Cultivating Creative Community Service w/ Laila Fakhoury

SEASON 005 IS HERE! And we are back with an AMAZING and I don't say that lightly - AMAZING conversation with writer, organizer, activist, multi-company co-founder, and all-around amazing person in Laila Fakhoury.We spent our conversation recapping the events of the 2025 Big: Culture & Arts Festival - talking about the creative scene in Florida and the ways in which it can grow - and literally crying over how much we care about creating authentic community as figures in the creative service space!Follow Laila Fakhoury:https://www.instagram.com/lailoosha/Follow Her co-founded companies:https://www.instagram.com/the.how.bazar/https://www.instagram.com/diondiarecs/https://www.instagram.com/bigcaaf/https://bigcaf.com/Chapters00:00 The Role of Creative Community Support05:53 Personal Growth and Overcoming Shyness12:06 Building Community in Florida's Creative Scene17:48 Reflections on the Big: Culture and Arts Festival24:03 Curating an Unforgettable Lineup30:04 The Impact of Music and Community Engagement34:51 The Impact of Community Events38:11 Finding Balance in Creativity45:07 Creating Connections Through Events47:37 The How Bizarre: Florida Tour54:18 Bridging Physical and Digital Spaces57:38 Choosing Ideas Wisely01:02:55 Future Projects and Community Resources