Sandi Klein's Conversations with Creative Women

Lisa Johnson-Willingham

Passion, talent, creativity, commitment...Lisa Johnson-Willingham has an abundant supply.

A member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 1993-1999, she's also choreographed for a number of other companies, ran several dance programs, including Ailey Camp Chicago and is currently Director of the Ailey Extension which offers more than 80 classes a week in over 25 different dance and fitness techniques.

Alyssa Bresnahan

From her role as "Rose" in the Tony Award Winning epic drama War Horse (she was 5-months pregnant at the audition), to nearly two-dozen regional theater productions, and parts on the small screen, Alyssa Bresnahan has an impressive resume.

Aiesha Turman

Educator, writer, storyteller, filmmaker, artist, activist, mentor, mom -- Aiesha Turman is a force to be reckoned with. Tired of not seeing positive images of black women and girls in the media, Turman decided to take matters into her own hands. She founded Super Hussy Media and The Black Girl Project.

Muna Saleh

There's a lot going on in the life of 31-year-old Muna Saleh. She was born in Saudi Arabia to Eritrean parents, raised in London, and came to New York City ten years ago -- and has been living her passions ever since. She the founder of Great Minds Learn. Her paintings can be found at ExploreMyArt.com.

Nailah Lymus

Nailah Lymus is a 29 year old native New Yorker and devout Muslim fashion designer who not only started her own label, Amirah Creations, but in 2012, launched Underwraps, the first ever Muslim Modeling Agency.

Grimanesa Amoros

This week's guest is Grimanesa Amoros, an interdisciplinary artist who makes use of sculpture, video, and lighting to create works that illuminate our ideas of personal identity and community. Born in Lima, Peru, Grimanesa lives in and works in New York City.