Gina Rene: Femme MC speaks her Truth

I'm glad that she's developed in so many ways including artistically but more than anything else I am glad that she has developed a sense of necessity for her daughter. I hope that feeling of necessity continues to grow and she never again allows herself and her daughter to be homeless on the premise of "not wanting to get a day job". This pod is a testament to the positive things Alexandria house has done not only for women, but more importantly, children.

This is amazing!! I love Gina...check out Soulstice...she sings amazing...I have all her stuff :)

I really liked this -- it started as a profile of an up-and-coming artist, and then became so much more. I like the way Ashley added on piece by piece the elements of Gina's story that make her rise and success all the more moving and positive. --She used to be homeless. --She reached out for help. --She found it. --She has a daughter. And my favorite part -- saying that she's made more money "from her spiritual center" than from anything else. That is truly inspiring. Plus I love her music, and her energy flips out of the screen into me. Wonderful ! When does this get on Current TV?

Truly compelling story made even more so by the video Ashley. You showed us so much insight to her as a person, mother and artist in such a short period of time - and I especially loved the images of her interacting with her daughter. This really gave a more realistic perspective of many struggling artists and what they go through in the interest of sharing their gifts. Amazing work! Congrats!

go girl ;)

Wow Ashley I really liked this story it is inspiring and uplifting...very well done!!!!!!!!

Charlie

Wow, what an uplifting story.

wow...thanks for sharing this. great story...hope to meet her at the agape center.

This woman is amazing as an artist and a person. Common sense says"Push her...She's HOTTT!!!"

Gina's music moved deep negative emotions in my body...it heals, soothes, and grooves...I'm so excited to see her shine right now and thank you for sharing your story Gina and to Ashley for doing a fine job. People will hear about you girls..all my love..

Great piece, I think it strikes a nerve in all of us in LA who are struggling with the balance of artistic endeavors vs financial responsibility. Grrr...just pay me for my art! Good job Gina and Ashley!

excellent piece. great story and editing. keep them coming. show us more inspirational stories and ideas. way to go ashley and gina

an inspiring story, beautifully presented, a wonderful message of struggle, hope, vision and incremental success, which is usually longer lasting than instant stardom or success. Keep on keeping on. Thanks Gina and Ashley for sharing with us.

Change your words into truths
And then change that truth into love

Inspirational, can't wait to meet her someday when i make it out to visit. Rock on sistas

I like it, great edit!

I love how artists each have their own way to the center of the circle. I've enjoyed Gina's music before, so it was really meaningful to hear some of the deeper elements to her process.

Not sure where to start, but Gina's story is inspiring in just a 6+ minute clip! I'm on my way out the door for a BIG weekend trip centered around dreams and this gave me just the spiritual fuel I need to make the journey.

Thank you Gina. Thank you Ashley.

Stunning piece of work, inspiring life-force...

Thank you....Her story is insipiring...

So soulful. a really beautiful piece. you should submit it for Slamdance.

This is great, it gives me the warm fuzzies.