We are a team of people committed to making our world better — working for justice and empathy. 

 
  • When will there be equality?

  • When will we be free? 

  • When will we care for the earth? 

  • When will we put people before profits? 

  • When will we work together?

    Not you OR me, you AND me.

    We believe the when is now.

For a complete (and circuitous) story of how The When is Now came to be

 

 
 

Michelle Fiordaliso, Creator | Writer 

Michelle is a writer and executive coach who has spent her life committed to transformation and creativity. She is a practitioner of Vedic meditation and loves puns.

I feel most present when connecting with others, taking care of animals, being in nature or sitting in a cafe with a notebook and my pencil case.

My hope for the world is that people will realize our interconnectedness and provide freedom and justice for all .

For a full bio on Michelle Fiordaliso, MSW

 
Photo: Karen Reitz

Photo: Karen Reitz

Brian Eng, Editor | Consultant 

Brian lives in Santa Monica, California and works in music management.  His interests include surfing, singing and playing bar trivia.  He attended Williams College and Wharton. 

I feel most in the present when I am catching waves or playing music. 

My hope for the world is for everyone to love and value themselves, the people around them and the environment we live in.

 
Photo Credit Axel Muench

Photo Credit Axel Muench

Jack Zager, Podcast Producer 

Jack is a Los Angeles based musician and podcast producer.

I feel most present when I’m competing in my weekly family food competition and when I’m spending time with the ones I love.

My hope for the world right now is that everyone appreciates and uses this time we've had to reflect and that we create a better world as a result. 

 
Photo: Selah Ilunga-Reed

Photo: Selah Ilunga-Reed

Zora Ilunga-Reed, Podcast Co-Host 

Zora is a rising junior at Stanford University where she’s majoring in Philosophy and Literature. Her passions include voting rights, environmentalism and books that make her laugh and cry. Zora was born and raised in New York City.

I feel most present when I’m on a long walk or hike.

My hope for the world right now is a deep moral reassessment, followed by growth, healing and change for a more sustainable and equitable future.

 
Photo Credit: Ling Li 

Photo Credit: Ling Li 

Holly Li, Producer | The Unity Project

Holly happily lives, works and recreates in Amagansett, NY where she runs Li Productions, a production and location company for print and film shoots for a multitude of clients Ralph Lauren, Lilly Pulitzer and Beyonce’s newly released visual album, Black is King. 

I feel most present when I am outside in nature, anywhere.

My hope for the world right now is that everyone can wake up to the fact that we are all one human race and treat each other and ourselves with love and compassion, equally and respectfully. Also that way more attention is put on saving our mother Earth.

 
Photo Credit: Xanthe Elbrick 

Photo Credit: Xanthe Elbrick 

Yuka Silvera, Design | The Unity Project

Yuka is a New York-based costume designer and the owner of Girls on Film Collection. She is the author of the blog A Spiritual Journey of the Tokyo Mod Girl  and an artivist. Her band’s music video Wild Life was endorsed by Sir Paul McCartney.  

I feel most present when I’m writing my blog on a Sunday afternoon while sitting next to my husband with our dog or cat and daughter around us. 

My hope for the world right now is that everyone would be loving, happy, kind and respectful to all living things and that we would share beautiful planet Earth. 

 
Photo: Chloe Hsu

Photo: Chloe Hsu

Chloe Hsu, Graphic Design

Chloe is a Los Angeles-based storyboard artist, illustrator and designer. She loves telling stories and making stuff.

I feel most in the present when I’m listening to myself and being self-aware of what I need and being honest with other people. I’ve realized that vulnerability isn’t a bad thing and the importance of communication. That’s why telling stories is so important to me.

My hope for the world is for everyone to be given a chance regardless of the circumstances they’re in. As cheesy as it sounds, I would love for everyone to feel comfortable and happy with themselves as individuals. I believe that through taking care of ourselves, people will be able to inform their actions and give back to the community.

For more of her work - visit her website.

 
Photo Credit: Areon Mobasher

Photo Credit: Areon Mobasher

Mili Diaz, Featured Artist 

Mili is a graduate from Pace University’s musical theatre class of 2017 where she also minored in psychology. She recently toured the country as Nessarose in national tour of Wicked.  Her passions include mental health awareness, immigration rights, and Star Wars. Mili was born and raised in Peru. She moved to Maryland at age 10 and now lives in New York City. 

I feel most present when I take walks by the water.

My hope for the world is that we realize we‘re not alone. I hope we learn how to truly love one another.

 

Anni Spacek, Intern | Film 

Anni is a junior at East Hampton High School and an aspiring filmmaker. Her interests include photography, experimental film and environmentalism. Her most recent film, A Voice for the Future was a finalist in the Climate Changemaker Teen Film Festival. She hopes to study film in Los Angeles for college and continue making art with a purpose. 

I feel most in the present when I am being creative in nature. Using the environment as inspiration allows me to take in all that is around me.

My hope for the world is a dramatic change in our ways of consuming and treating the Earth’s resources. I also hope for a sense of unity and respect for all, despite cultural, racial or economic differences.

For more of her work — visit her Vimeo.

 
Photo: Rick White

Photo: Rick White

Megan White, Intern | Film

Megan is a junior at East Hampton High School. She’s passionate about all things music and film, and spends her free time immersing herself in the two. She hopes to make a future out of her passions.

I feel most present when surrounded by friends and family, or simply when captivated by music.

My hope for the world is that every human can learn to express understanding and compassion towards each other and act with kindness first. I hope everyone can learn to accept each other for who they are and practice unity and support.

 
 

 
 

Dan Pollack | Photographer

Homepage image. For more of his work — visit his Instagram.

 

Robert Fiordaliso | Artist

Created all original illustrations for the 21-Day Journey.