Marilo Meta on Youth Development and Leadership Strategies

Marilo Meta has made a career of starting organizations and promoting youth development, including Leadership Development Association Balkan (LDA) which he founded in 2016 and serves as President. Under his leadership LDA Balkan has developed roots as well-known international organization, committed to creating environments where youth thrive. Marilo Meta is a recognized leader in youth development, with extensive experience in the nonprofit sector. In 2018 … Continue reading Marilo Meta on Youth Development and Leadership Strategies

The Road to Stardom with Stefan Marena

Finding success as a musician is a dream that many artists chase after. For the multi-talented Tirana-based creative Stefan Marena, the road to success came from humble beginnings. Born in Shkodra, Albania in 1993, Stefan started singing for the church choir when he was a child. He got a jumpstart when he participated in popular talent shows in Albania such as “Gjeniu i Vogël” (The … Continue reading The Road to Stardom with Stefan Marena

Writer Veneta Çallpani on Her Upcoming Projects

Veneta Çallpani is a talented Albanian-American writer born in Bajram Curri, Albania. After publishing her first book at the early age of thirteen, Ms. Çallpani went on to write and publish three more books over the next six years. Following two years of study at the Technical University of Medical Sciences in Tirana, she moved to New York City and continued her studies at the … Continue reading Writer Veneta Çallpani on Her Upcoming Projects

Mourning Meal: Behind the Scenes with Award-Winning Director Jamal Hodge

Jamal Hodge is a multi-award-winning filmmaker and writer. Since May of 2016, Jamal Hodge’s films have been an official selection in over 100 Film Festivals and have won 50+awards including The Vanguard Award (Best of The Fest) at the Hip Hop Film Festival (2020), Best Director at the Chelsea Film Festival (2020) Best Director at Genre Blast (2020), Best Director at The Hip Hop Film … Continue reading Mourning Meal: Behind the Scenes with Award-Winning Director Jamal Hodge

Interview with Acclaimed Artist and Music Producer J. Glaze

J. Glaze (Josh Glazer) is a critically acclaimed music producer, artist and trumpet player from Washington, DC.  Influenced by jazz and classic hip-hop, his modern life experiences shine through his use of technology and contemporary trends in popular music.  His songs have been used by Nike, Apple, Disney, Netflix, Honda, Taco Bell, Samsung and many more.  J. Glaze is a masterful trumpeter, whose techniques alongside … Continue reading Interview with Acclaimed Artist and Music Producer J. Glaze

Creative Make Up Art Ideas with JP Ramirez

NY Elite: Tell us about your experience as a makeup artist? JP Ramirez: I have always had a fascination with make-up applications. It was not just the physical transformation, but the confidence and attitude that would levitate after each application that never seized my amazement. I found joy seeing people feel good about themselves. As I reflect back to my childhood, I recall watching my … Continue reading Creative Make Up Art Ideas with JP Ramirez

Interview with Renowned Author and Actress Margherita Peluso

Margherita is a screen and stage actor from Milan who works in Italy, Australia, and USA. She studied with Emma Dante and Mamadou Dioum of The Peter Brook Ensemble in Italy and later at The Gloria Gifford Conservatory in Los Angeles and Larry Moss in NYC. She is a company member of “Make A Scene,” an Educational Theatre Company based in Australia as well as … Continue reading Interview with Renowned Author and Actress Margherita Peluso

Vedran V. Pasalic On the Art of Painting

Artist Vedran V. Pasalic was born in 1984 in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Vedran studied Graphic Design at Salt Lake Community College (2001-2005) and he studied Fine Art at University of Utah.  He has had several local shows in Salt Lake City and was a RAW Artist Directors Cut December 2013. Vedran V Pasalic was selected as top 10 Artists of Salt Lake City Showcase … Continue reading Vedran V. Pasalic On the Art of Painting

Bajram Shala Talks Season’s Plans for the Kosovo National Football Team

Bajram Shala received his appointment as Team Manager for the Kosovo National Football Team in July 2015. A year later, in May 2016, he became the Licensing Manager for UEFA Competitions at Football Federation of Kosovo. Prior to joining the soccer team, Bajram Shala was a well-respected journalist for RTV 21, where he was a TV show author and presenter since 2003. Born in Pristina, … Continue reading Bajram Shala Talks Season’s Plans for the Kosovo National Football Team

Jurgen Bala named Artist of the Year 2021

Renowned artist Jurgen Bala received the extraordinary talent achievement recognition by the United States Congress as “Artist of the Year” for 2021. The award “honors Jurgen Bala, Artist of the Year, for his exceptional achievements and significant contributions to creative arts in Europe and USA”. On January 4, 2020, the Honorable US Senator Charles Schumer recognized Jurgen Bala for his international efforts to strengthen cultural … Continue reading Jurgen Bala named Artist of the Year 2021