After surviving domestic violence, a false arrest, and years of rebuilding safety for herself and her daughter, Jules McVey learned what it means to rise anyway. This chapter of her life shaped part of the mission behind Wicked Rae’s - the one where they create a space where women own their stories, their businesses, and their futures.

Community art isn’t valuable because of the final product - it’s valuable because of the connection it creates. Research shows that shared creativity fosters transcendence, belonging, and well‑being. This post explores why making things together strengthens us individually and collectively.