The Disruptive Quarterly

13/11/2023

We are so pleased to announce the launch of the newest issue of The Disruptive Quarterly, Your Life, Your Vision, Your Voice. We hope you enjoy the inspiring work of our contributors as much as we do. Visit thedisruptivequarterly.com

12/11/2023

The long wait is over! New issue of The Disruptive Quarterly available Monday, November 13th.

06/10/2023

The Disruptive Quarterly presents, contributing artist, Heather Nelson
Heather manipulates mediums of metal and glass into captivating organic structures. Become enchanted by these expressions of duality in the next issue of TDQ.

06/10/2023

The Disruptive Quarterly presents, contributing artist, Maddison Hildenbrand
Explore texture and landscape through Hildenbrand's lens in the next issue of TDQ!

06/10/2023

The Disruptive Quarterly presents, contributing artist, Kyungsoo Lee
Working with acrylic and oil paints, Kyngsoo brings the vibrancy of life trough the canvas. See more of her work in the next issue of TDQ!

05/10/2023

TDQ is very proud to announce the publication of Artist Kyungsoo Lee's book "Aloha! Kauai," a collection of works and stories. Enjoy her featured collection in the next issue of The Disruptive Quarterly and, if you are located in the LA area, join Kyungsoo at her book signing Saturday October 7th or visit her collection at Lee & Lee Gallery when you have the chance!

22/09/2023

If you are interested in Environmental Social Justice this is the podcast for you! Find Nystrom's essays on alternative energy and the possibilities of mushrooms in Octobers issue of TDQ.

05/09/2023

Access can make a world of difference. TDQ is a proud supporter of Cadence OTC and the work they are doing to remove obstacles and bring birth control over the counter. To learn more visit www.cadenceotc.com

01/09/2023

We are huge fans of author Jennifer Egan! In her most recent publication, The Candy House, Egan delves into the complexities of human relationships, the effect of technology, and the passage of time. If it's not on your reading list yet, it should be.

31/08/2023

The Light Ahead is the podcast you have been waiting for! New-economy leaders and Hollywood screenwriters work together to present eight unique visions of what our future economy could look like. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

31/08/2023

Beloved Economies is a thought-provoking exploration of alternative economic systems, emphasizing the importance of local, community-driven approaches to address social and environmental challenges. The book advocates for a shift away from traditional profit-driven models in favor of fostering inclusive and sustainable economies rooted in empathy and collaboration. Beloved Economies Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/BelovedEconomies

25/08/2023

TDQ is happy to announce that there will be a new issue published in October! Until then, follow us for updates and preview the works of our featured contributors.

17/12/2022

Hello to one and all! Please enjoy this amazing article from Marie Studer speaking about "A healthier planet, healthier schools, healthier generations: Transforming education with a Planetary Health Approach" and about the the 5th Annual Planetary Health Annual Meeting where the theme is "Planetary Health: Building the Field and Growing the Movement."

Learn more here - yet another incredible contribution to this TDQ edition:
https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q3-q4-2022/marie-studer-5th-planetary-health-annual-meeting/

Photo Credit: Manjari MJ Misra

04/12/2022

There is so much to be said about the contributions in this issue of The Disruptive Quarterly - we are so proud to feature one such contribution from Manjari MJ Misra. Manjari is a marine conservationist and so much more! She is an astoundingly accomplished woman - she is an assistant editor and curator of this publication, an advisor, a visionary, a friend and the list goes on.

Please enjoy this amazing piece "THE DREAM: SAFE AND INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR SPACE FOR WOMEN OF COLOUR" by Manjari and learn more about her.

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q3-q4-2022/manjari-misra-the-dream-safe-and-inclusive-outdoor-space-for-women-of-colour/

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04/12/2022

Wrote an essay for Link in bio. Excited to be heading to later this week to learn and be inspired by fellow members.

30/11/2022

This issue of TDQ is full of amazing contributions, Sylvie Robinson is a woman of conviction and a voice that needs to be heard - her piece is full of insight, raw and transparent and we are so honored to have her here with us, in this issue of Game Changing Women. She is an inspiration and we want you to read this astounding piece...

"What it means to be called a woman"

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q3-q4-2022/sylvie-robinson-what-it-means-to-be-called-woman/

Click to view full image. Sylvie Robinson What It Means to be called Woman Sylvie Robinson What it means to be called Woman They will never understand what it means to be called woman  To condition your brain to speak in a higher voice To subconsciously fulfill the “meek and small” role  Even ...

28/11/2022

We at The Disruptive Quarterly are so excited about this new edition... a Game Changing Woman is . She is a pioneer in her craft, a force and a visionary in every way. She curates transformative culinary experiences with her dishes, and we want you to learn more, and see more by clicking here:

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q3-q4-2022/chef-ngoc-chau-castaneda-culinary-creations/

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25/11/2022

Click to view full image. Chef Ngoc Chau-Castenada Culinary Creations Chef Ngoc Chau-Castaneda Culinary Creations Avocado bomb with smoked salmon and wasabi aioli. Tortilla crusted risotto with grilled corn green chili, topped with an avocado crema. Southwest beef wellington with green chili, mushro...

25/11/2022

We at The Disruptive Quarterly are so excited about this new edition... a Game Changing Woman is Chau-Castaneda. She is a pioneer in her craft, a force and a visionary in every way. She curates transformative culinary experiences with her dishes, and we want you to learn more, and see more by clicking here:

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q3-q4-2022/chef-ngoc-chau-castaneda-culinary-creations/

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Click to view full image. Chef Ngoc Chau-Castenada Culinary Creations Chef Ngoc Chau-Castaneda Culinary Creations Avocado bomb with smoked salmon and wasabi aioli. Tortilla crusted risotto with grilled corn green chili, topped with an avocado crema. Southwest beef wellington with green chili, mushro...

18/11/2022

We are so excited to announce the launch of the next edition of The Disruptive Quarterly - Game Changing Women!

The Disruptive Quarterly is a place to discover and explore diverse voices, perspectives, and game-changing ideas. TDQ invites artists, writers, thought leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs, and creators to contribute their work. Work that we think can change minds, hearts, and even industries. Their contributions are innovative and remind us of important things forgotten, or things we never thought we knew.
Together, we explore the possible.

Together, we think we can harness curiosity and wonder to heal the world and each other.

Please click here to visit and enjoy all these amazing contributions!
https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/

Cover Page Illustration: By Summer Greigh

30/09/2022

Join us at TQD in celebrating David Fryburg, M.D. and his visions in the piece about “Envision Kindness”

David Fryburg, M.D., is the President and co-founder of Envision Kindness, a non-profit to promote kindness, compassion, joy, and love in healthcare and elsewhere through kindness media.

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q1-2021/fryburg-envision-kindness/

Envision Kindness

06/09/2022

The fashion industry is responsible for an estimated 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and over a third of all microplastics in the ocean come from synthetic textiles. Kendra Leroux sheds light on the need for eco-friendly fashion in her piece: A TEEN'S VIEW ON ECO-FRIENDLY FASHION. Kendra Leroux is a junior at Castaic High School. She uses writing to express herself and is extremely passionate about the performing arts.

Photos provided by Creative Commons

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q1-2021/kendra-leroux-a-teens-view-on-eco-friendly-fashion/

29/08/2022

Do not miss this astoundingly powerful piece in our Quarterly by Liz Cunningham, “Ocean Cpuntry”.

Excerpt:
“As I search for resilience in our fractured world, I am reminded that it hinges on one’s capacity to begin again, one’s capacity for renewal—physical, emotional, and spiritual.” - Liz Cunningham. - Photographs Ⓒ by Liz Cunningham and Charles Costello. Illustrations Ⓒ by Liz Cunningham

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q1-2021/liz-cunningham-ocean-country/

29/08/2022

Do not miss this astoundingly powerful piece in our Quarterly by Liz Cunningham, “Ocean Cpuntry”.

Excerpt:
“As I search for resilience in our fractured world, I am reminded that it hinges on one’s capacity to begin again, one’s capacity for renewal—physical, emotional, and spiritual.” - Liz Cunningham

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q1-2021/liz-cunningham-ocean-country/

Click to view full image. LIZ CUNNINGHAM Ocean Country Liz cunningham Ocean Country I t’s the last gasp at the edge, the first breath of light. The place where the continent comes to a screeching halt. West and west and west. Here’s where it ends. Here’s where it begins. Blue and brown and [.....

23/08/2022

A very poignant and relevant piece written by Reyna Palmer: WHY SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT ROE V. WADE: THE CASE FOR ABORTION RIGHTS IN THE UNITED STATES. Reyna Palmer attends Baldwin High School in Baldwin, New York. She is President of the school newspaper, Golden Wave, Co-Vice President of the Mock Trial Team and a member of the Public Relations Committee for the Gender and Sexuality Alliance.

Images provided by Cindy L. Abel, Filmmaker, Atlantis Moon Productions, Atlanta GA

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q1-2021/reyna-palmer-why-should-we-care-about-roe-v-wade-the-case-for-abortion-rights-in-the-united-states/

14/08/2022

Another great piece by Brendan Kaminski: RUSSIAN WAR CRIMES TARGET UKRAINIAN HEALTH FACILITIES. Brendan Kamnski is a sophomore at Baldwin Senior High School and a member of the Equity in Civics Youth Fellowship’s 2021-2022 class. We have so many talented young people featured in this issue.

Photo credit: https://ecfr.eu/article/unsettled-the-impact-of-the-russia-ukraine-crisis-on-the-middle-east-and-north-africa/

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q1-2021/brendan-kaminski-russian-war-crimes-target-ukrainian-health-facilities/

14/08/2022

We, at TDQ, are endlessly honored to celebrate this young poet… Yvanna Vien Tica, at the age of 17, from Quezon City, Philippines, has already accomplished so much. She won the 2021 Gold Award in the Ocean Awareness Contest.

Please check out her piece in our recent publication…

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q1-2021/yvanna-vien-tica-typhoon-pag-asa/

Photo by Madison Swart, Photographer

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13/08/2022

We, at TDQ, are endlessly honored to celebrate this young poet… Yvanna Vien Tica, at the age of 17, from Quezon City, Philippines, has already accomplished so much. She won the 2021 Gold Award in the Ocean Awareness Contest.

Please check out her piece in our recent publication…

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q1-2021/yvanna-vien-tica-typhoon-pag-asa/

Photo by Madison Swart, Photographer

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Yvanna Vien Tica typhoon pag-asa Photo by Madison Swart, Photographer T he Manila Bay breaks under a spring storm. I am again five & watching the flood rise out of season. There goes a dog straining to swim. The flashlight dies so my mother lights a candle we reserve for birthdays. […]

10/08/2022

Check out this collection of poems along with a brief history: REINVENTION SONGS written by John Cornelius. John Cornelius is a writer of poems and fiction. He is also an Assistant Editor and Contributor for The Disruptive Quarterly.

Photo by Manjari Misra, Assistant Editor

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q1-2021/john-cornelius-reinvention-songs-a-little-history-with-a-curated-list-of-poems/

10/08/2022

Follow this astounding artist and advocate of the environment at age 11… Ruo Cheng Xiao

She won the Pearl Award in the 2021 Ocean Awareness Contest

Check her out here….

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q1-2021/ruo-cheng-xiao-refugees-of-climate-change/

Ruo Cheng Xiao Refugees of climate change Click to view images larger. Emperor penguins, polar bears, sea turtles, piping plovers, and seals are fighting for their lives. Due to melting glaciers, the Arctic animals are swept away from their original habitat, to meet the animals in the Pacific Ocean....

08/08/2022

Another amazing piece featured in TDQ written by Josh Holycross: DEUTERONOMY 28:64. Josh Holycross is a writer and professor at Indiana University – Purdue University Columbus.

Photo by Julian Leshay

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q1-2021/josh-deuteronomy-2864/

03/08/2022

Check out Leon Jackson Davenport's piece: THOUGHTS ON BEING BLACK DURING A SEPTA STRIKE in our latest issue of The Disruptive Quarterly. Leon is an amazing novelist, photographer, and emmy nominated video editor.

Photo by Derek French.

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q1-2021/leon-jackson-davenport-thoughts-on-being-black-during-a-septa-strike/

25/07/2022

We are so honored to share this amazing contribution - THE TASTE OF WATER from PRINCEWILL ANIYOM, a truly inspired young poet from Nigeria. Join us in celebrating him and his work.

https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q1-2021/princewill-aniyom-taste-of-water/ ,

13/07/2022

We are so honored to present “The River Mother” an amazing piece by
Aarushi Ammavajjala, winner of the Gold Award, 2021 Ocean Awareness Contest. https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q1-2021/aarushi-ammavajjala-the-river-mother.

11/07/2022

One of our very talented youth contributors, Shalom Obimba, shares this art piece to shed light on the Congolese Genocide in TDQ’s latest edition. Link in bio to check it out.

11/07/2022

We are so excited and honored to launch the next edition of the Disruptive Quarterly, but what means more is the addition and introduction of The Disruptive Future…https://thedisruptivequarterly.com/q1-2021/moriah-pettway-we-are-the-disruptive-future/