Failing Forward

Welcome to Failing Forward with Ados, a limited-run series hosted by Indian Hills High School senior Annie Schumann. On this episode, Annie talks with artist, poet and teacher Alena Cody. Alena is a third-generation Cincinnatian and has invested more time in her art since the start of the pandemic. This summer, she and 86 other artists created the Black Lives Matter mural outside Cincinnati City Hall, just a few blocks away from where her parents grew up. Alena talks about how she became an artist and poet at a young age and the long-standing connection between art and activism. Show Notes: - Follow Alena’s art on Instagram @starrlit_artworks and on Facebook at StarrLit Artworks. - If the pandemic has created new challenges for your college-age child or they’re feeling stuck and without a plan, our 10-week virtual coaching program can help. Move Forward Crew will help them discover a career path they love, build confidence, or navigate big life transition. The next session starts Tuesday, January 12. For