SEEN: Women Behind the Lens

Emilynn Rose

Nalani interviews Emilynn Rose. Emilynn’s upbringing between the Philippines and Los Angeles instilled a strong sense of unity that now fuels her creative vision. Her work radiates with vibrant color, captivating emotion, and clean composition. Emilynn celebrates the beauty of diversity, body shapes and identity — creating imagery that’s uplifting and radiantly expressive.  Behind the scenes, Emilynn cultivates a creative space where collaboration thrives — leading with encouragement, playfulness and a shared sense of purpose.

Naohmi Monroe

Nalani interviews Naohmi Monroe. Naohmi is a born & raised Angeleno stoked on collaboration and a great cup of coffee. Her work celebrates people through the intersections of beauty, culture, art and athletics. She is also co-founder of Amiga Studio [https://www.amigastudio.co/], women-owned creative agency and studio space committed to championing representation in the commercial space. When not on set, you can find her enjoying the outdoors, Tiny Desk Concerts, and thrifting with friends.

Toma Kostygina

Nalani interviews Toma Kostygina. Toma is a portrait photographer with a strong focus on storytelling and concept-driven imagery. Influenced by the Western music culture of the ’90s and 2000s, as well as vintage cinematic lighting, her work blends nostalgia with a modern perspective. She draws inspiration from film and literature, often exploring the psychological depth of her subjects.

Ginger Boyd

Nalani interview Ginger Boyd. Ginger Boyd is a creative director, campaign strategist, and director who thrives on solving each brand's unique challenges. Ginger’s background in 360° campaign production combined with her experience as co-founder of creative agency Amiga Studio allow her to lead with a birds' eye POV and infuse every campaign touchpoint with her unique creative vision. Having built her career on amplifying underrepresented voices and championing inclusivity, she's passionate about challenging brands to dive deeper into authentic storytelling in order to forge deep, lasting connections with their communities.

Karina Noelle Castillo

Nalani interviews Karina Noelle Castillo. Karina is a Los Angeles-based actor, producer, director, writer, and entrepreneur committed to amplifying underrepresented voices through authentic storytelling. With 20 years of experience in film, television, and theater—and a decade in creative direction, design, and social media—she brings both artistic depth and strategic vision to her work. Her acting credits include Lincoln Lawyer, Matlock, The Good Doctor, Holidays, and Missing. Karina is co-founder and CEO of Courtyard Entertainment, where she leads projects across podcasts, short films, and acting services. She received the MACEF Filmmaker Production Grant, was a Second Rounder in the ScreenCraft Film Fund, and her thriller The Wall ranked in the top 13% on Coverfly. Karina’s work continues to push creative boundaries while centering stories that inspire, challenge, and uplift.