Meet Jaida Foreman

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jaida Foreman. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Jaida , so excited to have you with us today. So much we can chat about, but one of the questions we are most interested in is how you have managed to keep your creativity alive.

Keeping creativity alive comes from rest and openness for me. I’m willing to take a pause, to listen, envision and indulge in visions I see. I find my mind at its most creative when I’m sleeping, I’m naturally a dreamer; which makes getting enough rest and feeling rested crucial to my creative process.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I’m an artist, performer, and creative visionary whose work lives at the intersection of healing, movement, and storytelling. My art—whether through dance, music, or theater—is rooted in the belief that expression is a form of liberation. What excites me most is the way performance allows people to see themselves more clearly, to feel less alone, and to remember that transformation is possible, even in the midst of grief or change. Check out my website to learn even more about my artistry: jaidaleilaniforeman.com

Recently, I’ve been proud to bring that energy to the stage—performing with Hamlet Isn’t Dead, NYC’s classical theater company, and joining the touring cast of If We Really Were Witches, a powerful, feminist reimagining of history that celebrates the resilience and magic of women. Our cast is currently fundraising to take If We Really Were Witches to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, one of the largest arts festivals in the world, which would be a transformative milestone for us as artists. Find out more at ifwereallywerewitches.com

Outside of my work, I’m also navigating a deeply personal chapter—raising funds through my GoFundMe to move out of an unsafe and unsupportive living environment. This move represents more than relocation; it’s a step toward reclaiming stability, peace, and the ability to continue creating from a grounded, healthy space.

If my work or my story resonates with you, I’d be so grateful if you shared or contributed to my campaign. Every bit of support helps me move closer to a safe home and the next chapter of my creative journey.

✨ Support here: https://gofund.me/56a0c314

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Tenacity, Divinity and Hope. I can be an incredibly stubborn person, meaning I’ll stop at nothing to get what I want, no matter how long that may take. What helps to fuel that is the belief that being an artist is my soul purpose, nothing else makes me happier. I think the best advice I can give is to always remember your happy, call in joy as much as you can and be dedicated to your own vision. Having a practice that promotes joy, whether that be journaling, traveling or creating communities is so paramount for those moments when joy feels like it’s nowhere to be found.

What is the number one obstacle or challenge you are currently facing and what are you doing to try to resolve or overcome this challenge?

My dad passed unexpectedly and tragically in October of last year and living without him is the hardest thing I’ve done to date. I didn’t realize how constant his presence was and how much it grounded not only me but my family as a whole. I’ve felt like I’ve been walking on shaky ground this past year but what encouraged me the most is that I’m still walking. I’m still doing my best to achieve my goals and live out my dreams because I genuinely know that’s what my Dad wants for me. As mentioned previously, I have a GoFundMe to help raise funds to move my mom and I out from the apartment he passed in. Not only is it traumatizing to still be in the apartment my mom and I found his body in, but his mother also owns the apartment building. There’s been a lot of death in my family within the last three years and the relationship between my grandmother and I has suffered the worst for it. It’s really disheartening that one of the only living connections I have left of my Dad is someone who I have such a torrid relationship with. We’re both at different levels of emotional maturity and it can feel really ostracizing to be the only person to call her out for toxic behavior while her nieces and nephews continuously enable it. The lack of connection I have with my Dad’s family I make up for by being a part of other communities. Since I started my GoFundMe last year, I’ve raised a total of $2,065 through the platform alone! I’m still collecting funds as the end goal is to raise a total of $25,000 to help with rent and moving expenses for at least one year. (✨ Support here: https://gofund.me/56a0c314) However, the fact that so many people (both who I’ve known for years and some who I’ve just met) are so willing to rally around me and support me during the most difficult time in my life is what keeps me going.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://jaidaleilaniforeman.com
• Instagram: @jaidalforeman
• Youtube: @jaidalforeman