Bianca Felicia Maria is a tattoo artist whose work blends technical skill, artistic vision, and storytelling. Besides her degree in Visual Communication and Design, she's been in the tattoo world since 2019. About her tattooing philosophy, she says, "Tattooing is more than ink and imagery; it's a way to connect, to heal, and to transform both myself and those who trust me with their stories." In this conversation, Bianca reflects on her early life, including how losing her father to suicide at 17 shaped her path as an artist. She remembers selling and trading her art pieces as a girl, as well as her first gigs photographing weddings as a teenager. We talk about her own first tattoo of a semicolon, and what that symbol means to her now as she continues her annual offering of free semicolon tattoos for those affected by suicide. She also goes into the thorough process of research, consultation, and design that goes into each tattoo, as well as the bond that is developed with each person in the tattoo chair. Support the project: patreon.com/TherapyfortheWorld Music credits: “Limit 70,” licensed by Kevin MacLeod “Meditation” by Jules Massenet, from the Library of Congress Jukebox

Sofi Rami is a first-generation Colombian-American artist and explorer of the human experience. She especially works in the field of public art—large-scale murals and installations that are visible in everyday spaces, turning walls and streets into places of connection and imagination. In both her public projects and her private studio, Sofi uses acrylics and spray paint to create dynamic, abstract, and dreamlike landscapes. Her pieces weave together personal narratives, cultural heritage, and a strong foot in the natural world. In this conversation, we talk about her history and inspiration as an artist. Sofi reflects on how the fine art world often feels inaccessible to the public and how public art can serve as a democratizing force. She shares her earliest influences, the emancipatory experience of painting live at events, and the ways she involves communities in her creative process. We also explore how her work engages with themes of mental health, cultural heritage, and the broader social responsibilities of artists. Support the project: patreon.com/TherapyfortheWorld Music credits: “Limit 70,” licensed by Kevin MacLeod “Meditation” by Jules Massenet, from the Library of Congress Jukebox

Sofía Sánchez Martínez is a poet, singer, editor, and researcher whose work moves between literature, music, and performance. She’s originally from San Luis Potosí in Mexico but has lived in Sevilla for a decade, where she earned a PhD in Communication from the University of Seville, as well as a Master’s in Creative Writing. She’s the author and editor of many books across several presses, including plays, essays on Latin American avant-garde movements, and poetry. I find her writing to be ethereal. Her stanzas are condensations into words of feelings that can be so difficult to grasp with care and precision. Her poetry has been translated into several languages, awarded the Luis Cernuda Prize, and appears in multiple anthologies. Sofi and I first met years ago when we were neighbors in Sevilla, and we reconnect every so often to talk about craft, editing, and life paths. In this hour, we talk about the long arc of her creative path—from editing and publishing to eventually finding a new life in music. Support the project: patreon.com/TherapyfortheWorld Music credits: “Limit 70,” licensed by Kevin MacLeod “Meditation” by Jules Massenet, from the Library of Congress Jukebox