Deidre Marin
Deidre Marin is a published author, artist, and minister. Her career began with an internship under the renowned Mr. Crosby, San Francisco’s master hair designer, followed by decades in the beauty industry. She collaborated with the John Robert Powers Modeling Agency, focusing on fashion and women's empowerment workshops for community youth.
Seeking to expand her impact, Deidre merged her passion for beauty with activism by working with local churches and nonprofits such as Bridge The Gap, organizing food drives, mentorships, and community wellness seminars.
Driven by a desire to deepen her knowledge, Deidre studied spiritual sciences and holistic therapies under Dr. Azalea McCoy, founder of the Greensoul Movement and a Dr. Sebi-trained specialist. This education sparked the creation of OSP by All Naturals, a movement integrating health, beauty, and community wellness, spanning over 12 years and boasting hundreds of success stories.
Deidre later expanded her impact by following a path to ministry. Through Minister Washington Ministries, she offers counseling and supports families during life's transitions.
Currently, Deidre serves as Executive Director for Kaje Creative Media Solutions, committed to amplifying silent voices and continuing to influence and inspire across multiple fields.
Jalila Bell
Jalila A. Bell, Esq. is the Managing Producer and Talent Coordinator for KAJE Creative, LLC. A multidisciplinary artist and attorney, she weaves together dance, choreography, writing, and advocacy to amplify voices, spark awareness, and create transformative experiences.
Jalila began cultivating her artistry at the Ruth Asawa School of the Arts before earning dual B.A. degrees in Dance and Government from Mills College. She continued her training at the American Dance Festival, studying with legendary choreographers Donald McKayle and Marlies Yearby. Her professional credits include performances with Delucia Benson Dance, principal roles with NYC’s Nyane Khosi Dance and Vissi Dance Theater, and original choreography presented on college stages across the country. A certified vinyasa yoga teacher (RYT-200), as well as a licensed Zumba® and Zumba Gold® instructor, she leads workshops and private classes in performance, improvisation, yoga, and dance. She also serves as an adjudicator for Inferno Dance, a national competition circuit where she brings her sharp eye, artistry, and mentorship to the next generation of dancers.
Her creative work extends across mediums. Jalila is the Director of Culture Connects Us, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning documentary film, and the creator of the Belly of the Beast visual art collection, which includes the widely celebrated mixed-media piece Pork Talk, I. She also served as Associate Producer for the short film Foreign Lovers (2017) and is currently developing her next film, Surveil Grace—a bold, genre-blending project that explores the edges of surveillance, spirituality, and freedom. A career highlight came in 2020, when she performed as Young RBG in the New York City Bar Association’s Twelfth Night Performance, dancing and singing for the Honorable Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Beyond the arts, Jalila is a practicing attorney committed to advancing women’s rights, tenants’, labor, and civil rights. She earned her J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law and is licensed to practice in New York State and the United States Courts for the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of New York.
Kaylah Marin
Festival Director, Artist, filmmaker, and writer Kaylah is dedicated to social causes, having worked with organizations such as the Dolores Huerta Foundation and the Garifuna International Indigenous Film Festival. As a former board member of Community Services United, she focused on health and economic restoration in Berkeley.
Kaylah contributes her expertise to KAJE Creative, a consulting business that leverages media, music, art, and film to enhance branding, marketing, and promotional efforts with a focus on community building through stories and visual media. She co-directs the SF Social and Economic Justice Film Festival and chairs the UPS Pride Alliance.
Kaylah is most proud of her invitations to perform at the Ron Dellums Memorial, Dolores Huerta’s 80th birthday, and WorldPride NYC - Stonewall 50.And as a Billboard-charting artist, Kaylah has collaborated with top industry names, including Narada Michael Walden, the Perry Twins, Josh Harris, Mike Rizzo, and Tracy Young. Her work with the Garifuna International Indigenous Film Festival earned her the title of Ambassador of Music in both 2017 and 2018.