Today we’d like to introduce you to Kassandra “KBR” Ramirez.
Hi Kassandra “KBR”, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’ve always been an artists/creative since I can remember. My parents got me a karaoke machine when I was 5, and I’ve always loved singing since. Growing up, I regularly experimented with music, photography, and videography. In college, I was double majoring in Photography and Creative Media & Film at NAU where I came up with the idea to start Contagion Media. Contagion Media started off as a small production company but has since evolved into being an art agency specializing in content marketing.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Life itself has its ups and downs and my professional creative journey has been the same way. I don’t really like to get into the details. Like most people who are also Indigenous & Latina, I’ve had my fair share of obstacles when it comes to health, family, society and self-identity. Having an autoimmune disorder, dealing with family estrangement due to discrimination, and dealing with anxiety have all influenced my journey so much. Having struggles is part of the human experience, but it is something I rarely share or talk about. I like to focus more on what I’m creating and the community. The struggles have changed who I am but they do not define me or my future.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
My name is KBR (Kassandra Ramirez). I am an artist creating music, photography, and videography. I’m also the founder & creative director for Contagion Media Art Agency. Our mission is to make artists more important. I’ve dedicated the last 8 years to building Contagion Media as a platform for artists of all mediums, and it’s one of my proudest accomplishments. I’m also working on my music catalogue and excited to connect with the community in that way soon.
What does success mean to you?
Success is failing over and over again until you get where you want to be. Success is being yourself unapologetically and being proud of your existence. It’s easy to have this idea of a perfect future in your head, but trying to achieve perfection can actually be what keeps you away from the life you want. Success takes effort every single day, and it’s something I try to focus on, but it’s a process. I hope to be my idea of success one day, but for now, I feel like it is something I am still aiming towards.
Contact Info:
- Website: contagionmedia.net/artists/kbr
- Instagram: instagram.com/kbrofficial
- Facebook: facebook.com/contagionmediaa
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KassandraBrissette
Image Credits
Agency: Contagion Media @contagionmedia
Model/Photographer/Stylist/Producer: KBR @kbrofficial
Photographer/Retoucher: Sarel Moon @sarelmoon
MUA: Chantel Hardison @chantelchantelchantel
Brooke Slater @slayedbyslates_ Angel Bri @angelbrimua
Model/Fashion Designer: Janell Legault @ayeitsnellie
Models: Lindsey Vang @lindseyvanglv
Jaiden Wong @jaiden_wong_
Hair Artist: Krysta Alyse @krystaalyse
Hair Stylist: Melissa Frazier @braidmemolly
Wardrobe Stylist: India Purnell @inditheholisticstylist
Accessory Designer: Weezy’s Playhouse
Assistants: EJ Mañón @enriquejavierphotography @_marqueezyy Angie Nova
Writer: Natalie Wheeler @natalie_wheeler_fine_art
Assistant/Article Editor: Marquez Rodriguez @_marqueezyy
Publication: MOB Journal @mobjournal
