ProfileIssue: Leo 08
Victoria Rowell Writes About the Amazing Women who Raised Her
Though Victoria has had great achievements in her life, she still carries the burden of loneliness and anxiety. In her book, she sheds light on the struggles of foster children who can never fully claim any family as their own.
I was experiencing what goes on for so many foster and adopted children, particularly as we enter our teen years and young adulthood. With emancipation looming in the distance, it was a time of reflection and uncertainty, searching and scrambling for any shred of affiliation.
Noticeably absent from Victoria’s book and her life is the presence of men. Victoria’s marriage to her daughter’s father was short-lived and her five-year, on-and-off relationship with Wynton Marsalis ended with a son but no commitment to Victoria. Both stories are only briefly touched on.
Victoria says she wrote her book to shed light on the world pandemic of children and orphans who need mentoring and parents. She hopes that her story will salute and inspire the type of support and mentoring she so desperately needed – and still needs – in her life to survive.
In addition to her foundation and her work as national spokesperson for the Annie E. Casey Foundation/Casey Family Services, Victoria is also currently working on a number of other books, all aimed at carrying on the work of the women who raised her. 
Profile Archives (total entries: 29)
Capricorn 08 - The Career Issue
I work as a touring production coordinator for large-scale concerts. When I started out, I had no idea where I was heading in my career. I literally just walked down my own path. Ideas, actions, and big leaps of faith led me to the success I have today.
My father used to take me to concerts in New York City when I was a kid. His friend was a concert producer so we would watch the show from the sidelines and hang out backstage. (read more)
Sagittarius 08 & Honest Self Expression
“Kathryn Blume is Al Gore on crack. With red hair. And a uterus.”
I’ve been called a lot of things in my years as an actor and activist: A quirky Sarah Jessica Parker. A commie pinko. A hopium toker. Adorable.
You’ve got to figure with reactions like that, you must at least be getting someone’s attention. The paradox of doing politically-oriented theater, which also strives to be high quality art, is that you’re trying to get someone’s attention without looking like you are. You’re trying to encourage your audience to be mindful of a relevant issue by telling a story so good, they won’t be consciously aware that you’re trying to teach them something.
Scorpio 08 - The Money Issue
In October we had one of the most tumultuous months on Wall Street ever recorded. We are in uncharted territory as far as investing and government involvement. I have repeatedly heard, “What can we do?” This is not the time to do anything drastic financially. Reviewing where your cash is held, investments are made, and how you spend money are steps you can focus on to find some peace of mind. Pay attention to what you are doing and focus on what you can change. More than ever, this is a time to get back to basics. Here is how.
