The Story of...
Boston Girl Guide and the woman behind it
~A guide for women to come together creatively~
Boston Girl Guide
The Boston Girl Guide is committed to
helping promote female Independent Artists, Photographers, Musicians,
Poets, Theater Groups, Comedians and Writers. We also cover signed artist,
non-profit events and many different types of venues. We try to introduce
independent artist and run them with signed artist so that they get media
exposure. The Boston Girl Guide is so much more than just a creative publication.
They are involved with reaching out and helping in so many ways. On the
web site you will find many forms of creative expression and so much information
on other projects and organizations that really want to make a difference
in the world. "We think real big here and the possibilities for us
in our eyes are endless. There will always be hope on our pages."
People can make a difference in this world. Rose is determined to be one
of those people despite some of the obstacles that have come her way.
About Rose
Rose Gardina Creator: Boston Girl Guide
At the age of 38 Rose bought her first computer and with the help from
a few friends she taught herself how to work not only with a computer
but all the programs that are involved in publishing. The magazine/webzine
is completely her creation. She created the columns and has a wonderful
staff of writers and photographers that contribute to this publication.
Since June of 2000 she has committed herself to helping women in the arts
get the much needed media support that is so hard to come by in this industry.
Her goals are to become non-profit and eventually have some sort of grant
program that can be put into place to help these women financially as
well.
Rose has financed this project entirely on her
own and as a result these past few years have been extremely difficult
for her, but she has never given up. She felt that it was time to have
a creative venue just for women and the Boston Girl Guide was born. The
bostongirlguide.com gets well over 50,000 hits a month and is updated
on a daily basis due to the overwhelming amount of venues and Artist that
she supports.
She is an activist and is extremely passionate about all the organizations
that she supports and helps to spread the word for us to take action,
not only in our own communities but in the world around us as well.
She is involved with booking independent Artists and organizing large-scale
events.
She has promoted Sophie B. Hawkins with Heather Bright in Sept. Of 2003
and in 2004 was one of the Event Coordinators for the Gay/Straight Youth
Pride in Boston. She has her hand in many different projects and tries
to help as many people as humanly possible.
She is currently managing rocker/poet/singer/songwriter Jennifer
Matthews. She has been on tour with her since 2005. She released Jennifer's
record "The Wheel" in May of 2005 and "The Sunroom Sessions"
in June of 2006 on her own label "Thundamoon
Records".
She is a web designer and graphic Artist, the biggest site being her own.
Rose is also an Artist, writer, photographer and poet.
Quotes from Rose
"My dream was to have a magazine
that everyone could be a part of. To provide a place where creative women
could be seen and heard, and to provide a place for our current and future
stars to shine. It has been a great journey. I have learned and have grown
every step of the way. I have met some of the most ambitious, creative,
loving, spiritual, talented and amazing women.”
“We grow with every choice we make.
We learn with pain and happiness. We search endlessly for life's answers.
My goals here are to not judge or ridicule but to understand and to be
understood. To respect everyone's views no matter how different they are
and to truly love our family, friends and lovers unconditionally. Not
just saying it but actually meaning it and trying to stay true, no matter
how painful that may or may not be at times.
Reaching out and having a place to go and express myself and providing
a place for the expressions of other women is something that I feel very
passionate about. The Boston Girl Guide has given me a link to you the
reader. You the singer. You the writer. You the poet. You the doctor,
nurse, clerk, waitress, school bus driver, teacher, lawyer, counselor,
construction worker, painter etc. And so, I encourage everyone to reach
out and connect with the women in our community. Tell us your stories,
your views, your passions, your dreams.”
“This Publication is my gift to
all women and myself. It is a place to be creative and to be heard. It
is a place to see how different yet how the same we all really are. Be
open and true to whom you are. Women are many things. We are spiritual,
sexual, funny, witty, kind, sarcastic, dramatic, loving, creative, etc.
Believe in yourself ladies and may the white light forever shine upon
you as you walk the path of life."
~Rose~
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