Life can be hectic, especially when you’ve dedicated yourself to the cultivation of craft. Challenging? Yes, at times, but these are the choices made only by those motivated enough to wade through the chaos in pursuit of achieving their goals and aspirations. Yet, amid this lifestyle rooted in purpose, small moments of solace serve as ways to recharge, replenish, and realign with renewed vigor. 

A delicate game of push and pull arises from these dueling realities, allowing space to appreciate the journey thus far while giving a perspective into the distance still left to cover. 

This is the balancing act that burgeoning creatives Maleigh Zan and Justn Lopez masterfully walk like a tightrope. A defined give-and-take connection to their surrounding world equips both with the fortitude needed to transcend perceived boundaries—while still giving each the space to show up authentically. 

For Zan, this manifests in her unique musical expression—an outlet she utilizes to inject more vibrancy into her valued communities and cultures. Only recently has she officially entered the music sphere, yet Zan is beginning to make waves in a lane all her own, thanks partly to her spirited energy and cover-girl aesthetics. 

In Lopez’s case, the camera is the tool he wields, deriving his power from portraiture. Whether immortalizing his distinct point of view through his own images or stepping in front of the lens to help actualize someone else’s dream, the multi-dimensional storyteller finds a way to leave his mark. With a liberal approach to his disciplinary practices, Lopez is on a mission to do, well, just about everything, leaving the door open for whatever opportunities come his way. 

Harnessing the inimitable style of New Balance’s timeless yet of-the-moment silhouettes, Zan and Lopez are helping lead the charge for the next generation, primed and poised to shift the cultural landscape…all on their own terms.

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