
Press
Below are selected features, commentary, and media appearances related to Irvina’s mental health and advocacy work.
Features
Orange County Register- Street Art Draws Beauty From Within
Los Angeles Times, Daily Pilot - Beautiful Draft 2
Wonderfully Made - WM Spotlight: Irvina Kanarek
Commentary
Orange County Register - Women’s History Month: ‘Why Aren’t Women Farther Along?’ Op-ed on progress and barriers in gender equality
Los Angeles Times - School Prom “Draft” Prompts Reflection in Exclusive Newport Beach - Commentary on privilege and inclusion
Daily Press - Spotting Dysfunction at the Gym – Reflection on wellness culture and unhealthy behaviors
Television + Radio
Trinity Broadcasting Network - Segment on mental health advocacy and street art
Amazing Hour - Interview on Rewrite Beautiful and mental health prevention
Fullerton Stories - Local news feature on community mental health initiatives
eHarmony - National TV Spot
Podcasts Hosted
Lit Cit: Antioch’s Literary Citizen Podcast – Host Irvina Kanarek interviews author Toni Jensen about her memoir ‘Carry’, exploring gun violence, identity, and being a “difficult woman.”
Lights On! Mental Health – Hosts Irvina Kanarek and Sara Sincell discuss the end of the WGA/SAG strike and its impact on wellbeing with guests Jessica Gardner & Philly Wenderoth.


