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Rockland Page (@rockablock81 ), owner of ROCKaBLOCK, LLC (@rockablockbrand ), is the kind of creative entrepreneur Indiana wants more of: talented, disciplined, original, and willing to bet on himself. He grew up in Indianapolis, built his design career in Chicago, and now spends his weeks in a downtown Indy shop trying to grow ROCKaBLOCK into something much bigger than a clothing brand. His wife and teenage daughter still live up north. He heads back on weekends. In between are the things that make creative entrepreneurship both exhilarating and brutal: client work, pitch decks, long drives, inconsistent cash flow, and a vision that keeps outgrowing the infrastructure around it.⁠ ⁠ On paper, Page has plenty going for him. He has worked in editorial design, built a respected apparel brand, won pitch competitions, landed notable clients, and developed Rock AR, an augmented reality platform that turns merchandise into a storytelling and analytics tool. The screen printing pays the bills. The apparel builds the brand. The technology points toward the future. But the capital required to scale that future remains stubbornly out of reach.⁠ ⁠ That tension is what makes his story worth paying attention to. Page is not an early-stage creative with a vague idea. He is years in, with traction, customers, and a working product. He is also navigating a reality familiar to many entrepreneurs: building while overextended, pitching through shifting expectations, and trying to raise money for something investors and institutions do not always know how to categorize. In Page’s case, that challenge is sharpened by the fact that he is a Black founder often having to translate both his vision and his market in rooms that are not prepared to understand either on their own terms.⁠ ⁠ Read our May Digital Cover Story now, link in bio!⁠ ⁠ Photography: @jaygoldz ⁠ Style: @katiemarple_ ⁠ Cover Design: Jacob Chaves⁠ Interviewer: @posherov ⁠ Speed City Shirt Design: @rockablock81 ⁠ ⁠ Presented in partnership with @yourlifeinindy

This past week, we attended the inaugural Story Summit with the @indychamber and @yourlifeinindy —a powerful gathering centered on sharing the story of Indianapolis’ new chapter through diverse, local voices. As part of the event, our Executive Director & Co-Founder, @posherov , shared a few words on what storytelling means to us—and we were honored to be part of a moment dedicated to amplifying the people who shape this city. We also had the chance to officially share Volume 28: Speed City with all of you. This issue is a reflection of movement, momentum, and the stories that drive Indianapolis forward—and we couldn’t be more proud of the work behind it. Thank you to the Indy Chamber and Life in Indy for creating space for these stories, and for inviting us to share what Speed City means to us. This is just the beginning. 🏁 📸: @lydianortonphotography

I lived here my whole life and didn’t know [that a film community exists in Indiana]. And I think that’s a huge problem. People grow up thinking they have to leave, so they don’t even look for what’s here. And then the community never grows because people don’t stay long enough to build it. We need something big to come out of Indianapolis so people are like, 'oh, this happens here.'" - Denise Blane (@niecymichelle1104 )⁠ ⁠ Read our April digital cover story now, link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @jaygoldz ⁠ Style: @katiemarple_ ⁠ Makeup: @lorenasomersmakeup ⁠ Cover Design: Jacob Chaves⁠ ⁠ Interviewer: @posherov ⁠ Location: @kankancinema ⁠ ⁠ Presented in partnership with @yourlifeinindy ⁠

Take a look behind the scenes of our April digital cover shoot featuring Denise Blane (@niecymichelle1104 ). The digital cover is just one piece of the puzzle, the process is where the story really comes to life. Read our April digital cover story now, link in bio. Photography: @jaygoldz Style: @katiemarple_ Cover Design: Jacob Chaves Makeup: @lorenasomersmakeup Interviewer: @posherov Videography: @natashajoycreative Location: @kankancinema Presented in partnership with @yourlifeinindy

Denise Blane (@niecymichelle1104 ) didn’t plan to build her filmmaking career in Indiana. Like many emerging filmmakers, she assumed the path forward meant leaving. Los Angeles. Atlanta. Somewhere with a clearer front door into the industry. But what started as a temporary stop back home turned into something else entirely. A community. A set of relationships. A series of opportunities that didn’t just keep her here, but convinced her to build here. In just a few years, Blane has moved from production assistant to camera department to director, navigating an industry that rarely offers straight lines. Her work spans commercial sets, documentary storytelling, and now narrative filmmaking, all while carving out space in a market still finding its footing. Her breakout documentary, Justice 4 Three (@justice4three ), grounded her in something deeper than craft. It taught her what it means to carry a story, not just tell one. At 27, Blane is part of a new generation of filmmakers building their careers here, not elsewhere. Read our April digital cover story today at the link in bio!⁠ Photography: @jaygoldz Style: @katiemarple_ Makeup: @lorenasomersmakeup Cover Design: Jacob Chaves⁠ Interviewer: @posherov Location: @kankancinema Presented in partnership with @yourlifeinindy

Start your engines…Volume 28: Speed City is officially in production! Today, members of our team visited Fine Line Printing (@finelinepg ) to check in on the printing process, and spoiler alert — everything is going great. We’ve had so much fun bringing this issue together, and soon it’ll be in your hands. Make sure to follow us and stay tuned for more updates on Volume 28 — the official release date is coming soon.

Annual WSI Membership Exhibit - WSI is excited to host this annual exhibit at a new venue this year. If you haven't entered your painting, ENTER NOW! /event-6548900 The Stutz encompasses 441,000 square feet of space, spanning a 3.8 acre, 7-building complex located between 10th and 11th streets and Senate and Capitol Avenues. Here, makers, artists, and small businesses converge in a beautiful building that honors and embodies the Stutz Motor Company’s legacy of hard work, artistry, and innovation. To learn more about The Stutz, visit: / This exhibit is for ALL WSI Members. $20 to enter. Deadline March 30th. Presented by Indy Pattern.

EmpowHER 2: The Art of Being a Woman 💫⁠ ⁠ A night rooted in strength, storytelling, and celebration. This second annual exhibition we celebrated earlier this month brought together all women artists whose work reflects the beauty, complexity, and power of womanhood, exploring everything from self-love and equality to women’s rights and lived experience.⁠ ⁠ A massive thank you to all the incredible artists who shared their work in honor of Women’s History, and an extra shoutout to our Development Director, Salma Taman (@salmataman.art ), for bringing it all to life. We wouldn’t be here without you.⁠ ⁠ Even if you missed the gallery, you can still check it out ✨⁠ ⁠ Catch the exhibition in the SPACE Lounge at the Stutz Building (@thestutzbuilding ) through the end of March, see you soon 👋⁠ ⁠ 📸: @lydianortonphotography ⁠ ⁠ 🍰: @jadorepastry , @filigree.bakery , @cretiacakes ⁠ ⁠ 🧀: @sprigandplate

“I’m a big believer in showing up. I always loved that quote about success being mostly about just showing up. I’m also a worker. That’s my comfort zone. I’ll put my head down and work. For a long time I felt insecure that I didn’t express myself in the ‘traditional artist’ way. I don’t paint on weekends. That’s not me. But I’ve leaned into being strategic. I’m very data-driven, especially for a creative. I don’t go off gut feelings alone. I want to know what problem we’re solving. I want the research. I want to know what the audience actually needs.” - Tori Witter (@tor_wit ) Read our March digital cover story now, link in bio! Photography: @jaygoldz Style: @katiemarple_ Makeup: @jmariemakeup Cover Design: Jacob Chavez Interviewer: @posherov Location: @cinderwoodevents Presented in partnership with @yourlifeinindy

“My internship with Pattern has helped me grow in my professional career by collaborating with other creatives. Everyone’s minds are very different, so the benefit of sharing ideas is valuable to me.” Meet our Spring 2026 Intern, Maradyn Hardesty (@maradynsiphone ) who’s been sharpening her graphic design skills and collaborating with the Pattern team this season. We’re excited to have you, Maradyn! ✨ Interested in gaining hands-on experience in the creative economy? Our internship and fellowship applications are now open. Learn more and apply at the link in bio. 📸: @lydianortonphotography

Take a look behind the scenes of our March digital cover shoot featuring Tori Witter.⁠ ⁠ The digital cover is just one piece of the puzzle, the process is where the story really comes to life. ⁠ ⁠ Read our March digital cover story today at the link in bio!⁠ ⁠ Photography: @jaygoldz ⁠ Style: @katiemarple_ ⁠ Makeup: @jmariemakeup ⁠ Cover Design: Jacob Chaves⁠ Interviewer: @posherov Location: @cinderwoodevents ⁠ Presented in partnership with @yourlifeinindy