The Feels (2019)

'The Feels' is a short form documentary that explores the story of Aegis Handcraft Founder Jess Murray. A young Latina in a male-dominated industry, Ms. Murray's beautiful and complex journey discovers a balance between her mental health and entrepreneurial spirit. Her motivation to share her talent with the world while simultaneously living with her internal struggle is breathtaking. Ms. Murray is a professional denim and leather maker, as well as the founder of Aegis Handcraft. With years of experience in an overly male dominated industry, Jess creates made to order quality goods of leather, wood and cloth and has collaborated with companies like Google. In 'the Feels', Jessica Murray shares how her anxiety is constantly pushing her to grow. She wants other entrepreneurs, other young women of color to know they are not alone. Ms. Murray shares her story, so other young artists struggling with anxiety, bi-polar diagnoses and other mental health issues know they are not alone. Watching Ms. Murray in 'The Feels', she shows the world that people who have anxiety, bi-polar disorder and/or other mental health issues are able to channel their high levels of ambition and perseverance in building their business. In her case a business of great success! HRDWRKER is a media and production company dedicated to highlighting today's hard-working pioneers through inspirational, visual content. Jess Murray's story 'The Feels' is uplifting, honest and humbling. Thank you!