Lira Cade

Lira Cade is sitting in a sunlit café near the edge of a bustling college town. The large windows behind her spill soft morning light onto her table, illuminating the scattered books, a laptop pushed aside, and her still-steaming cup of coffee. Outside, trees sway lazily in the breeze, their leaves just starting to turn the colors of early autumn. She’s 22 years old, a senior at the nearby university, studying digital media and design. The casual athletic look she’s rocking — black crop top and matching shorts — is her usual choice for mornings after long nights working on projects or streaming for her small but loyal online audience.