March 20, 2001

The Beginning

Serenity and Antonio began a lifelong partnership founded on faith, creativity, family, and service.

“Neither of us knew exactly where the journey would lead, but we knew we wanted to build a life centered on purpose, creativity, and helping others.”
— Serenity A. Edward

What We Learned

Collaboration begins with trust.

2001–2015

Building the Foundation

Over the next decade, Serenity and Antonio developed their individual skills while supporting one another’s creative and professional growth.

Antonio expanded his expertise in media production, technology, and creative innovation, while Serenity deepened her passion for storytelling, leadership, and community impact.

Together, they cultivated a vision of using media and creativity to inspire change and create opportunities for others.

“Many of our biggest ideas started as conversations around the dinner table. Long before the organizations existed, the vision already did.”
— Antonio Lowry Edward

What We Learned

Great organizations begin with shared values.

2016

Evolve.Forward.Media Is Founded

Driven by a passion for authentic storytelling, Serenity founded

Evolve.Forward.Media to create films and media experiences that encourage empathy, transformation, and meaningful dialogue.

Antonio supported the venture through production expertise, technology integration, workflow development, and creative collaboration.

“I wanted to create stories that didn’t just entertain people. I wanted stories that stayed with them and encouraged them to see the world differently.”
— Serenity A. Edward

What We Learned

Purpose-driven storytelling creates lasting impact.

2016

A Defining Challenge

Shortly after founding Evolve.Forward.Media, Serenity experienced a life-threatening ruptured brain aneurysm.

The experience changed the course of their lives and became one of the most significant challenges they would face together.

Recovery required perseverance, adaptation, faith, and an entirely new perspective on leadership, creativity, and purpose.

Rather than allowing adversity to define them, Serenity and Antonio chose to move forward together, transforming one of their greatest challenges into a catalyst for growth and service.

“There were moments when the future felt uncertain. Recovery taught me that purpose does not disappear when circumstances change. Sometimes it becomes even clearer.”
— Serenity A. Edward

“What mattered most wasn’t what we lost. It was discovering what we still had the strength to build together.”
— Antonio Lowry Edward

Lessons Learned

Resilience
Empathy
Adaptabilit
Accessibility
Perseverance

How This Shaped Our Leadership

The experience taught us that leadership is not about having all the answers. It is about helping others navigate challenges, adapt to change, and move forward with hope and purpose.

2016–2021

Rebuilding and Growing

The years following Serenity’s recovery deepened our commitment to meaningful storytelling and mission-driven work.

Our experiences led us to rethink success, leadership, and impact.
Projects became more intentional.
Stories became more human-centered.
Leadership became more compassionate.

The desire to support creators and preserve important stories became stronger than ever.

“The experience taught us that every person is carrying a story we may never fully understand. That lesson changed how we create and how we lead.”
— Serenity & Antonio Edward

What We Learned

Meaningful work begins with understanding people.

2022

SeAe Collective Is Established

Recognizing the need for a broader ecosystem that could support creators, preserve culture, and foster innovation, Serenity and Antonio co-founded SeAe Collective.

The organization was built to provide sustainable infrastructure, leadership, and stewardship for mission-driven creative ventures.

“We realized our work was larger than any single project. We wanted to build something that would continue creating opportunities long after we were gone.”
— Antonio Lowry Edward

Leadership Roles

Serenity Alyanna Edward

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Strategic Vision
Story Development
Community Engagement
Growth Initiatives
Partnerships

Antonio Lowry Edward

Co-Founder & Creative Director 

Creative Direction
Operations
Technology Integration
Production Systems
Innovation Strategy

What We Learned

Legacy is built through stewardship.

Today

Building an Ecosystem of Impact

SeAe Collective, Inc.

Mission-driven leadership, governance, partnerships, and organizational development.

Evolve.Forward.Media LLC

Purpose-driven storytelling, film development, screenwriting, and narrative innovation.

Shiz LLC

Media production, creative technology, operational support, and cultural preservation.

“Legacy isn’t what we leave behind. Legacy is what continues because we were here.”
— Serenity A. Edward

What We Learned

Impact grows through collaboration.

How Adversity Shaped Our Leadership

Empathy

We lead with compassion because every person carries experiences that may not be immediately visible.

Resilience

Challenges strengthened our determination to continue creating opportunities and serving others.

Accessibility

Lived experience taught us the importance of creating environments where everyone has the opportunity to participate and thrive.

Service

We measure success not only by accomplishments, but by the positive impact we create.

Stewardship

We strive to preserve stories, resources, and opportunities for future generations.

Our Shaped Values

Integrity
Creativity
Resilience
Innovation
Service
Community
Accessibility
Stewardship

Our Shared Philosophy

“The most meaningful things we build are never built alone. Every story, every organization, and every opportunity is the result of faith, perseverance, collaboration, and love. Together, we believe in creating work that matters, preserving what is valuable, and creating pathways for those who come after us.”
— Serenity Alyanna Edward & Antonio Lowry Edward

Looking Ahead

More than two decades after beginning their journey together, Serenity and Antonio remain united by a shared purpose:

To inspire through storytelling.
To empower creators.
To preserve culture.
To strengthen communities.
To create opportunities.
To leave a legacy of service, innovation, and impact.

Together Forward

March 20, 2001 — Present

A partnership rooted in purpose. A mission driven by impact. A future built together.

Serenity A. Edward
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
SeAe Collective, Inc.

Antonio Lowry Edward
Creative Director & Chief Operating Officer
SeAe Collective, Inc.

“Lead with purpose. Create with intention. Build for impact.”