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Hara Allison

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Creative

Design. Document. Dream.

Hara Allison founded STUDIO H creative in 1991, where her love of design first took root. Over the years, that passion has grown into an expansive creative practice.

Hara, a graphic artist and photographer, is guided by the belief that everyone has a story worth telling. Her approach is both personal and professional, creating a space where people feel seen and free to be themselves.

Most recently, she opened Dream Studio, a place to come together to dream and create. She also launched the Dream, Anyway podcast, celebrating those who are driven to pursue their dreams, even when the path is uncertain.

Whether through portraits, conversations, community gatherings, or collaborative projects, Hara continues her lifelong mission of celebrating the magic and beauty in each of us, no matter our pasts or appearances. ♥

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Nov. 3, 2025

#047: Hara Allison Chose Art Over Chemo And Found Peace

What if your creative practice wasn’t a side note, but the reason you get out of bed? We sit down with Hara Allison—graphic designer, photographer, and founder of Dream Studio—whose mantra “make love and make art” is both a rallying cry and a roadmap. She talks candidly about living with incurable cancer, why she declined more chemo after it stole a year, and how choosing creativity brought her back to herself. Hara opens up about trauma, responsibility, and the moment she began to parent the “...
Guest: Hara Allison