Camara McLaughlin isn’t your typical theater kid—she’s an observer first, an actor second. She’d rather watch and listen, collecting bits of the world around her like puzzle pieces to fuel her next role. A true Libra, very skilled at active listening and interested in different perspectives, she takes on life in a diplomatic way. For her, acting isn’t about always being in the spotlight—it’s about understanding people, stepping into their shoes, and bringing their stories to life. And after nearly twelve years in New York, she’s gathered plenty of stories to tell.

Who is Mary Brehm? Some know her as Mare Bear, more know her as The Hott 1, but who is she really? But behind the nicknames and caffeine-fueled social calendar is someone deeply thoughtful, ambitious, and—despite her protests—more introspective than she lets on.