Self discovery and personal growth, and what that means to you.
This past month of June there have been Pride celebrations in various cities and small towns throughout the country. The LGBTQ community generated pride events after the Stonewall riots in 1969 as a way to bring awareness to societal “inclusivity” for everyone. Race, gender, sexual orientation, religions, and those of all backgrounds or challenges have a day or two to acknowledge and celebrate our differences and commonalities. Spreading the word “inclusivity” in smaller towns can be no easy task yet essential for societal changes to continue moving forward. Our guests today are Travis Barr and Alex Altomonte, who have created the very first Pride weekend in the small town of 5000 people in Cazenovia NY. What inspired them to take on such an enormous task? What were their successes and challenges? Contact: H. Grey Supply Co. LLC https://www.hgreysupplyco.com/ 1-(315)-815-5016 https://www.instagram.com/hgreysupplyco/ Contact: Travis Barr https://www.facebook.com/TLicious Contact: Anita Buffem https://www.facebook.com/AnitaMBuffem https://anitabuffem.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anitabuffem/ Contact: Alex Altomonte https://www.facebook.com/alex.altomonte https://www.instagram.com/alex_altomonte/
This past month of June there have been Pride celebrations in various cities and small towns throughout the country. The LGBTQ community generated pride events after the Stonewall riots in 1969 as a way to bring awareness to societal “inclusivity” for everyone. Race, gender, sexual orientation, religions, and those of all backgrounds or challenges have a day or two to acknowledge and celebrate our differences and commonalities. Spreading the word “inclusivity” in smaller towns can be no easy task yet essential for societal changes to continue moving forward. Our guests today are Travis Barr and Alex Altomonte, who have created the very first Pride weekend in the small town of 5000 people in Cazenovia NY. What inspired them to take on such an enormous task? What were their successes and challenges? Contact: H. Grey Supply Co. LLC https://www.hgreysupplyco.com/ 1-(315)-815-5016 https://www.instagram.com/hgreysupplyco/ Contact: Travis Barr https://www.facebook.com/TLicious Contact: Anita Buffem https://www.facebook.com/AnitaMBuffem https://anitabuffem.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anitabuffem/ Contact: Alex Altomonte https://www.facebook.com/alex.altomonte https://www.instagram.com/alex_altomonte/
The educational system is continually evolving with an assortment of options. Special guests, Will Burns and Mercer Carlin, share their own personal experiences in the educational system as well as the educational choices they both made with their own children. Will chose a traditional education with his children while Mercer chose a self-directed education for her child. What is possible when a child chooses what they want to learn? Do children learn best when they make their own decisions about what they want to learn? Do children learn more from their culture and environment than from the material that is imposed upon them? We dive deep into the advantages and some possible disadvantages of both educational systems. Neither is better or worse. We discuss the differences and allow you to weigh out the options. Mercer Carlin Leadership Consultant President of The Agile Learning Center Network The Agile Learning Center https://nycagile.org/ Will Burns CEO of Ideasicle X Forbes Contributor Learn more about Will Burns and Ideasicle X: https://www.ideasiclex.com/ Follow Will Burns on Twitter: @willoburns Book mention: "Raising Free People" by Akilah Richards Podcast mention: "Fare Of The Free Child" by Akilah Richards https://raisingfreepeople.com/ Ted Talk mention Sir Ken Robinson: Do Schools Kill Creativity? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY Ted Talk mention Sir Ken Robinson: How To Escape Education's Death Valley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX78iKhInsc
Do we lose our sense of self when we're at the end of our career or retired? If our career has defined our identity for most of our lives...who are we now without it? What are some of the emotions we experience with this transition? Denial? Anger? Sadness? Grieving? Acceptance? Action? What's next? How do we manage all these emotions and begin living a new and productive fulfilled life? Andrea and Owen speak with Heath Brockwell from the online magazine "The New Maturity", and with former advertising executive and recently retired Jayne Horowitz on the subject. Download your free issue of the magazine: http://thenewmaturity.com/be-part-of-the-solution/ Learn more about The New Maturity: http://thenewmaturity.com Reach out to Heath Brockwell, Head of Content: heath@thenewmaturity.com Follow The New Maturity on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewmaturity/ @thenewmaturity
Brother and sister, Colby and Adrienne Wong, share their personal perspective on the current anti-Asian climate within the country. Why are these attacks happening? What is the catalyst that brought this on? How do Colby and Adrienne cope? Is there a history of this happening?
Andrea and Owen invite two guests to the show to have a roundtable discussion on "identity" and the obstacles we endure. Mercer Carlin and Chef Paul Simeon are welcomed to the show to share some of their own personal experiences.
The NYC-based artist has earned a name for herself by transforming nightclub-pop and comedy into experiences that are soulful and theatrical. A provocateur with an electric wit, Rizo is a vessel for the spirits of Edith Piaf and Freddie Mercury. She is a mysterious figure, a siren ushering you through tableaus of heartbreak, lust, and the murkiness in between.Join Rizo on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/rizoloveCheck out Rizo's website - yes there is love!https://rizo.love/Follow Rizo on Instagram @rizo.lovehttps://www.instagram.com/rizo.love/Follow Rizo on Twitter!https://twitter.com/rizolovesFollow Rizo on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/rizo.loves
Doris Pradieu has had a very successful career for years in the corporate world. She's also had a passion for understanding the art of winemaking and it's varietal complexities. Doris discusses some of the unique notes that are found in wines and how climate, soil, weather patterns, and harvesting can have a profound effect on wines throughout the world.
Christopher Wells sees an advertisement to enter a short film contest. With minimal days left to enter and against all advice of his peers, Chris decides to go for it. Facing insurmountable obstacles, he miraculously pulls off the impossible by completing the horror film "Elimination Strain". Hear the behind-the-scenes challenges to pull off such a monumental task.Contact Chris Wells at:cwells@kpictures.comKPictures websitehttps://www.kpictures.com/Follow K Pictures on Instagram:@kpictures_nychttps://www.instagram.com/kpictures_nyc/
Bob Dee, is a singer/songwriter/guitarist, who’s been living into his passion and rock and roll dream since a teenager. With great support and encouragement from family and friends, Bob has proven that with relentless determination and work comes success. Bob and Owen grew up 10 minutes away from each other in upstate NY, and exchange fun stories of their rock and roll journeys. Check out the Bob Dee With Petro website!https://bobdeewithpetro.com/ Follow Bob Dee With Petro on Instagram!@bobdeewithpetrohttps://www.instagram.com/bobdeewithpetro/
Cristy Marrero discusses the differences within the Latino vote post-election. What are the differences in the Latino vote between Florida, Arizona, and Nevada? How do Puerto Ricans feel about not being able to vote, yet they are a commonwealth of the US?Check out The Americano website. A news site focused on politics created by Latinos for Latinos.https://theamericanonews.com/
Jen Silva describes her journey with becoming the singer/songwriter she is today. There was a time when she wasn't ready for it. She is now full steam ahead in ways that she never imagined. Jen faced her fears and followed her intuition when she realized she wasn't happy with the life that she had chosen. She made a conscious decision to change course and is convinced she made the right decision. Do we all have a destiny that we should be living into?Email Jen Silva for more info: jennifersilvamusic@gmail.comCheck out Jen Silva on Spotify and Apple MusicLearn more of Jen Silva on her website:https://www.sheissilva.com/Follow Jen Silva on Instagram: @ sheissilvahttps://www.instagram.com/sheissilva/To make a donation to the National Independent Venue Association and tell Congress to pass legislation that can help our stages stay open until the coronavirus is over go to:https://www.saveourstages.com/We all need live music!
Lola Faturoti discusses the increasing importance of sustainability in the fashion world. More and more people are trying to reduce the pollutive impact that the fashion industry is having on the planet. The increase in "fast fashion" or "disposable fashion" has had devastating pollutant effects worldwide. Lola has committed herself to educate people on this subject while producing her own very chic "zero waste" fashion line.Learn more about Fashion Designer Lola Faturoti on her website.https://lolafaturotiloves.com/ Learn more about "LolaLovesCargo" line.https://www.lolalovescargo.com/ Follow Lola Faturoti on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lolafaturotiloves/@ lolafaturotiloves Find Lola Faturoti on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/lola.faturoti
Ishmael Levi is often compared to the great Bob Marley. His version of "Redemption Song" is breathtaking. As much as Ishmael appreciates the compliment, he also loves to surprise his audiences with the unexpected, such as covering Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" or Christina Aguilera's "Say Something (I'm giving up on you)". Ishmael talks of the struggles of being a musician during a pandemic and thoughts of having to possibly rethink everything. His heart is heavy with the state of our political division and racial unrest. What's next? Where do we all go from here? Music transcends all barriers and is the great healer within us all. Follow Ishmael Levi on Instagram@ Ishmael Levi
Seema talks about the fires in California and the overwhelming impact on the community. Are the fires a symbol of what's happening in this chaotic world? Does extreme polarity and taking nature for granted reveal a symbolic response? The fires have been devastating to communities. There's been a tremendous communal and compassionate response for people to help each other from this devastation. How do we heal from this polarized world and nature's response? Seema dives deep into the conversation on her healing practices and techniques and how we all can learn to heal each other during these difficult times.Learn more about Spiritual Healing at the Big Sur Healing Home on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/groups/1344415108918952
Froilan Vicente, painter, and architect grew up in the rural Philippines and emigrated to Canada. After receiving his Bachelor of Architecture, he relocated to New York City. Froilan's art is inspired by the dried remains of raindrops on subway windows, the surfaces around him - walls, floors, ceilings, furniture. Each painting is a record of its own process - a layered document of spontaneity, loss, chance association that ultimately deals with displacement, and the (in)stability of home.Learn more about Froilan Vicente on his website.https://www.froilanvicente.com/Follow Froilan Vicente on Instagram:@ froilan_painter
Heidi Riegler discusses her transition from the corporate world of being a public relations marketing executive to creating her own Austrian baking company called The Vienna Cookie Company. What was the turning point for her to create her own company? What was the process like getting it up and running? What is her plan to expand the business?Learn more about Heidi Riegler on her website.https://www.viennacookiecompany.com/Follow Vienna Cookie Company on Instagram@ viennacookiecompany
Clive talks about his early career as a Creative Director for a high-profile fashion company and his transition to becoming a Fine Artist/Painter. We discuss the progression of his early work to where he is today. What is the process of beginning a new series? What are his thoughts on the environment? How does it have an impact on his work? What are his thoughts on self-expression? What's next?Learn more about Clive Smith on his websitehttps://clivesmithstudio.com/ Follow Clive Smith Studio on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/clivesmithstudio/@clivesmithstudio Follow Clive Smith Portraits on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/clivesmithportraits/@clivesmithportraits
The digital generation is maturing, discovering new things about themselves, moving forward, and accepting change. How are we embracing these changes? What else is possible with change?Download your free issue of the magazine:http://thenewmaturity.com/be-part-of-the-solution/ Learn more about The New Maturity:http://thenewmaturity.com Reach out to Heath Brockwell, Head of Content:heath@thenewmaturity.com Follow The New Maturity on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thenewmaturity/@thenewmaturity
Colby describes his journey, expressing his new creativity and the art form that he grew to love. What inspired him with his collection? How has architecture and nature influenced his jewelry? What has he learned about himself through this process? What are his thoughts on sharing his creations with others?Follow Colby Wong’s jewelry page on Instagram: @talismannycjewelryFollow Colby Wong’s personal page on Instagram: @colbybwong
Author of the recent supernatural thriller “The Banished”, Ron Gabriel, describes his personal journey of reinventing himself with a whole new career and living into his true passion. From Art Director in the magazine publishing world to Writer, Ron discusses the process of this transition and the risks. Are we all capable of reinventing ourselves and living into our true passion?Click the link below to purchase "The Banished".https://www.amazon.com/dp/0997944927?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Click the link below to inquire about Ron Gabriel and his new book "The Banished".https://www.rongabriel.nyc/
What are the various forms of self-expression? Are they the things that make us feel complete? Is it having the freedom to be? Do we have true joy and vitality if we’re not fully self-expressed? How do we know if we’re not living a life of full self-expression? What are the ramifications of that? Can someone be introverted and self-expressed at the same time? Are we playing life too safe when we’re not allowing ourselves to be fully self-expressed?
The conversation continues with self-expression. Special guest, Jessica Stone shares her own personal journey discovering her authentic self and writing her first self-published memoir entitled "Craving London: Confessions of An Incurable Romantic with an Insatiable Appetite". Jessica Stone has spent a hearty chunk of her time plotting what to eat next and pondering the mysteries of love, both of which come together in a lot of what she writes. Jessica grew up in a Cuban American family in Miami and studied journalism at New York University before moving to London in 2004, where she trained in patisserie at Le Cordon Bleu and wrote a blog that became the basis for "Craving London". “ Craving London” will be released on August 25th, 2020. Available for download on iTunes! #cylopodcast @cylopodcast Click the link below to follow Jessica Stone on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/jessicastonewriterClick the link below to inquire about Jessica Stone and her memoir "Craving London".http://www.jessicamstone.com/cravinglondon/
What is full self-expression? What are the various forms? Fashion? Physical ways of being? Communicating with others? Artistry? How do we know if we're living fully self-expressed or not? What are the costs of not being fully self-expressed? What are the rewards? Owen shares his self-expression with his artistry of music and explains how everyone has the ability to be fully self-expressed. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter #cylopodcast @cylopodcast.
For some of us, the world we’re living, and the pandemic is creating a sense of loss with ourselves. We feel like we’ve lost touch with who we are and not sure how to get back. What are some of the issues that are causing this? Where have we had this happen before in our life? Are we seeing a pattern? What can we do to resolve this issue?
What is the impact on us with social distancing and face shielding with masks? How are these new norms affecting young children? Are people losing a sense of connection with each other? How can we overcome these social breakdowns?
Reflecting on how we've changed over the past few months. What the positive and negative behaviors we've noticed about ourselves. Are we more self-aware? More in our own bubble? Are we more patient or less patient? Are we more comfortable in our own skin now that we've spent so much time alone?
It's a new world! What now? How do we deal with this new reality? How are we going to be reconnecting with friends? What about dating? Are we not supposed to date until a vaccine? A vaccine may not be available until over a year. Is that realistic? Subscribe on iTunes. Visit our website! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! #cylopodcast @cylopodcast
So much going on in the country right now: racial division and the demand for change. How do we process all of this? Where do we begin with change and moving forward? What can we do as individuals to create change, even if it's something small? See Episode #43, on our website, how you can make a difference and stay informed.https://www.cylopodcast.com/
If things weren't bad enough with a pandemic going on...now we're all dealing with rioting, violence, and mass destruction in our cities, in response to the murder of George Floyd and other recent events. Here, we share our thoughts, opinions, and how we're dealing with it. We may not agree on everything, and respect our differing opinions, but we do recognize that ultimately we're on the same page and hopeful. What are your thoughts?
Yup. It's True. We're SO over it!!! In this episode, we share our own personal stories, reaching a breaking point with the lockdown from the coronavirus. From humor to anger, we're laying our emotions on the table. At some point, you have to jump back into the pool...and we're ready for it! Are you ready???
Special guest, Trevor Lazarus, shares his perspective and experience, of living life during a pandemic lockdown. Trevor is a millennial, who is very social, and lives in "the city that never sleeps". He describes the challenges of what young people are dealing with and managing feelings of suppression during this time.
Special guest appearance with Editor-in-Chief/Journalist Cristy Marrero of The Americano News, discussing misinformation, disinformation, and fake news. Cristy goes into great depth, on the distinctions between these three negative areas of Journalism, and the impact they have on the general public perception of gathering news.
How do we know what's real news and what's fake news with the pandemic? Is the way we gather information a choice towards what we want to hear? Should we be focusing more on international news to get an unbiased opinion to avoid political slant? Should we be fact-checking everything we hear? How do we manage and process all this information and know when to tune out for our own well-being?
How are we adapting to this "new normal" that we're living in? How do we be with it on a daily basis? Some people are resisting change, while others are going with the flow and finding their own flow. What can we do to empower ourselves in this situation? Why is it important to find our flow? Who is it impacting if we resist?
An in-depth conversation with Expert Executive Life Coach Jill Burns on the conversation of "Unwavering Resilience" during the coronavirus outbreak. Jill shares interesting observations and the varying degrees of how some people are responding to the outbreak: from extreme drama, fear, and concerns, to people rising up and providing an unprecedented amount of leadership and everything in between.For direct personal life coaching with Jill Burns, click on the Linkedin link below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-burns-4663536/
Special guest "Sandy" shares her experiences as a Director of Nursing and working on the front line of the Coronavirus. Sandy describes what it's like putting out fires all day, managing the team and keeping up the morale. How is this affecting her family and friends? How does she manage the stress and what has she learned about herself through the process?
Special guest appearance with Clairvoyant Candy Fantaci. Candy dives deep into the conversation of love. Love is the great healer with ourselves and those around us. Sometimes our ego blocks the capability to love and to heal from our past wounds. How do we learn to unblock the ego and live our lives from love?
Andrea and Owen discuss the different facets of commitment: the positives and negatives. Commitment shows up differently in various aspects of our life with our career, relationships, family, friends, health & fitness...etc. How do we know when we're truly committed?
A conversation with guests, Kelly and Margarita, on anxiety. The challenges of dealing with the coronavirus threat and the anxiety that goes with it. Acknowledging triggers and managing anxiety.
A conversation with Ghana-born father Steven Nelson, on parenting a child in the USA. Discussing the cultural differences between the two countries, and the decisions and challenges he faces.
A conversation with British-born father Nicholas Warmington, on parenting a child in the USA. Discussing the cultural differences between the two countries, and the decisions and challenges he faces.Nicholas Warmington is on Twitter @dcortez and Instagram at Catchmecortyhttps://archive.thinkprogress.org/the-myth-of-the-absent-black-father-ecc4e961c2e8/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-missing-black-fathers-obama-20170110-story.html
An in-depth conversation with Expert Executive Life Coach Jill Burns on the conversation of Destiny and Life Purpose. Are the underlying issues of fear a deterrent to fulfilling our life purpose? Does our ego get in the way of our destiny? Taking a leap of faith and trusting our inner guide. Getting in touch with our collective spiritual energy. Acknowledging our past and taking responsibility for the life we've chosen while defining what's working and what's not working. How we can move past the barriers we've created to gain access to our inner voice.For direct personal life coaching with Jill Burns, click on the Linkedin link below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-burns-4663536/
Can being rebellious work in a positive manner for us? Can it be used as a tool to work to our advantage in certain circumstances? How so? Can it be the thing that lights a fire underneath us to get us in action? How do we know when to tap into it or is it just something that happens instinctually?
Once again, Cylo podcast chats with special guest Jen Miles. Owen, Jen, and Andrea share their personal outlook and experiences with mortality. Confronting our fears on the subject. How do we manage our fears? Appreciating the small things while living in the present.
Special guest appearance with Jen Miles. Jen shares her outlook and personal experiences on the subject of aging. Have our expectations of life come to fruition? How do we manage our disappointments? How is the glass half-full as opposed to half-empty? We're all aging at the same time. Life is like being on a train. Some of us are at the front of the train...and others in the back. What can we do to empower ourselves in this process?
A continuation of the conversation of Intuition. Special guest appearance with psychic and clairvoyant Tanya Brown. Tanya is a business coach who uses her psychic gift to help clients gain confidence and clarity in business (and life) by sharing what she sees. Lauren can be found on Instagram @ laurensaintjulian. Her website is laurenstjulian.com
Is intuition within all of us? Do some people have more of a sense of intuition than others? Can we enhance our intuition? Is it something we're born with? Is it like wisdom where it builds upon itself as we get older? Do animals have more intuition than humans? Do artists have more of a sense of intuition than those who are not artists?
Discussing our inner passion. Do we all have one thing that is our inner passion? Is it our destiny and purpose to follow through with this passion? Do some people not have an inner passion or are they just unaware of what their passion may be? What do we do when our destiny has been derailed by outside sources?
Discussing our history with religion and how it's had an impact into adulthood. Respecting others beliefs. Channeling our beliefs into positivity.
Acknowledging our accomplishments from the past year. Establishing realistic goals and a timeline for our future. Breaking routine habits and shaking things. Breaking out of predictable habits. Living into an unpredictable future of possibility. Taking risks and trying new things. Knowing when to reach out for support in regards to big issues. Taking baby steps in the direction we want to go in. Being open to taking on new experiences.
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