The Cauzmos Podcast

EP50 - Ajani Tatum, Jacques Colimon, Sean Willard, Aaron Childs, and Carson Childs join the show to talk music, appropriation, and relationships.Music:“Back to Basics” by Dub Fx“Work” by Rihanna“Joke Ting” by Gold Link“Yada Yada” by Anderson Paak.“Eternal” by Chance the Rapper“Netflix and Dusse” by Smino“ADHD” by Joyner Lucas“Hands On” by Kanye West“Fire” by Sir“Star of the Storty” by Heatwave“Verses from the Abstract”

EP49 - Creative thinker and innovation consultant, Joe Kavangh joins to share the path of how he crafted a job uniquely made by himself.Music:"Do It" by Kaytranada"Smiling When I Die" by Sasha Sloan"Maybe Tomorrow" by Grant Green"Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst" by Kendrick Lamar"Use Me" by Bill Withers"Over the Bridge" by Cap Kendricks

EP48 - Film editor and moon tribe DJ, Joe Plenys shares his story of creating a career in Hollywood while still keeping his roots in music and community. Music:"Harvest Moon" by Poolside"In the Beginning" Kalya Scintilla"Smoked Glass and Chrome" by Ott"Shakara" by Fela Kuti"My Money, My Baby" by Burna Boy

EP47 - JB is an Airman First Class with the United States Air Force. He joins the show and talks about growing up in the Philippines, his experiences through college, and why he decided to enlist. Music: "Inglewood High" by D Smoke"Purple Emoji" by Ty Dolla Sign"More Than Ever" by Take 6

EP46 - Photographer and entrepreneur, Karrena joins the show to discuss how she was able to build a business that allows her to live life to the fullest. Music:"I Want You Around" by Snoh Alegra"Positive Herb" by Niyorah"Linga de Sentonton" by Cordas do Sol"I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar" by Jonathan Richman"Shape of My Heart" by Sting"Lucid Dreams" by Juice WRLD  

EP45 - Entrepreneur and cannabis brand consultant, Emma Vo, joins the show to share her passion and story of finding her career. Music:"Every Single One" by Aaron Childs"Suadade Vem Correndo" by Stan Getz & Luis Bonfa"Run-in" by The Pharcyde"Just Like Heaven" by The Cure"HEAVN" by Jamila Woods

EP44 - Software Engineer and cannabis enthusiast, Shane Rosse joins the show to give a 101 on coding and his journey on building his business. Music:"U Say" by GoldLink "Talk Is Cheap" by Chet Faker"A Garden of Peace" by Lonnie Liston Smith"Dead President" by Jay-Z

EP43 - New media marketer, David Karpas, joins the show to talk tech and the process of finding success in our digital world. Music:"Like a an Animal" by Rufus Du Sol"Love and Happiness" by Al Green"Baby Please" by Jurassic 5"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrell  

EP42 - Erika Najera talks affiliate marketing and boosting confidence for women in the business arena.Music:"Collide" by Earthgang and Tiana Major9"The Girl Can't Help It" by Little Richard"Clumsy" by Fergie"Find Yourself" by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

EP41 - Writer, filmmaker, and storyteller, Pyung Kim joins the show to discuss his experience in a creative career and how to utilize our creative brains.Music:"Borderline" by Tame Impala"Son of a Preacher Man" by Dusty Springfield"Hits from the Bong" by Cypress Hill"A Song for You" by Donny Hathaway"Retrospect For Life" by Common & Lauryn Hill

EP40 - Bio-physics graduate, Tracy Ng, details her journey of pursuing fulfillment through her career and her spiritual journey. Music:"Hey Ma" by Bon Iver"Cross My Heart" by Billy Stewart"Get Away" by J.Cole"True Colors" by Justin Timberlake and Anna KendrickVerse of the week produced by Armando Catter

EP39 - Musician and preschool teacher Armando shares his story and the importance of finding fulfillment in career and passions.Music:"It's All On Me” by Dr. Dre"Woman to Woman” by Joe Crocker"California Love” by 2Pac"Da Art of Storytelling Pt.1”by Outkast"Aquemini” by Outkast "Madonna” by Revenchy

EP38 - Comic, actor, and entertainer, Gene Park joins the show and shares his story of following his passion and staying true to what creates fulfillment. @genewparkMusic:“No Hobbies” by Aaron Childs“A Little Bit of Love” by Brenda Russell“Still Not a Player” by Big Punisher“Panini” by Lil Nas X

EP37 - Good friend and fellow philosophizer, Nicole Hanhan joins that show to talk life, society, and aliens. 

EP36 - Photographer and documentarian, Sami Snieder shares the behind the scenes and inspiration for her latest project. Her film Tárcoles dives into the lives of a local Costa Rican village, and how its people are being effected by environmental issues. 

EP35 - Photographer and video producer, Pablo De La Hoya, shares his journey of setting himself up with the skills in visual arts needed to create a career. Music:“Montego Slay” by People Under the Stairs “Get Me High” by Cameo Adele ft. Joules “Summer in the City” by Quincy Jones “Pasin' Me By” by The Pharcyde

EP34 - Te'Devan Kriyavan Kurzweil is a world traveling nomad and can often be found freestyle rapping and perform spiritual Qi-Gong in the streets. @nomadforhireMusic: “Drop Your Guns” by Thievery Corporation “Blackberry Molasses” by Mista “Hospital Prelude of Love Theme” by Willie Hutch “Good Ol' Love” by Masta Ace 

EP33 - Professor and nationally award winning speech and debate performer, Brian Hy comes to speak on his teachings and his new book. 

EP32 - Cannabis entrepreneur, Chad Hylton comes to share his story of becoming established in a changing industry with his company Active Cannabis. https://www.activecannabis.comMusic:“Kool Aid and Frozen Pizza” by Mac Miller “Spanish Caravan” by The Doors “I'd Rather Be With You” by Bootsy Collins “Redbone” by Childish Gambino  “I'd Rather Be Your N***a” by 2Pac

EP31 - Digital entrepreneur and photographer Glen shares his story of how online work has allowed for him and his family to be able to travel the world.

EP30 - Entrepreneur and communications studies graduate, Waldo comes to chat about what ideas and interests are filling up his business ventures.

EP29 - Chloe joins the show to chat about the importance of communication in relationship. Music:  "Jumping of the Moon" by Mac Ayers "Happy" by Pharrell Williams "Mystic Brew" by Ronnie Foster "Electric Relaxation" by A Tribe Called Quest

EP28 - Poet and linguist Marcus Kahn, shares how his mental space helps fuel his creative process. Music: "Casio" by Jungle "High for Hours" by J. Cole "9th vs Thought" by Black Thought "I Love You" by East of Underground "A Lot" by 21 Savage

EP27 - Musician and rapper Lowwki comes to talk about his craft. Music: "Fallin" by Lowwki "Call Em" by Lowwki "K.R.I.T. HERE" by Big K.R.I.T "Perfect Ten" by Nipsey Hussle "Ibtihaj" by Rapsody "Liquid Swords" by GZA

EP26 - Acupuncturists and Cauzmos Pod Alums, Sean Willard and Hoang Tran, return to talk about their platform Prescripshens and Traditional Chinese Medicine.Music:“Acupuncture” by nu-edison

EP25 - Bela shares her story of changing her environment to find fulfillment. Music: “Frozen” by Sabrina Claudio “Philly Jawn” by Kota the Friend “Self Care” by Mac Miller “Daydream” by Gunter Kallmann Chor “Daydream” by Lupe Fiasco ft. Jill Scott

EP24 - Carson is former music student and an avid creative. He came by to discuss how to find your purpose and place when doing something you love. "Anita" by Smino"The Life Aquatic" by Moon Boots"Keep the Faith" by Moon Boots"Let Me Be Me" by Drexciya"The Boss" by James Brown"Get Down" by Nas

EP23 - Brent is a kundalini yoga teacher and a spiritual channel. He is also my dad! Tune in to get a view into the world of channeling and meditation.Music:"Own Light" by Brother Ali"Getting Over You" by The Controllers"Right Hand to God" by Nipsey Hussle"Carmina Burana" by Carl Orff

EP22 - Jason Zayas is a mechanic for Virgin Galactic. He has an engineers mind and an imagination that is out of this world.Music: “Turn Your Light Down” by Bob Marley and Lauryn Hill “It's Only” by Odesza “Footsteps In The Dark” by The Isley Brothers “Today Was A Good Day” by Ice Cube “Won't Do” by J Dilla

EP21 - Richie is a creative wordsmith and an in tune masseur. We continue an ongoing conversation of figuring out the purpose or calling we each have in life and get silly talking about our hometown and raps we used to make.Music: “U Turn” by Mick Jenkins “Black Radio” by Rober Glasper Experiment “Who Can I Run To?” by The Jones Girls “Who Can I Run To?” by Xscape “Might Be” by Anderson .Paak “Do It To You” by The Game

EP20 - Dorothy Rae Garcia is an artist in a visual and a lyrical sense. From her time as a speech and debate performer at Cal State Los Angeles, to the work she is not pursuing with photography, she consistently finds a way to be creative through voice and her lens.Music: “Late Night” by Lucky Daye “Footsteps” by Kehlani “Balancé” by Sara Tavares “Losing My Balance” by J Cole

EP19 - Eric Mellgren is a sound meditation facilitator and someone who is in tune with vibrational energy. A musician at heart, Eric has been playing with frequencies for decades. Now he is using his talents to help teach people about their ability to realign and balance by getting “tuned up”. Find him at Unplug Meditation in West Hollywood, or reach out for a private session. @vigilantself @shotgunhoneymoonMusic: “Enjoy Right Now, Today” by Tyler the Creator “Every Breath You Take” by The Police “I'll Be Missing You” by Puff Daddy “Up To Something” by Shotgun Honeymoon

EP18 - Hoang is mastermind of medicine, philosophy, and history. He is a recent Yo San University graduate and former med school student. We discuss the way he got into horoscopic astrology and the experiences of finding your purpose through being fulfilled. Follow The Cauzmos on Instagram to get connected with his social.Music: “Busy/Sirens” by Saba “Jennifer” by Jimmy Ponder “Invocation” by Common “Tristezas” by Pepe Sanchez

EP17 - Jen Francis is an EMT who works at the Hoag Hospital Emergency Room in Irvine. While training to be a registered nurse, she spends the week saving lives and killing it. Jen is very health conscious and champions seven amazing years of sobriety. She is an inspiration to us when it comes to giving back to her community and finding her balance in nature. Music: “Darkest(Dim)” by Tokimonsta “20 Something” by SZA “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane “Rabbit Hole” by Living Legends

EP16 - Shannon Thomas is an amazing person and is dedicated to diplomacy and peace. Through her years at Berkeley and Harvard Kennedy school, she received degrees in Middle Eastern Studies, Peace & Conflict Studies, as well as International and Global Affairs Concentration. Her time involved with trying to find the middle ground and resolve conflicts led her to help create the Olive Tree Initiative, which helps students become educated and empowered with the tools to negotiate peace. These, along with many other amazing contributions, brought her to be involved as the fundraising director for the Amy Vilela congressional campaign in 2018. Catch her cameo in on the Netflix documentary, Knock the House Down to be inspired.Music:“Bus Ride” by Kaytranada “Just Us” by DJ Khaled ft. SZA “Mrs. Jackson” by Outkast “Problematic Liberation” by Reverie “Like a Girl” by Lizzo “Song 32” by Noname “Ace” by Noname

EP15 - Charm is not just a fabulous make up artist, he is one who realizes his profession is one that isn't just about making someone look pretty, but one that makes them feel pretty as well. While chatting, he and I dove into what it took for him to change career paths, as well as why he became Mariah Carey's number one fan. Special thanks to Charm for coming to hang out and party. His energy and his laugh is always an absolute pleasure to be around. Music:  "Automatic" by The Bonfyre "Honey" by Mariah Carey "Hey DJ" by World's Famous Supreme Team “8th Grade” by Mariah Carey "A No No" by Mariah Carey “Crush on You” by Lil Kim "Don't Forget About Us" by Mariah Carey “If You Think You're Lonely” by Bobby Womack

EP14 - Micheal Gallas is a history buff, a political junky, and a financial advisor. A Cleveland native but living in LA, Mikey is a financial representative licensed to sell insurance. We dove deep into what got him to Los Angeles and finance. We spent a majority time having a conversation about conservative vs liberal viewpoints on current news topics. Special thanks to Mikey for willing to be open, but for also providing his truth with me and everyone to hear. Music: “Yellow Bird” by Pretty Lights “Me and My Rhythm Guitar”by Johnny Powers "Open Your Eyes" by Bobby Caldwell "The Light" by Common

EP13 - Nicole is an artist, an entrepreneur, and a dreamer. She is someone who is driven by her intuition and is always an advocate for human connection with nature. Her work displays her ability to identify and characterize energies that are present in the world around us. We spent the hour chatting about how growing up in New Hampshire shaped her, the inspiration for her popular Spirit Cat Oracle cards, and more! Check her out on her website http://www.nicolepiar.com/ or her instagram @ghostkittenart. Music: “Don't Think About Me” by Letherette“Go Gina” by SZA“Ceremony of the Heart” by Liquid Bloom“Behind Closed Eyelids” by Shpongle“In All My Wildest Dreams” by Joe Sample“Dear Mama” by 2Pac

EP12 - Joss McKernan is a co-founder and brand ambassador for HoneyVape. We recorded our conversation live at the @Wiltern during their 420 Fest. Joss shared insight on what makes HoneyVape the purest of cannabis vapes, as well as his observations in the current cannabis industry. Special thanks to Joss for taking the time and for being so insightful. Thank you as well to everyone at the Wiltern for making this happen. Don't forget to take advantage of HoneyVape's 420 April specials! Music:  “iBETiGOTSUMWEED” by ScHoolboy Q “Legalize it” by Peter Tosh “Bombud II” by DJ Quik “Hits from the Bong” by Cypress Hill “Smoke Two Joints” by Sublime “D'Evils” by SiR “Indica Badu” by Logic “Come Around” by Collie Buddz “Mary Jane” by Rick James “I Got 5 On It” by Luniz “Kaya” Bob Marley & The Wailers “Get Em High” by Kanye West “Acid Raindrops” by People Under the Stairs  “Lay Lady Lay” David T. Walker 

EP11 - Got to sit down with writer and music enthusiast Dan Steele. We talked about transitional periods in life and how the universe always creates a unique and amazing path when you invest in yourself. Tune in!"N - Side" by Steve Lacy "Never Say Die" by Chvches "Phone" by Lizzo "We Almost Lost Detroit" by Gil Scott Heron "The People" by Common "Modular Mix" by Air

EP10 - I sat down this week with Andi Vallejo. I caught an hour of her time while she was staying over on her spring break and we were able to dive into her work as an educator, as well as chat about how to discover yourself through the challenges in life. Stay to the end to catch some music.  "Modular Mix" by Air"Summertime Magic" by Childish Gambino"In Exile" by Thrice"Between the Sheets" by The Isley Brothers"Big Poppa" by The Notorious B.I.G.

EP09 - I had Youssef Moustafa join me in the garage this week to talk about his journey of helping people through medicine and kinesiology and deep diving on what we each like about hip hop. RIP to Nipsey Hustle.Music: "Victory Lap" by Nipsey Hustle"Real Big" by Nipsey Hustle"It Gets Better" by The Internet"Brown Skin Lady" by Blackstar"Dreamflower" Tarika Blue"Didn't Cha Know" by Erykah Badu"Too Deep for the Intro" by J Cole"Bad Lady" by Erykah Badu"Xxplosive" by Dr. Dre

EP08 - Happy to bring you this weeks conversation with Dan Amado, my neighbor, friend, and man of many talents. We got into the discussion of Dan's background, how important it is travel, why our world feels so divided these days, and soccer. Expect to hear from him in future cauzmos jam sessions. Music:“Aries” by The Deli“Emkay” by Bonobo“Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic” by Isaac Hayes“Born and Raised Compton” by DJ Quik

EP07 - This week I sat down with Zoe Rose, a newfound friend and LA native. We dove into some interesting talks about finding what motivates you in life, social media, and how millennials seeking change are supposed to adapt in a capitalist economy. As always, we got to some music as well. Hope you enjoy!Music:“Da Grind” by Masta Ace“Cómo Te Quiero” by Khruangbin“Broke” by Samm Henshaw“For the Record” by Winston Surfshirt“RPG” by Kehlani“No Money Down” by Jerry Butler“Dreams” by Kanye West“Cómo Me Quiero” by Khruangbin

EP06 - This week I sat down with talented musician Aaron Childs. Along with my previous guests, Sean, Alex, and Jacques, Aaron has been apart of my friend group since school days. We spend the hour talking about music - how it was apart of his childhood, how he views it now, and shared some of our new musical finds. Check out his work on music streaming platforms.Music:"King James" by Anderson Paak."Just Another Case" by Cru"Easy" by Aaron Childs"EA6" by 6lack"Hear Me Feeling" by Juice WRLD"CPR" by Summer Walker“I'm Not Crazy, Life Is” by 2Chainz“Easy Days” by The Pointer Sisters“Hood Gone Love It” by Jay Rock

EP05 - Jacques Colimon is a visionary, actor, & musician who has always expressed himself through art in inspiring ways. Jacques is not afraid to step outside the box to be his truest self and we totally love him for that! His passion and drive is contagious. ⠀Special thanks to Jacques for coming down and hyping us up on all the levels! You can catch him and his team on the new hot #netflixorigional, @thesociety, which comes out #May10th. Don't miss it! (Here is the TedTalk I was talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQMbvJNRpLE)⠀Music:“Lite Weight” Anderson Paak.“Mango (Freestyle / Process)” by Orion Sun“UMI Says” by Mos Def“Sailing Dreams” by Otto Sieben“OSOM” by Jay Rock

EP04 - Matt is a project manager at @rosendin_electric and oversees numerous projects around Southern California. Besides his profession, he is all about adventure and expanding his knowledge regarding things that interest him. Whether it be sky diving, meal prepping for his Keto diet, or sharing books that he has read. Matt is someone who truly commits and is not afraid to take the leap! ⠀Special thanks to Matt for coming and dropping knowledge. It seems that Matt always has some kind of epic adventure planned, so if you are interested in finding out more, reach on out! Music:“Trouble on Central” by Buddy“One Step Ahead” by Aretha Franklin “Mrs. Fat Booty” by Mos Def

EP03 - Sean Willard is an acupuncturist, energetic healer, and Chinese medicine student @yosanuniversity. He is on a journey to help the world achieve a healthier balance overall. Sean discusses the difference between western and eastern modalities, as well as what holistic wellness means to him.⠀Special thanks to Sean for coming to share is wisdom. His talents range and are far beyond acupuncture. Hit him up via the gram if interested in experiencing a one-on-one session. Also, check out his podcast #prescriptshens on @buzzsprout.⠀Music:“2morrow” by Dom Kennedy “Ordinary Pleasure” by Toro Y Moi “Jungle” Tash Sultana “Yearning for Your Love” by The Gap Band “Life's A Bitch” by Nas

EP02 - Alex Shaw is one of @alicecomputerworks finest! Besides being an IT God, he is one of the kindest souls in the Cauzmos neighborhood. Alex explains how life after school developed into something different than he had ever expected and how he learned to love it! Tune in for some long time South Pasadenians bro-ing out.⠀Special thanks to Alex for coming and sharing his story. It is so special when you know that someone always has your back. ⠀

EP01 - Corey Daniel is an LA based physic with a fascinating story! His ability to tap in and connect is unlike any other. Corey showcases what freedom truly looks like when you decide to follow what your intuition is telling you to do. Tune in for some knowledge and inspiration.⠀Special thanks to Corey for coming and sharing his story. If you live in the Los Angeles area and want to come to one of his classes or have a private session, you can find him at @mysticjourneyla or reach out directly via instagram.Or see his art at http://www.coreychattman.com⠀Music “Grind” by Les Sins

Justin Ballatore opens up the Cauzmøs podcast for business and says hello with a short intro.