The Dreamer Collective Podcast

It feels good to be back. Welcome back to The Dreamer Collective Podcast! We're kicking off Season 4 with a heartfelt beginning as Kendrick shares the journey of dreaming and pursuing what we are created to do in the midst of hard times. Season 4 of the podcast is dedicated to Kendall Jones, Kendrick's oldest brother that tragically passed away in September. A gift from the heart for all of you.

Heart warming morning shadows, coffee, and lots of post-podcast dancing made for an incredible recording with the one and only Vanelis Rivera! Vanelis is a dreamer at heart, telling stories as a writer for Bayou Life Magazine, passionate about all things yoga & mental health, and molding & shaping young minds as an English professor. This coffee talk in the heart of downtown made for a successful Episode 21, Season 2 of the podcast!    Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

Early mornings, fresh coffee, and ground-breaking convos with Abigail Berry in a dream of a downtown loft made for a special Episode 20, Season 2 of The Dreamer Collective Podcast! Abigail is a creative, tiny-home livin', bomb of a mother, and owner of Light & Free Folk Photography. Abigail has a magical way of incorporating essence, passion, and a story in everything she does & every image she captures. I just know this podcast will change your outlook on what it means to dream.   Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

Had the honor of having coffee with my good friend Aron Felkins, lead barista at Dreux Coffee and fellow creative. Aron has such a passion for all things dreaming and all things connectivity. We had such an amazing time having the podcast hosted in one of The Crest Building's designed spaces. Your favorite mug and your favorite brew are the perfect combos for this episode.   Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

We're back after a month long planning period for our first workshop, Cultivate! The workshop was a complete success at Rumo's Barbershop in Downtown Ruston! We're kicking off Season 2, Episode 18 with an inspiring coffee convo with Taylor Bennett! Taylor is a talented freelance designer, art director over at Bayou Life Magazine, and half of FineFolks floral company. Taylor talks the importance of not giving up and having a strategy when making dreams a reality.   Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

Andy Kyle Roberts made a pit stop in the studio for coffee talk and all the fun! Andy Kyle is a renown wedding photographer based in Shreveport, LA embracing all things passion and purpose alongside his wife and family. This convo is filled with all the inspiration you could ever ask for and it all began with the moment of "choosing the dream" You can support financially to Andy's recovery fund in reference to his most recent car accident at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/andy-roberts?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_co_shareflow_m Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

Morgan Potts, owner of Granarly, a gnarly, whiskey granola business based in Austin, Texas made a pit stop in Downtown Monroe for the 16th episode of Season II! Morgan is passionate for all things community, all things creative, and all things dream worthy. This talk is filled with all the brightest inspiration you need to tackle that dream business plan!   Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

Our second Dream Dreamer LIVE event was a dream come true! With the best of vibes surrounded by friends, good brew, and an inspired atmosphere, I had the honor of having a second interview with Michael Davis of Railway Coffee in Downtown Ruston. When Michael and I first talked in Season I of the podcast, everything was a dream in the works. In this conversation we are literally sitting in a dream made reality. This episode features a short Q&A session as well. Stay tuned for more to come!   Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

Season II is still on the forward march with the debut of Episode 14! I had the honor to sit down with the huge, creative genius that is Joshua Mitchell, founder/creator of North LA Makers. Josh has a passion to see dreams come alive through conducting annual maker's fairs in our area to achieve a community built on creativity, authenticity, and togetherness.  Be sure to join the fun for our 2nd Dream Dreamer LIVE event happening on March 23rd, 2019. All kicks of at 10AM at Railway Coffee's Downtown Location.

Season 2 of The Dreamer Collective Podcast is here and what better way to kick it off with the recording from our first ever LIVE event at Rumo's Barbershop Downtown! Dream Dreamer LIVE was an incredible event filled with all the best creative elements: fresh coffee from our friends at Dreux Coffee, our featured creative, The Lavish Mutt, great music & friends! Dreamers left inspired and motivated to pursue the more, to awaken passion and pursue purpose. Enjoy this coffee talk with Sarah Chestnut of Good Time Hat Line! Stay tuned for all the fun to come in Season 2! Shoutout to all our faithful listeners across the world!   Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

For our last episode of Season 1, Episode 12, I had the honor of chatting with the vibrant wiz that is Angela Groce of Unveiled Radiance. Angela is a wedding, adventure, travel photographer/entrepreneur who loves all things humanity, all things creative, & all things dream worthy. This chat is the one for you!   Stay tuned for the announcement of The Dreamer Collective's first event this January 2019! Season 2 will kick off in February!  Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

What an honor to have Chef Cory Bahr for the next episode of The Dreamer Collective Podcast! Known for his champion win on Food Network's Chopped, his finalist appearance on Food Network Star, and his passionate ownership of Monroe Louisiana's beloved Parish Restaurant, Cory loves all things community and all things worth dreamin' and doin'. This talk will inspire you to the core!   Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

How amazing to have the one and only, Kelsea McCrary, in the studio for Episode 10! We're in the double digits now, friends! Kelsea is a creative artist & advocate for creatives everywhere; spending most of her time leading the cause for historic preservation throughout the entire state through the Cultural Districts Program based in Baton Rouge, LA! Creatives, this is the episode for you!   Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

Stopping in the studio all the way from my hometown, Lake Charles, LA, Clark Miller shares the story of embracing every moment. A Louisiana-based photographer and creator of 337 Supply Co., a lifestyle brand passionate for bringing pride to the Lake Area, Clark loves all things passion and purpose. This is the good listen for you!   Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

What an honor to have the opportunity to interview our Miss Louisiana 2018, Holli Conway! This interview was filled with laughs, stories of humble beginnings, and Holli's stunning journey toward the crown! This interview will leave you inspired, empowered, and passionate about pursuing your dream life.   Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

Michael Davis, owner of Railway Coffee Co., makes a pit stop in the studio to share the business story of the entrepreneurial dream that is this happenin' place. Railway seeks to not only provide quality specialty coffee, but also commit to cultivate community and inspire creativity on the daily. This chat was filled with motivational words every dreamer needs to hear.     Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

Owner of retail company Good Word Co., Sean Dwyer stops in the studio straight out of Nashville, TN to share the story of a desire fulfilled. Happy November! Good Word Co. seeks to spread the word with bible-based encouragement! This talk was filled with hilarious memories and powerful truths.   Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

In this evening interview sesh, I sit with former Miss Louisiana and founder of Health With Hope, Hope Anderson. Surrounded with fresh, home-made "Hope Bars", plenty of candles, and lots of hot tea, Hope shares her journey of the unexpected with me. As a dietitian, Hope works with dreamers of all ages, backgrounds, and food preferences to maximize health and restore relationships with food.  The mission of Health With Hope is to empower, prioritize health, and to inspire a beet-lover out of everyone!   Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

In this empowering talk, I sit with speaker, writer, leader, and creative, Daniel Maddry, as he shares his heart on the power of vulnerability and how it sparks the wild flame of longterm success. In this talk, Daniel also talks about his year long stay in Stockholm, Sweden as a missionary student & the difficult challenges that were worth every moment of perseverance.   Website: www.dreamdreamer.org Instagram: @thedreamercollective

In this special chat, I hear the story of Rumo's Barbershop, a local NELA business changing the game of simply getting a new "do" into experiencing community in a life-giving, social atmosphere in West Monroe & Ruston Louisiana. Owner and hairstylist, Russell Moore, shares the beauty of no opportunity going wasted, embracing the little "lesson's learned", and going for it no matter the cost. This is one of my favorite places to visit during weekends in the city! I hope this talk inspires you just as much as it inspired me!   Instagram: @thedreamercollective Email: hello@dreamdreamer.org Web: www.dreamdreamer.org  

In this memorable talk, I sit with worship leader/song writer Malorie Akin who shares with us what it means to recognize the season that we're in and to completely own a journey with God worth pursuing.   The Dreamer Collective is also excited to be asked to join the Dare to Dream Conference at Louisiana Tech University on October 12th, 2018 from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm. Here's the link to register: Register Now!

In this first ever podcast episode, I sit with Daniel Luther, owner of Union Mill Coffee, a mobilized coffee pop-up that seeks to bring events of all kind to the next level. Daniel inspires in his ability to remind us all to take action toward great ideas and to 'pursue the more' despite the circumstances.