Vessel Academy Podcast

Writer. Environmentalist. Regenerate. Through years of dedicated research, activism, and study, Samuel has become a leading voice for regeneration on personal, communal, and societal scales. Samu El's offerings are multi-faceted: poetry, performance, music, yoga instruction, tarot and astrology consultation and readings, professional-level journalism and copywriting, social media management and strategy, event coordination and logistics, herbal bartending and production, permaculture design, and non-profit management. But more than anything, he is dedicated to bringing regeneration to the world. https://www.wisdomweavers.world/ https://samuelbarnes.org/

In this episode, Heather Hogan joins me for a personal & in depth conversation about her journey in becoming a death doula. Heather is an empowerment coach, meditation instructor/yogini & an expert in tarot. WEBSITE: https://www.wisdomandsage.com/

In this episode I'm joined by my long time tantra teacher Kimberley Theresa Lafferty. After 6 years we reconnect to dive into where our practices have brought us & how spirituality can both serve & potentially hinder humanity as we move through COVID19 into this next phase of life. Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Teacher, Mother, Wife, Human Development scholar-researcher. Kimberley offers private counseling and group teaching focused on healing and growth, using ancient Tibetan techniques with a modern, science-informed lens. Private counseling sessions available now. New group online courses Summer 2020. PM @ IG: kimberleylafferty for more info.

Dr. Shay David is a scholar & serial entrepreneur who specializes in collaborative & open-source information & communication systems. He is the co-founder, president of Kaltura & the founder of retrain.ai. Shay & I have been friends for close to 20 years & its always enlightening to share time exploring ideas with him.

Matt O'Dowd is an astrophysicist, professor, host & writer of the weekly YouTube show PBS Space Time, currently the biggest physics & space show on YouTube with ~ 2 million subscribers. Matt conducts research in extragalactic astrophysics (black holes, quasars, gravitational lensing) with joint positions at the City University of New York, Lehman College & the American Museum of Natural History. SPACE TIME: (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_gcs09iThXybpVgjHZ_7g) WEBSITE: https://www.mattodowd.space/

Hillis Pugh has taught his Gratitude & Law of Attraction Seminars, at the Edgar Cayce Center NYC, Maha Rose, Lightning Society & other various locations in the New York area. He is a holistic practitioner & 1 of 15 Lemurian Lightworkers on the planet. Check out his ‘Light Insight’ podcast on Binge TV network Website: https://hillispugh.com/

Maryn Azoff is a talented singer, vocal transformation coach, member of the “Tribe of Love” & “Cura Cura” spirit lifter, soul emancipator and fear crusher. She has been on a mission of connecting people with their vocal power for over a decade and knows that it’s when people sing together that the true magic of music can happen!

Johaness Aeron is a musician, healer, actor, model & soldier. In this episode we discuss the art of sharing the healing arts with military personnel & civilians, the transformational power of music, plant medicines & nature, the importance of regular digital fasts & building dynamic & diverse communities that last lifetimes.  WEBSITE: www.johanessareon.com

Alyson has dedicated her life to spiritual initiations, immersions and teachings, activating prophecies such as the Rainbow Warrior Prophecy, and preserving ancient wisdom practices and indigenous traditions. She works with various non-profits such as ANIWA, whose entire purpose is to honor the sacred truths of our planet and preserve the cultures and rituals that unite humans more deeply with our planet and the power within. Website: https://www.alysoncharles.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamalysoncharles/

Joel Douek is a London born award winning composer and instrumentalist whose music has underscored many films and television productions, including in some of the most prestigious documentaries of the last few years – those of naturalist Sir David Attenborough. From big-screen IMAX features such as the BAFTA-winning film 'Flying Monsters 3D' and the Everest adventure: 'The Wildest Dream' (feat. Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes), dark thrillers such as "Manhattan Night" (feat. Adrien Brody, Yvonne Strahovski) and “The Tall Man” (feat. Jessica Biel), Douek's music has brought many a scene to life. He has scored over 80 documentaries, including the multi-EMMY-winning BBC series 'First Life with Sir David Attenborough'. Earlier in his composing career he scored iconic animations such as 'YU-GI-OH!', 'Sonic X' and 'The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' (2003 Edition), creating many of their classic themes. Douek is on the Board of Directors of the Society of Composers & Lyricists. Now living in Los Angeles, Douek moonlights as a professional Fire Dancer.

Susanna Raeven is an herbalist/farmer at Ravencrest botanicals (https://ravencrestbotanicals.com/) & founder of the musical troupe, Tribe of Love (https://tribeoflovemusic.com/). I play guitar & other instruments in the band & lead retreats at Ravencrest. Its an honor to have Susanna on the podcast!

Welcome to the first Vessel Academy podcast! In this maiden voyage episode, I'm interview by Jenna Roth about my background as a teacher/seeker/founder of Vessel Academy. In future episodes, I will host 50 minute conversations with iconoclasts, business leaders, musicians, scientists (subjective & objective) & psychonauts exploring the ‘So What’ of spirituality.