Podcasts about dreams not memes

I spoke to my friend Alex Munro from Scotland about their journey as a musician. I learned about their journey from finding themselves as a musician through songwriting and life in Scotland. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes. https://linktr.ee/al3xxmunro?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_munroville_/

I spoke to my friend Razan who is an activist and creator from Gaza,Palestine. Razan and I speak about the power of protest, activism, and why one should never give up on your goals and dreams. Learn more on today's episode of Dreams Not Memes.

I spoke to Cheap Dirty Horse in Nottingham, England while on the A Day Without Horse Tour. This tour was special for many reasons, but this was also my first non US interview in person! I spoke to Fin, Lou, Amy and Ellen about the formation of the band, the values of community, reacting to internet trolls, and the importance of punk in today's late stage capitalistic society. Find out more on today's episode of Dreams Not Memes and check out their tunes!  Bio  Cheap Dirty Horse are a big rowdy queer trash folk-punk band from Nottingham. Blending acoustic and electric guitar with banjo, accordion, bass, drums, and sometimes mandolin, they write energetic, joyful protest music. They sing about trans rights, dead billionaires, and the importance of doing the things you love. They sing about grief, washing machines, and stealing shit. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29GJwI7K5PGd2JelFIiQ9m?si=vO67vU_bT7-KwwwbvcEyWA Bandcamp: https://cheapdirtyhorseband.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheap_dirty_horse/?hl=en Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@cheapdirtyhorse/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsnotmemes/support

I spoke with Anna Yorko, a Central Mass based resin jewelry , accessories, and novelities maker. Yorko vendors across Massachusetts and has ambitions of spreading art, joy and community through the messages of her art across the New England area. Her art centers around destigmatizing raunchy and taboo topics and getting people to feel seen. Listen to our episode today on Dreams Not Memes. Follow Anna's vending adventures on @lightbetweenthestars. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsnotmemes/support

Dreams Not Memes is back after a year long hiatus. I have been on the road touring as a musician and working my day job, but I am here to continue to explore the world digitally and physically and learn the stories from the people I meet. Today we bring you Leila Ziari, who I met at Camp Punksylvania music fest. Ziari is a coach, a creative, and counselor who shares her story about the power of finding love in what you do . Learn more on Dreams Not Memes Podcast. Website ⁠https://fillyourcupupcoaching.com⁠ IG ⁠@the.leilashow⁠ ⁠@leilaz.artistry⁠ ⁠@fillyourcupupcoaching --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamsnotmemes/support

I spoke to my friend Anna who is a Russian native about her career as an English teacher. Anna has an academic in linguistics and speaks up to five languages. In our conversation, we discuss her love for language and culture and how the world of linguistics connects others and your perspectives of the world around us. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes.

Andre Freego is the artist moniker of András Tóth from Budapest, Hungary. He dabbles in music under multiple outfits - No Whales, Pixel Cranes and Known Bug. He shares his sentiments on his relationship with music making and life in general. In our conversation Andre talks us through the history of his discography as an artist based in Budapest. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes.

I spoke to Arash about his journey with wedding videography and how he started his business Emotionss Films. Operating out of the UK Arash tells us about his experiences with entrepreneurship, finding your niche, and continuous improvement in the field of videography. Learn more via the bio below and listen to this episode of Dreams Not Memes. Bio I'm Arash from Iran and raised in London. I have been shooting weddings since 2018 but always as a 2nd shooter. Since 2022 I have decided that I love shooting weddings and I'm going to stick to it. The Fulltimefilmmaker online course really helped me to gain on my skills and I always recommend it to whoever if they looking to do this job professionally.

In this episode I speak to London based photographer Alina Pullen about her experience with motherhood photography. It is Pullen's goal to help mothers see their own beauty and value of their own life. Pullen found this while taking a photography course and learned her own worth after having her child a few years ago. Learn more about Alina's journey on this episode of Dreams Not Memes. To see more of Alina's work go to www.alinapullenphoto.com/motherhood

Dreams Not Memes is back! After a 10 month hiatus due to touring , I am back to interviewing folks across the world! I spoke to Han, a South Korean born, Kyrgyzstan raised musician currently residing in the United States about her journey with international schools, the missionary community, international conservatism, and escaping religious trauma. Han shares her story around how songwriting has allowed her the ability to redefine her perspectives and her relationship with her community. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes.

I spoke to Brooke Williams, a Philadelphian native who is a professional in the life sciences industry. Williams has worked as a biomedical technician and researcher covering varying topics from genomics, gene therapy, and other topics in the biomedical field. Currently, Brooke works as a Business Development Manager for a life sciences and biomedical research firm. In today's episode, Brooke discusses her career, her curiosities, and how she continues to move forward in her career. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes.

With expressive, soulful vocals soaring over a mix of ambient pop, electronic, and alternative R&B sounds, Lia Menaker's music moves beyond genre to sit in a world of its own. Dubbed “Noirtronica” by WXPN radio, Menaker's music calls back to jazz vocalists like Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse - while also experimenting with space and percussive electronic elements reminiscent of Bjork and Portishead. Menaker's music has been played over radio stations across the east coast, including Philadelphia's iHeartRadio (Alt 104.5) and NPR (WXPN 88.5), who consequently included Menaker in the “2020 Best of Philly: Pandemic Edition.” She also created the original score for Welcome to Campfire's danceplay and subsequent film, "Subject". Now based in Philadelphia, Menaker has performed in 50+ cities around the country. She balances performing (locally and online) with producing and vocal coaching through her home studio. Learn more about Lia's journey and her journey of discovery and rediscovery on today's episode of Dreams Not Memes. Socials IG: instagram.com/liamenaker; FB: Facebook.com/liamenaker Bandcamp: https://liamenaker.bandcamp.com; Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/37NS0lpeIGIA2qNDr5HtyM; YouTube: youtube.com/liamenaker

One of the freshest new artistic voices standing out amongst the backdrop of the City of Brotherly Love's many multi-faceted and musically talented artists. Archpalatine the singer, songwriter, pianist, performer, and charismatic band front-man Derek Anthony Wilson is poised to not only create a lane for himself and his bandmates (Anthony Pompey - vocals, Aaron Wolf - percussion, Ben High – bass, and John Palmer - Synths/Direction), but also blaze a trail for creative risk takers, soulful story tellers, and theatrical musicians who challenge the old guard of musical gate keepers. Wilson is a classically trained concert vocalist, National Marian Anderson Historical Society scholar artist, and internationally touring musician who's accolades both on and off-stage are only rivaled by his desire to use his musical platform and gifts to initiate and support social change, engage spirit and talent, and course ambitions within the musical landscape. With a penchant for beautifully and seamlessly blending genres, Archpalatine sires a sound that is just as difficult to pigeonhole into one category as it is to forget. Archpalatine breaks down genre to create a new sound that may eloquently and appropriately be called “Histrionic Cosmic Soul”. The feel-good music gifted to the audience at an Archpalatine show offers a long-time abandoned experience that can be enjoyed by every group of people from all walks of life, every taste in entertainment, all preferences and interests, and moves the soul, be it in the form of smiles on faces to dancing out of your seat.Archpalatine infuses his musical presentations with theatrics traditionally reserved for stage shows and are reminiscent of large-scale Broadway features — be they performed on a grand scale, in intimate rooms, or at the trendiest outlets. Performances by this musical powerhouse develops rapport with the audience, encourages audience participation through call & response, and incorporates danceable rhythms. Shows regularly include one-of-a-kind fashion designs and electronic components that engages both the audible and visual senses, alike. Not content with mere showmanship and intriguing music that makes you feel elation. Archpalatine aims to leave his audience so infused with good vibes and positivity that any in attendance is prone to leave a show feeling more jubilation than possessed upon arrival. In our conversation we talk to Derek about his beginnings as a musician from the choir to what he does today. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes. https://linktr.ee/Archpalatine

Susana Raya is a Spanish singer, guitarist and composer based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. A pure, honest, unaffected voice that will captivate you. The woman who American music critic and historian Ted Gioia coined “the Andalusian Eva Cassidy” made her way into international music scene along with her inseparable guitar. “Her songs are rich and emotional performed with great creativity and spontaneity”, AAAmusic, UK. After getting her classical guitar propers at a conservatory in her native Cordoba (Spain), spending a good chunk of the aughts racking up titles in European jazz vocals competitions and graduating in jazz guitar in Amsterdam, Susana found her personal voice: a melting pot of different influences from folk to jazz. She has toured extensively in Europe,USA, and abroad: Saitenprünge (Germany), Holland Festival (Netherlands) Silk Road Festival (Syria), Music Festival Amman, etc. Her Spanish roots come to the surface in the songs on her album Wind Rose, which was recorded with a five start team: Steve Swallow, Clifford Carter (James Taylor), Ira Coleman (Sting, Dee dee Bridgewater), Leo Amuedo (Ivan Lins, Chris Botti), Cyro Baptista (Paul Simon, Yo-yo Ma, Herbie Hancock). The producer, Gary Burke (Bob Dylan), says: “Susana Raya is the most accomplished debut artist I have ever come across in all the years I have been doing this. She can sing, she can play and she can write. A triple threat as we say here in the States.” In our conversation we talk about her diverse experiences and how it has shaped her own creativity. Learn More on Dreams Not Memes. Susana is endorser of Rick Turner Guitars (Santa Cruz) and Labella Strings. AWARDS – International Young Jazz Singers Contest Nomme Jazz, Tallinn, Estonia,2006. – International Jazz Singers Contest Lady Summertime, Finland, 2006. – International Jazz Soloist Competition”, Monaco, 2007. – International Jazz Competition for Singing Musician, Zory, Poland. 2011 – Best Spanish Group II International Jazz Granada Festival Contest. 2003 Social Media facebook.com/susanarayamusic instagram.com/susanarayamusic/ youtube.com/user/susanaraya/videos susanarayamusic.com/ open.spotify.com/artist/3K1JeIUlWJ2fGjqIR3KcHY

Tina Fung is a Service Designer at Meld Studios; Organiser of the Sydney Speculative Future Meet-Up; Design Studio Tutor at the University of Technology Sydney. With a dose of pragmatism, she believes designers can make more ethical and rigorous decisions by understanding the human needs of the present, drivers, and trends of the future. In our conversation, we discuss Tina's journey , her career and her hopeful ambition in this field. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes.

Born in London, England, moving to the capital of the United States, and now residing in Brooklyn, New York, DIE the Monk has evolved into an expressive persona and presence to be reckoned with. DIE the Monk first became a pursued character in 2018 when Sebastien Carnot felt the urge to express his energy outwards and publicize his emotions. Today, the stage is his battleground as he tells stories through dramatized lyrics and industrial sounds, the essential elements to his craft. Sebastien and I speak about his journey as an artist, his values for community and his explorations between Vermont, DC and New York. Learn More today on Dreams Not Memes and reivew his social media links to follow. https://www.instagram.com/die.the.monk/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Maev3xOwLLdl4IqciJ4k4?si=TEmAdNpMTcGn54n32S8gvw

As a child, Eydís Evensen would stare out at the Westfjords as the wind howled around her, pretending to conduct the clouds. In these daydreams, she was a meteorological maestro: controlling the Icelandic stormfronts in the distance, bending the weather and the world to her will like an orchestra. “The weather was intense where I grew up but so inspiring. There was such harshness to our winters, but at the same time, such beauty. I used to sit there for hours,” recalls the Blönduós-born composer. Years later, Evensen is still finding musical expressions for the awe she feels when staring out at the vastness of nature. Eydis and I spoke about her album, living in Iceland, learning about her own needs as an artist and staying genuine. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes. @eydisevensen (Instagram) @eydis_evensen (Twitter) @eydisevensen (Facebook) www.eydisevensen.com

Jude Morrow is an autistic entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, consultant, philanthropist, and the founder of Neurodiversity Training International, the world's premier neurodiversity-led training and consulting firm (neurodiversity-training.com). In 2001, Jude was diagnosed autistic at the age of eleven, after having been viewed as having communication and social difficulties. Jude's journey to becoming a proud autistic adult is chronicled in his first book Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad?, which also follows Jude's experience of being an autistic dad to his non-autistic son, Ethan. Jude graduated with an honors degree in social work in 2012 and brings his personal and professional experiences to all the work he does. His most recent book Loving Your Place on the Spectrum: A Neurodiversity Blueprint released in September 2021. Jude and I talk about the importance of inclusion in the world of mental health, inclusion, and his career. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes. Social media https://twitter.com/judemorrow10 https://www.instagram.com/judemorrow/ https://www.facebook.com/judemorrowauthor/

Producer and multi-instrumentalist Paul G. Marchesani has over 1000 published songs via his 27+ aliases under the umbrella name Forest Kids Collective. Has worked with artists like Robert Glasper working at Philadelphia's own WRTI 90.1 FM. Has his own podcast and is now freelance recording and producing local and major artists. Learn more about Marchesani's process in today's episode of Dreams Not Memes. https://twitter.com/ForestKidsPA https://www.instagram.com/forestkidscollective/ https://www.twitch.tv/forestkidscollective https://linktr.ee/ForestKidsCollective

Fabian Rosenberg (@TheArtByFabian) is a Swedish artist located in Stockholm. He has roots in the jazz tradition as a trumpet player but he moves seamlessly between being a producer, pianist and composer. His music has the capacity to sonically transfer you out of this world. A universe created with artistic accuracy. Intimate piano compositions and field recordings blend together with acoustic instruments and electronics, processed together to create haunting ambiance stringed together with heartfelt melodies. His pseudonym Klangriket has received international recognition as ”a breath of fresh air” on the ambient and contemporary classical scene. Among his solo works there are several international and local collaborations with artists such as Sjors Mans, Dominique Charpentier and Jakob Lindhagen. Among them is ”The Amsterdam Sessions” with the dutch composer Sjors Mans. It was featured on several of the well established blogs in the genre. Headphone Commute wrote this about the album: ”It roots in the known, picks up in the affluent, and expands on the serene. The keys are gentle and earnest, dancing their melody in the warm space touched by peaceful strings, tranquil synths, and beautiful soundscapes. What begins as a lo-fi analogue arpeggio (on “Prinsengracht”), slowly develops into a cinematic theme, that cradles and holds, all that is dear in music.” Learn more about Fabian in our conversation on Dreams Not Memes. Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YJ10jocbeWrzx6u190SwV?si=0Wxb72pLSPqXusKJ2RAqawI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartbyfabian

Lau Noah and I speak about the experiences of touring solo and colonialism. Lau is a musician from Spain who is currently touring in Mexico and hopes to travel across the world. Learn more about her on Dreams Not Memes and view her bio and socials below. Lau Noah's musical tapestry is composed of deep Spanish folklore and classical music influences; is as harmonically rich as jazz and holds the profound lyricism of folk music. Praised by renowned musicians for the virtuosic counterpoint in her music, Noah represents a new era of song composers who bring forth quality, depth, and poetry to the public. Noah performed a Tiny Desk Concert in 2019 and played with Jacob Collier at the Blue Note in NYC in 2021. Noah released her first EP in July 2021 and has been touring extensively through Europe, US and Latin America since. Billboard Magazine: “Lau Noah is enchanting music lovers one song at a time” Mixed world music: ““ Since Joni Mitchell left her unique mark in music history, few have managed to develop a completely unique language with nothing but a voice and a guitar that is recognizable at “ear glance” by thousands; Lau Noah therefore, belongs to a very selected group.” I Socials: Instagram @launoah57

I spoke to Jamie of Jamie and the Guarded Heart about his music career and goals as an original artist. Jamie has been in the cover band circuit for many years and shares his insights with being a professional musician. Check out his bio and learn more on Dreams Not Memes. Bio Bonded by tomato pie and storytelling, Jamie Salvatore and Morgan Russo lead the Guarded Heart as they prepare the followup to 2020's “Nikki Used to Play the Drums”. Chosen as the Band of the Month by world renowned WMMR here in Philadelphia, the song propelled the band into the club scene and led to live appearances for iHeart Philly's 104.5 with Jammin' Jesse on Live@5, and support from WXPN as well. The first song from the forthcoming record is “I Don't Love You” and was released in September via digital outlets and the band's bandcamp site. The accompanying video, shot outside of Philadelphia and directed by Bob Sweeney, features the band hanging around their hometown as well as performance shots from their home base, The Lannutti Post. “The recording process was the most "us" we've ever felt in the studio. We really had the support and freedom to channel our influences into an authentic representation of who we are.” remarked Jamie about the time making the record and the video. Drawing on their Conshohocken roots and influences, Jamie and Morgan decided to "leave it all on the field" while making this new record, just as they had when they formed the band. After a decade of playing cover music 200 nights a year in bars, Jamie was ready to quit. He was burned out, uninspired and lost. That's when his partner Morgan hatched a scheme. "Why don't you start a project where you just play your songs and you really give it a go? Something real, something you believe in." she asked. "I'll do it, but only if you do it with me." he replied. Jamie and Morgan formed Jamie and the Guarded Heart, a name that comes from a play on their personalities, the always out in front Salvatore and the more quiet and carry a big stick, Russo. They were raised outside of Philly by working class parents on The Stones, Tom Petty and the radio. And they grew up dreaming of playing sweaty packed clubs to music fans like them. With every every show, with every song, they've watched their crowds grow. Now, they're ready to hit the highway and continue to make their dream real. Their new record "Funeral Song" is about that. The dream chasing, the lost nights, the hopelessness, the dead end jobs, the ghost of people gone from your life and the undying pursuit of the thing you love most. If you want it, it's there, and if you need someone to show you how to get it, it's Jamie and the Guarded Heart. Social Media jamieandtheguardedheart.com facebook.com/jamieandtheguardedheart instagram: @jamieandtheguardedheart youtube: Jamie and the Guarded Heart

I spoke to Maja of Queers to the Front. Learn a bit more about Queers to the Front below.  We're a queer-run artist management and touring company that prioritizes queer, BIPOC, female, and disabled musicians and performers and advocates for safer spaces. Our mission is to make the touring community and the music industry safer and more inclusive for marginalized artists who often face discrimination in music. We operate all over North America, UK, and Europe. We offer artist management, PR services, tour booking, and crew services at affordable rates. Maja is also the host of  Queers to the Front Podcast where she invites marginalized artists and crew to discuss getting started in music, networking, accessibility and so much more. Tune in for new episodes every second Saturday! In our episode we talk about Maja's career in the music industry and learn about reasons why she moved from being a musician to working in Management and PR. Learn more today on Dreams Not Memes. 

In today's episode of Dreams Not Memes I speak to Jason/Tsung-Yuan Lee. Jason is a Taiwanese classical/jazz/world music violinist, multi-instrumentalist (piano, bass, guitar, drum, erhu, cello), composer, sound designer and an electronic musician. In 2017 Jason appeared and composed music for the film “Accommodation”. He also appeared on Dream Theater's “Along for the Ride” tour and live released DVD “Breaking The Fourth Wall”. In 2015, Jason Lee toured in China with his Chinese/Jazz fusion quartet for the first time and was interviewed by Huaxia Magazine as the theme of the month- “The rising star of the music world”. And later on, went on a sold-out tour with Yo-Yo Ma's silkroad Ensemble branch project in 2018. In 2017, Tsung-Yuan join The Boulanger Lab as a musical software developer, directed by the creator of Csound computer language, Dr. Richard Boulanger. During 2018-2020 Jason was the co-leader of string revolution funk/rock band “2 Birds Band”, the great modern violin pioneer Jean-Luc Ponty has once commented on the band, “I'm glad to see young compatriots at a level that I rarely hear!”. The band is a unique strings-based ensemble with a rhythm section that explores the boundaries of violin and cello through different styles of music. Fusing classical tradition and contemporary styles, the band presents a new way of approaching strings with a sound both cultured and groovy. It has been performing and teaching clinics in Boston, New York, Toronto and France. The band has released 3 albums First Flight (2015), For Lack Of A Better World (2016) and String Groover (2017). Through recent years, Tsung-Yuan (Jason) Lee has worked and performed with many renowned musicians from modern jazz innovators such as, 4-time Grammy winner Terence Blanchard; 2-time Grammy winner Jacob Collier; modern drummer Jojo Mayer; Mark Guiliana, modern guitarist David Fiuczynski, to King of Chinese Pop Lee Hom Wang; to classical musicians including 4-time grammy winner Eugene Friesen; grammy-winning Yo-Yo Ma's Silkroad Ensemble, to Hollywood Oscar nominated composer AR Rahma, progressive rock band Dream Theater; electronic music composer Robert Rich; oud master Simon Shaheen and suona master Yazhi Guo. In our conversation, Jason and I speak about his experiences with playing the violin and exploring his love for music and how he has been able to work on music in New York and Taiwan. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes. https://www.instagram.com/jasonleety/

Ashwin Shenoy is an Artist, Actor, Singer-Songwriter, Session Vocalist, Multi-instrumentalist, Producer, Voice-over artist and Recording/Live Sound Engineer. He also dances and acts in collaborations and other projects, eager to apply his talents in any means possible. The aims of this aspiring musician and actor are to bring together music of different cultures in his own experimental ways. Currently based in Boston, he has done a number of projects and is looking to continue working and performing wherever it takes him. He is best known for his versatility in various genres of music, striving to expand his repertoire, adding his own essence along the way. He recently released an EP series with a renowned Poet from Bahrain, Omar Ahmed Al Khulaqi a.k.a. ‘Beneath the Oak Tree' weaving his poetry into musical compositions. Simultaneously, Ashwin recently launched his Hip Hop/RnB Alias, ‘Xenai' having already released 36 singles and counting produced, mixed, mastered, engineered and written by him. In our conversation Xenai share's his story about how he has had to reshape his sound from personal experiences and what he plans to do with his music career in the future. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes. Social : https://www.instagram.com/xenaimuzik/?hl=en Website: https://www.ashwinxenai.com/

Ana Ortiz Wienken is a Berklee College of Music alumni, graduated with a Magna Cum Laude in Film Scoring, Conducting and Music Production. Her career has been eventually intense as she began her musical training at the Russian Conservatory Katarina Gurska of Madrid, in where she obtained a Magna Cum Laude degree in classical piano performance and contemporary composition. Ana had the honor of assisting and working with award winning composers in relation with Warner Bros. Studios, Music & Motion Productions, Team Disney, Output, Velvet Green Music, Chroma Music for TV and Advertising and the Latin Grammy Scholarship Foundation. Her knowledge and experience in recording studios in Los Angeles, CA. Boston, MA. New York, NY. Madrid, Spain. Panamá, Venice, Italy, and Dublin, Ireland has taken her to found her company AOW Music Productions. In our conversation Ana speaks about her experiences with working in the film and composing industry and how she works for herself as an entrepreneurial composer. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes.

Jernej Bervar is an award-winning musician, guitar player, composer, arranger, and producer, living in New York City and a native of Slovenia. Jernej discovered his passion for music at early age of 4. Coming from a classical background, he soon developed interest in jazz. In 2012, Jernej was awarded the scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music and has moved to Boston to study jazz guitar. Jernej won several notable awards, including John Laporta Jazz Award and Performance Division Award. In 2014, he won first prize at the international Wilson Center Guitar competition in Milwaukee, USA. Jernej is performing at concerts nationally and internationally in Europe, USA, Africa, and Asia, including festivals such as the prestigious Montreux Jazz festival. He has been featured on numerous albums, released in Europe, USA, Japan, and China, and has worked with leading artists such as Divinity Roxx, Victor Wooten, Nona Hendryx, Ali Caldwell, Cory Henry, and Sharay Reed, among others. Jernej and I speak together about his journey as an artist and his future goals. Tune in today on the next episode of Dreams Not Memes. Socials https://www.youtube.com/user/jernejbguitar https://jernejbervar.com/

Shihori is a visionary LA-based singer and songwriter who has enjoyed over a decade of success in the Japanese pop industry and beyond. Her work encompasses original songs as well as compositions for internationally-acclaimed anime tv shows (Fairy Tail, The Irregular at Magic High School, Macross Frontier including collaborations with Kohei Tanaka ( One Piece)) and computer games including 'League of Legends'. She boasts 11 gold-certified singles and albums that total over a million sales. Her music champions a message of love and life empowerment. In our conversation Shihori and I talk about her journey as a creative, her goals with being a songwriter and composer from Japan. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes and Subscribe today to hear the past episodes. Social Media https://linktr.ee/shihorimusic

“Born Kevin van Drecht in the Netherlands, Kevan Dre is a 21-year-old upcoming rapper, producer, songwriter and engineer. At a young age Kevin fell in love with music from the likes of Lil Wayne and Bay Area artists E-40 and Mac Dre. From playing the organ at his grandparents' house to building his own studio and recording actual songs that could take you places. In the summer of 2018 he started messing around with different DAW's and made his first beats. As soon as he got the hang of producing, Kevin started writing songs and rapping the following year. On May 21st 2019 he finally released his first single called “Drifting Off” with Italian singer Marco Finotti under his old artist name “KD”. Between then and January 2020 Kevin continued to release numerous singles featuring artists around the globe. After a year of releasing songs as KD, Kevin and the label he was under decided it was time to rebrand to something more unique. He eventually landed on “Kevan Dre”, which takes parts of his real name, and pays homage to artists like Mac Dre and Dr. DRE. On July 3rd Kevin officially came back to the rap scene under Kevan Dre with his debut single called “Lonely” featuring Miami based artist Don Jones, which amassed over 4000 streams. He then continued releasing singles like “Hurt”, which amassed over 10.000 streams, Need That, which surpassed 4500 streams, and overseas, surpassing 16.000 streams. Inspired by artists like E-40 and Mac Dre, to G-Eazy and P-Lo, Kevan Dre is set to bring American Hip Hop and West Coast Hip Hop to western Europe.” Kevan and I speak about his life ambition in becoming an MC and his interactions with hip hop. Learn More on Dreams Not Memes and Subscribe today. Social Links: https://www.instagram.com/Kevan_Dre/ https://www.Twitter.com/Kevan_Dre

Julia Flores (Episode 100) requested to interview the host of Dreams Not Memes Podcast, Brian Walker. Walker is not only the host of this podcast, he holds many hats. Walker is the singer songwriter of A Day Without Love, Co Producer of Safe x Sound Film, Freelance Scoring Musician, A Change Management Consultant, Author/ Poet, and a Creative Community Centered Collaborator. Walker has released 104 songs and is currently working on his third studio recorded album, the release of a documentary and hopes to create a community based on acceptance, diversity of thought, and teamwork. Flores interviews Walker about his creative and professional goals, why he started Dreams Not Memes, and how he has overcome his battles with mental health, trauma and inequality as a creative entrepreneur and professional. Learn more about Walker on the 300th episode of Dreams Not Memes. Socials and Fundraising Links Bandcamp: https://adaywithoutlove.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/09JoYdZo9cekYMqyN1bsGD?si=xsYvSGwRTh6FGjDBIEKv6g&dl_branch=1 Merch: https://www.adaywithoutlove.com/merch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/adaywithoutlove Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/adaywithoutlove Tik Tok : @adaywithoutloveband Instagram: @adaywithoutlove Subscribe to Dreams Not Memes: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/subscribe Documentary Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lyUjL_W1xM&t=13s

I spoke to Esperanza Delgado, born in 1994, at age 15 she began studying classical singing at the professional conservatory of music in Cordoba, where she is trained as a lyric soprano, after graduating with honors she received a scholarship at Angela Carrasco's musical theater school in Madrid. Although with her insured place at the school, It is necessary to postpone her entry to Berklee for one year, having been awarded the only scholarship granted by the SGAE association in 2016 to Berklee students worldwide, due to her boom in national television in 2016, because of the program of La Voz (The Voice, Spain), being the semifinalist of Alejandro Sanz's team. She sings with artists such as the winner of uncountable grammys Alejandro Sanz, David Bisbal, and the Colombian band Morat, among others. In the summer of 2017, just before entering to Berklee, she toured theaters and halls around the national scene, finally, and as was in her plans, she starts her studies at Berklee in contemporary writing and production. She is currently studying at Berklee College of Music (Boston) and immersed in the Mestizas band, with whom she plans to release an EP, and a Europe-Latin America tour for Summer 2020. In our conversation we spoke about Esperanza's journey as a musician and how her upbringing help mold her current ambitions. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. Instagram: @laespedeverdad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EsperanzaDelgad Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxTIzHoVBEr1EAJeAnXPevg

Professing over two decades of experience as a performing vocalist, Enya is known among peers for her versatility and creative value as an artist, songwriter, session singer, vocal arranger, and producer. In addition to having opened for and being featured in lifestyle and music festivals including Beerfest Asia, The Conscious Fest, Earthfest, Newport Folk Festival (RI, USA) Boston Greenfest (MA, USA), and Gardenbeats, her artistic appearances under the stage alias NyaLi have garnered critical appraise wherever received, from the North Americas (USA and Canada), to Europe (Spain), to South Asia (Nepal), to Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar. Career highlights include supporting household names in the music industry such as Andrea Bocelli, Kristin Chenoweth, Wang Lee Hom, and Jacob Collier—on world-renowned stages not limited to Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Berklee Performance Center and Boston Symphony Hall. As far as events engagements go, NyaLi has accrued an impressively diverse and international clientele, including such established names as BMW, Heineken, Google, Samsung, Lululemon, Woh Hup Group, Beerfest Asia, and most recently, Vogue Singapore. In our conversation Enya and I speak about her journey as a musician, her profession as a vocal teacher and getting into the authentic and human side of being a creative. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. Social links Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mdzg6Fp1vTlkwrg8MMIce Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nyali/1040543406 FB https://www.facebook.com/nyaLiMusic IG @nyalimusic https://www.instagram.com/nyalimusic/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/NyaLiMusic/ SoundBetter https://soundbetter.com/profiles/88412-nyali-music-bar Website https://www.nyalimusic.com/ - quite in need of a facelift! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

Odd!Drey is a singer songwriter, musician, performer and music producer hailing from Jakarta, Indonesia. She's currently 19, and has been learning music since the age of 3, starting with vocals, piano, drums and then violin. She has won multiple music competitions both in national levels and international levels. Now she's a fulltime musical artist, working on her own work whilst doing multiple gigs and music for others. In today's episode of Dreams Not Memes, we learn about Odd! Drey's journey and her ambitions in the world of music. Listen today Socials IG: fg.odd.drey Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4V1ld8DslVKAY2r3yoskdb --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

Olivia Farkas (she/her) is the founder of Eclectica Division. After growing up in a musical family and spending many nights frequenting local venues in Philly, she saw how difficult it was for women to make their way into the scene. After years of managing people in various other roles, Olivia decided to create Eclectica Division, where she could represent artists from diverse backgrounds and create a grassroots company for local musicians. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes. www.eclecticadivision.com www.instagram.com/eclecticadivision www.instagram.com/lvfrks https://www.facebook.com/olivia.farkas.75685/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

Margot Varret is a classically-trained harp player and has performed in orchestras, chamber groups, and as a soloist in France for ten years. In 2015, Margot moved to New York City from Paris where she was performing in several prominent jazz clubs such as 38 Riv, Club Rayé, and Baiser Salé, as well as other publicly sponsored musical events, such Fete de la musique (The national day celebrating music) and Dialogues on Humanity in Lyon (world wise conferences about philosophy, society and arts). Margot has toured with two high-profile big bands: a Brazilian jazz band with the notable bandleader Mônica Passos, where she had the honor to collaborate with legendary saxophonist Archie Shepp, and also a band led by French singer-songwriter Nolwen LeRoy, the best-selling artist in France in 2011. In 2011, while completing her studies in vocal performance, songwriting and jazz improvisation at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Margot decided to create her own project, So French Cabaret. Margot arranged French versions of swing standards for a harp-based jazz quartet and quickly began booking performances. Margot received an “Artist Visa” (a Visa to the United States granted in exceptional circumstances for extremely talented and culturally important artists) in January 2015, and was encouraged to develop So French Cabaret for New York audiences by Archie Shepp, legendary saxophone player, who used to be a co-performer of John Coltrane. Since January 2015, So French Cabaret has performed in many European-themed cafes, jazz clubs and upscale social clubs in New York, such as the Flat, Matisse restaurant, Chez Oskar, Brasserie de Paris, Café du Soleil, O Cabanon, AOC, Gloo, BK9, Olivier Bistro, Saju Bistro, Cornelia Street café, and Club Bonafide. So French Cabaret has been invited with increasing frequency to represent the connection between French and American culture in prominent public events, such as the 10th anniversary of the press French Morning, the Air France 5000 runners race in Central Park - Run for Life, and Albertine Library literary conferences. In 2019, she had two residencies in NY, at Bonafide Jazz Club and Jules Bistro. November 22nd and 23rd 2019, she made her debut show at Birdland Theater. She brought there the Piaf Experience, a immersion in the French iconic singer world. The two shows were sold-out. In our conversation Margot and I speak about her journey with finding herself as a songwriter and entertainer. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes. Socials Webiste : https://www.sofrenchcabaret.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margotsergentmusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margotsergentmusic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MargotSergentOfficial --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

Maggie Poulos Principal, Mixtape Media Working in the music industry since 2000, Maggie spent the earlier part of her career working for independent public relations firms and talent agencies including Shore Fire Media, Good Cop Public Relations, Monterey International Artists and APA before founding Mixtape Media in 2014. She has a proven track record of increasing public awareness of clients and their projects via individual, targeted and strategized press campaigns. Over the course of her career, she has worked on campaigns including Robert Plant & Alison Krauss' GRAMMY winning Raising Sand, Fitz and the Tantrums, Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, Pink Martini, Spacehog, CAKE, Minnie Driver, Dave Lory's memoir, Jeff Buckley From Hallelujah to The Last Goodbye, Storm Large's memoir Crazy Enough, First Act Guitar, Helmet, Duncan Sheik and independent film Mott Music. Following eighteen years in New York City and the birth of her daughter, Maggie returned to her hometown of Philadelphia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Franklin and Marshall College. Find out more about Maggie's story on today's episode of Dreams Not Memes. Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mixtapemedianyc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mixtape_media_philly --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

Melissa Pothier is an online entrepreneur from Quebec, Canada. She started in the online world back in 2015 with a multilevel marketing company. Pothier fell in love with the possibilities that the online world is providing so she decided to become a marketing coach, she also created an e-commerce company and sold it 2 years later. Her recent business is a branding agency ''Brand expansion agency'' and they do branding strategies and they create visual identities for online entrepreneurs. She is multi-passionate and truly believes that if you show up authentically online you are going to attract the right client this way. Her mission is to create more impact and more influence online to live a fulfilled and aligned life. She is also helping her clients to do the same. In our conversation we speak about Pothier's career journey and her future endeavors. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. Socials @melissa.pothier --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

I spoke to the founder of The Plugger Mag and internationally published travel journalist, Camilla. Camilla is a Portugal-based writer. She began working around the music business as a project manager for a music festival. Born in Brazil, she is a girl from Rio and a member of She Is The Music as well as Women In Music. Her nomad heart made her travel the world, but she came back to her first love, the music. In our conversation we discuss Camilla's journey and how she committed her life to her music community and starting Plugger Mag. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. https://thepluggermag.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

Jimena Caballero is a singer-songwriter, composer and pianist from Mexico City. She began studying piano at the age of 7, and became interested in songwriting at an early age. She was awarded a talent scholarship to go to Interlochen Summer Arts Camp twice. In 2017, he was awarded a talent scholarship to study at Berklee College of Music, where he is currently studying Songwriting. Since then, she has received different awards, such as the Latin Grammy Foundation Scholarship twice, the Pat Pattison Award in Songwriting, the Jack Maher Award for Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting, the Mili Bermejo Scholarship for Voice, and the Student Employment Award. Jimena has shared the stage with several artists, including Herbie Hancock, Lang Lang, Armando Manzanero, Dani Martín (singer of El Canto del Loco), among others. She has performed in different venues such as the O2 Arena in Berlin, the Bob Carr Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, the Sala Roberto Cantoral in Mexico City and the Teatro Macedonio Alcalá in Oaxaca. She is currently working as an intern at the television and film music companies Spirit Music Collective and Spirit Production Music. Jimena continues to work towards becoming a professional singer/songwriter and composer. Find out more about Jimena on Dreams Not Memes. Socials IG: mena.musica FB: @musicmena --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

I spoke to Brett Lucas of Australia. Brett Lucas has been involved in the arts since he was a child, attending Victorian College of the Arts and performing as a freelancer performing with the Melbourne Symphony, State Orchestra of Victoria, Australian Ballet, Australian Opera and many other professional Arts organizations, all before the age of 19. After getting his degree in performance, he went on to complete his teaching degree, where his passion for performing soon developed into inspiring and encouraging the next generation to go after their dreams. In 2009, Brett realized the corporate lifestyle didn’t give him any value and he didn’t feel like he was helping people to the best of his ability. He put his MBA on hold and began working as a social worker, where he was able to develop a better understanding of social change and how he could be a part of that change. Brett went on to complete his MBA but this time with a focus on social impact. With such a broad range of experience, Brett is able to use his skills to create a well-rounded experience for his students. Since taking over The Academy of Music Dance Drama in 2018, Brett has completely reinvented the school. Enrollment has more than tripled, class offerings have expanded, and a large focus has shifted on growing the confidence and creativity of each student. “I am on a mission to empower the creative minds and create more creative markets,” says Brett. “It’s not just the promise of the ‘belting out the ballad’ Celine Dion-style or making it on X-Factor. I want performers to make a difference to their own happiness whatever it may be, through developing their own values and being part of the community.” Now that the success of The Academy of Music Dance Drama has taken off, Brett is in the process of completing his Master of Laws at the University of New South Wales in order to grow the school even more and help the students understand all of the legal aspects of the performing industry. Brett is not only growing his school but also assisting other businesses and individuals in expanding their strategies in the arts. This multifaceted man is always learning, not just from his schooling, but from his students, and is always trying to be the best that he can be. In our conversation we speak about Lucas' career experiences and his views towards education in the arts in Australia. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes. Website: https://musicdancedrama.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicdancedrama/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musicdancedrama/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

X. ARI is a LGBTQIA+ Alt-Pop singer, writer, and mental health advocate from Toronto. Her life motto is all about turning “Pain Into Power” through art and self-care. Having comorbid Dis-Orders is not her identity, but her superpower. X. ARI’s visceral lyrics transmit messages of hope as often as they ponder tragedy. Her sound comes to life in the middle. Her upcoming EP “Anja”, dedicated to her first ever girlfriend, is being released this June to celebrate their newfound love & Pride Month. It is X. ARI’s mission to use creativity to empower and raise awareness by using her platform to encourage others to turn their Pain into Power by finding their conduit for healing. Her goal is to make a global impact as an artist, songwriter, advocate, and public speaker to spread her message, light, and self-care tips to help heal the world. For the entire month of May, she’s hosting “Mental Health Month with X. ARI”. It is a FREE online festival with workshops & talks by healers, teachers, advocates, artists, and organizations such as National Alliance on Mental Illness (San Fernando Valley & Westside LA), Jack.org, Be There, Free Arts, VRY, and Pause+Expand. Throughout the month we will be featuring powerful stories, Yoga, Guided Meditations, Sound-Baths, Coping Skills with NAMI, Emotional Freedom Technique, Radical Acceptance, LGBTQIA+ x Mental Health, Sleep Hygiene, Crystal Healing, Cultural Diversity, Mindful Mantras, Intention Setting, and more! X. ARI aims to spark open conversation, connect like-minded people and provide healing support throughout the month that participants can utilize in the future. She hopes to normalize mental health and create an environment where everyone feels accepted, supported, and seen. Check out the full calendar and get ready for a month of healing together and learn more on Dreams Not Memes.  https://xariofficial.com/ https://xariofficial.com/mental-health-month-with-x-ari/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

I spoke to Ronnie Grace a an independent Italian-Canadian singer-songwriter and performer from Venice, Italy. Raised bilingual, her first musical influences came from America and England, and although her primordial tastes are rooted in rock and soul, her music today is closer to DuaLipa and Mark Ronson's pop. In 2017 she took place in the Pordenone Blues Contest with the song "Lonely (for a long time)", winning first place. Currently she is studying theater at the “Lorenzo da Ponte Theater Academy" and works for various recording studios as a singer and songwriter. Since 2018 she has been part of the most important Abba tribute band in Italy “Abbashow” as Annie-Fried Lyngstad, with whom she has performed more than 200 concerts throughout the country and abroad. In 2019 she performed alongside Damien McFly in the prestigious international artists festival “SXSW: South by Southwest”, held every year in Austin, Texas. Later she flew to New York where she performed live in two of the most famous venues in the city: The Cafe Wha? and the Bitter End. Ronnie is currently working on some singles that will be released starting in 2021. In conversation Grace shares her story about becoming a musician, dealing with her own creative identity and her future goals. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. Granted by Ronnie Grace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siHIJ1wdgkg --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

I spoke to my friend Gilberto, a friend of Christian Caanen ( Episode 271). Gilberto works at the intersection of multiple fields and believes in the power that policy has to create the conditions that allow others to change and become better. Hailing from Curaçao and based in the Netherlands, Gilberto is a policy advocate and activist in the field of human rights, social and climate justice, inclusion and a consultant on the topics of future of work, social impact and democratic innovation. He is a graduate student at Leiden University finishing his MSc. in Public Administration: International & European Governance, is the Secretary of the Supervisory Board of OCAN (advocacy NGO for the Dutch Caribbean), Consultant at Creativo Design, Member of the Board of Trustees of Krijger & Partners (Government relations consulting firm), John Lewis Senior Fellow at Humanity in Action, Innovation Lead at Innovation C, Global Shaper at the World Economic Forum, TILN Fellow for the German Marshall Fund, Climate Reality Leader and also an Ambassador for the African Caribbean Pacific Young Professionals Network. Gilberto believes in the power that every individual has to make a difference in the world that they are in through empathy and radical love. His work focuses on the bridging of the gaps between different worlds, through facilitation & moderation of panels & conferences, policy advocacy at the highest levels, organizing projects (especially with youth), and creating valuable connections. Gilberto has worked with many organizations including the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education Culture & Science, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature & Food Quality, Leiden University, One Young World, Western Union, The Hague University of Applied Science, European Parliament (EYE), CordAid, and many other NGO’s and companies. Gilberto has taken part in many high-level meetings and forums including Future Leaders Forum (Riga Conference), European Development Days, The Council of State’s (annual) symposium on the Dutch Caribbean, One Young World, Global Parliament of Mayors etc. Gilberto is also involved with many Dutch Caribbean organizations in the diaspora community including OCAN, WeConnect, Association of Dutch Caribbean Students, Innovation C, CuraDAO and is the founder of Keda Kas (a Covid-19 support channel). Gilberto co-founded his own political party in 2018, the first student party in the Hague. Is a consultant and advisor to multiple political parties and organizations in the Netherlands and continues to push for systemic change that makes the world more inclusive, sustainable and just. In our conversation Gilberto and I talk about his activism and the equity of work and the art of bringing purpose to our life mission. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

I spoke to my friend from Tik Tok Tim Bauer from Indiana. Tim Bauer is songwriter, music blogger, Montessori teacher, and community member from Michigan City, Indiana. Tim started playing and booking shows in 2004, and currently plays with Tigershark Don't Quit and Neighbor Kidz. Tigershark just released Is it Tuesday, an album that reflects on the social, political, and human experience in 2020 . Tim is also part of middlemusic.org, a blog that focuses on sharing the wonderful, and often underheard music from the midwest and beyond. In our conversation we talk about Bauer's life in the arts as a writer, creator, and educator and our perspectives on the future of music post pandemic. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. Socials https://www.facebook.com/tigersharkdontquit/ https://www.facebook.com/neighborkidz/ http://www.middlemusic.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

I spoke to Sarah Bailey, a friend of Leona Francoise ( Episode 263). Sarah Bailey was born in Canada and grew up in Germany. She is a fashion entrepreneur and is the founder of the clothing brand Bad Boys. The style of Bad Boys is a combination of international styles Sarah experienced and was exposed to throughout her life. Sarah’s dream has been to use fashion to help others feel good about themselves. In our conversation Sarah discusses Entrepreneurship vs 9 to 5 lifestyle, her goals in the fashion industry and her insights with taking risks. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes. Shop: https://shopbadboys.com/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zarahbailey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badboys.collection/ Tiktok: @badboys.collection --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

I spoke to my friend Lauren Roberts who is acquainted with Leona Francoise ( Episode 263).  Lauren Roberts is the Executive Director and co-founder of The Thriving Initiative (@thrivinginitiative), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, stalking, dating/domestic violence). The Thriving Initiative promotes long-term healing for student survivors through accessible resources such as workshops and public information. Their programs invite survivors and allies to explore non-traditional healing options like yoga, gardening, dancing, and art workshops at any point during their healing processes, completely free of cost. The most unique element of their keystone series, Thriving, Not Just Surviving, is that survivors are never asked to disclose their past experiences, instead The Thriving Initiative unites survivors on their healing journeys to build both community and a set of coping tools to utilize for the rest of their lives. If you’d like to support this new organization or learn more about their impactful work, follow them on Instagram @thrivinginitiaitve or consider donating at thethrivinginitiative.org/donate. Learn more about Lauren's journey as a community focused entrepreneur on today's episode of Dreams Not Memes.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

I spoke to my friend Anika Pyle, a queer musician, poet, yogi, and artist from Philadelphia. Pyle is a queer poet, songwriter and artist from Philadelphia who centers shame-resilience and empathy in her work. Her latest record - Wild River - is a genre bending album of poetry and spoken word making sense of grief, failure and finding joy after the death of her father. Pyle and I discuss the value of creating from a perspective of community and service. FInd out more about Pyle's future goals and plans on the next episode of Dreams Not Memes.  Social Links  Website: https://www.anikapyle.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/473tjOMnRorlAu1WC1w48H Twitter: https://twitter.com/anikasneaka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anikasneaka/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anikapyle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

I spoke to my friend Christian Caanen the brother of Leona Francoise ( Episode 263). Christiaan is the co-founder and managing director of Global Young Leaders (GYL), an organization created for young people by young people. They work with young people from around the world to assist them in creating life by their own design from a place of connection, authenticity, and through developing the tools they need to tackle their important life challenges and decisions. All their programs focus on key topics like decision-making, self-connection, mindset, soft-skill development, and real-world challenges, and are specifically purposed with creating the room for young people to connect to each other through the exchanging of valuable and meaningful experiences. Christian and I discussed the value of leadership and uplifting people in your own community. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes.  Social Links: Website - www.global-youngleaders.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalyoungleaders Instagram -@globalyoungleaders Community - community.global-youngleaders.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

I spoke to my friend Lahaina, a storyteller and writer from the islands of Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia. Lahaina is a friend of Chellette Mina ( Episode 254). She proudly acknowledges her roots reviving from Tunnuk, the village of the notorious Chuukese musicians, and Uman Fonuweisomw, island of the legendary Chuukese warriors. Lahaina is currently expanding her ventures in storytelling through various projects, one of which is a cookbook of indigenous and traditional Micronesian recipes that come with blurbs of stories told to her from her elders. Other avenues where she tells stories are her travel blog and her Instagram. In our conversation Lahaina shares her experiences with the value of cultural preservation and her experiences with cultural adversity and growing up as a Chuukese woman. Lahaina speaks, reads and writes Chuukese - her native language, in which she also serves as a professional global interpreter and translator. Through her translation work, Lahaina helps her community breaks down barriers in the healthcare and justice systems, and emphasize her community member’s voices. She has been in the language field for almost 10 years. Her goal is to eventually be able to start an afterschool program that teaches the diaspora of Micronesians their culture and native language. Lahaina also pioneered the Chuukese Women Ambassadors, a group consisting of Chuukese women, with the main goal to build an avenue for Chuukese and Micronesian women to tell their stories. They successfully collected and presented a photovoice project and a birth story collection of Chuukese women to the Nation Historical Society. Through the organization of this project, The Chuukese Women Ambassadors were initiators of the revival of community gardening in the diaspora of Micronesian communities. Lahaina is a storyteller and a writer. She is currently writing a cookbook of collective Micronesian indigenous recipes to help promote healthy eating in her community through a decolonized diet. She also has a blog that tells her stories and experiences as she navigates her way, as a small island person in the big world. When her circumstances allows, Lahaina enjoys traveling to learn about other indigenous communities and culture. Above all, she is looking forward to connecting and working together with other individuals at the 3rd Indigenous Global Workshop in Sarayaku’s Territory. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes. PS: When I mentioned Wu Tang I meant to say Outkast, in reference to the song by Outkast, "The Art of Storytelling" Socials IG: @chuukesegoddess Website: www.sweetstuffpdx.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

I spoke to my friend Ashley Virginia, a musician I met on Tik Tok who is childhood friends with Taylor Wafford ( Episode 102). Virginia hails from from Greensboro, North Carolina. Ashley Virginia’s style has been described to as bold, unapologetic, and critically vulnerable. Sharing the deeply intimate and terrifying pieces of herself is an important part of her creative process. Ashley started songwriting at a young age as a therapeutic practice and a means of escape, turning to songwriting to express emotions not so easily expressed in mere words. She believes art should be used as a tool for political action and self expression. In our conversation we discuss Ashley's work-music-life balance, her writing process in 2020, and her upcoming record, learn more on Dreams Not Memes. Social Links Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1XWViw9zm7w5fSy5jOg978?si=TXU7eHb_TvCQaCnKSE-0YQ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ashleyvirginia.music/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/ashleyvirginia.music Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ashleyvirginia/support-ashley-virginias-debut-album Friends of Ashley Mentioned in the Episode Quilla - @quillamusic Molly McGinn - @busterdilly Mark Dillon - @folkyd @alexeimejouev @aroundtownsessions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support