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In this episode we're joined by Zane Landin - an advocate for body-positivity and an enthusiastic naturist.We talk motivation, boundaries, and the power of naked life coaching.Host: Gareth JohnsonTwitter: @gtvlondon
In this episode we're joined by Zane Landin. Zane is an advocate for body-positivity and this summer he's been focusing on building his confidence and exploring naturism. We talk movement, motivators, and the power of trying new things. Host: Gareth Johnson Twitter: @gtvlondon
Welcome to "Naked, Nudists, and Naturists", the show that celebrates clothes free living, body acceptance, and removing all barriers to living your best life! Join host Frank Stone and correspondent Lisa Monroe, as they celebrate clothes free living with naturist stories; interviews; nude recreation; accepting your body; developing a positive self body image; and enjoying social naturism for all of the right reasons! (Please note that we are NOT about swinging, sexual activity, streaking, aggressive behavior, or anything else that deviates from the joy of appropriately living without your clothes). From our naturist studio - yes, all employees work each day in the nude (is there any other way?) - to your ears, we are all about bringing the "Naked. Nudists, and Naturists" clothes free lifestyle to all. A new show is all yours every Saturday morning at 6:00 am ET. Join us and enjoy clothes free living! Our show is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio; and Amazon Music; Find us on Twitter, too! ON TODAY'S SHOW - Frank and Lisa discussed a listener's poem, and a listener's email - ANDEE RODGERS - from WINR/AANR - submitted her third report from her "ImPerfect Tour" - Frank conducted a short interview with ZANE LANDIN on body image issues and his journey in finding naturism - Frank's interview with Australian musician - and naturism advocate - DARIO WESTERN (Part 1) DARIO WESTERN https://soundcloud.com/fatpizzaman ANDEE RODGERS https://www.womeninnuderecreation.com/about Write to us early and often - Website, Email, Spotify, or on Twitter, and let us know how your clothes free life is going? OUR WEBSITE NakedNudistsAndNaturists.com We want to hear from YOU, so please EMAIL us at: NakedForeverMore@gmail.com LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naked-nudists-and-naturists/id1695296974 SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/66iqJxLBmseAZ6DkFlUdI5 AMAZON/AUDIBLE https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Nudists-and-Naturists/dp/B0CCRL1PDS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20815BHPQ0ILE&keywords=naked%2C+nudists%2C+and+naturists&qid=1690667273&sprefix=naked%2C+nudists%2C+and+naturists%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 GOOGLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lMTM1NGMyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naked-forevermore/message
Zane opens up and makes himself vulnerable, as he shares his journey of navigating mental health from a young age. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: embrace the unknown take time for ourselves embrace the stillness appreciate the moment that we're in find your center strive to be a kind person don't lose sight of the light tags: Zane, Landin, Career, Development, Coaching, Diversity, Inclusion, Public, Speaking, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,
Zane Landon, a mental health and disability advocate and founder of Positive Vibes magazine, actively promotes mental health awareness, wellness, and inclusion. Despite battling his own mental health, Zane showed up to the Mental Health Youth Action Forum in Washington, D.C., to advocate for youth mental health policies and confront the stigma surrounding mental illness, particularly the misconception that it leads to violent behavior. In this episode, he shares his journey with major depressive disorder, emphasizing the empowerment he found in diagnosis and connection with others, as well as the healing power of helping those in similar situations. Alongside these topics, Zane addresses his struggles with weight and overeating and the recognition of the complex relationship between mental health and eating habits. He stresses the importance of body positivity, self-acceptance, and maintaining health objectives.Reflecting on the universal impact of mental health, Zane discusses the importance of recognizing individual worth and the value everyone brings to the world. His narrative includes the profound effects of early life experiences, personal achievements, and investing in oneself. In light of COVID-19 and the loss of his mother, Zane expresses gratitude for her influence in his life and explores his belief in an afterlife and continued connections with those who have passed.The conversation also delves into processing grief. Zane emphasizes the need to change one's internal narrative. He candidly discusses his spiritual yearning and the lack of definitive answers in coping with the absence of loved ones. He finds solace in the hope that his mom is in a safe place or some form of afterlife, and he seeks to honor her memory by channeling his love and energy into positive actions, such as a newfound love of cooking (which his mom loved to do). Grateful for the ability to discuss grief, mental health, and suicide openly, Zane advocates for improved societal approaches to these issues and uses social media and his digital platform to promote accessibility and encourage positive change.RESOURCES:Positive Vibes MagazineNAMIActiveMindsThe Grief Recovery HandbookMental Health Youth Action ForumAfterCloudEpisode Sponsor: Magic Mind | Use the code "GRIEVINGVOICES" to receive 20% offCONNECT:Support the showThis episode is sponsored by Do Grief Differently™️, my twelve-week, one-on-one, in-person/online program for grievers who have suffered any type of loss to feel better. Click here to learn new tools, grief education, and the only evidence-based method for moving beyond the pain of grief. Would you like to join the mission of Grieving Voices in normalizing grief and supporting hurting hearts everywhere? Become a supporter of the show HERE.
In this epsiode, Maurice introduces Zane Landin, a guest who attended a Mental Health Youth Action Forum. They discuss embracing uncertainty in relation to mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Zane explains that embracing uncertainty involves understanding that we don't always have everything figured out and being cautious with decision-making. They emphasize the negative impact of the pandemic on mental health and the importance of acknowledging and navigating uncertainty. Zane also explores finding one's true purpose in life, overcoming fear of change, and being open to new opportunities. It discusses the Zane's experience advocating for mental health at the White House and their reflections on personal achievements. Maurice concludes by mentioning the significance of openly discussing mental health topics and invites you to follow Zane on social media.Learn more listen today! Follow on LinkedIn Zane Landin
“It is not an easy journey to advocate for your own or other's mental health because there are many barriers in the system.” - Zane Landin Zane Landin, graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations. He has worked at places like USAID, NASA, and General Motors. He is a mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, entrepreneur, and positive change maker. He identifies as Hispanic, Queer, and Disabled. He is the founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration as well as the founder and President of Landing Dreams PR, a consulting business working with media and mental health advocates. Zane is a passionate storyteller who regularly writes about wellness, psychology, and culture for the Power of Positivity, Entrepreneur, and Lady Gaga's Channel Kindness. His work has appeared on over 50 platforms like Seek the Joy Podcast, Forbes, Buzzfeed, and Coming from the Heart. You Don't Want to Miss: What Intersectionality is How intersectionality plays a role in how we relate to each other What being an advocate means How to embrace your unique identity AND SO MUCH MORE!! Links And Resources: Follow Zane @ZaneLandin on LinkedIn. Grab Your FREE Self-Love Activation Meditation and Self-Care List at: http://theabundancealchemist.com/ The Abundance Alchemist Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theabundancealchemisttribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlyn.theabundancealchemist/ Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any transformational thoughts, ideas, or inspiration! And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review! Sending you so much love and gratitude!
On this week's episode, host Asekho Toto speaks with an authentic storyteller and communications explorer, Zane Landin. They discuss Zane's personal journey with managing mental health challenges and how it has shaped his perspective. Zane also shares his thoughts on how mainstream media often misses the nuances of mental health issues. They dive into how the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of prioritizing mental wellbeing for all. Zane also opens up about living with a physical disability and the magazines he publishes focused on inclusion. Listen in for thoughtful insights and first-hand experiences on social issues impacting many lives today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asekho-toto/message
In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Zane Landin, a remarkable individual who has faced anger and depression head-on, and emerged stronger than ever. Despite these challenges, Zane has carved out an impressive career as an Internal Communications Specialist at the National Geographic Society, graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, and become a professional speaker with a focus on mental health, motivation, and organizational success. Join us as we explore Zane's life story and how he's become a beacon of hope for those battling mental health conditions.
As you know, we've often spoken about the death of a parent before on our podcast. And today we're continuing with this discussion. And this one centers around the time of COVID. And how that impacted on a family or a person's ability to feel the grief and be supported. As we know the death of a parent can certainly leave us feeling untethered and uncertain as to how to move forward. How do we navigate life without a parent to guide us is among just one of the many, many questions we're often left to face. Our guest today is Zane Landin, who himself experienced such a loss, and he's with us to share his experience. He's a mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, body positivity proponent. He's an authentic storyteller, communication explorer, writer, award-winning poet, entrepreneur, and positive change maker, Zane earned his Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations. He's also founded the Positive Vibes Magazine, which is a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health and inspiration. Connect with Zane Landin!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanelandin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187/ Website: https://positivevibesmag.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LandinZane Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zane.landin/You don't have to grieve alone, as a coach I can help support you.Connect with me: Website: https://www.understandinggrief.com LinkedIn: https://www.understandinggrief.com
Zane is a great guy and has a remarkable story. Listen to this podcast to learn more about Zane's take on mental health and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytpentertainment/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ytpentertainment/support
Have you ever wondered how professional life and personal experiences intertwine? Meet our guest, Zane Landin, a 24-year-old mental health advocate who recently ventured on a life-changing move from the sunny beaches of California to the political hub of Washington D.C. to work at the National Geographic Society. Zane's journey is filled with insights - from using public relations to advocate for mental health to the unique dynamics of being an only child and now parenting two siblings.In the same vein, we uncover what it truly means to have a diverse and inclusive workplace. We journey through the realm of mentorship, the struggles of dealing with imposter syndrome, and the importance of staying connected with mentors post-mentorship. From Zane's perspective, we also uncover the commendable efforts of Disability In, a stellar organization advocating for disability inclusion in companies. So, if you're curious about weaving a successful career path, building meaningful relationships, or just want to hear an inspiring story, come, join us for this enlightening conversation. You won't want to miss it!Support the show
Zane Landin is a passionate activist for mental health and disability rights, as well as a strong advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. As a driven entrepreneur, Zane founded Positive Vibes magazine, an online platform that shares authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. In addition, Zane is also the president of Landing Dreams PR, a company that works closely with media and mental health advocates to further their cause. Zane's experiences and insights on identity intersectionality make them a truly enlightening voice in today's conversation about mental health. One of the most crucial aspects of creating a more harmonious society is focusing on our shared humanity. In this episode, Zane shares his thoughts on: The importance of respecting each person's individual perspectives and experiences How we can foster a more compassionate and understanding environment for all by being more open-minded Establishing boundaries and embracing differing viewpoints can lead to growth and facilitate a more inclusive and supportive community. How focusing on the human aspects of our lives and putting kindness and understanding at the forefront, we can create a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Check out Positive Vibes magazine, a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness and inspiration. https://positivevibesmag.com/ Follow Zane on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanelandin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187/ To watch the full episode, subscribe to Who The F*ck? on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@whothefck_pod For more Who The F*ck? content & to subscribe for updates visit: https://whothefck.com/ Follow Who The F*ck? on social: Instagram: https://instagram.com/whothefck_pod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whothefck_pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whothefckpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zane is the founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts + Donations https://bio.link/podcaster Storehttps://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/store/ Donations https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/ ==================== Bio of Zane: My name is Zane Landin, and I am from Chino, California. I recently graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations, and I have worked at places like USAID, NASA, and General Motors. I am a mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, entrepreneur, and positive change maker. I identify as Hispanic, Queer, and Disabled. I am the founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. I attended the first-ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum in Washington, D.C., where I met President Biden, Selena Gomez, Dr. Murthy, and Dr. Biden. Out of hundreds of applications, 30 young advocates across the country were selected to advocate for mental health. I am a passionate storyteller who regularly writes about wellness, psychology, and culture for the Power of Positivity, Entrepreneur, and Lady Gaga's Channel Kindness. My writing has appeared in several other publications. What inspires me the most is storytelling and how we can leverage powerful stories to create a more inclusive world for all to thrive. My work has appeared on over 50 platforms like Seek the Joy Podcast, Forbes, and Coming from the Heart. What we Discussed: - His visit to the White House - Overcoming Shyness to Public Speaking - Toastmasters and Table Topics advantages - Founder of Positive Vibes Magazine - His Plan for Podcasting - How to get your work published - Internships and should they be paid - Working at NASA and more How to Contact Zane: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanelandin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zane.landin Twitter: https://twitter.com/LandinZane Author profile on Entrepreneur: https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/zane-landin PositiveVibes Magazine website: https://positivevibesmag.com/ PositiveVibes Magazine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivevibesmag/ =============== Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts + Donations https://bio.link/podcaster Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast/ Store https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/store/ Donations https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roy-coughlan/message
My name is Zane Landin, and I would love to be on your podcast. I am a mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, entrepreneur, and positive change maker. I identify as Hispanic, Queer, and Disabled. I am very open about my identities and experience with suicide, grief after losing my mother, and overcoming my fear of rejection. I am the founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. The magazine has featured over 80 voices, reached thousands of readers from over 150 countries, and secured 22,000 followers on social media. I attended the first-ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum in Washington, D.C., where I met President Biden, Selena Gomez, Dr. Murthy, and Dr. Biden. Out of hundreds of applications, 30 young advocates across the country attended the forum to advocate for youth mental health activation, policy, and inclusion. https://www.instagram.com/zanelandin/https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187/https://twitter.com/LandinZanehttps://www.facebook.com/zane.landin/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrind/support
Zane Landin recently graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication and Public Relations. He was diagnosed as a neurodiverse individual at an early age which led in part to his strong interest in and advocacy for mental health awareness. What I discovered during our interview is that Zane is quite a good storyteller which should serve him well as he enters the job market. As you will hear in this episode, Zane already has accomplished a great deal including starting and operating his own online digital magazine entitled PositiveVibes. PositiveVibes tells stories about mental health, inspiration and wellness. Zane's stories, engaging communication style, and his positive attitude about life make him quite an engaging guest. For a person just out of college he is quite a passionate human being who will help many realize that they are more unstoppable than they think. About the Guest: Zane Landin is a recent graduate from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations. He is from Chino, California. He has interned at places like USAID, NASA, and General Motors. He is a mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, entrepreneur, and positive change maker. He identifies as Hispanic, Queer, and Disabled. He is the founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, which is a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. He attended the first-ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum in Washington, D.C., where he met President Biden, Selena Gomez, Dr. Murthy, and Dr. Biden. Out of hundreds of applications, 30 young advocates across the country were selected to advocate for mental health. He is a passionate storyteller who writes for the Power of Positivity and Entrepreneur about wellness, psychology, and culture. He has been featured on over 50 platforms like Seek the Joy Podcast, Forbes, and Coming from the Heart Podcast. How to connect with Zane: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanelandin/ Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187/ Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/LandinZane PositiveVibes Magazine website: https://positivevibesmag.com/ About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. 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Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us. Michael Hingson 01:16 Hello, once again, I'm Mike Hingson, your host for unstoppable mindset. And I have the honor pleasure and joy of interviewing today is Zane Landin, who is a recent graduate of Cal Poly Pomona. Now, many of you may have heard of Cal Poly Pomona in one way or another. One of the stories I know about it is that it is one of two Cal Cal Poly campuses. The other is in San Luis Obispo. And each year, each of the campuses design half of a float for the Tournament of Roses Parade. And then they come together, put the float pieces together and make a whole float that you can see every year in the parade. What a remarkable feat of engineering. These campuses are a few 100 miles apart, or at least a couple 100 miles apart but yet they design these half floats in a way they go. Zane, welcome to unstoppable mindset. Zane Landin 02:21 Well, thank you so much for having me today. Michael Hingson 02:23 Have you worked on floats at all? Zane Landin 02:25 I worked on one copper pipe on a float. Funnily enough, I wasn't a student. I don't remember when it was it was the time I was in high school. It was the buckets and like it was something like that, like the pirates. I did get to sit on the float and you know, help put things on it. So that was super exciting. But I never got involved in both float throughout my time at university. But it is really admirable the work that they do. Michael Hingson 02:51 Well, I know that it Cal Poly, you got your Bachelor's in communications and public relations, which is really pretty cool. So definitely want to learn a little bit about what got you started down that road. But why don't you tell us about little of your stories growing up and all that let's start at the beginning as they say, oh, gosh, a long time ago in a town Far, far away, right? Zane Landin 03:18 Yeah, little quaint town called chino. I've been here 24 years. And growing up, I had, you know, kind of a nuclear family of mother and father and my sister and we had a category. And you know, yeah, of course, I had, you know, a really supportive family, it doesn't mean that we always had everything definitely times or we struggled or my parents definitely I saw stress on their shoulders, but they always gave us what we desired or what we needed. And I'm always grateful for what they've been able to do. And growing up, you know, I'm very open about, you know, having a decline in my mental health very young. And so I experienced what it feels like to have mental health conditions and because I'm, I'm always advocating for mental health, I try my best to be open about it when I was young, but you know, I saw a psychologist very young, I was also put on a 504 plan and, you know, throughout elementary school because I had trouble socializing and concentrating in school, which I'm sure I still have today. And so, you know, I identify as, as neurodiverse and these different aspects. So that was, those were some of the things that definitely shaped me growing up. But it's the getting that support dynamic, very young helped me kind of come to terms with who I am today, and kind of helped me move forward with you know, a job or whatever it is I'm looking for. It always helps it all supported me. Michael Hingson 04:43 How did you and kind of When did you get diagnosed as being neurodiverse or divergent? Zane Landin 04:52 me I had to ticket on a 504 plan. So that was when I was I don't remember the exact time because I wasn't exactly made aware that I was diagnosed I didn't know like, as a kid, I didn't really know. And I kind of found out recently because I never knew really what a 504 plan was when I was in elementary school. But now I learned recently that I was on it, I remember that my parents, my family did tell me that, you know, I am neurodiverse and I had trouble concentrating in class, which definitely makes sense for the sometimes I have trouble concentrating class now. I mean, not anymore, since I'm not in school. But you know, and sometimes I have trouble with time management. So Moyes working to try and fix those things or make myself better at them. But it was, yeah, I don't have the exact age. But it was definitely like when I was maybe in second or first grade, something like that. Michael Hingson 05:40 What is that 504 plan. It was just for me, Zane Landin 05:43 it was a specialized plan that just helped, that gave me accommodations that I needed to kind of be in an equal and equal level playing field with my peers. So I was given like, one on one tutoring, and I was given less homework. And also I was, I was able to see a counselor throughout. If we met every other week or once a week, I'm pretty sure was every other week, there was like a specialized program where I was given, you know, like opportunities to be equal to my peers if it was cheating, or like somewhere, and I have to lie. Michael Hingson 06:16 Do you know why it's called a 504? Plan? No, I am not sure. But I'm wondering if somehow it has to do with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. And that's very well, probably is in a sense where it came from, because that's where a lot of the original issues dealing with disabilities and creating some level of equality and access came from a lot of affirmative action and so on. Right came from there. And that's probably where it was from. But you went to high school and you had support, you had a good support system. It sounds like Zane Landin 06:53 it was interesting. I actually did not I was on I was on a 504 plan in high school. I was in elementary school, and then going to middle school in high school. I was not, and I still did. Okay, so I think the I think I was lucky enough to get good enough resources in grammar school, that were the building blocks for me to kind of succeed in middle and high school. I definitely still struggling in middle school. But I just, you know, my mom helped me a lot in remembering what I was taught and how to, you know, deal with time management and to actually set time aside to study. That helped a lot. Michael Hingson 07:27 And, but you didn't have that. In high school? Do you know why? Just out of curiosity? Zane Landin 07:35 No, I don't know why. No, I think maybe because I think what was gonna happen was, you know, going through middle school, they were going to see if I needed to have a poor, but I was doing okay. And I was doing pretty well enough that maybe they didn't think I needed one. And obviously I didn't know what it was. So I didn't advocate to be on one myself and my parents decided I didn't need it. So yeah, that's kind of what happened. Michael Hingson 07:58 Did you ever get involved in negotiations for an IEP and ended by an individualized education plan? Zane Landin 08:05 No, I never was on an IEP. Yeah. Okay. Well, Michael Hingson 08:09 but you went through high school and you obviously survived it. And then what, what made you go to Cal Poly Pomona? Zane Landin 08:17 Well, I will say a couple of money is very close to the high school I went to I attended one of high school, it's probably like five minutes away from it. And from where I live, it's probably 15 or 20 minutes away. So that was a huge contributing factor to where I wanted to go. And I wanted to attend a university that was very affordable. So I chose Cal Poly Pomona, and I have known about Catholic Moana my entire life. If people know about the famous Winnie living, you know, I remember going on the freeway and seeing that 20 billion I was like, This is the weirdest building, what is that place? And I don't even remember asking as a kid, but I learned I was Chapala. And it was just very nice to actually attend it by digging into other universities like you UCI UCR Chapman, they're all expensive for one and they were pretty far from where I was. So we've been a large community, or I wouldn't live there. But I wanted to help my family save money. And so I ended up attending Catholic Moana and it was great experience. Michael Hingson 09:15 Why was it less expensive to go to Cal Poly than something like one of the UC campuses? Zane Landin 09:21 Well, I'm pretty sure UC campuses are private, so that I think but it's not there. Michael Hingson 09:27 They're not private. They're part of the University of California. It's their state operated, but anyway, go ahead. Zane Landin 09:33 So then they're not private. Nevermind. I don't know. I just they were more expensive. The tuition was a lot higher. I don't know why. But they just were I mean, you know, a lot of Cal States are inexpensive, which I think is great. You know, especially for Michael Hingson 09:47 California state system. Right? Zane Landin 09:49 Yeah. Yeah. All part of the CSU 23 campuses. Of course they're all gonna be different. I don't know the tuition is for all of them. But I like that the CSU is really are Like equitable and they're like creating a lot more opportunities for especially first gen students for people who come from underrepresented backgrounds or low income. Yeah, and Cal Poly has been named many awards for helping people like migrate out of like lower class middle class. That's like something they received like a couple of years ago, which is really exciting. Michael Hingson 10:21 I always kind of remember the Cal State system, my brother went to Cal State Fullerton and I went to UC Irvine. And as I heard explanations, I think, the University California system is kind of higher oriented toward more research and things. And a lot of people told me that the whole California state system as opposed to UC was, well doing research and other things. Also, more teaching oriented, which was, I think, a good thing. I enjoyed UC Irvine. But if I couldn't have gotten there would have been interesting and fun to go to one of the Cal State Systems. I grew up in Palmdale. So I did live at UC Irvine, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Of course, when I went there was a long time ago, there were 2700 students at the campus the first year I was there, so it's a great time to be there. Zane Landin 11:14 Oh my gosh, now universities are a little overpopulated. Even at Cal Poly, there's 27,000. Students. Michael Hingson 11:23 I think there are at least that many at UC Irvine. I don't know how many there are. But I've been back there a few times. And it has grown a tremendous amount. And as you said, they're overpopulated and growing. But Zane Landin 11:37 go ahead. Oh, sir, I was gonna say, and I have heard what you said. I didn't know that CSU was teaching oriented. But I did know that, you know, the UCS were very heavy research oriented. Michael Hingson 11:48 But you know, there's nothing like college life. And you obviously sound like you enjoyed it, and so on. What made you choose to decide to go into communications and public relations as kind of a field and get a degree in that? Zane Landin 12:04 Yeah, it's good question. Because there's a journey with that. I started off couple has a really interesting major called a science, technology and society. And pretty sure it was started in the 70s. At Stanford, I'm pretty sure. And it really is this kind of multi disciplinary look at science, ethics, and stem. It was interesting. And I was really looking into going into some sort of policy career. And the major itself kind of propelled you to kind of go into a science, technology policy kind of position. It was always hard to find positions like that, or internships. So it was always difficult. So I was kind of just looking for general, you know, positions or internships where I could work on policy or legislation, but I never really landed a position doing that. And I think it was, it was going into my fourth year beer. My third year, I was president of the College of Education and integrative studies Council. And they're, they're designed to oversee the clubs in the college. And I wanted to better the communications between the organization and the college. So I worked with the communication specialist at the college. And her name is Ashley Jones. And she also mentioned that she was looking for a intern like munications intern. And I had different internships from different organizations, but I never had an internship base, all around communications, and I had no idea what that meant, or what that looked like. So it was and it was, you know, it's very, you know, it was only two or three hours a week, it wasn't a huge commitment. So I was like, why not? And I really enjoyed working with her. So I decided to, and a lot of stuff that was working on, it was very similar to what I was already doing in my extracurricular activities. And what I will say is, since Cal Poly is that is, you know, it's kind of known as a commuter school, it was kind of hard to find a community there for myself, what I had to do as since I wasn't living in the dorms, or the, you know, residence halls, they call it, I needed to find somewhere I could kind of be myself and find a community. So I just kind of joined, you know, public extracurriculars, I ended up there my entire university career, I was involved in a lot. But you know, at the beginning, I just was involved in the College of Education, and integrated studies councils. Firstly, I joined, and I just really loved it. So, extracurriculars kind of, kind of gave me value and purpose, more so than my classes, because those are classes. And, you know, you go to class and you leave, but there was something that won't I kept me there. Something that, you know, was the culture for me. So, extracurriculars were a huge thing for me, and it really helped me. I honestly would have imagined if I wasn't really involved in extracurriculars, I would have become depressed Just because if I was just going to classes and coming home, I wasn't, I wouldn't be making friends, I wouldn't be building relationships. So a lot of my success comes from the extracurricular activities I was able to do anyways. So, I love doing that. And so when I, when I felt that the work that I was doing for this internship was so similar to the work that I was doing with extracurriculars, that all kind of connected, and I, you know, I talk to her about what is a career in communications look like. And she kind of said, it's kind of what I'm doing, you know, writing stories, connecting with people from university planning events. And that's all stuff that I love doing. I just never knew that you could turn that into a career. And I didn't really know much about the communications industry or PR industry, I didn't even know these careers really existed. But it's funny because I actually took a career readiness program, or course, because I really didn't know what I was doing. So my second year, I was like, I gotta take this career course, because I really don't know what I'm doing. And we took like, a career aptitude test. And like, number two, or number four was public relations. But I was focusing on the rest, I was like, I didn't really know what public relations was. So I kind of ignored it. So it was always so funny that it kind of circled back. And I actually did find myself going into PR, and communications and it kind of a natural way. And she taught me kind of everything she knew. I mean, that's a lie. But she taught me a lot about communications and the stuff that she worked on, and I loved the work I was doing. So the year, and my fourth year, I changed my major to communications, and with an emphasis in public relations, and absolutely loved it. I love the classes. I love the professors. And I loved every single part about it and their extracurriculars. Because I got involved in the communications Honor Society, and the PRSSA, which is the PR, Student Society of America. So all that stuff just really helped build my passion for storytelling and communications. And through that, I just got involved in so many more organizations. And that's where I build a passion for communications and disability, because I think that there's kind of a missing link there, that a lot of the times I see a lot of disability organizations are always pushing for, you know, legality or equity, which I'm definitely needed. But I love focusing on the storytelling aspect of how do we actually get people with disabilities on screen on shows, and stories where people just see them, you know, more and see them as people rather than what the stereotypes are out there, or what the ablest ideas are out there. So it's definitely all the stuff I've learned in university about communication says kind of child itself, and so my passion for mental health and disability as well. And that's, hopefully that answers your question. Why decided to major in PR? Michael Hingson 17:44 Well, no, you did. It's, it's absolutely a great answer to the question, and you bring up so many topics with, with that kind of an answer. One of the things that immediately comes to mind for me, and I realized that this is more of probably a blindness oriented thing over other kinds of persons with disabilities. But it's ironic in the world today, how many different ways we're doing more to dispense information. And the ability to do it in an accessible inclusive way exists and we're not doing it. I just watched a commercial this morning, using what is it the Queen song, we will rock you and You here we will, we will rock you. You hear the song for a while, and then it goes away. No talking nothing to say what the commercial is for. So I as a person who happens to be blind, would never know that. It is Qatar airlines. And there are so many commercials like that, while we're creating technologies that make things so much more potentially available to everyone that is to make them to make information and make items inclusive. We're not doing it. We're making them less inclusive than they used to be. And there's no reason for that. So I sincerely hope as you go out into the workforce and get to do more that, you know, you'll you'll keep that in mind because I do appreciate that your disability is different. And that's great. You've got issues that you get to address regarding the things that you deal with on a day to day basis. But we all deal with the fact that we tend to leave out groups that we shouldn't, and there's no reason that we need to do that nearly as much today as we used to do. Zane Landin 19:58 I agree and I don't plays an advocate. So I'm always advocating, because I'm not an accessibility specialist, I do not know much about it. But I will be in spaces where we need it. And so there are times where I say, are we doing accessible communications? Like, is our communications accessible? Do we have an accessibility person here? And if we don't, why not? Why isn't there an accessibility team? So things like that. And there are many companies that don't have accessible, I mean, I love seeing a lot of accessibility drops coming up. But there's, there's still a lot of companies that do not even consider it. And there are many companies that don't even consider, you know, the accessibility and Dei, you know, DIA is becoming more popular. But even when you look at I don't remember the exact percentage, it was like, out of all the DI initiatives coming out of these different companies around 8%, or even 4%. I remember the exact it's very low on it, and how disability is included in di initiatives, saying Michael Hingson 20:56 well, and it's not included in di, which is really the big problem when we talk about diversity and so on. We never include or rarely, rarely ever include the whole issue of disabilities, which is why I like the term inclusion. And the way I'll define it is you either are inclusive, or you're not, you can't be partially inclusive, it really has to be a quantum leap, either you're going to be inclusive, which means you're going to include disabilities, or you're not inclusive. It is it ought to be that simple. I interviewed someone a few weeks ago, and we were talking about disabilities and and this person happened to say, well, there's a problem, we talk about disability. So people think it's a lack of ability. And my response is change the meaning of the word, we've already done it with diversity. The reality is that a disability is a characteristic. And one of the things that I point out to a number of people is, I have yet to find one person in this world who doesn't have a physical disability. That is to say the vast majority of people have eyesight. And what happens when the lights go out, and you don't have a light to guide your way. You're stuck. Thomas Edison provided the light bulb so that people who have liked dependency can see in the dark, but it doesn't change the fact that they have a disability. And can you learn to overcome that? Sure. But we do it mainly with technology, but don't leave other people behind just because you forget your disability and you cover it up. And it is one of the things that we really need to address in society. Zane Landin 22:37 I agree with what you're saying, especially again, language and communications is so powerful. And I know that you will believe that that you know, the word disabled means inability. But I love that there are more content creators and people even on LinkedIn, that are pushing this narrative that it's not that that is disabled, or disability is not inability, and that they are kind of changing the narrative of the term, disability, as empowering as how it's been described before, and how it's been used against people with disabilities. And that was not their choice, that term was, you know, cemented onto them, they were not the ones to say, you know, that this is wrong, that's how they were. But you know, people who didn't have disabilities kind of put that on them. So it was never a choice, Michael Hingson 23:21 we are slowly getting to the point where people are recognizing that I and you and other people are not disabled, we may have a disability. But again, I can point that out for everyone. So there really is a difference between disabled and disability. And the fact is, I am not disabled, I can be a person with a characteristic that classifies me as being a person with a disability. But that's a whole different story than saying that I don't have ability. And it's perfectly reasonable to evolve to take a non verb and make it a verb. Or to make it a different kind of part of the language, but to evolve us into recognizing that disability is an appropriate term to describe any number of people and you talked about the conversation. And the fact that a very low percentage of people in the whole dei world ever talk about disabilities, even though according to the CDC, 25% of Americans have some sort of disability. It's really ironic. Zane Landin 24:33 There's they're running, and you know, and businesses are not, they're losing out on huge market and I'm not saying that's the only reason that they should be engaging and being accessible. But if they're gonna think, with profit in their mind and ways to build more money and build more relationships, engaging in an authentically gauging the disability community is the way to go because it's such a big market. Michael Hingson 24:55 Sure. And the reality is that there have been a number Have reports anywhere from the Nielsen ratings to studies Ability One and the American Foundation for the Blind and others have done that have demonstrated beyond any reasonable belief that when you engage persons with disabilities, you're creating clients and customers or employees or and or employees who are most likely going to stick with you a lot longer than other people, because we know how hard it is to overcome that barrier of 70% of all persons with disabilities who are employable, don't get jobs, because we know that it isn't that we can't work. It is more that people think we can't work. And so they pigeonhole us where they shouldn't. Zane Landin 25:43 Yeah, no, interesting. And for me, when it's hard, because there's not very many companies doing it, when I say a company that is actually celebrating or making things accessible, I know that they're doing a good job elsewhere. Because disability is sometimes the like, most minoritized group where you said, there's 25%, but they're treated as, like, it's, there's point 1% of them in the population when it's a huge community. So when I see a company actually doing the work, and authentically representing people with disabilities, it's safe to say they're doing good elsewhere. But you know, what, you don't want to make sure, but that, to me is when I see that, that that is a good sign in a company that they're doing things right for the AI. Michael Hingson 26:26 And I agree, I think it's wonderful when people really take a position of doing it. Can you talk about any companies specifically that you're thinking of that do a great job? Or is that probably not fair to do or what? Zane Landin 26:39 Fair I will say. I see companies, I mean, I a lot of tech companies, I've been see like, like meta, and Google and Microsoft, of course, are doing a good job. And that's just what I see from the outside. I don't know what's going on. On the inside. I will say from a company that I worked with, I worked at General Motors, I think they're doing a great job, you know, they started accessibility team, and they're doing their disability or G came out very early, you know, like post the ADA signing, which is exciting to see. And I see companies now building disability or G's or organizations or groups, which Better late than never, but it's very impressive to see that General Motors was kind of ahead of the game and started at, you know, post ADA signing, I wish it was before, but even the world at that point, was not ready for that because they were there was still nothing legally wrong with discriminating against the person with disability. Which, and it wasn't even that long ago, if you think I mean, 9090 was not that long ago. And that was actually happening. So the thing like you said, things are moving slowly. But it's nice to see. And it makes me happy to see that. Michael Hingson 27:47 I suppose one could make the argument that even pre Ada, it was legally wrong, because we're covered in the Constitution. But the fact of the matter is that it still wasn't recognized. And so the ADA has helped a lot. Now we are just seeing new proposed legislation that would make it unlawful to not make websites inclusive for all, and that'll be exciting to see happen. Yeah, it was a long time coming. As you know, I work for a company called accessibe. That was created because Israel passed legislation requiring website accessibility in 2017. And the founders of accessibe, who had their own company making websites before then realized that they needed to make their customers websites accessible. And through that created accessibe, and now access to be has grown to a very sizable company in the inclusion world, making websites accessible both through an Artificial Intelligence Component, and the internal staffing component that does the things that the AI system can't do. And, you know, excessively his goal is to make the entire internet accessible and inclusive by 2025. What a great goal. Yeah, wow. And the reality is, it's not just dealing with blindness when you've got an example with accessibe profiles that allow people with ADHD to make websites do things to help them focus more, or people with epilepsy who encounter a website with a blinking hour or a number of blinking elements. And if the website uses accessibe, then they can stop that and they're just a lot of things like that. And but there's a long way to go. It's, it is it's still a bleeding edge technology, but the reality is, it's doing a lot which is which is great. That's making a big difference. Yeah, Zane Landin 29:45 no, I agree. That's great. Michael Hingson 29:46 So you've interned at a few companies. Did you do that while you were still in college or was that after college or what? Zane Landin 29:54 No, as well. I was. I was while I was still in college. I did so much Favorite internships I've done where I did want at General Motors, doing GM brand communications. And that was super exciting. That was kind of that was in the summer of 2021. So last summer, that was really my first internship at, you know, the, the traditional corporate America, because I've never done one like that a lot of my internships, rent nonprofits or small businesses. So I had no idea what it was going to be like, interning at a big company like that. And it was virtual. So there's so many different moving pieces. But you know, I was really engaged and the team I was on, I'm, you know, forever grateful for it, because they really gave me meaningful work, they really had a good direction for me, and they helped me identify my goals. And since I've done a lot of internships, I know when that is a good thing, when that doesn't happen. Because that's, that's happened many times where I wasn't given that support. And also times where I did internships, where there really wasn't a purpose for the internship, it was there to just kind of do the work that the person can't do. Which is, if that's really your goal, then I guess that's fine, but not really, we really want to like authentically engage your interns, like with meaningful work that they're really going to benefit from in sometimes they're going to be doing mundane tasks, that's okay. That's, that's going to be expected. But are there projects that the organization's working on that you can bring them on in, because I think insurance actually offer a powerful voice, that sometimes I don't think organizations tap into that, when you're working on a company, that's all you see is that company, you're not seeing it from the outside, you're not seeing it anymore like that, because you're in the culture of the company. But when you have an intern that's coming for a couple of months, leverage them as a consultant, leverage them as a third party voice, because they definitely bring good perspective. Usually, they're young, or maybe they're older. They mean, sometimes it's usually when they're young. They just, they bring a whole perspective. And sometimes you may not be getting a youth perspective, if your company is for one not diverse with age groups. And also, you want to know what young people are thinking about, especially when you want to market your product, or whatever it is that you're trying to build on your organization that really leverage intern voices, because they're, I think they're really prominent, and sometimes they're not leveraged enough as they could be. So you know, luckily, I did an internship with that, and I did an internship, the next I did for fall in spring and summer, I did an internship at NASA. So that was super exciting. And that was NASA JPL. So Jet Propulsion Laboratory, I didn't get to work on the campus, because it's, it's really nice, and it's apparently bigger than Disneyland. But I got to go to the campus a couple times, just to like receive a badge or for different things I needed to do. But I never worked on the campus was completely remote. But I got to work on so many different cool projects that had to do with astrophysics and exoplanets. Which, if you told me a year before that, we'll be doing that I wouldn't believe you. So it was interesting, the places I landed, and he will forget that every organization needs communication. So whatever you're passionate about, you can find it. If you're passionate about hobbies, or even chess or something, there's organizations out there that may that definitely need PR people to, to market, whatever it is they're working on. So oh, sorry, I was, I wasn't finished. I love that. And then I love the gym internship so much, I asked to come back. And so I did one internship post grad. So you know, I graduated in May of 2022. And then in June, to August, I did an internship at GM, this time doing di communications, which was exciting, because I've never done it before. And it was a, it was great to see that they were engaging the accessibility team and looking at how they can embed accessibility into their communications. So it was really it was it was nice to be kind of a not the big voice. But it was a voice for that. And that actually impressed me the most. Because sometimes I feel like you know, sometimes when you have a disability or you're a disability advocate, sometimes you can feel like you're alone in the room. And sometimes it's awkward to bring it up. It's like, oh, here we go. They know I'm gonna bring it up. Hopefully they're not annoyed that Oh, here they go bring up disability again. Sometimes I have gotten that reaction from some people, not these companies. But other places I haven't get I have received that reaction, that kind of feedback. And so it was really exciting that they were bringing up disability conferences to attend. They were talking about how do we celebrate Disability Pride Month, and I was like, Well, I'm not even saying anything. And I'm used to being the person to say something. And so it was actually so exciting to see that the team was like really pushing the boundaries. And I was like, it was nice that I didn't have to carry that burden, if that makes sense. And I'm not saying it's a burden to be an advocate. But sometimes it can feel that way when you're always the one having to push something when you're in a space where maybe it's not recognized like you wish it would be. Michael Hingson 34:50 Yeah. And it can be a challenge if people aren't listening or don't want to hear it. And more important If they hear you, but then don't do anything about it, then that's a real problem. So I'm assuming when you worked at JPL and so on, you didn't have to do any PR outreach or communications with any Martians or any of those guys, huh? No, no. Okay, well, one of these days. Zane Landin 35:19 I mean, I work with scientists, though. I mean, which was really exciting. So I work with, you know, scientists from JPL, who don't remember the exact location where they, where they call it a specific place where they live. But yeah, the scientists went to like Antarctica for like, six months to work on missions, and different, like, you know, things coming out. And like, you know, actual things are seeing up into space, you know, stuff you kind of see on sci fi movies, you know, people going to Antarctica and working on stuff. And I was like, Oh, this is such a sci fi experience. And when they told me, I was like, Oh, I forget that people actually do that. And it was just, it was kind of unbelievable, to hear from them in their experience going there. And just, it was very intimidating at times, because like, so many people were really, really smart. Michael Hingson 36:05 Well, even if you think about the press secretary for the President, that has to be a fascinating job. Because there's so much that you have to deal with, you have to help and do a lot of the message creation. But there's, there's a whole lot to a job like that. And for anyone who really respects communications, and the kinds of things that you're talking about, it must be a fascinating job to do. Of course, it's a very high pressure job for a lot of reasons, some of which shouldn't have to be there, but they are. But nevertheless, it has to be a fascinating job to be able to coordinate a lot of communications in so many ways. Zane Landin 36:47 I think that job is I can imagine, at least stressful that job is you need to be a very fascinating and compelling storyteller and speaker to just to like communicate everything that's going on, you have to know about everything basically about what's going on, and you need to be confident about it. And nowadays, what I've seen with politicians, and even celebrities or just people, it's like, you can't make mistake anymore. Like you make one wrong. You say one wrong thing, one wrong sentence. And you're completely scrutinized for it. And this happens with tons of press secretaries. Nowadays, it's like, they say one wrong thing. Now they're advocating for this when maybe they had nothing, they didn't even say anything like that. But because of how it sounded. There's just like no room for, like change or anything. It's like when someone says one wrong thing. Sometimes their life is over. And I think that communication is important. But we we also need to recognize that, you know, people make mistakes, and everyone communicates differently. And just, you know, try to understand, try to listen, instead of kind of feeding what you think they're saying, if that makes sense. Michael Hingson 37:56 You ought to be able to tell the difference between a mistake that someone makes it's a legitimate mistake and a trend where someone really is different than that. But I mean, have you kept up with the stuff that that went on? And is still going on with the Los Angeles City Council and the whole debacle going on there? No, I have not. So apparently, there were three people, three council members who were talking about the fact that Latinos needed more representation, and they were talking about how to do redistricting. And they were recorded as making some pretty unflattering remarks about the black child of another city council member. And that's different than a mistake, right? Because because they didn't know they were being recorded. It also took a year to come out. But one of them has resigned and they're growing calls for the other two to resign. It will be interesting to see how it goes. But so often, what you said is absolutely true. There's no room anymore. For conversation. There's no room anymore for understanding. And that's so unfortunate. Yeah. And I really don't know how we get over that. Zane Landin 39:17 I don't either. I mean, it's it's obviously a huge, complex challenge. But I think it just, I don't know, I think it just has to kind of do with try to remove yourself from your echo chambers, try to go outside, try to have actual decent conversation with someone. And if disagreement happens, I think that's actually I think that's great. That's actually I think that can be empowering as long as you respect one another as people. I think we forget that because we, we, I say we as a collective that, you know, people now have these strong assumptions that this person does this. They voted for this. They believe this one thing, equals they're a horrible person, and they keep that in their mind and so So, of course, if you think that by each other, it's like, it's very easy to not respect one another, but you forget, we forget that people are multifaceted beings that may believe one thing may believe this thing. And I think that a lot of people commonly are good. And we forget that and we convince ourselves that they're not because they're not on our side, or they're on this side. It's very unfortunate. And I think we just need to the like core of it is just recognize that were people, and then when you start treating her like that, and that people can make mistakes, people can sometimes say the wrong thing. Again, it's different when you're intentionally saying really harmful stuff. But you know, even just making a mistake, or just trying to make your point across, and it doesn't mean that they're horrible, it just means that this is what they're trying to say, I think we just need to be understanding. And I always try my best to listen to whatever anyone has to say. Michael Hingson 40:47 And that's important to be able to, again, that's the whole concept of the art of conversation, which is, which is pretty, pretty important that we do need to do more with, well, you have said that you identify as Hispanic queer, and you have a disability, we've talked about your disability and so on. And, and all three of those categories are ways that you, you can be observed as being and so on. And none of them should be interpreted in any kind of a negative way, although that I'm sure happens. Zane Landin 41:24 Absolutely. Michael Hingson 41:27 So you know, it is it is still one of the things that that all too often we have to deal with, which goes back to the whole concept of we're way less tolerant than we really ought to be. We need to become a little bit more open in our mindsets to to dealing with that stuff. And I hope we get there. So I Zane Landin 41:48 do. And I also will say just my perspective and just my experience, not so recognize that people have experiences, even if they don't seem like they do. And so what I mean by that is some people may look at me and say, I don't have a disability, it's not really their parents to tell me if I do or not. But looking at me when think that I think people forget that there's non apparent disabilities. And I think that there are non apparent racial identities. Getting if you look at me, you're not going to think I'm Hispanic, some very light skinned. Yeah, there's a lot of whites can Hispanics is actually a lot, quite a few I see a lot, actually. And there's plenty of my family. And there's plenty of my family that are darker, you know, so you have you have many different shades of culture and, you know, racial identity. And I think that people forget that. We don't want to feed into the stereotype, again, the stereotype that all Hispanics speak Spanish, to all Hispanics are darker, it's like, well, there are light skinned Hispanics, there are some that don't speak Spanish. That's me, you know. And so that doesn't make me any less or more Hispanic, it just makes it different. But I'm still Hispanic in this country. And you know, I have gone through termination, if it's, it was people who don't take me seriously as Hispanic because I'm light skinned, or if it's people that are white, that will see me as someone who is Hispanic and not taken seriously that way. It's very, there's very different dynamics. But I've been in spaces that are geared around the Hispanic experience, and they definitely perpetuate the, like colorism and discrimination because they may not see me as Hispanic, or, or I'm not authentically Hispanic, because I don't share certain attributes with them. Which isn't fair again, because like it's Gamber, ignoring the intersectionality, that every experience of being Hispanic is different. Just like being queer is different for everyone, just like there's just so many different disabilities and experiences. Why can't that be the same for different, you know, Hispanic identities, you know, someone who is someone who is blind, it's gonna be very different from someone else who's blind and very different experiences all makes up who they are. And so, for me, we still need to recognize that there's still a person who is blind, and don't treat them any differently. So recognize I'm still Hispanic or queer, and don't treat me any differently even from my own communities that I want to be a part of. And sometimes I don't, I feel neglected. And does that make sense? Michael Hingson 44:06 It does, have you ever felt that you have faced real, overt discrimination? And there's no right or wrong answer to that. I'm just curious if you think that's really ever happened? Zane Landin 44:21 No, I don't think so. I mean, depends. I mean, I only have ever just experience over discrimination. For like any racial identity. I have been assumed to have certain identities that I don't have. That's not definitely discrimination, but making the assumption is kind of wrong. I mean, I have been in spaces where I have heard that being queer as, you know, horrible. I have heard that growing up. But it was never aimed at me. So I wouldn't say it's over discrimination against me, but I have heard over discrimination against groups and it has definitely impacted how I feel about myself, and how I've navigated anatomy those identities. Michael Hingson 44:56 Probably if you faced any it was misconcept shins regarding the the neurodiverse disability. Yeah, that's him. And, like with anything, it's all about prejudice. It's really all about a lack of education and understanding. Zane Landin 45:15 miNo, absolutely. Michael Hingson 45:16 Which, you know, which we have to deal with? Well, you started a magazine somewhere along the way, when did you start it? And when did you start? Not all that happened. Zane Landin 45:26 I started in May of 2020, I was taking a copy editing class. Yeah, copy editing, and it was a class need to take. And that was when I kind of just switched to communications, actually, because 2020 was my fourth year. So it's one of my first communication classes I was taking in spring. And as you know, the pandemic end 2020. And, you know, as someone who experienced mental health, it definitely there was a time where it was a big change. And it got kind of worse during the pandemic, which it did for millions and millions of people across the globe. But the unfortunate thing was, then when I wanted to see was the mainstream media take a lead in sharing those stories. And I don't know what I was expecting, because the mainstream media has ever really pushed the storytelling for the mental health community. And if they did, it was always in a non in a good way, or a negative way. So that's something I've always wanted to see. And I don't, I see more happening today, but still not as much. And even when I do see something, it's sometimes for not a good reason, or it's mental health month. So of course, let's share straight mental health that we forget, it happens, you know, all the time, those identities don't go away. So I would like to see more of a more initiative in terms of that. So anyways, I wanted to, for the final project of the Creator and publication, so I wanted to create something, I had an idea, but I decided not to do it. But I decided to change directions and choose a magazine dedicated to mental health stories. And there's plenty of platforms out there, but this is what I wanted to see. And I want it to be based on positivity and strength and optimism. Because sometimes when you hear about mental health, you think the negative that, you know, this is what they're lacking. This is what's wrong with them. This is why they're depressed, and sort of, you know, kind of celebrating what their experiences are. And showing that just because you have a mental condition doesn't mean you're, it's the end of the world, because I feel like, sometimes miss all this pain, it's so negatively in the media that when you think of itself, you think of these extreme things. It's like I would never want, you know, mental health is so extreme. I don't want to be around that. And it's like, it's, it's not, you're forgetting that. So regular experience, actually. And there are TV shows that are portrayed in a good way. One of my favorite shows growing up was Degrassi. And you know, they had teens in the show experience when tough conditions, and they're still regular teens going through life. And they're not, you know, what we see in the media, you know, very extreme. And I think that you need those stories, you definitely need the stories of, you know, this is, this is what untreated mental illness could lead to this extreme. But then you also remember that, it's not all like that. And there are people with mental health conditions that just have this regular experience. And for some, it's worse. And for some, it's, it's not as bad. But they all need to be taken very seriously. And so I was I started because I wanted to see the mainstream media do that. And I'm really hoping they do one day, I would really love to see a mental health segment on a news channel. I don't care which one it is. But if it's on Fox News, or at CNN or MSNBC, or ABC, whatever it is, it'd be cool if they had just like maybe a half an hour or an hour segment just on mental health news. And they're sharing stories of mental health and awareness and bring on guests to talk about it. I know I've seen like, Good Morning America, I know they've done stuff like that, where they bring on doctors and stuff. But I think that that's still a certain audience. And I think the mainstream media really impacts a large amount of people even larger. And so I would love to see more stories on that. So that makes sense. And so it started like that. Started with social media. And then we just started featuring people. And then very fortunate that we featured over 80 people, we're still growing and we still have a lot more stories to release. But it just saddens me how incredible people's journeys are. And we, for the ordinary people that have these incredible stories we don't get to hear. And I love hearing stories of people who are just going through life they may not have, they may not have done something huge, like I don't know, like serving in the government or going to the White House or whatever it is that they've done. Things like that, but they they really impact their communities. And I think that's the most important I've ever seen anyone had the like the local heroes. I love seeing that. I just wish there was like a upskill of that. You know that we see more? Michael Hingson 49:39 Yeah, we we have some of that on Channel Seven in LA. But I hear I hear what you're saying and it would be great to have more. It's really unfortunate that we have media programs like the view that celebrate Hispanic awareness and Latino Awareness Month, African American or Black History Month, I have yet to see them ever discuss, cover or bring to the forefront national employment, National Disability Employment Awareness Month or national blindness Employment Awareness Month, which is October, or white cane Safety Day, which was October 15, to talk about the contributions that people with disabilities and of course, from my perspective, blind people in specific have dealt with. We, for example, there have been, I believe, as I recall, two blind people who were Senators of the United States and one blind congressman, maybe it was the reverse, but I think it was two senators who happen to be blind in one, Congressman, but that was all before 1940. We don't do any of that now. And it would be a real challenge because of the prejudices today for that to occur. Fortunately, we've got some persons with disabilities in government, Tani. Tammy Duckworth from Illinois, of course, was a veteran, is a veteran and is in a wheelchair and so on. But we don't deal with the issues. And it continues to be as much as anything, I think, a fear issue, which goes back to our conversation about words disability, as opposed to disabled, and we need to remove that blind people are considered blind or visually impaired. And there are two problems with that, visually. I didn't think that I was really different because I happen to be blind from a visual standpoint. So you could change that to vision impaired, but then you still have impaired, why is it that eyesight has to be the main judge by which people are viewed, I think a much more appropriate term would be low V would be yellow vision, sort of like deaf and hard of hearing. A person who happen to be deaf or hard of hearing would probably hit you over the head if you said deaf or hearing impaired, because they recognize the problem with impaired. But we haven't dealt with that with blindness, which has been a disability that the Gallup polling organization has even said, has been more approached by fear than any other disability, which is unfortunate. But people think that eyesight, it's the only game in town, and somehow we've got to change that Zane Landin 52:25 is interesting. I mean, like, it is nice that they're celebrating, you know, if it's LGBTQ Pride Month, but they never focus on disability, and I hope they do one day, Michael Hingson 52:41 I hope it changes. Certainly disability groups are calling for more of it. But hopefully, we'll we'll see more of it happen, which is, I think the the big important part. So you went to the mental health Youth Action form. Tell me a little bit about that. I mean, at first, what it is and what it was like and all that. Right. So it was Zane Landin 53:09 this really big program that MTV hosted. And they worked with several mental health nonprofits. And these are like some of the biggest like Jed foundation active mines. Pretty sure the Trevor Project, I'm pretty sure I'm not actually sure that, but you know, just anyways, but big organizations like that, and I was involved in active mines. And I first heard about this opportunity. And I was like, Oh, my goodness, you know, it was at the White House. It wasn't virtual. So it's like, okay, is it we're going to the White House, is it virtual? I mean, that's not that big of a deal. It is still big deal. But nothing like being physically there at the White House, that it was, you know, you're physically there. And so I ended up I applied, and I was like I really, since I started the magazine, I became more of a mental health advocate more so than before. I was involved in different organizations before. But the magazine really opened my eyes to more of what's out there and what people experience and the different dimensions of what people experience and their stories, all that stuff. And it just also the form was all about how do we actually influence mental health with media that's all about what I was trying to do with the magazine and trying to achieve. So I wanted to bring that experience forward with this. So I definitely spoke on that stuff. But the application was brief. There was like three questions, and you had like 100 words to answer. So it was very brief. And I hadn't heard back for like month or month and a half and I checked my spam. And I was excited to see that, you know, I was moving forward as a semifinalist. And there was never an interview, which is really interesting, like how they chose people. And there wasn't even a video so it was interesting when they were going to do how they were going to choose that way. Maybe it was maybe that is the most best way they could do it. So there wasn't bias, but anyways, they ended up filling another form out and And, you know, I spent hours on it. And then I think it was a couple weeks later I found out I got in, which was a surreal moment. Because again, I was just like going through my day. And then like just going to my email, and then it went right to my email that, you know, I was selected, and I was kind of just hit me. And I was like, or, actually, maybe it didn't hit me at first, I think it hit me later, I was like, Oh, my gosh, I'm actually going to the White House. And I don't know who I'm going to meet. I don't know exactly who's gonna be there yet. Because there's all this stuff happening. So they did tell us that. In the press release, we knew that Selena Gomez was going to be the keynote speaker basically, and which is good, because she actually has a history of mental health. And she's definitely a strong advocate for it. So I'm glad they brought an influencer that actually has a story with it. And I, Dr. Murthy was going to be there. And Dr. Biden. So very interesting people, very people high up in the government I've never met before. And I didn't know too much about. And you know, the forum happened. And it was three days, it was kind of over that he was pretty sure, May 16. Two days, if this were the exact date, there was three days and there was just so many different things happening. So and I hadn't been in DC for a while. Because last time I went was like an eighth grade for this trip. So it was interesting to be there again. And it was nice to connect with people because like throughout the forum, we met virtually, like, was it every other week, and learning about different topics and connecting before we actually went to the forum in person. But yeah, like most of the time, we were just practicing soy cheese. We got there Monday, and then Tuesday came around. We were practicing because there was like two parts of the forum. So on Wednesday, we were gonna do like this interactive dialogue, you know, with Selena Gomez, Dr. Murthy. And it was it was just like a broadcast event. And then some people actually saw it on television, which was really cool. So the first part was that the second part was we were presenting ideas that we started on our own as groups, and we pitched it to media companies like Pinterest, and Spotify. So big media partners, really excited to see I mean, of course, MTV has these partners. But that was great. But I mean, the the best part was, of course, being in the White House, you know, seeing where the President gives his speeches, seeing where, like Abraham Lincoln stood, and seeing all of this, the sculptures and the art that they have their and just so much history made. It was it was it was definitely a lot of Michael Hingson 57:30 people attended the conference. There was only 30. Zane Landin 57:33 I mean, okay, wait, so the the event were 30 advocates, us we're on stage, but people in the audience, there's probably like 100 people. And it was, I think people from like very, you know, walks of life, very different levels of government, the places of advocacy, and I didn't see people with disabilities there that was like, yes, like, I'm excited to actually see people here excited about mental health, and also bring in the aspects of disability as well. Because they definitely correlate and all intersect. And yeah, so after the event, I wasn't chosen as a speaker. Because those 30 of us were not going to speak that would be too much. They chose six speakers, that was so great to be on that stage and just hear their stories. And know that there was a lot of people watching at the time. And it was exciting to walk in the doors. So right before the event started, and we walked to our seats, like people were clapping. And it was just exciting. It was like, this is probably the only time I'm gonna experience like paparazzi. It was fun. It was it was a great experience. And I learned a lot. And after the event, we were like kind of like waiting in the Blue Room where we were before. And President Biden did show up. He just kind of showed up randomly. And I don't think he was supposed to be there because even the MTV people were kind of super over the top excited. And, and excitement that I don't think they anticipated. Like I don't think that they were like, low. It's a prison. I think they were like, Whoa, what the heck, we had no idea the President was actually going to be here. And because he's touched his schedule is so tight. I think that he made efforts of either, which is really exciting. But I don't think he was supposed to be there. I didn't feel like he was supposed to be there. But it was just so cool to see. And like he talked to us a little bit and we were like huddled around him like we were kids. It was super fun. It was great to hear from him. And it was just so baffling. That was like, like just a couple of like inches almost away from the President. You know, and then even like one of his people were like, Oh, Mr. President, it's time to go and it's like, oh my gosh, like I've heard that like in movies like that exact verbiage. And you hear it I was like, Oh, it's just so it was just so exhilarating. So that was that. So that was the entire experience and even now, it's just nice to be connected to MTV. And like there's still there's still bring forth opportunities left like going back to the White House, but like they're trying to opportunities. Because I, because Selena Gomez was there, her company where beauty and proceeds from her company go to mental health organizations
In this week's episode, I am excited to welcome the inspiring Zane Landin from his home in California. Zane is a mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, entrepreneur, and positive change maker. I identify as Hispanic, Queer, and Disabled. I am very open about my identities and experience with suicide, grief after losing my mother, and overcoming my fear of rejection.He is the founder of Positive Vibes Magazine, a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. Zane is a passionate storyteller who regularly writes about wellness, psychology, and culture. His work has been featured in Forbes, New York Weekly, and many more. He is also the founder and President of Landin Dreams PR, a consulting business working with media and mental health advocates.This episode discusses Zane's childhood struggles, his disability, how he overcame them, lessons learned, and much more.It has been my pleasure to have Zane join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. Please, head to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: https://lnkd.in/df_4QV6STakealot.com Link: https://lnkd.in/dGUQKPKNEnjoy the episode, and a special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. If you wish to connect with Zane, you can check out his website link below. Website: https://positivevibesmag.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zane.landin/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/zanelandin/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LandinZane/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187/Connect with me by checking out mycenteredlife for daily inspiration, and leave me a comment to let me know what you think of the episode.Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mycenteredlife/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mycenteredlife/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/marlene-mcconnell-6abb331a/Website: www.mycenteredlife.comSupport the showPlease support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell
"Depression In A Recession” The Real Word Ministries Inc., The Real Word TV S9 E2 with Rubins John and Kimmel Hall. Special guest Zane Landin. During this episode we spoke to our friend Zane from Cali. He spoke on depression and how it was growing up and having to dealing with mental illness in his family. We also spoke on the importance of having great mentors to help us during difficult times. We hope you enjoy this episode. Thank You for your continued love and support.
— PositiveVibes Magazine share inspiring, powerful, community-based storytelling that inspires transformational, positive change. Now more than ever, mental health is an issue that needs to be addressed. Is their vision and intention to give people an opportunity to reflect, absorb, and ponder what they can do to make the world better. Positive messaging has been shown to bring people together regardless of their differences. They publish articles with the aim of guiding people on their path to healing, happiness, and positive energy. As a leading source of positive news, PositiveVibes Magazine is a vital link — a breath of fresh air in an industry that reports so much negativity. A big part of their purpose is to share newsworthy information that will elicit positive emotions, simple interactions with people, and a sense of uplift. As a community, they focus on healing our souls, bringing hope, and coming together. Humanity, faith, and positivism are the goals of their publication. These themes will demonstrate the beauty that lies beneath the surface of the world! Valeria Interviews Zane Landin — He Is A Mental Health And Disability Advocate, Queer Rights Activist, Entrepreneur, And Positive Change Maker. Zane identifies as Hispanic, Queer, and Disabled. He graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations, and has worked at places like USAID, NASA, and General Motors. He is currently now working as an Internal Communications Specialist at the National Geographic Society. Zane is the founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. The magazine has featured over 80 voices, reached thousands of readers from over 150 countries, and secured 22,000 followers on several social media channels. Zane is also the founder and President of Landing Dreams PR, a consulting business working with media and mental health advocates. Zane attended the first-ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum in Washington, D.C., where he met President Biden, Selena Gomez, Dr. Murthy, and Dr. Biden. Out of hundreds of applications, 30 young advocates across the country attended the forum to advocate for youth mental health activation, policy, and inclusion. Zane is a passionate storyteller who regularly writes about wellness, psychology, and culture for the Power of Positivity, Entrepreneur, Brainz Magazine, and Lady Gaga's Channel Kindness.His writing has appeared in several other publications. What inspires Zane the most is storytelling and how we can leverage powerful stories to create a more inclusive world for all to thrive. He has been featured and appeared on over 50 platforms like Forbes, Buzzfeed, New York Weekly, Authority Magazine, Channel Kindness, CanvasRebel Magazine, Shoutout LA, Exeleon Magazine, Seek the Joy Podcast, Coming from the Heart Podcast, Go Solo, and Yahoo! Life. To learn more about Zane Landin and his work, please visit: positivevibesmag.com or email him via zanelandin1@gmail.com — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.
In today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Zane Landin. Zane Landin is the founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, which is a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. Zane attended the first-ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum in Washington, D.C., where he met President Biden, Selena Gomez, Dr. Murthy, and Dr. Biden. Out of hundreds of applications, 30 young advocates across the country were selected to advocate for mental health. He is a passionate storyteller who writes for the Power of Positivity and Entrepreneur about wellness, psychology, and culture. He has been featured on over 50 platforms like Seek the Joy Podcast, Forbes, and Coming from the Heart Podcast.
On today's episode I have the pleasure to interview Zane Landin , Communications Specialist I Authentic Storyteller I Culturally Competent Leader I DEIA Rights Advocate I Writer of Imagination and Transformational Positivity I Entrepreneur of Inspiration I Community-Based Journalist. Graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations, and have worked at places like USAID, NASA, and General Motors. Zane is a mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, entrepreneur, and positive change maker. Identified as Hispanic, Queer, and Disabled. Zane is also the founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. Founder and President of Landing Dreams PR, a consulting business working with media and mental health advocates. Follow him using the ff links - LINKEDIN- https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187/ FACEBOOK- https://m.facebook.com/zane.landin?eav=AfZ6XvNKQTC1MEoQZFUV936Uut3U-Wb46BwQ6JoGvYgtOChHqXYwsuSoZZd31tODodU&paipv=0&_rdr INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/zanelandin/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D TWITTER- https://mobile.twitter.com/LandinZane If you've found the Life With Francy podcast helpful Follow, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts Like this Show? Please Leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & Tag us so we can Thank you Personally! STAY IN TOUCH LINKTREE INSTRAGRAM FACEBOOK Sign Up with Podmatch using this Link or paste this URL https://podmatch.com/signup/lifewithfrancy Hope you have a blessed day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/francelyn-devarie/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/francelyn-devarie/support
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How do you find internships? How do you do PR well? If you want to be featured by the press you have to be able to speak about what you've done! Not all newsworthiness is negative. People are interested in positive stories too. Zane Landin is telling real-life transformational stories in his Positive Vibes Magazine! He has trained his pain into purpose! For almost three years he has been building his portfolio which is quite impressive! How did Zane Landin make it to the White House and get the prize money from Pinterest? Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Zane Landin is the Founder and President of Landing Dreams PR. As the Founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, he has established relationships with several leaders, media outlets, and even other agencies. Landin is a recent graduate from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He studied Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations. He has a track record of work experience in global communications, marketing, design, strategy, and public relations at different companies like OnMogul, the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Agency for International Development, General Motors, and NASA — Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This past year he got to meet the President of the United States, the First lady, the Surgeon General, and Selena Gomez being selected for the first-ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum. Connect with Zane on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187/ https://twitter.com/LandinZane positivevibesmag.com/ landingdreamspr.com/ Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena My daddy and I would love to hear from you ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy
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Zane Landin is from Chino, California. he graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations, and he has worked at places like USAID, NASA, and General Motors. Zane is a mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, entrepreneur, and positive change maker. Zane identifys as Hispanic, Queer, and Disabled. Zane is the founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. Zane is also the founder and President of Landing Dreams PR, a consulting business working with media and mental health advocates. Zane attended the first-ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum in Washington, D.C., where he met President Biden, Selena Gomez, Dr. Murthy, and Dr. Biden. Out of hundreds of applications, 30 young advocates across the country were selected to advocate for mental health. Zane is a passionate storyteller who regularly writes about wellness, psychology, and culture for the Power of Positivity, Entrepreneur, and Lady Gaga's Channel Kindness. His writings have appeared in several other publications. What inspires Zane the most is storytelling and how we can leverage powerful stories to create a more inclusive world for all to thrive. His work has appeared on over 50 platforms like Seek the Joy Podcast, Forbes, Buzzfeed, and Coming from the Heart.www.positivevibesmag.com
Zane Landin identifies as Hispanic, queer, disabled, and plus size. In middle school, Zane was able to find the words for his sexuality, and it wasn't until college he was able to define his disability. Zane shares that vulnerability helps drive change when it comes to advocacy, which he is most vocal about in the disabled and mental health communities. He launched the PositiveVibes Magazine in 2020 which led to attending the Mental Health Youth Action Forum in DC. Connect with Zane: https://www.instagram.com/zanelandin/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187/ Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett
From the dawn of childhood, I was always on a path to finding my personal identity. From an early age, I experienced depression and anxiety. This really impacted how I viewed myself and was an ongoing battle. I always felt something was wrong because I never seemed to “fit in” wherever I went. I was always more sensitive than most people, which was constantly pointed out. Even today, I tend to feel isolated and alone. I continually challenge myself by putting myself out there and trying new things. It can be emotionally exhausting, and when I reach those moments, I must set boundaries for my mental wellness. One of my most defining moments was when my mother passed away last year. Hearing she passed away left me motionless in my thoughts. It was a shocking moment I will never forget. My mom was my biggest supporter and always advocated for me. She stood behind me and was passionate about anything I was working on. I was starting to speak on a few podcasts before, and she was proud every time I said. Recently, I have been grateful to speak on so many podcasts and share my journey.The following week, after she passed away, I worked on different professional projects, including the magazine, because I knew that was what she would want more than anything. She wouldn't want me to lose sight of my vision for the world. Even though it was incredibly hard, I didn't want to make her any less proud of me. I have faced many rejections and setbacks, which one faces even more if they put themselves out there more. But my mother's story is the most powerful one that has made me even more resilient. Before, I wanted to make myself and my mom proud, but now, it is more than that. It is about imprinting her legacy in the hearts of others, so they can experience the selflessness and beauty she carried.It pains me I don't get to hear her thoughts, feel her love, and see her reaction to some of the most amazing things that have ever happened to me, like being invited to the White House as a mental health advocate and meeting President Joseph Biden. Even though she is physically not here, I know in my heart she is here in a spiritual capacity. I recently had a dream about her, and it was so clear. A wave of peace and tranquility fell over me, and I knew she was beside me. It was one of my most pleasant dreams, making me feel fulfilled and happy.https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187
Meet today's guest Zane Landin! Zane has a strong passion for academics, design, social issues, creative writing, and learning new things all the time. Zane's mission is to inspire individuals and communities to tap into their unlimited potential. In today's episode Zane chats with Emily about his mental health journey & how through his mental health advocacy he was able to partake in the MTV's Youth Action Forum in Washington DC. Zane also speaks on the importance of setting boundaries, his mission to change the media's narrative on mental health and SO much more. Follow Zane Positive Vibes Magazine MTV's Youth Action Forum Read More About Zane- US Reporter ---------------------------------------------------------
This week we met with Zane Landin, journalist and mental health advocate, to talk about his experience losing his mom suddenly in January 2021. Together we talk about doing “grief math”, and speculate on the afterlife and what “heaven” means for us grievers who have our favorite people on the other side. We discuss dreams, mediumship, and signs we get from our loved ones from the other side. Zane also opens up about different coping mechanisms he uses including using his imagination & daydreaming to conceptualize new memories with his mom. Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube. Want to be a guest? Want to join our Facebook group for other grieving young adults? Want to submit your person for our "Feature of The Week" Instagram series? CLICK THE LINK BIO!! https://linktr.ee/griefuncensoredpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grief-uncensored-podcast/support
To start I would like to issue a trigger warning. This episode talks about death, grieving, and mourning. If these are triggers for you, please feel free to skip this episode. In this week's episode I welcomed back Zane Landin. Zane is a mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, entrepreneur, and positive change maker who identifies as Hispanic, Queer, and Disbaled. He is the founder of Positive Vibes Magazine, which is a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. After sharing our individual stories with grief we discuss how being in a state of grief can be disabling, the misconceptions about what grief is and how it affects someone, and how grief, like disability, is a very individual experience. Read the transcription HERE Follow Zane: Instagram: @zanelandin Twitter: @LandinZane LinkedIn: Zane Landin Positive Vibes Magazine: Website: https://positivevibesmag.com Instagram: @positivevibesmag Facebook: @positivevibesmag Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Twitter: @jillx3456 Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin
ZANE LANDINCEO of PositiveVibes MagazineZane is the CEO and founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, a digital magazine dedicated to mental health, positivity, and wellness. He recently founded Landing Dreams PR, a public relations agency for mental health, wellness, and spirituality.He was an intern with NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, PRSA Foundation, and SAGE Publishing, and graduated with a degree in Communications and Public Relations at Cal Poly Pomona.PositiveVibes Magazine: https://positivevibesmag.com/Landing Dreams PR: https://www.landingdreamspr.com/
We all think of Bias as something obvious, however, most of the time it can be subtle and take some time to unlearn. In this episode, I speak with Zane Landin about how Bias affects both our everyday lives and the workplace. For more on Zane Landin, follow him on social media. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanelandin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187/ Author profile on Entrepreneur: https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/zane-landin PositiveVibes Magazine: https://positivevibesmag.com/ PositiveVibes Magazine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivevibesmag/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andre-metoyer/support
Zane Landin is an authentic storyteller, DEIA advocate and entrepreneur. He joins this episode to share his ghost story and the impact it had.In this episode: Mental health advocacy • Short term ghosting • Education on dating and relationships • Love bombing vs. real connections • Why communication matters • Ghosting in the queer community • The impact of vulnerability • The mental health impact of ghosting • Ghosting for fun • Fear of conflict • The impact of media on relationshipsYou can find Zane on instagram here.Find us onlineThe Ghost PodcastInstagram @theghostpodcaststoriesEmail: theghostpodcaststories@gmail.com
We have activist and advocate, Zane Landin here! Zane Landin is a recent graduate from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations. He is from Chino, California. He has interned at places like USAID, NASA, and General Motors. He is a mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, entrepreneur, and positive change maker. He identifies as Hispanic, Queer, and Disabled. He is the founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, which is a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. #michaelfinkleyshow #season5 #finkfam #advocate #activist #mentalhealth #disabilitypride #queer #entrepreneur --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-finkley-show/message
How can we create a positive impact and change mental health education and awareness in a world where people think of mental health mostly in pessimistic ways? September is nationally recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is the leading cause of death among youth ages 10-24, and more often than not, we don't do as much as we can to support children and people with mental health because we just don't want to have the conversations. People don't talk about mental health, only relating it to cases of grief, sorrow, or violence, when the truth is there's much more than that to mental health. It's not one-dimensional; it's not all negative. But that is just how people perceive it because those are the only stories told and shared with the public. So in this episode, we aim to end that stereotype as we focus on the positive vibes. Join us as we talk about mental health in an organic, healthy, and natural way. After all, the stories we hear, read, and learn from are those that create the biggest impact on how we live life. Today, we're joined by Zane Landin, an authentic storyteller and public relations Imagineer, and a recent graduate from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations. He is the Founder and CEO of PositiveVibes Magazine, a magazine that shares stories about positivity, wellness, and mental health. For so long, he has gone through the challenges of anger and depression, but that did not stop him from acing this life. When it comes to mental health advocacy and really being in the forefront, Zane's out there, doing the work, making sure people have a voice and they are hearing the right stories from the right people. Show Highlights: (00:00:00) Episode disclaimer, highlight, and introduction (00:01:48) Welcoming today's guest, Zane Landin (00:02:42) If you need that support for your mental health, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 9-8-8 now. (00:04:18) Who is Zane Landin? What's the story behind the PositiveVibes Magazine, especially that of which inspired its name? (00:12:47) Signs to look out for that will help people recognize the need for mental health support (00:18:52) You're Not Alone: Why Zane chose to maximize storytelling on advocating for mental health awareness and education (00:22:33) Message from our sponsor: Speaks2Inspire is the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Learn about how your campus can benefit from partnering with Speaks2Inspire by visiting www.speaks2inspire.com. (00:24:44) The favorites: A medium and a modern-day alchemist's story as the interviews that have created the biggest impact on Zane (00:30:39) Therapy is not the only option. Mental health isn't a one-dimensional thing (00:33:30) How can we use storytelling to create positive change? (00:37:53) What does mental health mean to Zane? (00:40:07) Where to find Zane to connect and learn from him (00:41:01) If you need that support for your mental health, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 9-8-8 now. For local and national resources, go to http://www.speaks2inspire.com/resources. Join the Unlearn The Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity. Key Takeaways: “Mental health is not just an impediment. For some people, it's helped them realize who they are. It's helped them gain empathy. It's helped them gain new connections. It's helped them gain new families. There are so many things that mental health does for people, and it's not just always a horrible thing that happens to people.” – Zane Landin “The idea that these stories impact our lives so much already shows me that storytelling is really key in changing things and creating awareness.” – Zane Landin “If we only look at mental health as something that's medicinal or something that medicine can treat, we're looking at mental health as a very one-dimensional thing when the mind has so many capabilities. And so, it's all about holistic mental health; your body, your health, your environment, your spirituality, your religion – every single thing impacts your mental health. And medication is not the only thing that's going to address that.” – Zane Landin “We have to be very mindful about the stories we share and tell, because storytelling is not a formula that's going to immediately create positive change. You have to really consider what stories you are telling and how you're telling them.” – Zane Landin Connect with Zane via the following: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanelandin/ Website: https://positivevibesmag.com/ Unlearn The Lies About Mental Health is Hosted by Abraham Sculley Contact Speaks 2 Inspire to learn about S2I programs: https://speaks2inspire.com/services/. Mental health resources for students: https://speaks2inspire.com/resources/. Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/. Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies https://amzn.to/32B2jRh. Join the Unlearn The Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity. This episode is powered by Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses across the nation. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis please reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting “Home” to 741741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255.
Arriving just after Bisexuality awareness week we have Zane! You'll hear about being "automatically gay" as a bisexual, hispanic, disabled, older-black-daddy loving, mental health activist and advocate! We ask "are we all different, or really all the same?". We'll talk about sharing stories of mental health as a form of healing and explore individuals' approach to their own mental health journeys. Visibility and openness for mental health stories is what Zane's magazine @positivevibesmag is all about! Check Insta post for all the FREE resources links. Oh, and don't miss out on McDonalds-morphism! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week I sit down to speak with Mental Health and Disability Advocate, Zane Landin CEO of Positive Vibes Magazine and Landing Dreams PR to talk about inclusivity, asking for help, and accepting ourselves as we are. Zane shares his experience with grief, after losing his mother suddenly and he ends with this work leading a digital magazine that is amplifying mental health through storytelling. To learn more about Zane and his advocacy work follow him on Instagram @zanelandin Check out his digitial magazine Positive Vibes Magazine here and on Instagram @positivevibesmag Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast
As the saying goes, entrepreneurs are the people willing to work eighty hours a week to avoid working forty hours a week for someone else. Although exciting, entrepreneurship can be stressful and have a huge impact on our mental health.Zane Landin joins Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. He is the founder and CEO of Positive Vibes Magazine.Key Takeaways from Dr. Fedrick's chat with Zane:• Hear about Zane's background• Learn how Positive Vibes Magazine came to be• Find out what kind of content Positive Vibes Magazine shares • Discover more about Zane's life as an entrepreneur• Hear about Zane's trip to the White HouseAll of this and more, on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected.Follow Zane on his IG: https://www.instagram.com/zanelandin/Learn more about Positive Vibes Magazine on their website: https://positivevibesmag.com/ Connect with the Magazine on IG: https://www.instagram.com/positivevibesmag/For more information on Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick, visit her website: evolvecounselingaz.comConnect with Dr. Fedrick on Instagram: @drelizabethfedrickWatch the video interview on our Facebook PageFor more great Calm, Cool and Connected content, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on all major podcasting platforms. https://3cstvshow.buzzsprout.com/Already subscribed? Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast so that we can reach as many people that need the help as we can: https://3cstvshow.buzzsprout.comDISCLAIMER: THE CONSULTATIONS OR INTERACTIONS OFFERED ARE NOT MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY. THE CONSULTATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT STRUCTURED IN A WAY TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY/THERAPY/ DIAGNOSING OF ANY KIND. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT CALM COOL AND CONNECTED IS NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION AS YOUR TREATING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, PHYSICIAN, ATTORNEY, LEGAL COUNSEL, EMPLOYER, MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. We offer no guarantees or promise of results from event nor assume liability for any information provided.
In this week's episode I sat down with Zane Landin. Zane is a mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, entrepreneur, and positive change maker who identifies as Hispanic, Queer, and Disbaled. He is the founder of Positive Vibes Magazine, which is a digital magazine dedicated to telling authentic stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. We discuss the intersectionality of disability, coming to terms with our disabled identities, and the importance of being both an ally and an advocate in the disabled community. Read the transcription HERE Follow Zane: Instagram: @zanelandin LinkedIn: Zane Landin PositiveVibes Magazine: Website: https://positivevibesmag.com Instagram: @positivevibesmag Facebook: @positivevibesmag Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Twitter: @jillx3456 Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.
Zane Landin, Strategic Storyteller, Public Relations Imagineer, CEO and Founder, PositiveVibes Magazine, and advocate for disability and mental health rights, joins Sydney to share a lesson he's learned about how storytelling can bring about transformational change. Zane shares how a school project turned into an online magazine dedicated to sharing inspiring, powerful, community-based stories, how we can create safe spaces to share our stories, and the impact of remaining open-minded. We dive into the power of sharing authentic stories that offer hope, the unexpected moments that can serve as a catalyst or our healing and transformation, the impact sharing our stories can have on our joy, and the lessons that come from storytelling. Zane's reflections, honesty, and vulnerability will leave you feeling inspired, and remind you that we can turn our hardships into something beautiful, if only we have the courage to share our story. Zane Landin is currently a senior at Cal Poly Pomona in California studying Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations. He is currently interning at the PRSA Foundation for public relations, SAGE Publications for corporate communications, and NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory for public engagement. He is a Strategic Storyteller and Public Relations Imagineer. He is an advocate for disability and mental health rights. He started his own digital magazine to spark conversations about mental health during the pandemic. Lastly, he is currently running his own public relations agency representing mental health, wellness, and spirituality. To connect with Zane and learn more connect with him on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter Landing Dreams PR here and you can find PositiveVibes Magazine on their Website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube Links & Sponsors: Thank you to today's sponsor, Better Help. We want you to be able to live a happier, more joyful, and ease filled life, and I'm excited to share that as a listener of Seek The Joy Podcast, you will you get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/seekthejoy. Seek The Joy MERCH is here! Check out our fav new designs here Subscribe to our Newsletter! seekthejoypodcast.com/subscribe. You won't regret it.
Zane Landin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PositiveVibes Magazine sought to provide a space for people having a hard time dealing with mental health problems, experiencing being lonely, and feeling overwhelmed by the pandemic. Zane is currently an undergraduate at Cal Poly Pomona in California. Spring of 2020, he was taking a copy-editing class. Their final assignment was to design their own publication. Zane decided that a magazine dedicated to positivity would be best suited during the pandemic. Zane was inspired by the message and decided to embrace the idea. The magazine began with a small Instagram account in late May to now an international, digital magazine reaching thousands of people looking for hope during these times. The digital magazine has interviewed artists, psychics, mediums, yoga experts, models, chefs, etc. They believe in empowering and sharing powerful storytelling. They want to share the hidden gems in society. Connect with Zane over at https://positivevibesmag.com/ Brandon Handley 0:00 Hey, there's Spiritual Dope I am here today with Zane Landin. He is the founder and chief executive officer of positive vibes magazine, where he sought to provide a space for people having a hard time dealing with mental health problems experiencing being lonely and feeling overwhelmed by the pandemic. Zayn is currently an undergraduate at Cal Poly Pomona in California spring of 2020. He was taking a copy editing class, and their final assignment was to develop their own publication, Zane decided that a publication dedicated to positivity would be best suited during a pandemic. He was inspired by the message and decided to embrace the idea the mag magazine became a small Instagram began with a small Instagram account late May to now international digital magazine reaching 1000s of people looking to for hope during these times, the digital magazine has interviewed artists, psychics, mediums, yoga experts, models, chefs, etc. And you believe in empowering and sharing powerful storytelling. You want to share the hidden gems and societies Zane, thanks for stopping by today. How you doing? Zane Landin 1:09 Yeah, of course. Thank you so much. Um, yeah, it's great to be here. Brandon Handley 1:14 So we connected, I believe we connected just kind of doing a little bit of back and forth outreach through Instagram. And we had some good conversations and just decided to try and have you on the podcast. And I'm glad that, you know, we, jeez, I think it's been probably about eight months, I think since we first connected Yeah. So lots lots going on pandemic hopefully coming out of its of its, whatever it's doing. And here we go, we can get into it. So I usually like to start these off with the whole idea that we you myself are just kind of conduits for universal energy, right? We're just here to like Express, kind of whatever we were sent here for, had one guy who was on really enjoyed what he said to he's like, or he would say, it's earth, not our Earth, our home. It's our mission. Right? That was his expression. But you know, the idea is that whatever comes through you today is going to be for our listener on the other end, and today's age, and what is it that you feel like sources sending through you today? Zane Landin 2:25 I feel the sources sending to me today would be, um, be grateful for what you have. And I think that something that we preach a lot, but we don't practice ourselves. And that we're always wanting more, especially in society that's always about things and rewards. Sometimes it's always nice to see that the rewards are, yourself and what you're grounded in your family, things around you. Even just listening to what's outside. There's a book about, you know, how we don't really listen, and we don't really listen to the earth, or what it's saying to us. And when you go outside, you're always bombarded with all this noise, or traffic or everything. When you when you kind of stop, you can really hear everything, and you feel like at one, and you feel like that stillness. And so I think that really kind of goes into what I'm trying to say about like gratitude, and just being grateful for everything you have. And I understand that people are in really, really hard situations. But I think like finding that one thing that keeps you going and one thing that's positive, I think hopefully can really help you a lot. I hope all that makes sense. Brandon Handley 3:33 Yeah, absolutely. I mean, it's a, there's this constant drive, I think that society has put on to us to just go out there, get and then get go get more, more and more. Right. Alright, so you've gotten this thing. Congratulations, you're not done yet. Now you got to go collect the, you know, like, Pokemon, gotta get them all right. And if you don't get them all, then then you know, something's missing from your collection, your life's not complete. Whereas a little bit of what you're saying here is, is Hey, like, be grateful for the things that you've got take a moment, which is even just just yourself, you're saying, right, like, just be grateful for you. I always talk about the whole idea of we have one in 400 trillion chances of being born. And wow, what are the odds, man, that's, uh, you know, so be grateful that you have like this chance of even just showing up and participating in this world with us today. Zane Landin 4:35 No, yeah. No, I definitely agree. And we even like shared something today on like our, the magazine's Instagram about just celebrating the small victories that you have in your life. You know, like, especially when you see like success stories, you're always like, Oh, they went from zero to 100. You just see the 100. We really don't like to talk about this. Between the spectrum of zero to 100. Horse it's in books and stuff, but like, I wish you could It really talks about how much they really struggled, especially when you see successful people, I don't think love them just, well, I bet you there are some that have had things handed to them. But I think a lot of people have really had these powerful stories. And that kind of goes into the magazine, that's what we want to share. You know, if someone is down in the dumps, or they're really depressed, and they feel that they can't amount to anything, I'm hearing someone who may even have a worse situation than them. Now they're very successful. Seeing that I think, is really inspiring. And that's kind of like what we want. That's what we're all about. That's why we, that's what we interview so many different people, because so many people come from different walks of life, of course, and like they have such such different, you know, inputs and different perspectives, I think that's such a cool thing to see. And something we don't see, you know, we kind of see the same type of people in the mainstream media. And so we always trying to like, find those diverse stories, you know, if it's been a chef, or if it's been something extraordinary, or if it's just someone who is doing something in their local community, anything like that, it's definitely tough to see. And it's not really highlighted in the mainstream media. So that's something i i try to challenge. Brandon Handley 6:06 Hey, that's pretty, pretty great that that you're doing it. And I love that you're doing it at a younger age, where you're, you just kind of tell my wife a little bit about the story, just how you gravitated towards creating this magazine. And the thing it's been, it's been fairly successful for you. And the idea is that it's kind of like you've never done it before. You just went ahead and did it, you opened yourself up to it, and you opened yourself up to do it in a positive way, just the way that you're saying, right? Yeah. I would say that you're doing it with care with kindness and consideration and compassion and all those things, right, like you said, with opening it to a diverse spectrum of people to be on and share their stories, mining for those gems, as you're saying, and it's just working for you, right? Like the universe is kind of opened up for you and accepted to Yeah, hey, you know, you want to do this. And since since you've never tried it before, right? You don't know what you're not supposed to do. And you're just doing it in a way that's, that is expressive of yourself, right? That that's in alignment with who you are, instead of kind of going through this factory, of, here's how it's supposed to be, okay, you've met all the criteria, you've done all the right things, and congratulations, you're a success. But that's almost like a cookie cutter model. And you're doing it without that cookie cutter model. And that's what I think is really, for me exciting to see. Zane Landin 7:48 Yeah, I mean, I, I was actually never really the biggest fan of magazines, either, because the ones I saw are always like the celebrity ones, which I was ever super interested in. So I was like, how would I even do something like this? And so I was like, You know what, I'll just run it, like just an online thing. It's a website, the contents there. And I love just putting out features. And that's where it started. I didn't like I said, I don't know what I didn't know. And I think that was better, I think cuz like, No, I just started like a new position. And they told me that, you know, look at the content on the website, and come at it from an objective standpoint. So it's good that you're here, because you're like a member of the public. You know, I'm not biased. So I think actually helped. I didn't know too much about the industry. So it wasn't, I had to do things a certain way. So I think it's actually better sometimes when you, like you say you don't know anything. And you're just coming in as like, just someone who's ready to soak everything up. And that was like the whole point and kind of letting the universe guide you. And what's really cool about this podcast, you know, was how I just happened to stumble upon you. You know, it's so fascinating how like, I just was going through Instagrams going through rabbit holes. And then I, you know, I stumbled upon you, and then we just connected now that I think is great. And, again, what's so interesting about when you start something or when you open yourself up, those experiences are never ever going to happen then. Because if I didn't start it, I wasn't ever going to meet you. Or half the people I have met through the magazine, half all of them basically, because I probably haven't met any of them without it. And so I think what you're saying is like, when you said before about just being present, I think like being open being open to like any opportunity. You know, I think it's so exciting. Who you are now, and who you could be tomorrow was so different, but don't be I wouldn't be scared of it. I think it's, it can be very exciting. As long as you keep living your life in a good positive way. And you're a good person. I don't know, it's, I think it'll be fine. I mean, I'm not gonna downplay when really hard things happen to people. I mean, I understand that but I mean, you know, if you have the feasibility and you have an idea, just go for it. I don't know. I mean, I know that like the magazine didn't didn't take a lot of money. Like it wasn't a lot of money to do this. I know that some people's ideas are huge and have a lot of money. But I think just start off small you know, just you have the idea. Talk to someone who's done it or you Even just start it and see where it goes. And so it's weird how like, universe kind of, kind of like finagle its way in and like, you know, took me on a path I never thought I'd be on. So it's really exciting. And I'm sure you can even speak on that too, with the podcast. Brandon Handley 10:17 Well, yeah, no, for sure. It's just like, it's, I guess that that's where, where my point of view really comes from is, is, you know, stepping into your one piece and doing it in a way that I thought it was supposed to be done with my first podcast. And then I was like, did a little bit of a shift, I did a second podcast, and it was a little bit more in alignment with who I was. And then finally, I kind of was like, I got to this one is basically kick the doors open, I was like, This is it, man, this is this isn't aligned with who I am. And I'm not going to go search what everybody else is doing. And doing it in this kind of the same way. I'm not gonna leverage a bunch of like, scare tactics and like scarcity mindset stuff, you know, which is like, I know, it all works, you know, but it's just not that doesn't feel good, right? Doesn't feel good to kind of put out there knowing that a lot of the marketing that's being done as a psychological trick, really, right. And it's like, well, that's, you know, I feel like spider man in that sense, you know, with that kind of powerful force, you have to be used responsibly. And I've, you know, so let's talk a little bit about to like, you know, how, how have you gone about? You know, let's talk a little bit about positive vibes magazine, what, you know, what can somebody expect to find when they go there? And you mentioned a few of the different types of people like medium psychics to chefs on there, let's talk about what's criteria. And some of the people that have blown your mind that you'd that weren't anything like you would expect them to be? Zane Landin 11:55 Well, well, I feel like when you when you, you know, go into the website, and just, I would just say, you know, you know, definitely we are content with an open mind, because, again, they're very different perspectives. I think it's so close when you go on the website, I know that there's like a theme, like we talked about mental health, and that is the theme. That was like the inspiration behind it. But it's, it's definitely gone into so many different places that it's honestly the theme anymore. It's just about spreading positivity. And we try to always ask questions about mental health, but sometimes it just doesn't come up. You know, sometimes the natural conversation doesn't just go that way. And so I think what you're going to see is, you know, stories of positive transformations, inspiration, people who have really experienced some really hard stuff. I mean, I remember we interviewed a celebrity stylist, and, you know, she's just doing her thing with fashion. And then, and then bringing the story cuz I didn't write it when my writers wrote interviewed her, she was like, part of, you know, previously part of gangs. And so for her to come out of that, and transform yourself. And then one of the most meaningful conversations I have was with a medium, and interview, which is so powerful because of what she's experienced. And we really talked about mental health, because she actually talked about suicide a lot. And, you know, the stuff that she had to go through with her family and her son, there's a lot of different things. I just feel it from people, like when I do these interviews, I feel the energy from them. I feel, you know, I sometimes sometimes it's more than others, but I definitely can experience like, I feel their pain. And that's where I feel like I even I even learned the most, you know, like, I remember, I remember in school right now, we have to do a lot of reading, but I'm like, I wish I could just interview someone, like interview an expert for an hour, because that would be where I would learn the most. So I have learned so much from these people. Because, again, so many different walks of life, and they each hold such different like philosophies and things they say to themselves and mantras and how they navigate the world. Some of them have such self doubts before and still and then some people have the most amazing confidence. And it's just so different. And I love how they all just make it work. You know, it's their journey, their truth and I love just amplifying that Brandon Handley 14:16 for sure, I think one of the one of the coolest things is being able to amplify it right you've got the power of the internet right there at your fingertips and anything that you send out there's it has the has the true capability of being able to hit like I don't know what billions of people for right like, if you you could hit everybody with your voice with their magazine, you have the potential to hit billions of people where else can you do that? I mean, how else could you amplify anything like that? So I think that's pretty amazing. Zane Landin 14:51 Ya know what I love about you know, I wasn't there when it was my desk but what I do love about you know, nowadays is that media so democratised to the point where like, you can get content from anywhere, not like before, or like I feel like content and like, stuff that was available was stuff that was coming from LA Times, or these big newspapers or these big television shows. But now you see, like all these types of people having television shows, you have all these people doing streaming, I've always been doing podcasts. And so it's like, it's great that people can bring value to others. And people can like create and build their own communities. And in a good way, and they can foster those communities, and they just create something special. I just love that technology and social media and all these different things have changed that Brandon Handley 15:40 he has no longer, you know, the three stations as a way back in the day, and anybody's invited to participate, anybody's invited to create their audience, anybody's invited to share what's on their mind. And through all the different mediums, you got the podcasts, you've got video, in writing blogs, I mean, any way that you feel like you need to express yourself, it can be done. And that's I love that that's what you're doing to you're not only expressing yourself, you're bringing other people on to express themselves. And you built a true community platform. What, uh, you know, what some of the feedback during COVID that you've heard from creating this platform? Are you having the positive impact that you'd expected to have? Or you want to have? What's some of the stuff that people are saying back to you? Zane Landin 16:33 Here's the thing. I I don't know, I don't I don't see the impact myself. That's the thing. Like I don't, um, I'll have people say they, they read something, and they loved it. But it wasn't the amount I thought they were. But then I'll have some people I interview. And then we'll connect again, months later, they said, You have no idea how much this has impacted me. And the people who actually read my story. And they read more. So I don't actually know, which I think is great. Because when I do hear it, I'm like, Okay, wow, we're actually doing something right. And I remember I remember, I'm, I remember to hold on to those conversations. And because it is hard, it is kind of hard to just kind of go to, you know, a platform and just say this was so great. I think that's hard for some people. It's hard for me, like if I mean, you know, people I watch content I read. I don't really say I love it. Like I don't go on and comment that I know that sounds really weird. But I just kind of don't I just appreciate it for it is so you know, I don't get the comments. But no, when I do get some, it's always so great. Because like my whole thing is about if I can just really if I if I could impact well, it's not really me. But if the people in the magazine could inspire that one person and change their entire life, that's where I think is the most worth it. And I think the people who are most impacted, you probably never hear about them. I think that's great, because I don't, I don't need to hear about them. You know, as long as they're doing as long as they're taking away from the magazine, or the stuff he put on social media. That's all that's important to me. So I may never know. Brandon Handley 18:02 And I think that that's okay. It's it's really kind of like a double edged sword. I think we all like to get you definitely like to get validated, right? You'd like to hear that, you know, something's working out like alright, that's fantastic. And just like you said, I'm doing we're doing something, right. So it's good. It's great to hear some of those stories. But it's also really great to hear that you're not attached to that specific outcome to have to continue to move forward. Right for You. Sounds like the momentum and the driver is really kind of internal. And not necessarily external. Zane Landin 18:38 Yeah, no, yeah, I just I just, you know, they always say you're supposed to remind yourself of your why. And so I kind of constantly do sometimes I feel like it's, Oh, I'm so busy. I can't do this right now. Or am I okay, no, I need to buckle down and do this. Because the why was, you know, to help people who are experiencing loss and just rough times during the pandemic. I know, we're like in this weird phase of pandemic and not pandemic, even though we kind of still are, but it doesn't matter at this point. Because even though that was inspiration, there's always hard times going on and there's always inspiration happening. So magazine one stop after the pandemic, that will just be why that will be like our, our, like, historic moment of why we started it, and always kind of remember it. But it is really interesting how it started from the pandemic. And we're kind of going into this place where it's, it's not the pandemic as much as it was before. And it's, it's kind of interesting to actually go out and tell people what the magazine was like before it was like, just online, everything was online. The world was online. So now when I go around, I tell people, it's pretty interesting, you know, but people have to stay. So it is really exciting. The like kind of like transition phase we're in. Brandon Handley 19:54 Yeah, we're definitely in a in an awkward kind of space in the world. And it's It's pretty neat to hear that you're going to basically you're continuing it. And it's really a continuation of you initiated something. And this conflict is where you stuck your flag on the moon, basically, right? This is made was, Hey, guys, this is where we stuck our flag on the moon. And as where it started, this is the origin point. And as you continue forward, and you continue to have these positive impacts, you continue to have these great conversations coming on these articles that you continue to produce. You know, where do you see? Where do you see it going for you? Zane Landin 20:39 Um, um, I'm not, I'm not sure I always, I always say questions like this, and I wish I had a better answer. But I it's kind of like, you know, when we first started, and we kind of just let it go tickets path, I feel like I'm still doing that and seeing like, who reaches out who's going to come like, what's going to be the next experience, it's uncertain. But it's exciting. My only my only goal is I just want to keep growing. I want to share more stories, you know, in whatever way we can. We're always trying new things. We did a podcast follow up, they haven't done an episode for a while, but we're always cranking out the written content. And then I occasionally will do like Instagram lives, I'll interview someone, I think we've done like eight or 10 so far. So we try and provide different content. So it's not just written because I know that not everyone is a fan of reading. And so some people again, right, we're a fan of podcasts or Instagram Live, whatever it is, as long as we're always, you know, regurgitating the positivity in people's lives. That's all that matters. That's all something I know, you know, my dream, my dream really is to actually have like a positive news channel. And that's it. That's all I would want is, you know, I don't know, one hour, two hour segment on just sharing the positive news. I know, I know, local news stations do that. I just wish there was a place where it's just indicates that and it's even talking about positive international news, not even just like United States news. You know, we're talking about kids, different countries are all these things where people are really making huge impact, and actually having an interview with them or something like that, that would be so cool. That would be my dream fighter. Brandon Handley 22:15 Now that that'd be awesome. For sure. I think that's a great vision. And I think that as long as you kind of keep going in the same direction, and just keep keep it up, right? It's a matter, it's really just a matter of time, so long as you keep it going. What, what would you say is some of the stuff that like you've really big takeaways from so many interviews that you've had? Zane Landin 22:41 So hard. Um, I think that I think that, like, I think one things I've learned the most, I feel like, it's something I realized before but hearing all the stories all the time, it really kind of reinforces it is that, you know, just trivial, right? Because every single person has such a powerful story to tell everyone, you know, I mean, it's amazing what some people go through and experience, they just don't want to share it. And that's fine. You know, but it's like, sometimes when you talk to someone, and if it's just a random stranger, and then you hear this amazing story for an hour, it's like, that is amazing. And so that's what I hear is that, you know, we're, we're all equals, yeah, we may be treated way differently in society. But you know, back to kind of, I said, the beginning, you know, grounded in our community, like we are, we're all supposed to be here for each other, we're all part of the Earth, we're all we're all sharing the space, we just don't act like we are, um, you know, and so I think that, that's something I would take away is that, and you don't know what people have gone through. And so always trying to be empathetic as much as you can. And I'm saying apathetic, like, like, it's a skill me kind of is, you know, I think you can practice I think you can really tune into it, you know, to really feel what people were experiencing. And so that's like, the one main takeaway I would take from all these interviews is that everyone really has something to share. And I think that we should be encouraging that a lot more. Brandon Handley 24:11 It's the idea, I think, that you talked about the beginning was, people don't listen so much. Right? Not a lot of listening. And even trying to take that time to listen to the other story. Right, I mean, engaging in somebody else's life to hear their story. I mean, who's got time for that? Right? So and you're making some time for that, though. And I think that when you give the other people an opportunity to truly be heard, to share the truth of their story, and not always in this market T way, right, like, you know, well, what's your brand, saying, yo Tito, what your brand is and you know who's your ideal persona and all this other stuff and a lot of times while that's good to have clarity on all that like, but Who are you? Right? And why should we talk? Right? With, uh, you know, what, what, how much? Um, you know, I think you've gone through some rough times recently, right? Having access to this platform for yourself and having an outlet. I mean, how's that helped us up and beneficial? Zane Landin 25:21 Oh, yeah. I'm so happy to ask this. Um, so yeah, I'll, so in January, my mom passed away. And so it was a huge shock. None of us were expecting it. Which I think was better. Because I would have wanted to know if that makes any sense. And I wouldn't, and I don't think my mom would have wanted to know, I think it would have been too traumatic to know that she would be leaving us. That's her perspective. I don't think she did. But she would think I'm leaving my family. And I think some people have some guilt from that. And so it helps so much. Because even, I think even like, a couple of days after I was working on the magazine, I know, like, people were like, well, what, why am I working? It's helpful. And what really helped me throughout the time was just being super busy. But I really had the time to reflect on the stories. And then even just going back to like, who I've talked to, even when that medium I talked to, which happened like last year. And so when my mom died is probably like, six, seven months when I did the interview. And so like hearing them again, talk about mediumship. And I'm like, personally, I don't know if this is real, you know, I don't know, I haven't experienced it. But it's not my place to judge, or, you know, assume they're wrong or right. You know, I'm just here with an open mind. And when I hear it, you know, I think about it. And so, you know, when I hear about a bunch of different mediums out there, and who shares these experiences and what they feel, it definitely brings me comfort. Because it's pretty interesting was, I was kind of always interested in spirituality, um, my, like, a lot of people, my family around tarot, and meditation and all that stuff. I know, that's like the cliche spirituality stuff. But it's still really cool to be around. Even when I was young, I think I was like, 14, and I was around that, and I didn't want to dabble into it. It wasn't because I was like, fear the devil. I know that people say that. No, is really because I just didn't think it was for me. And I wanted to do it when it spoke more to me. And so that kind of happened. And so with the magazine kind of drifted me in this path of spirituality and really thinking about things differently. And then even my birthday was in January, as well on my sister gave me an Oracle deck. And I use it from time to time I'm not like, I'm not hugely into it, where I like study it, but I just flip the cards in reweighed size and eerily accurate. And even if I don't feel that way, there's something there. You know, I think that's important. The most important thing is that, even when if we get a Tarot reading or Oracle reading, and we feel that that's I don't understand this message. Maybe it's not the time for it, then. Or maybe you just need to look at something differently. And maybe you'll see the message. That's why finding that's why I find really great about work cool is even if the message is unclear, it makes you think differently. And think like, Oh, I got this message, I don't understand what it means. But maybe I should, maybe I should tap into this, like, whatever it is that wants me to. Um, so I think that's the one thing that's helped a lot was the magazine, I feel like yeah, without the magazine, I'd probably be really struggling a lot more than I have. Um, it's given me a lot of hope, you know, and sometimes I think of like, it should be like me hope vies magazine, or even peaceful vibes. Because like, sometimes people quit. I think some people have questioned me and said, like, how is the magazine about positivity? When you have a story about someone who's getting gang or something, you know, like, that's like, people say that. And I'm always like, Well, I think as you're looking at positivity is happiness. And they're very, very different. Happiness is just like that emotional feeling you get, and I think it's temporary. I think positivity is like a philosophy, like a way of life. And that no matter what happens, you know, that things will be okay. Or you know, that there's a different place for you or something's coming up and you don't know I think that's better than being happy because, again, happiness is just kind of a feeling. And so I think philosophy is what drives me in that no one no matter what I do, I'm gonna try my best to be positive and of course, it's harder on different days, you know, but like, that's the one thing like my mom didn't necessarily teach me like being positive like not like that, but she was always so positive. And you know, she always said if you don't have anything nice to say, just don't say it. Don't you know, don't like someone you know. And also, she always had such compliments to say about anyone like, she always kind of like, lit up a room, no matter what room she was in. Even if it was the darkest room, she was definitely the brightest light. And yeah, my mom just had really great charisma. And I try my best. So she can listen to me if that makes sense. And so, yeah, thanks for bringing that up. It's great to talk about because even though, you know, death is always around us. I think there's still like the stigma to talk about death. Because I can't imagine why it's incredibly difficult. And there's a lot of people that don't believe there's anything else out there. I definitely believe there is. But I'm always getting judgment and self doubt about it, you know, as normal, because we don't know what we don't know yet. So we never probably will know until we reach that conclusion, or new beginning, whatever it is, whatever death as some people, it is pretty interesting what it is to some people. But yeah, hopefully that answers your question. Brandon Handley 31:02 For sure, so sounds like sounds like having this as an outlet in the space and where you can refer to where you can have those conversations where you're surrounded by places positive people, not necessarily just positive people. But the these different ways forward, and I get what you're saying, in the idea of, you know, so you had some, you know, gangsters on and off. But it's like the idea of this is where they were, and this has been their path forward. And this is, you know, there's there's think of cheese, what is it? One of the one of the Toy Story minis combat Carl, or Jesse, Jesse always finds a way, if you resolve those, Jesse always finds a way. There's always a way forward, right. And sometimes the those ways forward, aren't, aren't glamorous. When you think about maybe the gangster and delivering the gang life, made for that person, that's it, who's looking at from the outside says, ah, that's terrible. Nobody should ever have to go through. But maybe that's what that person needed in order to give them the inspiration to go become the person that they end up becoming. And for you, you've been able to have people like that around you who've gone through some of these tough times through some of these challenging times. And I've shown you that kind of no matter where you're at, and where you've been there, there's, there's, there's a way you can go forward. And I love the idea that you know about your mom being, you know, the brightest light and you try to carry that forward. I think that's awesome, man. I really appreciate hearing that. Zane Landin 32:42 Yeah. And then also part of the the why of the magazine was my mom was always, obviously the biggest fan of it. And so, you know, I'm doing it, I constantly remind myself to do it for her as well, she would be super proud to see it. Or she is I tried to, you know, think of her not to say they, they would have they they do you know, I like thinking of it that way. So, yeah, I'm really excited. And you know, also to go back to your question about magazine. I don't know what's gonna happen in the future with the magazine. But you know, I did I do reflect, like, long time ago, and I said, if the magazine just continues one day, you know, knock on what if that does happen? I think that's fine. Because, you know, I created a brand, I created a space for people. It's, it's a memory, you know, and it's still something I believe in, I'm always going to be impacted by those stories. But that's, that's, that's the, that's definitely, like, only the worst outcome. I wouldn't ever want that to happen. But again, we never know what's gonna happen. But what's that quote? You know, don't be sad. It happened. The happy it happened. Wait, no, it'll be sad. It's over, be happy to have it. I like that. Because for sure, no. And that's hard. You know, for people, you know, it's easy to kind of be sad. Um, and it's, I think it's easy to be sad than it is to be happy. You got to like effort into being happy to be honest. And, but I like the idea that, you know, be so happy that it happened and just keep living as if it's still there, or keep living as if the person still there, you know, and always carry on their legacy or whatever it is, you can do that keep them alive. You know, metaphorically even though they are, in a way still live somewhere else. I know it sounds like contradicting myself saying that. But yeah, that's definitely that's what I would say. Brandon Handley 34:43 What, um, has, has there been like anybody that has tried to, I don't know, offer you payment? You know, have you guys gotten any sponsorship? What's that look like for you? Are you seeking any, Zane Landin 35:01 um, I've never thought about it. We've had like, some people reach out, but not about sponsorship like money, but they would send us some products and we would post about them. That's always so fun. Um, I know that some people have reached out, someone reached out about being featured and they wanted to, like pay us to be featured, which sounds, it's probably like the only time I would ever be paid for it. So far, and so I'm very, I'm trying to figure out ways to monetize it and make some money from it. And you know, be able to pay the people helping me. Because, you know, we have like students helping and, you know, they're like interns, and they get the experience, but I would love to, you know, pay them one day, and just create more things. You know, I'd love to have like a guidebook. Oh, that'd be so cool. Like, I feel like that's the thing now, like, so many people are create guidebooks, and like, a positivity guidebook would be so fun. And so that would be, that would definitely be something to consider in the future. But again, that's the kind of question like, I don't want the magazine to branch off into other things, where it's not just online content, but what if it's like a book that you can use, like a journal? I feel like I feel like I see some people doing though is like, Oh, I created my own course guide book. It's, I see so many people doing that. So like, I think it's so exciting. And it's like, they can do it. Maybe we can too. So there's so many things to consider and what's what's kind of trending and what people are liking and what's really helping people. So there's always so much to consider when it comes to stuff like this, which I'm sure you are aware of. Brandon Handley 36:33 I know for sure, for sure. I think that it's great that you're looking, you know, the monetization is I think, you know, obviously, it's great to get paid for I think it's kind of funny, right? That somebody wants to pay be paid to be featured, which is always interesting to write, pay to play. Well, let me let me ask it just so I get to this little spot in the podcast where I like to call it like a spiritual speed dating zines, and it says you have you kind of found your spirituality, you're finding your spirituality through what you're doing right now. And I think that's great. Again, I think this, I think this is cool that you're doing it at such a young age where you're really leaning into it, you're asking yourself some questions where I know, for me, it took me a long time before I even started asking myself some questions. It was just kind of straight and forward and a lot of bouncing around and some other funky stuff happened. But you know, in the end, you know, I kind of landed pretty smack dab in the middle of spirituality and started asking some of these questions that you're asking yourself at this at this younger age. But um, how about spiritual speed dating? Bachelor number one? Whoo, hoo. We talked a little bit about depression, why are so many people depressed? Zane Landin 37:49 Um, why are so many people depressed? There's so many, definitely so many different answers. I feel like the reason why people are more depressed now is not just a guess. I feel like but people, what gets people down is experiencing them. And so what I mean is, people have had to really had to sit with themselves. And really think about things. I feel like we didn't do that. I feel like, you know, we were always moving. Like we talked about this the beginning, like we're always moving and trying to get more, or things are just always changing. But I feel like with COVID people kind of just were stuck. I feel like that kind of got people depressed, because they had to really think about their life, and what they bring what they bring to the world, because, you know, imagine seeing so many people dying. So since I couldn't submit, I couldn't really relate to the dying thing. Just I mean that just because like I'm young, and I was like, I don't think I'm going to catch COVID and die from it. But I can imagine someone who's in who's in like, their middle, middle age can be like, Oh, my gosh, I'm actually like, high risk for COVID. And so I had to really think about what have I done with my life? And what can I do differently? And that is why you see so many platforms and podcasts and things being made during the pandemic, because people have just shifted, because I think that's one thing that's made people really depressed. I think that there's just so many pressures now I feel like, especially with technology in the media, I feel like that people are have such stretch to be an act of turn away. And everyone's lives are blasted online. And as much as I love social media and technology. It does have this have some bad effects. And so in there's, there's so many different things and I feel like it's such like, I've like it's such a big question. I think recently now, I think some of those are some of the reasons why people were depressed. Um, yeah, I really think so. Brandon Handley 39:49 That's fair. That's absolutely fair. So many people hadn't really sat with themselves and being locked down, caused you to really just kind of do this introspection? What have I done with my life? What am I going to do with my life? Is what I'm doing with my life, you know, kind of is this my life's purpose? Where should I be doing? You know, all kinds of those things? I think I think that you're right, not since Great answer. Will z where you know, where can people we've been talking about this, you know, magazine, we've been talking about you and all the things that you're doing, where can people go and find out more about you? Zane Landin 40:28 Yes. So, um, one word, positive vibes, mag calm. That's the website, as well as all of our social media channels. Except for LinkedIn, YouTube, or his positive vibes magazine. But the rest is positive eyes mag, you can find us on Instagram, the website, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, but we're very active on Instagram as our main platform. And we just try to post things every other day we try and bring value to the postings, you know, we'll do we'll explore different topics. I think one of them was detachment, which I thought was very interesting, because like some people don't, some people think detachment is toxic. You know, detach yourself from someone, oh, you're being toxic, you're running away. I don't like when people say that, because like, you're ran away from your problems. Well, maybe some people just need to detach from their problems. You know, even if it's not they're doing like, if they're in this situation, where it's like a new environment, could actually drastically shape them or shift. So they're actually in a better mindset. So they can make better decisions, they can live a better life. And so, you know, we try to talk about that we did a post about experiencing loss, you know, that it's gonna happen to everyone. As long as we can be there for one another and openly talk about loss, I think it will help people more, especially when it's such a shock for some people, including me, but like, if I knew more people that happened to actually, like I said, like, oh, everyone's gonna have to experience that. I just wish he would talk about it more. So I don't want a little tangent anyways. So those are the places you can definitely find us. Brandon Handley 42:01 Absolutely, St. Now, thanks for sharing, I think that I think that's huge, right? People when they're experiencing loss, they don't necessarily know some of the best ways to express it, go through it, who can they turn to and without, without some type of reference material, like you're talking about without being able to go to another place that has been sharing it and having having these conversations openly the way that you have? I think that it makes it a real challenge because especially as men in western civilization, we're supposed to know kind of stuff over emotions down and loss is one of those things that we're supposed to kind of stuff down, you know, people calling people go, and, you know, we beat on our chest and carry on. So, I don't think that that's always the way sometimes sometimes we're truly impacted and we should be allowed to be impacted, we should be allowed to feel those feelings and sit with them for a minute. And, you know, you know, especially if we think about the loss of your mother, my mother's still around when she goes it's going to be like a true sign of her own mortality that that's the moment that you reflect you're like alright, well, wow, life can be here one day and really gone the next and yeah, am I really living it? To the best of my experience? There's a Insight Timer. Sara Blondin has this amazing meditation called pain being the gateway to the divine. Right? Because I think so often, we shirk away from it, because it hurts because we think it's going to hurt. But there's so much energy inside of that pain that once it's released, there's a there's, um, there's a gateway that's open, right that you can, you can go for you go through that and, and leverage it. Zane Landin 43:59 That's no, that's really great. I never heard about that. But now I will say my favorite show growing up and still today is avatar. And like, one of the last episodes is one of the main characters has to deal with her mom's death, the whole show, you know, they're always talking about it. And so this one episode is about her like confronting the man who killed her mom. And like one of the characters tells her you know, don't choose revenge, lay your anger out and then let it go is exactly what you're talking about. Because it led to a blossoming understanding for her in a very different way. It wasn't as obvious as I forgive this person actually moved into another person. So it was pretty interesting if this is why I love the show. But you know, I just actually love that there's so there's so interesting. Brandon Handley 44:51 Zane, thanks for coming on today taking time and stopping over on spiritual dope podcast. Zane Landin 44:57 Yeah, of course. Thank you so much.
Meet Zane Landin, Founder of Positive Vibes Magazine In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, Zane Landin shares how a school project turned into an online magazine dedicated to sharing inspiring, powerful, community-based storytelling evoking transformational, positive change. As mental health has become more of a "trending" topic, Zane has become passionate about sharing authentic stories that offer hope. Join us as Zane opens up about why it is important to him to provide a platform for mental health conversations. Normalize The Conversation is hosted by Francesca Reicherter, Founder and President of Inspiring My Generation Corporation. Original Air Date: July 21, 2021 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/normalizetheconversation/support
Welcome back to the podcast! This time, I had the absolute pleasure of getting to talk with the founder and CEO of Positive Vibes Magazine out of Los Angeles, California, Zane Landin. Zane gives us his background on how he started the magazine several years ago and the success that it has become in that time. We also talk about how to spread positivity and awareness for Mental Health Causes and what each of us are doing to further that message and help #StrikeOutTheStigma. I hope you enjoy this episode as you discover that Positive Vibes Magazine truly is a magazine for everyone! CONNECT with Zane and the Magazine: Instagram: @positivevibesmag www.positivevibesmag.com CONNECT with The Bipolar Bachelor Podcast: Instagram: @thebipolarbachelorpodcast Facebook: @thebipolarbachelor Tiktok: @thebipolarbachelorpod Thanks so much for listening! Make sure you rate and review us if you like what you've heard! Until next time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-bipolar-bachelor-pod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bipolar-bachelor-pod/support
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