A FACE PROJECT

Have you ever felt misunderstood? Is there a time you took pride in something? Are you passionate about what you do?

Then you are Satya.

Music: The Small Cities

More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep22-satya/

NOTES:

• [0:50] A Face Project turns one!
• [3:00] We ask the public: What do you take pride in?
• [4:45] How to support A Face Project Podcast & Magazine
• [6:00] Satya's story
• [7:20] "I like what I do because…"
• [8:40] What people might think
• [9:25] "I'm providing a service that's needed…"
• [10:30] Have a plan
• [11:25] Find what fits you best
• [12:20] Final thoughts and credits
• [13:00] Join our community

In this episode Christopher shares his story as a professional musician and composer, and the three things he believes are essential to consider when communicating through music.

Check out Chris's latest project Vistas by clicking here: http://pausemusicale.com/groove-singulier-avec-tuarrah-vistas/

Music at the end of the episode: "Creation" by Christopher Marion

Submit your original music to be featured on an upcoming episode of our podcast: http://www.afaceproject.com/submissions/

More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep21-christopher/

NOTES:

• [0:01] We've joined Podcastica! Check it out: http://www.podcastica.com
• [1:05] A Face Project's mission: why we're sharing people's stories - http://www.afaceproject.com/
• [1:45] We have a quarterly magazine you can subscribe to! Digital & print - http://www.afaceproject.com/magazine/all-issues/
• [2:45] Get a free sample of our magazine (digital) by signing up to our newsletter - http://www.afaceproject.com/whatisafp/
• [3:20] How you can help A Face Project grow and share real stories - http://www.afaceproject.com/contribute/
• [4:05] Christopher's story
• [5:00] Favorite types of music
• [5:15] Thoughts on jazz music
• [6:00] The three things that are the most important when trying to channel art
• [6:15] ONE: Being honest and making things for the right reasons
• [6:50] TWO: Balance
• [7:20] THREE: Speaking clearly with the skills you have
• [8:00] What instrument Christopher speaks the clearest with
• [8:55] Own what you do, how you are
• [10:12] "Creation" by Christopher Marion

A Face Project is trying out something new! In this episode we feature a listener-submitted story brought to you from Vietnam. You'll hear from Alain who, as a young man living in France, fell in love with a woman and later found himself equally enamored with his new life in Vietnam.

More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep20-alain/

NOTES:

• [1:45] Natalie introduces the episode and talks about our magazine & Woulds Design - www.wouldsdesign.com
• [3:00] We're trying something new! Check it out.
• [3:45] Do you know someone with a great story? Reach out to us at [email protected]
• [4:30] My talk with our story submitter, Jeffrey King
• [5:15] How Jeff got the idea to do the story submission from Vietnam
• [6:20] Do you have a good story to share? Submit one! [email protected]
• [6:50] Jeff explains his trip to Vietnam and how it led to the interview you're going to hear
• [9:00] A little more about Alain & his honey business
• [9:50] How Jeff recorded this interview & how he prepared
• [10:50] Jeff on how sharing stories will bring the world together
• [11:40] More on how to submit YOUR story or someone else's
• [12:20] Alain begins his story
• [13:10] Alain's first jobs in Vietnam, including selling honey
• [14:35] Alain describes homes in Vietnam
• [15:15] How Alain got involved with his honey business
• [17:30] Alain explains his education journey in Vietnam
• [19:00] "I follow my heart, despite my conscience."
• [19:30] On having children and giving life to something
• [21:00] On following your heart & finding who you are
• [22:45] How to join A Face Project: Community on Facebook (Join us!) - www.facebook.com/groups/afaceprojectcommunity/

Raised on a small farm outside of Hilo, Hawaiʻi, Jasmine joins A Face Project to share her experiences in life, and with food, after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Join the discussion with Jasmine in our Facebook Group at A Face Project: Community.

More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep19-jasmine/

NOTES:

• [1:20] Our recent partnership with Podcastica
• [2:25] Where to start if you're new to the podcast
• [3:15] What the public says about health (our random sample is back!) What are ways that you keep yourself healthy?
• [4:15] Summary of today's episode
• [6:30] Jasmine's story begins
• [7:40] Jasmine's diagnosis
• [8:55] Life on the farm in Puna, HI
• [9:55] First big diet shift
• [10:45] Other factors that contribute to Jasmine's current health situation
• [12:20] The decision to stay away from drugs
• [14:00] Things started to get really difficult and Jasmine's health deteriorates
• [15:58] Brain fog and how it influenced her college experience
• [16:30] Being in college and dealing with her health
• [16:45] On losing so much weight and feeling judged
• [17:45] Where she is at this point in her healing journey & diet
• [19:10] Take an alternative route if you're not happy with medications
• [19:40] Importance of listening to our bodies and what we put in our bodies
• [21:40] Deepen your relationship with food
• [22:00] Takeaways
• [22:30] Final notes about becoming a sustaining contributor and our anniversary
• [23:50] Credits
• [24:25] Jasmine reaches out

Resources:

SIBOInfo.com

ChrisKresser.com

HollywoodHomestead.com

digestivehealthinstitute.org

Garasil & HPV vaccine: TheTruthAboutGardasil.com

Genetic Info:

23andme.com

MTHFR.net

Diets:

Autoimmune protocol - https://aiplifestyle.com/what-is-autoimmune-protocol-diet/

Low FODMAPS diet - https://www.dietvsdisease.org/diy-low-fodmap-diet/

SCD diet - http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/features/specific-carbohydrate-diet-review#1

GAPS diet - http://www.gapsdiet.com/

Books:

Breaking the Vicious Cycle, Elaine Gottschall

Living with Chrons & Colitis, Jessica Black & Dede Cummings

Mind Over Medicine, Lissa Rankin

The Biology of Belief, Bruce Lipton

Nourishing Traditions, Sally Fallon

Nutritional Healing, Balch

AFP takes the podcast to a remote Mayan village in Guatemala where we hear from Alejandro. Alejandro shares his story about growing up in rural Guatemala and his take on culture, language, and how important it is as a global citizen to experience other places around the globe first-hand.

Music by: Mato Wayuhi

Song: "Where Do We Go Now?"

Link: https://soundcloud.com/matoaster

More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep18-alejandro/

NOTES:

• [01:25] Natalie talks about being on the road the last couple of months & the mic set-up
• [05:20] On speaking his native Mayan language--with a sample phrase
• [06:30] The decision to go to a better school as a child for a better life
• [07:50] Learned most of his English from living with Americans who changed his life
• [09:40] Basic needs vs. luxury/United States vs. life in Guatemala
• [11:00] Patzun and life
• [12:00] Culture of undermining the Mayan people
• [13:40] On valuing his language and culture
• [14:30] On speaking his native language in public
• [15:10] On forgetting language & culture
• [15:45] The benefit of speaking Mayan/Kakchiquel
• [16:15] Be proud of your heritage
• [16:45] His wish to see more proud Mayan people
• [17:20] On practicing non-judgement
• [18:12] Do the fieldwork, get out and see the world
• [21:14] "Where Do We Go Now?" by Mato Wayuhi

Dani is a voracious writer, public speaker, deep thinker, mother of three, and keeper of a blossoming community garden in north Minneapolis. Formerly a home next door that was taken by a tornado, the garden is a space where everyone is welcome. In this episode, we join Dani around her dining room table for a tasty and carefully prepared meal. While we eat, Dani shares her passion for self-exploration, journaling, and the life lessons she hopes to pass along to her children.

More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep17-dani/

NOTES:

• [00:05] Dani talks about loving food and how it brings people together
• [06:00] Dani talks about the blank page and how she has a passion for journaling
• [08:30] Truth, perceived truth, understanding and other topics inspire Dani to journal
• [12:12] How being told she has "great potential" had negative consequences
• [13:40] Dani's book of obituaries
• [15:50] On going to Haiti & her love of travel
• [19:30] Learning about community gardens & the space that was a house but taken by a tornado
• [21:21] On the demographics of her community & how it relates to a community garden
• [23:00] About living in the "why" not the "how"

What does good leadership look like? What does effective leadership look like? In this episode, Fred shares is experience as a New York City public school teacher and what he learned about leadership and leadership roles in a co-op environment.

More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep16-fred/

NOTES:

• [4:50] Fred talks about his understanding of things for the first time
• [5:45] Fred talks about his childhood and his father
• [6:44] He shares his thoughts on leadership
• [8:14] Fred talks about the inner city kids that he taught in NYC
• [8:44] Fred talks about feeling pressure from his administration
• [10:20] He speaks about his travels in his 20's and finding MN
• [11:40] Fred talks about finding a co-op and finding a place there
• [13:25] Fred talks about the idea of the leadership of following
• [15:40] He talks about having to let go of his ego
• [16:45] Fred talks about starting his business
• [18:30] Fred talks about the respect within his business
• [19:30] Fred mentions his ego and leadership
• [20:50] Fred talks about believing everyone can be a leader and followers can make or break a leader

Jenn's story is a three-part look at life, love, and loss. She discusses growing up with hearing loss and finding acceptance from the love of her life, Richard. Listen to her harrowing tale of loss and the lessons we learn when faced with the worst life can throw our way.

More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep15-jenn/

NOTES:

• [5:30] Jenn talks about her hearing loss for the first time
• [6:50] Jenn talks about her hearing loss and childhood
• [7:50] Jenn talks about her parents putting her in Bloomington Lutheran School
• [9:40] Jenn talks about her immediate feelings for Richard
• [11:00] Jenn speaks about the importance of Richard brining her to his spot
• [12:00] Jenn talks about his proposal and their strong feelings towards each other
• [14:50] Jenn talks about having a feeling that something wasn't quite right for the first time
• [16:00] Jenn talks about talking to Richard to make sure that he was okay, and their last phone call
• [17:20] Jenn speaks about finding out that Richard has died
• [19:30] Jenn talks about seeing Richard at the hospital after the accident
• [20:50] Jenn talks about the accident for the first time
• [21:35] Jenn talks about finding archery
• [22:00] Jenn speaks about how she tried to commit suicide
• [23:23] Jenn gives a message to people going through pain

Marlon shares his story about growing up in El Salvador and coming to America for the first time. He discusses family struggles, earning his high school diploma, and how boxing gave him new direction in life.

More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep14-marlon/

NOTES:

• [6:40] Marlon talks about growing up in El Salvador for the first time
• [7:45] Talks about how he grew up during a war and what that meant
• [10:00] Talks about his experiences coming to America for the first time
• [13:25] Marlon speaks about how his mother was abusive
• [14:50] Marlon goes back to El Salvador to spend time with his grandparents
• [15:30] Talks about how he got into trouble as a kid
• [16:50] Talks about how his mother kicked him out at 16
• [17:50] Marlon mentions MTS for the first time
• [19:00] Marlon talks about going to MTCC and meeting his now wife, Tegan
• [20:30] Talks about how he wants to help kids like teachers helped him
• [21:30] Speaks about his wife talking him into boxing
• [23:15] Talks about his first experiences at Upper cut boxing in NE Minneapolis
• [24:00] Boxing becomes Marlon's happy place
• [25:00] Marlon talks about the difficulties of trying to set up his first match
• [28:30] Marlon explains his feelings finding out he got the co-main event in United Fight
• [30:40] Talks about arriving at United Fight for the first time
• [32:45] Marlon talks about his feelings hearing his name announced and his music playing before the match
• [35:10] Marlon speaks about the match itself for the first time
• [37:00] Marlon talks about how he felt at the end of the match
• [38:40] Marlon talks about wanting to start a boxing club at the school where he teaches
• [40:30] Marlon speaks about the club making a difference for kids and giving them confidence
• [42:30] Marlon talks about how boxing has helped him in many ways

In this episode, Robert tells his story about life as a musician and an artist living in Brooklyn, NY. From co-founding The Shirts, touring with Peter Gabriel, and playing regular dates at NYC's famed CBGB's, to discovering his love of painting, this story is an artist's journey.

Robert remembers his father's cameo in On the Waterfront down on the Brooklyn docks. He talks about the little flukes in life and how one tiny thing can change the course of your life's path dramatically and forever.

After missing the Vietnam draft by a hair, Robert helped found the New Wave group The Shirts under manager Hilly Kristal - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilly_Kristal. After regular appearances at NYC's CBGB's playing with Television and The Talking Heads, The Shirts signed with EMI and toured with Peter Gabriel.

Later, after marriage and children, Robert discusses how painting and art saved him and how in many ways it was just by chance that he ended up where he is today.

Robert Box Twitter: @RBoxArt

[email protected]

Music: The Shirts - www.theshirts.net

Photography: Natalie Jennings - www.nataliechampajennings.com/

More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep13-robert/

NOTES:

• [10:00] Talks about how his grandfather came through Ellis Island
• [10:40] Robert speaks about finding art in school
• [13:10] Robert graduates high school and goes to the School of Visual Arts and drops out shortly after
• [14:25] Talks about living in a storefront in NYC and starting his band, The Shirts
• [15:25] Robert talks about the draft for the first time and how luck was on his side
• [17:25] Talks about the opening of CBGB for the first time
• [18:45] Speaks about being signed at the band's lowest point
• [21:15] The band opens for Peter Gabriel
• [22:17] Robert talks about his advice: Just go, just work
• [23:30] Talks about how that band wasn't business smart and the ending of the band
• [25:50] Robert talks about how he turned to tennis to get through while many of his band members turned to drugs
• [28:00] Robert talks about his decision to set up outside of The Met and sell his art
• [29:15] Robert says it's all about people resonating with your art
• [31:15] Robert talks about how people need art; like people need music