Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio Broadcasting

In episode 43 of Breaking Walls the old cohorts are back together as Lina Gonzalez and James Scully sit down for a chat about why fear is so important and why the anxiety fear brings isn't something we should ignore, but should work through.

Highlights:

• Thoughts on Lina and James' takeaways from rebranding The WallBreakers in 2014

• Why now is so important

• Lina's new gorgeous greeting card business BlackLetterCo

• The Neon Black

• Things Lina has learned from the jobs she's held

• Why it's ok to feel bad sometimes

• How fear has helped people evolve

• What's going on in Lina's present and what's next

Lina's Links

http://www.lina-g.com

The Neon Black

@theneonblack

http://www.theneonblack.net/

BlackLetterCo

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackLetterCo?ref=profile_shopicon

@linapse_

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In Episode 42 of Breaking Walls we sit down with Episode 26 guest, Staten Island Hip-Hop MC Brodie Jaymz (@BrodieJaymz) one year later, for a chat about facing fears to release music and the last year of Brodie's life. Also making a behind-the-scenes appearance is Episode 1 guest, Reb Randt (@ItsRebRandt)

Hightlights include:

• The reception from Brodie's 10/25 LP - Dark Side of the Stars

• The inspiration for his new EP Iz This What You Want

• What it's like to try to produce good hip-hop today on your own dime

• Why sometimes we've got to keep our pride in check when making art

• Are mainstream record labels still important?

• What's next for Brodie

At the end of the episode hear World on Fire ft. @Jason_Adams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rICNQyHkEg - Music Video

Social Media Links:

IG - @BrodieJaymz

Additional Soundcloud - @ThatsMyJaymz

Twitter - @BrodieJaymz

Spotify - Brodie Jaymz

facebook - @BrodieJaymz

Itunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/brodie-jaymz/id838953789

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In episode 41 of Breaking Walls we sit down with UK-based designer, and BW EP21 guest Kieron Lewis for a chat about some of the important learning lessons he's picked up this year.

Highlights:

• What is Powder Bryne?

• Kieron's experience designing a massive 100+ page lifestyle brochure

• How life's struggles have help Kieron become more present

• Why Kieron is learning German

• The importance of connecting with the community around us

• Kieron's new design partners Olga and Lisa and their significance

• What's next for Kieron

Kieron's Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieron-lewis-90510954

https://twitter.com/KieronAnthonyL

http://kieronlewis.com/Powder-Byrne-2017-1

LISA'S SITE:

Lisa-Drew.com

https://twitter.com/LiisbiisDrew

OLGA'S SITE:

http://ktvska.squarespace.com/

https://twitter.com/Olga_and_Kay

HANDSOME FRANK:

http://www.handsomefrank.com/illustrators/andrew-lyons/

WOODE EVENTS

https://twitter.com/woodeevents1

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In episode 40 of Breaking Walls we sit down with UK-based Entrepreneur, Writer, and Creative Nigel Twumasi about his and his partner Lao’s experience creating and growing the anime-inspired comic book and clothing company Mayamada as well as the inspiration behind Mayamada’s #BeCreative2016 campaign.

Highlights

• Mayamada’s origins. How did two engineering students become comic book writers?

• How Nigel’s engineering background has helped him transition into a new creative field

• The importance of failure and having a good plan. Why patience is also so key

• Nigel’s different experiences with Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Patreon

• Samurai Chef: The origins behind this character

• How Nigel has transitioned out of the day job world and taken on Mayamada full-time

• The inspiration for #BeCreative2016 and how we can get involved

• What’s next for Nigel and for Mayamada

Mayamada Links:

http://mayamada.com

Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest: @Mayamada

Instagram: @mayamadatees

Youtube: @channelmayamada

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In Episode 39 of Breaking Walls, we sit down with tattooing icon, world traveler, and author Jonathan Shaw for a conversation about his life and where he's going next. This is a guy that's lived many lives—artist, author, world-traveler, fringe society member. He's very self-reflective about his experiences.

Highlights:

• Jonathan recently released a Vintage Tattoo Flash collection (the book is fantastic) http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Tattoo-Flash-Traditional-Collection/dp/1576877698

• Jonathan is the son of band leader Artie Shaw and actress Doris Dowling. He touches on why growing up in the lap of luxury was more like the American Nightmare than the American Dream

• The reasons behind Jonathan leaving home at 14

• Why we can't outrun our past or our DNA

• How the tattooing industry has grown and his thoughts on his own involvement in it

• Why he put together Vintage Tattoo Flash: 100 Years of Traditional Tattoos from the Collection of Jonathan Shaw

• The importance of paying dues in whatever field of passion we have

• How Jonathan tries to be a helpful public figure at this point in his life

• Why working in the light is no easy task.

• What's roads Jonathan's riding down in 2016

Links:

If you'd like to have Jonathan sign a personalized note in any book you buy directly from him, email him at:

Places to buy Vintage Tattoo Flash:

http://www.powerhousebooks.com/books/vintage-tattoo-flash-100-years-of-traditional-tattoos-from-the-collection-of-jonathan-shaw/

http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Tattoo-Flash-Traditional-Collection/dp/1576877698

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In Episode 38 of Breaking Walls we hear from Steve Jobs and Milton Glaser on getting over the fear of failure, Paul Rand and Saul Bass on the importance of creativity and knowing oneself, and from TEDxWandsworth's speaker Daniel Doherty on Engineering Serendipity.

For the full Daniel Doherty TEDxWandsworth talk, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ-sZIWRvqk

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In Episode 37 of Breaking Walls we sit down for a chat about musical growth with Guillermo Varillas and Jeremy Levy of London-based band Crash Island (@CrashIsland).

Highlights:

• Where Crash Island's self-described "Dark Tropical" sound originates from

• How the members of Crash Island met in 2011

• Where the emotive and honest quality to their music comes from

• Current Inspirations

• How Crash Island feels growth can be sustainable

• Why their EP titles (Strange Shores, Stormy Nights, Dreamwaves) have an aquatic theme

• How to fall in love with your art again if you've fallen out of love with it

• Why Crash Island feels it needs to create its own sound and following

• What's next and how far down the road the guys are looking

Crash Island's Links:

https://soundcloud.com/crashisland

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/crash-island/id733084644

https://twitter.com/crashisland

https://www.facebook.com/CrashIsland/

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In Episode 36 of Breaking Walls, we sit down with Bi-Coastal Curator, Creative Director, and Founder of Created Here Samantha Katz for a conversation about things we can all do to put ourselves out there, have more confidence, and in turn, create serendipity in our lives.

Highlights:

• Where Samantha’s natural confidence and charisma comes from

• Is there an art to being smooth?

• What growing up in an academic, successful family taught Samantha about herself

• How Samantha tries to ensure she sees the big picture

• The importance of getting involved with passion projects

• Why money shouldn’t be the only reason to be interested in something

• What is Art Basel? How did Samantha become involved in it

• How Art Basel, Arts in Bushwick, and Google Glass helped Samantha make connections and build more confidence

• What is CreatedHere? How Samantha was inspired to launch this community

• Where does Samantha see herself in five years

• Is thirty the new twenty?

• What’s her approach to social media?

• How far down the road is Samantha looking and why did she just decide to move from New York to San Francisco

Samantha’s Links:

Website

http://www.createdhere.co

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/createdhere/

Email

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In episode 35 of Breaking Walls we sit down with art director and musician Samantha Leon for a conversation about how she’s used her own vulnerability to grow creatively and emotionally. This is a great conversation that centers around tips Sam uses to be more confident and to trust herself that we can all instill in our lives.

Highlights:

• What it was like growing up just north of New York City in Yonkers, NY

• How seeing the rougher side of New York as a kid can lead to a lot of confidence as an adult

• Why we can’t let other people create insecurities in our lives

• The importance of being open to multiple avenues of creativity

• What being on stage can teach us about ourselves

• Why anger can’t be the only form of motivation that drives us

• How Sam uses positive energy to heal others

• Why our true calling is generally the path to least resistance

• What’s next for Sam

Sam’s Links:

http://www.samanthaleonmusic.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samanthaleonmusic

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/samanthaleonmusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaleonmusic/

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In Episode 34 of Breaking Walls, we introduce February's monthly topic, hit on some burning bullet points, and wish ourselves a happy 4th birthday.

Highlights:

• The 4th anniversary of The WallBreakers

• The Monthly topic: Vulnerability - Why it’s so important

• Stuff going on with the podcast going forward

• Looking for guest writers

• Looking for new kinds of content and feedback

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