On August 16th, we spoke with Tim Kreis, our long time friend from high school, now a musician in the Los Angeles area that performs and composes. In our conversation Tim dropped gem on music, performance art, and education. Watch to the end for our discussion on covid, black lives matter, race, culture, and politics. Making points on white advocacy and challenged us to speak with more of our white friend.We appreciate Tim for coming on!Find Tim Kreis on:Instagram: @timkreismusicSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/5QxYZiQzXR7g3f8HEbBC0X?si=Ls_bNoCtSM2DbkRNy9dqNgAlso listen to his trioThe Bad Portraits:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3TL453f2lKOonX4lqsnLso?si=uo9CBvUxQgaCJPZhJL3vHw

Listen in for Part 2 of the discussion we had on July 2nd. Vincent Kobelt speaks about evolving in love with his wife LaNiecia Kobelt, how to support artists, the senseless murders of black men and women, being Calico, and Covid-19. Follow us on instagram : @coexist.podcast

This episode was very special for us! On July 2nd, we had the chance to speak with our father, Vincent Kobelt. Listen as he performs a lifetimes worth of his poetry, speaks on his background, influences, and navigating the ups and downs of life!

Coexist - explores creatives in Pan-Africa by having conversations and discussions that promote the arts.This is our continued conversation from July 5th 2020, with Asha Dwyer and Qur'an as they expand more upon their writing, Lucid Visionaries and where they see it going, influential black writers, and thoughts on colorism within the black community.Check out Lucid Visionaries website and blog :https://lucidvisionaries.wordpress.comLoved and truly enjoyed having this dynamic conversation ! Hope our listeners will enjoy it as well!If you have comments or thoughts on this episode please share it with us below!!Subscribe to our channel !Follow us on [email protected]

Coexist - explores creatives in Panafrica by having conversations and discussions that promote the arts.On July 5th 2020: We spoke with creator of Lucid Visionaries Asha Dwyer and writer Qur'an Hansford, for a conversation on Lucid Visionaries blog, their articles "Token" by Qur'an and "Dear White Girl" by Asha, and the black experience.Check out Lucid Visionaries website and blog :https://lucidvisionaries.wordpress.comTimestamps- 0:09 The process of creating Lucid Visionaries- 2:07 Asha Backgrounds- 3:18 Qur'an’s Background- 5:30 Sharing artists works on Lucid Visionaries Blog- 6:45 Advantages and disadvantages of being black women in journalism and creating their own path- 11:36 Overcoming blocks in writing- 15:10 Questions on Qu’ran’s piece "Token"- 19:50 Surprises going from a black environment to a white environment- 26:47 Asha’s perspective on her black experience and her article "Dear White Girl"- 30:16 The so called American dream and the continued oppression of black people- 42:45 How can we create more collaborative spaces in the black communityPlease leave comments below and subscribe to our channel!And share with us your own or other creatives art and platforms that are out there!

Coexist - explores creatives in Panafrica by having conversations and discussions that promote the arts.This is the second part of our conversation, on May 29th 2020, with Marysa Ada. Touching on topics within Marysa's music, current protests within America: George Floyd, Breonna Taylor (the lack of discussion at the time), and Black Lives Matter Movement. Also addressing thoughts about spirituality, sexuality, and additional topics.Listen and Subscribe to Marysa Ada's channel at:https://www.youtube.com/user/RapRysaMeditate with Ada Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWjbLJ3oOp6fcFYe4G_SHtp1wdhUZEgH&fbclid=IwAR2AjFj8LV5HgbFizyfrBaCmEg3iGzf5ZJOz8ilhuSTUUMPqvV8TQ_PX8g&app=desktopPlease leave comments below and subscribe to our channel.Share with us your own or other creatives art and platforms that are out thereSocial MediaInstagram: @coexist.podcast

Coexist - explores creatives in Panafrica by having conversations and discussions that promote the arts.On May 29th 2020: We spoke with Marysa Ada a musician and healer that focuses on creating conscious and uplifting songs. We enjoyed having this conversation about meditation, yoga, and music. We are looking forward to many more!Listen and Subscribe to Marysa Ada's channel at:https://www.youtube.com/user/RapRysaPlease leave comments below and subscribe to our channel!And share with us your own or other creatives art and platforms that are out there!

On May 15th 2020: We spoke with Sky Davis, an educator, who created the podcast the Camp Chiller Podcast to get children interested in horror. We enjoyed having this conversation about storytelling, horror, and imagination. We are looking forward to many more!Listen and Subscribe to the Camp Chiller Podcast at:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsG1Cm9YdzCA7_dqXBclxAAlso Find Coexist on:Instagram: @coexist.podcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCl9qTxNHtsgnAMs8Zvv63w