Creative Contact w/ Kia Orion

WHATUP!

Your boy somehow caught the flu in one of the hottest places on earth. smh. so it was a bit of a rough week, but a good week. apologize for the sniffles.

Spent most of it building out the new online beatstore which is now up and at 'em! www.orionbeats.com if you want to peep it. I'm currently testing a ton of different elements of the site, so if you want to check it out and give me feedback I'm all ears.

The biz is going well, making a steady growth of sales each month. My customers are super dope. I've found my music resonates with a certain type of person, and that's really what I'm trying to do. Find people who fuck with the sound and then doubling down on it.

In the tail end of the episode I also reflect on my 6th month mark out here in Thailand. I know I sound sappy but still incredibly grateful to be out here chasing the dream.

I'm making it a thing that I'm going to pay my rent this month in beat sales, so hold me to it!

If you need music or just want to bullshit you know where to find me.

Let's WORK!

Connect with the boy:

www.orionbeats.com

social everything: @kiaorion

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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creativecontact/support

Ay! This is something I've been doing for a while but finally found a name for it. These will be weekly episodes that I do on weeks I don't have guests, where I take you behind the scenes building out the online biz and talk about what's going on personally.

I'll also be filming these episodes as much as possible so if that's more your thing you can watch 'em on what my dad would say "the Youtube".

The episodes will cover what I'm learning in terms of marketing/business, fitness, travel shenanigans, and everything in between. If you know me then you already have a pretty good idea how these play out.

It's a lot of life philosophy and some well deserved self-deprecating humor.

This week I talk about how dope the community is out here in CM, what I'm focusing on (spoiler alert, it's music), and why I believe I'll be able to win in the end.

If you need music or just want to bullshit you know where to find me.

Let's WORK!

Connect with the boy:

www.orionbeats.com

social everything: @kiaorion

[email protected]

Become a supporter of this podcast:

https://anchor.fm/creativecontact/support

Ay! This is something I've been doing for a while but finally found a name for it. These will be weekly episodes that I do on weeks I don't have guests, where I take you behind the scenes building out the online biz and talk about what's going on personally.

I'll also be filming these episodes as much as possible so if that's more your thing you can watch 'em on what my dad would say "the Youtube".

The episodes will cover what I'm learning in terms of marketing/business, fitness, travel shenanigans, and everything in between. If you know me then you already have a pretty good idea how these play out.

It's a lot of life philosophy and some well deserved self-deprecating humor.

This week I talk about how dope the community is out here in CM, what I'm focusing on (spoiler alert, it's music), and why I believe I'll be able to win in the end.

If you need music or just want to bullshit you know where to find me.

Let's WORK!

Connect with the boy:

www.orionbeats.com

social everything: @kiaorion

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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creativecontact/support

"will i ever be happy?"

Jeremy Lipkowitz was at the peak of his career and couldn't find happiness. on the surface it looked like everything was working out perfectly, but behind closed doors, it couldn't have been farther from the truth.

only a few years ago Jeremy was struggling daily with addiction while earning his PhD in Genetics at Duke. he ended up leaving the university and a potential fancy degree to pursue his true passion.

Jeremy is now an educator who teaches mindfulness around the world. he offers simple and easy guided mindfulness meditations to help people reduce stress and anxiety, and ultimately feel more joy and happiness. he helps people find acceptance. but not like you might think. he comes at spirituality from a place of science and practicality, trading in the mood crystals for a more pragmatic approach. one that you can apply to your day to day life.

in this episode we talk about life growing up in california, traveling around the world, going from a dishwasher to PhD student, and our favorite pokemon. we also get into some deep shit around addiction and Jeremy was willing to be completely honest about his own journey with it. i feel blessed that he was open to sharing his story, and i'm excited for you to hear it.

for anyone that is currently battling their own demons, this one is for you.

you can connect with Jeremy and checkout his online course below (50% off with the code "KIAORION" woop!)

Connect with Jeremy:

Online Course:

Mindfulness Made Easy!

https://www.udemy.com/mindfulness-foundations/?couponCode=KIAORION

Website:

http://www.untanglingthemind.com/

Social

https://www.instagram.com/minduntangled/

Connect with me:

https://www.instagram.com/kiaorion

https://soundcloud.com/kiaorion

[email protected]

Become a supporter of this podcast:

https://anchor.fm/creativecontact/support

"will i ever be happy?"

Jeremy Lipkowitz was at the peak of his career and couldn't find happiness. on the surface it looked like everything was working out perfectly, but behind closed doors, it couldn't have been farther from the truth.

only a few years ago Jeremy was struggling daily with addiction while earning his PhD in Genetics at Duke. he ended up leaving the university and a potential fancy degree to pursue his true passion.

Jeremy is now an educator who teaches mindfulness around the world. he offers simple and easy guided mindfulness meditations to help people reduce stress and anxiety, and ultimately feel more joy and happiness. he helps people find acceptance. but not like you might think. he comes at spirituality from a place of science and practicality, trading in the mood crystals for a more pragmatic approach. one that you can apply to your day to day life.

in this episode we talk about life growing up in california, traveling around the world, going from a dishwasher to PhD student, and our favorite pokemon. we also get into some deep shit around addiction and Jeremy was willing to be completely honest about his own journey with it. i feel blessed that he was open to sharing his story, and i'm excited for you to hear it.

for anyone that is currently battling their own demons, this one is for you.

you can connect with Jeremy and checkout his online course below (50% off with the code "KIAORION" woop!)

Connect with Jeremy:

Online Course:

Mindfulness Made Easy!

https://www.udemy.com/mindfulness-foundations/?couponCode=KIAORION

Website:

http://www.untanglingthemind.com/

Social

https://www.instagram.com/minduntangled/

Connect with me:

https://www.instagram.com/kiaorion

https://soundcloud.com/kiaorion

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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creativecontact/support

the man. the myth. the legend. i can't tell you how long i've been waiting for this episode.

one of my best friends and dopest artists/songwriters i know blessed me with this interview right before i came to thailand. he's the last friendly face i saw before taking the leap abroad, and there's a reason why.

Dylan Owen has been one of my best friends since I was 19 years old. it's absolutely crazy to think about, i can still remember the day we met. you might say i have a bit of a man crush. and i'd say you're right.

Dylan gave me my first chance at a real performance when he brought me on as his hypeman back in 2010. we opened for Mac Miller (RIP), Chris Webby, and did countless open mics together. we played everywhere from Webster Hall in NYC to the lunchroom in the dining hall at college.

He is preparing to drop his most authentic and well crafted album to date, and i came to NYC to hear about it.

in this episode we talk about growing up in Orange County, life at cornell, rap battles, his inspiration behind the new music, and what it takes to be this vulnerable as an artist in 2018.

i can't wait for you all to hear this one, and i'm already excited for part 2.

grab a coffee, prep for your road trip, or find a comfy seat in the subway and come have a blast with us on the LES.

Connect with Dylan:

https://www.instagram.com/dylanowenmusic

https://www.twitter.com/dylanowenmusic

https://www.dylanowenmusic.com

Connect with me:

https://www.instagram.com/kiaorion

https://soundcloud.com/kiaorion

[email protected]

Become a supporter of this podcast:

https://anchor.fm/creativecontact/support

the man. the myth. the legend. i can't tell you how long i've been waiting for this episode.

one of my best friends and dopest artists/songwriters i know blessed me with this interview right before i came to thailand. he's the last friendly face i saw before taking the leap abroad, and there's a reason why.

Dylan Owen has been one of my best friends since I was 19 years old. it's absolutely crazy to think about, i can still remember the day we met. you might say i have a bit of a man crush. and i'd say you're right.

Dylan gave me my first chance at a real performance when he brought me on as his hypeman back in 2010. we opened for Mac Miller (RIP), Chris Webby, and did countless open mics together. we played everywhere from Webster Hall in NYC to the lunchroom in the dining hall at college.

He is preparing to drop his most authentic and well crafted album to date, and i came to NYC to hear about it.

in this episode we talk about growing up in Orange County, life at cornell, rap battles, his inspiration behind the new music, and what it takes to be this vulnerable as an artist in 2018.

i can't wait for you all to hear this one, and i'm already excited for part 2.

grab a coffee, prep for your road trip, or find a comfy seat in the subway and come have a blast with us on the LES.

Connect with Dylan:

https://www.instagram.com/dylanowenmusic

https://www.twitter.com/dylanowenmusic

https://www.dylanowenmusic.com

Connect with me:

https://www.instagram.com/kiaorion

https://soundcloud.com/kiaorion

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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creativecontact/support

WHATUP DOE.

Its been a while since the last episode, but I'm making it up to you with an ESPECIALLY dope guest this time around.

My man Ermo Egberts is a photographer/videographer/documentary filmmaker who has been traveling the world for the past six years. If you're curious what life as a digital nomad is like, this is the one for you.

We talk about life in India, Australia, New Zealand, Cambodia, Portugal, Switzerland, Chiang Mai...you get the point. After working in factories and other odd jobs while traveling to make ends meet, Ermo decided to go all in on his visual art. He has some incredible advice for aspiring artists (traveling or rooted) when it comes to setting goals, having confidence, and why it's important to do gigs for free when you're starting out.

So many good things to say about this guy. The only issue with the podcast is that you can't see him. Even if you don't listen to the whole podcast AT LEAST peep the gram to see this man's perfect hair. Trust me, it's worth it.

Hope you enjoy this manbun...err...episode as much as we did.

Connect with Ermo:

https://www.instagram.com/overfear_media/

www.over-fear.com (and soon to be! https://ermoegberts.com/)

Connect with me:

https://www.instagram.com/kiaorion

https://soundcloud.com/kiaorion

[email protected]

Become a supporter of this podcast:

https://anchor.fm/creativecontact/support

WHATUP DOE.

Its been a while since the last episode, but I'm making it up to you with an ESPECIALLY dope guest this time around.

My man Ermo Egberts is a photographer/videographer/documentary filmmaker who has been traveling the world for the past six years. If you're curious what life as a digital nomad is like, this is the one for you.

We talk about life in India, Australia, New Zealand, Cambodia, Portugal, Switzerland, Chiang Mai...you get the point. After working in factories and other odd jobs while traveling to make ends meet, Ermo decided to go all in on his visual art. He has some incredible advice for aspiring artists (traveling or rooted) when it comes to setting goals, having confidence, and why it's important to do gigs for free when you're starting out.

So many good things to say about this guy. The only issue with the podcast is that you can't see him. Even if you don't listen to the whole podcast AT LEAST peep the gram to see this man's perfect hair. Trust me, it's worth it.

Hope you enjoy this manbun...err...episode as much as we did.

Connect with Ermo:

https://www.instagram.com/overfear_media/

www.over-fear.com (and soon to be! https://ermoegberts.com/)

Connect with me:

https://www.instagram.com/kiaorion

https://soundcloud.com/kiaorion

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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creativecontact/support

An incredibly sentimental episode, this was the very final episode of Orion Radio before it became Creative Contact. The good news is we closed out the old brand with a bang.

This weeks guest is one of THE most electric performers I've ever seen. Gabe Wolf is a Philadelphia native who is one of the city's most promising upcoming musicians. I met Gabe on his rooftop during a house party and we bonded immediately over the self-doubt, ego, and the absolute mindfuck that comes along with being an artist.

Whether he's throwing a show or self-producing his newest project, G is one of those guys who's always working on something. We chopped it up in my kitchen over sparkling water and college stories. Come hang and learn what being an independent musician is all about.

Connect with Gabe:

https://www.instagram.com/whowhatwolf/

https://whowhatwolf.com/

https://soundcloud.com/whowhatwolf/tracks

Connect with me:

https://www.instagram.com/kiaorion

https://soundcloud.com/kiaorion

[email protected]

Become a supporter of this podcast:

https://anchor.fm/creativecontact/support