Defined: The Podcast

“I was a Homeless drug addict for ten years, I picked out of garbage cans to eat and now I’m here.”

Sage's debut into the Art World was a group show in 2013 called Nebula. It was held in an Airplane Hangar in Santa Monica, CA, and was attended by some 500 people. In early 2014, Sage was named in, NBC's The Grio as One of the 40 Artists to Watch and Sage has not disappointed.

Born in Wyandanch Long Island, Sage spent his formative years living in a commune. After moving back to New York with his Mother and Step-Father, Sage took a great interest in the Arts. Hempstead, the town he grew up in did not lend itself to his artistic interest, so Sage at a very young age would find himself sneaking into "The City".

In High School, Sage had teachers and friends that would challenge and inspire him. His only Artistic training would come from his High School Arts teacher, Linda Shear. He befriended a Teacher Kim O'Quinn who would show him parts of the City he had not yet discovered.

Sage attended the renowned F.I.T after graduating High School where he studied Fashion Design. Soon after, Sage was introduced to drugs. 

In the early '90s, Sage was sent to a rehab in DC to get clean, he left the facility and shortly after relapsed. A friend, Walter Neal, seeing talent in the young Sage purchased art supplies for him in hopes that he may find a way to express himself through art. Sage took to painting like wildfire, producing over 400 paintings in both Acrylic and Watercolor. Though the battle with addiction grew, Sage move to Los Angeles CA, where he currently resides, he had stopped painting for some 20 years until the tail end of his final relapse.

Sage's photos have been published in various magazines and websites, in 2015 he premiered his Series, Rocks and Hard Places. He also released his debut cd, Naked Under My Clothes, a collection of Sage's poetry put to music. Sage has also gotten critical attention for the Music Videos he has shot for Naked Under My Clothes.

We cannot wait to introduce you to this incredible human... 

Dahn Dior Ballard an actor, relationship coach, inspired speaker advocate, and writer of the popular blog, "The Yummy Factor by Dior" where she passionately shared her wisdom and wit on relationships and all things motherhood. 

Dahn's tumultuous and nomadic childhood is scattered with stints of homelessness, abuse, and food scarcity, as well as a lifelong strain with her mother who passed away in December 2020. These experiences built the backbone of Dahn's craving for storytelling and the creation of environments that affect healing and change. Being married to the love of her life for 18 yummy years and watching their two amazing sons blossom are the joy that makes her journey so worthwhile.

Dahn Dior Ballard an actor, relationship coach, inspired speaker advocate, and writer of the popular blog, "The Yummy Factor by Dior" where she passionately shared her wisdom and wit on relationships and all things motherhood. 

Dahn's tumultuous and nomadic childhood is scattered with stints of homelessness, abuse, and food scarcity, as well as a lifelong strain with her mother who passed away in December 2020. These experiences built the backbone of Dahn's craving for storytelling and the creation of environments that affect healing and change. Being married to the love of her life for 18 yummy years and watching their two amazing sons blossom are the joy that makes her journey so worthwhile.

Cody Candelario is nothing short of a creative. A weird little kid (as one should be), he was always drawn towards anything that was hard to accomplish. With this goal in mind, Cody quickly took to cooking at the age of eight and from then on - it was like stepping onto a rollercoaster. At 13, Cody asked for a job for his birthday, started working in a food truck, and hasn't stopped since!  

Cody has moved all over the USA, Europe, and Africa getting paid to cook and create. Food trucks, food photography, TV appearances, and competitions and so much more. "I've just been spending my time actively living my life and choosing to build my own world. Above all my one goal is to be happy." 

Cody Candelario is nothing short of a creative. A weird little kid (as one should be), he was always drawn towards anything that was hard to accomplish. With this goal in mind, Cody quickly took to cooking at the age of eight and from then on - it was like stepping onto a rollercoaster. At 13, Cody asked for a job for his birthday, started working in a food truck, and hasn't stopped since!  

Cody has moved all over the USA, Europe, and Africa getting paid to cook and create. Food trucks, food photography, TV appearances, and competitions and so much more. "I've just been spending my time actively living my life and choosing to build my own world. Above all my one goal is to be happy." 

Featuring Glenn Marsden, Founder of (Imperfectly Perfect Campaign), Rob Mack (Positive Psychology Expert & Celebrity Happiness Coch), Mikey Tableman (Founder of 'A Mind's Pursuit'), and Damien Bodie (Actor).

Featuring Glenn Marsden, Founder of (Imperfectly Perfect Campaign), Rob Mack (Positive Psychology Expert & Celebrity Happiness Coch), Mikey Tableman (Founder of 'A Mind's Pursuit'), and Damien Bodie (Actor).

Six years ago, Sean started "Toohey's Ties" and began creating wooden bowties (we're just as curious as you are!) and learned to sew on a tiny plastic sewing machine his mother bought him for Christmas. The road of being self-taught was full of speed bumps; in the beginning, his first bow tie was shaped off a crookedly cut stencil! As time passed, Sean upgraded his machine and began branching off into the land of pocket squares, custom buttons, and more recently, face masks.⁠

Six years ago, Sean started "Toohey's Ties" and began creating wooden bowties (we're just as curious as you are!) and learned to sew on a tiny plastic sewing machine his mother bought him for Christmas. The road of being self-taught was full of speed bumps; in the beginning, his first bow tie was shaped off a crookedly cut stencil! As time passed, Sean upgraded his machine and began branching off into the land of pocket squares, custom buttons, and more recently, face masks.⁠

Mike brings light and energy into the world through his dedication to helping others overcome their daily battles with mental health. 

A natural-born leader, Mike’s strength comes from his ability to relate and connect with people from all walks of life. With integrity, kindness, and compassion, Mike brings empathy and a deeper human connection to those seeking his guidance. With an emphasis on taking a wide-angle view of the human experience, people are instantly put at ease in his presence. He shows a deep appreciation and profound respect to all who engage with him.

 Initially setting out to bring happiness to others through the art of acting, and later, by creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for guests on the music festival circuit- it wasn’t until a particularly dark period of uncertainty and unfulfillment that Mike started to seek a greater purpose in life. Struggling from panic attacks and bouts of crippling anxiety himself, Mike quickly discovered there were limited resources available to help him and even fewer people comfortable enough to talk about it. Mike decided it was time to take a leap of faith. Strongly believing in the importance of investing in yourself, and through a long journey of self-reflection and mediation, “A Mind’s Pursuit” was born from the desire to change the conversation surrounding mental health.