I spoke to Heights Beats the brother of Rosa Loess ( Episode 241). Heights Beats is a Canadian DJ/Producer who has created music for many projects and artists including rapper Shad, J Shiltz, TEDx, and Greenpeace. Currently living in Warsaw, Poland Heights Beats has established himself as a DJ around Poland. In our conversation we talk about his transition from Canada to Poland and how he has continued to sustain a career as a musician. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes Podcast. 

Check out his music:

www.hotmilkrecords.com

I spoke with my friend Marissa, who is based in Vriginia is friends with Julia Flores ( Episode 100).  Marissa is a native New Yorker and the co-owner of The World Needs You Now (Episode 238), a coaching & hypnosis business based out of Virginia Beach,VA.  She is pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and will begin incorporating movement into The World Needs You Now over the next year. Her passion for helping people express themselves completely through conversation and motion has put her on a career path to help people utilize their bodies as a catalyst for transformation. Combining her understanding of the business world with the holistic approaches of mindfulness, Marissa and the team at The World Needs You Now can help you release unwanted emotions and find balance again through the use of Hypnosis, Coaching, Movement, and other holistic approaches. In our conversation we cover Marissa's journey with Mental Health Counseling and Life Coaching. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Instagram - @twnynow

Website - www.theworldneedsyounow.com or www.twnyn.com

Facebook - www.facebook.com/theworldneedsyounow

I spoke to my friend Cud Eastbound, a musician based in Dawson City ,Yukon, Canada. Eastbound is also friends with Marisa Sendejas ( Episode 165) and the Cheddar Boys ( Renee, Episode 41). Eastbound considers their sound as rogue folk and can be characterized as innovative and straight to the point.  Cud Eastbound’s songs are best described as imparting a sense of optimism despite adversity. The rawness of their lyricism and vocal style, overtop their well crafted guitar and banjo driven melodies that will bring you to your greatest feelings of loss, before reminding you that you still have the opportunity to grow, learn and change. In our conversation Cud and I talk about life in Yukon Territory, building a cabin, tour life, and their experiences as a songwriter. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Cud's Links 

CudEastbound.com

CudEast.Bandcamp.com

I spoke to my friend Angelina Oliveri. Oliveri and I connected through my friend Brittany Gillman ( Episode 220).  Angelina Oliveri is the Vice President of Operations at Oliveri Millworks, a architectural window and door company headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Prior to joining Oliveri Millworks, Angelina worked in the Fashion Industry in roles focused on merchandising, production management and product development.  In her transition from fashion to construction industry, Angelina took her past expertise and applied it to developing improved production operations, new marketing strategies, and industry trend research. Angelina oversees all daily operations of the business with a focus on business strategy, business development, marketing, and project management. In our conversation Angelina takes us through her career journey and her experiences with the construction industry. Learn more today on Dreams Not Memes. 

Links:

Website: Oliverimillworks.com

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-oliveri-766aa537/

I spoke with my friend Machalek, an independence rights podcaster and advocate based in Guahan ( Guam). We connected over Instagram after I found their takeover from Get Better Records. Machalek grew up in Guahan as a child and  moved to the Pacific Northwest in their teens. Machalek shares their perspectives on the effects of the US Colonization and Militarism in Guahan. We also cover the sociopolitical and economic issues associated with living in Guahan such as taxes, segregation, farming, and health. In our conversation Machalek educates me on the history of Guahan, and current affairs in Guahan.  Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Social Media /Orgs Associated with Guahan Independence That Were Mentioned in the Episode 

@independent_guahan

@fanachupodcast

Blog on Decolonization

@binarysunsetgu

@500sails

@sagankotturanchamoru

@theguambus

@uogpress

I connected with my friend David from Twitter. David is a musician from Mexico that´s trying to make a name for themselves in the middle of a pandemic that has closed all traditional ways of promotion. They got their composing ambient musing at the age of 10 with an iPad, until, at the age of 14, he got hold of a bass and decided that they wanted to find a way to live off making music, while following the diy ethos of their influences such as Mike Park and Lou Barlow. They´re now in the midst of self recording their debut EP and starting their own record label to promote other acts in the Mexican DIY scene. In our conversation we talk about David's experiences with music and how they have been coping through the pandemic. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Links 

https://daruiz.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/davidruiz_e04/?igshid=6jcj1vlkp6ma

I spoke to my friend Rosa Loess, a music educator based in Moncton, New Brunswick , Canada. Loess primarily plays piano and plays a number of instruments and has honed her skills through performances with many of her friends throughout her life. Currently she teaches children of all ages music lessons and focuses on motivating her students learning goals. In our conversation Loess shares her life story about how she transitioned from wanting to pursue a career in the Medical Science Industry and transitioned to Music Education. Learn more about Loess' story on Dreams Not Memes. 

Social Media : @rosaloess 

I spoke to my friend Gunnar Christiansen, the founder of Gunner Records based in Germany.  Gunner Records was founded in 2005 by Gunnar Christiansen in Bremen, Germany. It's a One-Man Label with a strong DIY Ethos. The Label is Anti-Racist, Anti-Sexist, Anti-Homophobic. Gunner Records books European Tours and does Promotion for Bands on the Label. Gunner Records is doing DIY Shows in Bremen. Gunner Records loves Friendship, Music and good Ideas. I was connected with Gunnar with the folks from Mobina Galore (Episode 217). In our conversation we speak about the start of Gunner Records and how Gunnar has continued to manage himself as a label owner. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Social Media 

https://www.instagram.com/gunnerrecords/?hl=de

https://de-de.facebook.com/pages/category/Record-Label/Gunner-Records-355509397431/

https://twitter.com/gunnerrecords?lang=de

I spoke to my friend Maria, a PR Professional based in Aruba.  Maria is the Founder and Director of Vibration PR & Media, an idea that came to life 20 years ago. She lights up when she speaks of creative advertising, innovative careers and the importance of Art,Music and culture on the island of Aruba which has been her home for over the past 30 years. Working side by side with Atelier’s 89 School of Fine Arts, and organizes of a monthly poetry youth night for the past 9 years. She Has developed , organized and supervised Public relations for  Corporate Brands’s events, international music and film festivals ,  to intimate local band gatherings, each with the same dedication and passion. Maria beleives that "the most significant thing we can do for each other as human beings and as a community is to  raise , praise and inspire each other to externalize the best in us , show the world that we are made up some amazing fibers when we are given the chance to express what we love doing”. She is a believer in small businesses, upcoming local talent, and the island spirit of generosity and perserverance. In our conversation we talk about the arts, poetry and creative scene in Aruba and how she helps to promote and develop the local arts in Aruba. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

IG: @bashafoundation