Dreams Not Memes Podcast

I spoke to my friend Timothy September, a hypnotist and life coach, based in Virginia. I met Timothy through my friend, Julia Flores ( Episode 100). The two of them co hosted a digital session that focused on yoga, meditation and hypnotism. Timothy's story as a professional hypnotist is inspiring and relatable. After watching his life collapse in front of him, he knew the only way anything would get better was to become the very change which needed to happen. It was during this pursuit of his own truth that he learned the transformational power of Life Coaching and Hypnosis. 

Timothy began to apply his knowledge in his personal life and after noticing the incredible changes effortlessly happened, he and his life partner created The World Needs You Now - Coaching & Hypnosis. By becoming one of the fastest growing coaching and hypnosis businesses in Virginia Beach, The World Needs You Now is where ordinary people achieve extraordinary results toward pursuing their dreams, overcoming their limitations, and defying their own internal beliefs and capabilities.

In our conversation we cover the uses and applications of hypnotism, the power of recovery, and why healing should be an important part of our lives. Learn more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Social:

Instagram - @twnynow

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

Facebook - www.facebook.com/theworldneedsyounow

I spoke to my friend Kim Logan, an artist from Florida who is currently working on projects in various locations overseas.  Logan's story as an artist starts in 2013, where she has spent the past few years since touring America and Europe with a wheel-of-fortune display of diverse backing musicians, making recorded music with Grammy-winning producers to bands made up of childhood friends, and continuing a career in staged opera that has spanned two decades.  Cutting a global and itinerant path, Kim draws from the veins of varied musical sub-genres as reference points for her expression, and works to blur the lines between them all.

The next oeuvre of Kim's work, "Pseudoscience," began its release in late 2016, produced and developed by the formidable sonic wizards Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Arctic Monkeys), and Brett Orrison (The Black Angels, Widespread Panic).  In 2017 came the analog-recorded R&B/soul EP "Fresh Juice," with a cover of Serge Gainsbourg's 1964 tropicalia hit "Couleur Café” as a B-side to these sessions.

Her second LP, "Shadow Work," was released on 21 February, made in the UK with her Parisian band The Silhouettes, and mixed/mastered back in Nashville with her collaborators from Sputnik and Infrasonic Sound, the engineers behind projects with Third Man Records, Clutch, & Seasick Steve.  The album was led by the explosive singles "Dirty Business" and "Oedipus Wrecks," while planning a record Logan will also be working on releasing a poetry book which is covered in our conversation. In our conversation we talked about Logan's journey as a creator, songwriter and finding a place of comfort in the midst of the pandemic. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Kim Logan's Socials 

VINYL:  http://www.kimlogan.bandcamp.com/album/shadow-work

Twitter + Instagram:  @kimloganmusic

http://www.youtube.com/user/kimloganmusic

http://www.kimlogan.net

I spoke to Denmark based rapper Envy about his journey as an MC on Dreams Not Memes. Envy runs his own label Allblack Records and has maintained a consistent hip hop catalogue in the past two years. Envy started playing the guitar and the drums by the time he was 9, inspired by bands such as Guns N roses, Nirvana and Bon Jovi. He started writing lyrics at the age of 18 and took on the alias "Envy" and started taking his music more seriously. Envy is all about telling a story with his songs that his listeners can relate to. In our conversation, I speak with the 20 year old rapper about his goals as an MC and how he believes art should be appreciated. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Social Media Links 

https://www.instagram.com/envy_abr/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1YjaRnS4esAhGHKulLAQhg

https://soundcloud.com/envyabr

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC86yXG37UHCV4al_YXHcgvw

I spoke to my friend Katchan, an artist , twitch streamer and activist from Tarragona, Spain. Katchan is a friend of Tomillo ( Episode 221).  As a visual artist , they have a wide variety of art styles and works with clients as a freelancer.  As an activist Katchan is involved with support for sex workers and the trans community in Spain.  In our conversation we talk about how Katchan has used art as a platform for activism and uplifting others. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Katchan's Social Media 

Instagram

Linktree

I spoke to my friend Chelsea Rose, a local influencer and medical care professional from the Halifax, Nova Scotia area. Rose is 25 years old and works  full-time as a paramedic. As an influencer, Chelsea is a  content creator for predominantly local brands/businesses and has some experience  working with larger brands. 

Chelsea is interested in creating positive & relatable content. She uses her platform be an advocate for LGBTQ plus rights, women’s rights, BLM rights, and mental health awareness. In our conversation we talk about Chelsea's journey as a social media influencer, her personal journey with her identity, and her goals for the future. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

To Follow Chelsea 

@roseonthecoasthfx on both Instagram & TikTok.

I spoke to a Hip Hop Artist and Author from  Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Go Homeboy aka Matt Walls.  Walls is a woodworker as a profession and has found a love for prose throughout his life.  He wrote a book called Alphabet Pie published by Monster House Publishing and recently finished a mixtape called, The Tale of the Mixtape. Go, Homeboy can be characterized as hip hop that consists of  downtempo beats with a unique style, combined with laid back, thoughtful, multi-layered lyricism.  In our conversation we discuss Walls' experience with hip hop, writing and life in New Brunswick. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Alphabet Pie 

https://monsterhousepublishing.com/products/alphabet-pie

Go Homeboy Social Links 

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Go-Homeboy-325812858124559

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfdXZu-4bosSzfqY9GkWtmA?view_as=subscriber&fbclid=IwAR3lsFEj5oY_uAs7oQfup8eJp7exoeq5745L9A91JlcxuVQKUlGR5DwuLyE

Bandcamp

https://gohomeboy.bandcamp.com/

I spoke with Kelsey Cork and Jacinda of Philly band Kelsey Cork and the Swigs.  As a Philly act, Kelsey Cork, Jacinda Arellano, and Nolee Morris harness their chemistry off-stage to kick ass onstage, acquiring an undeniable reputation for an energetic show you can’t help but dance to. They celebrate discarding pretentious cynicism to rejoice in surviving as a poor and rowdy twenty-something in the city of Philadelphia. The Swigs use Philly as inspiration for their music and their attitude, letting litter and grime seep into their catchy hooks about having a good time living below the poverty line; they make you wonder why you ever cared about the façade of elitism. The band just released a new EP called Weird Bones released by goodhowareyou records and take some time to talk to me about their day to day with being a rock band.  Tune in on this episode of Dreams Not Memes.

Featured Song : ECRNR (East Coast Rock and Roll) 

Hyperlinks

Bandcamp - https://kelseycorkandtheswigs.bandcamp.com/

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VGF1OLXF540pdVmRwrlZH

Instagram - @kelseycorkandtheswigs / https://www.instagram.com/kelseycorkandtheswigs/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KelseyCorkandtheSwigs

I spoke to Aaron Greenman, the drummer of the New Brunswick, Canada band, Noble Daughter. The band plays a mix of stoner rock and alternative grunge in the bars of Frederickton, New Brunswick. In our conversation Greenman and I speak about what it was like to release Noble Daughter's self titled debut record in 2020. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Social Media

IG: noble.daugther

FB: nobledaughter777