Dreams Not Memes Podcast

I spoke to Alabama based activist Sav Miles. Miles is an activist and friend of Taylor Adams( Episode 172).  Sav is a graduate of Harvard University and is interested in looking at the root cause analysis of social and systematic inequality . Miles takes a  faith centered and people centered approach towards their social advocacy. Much of their work is focused on how to help communities build social autonomy to help eliminate bigotry and other forms of inequality. In today's episode we discuss social psychology, organizational dynamics, transformational justice and percieved interedependence theory and how it relates to activism today.  Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Note* In our conversation I used Kubler Ross to describe change and I meant to refer to the Kotter's Model of Change. 

To learn more about the organizations that Sav works with view the links below. 

Community Protectors Project 

https://www.facebook.com/communityprotectorsproject

The Stay Project

https://www.thestayproject.net/?fbclid=IwAR07AFYXdmTZQ5FCSiRFHcccFFBIHfLIOqiwGEWj1skImjiRi3bonSu_kyY

Alabama Sustainable Agricultural Network 

https://asanonline.org/?fbclid=IwAR2DuYCz_gG6dGFJ8-TiTFDxogQHiCq0u0JNeADfllv6dwpWPBUmKZ3cKzY

RACE Against Injustice NOW | Northeast Alabama Equity Fund 

https://www.facebook.com/NortheastAlabamaEquityFund

I spoke to Wallace Gerdy the primary songwriter/guitarist of the Philadelphia based band Wallace.  The band has been active for the past two years and emanated from the thoughts of Wallace's desire to write music on her own terms while working with a collaborative team. In our conversation we discuss teamwork, goal setting, releasing content in 2020, and Wallace's songwriting journey. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Wallace's Social Media Links 

Facebook.com/wallacemusic

Instagram.com/wallace.music

wallace.bandcamp.com

Twitter: @wallacebandpa

I spoke to Toronto, Ontario based artist CAARE. CAARE is on a journey to create music that inspires others using pop elements. As "CAARE" states her project is about "learning about herself and sharing it with the world."  In our conversation we discuss the comfortability of being vulnerable, working collaboratively, and the Toronto Music Scene. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

To listen to CAARE listen to the links below 

Spotify 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6bRkML62ZAbMhKx3XzpiM2?si=DngAKSsMQi-_mBNMQqYgNw

Youtube 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmvqLy0O5YsYoClxnMiW3A?view_as=subscriber

I spoke to Emily Stein McKelvey a writer, translator, and musician residing in Argentina.  Emily writes for a publication called La La Lista which focuses on the music, arts and life style culture in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Emily has done a wide range of creative projects including a 100 songs in 100 days project ( however stopped at 95 songs). Emily is working on four albums with different producers and musicians. In our discussion we cover discussions around the Argentina music community, happiness and the arts culture in her community. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Review the links below to learn more about Emily's Journey. 

music insta: @_emily_and_

facebook page for my music: facebook.com/emilyandmusic

bandcamp (full discography): emilyand.bandcamp.com

spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5M6wUgbJZtwFojkgmm7wf1?si=PSzABFPeQoOyBgLLIK6Ppg

twitter: https://twitter.com/_emily_and_

insta of the magazine I write for: @lalalistaba

website of the magazine: lalalista.com

link to “argentine slang to expand the mind” articles: https://www.lalalista.com/?s=argentine+slang+to+expand+the+mind

translator insta (under construction): @trad.uction

professional translator profile: https://www.proz.com/profile/3026467

and my personal insta: @fisuridades

I spoke to Beck Bridger from Sheridan, Wyoming about her creative journey.  Bridger is Miss Wyoming 2018, a vocal musician for the 67th Army Band, Lifestyle Blogger and Songwriter. Beck has studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in LA after discovering her love for songwriting over musical theatre and released a song called "Eternity" in a LA studio . In our conversation Beck and I discuss Beck's experience with self discovery as a creative and growing up as a non white Woman in Wyoming , her advocacy work and what it means to be self aware.  Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Website

https://www.beckbridger.org/

Blog 

https://www.beckbridger.org/beckbridgerlifestyleblog

Music 

https://open.spotify.com/track/4nYL15XwwStNqJOiScEbYF

I spoke to Sarah Bertuldo a musician from Omaha, Nebraska. Bertuldo is the singer and primary songwriter of See Through Dresses and has played bass with Tim Kasher ( Cursive) on tour. Sarah is currently working through an album and attending coding school to gain new skills over quarantine. In our conversation we talk about the Omaha music community, touring, working with Tiny Engines, surviving through quarantine, and her journey as a recording artist. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

To Check Out See Through Dresses 

https://seethroughdressesband.com/

I spoke to Ryan Alford a hardware engineering professional and engineer. Alford has worked as a hardware engineer for 15 years in the State College,PA   and  has worked in a variety of roles form project management to working  in the military and aerospace industry. Alford moved to Laramie, Wyoming a few years ago to support his wife's graduate school career and started to work in the technology industry in Wyoming. In our conversation we discuss Alford's experience with being an entrepreneur and diving into the tech industry in Wyoming. Learn more about Alford's Journey on Dreams Not Memes. 

To learn more about Ryan's Journey check out 

Engineering Design Group 

(https://www.edglab.com/)

I spoke to Brock Glaisyer, a musician from Boise, Idaho who sings under the moniker The Boredom Corporation. He writes, records, and performs every instrument on all songs by The Boredom Corporation. The Boredom Corporation brings the power and simplicity of Green Day to the emotion and vulnerability of The 1975 and Jimmy Eat World. The Boredom Corporation produces loud and punchy pop-punk melodies underneath powerful and personal lyrics. In our conversation we discuss Glaisyer's origin story with music, the Boise music scene,  and what has been influencing his craft in 2020. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/35f0TMu

Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YFMNSZ

Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/2xK1F7S

Instagram: @TheBoredomCorporation