Dreams Not Memes Podcast

Dreams Not Memes Podcast

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Dreams Not Memes Podcast episodes

  • Episode 157 : Be Resilient, Be Open to Experience: A Conversation with Kelsey Schira

    I spoke to Kelsey Schira, a professional in the music industry. Schira is originally from the State College, PA area and moved to Colorado to pursue a career in live entertainment. In our conversation, we talk about Kelsey's experience with large scale venues, managing musicians, and coping with COVID 19. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes and follow the links below to learn more about venues, bands, and organizations mentioned in our conversation. 


    https://www.themishawaka.com/ 

    https://www.facebook.com/LunaShade 

    https://www.facebook.com/themagicbeans

     https://www.saveourstages.com/



    34 min
  • Episode 156: Beauty, Travel,and Marketing A Conversation with Gemma Wilson

    I spoke with Gemma Wilson a friend of Kristen Fellows ( Episode 142). Gemma is a professional in marketing and a beauty therapist based in Corby, UK. Wilson has aspirations of working in the film and entertainment industry. In our discussion, we talk about Wilson's journey and her perspectives on holding yourself accountable for reaching your goals and having a fulfilled life. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 


    Follow Gemma and her journey via IG @ glambygemx 

    46 min
  • Episode 155: Vintage and Entrepreneurship A Conversation with Jillian Kelly of Retrotique Boutique

    I spoke to Jillian Kelly, the founder of  Retrotique Boutique.  Kelly's store is a vintage store that has high-quality antiques, fashion items, and oddities in the Morgantown, WV area. Kelly also runs a non-profit venture called Morgantown Art Party which is dedicated to keeping performing and visual arts alive at various events in Morgantown.  In our conversation we talk about Jillian's journey with entrepreneurship, managing a vintage store, and her perspectives on local business and culture. Tune in and listen on Dreams Not Memes. 


    To follow Jillian's ventures follow on Instagram @morgantownartparty and @Retrotique 

    56 min
  • Episode 154: Spread the Bread Like Jesus Said: A Conversation with Fred Bethea

    I spoke to my brother, Fred Bethea. Fred works with CRU a para ministry organization focusing on spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to various populations. He is also a student studying Christian Leadership at the Moody Bible Institute. Fred grew up in San Antonio and shares his story about how race, trauma, and loss of family shaped his relationship with God. In our conversation, we cover topics such as Black Lives Matter, travel, storytelling, activism, and today's current events. I don't usually form biased opinions, but this is a very special episode to me, so tune in on Dreams Not Memes. 


    To find out more about Fred's journey and the organizations he works with follow the links below. 

    Cru

    https://www.sanantoniocru.com/?fbclid=IwAR3vAaS0eqbkt26TxD5Ujh19MvmLH3kLQWq68xqFMtHWfjI0ufy614v10kQ


    To Support Fred's Mission Travel 

    https://give.cru.org/0947316?fbclid=IwAR0M_iPk8pKBkDILSrZ_15wrg8HakvdEZDFW20FefI5DqlF3nkIS0zrgazc



    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 152: Pregnancy and Kindness During the Pandemic
    I spoke to Jennifer Baaklini a social media professional, MBA student, wife and mother about her journey.  We met each other from our undergraduate careers at Penn State University and have maintained our friendship since. In our conversation Baaklini speaks about her experiences with leadership in her profession, getting a fellowship as an MBA student and how she has balanced her work life balance as a new mother in the midst of the Global Pandemic. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes.
    Visit the Forté Foundation website for more information on Forté MBA Fellowships and participating schools.
    Connect with Jennifer Baaklini on LinkedIn.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 151: It Costs Nothing To Be Nice: A Conversation with Dr Evi Prokopi
    I spoke to Dr. Evi Prokopi from Athens, Greece. Evi is a Success Coach, Speaker, HR Professional, and does aerial acrobats in Athens, Greece. Dr. Prokopi has been listed as an influencer of HR and has completed research on success and goal setting. In our conversation, we talk about her book on success and her passion for aerial acrobats. You can learn more on Dreams Not Memes and purchase her book at the link below. To follow Evi's journey feel free to reach out to her on LinkedIn. 
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FZSLB6S?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/evipro/
    33 min
  • Episode 150: Dedication to Your Craft: A Conversation with Proper
    I spoke with Morgantown, WV based musician Proper. Proper comes from a funk background and has played in a number of bands and transitioned to the EDM community a few years back. He also does acoustic and sound treatments for rooms within his area. In our conversation, we talk about his journey as an artist, his plans to give back to the Morgantown arts community, and the power of collaboration and teamwork with music. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 
    To follow Proper's Journey go to the links below and follow @dommygills on other socials.
    Instagram: @dommygills 
    Twitter: @dommygills
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/dommygills
    37 min
  • Episode 149: The Many Roles of Mikaela
    I spoke to Philadelphia local Mikaela. Mikaela was referred to me through Christine Elise(Ep 83). Mikaela works in real estate, marketing, venue management, and music management. In our conversation we talk about Mikaela’s experiences with how living in Philadelphia has shaped her interests to work in multiple roles.  We also cover how real estate can be used to navigate change for prosocial change as opposed to reinforcing gentrification. Tune in more on today's episode and follow Mikaela via her IG @mnastybsonasty to follow her journey.
    49 min
  • Episode 148: EDM, Accountability and Connection: A conversation with DJ Kitana

    I spoke with Morgantown, WV based artist, DJ Kitana. Kitana has been a DJ since 2007 and has managed to craft her sound by challenging herself in performance and production.  Kitana discusses how the EDM community has changed due to cancel culture and shares her perspectives on accountability and responsibility for artists. In our conversation, we cover production, collaboration, touring, and Kitana's goals as an independent artist. Find out more on today's episode. 


    Website

    KiTANAmusic.com

    Socials 

    Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, SoundCloud under @djKitana. 


    38 min

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