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/

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 

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 

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

I spoke with Beth Hardman, a friend of Kristen Fellows (Episode 142). Hardman is from Manchester, England and shares her story with becoming a math teacher in the middle of the pandemic.  In our conversation, we talk about Beth's views on inequality and education access and her desire to travel before getting a mortgage. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

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.