I spoke with Northern Florida native Amanda Starling about her podcast, Angry Grrl Music of the Indie Rock Persuasion. Angry Grrrl Podcast is a podcast that highlights women, LGBTQ+, and minority movements in independent music. In our conversation, we talk about podcasting styles, the origin of the podcast, Amanda's insights over the past four years, and ways to change the journalistic narrative in music communities. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

I spoke to my friend Lauren Ryan from Delaware about her career in engineering.  Ryan recently completed graduate studies in Engineering and Women's Studies at Penn State. Lauren has ambitions to work in the Sex Tech industry. In our conversation, we talk about the orgasm gap and how engineering could be utilized to close that gap in various relationships. Tune in more on Dreams Not Memes. 

I spoke with North Carolina native and Fat Liberation activist Heather about her journey in the Fat Rights movement. In our conversation, Heather shares her thoughts on literature, microaggressions, and the healthcare system on Fat Rights. Heather also shares projects shes been a part of such as the Fat Naked Art Project, which was a photography and modeling project to uplift fat bodies in a digital space.  Currently Heather leads a variety of Facebook groups to provide space and a platform for fat bodies to discuss their experiences and thoughts on fat liberation. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes and view the links below to support Heather's journey. 

Fat Acceptance Cloud: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FAcloud/

Fat naked people: fatnakedart.com

IG @fatgirlposing

I spoke to my friend Reem about her career in behavioral health industry and her experience with moving from Iraq to America. In this episode we talk about food, culture, global relations, and trauma. Reem has lived in many parts of the US such as Michigan, Maine and Virginia and shares her thoughts on what it has been like to live in America while coming from Iraq. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. 

I spoke to local creative, community organizer, Olive Twombly. Olive is from the Portland, Maine area and shares their story about creativity, DIY community spaces, and recovery. In our discussion, we talk about the Portland Music Scene, Prison Reform, socializing in recovery, and giving back to your community.  Learn more on Dreams Not Memes and check out Olive's band, Lake Over Fire, and check out the grassroots organization they support, Maine Needs.

Instagram for Lake Over Fire

https://www.instagram.com/lakeoverfire/?fbclid=IwAR0TIKxf61JWlbgj0FbdX0HBd3J0AtvP20NLXQY2Wlklv4rbsILbmF9n3kQ

Maine Needs

https://www.maineneeds.com/?fbclid=IwAR1n8j62o-FnAhjoufn8THWuHKTkoPMTizDhskn9dwX0I4gwemlqm4pg8O8

I spoke with an Upstate New York-based model by the name of Marinna.  In this episode of Dreams Not Memes, we talk about the competitive culture of modeling and the microaggressions that come along with it. Marinna also shares her thoughts on diet culture, impostor syndrome and owning her own identity. Tune in more on Dreams Not Memes. 

I spoke to my friend Justin Molush. Justin is a designer who specializes in FX and Animation. In our conversation, we talk about how he applied his interests in film production, photography, and design to a career. His career has covered the automotive industry, working on Marvel films and working in the tech industry. Tune into Justin's insights about working on the design, challenging yourself, and working in different industries on Dreams Not Memes. To view, some of Justin's film work click the link below. 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7281556/

I spoke with musician and producer Hunter Pruett about life in the New Hampshire music scene. Hunter share his story with me about how he got involved with the music community, his takes on diy music, bedroom pop and vapor wave and his perspectives on producing. Hunter is not a fan of social media, but is a fan of community and working with others in a more organic and community basis. Find out more on this episode of Dreams Not Memes. 

To listen to Hunter's Bands check out the links below

SafeJoy

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4jWrYmxPxTlffVfYZlXHZq?si=R-fur-mNSJ6lqz0VfE3RUA

jailbait

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4eNkbimrfUBZo1EYRSM5UI?si=QVo3oBAdRpilwMPTfBZo6Q

I spoke to Chelsea of the songwriter project Travels with Brindle. This project is based out of Massachusetts and started when Chelsea was learning the ukulele and decided to challenge herself to busk in all subway stations in Boston. In our conversation, we discuss the writing style of Travels with Brindle, using songwriting as a way to cope with past trauma and to connect with others. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. To support Chelsea's journey review the links below. 

IG and Twitter: @travelswbrindle 

Facebook/travelswithbrindle

Bandcamp: https://travelswithbrindle.bandcamp.com