Eazy Does It Podcast

I had the privilege of sitting down with Night Cap last night and talking about all things music here in ATX. I love the approach these guys are taking to paving their own path. I am so excited to see where their ambition, and pursuit of authenticity takes them. • It was cool to learn that Jake and Ryan both grew up here in Hill Country. Alex brought up the fact that Austin used to have a unified identity. It was clear that Austin, and the surrounding hill country was one cohesive unit. We joked asking ourselves, “well, what are you going to do about it?”. • The fact is that y’all are doing something about it. We all are. With every ticket, with every listen, with every like you are quite literally voting and supporting culture here in our city. Use your vote this weekend and come see Night Cap play Saturday night at Eazy’s. We’re going to blow this places muffin cap back blue. Link in my bio for tickets. • Own your space. • Thank y’all for joining me: @ryankink @alexfonzo @jakebomgaars @nightcapatx

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Singer • Songwriter • Storyteller • I want to extend my gratitude to Ryan for coming on the podcast last night. I hope it was a unique and eye opening experience to showcase his creative process and local brand Trovador Customs. • It’s important to remember that everyone has their own unique way that they can connect to people, and tell stories. All of us converging and meeting here in this time of self-expression and creativity is pivotal. The time to act is now. Do your part in removing the boundaries and borders that divide us. • I can’t wait for y’all to hear this interview, get to know Ryan on a deeper level, and see that true authenticity is one our most vital traits. By caring about the way you present yourself, and doing so in a way that is serving something greater than vanity opens a lot of doors emotionally. If you lean into the resistance you can change the world. • Follow Ryan: @trovadorcustoms • Bringing the conversation of community & culture to Austin, TX. • Please give us a RATING & REVIEW if you enjoyed the episode & be sure to SUBSCRIBE! • Instagram: @eazy.does.it Studio: @eazys.studio Email: [email protected] Website: eazydoesit.org

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I sat down with Robb Kendrick for a live Eazy Does It Podcast here at Eazy’s. Robb was a photographer for National Geographic for 32 years. His camera took him around the world, and introduced him to people & places he never thought he’d experience as a kid from small town Texas with aspirations of being a truck driver. • The majority of this podcast focuses on a project Robb did back in 2004 where he photographed cowboy’s across the western United States. Robb photographed these individuals utilizing a process known as Tintype. A tintype, also known as a melainotype or ferrotype, is a https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photograph (photograph) made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of metal coated with a dark lacquer or enamel. • It is a very intensive process that came with it the respect of the ranch workers, because they recognize hard work. It’s beautiful to see how their character is expressed through these photographs. There is a sense of timelessness in this style of photography. You will hear simple stories, and uncomplicated perspectives from men and women that still live peacefully not too far from where we are now. These stories remind me to not over complicate things, or get caught up in the rat race we call life. • Our conversation extended beyond this project, and we heard stories from illegal coal mines to photographing Guantanamo Bay. I hope y’all enjoy Robb’s insight and the conversation we dove into. • Bringing the conversation of community & culture to Austin, TX. • Please give us a RATING & REVIEW if you enjoyed the episode & be sure to SUBSCRIBE! • Instagram: @eazy.does.it Studio: @eazys.studio Email: [email protected] Website: eazydoesit.org

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I sat down with Jacob Guzman, a local artist here in Austin, TX, we discussed his inspiration for his unique style. Jacob currently has a gallery displayed at Native Hostel. He will be hosting his takedown party on the 20th of October. Be sure to go check it out before it’s gone, and show Jacob some love. It was awesome to sit down, and get to know each other for the first time. I’m excited to see where Jacob takes it from here. • Jacob Guzman: @marsboxx • Bringing the conversation of community & culture to Austin, TX. • Please give us a RATING & REVIEW if you enjoyed the episode & be sure to SUBSCRIBE! • Instagram: @eazy.does.it Studio: @eazys.studio Email: [email protected] Website: eazydoesit.org

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LIVE A GREAT STORY • Simple words. Such diversity in what these words mean from person to person. Zach Horvath joined me in Episode 20 live from Eazy’s Listening Room & Studio. Zach developed his brand, Live a Great Story, after going out one night with a can of red spray paint, and spraying the words on a pillar over Town Lake underneath Mopac Bridge. People began taking pictures and sharing these simple words. Zach decided to roll with it, and create a logo that can now be spotted all over the world. • In this podcast we dove right into Zach’s story, and talked about how good it is for our minds to travel. What traveling gave us, opening our minds, and the insights we gained from being exposed to different people's perspectives around the world. What happened next exceeded all of Zach and I’s expectations of what would transpire. We asked several individuals to share what they had written, but everyone shared in such an authentic capacity that we couldn’t stop. Everyone that joined us that night got the opportunity to share, and we selected a few of the best to feature on this podcast. • As usual the microphone was passed around the room, and 40-50 people all shared the moment they were most proud of in their lives. It was beautiful that a bunch of strangers could interact in this way, and feel safe enough to be as vulnerable as every one was. It is a moment I will never forget, and showed us the possibility of what we had created. Listen to people share from their hearts, listen to the diversity in what they are proud of, and think about how it differs from what you yourself are proud of. I felt something shift inside of me when this was happening, and is a feeling I will seek time and time again. Thank you to everyone that made it out for this episode. It was truly special to share. • We decided to hand out cards as people walked in to the studio, and gave them the opportunity to fill out the following: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Howard Thurman Before you jump into the evening, take a second to reflect on what accomplishment has made you feel truly alive. Big or small, internal or external. A part of your journey you'll remember for your whole life. Write it here: _________________________________________________________________________ Now grab a drink, meet some new people and instead of the usual questions you ask strangers, dive a little deeper into the important parts of life... theirs and yourself. Ask meaningful questions, listen, tune in. Thank you, Anonymous P.S. Be prepared, we might pass you the mic to expand more on your aliveness. • Guest: @commonvandal Businesses: @liveagreatstory • Bringing the conversation of community & culture to Austin, TX. Own your space. • Please give us a RATING & REVIEW if you enjoyed the episode & be sure to SUBSCRIBE! • Instagram: @eazy.does.it Studio: @eazys.studio Email: [email protected] Website: eazydoesit.org

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We opened our doors to our brand new studio, Eazy’s Listening Room & Studio, located at Austin’s one & only Native Hostel. This studio was crafted to highlight the stories, passions, and pursuits of those in Austin, Texas. There are people flocking to this city hoping to contribute, but it is also a very pivotal time in our city to highlight a culture that has existed for quite some time. • In this new series, at the SpeakEazy, we are keeping our featured guest anonymous until people walk into the studio. With this concept we are able to expose people to perspectives, and industries they wouldn’t ordinarily seek out. We aren’t selling out this room based on people's interest, but instead on the concept that whatever is in this room is shaping Austin as a whole. So we begin… • I first saw the technology that Josh Draper was using on a friend's instagram story. He was showcasing the Mi.Mu Gloves in a mutual friend's living room. I knew at first glance that it was something special, so I asked him to come by the studio to learn more. I decided Josh would be a perfect fit for the SpeakEAZY. Austin is quickly establishing itself as one of the quickest growing tech leaders in the world. Beyond the amount of corporations that are flooding here. I like to see how individuals are driving this forward themselves. The tech world was an industry I hadn’t quite tapped into yet here in Austin with the podcast, and is very important to highlight as it is shaping our culture in massive ways. • Josh performed several different types of songs he had programmed utilizing the Mi.Mu Gloves as people walked into the room. Showing a wide range of what these gloves could do. Like most people the first time they saw the gloves, the energy in the room left one question in people's minds, “what the f*ck are those and how do they work?”. In this episode you will hear Josh's story about how he came across the gloves himself at SXSW here in Austin, what these gloves gave him during “the 2020 experience”, and also how they are being used to innovate around the world. • There is a wide range of how these gloves can and will be used. I am excited to see how these gloves change the world, and I am even more proud that a very special group of people saw it first here at Eazy’s first. Join us next week to see who we feature next! We hope to continue to inspire, open peoples minds, and give people a little more room to… listen. One love. • Guest: @truejoshdraper Tech: @mi.mu.gloves • Bringing the conversation of community & culture to Austin, TX. Own your space. • Please give us a RATING & REVIEW if you enjoyed the episode & be sure to SUBSCRIBE! • Instagram: @eazy.does.it Studio: @eazys.studio Email: [email protected] Website: eazydoesit.org

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“I employ 300 people today. I’ve written a best selling book. I have traveled the world. I have lived a life beyond 10 lifetimes of my wildest wildest dreams, & guys… I am just getting warmed up.” - Khalil Rafati • Khalil Rafati joined me live from Aviator Nation in the heart of Austin, TX. Khalil is an incredible individual, & it was such a pleasure to talk to him. Khalil was a drug addict before turning his life around in his mid thirties. Khalil now is the owner of Sunlife Organics & several other successful companies. Khalil says he had to climb his way out of hell to be the man that he is today, & we are so glad that he is here. • Pain shapes us in ways that we can not deny. Instead of shying away we have an opportunity to lean in, discover more of ourselves, & ask ourselves how we can put such impactful lessons to good use. We have to take the time to ask ourselves how we can we use these experiences to help others. • Guest: @khalilrafati Businesses: @sunlifeorganics @malibubeachyoga • Bringing the conversation of community & culture to Austin, TX. Own your space. • Please give us a RATING & REVIEW if you enjoyed the episode & be sure to SUBSCRIBE! • Instagram: @eazy.does.it Email: [email protected]

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Erick Godsey joined me for Episode 17 live at Native Hostel. We discussed our role in a modern world. This dance to find balance between love & fear. Showing up in the world as a warrior, but finding balance by pursuing the path of the poet. • It is important that we explore our potential in this lifetime. We do so through learning, listening, & sharing it with others. Community is the key to expansion. We continue to grow by letting go of our attachment to the past, moving forward with compassion, and humility in our hearts. Erick does this well, because he has put in the time. He is willing to observe his ego in action, set it aside when necessary, and inspire through the lost art of storytelling. It was a pleasure to drop in with you Erick, & I hope everyone finds as much value in this conversation as I did! Big love! • Guest: @erickgodsey • Bringing the conversation of community & culture to Austin, TX. Own your space. • Please give us a RATING & REVIEW if you enjoyed the episode & be sure to SUBSCRIBE! We are also on YouTube if you would like to see the episode from inside the Van! • Instagram: @eazy.does.it Email: [email protected]

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In this interview with Steve Hatchett for Of Color we discussed an event that happened over this past weekend at Native Hostel. Black Art Weekend was a celebration & gallery focused on African American Artists here in Austin, TX. Austin does not have a huge African American population, which makes it even more important for their culture to have a place here, and for their heritage to be celebrated. • Steve & I sat down on Juneteenth to talk about the importance of introducing perspectives different from your own, pushing the boundaries of what may typically be avoided conversationally, and appreciating our differences with respect in our hearts. This is how we all grow. • Although Steve & I grew up differently, Steve being from Chicago & I from a small town outside Austin, we were able to find common ground. That common ground is the place I call home, ATX, & I can tell we are both on a mission to make this city better in our own unique ways. • In this conversation I realized that we show up in the world in a lot of the same ways, & I think we all have the potential to interact this way. Thank you for joining me Steve, & I look forward to playing a part in this important conversation. • Guest: @hatchettsteve Organization: @_ofcoloratx Founders: @gorudi @abcbodyart Creative Director: @tobartakeover • Bringing the conversation of community & culture to Austin, TX. • Own your space. • Please give us a RATING & REVIEW if you enjoyed the episode & be sure to SUBSCRIBE! We are also on YouTube if you would like to see the episode from inside the Van! • Instagram: @eazy.does.it Email: [email protected]

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Hear an exclusive interview with Zach Person. Live from Native Hostel we talk about how he was brought up, what has inspired him, & what’s on the horizon of rock ‘n’ roll as he prepares to go on tour around the world this summer! Zach’s character & humility shined through as we dove into his journey, and his passion continuing to be on the cutting edge of innovation in the music industry. • We talked about the history of music that has inspired such a diverse style, productivity throughout quarantine finishing his latest album, and how much gratitude is in the air with shows rolling back into town. I look forward to watching Zach’s success, and could not be prouder of him representing Austin, TX. Shoutout to Zach’s team for making this interview happen, and thank you Zach for sharing the room with me. It was an honor! • Follow Zach on Instagram: @zachperson • Bringing the conversation of community & culture to Austin, TX. Own your space. • Please give us a RATING & REVIEW if you enjoyed the episode & be sure to SUBSCRIBE! We are also on YouTube if you would like to see the episode from inside the Van! • Instagram: @eazy.does.it Email: [email protected]

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