Thank you to Clarissa Cardenas for joining me this weekend for Episode 14. It was a blast! • Clarissa is an amazing example of how business should be done here in ATX. This game isn’t all about followers, likes, & comments. Our word & reputation means the world to us. Keep doing your thing! It’s about to be an amazing summer! • The problem with social media is that often people say one thing, & then act another. After talking to Clarissa I got a sense that her reputation is important to her, & that sense of responsibility is heavy in this game. At least it should be... If you have a platform, & you are actively using it to “influence”. It’s time that we step into that sense of responsibility & make sure that we provide our local community #atx a quality product. • It’s very important to be real, so that our city remains genuine, authentic, & free. Follow Clarissa on Instagram: @atxconcertqueen or visit https://www.atxconcertqueen.com/ • 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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Stay tuned for Episode 13 with Steve Yang dropping this week. We broke down what led us to this point, seeking out a more suitable path for creativity, collaboration, & expression. Both of us being veterans it was fun to shoot the sh*t over Memorial Day Weekend, share some funny stories from our time in the service, & talk about what we see on the horizon. • Everybody keep an eye out for what’s coming! This is Austin, Texas. We are resilient, we have a backbone in this town, it’s how we were raised. I welcome all creatives & optimists to this city, but I’ll make a stand to make sure the culture never dies. The good thing is... I’m not alone. It’s going to take all of us, & we’re going to have a damn good time doing it! • @artbomb.xyz @warriorxcreations @cosmotionevents @theorijins • 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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I interviewed the founders of Austin’s very own interactive art space known as Mesmerize. We talked about their journey to opening their doors, amidst the pandemic, and what they learned along the way. This was a more important time than ever for people to have somewhere to go to let their minds explore. Building Mesmerize also gave Clay & Mateo somewhere to focus their energy and the product is truly remarkable. Clay & Mateo have done an amazing job at figuring out the solutions to making it work, and also adapting to create a safe place for people to go instead of just waiting. • This partnership is made up of two childhood friends that reconnected after years in the music & production industries. When they teamed up with Native Hostel to display art installations for their parties, they decided to find a way to scale in order to share this with more people, and make it sustainable. Now in 2021 they have some big plans. Keep an eye out for what these guys bring to this city! @thisismesmerize @teostimetravel @mesmerize_clay • 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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Interview #1: Live podcast from Fotohouse’s new space here in Austin, TX. I interviewed Daniel Nguyen & Chisum Pierce. We talked about their journey to becoming prominent photographers & opening a one of a kind studio here in town. What they are doing with this space, although it is a state of the art studio, extends far beyond photography. They are using this space to create a safe & professional environment. They are trying to bridge the gap between all different types of industries, and this night showcased that. Instagram & Links: Chisum Pierce - @getchisumed Danie Nguyen - @caffeineandgasoline.x Fotohouse - @fotohouse.co Website - https://www.fotohouse.co/ • Interview #2: I also had the opportunity to interview Dr. Marlene Carson. She describes herself as a SurThriver of human sex trafficking. She is originally from Columbus, Ohio. She has now come to Texas in order to spread awareness of sex trafficking, and offer help to victims. The true magic of her work is in empowerment. Her organization, Switch Anti-Trafficking Network, is showing young women with all different levels of trauma that people care about them, and try to provide them a path to education & entrepreneurship. It was an honor to sit across from this beautiful woman, and talk about such an important topic. If you would like to learn more about our role & how you can contribute please refer to the links posted below! It is very important that we step up and help. This is not something that can be ignored, and the outreach effort must be a priority. Thank you for coming on Dr. Carson. Instagram & Links: The Switch - @theswitch_antitrafficking https://jointheswitch.org/ (https://jointheswitch.org/) https://cash.app/$jointheswitch (https://cash.app/$jointheswitch) Dr. Marlene Carson’s TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY7WEJY0HmU • 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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I had the opportunity to sit down with Justin Wren live at Native Hostel. The importance of community & sharing space was felt on this day. We had an open conversation about our approach to serving others. Justin’s story is single handedly the most inspiring story that I have heard face to face. Justin is a true warrior. It is not hard to recognize, but life has humbled Justin to a place where he is able to fight for the right reasons. Justin’s intention is to fight for others from a place of love & compassion. To stand up for those that have been forgotten or feel lost. • I will listen to this episode back time & time again with pen & paper in hand. I hope you find your tuth in Justin’s words. It was incredibly beautiful to talk to someone who speaks mindfully & means what they say. I look forward to seeing Justin return to fight, and keep an eye out for his podcast releasing this summer. • Thank you for joining me Justin. • Instagram: @thebigpygmy & @fightfortheforgotten • 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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I was really looking forward to this interview. Maddie Miles is an incredibly fun, and intelligent conversationalist. It is an honor to talk to individuals that are professionals in what they do, and sharing their journey with the world in such a genuine way. • Maddie dives deep into her health journey, & her path to becoming an Integrative Health Practitioner. We talk about how she came to Austin, TX, and what potential she sees here in 2021. Amongst staying healthy & active we talk about the importance of community, and using our social media platforms to reach individuals in an authentic way. Go check out maddies platforms & podcast, The Maddie Miles Podcast, & social media below. • Peace. Love. Hormones. • Instagram: @themaddiemiles & @maddiemiles_ • 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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It was an honor to sit down with Jason for our first live podcast at Native Hostel here in Austin, TX. Jason's art caught my eye years ago when I was in high school. I would see his art all over town, and was inspired to dive into the street art community here in ATX. I am glad I did. This community is full of conscious, grounded, & talented individuals. I think real long lasting change starts on the street level, and its up to us to acknowledge what we love about our city in order for us to maintain the culture that we enjoy. • In this episode we got into how Jason came up in the world, and what the hustle has looked like for him. I hope you hear the humility that I felt throughout this conversation. I look forward to seeing what you do in the future Jason. Thank you for coming on! • Instagram: @jasoneatherly • 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! • Instagram: @eazy.does.it Email: [email protected]

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It was a special night that we were able to share. This was our third live podcasting event here in Austin, TX. People continue to show up, and I am incredibly honored to be able to show up in this way. • My good friend Jerika Maher joined me to share her story. A story that we can all relate to in some way, and see ourselves walking in Jerika’s shoes. However, Jerika’s unique & powerful presence brings an energy that is incredible to witness. She shares her story about rock bottom, expectations, traveling to 30+ countries, dating, & finding herself through deep emotional healing. Her vulnerability in this episode will speak to your heart & soul. I am incredibly thankful to know you & call you my friend. • Instagram: @jerikamaher • 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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It was a special night we used to celebrate a local artist, & muralist. The conversation about the importance of art in our communities, and the impact that it leaves on our lives is an important conversation we will continue to have. These live format podcast are turning out to be incredibly engaging & introducing so many people to new perspectives they wouldn’t ordinarily cross paths with. Stay tuned for more! Niz’s Instagram: @elenizzle31 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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It’s always easy to tell when there is another lion in the room. Instead of competing with one another we can join forces, & really achieve something powerful by putting our egos aside. He is a true leader, & I am glad to know him. • Every time Chris speaks I can see myself in his shoes. That is not an easy presence to achieve. It takes a lot of work to be real & grounded in this day & age. I hope you enjoy this episode. • Chris Marhefka (Instagram): @chrismarhefka • 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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