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This week on Yes But Why, I explore the world of artist Ti Malik Coleman.

Ti Malik Coleman is a Baltimore based comedian, teacher, storyteller, improviser, and writer. A Black trans performer, he is dedicated to building spaces for black queer and trans folks to come together and share stories as a mechanism of healing and celebration. Ti Malik tells stories to heal, gather and entertain.

Ti Malik is an experienced and sought-after Improv teacher and coach. He has taught core and advanced classes with Baltimore Improv Group and Maryland Improv Group. He is a frequent guest instructor for Bad Dog Theater, winning Favorite Guest Instructor in 2020. He started teaching improv in 2015 with the Baltimore Improv teacher training program, and since then has taught over 50 classes and workshops. He was a founding member of an all-Black improv group, Casually Dope, and has been featured as a performer and teacher at improv festivals in Toronto, Chicago, New York, DC, and Philadelphia.

As a community artist, Ti Malik teaches students and organizations how to use art to facilitate change. He has led Applied Improv workshops and series in a variety of corporate settings. Applied Improv uses the foundations, concepts and exercises used in improvisational comedy and applies them to business, relationships, healing, and life.

Ti Malik’s deepest love is working with young people, he has taught improv in many schools and works with organizations to bring improv to youth of all access levels. As a youth organizer and facilitator, Ti Malik created the first youth team at Baltimore Improv Group, he previously served as a site manager for Creative Alliance After School, and he is currently a teaching artist with Arts for Learning Maryland. “Coach Ti” teaches improvisational comedy and theater to all ages. As an arts integration specialist, he uses theater and improv as a vehicle to academic success, in particular ELA and math.

In our conversation, Ti Malik shared with me the metaphorical branches of his creative tree: improv, storytelling, community building, teaching, connecting.

First, we talked about the divinity in creativity. We laughed about the Artist’s Way and how we haven’t quite finished it yet! LOL. Ti Malik shared the meditative state of melting into a character. We discussed acting for a bit.

Then Ti Malik explained his experience of falling in love with improv. And he mentioned that his plan B to being an artist was to become President.! Thankfully for us, his intelligence and ability to juggle many projects was instead better invested into the arts world.

Ti Malik told me about the amazing arts organizations he is part of in Baltimore: Baltimore Improv Group, Creative Alliance, Arts for Learning Maryland. These groups gave him a place to showcase his talents while helping his community. I think that it’s absolutely great that the city of Baltimore has so many artistic opportunities!

“Who we are is endless, you know, and I think that being able to show someone that is beautiful; And being able to show myself that is The Thing.”

We mused about the never-ending process of getting to know ourselves. Ti Malik credited his artistic community and friends for helping him to become more himself. This was a really lovely, warm episode and I hope you all enjoy it!

Support Ti Malik Coleman by hiring him to teach at your school or workplace! Check out ticoleman.com to get connected!


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This week on Yes But Why, I explore the world of artist Ti Malik Coleman.

Ti Malik Coleman is a Baltimore based comedian, teacher, storyteller, improviser, and writer. A Black trans performer, he is dedicated to building spaces for black queer and trans folks to come together and share stories as a mechanism of healing and celebration. Ti Malik tells stories to heal, gather and entertain.

Ti Malik is an experienced and sought-after Improv teacher and coach. He has taught core and advanced classes with Baltimore Improv Group and Maryland Improv Group. He is a frequent guest instructor for Bad Dog Theater, winning Favorite Guest Instructor in 2020. He started teaching improv in 2015 with the Baltimore Improv teacher training program, and since then has taught over 50 classes and workshops. He was a founding member of an all-Black improv group, Casually Dope, and has been featured as a performer and teacher at improv festivals in Toronto, Chicago, New York, DC, and Philadelphia.

As a community artist, Ti Malik teaches students and organizations how to use art to facilitate change. He has led Applied Improv workshops and series in a variety of corporate settings. Applied Improv uses the foundations, concepts and exercises used in improvisational comedy and applies them to business, relationships, healing, and life.

Ti Malik’s deepest love is working with young people, he has taught improv in many schools and works with organizations to bring improv to youth of all access levels. As a youth organizer and facilitator, Ti Malik created the first youth team at Baltimore Improv Group, he previously served as a site manager for Creative Alliance After School, and he is currently a teaching artist with Arts for Learning Maryland. “Coach Ti” teaches improvisational comedy and theater to all ages. As an arts integration specialist, he uses theater and improv as a vehicle to academic success, in particular ELA and math.

In our conversation, Ti Malik shared with me the metaphorical branches of his creative tree: improv, storytelling, community building, teaching, connecting.

First, we talked about the divinity in creativity. We laughed about the Artist’s Way and how we haven’t quite finished it yet! LOL. Ti Malik shared the meditative state of melting into a character. We discussed acting for a bit.

Then Ti Malik explained his experience of falling in love with improv. And he mentioned that his plan B to being an artist was to become President.! Thankfully for us, his intelligence and ability to juggle many projects was instead better invested into the arts world.

Ti Malik told me about the amazing arts organizations he was a part of in Baltimore: Baltimore Improv Group, Creative Alliance, Arts for Learning Maryland. These groups gave him a place to showcase his talents while helping his community. I think that it’s absolutely great that the city of Baltimore has so many artistic opportunities!

“Who we are is endless, you know, and I think that being able to show someone that is beautiful; And being able to show myself that is The Thing.”

We mused about the never-ending process of getting to know ourselves. Ti Malik credited his artistic community and friends for helping him to become more himself. This was a really lovely, warm episode and I hope you all enjoy it!

Support Ti Malik Coleman by hiring him to teach at your school or workplace! Check out ticoleman.com to get connected!

Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork

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In the first part of this episode of the Curious Realm host Christopher Jordan welcomes Daniel Alan Jones of The Vortex to discuss his research and upcoming book on the topic of the 1897 UFO crash in Aurora, Texas. From newspaper reports of an object crashing into a rancher’s water tower, to debris in a water well and even rumors of a buried alien corpse. What are the facts behind the Aurora crash case and what do we know today?
In the second part of the episode, we welcome Todd Cochrane, CEO of Blubrry, a podcast hosting and distribution company to discuss privacy in podcasting. With podcasting listening and aggregation apps popping up regularly, what are the actual security risks to those who causally listen to the podcast medium, and what do podcasters need to be wary of in platforms when it comes to protecting your listeners online privacy?! We also discuss some of the amazing updates to the Blubrry podcast hosting platform and the Blubrry Powerpress plugin that are being announced at Podcast Movement 2022 in Dallas.
Join the Curious Realm as we delve into the topics of the 1897 Aurora UFO crash with Daniel Alan Jones and privacy in podcasting with Todd Cochrane of Blubrry.
Curious Realm is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com.
Curious Realm would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Curious20 to save 20% off today!
Curious Realm has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Curious7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!
Curious Realm is proud to partner with Dr Kimberly McGeorge, naturopathic doctor, energy healer, remote viewer, paranormal expert, and consciousness teacher. For readings, workshops or private instruction visit Dr McGeorge at SecretToEverything.com.
Website live streams powered by Web Work Wireless. For the best in home and business WiFi solutions visit WebWorksWireless.com.
Intro music “A Curious Realm” provided by No Disassemble find more great music and content at: NoDisassemble.com

In the first part of this episode of the Curious Realm host Christopher Jordan welcomes Daniel Alan Jones of The Vortex to discuss his research and upcoming book on the topic of the 1897 UFO crash in Aurora, Texas. From newspaper reports of an object crashing into a rancher’s water tower, to debris in a water well and even rumors of a buried alien corpse. What are the facts behind the Aurora crash case and what do we know today?

In the second part of the episode, we welcome Todd Cochrane, CEO of Blubrry, a podcast hosting and distribution company to discuss privacy in podcasting. With podcasting listening and aggregation apps popping up regularly, what are the actual security risks to those who causally listen to the podcast medium, and what do podcasters need to be wary of in platforms when it comes to protecting your listeners online privacy?! We also discuss some of the amazing updates to the Blubrry podcast hosting platform and the Blubrry Powerpress plugin that are being announced at Podcast Movement 2022 in Dallas.

Join the Curious Realm as we delve into the topics of the 1897 Aurora UFO crash with Daniel Alan Jones and privacy in podcasting with Todd Cochrane of Blubrry.

Curious Realm is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com.

Curious Realm would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Curious20 to save 20% off today!

Curious Realm has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Curious7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!

Curious Realm is proud to partner with Dr Kimberly McGeorge, naturopathic doctor, energy healer, remote viewer, paranormal expert, and consciousness teacher. For readings, workshops or private instruction visit Dr McGeorge at SecretToEverything.com.

Website live streams powered by Web Work Wireless. For the best in home and business WiFi solutions visit WebWorksWireless.com.

Intro music “A Curious Realm” provided by No Disassemble find more great music and content at: NoDisassemble.com

This week on Yes But Why, I present my interview with Patti Stiles.

Patti Stiles is an actor, director, author, playwright and teacher who specializes in improvisational theatre. She has been working professionally in theatre since 1983. Patti has taught and performed in North and South America, Europe, Scandinavia, Asia, UAE and the Oceania region for numerous improv companies, festivals, and theatre schools as well as the corporate arena.

Patti is a member of the ITI Artistic Committee (CA), a founding member of the award-winning Die Nasty – improvised soap opera (CA) and former Artistic Director of Rapid Fire Theatre (CA), Dream Kitchen Theatre (CA) and Impro Melbourne (AU). In 2021, she released her first book, Improvise Freely.

In our interview, Patti and I chatted about connecting with an audience, the trappings of success, and the creative processes involved with writing a book.

Patti mused about her time spent at the Loose Moose Theater company. She told me that it was inside this theater space that she felt “at home.”

Patti discussed her time working with children and how that informed her entire career as a storyteller. She told me about building a career as a performer and a teacher in this industry.

Patti shared her experience of writing her book, Improvise Freely, and talked excitedly about how much she can’t wait to write her next book.

This was an absolutely lovely conversation. It was such an honor to speak to Patti Stiles.

You can find Patti Stiles out in the world at Trondheim International Impro Festival, the first international impro festival in Trondheim Norway, from August 28 to September 3.
Then later (September 5-12), she’ll be in Helsinki, Finland, doing workshops.
Check out Patti’s schedule on her website and connect with her when she travels near to you or goes to a festival you are also going to!


Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork

This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!

(production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 6/27/2022; posted on 8/22/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I present my interview with Patti Stiles.

Patti Stiles is an actor, director, author, playwright and teacher who specializes in improvisational theatre. She has been working professionally in theatre since 1983. Patti has taught and performed in North and South America, Europe, Scandinavia, Asia, UAE and the Oceania region for numerous improv companies, festivals, and theatre schools as well as the corporate arena.

Patti is a member of the ITI Artistic Committee (CA), a founding member of the award-winning Die Nasty – improvised soap opera (CA) and former Artistic Director of Rapid Fire Theatre (CA), Dream Kitchen Theatre (CA) and Impro Melbourne (AU). In 2021, she released her first book, Improvise Freely.

In our interview, Patti and I chatted about connecting with an audience, the trappings of success, and the creative processes involved with writing a book.

Patti mused about her time spent at the Loose Moose Theater company. She told me that it was inside this theater space that she felt “at home.”

Patti discussed her time working with children and how that informed her entire career as a storyteller. She told me about building a career as a performer and a teacher in this industry.

Patti shared her experience of writing her book, Improvise Freely, and talked excitedly about how much she can’t wait to write her next book.

This was an absolutely lovely conversation. It was such an honor to speak to Patti Stiles.

You can find Patti Stiles out in the world at Trondheim International Impro Festival, the first international impro festival in Trondheim Norway, from August 28 to September 3.

Then later (September 5-12), she’ll be in Helsinki, Finland, doing workshops.

Check out Patti’s schedule on her website and connect with her when she travels near to you or goes to a festival you are also going to!

Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork

This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!

(production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 6/27/2022; posted on 8/22/2022)

Ron talks with Sylvester Jenkins III-U.S. combat army veteran of five tours of duty, four tours in Iraq and one in 
Afghanistan.  He grew up in a single parent home located in a crime infested neighborhood but made it out to become a college graduate, accomplished speaker and bestselling author.  His story is phenomenal.
Sponsor:  Sour Honey
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Ron talks with Sylvester Jenkins III-U.S. combat army veteran of five tours of duty, four tours in Iraq and one in 

Afghanistan.  He grew up in a single parent home located in a crime infested neighborhood but made it out to become a college graduate, accomplished speaker and bestselling author.  His story is phenomenal.

Sponsor:  Sour Honey

                www.sourhoney.com

                Use Coupon Code 50sour when ordering

Links:       sylvesterjenkins.com

                https://itsawrapwithrap.com

                #HC Universal Network

In the first part of this episode of the Curious Realm host Christopher Jordan welcomes human trafficking activist Billy Joe Cain, founder of Radical Empathy Education Foundation, co-founder of PB&J Learning, and developer of Trapped: A VR Detective Story a revolutionary VR game that puts you in the shoes of a human trafficking victim. The horrors of human trafficking are all too real and as close as your backyard and local school. What is human trafficking and what can we do to bring and end to this everyday scourge of humanity?
In the second part of the episode, we welcome Craig Woolheater founder of Cryptomundo and host of the Texas Bigfoot Conference in Jefferson, TX. How did a chance encounter on a dark Louisiana road change Craig’s life forever and lead him into the world of cryptozoology? What has a lifetime of involvement in the cryptozoology community brought Craig to hosting events such as the Texas Bigfoot Conference, Texas Bigfoot Film Festival, Texas UFOCon and more?
Join the Curious Realm as we delve into the topics of human trafficking awareness with Billy Joe Cain and the 2022 Texas Bigfoot Conference with Craig Woolheater.
Curious Realm is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com.
Curious Realm would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Curious20 to save 20% off today!
Curious Realm has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Curious7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!
Curious Realm is proud to partner with Dr Kimberly McGeorge, naturopathic doctor, energy healer, remote viewer, paranormal expert, and consciousness teacher. For readings, workshops or private instruction visit Dr McGeorge at SecretToEverything.com.
Website live streams powered by Web Work Wireless. For the best in home and business WiFi solutions visit WebWorksWireless.com.
Intro music “A Curious Realm” provided by No Disassemble find more great music and content at: NoDisassemble.com

In the first part of this episode of the Curious Realm host Christopher Jordan welcomes human trafficking activist Billy Joe Cain, founder of Radical Empathy Education Foundation, co-founder of PB&J Learning, and developer of Trapped: A VR Detective Story a revolutionary VR game that puts you in the shoes of a human trafficking victim. The horrors of human trafficking are all too real and as close as your backyard and local school. What is human trafficking and what can we do to bring and end to this everyday scourge of humanity?

In the second part of the episode, we welcome Craig Woolheater founder of Cryptomundo and host of the Texas Bigfoot Conference in Jefferson, TX. How did a chance encounter on a dark Louisiana road change Craig’s life forever and lead him into the world of cryptozoology? What has a lifetime of involvement in the cryptozoology community brought Craig to hosting events such as the Texas Bigfoot Conference, Texas Bigfoot Film Festival, Texas UFOCon and more?

Join the Curious Realm as we delve into the topics of human trafficking awareness with Billy Joe Cain and the 2022 Texas Bigfoot Conference with Craig Woolheater.

Curious Realm is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com.

Curious Realm would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Curious20 to save 20% off today!

Curious Realm has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Curious7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!

Curious Realm is proud to partner with Dr Kimberly McGeorge, naturopathic doctor, energy healer, remote viewer, paranormal expert, and consciousness teacher. For readings, workshops or private instruction visit Dr McGeorge at SecretToEverything.com.

Website live streams powered by Web Work Wireless. For the best in home and business WiFi solutions visit WebWorksWireless.com.

Intro music “A Curious Realm” provided by No Disassemble find more great music and content at: NoDisassemble.com