Michael Salaam is Chaplain at the California Dept. of Corrections & Rehabilitation in Hanford, CA.

We recently hopped on a call where we discussed how he found purpose in becoming a Muslim Chaplain, what it was to gain access to vulnerability in the face of adversity, and how poetry become an outlet for him to reconnect with his self-awareness.

Music for this episode is composed by Humans Win and editing for this episode by Bill Fires.

Michael Salaam is Chaplain at the California Dept. of Corrections & Rehabilitation in Hanford, CA.

We recently hopped on a call where we discussed how he found purpose in becoming a Muslim Chaplain, what it was to gain access to vulnerability in the face of adversity, and how poetry become an outlet for him to reconnect with his self-awareness.

Music for this episode is composed by Humans Win and editing for this episode by Bill Fires.

Mark Abrams is a Producer, Mixer, and Co-Founder of EchoPunch based out of Columbus, Ohio. We recently hopped on a call where we discussed the origins of his passion for music mixing and production, also about what is being a mentor at pureMix sharing his experience producing with intention and letting creativity flow, this combination takes him to collaborate with some of the biggest names in the music industry and big-name brands.

The song "Chillenium" for this episode is composed by Jon Presstone and the podcast editing is by Bill Fires.

Tracy Cruz is an award-winning musical artist, songwriter, and vocal coach at Tracy Cruz Vocal Studio located in the Bay Area. We recently hopped on a call where she explained to me that you must channel vulnerability in order to pour your heart out on stage. 

Music for this episode by biggrez, editing for this episode is provided by Bill Fires.

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Zachary Pitt-Smith is the Music Director at Edna Brewer Middle School . We recently hopped on a call where we discussed his passion for music and his students, what it was like to refocus teaching methods amidst a pandemic and  OEASE - Oakland Eastside All Star Ensemble  a youth based ensemble focused on music, mentorship & leadership within their community.

Music for this episode is composed by Mason Taylor and editing for this episode by Bill Fires.

Charlese Banks is a Bay Area native and Founder & Owner of The Town Experience. We recently hopped on a call where we discussed her love for Oakland and her community and how they became the driving force behind The Town Experience.

Music for this episode is composed by Mason Taylor and editing for this episode by Bill Fires.

Rafael Bustamante Sarria is a Musician, Activist, and Bandleader of La Gente SF. We recently hopped on a call where we discussed his passion for music, love for his audience and the driving force behind his activism.

Music for this episode is composed by Mason Taylor and editing for this episode by Bill Fires.

DJ Francesca Cavallo is a San Francisco-based DJ, music producer, and record label owner.

We recently hopped on a call where we discussed her beginnings as a DJ, the adversities she faced in the industry, and the road to becoming a music producer and owning her own label.

Music for this episode is composed by Mason Taylor and editing for this episode by Bill Fires.

Baghead is a San Francisco-based music producer.

We recently hopped on a call where we discussed the origins of his passion for music production, the impact that gentrification in San Francisco has had on his creative process, and the importance of pursuing what you love for yourself.

Music for this episode is produced by Baghead— find more of his work at https://www.audiovandals.com/baghead

Lauren Cox is a Jazz Lecturer at The University of Massachusetts Amherst.

We recently hopped on a call where we discussed the origins of her passion as an artist, storyteller, teacher, and traveler, and how she uses dance as a vessel to her storytelling.

Music for this episode is composed by Ray Aley and editing for this episode by Bill Fires.