A Gemini enigma and self proclaimed "Girl Boss 3000", Heather de Armas is making her way into the music industry on her own terms. A Florida native, Heather embodies the bubbliest of souls, but make no mistake, the now New York resident has learned the hustle mindset from an early age, starting two business' in 2022: Can't Be Bothered Co. Candles and HDA Management.

In this episode we dive into all the happy coincidences that have led her to manage 10 artists today through HDA Management. We touch upon mental health and how therapy and medication were a game changer in her growth; and how she builds and maintains relationships by being the glue in her friend groups, as if she didn't have enough on her plate already.

If you've never met a girl boss, here is the definition of one in living, breathing form.

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On today's episode I share the top 10 things I learned from relationship break-ups and friendship endings.

It was a no brainer that M&M's first guest of 2023 is the Queen of Finesse, James Williams. James is a Promotions Manager and Production Coordinator for several iconic venues in Boston. In this episode we dive deeper into James' career, why he got into concerts and entertainment, and what he's learned while being in the industry for 5+ years. We head down memory lane to uncover how he's finessed his way into exclusive parties and clubs, and even managed to get a table + bottle service free of charge! None of his achievements, both socially and professionally, came for free of course. They all came from years of experiences and countless interactions with different personalities.

An absolute joy recording this episode was. Don't forget to share, like, and subscribe the podcast. We're happy you're here!

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This 7 minute guided meditation is here to assist you in clearing out space within your brain from any thought(s) you may be holding onto from the past. An old relationship, work stress, family matters. Thoughts that continue to repeat over and over again, even after you've accepted. I'm talking about the dust in the corners that are never seen or touched.

This exercise has helped me twice when it came to clearing out old exes and career faux pas, all things I had accepted but never got rid of. I hope it'll do that same for you, claiming back space you sublet out rent free and making it your own in 2023. Happy 2023 fam, its our year!

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**We're still exploring alternative methods of recording and appreciate your patience with the audio!

A 10 minute guided meditation for releasing any mental weight, stress, and/or anxiety that carries with you or that you hold. This meditation is perfect for those just starting their meditation practice, or those who have been practicing already.

I encourage you to take it at your own pace, allowing yourself to pause and breathe through whichever areas you feel need more attention and love.

Thank you for listening, I'm happy you're here 🤍

In this solo episode I talk about control and our ability to let go, and lack there of. I touch on my experiences for a habituated need to control things out of my hands in order to live a safe and curated life. I then discuss how we can let go to live a more peaceful and realistic life. As we go into the winter season, letting go allows us to enter this season of rest with total contentment. Total contentment with ourselves and where we currently are in life.

Thank you for the support thus far. I'm happy you're here.

On this episode I'm joined by my dear friend Alex to chat about what it means to be entering a "soft girl era", a period in our lives where we're putting our needs and well beings first, repairing relationships that matter, and becoming more aware of the world around us. We discuss what a "chill girl" is, and how being a chill girl affected Alex's dating life in NYC. You'll hear several failed dating stories from both of us; why I can't date in New Hampshire; and what dating is like as a female of color.

This is an episode you'll definitely want to listen to - thanks for listening, I'm happy you're here.

Mad and Mindful's very first guest to the series, Kenny Frasch joins us unapologetically with nothing to hold back. A New Hampshire native, bar owner, drag performer, and activist, Kenny is out to create a community he wants to live in, one of diversity, inclusion, and empowerment.

We explore Kenny's up and coming rise as drag performer, Glamme Chowdah, and how she came to be. We then discuss how he stepped into the role of bar owner after multiple years as a chef, and how the BLM movement put his bar, The Hop Knot, on the map. Kenny shares his experiences and thoughts on racism in New Hampshire, and how his views have shaped The Hop Knot into becoming a safe space for all. Overcoming addiction to meth, we discuss this period of life in depth and understand that The Hop Knot was his a part of his saving grace. We conclude the podcast with Kenny sharing his love of food, and his unwavering nature to be unapologetically himself.

*Please excuse the audio, I was very excited*

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• Glamme Chowdah | Instagram

Welcome to the first episode of Mad & Mindful where I share with you how becoming obsessed with my growth and becoming led to the creation of this podcast. We'll understand what Mad & Mindful means, and scratch the bare surface of how my experiences shaped me into who I am today. Thanks for listening, I'm happy you're here.

(Also happy birthday to my homie Geraldine aka Pastor Kroll)