By Mic Diaz Presents
The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.
MIC DIAZ PRESENTS WHO IS SOCAL? EP. 14: BREAKDANCERS
Thursday, February 25 at 8 PM
[ WHO IS SOCAL? ]
Our Filipino-American community boasts of some of the most talented breakdancers from various backgrounds. Let’s get to know our breakdancers and their inspiring stories of how they became bboys and bgirls, what inspired them, what they are doing during this pandemic and so much more!
[ SPECIAL GUESTS ]
Lyndon Apostol
Professional Breaking and Gymnastics Instructor
Lyndon debuted his professional stage-presence as the Rat King in Pacific Festival Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, propelling his career to perform in films, commercials, and musicals such as Mary Poppins, Mama Mia, West Side Story, and the new off-Broadway musical Comfort Women. His main focus this year is further developing his entertainment company's branch of dance instruction, InvEnt Dance.
Justin Foronda
Bboy, Restaurateur, Registered Nurse, Musician
Justin Foronda, a.k.a. Bboy JustFunk, is an L.A. based Bboy, restaurateur, Registered Nurse, and musician who attributes his creativity and work ethic to the dance he fell in love with in 1996. His passion manifests through his endeavors as he aspires to share his knowledge with his community.
Melissa Adao
Dance Educator
Melissa Adao, also known as MEL, represents 20+ years of dance education, community building and self-empowerment.
Paru Frances Herrera-Lim
Cross-cultural B-girl, Artist and Chef
Paru Frances Leanne Cariño Herrera-Lim (she/they) is a cross-cultural b-girl, artist and chef migrating from Virginia, Manila, London and Chicago. Sculpted by the nomadic nature of their formative years, she thanks DePaul University’s breaking (dance) club, The LAB (Chicago) and social justice theater, Free Street for catalyzing her creative energy. She relocated to L.A. in 2017 to expand her practice in guided movement + zine publication.
Nelson Labadie
Breakdancer and CEO of Picture Flicks
Nelson began breaking when he was five years old in the '80s before he moved to the Philippines for two years. He then started breaking again in 1991-1992 with a crew called Playskool Society. They preformed all over San Diego and they were present in all the Freestyle Session and B-boy Summit events. Nelson is now the CEO of Picture Flicks in San Diego, California, which is a premier headshot studio and content creator rental studio.
Jerick Sevilla
Business Owner, Bboy
Jerick Sevilla is a Bboy, owner of Suicide Kings and enjoyer of life.
[ THANK YOU ]
Thank you to our sponsors for making this podcast possible.
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
Olivia Quido-Co of Olivia Quido Skin Care and Med Spa
GOLD SPONSORS:
Johanna Kempski of Resume Writer 2D Rescue
Jenny Padayao of Binalot Los Angeles
Jen Villar of Be About the Box
Ann T. Buenaventura of Color Street
Seno Family
The HiFi Hedgehog Gift Shop
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MIC DIAZ PRESENTS TUESDAY TIPS EP. 4: LOVE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 8 PM
Come and join your SoCal Pinoys hosts for another night of fun, merrymaking and learnings in our latest and greatest show that is all about YOU!
This February, it's all about love! Call and ask our guest co-host about love and relationships.
NOTE: Answers and opinions are based on experience and are not professional advice. 18+ only. Calls will be anonymous.
[ GUEST CO-HOSTS ]
Teresa Valmonte
Tech Valmonte believes in the profound effect of emotions on our health and well-being. A mom, wife, and entrepreneur, she is a Certified Emotion Code Practitioner, Licensed Spiritual Healer and Certified Rainbow Technique Specialist.
Ozzie Del Fierro
A widow and a father of two who is perfectly imperfect.
This show is brought to you by The HiFi Hedgehog Gift Shop.
[ THANK YOU ]
Thank you for making this show possible.
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
Olivia Quido-Co of Olivia Quido Skin Care and Med Spa
GOLD SPONSORS:
(Some are also Raffle Sponsors for Thursday’s Podcast.)
Jenny Padayao of Binalot Los Angeles
Johanna Kempski of Resume Writer 2D Rescue
Specializing in Resume Writing, Interview Strategies, LinkedIn profiles and Career Guidance.
Jenny Padayao of Binalot Los Angeles
Jen Villar of Be About the Box
Ann T. Buenaventura of Color Street
Seno Family
The HiFi Hedgehog Gift Shop
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1. Mic Diaz Presents Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/micdiazpresents
2. Mic Diaz Presents Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/MicTravelsVlogs
3. SoCal Pinoys Facebook Group
www.socalpinoys.com
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MIC DIAZ PRESENTS JAM SESSIONS EP. 6: HIP HOP NIGHT
Friday, February 19 at 8 PM PST
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At Mic Diaz Presents, we feature various genres of music and artists of diverse backgrounds. Tonight we bring to you some of the best musicians and emcees that represent hip hop and nerdcore in honor of Black History Month and to celebrate the legacy of one of the godfathers of lofi hip hop.
[ SPECIAL GUESTS ]
Robert, Claire and Alex Trio
Organ/piano/drums trio
Robert Perez, Claire Perez, and Alex Williams are an organ/piano/drums trio based in Los Angeles. With each member utilizing their expertise in a wide variety of musical disciplines, the trio aims to bring listeners into their fantastic and adventurous music.
Creative Mind Frame (Emmanuel Kwame Auoad)
Rapper, Saxophone player
Finding inspiration all around him, Creative Mind Frame can turn even the most mundane of subjects into a catchy bop. Approaching life with a creative mindset and a passion to continually improve, he’s currently making waves in both the world of process improvement and nerdcore. He is an avid streamer (Rocket League) and Ninja outside of work and music!
Kadesh Flow (Ryan Jamaal Davis)
Rapper, Trombone Player
"A propulsive emcee, a bold songwriter, a skilled trombonist, an auspicious producer and an enterprising artist." - 90.9 The Bridge
Kadesh Flow is a rapper with an MBA, a trombone Super Saiyan, and a Billboard Charting recording/ performing artist. He brings all of the above together, both on tracks and on stage, in riveting form as he actively blends his jazz and hip hop backgrounds.
Substantial (Stan Robinson)
Rapper, educator
Substantial is a Virginia-based international Hip-Hop recording artist and educator from Maryland. He is the Hip-Hop Ambassador for the US State Department and Next Level Program, Hollywood Music in Media Award nominee (Original Song - Video Game) for 'Renegade' from Arknights OST, and former Nujabes collaborator.
[ THANK YOU ]
Thank you for making this show possible.
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
Olivia Quido-Co of Olivia Quido Skin Care and Med Spa
GOLD SPONSORS:
Love Alvarez of Jj Cuisine
Johanna Kempski of Resume Writer 2D Rescue
SILVER SPONSORS
Artist x Food Sponsor Program:
Ruby Guerrero of Roobies Foodies
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Our podcasts have 2K+ viewers each time. That's almost 10% of the 31+ SoCal Pinoys membership!
We will livestream to:
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www.socalpinoys.com
2. Mic Diaz Presents Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/micdiazpresents
3. Mic Diaz Presents Youtube Channel
MIC DIAZ PRESENTS WHO IS SOCAL? EP. 13: MUSICIANS
Thursday, February 18 at 8 PM
[ RAFFLE PRIZES! ]
[ LIVE GUESTS - MUSICIANS ] Thursday, February 18 at 8 PM
[ WHO IS SOCAL? ]
Our Filipino-American community boasts of some of the most talented musician from various backgrounds and musical styles. Let’s get to know our musicians and their inspiring stories of how they became musicians, what inspired them, what they are doing during this pandemic and so much more!
[ SPECIAL GUESTS ]
Bernard Ellorin
Musician, Ethnomusicologist, Kulintang expert
Dr. Bernard Ellorin is a Filipino American ethnomusicologist and the music director for the Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center promoting Philippine cultural music with artistry, integrity and respect. As the artistic director of the Pakaraguian kulintang ensemble, he gives workshops and private lessons on kulintang music from the southern Philippines. He is an adjunct faculty at two community colleges--Miramar and MiraCosta College--in San Diego County.
Winston Raval
Musician, Jazz Pianist
Winston Raval, an accomplished keyboardist and considered one of the best in the Philippines, is also a prolific composer with over 20 original movie scores to his credit. He won the Gawad Urian Award for Best Musical Scoring in the movie "Ikaw Ay Akin" directed by Ishmael Bernal and starring Vi Santos, La Aunor and Chris De Leon in 1978. He also composed a rock opera called "Ang Munting Alamat" that was presented for the opening of the Metropolitan Opera in Manila.
Annie Nepomuceno
Singer, Vocal Coach, Concert Producer
As a vocalist, musical arranger, music teacher and concert producer, Annie Nepomuceno has been actively performing and producing for over a decade in Los Angeles' mainstream stages. She has also performed in musical theatre, appeared as a regular in a local TV show, and toured the US & Canada as a session vocalist for Filipino artists.
Dennis Diaz
Musician, Producer, Vocalist, Bassist
Dennis Diaz is a Systems Engineer for a High Performance Data Storage company, called OpenDrives by day. He is also a music producer and lead vocals and bassist of a band called RIV3R. He is the owner of Cybertron Studios and founder of FB Group, Pinoy Gearheadz of N. America.
Garrick Slagle
Beatboxer, Percussionist
A Simi Valley, California native, Garrick loves spending time with his cycling club, making some bars and beats with his friends and living a vegan lifestyle.
"The infinite powers of the universe will be concentrated and bring true peace to the world and I am one with the cause of all existence...infinite...emancipate yourselves from mental slavery...none, but ourselves can free our minds."
[ THANK YOU ]
Thank you to our sponsors for making this podcast possible.
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
Olivia Quido-Co of Olivia Quido Skin Care and Med Spa
Love Alvarez of Jj Cuisine
Claire Bella
GOLD SPONSORS:
Johanna Kempski of Resume Writer 2D Rescue
Day Pabale of Expt#12
James Madamba of Unique Gifts by Bjamez
Aldrich Famisaran of VG Wellness
The HiFi Hedgehog Gift Shop
[ WANT EXPOSURE? ]
Want exposure for your business?
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Our podcasts have 2K+ viewers each time. That's 10% of the 31K+ SoCal Pinoys membership!
We will livestream to:
1. SoCal Pinoys Facebook Group
MIC DIAZ PRESENTS TUESDAY TIPS EP. 3: LOVE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 8 PM
Come and join your SoCal Pinoys hosts for another night of fun, merrymaking and learnings in our latest and greatest show that is all about YOU!
This February, it's all about love! Call and ask our guest co-host about love and relationships.
NOTE: Answers and opinions are based on experience and are not professional advice. 18+ only. Calls will be anonymous.
[ GUEST CO-HOSTS ]
Josephina Olarita, LMFT
Josephina is a licensed Master of Marriage and Family Therapy with a practice in California since 2005. Currently, she is a Mental Health Clinical Supervisor of a Psyhiatric Mobile Response Team in Service Area 1 (Antelope Valley), Department of Mental Health in L.A. County. She also had 4 years of private practice previously. She is a graduate of Cal State Long Beach with a Masters degree in Counseling. She has been married for 41 years and has three grown children who are professionals in their fields.
Ozzie Del Fierro
A widow and a father of two who is perfectly imperfect.
This show is brought to you by The HiFi Hedgehog Gift Shop.
[ THANK YOU ]
Thank you for making this show possible.
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
Olivia Quido-Co of Olivia Quido Skin Care and Med Spa
Love Alvarez of Jj Cuisine
Claire Bella of UV Care USA
GOLD SPONSORS:
Johanna Kempski of Resume Writer 2D Rescue
Bjames Bond of Unique Gifs by Bjamez
Day Pabale of Expt#12
Aldrich Famisaran of VG Wellness
The HiFi Hedgehog Gift Shop
[ WANT EXPOSURE? ]
Want exposure for your business?
Want your story to be heard?
There are so many ways. Ask Mic how.
Our podcasts have 2K+ viewers each time. That's 10% of the 31k+ SoCal Pinoys membership!
We will livestream to:
1. Mic Diaz Presents Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/micdiazpresents
2. Mic Diaz Presents Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/MicTravelsVlogs
3. SoCal Pinoys Facebook Group
www.socalpinoys.com
Show us some love. Subscribe, like, share and follow.
MIC DIAZ PRESENTS JAM SESSIONS EP. 5: VALENTINE'S SPECIAL
Friday, February 12 at 8 PM
[ LIVE PERFORMANCES ]
We are getting closer and closer to Valentine’s Day. Get you Valentine’s Day weekend started with a love serenade ready to get you in the mood! Featuring some of SoCal’s best local artists performing your favorites, tonight’s show is very special. Whether you are with your significant other or not, let our SoCal musicians and vocalists chase your worries away and make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Are you ready to fall in love?
[ SPECIAL GUESTS ]
ANGGE CLEMENTE-BALIGNASA
Singer, Owner of Angge's Kitchenomics
We know Angge as a mother and the owner of Angge’s Kitchenmonics who can cook up a storm. Her siomai, beef pares and beef salpicao are the best. What's surprising to many of us is that Angge is an accomplished singer who is a mainstay in the local Fil-Am music scene, and a singer. loves to cook and loves to sing.
6TH FUSION
Rock, Soul, R&B fusion band
Modern, pop and contemporary music fusion band
What started out as weekend jamming blossomed into a full band performing at private party events in and around Los Angeles. The name says it all, 6th Fusion, combines 6 diverse musical sensibilities to bring you modern, pop and contemporary music.
Roanna Gaston- Lead singer
Arvin Pasamba- Guitar
Ralph La Torre - Sax
Garic Completo - Keys
Eric Del Mar - Bassist
Dex Donor - Drums
JANE MAGAN CHANG
Singer
Jane Chang loves to share her passion for the arts and music. Since finding her passion for music as a young praise and worship singer when she was 8 years old, she has evolved and has found her purpose in sharing God’s love to everyone through music and singing. She is also flourishing in her chosen endeavor as an artist and professional Hair Guru since 2013. In January 2020, she opened her own salon, Janerockstar Salon, which is located in Orange County.
XELLA
Alternative R&B Band
Xella is an alternative RnB band from Los Angeles, CA. Starting out as four longtime jam buddies these four
proud Phil-Americans finally formed Xella in Summer 2019. Influenced by their mutual love for music from pop and rock to hip hop and soul they infused their laidback vibe in their soulful melodies with lyrics that reflect their own life lessons and experiences. They will be releasing their next single “Sugar” this spring.
Michelle Villegas - Vocals
Tiffany Perez - Drums
Wynette Manacsa - Guitar/Backup vocals
Andru Bautista - Lead guitar
[ THANK YOU ]
Thank you for making this show possible.
Gold Sponsors:
Olivia Quido-Co of Olivia Quido Skin Care and Med Spa
Love Alvarez of Jj Cuisine
Johanna Kempski of Resume Writer 2D Rescue
Artist x Food Sponsor Program:
MJ Talampas of Jengpanada’s
Millet Narcelles of Bagnetchon
Liezl Frigillana and Chris Sarg of CL’s Kitchen
Majoy Resurrecion of Majoy’s Kitchen
[ WANT EXPOSURE? ]
Want exposure for your business?
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Our podcasts have 2K+ viewers each time. That's 10% of the 28+ SoCal Pinoys membership!
We will livestream to:
1. SoCal Pinoys Facebook Group
www.socalpinoys.com
2. Mic Diaz Presents Facebook Page
MIC DIAZ PRESENTS WHO IS SOCAL? EP. 12: COMEDIANS
Thursday, February 11 at 8 PM
[ RAFFLE GIVEAWAY ]
[ WHO IS SOCAL? ]
Tonight’s show is going to be very exciting. Let our comedians take your blues away. Let's hear the inspiring stories of how they became comedians, what inspired them, what they are doing during this pandemic and so much more!
[ SPECIAL GUESTS ]
ERIK ESCOBAR
Comedian
Erik Escobar is a comedian who has performed all over the United States at clubs, colleges, and theatres independently, with the Almost Asian Comedy Tour, and opening for acts such as Rex Navarrete and Jerry Seinfeld. You can catch him on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Buzzfeed, VH1, Hulu, and this season of I Can See Your Voice on FOX. Erik has also been featured on the popular Viall Files podcast and just released a TEDxTALK. He holds a Masters in Fine Arts in Comedy Theory and Studies from Goddard College and resides in Los Angeles, CA.
JAY AQUINO
Comedian
Jay Aquino is a Los Angeles based comedian that has performed at venues all across Southern California. He was the featured comedian at FilAm Creative's 2019 Night of Radiance.
CAMILLE ARAGON
Comedian and Owner of Healing with Camille
Camille Aragon is a beacon of light sent from above to help heal the world though yoga, energy healing, and dick jokes. Camille’s quarantine pastimes include being Filipina-American, listening to audiobooks and podcasts at 1.5x speed, micro influencing and slacking off while calling it “resting” because we’re in a pandemic.
JOHN YABES
Comedian, US Navy Veteran
John Yabes is a Navy veteran that started doing standup in Hawaii. He moved to Los Angeles soon after and joined the comedy sketch group, Try Harder Sometimes. He's been seen on Buzzfeed, Samsung and Fox.
AJ SANTOS
Comedian, US Marine Corps Veteran
Aj Santos is a comedian from Orange County who has been featured in numerous local shows from OC to LA. He is also the host of his own podcast called Man with No Plan. Aj is also a Marine a corps veteran who severed between 2011-2015 and did 1 tour to Afghanistan. Laughing is a gift to help ease the soul and that’s my main goal!
[ THANK YOU ]
Thank you to our sponsors for making this podcast possible.
GOLD SPONSORS:
Olivia Quido-Co of Olivia Quido Skin Care and Med Spa
Love Alvarez of Jj Cuisine
Johanna Kempski of Resume Writer 2D Rescue
Formula M Creatives, Inc.
The HiFi Hedgehog Gift Shop
RAFFLE SPONSORS:
Dia Nanette Vechayiem
Carmela Bautista of Kombeenation
The HiFi Hedgehog Gift Shop
[ WANT EXPOSURE? ]
Want exposure for your business?
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Here's the actual event listing on Facebook:
https://fb.me/e/3OPlXJoJt
We will livestream to:
1. SoCal Pinoys Facebook Group
The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.