Opening Presence with Aaron Robinson

 Malcom Hoover is a community organizer, educator and co-founder of Black Futures Farm.

In this conversation we discuss the nature of EMPIRE and its inherent destruction of people. We also dive into the inner workings of community, creating cooperative systems and the wisdom of watching plants grow. 

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Kemper Woodruff is an entrepreneur, life coach and Founder of Strong Philosophy.

In this conversation he shares his   miraculous life story and the various obstacles he’s had to overcome to rebuild himself mentally, physically and spiritually. We also explore personal fitness and the pain we must endure to become fully actualized humans.

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IG: @kemperwoodruff

6 years of sobriety from alcohol has taught me a lot about myself and the ways that I still cope and create distraction through substances like food and social media.

Sobriety has taught me a valuable less about how one commitment can change the entire trajectory of your life, but even on that new path , new challenges will arrive.

If you are sober or even sober curious please know that there are plenty of others who are with you on this journey. There are definitely moments of feeling isolated, but the result of a steadfast and unwavering commitment to self brings with it an embodied feeling of self love that alcohol promises but never delivers on.

If you are on the journey of sobriety please drop a comment. Would love to hear more about your story!

Cartier Rob is a therapist, relationship guru and host of the play no games podcast.

In this conversation we discuss self forgiveness, being a HERO, relationship dynamics and the history of our dating event for Portland singles, The Match.

Instagram: @lookhere.playnogamespod

Tai Pfeifer is a Breathwork Facilitator and entrepreneur based in Portland, OR. 

In this conversation we discuss his not so typical childhood growing as a member of the indigenous Huichol people of Mexico , the dark night of the soul which tested the strength of his longterm partnership and his journey into breathwork.

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TroyLu is an entrepreneur, authenticity coach and father of 5. In this conversation, we explore what it means to Re-Humanize, to Be Your Own Platform and how defining to our values and sticking to them shows us that Authenticity is Our Authority.

BEAR is a lover of nature, an anchor for community and a brave soul who’s authenticity is catalyst for the evolution of human relationships.

In this conversation we speak about the harm that occurs when inner traumas are projected onto others and the desire for societal acceptance overriding the desire for self acceptance.

In today’s episode I sit down with Sunru and Vega. Two of my brothers who are stewards of the collective through their art ,intentionality while honoring Mother Nature as a spiritual practice. 

Vega is a subconscious healer, artist and energy worker originally from France. He is also the Co- Founder of Flow State - an art collective ,healing Temple and community  - the heart chakra of Portland, OR. our set and setting for this transformational conversation

Sunru is an ancient soul. An artist and time traveler given the task of embodying freedom on this earth and helping others to connect with their divine origin. 

We met 6 years ago in San Francisco & since that time he has lived predominantly in Mexico but has since come back to the U.S. to share his keys to unlock our innate gifts and remember who we are. 

Together we explore the concept of new earth and truth and accountability being the gateway of our societies spiritual maturation.

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This episode was recorded prior to Ali's narcissist collapse & vicious smear campaign against me - aimed to destroy my reputation.

I decided to leave this episode up because simply 'it is part of my journey'. Flower Factory is something I nurtured and developed for over a year with others who believed in something greater for the city of Portland.

Unfortunately, Ali's plan was to utilize this promising opportunity and use everyone around him for personal gain.

I want to take time to thank everyone who stuck by me during the public collapse of FF. Everyone close to the situation knows exactly what happened.

I am at peace.

We are keeping the mission alive as we enter a new chapter called

Flow State Collective