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It’s Never too Late Feat. J Rose | Episode 82 [Reflections With VAL.] (Podcast)

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Welcome back to Reflections, where you take a sit with VAL. as she displays important underground music & interviews a guest here and there. This episode VAL. takes deep dives into Codependency in the independent artist scene with her guest speaker/poet, J. Rose an artist from Queens/Long Island, New York. They first met seeing each-other performing in different open-mic's in Jersey in 2019. Here we are in 2023!!! Ready to self-reflect together in our experiences; in our upbringing. How has music/writing help shape our reason to endlessly not stop searching for it! WATCH the whole episode until the END as VAL makes some rude awakenings with her guest. How deep will we both self reflect? How much will we allow self honesty in a podcast interview? STAY TUNED TO FIND OUT.

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[4:07 - 8:12] J. Rose talks about her upbringing in Queens NYC in the 80’s

[8:13 - 9:26] “The first time I ever experienced racism was when I moved to Long Island” J. Rose goes in depth.

[9:49 - 11:47] What was life after high school? What did you do & Where did you go?

[11:48 - 13:35] J. Rose speaks on the first job she had as in the medical field $ how she met her baby father that year.

[15:07 - 19:47] How was being a mother? How did you prevent yourself from repeating toxic mother cycle?

[20:01 - 21:30] Val speaks about her hopes of when she becomes a mother.

[21:59 - 24:15] The pair talk about J.Rose’s teenage daughter… her first born.

[24:17 - 25:31] Val talks about certain songs/music that takes her to her mother or childhood upbringing.

[27:45 - 28:47] What sparked you to write again? How did writing come into your life?

[28:53 - 29:39] J.Rose experienced writing as an outlet until her 30’s. She dives deep in explains why.

[29:40 - 31:07] During J.Rose’s second relationship… she speaks on how she lost herself and how it got her pursuing a field in writing.

[31:08 - 32:39] Val talks about the very first performance J. Rose had as a poet and what was that moment for her?

[32:40 - 33:22] Theres a differences between spoken word & reciting a poem. VAL & J. Rose make jokes about it together.

[33:38 - 35:09] 8 years after J. Rose began her writing & poetry journey. Both Val and Rose got chills in how far the love of poetry grew over the years with J. Rose.

[35:15 - 37:53] Val gives J. Rose credit in living her dreams regardless of her mother title & fears. She’s the living example of “its never too late.”

[37:55 - 40:09] J. Rose gives some motivation on anyone who puts their trauma in the way of their dreams. As Nike saids “Just Do It”

[40:10 - 41:12] It’s crazy that people find themselves in their 30’s-40’s when we should’ve taken the time to get know yourself during high school.

[41:20 - 42:06] J. Rose mentions her journal with writing prompts she released.

[45:43 - 46:23] Val mentions why she wanted J. Rose to come on the show! Val knew Rose’s story would impact so many parents that put their dreams at a halt. She’s an Activist, Poet, Event Coordinator, Media Consultant & more.

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Brandon Vee; @, Song: Grow in Love [47:24 - 50:53]

Dreamcast McFly ;@dreamcastmcfly, Song: Pro$per [51:40 - 54:11]

Descendent; @, Song: Outta my Face [55:20 - 59:04]

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Genique; @ ,Song: Song:Harley [01:27:53:14 - 01:29:47:02]

Poetic Boy D; @ ,Poem: The Cab Ride [01:27:53:14 - 01:29:47:02]

J Rose; LIVE poem

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Codependency | Ep.81 Feat. Young Benny [Reflections With VAL.] (Podcast)

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This episode VAL. takes deep dives into Codependency in the artistry scene with her guest speaker, Young Benny an artist from Caldwell , New Jersey. They first met seeing each-other performing in different open-mic's in Jersey in 2019. Here we are in 2023!!! Ready to self-reflect together on our experiences in our upbringing and how music help shape our reason to endlessly not stop searching for it.WATCH the whole episode until the END as VAL makes some rude awakenings with her guest. How deep will we both self reflect? How much will we allow self honesty in a podcast interview? STAY TUNED TO FIND OUT.

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[6:25 - 6:40] Young Benny talk about being an Old School/New School Artist.

[6:50 - 9:50] “Do you really need an artist manager?” Young Benny responding to Val’s Question on having one or not?

[11:20 - 14:00] Where did you grow up? What inspired your interest in music?

[14:15 - 15:22] Did you stay in the same school system or move around?

[15:23 - 16:39] Val and Young Benny discuss both of their high school experiences.

[16:49 - 17:22] “Was first rhyme in the 9th grade or much later? What inspired that moment & at what age?”

[17:37 - 18:39] Both go into why Lil Wayne was a huge influence in Young Benny’s artist life.

[19:00 - 20:09] “The first song I wrote was shorty after I saw Lil Wayne live in concert.

[20:52 - 21:45] Growing up in Caldwell New Jersey… Young Benny talks stories about “The Ave” and what the reputation of the blocks in his town “the ave” had.

[22:15 - 23:45] Road ranges Young Benny experienced & Val going into the Netflix TV series Beef.

[28:00 - 28:18] Life lesson in playing professional college football without any experience playing any sports in high school.

[28:18 - 28:44] Being the sky guy with women.

[29:00 - 30:02] How did you deal or code with your insecurities as a boy vs now as growing up into a man?

[36:53] Jersey Shore being his favorite reality tv series & why?

[37:10 - 38:11] When was your first heartbreak? How old were you?

[38:20 - 39:00] Val explains how its hard for her to breakup with people aka “dump” and Benny agrees with her.

[39:00 - 39:31] Don’t settle in marriages/relationships you KNOW you're more worth than. Don’t over welcome company you're tired of.

[45:16 - 46:41] Young Benny’s to meditation in the last 6 months and hows its going.

[48:48 - 49:58] Why didn’t you pursue your degree or Psychical Therapy career full time?

[51:59 - 53:34] Val giving her respect to all the work young benny has done in the last 2 years.

[56:00 - 58:10] Codependent issues: the journey Young Beeny with through in his life and as an artist.

[58:11 - 59:30] Val speaks on her journey in imposter syndrome. Young Benny speaks on his experiences with imposter syndrome, in his life.

[01:00:15 - 01:01:19] Advice to an up coming independent artist dealing with codependency issues in their creativity/goals?

[01:02:06 - 01:03:54] What inspired you to write your song Hidden Figures?

[01:05:00 - 01:06:25] Knowing the differences between talent, passion and when an up and coming artist is doing it for the trend of it.

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Amanda Barise; @amandabarise , Song: Bills [01:16:45 - 01:19:24:01]

ChuckXL; @thechuckxl, Song: LA Times [01:20:32:10 - 01:22:24:22]

Justin Love; @justinelove, Song: Boneless [01:24:47:07 - 01:26:41:00]

YoungBenny; @yungbenny ,Song: Song: Brint It [01:27:53:14 - 01:29:47:02]

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Toxic Femininity Feat. Jonathan Rivera | Episode 80 [Reflections With VAL.] (Podcast)

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Welcome back to Reflections, where you take a sit with VAL. as she displays important underground music 7 interviews a guest here and there. This episode VAL. takes deep dives into Toxic Femininity with her guest speaker, Jonathan Rivera an actor, podcaster and latino from NYC. They first one up in how they met on his podcast show with fellow co host DSD Major on “Who’s Man’s is this” podcast. On that show they both invited VAL to speak on Toxic Masculinity… since that year 2019… Jonathan has been waiting to come on my show to speak on Toxic Femininity. Here we are in 2023!!! WATCH the whole episode until the END as VAL makes some rude awakenings with her guest. How deep will we both self reflect and allow self honesty… in a podcast interview? STAY TUNED TO FIND OUT.

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Intro [2:27 - 3:00]

[3:20 - 4:24] Is She/He a 10 or are they a TAZ?

[4:34 - 6:53] Both of our personal experiences with Toxic Femininity growing up (Jonathan)

[6:54 - 8:31] Mothers Knowing/not know the power they have over their son’s & What that teaches a man growing up.

[8:34 - 9:30] Justifying your mothers or toxic woman’s traits instead of holding your loved one accountable with love. You Enable & Self Neglect

[10:03 - 13:00] Johnathan's advice on getting out of a toxic femininity relationship $ where it stems from.

[13:13] They Isolate you from the people that care from you the most.

[17:10 - 21:11] DATING Pool in 2023.

[21:22 - 22:20] From Birth Men were taught to be disposable.

[22:21 - 24:19] Depending on the woman”s head {morals & secured} it depends on what she’ll do with the power her man gives her.

[24:24 - 25:13] IF YOU have TOXIC FEMININE Traits HERES HOW YOU OVERCOME THEM!!! HERES HOW YOU START YOUR’E HEALING JOURNEY!

[25:50 - 28:01] VAL reads professional psychology’s definition of Toxic Femininity out loud and what are the signs on it.

[28:03 - 29:33] VAL talks about being a victim of experiencing toxic femininity in her life currently.

[29:37 - 31:05] Put your emotions to the side and analyze why you are being triggered.

[33:41 - 34:44] VAL speaks on how she experienced being stalked, cyber stalked but a crazy ex.

[36:53 - 38:00 ] People who only want better for you if it only benefits them but not the person besides them. Being draining and selfish with causing people drama just to be the main attraction.

[39:49 - 40:06] Not changing our big hearts just cause we gave them to the wrong person.

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YoungBenny; @yungbenny ,Song: Song: Hidden [ 1hr:06 ]

Rubber , Freakquencee , & Noel Scales; @rubbermusic @freakquence , Song: Queen Cash [ 1hr:11 ]

JoSUE , @i.mjosue , Song: Peer Pressure [1hr:13 ]

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Being the Spark | Episode 79 [Reflections With VAL.] (Podcast)

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Welcome back to the solo episodes with Reflections, where you take a sit with VAL. as she displays important underground music. This episode VAL. takes deep dives into with her guest Speedy Tribe... a motivational speaker from New Jersey... sit back and get to know his upbringing in the projects as well as his college journey and most importantly "Why did he get into Motivational speaking?

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Kiamo - Mama Say

RubberMusic - Fries and Wings

Coast Contra - Apt. 505

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VAL's Choice : SZA - Far

Speedy"S choice: Real Lupe Fiasco

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The Process | Episode 78 Feat. @Soulfully_val [Reflections With VAL.] (Podcast)

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Welcome back to the solo episodes with Reflections, where you take a sit with VAL. as she displays important underground music. This episode VAL. takes deeps dives into her how her week went and hope your week went smooth. VAL. shares her “wake up calls” with her life and how her healing process has been lately. What took me so long to re-launch my podcast? What Val's new lessons were since she last spoke to you.

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Prince Hill; @Princehill , Song: BABY

Amanda Barise; @amandabarise ,Song: Song: FREE

Bekim; @Bekimbici , Song: B47

Lyric of the Week: Father Figures - Kendrick Lamar feat. Sampa

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Ep.77 | Stop Building your Own Walls (Reflections With VAL.)(Podcast) (Interview)

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Welcome back to Reflections, where you take a sit with VAL., as she displays important underground music. This episode we speak on running away from the walls we created based on our past experiences. Are you currently practicing self-awareness presently? or Are you allowing your walls from the past hindering you? Val explains what happens when we don't fight the walls we built and allow those walls to govern our lives. Tune in every Wednesday as we reflect and get deep! Don’t be afraid… its time… face yourself and self-reflect so you can heal. More in the episode  VAL. dives into her Music Therapy segment displaying underground artist that are impactful & most should support!  *Make sure to support, stream, download, follow, like… to ALL local ARTISTS! ITs important! Thank you all who tuned in and stay tuned for more Jam Sessions with VAL.   

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Boukhepra, @Boukhepra; Song: “Articulation 50" - 25:38

Dante Zaran, @Dantezaranhenry , Song: "CORNERSTORE" - 28:30

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Jagua & Overcoming | Ep. 76 Feat. @Hennaharmony82 (Reflections With VAL.) (Podcast)

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Welcome back to Reflections, where you take a sit with VAL., as she takes a seat with Sarah an educator & jagua artist from Jersey. Discover her background and how she was bought up. She cover a period of going through parentification and what it means. How do you know you were a product of parentification? tune in and you'll see if you were. Sarah also covered the period of time she was homeless and an abusive relationship and what putting her first daughter in adoption. How does it make her feel now and what were her major lessons. Find out how he started his business after his accident and more!

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⭐️ @malc___ ft. Soulfull - GO

⭐️ @bigstate75 - Miami Love

⭐️ @1youngbenny - Unproven

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Ari Says Drink Slow | Ep. 75 feat. Babiiari (Reflections With VAL.)(Podcast)

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Welcome back to Reflections, where you take a sit with VAL., as she speaks with Ariana Casablanca. She's a business owner and they both take deep dives in how her journey started. In this episode you’ll hear a story from a person who should've settled down with her husband and just depend on him. A person who choose her passion over years of working and being a family woman. If you're losing hope or your’e hard on yourself? This is the perfect listen to give you the right motivation you need! If you're in New York and want strong drinks. No worries! Ari Says Drink Slow is an online liquor store that'll deliver right to your door step! Find out how she started her business; what were her lessons and more!

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Ep.74 | Unpack Your Emotions (Reflections With VAL.) (Podcast) (Interview)

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Welcome back to Reflections, where you take a sit with VAL., as she displays important underground music. This episode we speak on unpacking the emotions you've been avoiding & what are the repercussions that come along with it. Val takes a page out of her one of her favorite speakers to give advice in how to unpack the emotions where it wont as painful as you think. Tune in every Wednesday as we reflect and get deep! Don’t be afraid… its time… face yourself and self-reflect so you can heal. More in the episode  VAL. dives into her Music Therapy segment displaying underground artist that are impactful & most should support!  *Make sure to support, stream, download, follow, like… to ALL local ARTISTS! ITs important! Thank you all who tuned in and stay tuned for more Jam Sessions with VAL.   

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Flokid, @flokid88, Song: “Surfside”

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Ep.73 | Stop Escaping (Reflections With VAL.) (Podcast) (Interview)

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Welcome back to Reflections, where you take a sit with VAL., as she displays important underground music. This episode we speak on escaping our present life and the acts we run to for temporary shelter. Do they serve what we’re currently after presently or is it hindering it? Val explains the price of escaping the present and how it take a toll emotionally. Tune in every Wednesday as we reflect and get deep! Don’t be afraid… its time… face yourself and self-reflect so you can heal. More in the episode  VAL. dives into her Music Therapy segment displaying underground artist that are impactful & most should support!  *Make sure to support, stream, download, follow, like… to ALL local ARTISTS! ITs important! Thank you all who tuned in and stay tuned for more Jam Sessions with VAL.   

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Den Jameson, @Denjamesonmusic, Song: “ELS”

D. Daily, @D.daily_sonl, Song: “Keep the dream Alive”

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