Relate w/ Patrick McAndrew

Seth Bunev completely cut himself off from most forms of technology for four years. Not only that, but he also traveled during this time, trying to navigate different languages, people, and cultures while being completely disconnected. In this episode of Relate, we hear Seth's story, talk about the importance of restructuring our minds, and why we must engage in communities.

To learn more about Seth, please visit https://screenfarers.com/

Seth Bunev was in his tweens when the internet took over everyone’s lives (including his). Concerned about the impacts unfolding around him, he gave away his phone and laptop at age 17 and spent four years offline. His book, Screenfarers: Nurturing Deliberate Action in a Digital World, is a guide for parents and teachers to how digital media shape the mind, and how to help young people sail the sea of information with skill and intention— rather than becoming habitually distracted through passive surfing.

Our digital culture has perpetuated a society that is always on, stressed, and consistently encompassed in our worlds online instead of off. In this episode of Relate, we discuss why this is not sustainable and what we must do to improve the situation. 

To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/

Julia Storm joins us on the Relate podcast from an extensive career in digital media and, more specifically, media for children. In this episode of Relate, we discuss the concept of social-emotional learning, creating humane media for children, and discovering what the intent is behind the media that we create. We must engage and educate children on healthy ways to use technology.

To learn more about Julia and her work, please visit https://www.reconnect-families.com/ 

Julia Storm is a Los Angeles-based Digital Media Wellness Specialist. She is an educator, writer, public speaker and the founder of ReConnect, a whole child and whole family approach to preparing kids for life in the Digital Age. Prior to launching ReConnect, Julia served as Director of Production for the award winning children’s media production company, The Mother Company. During her tenure at The Mother Company Julia produced children's media content for Netflix, Amazon, iTunes and PBS in partnership with the top child development specialists in the country. Since the founding of ReConnect, Julia has become a highly sought after go-to source for parents, schools, community organizations, corporate and non-profit companies who want to help their children understand, navigate, and thrive in the digital world. Julia is also a consultant on tech and parenting for the KTLA Morning News where you can often find her giving tips on the issues around screen time that concern parents most. Julia received her BA from Princeton University and earned a Masters from UCLA's School of Film, Television, and Digital Media.

Neil Postman, the author of "Amusing Ourselves to Death," shared some groundbreaking research when it comes to media's need to entertain us. In this episode of Relate, we discuss Postman's work and how it applies to the technological age we are living in. It is so easy to manipulate the general public that we must be aware of the signs.

To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/

David Valverde is in the process of creating some revolutionary technology that will transform a standard window into an attractive digital display. In this episode of Relate, we discuss how technology can serve as a gateway for humans to express themselves. We talk about the advantages of owning our own AI systems, how technology is an extension of ourselves, and how we can create a global community through the tech we use.

You can learn more about David and his work by visiting https://www.pranos.ai/ and https://wefunder.com/pranosai

David Valverde was born in Costa Rica and moved to Germany at seven years old. He spent most of his formative years in Germany until he attended Rollins College and University of Utah where he majored in International Trade and Commerce & minor in Computer Science.  David’s fascination with artificial intelligence , and software led him to meeting his co founders at Grabb-it. They soon after got accepted to Y-Combinators Summer 18 batch and decided to  move to Silicon Valley. David is now the founder & CEO of PRANOS.ai - the broadcast system that converts your car windows into transparent HD displays. David Valverde currently lives in Atherton, California. 

We are all creative individuals! It's important that we recognize our creative talents and use them in our work and our relationships. Sometimes we think that we aren't "that" creative, but this would be wrong. Our creativity is like a muscle that we have to exercise and, in this episode of Relate, we discuss why it's so important to recognize that creativity.

To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/

We talk about our relationships to others, to technology, and to other aspects of our lives on this show, but it's also important to consider our relationship to ourselves. Most of us don't take the time to think about what we want, or take the time to care for ourselves. In this episode, we discuss why we must prioritize our own goals and needs in order to develop greater focus and clarity in our lives.

To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/

In this episode, we explore what humans are up against. We have all been out with a friend or group of friends and have been "phubbed" - snubbed with a phone. When we are mid-conversation and someone pulls out there phone on an unrelated note, it can be easy to come to the conclusion that we are not that interesting to them. It's more so a comment on the culture than you as an individual. We discuss how we can try to navigate this.

To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/

Brian Witkowski joins us on the Relate podcast to talk about our relationship with money. Money is often a sore subject, but Brian breaks things down in a simple way, focusing our intentions on mindset. We discuss the scarcity mindset versus the abundance mindset, how money is attracted to people who want it, and how we must not be afraid to put ourselves out there. Brian also shares his eight perspectives to money that allow us to analyze our own relationship with creating wealth.

To learn more about Brian, be sure to visit https://thelucrativeartist.com/ or follow him on Facebook and Instagram @thelucrativeartist

Brian Witkowski is a professional classical singer, actor, voice teacher, and educator turned business and personal development coach for artists and artistic-minded entrepreneurs. With a passion for helping others realize ways to earn "authentic income" doing what work they are most meant to do, he became the founder and CEO of The Lucrative Artist, where he offers boutique business coaching services designed accomplish just that and more. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts with emphasis in Vocal Performance and minor in Theatre at the University of Arizona; his studies and career have taken him as far west as Hawaii and as far east as China with repertoire ranging from Gregorian Chant in cathedrals to musical theatre roles like Lancelot in Spamalot. Some of his other favorite stage credits have included Farquaad in Shrek: The Musical, Charles Guiteau in Assassins, Marius in Les Miserables, and Pappageno in The Magic Flute. An avid solo recitalist with a passion for Lieder, he is a past Stern Fellow at Songfest and his dissertation was on a set of dramatic ballads by 19th-century German composer Carl Loewe. He has taught at Rockford University, facilitated professional development seminars to teachers and artists through Arts Integration Solutions, Self-Employment in the Arts and other organizations, and is regularly sought out as a speaker, and offers artists masterclasses and seminars in authenticity, financial empowerment, and leadership. He believes that "We don't need to compete, we just need to create!"

In episode 161 of Relate, we discuss people pleasing. Many of us fall victim to this. We aim to please others out of fear of being disliked. Because of this, we can sometimes end up on a treadmill, running to the whims of others while neglecting ourselves. We discuss how to avoid this and how to put yourself first in your lifestyle.

To learn more about my work, please visit https://www.patrick-mcandrew.com/