Teach Reach

CW: This episode has a content warning. We talk about suicide which I know can be distressing. If you (or someone you know) need resources or support call 1-833-456-4566 or visit talksuicide.ca. Please look after yourself.

Pranav’s mission in life has always been to help elevate people.

To fulfill that mission, during the day, Pranav works as a STEM + Entrepreneurship coach to help ambitious teens make a difference in the world through The Knowledge Society. In the evenings, he works as a Men’s Work Facilitator for the Arka Brotherhood - a transformative community for growth-oriented men that inspires men to grow, improve their relationships, and take accountability for their lives.

For the last few years, Pranav has also had a passion for working with vulnerable populations. He started that journey as a youth coach @ the East End Boys Club - a group that provides marginalized young men (Ages 12-21) the support systems and mentorship to thrive in life, no matter the circumstances. And after a few years moved onto volunteering as a Crisis/Suicide Line Phone Worker, holding space for folks that that want to be heard at a time of crisis.

Pranav’s eyes light up any time you mention working with kids or helping men on their healing journeys! So if you ever catch him in person, make sure to ask him about that!

Follow Pranav on Instagram @pranav.menon 

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The audio-visual universe of contemporary Creole-Canadian music producer and creative director Sika Valmé, is an expertly crafted collection of timeless, relatable narratives. 

Born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sika now resides between Montréal, New York, and Mexico. Her creations, reflections of her many migrations, find inspiration in geometry, the natural world, and the human experience. 

Sika’s work is an immersive encounter, one that synergizes opposing elements to create a distinct style with an unforgettable sound. Dubbed as “Creole-LoFi”, the rich and layered textures of her music offer an unconventional take on Caribbean rhythms. Her visual art compliments her music with bright, colorful imagery that plays with the same tensions between disparate geographies and cultures. 

The result is a body of work that illuminates elements of Sika’s Diasporic journey, and offers a fresh and innovative cultural perspective. This unique approach, coupled with her remarkable vocal styling, has positioned Sika as a formidable artist and collaborator.

In the episode, we talked a fair bit about Sika’s video called Mango. Check it out here

Find Sika at sikavalme.com, on IG (@sikavalme) , Facebook here and on Spotify here. Buy the latest album, Erosion Eksperyans on Bandcamp here. 

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Trevor/AutoHeartVan is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who isn’t afraid to stand out – or even away – from the crowd.  His sound is a beautiful blend: queer misfit exophonic folk.  AutoHeartVan is a settler on traditional and unceded Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) territory, and his music has travelled from Port Hardy, BC to Seville, Spain and San Cristóbal, Venezuela, with influences ranging from flamenco and blues to ranchera and 90s rock.

Find Trevor/AutoHeartVan at www.autoheartvan.ca, on IG (@autoheartvan) , Facebook here and on Spotify here #autoheartvan

You can reach his company Empower the Exchange  at [email protected] 

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5 minute teach: A  place where I go solo for a moment, to share a story with a lesson embedded in it. 

An exploration of the tight dance between discipline and patience. 

Enjoy the ride!

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I am very excited to bring on my guest today, Holly Middleton from Flow Movement Therapy. What an enlightening conversation this was. One big take away for me, is the following invitation from Holly, for us to "take ownership of our bodies".

Holly is a Vancouver-based movement coach specializing in helping athletic folks uplevel their performance by fine-tuning how they move. She has a PhD in biology and 30 years of dance experience including amateur Canadian and World salsa champion. She loves helping people sort out their body's biomechanics puzzles and restoring posture and mobility through better breathing. In her free time she enjoys knitting, learning languages and being alone in nature.

Find Holly at Flow Movement here, on Youtube here and you can follow her IG page @Flowmovementtherapy)

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5 minute teach: A  place where I go solo for a moment, to share a story with a lesson embedded in it. 

We are deep into fall right now, but I feel like talking about summer. So here it is, a reflection on summer 

Enjoy the ride!

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If you’ve been following us for a while, you know that this podcast is produced by Dr.Lambstein productions. Our beloved Ian is the magician behind all the episodes. This episode is about him. 

After some soul searching, and embracing that our focus is stories, we could not help but open the doors to our listeners so they know about the other half of Teach Reach.

In a conversation that flows like two dudes sitting at a bar, we went from sports banter, immigration, the importance and value of community building, teaching, and political takes.

I am honored to call such a brilliant soul a friend, and to build this project with him.

Enjoy the ride!

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Kenbe la, pa lage! Hang in there, don’t give up!

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It’s SEASON 2, folks!

I am beyond grateful for all your continued support and I am looking forward to sharing new guests, new ways, and stories with you.

To kick off the new season, a short episode. I call it “5 minute teach”. This will be a place where I get solo with you for a moment, to share a story with a lesson embedded in it. 

Here, we are diving into the word Alèkile with a VERY special guest of mine. Have a listen!

Enjoy the ride!

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Kenbe la, pa lage! Hang in there, don’t give up!

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Kym Dominique Ferguson is a poet by birth, a theater performer and filmmaker by training, and a producer by nurture. For over a decade he has serenaded Montréal and international audiences with his blending of spoken word poetry and theater. 

He successfully produced and performed his first one-man show to a sold-out audience back in August of 2015: The Born Jamhaitianadian. Kym is also a radio show host on Soul Perspectives since 2012, a show which talks about the issues affecting the Black community in Montreal, across Canada and internationally. He is currently working on the development for his first theater play: The #DearBlackMan Project, officially commissioned by Black Theater Workshop. 

This was a true Caribbean reunion, in content and length. We contemplated Kym’s passions for comic books, his relationship with his father - his superhero; his Haitian and Jamaican roots, his art,  and the many stories that brought him where he is now. 

Throughout the conversation, Kym invited us to listen and follow our voice.

It was an honor to discuss with such a vibrant and powerful soul. 

During the show, Kym mentioned some books by Dr. Nnedi Okorafor. You can find Dr. Nnedi Okorafor on IG to find all the books referenced during the episode @nndediokorafor 

You can find Kym’s personal IG page (FOR ADULT ONLY!!) @mrkdferguson

His radio show,  Soul Perspectives on IG @soulpckut 

His book and movie review page on IG @booxnflix

And on the Madpoetix Productions facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/madpoetixproductions/

Enjoy the ride!

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Kenbe la, pa lage! Hang in there, don’t give up!

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Faisal Khattak is a Holistic Sherpa. For ten years, his studies of quantum physics, science, ancient wisdom of spirituality, and indigenous teachings of sacred plant medicines have brought him to develop the Arbol Method and establish the Ruhani Wellness Centre in Costa Rica. This enabled him to heal early childhood abuse and to become who he was born to be. 

Faisal guides people with the help of modern science, ancient wisdom of spirituality, and plant medicine to heal themselves from their own trauma. The Arbol Method is a unique modality that Faisal uses to assist finding your full potential, and get your Mojo back.

Throughout the episode, we touched on the role of the sherpa - the guide, the intersection of modern psychology and shamanism, fatherhood, and how to address our current lack of connection. 

It was an absolute honor to discuss with such a calming voice and inspiring soul. 

You can find Faisal and details about the Ruhani Centre and the Arbol Method at www.ruhaniwellnesscentre.com and www.thearbolmethod.com as well as their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RuhaniWellnessCentre/

Enjoy the ride!

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Kenbe la, pa lage! Hang in there, don’t give up!

#teachreach

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