The Cheatcoders Podcast

Episode 90 - We talk to R&B Sensation, Mike Champion. He talks about his beginnings in music and how its important to be truthful in your art. He also shares some new music as well as his experience as a creative overcoming self-doubt and anxiety.

Show Notes:

0:00:00 Introduction

0:03:16 Origins

0:04:15 Micky C - 8 year old rapper

0:06:40 the love of R&B

0:07:50 meeting your idols

0:08:00 "people are just people"

0:09:10 Music and Artist is one thing - “if you sing about a certain topic, I expect you to be about that”

0:10:00 "let the music speak for you"

0:11:00 Don and Mike remember growing up together

0:13:00 how would you describe your music, what do you try to bring out in your music?

0:15:05 being an 8 year old performing in nightclubs

0:16:20 R&B group with sisters - Sensitivity feat. Micky C

0:17:30 writing poetry and lyrics

0:18:37 recording first 3 songs

0:19:35 first song written

0:21:00 transition from Micky C to Mike Champion

0:22:13 Is champion your real name?

0:23:49 Strong Support Network

0:25:00 the Champion family

0:26:45 Being a creative in LA

0:28:00 Raising children to be better than you

028:50 "With music, you have to be in it for the long run.."

0:29:30 which place gives you the most creative vibes

0:30:40 Making things happen in Japan

“Vibin my energy"

0:32:16 getting music licensed in Japan

0:33:50 “Don’t hold onto your music..” 

0:34:40 Intermission song: Bend The Rules - Mike Champion

0:38:30 experiencing self-doubt and anxiety as a creative

0:40:20 dealing with anxiety 

“you’re focusing on trying to be someone instead of just being yourself” 

“Live in this moment” 

0:42:45 where do you get the most inspiration? 

0:43:45 going back to basics to overcome anxiety

0:49:00 how to “make it happen” - visualisation

“I really pushed my energy towards wanting it to happen” 

“you will do whatever it takes to make it happen” 

0:52:00 Headlining a show in London

0:53:45 Exploring a different sound

0:56:30 Challenging yourself to evolve and learn

0:58:55 Mike Champion’s creative process

1:03:25 Slam poetry / spoken word

1:06:35 Mike Champion as an actor

1:08:50 Advice to aspiring artists

1:14:15 Future projects

1:15:03 Plugs and Socials 

1:16:15 The Cheatcoders Stash 

Outro

This episode we are joined by DJ D-Kutz, a veteran DJ in the Sydney scene. He talks about how he started becoming a DJ, the behind the scenes perspective of a DJ in the club scene and what's the most important characteristic to possess to bring longevity to your DJ career.

We also discuss D-kutz and Natz Blazin's memories of gigs, eating pounder burgers and a whole lot more!

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This episode we are joined by DJ D-Kutz, a veteran DJ in the Sydney scene. He talks about how he started becoming a DJ, the behind the scenes perspective of a DJ in the club scene and what's the most important characteristic to possess to bring longevity to your DJ career.

We also discuss D-kutz and Natz Blazin's memories of gigs, eating pounder burgers and a whole lot more!

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Episode 88 - "The Shoutout Movement" 

Show notes: 

INTRODUCTIONS

Natz Blazin talks about prev episode

Favourite episodes

Raf talks about the first date with his wife

How has the podcast helped you personally? 

shoutouts from the livesteams

would you ever bleach your majestic beard? 

should all politicians be castrated? 

feedback from listeners

"the shoutout movement"

Cheatcoders StashPlugs & Socials Outro

This episode Raf Flores is joined by Vienna Marie (Beyond our limits podcast) and Kevin Guanzon (Founder of The Stonecutters). They talk about how Kevin started The Stonecutters, a barber/creative space. We also get an insight of the barber world and Kevins journey from being a musician, videographer and howit lead to cutting hair.

We also hear their bad first date encounters, Vienna's perspective of the most attractive male hair cuts and a whole lot more!

This episode Raf Flores is joined by Vienna Marie (Beyond our limits podcast) and Kevin Guanzon (Founder of The Stonecutters). They talk about how Kevin started The Stonecutters, a barber/creative space. We also get an insight of the barber world and Kevins journey from being a musician, videographer and howit lead to cutting hair.

We also hear their bad first date encounters, Vienna's perspective of the most attractive male hair cuts and a whole lot more!

Show notes: - Introductions- Introducing Kevin Guanzon - The label of 'barber' vs 'hair-dresser'- Origins of the Stonecutters - Hair studio doubles as creative space- Bringing the UK vibe to Western Sydney- Kev's origins in videography - Soul Good & AJ Rafael- Talking Cameras - Canon vs Sony- Creating a community- Creating an experience for customers instead of a trademark- Building rapport and the best customer service- speaking with clients- males becoming more sensitive- Old Man Mentality- Masculinity as seen from a female perspective- Males in creative field - stigma of sensitivity- relatable content - Instagram eliminating likes- What is an 'Influencer' ? - Social Media - New Clients like First Date- Kev talks about his wife, Rachel- First Date stories & etiquette- Barber business - quality over quantity- Hairstyles- Cameras & Video Shots- What Is your time worth? - Advice for aspiring barbers - Plugs and Socials - The Cheatcoders Stash- Outro

Follow the guys!:The Stonecutters: http://instagram.com/thestonecuttersVienna Marie: http://instagram.com/vnrxoThe Cheatcoders: http://instagram.com/thecheatcoders

 

Follow the guys!:The Stonecutters: https://www.instagram.com/thestonecuttersVienna Marie: instagram.com/vnrxoThe Cheatcoders: instagram.com/thecheatcoders

This episode Raf Flores is joined by Vienna Marie (Beyond our limits podcast) and Kevin Guanzon (Founder of The Stonecutters). They talk about how Kevin started The Stonecutters, a barber/creative space. We also get an insight of the barber world and Kevins journey from being a musician, videographer and howit lead to cutting hair.

We also hear their bad first date encounters, Vienna's perspective of the most attractive male hair cuts and a whole lot more!

Show notes:

- Introductions

- Introducing Kevin Guanzon

- The label of 'barber' vs 'hair-dresser'

- Origins of the Stonecutters

- Hair studio doubles as creative space

- Bringing the UK vibe to Western Sydney

- Kev's origins in videography - Soul Good & AJ Rafael

- Talking Cameras - Canon vs Sony

- Creating a community

- Creating an experience for customers instead of a trademark

- Building rapport and the best customer service

- speaking with clients

- males becoming more sensitive

- Old Man Mentality

- Masculinity as seen from a female perspective

- Males in creative field

- stigma of sensitivity

- relatable content

- Instagram eliminating likes

- What is an 'Influencer' ?

- Social Media

- New Clients like First Date

- Kev talks about his wife, Rachel

- First Date stories & etiquette

- Barber business - quality over quantity

- Hairstyles

- Cameras & Video Shots

- What Is your time worth?

- Advice for aspiring barbers

- Plugs and Socials

- The Cheatcoders Stash

- Outro

Follow the guys!:

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Vienna Marie: http://instagram.com/vnrxo

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On this episode we are joined by the founder and creative director of TerriCreatives.com, Terri Smith.

We talk to her about her journey from being a make up artist to becoming the jack-of-all trades that she is now - how throwing herself into the deep end has given her new skills and has brought about some of the greatest opportunities in her career.

Terri also talks about her influences and what motivates her to continue learning and succeeding.

00:00:00 episode summary

00:00:51 introductions

00:02:02 jack of all trades

00:03:25 terri smith origins - starting as a make up artist

00:05:36 building connections through projects

00:06:40 “I wanna be behind the camera..”

00:07:39 an opportunity to be a TV and video presenter

00:12:04 “being gutsy, and saying, ‘fuck it i’m going to do it’

00:12:52 the origins of "Miss Tez"

00:15:42 Learning videography and photography

00:16:59 traveling international and becoming an international creative artist

00:18:51selling sentimental objects to fund trips

00:21:08 the approach to learning, the mindset of learning.

00:22:23 “being out of my comfort zone, helped me to thrive and get better..”

00:23:43 opportunity to work in China

00:26:00 saying yes to throwing yourself into the deep end

00:30:00 "if you’re scared, its a good thing…"

00:31:14 hardest thing to learn

00:32:16 Learning from YouTube

00:34:50 “I’ve seen many sunrises.." [from editing]

00:36:34 handling being the “perfectionist”

00:44:49 collaborating and managing conflicting visions for projects

00:46:05 contracting for companies vs doing it your way

00:48:27 7 years as a freelance artist

00:49:20 time managing as a solo mum

00:50:19 social media and Instagram stories @terrismith_1

@terricreatives

00:55:55 the power of social media

00:58:20 negative feedback from social media

00:59:10 dealing with negative comments

01:02:32 being ‘kind’ vs being ‘fair’

01:05:51 trials, tribulations and bullying on social media

01:12:28 who are your influences, what motivates you?

01:15:20 becoming indestructible

01:17:02 Terri’s advice

01:20:05 Law of attraction

01:25:20 The Cheatcoders Stash

01:31:40 Plugs and Socials

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On this episode we are joined by the founder and creative director of TerriCreatives.com, Terri Smith. 

We talk to her about her journey and how throwing herself into the deep end has given her new skills and has brought about some of the greatest opportunities in her career. 

Terri also talks about her influences and what motivates her to continue learning and succeeding. 

 

00:00:00 episode summary

00:00:51 introductions

00:02:02 jack of all trades

00:03:25 terri smith origins - starting as a make up artist

00:05:36 building connections through projects

00:06:40 “I wanna be behind the camera..” 

00:07:39 an opportunity to be a TV and video presenter

00:12:04 “being gutsy, and saying, ‘fuck it i’m going to do it’ 

00:12:52 the origins of "Miss Tez"

00:15:42 Learning videography and photography

00:16:59 traveling international and becoming an international creative artist

00:18:51selling sentimental objects to fund trips

00:21:08 the approach to learning, the mindset of learning.

00:22:23 “being out of my comfort zone, helped me to thrive and get better..” 

00:23:43 opportunity to work in China

00:26:00 saying yes to throwing yourself into the deep end

00:30:00 "if you’re scared, its a good thing…"

00:31:14 hardest thing to learn

00:32:16 Learning from YouTube

00:34:50 “I’ve seen many sunrises.." [from editing]

00:36:34 handling being the “perfectionist” 

00:44:49 collaborating and managing conflicting visions for projects

00:46:05 contracting for companies vs doing it your way

00:48:27 7 years as a freelance artist

00:49:20 time managing as a solo mum 

00:50:19 social media and Instagram stories @terrismith_1

@terricreatives

00:55:55 the power of social media

00:58:20 negative feedback from social media

00:59:10 dealing with negative comments

01:02:32 being ‘kind’ vs being ‘fair’ 

01:05:51 trials, tribulations and bullying on social media

01:12:28 who are your influences?

01:15:20 becoming indestructible 

01:17:02 Terri’s advice

01:20:05 Law of attraction

01:25:20 The Cheatcoders Stash

01:31:40 Plugs and Socials

  

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This is a special episode of The Cheatcoders podcast in which @dondoingstuff speaks to @natzblazin about his latest release, "This Round's On Me".

We talk about the inspiration for the release and take a trip down memory lane as Natz shares stories about each of the tracks.

This is a special episode of The Cheatcoders podcast in which Don Doing Stuff interviews our very own, Natz Blazin about his latest release, "This Round's On Me". We talk about the inspiration for the release and take a trip down memory lane as Natz shares stories about each of the tracks.

Listen to the Mixtape: https://linktr.ee/natzblazin

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