The Levity Floatcast

Last week Dave and Troy sat down with Sierra Sellers. A bright, young singer and full-time childcare worker. We contemplate and discuss what makes Sierra stand out, and what it means to work for what you want. Through Sierra’s journey, we were able to see the importance of remaining grounded, focused, and knowing the reason you’re doing what you do. 

Are you looking for a little push in the right direction? 

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It was amazing to spend time with singer and songwriter Sierra Sellers. In this episode, we learn the origins of her work ethic came from a surprising place, what keeps her up at night, and how she cooks her Brussel sprouts. Sierra radiates positive energy and provides great insight into the mind of a creative and lays out an objective path to success. There's something everyone can appreciate in this episode.

Chad is the host of the popular podcast “I’ll Call You Right Back” and one of the most genuine people you could ever meet. This is such a great episode and we're so thankful to have had Chad in-studio. He shared why some of the best conversations come from the weirdest places, his interest in people and their stories as well as his thoughts on sensory deprivation. Chad is an avid supporter of local businesses so listen for him to shout-out some of his favorites around Pittsburgh.

Photographer, videographer, and professional dessert taster, Mariah Wild lets her quirky creativity speak for itself. 

Mariah has a vast sense of humor that is oftentimes displayed in her work. She currently works as a photographer for Disney, a job she happened to stumble upon when she jokingly applied. 

Mariah also works with several different artists on photoshoots and music videos further displaying her array of talent. 

In this episode, we speak with Mariah about being a professional photographer, what it was like to work at The Dollar Store, and what it means to her to work and travel doing what she loves. 

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Painter, Youtuber, and leader of the “Spread Love Army”, Zachary Rutter is a self-made artist making waves in the city of Pittsburgh.

In just a few short years Zac went from creating small paintings to entire murals for businesses. Zac’s most famous design is a heart made to look like a sun. This design is the flag of his loyal Spread Love Army. The Spread Love Movement and the Spread Love Army is a movement of people dedicated to bringing more love and positivity into the world. Zac has done this by organizing charity events around his art. Along with painting murals and leading a powerful movement, Zac has done art drops all over the world so people abroad can enjoy his work. 

In this episode, we talk with Zac about how he got into art, being a successful entrepreneur, and how he uses art to make people feel love. 

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Event planner, marketing agent, and blogger, Bryer Blumenschein has helped put together some of the largest events in Pittsburgh through her once held position at the City Paper. From fitness and health inspired events with Bike PGH like “Open Streets” to the City Paper’s “Best Of” Bryer has brought people bigger and better entertainment through sheer determination and will power. 

In this episode, we speak with Bryer about the events she has produced, what it takes to put together an event, and her marketing ventures. 

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A hip hop artist who has traveled the world to perform his craft, graphic designer, and screenprint artist, Louie Petrone is a hardworking, off-the-wall creative operating as one half of the hip hop duo, Abstract Theory. Of all his creative outlets he has done the most with music. Having spent three weeks in Holland touring with hip hop legend KRS-One, Louie has been blessed to live his dream while creating music. 

In this episode, we discuss what it’s like to build a brand from the ground up, working a nine-to-five while chasing an artistic dream, and what he has learned traveling and performing for thousands of people. 

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Tea guru, world traveler, and owner of Dobra Tea house, Nate Pantalone has created a safe haven for anyone who needs a break from the world. His tea house is a staple in the community and a place that is well known for creating a relaxing atmosphere. Having started drinking and studying tea in his college days, Nate has been a proud student of the culture which has lead to him being a well-rounded tea aficionado. Nate has traveled to several other countries specifically to test tea and decide if it is worth him investing in for his shop. By stopping into Dobra you get a chance to taste the different corners of the world. In today’s episode we discuss how Nate got into tea, how he started his business and what running a business is like, and the many benefits of tea. 

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Artist, fashion designer, and now a small business storefront owner Anika Ignozzi is the creative mind behind Pittsburgh based brand O.O.H Baby. Anika and her brand O.O.H. Baby gained popularity in Pittsburgh over the past few years as Anika created her name for herself selling all over the city streets, online, and being involved in city-wide events including multiple fashion shows. In today’s episode, we converse with Anika about how she started creating clothes, how she started her business, and what the path of self-employed success looks like. 

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Emcee, producer, social media manager, and audio engineer; Troy Johnson is also one-half of the Pittsburgh based hip hop group Abstract Theory.  In this episode Troy shares his history with floating, what led him to floating, and his thoughts on Astral projection. 

Sit back, relax, and let’s floatcast!