Another solo episode, i purchased a podcasting interface and will have guests starting next month! On this episode i talk about friday the 13th / tattoos, superstitions, being okay with not feeling productive. I also talk about learning to let go of things we cannot control. everything will be okay, eventually.

Today's episode is another solo one. Inspired by friend Autumn- (Happy Birthday btw). I haven't been doing podcast episodes for the past few weeks and I go into detail why, I talk about reducing social media time, being open about my anxiety, and making a big change with the podcast and more! Also I have a new website:

https://www.iamvon.net/

Its another solo episode today and I will be talking about my recent EP release “Stuck”.
For those that don’t know, I also make hip hop music aside from podcasts. This EP
Is based around how I was feeling and what I went though during the pandemic lockdown.
The first time I gave myself permission to be more vulnerable in my music.
Hope you enjoy!

Stuck Ep Link:
https://soulspazm.ffm.to/stuck

A few years back I met Sharon ( I call her Sharon Nuna) at a social gathering in LA and decided to have her on the show. 
Sharon is a photographer and we talk about her upbringing and how it relates to her being a hustler, her photography journey, her appreciation for traditional tattoo culture, why she is vegan, protecting her own time, being an introvert and more!

photography:
https://www.sharonjung.com/

tiktok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@commiexmommie

Returning guest Timothy Rhymes joins me to share his upbringing in South Sacramento, run-ins with the law, pursuing music & going to college. 
Those life experiences influenced him to start the “Grown Man Sessions” podcast. Tim interviews individuals about their life story while sharing some
wisdom that may benefit the audience. We talk about our rebellious phase, emotional maturity, Tim’s sobriety, and address how the danger young adults put themselves 
for the clout / to go viral and more!

Grown Man Sessions:
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5AmvJqICdWb1uKUUD3XB0V?si=yAdJ7X9aSSy6gH-ho4qxpw

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3APyJLm2xNPsRVuzwMhCKA

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/grownmansessions/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/465909527807067

I had a chat with returning guest/ friend Vanessa Nguyen on Addressing The Harm Caused By Fetishizing And Objectifying Asian Women. We talk about the historical context and how it relates to media representation and porn! Thank you Vanessa for suggesting to talk about this much needed issue and for being an awesome co-host!

https://www.instagram.com/lil_saigon_mami/

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On this episode I talk to End Overdose CEO Theo Kryzwicki about his journey using drugs and getting sober. We discuss humanizing drug users/ addicts,
harm reduction & the opiate crisis. Theo shares the origin of End Overdose, what Narcan is, What an overdose is and what it consists of and how/ why fentanyl has been responsible for many drug overdoses in the past few years & more! Thank you Theo for taking your time to have this great, informative conversation!

Website
https://endoverdose.net/

IG
https://www.instagram.com/end.overdose/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/endoverdose

On this episode I have a conversation with rapper E-Major & producer/ drummer Jon Laine about their recent project, "Fun Times In Baltimore". We reminisce on utilizing Myspace to connect with other musicians, ( E-Major was my first musician friend on social media back in 2006.) burning copies of your music project onto a cd and more. E-Major and Jon recall meeting up in Baltimore for a J-Dilla benefit show back in 07 and have been colleagues since. I get a crash course on the culture/ diversity of Baltimore, the polarizing moniker "DMV", learn the backstory behind the project title, their creative process, and our favorite songs on "FTIB". Last but not least, E-Major & Jon Laine share some advice / words of wisdom for aspiring artists / producers.

Fun Times In Baltimore is available on all streaming platforms:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jonlainexemajor/fun-times-in-baltimore


E-Major:
https://www.instagram.com/etothemajor/

Jon Laine
https://www.instagram.com/jonlaine/

Had the privilege of choppin it up with Phoenix Arizona wordsmith with Roqy Tyraid on today’s episode.
We reminisce on the 90’s X-Men & Batman Animated series, freestyling at parties and share some of
our moments on The World Famous Wake Up Show. Roqy talks about how he started rhyming, the
Story behind his stage name, doing a mixtape with DJ Green Lantern and his experience rockin the mic on
The Wake Up Show Unplugged
Roqy Tyraid also speaks on the Phoenix demonstrations. Demonstations were as response to law enforcement taking the lives of two unarmed
African American men George Floyd and Dion Sanders. Roqy also educated younger, less experienced demonstrators what to expect / what to look out
for in a protest environment & more.


IG:
https://www.instagram.com/roqytyraid/


Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3UGEbvZmSBfDONRfuJdd2w?si=QlITDbRNTr-9cgmJGZBhcA

iTunes:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/roqy-tyraid/950362094

Website:
https://www.instagram.com/roqytyraid/

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/RoqyTyraidVEVO/featured

Today I sit down with social media personality Goth Mulan. I first added her on Ig because of her style awesome social media name.
We talk about how she went viral on Tiktok, graduating high school with an associates degree, fond of being alone, social media self care tips, manifestation and more!

https://www.instagram.com/gothmulan/
https://www.tiktok.com/@gothmulan