Boom in Your Face Podcast
MARY KEARNEY
Creative Director, Host, Instructional Designer, Artist Manager, & Motivational Speaker
The podcast is a platform and a place for indie artists, creatives, and musicians to talk, share, express, and showcase their new projects and talents. While talking about topics on their minds, experiences, and their own life journeys. The platform is discovering and revealing new and/or established artists to the global entertainment industry! Artists, musicians, and creatives if you want to be heard reach out with any comments, questions, and feedback. You can submit your creative works and requests at boominyourface616@gmail.com or boominyourfacepodcast@gmail.com. Please remember to subscribe, share, and follow the podcast @
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CENTRAL FLORIDA PODCASTERS
HOSTED BY MARY KEARNEY
The Central Florida Podcasters is a supportive organization for podcasters, public speakers, entertainers, creatives, and all things entertainment. Join us on a journey to taking that idea or show to the next level. Look for us on all your social media and when you're ready join us in person or virtually at our monthly meetups. Get your ticket on Eventbrite!
JAEDA SOUND
Featured Artist, Composer, Beat Mixologist, Sound Engineer & More
Jaeda Sound is a rising superstar in the music industry since her introduction in the spring of 2020. Check out her latest music on SoundCloud. Don't miss out on reading her most current interview in Orlando Voyagers "Rising Stars"!
J. Gerard Legagneur, Esq.
& Host of "Florida's Fresh Mix"
Gerard Legagneur has over 20 years of corporate legal experience, and in his current role as the sole member of GL Esquire Consulting, LLC, he provides corporate legal expertise in connection with mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, startups, equity raises, corporate governance, joint ventures, financings, and contract negotiation. He has held Senior Attorney positions at the Miami offices of both McDermott, Will & Emery LLP and White and Case, LLP—both tier-one law firms ranked in the top 40 internationally for mergers & acquisitions.
In his role as a Senior Attorney, he has served as both purchaser’s and seller’s counsel in connection with numerous, sophisticated corporate transactions, including, mergers, acquisitions, and asset purchases of both public and private entities by private equity funds and strategic advisors. He has also provided general corporate representation for the acquired portfolio entities post-closing. Gerard has contributed to and consulted on numerous legal publications for the Thomson Reuters Practical Law and Nolo online portals and closely advised the former regarding the most recent changes to the Florida business laws.
Gerard lets his hair down by hosting the “Florida’s Fresh Mix” podcast. He does an excellent job of bringing his guest stories come to life and release the true essence of what their life’s journey is truly about. Now that he has reignited his entertainment bug again, he’s thinking about being the life of the party for hire. Listen to his story to find out how he plans on doing it.
Mental Health Expert, National Speaker, & Affiliate of Black Men Heal
Justin Little is a mental health expert and speaker certified in Psychological first aid from John Hopkins University. He hosts “The Mental Wealth Podcast” heard in 40 + countries which focused on robust mental health conversations. Justin also has spoken nationally across the country, sharing his mental health journey and inspiring thousands. He currently is a board member for a mental health nonprofit “Lee Thompson Young Foundation, which focused on suicide prevention and education in schools. Justin is particularly passionate about mental health for men of color, partnering with the nonprofit Black Men Heal as their social media outreach coordinator. Finally, Justin is proud to be sponsored by BetterHelp, the country's largest online therapy company- offering reduced therapy solutions for his listeners and followers.
JOE RUBIN
CMO of mowPOD.com, Co-host of "Friday Night Karaoke" & Founding Partner of ARC Angel Fund I, II & III
Joe Rubin is the CMO of the leading podcast marketing agency, mowPod.com. mowPod is the largest driver of growth for some of the biggest podcasts in America. He is also the cofounder and cohost of the top 10 music podcast, Friday Night Karaoke. Prior to that, Joe had been introducing entrepreneurs to investors nationwide for 19 years through VC & Angel Investor Conferences across the US with FundingPost.com. Joe has also invested in over a dozen seed deals over the past several years, such as Sticky, Inc. (acq Splashtop), Senscient (acq MSA Safety Inc), Giftworks (acq Frontstream Payments), was an investor and on the advisory board of Offermobi (acq Moko. mobi), Human Demand (acq IgnitionOne) and an advisor to Gozaik (acq Monster) and currently on the Board of RxBra.
Joe is also a Founding Partner of ARC Angel Fund I, II & III, seed tech funds based in NYC with 50 Investments such as Upnext (acq Amazon), Partpic (acq Amazon), Sidecar, Kanvas (acq AOL), YieldMo, Sustain (acq Grove), Lynq, Skywatch, Ocrolus, Made In Space (acq Redwire) and Akash Systems.
Prior to FundingPost, Joe raised $2.5M for his dot.com start-up producing a family-friendly network & 100+ flash-based video games which were playable online and sold in stores like Comp USA. Joe was also the Webmaster at Knight Securities (NASD: NITE), where he helped to design its online trading platform & website. Previously, Joe worked in television and graphic design for companies such as NBC and MTV, doing 3D animation professionally starting at 15, and graduated from Hofstra University with a Bachelor's in Communications. He now lives in CT with his wife and 2 children.
LORI ADAMS-BROWN
Podcast Founder & Host, A World of Difference Podcast
Lori Adams-Brown is a Senior Manager, Global Leadership and Development in a Silicon Valley tech company. She is also an international speaker and podcast host of the top 5% global podcast, A World of Difference. Lori's over 20 years of leading global teams have taught her that making a difference means welcoming our differences. She has been a missionary, and a pastor, and became an international relief & development expert. She has led diverse global teams in multiple cultures while living in Indonesia and Singapore. She grew up the daughter of missionaries in Venezuela, and along the way, has learned to speak six languages. Lori holds an M.A. in Intercultural Studies and loves to explore new cultures around the world. Lori sits on the board of Justice Revival where she is helping to pass the ERA with people of faith. Lori currently lives in Silicon Valley with her husband Jason and 3 teenagers, Nico, Alex, and Bella.
ANGIE SHY
PODCAST HOST OF LIFE, LOVE, MUSIC, & SPACE TRAVEL
Angela Shy is a woman on a journey of recovery and self-discovery. She’s hoping to inspire others to embark on one of their own personal journeys of self-reflection and/or dig deeper into the path that they already own. Having endured some overwhelming life changes, over the past few years, she has been inspired to start a podcast. With the purpose of moving through her grief and possibly at the same time reminding others that they too can get through anything. She wants her audience to be aware that through pain you can find purpose in the process. She equally has been able to embrace the joy that is always there in the midst of madness.
R. SCOTT EDWARDS
PODCASTER • ENTREPRENEUR • PRODUCER
R. Scott Edwards started his first company at age 17, and at 24 opened Laughs Unlimited, (1980) just the 12th full-time comedy club in the entire United States. Scott was fortunate to fall in with comedy greats like Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Garry Shandling, and many others who helped him develop an extremely successful chain of comedy clubs in Northern California. In turn, he helped develop talents like Paula Poundstone, Brian Posehn, and Dana Carvey, and enjoyed working with icons like Graham Chapman of Monty Python, Pat Paulsen, Soupy Sales, and Tommy Chong. Scott knows comedy performance and production, having produced three TV series, several large concerts, and thousands of live comedy stage shows. Now Scott is sharing what he learned through his books, interactive online courses, podcasts, and video archives. Listen and enjoy the experiences and stories about talent from all the greats, from Ellen and Yakov Smirnoff to Paul Reiser and Seinfeld—and even the amazing Robin Williams! www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com podcast or Event Production Advice: Scottscomedystuff@Gmail.com
JAMES KEARNEY
Author, Motivational Speaker, & Youth Leader
James started a journey of weight loss over five years ago. He shares his story about the ins and outs of handling the mental roller coaster that goes with the weight loss struggle. He decided that Bariatric Surgery was his path to success on his weight loss path. He tells his beginning journey with Bariatric Surgery in his book "Bariatric Surgery & Spirituality" available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Get you a copy so you can have a glimpse into the process from someone that is living it.
FELA DAVIS
One of One Productions Studio/Pro Audio Retailer/Writer at Mix Magazine
Fela Davis now concentrating on finding clients for 23dB Productions & One of One Productions Studio. 23 dB's mobile recording services are used at Live Nation NYC venues (Music Hall of Williamsburg and Bowery Ballroom), SiriusXM's Real Jazz The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian McBride live broadcast from The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, iHeart Radio, Combat Antisemitism Movement and Atlantic Records! 23dB records, mixes, and edits at their One of One Productions Studio located 5 minutes from NYC in Fort Lee, NJ!
One of One Productions is a globally known brand and studio specializing in music and podcast recordings that is also home to The Art of Music Tech Podcast, which I host with my 23dB business partner, Denis Orynbekov. The Art of Music Tech Podcast highlights the latest in audio gear and mixing techniques and interviews top audio engineers, musicians, and producers (Leslie Ann Jones, Jeff BvoiceoversGalindo, Patrick Smith) about their journey in Audio. One of One Productions' client lists includes The Port Authority of NY & NJ, Atlantic Records, Nastad, Cross River Bank, BMW, Ice-T, Food God, CC Sabathia, Rocket Girl Animation (South Korea), and Eboni K. Williams. One of One Audio kits is sold in the USA and helps content creators produce excellent audio quality from anywhere in the world.
MAC PRITCHARD
Founder and CEO of Maclist.org & host of "
Mac is a recruitment and career expert, podcaster, connector, communications strategist, and business owner based in Portland, Oregon. His own career and his business are built on his commitment to service, relationships, and community-building.
Mac owns and operates Mac's List a certified B Corporation that serves employers and job seekers in Oregon and Washington. The story behind this business will help you understand who I am as a professional.
Mac’s List, founded in 2001, has evolved into a one-of-a-kind regional job board and career community.
JADE JONES
PERFORMER, ACTRESS, & SINGER
Jade L. Jones is a UCF graduate and a native South Floridian. She has been singing and acting professionally for several years. Taking on comedic and dramatic roles from Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act (Athens Theatre) to Lena Younger/Mama in A Raisin in the Sun (Garden Theatre), and Mama Euralie in Once on this Island (Slow Burn Theatre). She has performed vocally on various stages throughout the state of Florida, and internationally. She says it is gratifying to bring joy and understanding through the gift of performing arts. She's been named amongst Orlando Sentinel's "Orlando Theater Best of 2021" Lead Actress, Drama. Thank you to her Jewels for your continuous support.
IG: Jade_Performs
FB: JadeLJones.Performs
BOOM IN YOUR FACE HOST MARY KEARNEY IS TALKING WITH ENTERTAINER DARIUS KING
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FULL SAIL ALUMNI MARY KEARNEY, DANIEL VAN ALLEN, & JAMES KEARNEY II DISCUSS THE "ROE VS. WADE DECISION"
DARIUS KING
Hip Hop Artist & Artist Manager
Darius King a native of Columbus, Ga. is a Hip-Hop artist and an Artist Manager. He’s the starter of King Enterprise where he prepares artists for their careers in the music industry. His favorite rapper is T.I., Lil Wayne, Kevin Gates, and NBA Young Boy. He’s favorite R & B artists are MJ, Chris Brown, Dru Hill, New Edition, and Boyz II Men. In his spare time, his favorite movies to watch are Takers, Straight Outta Compton, and Notorious. His hobbies are playing basketball and playing video games when he’s not in the studio creating new music.
JAMES & KELLY GARDNER
Podcaster, Educator, & Historian
James enjoys bringing people and events from history back to life through the telling of stories. A history enthusiast since his childhood, James loves encouraging people to share stories about themselves and members of their own family trees that will inspire others to do the same.
ADRIAN BARDALES
Singer, Songwriter, & Actor
Adrian Bardales is a singer, songwriter, and Actor from New Orleans, Louisiana with a sound of Soul and R&B blended with Jazz-filled sound. Adrian is locally known for his deep melodic voice sometimes compared to a mixture of Sam Smith and Tank. His heartfelt lyrics and ambient sounds are sure to keep the listener glued to the headphones Jamming and Vibing to his tune. Adrian is working on releasing a New Single. The name and release date are to be announced soon.
EZ DUZZIT
Audio Engineer/Producer/Artist/Songwriter/Truth Seeker/Content Creator
Nominated Producer, Engineer, and Supporter of the year in Phoenix Entertainment Music Awards
APOLLO STYLE EVENT
EZ Duzzit is an American rapper, music producer, and songwriter from Denver, CO who has also honed his skills in Audio Engineering over the years. EZ Duzzit prides himself as a conscious rapper, that uses a direct delivery with heartfelt thoughts. His content consists of mainly material based on political and/or community regards. However, he’s also very versatile and sometimes throws in some club vibes, and sensual verses to his music.
EZ Duzzit is a firm believer in the power of Hip-Hop and its connection to the spirit of the truth. EZ Duzzit feels that’s why Hip-Hop is the one genre where realism is the key driver to its success. At the age of 16 years-old in the year of 2000, EZ Duzzit and his brother Jermal Love aka “Chief Tek” along with another family member won a talent show with a song written over Ja Rules “Holla, Holla” instrumental. That had marked the beginning of a lifelong career where EZ Duzzit started o sharpened most of his skills in rap and production.
In 2011, EZ Duzzit attended Full Sail University where he began to learn the basics of mixing and mastering audio. EZ Duzzit was steadily putting out music, but he just couldn’t get a mix that he liked and would often shelve most projects or take them down completely and start something new. EZ Duzzit moved to Phoenix City, AL alongside Columbus, GA in 2017 and began to move around more seriously in attempts to being seen and heard for his talents in rapping. EZ Duzzit started with open mics at local bars and clubs “Circa” and “The Sound Factory” to name a few. As he had begun to master his skills in audio production, he didn’t want to allow his first love in the game of performing to die completely.
So, he began performing at small venues in and around Columbus, GA starting with open mics at local bars and clubs the “Circa” and “The Sound Factory”. EZ Duzzit so far has travelled to perform in Biloxi, MS, and New Orleans in 2021 with various artists and hostess 10 Karet’s Regional Tour named “F*** Who’s Next, I Am Now”. Having always been the loner EZ Duzzit admits that at times he can be socially awkward, but it’s all love at the end of the day. He has recently been named Producer and Engineer of the year and Best Collab of the year in My Life Entertainments Tri-City HipHop Awards. He just wants to mix and create great music as his career vision! Recently, EZ Duzzit has been venturing into DJing as well, adding yet another skill set to his already robust set of abilities and portfolio.
SHAWN RALEIGH
"GHETTO POLITICIAN"
Artist, Activist, Community Leader, & Entrepreneur
Shawn Raleigh, also known as, Ghetto Politician is the visionary of the OMNI (One More Needed Inside) Movement where his motto is "Breaking Cycles Building Bridges" He serves as a community activist not only in his hometown of Columbus, Ga but everywhere he goes he carries his vision with him. He has partnered with several organizations across the southeast with the efforts of bringing self awareness and consciousness to the people as a whole.
For his works, he has been awarded and recognized by multiple organizations. He is the recipient of the Community Rebound Award (Project Rebound) Community Service Award (Eco/Latino Magazine) King In The Spotlight (BPU/B.L.A.C.K. I AM AWARDS) Humanitarian Award (TNT Legacy) Mic Dangerous Visionary Award (Game Changers Media Network)
With respect to his activism, Mr. Raleigh is also a recording artist (Ghetto Politician) most noted for his single "Put Some Work On It" where he motivates and encourages listeners to keep their faith along their journey of accomplishments. He is also a writer for Game Changers' "The Conscious Culture" Magazine. He has organized and hosted many community events, and Red Carpet interviews, modeled in fashion shows and has done some acting. He believes that when God gives you a vision, it is for the benefit of others. And that it is vital to utilize every gift and platform to manifest that vision.
Attributes
1. I am a Man of God with a purpose to fulfill
2. I made it through some seas but I still have mountains to climb
3. I am responsible for my own actions
4. Attack the day don't let the day attack you
5. Put some work on it
Singer, Songwriter, Instrumentalist, Author, and Artist Coach
Elisa Di Napoli is the best-selling author of the book, online course, and podcast Dare to Be Seen which helps artists command the stage, magnify their presence, and defeat stage nerves so they can share their gifts with their audience and shine their light on the world.
She is an artist coach, hypnotherapist, and multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter. She also helps artists who need to find a way forward, get their project going, or figure out how to turn their creative, artistic, or performance skills into a new venture.
Under the moniker is Elyssa Vulpes she has produced 12 albums, with a focus on inner transformation through sometimes dark and atmospheric sometimes comedic storytelling.
She has been featured on radio, podcasts “Boom in Your Face”, blogs, and online magazines.
MELVIN DURAN
Producer, Composer, & Vocal Arranger
Melvin Duran is an up-and-coming music producer from Port Huron, Michigan. Melvin started to produce music in various Florida studios at the young age of nine years old. Soon after, he took music classes and ear training to improve his producing skills and musical abilities. Melvin produced his first title track, 11:11, at the age of sixteen.
That experience motivated him to pursue a degree in Music Composition from Full Sail University in Orlando, Fl. After two years of training, he graduated and gained a new appreciation for a thorough comprehension of music composition and production. Currently, he’s a producer for Be Patient Records. He specializes in Hip-Hop, Pop, Trap, Country, and R&B. He also does vocal production and vocal arranging.
BOOM IN YOUR FACE HOST MARY KEARNEY IS TALKING WITH ENTERTAINER DARIUS KING
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BOOM IN YOUR FACE PODCAST HOST MARY KEARNEY & THE LEGENDARY REGGAE ARTIST&GUITARIST ROLLY GRAY PART1
BOOM IN YOUR FACE HOST MARY KEARNEY IS LAUGHING IT UP WITH PERFORMER, ACTRESS, & SINGER JADE JONES!
JAMES CARVIN
Presidential candidate 2016, Restoration Party founder, Inventor, Entrepreneur, Author, Pamalogist
James Carvin had many jobs throughout his lifetime. Presidential candidate 2016, Restoration Party founder, Inventor, Entrepreneur. James has two college-aged children, works as a chauffeur and trucker, cares for the disabled, and writes in his spare time. He is a driver who's been doing a lot of thinking. You may not know that his wife, Lisa, stayed home while he was trucking.
Thirteen years into their thirty-plus years of marriage, she had a stroke that left her paralyzed on her left side. As her caregiver through the years, it wasn’t easy leaving home six weeks at a time, but his business plans weren’t working out and Uber and Lyft were wearing out his vehicles. He'd been seeking funding to get some apps he’d designed & built - Vois Technologies.
He was unable to pay the developers without funds. He was unable to obtain funds without developers. Click here to see the many Vois projects he has in store down the road. He has pivoted a lot in his life. The “Ghost Machine” is an example of one of the projects he worked on to get off the ground. Those were the years from 1998 through 2013. In the case of the Ghost Machine, He had some of his own money to begin it with at the turn of the Millennium, and again by 2013 but again, the project was never funded – not by any third party just himself, and that wasn’t enough.
Click here to read about the decades he spent working on the Ghost Machine and learn what it was. As much as he has wanted to be an entrepreneur all his days, he has had a few strikes against him. James, education was in the wrong field, and he didn’t have money. James didn’t have a team of helpers. He learned things the hard way, mostly as an adult. He had advantages when he was very young. His father was a wealthy businessman. James said, “I was white. I was a man. I had privileges”. His father encouraged him to be a musician and he graduated from the University of South Carolina with a music composition degree in 1980. That was right when he started to lose his money.
DJ BREEZIE
SHE'S A NEW HOT GEORGIAN FEMALE DJ ON THE RISE!
Her name is Breezie but a lot of you may know her as DJ BREEZIE BAYBEE. She never expected to become a DJ it really started as a hobby. She didn’t even have a turntable at the time she began but would always get invited to house parties. The only thing she had was a phone and Bluetooth speaker. So, it began in May of 2021 when she bought her first turntable. She began to practice for many hours to understand the concept of mixing and choosing the right music for her audience. She had booked her first gig in June of 2021, and after that, her career took off. She was given an opportunity to DJ at a local New Orleans Restaurant in Columbus, Ga. called “Daiquiris & Po’boys” on July 03, 2021. They gave her an opportunity that changed her path and when everything started taking off rapidly. It’s been an extreme Blessing for her, and she knows that she is still growing with every event. It’s been an amazing journey so far! D.J. Breezie loves engaging with her crowd when she DJ’s it’s very personal for her. She wants to feel what her audience feels when she entertains her crowd.
Terry "Lac Grizzly" Jefferson
Christian Hip Hop Artist & Producer
Born in South Carolina, raised in Georgia, Jovan Jefferson known as Lac Grizzly has been into music as an adolescent. He started out as a rapper who later turned into a producer. Once he learned how to make beats, he fell in love with it. Later after producing for up-and-coming independent artists and a few major artists, he got into videography for a brief moment. While trying to maintain his music production and videography, he had to make a choice on which one to focus on because both were very time-consuming.
After deciding to maintain his original passion, which is music, he decided to get into engineering as well. While recording, writing, producing, and mixing, he also wants to help the independent artist reach their goals. Currently, he is the Owner/Operator of CaddyVision Productions and is striving to create a platform that will leave an everlasting legacy. Being inspired by producers like Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Kanye, Apollo Brown, Rza, & more, his sound is ever-evolving and distinct. His uncle/multi-award-winning diamond producer Gerald “Geo” Hall of Down the Hall Productions helped mold his music into the signature sound it has today.
DENNIS JONES
AKA
BLAKJOKKER
GAMER, MUSICIAN, & COUNSELOR
Dennis Jones is in the world of gaming he goes by BlakJokker. I’m a veteran of the US Army. He’s been gaming his entire life and a couple of years ago he found that he could make money from playing video games online and broadcasting them to others. It has been a tough journey, being a black content creator or streamer is a job within itself. He can't lie about where he’s today it hasn’t been an easy road.
He first started streaming to Twitch in the summer of 2020 and was there for a couple of months before switching platforms and moving to Trovo. He spent a year there and moved back to Twitch because of some of the guidelines that Trovo put into place that he and a lot of others on the platform didn't agree with. Since then, he has been grinding and making his way on Twitch.
Blakjokker has just joined a Veterans Organization that sole purpose is to help veterans, active duty, and first responders in need of assistance. He also does a lot of streaming too of late. He’s been using his creativity and speaking out putting part of his story and experience into his music to help others that have and will deal with PTSD to get through. first responders in need of assistance. He also does a lot of streaming too of late. He’s been using his creativity and speaking out putting part of his story and experience into his music to help others that has and will deal with PTSD to get through.
R.O.D.
R.O.D... born Sharrod Curtis to his mother Shenequa Tolson. The name R.O.D. has been created by a verse, and it stuck. R.O.D. is a proud father of three little girls. He was raised in El Paso, Texas for most of his life traveling abroad in his youth. He was raised listening mainly to Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, and DMX. He has always admired the storytelling and beat selections of these artists. His selections have broadened through the years, but they are the base of his foundational beginnings in music. Music has always been a passion of his and he began writing around 15 years old. Before that he was always the beatbox guy, so he was always in the cipher circles. He has an amazing support system who recognizes that he has the talent to become an amazing artist and R.O.D. has elevated his pen to prove them right. He is always working on new ways to sound different and current with his music he doesn’t stick to just one lane. It’s all about the vibes with him. Good Vibes Only! His motto is “Feel good music is the best music”.
SLIMM HILL
RAPPER
Independent Artist and Owner of the record label Mandatory Music Group LLC. He started professionally recording music at 18 yrs. old and now with a successful foundation he is looking to level up as an artist in the music industry. From producing instrumentals, writing, and recording quality music to photography and video editing. Slimm learned what works best for him. With 2 EP's, 2 music videos, and a handful of catchy singles he’s managed to accrue over 150,000+ streams, views, and fans overall streaming platforms. If you haven’t heard of him yet, you will. TWITTER:@slimmhill
HEMLER MAURICETTE
Hemler Mauricette is an internationally acclaimed, self-taught Haitian artist who is based in Orlando, Florida. Hemler’s affinity for art began in his teen years. His earliest illustrations were produced at the age of 16. After experiencing the 2010 Haiti earthquake which was a catastrophic magnitude of 7.0, a determination would emerge in Hemler to leave his mark on the world through his art. Hemler’s mission is to unapologetically manifest his aspirations to influence young artists. By teaching youth how to positively express themselves as individuals, Mauricette believes they will better understand there are no limits to what they can accomplish in our infinite Universe. Hemler’s dedication to his craft can be summed up in his artist’s statement, “Through me I find art and through art, I find myself more, which gives me a deeper perspective about the person I am today and am becoming.” His art embodies an eternal optimism which he also holds for the future of the planet.
Raquel Ark
Podcast Host, Communication expert, Listening Catalyst, Tedx Speaker
Born and raised in Puerto Rico and Ohio, USA and now living in Germany, Raquel has
over 25 years’ experience managing, coaching, facilitating, and teaching in the communication field. As founder of listening ALCHEMY, Raquel is very curious about the conditions and capacities to hold a listening space that connects and inspires. She has been researching and experimenting with listening beyond traditional training and has learned from and collaborated with listening scientists and professionals. She is the podcast host for, “Listen In with Raquel Ark” focused on listening in teams and organizations beyond what we typically consider. Raquel spoke on the TEDx stage about “Growing Your Listening Superpower”
STEVE MARZ
Forces out of our control (COVID-19) have a way of dictating the route you'll take on this journey called life. Steve Marz's story is an inspirational and uplifting example of how a musician and his dreams can be renewed by holding on to his faith. Although his music career has been temporarily in a motion of movement and relocation so far from home. He's weathering the storm with new great music. This is an interview that you will be renewed and refreshed from hearing. Check out his new songs created through a constant evolution of growth "Pathways" available on all platforms. https://linktr.ee/stevemarz / IG: @steve_marz.
Jessie Ritter
"HOME"
Based in Nashville, Tennessee and Northwest Florida, singer/songwriter Jessie Ritter plays a heartfelt brand of country-pop with a breezy, romantic feel and plenty of charm. Ritter released her debut album, Coffee Every Morning in 2018. Later that year, she entered the Nash Next Competition, rising from a regional Florida Panhandle win, to eventually take the national prize. The victory earned her a record deal with Big Machine (home to heavy-hitters like Taylor Swift and Florida Georgia Line). She made her label debut in May 2019 with the single "Nothing But You.” She has previously joined the bill with chart-toppers Easton Corbin, Hunter Hayes, Eli Young Band, and Runaway June. A native of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Ritter continues to tour heavily through the Midwest and Gulf Coast regions. Her soul-stirring new single “Home” debuted November 13th, 2020. Listen to Jessie's new release "Home" on Spotify.
Podcast Listeners
THIS IS AN OPEN PLATFORM FOR INDIE ARTISTS AND MUSICIAN TO TALK ABOUT NEW MUSIC AND PROJECTS.
AS WELL AS, DISCUSS TOPICS ABOUT THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND THE COMMUNITY.
A FORUM FOR CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED FREELY. WHILE GIVING A VOICE TO ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS TO FEATURE THEIR CREATIVE WORKS.
DEALING WITH COVID-19 AND SOCIAL UNREST
A discussion with Mary Kearney, Doreen Lundy, and JaedaSound about dealing with Covid-19, and the first time they were made aware of being different because of their race. This episode dives into what some of the reasons are for the unrest in the community and around the globe.
