Breathe: Faith and Creativity Podcast

This week... We sit down with me!!! And we discuss the importance of rest, as well as, the power of speaking openly honest about mental health issues. What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1/month goes a long way as this show is 100% listener suppor...

This week... We sit down and chat with Jonathan Humanoid...fellow poet and definitive soapbox staff member. Guest Bio: Jonathan Humanoid He is an LA based writer who has recently appeared in the "Fight Evil With Poetry" Anthology by Micah Bournes. We chat about the power of writing when it comes to experiencing healing from mental health, as well as, finding a beautiful supportive commun...

This week... We sit down with Genesis Roy, the founder of Supa Smoke, a local bbq sauce company located in Southern California, and we chat about the spiritual importance of having a heart of hospitality to serve others well. And, as a former TSA agent, Genesis talks about the hero side of the agency that most people don’t get to see. Guest Bio: Genesis Roy was born and raised in Stockton, CA. He...

This week... We chat with Alyssa Matuchniak to talk healing, discovery, and being a voice in a fractured America. Guest Bio: Alyssa Matuchniak is a Southern Californian emerging on the poetry scene. A second-generation biracial American--the daughter of an Indian mother and an English-Polish father--she's an English teacher in the Greater Los Angeles area. She's not sure if she's a...

This week... We sit down and chat with Charles Yi and we talk about Asians in the movie industry, as well as, the challenges of living out your faith in the Hollywood landscape. Guest Bio: Charles Yi is a Los Angeles based movie trailer editor who’s works include the movies Rampage, The Curse of La Llerona, Suicide Squad, and Logan. Guest Socials: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter What are you wa...

This week... We sit down with Marissa Engoy to chat about navigating life through difficult situations and finding creativity in the mysterious ways of God. Guest Bio: Marissa Engoy is a singer and a musician but, most notably in the context of the past few years, she’s a Succulent and Floral Artist based in the Long Beach and South Bay Areas of Los Angeles. She started “Good Morning, Cactus” in 2...

This week... We sit down with Antonio Appling and we talk about humble beginnings, mourning well, and embracing your gifts and talents in order to take that first step toward progress. Guest Bio: Antonio Appling is a poet and rapper, as well as, the founder of both The Nest (a breakfast joint in Bellflower, CA) and The Definitive Soap Box (a monthly poetry Open Mic in Long Beach, CA). Antonio curr...

This week... We catch up with Yanica Goco and we chat about culinary arts, the joy of traveling, and the challenges that come with change. She's a pastry chef who believes food is a love language, where you have the amazing privilege of serving others, while creating a sense of togetherness. Guest Bio: Yanica Goco is a pastry chef at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village, CA. She studied...

This week... We talk with voice over actor and official intro frontman for our Podcast, Kevin Horton, about embracing your gifts, despite life’s uncertainties and the self obstacles we create, while jumping head first into the deep end of life to flourish in a great way. Guest Bio: Kevin Horton is a Voice Over Actor who enjoys life in all its various forms. Honored 2018 Voice Arts Award Nominee En...

This week... We chat with Justin Castillo from the Tsunami Healing Podcast. We dive into a world of nerd culture, wrestling, voice acting, and everything in between, while using our lives as a powerful force for God’s goodness. Guest Bio: Justin Castillo is the host of the Tsunami Healing Podcast; which is a show dedicated to cultivating creative expression through Pop Culture. He's also a vo...

This week... We catch up with Graffiti Artist Ronnie Robles and we talk about experiencing empowerment through graffiti art, as well as, finding strength in vulnerability. This show is raw and brutally honest. Guest Bio: Ronnie Robles works in the realm of live art, music, murals, and digital illustrations. He studied illustration at Otis College of Art and Design. Ronnie currently resides in Bald...

This week... Sheila J. Sadr joins us for an intimate discussion on submission and finding ways to flourish in the midst of letting go. In time for America's Independence Day, we also explore what freedom looks for her living in this country as a millennial woman of color who has Muslim roots. Guest Bio: Sheila J. Sadr is a first generation Iranian-American poet, journalist, educator, and resi...

This week... We chat with Ron Lodevico and unpack how working a 9-5 compliments his success as a custom shoe designer. We talk family, faith, and following in the hard working footsteps of his family roots. Guest Bio: Ron Lodevico is the founder/owner of "illery," a custom shoe shop in the diverse city of Long Beach, CA. He's happily married with three lovely daughters. Ron is commu...

This week... We're on location in the serene city of Santa Monica, CA sitting down with Rachel Hall to discuss poetry/spoken word, faith, and the beauty of operating out of a position of vulnerability in all walks of life. We also unpack her writing process as a poet and the transitional difference between her Texas roots and the business of Los Angeles. Guest Bio: Rachel Hall is a poet and s...

This week... We sit down with Christian Mendoza to discuss bipolar disorder and the path toward healing by way of painting. We also converse about his journey from rejecting Jesus to being more open about His love and saving grace. Guest Bio: Christian Mendoza describes himself as a sower. Sometimes his seeds bloom and others don’t. He's an architect of inspiration, an Aquarian+ENFP-Omniest....

This week... We sit down with Micah Bournes to discuss poetry/spoken word, guns, and how choosing love will always triumph over hate. We also discuss the Christian worldview in these various areas, challenging folks to rethink a more "Jesus-way" of living out the faith. Guest Bio: Micah Bournes is a poet, rapper, blues singer, and an all around creative artist. Micah's current works...