Creative Contact w/ Kia Orion

I don’t even know where to start with these show notes… This is the hardest I’ve ever worked to get someone on the podcast. I am so stoked to finally drop this joint. In honor of Mother’s day this was one of the rare moments I’ve been able to record with my mom. It’s crazy that I’m almost 30 and I’m just now beginning to understand how much this woman sacrificed for me and my big bro. When I take...

if you’ve ever tried to teach yourself any audio or video editing software you understand the learning curve can be steep af. i know the feeling. i’ve been making beats now damn near a decade and still learn new shit everyday. but that’s the beauty of it. if you’re able to stay curious and inspired it’s half the battle. i’ve been hinting not so subtly about this new course on music production i’m...

When two men from upstate link up across the world you know it’s gonna be something special. I had the pleasure of sitting down with @christopherwchiu this week for the podcast, and when i say we GOT one? Bruh. Y’all don’t even know. If you don’t know about Chris you’re about to. I’ve been a fan of this man for about 8 months and I’m so stoked I finally had a chance to chop it up with him. This ma...

If you haven't heard my first interview with Ian, peep episode number #3 of this podcast. yup. you heard (err...read) that right. my third podcast ever was with this man. he had just returned from coaching basketball in bangkok. and now we're in chiang mai. life is a mind fuck. Ian came back out to Thailand on a new life adventure and we were able to chop it up on my rooftop. Ian shares how he was...

i had a blast at the nomad summit this past weekend. your boy hit some major breakthroughs. in this episode of the podcast i reflect on my takeaways and the new direction i’m taking the biz. - i left the weekend feeling hella inspired to teach what i’m passionate about. i never have gotten super into it before because it felt like a huge task to put together a course. but it doesn’t have to be. th...

we back in studio for the podcast! one of the big lessons i’ve learned and share in this show is the power of being broke. because it forces you to get crafty, and in doing so you learn how to do a lot of shit yourself. i harp on that point a lot, and i truly believe in it. but another aspect of it i touch on is how much DIY projects also feed you some humble pie. because when you’re doing shit yo...

back at the CRIB. this one is a half and half joint. part life update about how things are going back at the crib, and then i talk about where i'm at and taking the beat business. happy holidays no matter what you're celebrating. sending love to you and yours from across the universe. If you need music or just want to bullshit you know where to find me. Let's WORK! Connect with the boy: www.orionb...

this shit is all over the place! but when am i not? part chiang mai reflection, part sleep deprived airport musings. enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creativecontact/support

i set a goal in november that i'd be able to pay my rent for the month off beats. and we did it! i detail the process of how much i earned in november off music, and where the biggest profits came from. If you need music or just want to bullshit you know where to find me. Let's WORK! Connect with the boy: www.orionbeats.com social everything: @kiaorion kia@orionbeats.com Become a supporter of this...

this week i get a little worked up this week talking about the business and how little school prepared me for life. especially because i felt so personally invested in/frustrated by my education. it’s crazy how our system in the states is still set up to make you a good worker for someone else. and probably saddle you with a shit ton of loans in the process. oh those dreams you were after? yeah, h...

In the spirit of the holidays and being thankful i wanted to try fasting for a few days. I like to do these small experiments to check myself. I find it helps me appreciate what I’ve got, I think it can be easy to lose track of that. So, after finishing an 84 hour fast I wanted to dive into the details. This episode of the podcast is almost exclusively about preparing for the fast, the effects of...

WHATUP! Your boy somehow caught the flu in one of the hottest places on earth. smh. so it was a bit of a rough week, but a good week. apologize for the sniffles. Spent most of it building out the new online beatstore which is now up and at 'em! www.orionbeats.com if you want to peep it. I'm currently testing a ton of different elements of the site, so if you want to check it out and give me feedba...

Ay! This is something I've been doing for a while but finally found a name for it. These will be weekly episodes that I do on weeks I don't have guests, where I take you behind the scenes building out the online biz and talk about what's going on personally. I'll also be filming these episodes as much as possible so if that's more your thing you can watch 'em on what my dad would say "the Youtube"...

"will i ever be happy?" Jeremy Lipkowitz was at the peak of his career and couldn't find happiness. on the surface it looked like everything was working out perfectly, but behind closed doors, it couldn't have been farther from the truth. only a few years ago Jeremy was struggling daily with addiction while earning his PhD in Genetics at Duke. he ended up leaving the university and a potential fan...

the man. the myth. the legend. i can't tell you how long i've been waiting for this episode. one of my best friends and dopest artists/songwriters i know blessed me with this interview right before i came to thailand. he's the last friendly face i saw before taking the leap abroad, and there's a reason why. Dylan Owen has been one of my best friends since I was 19 years old. it's absolutely crazy...

WHATUP DOE. Its been a while since the last episode, but I'm making it up to you with an ESPECIALLY dope guest this time around. My man Ermo Egberts is a photographer/videographer/documentary filmmaker who has been traveling the world for the past six years. If you're curious what life as a digital nomad is like, this is the one for you. We talk about life in India, Australia, New Zealand, Cambodi...

An incredibly sentimental episode, this was the very final episode of Orion Radio before it became Creative Contact. The good news is we closed out the old brand with a bang. This weeks guest is one of THE most electric performers I've ever seen. Gabe Wolf is a Philadelphia native who is one of the city's most promising upcoming musicians. I met Gabe on his rooftop during a house party and we bond...

For close to a year Deb Charmelus has been working as a Princeton Teaching Fellow in Penang, Malaysia. But before traveling the world, she spent her time growing up and finding herself in Philly. Deb is one of those people who always seems to know what's cool. Even when I think I'm up on some shit she's lightyears ahead of me. As an avid music lover we've always had a lot to talk about, and in thi...

Ay! we back riding solo. this episode covers a little bit of everything. it's part kia life update part music review. i've been wanting to talk about these albums for a minute but decided to wait until my boo dropped so i could kill two birds with one stone. pun intended. if you're bored and you're curious about what life in thailand is like we cover my ant infested apartment, first muay thai less...

If you missed the other chapters with my dad check those here first: https://soundcloud.com/creativecontact/catch-22-childrens-author-rick-rogers-aka-my-dad-pt-1 Before coming to Thailand I spent a month at home prepping for the trip. I spent a lot of that time with my dad, and he was nice enough to let me bust the mics out for part of it. This is part 4 of my dad's journey. However, this chapter...

If you missed Pt 1 & 2 with my dad check those here first: https://soundcloud.com/creativecontact/catch-22-childrens-author-rick-rogers-aka-my-dad-pt-1 Before coming to Thailand I spent a month at home prepping for the trip. I spent a lot of that time with my dad, and he was nice enough to let me bust the mics out for part of it. This is part 3 of my dad's journey. He's out of the army and after f...

Vadym Yavych has spent the past 7 months on the road. I met Vadym at a club meeting for travelers in Chiang Mai Thailand last week and he was nice enough to let me talk to him about his life growing up in the Ukraine. We met up in a busy mall on Sunday afternoon (pardon the noise) before going to the movies to see Deadpool. He drops some gems on traveling, his summer waiting tables at iHop, and ho...

This man has played an incredibly important role in my life. Efrain Hernandez aka Big E aka Mr. Gift of Gab has been a dear mentor and friend of mine for the past five years. We met up in Central Park (pardon the background noise) hours before my flight to Thailand. Street Hustler, Ball-Player, and now the Co-Founder of the non-profit Reconnect Brooklyn - this man has done it all. He has no phone,...

WE BACK. Spent some time back in Upstate NY preparing for a new adventure. Giving y'all an update on life while preparing to take you on the road with me. I already miss Philly but there's a lot of world to see and it's about damn time we go see it. Grab your favorite cold beverage and come kick it with the boy. Enjoy! Connect with me: www.instagram.com/kiaorion @kiaorion kiaorionmail@gmail.com Be...

If you missed part 1 with my dad check it here first: https://soundcloud.com/creativecontact/catch-22-childrens-author-rick-rogers-aka-my-dad-pt-1 You might not realize it but Colin Kaepernick is actually taking moves from dad's playbook. You'll know what I mean when you peep the show. Had a chance to sit down again with pops and got part 2 of his life story pre-Kia. This is a real homegrown episo...