Dreams Not Memes Podcast

I spoke to Heights Beats the brother of Rosa Loess ( Episode 241). Heights Beats is a Canadian DJ/Producer who has created music for many projects and artists including rapper Shad, J Shiltz, TEDx, and Greenpeace. Currently living in Warsaw, Poland Heights Beats has established himself as a DJ around Poland. In our conversation we talk about his transition from Canada to Poland and how he has cont...

I spoke with my friend Marissa, who is based in Vriginia is friends with Julia Flores ( Episode 100).  Marissa is a native New Yorker and the co-owner of The World Needs You Now (Episode 238), a coaching & hypnosis business based out of Virginia Beach,VA.  She is pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and will begin incorporating movement into The World Needs...

I spoke to my friend Cud Eastbound, a musician based in Dawson City ,Yukon, Canada. Eastbound is also friends with Marisa Sendejas ( Episode 165) and the Cheddar Boys ( Renee, Episode 41). Eastbound considers their sound as rogue folk and can be characterized as innovative and straight to the point.  Cud Eastbound’s songs are best described as imparting a sense of optimism despite advers...

I spoke to my friend Natalia Vanq, a fitness instructor and content creator from Costa Rica. Vanq is a certified dancer and fitness coach who combines exercise routines and dancing lessons. Her goal is to share her experiences with wellness, growth and positivity to others around the world. Vanq started her YouTube channel in Feb 2020 after being involved with dance and fitness for 8 years. Her su...

I spoke to my friend Angelina Oliveri. Oliveri and I connected through my friend Brittany Gillman ( Episode 220).  Angelina Oliveri is the Vice President of Operations at Oliveri Millworks, a architectural window and door company headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Prior to joining Oliveri Millworks, Angelina worked in the Fashion Industry in roles focused on merchandising, production...

I spoke with my friend Machalek, an independence rights podcaster and advocate based in Guahan ( Guam). We connected over Instagram after I found their takeover from Get Better Records. Machalek grew up in Guahan as a child and  moved to the Pacific Northwest in their teens. Machalek shares their perspectives on the effects of the US Colonization and Militarism in Guahan. We also cover the so...

I connected with my friend David from Twitter. David is a musician from Mexico that´s trying to make a name for themselves in the middle of a pandemic that has closed all traditional ways of promotion. They got their composing ambient musing at the age of 10 with an iPad, until, at the age of 14, he got hold of a bass and decided that they wanted to find a way to live off making music, while follo...

I spoke to my friend Rosa Loess, a music educator based in Moncton, New Brunswick , Canada. Loess primarily plays piano and plays a number of instruments and has honed her skills through performances with many of her friends throughout her life. Currently she teaches children of all ages music lessons and focuses on motivating her students learning goals. In our conversation Loess shares her...

I spoke to my friend Gunnar Christiansen, the founder of Gunner Records based in Germany.  Gunner Records was founded in 2005 by Gunnar Christiansen in Bremen, Germany. It's a One-Man Label with a strong DIY Ethos. The Label is Anti-Racist, Anti-Sexist, Anti-Homophobic. Gunner Records books European Tours and does Promotion for Bands on the Label. Gunner Records is doing DIY Shows in Bremen....

I spoke to my friend Maria, a PR Professional based in Aruba.  Maria is the Founder and Director of Vibration PR & Media, an idea that came to life 20 years ago. She lights up when she speaks of creative advertising, innovative careers and the importance of Art,Music and culture on the island of Aruba which has been her home for over the past 30 years. Working side by side with Atelier’s...

I spoke to my friend Timothy September, a hypnotist and life coach, based in Virginia. I met Timothy through my friend, Julia Flores ( Episode 100). The two of them co hosted a digital session that focused on yoga, meditation and hypnotism. Timothy's story as a professional hypnotist is inspiring and relatable. After watching his life collapse in front of him, he knew the only way anything would g...

I spoke to my friend Kim Logan, an artist from Florida who is currently working on projects in various locations overseas.  Logan's story as an artist starts in 2013, where she has spent the past few years since touring America and Europe with a wheel-of-fortune display of diverse backing musicians, making recorded music with Grammy-winning producers to bands made up of childhood friends, and...

I spoke to Denmark based rapper Envy about his journey as an MC on Dreams Not Memes. Envy runs his own label Allblack Records and has maintained a consistent hip hop catalogue in the past two years. Envy started playing the guitar and the drums by the time he was 9, inspired by bands such as Guns N roses, Nirvana and Bon Jovi. He started writing lyrics at the age of 18 and took on the alias "Envy"...

I spoke to my friend Lisa Chen who is based in Mississauga, Ontario. She is a friend of Kristen Fellows (142) and is a Marine Biology Professional. Chen has worked all over the world doing work in Thailand, Vietnam, Ontario, etc. Currently she is studying a Master of Marine Management at Dalhouise University.  In our conversation we talk about Chen's journey as a scientist, ongoing trends in marin...

I spoke to my friend Katchan, an artist , twitch streamer and activist from Tarragona, Spain. Katchan is a friend of Tomillo ( Episode 221).  As a visual artist , they have a wide variety of art styles and works with clients as a freelancer.  As an activist Katchan is involved with support for sex workers and the trans community in Spain.  In our conversation we talk about how Katch...

I spoke to my friend Chelsea Rose, a local influencer and medical care professional from the Halifax, Nova Scotia area. Rose is 25 years old and works  full-time as a paramedic. As an influencer, Chelsea is a  content creator for predominantly local brands/businesses and has some experience  working with larger brands.  Chelsea is interested in creating positive & relatable...

I spoke to my friend Miali Coley-Sudlovenick who resides in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. Miali is a podcaster, teacher, mother, and fashion designer. Coley was born and raised in Iqaluit and  values cultural preservation in her household and community. Her Podcast, the Tusaavisii Podcast is an English/ Inuktitut  podcast that involves conversations with her daughter and Miali's day to day journey as...

I spoke to a Hip Hop Artist and Author from  Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Go Homeboy aka Matt Walls.  Walls is a woodworker as a profession and has found a love for prose throughout his life.  He wrote a book called Alphabet Pie published by Monster House Publishing and recently finished a mixtape called, The Tale of the Mixtape. Go, Homeboy can be characterized as hip hop tha...

I spoke with Kelsey Cork and Jacinda of Philly band Kelsey Cork and the Swigs.  As a Philly act, Kelsey Cork, Jacinda Arellano, and Nolee Morris harness their chemistry off-stage to kick ass onstage, acquiring an undeniable reputation for an energetic show you can’t help but dance to. They celebrate discarding pretentious cynicism to rejoice in surviving as a poor and rowdy twenty-something i...

I spoke to Aaron Greenman, the drummer of the New Brunswick, Canada band, Noble Daughter. The band plays a mix of stoner rock and alternative grunge in the bars of Frederickton, New Brunswick. In our conversation Greenman and I speak about what it was like to release Noble Daughter's self titled debut record in 2020. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes.  Social Media IG: noble.daugther FB: nobl...

I spoke to my friend Gabbie Watts, from Atlanta,GA.  Gabbie Watts is a stand up comic and musician who has toured, recorded and created a wide variety of creative content. Her catalogue spans topics around trauma, breakups, and more. Catch her singing about anxiety and how she’s bad at her job on Tiktok. In our conversation Watts and I speak about her relationship with her career, the ethics of co...

I spoke to my friend Michelle Ivy Ginsberg, a Philly based music industry professional and artist.  Michelle is a Philly-based visual artist that has dedicated the past 10 years of her professional career to the local live music industry where she has worn a variety of hats. Her work experience within the music industry ranges from event planning and on-site management to digital marketing an...

I spoke to my friend Justin Stinson, an entrepreneur from Dubuque, Iowa. Stinson has a background in Photography from Eastern Washington University and graduated in 2000.  Throughout his career, he has worked in the telecommunications field in various positions. Stinson has started Capture Coaching and Consulting with the intent to to help Leaders and Entrepreneurs think bigger and solve prob...

I spoke to my friend Kari Lyn Blacquiere  who is a musician from Rustico, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Kari has traveled and played in 26 countries and grabs her songwriting styles from the various cultures she has been exposed to.  She comes from a long line of storytellers and musicians with her French Acadian blood and her East Coast roots.  When writing her album she recorded  21 songs in one...

I spoke to my friend Matthew Skopyk, an Edmonton based Sound Designer and Composer who is friends with Laura Hicklii and Taylor Cochrane (Episode 85).  Skopyk specializes in the research areas of original music composition, theatre, sound design, and sound reinforcement.  As a Professor, Matthew focuses on sound system engineering & design, digital manipulation, and basic m...