Opening Presence with Aaron Robinson

In today’s solo cast I let you in on my personal experience of intentional healing with Mother Nature.  I know a lot of people go through hardships in life and sometimes we don’t know how to cope with emotions like grief. My brother Ryan and I lost our mother 3 years ago to breast cancer.  I want to share with you how I chose to honor her life and continue her legacy by taking time to re...

In today’s episode of Opening Presence, I sit down with Danny  Hellevig - Owner and Operator of Vanlife Northwest, a Portland based garage specializing in imported Japanese camping vans. Danny is someone that inspires me because he is an example of how investing in your passion will eventually lead to a level of embodied fulfillment. We discuss how changing course and moving to Portland lead...

In today’s episode I sit down with Chris Thoms -  UX Designer who in a former life was a professional soccer player. We discuss the how Chris uses Art to process childhood trauma and how prayer allows him to answer some of life’s deepest questions. I can tell you now that whenever Chris and I meet we always uncover new ideas that give us a richer understanding of our human experience - so get...

In today’s episode I sit down with Candace Molatore. She is a self love - body positive advocate, branding consultant and photographer based out of Portland, OR. Candace has worked with brands like Tea Bar, SUPERMAKER, Toyota and Forever 21 just to name a few. In this conversation we discuss her confidence journey and the importance of building strong relationships. If you enjoy this episode, make...

In this episode of Opening Presence I sat down with Fitness Guru Abigail Parker. In 2015, she moved to Portland, OR with a dollar and a dream - to pursue a career in ballet. However, a series of events guided her to find her true calling- Coaching. Fueled by a burning desire to motivate people to reach their highest potential mentally and physically, Abigail entered the world of Entrepreneurship a...

In today’s episode I sit down with Rob Darmour. Owner and Creative Director of it.vanishes- an experimental Outdoor Brand operating out of Portland, OR. It.vanishes  is dedicated to repurposing unused materials from large scale productions and deeming them “Not Waste” Rob also facilitates it.vanishes Hike Club -For People who don’t Hike,. A community inspired to explore our unique personal &n...

In today’s episode of Opening Presence I sit down with recording artist Rahn Harper. He takes us on a journey of landing his first record deal and navigating the music industry as a newly independent artist. We start off this episode with Rahn Harper’s latest single entitled Listen. It’s an entire vibe that should be added to your rotation with the quickness. I am so grateful that I got this oppor...

Quaz Amir , also known as DJ Woolbeanie is the Founder and CEO of The Collab PDX. He is from the city of brotherly love and prefers pop tarts over toaster strudels (all cap). Quaz is someone that understands that the POWER is with the PEOPLE and he makes sure that everyone around him feels empowered to speak their truth.

Joshua Alan Young is a Portland-based Immersive Tech Pioneer and Culture Incubator. His mission has been to expand and fortify opportunities for the immersive tech ecosystem. He does this through Design Reality, a monthly event series dedicated to fostering education, collaboration, and investment for our XR community. As well as through Reflective Brands, a creative agency specializing in impleme...

On this special episode of Opening Presence I have a conversation with my great friend Steph Montoya. She has a wealth of knowledge and has the ability to breakdown complex ideas and consolidate them into digestible and actionable items. What also makes this episode so great is that this conversation is no different than any conversation we have. Extremely introspective, engaged and supporting of...

In this episode of Opening Presence I sit down with my good friend Anthony Taylor and we talk about his debut gallery showing entitled 'Ain't No Saint' - A story told through photography and design.  We dive deep into his process and the message he instills within the very thread of this multi-di masterpiece. Below is a little taste of the story arc which was written by Terrence Watson and hi...

In this episode I reflect on the decision I made to commit to a daily meditation practice and how it continues to supports me in my daily life.  If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to share it with a friend! -Aaron

In this episode of Opening Presence, I sit down with artist - designer Elliott Snyder of OLD FRIEND studio to talk about his creative process, inspiration, experimentation and the importance of travel to inform his artistic perspectives. Sit back with your cup of coffee and hang with us!  If you are a small business owner looking for a logo, website or a complete rebrand of your business. Be...

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