Waves

In this episode of Waves , Alexis Leiva sits down with longtime Sonoma County activist and community organizer Robin Latham for a heartfelt conversation about peace work, political activism, alternative culture, and the power of community.  What begins as a chance meeting after a film at the Rialto Theater in Sebastopol unfolds into a rich exploration of Robin’s decades-long journey through anti-w...

On this deeply interesting episode of the Waves Podcast, Alexis Fllow sits down with Dr. Steven A. Young, the artist behind Hedflux , for a wide-ranging conversation on music, alchemy, ancient science and the search for a more soulful understanding of reality. Steven shares how his iconic track, “Wanderlust,” opened a new mid-tempo chapter in his music, and how the dance floor can become a crucibl...

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast, where we explore the people, stories, and communities that makes waves in the world with purpose, joy and love. In this special episode, I sit down with Jim—better known as Mr. Music—the visionary behind Peacetown, a beloved Sonoma County movement dedicated to “promoting and encouraging peace in the individual, the community, and the world.” When I first arrived...

In this sweet conversation with Loli Cosmica we discussed her musical journey and her relationship with music itself as a prayerful bridge to the sacred. Born and based in Argentina, Loli holds and supports spaces where sound becomes a channel to nourish, heal, and bring balance. Loli Cosmica is a singer-songwriter and experimental multi-instrumentalist recognized as a leading figure in the world...

"I'm codependent with the pain of this world! Why?" A short podcast on the idea of Surrender as a means to Wholeness . Recorded this right after a lit therapy session where I had an AHA! moment... Life always brings a mix of pain and peace, but not all suffering is the same. There’s the kind we create ourselves — the patterns and habits that feel like shooting ourselves in the foot. And then there...

In this powerful conversation with Ben :: aka Templestep Project :: we discussed his musical journey, from his childhood use of drumming as therapy to his development as a multi-genre producer and collaborator in the music industry. Ben shared his devotional and philosophical approach to art and life, discussing his meticulous production process, collaborations with various musicians (Deya Dova, D...

Join us as we check in with Robin Liepman, aka Bloomurian, from Boulder, Colorado. He is a community oriented visionary music producer weaving together deep, grounded beats with mystical frequencies. With roots in music through his parents, a passion for permaculture and years of collaboration in the Ecstatic Dance and global festival scenes, Bloom has built a dynamic career spanning music product...

A truly riveting conversation with Justin Leslie, a former Pfizer scientist turned whistleblower. Justin candidly shares his experience infiltrating the pharmaceutical giant, detailing his initial skepticism and the challenges he faced while uncovering and documenting disturbing truths.  We delve into the complexities of navigating a world awash in misinformation, fake news, and "conspiracy theori...

Tune in to this serene podcast episode with the kind-hearted JPool 🎧🌍 Get ready for an adventure as we explore his fascinating backstory, his passion for the nomadic lifestyle, and his epic travels around the world. Discover how he blends global ethnic sounds with organic electronic music, creating a vibe you won’t want to miss! 🔊✨ Experience JPool’s music at Transcendence Festival happening t...

“Your transformation is the celebration!” Join me as I chat with my dear friends, the inspiring duo behind Transcendence Festival, Miguel and Silvia. These pure-hearted visionaries are bringing their second annual festival/retreat to Mexico this November. We dive into their journey from their first Ecstatic Dance in Thailand to creating their own transformative festival that includes conscious dan...

Join Scott Nice for an illuminating conversation about his musical journey thus far. We dive deep into his career as art director for DC Shoes and Transworld Snowboarding, and how his Turntablism obsession ignited his passion for music. As a versatile musician and DJ, we explore his unique approaches to playing for Ecstatic Dances, clubs, parties, and festivals. We also unravel his “mash-it-up” et...

“Whatever planet I’m from, we’re really into sound.” 😃 On this special podcast with Amani Friend, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Desert Dwellers as well as Liquid Bloom’s upcoming sets at Transcendence Festival happening Nov 28th -Dec 1st in Playa del Carmen, MX.  This conversation is a kind of thoughtful meditation on what it takes to be a professional, conscious musician on an inspi...

In the episode, we sit down with Mushina, an enlivening musician, DJ, producer, promoter and facilitator of Ecstatic Dance experiences. His dynamic mission and career thus far will inspire creatives, entrepreneurs and those that love the global dance movement. His enthusiastic storytelling compliment his multi-layered music. You will hear his album, “V Imperium” and his Zephyr live DJ set in the b...

Niko Otis is a genre bending rapper/singer mixing hip hop, soul and funk. Born in the Bay Area, his dynamic wordplay and energetic live shows leave fans fulfilled and wanting more. I've seen him play live and the elevated feeling I was left with was, "this is true hip hop and vital entertainment." On this episode we go into his creative process in the studio and on stage and he share...

I really enjoyed this authentic convo with Santa Cruz, CA native, Heather Christie. She is a cutting-edge human, wife, mama, facilitator, teacher and artist that gives herself permission to explore wherever her artistic inspiration takes her. Daughter of Deadheads, she was inspired by the uplifting, trancey vibe that the psychedelic jam music and community imprinted on her. She has a genre-shiftin...

A beautiful, heart-warming conversation with Miguel Angel, Creator of Transcendence Festival. During this podcast we learn about Miguel's life and his philosophies. We also hear fun stories about how discovering conscious events like Ecstatic Dance and healing modalities opened up a whole new realm of possibility for both Miguel and his partner Silvia García. These experiences inspired Miguel...

On this heart-opening and inspiring podcast, Shayna and Dana, co-founders of DayLuna, discuss their personal journey to Human Design and how this powerful modality has helped them live more authentic and fulfilling lives. They also share their insights on self-love, inner authority and the importance of community. Listeners will learn how to better connect with their own inner wisdom and create a...

Janax Pacha is Full of Life! Gabriel Epstein, aka Janax Pacha, was born in Argentina in 1990. He is a multi-instrumentalist music producer focused on the fusion of electronic music with ethnic and tribal instruments. His travels through different cultures and his connection with shamanism is fully present and is the essence of his music. I was delighted to experience Gabriel's refreshing hones...

Phaeleh aka Matt Preston is delightful, humble, funny and a stellar electronic music producer. “Afterglow,” his emotive hit from the album, “Fallen Light,” released in 2009, officially put him on the global map with over 21 million streams on Spotify. Matt joins us from Bristol, the city known for a variety of genres including trip-hop, drum & bass and dubstep. This 1 hour 40 minute conversati...

Andrew Sealy, Yoga and His Love of Life... Injoy this very inspiring convo! May you feel as uplifted as I did after hearing what this Acro-Yogi and entrepreneur had to share. Overall, he states that we’re living during urgent times, community connection is essential to well-being and that it is important to trust the passion of your heart and follow it. You will enjoy his answer to the question, “...

This deep dive podcast with Mose reveals years of his musical process and the philosophy behind his heart-felt, uplifting, organic~electronic music and his label, Resueño. Mose, based in Guatemala at Lake Atitlán, is currently on a global tour so check his website for dates in your area. Tune into this delightful conversation, scored with his own instrumentals, to feel the Oneness and wisdom it em...

Hailing from Puerto Rico, Rabellion aka Tatiana Lamela-Rabell, shares how her love of music started from an early age. She was a natural poet and writer early on. It was when she heard Silvio Rodriguez’s music that she was inspired to become a musician too. Initially called to be a drummer, she has enjoyed a fascinating artistic evolution throughout the years. She now plays several instruments, si...

“Be true to the creative spark or the voice inside that wants to be let out! That is success with music.” On Waves Episode 2 we welcome the world-traveling Music Producer, DJ and Sound Engineer, Nolan Watt aka KOMPASS. We track his musical beginnings in Santa Cruz, his gymnastics background, his days playing guitar and bass in rock/jazz/metal inspired bands and the film scoring degree he received...

Life without music? No way! Jacob Battersby, aka Celsius 7 (Psychokinetics), is one of the slickest MCs out there. On Waves episode 1, Jacob and I chat about The Power of Hip Hop music as a genre, a life path and an ever-evolving cultural movement. We track Celsius 7's fascination with hip hop starting at a young age, his adventures with the electrifying group Psychokinetics, his solo career and c...