What if you found out the opposite of scrolling isn’t productivity, but presence?
This week on You Are The Prize, we’re joined by nightlife impresario Luke Nero, the creative force behind some of the most iconic queer spaces and dance floors in New York and Los Angeles. From running Mr. Black to building STRUT and beyond, Luke knows what it takes to get a room to come alive. We talk about the power of shared movement, the science behind why dancing lifts us out of our heads, and what we lose when we stop gathering in real life. From the evolution of queer nightlife to the simple act of choosing adventure, this conversation is about why we MUST get back into the world together.
You Are The Prize™
A Studio STAB Production
Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Guest: Luke Nero
Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect
Original Music by: Scott Martin
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Instagram: @lukenero, @mrblack_party
