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The Crossroadz Show034: Michael Huang, Founder of Milli AgencyMichael "Mikeskee" Huang is the Organizer of Reign Supreme and Massive Monkees Day, and Founder of Milli, his creative ad agency based in Seattle, Washington.
Questions we asked Mike:
- [ ] Why marketing?
- [ ] Can you share with us the journey of building your marketing agency?
- [ ] How did you build your marketing agency?
- [ ] Taiwan! Travel?
- [ ] A creative agency has a LOT of services, and you are a core team of 4. How do you manage it all?
2021-01-2759 minThe Crossroadz Show033: How to Learn Faster through Teaching ft. B-boy Jeff "Ark" WongJeff Wong, better known in the dance industry as Ark, has spent the better part of a decade in the California Bay Area challenging students to discover and fine-tune their dedication, self-confidence, and ability to creatively interpret challenges through the practice of dance.
His aim is to teach this dance with an emphasis on fundamental technique, cultural values, and historical significance while providing an accessible outlet for the youth to connect to the thriving hip hop community that exists on a larger scale. He continues to maintain an active presence in the global Breaking (breakdance) scene as...2021-01-131h 38The Crossroadz Show032: Battling Hong 10, Dealing with Hate, and Taiwan's Growing Breaking Scene ft. B-boy Harrien "Harricane"Kai & Nico sit down with Harrien 哈利 "Harricane" from Chiayi City (嘉義市) Taiwan, Leader of Dream Runnerz Crew and member of OUR City B-boys.
In this episode, we discuss:
1. Harricane's 35-round battle against breaking legend and former Crossroadz guest Hong 10 (@bboyhongten).
2. How he went from broke b-boy to owning a studio, supporting his entire crew with a full-time salary
3. Harrien's long-time battle with doubters, and how he spins it to help fuel his goals.
4. The commonalities between breaking and business
5. What the Taiwanese breaking scene does diffe...2020-12-081h 18The Crossroadz Show031: How to Start Building Your Brand ft. Luis Prado @bboylprad of Break New GroundLuis Prado a.k.a B-boy Lprad is the Founder of Break New Ground, a brand created to showcase the uprising talent of breakers, dancers, and artists emerging in California and beyond through jams, apparel, and media.
In this episode, we talk with Luis about:
1. How he went from just another dancer to creating an entity that supports his entire community
2. What the future of breaking looks like with the 2024 Olympics approaching
3. How WWE and other shows inspired his approach to event building
4. and What to expect...2020-12-011h 14The Crossroadz Show030: How to Create a Business in Breaking, and Preparing for the 2024 OlympicsAs the breaking (a.k.a "break dancing") community prepares for its debut on the 2024 Olympics platform, what should bboys and bgirls do in preparation to make the most of this phenomenon? In this episode, Kai (@kaivertigoh) talks with a business student from the University of Texas, Austin, Conway Xu (@c0nwayxu) about the relationship between breaking (more commonly known as "break dancing" ) and business.
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Send...2020-11-251h 11The Crossroadz Show029: B-boy Hong 10 - Playing the Long GameKim Hong Yul a.k.a Hong 10 (@bboyhongten) Is a decorated professional b-boy from Seoul, South Korea, and is considered a “living legend” in the world of breaking (a.k.a breakdancing).
Competing internationally for over the last 20+ years (basically as long as I’ve been alive), Hong has not only maintained his position as a top competitive breaker, but he continues to outlast and outperform both his rivals and himself time and time, and time again.
Last month, Hong was invited to compete in a 35-round call-out battle against Taiwanese b-boy Harricane (which is crazy...2020-11-1152 minThe Crossroadz Show028: Jon Shih, Creative Director of Kinjaz & Co-Founder of VibrvncyWhere to even begin with Jonathan Shih? For those who are familiar with The Kinjaz, one of the most successful dance entities in the world starring internationally on festival stages, TV shows, and viral YouTube content, Jon is the true movement in the shadows. From the costumes, to the visual effects, to even the Dojo/studio spaces, Jon is the executive brain behind all of Kinjaz' visual language. On top of all of this, Jon is an incredibly humble individual, so I was happy to get the opportunity to get him to share a little more about his philosophies...2020-11-051h 07The Crossroadz Show027: How to Create Authentic Content ft. JR Jarris - Music Producer, DJ, Event CuratorJR Jarris is a rising producer, DJ, and event curator based in San Diego, CA. Although his roots trace back to mixing and mastering his own tracks as a rapper in high school, JR discovered his true passion for music production after purchasing an Akai MPD32 during his junior year. His steady flow of tracks on SoundCloud also earned him recognition from Joe Kay, co-founder of music empire and one of JR’s earliest inspirations, Soulection.
Throughout his career, JR has collaborated with the likes of Masego, SOSUPERSAM, and Mike Gao, as well as with AbJo an...2020-10-2945 minThe Crossroadz Show026: 5 Keys for Creative Success (Carlo Ybanez, MENTOR en ROUTE Co-Founder)Nico and Kai sit down and talk with product designer and co-founder of @mentorenroute, Carlo Ybanez (@40zcoffee) a San Diego-based brand dedicated to crafting otherworldly items rooted in a fantastic graphic universe. In this episode, we talk how Carlo got featured by Korean-American rapper Dumbfoundead about the importance of improv, and the lessons he wish he knew when first starting his business.
Buy MENTOR en ROUTE products: https://www.mentorenroute.com/
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...2020-10-201h 04The Crossroadz Show025: From Dropping Out to Designing for GOAT - Giovanni Farin EspinuevaIn this episode, we talk with @GOAT GROUP product designer Giovanni Farin (@giovanni_farin) about his rough childhood, and how he went from dropping out of high school to set off on his own path to build his brand.
He shares his trials and errors, what he wishes he could tell himself as a teenager, techniques he uses to build his own self-awareness, and the steps he took to becoming a designer for one of the most prestigious streetwear companies in the world.
Giovanni is also co-founder of @MENTORenROUTE and @BARKADA_STUDIO, and also...2020-10-131h 07The Crossroadz Show024: Logan "Logistx" Edra - How to Find your True MissionLogan "Logistx" Edra is the youngest sponsored Red Bull BC One All-Star, winner of NBC World of Dance, SIlverback Open World B-Girl Champ and one of the kindest, most open-minded 17 year-olds you'll ever meet. She believes in the power of inner work to reach our higher selves by means of contributing to the healing and growth of humanity as a whole. I aim to empower and serve people of any age, gender, or ethnicity through purpose-driven art, dance education, and advocacy.
Follow Logan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/logistx_ugf/
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Send in a voice...2020-10-061h 11The Crossroadz Show023: Riza Clave - Fashion Designer, Freelance Photographer, Event Coordinator, Founder of WeRizaIn this episode, Nico (@nicospins) and Kai (@vertigohvision) sit down and interview Riza Clave (@weriza.co & @1835studios), a self-taught Fashion Designer, Interior Designer, Product Designer, Pattern-maker, Seamstress, Photographer, and Event Coordinator. She strives to innovate contemporary, functional, and minimal style made by 3D printing, employing “cut-and-sew” techniques, and rendering 2D/3D interior designs.
The WERIZA website https://weriza.co/
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossroadz/support2020-09-231h 11The Crossroadz Show022: Why You SHOULDN'T Go All-In on One Thing ft. Chris "Cros1" Wright, Founder of Freestyle SessionChris "Cros1" Wright is the founder of the worldwide Freestyle Session brand. Being one of the largest, most prestigious competitive dance circuits in the world spanning over 40 countries over the last 20 years, Cros has created an event series that dancers and breaking enthusiasts from all around the world look forward to attending. In this episode, Kai (@vertigohvision), Nico (@nicospins), and Cros talk about:
How Cros started to build Freestyle Session from the ground-up
Why you SHOULD NOT go all in on one thing
How he finds the "dope lesson" in every failure
and much more!
This episode is highly recommended...2020-09-141h 23The Crossroadz Show021: How to Find Your WHY - Kai Goh & Nico Castro"Imagine a world in which the vast majority of people wake up inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work they do." -Simon Sinek.
In this episode, Kai (@vertigohvision) and Nico (@nicospins) discuss how to identify what is arguably the most important phrase in your life, the driving force that propels aspirations and dreams forward - your purpose, also known as your "why." They share their own relationships with their why, how it ties in to their grander vision, and how it has helped them achieve recognition in competitive dance, social media, FPV drone...2020-08-241h 07The Crossroadz Show020: Nico Castro interviews Kai Goh (@vertigohvision)WE’RE BACK. Btw, this is Nico Castro @nicospins making this post 🤫
Yeah, it’s been awhile since we’ve posted about the podcast but we’ve re-launched! In this episode, I take the mic and interview the founder of The Crossroadz, Kevin Kai Goh a.k.a. @VertigohVision.
If you didn’t already know, Kai is pretty damn talented. With a degree in film from UC Santa Barbara, San Diego B-Boy, team member of @StanceElements, intern at Building Block, commercially licensed drone pilot, educational personality on TikTok, and now developing skills in 3D printing, saying he’s a man of many skills is an unde...2020-08-051h 06The Crossroadz Show019: How to Become a Better Ally for Black LivesPlaces you can Donate: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html Watch “13th” on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741?source=35
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crossroadz/support2020-06-0613 min
The Crossroadz Show018: Joey Kaotyk - Full-Time Livestreamer, Professional B-boy, & Twitch PartnerThis week on The Crossroadz Show, our guest is a professional b- boy, lifestyle blogger and verified Twitch partner, JOEY KAOTYK. After working for 10+ years in sales, Joey completely quit his regular job 3 years ago to go all-in on on Twitch.TV, the Amazon-owned livestreaming platform.
Starting from zero, Joey has since then amassed over 52,000 followers, and is currently living off of daily IRL (that’s “in-real-life”) livestreaming.
From commentating world-level dance competitions, to exploring empty abandoned theme parks, Joey is trailblazing the live streaming content creation space, sharing cultures & bridging the gap between gaming...2020-05-271h 21
The Crossroadz Show017: B-boy Moy - How to Maximize the Current SituationMoy Rivas is known as one of the most respected and consistent figureheads in the Hip Hop & breaking scene.
Over the past 20 years, Moy has done everything from performing on national television, to competing on international stages, to judging Breaking in the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires.
On top of being an active leader, teacher, and international competitor, Moy is the founder of Break Free Worldwide, under which he and his team runs Hip Hop-oriented educational programs and competitive events.
This includes the recently thrown Break Free Worldwide Online Championship, which...2020-05-181h 15
The Crossroadz Show016: B-boy Ronnie (Red Bull BC One All-Stars, Super Cr3w) World-Class Dancer & Business OwnerRonnie Abaldonado is a world-famous bboy athlete & performer, an entrepreneur, and a global ambassador for breaking (that’s the culturally correct term for “Breakdancing”). He was crowned champion at the Red Bull BC One world finals, as well as the winner of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew under Super Cr3w, and featured in TV shows like World of Dance NBC.
Since then, Ronnie has travelled around the world, throwing events, teaching workshops, and battling with his crews Red Bull BC One All Stars, Super Cr3w, 7 Commandoz, and Full Force. While home in Las Veg...2020-05-1154 min
The Crossroadz Show015: B-boy Zeku: International Champion, Entrepreneur, Monster Energy AthleteSergio “Zeku” Garcia is a Monster Energy sponsored athlete/artist that is known for his dedication and relentless attitude when it comes to his visions and goals.
With only 21 years of age, the rising star has won various international competitions within the Breakin' scene (including Battle of the Year in Germany, Battle in Shanghai, and Freestyle Session World Final.
Just when you think that’s the most, Zeku is also an entrepreneur with multiple businesses including his own Breakin' facility, Ser-Gym Miami, where he teaches and mentors some of the top upcoming talent in Miami, FL. Ze...2020-05-041h 13
The Crossroadz Show014: How Become a Leader ft. Offset Med (Aaron Ngor & Dylan Nguyen)In this Episode with Aaron & Dylan, we talk about:
How they took their passions for dance, and turned it into a career platform.
How to Build Leadership Skills
How to Find your Motivation Drivers
How they assembled such a strong and dedicated team despite the financial odds.
Offset Med is a community-based network of sports medicine professionals equipped to provide practical injury prevention education for the urban athlete. Their mission is to mobilize an interdisciplinary team approach to address sports performance, recovery, and injury care, and their vision is to raise the standard...2020-04-271h 28
The Crossroadz Show013: Fusing Graphic Design and Dance ft. Don LovDon "LOV" Martin makes signature graphics and fliers for Hip Hop and dance events all over the world, and shares with us his what has brought him success as a graphic designer. Don was born and raised in the Philippines before he and his family moved to the US in 2005, and is currently based in Switzerland. He has done fliers for numerous jams, with most notable works being FreeStyle Session World Finals 2019, Massive Monkees, and Tyquan's Bridge the Gap. In this Episode with Don, we talk about: how he got into Graphic Design in the first place His artistic...2020-04-201h 18
The Crossroadz Show012: How to Quickly Learn New Skills ft. Kien Quan @kienquanphotographyKien Quan is a commercial/lifestyle photographer, b-boy, and Senior Art Director in advertising. Kien specializes in capturing culture, dance, and movement, and he's been flown all over the world photographing world-famous talent and events. With over 10 years of experience in his crafts, Kien has worked with brands such as Nike, Puma, Red Bull, National Geographic, Monster, and more. Moving forward, Kien seeks to document and elevate the imagery of the art form through visual storytelling.
In this Episode, we talk about:
How Kien went from knowing nothing about photography to getting his first commercial gig in 1.5 years!The keys...2020-04-141h 07
The Crossroadz Show011: Manager of Keone & Mari, S-Rank, & More – Cheyenne Kibblewhite (@cheymami)Cheyenne has been deeply rooted in the dance community for over 25 years; Directing, dancing, teaching & judging numerous competitions all over the US (including Head judge on the WOD tour, Scoring Analyst and judge for HHI, Ultimate Brawl, Bridge, Fusion, MDDT USA, USJ, etc.)
Owner of Legacy Entertainment Group. A management company which is home to such artists as Keone & Mari, Melvin Timtim, S Rank, Bailey Sok, Tre De Rego, Isidro Rafael, Selene Haro, Shaun Evaristo and more.
Cheyenne produces outside events for Building Block including Arena Dance camp, Skills Workshop, & Co-producer for BBxSI. Her notable works include...2020-04-061h 07
The Crossroadz Show010: Pursuing Both Competitive & Professional Life ft. Ryan “Elusive” PorterRyan was born & raised in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia area), where he discovered his passion for film and dance at a young age. He went on to pursue a degree in media & communications at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, the school where he would get exposed to the breaking scene at large.
This is also where Ryan would meet friends who would eventually become his crew, "The Elusives," banding together battle and represent the DMV all across the US & beyond. Shortly after graduating, he left his job at a small news station and moved to L...2020-03-301h 42
The Crossroadz Show009: It’s Never Too Late to Start Something ft. Melissa “Mel” AdaoMelissa Adao (MEL) represents 20+ years of dance education, community building, and self-empowerment. She’s a Professor at Grossmont and Mesa College. MEL performs and creates work all over Southern California ranging from award-winning repertoire to corporate flash mob entertainment. MEL is currently training towards her dream of earning a qualifier spot in any international breaking competition, most notably Freestyle Session, Red Bull BCOne, or Outbreak. As an educator and community member, MEL uses her gifts and talents to mentor individuals to help them get jobs in their desired field, graduate community college, and develop life skills to be professionals and po...2020-03-111h 29
The Crossroadz Show008: How to Live a Wild and Precious Life ft. Kate “Edukate” MorrisseyKate Morrissey, a.k.a “Edukate” is a journalist, bgirl and DJ who lives in San Diego, California. By day, she works as an immigration reporter for the San Diego Union Tribune. By night, She’s hip hop artist and community leader. As cofounder of San Diego Bgirl Sessions, a collective of bgirls in San Diego, she leads the organization of Fatal Sting, one of San Diego’s most notable dance events. She has DJ’d for many events in the U.S., including Bgirl City, Queenz of Hip Hop and Bgirl Summit. She represents Goddistas, HBO Crew, and The Bronx Boys...2020-02-261h 24
The Crossroadz Show007: How to Turn Your Passion into a Career ft. Clay Boonthanakit (@claydohboon)Clay Boonthanakit a.k.a "Clay-Doh Boon" is Director of Video at STEEZY, a dance education company that makes world-renowned dance instructors accessible to the world through the magic of the Internet. He also does freelance video work & occasionally travels the world to teach dance. On top of dance education, Clay is also a lover of video creation, food, mixology, and human abilities (quirks).
(EDIT: Clay is Director of Video at STEEZY, not Co-Founder.)
In this episode, Kai and Clay cover:
How to Be Better Every Day Why You Should Give MoreHow Honesty Attracts SuccessHow to Turn Your Passion...2020-02-111h 16
The Crossroadz Show006: Finding Your Best Self w/ Nico Castro Aguilar (@nicospins)From a dark past involving the loss of many loved ones, Nico Castro Aguilar has climbed to become a leading figure in the Breaking (a.k.a break dance) competitive and social scene, on top of being an innovator in many other fields. From dancing, DJ-ing, event organization , & entrepreneurship, Nico is a trailblazer in every circle he enters. From competing on the prestigious stage of the Red Bull BC One USA National Cypher to performing at world events like Coachella, Nico has many valuable lessons to share for aspiring creators, college students, and artists.
In this episode, we cover:
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The Crossroadz Show005: ALL Talents Lead from One Purpose ft. Krysada “Lancer” PhounsiriIn this episode of The Crossroads, we converse with one of the most multi-talented, accomplished beings on planet Earth. Krysada "Lancer" Phonsuri, on top of being a competitive and widely-respected dancer, works full-time as an optical engineer, while simultaneously continuing his journey as a professional photographer, a published poet, and a Laos activist. Graduating with a double major in physics and astrophysics from UC Berkeley, Lancer wholeheartedly embraces his Laos descent and uses every medium he can get his hands on to share the story of himself and his family. In our conversation, we talk about:
Tips and Tricks...2019-12-201h 02
The Crossroadz Show004: Creating Business through Empathy ft. Richard Prayoga (@rpprods)*Small DISCLAIMER: Vibrvncy is primarily responsible for covering Arena Singapore, not RPProds. My bad
Richard is the founder and head of RPProductions, the largest dance media outlet in Southeast Asia with over 63k subscribers on YouTube alone. For the last 5 years, he has worked together with his team to film and distribute footage from events all over Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and even Australia. On top of that, he has collaborated with many dancers and brands to help them bring their visions to life. Some of the large events Richard has covered includes Kinjaz and Sinostage’s Arena Singapore, as we...2019-12-1249 min
The Crossroadz Show003: From Passion to World-Class Event Building ft. Felix Huang (Radikal Forze Jam)Felix Huang has been breaking (more popularly known as breakdancing) since 1998. An entrepreneur in dance since 2010, he has continued to organize the *SCAPE Radikal Forze Jam, the largest dance event in Southeast Asia, attracting over 10,000 people from 40+ countries. He wears multiple hats such as businessman, mentor to the youth, studios owner, and even FPV drone pilot.
In this Episode, we talk about:
How he took his passion for dance and built a world-class dance event. How to successfully fuse art and business.The future of Breaking, including the Olympics.and much more!
Find Felix on Instagram at @felixhuangrf.
...2019-12-071h 15The Crossroadz Show002: Balancing Artistry and Professionalism ft. Dr. Hieu "Impulse" PhamDr. Hieu Pham a.k.a "B-boy Impulse" is a dentist, and founder of Atlas Dental in Portland, USA.
Hieu graduated from Oregon Health and Science University, School of Dentistry.
Hieu is very passionate about dentistry, but his first passion in life was dance. On top of being Dr. Pham, Hieu is known in the breaking (a.k.a breakdance) world as B-boy Impulse, representing his home state of Oregon throughout the world with his unique and intricate breaking style.
In this episode, we talk about:
How he found...2019-11-2148 minThe Crossroadz Show001: How to Do Multiple Things and NOT Suck at Them ft. Professor Jae"Stalt" CalanogWelcome to the first episode of The Crossroadz Show, featuring Kai @kaivertigoh and Astrophysics Professor/Competitive B-boy/Photographer Jae “Jaestalt” Calanog.
After receiving his PHD in Astrophysics at University of California Irvine, Jae now teaches as the youngest tenured professor at San Diego Miramar College.
In the evenings, he goes from explaining the laws of nature, to trying to defy them while practicing for breaking (commonly known as “breakdance”) competitions under his crew, The Calamities.
On top of all of this, Jae also pursues professional photography. Though pursuing mastery in even one of these fi...2019-10-2446 min