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LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION - The Walid Chaya & Kavita Raj PodcastS3E5. Season 3 Returns: Rawan Chaya’s Grammy Week Journey and New Single ‘Wanna Rock'Entertainment entrepreneurs Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj return to season 3, kicking off with drinks and conversation with their special Hollywood guest, Rawan Chaya. Rawan, a singer/songwriter and music producer, is also Walid's sister. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes, available on YouTube and wherever you listen to your podcasts.In this season premiere, Rawan shares her insights into navigating Hollywood, breaking cultural barriers, and her recognition as one of Sephora's new 'Sound Artists.' She also debuts her latest hit songs, including "Wanna Rock," recently performed at the Recording Academy's ‘Women in the Mix’ Grammy even...2024-06-2749 min
Lights Camera Convo3. Rawan Chaya’s Grammy Week Journey and New Single ‘Wanna Rock'Join Walid Chaya and Kavita Raj for drinks as they chat with their next special Hollywood guest, Rawan Chaya, a singer/songwriter, and music producer, and also Walid's sister. Rawan shares insights into navigating Hollywood, breaking cultural barriers, and her discovery as one of Sephora's new 'Sounds Artists.' Rawan also radio debuts her latest hit songs, like "Wanna Rock," recently performed at the Recording Academy's ‘Women in the Mix’ Grammy's event. Her journey from Beirut to Los Angeles, featuring Arab undertones, leads to her scouting for "The Voice - Arabia" and recognition as a top 10 contender in Univ...2024-03-0251 min
The Permission PortalRaise Your Voice: Vocal Empowerment and Manifesting Through Music with Rawan ChayaIn this episode, I deep dive with musical artist Rawan Chaya about the impact of female empowerment through music and creation. From the process of writing a song to sharing it with the world, Rawan breaks down how music is a manifestation tool, a conduit to emboldening yourself, and the ripple effect it has on the cultures around us. Rawan Chaya is a Lebanese-American singer-songwriter who enjoys experimenting with various genres, with a special love for Soul/RnB and Pop influenced by Eastern music, as heard in her voice and sound. She writes, records, engineers, and sometimes produces her m...2024-01-251h 01The Permission PortalThe Ayahuasca Episode: What I Learned, Integration, and How I Prayed to a Toilet.In this episode, host Julia Henning dives deep into her ayahuasca experience. What were the expectations, and what was the reality of Julia's decision to sip this sacred tea? What were the thoughts, worries, fears, and hopes in sitting with Aya? Julia shares the journey of arriving in Costa Rica and returning to the modern world. How do you integrate after spiritual surgery? Julia offers her insights, her visions, and a little TMI behind the scenes of the Ayahuasca ceremonies (including an unexpected divine experience with a toilet)! Wrapping up season one, Julia reveals the latest version of herself...2023-05-031h 11The Permission PortalThe Garden of Eden Energy: The Effects of Energetic Body Work, the Importance of Joy, and How Your Foot is Affecting Your Spleen!In this episode, host Julia Henning deep dives with Eden Method energetic practitioner Caryn Shapiro as they break down the effects and ethics of energy work. We all know mind, body, and spirit. But did you know about the NINE other levels of energy systems we are working with? The pair expand on energy techniques that assist in tuning in and tuning inward. But the episode isn’t all work. Julia and Caryn explore the lighter side of energy through the importance of joy and play. Energy is the battery that powers our lives, so how are you charging yo...2023-04-2657 minThe Permission PortalSomatic Sisters: The healing power of touch, breath, and movement.In this episode, host Julia Henning deep dives with somatic practitioner and massage therapist Lindsay Dorio. The pair break down the value of somatic work, why touch is the first and most grounding sense we encounter, and how collective healing bonds us for life. Lindsay Dorio explains how memories are stored in the cells of the body as the pair walk down memory lane. What happens when you tune into your body's wisdom? The pair conclude that what our systems need is often what we offer others.
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Think...2023-04-1900 minThe Permission PortalIt Gets To Be Easy: What I Am Working On, Personal Updates, & Special OffersIn this episode, host Julia Henning deep dives into a solo sesh with some juicy life updates. From ayahuasca downloads, creative coaching containers, and letting life be easy, Julia is tuning in and tuning inward with you! Early bird announcements for special events are coming, and this is your sign to get your name on the list and immerse yourself in the Permission Portal.
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The Permission PortalThe Aya of the Beholder: My Prep for AyuaschsaIn this solo session, host Julia Henning opens up about her decision to drink ayahuasca, the plant medicine of the Amazon. To some, it's taking drugs in the jungle. To others, it's communing with Mother Nature herself in a multiverse of possibilities. How did Julia find herself saying yes to the plant of knowledge? What preparation goes into an ayahuasca ceremony? What is the difference between expectations and intentions? Julia reveals more than ever and reminds herself and her listeners that mind-bending experiences are in the aya of the beholder.
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The Permission PortalThe Special SauceIn this solo session, host Julia Henning shares the secrets to her special sauce. Whether you dish it out or the universe serves it, knowing what’s in the recipe is always a good idea. What are you stocking your spirit with? What are you a yes for? What is the fine print in the contract you sign with the universe? If pleasure is your guide and purpose is the destination, Julia breaks down the other ingredients necessary for a deliciously fulfilled life. Bottle up your essence and put your special sauce on display. How’s it taste?
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