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Dream Nation LoveAdam Himebauch: The Artists talks about creating your own narratives.
A black and white, grainy, midshot photo of Artist Adam Himebauch looking to the right. He is wearing a black turtleneck. The background is bright yellow and theres a neon blue shadown behind him
For Season 8, our first guest is Adam Himebauch, a multi-media artist in NYC. Adam is one of my favorite contemporary artists in performance and fine art. He was recently profiled in the New York Times. You can easily spend hours down the Himebauch rabbit hole — which is pure fun, meta, and is multi-dimensional. The best way to describe Adam is “But wait, there’s more...
2025-03-101h 08
Dream Nation LoveEpisode 2. From Silence to Action: How Indigenous Data Gathering is Giving A Voice to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.This is the Second Episode in our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn Series. This podcast is focused on data and what Indigenous activists are doing to help humanize MMIW data.
At the end of the day, data is a collection of stories. Stories about individuals, events, and places. Providing a window into the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. When it comes to data gathering, a difference exists between the Indigenous and the Western approach. The approaches can have a vast effect on bringing relatives home. On the episode, we’ll hear from people working to decolonize data. As wel...
2023-05-052h 32
What We Know, What We Don't(2/5) A Voice For VoicesThis conversation with Yulia Laricheva is stuffed with magic. Honestly, in listening back to it, we believe it's a episode that really showcases how creative people think, do, evaluate, and overcome the obstacles in their way. If there is a flag pole to this talk, it's the important work Yulia is doing in her latest pod series on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn. A tough topic that is pushing her own boundaries into journalism as she tries to deliver a piece that informs and inspires action. You can find out more about Yulia and all the things...
2023-02-2158 min
Indigenous Vision PodcastEveryone needs to care about MMIWG2SIVPodcast 81 - Everyone needs to care about MMIWG2S
MMIWG2S means Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirits. This includes Trans, Non-Binary, and Non-Gender conforming people, including our missing men. This week was shared space with Yulia Laricheva who is the founder and CEO of Dream Nation Love; A Podcast & Creative Agency, amplifying women empowerment, diversity + inclusion, love, and social impact. Yulia and Melissa began working together in 2022 on Dream Nation Love's MMIW Podcast Series, the first episode is officially out on all major platforms - you can listen to it here.
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2023-01-2735 min
Dream Nation LoveKae Burke: Co-Founder of House Of Yes on building inclusive culture.On the show, Kae also talks about launching her creative agency Yes Etc Creative, and how she finds inspiration.
2022-12-0131 min
Dream Nation LoveY-Vonne Hutchinson: The Author talks race, inequality, tourism, and securing our future.Y-Vonne Hutchinson is an Author, former international human rights lawyer, and Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Founder of ReadySet, a diversity and inclusion training firm that helps tech giants, political leaders, media outlets, and Fortune 500 companies speak more productively about racism and turn talk into action. Y-Vonne also hosts a podcast called Time To Act about Diversity and Inclusion.
On the show, we talk about her latest book HOW TO TALK TO YOUR BOSS ABOUT RACE: Speaking Up Without Getting Shut Down. This episode is a conversation on race, inequality, and how race is fluid. A...
2022-07-1254 min
Dream Nation LoveAlexandra Fine: Co-Founder of Dame Products on sexual wellness and taking the MTA to court over ad censorship.Alexandra talks about sexual wellness, closing the pleasure gap, non-binary perspectives, and Dame’s three-year-long court battle against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Their historic triumph over the MTA validates both the existence of the woman-owned company as well as of female pleasure and wellness. This is also a giant win for free speech and anti-censorship.
2022-03-0945 min
Dream Nation LoveEthan Zuckerman: Talks Metaverse, building a better internet, and the power of local communities.Ethan Zuckerman is a Professor at the UMass Amherst. On the show, Ethan talks about the Metaverse, trust, Facebook vs Apple, making the Metaverse a safe space, governance of online spaces, data ownership, what the biggest piece missing from the Metaverse conversation is, Omar Wasow and Black Planet, and technical barriers when it comes to storytelling access on various platforms.
2022-02-0253 min
Dream Nation LoveBen Curtis: On being a Creation Coach, the Dell Dude, and going after your dreams with abandon.Ben Curtis is a magician, award-winning actor, musician, and public speaker. He is also a Creation Coach helping people actualize their dreams. You probably recognize Ben as the iconic "The Dell Dude” from the Dell commercials in the early 2000s. Dell recently brought him back to kick off a new campaign and we caught up. Ben lives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and we talk about being neighbors.
2022-01-011h 10
Dream Nation LoveAlina Zavatsky: Founder of Vegan Runner Eats on veganism and body positivity.Alina Zavatsky is a vegan mom, runner, three-time marathoner, weightlifter, and champion of a whole-food, plant-based diet. Alina runs an awesome blog called Vegan Runner Eats and I really love her newsletter. It's filled with useful information for anyone interested in veganism, an active lifestyle, and tips on raising a vegan family. Alina was born in Uzbekistan – a country that used to be a part of the Soviet Union so it was interesting to speak with her about our shared experience of living in that part of the world. We talked about social media, body positivity, staying fit, and raising ve...
2021-12-0758 min
Dream Nation LoveJordan Marie Daniel: Professional runner and Activist bringing attention to the Missing Murdered Indigenous Womxn crisis.Jordan Marie Daniel is a Lakota professional runner and Activist raising awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womxn, girls, two-spirits, and relatives. Through her running, Jordan is representing Indigenous athletes and relatives, and the BIPOC community. She is an advocate for diversity, inclusivity, and justice for Indigenous, Black, Brown folx within these spaces.She is the Founder of Rising Hearts which was born out of Standing Rock and the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline. She is also a producer on the film The Sacred And The Snake. Following three Water Protectors – Lauren, Cheryl, and Olive – through their t...
2021-11-0345 min
Dream Nation LoveSuzy Batiz: Founder of Poo-Pourri on her ALIVE OS course and designing the life of your dreams.Suzy talks about returning to Poo-Pourri as CEO, manifestation loops, doing Ayahuasca in the jungles of Peru, raising kids while running a business, alive ideas, and the difference between resonance and dissonance.
2021-10-0142 min
Dream Nation LoveAmy Dempster: Shaman, Gatekeeper, Lightworker on communicating with the spirits of the land.On the show Amy talks about how you can speak the language of nature, become a lightworker, starseed, and develop a deep connection to nature on your spiritual journeys. This episode is all about communicating and working with spirit and the healing energies of nature. We even talk about one of my favorite subjects which is Bigfoot. Amy also has a course on her site on how to connect with Bigfoot Elders. You can check it out on her site at https://followinghawks.com.
2021-08-0156 min
Dream Nation LovePebe Sebert: Singer and Songwriter on music, aliens, and her dog rescue Magic Mission.Pebe Sebert is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who is also known for being Kesha’s mom. She started singing at the age of four and performing publicly at six. Pebe has written for Kesha, Miranda Cosgrove, Miley Cyrus, Pitbull, Riders in the Sky, and many more. Sebert co-wrote one of my favorite songs “Old Flames Can’t Hold A Candle To You Dear” with High Moffatt. It's been performed by Dolly Parton, Kesha, Joe Sun, and Brian Collins.This is a really fun podcast. Pebe talks about music, aliens, Eckhart Tolle, and her love of animals. Recently P...
2021-07-121h 27
Dream Nation LovePete Sena: Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Digital Surgeons on the future of Digital Marketing.Pete Sena is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Digital Surgeons, a global creative consultancy working on everything from venture-backed startups to Fortune 50 organizations. Pete partners with CEOs, CMOs, and creative leaders to help them set, plan, and achieve their visions.Pete’s mission is to empower ambitious individuals and visionary organizations to design demand and engineer growth. Creating human-centric, future-forward, inspiring work. Helping partner-clients think forward through experience design, creative marketing, and digital business model transformation. On the podcast, we talk about the future of Digital Marketing. Pete shares his advice for building cros...
2021-07-011h 06
Dream Nation LoveLen May: CEO & Co-Founder of EndoCanna Health talks about genetics and Cannabis.Len May is the CEO & Co-Founder EndoCanna Health, a Bio-Science Technology company. Think of them as a 23 And Me for Weed. An accomplished public speaker, he is on a mission to educate about the healing powers of Cannabis. In this episode, we'll talk about Cannabis, DNA, how your genetics play a role in your Canna experience, and how to talk to your Boomer parents about trying Cannabis.
As a Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist in Medicinal Genomics, Len has an in-depth knowledge of genomics, cannabinoids and terpenes, and their interaction with the Endocannabinoid system. This knowledge has allowed him to consult...
2021-06-0252 min
Dream Nation LoveJeni Wren Stottrup: On how to improve your podcast and schedule time for creativity.On the show, Jeni talks about coaching podcasters, imagination and ADHD, writing great show notes, improving SEO, how to invest in your show, scheduling time for creativity, and the privilege of dreams.
2021-05-011h 03
Dream Nation LoveEmily Chang: How to discover your social legacy and open your Spare Room.Emily Chang is a strategic business leader and CEO of McCann Worldgroup, China. Before that, she served as CMO for Starbucks China. Prior to Starbucks, Emily was the Chief Commercial Officer for IHG, where she was responsible for all commercial functions across Greater China. Looking after 320+ hotels and a team of 5,200 Sales & Marketing members. She began her career at Procter & Gamble and Apple.
Emily has a new book out called The Spare Room, which was also the topic of her first TEDx Talk.
Emily started lending her Spare Room out to people in need when she was in college. It’s...
2021-04-1839 min
Dream Nation LoveAnne Griffin: Founder of Griffin Product & Growth talks about building culturally inclusive tech.She is passionate about the practical human aspects of technology and building products with emerging and disruptive technologies, such as AI and blockchain. On the show, we go into a deep discussion on AI and blockchain.
2021-03-041h 03
Dream Nation LoveCoby Kennedy: Multimedia artist.Coby Kennedy is an industrial designer who turned his attention to the Fine Arts. A true multimedia artist, his work spans video, fabrics, art, murals, and sculpture. On the podcast, Coby talks about the business of art, how fast trends play out in modern media, his creative process, taking control of your destiny vs letting destiny control you, and so much more. This is an extended episode that’s almost two hours long.
Growing up in DC, Coby graduated from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and went on to receive his BA in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute. He...
2021-02-221h 43
2020-12-3149 min
Dream Nation LoveDebbie Arcangeles: Digital Nomad, Photo Journalist, and Founder of The Offbeat Life.Debbie Arcangeles is the Creator of The OffBeat Life and podcast. A fellow immigrant, she was born in the Philippines and emigrated to the US at a young age. These days Debbie is a digital nomad who helps people work remotely, create podcasts, start online businesses, and learn remote skills. If you want to be location independent and become a digital nomad, check out her site at theoffbeatlife.com This podcast will help you find remote work and become location independent. Check out her website for a lot of really helpful resources on living the offbeat life.
2020-12-1041 min
Dream Nation LoveKara Goldin: Speaker, Author, Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc.Kara talks about her new book Undaunted, the relationship between Covid and access to clean water, and the dangers of PFA’s.
2020-10-281h 05
Dream Nation LoveLaura Garnett: Performance Strategist and Author.On the podcast, we talk about her new book “Find Your Zone of Genius: How to redefine intelligence, become an expert on yourself, and make greatness a given.” When you learn to align your work with your genius and purpose, you’ll avoid the feelings of confusion and anxiety that can surround your career. This conversation is for anyone who wants to feel inspired in their work and is looking for the perfect job fit. One that activates both your head and your heart. Fun fact, we recorded this episode during a tornado.
2020-09-0741 min
Dream Nation LoveSpeech: Musician, Producer, Author, and Writer. Leader of Arrested Development.Speech is a Musician, Producer, Writer, Author, and leader of the 2x Grammy award-winning collective, Arrested Development. Speech also has a solo career and shared stages with Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, Youssou N'dour, James Brown, P-Funk, Jason Mraz, and The Roots. His new album is called Expansion Part 1 is out now. It's his latest work in 14 years and is released in multiple parts.
Speech is a multi-hyphenate artist who creates music for movie soundtracks, hosts a podcast, and produces films. His award-winning film "16 Bars" focuses on the revolving door of the US prison system. He recently produced "Hoodwinked." This docu-series c...
2020-08-0853 min
Dream Nation LoveToni Nagy: Stand-Up Comic, Writer, Filmmaker, Cannabis Advocate.Toni talks about butt selfies as survival mechanisms, surviving a brain tumour, comedy, Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian, the isolation of our own consciousness, fundraising as a woman, and her quest to save the world through a healthy fast food restaurant.
2020-07-0456 min
Dream Nation LoveMeg Anderson: Comedian, Writer, Improver.Meg Anderson is a comedian/writer/improver living in nyc. She studied improv at The People’s Improv Theatre and the Upright Citizens Brigade. She is the fourth woman to ever team improv at The Pit and was one of the founding members of The Baldwin’s, the theatres headlining house team. Meg has performed nearly 1,000 improv shows (of varying funniness) and has appeared in numerous commercials, web series, indie films and television shows. She creates comedic content daily posted to her Instagram and is starring in a (homemade) sitcom with her husband Happy Anderson about their life during Quarantine. She wrote...
2020-05-2139 min
Dream Nation LoveChaske Spencer: Actor and Producer.On the podcast, we chat about dreams, acting, and keeping your imagination open. Chaske shares his actor journey and the movies that left an impression on him growing up. Scorsese’s The Color of Money had a huge impact on him at the age of fourteen.Scorsese is known for his amazing soundtracks and this led us to a great music discussion. We're both really into music and this episode ended up being a dialogue about music and acting. Chaske shares how he uses music to prepare for a scene and stay in character while on...
2020-04-1234 min
Dream Nation LoveMinda Harts: Founder and CEO of The Memo. Advocate for women of color in the workplace.On the show, we discuss Courageous Conversations and Courageous Listening, being a Corporate Kaepernick, how to navigate Corporate Mean Girls, how to go against Conformist Culture at work, Diversity in regards to different cultures, and much more.
2020-03-0544 min
MultilinguishLanguage Is For The YoungWhat's the deal with the way Gen Z is talking? And why have young people been "ruining" (a.k.a. creating) language since the dawn of time? We brought in an intergenerational panel to talk growing up, learning slang, and speaking the code of our peers.Get 50% off a 3-month Babbel subscription by visiting babbel.com/podcast and using the code MULTI.For more info about what we discussed in this episode, visit Babbel Magazine: babbel.com/en/magazine/multilinguish-language-is-for-the-youngSpecial thanks to Yulia Laricheva for taking the time to talk to us.
2019-12-1744 min
Dream Nation LoveTia Meyers: Founder of Freelancing Females and Social Media Strategist.Tia Meyers is a Brooklyn, NY based social media strategist and Founder of Freelancing Females. It is the world’s largest community of freelance women with a mission to support women in redefining their 9-5. This growing global community of over 100,000 freelancers (diverse in jobs) who gather to share knowledge and discover new ways to freelance. The community offers resources, shares vetted jobs, and offers mentorship. You can find out more at freelancingfemales.com. They’re also on social.
On the show we talk about how to get clients, manage and land clients, and attract more of the clients that you...
2019-12-0634 min
Dream Nation LoveGia Morón: President of Women Grow.Gia Morón is the President of Women Grow, an international networking organization cultivating business leaders in the Cannabis industry. Helping women to not only create relationships, but also become educated and empowered in the space. She is the Founder of GVM Communications, a public relations, brand and business development firm. Gia also works with NYC non-profit organizations and mentors up-and-coming young women entrepreneurs across the country and in South Africa. We speak about how the Cannabis industry is leading the way when it comes to women in leadership positions. Yet even those numbers are not strong enough. Now more t...
2019-10-3134 min
Dream Nation LoveKevin Arbouet: Director, Writer, Producer.Kevin started his career as a stunt man and martial arts choreographer. He is a Director, Writer, Producer and the Former Vice President of Lee Daniel’s Entertainment. Lee Daniel’s produced the Oscar-winning, Monster's Ball starring Halle Berry and The Woodsman starring Kevin Bacon. Kevin got his first break came when he (and his Creative Partner Larry Strong) directed the "Got a Crush... on Obama” video. It went viral and was viewed more than 100 million times worldwide. Check out his recent project “The Last Day of Xmas.” A horror movie from Executive producer Ghostface Killah and Rakim doing the compositio...
2019-10-011h 05
Dream Nation LoveK.M. Rice: Author, Screenwriter, Happy Hobbit.K.M. Rice is a national, award-winning Screenwriter and Author. She’s worked for both Magic Leap and Weta Workshop. Weta create special effects for tv and film and are known for their work on The Lord of the Rings.
On the episode, Kellie discusses the difference between Writers and Storytellers and shares her advice for overcoming writer's blocks. We talk about Creativity and how as adults we need to give ourselves the freedom to play. And play we did. On the show our conversation jumps around between Crowdfunding, Female Heroes, and Creative Manias.
2019-09-091h 29
Dream Nation LoveDaniel Pinchbeck: Author. Philosopher. Futurist.This episode is focused on Daniel's book "How Soon is Now? From Personal Initiation to Global Transformation." We discuss how to redesign our social systems to avoid extinction, global warming, and ecological collapse. Our conversation is centered around tech, consciousness, movements, capitalism, agriculture, and the environment. We also cover actions that people can take to help the planet and all of the living species on it.
2019-08-0727 min
Dream Nation LoveBenita Conde: Life Coach and Founder of Create Radical Love.On this episode Benita Conde shares her advice on how to live your dream. Her consultancy helps people create an approach to radically love their whole life experience, not just the compartmentalized parts of it. We talk about focusing your energy, following what gives you chills, and how to do only the things that you love. We also discuss low vibrations and high vibrations. Benita helps people step into their true freedom and watch them wake up to what is infinitely possible for them and their businesses.
2019-07-2037 min
Dream Nation LoveEsther Wojcicki: Leading educator, Author, Journalist, Mother of a PhD and two Silicon Valley CEOs.Esther discusses techniques from her new book "How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results." Esther knows a thing or three about parenting. Her daughters are Susan, Janet, and Anne. Susan is the CEO of YouTube, Anne is Co-founder and CEO of 23andMe, and Janet is a Fulbright-winning anthropologist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UCSF. Esther is also the founder of the Palo Alto High School Media Arts Program. She is also vice chair of the Creative Commons advisory council.
2019-06-1724 min
Dream Nation LoveAlica Forneret: Founder of The Dead Moms Club.Alicia Forneret is a professional dedicated to creating new spaces for people to explore grief and grieving. We recorded this episode in the fall, in the beginning of the holiday season. A difficult time for someone who is missing their loved one.
Alicia speaks about greed and gives advice on end-of-life experiences. Through Alicia I found out that ashes contain sharp shards. Something I didn’t know before. We also talk about the way we handle grief in the workplace.
Her Dead Moms Club lapel pins help people commemorate, commiserate, and celebrate their dead moms. The pins are for everyone. Pe...
2019-05-2248 min
Dream Nation LoveRebecca Crews: Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Mother, Wife, Mogul.A lifelong musician, Rebecca wrote her first song at the age of six. In College she studied Musical Theatre and went on to perform in various productions before starting a gospel group and becoming the music director at her Church. On the show we talk about her new song Destiny and how the term relates to our own individual journey. Rebecca shares her experiences on motherhood, love, faith, being a partner to Terry Crews, and composing music. She even spoke about Drake and the Grammys and we discuss the true meaning of success. Rebecca is also a Minister and this...
2019-03-0828 min
Dream Nation LoveGregory Stevens: Organizer, Former Baptist Pastor, GXDDESS.Gregory Stevens moved to Palo Alto since he wanted to live and work in a Progressive town. This episode talks about a lot of very serious issues but it’s highly palatable (and delicious.) Gregory is a bright and witty human who seems to never run out of energy. He became a Pastor at the First Baptist Church of Palo Alto — a progressive church. There he proceeded to question what Progress was and who gets to benefit from it. In a town filled with millionaires and billionaires, Gregory brought attention to the poor communities that are being displaced by gentrification, as w...
2019-02-011h 06
Dream Nation LoveMiki Agrawal: Entrepreneur, Inventor, Author, DJ, Seeker, Mama.We talk about her new book Disrupt-Her. A Manifesto for the Modern Woman. We talk about Entrepreneurship, naivety, business, women in business, LOHAS, and social impact. Her advice on fundraising and meeting people halfway is incredible helpful. Especially when it comes to raising funds for taboo products. I breathe a little heavy into the mic and interject excitingly. Miki had so many incredible ideas to share. Really loved hearing her speak about about animal instincts in women and men and how they contribute to competition. Fascinating conversations abound.
2019-01-0234 min
Dream Nation LoveSavannah Em: Illustrator and MMA Fighter with One Championship.Savannah Em is a MMA Fighter. What makes her unique is not the fact that she's won her first two fights through knockouts. Or that her first One Championship fight was won in 81 seconds. It's the fact that this quite, shy, Illustrator can get in the ring and perform like a true warrior. Savannah is cute and deadly at the same time. Kinda like her "savage buddha" illustration. On the show we talk about her training routine, using viking music as motivation, and how she went from markers to MMA. She is also the girlfriend of Daniele Bolelli who was...
2018-12-0813 min
Dream Nation LoveMasha Drokova: Founder and General Partner at Day One Ventures.On the show Masha talks about high risks, investing, and PR. This podcast is about storytelling. We talk about the power of the story when it comes to companies. Our conversation also covers tech and education. Masha discussed LVL5's tech for self driving cars and how the Piper Computer kit is great for helping kids learn programming. Masha also talks about offering value when it comes to fundraising. We spoke about how to make technology safe and how it helps us live as global citizens and stay in touch. On the show Masha shares details about how her company...
2018-12-0325 min
Dream Nation LoveRafael Espinal: New York City Councilman from Brooklyn. Fighter for socioeconomic & climate issues.Rafael is a Brooklynite who works really hard to make the borough a great place to live, work, and grow for all. If you’ve recently been dancing in an NYC bar, it’s all thanks to Rafael’s work. He is responsible for writing a bill repealing the notorious NYC Cabaret Law from 1926 that prohibited dancing in bars. We caught up to talk about his recent bill to ban plastic straws in NYC. On the show Espinal talks plastic pollution and how it affects our waterways, the environment, nutrition in Brooklyn's food deserts, high Asthma rates in many Brooklyn neighb...
2018-11-1516 min
Dr. Lisa Gives a Sh*t1841 Yulia Laricheva is really INTENSE!Five days before the historic 2018 mid-term elections, I sit down with creative entrepreneur, Yulia Laricheva. I’m on the hunt to find out where her drive and ambition comes from. It's hard not to feel like a lazy ass around this lady! This leads to a deep dive into her experience of moving to the U.S. from the outskirts of Moscow when she was 10 years old. Yulia feels lucky to have the opportunities she has as opposed to what they would have been if her family hadn’t left Russia, and she doesn’t want to miss a single minute...
2018-11-1459 min
Dr. Lisa Gives a Sh*t1841 Yulia Laricheva is really INTENSE!Five days before the historic 2018 mid-term elections, I sit down with creative entrepreneur, Yulia Laricheva. I’m on the hunt to find out where her drive and ambition comes from. It's hard not to feel like a lazy ass around this lady! This leads to a deep dive into her experience of moving to the U.S. from the outskirts of Moscow when she was 10 years old. Yulia feels lucky to have the opportunities she has as opposed to what they would have been if her family hadn’t left Russia, and she doesn’t want to miss a single...
2018-11-1459 min
Dream Nation LoveClaude Silver: Chief Heart Officer at Vayner Media and Gary V’s right hand woman.Claude Silver oversees 750 people at Vayner Media. On the show we talk about scaling companies, building company culture, spreading love, creating influence, moving from passion to purpose, and creating more opportunities for women and diversity groups in advertising.
2018-09-2727 min
Dream Nation LoveHawk Newsome: President of Black Lives Matter NY.Hawk Newsome is the President of Black Matter greater NY area. He is an activist at the forefront of the New Civil Rights Movement. Throughout his life Hawk has engaged in protests and activities to combat injustice. Over the past few years, he has worked tirelessly leading protests and seeking justice for the families of those slain by police officers. Most recently Hawk created controversy by speaking at a Trump rally. Resulting in mixed reactions from both sides. On this episode we talked a lot about love, dreams, oppression and happiness, bullies, and his Agape March creating a wave of...
2018-09-0840 min
Disruptive FMDfm 16: Real-Life Wonder Woman | Password Puzzle | Zee Future Is NowThe Culture of Business ... "Real-Life Wonder Woman" With the news of Gal Gadot signing on to play Hollywood legend and genius inventor Hedy Lamarr, we talk to Yulia Laricheva, CEO of Dream Nation, about the continuing struggles for female startups in the VC world. /// "Password Puzzle" Streaming services like Netflix have a dilemma brewing. /// "Zee Future Is Now" Suck it, millennials! You have just been surpassed in the population by Generation Z. What does this mean for marketers? /// Plus our "Everything Is A Remix" segment and music from Baron Ashler and Dubplate Disco.
2018-08-2418 min
Dream Nation LoveDaniele Bolelli: Author, Martial Artist, Host of the History on Fire Podcast.Daniele is an author, college professor, historian, and host of my favorite podcast “History on Fire.” As a huge history fan, I love Daniele’s show since it’s mostly about heroes, warriors, and leadership. We talk about how to live a heroes life, bravery, wisdom, passion, discuss larger than life characters (like Crazy Horse and Jack Johnson) and more.
2018-07-3132 min
Dream Nation LoveCatherine Popper: American bassist, singer and songwriter.We talk about how to make it as a musician, the realities of life on the road, how to keep bands and startups together, our shared love of Sting, and more.
2018-06-2029 min
Dream Nation LoveAndrea Berry: Founder of Fluidity Love and former CTO of Huff Post.This episode is all about gender fluidity, love, fundraising, and overcoming fear. Paul/Andrea Berry launched a new website called Fluidity.Love - a company distributing narratives for people who like him, are gender fluid. You might know Berry as the former Chief Technical Officer of Huffington Post. After HuffPo sold to AOL in 2011, Berry went on to found RebelMouse, a platform helping media companies and brands reach their target communities through social media. They’ve raised over $23 million from investors.
2018-05-0433 min
Dream Nation LoveKeith Stroup: Founder of NORML talks Cannabis reform.Keith Stroup founder of NORML talks Cannabis legalization, Hugh Hefner, incarceration of African American Men, and Cannabis vs Pharma and Alcohol.
2018-04-0232 min
Dream Nation LoveAriele Rosch: Creative, Art Director, Founder of Pro Mama.Ariele Rosch is a Creative. She started out her career as an Art Director before founding Pro Mama with Jessica Gaffney. Their mission is to connect Mamas to job opportunities that appeal to every aspect of their lives.
We talk about how to launch an MVP, how Mamas need flexible work options, how to advocate for yourself as a Mama at work, and how advertising made us resilient.
2018-03-1526 min
Dream Nation LoveJamal Hodge: Filmmaker, writer, director, producer.Jamal Hodge is a filmmaker, writer, director, producer. On the show today we talk about pain, identity, hope, and power. In his films Hodge strives to use darkness to show light in order to show the full breadth of humanity.
2018-02-0138 min
Dream Nation LoveAlison Taffel Rabinowitz: CEO of the Finishing School.Alison Taffel Rabinowitz began her career developing promotional efforts, integrated marketing partnerships and branded content strategies for brands such as Inc., Rolling Stone, Us Weekly, Men's Journal, Travel + Leisure, Food and Wine and MTV. She mentors ambitious females throughout the country and loves helping both young and experienced women advance their careers and live their happiest life. Alison was on the Founding Team of Open Me, a greeting card startup in partnership with Threadless. Open Me was acquired by Rowl in April 2015. Today, Alison consults for startups and publishing companies, while running the Finishing Co wh...
2017-12-2952 min
Dream Nation LoveKash Sree: Creative Director in Advertising.Kash Sree is an award winning Creative Director in Advertising. We talk about diversity, brands, truth, religion, and dreams. This episode is really meta and filled with deep discussions.
2017-12-0119 min
Dream Nation LoveJasmine Trabelsi: Founder of Brand + Culture, consulting in User Experience and Digital Marketing.Jasmine Trabelsi. Founder of Brand + Culture, A consultancy specializing in User Experience and Digital Marketing. Her expertise for guiding brands with their social media profiles lead to her becoming the voice of Frye Boots and Food.com.
2017-11-1828 min
Dream Nation LovePauline Black: Author, Actress, and Singer of The Selecter.Pauline Black is the lead singer of The Selecter. A 2Tone revival ska band from the UK. We talk about the business of running a band, gender and race politics, and their new album Daylight.
2017-09-3019 min
Dream Nation LoveIsrael Horovitz: Playwright, Director, Screenwriter, Actor.Israel Horovitz is a playwright, director, screenwriter, and actor. He is the most produced American playwright in French Theatre history. You might also know him as the father of Ad Rock from the Beastie Boys.
2017-09-1436 min
Dream Nation LoveSteffany Bane Carey: Group Creative Director at Tribal Worldwide.Steffany talks about what it takes to create a strong advertising campaigns, create campaigns that spans multiple social channels, how to balance work and kids, and how to improve your writing skills.
2017-07-3124 min
Dream Nation LoveHeather Fink: Director, Comedian, Actor, Writer, Sound Person.Heather Fink is a Director with a comedy background which she honed performing standup, sketch, and improv. She went through the NYU Grad Film Program and in 2016 participated in the Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors Program.
Heather currently pays the bills as a Sound Person, most recently working on Marvel’s Daredevil and Baz Luhrmann’s The Get Down.
Heather just completed post-production on her first feature film as writer/director. It's called "Inside You."
Heather also recently directed the indie TV pilot Urban Teach Now for writer/producers SJ & Ginny, which was an official selection at the NYTV Fest and ITV...
2017-07-0344 min
Dream Nation LoveCindy Gallop: Ad consultant + Founder of Make Love Not Porn.Cindy Gallop is an advertising consultant, founder, and former chair of the US branch of advertising firm Bartle Bogle Hegarty. Business Insider named her one of 15 Most Important Marketing Strategy Thinkers Today, alongside Malcolm Gladwell and Seth Godin.
She is the founder of Make Love Not Porn. Which is described as Pro-sex. Pro-porn. Pro-knowing the difference. We talk about advertising, fundraising, women, sex, and more. She is currently raising funds on ifundwomen to build out MakeLoveNotPorn.tv – a crowdsourced, user-generated video-sharing platform that showcases real world sex.
2017-05-1726 min
Dream Nation LoveIngrid LaFleur: Artist/Curator running for Mayor of Detroit.Ingrid LaFleur is running for Mayor of Detroit. She is focused on bringing humanity back to politics. It is up to Artists to imagine new ways to rebuild cities. Her platform focuses on creating access to clean water, and eliminating poverty.
2017-05-0817 min
Dream Nation LoveBetty Halbreich: Sage/Personal Shopper at Bergdorf Goodman.Betty doesn't just give you style advice, she gives you life advice. At her office in Bergdorf Goodman, Betty has dressed many New Yorkers. Today we took some time to speak about fashion, women, working, friendships, and therapy.
2017-03-3133 min
Dream Nation LoveSteph Koyfman: Journalist/Founder of The Daily Hunch.Steph is a journalist who developed a customized platform by working closely with developers. It's disrupting the world of astrology since it's the only horoscope subscription service.
2017-03-2519 min
Dream Nation LoveHenrik Werdelin: Co.founder of BarkBox. Managing partner at Prehype.Henrik talks empathy, AI, fundraising, creating a Disney for Dogs, dreams, and micro-doses of happiness.
2017-03-1633 min
Dream Nation LoveTaylor Swope: Founder of Little Hippie. Fashion Designer and Illustrator.Taylor is the Chief Executive Artist of Little Hippie. A fun collection of clothing for the whole entire family. She's an entrepreneur, an artist, an adventurer, and a super creative woman. She's also an illustrator whose work has been licensed by the Grateful Dead since 2004. We sit down and talk about being what it's like to run a creative business.
2017-02-201h 08
Dream Nation LoveOsh Ghanimah: Actor, Founder & Exec Director of Broadway For All.Osh runs Broadway For All. A non-profit that partners kids from all socio-economic backgrounds with tv, film, theatre stars. Their mission is to bring diversity to stage and screen.
2017-01-0238 min
Dream Nation LoveEsther Ku: Comedian, Actor, Mango Farmer.Esther Ku is a comedian who's known as the "Asian Sarah Silverman." We sit down to do this podcast a night after she did a sold out show at The Apollo Theatre. You've seen her on Last Comic Standing, MTVs Girl Code, Wilding Out. She also does Voice Overs for Family Guy. We talk about dreams, growing up with immigrant parents, and creating a sexual revolutions.
2016-12-0227 min
Dream Nation LoveErin Schrode: Activist and Environmentalist.On the podcast Erin Schrode, Citizen Activist/Environmentalist talks about women, diversity, and fundraising. We also talk about the anti-semitism that she experienced while running for Congress.
2016-10-3030 min
Dream Nation LoveBen Berkowitz: CEO of SeeClickFix.comBen runs SeeClickFIx.com which is based in New Haven, CT. A communications platform that lets you report neighborhood issues and see them get fixed. Connecting citizens to their local governments. In this episode we talk about how people can use technology to become more human. The difference between "Gentrification" and "Rejuvenation" when it comes to rebuilding cities, and much more.
2016-09-2924 min