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the Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowCarrie underwood + The Magic PracticeLet's play catch up this week, shall we? So much to discuss, to recap, to regroup on.  Here’s what you have to look forward to in today’s solo episode: How Carrie Underwood is who I wanna be when I grow up Season tickets to arenas for the elderly Fringe, denim + rhinestones My almost-halfway-proven hangover elixir Fast fashion and the deal with the devil The Magic practice that will change your life Oh, and, I gave up soda for lent Order your copy of 'The Magic' here. Let me know...2023-03-0127 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowImposter Syndrome + ComparisonitisWhether you find yourself manifesting your next move or you’re at a crossroads, here’s the secret: whatever you choose is the right path.  This advice is something a friend of mine told me recently and it was just the awakening I needed. And while I often find myself in a state of “on to the next, on to the next, always chasing, always hustling” … I’m reminding myself (and you) that sometimes we need to just stop and acknowledge and be in gratitude for all that we have accomplished so far. Here’s what you have t...2023-02-2230 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowFriendship BreakupsThere is no lesson in the “Life” course for what to do when we breakup with a friend.  We’re just walking around, not knowing how to deal with it - but I have some insights I want to share with you. Here’s what you have to look forward to in today’s episode: People come into your life for a season or a reason Real world lessons from my dad Ambiguous loss Healing Grief: Reclaiming Life After Any Loss by James Van Praagh Romantic relationship breakups vs. breakups with friends or family Getting stuck in the rese...2023-02-1537 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowKnicks, Pam Anderson + The War of ArtThink of yourself a year from now.  If your current path and actions aren’t leading you to your goal, well then here’s your wake up call.  Get your ass moving.  When you come up against resistance, just keep going. And if you take anything from today’s episode - go watch the Pam Anderson documentary, go to a concert, and then go read the War of Art. Here’s what you have to look forward to in today’s episode: The Knicks game with Papa Zoppa My surprise when my plans for NYC didn’t go...2023-02-0831 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowThrowing it Back with Jenna Barclay TestaI am so excited for today's episode with my girl Jenna Barclay Testa - we had the best time talking and she is hysterical.  Jenna is serving up daily doses of nostalgia - and if you are a young millennial or an elder, you will absolutely LOVE all of her content. We talk about all the things between then and now, Jersey trends vs. Midwest, her recent move to LA and how I still consider her a Jersey girl. Share today’s episode and tag us with which one of Jenna’s videos really sent you b...2023-02-011h 03the Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowLet’s Just Start Again - Reviving Ourselves in JanuaryThis past week I’ve been focusing on grounding myself and making adjustments in my day to get back to where I feel best.  Cause it’s January, and that can either feel like a cloud we’re trying to crawl out of or it can feel like an opportunity to get back to basics and focus on where we want to be. On that note, when is the last time you sat down and envisioned your future? Like reeeallyyyy took a deep dive and asked yourself the hard questions. I had the opportunity to do s...2023-01-2534 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowDetoxing, Hormones + Assessing Your Wellness with Victoria FrancaDuring a time where so many of us are winding down from the holidays or combating this mysterious stress and anxiety that’s looming, today’s episode about detoxing, hormones + assessing your wellness is one you’re not going to want to miss. I sat down with Victoria Franca, a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner for a Part 2 interview (check out Episode 1 for Part 1 if you haven’t yet) and we had such a good conversation. Victoria and I would love to hear what you connected with in today’s episode.  Share and let us know on IG...2023-01-181h 07the Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co Show12 Days of Christmas, Fertility + Main Character EnergyHappy New Year!  Thank you for being here.  This is… our year. Around this time of year, many are setting goals, creating vision boards, or getting into new routines.  For some, the quickest way to get to a goal is a straight line.  For others, it’s more of a windy scenic route - but we get there eventually.  It just takes some time. In today’s episode, here’s what you have to look forward to: The 12 Days of Christmas and really what counts as those days Dopamine’s effect on your productivity Fertility and t...2023-01-0425 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowEnd of Year Yuletide - goals, vision boards + very important questionsI’m going to say that 2022 was a lapse in a time warp and was really only four and a half months long… right?  Tony Robbins says, “Most people overestimate what they can do in a year and underestimate what they can do in two or three decades.”  So with that, take a moment to be proud of all the things you have accomplished in the past year and also strive for greatness in the year to come. Listen in to hear some very important questions to ask yourself, goal setting with SMART goals, and a breakdown to my visi...2022-12-2832 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowWhite Lotus vs. Harry & MeghanIn this week’s episode of what has become a mini-series of show reviews, I break down alllll my thoughts about White Lotus.  Cause come on - after an ending like that, don’t we all just have to talk it out?!   I start with the end, jump to the beginning, and break down all the sh*t that occurred.  Will there be a Season 3?  I have no clue, but I need answers before that if there is… If you don’t want any spoilers on White Lotus, skip to minute 23 for a breakdown of Harry & Meghan and my 3 word...2022-12-2132 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowLe Anxiété + Digital DetoxAfter surviving the plague last week + endless hours of binge watching and deep dive scrolling on my phone, I was in critical need of a digital detox.  Seriously, I had a hiiiiigh level of Le Anxiété. In today’s episode I talk about what finally pushed me to do a digital detox (during the peak season of my online businesses) and the eye openers I found from doing so.  Spoiler alert - it was amazing, much needed, and will definitely happen again in the future. If you have also done (or regularly do) a digita...2022-12-1426 minARTLAWSARTLAWSKiki SmithKIKI SMITH is one of the most influential visual artists in the contemporary world.  Since the 1980s, Smith has created a prolific and provocative body of work that explores embodiment and the natural world.  Utilizing a broad variety of materials and mediums – including sculpture, printmaking, photography, drawing and textiles – Smith’s unique style draws on mythology, folklore, fairytales and religious iconography, while also exploring the human form in all of its frailty and mystery.We had the privilege of speaking with Kiki Smith on the eve of the unveiling of her rare and momentous public work  –...2022-12-0950 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowThe Viral Load of Binge WatchingOn today’s windy, feverish episode of the podcast, I talk about the 3 shows I’ve been binging while having the plague.  But with that, let’s look back on what 22 year old Kendall would think of me now, the esthetic parts of my house that are intentional vs. just unfinished, and that fact that ettiquite is not a lost art.  And if I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again - If you don’t know something… Google it.2022-12-0727 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowThanksgiving, Friendsgiving + my holiday hosting tipsOver the holiday we hosted not only Thanksgiving, but also Friendsgiving. Safe to say we did the Lord's work. So in today's episode I'm sharing the tips and tricks I've picked up over the years. From what to have on when people come over to how to make your house smell amazing. I could talk about this stuff for hours. Save this for the next gathering you have to make it seamless and fun for YOU! We also tackle the great cranberry debate so buckle up. 2022-11-3046 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowCycle Syncing Your WorkoutsIn today’s episode, we talk about working out during your cycle - and ways to listen to the needs of your body during each phase. A brief overview: Follicular phase - Strength training Ovulation phase - HIIT workouts or higher intensity in general Luteal phase - Lower intensity workouts Menstrual phase - Taking it down a notch, maybe just a walk the first couple days and then possibly introducing low intensity workouts if you’re feeling up to it Here are...2022-11-2324 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowWorkouts, getting out of ruts + finding a therapist Q+AEverything from current workout plan to tips on getting out of a rut. This episode is pulled from some of your questions submitted over on IG.  We talk about: --finding a therapist --breathing techniques that ward off panic attacks --why meditation will change your life --why you shouldn't quit your job just yet --what helps me when I'm overwhelmed that may help you too --and my favorite places to shop for holiday outfits (because, why not?) ***GIVEAWAY***2022-11-1642 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowPost Game Recap - Wedding Edition PT. IIWhen it came to the big day, I had friends come up the morning of, put me in my dress, check my teeth - and that was the vibe that I needed. Coming back to you with pt. II of the wedding extravagaaaanza.  Listen in as I take you through the things I’m glad that I did and the things that I wish I had done while planning our wedding.  So kick back while I fill you in about the happiest day of my life.2022-11-0918 minARTLAWSARTLAWSGabriel Gonzalez (Live - Special Dia De Los Muertos Episode)GABRIEL GONZALEZ is a Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter and leader of a new break-out collective of world class musicians embodying the truth of the Los Angeles Latin experience –  La Verdad.  Since 2015 Gonzalez has also been a lead singer for Boogaloo Assassins, the famed 12-piece Latin Boogaloo, Salsa, and Latin Soul band with whom Gonzalez  is about to release a new album.Since the beginning of his career as a child performer in Mexican films, Gonzalez (also known as Gabrielito) established himself as a notable actor and singer on both stage and screen.  In addition to appearing in Alliso...2022-11-0241 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowQuarterish Life Crisis + Kelly Ripa WannabeYour quarter-life crisis is supposed to start at 25 and then just stick around a few years… right?  In the midst of so many things not going to plan, I wanted to share with you the things that have been the light in my life recently.  Listen in to hear about my recent impulsive ticket purchasing, the best breathing technique I’ve been using in the morning, updates on finally settling into our new home, and how underrated and incredible Kelly Ripa really is.2022-11-0229 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowMiscarriage - the real + rawI don’t know if miscarriages are more common now or if people are starting to open up more about their experiences, but I’ll tell you one thing… miscarriage needs to be talked about more openly. Whether you are someone who is or has experienced a miscarriage or you are someone who wants to know how to be there for a loved one, I wanted to talk with you about my experience and insights.  I’m here to share with you things we don’t talk about enough, how to support someone going through this, and some of the...2022-10-2643 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowGrief, Racehorses + Oracle CardsDon’t you wish you signed up for the “light shit” in life?  So if you are having a rough time with this go around, well, same.  Listen in to hear what the ever-unfolding rose has out for me (and maybe you).  Speaking of hard times, the next time someone is not so pleasant in your direction, just remember that they may be dealing with grief.  Or crippling back pain.  It’s the same in my book.  Also, we have horses and other animals - kept happy by Old McDonald Tim … and Google.2022-10-1933 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowATX, The Waterboy + Signs from the UniverseRecapping my trip to Austin, TX for our annual Beautycounter conference. We laughed, we danced, we took over Rainey street, we worked-ish but more importantly we met a cast of characters along the way. When work trips turn into girls trips that leave you feeling hungover and soul-filled at the same time. Plus, the universe gave me a big ol' welcome back sign. Are the planets still in gatorade? Asking for a friend...2022-09-2724 minARTLAWSARTLAWSIsabel VincentISABEL VINCENT is an award-winning writer and investigative journalist and the author of the new  book "Overture of Hope: Two Sisters' Daring Plan That Saved Opera's Jewish Stars from the Third Reich."  The book uncovers the amazingly true story of Ida and Louise Cook -- two British opera fans who masterminded their own plan to rescue dozens of German and Austrian Jews from a terrible fate.Vincent began her career in the 1990's as a foreign correspondent for the  Globe and Mail, covering the conflicts that led to the Kosovo War.  Since 2008, she has worked as a...2022-09-1556 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowPost Game Recap - Wedding Edition PT. IThe wedding that finally WAS! Listen as I take you through the details of our day-of, missed marks, missing cake, the things that went right and how Tim decided to use a vintage bottle of Dom Perignon. There is so much more to discuss, questions to answer and details to go over in pt. II of this wedding extravagaaaanza. But for now, kick back while I tell you about the happiest day of my life. 2022-09-0945 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowPre-Wedding Well CheckComing in hot with a pre-wedding check in diving into all of your tips, tricks + suggestions for the big day. Spoiler alert: she changed her mind and is a no-go on the cannoli cake. IYKYK. So kick back for this mini episode chatting all things from unpopular opinions to extensive DJ playlists and cutting the mozzarella. Send prayers and we'll be back next week with a full post game recap. 2022-09-0222 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowExistential Crisis + Easter TowelsIf you're not having at least one existential crisis a week are you really doing it right? Probably. But for the rest of us, a good EC gives us enlightenment and perspective on all the goings on in our brains. So kick back and relax as I walk you through mine. And then talk about baby goats. And easter themed dish towels. And personality updates. And oh yeah, how working for yourself is the most beautifully heartbreaking thing you could do. 2022-08-1929 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowThe Wedding That Never WasThe ins and outs of what would've, should've been our wedding in Italy on the Amalfi Coast in 2020...and then 2021. Why it never happened and why it's taken us so long to execute plan B. The pandemmy has been rough on all of us so this one gets a special shoutout to all the brides over the past two years rolling with the punches as best we can and saying ciao to what we thought it would've been. 2022-08-1127 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowMenstrual Cups, High Noons + Personality TestsThis week's episode is a solo effort with just me, myself and I (and all of you listening, obv) where we chat about some of the questions that came in from Instagram last week. Menstrual cups was a BIG was a hot topic so we dive deep into that along with business life and behind the scenes of what it took to get this podcast up and running. Plus, why sometimes a peach High Noon is definitely needed. (shoutout to sunsips, I'll take a sponsorship any day now) I've been having so much fun with this podcast...2022-08-0445 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowHome Reno + Horse Farms w/ Kendall + Tim'We Watched Too Much Yellowstone': a short story about why we bought a horse farm, how we managed an entire home renovation + your questions answered! When the pandemic changed all of our lives, we were no exception to the great migration away from city life. And when we realized our Italy wedding was postponed we mended our wounds by selling our home (the one we had just finished renovating) and buying a six acre horse farm in a town we never heard of in Central Jersey to do it all over again. In Tim's debut...2022-07-2852 minARTLAWSARTLAWSSusan Davis / Desert XSusan Davis is the Founder & President of DESERT X,  a site-specific, contemporary art exhibition that is held in the Coachella Valley of Southern California every two years. Since 2017, DESERT X has pushed the boundaries of art beyond the gallery walls to present work that engages with the public in desert environments, through unique installations created by acclaimed artists from around the world.While responding to and amplifying the dramatic range of land and seascapes within  the desert environment, Desert X is also a visual articulation of the critical issues facing our world today -- including con...2022-07-221h 09the Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowMO' MONEY MO' PROBLEMS w/ Money + Wealth Manager Jen ReidIn this episode we chat with Money + Wealth Manager, Jen Reid. This just happens to be one of my favorite topics to talk about and I'm so happy to have a REAL expert weighing in on this. From personal money stories to tips and best practices for building wealth when we're young, Jen makes having the hard money conversations so much easier. She talks about her monthly money meetings and her favorite way to reframe budgeting. I learned SO much during our time together and know you will too. Leave any questions below that we will tackle...2022-07-2049 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowHormones, Wellness + Holistic Health with Victoria FrancaIn this episode I sit down with one of my favorite people and friend, Victoria Franca. She is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and not only do we share a love for holistic health but I've also had the pleasure of being her client! She has helped me get to the bottom of some of my health and hormonal issues and I couldn't be more grateful. We will definitely have to have a part two to this conversation because we can both go on for hours about hormones and nutrition and all the things. 2022-07-1245 minthe Kenny + Co Showthe Kenny + Co ShowThe Kenny + Co Show with Kendall Marie Zoppa coming to AirPods near you!Get a sneak peak of what to expect from the newest, soon-to-be hottest, almost-didn't-happen podcast, The Kenny + Co Show. We are a work in progress over here so please bare with the kinks that come from having no idea what you're doing. But, we are excited! And if you're not excited, you're not invited. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss and episode and follow along over on Instagram @kendallmariez!  2022-07-1203 minAmphibiCastAmphibiCastEpisode 96. The History of Dendrobates Azureus in the Dart Frog Hobby with Nick ZoppaWhen we think about dart frogs, we almost always  immediately picture the beautifully blue Dendrobates tinctorius "azureus." Once thought to be its own species (research is still ongoing), Azureus has been the focus of attention for both beginner and advanced hobbyists for half a century. However, there hasn't been a thorough account of how Azureus came into zoos and private collections up until now. My guest this week is Nick Zoppa, and Nick has taken the time to fully research the history and timeline of Azureus in the hobby. He has written an article about how the locale arrived i...2022-07-081h 14ARTLAWSARTLAWSVera Mulyani (Rebel Yell - Eps 2)Vera Mulyani is considered the world’s first Marschitect.  She is the Founder and CEO of Mars City Design, a global  innovation platform  whose purpose is to research, conceptualize, and design eco-sustainable cities for life on Mars.  Mulyani’s concept of urbanism on Mars also advocates a self-sustaining lifestyle on Earth.Growing up in the polluted slums of Jakarta with the trauma of civil war as her brutal reality, Vera relied on her imagination as a means of survival and vital escape.  Her persevering dreams  of a bigger world and brighter future led her, against all odds...2022-06-0946 minthermoplan talkthermoplan talk#58 - Mit Andrea Della ZoppaAndrea Della Zoppa hat TikTok studiert und Adrian Steiner eröffnet eine neue Werkstatt.2022-05-3038 minARTLAWSARTLAWSKathleen TurnerKathleen Turner is an award-winning American actress and director, celebrated for her acclaimed work in film, television and theater.  With an over forty year career, Kathleen's bold and brave choices as an artist has led to a groundbreaking body of work that has changed cultural perceptions of how women are portrayed on the screen and stage.  Always insisting on playing by her own rules, the two time Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee has created some of the most iconic performances in history.  Kathleen Turner's extensive filmography includes her quintessential debut performance as Matty Wal...2022-04-3049 minARTLAWSARTLAWSDavid LevinthalDavid Levinthal is a New York–based photographer whose work explores the relationship between photographic imagery and the fantasies, myths, events and characters that shape the  collective American consciousness.  Refining a personal photographic style and vision, Levinthal utilizes toy figures and structures as subject matter for the creation of a surrogate reality.  Levinthal has endeavored to create a 'fictional world' that simultaneously calls into question our sense of truth and credibility.Levinthal's photographs of soldiers at war, cowboys and Barbie dolls reference and reexamine the iconic images and historical events that have shaped postw...2022-04-161h 37ARTLAWSARTLAWSEric FischlEric Fischl is one of the most influential painters of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Inspired by his own middle-class upbringing on Long Island, Fischl’s provocative  paintings expose the underbelly of  American suburban life while piercing through its veil. Through startling scenes of grief, adolescent sexuality and political malaise, Fischl is committed to expressing what often remains hidden and unspoken behind society’s mores.During his meteoric rise in the 1980s, in an era when art eschewed figuration and the human body, Fischl embraced it… His paintings boldly explore the body in all of i...2022-03-251h 48ARTLAWSARTLAWSApril GornikApril Gornik is an American Artist  known for her dynamic and powerful landscape paintings.  Gornik’s large scale luminous paintings evoke moments of transience and calm, as well as volatility and eruption.  Yet, her vivid canvases are never literal, but rather imagined and emotional spaces.  While Gornik focuses on the light and colors of the landscape, her evocative use of contrasts brings a sense of aliveness and psychological drama to her work.  Gornik’s fascination with light distinguishes her art, and she describes light as “the beating heart of your eyes''.April Gornik’s work is included i...2022-03-111h 23ARTLAWSARTLAWSLaura Albert (aka JT LeRoy)In the late 90’s, JT LeRoy – a male teen sex worker turned-novelist – became an overnight literary sensation.  Publishing three bestselling books, LeRoy’s electrifying work revealed a subversive American culture that had never before been explored.  Immediately, LeRoy was celebrated by Hollywood and the Literati.  The only problem was... JT didn't actually exist.  In 2005, a 39 year old woman by the name of Laura Albert was outed as being the real author.  Albert had employed her then sister-in-law Savannah Knoop to don a wig, fedora and dark sunglasses and portray the elusive author who was rising to fame.  Eve...2022-02-261h 33ARTLAWSARTLAWSJoep BevingJoep Beving is a Dutch composer and 21st-century music phenomenon, known worldwide for his gorgeous and haunting compositions which he often refers to as "simple music for complex emotions.”  Joep has reenergized the world of modern classical music  and proven that it’s never too late to embrace one’s creative passion.  His first album "Solipsism", which he humbly wrote and recorded at age 38 in his kitchen, was self-released with the hope of a few listens.  Instead, it became an overnight viral sensation.  Over the following five years, Joep's penetrating and deeply moving songs gained more than 320 million str...2022-01-131h 03Wellness with KCWellness with KCCreating Your Own Path with Kendall ZoppaToday we are joined by Kendall Zoppa, a safer beauty advocate with Beautycounter + social media influencer. In this episode, Kendall opens up about how she created her own path after the universe gave her a sign to ditch the 9-5 and jump into her Beautycounter and social media business full-time.We also talk about:Burn out + listening to your bodyHow society conditions us to pursue a “real job”Diversifying income streams + going after what makes you feel alive + fulfilledSocial media influencing (and how it is not as easy as you may think)+ so much more!If y...2021-10-1156 minARTLAWSARTLAWSChristo and Jeanne-Claude (w/ Simon Chaput)Today in Paris marks the unveiling of the infamous Christo and Jeanne-Claude's posthumous dream project -- "L‘Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped”.  Artlaws is thrilled to present a special event interview with celebrated artist and photographer Simon Chaput who knew Christo and Jeanne-Claude intimately, as both friend and colleague.  After meeting the artist couple in New York in 1983, Simon quickly became an integral part of their life and  their work. Christo and Jeanne-Claude were an unparalleled artistic duo celebrated for their magnificent, monumental, and ephemeral environmental installations often unprecedented in scale -- such as...2021-09-1852 minARTLAWSARTLAWSMoisés KaufmanMoisés Kaufman is a Tony and Emmy nominated playwright and director, best known for his revolutionizing  plays that sensitively probe questions of culture and sexuality.  As co-founder and Artistic Director of Tectonic Theater Project, Kaufman has been one of the most important voices in American theater over the past three decades.  Born in Venezuela to Orthodox Jewish parents, Kaufman came to New York in 1987 to study experimental theatre at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.  It was during this time of great social upheaval that Kaufman began to consider new ways in which stories could...2021-09-071h 02ARTLAWSARTLAWSZack James (Rebel Yell - Eps. 1)Zack James is the founder of Animeme Studios and creator of one of YouTubes' most successful and longest running animated series YO MAMA -- a channel that's garnered over 8 million subscribers across all platforms and over 2 billion views.  Considering the longstanding success of the franchise, many people are unaware that the show's creator is an autistic man who was born with non-verbal autism.  He was never supposed to speak -- let alone, pioneer such phenomenal new media success.  Originally gaining popularity as "Outback Zack", Zack started off as a YouTuber who published viral videos out of...2021-08-201h 02ARTLAWSARTLAWSMartin MullMany people know the multi-talented Martin Mull as a celebrated TV and film actor and comedian, as well as a musician and writer.  But what some people don’t know is that, first and foremost, he is an artist -- a respected accomplished American painter, whose work is embraced and lauded by the artworld,  and resides in museums and private collections worldwide including, The Whitney, The MET and LACMA.  Renowned artists from  Richard Prince to Eric Fischl to  David Salle, consider Martin Mull a contemporary  American master.  Since the 1970's, Martin Mull has been a ubiquitou...2021-08-0255 minARTLAWSARTLAWSKarole ArmitageHailed as the “Punk Ballerina” by Vanity Fair, legendary dancer and choreographer Karole Armitage is the Artistic Director of the New York-based Armitage Gone! Dance Company.  After rigorous training in classical ballet, Armitage began her professional career as a member of Balanchine’s Grand Theatre de Geneve. Soon thereafter she started exploring modern dance when she joined Merce Cunningham's company, performing leading roles in his landmark works.  In the mid-80’s, she established her first dance company in New York City -- The Armitage Ballet. As both dancer and choreographer, Armitage began combining classical, modern, and street...2021-07-111h 21ARTLAWSARTLAWSCasey SpoonerFor over 20 years, Casey Spooner has pushed boundaries at the intersection of art, spectacle, and entertainment.  When he first joined forces with his art school friend Warren Fischer in 1998, little did they know their multimedia project FISCHERSPOONER would capture the attention of the world.  Making their debut at an East Village Starbucks, this outsized-glam duo soon found themselves topping the charts and accepting invitations to world renowned galleries and museums like the Guggenheim, Pompidou, and MoMA. Casey has always been a visionary artist whose work moves fluidly between music, film, photography, performance, and de...2021-06-261h 15ARTLAWSARTLAWSMelanie PullenLos Angeles based photographer and visual artist Melanie Pullen is best known for her breathtaking and startling series High Fashion Crime Scenes.  In this extensive photo series which has evolved over fifteen years, Pullen recreates grisly true historical-crime scenes, while outfitting her "victims" in haute couture -- 13 million dollars worth.  Melanie takes a forensic approach to her work with extensive research, that for this series included visits to the LA Coroner’s office. By incorporating iconic high fashion labels, like Prada and Gucci, Pullen highlights not only America’s cultural obsessions with true crime and consumption, but the wa...2021-06-141h 07ARTLAWSARTLAWSNARCISSISTERBrooklyn based performance artist Narcissister is infamous around the world for her shocking and transgressive performances, which the New York Times dubbed "avant porn".  Growing up as a mixed-race child in La Jolla, the artist experienced hate crimes and discrimination first hand.  Feeling like the ultimate outsider, she began to look inward and recontextualize the world around her.  With her identity shrouded behind a plastic mask, Narcissister currently creates work that confronts oppression, tackles taboo subjects and challenges cultural notions of race, gender, and sexuality.  She's accomplished this across multiple platforms -- from museums and gall...2021-05-301h 13ARTLAWSARTLAWSEstheroWhen singer-songwriter Esthero (Jenny-Bea Englishman) released her trip-hop masterpiece Breath From Another in 1998, she was only eighteen years old.  Leaving behind her idyllic countryside home in Ontario to pursue the burgeoning music scene in Toronto, Esthero penned an album that would change the face of music.  With two acclaimed solo albums to follow and a number of high-profile collaborations with artists like Kanye West, Andre 3000, Black Eyed Peas, Mos Def and Sean Lennon, Esthero has managed to navigate an ever-shifting music industry for over two decades, all while staying true to herself.  In our intimate conversation we exp...2021-05-1145 minARTLAWSARTLAWSAngela McCluskey & Paul CantelonWhen a former child music  protege from Glendale meets a mesmerizing singer-songwriter from Glasgow,  an  extraordinary synergy takes place and a multitalented music couple is born -- none other than Paul Cantelon and Angela McCluskey. Angela is the Grammy nominated artist best known for her ubiquitous hit “Breathe” from her high profile collaboration with Télépopmusik.  Paul is the son of an evangelist from Glendale who made his violin debut at Royce Hall at the age of 13, and is now an award winning film composer celebrated for his stunningly intimate film scores, such as Diving Bel...2021-05-101h 29ARTLAWSARTLAWSDerek AhonenDerek Ahonen  is an internationally acclaimed playwright best known for his gritty, volatile, and darkly humorous work.  As co-founder of The Amoralists, the trailblazing New York City theater company, his aim was to write and produce raw theater with absolutely no moral judgement, while expressing the American condition in a completely honest way.  And now, Derek has written and directed his first feature film, The Transcendents (based on his play).  In our hilarious, off-the-cuff conversation, we riff on everything from the necessity of gallows humor, the pitfalls of notoriety, and the joys of revenge.2021-05-1054 minBe.StablBe.StablHormonal Health 101 with Kendall Zoppa"Check yourself before you wreck yourself!"Get ready for a TON of information and a TON of laughs with our amazing friend, Kendall Zoppa!This episode is packed with the basics about how women's hormones become unbalanced, what signs to look out for when you might be going through intense unbalance, and how to correct your imbalance to become the most badass version of yourself and conquer the world!Here are the resources Kendall mentions in this episode:Book: WomanCode by Alisa VittiBook: In the FLO...2021-02-011h 27the Social Rampthe Social RampDiana Zoppa - The Countess of Elite GalasOn the podcast I met an awesome lady who is arguably the most prolific organizer of elite events in Vancouver. Diana Zoppa, at the time of the podcast, was head of marketing for the Brian Jessel Group. She worked with Craig Stowe on the Diamond Rally for Luxury Supercar Weekend and has coordinated the Cabriolet Gala for years with great success. She is an absolute delight. From million dollar bingo to travelling between Whistler and Vancouver for Monk McQueens, Diana has aways had a taste for delivering the experience of the "Goodlife" to the public.2020-05-151h 45Wanna Vibe?Wanna Vibe?Burnout, Hormones & Making Educated Decisions with Kendall ZoppaKendall Zoppa is an IIN Health Coach, former spin instructor at CycleBar & SoulCycle and ergonomic workplace biz dev boss.  In this amazing episode (with minor tech difficulties and a few more curse words than usual) we talk everything from career trajectory to burnout, hormones to nutrition and everything in between! Rate, review & subscribe!! Follow Kendall: @kendallmariez http://www.kendallmariezoppa.com/ Follow us!! IG: @wannavibepodcast Twitter: @wannavibepod facebook.com/wannavibe www.wannavibe.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wanna-vibe/support2019-09-031h 19Zoppa: Business Behind The ScenesZoppa: Business Behind The Scenes#58: Running Multiple Million Dollar Companies at 19 Years Old w/ Luke Lintz of High Key TechnologiesLuke Lintz is one of the co-founders of High Key Technologies and High Key Agency. High Key Technologies began as a small, white label electronics company a few years back and has since grown to the point where it brings in over $1 million USD (gross) per year. High Key Agency is a new development for Luke and his partners as they begin to focus on branding and marketing for high level entrepreneurs and sales people. High Key absolutely dominates on Instagram when it comes to content marketing as well as influencer marketing. These guys are absolutely crushing it!...2019-03-0452 minZoppa: Business Behind The ScenesZoppa: Business Behind The Scenes#50: Pitching Real Investors In An Elevator... And Walking Away With Cash! (LIVE)I MADE IT TO 50! For the 50th episode of Zoppa: Business Behind The Scenes, I wanted to share something special with all of you. This episode was recorded on January 18th, 2019 and is by far my favorite episode that I have released so far.In this episode, I step into an elevator with real investors and end up walking away with cash. You'll see how it all plays out as I recorded my entire interaction with them, as well as the events leading up to and the events after the elevator pitch. To top it all off, I...2019-01-2523 minZoppa: Business Behind The ScenesZoppa: Business Behind The Scenes#46: 18 Year Old Snow Removal Business Owner with Over 600 Customers!Nick Bohner is the founder of Nix Snowblowing based out of Stratford, Ontario. At the ripe old age of 18, Nick has manged to develop and grow the largest residential snow removal company in his local market. By bringing new technology and equipment into his market, he has also managed to improve profits and is drastically growing every single year. Starting at 12 years old pushing a snow blower around the neighbourhood, to now servicing over 600 driveways per snow fall, this is a story you do not want to miss!Find Nick online at:https://nixsnowblowing.com/...2019-01-1143 minZoppa: Business Behind The ScenesZoppa: Business Behind The Scenes#44: 3 Key Takeaways from 2018 & 3 Key Targets for 20192018 has been an amazing year. Looking back at the end of 2017, we have more than doubled our business in the past year and 2019 aims to hit the same marker. In this episode I share my top 3 takeaways from 2018 and my top 3 targets for 2019.Top 3 Takeaways from 2018:1. Profit First2. Systems Development3. Job Descriptions/Clearly Defined Employee RolesTop 3 Targets for 20191. Profit First2. Build Team Culture3. Find and Grow Most Profitable ServicesFeel free to email me anytime at kristian.zoppa@gmail.com. Cheers!2019-01-0115 minZoppa: Business Behind The ScenesZoppa: Business Behind The Scenes#35: Interested In Learning How To Get Your Small Business Featured In The News? Ft. WillowsOn this episode of Business Behind The Scenes, I sit down with Willows of Shrugging Doctor Beverage Company. We touch on many subjects in this talk, but the one I find fascinating is how he is able to consistently able to get his company in featured in the news. During the week of recording, his company, https://shrugdoc.com/, was featured in the biggest newspaper in our city not just once, but twice. If you are interested in his consulting, please contact him directly via his social media @votewillows on everything.If you would like to be featured...2018-07-1155 minZoppa: Business Behind The ScenesZoppa: Business Behind The Scenes#34: Announcing Season Two of Business Behind The Scenes!Welcome back! It has been a crazy two months but we are back live on Zoppa: Business Behind The Scenes and I am happy to be back on the mic. This season will focus a lot on my business behind the scenes and how I am managing a quickly growing lawn care company among other businesses. I am excited to bring you for the ride! Along with my business, I will be bringing on guests to explore their businesses behind the scenes as well. I am looking forward to a great season of podcasts and I hope you are as...2018-07-0317 minZoppa: Business Behind The ScenesZoppa: Business Behind The Scenes#32: Willows - Shrugging Doctor Beverage CompanyListen to Willows and I shoot the breeze in this unplanned podcast. It was a blast!Email me: kristian.zoppa@gmail.com2018-04-171h 06Zoppa: Business Behind The ScenesZoppa: Business Behind The Scenes#26: Willows and Isaacs - Shrugging Doctor Beverage CompanyRound 4 with Willows and round 1 with Isaacs. I invited the two co-founders of Shrugging Doctor Beverage Company back on the air for some shenanigans and we had a great time!Use coupon code 'zoppa' at http://shrugdoc.com/ for free delivery within Winnipeg!2018-03-061h 04Zoppa: Business Behind The ScenesZoppa: Business Behind The Scenes#25: Tyler Ford - Tyler's Lawn Care & Snow RemovalTyler Ford is the owner of Tyler's Lawn Care & Snow Removal based out of Bedford, Nova Scotia. With a goal of $350,000 in sales in 2018, the time is now for him to push his company to grow! I had a great time speaking with him and hope you enjoyed it as well!Find Tyler Online:https://tylerslawncare.ca/Email Me: kristian.zoppa@gmail.com2018-02-2757 minZoppa: Business Behind The ScenesZoppa: Business Behind The Scenes#22: How Should I Grow My Business?In this episode of Business Behind The Scenes, it truly is business behind the scenes! I sit down with Jason Greschuk, featured previously on the show on episodes #18 and #9, and he helps talk me through where I should focus on growing my business.GET IN TOUCH WITH ME AT: kristian.zoppa@hotmail.com2018-02-0622 minZoppa: Business Behind The ScenesZoppa: Business Behind The Scenes#18: Jason Greschuk - The Service Business GeniusEver since Jason originally came on Zoppa: Business Behind The Scenes, we hit it off. Now I am helping him launch his own podcast and in return he is mentoring me on how to grow my service based business. This episode is the first episode we recorded for his new show. I will be sure to link his show and release another episode about it when his show goes live. It is always a pleasure to get to speak with him and I am sure you will be able to take away a lot from this episode!2018-01-0852 minZoppa: Business Behind The ScenesZoppa: Business Behind The Scenes#17: Jonathan Sparrow - 23 y/o Owns Multiple CompaniesJonathan Sparrow is the owner of multiple companies including Avalanche Snow Removal in Brandon, MB and Go Oil in Winnipeg, MB.Visit https://www.gooil.ca/ and enter promo code 'ZOPPA' for 25% off your oil change!2017-12-211h 18Zoppa: Business Behind The ScenesZoppa: Business Behind The Scenes#16: Willows - Shrugging Doctor Beverage CompanyWillows is the co-founder of Shrugging Doctor Beverage Company. Shrugging Doctor is the largest winery in Winnipeg and soon to be the largest winery in all of Manitoba.Find Willows online at:Website: https://shrugdoc.com/ (USE PROMO CODE 'ZOPPA' FOR A DISCOUNT ON DELIVERY)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/votewillowsTwitter: https://twitter.com/VoteWillowsInsta: https://www.instagram.com/votewillows/2017-12-2048 minZoppa: Business Behind The ScenesZoppa: Business Behind The Scenes#12: Willows - Shrugging Doctor Beverage CompanyWillows is the co-founder of Shrugging Doctor Beverage Company. Shrugging Doctor is the largest winery in Winnipeg and soon to be the largest winery in all of Manitoba.Find Willows online at:Website: https://shrugdoc.com/ (USE PROMO CODE 'ZOPPA' FOR A DISCOUNT ON DELIVERY)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/votewillowsTwitter: https://twitter.com/VoteWillowsInsta: https://www.instagram.com/votewillows/2017-11-242h 26The Diary of An EntrepreneurThe Diary of An Entrepreneur#17: My First 6-Figure Year!Hit one of the milestones I have been aiming at for a while... $100K in one year!2017-11-2017 minThe Diary of An EntrepreneurThe Diary of An Entrepreneur#17: My First 6-Figure Year!Hit one of the milestones I have been aiming at for a while... $100K in one year!2017-11-2017 minThe Diary of An EntrepreneurThe Diary of An Entrepreneur#16: How I Worked For 24 Hours Straight... and I'm Still Going!I'm exhausted...2017-11-0611 minThe Diary of An EntrepreneurThe Diary of An Entrepreneur#16: How I Worked For 24 Hours Straight... and I'm Still Going!I'm exhausted...2017-11-0611 minZoppa: Business Behind The ScenesZoppa: Business Behind The Scenes#7: Troy Assoignon - Marketing ConsultantFor a FREE one hour branding consultation, visit https://go.troysconsulting.com/beyonddesign/zoppa and book with Troy today!In this episode, I spoke with Troy Assoignon. Troy is a former contractor turned full time marketing consultant.You can learn more about Troy at:https://go.troysconsulting.com/writingthatsellshttps://www.facebook.com/troy.assoignon2017-11-061h 09The Diary of An EntrepreneurThe Diary of An Entrepreneur#15: Some Late Night Thoughts On My BirthdayI don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22...2017-11-0108 minThe Diary of An EntrepreneurThe Diary of An Entrepreneur#15: Some Late Night Thoughts On My BirthdayI don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22...2017-11-0108 minThe Diary of An EntrepreneurThe Diary of An Entrepreneur#14: Weekend Update - How I Lost Money On A Recent JobToday is October 28th, 2017. In this weekend update, I go over how I lost over $200 in one day from under bidding a fall clean up job. It's not a lot of money, but I would rather learn from a small loss now than a large loss later on.2017-10-2816 minThe Diary of An EntrepreneurThe Diary of An Entrepreneur#14: Weekend Update - How I Lost Money On A Recent JobToday is October 28th, 2017. In this weekend update, I go over how I lost over $200 in one day from under bidding a fall clean up job. It's not a lot of money, but I would rather learn from a small loss now than a large loss later on.2017-10-2816 minThe Diary of An EntrepreneurThe Diary of An Entrepreneur#13: Regrets, Conferences, & GrowthIn this episode I touch on my regret of buying my most recent truck, an invitation to a conference in New York, and the growth plans of my company.2017-10-2310 minThe Diary of An EntrepreneurThe Diary of An Entrepreneur#13: Regrets, Conferences, & GrowthIn this episode I touch on my regret of buying my most recent truck, an invitation to a conference in New York, and the growth plans of my company.2017-10-2310 minThe Diary of An EntrepreneurThe Diary of An Entrepreneur#12: Real Talk - I Might Not Make Payroll...Cash flow is a real issue when you are growing a business and it can be a real bugger. I share some real talk about my business and the cash flow struggles I am currently having.2017-10-2005 minThe Diary of An EntrepreneurThe Diary of An Entrepreneur#12: Real Talk - I Might Not Make Payroll...Cash flow is a real issue when you are growing a business and it can be a real bugger. I share some real talk about my business and the cash flow struggles I am currently having.2017-10-2005 min