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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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S4:E1 | In-House Series Part 4 - Flowers, Music, Short Films & YouTube Series, Mental Health, Holding Space for Others and Upcoming Book Ft. George Ward 1:30:43

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THE IN-HOUSE SERIES : Part Four. The In-House Series highlights and give flowers to the in-house team members that are essential to our podcast success.. In EPISODE 1 of SEASON 4 we chat with Writer, Speaker, Director, Actor, Photographer & our very own podcast co-host George Ward . We start the episode, and to much of a surprise to the rest of the cast & crew, dive into George’s first creative mediums of music & singing and how growing up in church influenced that. We give him, his flowers, literally. We chat about how his interest in reading & love for books have influenced his writing. How much the podcast is more than just a podcast but a form of therapy a strong community for him. We chat about the journey of creating his respective short films Do Over” & “The Miseducation of Adulting” and his YouTube series “A Moment of Clarity” . We dive into his bouts with mental health, holding space in lives of others, and the ebbs & flows of his photography journey. We dive into his how his faith and art have mixed and all that has come from that. We get into some powerful moments George discovered & reflected on while writing his book giving an account on the relationship he had with his father and his father’s impact on their family. Lastly, We finish with our question game. Sophie & Alfield share some of their favorite Ward Words of Wisdoms from Facebook as George shares his live reactions & stories about them. BIO: Born & raised in Grand Rapids, George Ward is a multi-hyphenate creative. His artistic expressions covers Writing, Motivational Speaking, Directing, Acting and Photography. He is also one of the co-host of the GOATs podcast. George has acted in local theatre shows like, “Clybourne Park,” starred in nationally televised commercials for Baker College as well written, directed, acted & produced the short films “Do Over” & “The Miseducation of Adulting” . He also had a YouTube series entitled “A Moment of Clarity” where he shared motivational & inspirational words of wisdom on faith, life and overcoming hardships. George use his creative mediums to share about the importance of mental health, how it can impact creatives and how an individual’s platform/influence can help others. Currently, George is in the process of writing a book giving an account on the relationship he had with his father and his father’s impact on their family. About : Multi-hyphenate creatives Sophie Rodriguez, George Ward and Alfield Reeves get together to chat about the arts, culture & their lives as creatives. GOATs Podcast Socials Instagram , Facebook & Website Produced by Dave Benoit Photography by Mary Partee…

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S3:E7 | In-House Series Part 3 - Season 3 Recap, Flowers, Photography, Painting, Modeling & Podcasting Ft. Sophie 'Tender' Rodriguez 1:34:50

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THE IN-HOUSE SERIES : Part Three. The In-House Series highlights and give flowers to the in-house team members that are essential to our podcast success.. In EPISODE 7 of SEASON 3 we chat with Photographer, Painter, Model & our very own podcast co-host Sophie "tender" Rodriguez . We start the episode off recapping our year and sharing some of our favorite podcast moments, memories and guest conversations. We give her, her flowers, literally. We chat with her about her parent's influence on her start with art, getting into photography (s/o Mr. Roth), the ebbs & flows of painting and the catalyst it can be for handling pain and trauma. We dive into her rise of modeling gigs, trying new things like nude modeling and her 3 tips for aspiring models. We chat about what she's learned about her self, the experience & the process since being a podcast co-host. Lastly, we wrap up with what creative things we'd like to see Sophie do more of or get into, what each of us are quietly doing and we finish with our question game. We ask Sophie to "tell us the first things she would paint for the person we name game" from her parents to the whole GOAT Podcast team. BIO: Michigan native artist, Sophie Rodriguez, has been experimenting with multimedia for several years. Originally beginning with photography then finding a balance primarily between the world of painting and modeling. Initially, seen as an opportunity to challenge the boundaries of her talent and passions-these endeavors have brought new experiences and continue to open many pathways to nurture new mediums and ideas. About : Multi-hyphenate creatives Sophie Rodriguez, George Ward and Alfield Reeves get together to chat about the arts, culture & their lives as creatives. GOATs Podcast Socials Instagram , Facebook & Website Produced by Dave Benoit Photography by Mary Partee…

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S3:E6 | Family & Art, Stepping Away & Back to Art, Custom Steppers, Our Moods Effect on Art Creation & The Trauma Project Ft. Terrell ‘SCOOB’ Foy 1:34:26

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In EPISODE 6 of SEASON 3 we chat with Terrell ‘SCOOB’ Foy , a Multimedia Artist specializing in painting, shoe customization & artist curation . We chat about his initial art inspiration from family, stepping away & back into art, his back injury and Custom Steppers, his shoe customization business. He takes us through his favorite shoes to customize, paintings to-date, and the effects of your mood on creating. Last but certainly not least he takes through the process of his ArtPrize winning project, The Trauma Project, “a powerful artistic endeavor that addresses themes of trauma and healing through a combination of visual art and music.” We wrap up the episode playing the "tell us the first question you would ask this person when you hear their name" game. BIO: Scoob the artist, whose real name is Terrell Foy, is a multidisciplinary artist and creative visionary based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is best known for leading “The Trauma Project,” a powerful artistic endeavor that addresses themes of trauma and healing through a combination of visual art and music. His project, which won the Grand Prize at ArtPrize, features collaborations with over 20 local artists. Aside from that he lives a double artist life as The artist behind Custom Steppers. a prominent custom shoe designer known for his innovative and artistic approach to footwear. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he has gained international recognition for creating one-of-a-kind, hand-painted sneakers that blend street style with artistic expression. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. About : Multi-hyphenate creatives Sophie Rodriguez, George Ward and Alfield Reeves get together to chat about the arts, culture & their lives as creatives. GOATs Podcast Socials Instagram , Facebook & Website Produced by Dave Benoit Photography by Mary Partee…

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S3:E5 | Music Touring, Content Creation, The Importance of Consistency & The Social Media Influencer Lifestyle Ft. James White 1:22:59

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In EPISODE 5 of SEASON 3 we chat with James White an all-around creative. His talents and expertise consist of rapping, graphic design, acting, photography, videography and social media influencing. We chat with him about his journey from being a hip-hop artist to being a social media influence. His journey goes from working in a factory to touring for music to shifting during the Pandemic to social media influencing. We chat about going from researching & studying "How to be an influencer" for 3 months to posting 6 videos a day to now having an audience of over 500k+ followers spanning from Instagram to TikTok. We chat about the importance of knowing your niche and the importance of being consistent. Lastly to wrap up the episode, we ask him for what one should have in their social media influencer tool kit. BIO: James White, known as MrPr3zz , is a Hip-Hop artist and motivational speaker. James delivers both his music and message from a welcoming platform that reaches audiences with a variety of backgrounds. James has a passion to reach the younger generation locally, nationally, and worldwide. In addition to his talent as a rapper and motivational speaker, James is a social media influencer on all social media platforms, with an audience of over 500k+ followers on Instagram and Facebook with more than 40M views on Tiktok since 2021. James resides in Grand Rapids Michigan with his 2 children, Journee and Addelyn. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. About : Multi-hyphenate creatives Sophie Rodriguez, George Ward and Alfield Reeves get together to chat about the arts, culture & their lives as creatives. GOATs Podcast Socials Instagram , Facebook & Website Produced by Dave Benoit Photography by Mary Partee…

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S3:E4 | Journey in Radio, The Art of an Interview, VP Harris, Theater, Hosting, The Grand Rapids Music Scene & How To (& Not) Get Your Music on the Radio Ft. Alisha 'Lisha B.' Brown 1:15:39

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In EPISODE 4 of SEASON 3 we chat with Alisha "Lisha B" Brown , a Radio Personality, MC, Podcaster, and Actress . We chat with her about journey into radio from how she got hired to what she thinks is missing, the art of an interview, her interview with the Vice President (now presidential candidate) Kamala Harris , her top 5 favorite/most memorable interviews, the importance of life outside of your job, her journey into Theater despite doubts from others, Hosting (her dream hosting gigs), The Grand Rapids Music scene, How to & not get you music on the radio, and her other dreams & aspirations. Lastly we play "tell us the first question you would ask this person when you hear their name" game to wrap up the episode. BIO: Alisha Brown, professionally known as Lisha B, is a media connoisseur. Born and raised in the Washington D.C., area, she fell in love with music and being in front of the camera. Growing up in church & school choirs, it was destined for her to be a part of the music industry. In March 2019, Lisha created her own lane with the launch of a podcast, @TheLituationrpod . She grew the platform to 15+ countries, traction with labels, such as Warner Music, and over 3,000 downloads. After her time as the local producer for the syndicated morning show, Russ Parr Morning Show, Lisha B is the afternoon host of The Afternoon Lituation on Magic 104.9, the number 1 station for hip-hop in Grand Rapids, Michigan She also has a #1 rated show on 105.1 The Block, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Lisha B has appeared on MSNBC as a guest correspondent for the Symone Sanders show and has interviewed many notable people, such as Musiq Soulchild and Vice President Kamala Harris. Lisha B strives to continue being a popular media personality, strong working woman, and entrepreneur. Follow Her This episode was photographed by Illiana Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. About : Multi-hyphenate creatives Sophie Rodriguez, George Ward and Alfield Reeves get together to chat about the arts, culture & their lives as creatives. GOATs Podcast Socials Instagram , Facebook & Website Produced by Dave Benoit Photography by Mary Partee…

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S3:E3 | Educational Disrupting, Local Artist Advocacy, Social Media Strategizing & The Grand Rapids Art Scene, Culture and Practices Ft. Darline Rodriguez 1:38:58

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In EPISODE 3 of SEASON 3 we chat with Darline Rodriguez, a photographer, social media strategist & educational disrupter. We chat about her creative journey in photography & social media strategizing, her signature photography style & look, and educational disrupting. We also dive into the Grand Rapids art scene, culture and practices, advocacy for the local artist, licensing, copyright, and the artists dead or alive she'd love to photograph. BIO: I am a photographer and social media content strategist for lovers & creatives with an emphasis on storytelling + digital marketing. I’ll help you curate thoughtful digital experiences so you can deliver stories with content that connects. LGBTQIA+ Friendly • Black & Non-Black POC Inclusive • All Humans Welcome. Her Website This episode was photographed by Shari Subhan Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. About : Multi-hyphenate creatives Sophie Rodriguez, George Ward and Alfield Reeves get together to chat about the arts, culture & their lives as creatives. GOATs Podcast Socials Instagram , Facebook & Website Produced by Dave Benoit Photography by Mary Partee…

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S3:E2 | Thinking like an Artist, Boredom, Wonder & Curiosity, The Power of Play, Artist Councils & Representation Ft. Cindy Foley 1:29:25

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In EPISODE 2 of SEASON 3 we chat with Cindy Meyers Foley, the Director and CEO of the Grand Rapids Art Museum . We chat about her journey to becoming an Art Museum Director, the history of Art Museums, Thinking like an Artist, Losing Creativity, the catalyst that is Boredom & regaining our Wonder & Curiosity, the power of Play and importance of an Artist Council. Lastly we chat about the GRAM's recently launched Diversity & Equity Acquisition Fund, the importance of Representation and the upcoming exhibition of artist Mario Moore. The GRAM's Diversity and Equity Acquisition Fund - Learn More & donate Here Mario Moore Exhibition Details BIO: Cindy Meyers Foley ( @CindyMFoley ) (she/her) has worked for 30 years to help museums become welcoming spaces that cultivate curiosity and social engagement. She is currently the Director and CEO of the Grand Rapids Art Museum , an institution that has just opened a Creative Learning Center. Foley has been critical in the development of a several groundbreaking projects including two city wide Creativity Summits to advocate for intentional creativity in all sectors, Making Creativity Visible and Cultivating Creative and Civic Capacities two nationally recognized teacher research and professional development programs, Wonder School a museum/university laboratory preschool, and the Center for Art and Social Engagement an experimental gallery developed to activate conversation, reflection and action in relation to experiencing art that addresses social issues. Foley curated Playground , 2002 which included an experimental project with Miranda July, Harrell Fletcher and Yuri Ono that launched Learning to Love you More a website that crowdsourced online content to fulfill play based assignments. Foley has been on the faculty of the Maine College of Art, and Harvard’s Project Zero Classroom Summer Institute and regularly keynotes a variety of Museum, Art, and Education Conferences. In November 2014, she was a TEDX Columbus Speaker presenting Teaching Art or Teaching to Think like an Artist and in 2016, she was asked to again take the TEDX Stage to present The Benefits of Boredom . Foley received the 2018 Ohio Distinguished Educator for Art Education award. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. About : Multi-hyphenate creatives Sophie Rodriguez, George Ward and Alfield Reeves get together to chat about the arts, culture & their lives as creatives. GOATs Podcast Socials Instagram , Facebook & Website Produced by Dave Benoit Photography by Mary Partee…

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S3:E1 | Graphic Design, DJ'ing, Black Women Femininity, Black Creativity & Gatekeeping Ft Asia 'Venusxflyytrap' Horne 1:36:55

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In EPISODE 1 of SEASON 3 we chat with Creative Director, Digital Artist and DJ Asia Horne about starting out as a graphic designer, grooving into DJ'ing, transiting from Atlanta back to Michigan, the DJ scene in the city, Black Women Femininity, the power of "seeing is believing," black creativity in Grand Rapids, and gatekeeping. Lastly we play a fun "name the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear this song" game to wrap it up the episode. BIO : Asia Horne aka @Venusxflyytrap is a Grand Rapids-based creative director, digital artist and DJ. Designing since the age of 12, the self-taught creative’s experience ranges from editorial to international brand design. In 2019, she founded Free Alchemy Studio, an experimental creative direction and production house with focuses of social strategy and design, experience production and sensory storytelling. Her Website This episode was photographed by Ivan Labra About : Multi-hyphenate creatives Sophie Rodriguez, George Ward and Alfield Reeves get together to chat about the arts, culture & their lives as creatives. GOATs Podcast Socials Instagram , Facebook & Website Produced by Dave Benoit Photography by Mary Partee…

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S2:E7 | In-House Series Part 2 - Flowers, Dance, Photo & Video, Sabbath & "Haters" Ft. Mary Partee 1:13:06

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INTRODUCING our mini-series entitled: THE IN-HOUSE SERIES : Part Two . The In-House Series highlights and give flowers to the in-house team members that are essential to our podcast success.. In EPISODE 7 of SEASON 2 we chat with Dancer, Photographer and Ministry Leader, our very own podcast photographer Mary Partee . We give her her flowers (literally) and chat with her about dance, transition from videography to photography, the tension between what the client wants and your own photographic style, sabbath and "haters" being our motivators. BIO: Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Mary Partee is a creative individual with a wide range of interests. She is a ministry leader for youth and a self-taught photographer. Mary is passionate about apologetics and expresses a lot of her creativity through dance. In addition to her diverse pursuits, she finds joy in soccer, travel, and spending time with friends. This episode was photographed by Ivan Labra . Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. About : Multi-hyphenate creatives Sophie Rodriguez, George Ward and Alfield Reeves get together to chat about the arts, culture & their lives as creatives. GOATs Podcast Socials Instagram , Facebook & Website Produced by Dave Benoit Photography by Mary Partee…

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S2:E6 | In-House Series Part 1 - Flowers, Freedom, Family, New Fears & Unexpected Accomplishments Ft. Dave Beniot 1:19:33

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INTRODUCING our mini-series entitled: THE IN-HOUSE SERIES : Part One. The In-House Series highlights and give flowers to the in-house team members that are essential to our podcast success.. In EPISODE 6 of SEASON 2 we chat with Filmmaker, Breakdancer, Muralist, Graphic Designer and our very own podcast Producer, Dave Benoit on his creative journey as a Muti-hyphenate. We give him his flowers (literally) and chat with him about the freedom of entrepreneurship, the plight of consistently, family and culturally creative influences, conquering new fears, unexpected accomplishments and so much more! BIO: Dave Benoit The CEO of MadEthnic & The Creative Director of Grand Rapids Media & Film Incubator is a Haitian American Digital artist, Filmmaker, and breakdancer whose passion for creative freedom and community is a unwavering compass for his work. About : Multi-hyphenate creatives Sophie Rodriguez, George Ward and Alfield Reeves get together to chat about the arts, culture & their lives as creatives. GOATs Podcast Socials Instagram , Facebook & Website Produced by Dave Benoit Photography by Mary Partee…

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S2:E5 | Family Matters, Artist Community & My Story 5 Show Ft Esan Sommersall 1:37:42

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In EPISODE 5 of SEASON 2 we chat with Graphic Designer, Painter, Muralist, and Musician Esan Sommersell about his creative journey from getting into the arts via inspiration from his brother, family matters and the creative life as a husband and father while fostering the creative freedom of his children, artist communities and the importance of them. Lastly wrapping up talk about his show coming up and a few pieces the will be presented. Esan's Show Details: Tuesday to Saturday October 24 -28th 1-7pm Muse Gallery 727 Leonard St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 ABOUT ESAN | For visionary Esan Sommersell, making is living. In a world where it's become increasingly more difficult to discern fact from fiction, Sommersell's paintings remind us that what we see, hear, touch, and taste cannot be separated from what we feel. With bold forms and surreal color palettes taken from the landscape of lucid dreams, his work is an affirmation of humankind's innate desire to create, to mold, to touch the raw nerve of experience and discover for ourselves what it means to be alive. IG - @plutomonday Website - https://www.starhustler.art _________ BTS Photography for this episode was by Kam Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. About : Multi-hyphenate creatives Sophie Rodriguez, George Ward and Alfield Reeves get together to chat about the arts, culture & their lives as creatives. GOATs Podcast Socials Instagram , Facebook & Website Produced by Dave Benoit Photography by Mary Partee…

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S2:E4 | Creative Transitions, Still figuring it out & Artistic Voice Ft. Kristin Zuller 1:25:13

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In EPISODE 4 of SEASON 2 we chat with Kristin Zuller about her creative journey from being a tap, jazz & ballet dancer in grade-school to being a multi-disciplinary artist consisting of Illustration, Murals, & Graphic Design. We get into chatting about her kids being creatives in their own right, still figuring out what she wants to say with her personal artwork, being ok having a “see what happens” mentality when it comes to creating & much more. We then dive into conversations surrounding the following questions:⠀ What is the end game for you? (What’s is the overall goal for you, your work & artistic career)⠀ What happens when the work isn’t enough? (What do you do, how do you feel when things outside of your control affect your opportunities and work?)⠀ Who or what determines what “better” is for us in-terms of our art? ⠀ How do we as artists measure growth for ourselves? ⠀ ABOUT KRISTIN | Kristin Zuller, a multidisciplinary artist, harnesses the transformative power of design and technology to uplift humanity. Her background in design, illustration, user experience, and mural painting fuels her explorations in merging these disciplines. ⠀ With over 15 years of corporate design experience, she has honed her skills in print and digital media, contributed to large-scale mural creation throughout her city, and collaborated with world-leading companies. Her passion for problem-solving led her to UX design, where she fervently advocates for user-centered solutions. Kristin's creative direction aims to elevate those she serves, pushing boundaries, experimenting with new ideas, and delving into the realm of installation and interactive arts. ⠀ Infusing visual communication with storytelling, she believes in design as a tool for liberation and community-building, striving to create work that is beautiful, meaningful, and functional. ⠀ Outside of work, her interests range from dream documentation, to reading Octavia Butler texts, and exploring nature. Follow Kristin | Instagram Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. About : Multi-hyphenate creatives Sophie Rodriguez, George Ward and Alfield Reeves get together to chat about the arts, culture & their lives as creatives. GOATs Podcast Socials Instagram , Facebook & Website Produced by Dave Benoit Photography by Mary Partee…

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S2:E3 | April Highlights, Artist & Company Responsibility, Ricky Martin and Success. 1:34:30

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In EPISODE 3 of SEASON 2 the cast starts the episode sharing their April highlights, updates & some encouraging stats. They dive into artist & company responsibility and the importance of community surrounding the GLC Live at 20 Monroe mural contest. Link to article that our very own cast member Alfield was interviewed in — https://www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/arts-entertainment/grand-rapids-music-venue-faces-backlash-over-art-competition/ Eventually wrapping up with an impromptu conversation surrounding music (s/o Ricky Martin lol) and briefly chatting about success. About : Multi-hyphenate creatives Sophie Rodriguez, George Ward and Alfield Reeves get together to chat about the arts, culture & their lives as creatives. GOATs Podcast Socials Instagram , Facebook & Website Produced by Dave Benoit Photography by Mary Partee…

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S2:E2 | Rest, Creating for Commodification & Rejection Ft. Guillermo 'ASMA.Speeks' Sotelo 1:13:39

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In EPISODE 2 of SEASON 2 we chat with Guillermo ‘ASMA’ Sotelo about his journey as an artist, the importance and power of rest, creating for commodification, handling rejection and more. About Guillermo: Guillermo ‘ASMA’ Sotelo is a Chicano artist born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI. ASMA’s art is a vibrant blend of his Mexican-American culture, fatherhood and his passion for graffiti and public art alike. Practicing graffiti for over a decade, ASMA preserves the culture of writing and getting up by educating his community with events held at one of the two legal graffiti walls that he manages in West Michigan. Painting on walls has always been a passion and now it’s his profession. Somewhere between fatherhood and living out his dreams of creating art for a living, ASMA has found his voice and is speaking to the world one spray paint can at a time. Follow Guillermo | Instagram Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. About : Multi-hyphenate creatives Sophie Rodriguez, George Ward and Alfield Reeves get together to chat about the arts, culture & their lives as creatives. GOATs Podcast Socials Instagram , Facebook & Website Produced by Dave Benoit Photography by Mary Partee…

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S2:E1 | Impermanence Magazine, Fashion in relation to Identity & freedom, Creating Excellence again & more Ft. Tanasia Najae 1:09:33

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