Today we discuss some of the topics explored on Natalie’s upcoming album - everything from childhood, parenting, staying in love, belonging in community, and the everyday beauty of “ordinary magic.” She also speaks about being courageous in small ways, and why we just need to put down our phone and go outside! At the end of the episode, you’ll be able to hear part of her song about that same topic, entitled “Go Outside.”Check out the Kickstarter for Natalie’s 2nd full-length album here: Don’t Look Too Close by Natalie Schlabs — KickstarterConnect:PatreonInstagramJoin email list (for behind-the-scenes goodies!)Website Credits:Artwork: Olivia Cianca ( check out her dope portfolio! )Music: Evan Fritsch and Walker RenfrowVocals: KK Fritsch Patrons! :DSean “the OP (original patron)” GrossnickleDaniel “la duche” PorterCharles “Jelce” Tumiotto-JacksonPhilip “bad to the” BoyneEliza “Holly” WoodTaylor “spies timber” MorrisLuke “Salmon” Morrel

How does growing up in the vast emptiness of the Texas panhandle inspire creativity? How does starting over in a different city lead to the deconstruction of one’s identity? How does vulnerability lead to deeper connection? Today singer-songwriter Natalie Schlabs shares her take on all of the above. Part 2 to follow next week!Check out the Kickstarter for Natalie’s 2nd full-length album here: Don’t Look Too Close by Natalie Schlabs — KickstarterConnect:PatreonInstagramJoin email list (for behind-the-scenes goodies!)Website Credits:Artwork: Olivia Cianca ( check out her dope portfolio! )Music: Evan Fritsch and Walker RenfrowVocals: KK Fritsch Patrons! :DSean “the OP (original patron)” GrossnickleDaniel “la duche” PorterCharles “Jelce” Tumiotto-JacksonPhilip “bad to the” BoyneEliza “Holly” WoodTaylor “spies timber” MorrisLuke “Salmon” Morrel

It’s easier than ever to consume content non-stop. Of course, access to entertainment and knowledge is a good thing, but what happens when it’s too much? How does constantly consuming content impede us from creating and expressing ourselves in much more rewarding ways? Today guest host Charles Tumiotto Jackson dives in to tackle that question. He shows why creativity is an essential part of being human and offers some examples of how we can practice being creative in our day to day lives.Check out Charles’s website and blog here: Charles Tumiotto JacksonConnect:PatreonInstagramJoin email list (for behind-the-scenes goodies!)Website Credits:Artwork: Olivia Cianca ( check out her dope portfolio! )Music: Evan Fritsch and Walker RenfrowVocals: KK Fritsch Patrons! :DSean “the OP (original patron)” GrossnickleDaniel “la duche” PorterCharles “Jelce” Tumiotto-JacksonPhilip “bad to the” BoyneEliza “Holly” WoodTaylor “spies timber” MorrisLuke “Salmon” Morrel

From the Indian Ocean to Europe, Music City, and the Big Apple, Charles has lived it all. Today he shares his story growing up on Reunion Island, falling in love with an American, and why he mistakenly thought everyone in Nashville found him attractive. And to think, he did this entire interview in a second language!Check out Charles’s website and blog here: Charles Tumiotto JacksonConnect:PatreonInstagramJoin email list (for behind-the-scenes goodies!)Website Credits:Artwork: Olivia Cianca ( check out her dope portfolio! )Music: Evan Fritsch and Walker RenfrowVocals: KK Fritsch Patrons! :DSean “the OP (original patron)” GrossnickleDaniel “la duche” PorterCharles “Jelce” Tumiotto-JacksonPhilip “bad to the” BoyneEliza “Holly” WoodTaylor “spies timber” MorrisLuke “Salmon” Morrel

There are a million ways of expressing ourselves, so why is fashion the go-to? What would happen if we took all the time, money, and resources we spent on trying to be fashionable and instead invested them in other outlets of self-expression like creativity, entrepreneurship, and hospitality?YouTube version of this episode: Why Fashion Is the WORST Way to Express Yourself - YouTubeConnect:PatreonInstagramJoin email list (for behind-the-scenes goodies!)Website Credits:Artwork: Olivia Cianca ( check out her dope portfolio! )Music: Evan Fritsch and Walker RenfrowVocals: KK Fritsch Patrons! :DSean “the OP (original patron)” GrossnickleDaniel “la duche” PorterCharles “Jelce” Tumiotto-JacksonPhilip “bad to the” BoyneEliza “Holly” WoodTaylor “spies timber” MorrisLuke “Salmon” Morrel

“I wanted to be better than him so that when he saw me, he’d he pissed he wasn’t in my life.”In part 2 of my interview with Mikhail Wright we discuss how his childhood influenced his fear of failure and how his mom encouraged him to forgive and get to know his dad. Khails also talks about his experience feeling judged in church and why his best advice is “make your life too hard to follow.”Purple Cabbage on instagram: @eatpurpConnect:PatreonInstagramJoin email list (for behind-the-scenes goodies!)Website Credits:Artwork: Olivia Cianca ( check out her dope portfolio! )Music: Evan Fritsch and Walker RenfrowVocals: KK Fritsch Patrons! :DSean “the OP (original patron)” GrossnickleDaniel “la duche” PorterCharles “Jelce” Tumiotto-JacksonPhilip “bad to the” BoyneEliza “Holly” WoodTaylor “spies timber” MorrisLuke “Salmon” Morrel

Why work for someone else when you can start your own food truck? In addition to covering everything listed in the title, Khails also talks about growing up looking for male role models in film and TV, his desire to help others quit their jobs and start food trucks, and how losing a friend changed his perspective on life. How might Mikhail’s experience leaving his “hell job” and pursuing his passion inspire you to go out and pursue your own dreams?Purple Cabbage on instagram: @eatpurpConnect:PatreonInstagramJoin email list (for behind-the-scenes goodies!)Website Credits:Artwork: Olivia Cianca ( check out her dope portfolio! )Music: Evan Fritsch and Walker RenfrowVocals: KK Fritsch Patrons! :DSean “the OP (original patron)” GrossnickleDaniel “la duche” PorterCharles “Jelce” Tumiotto-JacksonPhilip “bad to the” BoyneEliza “Holly” WoodTaylor “spies timber” MorrisLuke “Salmon” Morrel

Thanks for a great 2019! Today I share the four biggest lessons I learned this past year, in hopes they'll be useful for you in 2020. Beginning a podcast and making a lot of mistakes along the way has certainly proved to be an incredible learning experience!Connect:PatreonInstagramJoin email list (for behind-the-scenes goodies!)Website Credits:Artwork: Olivia Cianca (check out her dope portfolio!)Music: Evan Fritsch and Walker RenfrowVocals: KK Fritsch Patrons! :DSean “the OP (original patron)” GrossnickleDaniel “la duche” PorterCharles “Jelce” Tumiotto JacksonPhilip “bad to the” BoyneEliza “Holly” WoodTaylor “spies timber” MorrisLuke “Salmon” Morrel

This episode is brought to you by all the YouTube channels, Wikipedia articles, and languages that derail my focus and distract me from studiousness. Today we dive into “cheap learning,” “intellectual snacking,” and the dark side of curiosity. I bet you’re curious to find out what it’s all about, aren’t you? ;)Connect:PatreonInstagramJoin email list (for behind-the-scenes goodies!)Website Credits:Artwork: Olivia Cianca (check out her dope portfolio!)Music: Evan Fritsch and Walker RenfrowVocals: KK Fritsch Patrons! :DSean “the OP (original patron)” GrossnickleDaniel “la duche” PorterCharles “Jelce” Tumiotto JacksonPhilip “bad to the” BoyneEliza “Holly” WoodTaylor “spies timber” MorrisLuke “Salmon” Morrel

In Part 2 of our interview with Debra we discuss neuroplasticity, victim-hero relationships, and how we can change our reality by choosing what we tell ourselves. Debra also speaks about the importance of listening to our bodies and outlines the difference between a “to me” and a “by me” approach to life. She challenges us to sit with our discomfort in order to be transformed deeply…The true question is, will we be up to the task?Learn more about Debra’s work here.Connect:PatreonInstagramJoin email list (for behind-the-scenes goodies!)Website Credits:Artwork: Olivia Cianca (check out her dope portfolio!)Music: Evan Fritsch and Walker RenfrowVocals: KK Fritsch Patrons! :DSean “the OP (original patron)” GrossnickleDaniel “la duche” PorterCharles “Jelce” Tumiotto JacksonPhilip “bad to the” BoyneButterTaylor “spies timber” MorrisLuke “Salmon” Morrel