Faye is an artist, a gallerist, and an overall amazing figure of influence and ability in the global art culture, focused in the small art rich city of Dumaguete. Faye describes her artist journey as she transitions from her whimsical dedication to painting otherwise known as her "leap of Faye" to a gallerist within the city. From highlighting our human super power and its ability to dictate how our "walls" effect the creative mind, as well as how the environment effects the art. Her eloquent pronounced definition of her intentions truly showcases the motivation behind her success, with the ultimate sacrifice of her own journey for the paving of others.   "Setting aside my own personal art journey to really be able to facilitate the other artist"  "There's so many meanings to the word art and its not always the canvas and the brush, you just have to find it" IG: @shelterph @Coffeecollectiveph  @art.fayemandi 

Rob is a cookie connoisseur, professional baker, student of Jiu Jitsu, an environmentalist: and an overall fine lad currently in his home town of London on vacation. Really bringing on the vacation vibrancy as we share plenty of laughs through the ideal cookie and pairings, heavy claims. With the claims come the experience and journey to the "Baked Easy" brand as Rob lives out the dream of selling the best cookies on the island! As we dive into environmental topics that surround the island we dissect the psychology of why we feel so passionate about plastic reduction and alternative solutions. Ending with such a beautiful claim of  "Real talks with Rob". IG: @bakedeazy

Paolo is a Brother, Film Maker, Photographer, Artist: currently living in the dream city of Dumaguete discusses the differences in which we choose. From growing up in a big city on the big island of Luzon to a place that cost close to nothing in order to thrive. Finding the deep stories to share that reveal the similarities within the two worlds, the worlds that postulate our current state. We discuss some of the tools that unlocked our understanding, as well as the relationships that go with these mind expansive experiences. Paolo drops some professional pointers on what it is to photograph in this modern day digital renaissance. IG: senilesyllogisms

Aspen and Vic came to be friends as two trimmers sitting around one small table, part of something so much larger, Nug Nation. Aspen being a retired professional flower trimmer shares her most memorable stories from over the years as well as the most impactful areas within the community. As she transitions from one wellness industry to another providing her service to others, she finds herself intertwined in two worlds. We dive into filling our own love tank in the efforts to be able to fulfill the needs of others in love offerings.  IG: @chillchampmanzee Email: [email protected]

venusveritas a long time friend newly residing in San Francisco currently living the dream and healing others along the way. Manifestation and its powers are expressed through fresh experiences of gratitude and practicing what you preach. As a healer and guide venusveritas dives into what manifestation is to a human and what creating your self as an artist entails. A moment of enlightening as tarot card readings and other energy exchange meditations are explained to their use and prophecy. She then unveils the secrets to healing and interacting in modern society at a high vibration to unlock true potential as well as happiness.  "Gratitude is attitude" -venusveritas  IG: @venusveritas

Nate Vergara a brother of mine originating from New York, but currently living in Dumaguete City, Philippines sees life from a vantage point of great height. As two very socially aware and expressive persons, Nate and I dive into societies odd sexual tendencies as it evolves. Nate shares a cautionary tale  that happened during the height of pandemic in the Philippines involving the National Army. Its the notions of the society of which the society goes through its notions, it takes a step back and an inventive move to see clearer than most. IG: @gntlmnstr

Armand Zoobi steps back from the recent catastrophes that struck the Philippines to fill us in on what the vibes are like at ground level after Typhoon Odette. Armands reach for excitement and energy brings him into the mountains where he taps in and grounds himself at its "source" being mother nature. Coming down and through the mountains on two wheels, he shreds the gnar on what trailing does to his stoke levels. An opportunist at heart and an understanding person in the mind, describes the vibrational growth he has witnessed in the people through the most trial times of the pandemic.  ".. It'll be good and bad, but that's what that the experience is." IG: @armandz00

Serge Balaga separates himself by creating a life of curiosity driven passion, from Technology to the Luxuries of Life. His passion for information technology turned into the creation of a place for others buy, sell, trade and auction with a heartfelt urge to grow with his community. We dissect the implications of society and government in decision making as well as the right to altered states of mind.  "..We are ment to take care of this place" - Serge Balaga Facebook: Serge Balaga  IG: @dancelow

Tommy aka my Jeweler, my friend, and brother goes through his process in which he defines expression of ones self. We glide over what keeps him inspired as well as driven to pursue the divine right to create with or without money. We discuss life philosophies as well as what we feel we are intended to do with our lifetime. A Jeweler by trade, Tommy sifts through his growth with this media as well as what it takes to turn chunks of metal to objects for the body. "..the price really pulls the stings on the emotions, its human nature" - Tommy IG: @washdsgn Website: www.washdsgn.com

deadlocks being the artist he is, caters his life to understanding and expressing who he is becoming. A tattoo artist who shares the passion of being the canvas just as much as the artist shares his experiences of the most memorable of tattoos. Knit picking at deadlocks understandings of being raised as a preachers son to being crucified himself as an art installation exhibition. The scarcity of definitive reasons behind his tattoos permanently etches the artistry of deadlocks into himself, leaving an everyday excitement of interpretation.  "There's a lot to discover about the self, and about the world. And through the world you discover yourself, and through the self you discover the world." - deadlocks IG: @dr.deadlocks