One Degree of Separation

On this episode, we have Grant (@towndust), the creator of Towndust, a brand based out of San Diego with a heavy focus on cut and sew and embroidered graphics. We talk about how he's balanced a job that he loves with something that's completely his, the benefits of being tapped in on the internet, and about his recent trip to Japan. On June 24-25, Grant will have his second pop-up at ACD Gallery in North Park, debuting a short film and his new collection. Beer and tacos provided. Mention the podcast for a free pin!

On June 4th, we asked the San Diego community to come together. We were joined for a special evening as we gathered to celebrate coffee, a special, clean fuel that energizes artists, musicians, and just about everybody. People cme through and tasted delicious coffee from local roasters and cafes, sampled some delicious paired treats, interacted with artists, enjoyed live music, and formed bonds with fellow coffee-lovers from all walks of life as we see the magic of coffee’s connective power. We held a panel of creative to talk about various topics like how coffee fuels us, collaboration, inclusion, and others that affect creatives. Disclaimer: Sorry for the audio quality. Some parts may not be easy to understand, but there are a few gems to be heard here and there.

On this episode, I have the great pleasure of having one of my best friends and favorite human beings, Vanessa. We talk about how law of attraction has played a role in her life, her creative journey from the start until now, being and feeling lost creatively, how she views her spirituality as simply looking inward, and the state of the art and creative scene in San Diego.

It's been a wild year for my friend JR aka JR Jarris (@jrjarris). Having just come back from playing a show in Tokyo in January and having played big venues like the Observatory and Low End Theory last year, I thought it'd only be right to finally have a conversation with him. He speaks on his origins in music (San Diego people might be familiar with the whole swangin' movement), how Uncommon Value as a group has helped him grow as an individual, and how to make collaborations work even if there's 8 other people in the room.

Love is in the air. This Valentine's Day, One Degree of Separation brings you three podcasts revolving around how love and companionship affects the creative process and journey. With three different couples, who had gotten together under vastly different circumstances, we discuss how they've grown together as individuals and creatively, the intersection between love and creativity, hurdles in today's modern day romance, and love in all its wonder. From this Valentine's Day and beyond, we hope you accept the love that's given to you because the world could always use a little more love. In this episode, I speak to Lu and Paul who have been together for 10 years, having seen it all in their extensive journey together. You've heard of high school sweethearts, but what about middle school sweethearts?

Love is in the air. This Valentine's Day, One Degree of Separation brings you three podcasts revolving around how love and companionship affects the creative process and journey. With three different couples, who had gotten together under vastly different circumstances, we discuss how they've grown together as individuals and creatively, the intersection between love and creativity, hurdles in today's modern day romance, and love in all its wonder. From this Valentine's Day and beyond, we hope you accept the love that's given to you because the world could always use a little more love. In this episode, I speak to Ian and Alyssa, who have been bestfriends for 2 or 3 years now but just now decided to be together officially. How sweet, right?

In this conversation, Kyle, better known as @kylebykyle, talks with me about his constant evolution in art, philosophies he has behind the progression, and how he's used social media to push his art to the masses. He also briefly mentions his new, elusive project, Water Your Plants, and how this simple phrase can apply to you. http://www.kylebykyle.com/

In this very special episode, I talk with YKLaFamilia, my squad and family up in the Bay. As a collective, we strive towards being a creative force for the community through throwing events with a purpose, promoting creatives we want to highlight through our platform, and keeping people informed about music, art, and topics we care about. Though we're a group of likeminded individuals, we are also strong-willed and ambitious individuals that have our own pursuits that we focus on on a day-to-day. We speak on our own individual paths and how crucial it was to have found a tribe like ours and how having each other as a support system has only benefited us individually for the better. @yklafamilia yklafamilia.us

In this episode, I speak to Alyssa, the mind behind Coffee & Convos, her platform for connection, community, and creativity. We talk about transparency in our struggles as creatives (continuing on from my conversation with Sage), investing in relationships and real-life connections, and the common thread between everybody she has coffee and convos with. @alyssamopia @coffeeandconvos coffeeandconvos.com

In this episode, I chat with my brother Sage, a new San Diego resident by way of Houston. We talk about what he's learned from his recent move, how transparency plays a role in his art and daily life, and how he's able to foster and nurture relationships he's made via social media. On top of that, we speak on the connection between being real about our struggles as well as ourselves, aka vulnerability, and our overall wellbeing mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. @9thsage @9thsage