Breathe: Faith and Creativity Podcast

This week...
We chat with Ron Lodevico and unpack how working a 9-5 compliments his success as a custom shoe designer. We talk family, faith, and following in the hard working footsteps of his family roots.

Guest Bio:
Ron Lodevico is the founder/owner of "illery," a custom shoe shop in the diverse city of Long Beach, CA. He's happily married with three lovely daughters. Ron is community minded, next-generation investor, and lives by the motto "Love what you do and do what you love!"

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Music:
Composed and Produced by Derrick Engoy
Introduction by Kevin Horton

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This week...
We're on location in the serene city of Santa Monica, CA sitting down with Rachel Hall to discuss poetry/spoken word, faith, and the beauty of operating out of a position of vulnerability in all walks of life. We also unpack her writing process as a poet and the transitional difference between her Texas roots and the business of Los Angeles.

Guest Bio:
Rachel Hall is a poet and spoken word artist. She currently lives in Santa Monica, CA with her husband, Grant of five years. They migrated to the West Coast, from Texas, nearly 6 years ago, and they attend Risen Church Westside in Santa Monica.

Guest Socials:
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Facebook

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Music:
Composed and Produced by Derrick Engoy
Introduction by Kevin Horton
Spoken word piece, "Enough," by Rachel Hall

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This week...
We're on location in the serene city of Santa Monica, CA sitting down with Rachel Hall to discuss poetry/spoken word, faith, and the beauty of operating out of a position of vulnerability in all walks of life. We also unpack her writing process as a poet and the transitional difference between her Texas roots and the business of Los Angeles.

Guest Bio:
Rachel Hall is a poet and spoken word artist. She currently lives in Santa Monica, CA with her husband, Grant of five years. They migrated to the West Coast, from Texas, nearly 6 years ago, and they attend Risen Church Westside in Santa Monica.

Guest Socials:
Website
Instagram
Facebook

What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1/month goes a long way as this show is 100% listener supported. https://www.patreon.com/derrickengoy

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https://www.derrickengoy.us

Music:
Composed and Produced by Derrick Engoy
Introduction by Kevin Horton
Spoken word piece, "Enough," by Rachel Hall

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This week...
We sit down with Christian Mendoza to discuss bipolar disorder and the path toward healing by way of painting. We also converse about his journey from rejecting Jesus to being more open about His love and saving grace.

Guest Bio:
Christian Mendoza describes himself as a sower. Sometimes his seeds bloom and others don’t. He's an architect of inspiration, an Aquarian+ENFP-Omniest. Chris also believes there's truth in all religions, who chooses LOVE overall.

Guest Socials:
Instagram

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Music:
Composed and Produced by Derrick Engoy
Introduction by Kevin Horton

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This week...
We sit down with Christian Mendoza to discuss bipolar disorder and the path toward healing by way of painting. We also converse about his journey from rejecting Jesus to being more open about His love and saving grace.

Guest Bio:
Christian Mendoza describes himself as a sower. Sometimes his seeds bloom and others don’t. He's an architect of inspiration, an Aquarian+ENFP-Omniest. Chris also believes there's truth in all religions, who chooses LOVE overall.

Guest Socials:
Instagram

What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1/month goes a long way as this show is 100% listener supported. https://www.patreon.com/derrickengoy

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https://www.facebook.com/derrickengoypoetry
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https://www.derrickengoy.us

Music:
Composed and Produced by Derrick Engoy
Introduction by Kevin Horton

Merch:
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This week...
We sit down with Micah Bournes to discuss poetry/spoken word, guns, and how choosing love will always triumph over hate. We also discuss the Christian worldview in these various areas, challenging folks to rethink a more "Jesus-way" of living out the faith.

Guest Bio:
Micah Bournes is a poet, rapper, blues singer, and an all around creative artist. Micah's current works include his first full length hip-hop album, "A Time Like This," and a poetry anthology titled, "Fight Evil With Poetry." He currently lives in the diverse city of Long Beach, CA.

Guest Socials:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1/month goes a long way as this show is 100% listener supported. https://www.patreon.com/derrickengoy

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https://www.facebook.com/derrickengoypoetry
https://www.twitter.com/derrickengoy
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Music:
Composed and Produced by Derrick Engoy
Introduction by Kevin Horton
Spoken word piece excerpt, "Freakshow," by Micah Bournes featuring Kevin and Anya Looper

Merch:
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This week...
We sit down with Micah Bournes to discuss poetry/spoken word, guns, and how choosing love will always triumph over hate. We also discuss the Christian worldview in these various areas, challenging folks to rethink a more "Jesus-way" of living out the faith.

Guest Bio:
Micah Bournes is a poet, rapper, blues singer, and an all around creative artist. Micah's current works include his first full length hip-hop album, "A Time Like This," and a poetry anthology titled, "Fight Evil With Poetry." He currently lives in the diverse city of Long Beach, CA.

Guest Socials:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1/month goes a long way as this show is 100% listener supported. https://www.patreon.com/derrickengoy

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https://www.instagram.com/derrickengoy
https://www.facebook.com/derrickengoypoetry
https://www.twitter.com/derrickengoy
https://www.derrickengoy.us

Music:
Composed and Produced by Derrick Engoy
Introduction by Kevin Horton
Spoken word piece excerpt, "Freakshow," by Micah Bournes featuring Kevin and Anya Looper

Merch:
Official Gear