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Learn from global disability-focused leaders about high profile topics and how they are truly making a difference. Mai Ling and James give you front row access to intimate conversations that are shaping the way the world is supporting people with disabilities. They share their intimate experiences— so you can start, grow, and expand your impact.
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1. Ella Mai - Hide 2. Khalea Lynee - Can't Let You Go 3. India Shawn - Exchange 4. MIKExANGEL - Tricks 5. Tonio Hall - “ O M W “ 6. Ylona Garcia- Vibin 7. Imani Williams - Fuck Alone 8. Alexa Givens - Broken Record 9. Journee Belle feat. Lakeyah - This and That Part 2 10. Yaya Bey- big daddy ya 11. Marques Houston- Just To Have You 12. Janay Anita Batchelor - Still Down For You 13. Josh Levi feat. Normani - Don't they Remix) 14. Brianna Knight - Bad Decisions 15. Arin Ray - Gold 16. Nia Sult ...
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1. John Legend - I Don't Love You Like I Used To 2. Ari Lennox - Stop By 3. GodShine - We Vibe 4. Kiana Ledé - Irresponsible 5. Lauren Elysse feat. Sa!nt - Say Say 6. Official Wilough - Grown & Sexy 7. Two Shots Of BiJon - One In A Million 8. Dee-1 - Authentic 9. Kiana Shoko - Down For Me 10.Ks - On your mind 11. Dri Jack - Space 12. GoGo Morrow - I.O.U 13. Tempest - So Gone 14. Yasmin Ray - Morena Mami 15. Babyface, Queen Naija - Game Over 16. Saloni - Legacy 17. Chris Brown - Passing Time ...
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1. Jastin Martin - Hurt Before 2. Daniel Caesar - Let Me Go 3. Drake - Against The Wind (Extended and Rearranged) 4. Aliah Sheffield - Boo Boo The Fool 5. Baby Rose - Stop The Bleeding 6. Krishawna - Do for You 7. Avery Sunshine ft. DrewTheRew - W8 8. Melinda valenz - My Best Life 9. Aliah Sheffield - Some Of Your People 10. Kiana Ledé - Jealous (Clean) (feat. Ella Mai) 11. THEY. - You Don't Deserve This 12. Ciara’s - Da Girls (Girls Mix) (feat. Lola Brooke & Lady London) 13. iCandy - Keep D ...
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1. Neya - Too Deep 2. Amari Noelle & Jacob Latimore - Would'nt Do 2 3. Ann Marie - Therapy 4. Jhené Aiko, Meek Mill, Young Thug - Someone To Love 5. Rihanna - Needed Me (Amapiano Remix) 6. Krishawna - I Let Cha 7. Alexia Jayy - I Need a Man 8. Nelccia - Options 9. K. Michelle - You 10. Daniel Caesar - Valentina 11. Eric Bellinger - Sum 2 See 12. Zeina - Nasty 13. Aqyila - Hello 14. Jacquees - I Remember 15. Kimberly Brewer feat. Joe & Stevie Wonder) - Don't Make Me Wait Too Long 16. Jully Bl ...
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Bivouac Recording is a sound label based in Hong Kong. Bivouac Recording是一个录音品牌且提供录音服务的公司,致力于推进独立现场录音项目。 For a richer experience of the field recordings and audio please read the descriptions for each track. Like, repost, or DM. Thank you!
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Need the perfect playlist? I got you covered!!!! Stream & Share Below https://afrocaribbeanvibesmix.com/mixtapes/ 1. Elvis Francois - Broken Pieces 2. Hailey Kilgore - Hold Me 3. Montell Jordan - Now Or Never 4. Muni Long - Hrs and Hrs 5. Eli Derby x 6LACK - Lately 6. JaeRene (feat. Marqus Clae) - Synergy 7. Alecia - Always Find My Way 8. Amber Jade - Layers 9. Afra Kane - Building 10. Cherise Ransome - The Bridge 11. Naya Shea - Risk 12. Kate Usher - What You Read About Me 13. Sensei Yaebae ...
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Our guest for today is Nicole Cuervo, the founder & CEO of Springrose, a startup designing adaptive intimate apparel that improves quality of life for women with limited mobility. She speaks with Mai Ling about her journey as an entrepreneur by sharing exactly what adaptive intimate apparel is, why it is needed, and the personal experience in her f…
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In today’s episode, James sits down with the CEO of Arc Angel Communications, David D'Arcangelo, to talk about his work to bring more people with disabilities into the workforce. As a legally blind person, David knows firsthand the challenges that many people with disabilities face when seeking employment. He talks about his passion for improving t…
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In recognition of Aphasia Awareness Month, we knew June would be the perfect time to focus on aphasia. So today Mai Ling chats with Dr. Anthony Kong, an expert on aphasia with an emphasis on aphasia among speakers of Chinese languages. Anthony begins by sharing a bit about what aphasia is and then goes deeper into how the specific elements of Asian…
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You know their names, ages, incomes and balances…but does that tell you who your members are? Does it tell you their motivations? How about actionable insights for helping meet their needs in the way that works best for them? It's no surprise that people with similar demographics can exhibit vastly different consumer behaviors...But a couple of str…
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We had a nostalgic session with Phil Wang of Wong Fu Productions and Bopomofo Cafe. Phil shares his honest take of what it was like to create viral Youtube videos in the early 2000s, and what Wong Fu has evolved to since. We also go in depth about Bopomofo, his personal dream of creating a space where the community could gather over ABC inspired fo…
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"One transition I’m really interested in is the transition from incarceration to entry back into society. The criminal legal system has an enormous impact on peoples’ lives but it’s one that financial institutions don’t seem to think much about."We have a special discussion for our listeners today as we hand over the reigns to our Filene Fellow for…
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Today James sits down with Rachel Archambault, who is a speaker and consultant in the area of trauma-informed care as well as a licensed speech-language pathologist. Rachel collaborates with service providers (SLPs, doctors, PT/OT, etc.), parents, businesses, schools, hospitals, universities, rehab, and communities to incorporate trauma-informed ca…
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Today we are joined by Speech Language Pathologist Ebony Green. Ebony is the CEO and founder of SLP Business Suite and she talks with Mai Ling about how she got started as an SLP, starting a private practice, fighting imposter syndrome, and pivoting mid-career. She also shares her passion for networking and connecting people which led her to launch…
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This track was the final live event of the Emergence exhibition. The recorded audio livestream aired on May 7, 2024 featuring Yumi Taga at the Murmuring Moon studio in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.To skip the guided introduction, please fast forward to 17:05.For more information about the Emergence exhibition please visit:www.sbsemergence.comSpecial thank…
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Dr. Michelle Boisvert joins this episode of the show for an informative conversation with Mai Ling. Using her expertise as a Speech-Language Pathologist, Michelle co-founded easyReportPRO.com to address some of the challenges that SLPs face which she knew could be simplified with the use of technology. She talks about what easyReportPRO is, how it …
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This is a document of the Spring Concert of the Free Music Collective of Shanghai. Recorded April 9, 2024.Track 08:下午茶餐厅作曲:阿笛乐团Guitars: 31 / Zhu SongjieSax: Jun-Y Ciao / Zheng HaozhongTrumpet and Percussion: Tao YiCello: TIANViolin: AdiBass and electronics : FishElectronics: MAI maiRecording playing: Xu Cheng时间:2024年3月9日(周六)Venue: TriggerArtists: M…
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This is a document of the Spring Concert of the Free Music Collective of Shanghai. Track 01:Solo for Violin, Viola, Cello, or Contrabass (1962)作曲:George Brecht乐团版本改编(2024)Guitars: MAI mai / Xu Cheng / 31 / Zhu SongjieSax: Jun-Y Ciao / Zheng HaozhongTrumpet : Tao YiCello: TIANViolin: AdiBass and electronics : FishDescription:Performers cleaned instr…
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This is a document of the Spring Concert of the Free Music Collective of Shanghai. Track 03:卖卖演唱《my way》作曲:卖卖卖卖Voice and electronics: MAI maiRecorded April 9, 2024.Venue: TriggerFCMS Artists: Mai Mai, Xu Cheng, 31, Zhu Songjie, Jun-Y Ciao, Zheng Haozhong, Tao Yi, Tian, Adi, FishRecorded by: Terence LLoren @bivouacrecording…
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This is a document of the Spring Concert of the Free Music Collective of Shanghai. Recorded April 9, 2024.Track 06:公平演奏作曲:照骏园乐团Guitars: 31 / Zhu SongjieSax: Jun-Y Ciao / Zheng HaozhongTrumpet : Tao YiCello: TIANViolin: AdiBass and electronics : FishVoice: Xu ChengElectronics: MAI maiVenue: TriggerArtists: Mai Mai, Xu Cheng, 31, Zhu Songjie, Jun-Y C…
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This is a document of the Spring Concert of the Free Music Collective of Shanghai.Track 02:Composition #7 (1960)作曲:La Monte Young吉他四重奏Guitars: MAI mai / Xu Cheng / 31 / Zhu SongjieRecorded April 9, 2024.Venue: TriggerFMCS Artists: Mai Mai, Xu Cheng, 31, Zhu Songjie, Jun-Y Ciao, Zheng Haozhong, Tao Yi, Tian, Adi, FishRecorded by: Terence LLoren @biv…
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This is a document of the Spring Concert of the Free Music Collective of Shanghai.Track 04:作曲:徐程乐团Turntable and electronics: MAI mai / Xu Cheng / 31 / Zhu Songjie / Jun-Y Ciao / Zheng Haozhong / Tao Yi / TIAN / Adi / FishDescription:Ensemble gather around a turntable and electronics, taking turns to manipulate program.Recorded April 9, 2024.Venue: …
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This is a document of the Spring Concert of the Free Music Collective of Shanghai. Recorded April 9, 2024.Track 05:暴风雨是温柔的作曲:没腿的马和卷毛骑士没腿的马和卷毛骑士Sax: Jun-Y CiaoTrumpet and Percussion : Tao YiBass and electronics : FishVenue: TriggerArtists: Mai Mai, Xu Cheng, 31, Zhu Songjie, Jun-Y Ciao, Zheng Haozhong, Tao Yi, Tian, Adi, FishRecorded by: Terence LLo…
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Oanh "Kim" Vuong is our guest for today’s episode. As a person with cerebral palsy and an AAC user who is an active advocate, she offers a unique and valuable perspective on disability leadership. Mai Ling chats with Kim about the independent confidence she developed at a young age, her advocacy work in southern California, and some of the initiati…
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Yumi gives regular gong baths around Hong Kong. Her humorous and welcoming character complements the emotional sound baths that she performs. Yumi has practiced Reiki for many years and spends her time between Hong Kong and Japan with her family.This was recorded in Zentral in Wanchai. I am always amazed how many sounds can come out of a gong. It c…
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Sheung Ning began learning about sound baths a few years ago and regularly performs sound baths. A self- proclaimed introvert, she finds that sound baths allow her to express herself creatively and makes her more outgoing. These recordings were recorded one evening in Lai Chi Kok. In the recordings, you can hear the sounds of late evening in the bu…
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The third and final recording of Mic was back on the beach a Tuen Mun against a beautiful backdrop of breathing ocean waves and the distant throbbing of boat engines she performed he composition. Today her husband helped her bring a larger collection of bowls adding to the complexity of the days recordings. After the recording, we both had a really…
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Long time Hong Kong resident Nancy Trueman left a few years ago dividing her time between London and Whistler she regularly performs for charitable causes, art exhibitions, and sound bath sessions in beautiful locations. Recorded on her recent visit to Hong Kong, she brought two gongs with her just for the recording in her hotel room. In this sessi…
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Alfonso and Olivia are a couple that live in an intimate neighborhood in Kam Sheung. They are both artistic in nature which is what inspires their sound baths. Their sessions were more like abstract performances, an exploration of their instruments and their connection to each other while improvising. Alfonso played the metal singing bowls incorpor…
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As I entered her studio in Kwun Tong, she had two small groups of crystal bowls. “I have a surprise for you, see if you can hear it.” She said. The piece started with a very somber tone. I felt there was a yearning, a calling in the beginning. She slowly transitioned to the second group which was more hopeful, and lively. This session was interesti…
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Michelle Chow introduced me to her friends Lily Lau and Felis Hui, two women who play the shamanic drum. After two recordings with them in their studio in Tsuen Wan, they invited Michelle to play with them. They planned a little bit before the recording and just began playing. As the composition began taking shape, Michelle provided a constant dron…
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This track is part of the Emergence exhibition. On a bridge over a small stream in Chung Uk Tsuen I recorded the last one of Wai’s sessions. Rainclouds were slowly approaching as we began the final recording. Wai starts by listening to the natural sounds of the stream for a few minutes before playing his metal bowls. It was then the soft drizzle be…
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As soon as I heard her slowly twisting the shaker at the beginning of the recording, I knew this was going to be something special. Recorded in the comfort of her apartment, Martina has been practicing sound arts for many years and her mastery of skills can be heard in this recording.For this recording, she played her first collection of singing bo…
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This was recorded at PMQ in Candace’s studio. Tata and Candace perform with a symphonic gong and crystal bowls. The mysterious gong paired with the flowing crystal bowls complement each other perfectly with their long sustained drones and multi-layered tones. Life beyond the space is also incorporated in the composition of the recording. A glass so…
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In this episode, our hosts tackle the timely topic of using Artificial Intelligence tools in your disability-focused business. Mai Ling and James give you a crash course on AI, covering this subject from various angles including ethical considerations, practical uses of tools like ChatGPT, integrating AI into your entrepreneurship efforts, tips for…
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I recorded Brenda at her teacher’s space about 10 minutes walk from the Kam Sheung MTR. The space is next to the teacher’s house and she also holds her sound baths there on occasion. There is a vegetable garden that is tended to by helpers and his students. It was a sweltering early summer day and you can hear the cicadas, dogs, and caretakers wand…
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We have two great guests in this episode! James sits down for a conversation with Jhillika Kumar and Conner Reinhardt, the CEO, and COO respectively, of Mentra. As a neurodiversity employment network, one of the goals of Mentra is to connect neurodivergent jobseekers with jobs, but it goes beyond that. Jhillika and Conner talk in depth about all th…
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It had been more than 6 months since I recorded Nicky, and was happy to schedule another session with her. Our last recording was not ideal as there was construction happening just down the hall which really contrasted with her soft and slow style. This time, we recorded in her studio space which was quiet, smaller, and more comfortable. The space …
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I recorded Calvin at Room Ganesha in Mongkok. He combines the sounds of several instruments in his sound baths using metal singing bowls, tongue drum, and hand pan. Not formally trained in sound healing or music, Calvin’s approach is more about freely exploring sound for relaxation, meditation, and performance. He experiments with interesting combi…
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Giorgio has an amazing antique collection that encompasses many different styles of bowls, each with their own characteristic. Some had several amazing sounds both dissonant and harmonious all within one bowl. When purchasing new bowls, he prefers the adventure and serendipity of exploring and finding single bowls with character rather than purchas…
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In this episode, Mai Ling is joined by guest Anna Voelker, founder and Executive Director of SciAccess, Inc. SciAccess is an international nonprofit that promotes disability inclusion in STEM education, outreach, and research and Anna speaks with Mai Ling about the beginnings of the non-profit, what universal design is, and having an early interest…
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I recorded Brenda at her teacher’s space about 10 minutes walk from the Kam Sheung MTR. The space is next to the teacher’s house and she also holds her sound baths there on occasion. There is a vegetable garden that is tended to by helpers and his students. It was a sweltering early summer day and you can hear the cicadas, dogs, and caretakers wand…
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We meet with Steve Chen, the co-founder of YouTube, to talk about what his life has been like since he moved his family back to Taiwan. Steve shares his latest initiatives for bridging Taiwan with the rest of the world, and what he believes it will take for Taiwan to become the Silicon Valley of Asia. Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving…
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Our guest today is speaker and award-winning author Carol Van Den Hende. She talks with Mai Ling about her novels which are helping both people with disabilities and their loved ones. These fictional stories draw from Carol’s Chinese American heritage and in addition to telling heart-warming, genuine narratives, they also explore themes such as acc…
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While I like to record all the tracks at once for efficiency, spacing out the recordings can create a more varied performance. Emma and Vicky could only record once track a month but each recording had a clear concept form the last one.In this one, Emma used the rain hoop and ocean drum during the piece while Vicky played the bowls in the backgroun…
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Giorgio has an amazing antique collection that encompasses many different styles of bowls, each with their own characteristic. Some had several amazing sounds both dissonant and harmonious all within one bowl. When purchasing new bowls, he prefers the adventure and serendipity of exploring and finding single bowls with character rather than purchas…
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Certified ADHD Coach, public speaker, and entrepreneur, Kim To, joins Mai Ling Chan on this episode to share her thoughts and experiences with ADHD. Kim talks about the journey to her diagnosis and why she moved into coaching others with this same challenge. She also talks about the unique situation of being an Asian woman with an ADHD diagnosis, w…
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In Tai Wai to record the second session of Kaman. This time we recorded in a piano room in her residential complex. After we started in what we thought was going to be a quiet location, a group of children invaded the playground area which happened to be in the same space! We carried on with the rest of the session with Kaman adding a few minutes a…
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Rosan Cruz is based in Manila and was one of the practitioners that I was able to record earlier this year on my visit to the Philippines. Her sessions were recorded in her apartment in Green Hills where she holds sessions. She usually plays planetary gongs which as I learned are gongs tuned to a specific frequency and have a more controlled sound.…
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Today’s guest on the podcast is fellow podcaster, Maya Chupkov. Maya is the Executive Director, Producer and Host of Proud Stutter, an award winning and multi-nominated podcast and advocacy nonprofit organization that is de-stigmatizing stuttering and embracing speech diversity. She speaks with James about her story of growing up with a stutter, wh…
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Yumi introduced me to Queena whose studio is in the same building as Ore Art. They wanted to improvise a sound bath together. Improvising with other people is always a challenge but the rewards can be great. Trust is a big part of a successful performance and their performances were pretty amazing. Queena played a single medium size gong while Yumi…
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Michelle Chow has been a sound bath practitioner for a few years and has recently been learning and using tuning forks in her therapy sessions. Michelle Chow has been a sound bath practitioner for a few years and has recently been learning and using tuning forks in her therapy sessions.In this recording, Michelle plays tuning forks. Recording tunin…
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