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Delve into the world of D.C. Latinx artists with "Artistas in the Capital," a monthly podcast by Hola Cultura hosted by Norma Sorto. This show features interviews with local artists, dancers, printmakers, book authors, and more. Join us as SPEL participants conduct the interviews, bringing you the stories directly from the artists themselves and showcasing the voices of Latinx creatives for wide-ranging conversations about art, identity, intersectionality, and heritage in the nation's capital.
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While walking the NY NOW tradeshow, Crevette Design Studio caught my eye. "Crevette" (pronounced "krah-vet") is a term of endearment in French meaning "little one." It also directly translates to "shrimp." It's unexpected & playful, just like their jewelry. Co-founders Harlotte & Victoria worked together for 5+ years in the fine jewelry industry be…
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OOSO is a sparkling tea inspired by natural wine. It’s made with organic teas and only sweetened with organic honey. We don't use any artificial ingredients. They believe beverages should be bold, not boring (like their standout branding!). Founders Sophia Racciatti & Oliver Spring (who are newly engaged) take us behind the scenes of how they start…
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Pop & Bottle began with two great friends - Jash and Blair - who bonded over their love of coffee and endless quest to find coffee products that met their quality and health standards. From blending homemade almond milk and cold brew coffee in their own kitchens, Pop & Bottle was born. From launching in Whole Foods, scaling production facilities, t…
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From NYC fine dining catering to making waves on Food Network's Chopped; Chef Keesha launched Live Loud Foods. With a growing line of bold nuts and authentic flavors inspired by NYC, these are an awesome quick snack. Chef Keesha brings us behind the brand to how she launched from a dinner party to retailing at the coolest shops in the city.…
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Bonita Fierce Candles is dedicated to creating premium home fragrance inspired by Latin heritage, providing a sense of familiarity, home and belonging. They are changing the face of home fragrance. Founder Melissa Gallardo, shares the backstory of why building this brand is interconnected to her own roots. She’s bringing us behind the brand of how …
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Today we are joined once again with the beautiful badass Charlotte Kirk to talk about her brand new film Duchess (Directed by Neil Marshall of The Decent, Hellboy, Game of Thrones). Around getting a behind the scenes look into this film, we get to hear about her embracing the world of action and future projects alongside legends such as Dolf Lundgr…
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Today we take a seat under the learning tree with the one and only Chris Jericho to talk about his newly produced documentary titled "The Death Tour" that follows a group of people on their journey through one of the most legendary and dangerous paths that aspiring independent pro-wrestlers take in the frozen tundra's of North-West Canada. Chris al…
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Every ingredient in ELAVI's products is intentional and designed to make you feel your best - energized, satiated, and satisfied. No diet culture, no shame, no "guiltless". Founder and CEO Michelle Razavi, takes us behind the scenes of how the brand launched, pivoted with a new hero product, and their strategy for growth. This is a great episode ab…
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Today we are joined by Jon Elmaleh of Toronto's Alt-Punk/Post Hardcore act Napoleon. They have just released a brand new EP "Dear God" based on his personal experiences of seeing people in his life use their religious beliefs for evil. Beyond hearing how the band came to be and the evolution of their sound, Jon explains how he felt vulnerable takin…
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Rachel Liverman comes from a family of skincare pioneers. She has taken that knowledge and developed facial treatments in just 30 minutes and launched Glowbar for busy New Yorkers. Rachel recently opened her 13th Glowbar studio and brought us behind-the-scenes of the brand's growth. She also shares advice for founders in the early stages of launchi…
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Maddy and Taylor, were roommates in Brooklyn, both working in sustainability and supply chain were stuck at home in 2020 creating cocktails. Anytime was born. They discovered a need for regenerative organic and sustainable farming within the liquor industry. Maddy and Taylor share their strategy of launching at farm-to-table restaurants, why regene…
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Mom Juice grew from 900 to 9,500 cases in just under a year, and raised $1 million in fundraising. Mom Juice found their niche with women, busy moms, and consumers looking for simple ingredients in their wine. Co-founder Macie Mata brings us behind the scenes of their launch and growth strategy. Such a great episode for a parent (or busy person) bu…
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Umaimah Sharwani created Paro because she loves eating Pakistani food more than anything else. What started with her mom sending ziplock bags with her own special lentil and spice mix, the idea for Paro was born. Umaimah tested recipes with friends at dinner parties sharing her favorite Pakistani comfort foods. On this episode, Umaimah shares behin…
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Zant is fueled by a bold vision: a world where mental health support is easily accessible and free from stigma. Founded by Maggie Rose Macar, after losing a close friend and experiencing the struggles of accessing mental health support as a college student, Maggie Rose was given a rare and life-changing opportunity to work with a professional for o…
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One of my favorite specialty retail stores is Big Night. From stunning glassware, dishes, to locally sourced cpg brands, you can always discover something to make meals at home feel a little extra special. Big Night was launched by Katherine Lewin from her passion of hosting dinner parties for friends. Katherine takes us behind the brand to how she…
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While at a grocery store looking for the perfect bottle of wine to bring to a first date, Jess was staring at a sea of bottles​. She ​f​ound herself lost, confused, and intimidated by the world of wine. Jess Druey decided to launch her own line of wine that speaks to Gen-Z wine drinkers. Whiny Baby ​set out to spark moments and conversations that c…
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Phoebe Dodds, Founder Buro155​ is a Startup growth strategist​, Co-founder of Food for Thought dinner club​, Writer and contributor to Harvard Business Review​, and mentor. ​H​er company works with startups across Europe & the US, consulting on all things (organic) growth.​ On this episode, Phoebe shares her strategy for launching brands internatio…
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Today we get a behind the scenes look with all the leading cast members from Wild Eyed And Wicked. What is great about this film is that it covers a lot of beyond the surface subjects that you don't expect from watching the trailer which leads to some amazing and deep conversations about mental health and overcoming internal struggles. The first po…
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After winning Netflix’s newest cooking competition Snack vs Chef, Lauryn Bodden launch her very own snack brand: S’NOODS. Lauryn is a freelance recipe developer, private chef, culinary producer, food editor, and now food founder. S'NOODS pays homage to the wide world of noodles many grew up on. On this episode, Lauryn takes us behind-the-scenes sha…
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Today we are joined with singer songwriter Laura Lee Schultz of Vancouver's Down The Lees. The band has recently released their new album titled "Dirt" that fricken rocks and beyond talking about it's unique excellence we hear all about Laura's legacy of being a musician, her insight and perspective of doing this since the 90's, while also diving i…
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Ali Reboul is a textile print artist living in Brooklyn, NY with work has been featured in House Beautiful, The New York Post, The Daily News, Target working with renowned fashion design houses such as Diane von Furstenberg, Jill Stuart, Alice + Olivia, Coach, Giggle, and Oscar de la Renta. She has built a brand as an artist that creates for her ta…
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Today we are joined with one of the greatest in tennis, fashion icon, and accidental legend in hip hop culture Stan Smith. His brand new documentary "Who Is Stan Smith?" was produced by Lebron James and features iconic figures in sports and music (Pharrell Williams / RUN DMC) talking about his impact that goes way beyond the tennis court. Around wi…
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You know our guest today from his iconic timeless hits "Sugar, Sugar" (Candy Girl), "Be My Baby", "Baby I Love You", and what brings us together today, the 50th anniversary of "Rock Me Gently". He is the one and only Andy Kim! The beautiful thing about this conversation is beyond Andy telling us his origin story into music and how the tracks came t…
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Today we are joined with the lovely Georgia Lock around her latest movie "Strictly Confidential" by Lionsgate Films. From her past on the Disney Channel to this extra spicy Rated-R drama she gives us her perspective of making the film, the art of dramatic acting, her life as a poet/spoken word artist, a teaser of what is next for her career, and le…
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In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Mercedes, a talented queer Latinx artist based in Washington D.C. Mercedes is an interdisciplinary artist who explores various mediums such as sound, performance, metal casting, welding, and musical composition. With a deep connection to her family history and Argentine ancestry, her performances and inst…
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Talea Beer is a female-founded brewery making easy-to-love beers (and a personal favorite of mine). Founded by two friends LeAnn and Tara, they found the need for craft beer to meet the needs and wants of women. As they explain ‘From confusing packaging and bearded bros with attitudes to dark, industrial taprooms, the male-dominated industry was la…
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Today we are joined with director Kimo Stamboel featuring his new film that is prequel to what was the highest grossing movie in Indonesia! The North American title for this flick is "Dancing Village: The Curse Begins" and it has just hit theatres this weekend. He tells us that ultimate pressures, challenges, and fun he had taking on such a huge ta…
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Today we are joined with Guinness World Record holder and social media superstar Funky Matas. Famously known for his back tattoo of hundreds of celebrity signatures, Funky has captured the eyes of millions on the internet from his hilarious and reckless stunts that reminds us of a Jackass/CKY spirit for the modern era. He is also joining us to tell…
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Today we are joined with Sam Hugé of Belgium's electronic/dance duo Ultra Sunn. They have just released a brand new album titled "US" that incorporates some familiar sounds of the late 80's and early 90's while incorporating a fresh modern take on the genre. Around hearing about how the group came to be, we dive into the deeper beyond the surface m…
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Today we get a behind the scenes look into "With Love And A Major Organ" with the star of the film Anna Maguire. This interesting comedic drama has an otherworldly feeling to it's universe that is also connected to reality with layers of metaphors about society and the struggles of human emotion. Around the film we also pick Anna's brain about her …
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Today we get a behind the scenes look into the brand new creature feature STING with director Kiah Roache-Turner and young rising star Alyla Browne! What's cool about this horror/comedy is that it takes a nod at some of the greatest action, sci-fi, and horror films of the 80's and 90's. Also we catch Alyla in such an exciting time of her career. Ar…
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Famm is on a mission to showcase LGBTQ+ owned brands, products and services all in one place. Cat Perez and Marianna Di Regolo, a queer married couple from Northern California, founded Famm because they have struggled to find products and services designed with their unique experiences, identities, and needs in mind. Famm officially launched in 202…
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Today we are joined with Jason Evans of INGESTED for a very soulful conversation about their new album "The Tide of Death and Fractured Dreams", his connection with the metal community, the cathartic nature of turning life struggles into art, his hilarious personality off stage, and leaves us with advice for any aspiring bands trying to take a step…
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As a brand strategist, the kid’s snack market has been interesting to watch. One of the brands leading the way is Happy Wolf. Co-founder, Jana Goodbaum in sharing behind-the-scenes of how they’re bringing a fridge-fresh kid snack bar to market. With a career background in marketing and advertising (within plot twist - fast food!) Jana leveraged her…
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In this episode, we talk with D.C.-based artist, writer, and educator Samuel “Sami” Miranda. Through his visual art and poetry, Miranda showcases his Puerto Rican roots and South Bronx upbringing. We also discuss his latest book, "Protection from Erasure," a collection of poems that immortalizes the significance of everyday moments. Miranda passion…
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Today we are joined Chris Monroy who is the front man of one of the leading death metal bands of the modern era "Skeletal Remains". We reflect on his history of being a fan to touring with his idols, their new album "Fragments of the Ageless", talk about the insane amount of muscle memory you need to build to play in this kind of a band, and HOT SA…
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Sneha Saigal, Co-founder and CEO Geeks and Experts brings us behind-the-scenes of launching a new approach to PR. Her brand Geeks and Experts matches PR teams as you need basis to scale your business effectively. As a founder, you can have skilled talent is vetted, matched to specific brand needs, and onboarded swiftly. Learn how Sneha found her PR…
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Hey Suga! Today on the show we are joined with Lenore Zann aka ROGUE of X-Men 97' and X-Men: The Animated Series. We dive into what it is like to return to the series after 30 years and her deep personal connection to this character. She also tells us about the incredible career she has had in politics over the years, thoughts about THE ROGUE MEMES…
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Today we are joined all the way from the UK with George and Ben of Kid Kapichi. They recently dropped a new album titled "There Goes The Neighborhood" that will make you rock out, laugh, dance, and flip your mommas coffee table! In this chat we learn about the long time friendship of the band and what creates authentic fun energy within it. They al…
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Rich Tu is a first generation Filipino-American and award-winning designer and artist residing in Brooklyn, NY. He is a Partner and Executive Creative Director at Sunday Afternoon. And hosts the Webby Honoree podcast First Generation Burden. Clients and collaborators include: The New York Times, The New Yorker, MINI, NIKE, A24, Budweiser, Paramount…
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Today we are joined with Dark-Sythwave mastermind James Lollar of GOST to talk about his latest album release Prophecy. It's an absolute banger and we hear his history of of creating a melting pot of genres that is inspired from 80's horror, dance music, and extreme metal. The music of GOST has also been featured in many videogames, music scores, a…
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Kelley Arena, Founder Golden Hour Ventures gives us a behind-the-scenes look of building and funding brands. Why? Because women founders are still struggling for equity in accessing capital. In 2021, a record breaking year for venture capital, women-founded companies received just 2.3% of venture funds (Black women founders received 0.6% of the fun…
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Today we are joined with Ash Costello of New Years Day to talk about their latest album Half Black Heart and have a soulful chat about brining your dreams to life. From a shy 14 girl year old girl imagining being a rockstar to singing in from of 75 Thousand people at WrestleMania. We hear about her growth as an artist, the experience of playing Rhe…
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Pianta began in 2018 in Francesca’s kitchen with her husband, Joanas Riccardi in their Brooklyn, NY home. They wanted to create nutritious, beautiful and vibrant food. What’s cool about their plant-based cheese is that it’s made with fermented & activated cashews, packed with enzymes, vitamins, adaptogenic herbs and live cultures. Francesca shares …
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Today we are joined with film director Phil Allocco to hear all about his new movie "5lbs of Pressure" that is presented by Lionsgate films. Around learning about the layers of writing that went into this amazing crime drama, we hear about how Phil finds it cathartic to take some dark real life situations and turn them into art. Also he shares some…
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Today we are joined with punk rock legend John Wright to celebrate his 40 plus year legacy with the band Nomeansno and his current project Dead Bob! Dead Bob has recently released a new album titled "Life Like" and around hearing about how that came together, John tells us what the Canadian punk scene was like in the 70's and 80's, why he is banned…
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In this episode, we sit down with Marta Pérez-García, a passionate Puerto Rican artist and art teacher based in Washington, D.C. Marta takes immense pride in her Puerto Rican identity and channels her creativity through various artistic mediums. However, her artistic journey goes beyond mere self-expression. Marta's resolve was ignited at a young a…
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Today we are joined with one of the horror queens of the screen Devanny Pinn around her directorial debut for a film called The Black Mass. Over the past decade you have seen her prevail or get absolutely slaughtered in some of the most famous and fun campy horror movies such as The Flood, Piranha 3D, and most likely anything that involves a 3 head…
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Combining Mike's background of working for leading publications to growing early-stage startups and Nick's background in BioChemical and Environmental Engineering to sustainability in real estate private equity, the two friends launched Blobs. Blobs is a candy company that evokes the best of childhood, while just happening to be better for you. We …
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