Best Víctor López Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 08 - Embedded finance partnerships, with Michael Galvin 22:18

2M ago22:18

22:18

Embedded in the Market is back with another episode. Host Frank Robledano chats with Michael Galvin, one of Toqio's co-founders. The two delve into the contemporary business ecosystem, review the players, and discuss who's doing what and why. Then they focus on embedded finance and Mike makes it abundantly clear just how critical partnerships are n…

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Episode 07 - Players and use cases in embedded finance ecosystems, with Manuel López Antón 20:17

5M ago20:17

20:17

Embedded in the Market is back with a new look and a new direction. This time around, Frank speaks to Manuel López Antón of Madrid Capital Partners on the state of embedded finance today, where it's headed, and who the players are in existing finance ecosystems as well as their roles today and in the future. They also discuss general use cases wher…

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Kickin it with Christian "Coog" Lopez 2:09:57

8M ago2:09:57

2:09:57

When you think about it most entrepreneurs and creatives have a DIY spirit, but few would exemplify this spirit more than this episode's guest Christian "Coog" Lopez. Christian wanted to simply promote his friend's music and since this was during the blog era this naturally led to creating a tumblr. What was out of the ordinary was how quickly the …

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Episode 06 - The technology behind embedded finance, with Victor Bonilla 21:59

8M ago21:59

21:59

This time around, Frank chats with Victor Bonilla, master of all things technical related to embedded finance. Throughout the show, Victor discusses the challenges he faces communicating embedded finance basics to those who may not know anything about core banking, finance, or merchant technology. Business leaders often have trouble grasping the co…

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Episode 05 - Embedded finance, consultants, and business ecosystems, with Pablo Montes 17:29

9M ago17:29

17:29

In this episode, Frank speaks with Pablo Montes, Associate Director and Strategy Fintech Lead for KPMG Ireland. The two discuss the role that large consulting firms play in embedded finance, how those firms partner with fintech platforms to include embedded finance as part of their project toolboxes, and the critical nature of partnerships to embed…

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Episode 04 - Financial inclusivity and embedded finance, with Will Hannan 24:25

9M ago24:25

24:25

Just back from some extended winter holidays, Frank speaks to Will Hannan, Revolut's Global Head of Embedded Finance Sales. Throughout the podcast, the two look at embedded finance through the lens of financial inclusivity, and discuss how increased decentralization can be used as a vehicle for good in the world. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/priva…

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Stop caring and start doing with Rafael Medina 2:49:17

10M ago2:49:17

2:49:17

Not caring can usually be associated with online trolls looking to annoy others, but what happens wh0en you care too much? What happens when you care so much it prevents you from not trying in the first place? It's a strange and interesting balance, and few know that balance better than street and concert photographer Rafael Medina. One would assum…

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Episode 03 - Embedded finance, banks, and the finance landscape, with Julien Douve 20:30

10M ago20:30

20:30

Just before the holidays, Frank speaks with Julien Douve, the director of global partnerships at Tuum, a company that allows banks to quickly and safely replace their legacy systems. The two delve into the role of incumbents in the swiftly evolving finance landscape as well as the effects of embedded finance on all the players currently and soon to…

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A lesson plan on art & commerce with Kristen Williams pt2 1:47:24

11M ago1:47:24

1:47:24

You have heard of art schools and after school art programs. But what about a non-profit that teaches students how to make commercially viable art for clients, while at the same time paying those students for their work while they learn. Because that is the vision behind Riverzedge arts and Riverzedge Executive Director this episode's guest Kristen…

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Episode 02 - Embedded finance sales, with Patrick Whyte 21:54

11M ago21:54

21:54

Frank speaks with Patrick (or Patch, to his friends) about what it's like to sell embedded finance. One of the challenges related to discussing a new paradigm is finding the best way to make people understand why something is relevant to them when it's not even on their radars. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.…

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A lesson plan on art & commerce with Kristen Williams pt1 1:44:01

11M ago1:44:01

1:44:01

You have heard of art schools and after school art programs. But what about a non-profit that teaches students how to make commercially viable art for clients, while at the same time paying those students for their work while they learn. Because that is the vision behind Riverzedge arts and Riverzedge Executive Director this episode's guest Kristen…

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When being yourself works with Victor Baez pt2 2:49:57

12M ago2:49:57

2:49:57

There are people out there who think being yourself is old fashioned out of touch advice, however for others like this episode’s guest Victor Baez being his true authentic self was the catalyst for an entire multi media company. Victor created music reaction videos not in a studio but rather sitting in his car, the authenticity and rawness of his r…

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When being yourself works with Victor Baez 2:04:20

12M ago2:04:20

2:04:20

There are people out there who think being yourself is old fashioned out of touch advice, however for others like this episode's guest Victor Baez being his true authentic self was the catalyst for an entire multi media company. Victor created music reaction videos not in a studio but rather sitting in his car, the authenticity and rawness of his r…

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Episode 01 - Embedded finance basics, with Michael Pierce 21:13

1y ago21:13

21:13

In this episode, Frank speaks with Michael about the basics of embedded finance, what the market opportunities are, some of the risks involved, and exactly how embedded finance and BaaS fit together. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.By Toqio

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The medium uncovers the message with Paige Huggon 1:44:43

1y ago1:44:43

1:44:43

Artists switch to different mediums all the time that act of switching has occurred ever since art has existed. But for this episode's guest abstract artist Paige Huggon, discovering a new medium she had not utilized before didn't just give her a new creative outlet, it resulted in her presence within the art world rise tremendously, and that mediu…

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EP 46 - Storytelling, branding, and robots, with Spocka Summa 1:21:08

1+ y ago1:21:08

1:21:08

Storytelling and branding, two words you seem to hear a lot these days when it comes to entrepreneurial success. And it makes sense, storytelling is a powerful tool when you want to create a brand that will last. A good brand story will help you and your customers connect through your work, and this connection will give you an advantage over your c…

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EP 45 - Bodyslams and public policy with David Morales 2:13:21

1+ y ago2:13:21

2:13:21

Pro wrestler by day state representative for the working class by night, that's the story of this episode's guest David Morales. David is Rhode Island's youngest state legislator and one of the youngest legislators in the country, he's also simultaneously the villainous Hype Champion of the Renegade Wrestling Alliance. Now if you're wondering what …

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EP 44 - Build the solution you want to see with Adam Alpert 2:01:20

1+ y ago2:01:20

2:01:20

What happens when a New Yorker goes to Brown to study film and they have trouble finding relevant film work? They end up creating a platform to help themselves and other freelancers find that work, at least that's the case with this episode's guest, Adam Alpert. Adam is the co-founder and CEO of Pangea, a platform that wants to connect freelancers …

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EP 43 - Buns bites and branding, with Laura Afonso 2:03:59

1+ y ago2:03:59

2:03:59

What goes on behind the scenes when it comes to content creation? How do I utilize content to create my own personal brand? Is there a formula to going viral? Should I post content constantly? And also where should I go to get dinner? If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions than this episode's guest Laura Afonso may have some answers…

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EP 42 - Beauty from the inside out with Lexus Fernandez and Evan Delpeche 2:44:28

1+ y ago2:44:28

2:44:28

Starting a business is tough, starting a successful business is even tougher, now imagine starting a successful business and you can't read, or talk? Sounds impossible, and yet that was the catalyst for Lexus Fernandez's entrepreneurial journey. At age 20 Lexus suffered a brain aneurysm which left her unable to attend school, work a job, and the ab…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP41 - The cutting room floor with Henry Kerstgens and Austin Delin of HAUS PVD Part 2 1:23:09

1+ y ago1:23:09

1:23:09

When it comes to content creation especially content for social media, to say that video is having a moment right now, would be an understatement. With the rise of Instagram stories, Youtube shorts, and the platform that put short form video under the spotlight Tik-Tok, good video content is more important than ever. But what goes into making objec…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP41 - The cutting room floor with Henry Kerstgens and Austin Delin of HAUS PVD Part 1 54:42

1+ y ago54:42

54:42

When it comes to content creation especially content for social media, to say that video is having a moment right now, would be an understatement. With the rise of Instagram stories, Youtube shorts, and the platform that put short form video under the spotlight Tik-Tok, good video content is more important than ever. But what goes into making objec…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP40 - Kick, push, and keep moving forward with Steve Duque 1:37:09

1+ y ago1:37:09

1:37:09

When most people think of recycling they tend to think of those blue bins that take glass, paper, or plastic. Rarely do they think of recycling as a creative business opportunity. However this episode's guest Steve Duque viewed recycling in a different way, which led him on an entrepreneurial journey that is 10 years strong and counting. Steve is t…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP39 - Garments and gondolas with Albert Kyei-Poakwa 2:23:25

2y ago2:23:25

2:23:25

We often think about clothes as something to wear to protect us from the elements, or a uniform that's used to fit in. But have you ever wondered about using clothes as a form of self expression, or a way to provide access to a different lifestyle? If you have then you will want to hear the story of this episode's guest, Albert Kyei-Poakwa the owne…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP38 - Shop, drink, and dance with Gretchen Lizarda & Monica Martin 1:41:51

2y ago1:41:51

1:41:51

Food and service industry workers suffered massive setbacks during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. No pandemic however, could stop the creative and entrepreneurial spirits of this episode's guests, Gretchen Lizarda and Monica Martin. Gretchen and Monica are the founders of Juicy Market PVD, a brand that supports small businesses and vendors th…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP37 - A Lois of all trades with Lois Harada 1:34:22

2y ago1:34:22

1:34:22

There's the term a Jack/Jill of all trades. After making this episode the term should be changed to a Lois of all trades in honor of this episode's guest Lois Harada. Artist, printmaker, activist, teacher, board member, city commissioner, chairperson, are just some of the titles Lois has held in her career. In this episode Lois and I talk about wha…

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S4E12 / Indigenous and Invisible in the Big City / Esther Lucero, Dr. Patrick Rock, Douglas Miller, Richard Wright 26:26

2y ago26:26

26:26

Over 70% of Indigenous people in the United States live in urban areas. But urban Indian health makes up less than 2% of the Indian Health Service’s annual budget. While enrolled members of federally recognized tribes can access the Indian Health Service or tribally run health care on their reservations, Indigenous people who live in cities can fin…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP36 - Passion and perspective with Xury Belliard 1:45:37

2y ago1:45:37

1:45:37

Vintage, grails, sneakers, fashion, streetwear. All these terms are related yet uniquely diverse when it comes to clothing. Maybe they should all fall under the term collectible fashion. Which to my knowledge was coined by this episode's guest, Xury Belliard. Xury is the owner and founder of Cured Collection. A store which has become a focal point …

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The Creative Capital Show - EP35 - The Creative Capital Show Mixtape vol 2 episodes 11-20 1:33:50

2y ago1:33:50

1:33:50

Because older episodes can get lost in the shuffle, and because there are true gems of knowledge in those episodes, it's time for The Creative Capital Show Podcast Mixtape vol 2! This vol 2 mixtape features hand picked segments covering topics such as, starting a farm to table distillery, what it takes to make it in the restaurant business, how a h…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP34 - The most interesting nerd in the world with Thoney Phanlak 2:02:18

2y ago2:02:18

2:02:18

Martial arts instructor, virologist, motorcycle racer, comic book expert, and last but not least business owner. These are just some of the ways to describe this episode's guest Thoney Phanlak aka the most interesting nerd in the world. That's not an exaggeration, how else would you describe a person whose story begins with a birth in a refugee cam…

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S4E11 / Climate Displacement, Cultural Resilience / Lanor Curole, Thomas Dardar Jr., Shanondora Billiot, Daniel Lewerenz 22:11

2y ago22:11

22:11

Lanor Curole is a member of the United Houma Nation. She grew up in Golden Meadow, a small bayou town in Southern Louisiana. The impacts of repetitive flooding in the area forced her to move farther north. Louisiana’s coastal wetlands lose about 16 square miles of land each year. This land loss, pollution from the 2010 BP oil spill, and lingering d…

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S4E10 / Stewardship Over Biodata Rebuilds Trust / Dakotah Lane & Krystal Tsosie 19:31

2y ago19:31

19:31

Mending broken trust may be a first step for investigators who want to increase the participation of Native people in medical research. “There's such a history of extractive research in Indigenous communities, such that ‘research’ and ‘science’ are sometimes dirty words,” said Navajo geneticist and bioethicist Krystal Tsosie. Poor communication and…

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S4E9 / Two Paths, Two Future Physicians / Ashton Glover Gatewood, Victor Lopez-Carmen, Mary Owen 25:39

2y ago25:39

25:39

Correction: This episode was updated on July 27, 2022, to accurately characterize Dr. Charles Eastman’s academic milestone. In 1890, Dr. Charles Eastman became one of the first Native people to graduate from medical school in the United States. Today, one of his descendants, Victor Lopez-Carmen, is a third-year student at Harvard Medical School. He…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP33 - Analog activist with Kannetha Brown 1:44:37

2y ago1:44:37

1:44:37

When we think of photography we at times tend to think of fashion magazines, journalism, weddings, or street photography. But how often do we think about photography as a means of self-expression, an artistic medium, a political tool, or a catalyst for change? Well one person thought about all of that and more, this episode's guest Kannetha Brown. …

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S4E8 / Tribal Values, Tribal Justice / Abby Abinanti, Ursula Running Bear, Blythe George 22:45

2+ y ago22:45

22:45

Abby Abinanti is chief judge of the Yurok Tribal Court and a member of the tribe. While previously working in the California court system, she was discouraged and angered by the number of cases in which Indigenous families were separated or tribal members were removed from their communities because of nontribal foster care placements or incarcerati…

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S4E7 / Fighting for Reproductive Sovereignty / Rachael Lorenzo, Sarah Deer, Sunny Clifford, Elizabeth Rink 26:27

2+ y ago26:27

26:27

Rachael Lorenzo works to address reproductive health disparities in Native communities. In 2018, they founded Indigenous Women Rising, a fund that provides financial help for Native people seeking an abortion. Historically, the federal government has restricted Native people’s reproductive autonomy. Between 1973 and 1976, more than 3,500 Native peo…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP32 - Visions of kimchi with Minnie Luong 58:41

2+ y ago58:41

58:41

What do LA, RI, Vietnam, and Kimchi, have in common? Well they are all a part of the story behind Chi Kitchen, the business founded by this episode's guest Minnie Luong. Minnie founded Chi Kitchen to create flavorful, hand-crafted Asian foods for the well-being of its customers. But this story is about more than just food, it's a story about having…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP31 - Soaking it all in with Kevin M. Rose Jr. 1:56:10

2+ y ago1:56:10

1:56:10

Burnout it happens to the best of us. Whether it's our work, our personal life, or just simply going after the goals were trying to achieve, we can sometimes lose ourselves in the process much to our own detriment. Most people recover from burnout by spending time with family and friends or taking a relaxing vacation, however this episode's guest r…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP30 - Changing the culture of government and business with Liz Tanner 1:04:11

2+ y ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Do the areas of government and business have to be adversaries? It seems as if you live in the state of Rhode Island the answer is a resounding yes? But what if it didn't have to be that way? In fact what if a former business owner worked in government to make it easier to do business? And what if that person was your "know a guy" that could help y…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP29 - From experiment to flagship the story of New Harvest Coffee & Spirits with Ryan Zins 2:15:07

2+ y ago2:15:07

2:15:07

What would happen if a coffee company decided to take a risk and conduct an experiment? The experiment, open a space combining the worlds of coffee, spirits, and cocktails, and see if the space can satisfy audiences of all three, while creating a new audience of it's own. If you're wondering what kind of coffee company would do such a thing, and wh…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP28 - The Mixtape Vol 1 Episodes 1-10 1:31:31

2+ y ago1:31:31

1:31:31

Almost 30 episodes in and it's been quite a ride. Throughout the course of this show I have met artists, entrepreneurs, creatives, business owners, founders, operators, and anything and everything in-between. With that being said I have noticed that sometimes the older episodes of a podcast can get lost in the shuffle, which is a shame, because the…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP27 - Mastering the art of the pivot with Amber Jackson 1:31:19

2+ y ago1:31:19

1:31:19

Imagine growing up wanting to be a chef, but then at 12 you realize you need to make money so you decide to major in food science. Now imagine you're in grad school you realize you hate being in labs, oh and your school loses your research grant. So then you find a job in collegiate athletics administration and you love it, but then your mother has…

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S4E6 / Right to Water / Ernestine Chaco, Brianna Johnson, George McGraw, Jeanette Wolfley, Zoel Zohnnie 29:46

2+ y ago29:46

29:46

In 2020, during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, Zoel Zohnnie was feeling restless. Growing up on the Navajo Nation, he said, the importance of caring for family and community was instilled at an early age. So Zohnnie wanted to find a way to help members of his tribe. One need in particular stood out: water. American Indian and Alaska Na…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP26 - Elevate, Incubate, & Curate with Charlotte von Meister and Danielle Sturm 1:59:08

2+ y ago1:59:08

1:59:08

Fashion and style. One is a form of self expression, while the other is a combination of distinctive features. Then there's the fashion industry, and while this industry has made clothes more affordable than ever before and at a blindingly fast pace, there is a cost. The fashion industry produces 10% of all humanity’s carbon emissions and is the se…

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S4E5 / Power to Police Perpetrators / Lisa Brunner, Mary Kathryn Nagle, Alfred Urbina 29:43

2+ y ago29:43

29:43

Editor’s Note: This episode includes descriptions of violence that some might find disturbing. Intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence, can take the form of physical, sexual, or psychological abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence, help is available. StrongHearts Native Helpline provides cultu…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP25 - Putting your heart and soul into it with Julia Broome 1:59:47

2+ y ago1:59:47

1:59:47

Some say to be successful in business you have to separate the business and its decisions from yourself and your emotions, others have said that to be successful in business you need to have high emotional intelligence, and that your business should be a representation of you. For this episode's guest Julia Broome, she chose the latter as a strateg…

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S4E4 / Abandoned Mines, Abandoned Health – Part II / Linda Evers, Phil Harrison, Larry King, Judy Pasternak, Ben Ray Luján 32:34

2+ y ago32:34

32:34

People living on and near the Navajo Nation have been grappling with the legacy of 40-plus years of uranium mining. According to EPA cleanup reports and congressional hearings, mines were abandoned, radioactive waste was left out in the open, and groundwater was contaminated. This episode is the second half of a two-part series about uranium mining…

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The Creative Capital Show - EP24 - The past inspires the future with Jay Shechtman 1:57:54

2+ y ago1:57:54

1:57:54

Musician, label owner, photographer, residential real estate developer, these are just some of things this episode's guest Jason Shechtman has done throughout his life. Jay's past is an interesting one, much like the past of his current business Courtland Club. During a chance real estate deal Jay dug through the state archives to look up the histo…

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S4E3 / Abandoned Mines, Abandoned Health - Part I / Amber Crotty, Linda Evers, Phil Harrison, Larry King, Judy Pasternak, Edith Hood, Cipriano Lucero 34:39

2+ y ago34:39

34:39

On the morning of July 16, 1979, a dam broke at a uranium mine near Church Rock, New Mexico, releasing 1,100 tons of radioactive waste and pouring 94 million gallons of contaminated water into the Rio Puerco. Toxic substances flowed downstream for nearly 100 miles, according to a report to a congressional committee that year. In the 1970s, uranium …

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The Creative Capital Show - EP23 - Balance in the mix...and everything else with Sega Genn 2:38:47

2+ y ago2:38:47

2:38:47

This episode I get to talk with a guest about a subject I'm really passionate about, the art of DJing. But this episode is not about me, its about my guest Sega Genn. In the span of a few years Genn has already become a sought after DJ within Providence RI with an eclectic blend of house, hip-hop, and genres from all over the globe. We talk about h…

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