J. Brandon Correa is an NYC based makeup artist and has been involved in the world of art, fashion and make-up since his childhood. Being the son of a former model and the grandson of a celebrity caricature artist, good taste, vibrant colors and creativity have always surrounded him. With over 18 years of experience J. Brandon has been a Key Makeup…

On this episode of "Ruby for All," hosts Andrew and Julie catch up with Julie returning after a bout of strep throat, and then share their excitement about having guest Bobbilee Hartman, the founder of Rails Camp West USA, joining them. Bobbilee discusses the origins of Rails Camp, its unique unplugged experience, and the variety of activities atte…

It all started when she worked for a local music publication as a freelance writer, marketing consultant, and brand ambassador. This led her to discover the world of content creation and social media marketing. Since 2011, Charlotte became an avid student of digital marketing and has conceived of, and managed, several full on brand build-outs. Sinc…

In this episode of 'Ruby for All', host Andrew is joined by guest Drew Bragg to talk about the ins and outs of the Sin City Ruby conference. Drew provides a comprehensive breakdown of the event, highlighting the mix of technical and lifestyle talks presented, the benefits of regional conferences for building community and networking, and the unique…

Marielou Mandl is a seasoned on-camera host, producer, and content creator with 15+ years of experience. Her mission is to help creators make better videos. Catch her YouTube livestreams covering video creation, tech tips, editing, on-camera confidence, and community connection. She also wants to remind you to drink some water, be good humans and d…

In this episode of "Ruby for All," hosts Andrew and Julie take us through a journey of debugging, from dealing with weather-induced moods to squashing tricky bugs in their code. They touch on the challenges of debugging without audio guidance, leveraging logs for troubleshooting, and the logical approach to handling errors in Ruby or JavaScript. Th…

James Vincent’s passion and expertise through his work in fashion, editorial, runway, film, theater, television, music, and celebrity has been lauded as modern, exciting and inspirational. As such, Nylon Magazine, The New York Times and WWD have named James as a “Makeup Artist to Watch.” As a true visionary in fashion and editorial, he is an in-dem…

Adam Adamme Sosa : Beauty Warrior is his brand , he is 29 years in beauty fashion entertainment industries ... a Performing and Beauty Artist. A lover not a hater. Mission statement "Rise Above it, Soar like an eagle. Adamme has live stage credits in: My fair lady Cabaret A chorus Line Raw talent live the soundtrack Las Vegas West Side story Kwerk …

In this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie chat about their recent experiences, including a ski trip with challenges due to a storm, and discuss burnout and returning to regular podcasting. Special guest, Ryan Caldwell, a software engineer at GitHub working on Copilot, joins the conversation to discuss his work, particularly on chat-related …

Deb Balino is the founder and voice behind Sass & Smalls as a writer, storyteller, and content creator, based out of Vancouver Island, BC. She is also the host of her podcast, Sass & Small Talk - speaking on topics about parenthood, womanhood, entrepreneurship, mental health, overwhelm & burnout, as it relates to finding ones’ way back to their cre…

A man of many talents, Jasten King can be found behind the Dj booths at the Burgundy Room, the Faultline or Revolver, which coincidentally runs his video montage work round-the-clock. Some nights you'll catch him trying out new material at LA's comedy hotspots. Other nights he's at screening some of his films like "Ouroboros" - winner of the 2013 H…

Stefan Mreczko is an artist originally from Philadelphia, who found his creativity in NYC. He has worked in television, music video, theater and global advertising & PR firms, and is an internationally-published freelance photographer focusing on men’s fashion and portraiture. An on-going personal photography project of his titled “Museum Napping,”…

Brittany S. Mason is an emerging star in the modeling world. As a child, mainstream media seldom portrayed anyone that looked like the woman she would become. Those closest to her wanted her to follow a more traditional path in the medical field, while she dreamt of being a model. With virtually no support or visible role models, she forged on in p…

Joe Dulude II is Probably Best Known For His Broadway And West End Makeup Designs On Such Productions As Wicked, Beetlejuice, Mj The Musical, Spongebob Squarepants The Musical, Torch Song, Sunday In The Park With George, Sweet Charity, Holiday Inn, Allegiance And Many More. Joe Is Also A Makeup Artist For Film And Television Designing Annie Live! A…

In this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie discuss the intricacies of callbacks in Active Record models. They talk about their experiences, the pros and cons of using callbacks, and the issues they faced. They also share some helpful use cases for callbacks, including user authentication, logging and auditing, custom slug generation, and the…

Roshar is an international makeup artist based in Los Angeles, with work featured in VOGUE, Harpers BAZAAR, ELLE, GLAMOUR, Marie Claire among many other publications. Since early childhood Roshar had a fascination with painting and fashion. Immersed in the underground club scene of the late 80s and early 90s, Roshar explored the world of role play …

In today’s episode, Andrew and Julie dive into the topic of onboarding onto new teams. Julie discusses her latest venture of switching teams, and Andrew sheds light on the innovative “Shape Up” method by Basecamp that’s shaking things up in the project management world, and why he prefers this over Agile. There’s talk of the dreaded technical debt,…

Joe Hernandez is a Southern California native, earning his Bachelors of Theater Arts from California State University, Fullerton. Since 2015, Joe has been a freelance Voice Actor with credits in video games such as, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Kingdom Hearts III, The Last of Us: Part 2. Joe can be hear…

In this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie welcome special guests, James Garcia, Eric Halverson, and Caleb Mitchell, all part of The Agency of Learning run by Dave Paola. Today, they share their unique journeys into software development, ranging from music to technical support backgrounds, and their involvement in The Agency of Learning. The…

Alencia Lewis and goes by Alencia Janae on all of her social media platforms. She is originally from outside of Dallas Texas and has been living in Los Angeles for eight years now. She originally moved to Los Angeles to further her modeling career and it turned out that this was the perfect market for her so is still there. Alencia is a full-time m…

In this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie reconnect after a three-week break to share how they spent their vacation and their plans for the new year, as Julie talks about her family’s newest addition, a Whippet named Lucy, and Andrew getting plenty of rest, some rock climbing, and a hot yoga class. Then, they dive into the topic of burnout,…

Theremin virtuoso and designer Armen Ra was born in Iran and spent his teenage years in NYC where he was a part of the infamous club kid scene and nightlife “it boy” Known for his beauty, wit and classic Hollywood style. He worked as a model/Drag artist and was featured in Vogue, Amika, Glamour, New York times, Village Voice and countless other pub…

In this episode of Ruby for All, host Andrew kicks things off with a warm welcome and well wishes to his absent co-host, Julie. Then he welcomes guest, Bhumi Shah, a self-taught web developer who transitioned from doing low-level embedded software for implantable medical devices. She shares her journey of learning Ruby on Rails, her love for teachi…

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2! Jordan Liberty is one of the most sought-after makeup educators in the industry today, having completed over 70 events and masterclasses in 25 countries on 5 continents, from shorter demonstrations and keynotes to full workshops and courses that last several days, his curriculum is unique, practical, and encourages en…

In this episode, Andrew and Julie chat with guest John Crepezzi, a veteran in the Ruby community, founder of All Aboard Bootcamp, and currently a Software Engineer at Jane Street. Today, they discuss John’s experience running a coding bootcamp, share insights on teaching programming, and emphasize the importance of community in learning. Additional…

Aaron McLendon is a music producer, drummer & DJ from Santa Barbara, California. Upon receiving his Master's Degree from California Institute of the Arts, McLendon lived in New York City and Los Angeles, where he amassed an eclectic performance resume, including Michael Bublé, George Benson, Kamasi Washington, Terrence Howard, George Clinton, Thund…

ANDREW VELÁZQUEZ crowns you the kings and queens and all in between's. A crown to symbolize, as an adornment of the human brain, crowns represent the discerning judgement, decision-making skills, and excellent reason of appointed leaders. In many cultures in which kings and queens and all in between acted as spiritual leaders, the crown is a symbol…

“Amor Corazon” Johnny Debut The Husband, National Trainer, Fitness Coach, Health Mentor Mindful Artist Podcast Episode 12 Johnny is a former casting manager and agent in the film and television industry. He a degree in “inner disciplinary collaborations, from California Institute of the arts. Johnny has found a way to utilize his past skills and in…

In this conversation live from RubyConf San Diego, Andrew and Julie sit down with Elise Shaffer, host of The Ruby on Rails Podcast. They kick things off with sharing conference experiences, the joy of reconnecting with friends, and the unique energy the in-person events bring. The discussion shifts to the concept and practice of Test Driven Develop…

“Misfiction Diva Star” Pavy Olivarez----more---- Emmy Award Winner Celebrity Hairstylist Drag Queen of The Year Episode 11 Mindful Artist Podcast with Andrew Velázquez. Pavy began his career in makeup where his work graced publications such as Allure, People , Marie Claire , Cosmopolitan to name a few . He also was apart of many fashion shows for L…

Michael DeVellis Founder, The Powder Group. I like to call him the “Willy Wonka” of MUA - Join Michael DeVellis founder of The Powder Group as we breakdown Marketing Mindful Artist Podcast Episode 10. As the founder of The Powder Group, On Makeup Magazine, and The Makeup Show, Michael DeVellis has the inside track on what it takes to make it big in…

Chita is a hairstylist/ colorist based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Known for creative hair color, blondes , hair extensions & styling. She has built her career using social media and teaching color and style classes on stages at beauty shows nationwide. From reality tv beauty expert contestant to award won in the beauty industry, her accomplishments are …

Paul Anthony is a highly accomplished celebrity hair and makeup artist and influential figure in the beauty industry, based in Los Angeles. With an impressive career spanning over 30 years, Paul has established himself as an expert in the field, working with renowned celebrities and commercial brands alike. Born in New York City and raised in Puert…

Welcome to our first ever live episode of Ruby for All, where Andrew and Julie share their vibrant experiences from RubyConf in San Diego. Today, they share their excitement at attending a live conference and their interesting experiences, including their interaction with fellow attendees, sessions they attended, and community building activities t…

Torri Shack, CEO and Founder of Tangible Movement, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is a transformative advocate at the nexus of mental health and LGBTQ+ issues. Torri is a two-time attempted suicide survivor, recovering drug addict, and alcoholic and identifies as transgender using he/him pronouns. He graduated magna cum laude with a degree in History and I…

Élansoreal is an artist originally from San Diego California living in Los Angeles. A creative since childhood, his professional artistic journey began in the design world via architecture. College is where he discovered his true love for performing arts. As an independent artist, Élansoreal adopts authenticity as the driving force behind all creat…

Andrew of Mindful Artist Podcast sits down with country opera talent Sonia Kazarova. Sonia is a rising star who has reimagined how country music and opera are two sides of the same coin. Combining orchestral elements and traditional country instrumentation together with transformative stories that belong to us all. Grammy Nominated Opera Singer, Tw…

On this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie welcome Joe Masilotti, known as the ‘Turbo Native Guy,’ to discuss Turbo Native. They cover what Turbo Native is, its advantages when building apps, and how it can be an effective tool for Rails developers. Joe also gives us an update on his library, Turbo Navigator, and provides some insightful adv…

"Queen of Halloween" with Mollie Moradi / Aunty Tattoo animal lover and rescuer, vet tech Mindful Artist Podcast Episode 4. Andrew sit's down with his bestie; Mollie Moradi, 47 years old, animal lover and rescuer, vet tech since 2016 currently working with ASPCA. Born in Boston, Massachusetts. Have 7 dogs, in a relationship with Benny for 4 years, …

In this episode we sit down with Emmy Award winning makeup artist Melanie Mills. Melanie is one of Hollywood’s leading makeup artists, beauty consultants, and educators known for her glamorous flair, talent, and vivacious personality. Melanie’s love affair with glitter & glam started early, influenced by the women in her life; her vibrant great gra…

In this episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie kick off with their excitement for RubyConf and then introduce their special guest Ufuk Kayserilioglu, an Engineering Manager at Shopify, to discuss his passion for Ruby and his contributions to the Ruby community. They also touch upon the importance of mastering your choice of programming language …

In this episode of Mindful Artist, we interview our first guest Jesse Garcia. We discuss his journey as an artist, writer, director and actor. Known for the award-winning film Quinceañera, and the revival of The Pee-wee Herman Show and the 2010 music video of Wisin & Yandel's "Estoy enamorado". He also portrayed Richard Montañez in the biographical…

Join us for an insightful episode of Ruby for All, where Andrew and Julie have a discussion with special guest, Jerimie Lee, a Senior Product Designer at Codecademy. Jerimie shares his journey into the world of EdTech, and his experiences in the health tech industry. The conversation touches upon the evolution of design roles, the importance of und…

Balancing Creativity, Spirituality, and Entrepreneurship. An inclusive safe space of diverse, culture, art, beauty and mindfulness. Join me every episode as I interview a new guest to dive deep and provide you with tools, techniques for self development while having fun. zF78AhT2VJbeCi5mudvVBy Andrew Velázquez

Ruby For All – Episode 50 In this episode of Ruby for All, join Andrew and Julie as they welcome Kevin Murphy, a software developer at Pubmark, to discuss the fascinating world of speaking at conferences. Kevin shares his journey as a speaker and describes his experiences at conferences. The conversation dives into the nuances of submitting confere…

In this episode, Julie begins by expressing concern about technical issues with Zoom and her camera being off, Andrew discusses the shortage of certain ADHD medication in the U.S. due to supply issues, and then the topic of keeping tidy beds and using chopsticks for eating comes up. The conversation then shifts to Andrew introducing asdf as a runti…

On today’s episode of Ruby for All, Andrew and Julie kick things off with a nostalgic discussion about the beloved game, “Plants vs. Zombies.” Julie explains the game’s concept, setting the stage for a lively conversation that brings us into their gaming experiences and preferences, including cooperative versus competitive gaming. The conversation …

In this episode of Ruby for All, we start with a conversation about Julie’s challenges in adjusting to a calendar migration, which leads to discussions about productivity tools, color-coding calendars, and the use of extensions like “Better Comments” for code organization. Andrew and Julie explore the purpose and potential pitfalls of code comments…

Welcome back to a brand new season of Ruby for All! After a summer hiatus, Andrew and Julie are back and ready to catch up with each other and you! Julie kicks things off sharing her thrilling road trip up the West Coast, visits to national parks, and even some sandboarding in Oregon. Andrew shares his camping and hiking adventure to the Grand Cany…

Welcome to Ruby for All Season 2! This was the last episode we recorded before the break that we wanted to share. Today’s episode of Ruby for All is mix of personal experiences, tech discussions, and the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence. Andrew and Julie dive deep into their utilization of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence tool that…