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The Dunn on Purpose Podcast exists to Encourage, Enrich, and Empower you to live your life On Purpose. In addition to solo episodes that connect to the Dunn On Purpose Newsletter, you'll hear Aaron Dunn have conversations with coaches and other individuals who exemplify what it means to live on purpose and exhibit "Strong Com". "Com" is the root word for 'together', or 'in common'. This podcast is founded upon the "Three C's" which stand for: Strong Communication + Strong Community = Strong ...
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Providing inspiration, insights, and tips on your creative and entrepreneurial journey over a cup of coffee, tea or beer.
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Fifteen years ago, Monique DeBose wrote a song called “MORE” when she took a leap of faith and quit the corporate world to chase her dreams of becoming a singer. One year ago, after a #2 album and speaking at the United Nations, TEDx and Mindvalley, she finally plucked up the courage to put her song out into the world- and began a movement for women choosing MORE. In this deeply intimate and inspiring podcast, Monique will explore the stories of a diverse range of women who have chosen MORE ...
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On this episode we bring on Jarrod Dunn, an entrepreneur and founder of the TAP (Transitional Accountability Program) House, a program working with inmates looking to get themselves in an environment that teaches skills, shelter and resources, allowing them to enter back into society with a better foundation. This program sits close to the chest wi…
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A CREATIVE WAY OF LEARNING WITH DR. ERIC CHAGALA
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On this episode we bring on Dr. Eric Chagala, an sought after speaker and award winning principal at VIDA (Vista Innovation Design Academy) where they use design thinking to help students build skillsets and knowledge needed for society. We share his story, why education matters to him, building culture and giving back through a coffee non-profit h…
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On this episode we bring on Margaret Chiaro, Margaret Alexis Chiaro was born in York, Pennsylvania. She attained a cum laude BFA from the University of Arizona and received her MFA from the New York Academy of Art. She currently resides in Oceanside, CA and is a working artist and art instructor. Margaret uses figurative painting to invite the view…
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On this episode we bring on Juliet Rodriguez, a mural artist and painter helping to magnify and promote the arts and culture in Oceanside through the Oceanside Cultural District. We talk about her journey from Sacramento to Oceanside and the challenges with advocating for arts and culture in a state where it’s dwindling. She shares some incredible …
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On this episode we bring on Phoenix Rose on the show. Artist and Animator, also running her animation studio Little Green Bug, she’s amassed a huge social media audience with her stop motion animations, which has led to different commission projects and collaborations. She currently just released a new book called “The Everyday Adventures of Terryn…
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On this episode we are talking about your alter ego and who you represent could help you get to the next level in your creative quest.Black Mamba, Sasha Fierce (Beyonce), The Rock, Adele. These names are synonymous with various attributes, qualities, demeanor, strengths, and resilience. And what you believe to be true has incredible effects on your…
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This episode I bring on a designer, illustrator and teacher with more than 30 years of creative work under his belt. Starting out with the likes of Wildstorm Comics, and Image Comics in their early years, to working on promotional and comic work for Masters of the Universe and other licensed characters, creating his on music and album, and even now…
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This episode was inspired from a recent conversation with a fellow creator. Maybe there’s a time you knew you had the gift of creativity, but your problem was having the resources, knowledge, connections, technology, and skills to amplify and unlock what was already in you. So we’ll do this episode like a RPG game. We all start out as base players.…
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210. Jay Montero with Broken Reality Comics
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On this episode we have Jay Montero: A designer, comic book publisher, and athlete. He’s the co-founder of Broken Reality Comics, an indie comic publisher breaking the mold on today’s comics. We talk shop-talking about his comic book series Alpha, the challenges of producing a comic, he shares a little bit of upcoming news in the BRU (Broken Realit…
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You have all the gifts and talents you will ever need. Your challenge may be thriving in an environment that’s not set up for you to win. Finding ways of creating the right outer and inner environment for you to be your best creative self.SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENTThis audio only episode is available onAVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY, SOUNDCLOUD, APPLE PODCAST…
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208. 3 THINGS I LEARNED FROM THE OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS
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This episode is from a recent travel to watch the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials held over the weekend at Penn State University. From all the matches watched over 2 days, I’m sharing 3 things I observed and hopefully these insights gives you some value. I also share about the Silent Auction fundraiser for our memorial art scholarship and helping 3 se…
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This episode was inspired from a recent conversation with a fellow creator. Maybe there’s a time you knew you had the gift of creativity, but your problem was having the resources, knowledge, connections, technology, and skills to amplify and unlock what was already in you. So we’ll do this episode like a RPG game. We all start out as base players.…
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This throwback episode, from a topic sent to me from a listener. We talk about the Dream Deferred, the cost of not going after the things you were put here on this planet to do. Many times we fall into the delusion of feeling like we always have tomorrow. There’s someone that’s waiting for the right words to hear, the music to feel, the art to see …
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This episode is taken from the dreaded orange maintenance required light that recently popped up on my dashboard. I use this opportunity to craft a a creative episode based around that. Who are the people, or circumstances that throw you the maintenance required signal when you feel low on energy or maybe pushed a little too hard? We need those sig…
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This episode we talk about imposter syndrome. Everyone has experienced it in some form or fashion. The context of the episode is from a short conversation between me and a mma fighter after a workout. He didn’t feel deserving of a jiu jitsu belt promotion, a very important ceremony in jiu jitsu culture. The feeling of unworthiness can drown out any…
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This episode we sit down with Ciara Dominique. A multi disciplinary creative who uses music, writing, and film to highlight the importance of our stories. As Co-Founder of The Silent Disc0 and Founder of Re Radio there is a heightened belief that it is not good enough to create the spaces we need, we must create them with everyone in mind.We share …
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This episode, recorded at Baba Coffee in Carlsbad, is with a talented artist, teacher. The multi-faceted Marcos Solorio. We connected through a mutual non-profit called Humanity Showers in Oceanside, Ca. His love for art and community spills over everything he creates. It was a great conversation over some coffee, as he shared his insights, creativ…
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This episode is a quick story about a conversation with a homeless guy one day, doing some volunteer work at Humanity Showers here in Oceanside. I’m really intentional about looking topics or ideas for the show. I do believe that a person off the streets has just as much wisdom as a CEO. What he said to me made so much sense and could apply across …
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This episode, with it being around Valentine’s Day, I wanted to go back to exploring the concept of Creating what you Love. I share some tips on experimenting with this concept, and hopefully you can adapt one or all of these tips into your creative, entrepreneurial, or athletic pursuits.Also I’ve partnered up with art supply company Tombow USA on …
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This episode, recorded at Baba Coffee in Carlsbad, is with a talented artist, teacher. The multi-faceted Marcos Solorio. We connected through a mutual non-profit called Humanity Showers in Oceanside, Ca. His love for art and community spills over everything he creates. It was a great conversation over some coffee, as he shared his insights, creativ…
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On this 200th episode of the Creative Brew, we visit Baba Coffee in Carlsbad, CA. and I have a chat with good friend and past guest of the show Luke Bricker, who also has a podcast out called Spiritual Nomad. He's also an ordained pastor as well, who at the time of this recording had service at a church in the area. We talk about the past year, the…
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On this episode we talk with Ish and Vince, the co-creators of Tamale Guy. The premise is around a “ legendary street vendor who escapes his violent past to begin a peaceful life with hopes of winning the heart of a local woman. However an ex-cartel serial killer with Aztec powers seeks his revenge.” Steeped in chicano culture, with some horror, th…
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On this episode, we talk about your life being reflected as a video game. That each level you go through-defeating challenges along the way, you will meet some challenge equated to that level. The higher up you go, the bigger the devil (or level boss) associated with that new level of your life. Are you one that learns along each level-gathering up…
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198. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH TYRANT WRESTLING
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On this episode we talk with Cory Frederick, the president of Tyrant Wrestling, a family oriented wrestling brand based out of Delaware. Putting on high quality wrestling tournaments and events all over the east coast. We share his origin story, how Tyrant Wrestling started, the future vision for Tyrant, mental health with wrestlers, why relationsh…
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On this episode we talk with creator, author, and model Leon Dawes. He’s got a new series out called Soul Stones “Ecclesiastes Mistress of Souls” available in comic book shops and online @comixology. We share his origin story, from his tumultuous upbringing to where he is today. We talk about Soul Stones, his inspiration behind the main character, …
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On this episode we talk with publisher, actor and entrepreneur Jason Moore. Originally from Albany, NY he made his trek to the west coast, eventually landing a role on Marvel’s the Punisher. We talk about the new graphic novel “Prayer for the Hunted” a spy thriller created by Justin Evans. We talk about the concept of the book and the future plans.…
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On this episode, we talk about your life being reflected as a video game. That each level you go through-defeating challenges along the way, you will meet some challenge equated to that level. The higher up you go, the bigger the devil (or level boss) associated with that new level of your life. Are you one that learns along each level-gathering up…
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This throwback episode this was taken from a conversation from me and fellow wrestling coach and creative. I alluded to the concept of a bird and its nest, and if you try to enable and help the baby bird before it hatches, you could cripple or kill it. Likewise if you allow it to chip away everyday and absorb all the nutrients and strength it needs…
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On this episode, based around my uncle and one of my first art teachers, Lionel, who passed away some years ago. I share a story from my younger years and just learning how to draw. He gave me a valuable insight that I would never forget till this day. When you look back and understand all the lines, smudges, mistakes, and marks it took to get wher…
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On this episode we talk about Support-more importantly why it may be hard for the ones around you to actually support you. This can be a frustration for many in the creative/entrepreneurial/athletic arenas. Why is it easier for strangers to support us than our immediate circle? The context for this episode is taken from a conversation with a indie …
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This episode we have Rickey Smiley, no not the comedian and radio host from Atlanta, but the other Rickey Smiley, one of the co-founders of Broken Reality Comics, a diverse indie-comic publisher encompassing fantasy, sci-fi, horror and super-hero comics and digital content. We talk about his story, inspirations, favorite horror movies, and a little…
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On this episode we share the story of creator Robert Prasch-a former convict-has radically transformed his life. He believes everyone can create their own personal greatness and his aptly named podcast channel “Creating Greatness” shows how you can do it. We talked about his insights, creative tips and words of wisdom. You can connect with him on I…
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On this episode we talk about Operating from your Potential. If an alternate version of you-a version that’s accomplished all of your dreams and met you, what would they say? Would they encourage you to keep going, or feel ashamed that you didn’t use all of the creative talents and gifts you possess to share on this planet. Are we working from the …
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This episode is a compilation of creative tips and insights from some of our past guests. Hopefully one or all of these tips helps you in some sort of fashion and provides you with some added value for your creative career, relationships, training, or life. Brewing some inspiration for your week!SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENTSUPPORT THE SHOWwww.buymeaco…
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This episode we share Kevin “Blax” Burroughs, the Artistic Associate Director with Oceanside Theatre Company.2022 Craig Noel Award Winner for Outstanding Specialty Artist, Burroughs is a proud African-American singer, dancer, actor, director, choreographer, and lighting designer born and raised in San Diego. He’s been a performer, board member, and…
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188. Building Community w/ Art House Project
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We chat with Beth, Becky, Kevin, and Lila with the Art House Project, an art collective with Art is Here Partnership and Hetzel Art Studios in Cleveland, TN. They share their story of how the Art House project was conceived, what they offer, and some of the artists-like Lila that’s in residency there. They share some of their plans, creative tips a…
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This episode we talk this concept. People like water will seek its own level. Negative people generally hangs out with negative people, and positive will hang around positive. Figure out ways of hanging with people that want to exchange ideas, resources, solutions, connections. If you’re generally a positive person and you hang around negative peop…
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In this Special Brew episode of the Creative Brew, I bring my lovely wife Heather onto the show. We flip the script and she turns into the host and interviewer, for this episode, diving into questions about my world and a lot of things that I do from running Langfordesign and Just Heart Apparel to creating books and characters like Seed and Mush Mu…
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186. Love your StrugglesThis episode we talk about loving your struggles. I know it can be hard to deal with the daily struggles and challenges in lives. But what if reframed our challenges as teachers? Could our challenges lie the greatest insights and answers in our lives? Could we acknowledge and love those struggles, eventually loving them in o…
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This episode We talk about learning how to support others. I’ve seen it too many times being a creator/coach. When we play the comparison game, learning how to bypass our own egos to magnify and promote ventures, opportunities, businesses that others are doing-and being fully confident in who we are, we actually gain more power and gratitude within…
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This episode, we’re back from a short hiatus, with a new episode from a topic sent to me from a listener. We talk about the Dream Deferred, the cost of not going after the things you were put here on this planet to do. Many times we fall into the delusion of feeling like we always have tomorrow. There’s someone that’s waiting for the right words to…
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Throwback episode with a good friend of mine and outreach pastor of Mission 423 with First Baptist Church of Cleveland, TN. He shared his story of faith, leadership, culture, sports, and his work with Mission 423. He also shares his creative tips and words of wisdom. Be sure to check out the full video episode on YouTube.com @QuantalLangford under …
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Amy Forsythe is an award-winning military journalist who served five combat tours supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and has been on assignment for several other overseas missions. Amy started her career as a U.S. Marine combat correspondent in 1993 and currently serves as a Public Affairs Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Her…
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This episode is an observation from my trip on the east coast. I had the opportunity to do some wrestling camps, clinics, a speaking engagement, as well as coming back for a scholarship banquet that I was a previous recipient of. For most of my life I saw everything that I do separate from each other. Now I see everything that I do in my daily life…
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This episode, recorded on the road, at the Ken Chertow wrestling camps in PA. I share some insights for our audience. I truly believe you have something to share the world. We allow fear, negativity, and doubt to paralyze us from what we could be. It’s safe and comfortable not going after something big in your life, especially when you don’t know i…
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This episode, I share a story of some spoiled berries from my refrigerator, while I was cleaning out the kitchen one day to bring up a creative insight. That it takes one negative person, thing or thought to over ride a group of positive things. They say it takes 12 positive affirmations to counteract 1 negative. Maybe in your life, what are those …
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On this new episode, are you really failing at things or being redirected towards something greater? We fall into the trap of feeling like nothing is working or not getting the traction we would like. Let’s reframe this: What if you had the most awesome opportunity in your life come up because you had to be redirected into something that’s no longe…
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Bonus recorded content that I did while on the road to a wrestling practice. Sharing my thoughts on challenges and how we should approach those roadblocks and hurdles.By Quantal Langford
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This episode, I use the new Flash movie that hit the theaters over the weekend, as a unique metaphor for our lives and asked a great question, if we got to meet our future selves would they regret the choices you’ve made until now, or would they hug you and tell you that you’re going the right direction. I personally love time travel and quantum th…
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Special Brew - Episode 3 - Wrestleback Podcast
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Special Brew - Episode 3 - Wrestleback Podcast by Quantal LangfordBy Quantal Langford
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