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Welcome to ampersound, a podcast by the team at Visualist. ampersound features snippets from our interactive digital magazine, ampersand. These are the multi-hyphenates who have captivated our minds with their side hustles, passion projects, and ever-evolving identities.
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Curve the Cube is Where Dreamers Become Doers
Flint Stone Media, LLC - Jaime Legagneur
The Curve the Cube Podcast is aimed at inspiring people to pursue their dreams by picking the brains of those who are doing just that! Guests include: actors, artists, entertainers, radio and news personalities, writers, musicians, small business owners, dancers, charities, and more, including people with a particular sociocultural perspective or impact. Special categories include the Curve the Cube Kids, the CTC Pod Squad, friends of the KVJ Show, friends of St. Joe's Unplugged, and friends ...
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Putting authenticity center-stage, featuring Ed Currie and Andy Coxon
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Today, I'm joined by Ed Currie and Andy Coxon - two performers-turned-entrepreneurs with interests spanning photography, teaching, acting and dance. We discuss their transition from the West-End to the world of business, the resilience of performers and how, to them, their branding will always be a show. Thank you for listening, and we hope you enj…
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Start-ups and sketching architecture, featuring Justin Potts
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Today, I'm joined by entrepreneur, design-enthusiast and budding architect, Justin Potts. We discuss the intersection between design and architecture, how his entrepreneurial spirit developed at just ten years old, and his enormous, three-month road trip across the US. Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the stories. Find our full conver…
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Honing craft and fountain pens, featuring Chella Ramanan
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Today, I’m joined by narrative designer, games writer and journalist, Chella Ramanan. We discuss the importance of representation, how she serendipitously discovered a career that “made her whole”, and the ‘ceremony’ of writing with fountain pens. Thank you for joining us, and we hope you enjoy the stories. Find our full conversation here: https://…
Today, I’m talking to musician, environmental architect and activist, Aditi Veena. We discuss the beauty of nature, how Ditty’s music gave her a voice, and how her architecture education provided her with the tools to build something from nothing. Thank you for joining us, and we hope you enjoy the stories. Find our full conversation here: https://…
Welcome to ampersound, a podcast by the team at Visualist. ampersound features snippets from our interactive online magazine, ampersand. In this podcast, we bring you 30-min episodes of our chats with people such as Laura Gao, Mona Arshi, and Poppy Jaman. Our guests welcome us into their multi-hyphenate worlds, and let us in on their side hustles, …
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Taking chances and serendipitous discovery, featuring Stephanie Purcell
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Today, I'm joined by producer, interior designer, and all-around hobbyist, Stephanie Purcell. We discuss discovering new interests, staying true to yourself and her love of all things vintage. (00:52) - Early life and college (02:34) - Being a hobbyist (05:23)- Working on The Late Show with Letterman (06:55) - Working in production (12:05) - Discov…
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Home as a sojourn, featuring Aaina Sharma
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Today, I'm talking to design leader, photographer and dog-lover, Aaina Sharma. We talk about discovering inspiration, experiencing the world through photography and starting her own newsletter. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/aaina-sharma (00:55) - Childhood + early life (03:53) - Academy of Art (05:13) - Choosing graphic…
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Collecting sarees and wellbeing toolkits, featuring Poppy Jaman OBE
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Today I'm joined by CEO, mental health advocate, and saree enthusiast, Poppy Jaman. We talk about recognising and managing mental health struggles, straddling different cultures, and the magical effect of sarees. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/poppy-jaman Chapter Topics (00:50) - Childhood and growing up (07:01) - Early …
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Self-expression on a plate, featuring Pearl Steffie
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Today I'm talking to chef, model, and influencer, Pearl Steffie. We discuss moving from the island to the big city, how food can be a form of art and expression, and embracing no-makeup days. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/pearl-steffie (00:56) - Childhood + growing up (05:58) - Starting the culinary journey (09:05) - Mo…
Today I'm talking with designer, poet, painter, and flower girl-in-chief Sana Rao. We chat about how she defines her identity, when she first called herself a poet, and why solitude is important to her. Find our full conversation at: https://ampersand-mag.com/sana-rao Chapter Topics: (00:57) - 'Flower-girl-in-chief and poet in residence' (02:06) - …
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Going uphill vs downhill, featuring Terumi Murao
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Today I'm chatting with stylist, model, and athlete, Terumi Murao. We discuss what it means to fake it till you make it and why sustainability is bullshit. Find our full conversation at: https://ampersand-mag.com/terumi-murao Chapter Topics: (01:01) - Growing up (06:30) - Getting into the fashion industry (12:20) - Current projects (15:20) - Starti…
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Finding beauty that's more than skin deep, featuring Sara Shah
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Today I'm with lawyer, beauty entrepreneur, and dancer, Sara Shah. We talk about the power of dance, the meaning of beauty, and the challenge of getting into the creative flow. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/sara-shah Chapter Topics: (00:54) - Love of dance (03:39) - Early life + career (11:16) - Inspiration for starting…
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From the mountains to the fashion runway and back, featuring Rui Liu
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Today I'm talking to entrepreneur, model, wing chun teacher, and tea expert Rui Liu. We talk about everything from the modelling industry to the healing powers of her community. Find our full conversation at: https://ampersand-mag.com/rui-liuBy Visualist
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When the outsider becomes the insider, featuring Zaffrin O'Sullivan
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Today I'm chatting with lawyer, beauty entrepreneur, and beekeeper Zaffrin O'Sullivan. We talk about picking up new hobbies, owning your story, and the lessons she's learnt from her children. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/zaffrin-o-sullivan Chapter Topics: (00:56) - Early life and aspirations (05:38) - Beekeeping (11:54…
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The escape ladder and the front door, featuring Mona Arshi
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Today I'm talking to poet, novelist, professor, and human rights lawyer, Mona Arshi. We talk about hunting down a poem, tricking yourself, and capturing beauty. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/mona-arshi (01:00) - Early life + growing up (05:23) - Working in human rights (10:54) - Translating the world to poetry (16:37) -…
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Bread obsessions and going viral, featuring Laura Gao
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Today I'm chatting with artist, writer, and bread-lover Laura Gao. We talk about straddling different worlds, finding your voice, and where to find the best bread in San Francisco. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/laura-gao Chapter Topics: (00:58) - Introduction + bread obsession (02:22) - Early life + Growing up (04:30) -…
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Zillow-surfing and keeping doors open, featuring Ariel Norling
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Today, Ariel and I discuss everything from education policy to beating burnout to Selling Sunset. Find our full conversation here: https://ampersand-mag.com/ariel-norling Chapter Topics: (00:50) - Childhood + growing up (04:15) - From public policy to education (06:14) - Transitioning into startups (08:43) - Identity as a product designer (15:20) -…
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Be sure to find Business in the Bedroom - A Bootstrapper's Guide to Doing It, with ME--Curve the Cube host, Jaime Legagneur. I've built my business, Flint Stone Media, from MY bedroom as my passionate pursuit of making OTHER people's dreams and goals come to fruition. I started my first podcast on this subject back in 2014, calling it "Curve the Cu…
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Introducing Finding Florida, the podcast that takes you "from Country to Coast." Join your tour guides (an unlikely pair), City Girl Jaime ("Jemmy") and Country Boy Glenn, as they explore the amazing sights and sounds of the Sunshine State. A truly unique travel adventure show that brings you along for the ride, figuratively and literally. Listen i…
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#126 - BONUS - Jaime's Curved Cube - 20171101
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Sometimes, it takes the perfect storm of events to force you to pause, take a deep breath, and take stock. And, when that perfect storm collides with a perfectly blooming opportunity, the heavens are aligning for a BIG change. Well, this episode marks such a change! I’m excited to announce the next chapter in curving my own cube right here on this …
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#125 - 3RD ANNIVERSARY WITH AUTHOR AND ENTREPRENEUR James Oliver, Jr. - 20171015
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Welcome to the THIRD ANNIVERSARY episode of the Curve the Cube Podcast!! My special guest on this milestone of a day is author and entrepreneur, James Oliver, Jr. of WeMontage, who wrote a book that I absolutely fell in love with and have discussing in pieces with a few of my most recent guests. His book, The More You Hustle, the Luckier You Get, p…
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#124 - ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER - Jamaal 'Visualist' Clark - 20171001
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I had a chance to catch up with long-time friend of the podcast--artist and photographer, Jamaal "Visualist" Clark. We chat about his painting, his photography, and expanding his horizons and his vision for the future! Now, I didn't have a chance to record a Learning Curve segment for this episode. Things have been CRAZY these last couple of weeks …
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BONUS - Jaime Joins the Horse Radio Network and International Podcast Day - 20170927
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Jaime shares some awesome milestones--primarily that she has joined the Horse Radio Network as their new Production Coordinator! Glenn the Geek from HRN joins her on this bonus episode to talk about her role at HRN, her crazy training experience, Hurricane Irma, and so much more! Plus, we get you geared up and ready for International Podcast Day. I…
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#123 - ARTIST -Jason JaFleu Fleurant - 20170915
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One of my favorite people (and my birthday buddy), Jason "Jafleu" Fleurant, visits the podcast FOR THE THIRD TIME!! He's our first three-peat, and this is our most exciting conversation to DATE! He shares fun stories of his milestones, opens up about the struggles, lays down insightful knowledge, and comes through with all the feels. He is a remark…
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#122 - Birthday 2017 and Podcast Movement - 20170901
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Thanks for joining me on my second annual birthday episode! Episode #122 will sound very different, as I sewed together a number of daily Podcast Movement recaps with the newly-discovered Anchor App almost exclusively using my phone. The audio quality does vary from clip to clip, as I was experimenting on the fly with the app in part for the next e…
Hey! Welcome to episode 121 of Curve the Cube where we talk to people walking the walk--those dreamers who've become doers--or, "curvists," as I like to call them, since they curve their way around those obstacles and figure out how to get stuff done. And, this episode features a lady who I am not only so happy, but also so proud to call a friend. …
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#120 - PHOTOGRAPHER - Nikyta Haynes - 20170801
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Thanks so much for joining me on episode 120 where I feature one of my new best friends (seriously... I told her I was adopting her as my new little sister), photographer Nikyta Haynes!! Her brand is Kyta Beez and her tag line is "Definitely Different" and I can personally testify that this girl STANDS OUT!! I got to meet her at an art exhibit by l…
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#119 - GAMER - Yamilia Avendano - 20170715
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Hey there! Welcome to episode 119 of the Curve the Cube podcast. I can't believe it's already episode 119. Thank you so much for being a listener and coming along on this journey with me. I hope you are becoming more and more of a curvist yourself, too!! This episode features a girl I am sooo excited to introduce you to, in case you don't know her,…
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#118 - SOLOCAST - Becoming an Influencer - 20170701
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Thank you for joining me on this 118th episode! It's a solocast about becoming an influencer in your industry, which is very timely for me, as it seems to be starting to happen to me right NOW. I am fresh off of my podcasting presentation to the Mystery Writers of America, Florida Chapter, and it could not have been a more fun event. And, even more…
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#117 - HUSTLER - Jules Pierre-Louis - 20170615
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I welcome to the podcast my fabulous friend and guest, Jules Pierre-Louis, co-founder of Hive Hub Media, host of the latest show to be added to the Flint Stone Media Podcast Network, Hustle All Day, and a multi-talented human. He is a true hustler, and on this episode we talk about when the switch flipped for him to break out on his own and what he…
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#116 - SOLOCAST - Building Your Tribe - 20170601
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On this next solocast for episode #116 of the Curve the Cube podcast, I dive into the idea of building your personal network. It is not only advantageous, but essential (and, thereby, very important) to build yourself a personal network while navigating your passion pursuit. Who else is going to understand your struggles--those times you want to pu…
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#115 - ENTREPRENEUR - Michael Hall - 20170515
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Hi, guys!!! I'm so glad you guys are joining me for episode #115 of Curve the Cube where my guest is serial entrepreneur, Michael Hall of Digital Grassroots Innovation & Technology (D.G.I.T.) and Medium Four. Michael and I get into a LOT on this podcast: mental blocks, diversity, finding your target audience, and the concept of dying empty. He real…
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#114 - SOLOCAST - Being Relentless in Your Pursuit - 20170501
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Today's Curve the Cube solocast episode is all about being relentless!! My dad calls it my "bulldog" effect, and I'm going to break down what it means, the dos and don'ts of being relentless, why you shouldn't be afraid to hear "no" (and what to do when you DO hear it), AND my biggest tip for not giving up (which actually can help in any number of …
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#113 - ENTERTAINER - Michael 'Spaz' McGoorty - 20170415
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This super-charged, energy-filled, and insightful Curve the Cube podcast episode is brought to you by the creative electricity flowing unabated through Michael 'Spaz' McGoorty's veins. This is a man who has, through music, acting, and comedy, managed to channel his creative energy into some highly impressive projects. He becomes Robert Plant as he …
