ANDREW VELÁZQUEZ crowns you.
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 of divine right and holiness. 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. Together we can make a difference as a community of POC, LATINX, LGTBQ+IA and all in between.
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Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
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 creative selves and essentially getting one’s “sass” back.
Coming from a creatively colourful history of vocal performance on stage and in studio, working in network television programming in Hollywood for primetime, daytime, and live programming (the Price is Right, the Grammys, Super Bowl) - you may catch one of her seasonal appearances as a singer on The Young and the Restless, or hear her over a vocal track on a Hallmark holiday romcom, or on one of the primetime TV teasers for CSI, NCIS, The Amazing Race, & Big Brother, dabbling in the world of Voice Over promotions, and later, entering Kid’s Fashion based out of New York, as a stylist and promotional writer for Children’s luxury brands, inspired by the birth of her first daughter.
Eventually she made the ultimate shift from big city girl to full time Mama Mode, and moved back home to Canada to be closer to family.
She utilizes her corner of the web through video storytelling, writing, and podcasting to share her own personal journey of navigating life as a caregiver to aging parents, and a homeschool mom of 2 in a neurodivergent family. Through her lens, she gives her listeners and readers, a peek into the reality of her life where she hopes to inspire other overwhelmed parents and caregivers, underwhelmed by a lack of artistic stimulation/ creativity. Through her own personal experience of burnout, loss & grief after 5 years of late heartbreaking pregnancy losses, and the many relatable struggles that go hand in hand with making the shift from a vibrant career, to family life and caregiving - she shares her story and spiritual journey to others who simply want to find their way back to themselves again. Without the initial intention of doing so, life imitated art. Through the joys and trials of parenthood, she found a way to bring creativity back into her life as a mom - by using her voice (like she always did).
Deb’s stories, insights, and creative works have been featured in publications, such as BBC News, Yahoo Style, Huffington Post, Yummy Mummy Club, and a variety of campaigns and live forums aimed at improving health care systems across Canada.
https://sassandsmalls.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sassandsmalls/
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
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 Hump! Festival or the new transgender documentary, "Finding Kim".
The lure of music can drag him on to stages with the bands he's played guitar for or fronted. Sometimes it all comes together like in "CHARLIE! The Death of Nancy Fullforce" (Los Angeles Fringe Festival's "Best Musical" 2011), the Alt-Rock murder mystery musical he wrote and starred in and is currently adapting to a screenplay.
Chances are if he's not doing one of the above, he's at home - passed out in the loving embrace of his precious Pug, Miss Squid.
https://www.instagram.com/jastenking/
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Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
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,” inspired by a performance art piece by actress Tilda Swinton, depicts Stefan taking naps in museums around the world.
A long-time Madonna fan, Stefan is one part of the quartet who produces and co-hosts MLVC: the Madonna podcast. Together with his co-hosts Tony, Liberty and Ben, he has been bringing conversations about Madonna and interviews with people who have worked with her or been a part of her iconic career, since April of 2019.
Not only did Stefan get to dance onstage with Madonna as an ‘Unapologetic Bitch’ during the Rebel Heart Tour, he got to sit down with Madonna and share a beer with her and his friend Sean during the Madame X tour, he attended M's exclusive performance at the Red Rooster, culminating in a Nola-inspired parade through the streets of Harlem, and most recently went rollerskating with M at her Finally Enough Love disco party.
In his spare time, Stefan is an avid gym goer and has begun acquiring a brand new skill: producing music. His first-ever single, “Mistress Dita,” paying homage to Madonna’s persona from her Erotica album, was released in December 2020. His latest single, "We Love Madonna," a disco-infused bop dedicated to Madonna herself, produced by Stefan and co-written and sung by co-host Liberty Rentrop, is now available on Apple, Amazon and Spotify.
https://stefanmreczko.wixsite.com/mlvcpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/mlvcpodcast/
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Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
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 pursuit of her personal vision.
In Just a few short years, she has captured the industry's attention by being featured in a national print campaign for Sephora.
Mega Superstar Riahnna's Fenty Beauty has gracefully displayed Ms. Mason's face in their Pro Filtr Foundation ads. Seven-time Grammy Award winning Toni Braxton featured Brittany in the launch of her body care line, Nude Sugar available at Ulta Beauty.
Celebrity Make-up Artist, Scott Barnes, has showcased her in several of his ad campaigns for his cosmetics line.
Brittany has been featured in Sheen Magazine. Recently turning heads at a Sports Illustrated Swim event, Brittany was dubbed best dressed: Brittany S. Mason.
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Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
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! And Jesus Christ Superstar Live (Which Was An Emmy Nomination).
His Work On Film And Tv Includes The Holdovers, Black Flame, Don’t Look Up, The Gilded Age, Castle Rock Season 2, City On A Hill, Ghostbusters And Many More.
He Taught For Several Years At Muhlenberg College, Pace University And The Hartt School. He Teaches And Presents Worldwide For The Powder Group, The Makeup Show And Local 798 As Well As Teaching His Unique And Creative Classes In Sao Paulo, London And Throughout The Us. During The Pandemic He Began To Offer His Classes Through Zoom And Continues To Do So.
He Has Won An Etsy Design Award And A Local 706 Hair And Makeup Guild Award For His Work. Throughout His Career Joe’s Work Has Enhanced The Faces Of Many Well-Known Actors And Performers For Television, Theatrical And Personal Appearances.
He Is Also The Chair Of The Local 798 Makeup And Hair Stylists Union Mentorship Program. Joe Is A Fine Artist, Showing Work In Nyc And Pa. He Is A Performing Artist And Drag Queen Having Created His Most Memorable (And Drunk) Character, “Mr Drag. “
He Has Written Several Shows Produced By Eggtooth Productions, Of Which He Is A Board Member.
Joe Has Also Created Video Content As Mr Drag As Well As Several Other Characters That He Has Created.
https://www.joedulude2.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dulude2/
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Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
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 and costumes, that further complimented his way of looking at things.
As a platform artist, Roshar has given makeup presentations not only in the US but also in Switzerland, Indonesia, Cairo, Rome, Japan, India, Canada, Singapore, Taiwan, and Australia just to name a few.
Known for his work with color and transformation, Roshar’s work has become easily recognizable.
https://www.roshar.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rosharofficial
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Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
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 heard in most recently as Boucheron in Fire Emblem: Engage and has also reprised his role as Yunobo in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Anime credits include Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind (Pesci), Kengan Ashura (Ryo/Mizakzuchi Rei) and Vineland Saga.
In addition to his work as a voice actor, Joe is a Digital Puppeteer at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim in such interactive shows as "Turtle Talk with Crush" and Stitch’s Picture phone.
https://www.joehernandezvo.com/
https://www.instagram.com/joehernandezvo/
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Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
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 model and content creator.
She promotes wellness and solo traveling for women while showing people what it’s like to be a working model.
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Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
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 publications. He was hired by Madonna for her Sex book release party and again in 1999 to appear at the MTV VMA’s with the pop icon. Armen performed at clubs such as The Pyramid, the Boy Bar, Salon, Tunnel, The World, and regularly at the Wigstock festival.
As a jewelry designer he designed and constructed pieces for such
luminaries as Siouxsie Sioux, Patty Labelle Dolly Parton Patricia Filed and Todd Oldham.
Concluding the era with a cameo appearance in the film Party Monster.
Ra began studying the theremin 2001, debuting with the orchestral group Antony & the Johnsons in New York City.
He soon began performing all over the US and Europe at private events and venues such as MOMA NYC, Lincoln Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall LA, Villa Petriolo Florence, Musé Rodin Paris for The Dior Haute Couture ball, the Broad Museum, United Nations, Wiener Konzerthaus Mozartsaal
Vienna, CBGBs, Knitting Factory, La MaMa E.T.C., Joe's Pub, Boulder Museum of Modern Art, Lincoln Center, The Gershwin Hotel, Dietch Projects, and toured with Nick Cave.
An award winning documentary film Titled “When my Sorrow Died, The Legend of Armen Ra and the Theremin” chronicles his life and career.
Armen plays on the debut album of Sharon Needles, Aurelio Voltaire’s album “Raised by Bats” Selena Gomez’s Revival on the track “Me and My Girls,” Gwen Stefani’s album “This is what the truth feels like” on the track “Naughty” on BØRNS’ Blue Madonna album on the track “Supernatural” Mark Almonds album Variete, Derek Sherinian’s Album “The Pheonix” (2020) and the “Vortex” (2022)
Hailed as one of the best Thereminists in the world, and the highest paid theremin artist in history.
His discography includes the Albums: Armen Ra plays the Theremin, Theremin Classiqué “Theremin Amerique the American songbook,” “Theremin Christmas,” “Theremin Discmorphia,” “Sacred Meditation,” and the single Cold Song by Henry Purcell.
Armen Ra resides in Los Angeles where he continues to teach, record and perform at high end private events globally.
https://armenra.com/
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Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
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 engagement from attendees.
Liberty’s full-day classes are the first to feature live photoshoots,* demonstrating the relationship between makeup and light backed by some of the top beauty brands in the industry.**
His classes cater to aspiring and seasoned professionals, but any beauty lover is welcome to join and will feel comfortable with the material (unless explicitly marked 🎨 hands-on workshop or (optional) hands-on).
Tour dates will be announced on jordan’s social media accounts and here on jordanliberty.com as they become available.
All events are managed and operated by third-party organizations and any inquiries regarding tickets, refunds, event details, or partnerships should be made directly. jordan liberty, liberty republic, and rebel brand management do not represent these organizations.
https://www.jordanliberty.com/education
https://www.instagram.com/jordanliberty/
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