A Pretty Normal Podcast

Episode #81: Discussing the Future of Puerto Rico with Independent Journalist & Content Creator, Bianca Graulau Mar 04, 2021

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In this episode I am joined by Bianca Graulau, an independent journalist and content creator from Puerto Rico.

Bianca and I discuss why she quit her job as a news reporter and moved back to Puerto Rico during the pandemic and what the political future of Puerto Rico looks like.

Check out Biancas work on Instagram @biancagraulau and Youtube

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Episode #80: Discussing Online Dating and Mental Health with Zach Schleien, Co-Founder of Filter Off Feb 17, 2021

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In this episode I am joined by Zach Schleien, co-founder of the video speed dating app, Filter Off.

Filter Off has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, BBC, and ABC. Prior to Filter Off, he ran and sold the dating blog Top Romp, which covered dating hacks and apps for the millennial dater. His passions lie in technology, health, and creating authentic connections.

Check out Filter Off on Instagram @filteroffdating

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Episode #79: Discussing Latinidad and How to Move the Latinx Community Forward with Annabel Garcia Torres, Host of Latinx On The Rise Feb 06, 2021

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Quick reminder that we have started streaming the interviews live on Youtube and Facebook and Twitch! This gives you the opportunity to join the conversation and ask questions to all of the amazing guests that come on the show. So make sure to follow us on all of our social media handles so you get updated every time we go live!

In this episode I am joined by Annabel Garcia Torres, host of Latinx On The Rise, a show focusing on conversations with high achieving Latinx movers and shakers.

We discussed why she started her show, not feeling "Latino/Latina" enough, why more Latinos/Latinas haven't adapted the term "Latinx", Marjorie Taylor Green and more!

Connect with Annabel on Instagram @latinxontherise

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Episode #78: Combatting Loneliness, Isolation, Social Anxiety and More with Pete Bombaci, Founder of The GenWell Project Feb 02, 2021

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In this episode I am joined by Pete Bombaci, Founder of The GenWell Project, a Canadian organization dedicated to making the world a healthier and happier place by reminding people about the importance of face-to-face social connection as a proactive health action that they can take, and inspiring them to take action.

Following a successful career in the beverage alcohol industry, Pete ventured into the world of charities and not-for-profits

We had an amazing conversation about what his organization is doing to help combat loneliness, something that affects everyone across the spectrum all over the world. According to a survey by Cigna Health Insurance, more than three in five Americans are lonely, with more and more people reporting feeling like they are left out, poorly understood and lacking companionship.

In this interview we discuss why we live in a time where although we have so many ways to stay connected at our fingertips, people still report to feel more alone than ever before.

Connect with Pete and The GenWell Project at www.genwellproject.org/disconnected

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Episode #77: Discussing Connecting with God, Fathers in the Home, Gender Norms in Society, and more with Donnie C Co-Host of The Diamond Lounge Jan 28, 2021

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Quick reminder that we have started streaming the interviews live on Youtube and Facebook! This gives you the opportunity to join the conversation and ask questions to all of the amazing guests that come on the show. So make sure to follow us on all of our social media handles so you get updated every time we go live!

In this episode I am joined by Donnie C. co- host of the podcast The Diamond Lounge.

We had an amazing conversation about a wide variety of topics including Donnies connection with God, why fathers started taking on more responsibility in the home, what made her a Bernie supporter in the primaries and why she came around to Vice-President Kamala Harris and more.

Connect with Donnie C. and check out The Diamond Lounge on Youtube!

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Episode #76: Discussing Collaging, Latinx Culture, Metrics to Success, Work Life Balance and More with Luis Martin, the Art Engineer Jan 23, 2021

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Quick reminder that we have started streaming the interviews live on Youtube and Facebook! This gives you the opportunity to join the conversation and ask questions to all of the amazing guests that come on the show. So make sure to follow us on all of our social media handles so you get updated every time we go live!

In this episode I am joined by The Art Engineer, Luis Martin, host of the podcast Studio Confessions. Luis is a personal favorite of the show, an all around awesome person and was the first featured guest on the Pretty Normal Day series which I highly suggest everyone go watch on Youtube. In that video Luis takes us into his studio and shows us what a pretty normal day looks like for him.

I knew this interview was going to be great because Luis is a walking, living book of inspirational quotes. Everything he says sounds so uplifting and im always super excited to have him come on the show. In our conversation we discuss his recent trip to Merida, Mexico, where he hosted his own art show, we discuss finding the balance between staying consistent and taking breaks from your creative work, whether or not art school is necessary, copyright laws when it comes to collaging, what we would like to change in Latinx culture and more.

Connect with Luis Martin and check out his art at www.collagedream.com and check out Studio Confessions on all podcast platforms!

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Episode #75: The Struggles the LGBTQ2S Community Still Faces and More with Krisha, host of Gay Monologues Jan 18, 2021

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Quick reminder that we have started streaming the interviews live on Youtube and Facebook! This gives you the opportunity to join the conversation and ask questions to all of the amazing guests that come on the show. So make sure to follow us on all of our social media handles so you get updated every time we go live!

In this episode I am joined by Krisha, host of the podcast Gay Monologues and the creator of Loud Pride. Krisha’s podcast Gay Monologues, talks about queer topics for personal growth. It was a really great conversation and Krisha is someone I knew I wanted to come on the show since late last year and i'm glad that we made it happen. I want to thank Krisha for being open about her coming out story. She describes the lead up to the day she came out to her parents and how that decision changed her relationship with them.

We dove deep into problems that affect the LGBTQ community and spoke about why Krisha decided to start her podcast, Gay Monologues. She also taught me what the term LGBTQ2S means! I learned a lot and although same sex activity seems like a normal thing to me in 2020, it was appalling to learn that same sex activity is still illegal in approximately 70 countries. Which shows how the work for equality never ends.

Connect with Krisha and check out her content at www.loudprideco.com and check out Gay Monologues.

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Live Stream: Discussing Trumps Impeachment, Social Media Ban, Parler & More Jan 14, 2021

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, I am your host, Xavier Diaz. Like I announced last week, I have started streaming the show live on Facebook and Youtube so anyone can join me in the chat and get involved in the conversation. Ill always post the audio to the podcast the next day but I do definitely enjoy streaming the show, it makes it more interactive and it lets me cover topics in a faster and more timely manner. So definitely subscribe and like the pages on Facebook and Youtube and join me next time!

In this episode I am joined by Rob and Perry, two great friends of the show who have come on in the past. Always love talking politics with these dudes and who better to bring on when the US is falling into chaos? There was a lot to cover since last weeks events at the capitol building but we get into all of it, discussing Trumps social media ban, the house voting to impeach him for the second time, what Joe Biden's best move going forward is, what will become of the GOP and more!

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Live Stream: Discussing the Siege at the Capitol Building and the Medias Role Jan 09, 2021

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, I am your host, Xavier Diaz.

Now I didn't plan on releasing a new episode until at least mid January, I wanted to take some more time off to figure out what I wanted to do next and to learn any new software that I would need to take the podcast to the next level. But life has its own plans and 2021 got off to one hell of a start and I couldn't not comment on the recent events at the capitol building.

So we expedited the process and took the podcast live for the first time on Facebook and Youtube. I was joined by the homie, the one and only Rocio Vives, co-host of Chica Chats as we discussed our thoughts on what took place as well as the media reactions and coverage to the aftermath.

Streaming the show live was something I really wanted to do this year and I am happy to announce that I will be live streaming all of my podcast interviews from now on. So definitely make sure you follow us on Youtube and Facebook so you can participate in the discussion every time we go live. I will always post the audio to the podcast afterwards, but why not come join and get involved in the conversation!

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Goodbye 2020! End of the Year Gratitude Message Jan 03, 2021

GOODBYE 2020!!

I can't believe it is the end of the year, but I want to make this short.

I'm incredibly grateful for all of the people I have met along this podcast journey. All of you are super talented and I hope to continue to grow and evolve beside you as we head into the new year. 2020 didn't affect everyone in the same way, but we all had our own unique challenges to deal with as we adapted into the new reality. It was great to see all of the things you were grateful despite this being such a difficult year.

There's too many of you to tag but if you came on the show this year, THANK YOU!! You are what makes A Pretty Normal so special and the stories you come on here to tell inspire me everyday. Goodbye 2020, it's been one hell of a ride.

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Episode #74: Exploring the Meaning of Liberty with Jalen Vasquez Dec 17, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, I am your host, Xavier Diaz and

I am excited to announce that this will be the final episode of 2020. The year started off with episode 29 and I am super proud to say we have made it all the way to episode 74. That's not even including all of the monologues, all of the lives, all of the video content that we produced this year. 2020 has been one hell of a ride and I know that is has affected people in very different ways. But go back to the beginning of the pandemic back in March and throughout all of this time I have consistently said how grateful I am to be in the position that I am in and even from the start I knew that I was going to use this year as a way to create as much as entertaining and thought provoking content as possible. And that meant continuing what I started in 2019 with the podcast by interviewing people from all walks of life. I’m really proud of all of the growth of this show and I couldnt have found a better way to end this year than with my next guest.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Jalen Vasquez - host of The Inspired By Fire Podcast, a show which seeks to analyze all aspects of what it means to be a free human being.

Jalen decided to push his life experience to the extreme when he sold all of his possessions and traveled all over Asia, South America and Australia.

His show interviews and discusses a wide variety of guests and topics as he explores the meaning of liberty in all forms.

Connect with Jalen and check out his content at www.inspiredbyfire.org

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STEREO LIVE: Who Can You Vent to, Why Does Family Hurt Us, What Is Technology Doing to Society and More with Reme Flyizhie Dec 07, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, I am your host, Xavier Diaz and we have something a little different for you this week.

Recently I discovered the app, Stereo. Stereo describes themselves as a LIVE broadcast social platform that enables people to have and discover real conversations in real time.

They aim to combat loneliness and provide a platform for debate and education.

To be clear this is not an advertisement, I just started using the app and I think its pretty cool. You create an avatar, so its pretty anonymous if you are shy. Anyone can start a conversation with anyone else on the app people are literally on there streaming all the time at all hours of the day and then the cool part is listeners can record audio messages and submit them and everyone can listen together, giving the app a really cool interactive feel.

You can share clips straight to Instagram and overall its just a really fun and new way to go live and speak with your followers. I think it was released in August this year so its pretty new and has a lot of potential. I went live for the first time with my good friend Reme Flyizhie and we had a blast with it talking about family members who hurt us, the impacts of technology and a lot more. We’re planning on going live again this Friday at 9 pm EST so if you enjoy what you hear, download the stereo app and follow us so that you can join the conversation.

https://stereo.com/

Stereo Usernames:

@xavierdiaz

@1flyizhie

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Episode #73: What is Democratic Libertarianism. Money in Politics and How the People Can Reclaim Their Power with Simon Chadwick Nov 26, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, I am your host, Xavier Diaz and we have an amazing new interview for you this week!

I had the pleasure of speaking with Simon Chadwick, the Author of For The People: A Citizen's Manifesto to Shaping Our Nation's Future. Simon is the managing partner of Cambiar, a management consulting company dedicated to the market research industry.

He grew up in two totalitarian societies and is the son of Bishop Graham Chadwick, a prominent anti-apartheid activist.

Simon is someone who is intensely interested in and concerned about politics and society in America. We had a really great conversation about Democratic Libertarianism, why people fall for authoritarian leaders, what Joe Biden can do during his administration to prevent another fake populist from taking control in future elections and plenty more.

His book, For The People, A Citizen's Manifesto to Shaping Our Nation's Future, is available for purchase on Amazon, and I highly recommend everyone go check out his website where he has the first 3 chapters available for free. Simon does a great job explaining Why Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is relevant to modern-day government and what the people can do to reclaim their power.

Website:

https://www.simonchadwick.us/

Amazon Link to the book:

https://www.amazon.com/People-Citizens-Manifesto-Shaping-Nations/dp/1632992698

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Episode #72: Discussing Intersectionality, What Politicians Got Wrong about the "Latinx" Vote and More with Jackie, La Gorda Corajuda Nov 17, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, I am your host, Xavier Diaz and we have an amazing new interview for you this week!

I had the pleasure of speaking with Jackie, aka La Gorda Corajuda on Instagram, Tik-Tok and Twitter. She’s a Latinx, intersectional feminist making really awesome and educational content on social media and I came across her profile right before the 2020 election and instantly knew that I needed to have her come on the show. She wants the best for her community and wants us all to progress forward, even if that means discussing issues that make some people uncomfortable. Here's an example of some of the work she is creating that made me really want to interview her.

We had a really great wide ranging conversation about the Latinx community, what intersectionality means to her, how Democrats can improve their messaging to the Latinx community and you'll definitely want to stick till the end of the episode where we discuss the subject of whether or not Latinos and Latinas can say the “n” word. This has been a topic she has discussed on her platform, i’ve discussed here on mine and I wanted to take some time to really dive into the issue and see where the disconnect lies among the Latinx community when it comes to this word.

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Episode #71: How Community Organizers Helped Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Arizona with Alejandro Chavez Nov 10, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, I am your host, Xavier Diaz and we have an amazing new interview for you this week!

Its been a week since the election was held and there were some amazing results on a variety of fronts including the fact that 5 different states passed some form of marijuana legalization measures. This was a huge victory for the cannabis industry and another step forward in ending the drug war.

One amazing comeback story came to us from the state of Arizona, where voters passed proposition 207, which legalizes recreational marijuana. In 2016, the initiative failed to pass but only by a few percentage points, which left proponents of legalization, no pun intended fired up and ready to finish the job. And it certainly paid off because this time prop 207 was passed with 60% of the vote and was, once again no pun intended, the highest vote getter in Arizona state history with 1.92 million people voting in favor of legalization. I wanted to take the time out to learn about what changed in those 4 years and how community organizers got the message out.

So I spoke with Alejandro Chavez, a Political Director at Strategies 360, who joined to help win the Smart and Safe Arizona campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona.

He’s done a lot of amazing work with MoveOn.org where he helped the successful campaigns of Arizona State Representative Ruben Gallego, Texas Rep Veronica Escobar and Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez.

Oh yeah and he just so happens to be the grandson of legendary civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.

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Special Election Coverage Part 3: Whats the Deal with Latinos for Trump, and Election Coverage with Rocio Vives Nov 05, 2020

This is part 3 of my special election coverage. I did three different interviews throughout the night with people of different political backgrounds and demographics. Here I speak with Rocio Vives, co-host of Chica Chats a Liberal Democrat from New York City about why some Latino voters are choosing to support Trump. Check out part 1 where I discuss big tech monopolies and part 2 discussing whether or not Texas will ever turn blue.

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Special Election Coverage Part 2: Will Texas Eventually Turn Blue and Election Coverage with Floyd Hope Nov 04, 2020

This is part 2 of my special election coverage. I did three different interviews throughout the night with people of different political backgrounds and demographics. Here I speak with a political independent from Texas who leans Democrat about the election results and whether or not Texas will ever turn into a blue Democrat state.

Check out part 1 where I discuss big tech monopolies and stay tuned for part 3 where I speak with a Democrat from New York City.

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Special Election Coverage Part 1: Discussing Censorship, Breaking Up Tech Monopolies and the 2020 Election Results with Rob A Nov 04, 2020

This is part 1 of my special election coverage. I did three different interviews throughout the night with people of different political backgrounds and demographics. Here I speak with a political independent about big tech censorship, how to balance combatting misinformation while also not giving complete power to the tech monopolies and more.

Stay tuned for part 2 & 3 where I speak with an Independent from Texas and a Democrat from New York City.

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Episode #70: Counting Down the 2020 Election, More Politics in Hip Hop, and Black Lives Matter with Triston Jackson Nov 02, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, I am your host, Xavier Diaz and we have an amazing new interview for you this week! Tomorrow, November 3rd is the election here In the United States. I can't believe 4 years have come and gone already. No matter what happens it's truly amazing to see the amount of voter enthusiasm this time around. Early voting records have already been surpassed and whatever happens I hope people continue to participate this much in our election process.

This week I had the opportunity to speak with Triston Jackson, a U.S army veteran, entrepreneur and founder of a non-profit which aimed at helping the homeless. Triston grew up in the deep South however his political views are very interesting considering the conservative nature of the state he lives in. It was a pleasure to speak with Triston and that speech you heard at the beginning was an amazing speech he wrote. His words inspired me to create a powerful video detailing the struggles the black community faces. Go check that out on Youtube or Instagram and let me know what you think.

Connect with Triston Jackson on Instagram @the_0racl3

https://www.facebook.com/Triston412

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Episode #69: Why POC Youtuber, Qyarris Has Decided Not to Vote This Election featuring Qyarris Oct 28, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast. This week I had the opportunity to speak with Qyarris, a New York based Youtuber, and this was the perfect person to have on after taking a break from the show.

I had so much fun speaking with Qyarris about why he has made the decision to not vote this year and the backlash he receives from the black community. As I always state, use the information you hear from this interview as a starting point into your own research and always educate yourself before making any decisions.

Connect with Qyarris on Instagram @Quba.j

https://www.youtube.com/user/qjest1993

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Episode #68: Race, Reproductive Rights and Mass Incarceration in America with Dr. Michele B. Goodwin Oct 06, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.This week I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Michele Goodwin, a professor, social commentator, an internationally acclaimed bioethicist and the award winning author of several books including Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood.Dr. Michele Bratcher Goodwin is a global thought leader and advisor. She is the host of the popular podcast, On the Issues with Michele Goodwin, at Ms. magazine. Her writings address pressing matters of law, society, and global health. I had a pleasure speaking with her and learned so much in our discussion of race and mass incarceration in America.If you would like to connect with Dr. Goodwin check out the show notes for all the links. Connect with Dr. Goodwin on Instagram @michelebgoodwinwww.michelebgoodwin.com/Women and Mass Incarceration | Michele Goodwin | TEDxUCIrvine Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #67: The Cuties Controversy, The Supreme Court, Podcasting and More with Chica Chats Co-host, Rocio Vives Sep 29, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.

This week I had the opportunity to speak with Rocio, co-host of the podcast, Chica Chats. Chica Chats is composed of Rocio and Kendy, 2 Latinas trying to tackle taboo topics. Each episode highlights different topics that are then dissected with a weird mix of sincerity, humor, and brashness.

Rocio has been on the show a couple of times in the past and it's always a pleasure to speak with her. You know the vibes, the conversation geared off into a wide variety of topics including the controversy surrounding the film, “Cuties,” Donald Trump’s new supreme court nomination, America's fascination with violence, podcasting and more.

Connect with Rocio on Instagram @pandamunchies_

@Chica.Chats

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Episode #66: How Trump Has Changed Immigration and More with Immigration Lawyer, Tahmina Watson Sep 23, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.This week I had the opportunity to speak with Tahmina Watson, the inspirational founder of Watson Immigration Law as well as Widen, a non-profit organization that trains and mentors lawyers to help detained immigrants. She’s also the host of the podcast, Tahmina Talks Immigration and an author and blogger. Tahmina is making a huge impact on protecting immigrant rights and lives and breathes immigration.In our conversation she shares why immigration became such a passion for her. Tahmina has been on the other side of the legal process and understands the long and complicated process immigrants go through. We also spoke about how immigration has changed and even become more difficult and expensive.It may have slipped under the radar for many Americans, however not too long ago, United States Citizenship and Immigration Service also known as USCIS, was at risk of completely grinding to a halt. The agency had announced that without more money from congress, they would have to furlough 13,400 employees. Tahmina breaks down that situation and what ultimately happened. Connect with Tahmina Watson and learn more about her onInstagram: @tahmina.watsonTwitter: @tahminawatsonFacebook: @TahminaTalksImmigrationWebsites:https://watsonimmigrationlaw.com/https://www.widenlaw.org/Blog Posts:https://watsonimmigrationlaw.com/2020/07/03/uscis-fee-increase-here-is-what-the-increased-fees-will-look/https://watsonimmigrationlaw.com/2019/12/31/uscis-fee-increase-and-more/Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #65: Can Latinx Artists Say the"N" Word?", How the Rap Industry is Changing, the 2020 Election and More with Diva Hustle Radio Sep 16, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.This week I had the opportunity to speak with Pam Pendleton, the co-host of Diva Hustle Radio an 100% independently black owned radio station that aims at bridging the gap between cultural boundaries in Hip Hop, Rap and R&B. Pam took some time to explain to me why she helped start a traditional radio station and how she hopes to help more independent artists break out into the mainstream. We had a great conversation about a wide variety of topics including hip-hop and how the industry is changing, whether latinos and latinas can say the n word or not, the 2020 election and more. It was really such a chill conversation and I hope to have Pam and her co-hosts back on the show in the future.Connect with Diva Hustle Radio on Instagram @divahustleradio Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #64: "Psychedelics Today" Co-Founder Joe Moore (Pt.2) Sep 02, 2020

This week we continue our conversation with Joe Moore, the co-founder of Psychedelics Today, an organization dedicated to exploring and discussing the important academic and scientific research in the field of psychedelics.In part one of the interview, which was released last week, we got to know more about Joe Moore, who has spent nearly 20 years studying psychedelics.As we continue to go down the rabbit hole in part 2, we discuss what the connection between spirituality, religion and psychedelics is. We also discuss what makes the demographics of Colorado so unique and open to the possibilities of legalized marijuana and decriminalization of magic mushrooms. If you haven’t already definitely make sure you check out part one of our interview so you can get a full sense as to what Psychedelics Today is and the work that they’re doing to educate the public.Check out part 1 of the interview at Episode #63: “Psychedelics Today” Co-Founder Joe Moore (Pt. 1)Connect with Joe and learn more at www.psychedelicstoday.com Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #63: "Psychedelics Today" Co-Founder Joe Moore (Pt. 1) Aug 26, 2020

This week I had the opportunity to dive into a subject I've been very curious about for a long time. In recent years the taboo around psychedelics has shifted and more and more we hear about it in the media. In May of 2019, Denver, Colorado became the first city to decriminalize hallucinogenic mushrooms. However psychedelics such as LSD still remain schedule 1 drugs in the United States, meaning the government has deemed that there is a high potential for abuse and there is no currently accepted medical use in treatment. Which makes Denver's decriminalization that much more significant, as society begins to become more informed on the potential benefits and role psychedelics can have in medicine. Here to join me as I begin to learn more about this subject is Joe Moore, the co-founder of Psychedelics Today. Psychedelics Today is dedicated to exploring and discussing the important academic/scientific and other research in the field of psychedelics. Joe Moore has spent nearly 20 years studying psychedelics, psychology and western esotericism. This is such an interesting topic and we had such a great conversation I had to split this interview into two parts. Part 2 will be released next week. Connect with Joe and learn more at www.psychedelicstoday.com Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #62: Comedy During Quarantine with Mike Nicolia Aug 19, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.This week I had the opportunity to talk to my homie Mike Nicolia. Mike is a stand-up comedian, a comedy producer, the creator of “Party Mike” and in his own words an all around decent guy.We had a great conversation on a wide range of topics including how comedy shows have been affected during the quarantine, how the scene is adapting to new restrictions, why he created Party Mike and more!Check out the show notes for all the links to connect with Mike and make sure to check out his comedy shows and stay updated with his work.Connect with Mike on Instagram @mikenicoliacomedy Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #61: Black on Black Crime, Dark Skin Media Representation and Changing the Entertainment Industry with Sheba Kamisri Aug 10, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity to talk with Sheba Kamisri, a journalist, the founder of the production company, African Standard Time, and the host of Afro Beat Woman podcast. We had a great conversation on a wide range of topics including the idea of black on black crime, how we can protect black women in America, dark skin representation in media and how Sheba is trying to change the entertainment industry. Go check out the show notes for all the links to connect with Sheba, shes got a lot of big things in the works and shes definitely someone you should follow and I hope to work with her again in the future. Connect with Sheba on Instagram @sheba.kamisriMake sure to follow African Standard Time Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Pretty Normal Sundays: #ChallengeAccepted, Kanye's Election Campaign, China and the Tik-Tok Ban Aug 03, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I went live on the Podbean app to discuss serveral different current events such as the recent #challengeaccepted viral campaign, Kanye and his election bid, the potential Tik-Tok ban and China. Thank you to my homies Rob and Perry for calling in and joining the conversation. I will definitely be going live again soon and will try to find a feature that lets people dial in instead of downloading an app. Stay tuned for that announcement soon! Topics and Time Stamps:Kanyes Election Bid: 7:40#Challengeaccepted: 16:14China: 26:56 Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Youtube Remember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #60: The Telling Image: Shapes of Changing Times with Lois Stark Jul 27, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity of interviewing Lois Stark, an Emmy award-winning producer, documentary filmmaker, and author of The Telling Image: Shapes of Changing Times. As an NBC News documentary filmmaker, one question popped out to Lois: How do humans make sense of the world? In her global assignments, she looked for a telling image that summed up the situation. She found an answer hiding in plain sight - it was shape itself. Connect with Lois at her website loisfstark.comYou can find her book at The Telling Image: Shapes of Changing Times. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #59: Who Were The Madrigal 10? with Kathryn Boyd-Batstone Jul 20, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity of interviewing Kathryn Boyd-Batstone, a Director, photo journalist and Cinematographer, she is the director and writer of, "For Rosa," a short film inspired by the Madrigal 10, an event where ten Mexican-American women from Los Angeles filed a lawsuit against the University of Southern California Medical Center alleging that medical personnel coerced them into submitting to sterilization. I had never heard of the Madrigal 10 case before coming across this short film. The events that happened and the judges ruling are something that we can all learn from and apply those lessons today as women's reproductive rights are still being threatened. So I encourage everyone to go read more about the case. As of this recording, the film, "For Rosa," is currently still not out, however, Kathryn hooked me up with the exclusive sneak peak preview link and it was fantastic. I dont want to reveal too much but she and the rest of the cast did an incredible job telling the story. So make sure you connect with Kathryn so you can get updated when the film drops. Connect with Kathryn on Instagram @kathrynboydbatFollow the film for updates on Instagram @forrosafilm Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #58: The 2020 Census, DACA, Latinx Communities and More with Reyna Marquez Jul 13, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.This week I had the opportunity of interviewing Reyna Marquez, a community organizer and immigration activist from Arkansas. We had a great conversation about DACA, the importance of the 2020 census, Latinx communities and so much more. Shes also trying to get the word out about US House of Representative candidate Joyce Elliot who is currently running a campaign to challenge Representative French Hill in Arkansas second congressional district.So make sure you get informed about that race and stay politically active as we approach Novembers elections. The presidential election is obviously important but just as important are the house and senate races so make sure you stay informed!Connect with Reyna on Instagram @@reyna_m42Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #57: Traveling the World as a Solo Female Backpacker with Adrien Behn Jul 06, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that reimagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.This week I had the opportunity of interviewing Adrien Behn, host of the Strangers Abroad Podcast, a narrative travel podcast about a solo female backpacker who interviews strangers she meets while backpacking. I always love interviewing digital nomads and travelers because they have amazing experiences to tell and while were all still daydreaming about the day when we can return to traveling and vacationing without fear of coronavirus why not live vicariously through their stories. So make sure you go check out the Strangers Abroad podcast, Adrien is an amazing story teller and the quality of her show is superb. You really feel like you're right there with her as she takes you around the world meeting new people. In this interview we speak about her experience as a solo female traveler, her episode titled worried where she describes her experience with sexual assault while abroad and she gives advice to other women who are considering travelling by themselves. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #56: The Aftermath of George Floyd's Murder, White Privilege, Stereotypes and Protesting in Mexico with SRV Jun 29, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that reimagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.This week I had the opportunity of interviewing my homie the one and only SRV. He was a guest on episode #05 of the show way back when. In that episode we discussed his travels as a digital nomad to South East Asia and Mexico so go make sure to check out that episode after you’re done with this one. Its always a great time chopping it up with him. We go back to Square One and SRV days making music and performing together and i'm honored to call him a friend.In this interview we speak about the aftermath of the George Floyd murder, white privilege, stereotypes people impulsively jump to, how he protested in Mexico and more. It was a great conversation that branched out in a bunch of different directions but i'm super excited to share it with yall. You can connect with Stephen Valenti on Instagram @srv_valentiSubscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #55: Traveling the World and Relationship and Confidence Advice with Alexandra Streisand Jun 20, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that reimagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.This week I had the opportunity of interviewing Alexandra Streisand, a certified confidence and relationship coach whose goal is to create an open, honest, and judgment-free space so that you feel completely comfortable while exploring your mind to all of the opportunities that surround you. Alex graduated with a business and restaurant management degree, and used to work over 80 hours a week managing a restaurant in New York City. After a few years of doing what she initially thought was her dream job, she decided to leave the restaurant business and travel around the world.I had a blast speaking with her about her travels around the world, why she left the restaurant business, why she became a confidence and relationship coach and more. You can connect with Alexandra Streisand on Instagram @abundantly_freeand check out her website at www.alexandrastreisandcoaching.comSubscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #54: Crazy Hiking Stories with Alec Santiago, Host of Trail Pope Confessions Jun 16, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that reimagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.We recently crossed the one year anniversary of the podcast and I put out an episode detailing the big plans and changes coming to the show. Go check out the one year anniversary episode to get informed on all of the dope news about A Pretty Normal Podcast. I’ve said thank you hundreds of times but I can never say it enough, thank you to everyone who listens and supports the show. Thank you to all the guests who share their stories with me, yall make the show what it is.This week I had the opportunity of interviewing Alec Santiago, the host of Trail Pope Confessions a show that follows Alec on his journeys as he hikes through the National Scenic Trail systemAlec was also my friend in College and I haven't seen him since we graduated back in 2015, its been a hot minute and every time I would see him pop up on my social media hiking these beautiful trails I knew I would always tell myself I gotta reach out and get him on the show! You can connect with Alec Santiago on Instagram @trail.popeand check out his podcast at www.anchor.fm/trail.popeSubscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

One Year Anniversary! Jun 12, 2020

Its officially been one year since I started A Pretty Normal Podcast and it has been an incredible year of growth and learning! I want to thank you all for tuning in every week to listen to the amazing stories our guests have shared with us.Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the show, thank you to everyone whose come on the show as a guest. I got big plans for this show and the more I do this the more pumped I get to keep putting out creative content.I will always keep putting out more podcast episodes but I want to release more than just podcasts. I wanna share more videos, create documentaries, share my collage art, and other random projects floating in my head.Thats why im excited to announce i've begun working on my next big project, Pretty Normal Productions,An umbrella brand home to A Pretty Normal Podcast, but also a platform where I can share more of my ideas with you all.Stay tuned for more updates as I go and subscribe to the show so you never miss out on new content! Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #53: Personal Loss During Quarantine, Content Creation and the 2020 Election with Hendel Leiva Jun 01, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that reimagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. Before the interview starts I give a short moment of silence for George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Three people who were murdered and whose deaths have rightfully so sparked massive outrage and protests across the country. This is the smallest possible thing I can do, but even if it helps bring a tiny bit more awareness and keeps this in our conscious as we try to move forwar, then I will gladly use this podcast platform to help. This week I had the opportunity of interviewing Hendel Leiva, the host of Immigration MIC podcast, a show that takes you through the story of each guest, and the reasons they’re fighting for immigrants across the nationHendel was the guest on episode #27 and hes someone whose hustle and energy I really respect. I love getting a chance to talk to him and this will definitely not be the last you hear of him here on this show.You can connect with Hendel Leiva on Instagram @hendelonthemicand check out his podcast at www.immigrationmicpodcast.comSubscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #52: Chicago Based South African Artist, Abena Motaboli May 24, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity of interviewing Abena Motaboli, a Chicago based, South African educator, facilitator, project manager, writer and visual artist.Her art practice is performative, contemplative, and transformative. Known for her intricate plastic installations and meditative line-work found in her paintings, she is Influenced by her home country of Lesotho and Southern African culture. She uses a variety of ephemeral material such as plastic, tea, dirt, coffee, and charcoal to comment on displacement, past memories, and the culture of creating. You can connect with Abena Motaboli on Instagram @abenaartand check out her website at www.abenaart.com/Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

A Pretty Normal Monologue: America Needs Therapy! May 21, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. As the deaths and hospitalizations continue to decline, NY Governor, Andrew Cuomo has said we are finally on the otherside of "the mountain" so I wanted to focus my monologue on the ugly truths of society this pandemic has revealed to us. Domestic violence reports are up, alcohol sales are up, counties are encouraging snitching on your neighbors and clout chasers are running amok. Now that we are on the otherside of the mountain, what have we learned about ourselves in our time of struggle and desperation? Citation:U.S. Alcohol Sales Increase 55 Percent in One Week Amid Coronavirus PandemicAmerica's Shopping List: Here's What We're Buying The MostSTRESS DRINKING: ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION INCREASES DURING COVID-19https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/briefing-book/what-are-major-federal-excise-taxes-and-how-much-money-do-they-raiseAfter ‘neighbor snitching’ complaints, Frisco removes coronavirus compliance feature from app'BBQ Becky,' White Woman Who Called Cops on Black BBQCoronavirus: How the pandemic is relaxing US drinking laws Thank you to everyone who supports the show and has shared the show with a friend or a loved one. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #51: Becoming More Sustainable with Harriet Robinson May 17, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about.

This week I had the opportunity of interviewing Harriet Robinson, a journalist, presenter and the host of Wannabe Greener, a podcast that focuses on sustainability and other eco-topics.

Harriet meets inspirational people whose actions are making big changes in terms of sustainability. Their interactive discussions break down myths and offer advice and tips and answer questions from listeners.

As you can tell from the clip at the beginning, I wanted to speak with Harriet about her eco journey and wanted to get some advice for people who want to reduce their own environmental footprint, but don't know where to start or think it’s too expensive to do so.

You can connect with Harriet Robinson on Instagram @wannabe.greener

and listen at Wannabe Greener

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Episode #50: Supporting African Artists with Soraya Sheppard May 11, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity of interviewing Soraya Sheppard, the founder and president of Color Me Africa Fine Arts, a majority woman owned and run non profit organization centered on creating awareness of African visual artists in the U.S and Canada. Soraya immigrated to the United States during the uprising in South Africa in 1987 where many of her friends and family were being arrested for resisting the apartheid regime.In 2011 Sheppard, a single mother of four adult children returned to her birth country to explore new possibilities and opportunities. What she discovered was a sense of despair, resignation, hopelessness and frustration at the government for failing to deliver on its mandate. This is Soraya's story and what drove her to create Color Me Africa Fine Arts.If you enjoy this interview and believe in what Soraya and Color Me Africa Fine Arts is doing make sure to connect with her at the link below. As I said in last weeks monologue, there are many ways to participate in #GivingTuesdayNow and non-profit organizations would greatly benefit from any sort of contribution you can give right now so make sure to go check them out and connect with Soraya.You can connect with Color Me Africa Fine Arts on Instagram @colormeafricafineartsand learn more at www.colormeafricafinearts.com Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

A Pretty Normal Monologue: Support #GivingTuesdayNow May 05, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I wanted to focus my weekly monologue on an industry that I truly hope does not get forgotten about amidst all of the chaos and confusion of Covid-19 and that is the non-profit industry. Non-profit organizations are essential to our society, they raise awareness, fight for social causes and educate and improve the lives of the public. Donations are the lifelines of non-profit organizations and without them many smaller less well known organizations will no longer be able to fund research, their staff or any of their programs and services. Giving Tuesday is a day of giving and unity that takes place all over the world. Its usually held right around the beginning of the holiday season however this year it will be organized much earlier in an effort to focus on boosting fundraising and support for the nonprofit community. Now if you are strapped for money and face financial uncertainty because of this pandemic, I don't blame you for not being able to chip in. The well being and security of you and your family understandably comes first. So listen and visit now.givingtuesday.org to a few other ways you can support without giving financiallyCitation: https://now.givingtuesday.org/ideashttps://www.thenonprofittimes.com/report/npt-top100-an-in-depth-study-of-americas-largest-nonprofits/https://www.samaritas.org/About-Samaritas/News-Updates/artmid/582/articleid/1380https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/sites/default/files/documents/letter-to-congress-include-nonprofits-in-coronavirus-package-3-11-2020.pdfhttps://www.classy.org/blog/stimulus-package-for-nonprofits/Thank you to everyone who supports the show and has shared the show with a friend or a loved one. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #49: Child Marriage, Human Trafficking and Menstrual Restrictions with Rima Nashashibi May 03, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity of interviewing Rima Nashashibi, the founder and president of Global Hope 365, a non profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, by advocating for their safety, education and empowerment with a focus on ending child marriage, human trafficking and menstrual restrictions. Human trafficking is a crime that forcefully exploits women, men, and children. According to the United Nations, human trafficking affects every country in the world, but it’s not talked about enough. I'm very proud to offer this platform to Rima to discuss these important topics and to raise awareness.You can connect with Global Hope 365 on Instagram @Globalhope365and learn more at www.globalhope365.orgHere are a few ways you can get involved in the fight against child marriage, human trafficking and menstrual restrictions:Donate: https://www.globalhope365.org/donateCA Coalition to End Child Marriage https://cacoalitiontoendchildmarriage.org/The Digital Advocacy Campaign: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/end-child-marriage-in-the-state-of-california/Add Partners to the CA Coalition to end Child Marriage: Organizations, Elected officials, community leaders, and youth Ambassadors: https://cacoalitiontoendchildmarriage.org/join-us/To invite Rima Nashashibi to speak: contact Kristin@GlobalHope365.org.To volunteer: Ali@GlobalHope365.org Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

A Pretty Normal Monologue: Protesters Gone Wild! Apr 27, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I wanted to focus my monologue on the protests occurring all over the United States and around the world. While there are definitely more than plenty of bad actors and selfish people latching themselves onto these protests, my goal was not to rant about why they shouldn't be protesting in the first place, but instead tell them that they are focusing their energy towards the wrong goals. With no arrests happening, (where would you even put people right now) and the advice of the medical community not deterring them, the protesters should instead start to protest actual injustices in our system. Keep that same energy when it comes to our greedy for profit healthcare system. If you're going to protest, at least make it something worth protesting over. I also discuss how societies mindset that welfare is "government handouts" and is "un-american" has lead to unnecessary complaining and astroturf protesting. Let me know what you think about the protests over on social media @aprettynormalpodcast.Citation:Coronavirus: The US resistance to a continued lockdown‘We cannot keep going this way.’ SLO County residents protest shelter-at-homeIt is time to cancel student debt and make higher education free Feds order Alex Jones to stop selling phony coronavirus curesThe coronavirus’s unpredictable impact on next year’s health insurance rates, explained Thank you to everyone who supports the show and has shared the show with a friend or a loved one. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #48: Luis Martin, "The Art Engineer" Apr 26, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that reimagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity of interviewing Luis Martin also known as The art engineer. Luis is a collage artist, podcaster and new age capitalist. He creates with the “hustler’s” essence of his home base, New York City and keeps tuned in and inspired with his native California soul. All of his channels of creation offer an abundance of possibility and empowerment. I had the pleasure of meeting Luis back in December before this global pandemic at a podcasters meet up in Manhattan. It was really awesome to meet a fellow podcaster who is also a collage artist and although I had hopes of this interview being in person so we could do some collaging together and share our processes, Luis has been doing some amazing work during this quarantine and I couldn't let his beautiful pieces of art keep coming up on my news feed without extending an invitation to come on the show. I had a blast with this interview and hope that this is the first, but not the last time I get to interview the art engineer. You can connect with Luis Martin on Instagram @artengineerand check out his art at www.collagedream.comSubscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #47: Coronavirus, Bill Gates and the World Health Organization Apr 22, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that reimagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity to talk with two fellow New Yorkers about the current state of the United States economy, whether the media has caused unnecessary panic and fear, Bill Gates and his sway in the World Health Organization and more. Enjoy this off the cuff conversation and let us know on Instagram or Twitter what your opinion is! Do you think the media has overblown the coronavirus situation or are we underrating how dangerous this can get? Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

A Pretty Normal Monologue: The Origin and Future of 4/20 Apr 20, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I wanted to focus my attention on the mystery behind the origin of the worldwide unofficial stoner holiday known as 4/20. I also dive into the the economic and medicinal benefits of marijuana legalization. Being that this entire month of April is technically 4/20, what better day than 4.20.20 to talk about the history of 4/20 and where the cannabis plant stands in a few countries.Citation:What Are the Benefits of Marijuana?Harvard Health Blog - Medical MarijuanaThe Potential Benefits of Medical Marijuana | Dr. Alan Shackelford | TEDxCincinnatiAndrew Yang Speech These states now have legal weed, and which states could follow suit in 2020“Good people don’t smoke marijuana” -Senator Jeff Sessions Two-thirds of Americans support marijuana legalization4/20: Five Myths and One Truth About the Unofficial Holiday420 Meaning: The True Story Of How April 20 Became ‘Weed Day’Mexico’s legalization of hemp, marijuana could be ‘quite significant’ for US marketsCanada Defends Marijuana Legalization In Response To International SkepticismReefer Madness ClipThank you to everyone who supports the show and has shared the show with a friend or a loved one. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #46: The Future Was Now with J.R Harber Apr 19, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that reimagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity to interview J.R Harber, an environmentalist, founder of a nonprofit animal rescue, and author of the timely, new post-pandemic fiction novel The Future Was Now.As an advocate for stronger environmental and watershed protection, among other things, Harber pens a cautionary and timely tale that explores contemporary events such as a global pandemic, environmental pollution, artificial intelligence, universal income, and privacy protection all while challenging us to consider what we would sacrifice to give all a safer world.The Future Was Now wrestles with different approaches to how people live and consume resources after a global pandemic destroys the world that we know today. The new society that rises from the ashes is forced to make tough decisions in order to ensure a sustainable world for future generations. This post-apocalyptic novel examines responses to current themes in distinct potential societies that we could become tomorrow.You can get the book at www.beyondhorizonseries.comSubscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

A Pretty Normal Monologue: What About China!!! Apr 16, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I wanted to focus my monologue on something I believe deserves a lot of attention and discussion. China continues to build a virtual, cyber wall between their citizens and critics in the outside world. The Chinese Communist Party is taking its online censorship to a new extreme by blocking its people from playing Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Many players have taken to Animal Crossing to continue the Hong Kong protests. The communist regime has noticed an authority vacuum in online multiplayer games, which enables people to freely socialize without monitoring. So new laws are being made.One-player online games will also be subject to surveillance, as a new real-name mechanism is going to be implemented in China. Also, the new law will not allow for zombies and plagues, map editing, roleplaying, as well as organizing a union in gamesListen to my weekly monologue and let me know what you think about China and the cyber wall they are creating. Monologue Research Links:China to ban online gaming, chatting with foreigners outside Great FirewallChina bans sale of Animal Crossing: New Horizons after it becomes a haven for Hong Kong protestersWhy Hong Kong is protesting: Their five demands listedInside Chinese camps thought to be detaining a million Muslim UighursThe Wuhan coronavirus has hit Xinjiang, where China has imprisoned at least 1 million Uighur Muslims. Its filthy detention camps will make inmates sitting ducks.A million Muslims are held in detention camps that China now portrays as 'humane'GENEVA / CHINA HUMAN RIGHTSThank you to everyone who supports the show and has shared the show with a friend or a loved one. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #45: Healing to Happy with Laura Martin Apr 13, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity to interview Laura Martin, a Bangkok based Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant and founder of Healing to Happy – an online holistic, nutrition-focused program that helps women suffering from anxiety and depression to heal using food.We spoke about why she decided to move to Bangkok, nutrition, the brain gut connection, her previous toxic relationship and more.You can connect with Laura at www.healingtohappy.comor on Instagram @lauramartin_h2hSubscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

A Pretty Normal Monologue: Domestic Terror Threats for Idiots! Apr 09, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. I will be starting to release my weekly monologues as separate files in order to share my thoughts on topics that are on my radar without interfering with the message and the discussion I have with my guests. Make sure to subscribe so you get alerted when the monologues and the guest interviews drop. My weekly monologue focuses on domestic terror arrests that have been made during this global pandemic. Monologue Research Links:Texas teen who threatened to spread coronavirus charged with making terroristic threatWoman accused of coughing on store's food jailed, charged with terroristic threatsPolice: Missouri man charged with terrorist threat for coughing on customers, writing 'COVID' on cooler doorThank you to everyone who supports the show and has shared the show with a friend or a loved one. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #44: Brooks Empowerment Academy with Kip Brooks Apr 08, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity to interview Kip Brooks a certified trainer and master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and co-creator of Brooks Empowerment Academy. The Brooks Empowerment Academy runs workshops and seminars on becoming Mentally & Emotionally Free, and they are the creators of L.E.A.D.– a Youth Empowerment and Leadership program and summer camp.Thanks to Kip, listeners will have special access to a special course, 30 Days to Empowered Positive Thinking.That link can be found here https://brooksempowermentacademy.com/giftsThank you to everyone who supports the show and has shared the show with a friend or a loved one. A special thank you to our guest, Kip Brooks for coming on the show.You can connect with Kip at www.brooksempowermentacademy.comSubscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #43: Performance Yoga Method with Amrit Daswani Apr 06, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity to interview my friend Amrit Daswani, a nationally certified fitness and yoga professional with over 10,000 hours of functional fitness and yoga experience. Amrit teaches me about performance yoga method, a science based, non-traditional stress reducing, energy boosting therapy program, that increases strength and mobility, while balancing the nervous system, activating the Vagus Nerve.Thank you to everyone who supports the show and has shared the show with a friend or a loved one. A special thank you to our guest, Amrit Daswani for coming on the show.You can connect with Amrit at www.performanceyogamethod.comor on Instagram @PerformanceyogamethodFor my monologue this week I focused on the implementation of 5G and Covid-19. Below are the links to my research. Monologue Links:5G phones and your health: What you need to knowTop Facts On 5G: What You Need To Know About 5G Wireless And “Small” CellsInternational Actions To Halt And Delay 5G5G is not accelerating the spread of the new coronavirusConspiracy theorist posts video of herself calling bemused workers killers for laying 5G fibre optic cables that she wrongly claims are cause of coronavirusIs 5G technology bad for our health?Wireless Industry Confesses: “No Studies Show 5G is Safe”Veteran MD Drops Bombshell About 5G Technology Dangers At 5G Hearing Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #42: This Much I Know...The Space Between Us with Susan Bowles Mar 29, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity to interview Sue Bowles, a speaker, survivor and the author of the book, “This Much I Know...The Space Between” Sue was brave enough to open up and speak about her fathers fight with alcoholism, her struggles with an eating disorder as well as a traumatic sexual assault that happened when she was only in first grade. Thank you so much to Sue for coming on the show and discussing her experience. Also thank you for the work she does to connect with other survivors of sexual assault and eating disorders.Thank you to everyone who supports the show and has shared the show with a friend or a loved one. A special thank you to our guest, Sue Bowles for coming on the show.You can connect with Sue and check out her work at www.mystepahead.comCheck out her book at "This Much I Know...The Space Between"You can also text "Next Step" to 31996. Monologue Links:Spotify to donate up to $10 million for coronavirus relief Seattle Artist Relief Fund Amid COVID-19Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #41: Inter-generational Healing with Michael Hsu Mar 23, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity to interview Michael Hsu, an intergenerational healer, host of The Heal From The Ground Up podcast, author of the book, "You Are the F*cking Sh*t: Heal your anxiety, anger and depression from the ground up!" This was a really cool experience and a first for the show. Instead of just doing a traditional interview, Michael actually did a spiritual healing session with me and let me tell you, it was awesome! I highly recommend everyone go check out his website and contact him for an appointment.Thank you to everyone who supports the show and has shared the show with a friend or a loved one. A special thank you to our guest, Michael Hsu for coming on the show.You can connect with Michael and check out his work at www.healfromthegroundup.com Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #40: Transformation Speaks with Marlisse Hardamon Mar 22, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to a special bonus episode of A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. Since we have so much time to spend indoors during this time of quarantine, I wanted to provide the listeners with some bonus content to listen to as they stay at home. So tomorrow a brand new episode will be released as well.Similar to last week's episode, I start this week off with a monologue update related to covid-19. This week I wanted to focus on the future and the 5 things I want to see change in society once we have moved forward from this pandemic.This week I had the opportunity to interview Marlisse Hardamon, the CEO and Founder of Transformation Speaks, an organization dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless and moving victims from tragedy to triumph. She is also Project Woman's 2019 Chrysalis award winner for her commitment to ending domestic violence and lifting the voice of survivors. Her story is incredibly powerful and I applaud her for her courage to open up about her experience with sexual abuse.. Thank you to everyone who supports the show and has shared the show with a friend or a loved one. A special thank you to our guest, Marlisse Hardamon for coming on the show.You can connect with Marlisse and check out her organization at www.transformationspeaks.com. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #39: Human Photography with Heather Slingerland Mar 16, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. I wanted to start off by giving my update during this Covid-19 pandemic. As of today, New York City has shut down schools, restaurants, and theaters. This follows the government order to reduce business capacity. My wife and I have started social distancing and will be self-quarantined in our apartment. Everyone please stay safe and lets try our best to not attend crowded areas. We need to do everything we can to curb the spread of this so that our healthcare system does not get overwhelmed. This week I had the opportunity to interview Heather Slingerland, a NYC photographer with a background in psychology and studio art who focuses on photographing people. We spoke about her photography projects which have focused on motherhood, femininity, senior immigrants and more. Thank you to everyone who supports the show and has shared the show with a friend or a loved one. A special thank you to our guest, Heather Slingerland for coming on the show. You can check out her work at www.heatherslingerland.com or on Instagram at @heatherslingerland Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #38: Andrea Wilson Woods, CEO of Cancer University Mar 09, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity to interview Andrea Wilson Woods. Andrea is the CEO and Co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social benefit, digital health company. She is also the founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association and the author of, “Better Off Bald.” We discussed how her sister diagnosis with liver cancer impacted her life and lead her to create Blue Faery and Cancer University. In Better Off Bald, Andrea chronicles her sister’s remarkable life from the time she was born to the day she dies at age fifteen. You can check out Cancer University at Cancer.University or buy her book at www.betteroffbald.comAlso check out Andrea's website to connect with her at Andreawilsonwoods.com Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #37: Vela with Vanessa Nevarez Mar 02, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that reimagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity to interview Vanessa Nevarez. Vanessa is a news editor, an Emmy award winner and the CEO of Vela, a company that empowers Latinx & Queens of Color and that brings together culture & e-commerce. We discussed her vision for the company, why she founded Vela, what women empowerment means to her and more. You can check out Vanessa on Instagram at @v.thejournalist or check out Vela at @vela.red Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #36: Positive Psychology with Mickey Saint Alex Feb 24, 2020

Hello everyone welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that reimagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. Because of the late release of last week’s episode featuring Chica Chats, I wasnt able to get a new interview in this week. Hopefully Ill be back on schedule by next week with brand new content featuring new guests talking about the things they’re passionate about. This week i’m going to release an old episode that features Mickey Saint Alex, a postive psychologist. Mickey focuses on the research part of psychology but she uses social media to take research results and transform them into simple and fun challenges that incentive people to participate. We discussed youth mental health, her 10 day gratitude challenge, women's rights and more. Make sure to subscribe to the show so you get notified every time a new episode drops. You can check out Chica Chats on Instagram at @mickeysaintalex Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #35: Chica Chats Feb 21, 2020

Hello everyone welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the chance to interview 3 awesome women who host the podcast, Chica Chats. Rocio, Alex and Kendi are 3 outspoken Latinas dissecting taboo topics. Their podcast is incredible and I definitely encourage everyone to go give them a listen because they have a genuine good time everytime they record and always drop hilarious commentary. In our conversation we tackled cancel culture, plus size models, legalizing sex work and more. Make sure to subscribe to the show so you get notified every time a new episode drops.You can check out Chica Chats on Instagram at @Chica.Chats Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #34: Infertility and Me Feb 09, 2020

Hello everyone welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Monique, the host of the Infertility and Me podcast. A show that spreads infertility awareness and inspiration and gives a platform to those dealing with infertility. I'm really happy that I got the opportunity to listen to Monique's journey with infertility. I researched the topic before hand but there's nothing like actually hearing the experience from someone who has gone through this battle. Monique explained to me how the diagnosis affected her relationship, how her family reacted to the news, what she had to go through and what she would have to do to have a second child. This was a really inspiring episode and i'm so happy to give Monique a new platform where she can share her story. Make sure to subscribe to the show so you get notified every time a new episode drops. You can check out the Infertility and Me Podcast on Instagram @infertilityandme_ Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #33: "The Maneater" with Lisa Royere Feb 02, 2020

Hello everyone welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Royere, an artist and designer from LA. We spoke about the inspiration for her “Maneater” series, art censorship on Instagram, her idea of taking well known brands and flipping them to empower people, what advice she gives to artists who are starting out and more. Quick shout out to Cyrus Mohseni, our guest from episode 12. He’s the reason I connected with Lisa and I wanted to take a quick moment to thank everyone who comes on the show and helps me find future guests. I take pride in interviewing really interesting and passionate people and I know that If I get a recommendation from one of my guests, its gonna be a good one! Make sure to subscribe to the show so you get notified every time a new episode drops.You can check out Lisa's artwork on Instagram at @Lisaroyere or by visiting her website at www.lisaroyere.com Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #32: The Buppie Report Jan 26, 2020

Hello everyone welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. And this week i'm joined by Rob and Perry from The Buppie Report. Two people with very different perspectives of the world who still manage to be friends while arguing respectfully. We discuss politics, interracial marriage, gun rights, Trans exclusionary radical feminists and more. Make sure to subscribe to the show so you get notified every time a new episode drops. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #31: Maja Jovicic Jan 19, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week’s guest is Maja Jovicic, who is currently the CMO of COD technologies and who has started her own NGO as a part of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Network. One of her organization’s main priorities? Bringing down the youth unemployment level in Bosnia which at nearly 60% is the highest in the world. We had a great conversation about what COD Technologies is working on, why the youth unemployment in Bosnia is so high, what the government is doing about it, the workshops shes hosts to teach students the digital skills they’ll need to get a good career and more. Make sure to subscribe to the show so you get notified every time a new episode drops. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #30: The Influence of the Media on Society Jan 12, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This weeks guest is my good friend Arcy and i'm very happy to share this conversation with you all. We spoke about the medias influence on society, politics, Jeffery Epstein, Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globe awards and Arcy drops several quotes throughout which are absolute gems of wisdom. Make sure to subscribe to the show so you get notified every time a new episode drops. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #29: Donald Anzalone Jan 05, 2020

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that reimagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. A very happy new year to everyone, I'm very excited to be back from a long holiday break. It feels good to be recording and interviewing again. My first guest for the new year is Donald Anzalone an Adelphi University undergraduate student who I met last year at a media panel I spoke on. It felt great having an open conversation about a wide variety of subjects including cancel culture, music, politics and traveling. This is why I got into podcasting in the first place. To be able to speak with new people and learn about what they’re passionate about. I’m excited to kick off the new year with this great open ended conversation. Thank you to everyone who continues to support the show! Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Happy New Year!!! Dec 31, 2019

On the final day of the decade I wanted to make a special episode featuring some of the amazing people I have had the opportunity to speak with and work with since the creation of the show. I feel incredibly blessed to have met so many people with such diverse backgrounds. Every guest that has come on the show has taught me something new and has challenged me to reconsider what "normal" means to me. Shout out to everyone involved in this special end of the year episode. Happy Holidays everyone! I look forward to continuing to bring great content in 2020! Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #28: Way of Living Podcast host Morgane Roos-Carreira Dec 23, 2019

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I got to finally interview someone who started her podcasting journey right around the same time as this podcast. Thanks to mutual podcast connections I’ve had the chance to watch her grow her podcast and give a platform to some amazing women and men who give wonderful advice and speak about career changes. Her name is Morgane Roos-Carreira and she is the host of Way of Living Podcast. We had a great conversation about a variety of topics including why she moved from France to London, child care, the concept of "homosexualizing kids," what she has learned from her guests and more. I want to also thank her for being so open with me and speaking about her past toxic relationship. Its not an easy thing to speak about but I'm glad I got to know more about her past and how its lead her to where she is today. Check out Way of Living on your favorite streaming platform below!https://linktr.ee/wayoflivingpodcast Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #27: Immigration MIC Podcast host Hendel Leiva Dec 15, 2019

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I got to kick it with Hendel Leiva, the host of The Immigration MIC Podcast, a show that takes you through the stories and the reasons each guest is fighting for immigrants across the nation. Hendel reached out to me to invite me to his live recording at Hofstra University for the 100th episode of his podcast. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to make it to the event but I knew for sure that I wanted to get him on the show. After a few months of trying to coordinate we were finally able to set a day for the interview. I listened to Hendel’s 99th episode, a 2 hour tell all where he takes the listener through the rise and fall of his career. It’s an incredibly open and honest monologue detailing his accomplishments, his pride, his downfall and his faith which helped him bounce back and start over to use his talents to give a voice to the voiceless. If you haven’t checked it out definitely listen to the episode and learn more about Hendel and how his journey brought him here. Immigration MIC Podcast Episode 99 Immigration MIC Podcast Episode 100 Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #26: Love Your Life to Death Dec 09, 2019

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Every week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This weeks episode features Yvonne Heath, author of the book "Love Your Life to Death" and creator of the #IJustShowedUp movement. Yvonne worked as a nurse for 27 years and in that time what she witnessed was how we are a grief phobic society, reluctant to talk about, plan and prepare for grief and death. It was a really interesting conversation about how to better handle grief and how to be there for our loved ones when they are going through it. I admit that death is not really a topic I like to discuss. It gives me an internal anxiety to think about family members, loved ones and even myself passing away. But grief is something we will all have to deal with at some point in our lives and Yvonne is helping make sure that people are better prepared for those moments. If you would like to learn more about Yvonne and the work she is doing please visit her website at www.loveyourlifetodeath.com.Also be sure to check out Yvonne's TED talk below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzh-X6YytoE&t=11sSubscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #25: The Impact of Globalization on Bali Dec 01, 2019

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. Every week we interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This weeks episode features Sri Purna, a virtual assistant from Bali. In some of my previous episodes I had the opportunity to interview digital nomads and virtual assistants, but I also wanted to get the perspective of a local from one of these countries that have become hot beds for tourism and nomads. I reached out to Sri after reading a post she had left in a digital nomad forum. She was upset and wanted to speak up about her experience with inequality. We discuss how globalization opens doors for job opportunities but also wage inequality, white privilege,and illegal immigration. A special thank you to our guest this week, when we first got in contact I could tell that she was nervous to speak up about her experiences and the change she envisions. She spoke to me passionately about these issues that she was deeply concerned about, but she was scared. Scared of retaliation from potential employers and scared of endangering possible job opportunities for her people. I'm glad I got to give her a platform to discuss the impacts of globalization on Bali. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #24: Porn Addiction Nov 24, 2019

This week I got the chance to speak to Joshua Shea, the author of “The Addiction Nobody Will Talk About” about his story and experience with porn addiction. On the outside Joshua Shea was a city councilor as well as the founder of a popular regional magazine and film festival in the city of Auburn Maine. But the addictions Joshua had been trying to hide for so long finally came to light when he was arrested for possession of child pornography in 2014. Joshua now devotes his time to trying to raise awareness about porn addiction through his book and his website recoveringpornaddict.com It’s important to note that the Diagnostic Statistical Manual for Psychiatric Disorders for therapists did not include sexual addiction as a clinical diagnosis. However, not being included in the DSM-V does not mean it doesn’t exist.I wanted to talk to Joshua about his struggle with porn an alcohol and learn more about the events leading up to his high profile arrest. Enjoy the full interview.Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #23: Virtual Assistants Nov 18, 2019

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that re-imagines what society considers normal. This week we’re coming at ya with 3 different interviews all compiled into one! We’re going to be talking to 3 different people from all over the world about being virtual assistants. First we spoke to Clare Yeo, a virtual assistant based in the United States who recently started her virtual assistant career. Second we spoke with Ibukun Dawodu, a virtual assistant from Nigeria who has been working remotely for 7 years. And finally we spoke to Abigail Regino from the Phillipines about her experience as a virtual assistant for the past 4 years. Three different perspectives about a profession that is on the rise and trades benefits such as healthcare and an office with other perks like flexibility and remote opportunities. If you would like to skip to a specific interview go to the following time points in the episode: Clare Yeo - 02:00 Ibukun Dawodu - 24:44Abigail Regino - 49:53 Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #22: Kirby Ingles Nov 10, 2019

On this week's episode I got the chance to speak with Kirby Ingles, a U.S veteran and leadership and transformational coach. Kirby and I discussed his work with fatherless men, his work with caregivers, why everyone should hire a coach and what his thoughts on "toxic masculinity" are. Thank you Kirby for coming on the show and sharing your experiences with us and thank you for your service! Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #21: Simba Ali Nov 04, 2019

On this week's episode I got to speak to Simba Ali, the host of Negro News and Tha Northstar Vlog podcast. Simba is a very charismatic individual with many controversial beliefs. Simba refers to himself as "the Tupac of podcasting." We went back and forth on topics such as whether Latinos are allowed to say the n-word, why he is "black" and not "African-American," why he supports Trump and more. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #20: Women's Pelvic Health Oct 28, 2019

On this week's episode we spoke with Hannah Matluck, the host of the Women's Pelvic Health Podcast, the #1 source for uncensored information on women's pelvic health. Hannah tells us her story, why she started this podcast, what the pelvic floor is and how to know whether you are suffering from Endometriosis. A special thank you to everyone who has supported the show so far! Proud to say this is our 20th episode released! I started this show by interviewing some of my close friends and since then we have grown so much and I appreciate everyone who has listened and given me feedback along the way! Cheers to the first 20 episodes and here's to the next 20!! Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #19: 10 Days and Counting Oct 21, 2019

We are back! I had to take a week break due to big moves in my life, but the podcast is back with more amazing stories. This week we spoke with the hosts of the 10 Days and Counting Podcast, Stephen and Rebecca Lee, a married couple who met online and got married in 10 days. Although they are not marriage counselors, their podcast focuses on relationship and marriage advice based on their experiences. We spoke about how they met, why they decided to get married so quickly, what advice they give to young parents learning how to co-parent, why they don't believe polyamory works and more.Thank you to Rebecca and Stephen for sharing your amazing story with me! You can check out their podcast at https://anchor.fm/ten-days-and-counting Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #18: Da Kikback Oct 07, 2019

On this week’s episode I got the chance to speak to Floyd, the host of the Da Kikback podcast Floyd is an awesome person and I genuinly love the advice he gives on his show. We got the chance to speak about reparations, the difference between New York and Texas and so much more. Go check out his show Da Kikackon Anchor and all other streaming platforms, you wont be dissapointed!. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #17: Abortion: My Body, Their Choice Sep 29, 2019

On this weeks episode I got to speak to Lucy D’Cruz, a filmmaker and director of the documentary, "Abortion: My Body, Their Choice." Lucy along side journalist, Andrew Gold, document the horror stories of unwanted pregnancies and back-alley abortions in Argentina, a society where abortion is illegal. Lucy and Andrew are currently trying to fund the completion of their film on Indiegogo. If you want to learn more about their film make sure to check out the link below.Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! Message us on Instagram if you would like to come on the show.https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/abortion-my-body-their-choice#/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #16: Voice Acting with Tom Schalk Sep 23, 2019

On this week's episode I got the chance to sit down with an incredibly talented voice actor, Tom Schalk. We spoke about the voice acting industry, politics, cancel culture, anime and more. Check out Tom's work at the link below! https://www.tomschalkarts.com/?fbclid=IwAR3PbWcwFlxWyjRbxGwiGE1akNFXKCwD9f1_S3HLO5ifsZdQHyscvYbgQ4s Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

#Podstrike Sep 20, 2019

I wanted to record a quick explanation as to what #Podstrike is and why I have chosen to get involved. In over 150 countries, people are stepping up to support young climate strikers and demand an end to the age of fossil fuels. The climate crisis won’t wait, so neither will we. This is why I have joined the #Podstrike movement, in order to bring awareness to the Climate Strikes happening around the world and in general to show my support in the battle against climate change. Learn more at https://www.podstrike.net/more-info/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #15: Intaction Sep 15, 2019

On this week's episode we got to sit down with Anthony Losquadro and David Grant, two directors from Intaction, a Brooklyn based non-profit organization for foreskin advocacy. We got to speak about why they have dedicated their lives to educating people about this, the dangers of circumcision, the myths and misconceptions and more. One of the guests even told us his story of how he tracked down the doctor who circumcised him in hopes of getting some answers. Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // TwitterRemember to leave us a review and a comment! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #14: Natalie Claro Sep 09, 2019

On this week's episode we spoke with singer/song writer/producer Natalie Claro about her new project, Selfish Topics, as well as her upcoming tour. Natalie is a super talented musician and we got the opportunity to speak to her about the music industry and streaming, Disney movie remakes, who she considers is on the "wrong side of history" and much more. Go check out her music on Spotify and stay tuned for more music from her! Natalie Claro on Spotify Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook, instagram and Twitter!Facebook // Instagram // Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #13: Female Empowerment with Jessie Medina Sep 02, 2019

On this week's episode we spoke to Jessie Medina, a social entrepreneur, motivational speaker, the host of the Femx podcast, the founder of Femlatinas, a brand consultant and an avid advocate for female empowerment. We got the chance to help her share her story and her mission to empower women. We spoke to her about her political beliefs, machismo in Latin America, degrading music lyrics and more. Subscribe to the show and leave us a review! Remember to follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #12: Cyrus Mohseni Aug 26, 2019

This week we got the opportunity to speak to Cyrus Mohseni, a multi-million dollar realtor, former professional athlete, business coach and founder of, Giving Football, a non-profit organization that provides professional training, mentorship, and soccer gear to orphanages around the world. We spoke to Cyrus about his early upbringings, the accident that ended his soccer career and what he considers most important in life. Follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter for more exclusive content and make sure to subscribe so you get alerted every week when a new episode is released! --- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #11: Crossing the Border (English/Spanish) Aug 19, 2019

This week we sit down with a special guest who shall remain anonymous to discuss her experience crossing the United States/Mexico border. Her powerful story of hope takes us to Honduras, one of the poorest and most dangerous countries in Latin America. She crossed the border when she was only 15 years old in hopes of being reunited with her mother after 9 years of not seeing her. Thank you so much to our guest for being so open and vulnerable with us, we truly appreciate you.This episode was originally recorded in Spanish in order to make our guest feel comfortable. We then translated the story and recreated it in English. A special thank you to my wife for helping me translate this story and record it in English. Thank you to everyone for taking the time to open your perspective and listen to this.Para todos mis latinos! Si quieren escuchar la historia en Espanol, por favor sigue adelante hasta la marca de 40 minutos. Des de ahi puedes escuchar la entrevista original con la maravillosa, Angie G. Espero que todos disfruten y que aprendan. Gracias por escuchar. --- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #10: Mental Health with Larissa Rzemienski Aug 12, 2019

This week's episode features Larissa Rzemienski, a licensed professional counselor, yoga instructor and co-host of The Jeremy Jude Podcast, a show that shamelessly talks about mental health. We speak to Larissa about mental health in the United States, how to know when you found the right therapist, yoga and spirituality and more. To hear more from Larissa and her co-hosts about mental health, go to www.thejeremyjudepodcast.com. --- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #09: Nightmare Society Radio Aug 05, 2019

Are you afraid of the dark? Do you enjoy being scared? This week we speak to Kyle, the host of the Nightmare Society Radio, a show that narrates true scary stories and crimes. We discuss the genre of "elevated horror," the death penalty, serial killers and more. Kyle even narrates a special scary story for us to hear. --- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #08: Creepy Tech Jul 29, 2019

This week's episode features Lydia Shompole, an electrical engineer and the host of both the "What You Need, When You Need it" podcast and the "Creepy Tech" podcast. We discuss why she started podcasting about the dark side of technology, the show Black Mirror, robot rights in the future and more. Check out Lydia's podcasts and her other ventures at www.lshompole.com. --- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #07: Spirituality Jul 22, 2019

On this week's episode we talk to Katlyn, a registered nurse and certified yoga instructor about meditation and spirituality. Katlyn explains to us what drove her away from a life of partying towards meditation and yoga and she even reads us a special poem she wrote in her time of reflection. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aprettynormalpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aprettynormalpodcast/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #06: CBD Jul 15, 2019

On this week's episode we do a deep dive into CBD. Our guest, Kirsten, a CBD sales specialist explains to us what CBD is, the difference between CBD and marijuana, how CBD can be used and why it's all of a sudden popping up in supermarkets and deli's all over the United States. --- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #05: Digital Nomads Jul 08, 2019

On this week's episode we re-imagine what society considers a "normal" job and discuss, digital nomads, those who choose to work remotely while traveling the world. Our interview this week features Neda and SRV as we talk about their latest travels to South East Asia, a part of the world that has recently become a hotbed for co-working spaces and digital nomads. Listen to the episode to learn what they considered the benefits and the downsides of this type of lifestyle. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aprettynormalpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aprettynormalpodcast/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #04: Pride Jun 29, 2019

On the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in NYC, an event widely considered to the most important event in the modern fight for LGBT rights in the United States, I wanted to take some time to not only celebrate the progress the world has made in the fight for equal rights, but also to remember why it is that we celebrate in the first place.Our guest, Chris, a queer teacher in the NYC education system, sat down with us and discussed his personal experiences. --- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #03: Polyamory Jun 24, 2019

On this week's episode we got the chance to sit down with our guest, Christy and learn about polyamory. Polyamory is one of several styles of non-monogamous relationships where a person engages in multiple relationships that can be sexual, romantic, and/or intimate with the consent and knowledge of everyone involved. Why is it that schools refuse to teach about this? And what are some of the difficulties polyamorous couples go through? --- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #02: Reme Flyizhie & Tubular Tom Jun 17, 2019

On this week's episode we kicked it with two super talented rappers, Reme Flyizhie and Tubular Tom. We got to talk about pedophilia, Nipsey Hussle's death, and what they would do if a nuclear bomb was going to drop. Tubular Tom's mixtape is coming out soon followed by the Reme Flyizhie and Tubular Tom collab album. --- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

Episode #01: Philosophy with Tyler Spaulding Jun 10, 2019

On the first episode of A Pretty Normal Podcast, I got the opportunity to kick it with one of my close friends, Tyler Spaulding. He's a SUNY Geneseo graduate, a content manager in the tech industry and an overall awesome guy. We chopped it up about whether micro-dosing is worth it, not being satisfied with material possessions, and why he prefers to travel to other countries by himself. Enjoy! --- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprettynormal/support

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