Side by Side

Love Beyond the Script With Hayden Humphrey

Today’s guest is Hayden Humphrey, a digital creator and life coach who helps people break out of the scripts and stories that keep them stuck, so they can become the creators of their own lives. 
 
In this conversation, we commiserate over our work and training experience as coaches, the journey that comes with going back home again, and the value of empowering laughter alongside healing and understanding. 
 
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Affirming a Neurodivergent Life With Sol Smith

Today’s guest is Sol Smith, a writer, professor, life coach and neurodivergent consultant specializing in mindset, happiness, and self-liberation courses. In sharing his journey with dyslexia, ADHD and autism, Sol highlights the challenges and gifts of being neurodivergent in a neurotypical society. 
 
In this conversation, we reflect on Sol’s journey being diagnosed in adulthood, finding neuro-affirming support, and different ways neurodivergent people can play to their strengths and interests.
 
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The Fundamentals of Meditation With Richard Dixey

Today’s guest is Richard Dixey, the author of “Three Minutes a Day: A Fourteen Week Course to Learn Meditation and Transform Your Life,” and a senior faculty member at Dharma College in Berkeley, California. 
 
A research scientist and a lifelong student of Buddhism who holds advanced degrees in biophysics and the history and philosophy of science, Mr. Dixey directed a bioelectronic research unit at a London hospital before becoming CEO of his own biotech company. He moved to the US in 2007 to devote himself to teaching meditation, deepening his own practice, and running the Light of Buddhadharma Foundation in India with his wife Wangmo, the eldest daughter of the Tibetan lama Tarthang Tulku.
 
In this conversation, we dive into the fundamentals of meditation, the relationship between science and mysticism, and the value of meditation practice in contemporary living, three minutes at a time.
 
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Writing for the Stage and the Game With Steve DiUbaldo

Today’s guest is writer and producer Steve DiUbaldo. His work as a playwright has appeared across the country, often drawing on his experience as a Division-1 college basketball player. His play, "Exposure," was a selection for The Eugene O'Neill National Playwrights Conference. 
 
In this conversation, we journey back to his theater roots, his time playing and coaching basketball, and changes that are needed to support the labor and sacrifice behind the entertainment industry.
 
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Trailblazing in the Margins With Alex Chester-Iwata

Today’s guest is Alex Chester-Iwata, an actor and founder of the online publication, Mixed Asian Media. Born out of a lack of representation across TV, film, and theater, Mixed Asian Media is a collective created by multiracial, mixed Asian/Pacific Islanders (API) that seeks to build community through conversations of what it means to be of mixed API descent. 
 
In this conversation, we journey back to Alex’s days as a young performer, and the early pitfalls of the entertainment industry that later turned into motivation for her work as a founder and editor-in-chief.
 
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Living the Vow With Tasshin

Today’s guest is Tasshin Fogleman, an extremely online pilgrim wandering this precious world for the benefit of all beings.
 
In this conversation, we explore Tasshin’s Buddhist journey and ongoing pilgrimage, and the service and creative projects led by his curiosity, loving kindness, and aspiration to empower others. 
 
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Showing the Work With Cory Daise

Today’s guest is coach and community leader Cory Daise, who specializes in working with entrepreneurs and leaders of color. Those who are driven to create a more just world and looking to find joy in the process.
 
In this conversation, we journey back to Cory’s athletic journey and life changing experience at Morehouse College, and explore his ethos of showing your work behind the highlight reels.  
 
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Healing Through Music With J. Aaron Boykin

Today’s guest is musician and actor J. Aaron Boykin, who “blends Hip-Hop, Pop and R&B-styles effortlessly" while living his motto of “healing through music.” In this conversation, we discuss his musical roots, his purpose in finding “black boy joy,” and the value of knowing yourself in creative endeavors and personal growth.
 
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The Art of Magic With Tara Edwards

Today’s guest is Tara Edwards, a writer, editor, podcaster, and Twitch streamer based in Ohio, known for her work in the digital media landscape. Driven by a deep-rooted passion for storytelling, Tara utilizes her diverse background and expertise to create thought-provoking content that captivates and resonates with readers.
 
In this conversation, we put on our writer hats and spotlight the value of media literacy and storytelling by unpacking some of our favorite shows such as "Grey's Anatomy," “The Idol,” “The Glory,” and “The Bear.”
 
Piano: "Liz on Top of the World"
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Celebrating a Writer’s Life With Stacey Rose

Today’s guest is theatre, film, and television writer Stacey Rose. Throughout her career, Stacey has been awarded with honors such as the Mcknight Fellowship, the Sundance Theatre Lab Fellowship, Playwrights’ Center Many Voices Fellowship, and the Dramatist Guild Fellowship. She is the the artistic director of Queen City New Play Initiative, and her television credits include “9-1-1” and “She’s Gotta Have It.”
 
In this conversation, we discuss the ongoing WGA writer’s strike, the differences between writing for the stage versus film and television, as well as Stacey’s journey with sobriety, spirituality, and the exploration of black identity.
 
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