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With the rise of Hip Hop in the late 70's, Graffiti was as much a part of the movement as breakdancing. Haks180 shares his journey

Graffiti art, and street art, are ever present in our urban centres. It is believed to have been started in Philadelphia around 1967 by Darryl McCray, better know for his tag name, Cornbread.
Since it’s early beginnings, birthed in illegal painting of public property under cover of night, Graffiti has surged to an all time high. Now attracting the attention of many people, interested in the unique styles, Graffiti artists are finding their talents in demand.
Hans Schmitter aka Haks180, is a Graffiti artist born in a small town in Vermont. He found himself attracted to the hip hop movement that was coming on the scene in the 80’s. Breakdancing and Graffiti became his passion, and he shares his journey with us on forked podcast.
In this episode we discuss:

* The origins of street art and tagging.

* Hans’s motivation behind his original curiosity for Graffiti.

* The impressive art in South America, such as Rio De Janeiro.

* Distinctions between street art and Graffiti.

* The importance of not being attached to your work, as it is subject to being painted over or washed away.

* Art as an expression of world issues and the importance of that platform for expression.

You can connect with Hans on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/haks180

Visit his website:
http://www.haks180.com

Stand up comedian and podcaster shares his journey in entertainment. Vlad Levitt

Comedians often have some of the most interesting perspectives on life and social issues. Vlad Levitt is a podcaster and standup comedian. He shares his thoughts on his Ukrainian heritage, his immigration to Canada as a young man, and how he keeps himself focused on his goals. 

In this episode we discuss:

•Mutant squirrels, Borch, alcohol, and other Ukrainian myths. 

•Cultural stereotypes 

•The distractions that inevitably come with materialism.

•Learning to appreciate our small victories and not constantly comparing ourselves to others. 

•Overcoming stage fright.

•We examine how to find our true voice, and how to be true to the material that we feel best represents us. 

•We need to find the courage to just start and risk feeling uncomfortable. 

You can check Vlad out on YouTube 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsP-pOYuqQguuzKkEG1nE9A

Connect with him on Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/vladlevitt/

Listen on iTunes 

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/no-ones-impressed/id1479774074

Finding our greatness when we live with dyslexia and ADHD. With Christopher Dedeyan.

Our public education system, for a better part, has catered  to one type of learning. We know now that each individual learns in their own unique way. It is likely that we are losing out, as children with great potential fall by the wayside due to an archaic educational system. Massive potential resides in children and must be unlocked through a more enlightened system. 

This week on Forked Podcast we meet Christopher Dedeyan. He is a Peak performance life coach, professional public speaker, and a leaning disability advocate. Christopher shares his journey as a man who was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 8 years old. In this episode we discuss: 

• How, many young Dyslexic and ADHD students, eventually opt into jobs that they may not necessarily want to do but are afraid to pursue other fields due to the need to read and write with higher efficiency. 
• We acknowledge that there are still stigmas that are attached to dyslexia and ADHD. 
• The efficacy of our ability to diagnose dyslexia and ADHD. 
• We talk about middle age adults who were never diagnosed with learning disabilities but came to realize they had it through their child’s diagnosis. 
• Christopher gives us some tips on how to centre our minds so that we can be more intentional.
• We discuss the importance of discovering how we learn in our own unique way. Should we lean through visual, listening, etc..
• Leverage your diagnosis to use all that is available to you in order to succeed. Being diagnosed can give you extra time in an exam, more time to complete a paper, and access to counselling in your school. 
• We share views on the use of medication for dyslexia and ADHD. It is a very individual choice and we should be cautious in not having  strong unwavering opinions on its use. 

You can reach Christopher on:

instagram  

https://www.instagram.com/christopherdedeyan/

Website

http://www.christopherdedeyan.com

 

youtube

https://www.youtube.com/channel

 

 

Outdoor adventurer and Polar expedition guide. Dagný Ívarsdóttir

Outdoor adventurer and Polar expedition guide. Dagný Ívarsdóttir 

We all need to take climate change and the health of our natural environment very seriously. By exploring the outdoors and immersing ourselves in the planets beauty, we can learn so much about it. It’s possible that some of the solutions to our planets health will come from businesses and practices that teach people to participate in healthy ways with the outdoors. 

In this episode we will discuss: 

• Having a healthy active lifestyle, promotes a better attitude toward the world and our view of ourselves in the natural world. 
• Building strong community values, where people feel a sense of responsibility toward one another is key to better serving the environment.
• Communities such as those we find in Iceland, have high levels of happiness and health due to their strong connections to their common values. 
• We discuss if it is possible to create such common values in large multicultural urban environments. 
• What could be the underlying cause for the high levels of happiness in Iceland. 
• We talk about the importance of having a vision for your future. Dreaming of a better life and working hard toward that goal. 
• Living intentionally and keeping yourself fit and knowledgeable so that you remain relevant. 
• Even when we lack the academic background to some professions, there are many other ways in which we can find our place in that field. 
• When we find ourselves in new territory, our insecurities can come out in the form of “imposter syndrome”. This is when we doubt our accomplishments and fear we will be discovered as a fraud. 
• We need to teach people to be more optimistic and have a lighter approach to the environment. Being radical and having extremist views doesn't serve the cause effectively. 

You can contact Dagny on instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/dagnyiv/

A brand with a conscience and a vision for a better world.

Responsible entrepreneurship is without a doubt, a major trend for the future. As citizens living in prosperous nations, we need to help emerging countries to build self reliance through domestic opportunities, job creation, and education. 

MoKafe is one of those companies, who are committed to building a global coffee brand, and create jobs and opportunity in Haiti. 

In this episode, we will meet Jean Hamilton Philippe, official distributor of Mokafe Canada. We will learn about:

 

• The history of coffee production in Haiti. 
• The reemergence of the 200 year old brand; Mokafe. 
• The organic coffee industry of Haiti. 
• The untold story of Haiti as one of the worlds top coffee exporters. 
• How we show up to the world is critical to our success. 
• Techniques to keep a positive mindset. 
• Entrepreneurs need to move past failure so that they can use their past experience to build toward success. 

 

Connect with Hamilton on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/jhamilton_22

 

Visit Mokafe web site: 

https://mokafecoffee.com/

 

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Forked podcast or Sean Chris Lewis receives no financial compensation for any orders made to Mokafe. 

Meet the Co-founder of MicroHabitat Montreal. We discuss urban gardens and much more. With Alexandre Ferrari Roy

With growing concern for our environment, we will see more and more businesses that promote ecological responsibility and awareness. Businesses that promote education and participation in the natural environment, will have a niche in helping people feel that they are contributing in a positive way to the world we live in. MicroHabitat is one of those businesses. 

In this episode we will learn: 

• Urban agriculture is a solid business model, to make use of empty rooftops, and other urban spaces.
• MicroHabitat is not just a service that grows herbs and vegetables for urban businesses. They are about educating and teaching the participants about natural habitats. 
• Changing the world is about 
• introducing businesses that will provide consumers with options that are more ecologically responsible. 
• Entrepreneurial success takes time and patience. 

You can connect with Alexandre on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/microhabitatmtl/

Website 

http://microhabitat.ca/

Many of Alexandre’s philosophies are inspired by:

Allan Savory

https://www.savory.global/

Masanobu Fukuoka

https://f-masanobu.jp/en/

Jean Martin Fortier 

http://lejardiniermaraicher.com/

Ron Finley

http://ronfinley.com/

 

 

 

 

 

A young couple share their experience to go more green. With Olivia Sop & Jeremy Vairogs

Plastic free July Olivia Sop & Jeremy Vairogs. 

It feels like now more than ever, we have to make a commitment to producing less waste. We have to remain optimistic that humans will address the pressing issues around environmental deterioration. This week on Forked Podcast, I introduce Olivia and Jeremy, who share their discoveries during their challenge for a plastic free July. 

https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/

In this episode we discuss:

 

• Once we begin to be more conscious of just how much plastic we use, it can be a real wake up call. 
• The importance of everyone in the home cooperating with any initiatives to be more green friendly. 
• Olivia and Jeremy explain how their plastic free July initiative was to cut down or eliminate all together, any single use plastics. Eliminate the use of: disposable coffee cups, plastic utensils, takeout food packaging, and plastic shopping bags. 
• We recognize that some cities make a plastic free initiative much easier. 
• Consumer demands and habits will inevitable shape the companies and the best practices of those companies in regards to the environment. 
• Alternatives need to be convenient and affordable. Going green needs to be accessible to everyone. The reality is that if it’s not convenient and easily performed, people might not do it. 
• We discuss why technology in the green movement moves so slowly.

Here is a very interesting podcast that discusses technology and stagnation with Peter Thiel on The Portal 

https://youtu.be/nM9f0W2KD5s

 

Brandon Lewis Tremblay on challenging ourselves, embracing change, keeping relevant, and climbing mountains. Episode #9

On this weeks episode we’re talking to Brandon Lewis Tremblay. 

As a first year law student, Brandon discusses the importance of being aware of the disruptions that are inevitable in his field. Change is constant and immanent. This shouldn’t necessarily frighten people, as there are ways to develop ourselves so that we absorb change and even improve with it. 

In this episode we’ll learn:

• Tried and true keys to build our character and stay on top of our game, even in times of turbulence and change. 
• How being a student is only one way to prepare ourselves for the workforce and our careers. 
• The importance of being open minded and not stuck in one way of seeing things. 
• Being a generalist has huge advantages and being a specialist is not necessarily the best thing. 
• How do you prepare for technological disruption in your field? 
• Different generations and their lack of ability to understand one another. 

 

You can contact Brandon on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/brand_lt/

 

Natalia Feldman Former law student turned health and fitness coach Episode #8

Forked podcast welcomes Natalia Feldman. Natalia is a personal trainer and health coach. She wasn’t always in the fitness industry. She began her professional direction studying law. After realizing this was not where her true interests were, she turned her focus toward health and fitness. It was a path that brought her face to face with body image conflict and clinical depression. From her struggles and psychological trauma, she developed her unique approach to health and fitness. 

 

In this episode of Forked podcast we’ll discuss: 

• The conflicts surrounding early specialization for school and career. 
• Depression in adolescence. 
• The psychological trauma from eating disorders and body image problems. 
• The importance of finding an exercise and nutrition plan that works sustainably for your unique goals and lifestyle. 
• How the wellness industry in many ways is just the diet industry, disguised under the deceptive banner of wellbeing. 
• How simple lifestyle adjustments can equate to major health changes. 
• We examine how all the opinions and information are successfully confusing people and not serving a higher purpose. 
• Social media inevitably exposes us to all of the happy, healthy, beautiful people; which can cause serious self image problems. How to navigate the masquerade of perfection on the web. 

You can connect with Natalia@

https://www.instagram.com/forcefulfeldman/

Episode #7 Kelly Craig Actress and model sharing her journey on learning and growth.

Life is not about constantly reinventing ourselves. It’s more about trying new things and adapting to new scenarios. We don’t have to leave an old version of ourselves behind, we just have to use the tools that exist in us and apply them differently. 

 

In this episode we’ll discover:

• The importance of trying new things. 
• We should never give up. We just need to adapt frequently to changing situations. 
• There is no single version of ourselves. We are made up of many different talents, skills, and behaviours. 
• Just because we are slim, doesn’t mean we’re healthy, and what we have to do about that. 
• Life can be random and our opportunities may only be revealed if we just keep putting ourselves out there. 
• Our social network is critical in helping us to stay grounded and connected. Our friends and family provide the emotional connection, when we find ourselves in fake and not very authentic company. 
• Meet new people and connect with others in your profession, in order to increase the likelihood of success. 

Connect with Kelly @

https://www.instagram.com/kellycray/