End Times Art Club

Welcome to the first installment of the Studios subseries. In this episode, we’re diving into the Nonprofit Industrial Complex. What it is, how it came to be, and why it might be doing more harm than good. From Reagan-era policy shifts to firsthand experience at a nonprofit, let’s unpack the contradictions of a sector meant to “do good” while surviving on the crumbs of capitalism. If you’ve ever asked yourself why real change feels so far away or if nonprofit work is actually helping, this one’s for you. * Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture [https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/]

Welcome to End Times Art Club, a new chapter for the podcast formerly known as Coaches Don’t Play. In this first episode, I share the story behind the rebrand and introduce a new direction: art + conversation. We’re starting with junk journaling, what inspired this shift, life updates since my last upload, and what to expect from future episodes. What kind of guests or art forms would you like to see? How do you deal with the pressure to be consistent or "productive" in creative work?

Last summer, Yashmitha, Cole, and I dove into the messy world of modern dating. We unraveled the meaning of situationships and explored why relationship limbo has become so prevalent. We also had a fun conversation on the statement "men ain't shit." Does it allow men to get away with anything? Join the conversation by sharing your thoughts! . Yashmitha: instagram.com/yvshmitha/ Cole: instagram.com/whoiscolek/ Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr/

This time around, I’m joined by Yashmitha, and we’re discussing mindfulness. From the obstacles that come in the way of practicing mindfulness to stepping outside your comfort zone. What do you think of when you hear the word mindfulness? How do you motivate yourself when you don’t want to do anything? Slide into our DMs and let us know your answers or what you think of the podcast:  . Yashmitha: instagram.com/yvshmitha/ Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr/ . What is Mindfulness Really? And How Do You Know If You’re Doing It Right? by Dan Harris - https://open.spotify.com/episode/61ob4yNqpvBN2kS8xkV1SM?si=77YsHetoR_a_CTdfzy5yJQ Mindfulness Is Not About Being Calm by Jamie Lynn Tatera - https://jamielynntatera.com/2018/03/mindfulness-is-not-about-being-calm/

Cole and I discuss my experiences with unemployment and corporate culture. We share our thoughts on finding your dream job while avoiding the societal pressure to grind constantly. Listen for more on the future of the podcast and its most popular episode “do brown boys deserve rights?" (Episode content starts at 4:19) Kavya: instagram.com/kvy.kmr Cole: instagram.com/whoiscolek