Dream & Hustle

A sad song disguised as a happy song "You Know I love you Dog"

Joe sits down to talk about one of the lesser known Lion Heart Releases "YOUKNOWILOVEYOUDOG" to share a surprising under-tone of the writing. Joe introduces you to the sandwich punching game and a curious studio moment most listeners miss at the end of the song. In a dynamic 11 minutes - listeners are taken on a journey entering one of the most bitter-sweet, vibey singles released under The Lion Heart Experience label.  To Find the song on Apple Music and Spotify search "The Lion Heart Experience." To learn more about Joe vercellino and The Lion Heart Crew visit thelionheartexperience.com

Dogs on The Roof | Song Backstory

Catch the backstory and stories behind the song, “Dogs On The Roof.”   In Detroit, there’s a house. Not far from where I started teaching – and there’s dogs on the roof. Three floors up as you walk by, you get the novel experience of pit bulls that believe they are in The Lion King Movie, welcoming you to the neighborhood with their ferocious barks.   It’s startling. Unexpected. (probably a little annoying). But, it's undeniable - I've never seen this before.   And it hit me, I want to be a dog on the roof. To be unexpected, surprising, undeniable.    This one is for everyone out there looking to live a life that startles others because you are taking a new path, doing something that hasn't been done before, looking to be novel, maybe a little annoying too.    Search: "Dogs on The Roof, by The Lion Heart Experience"   The Lion Heart Experience, acclaimed as one of the most powerful and refreshing performing groups in American schools is headed by award-winning educator, Joe Vercellino. Through story, exciting original music and paint, The Lion Heart Experience anchors young people in a tangible sense of self-worth. Endorsed by school leaders and mental-health professionals from across the country, The Lion Heart Experience is one of the premiere investments of mental-health initiaves for their unique, unexpected and undeniable approach to wellness with teens.   They are the dogs on the roof.   Book your experience today at THELIONHEARTEXPERIENCE.COM [http://thelionheartexperience.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWWRLQnBuMnpLbVVod25WaXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR60cthGNJdIIIdqPZJzD8i-cBMy4HqXFrRLUPcDe-SI-0b3MmFVyjwOYB9M5A_aem_DEzY_zr3AMKQj2JFVzBPbQ]

S2E10 "I Am Nature"

Where do you go to enjoy nature?  The forest? A lake?   I doubt you go to the mirror.   In the final episode of the back-to-school-power-pack Joe guides listeners into a valuable lesson learning to find the parallels between what we delight in outside and realizing the same processes are happening inside of you. A must-listen finale.

S2E8 "The Only Way to Eat a Cheeseburger"

Joe shares the capstone story of his latest book, "The Only Way to Eat a Cheeseburger." Dive in on a captivating example of how small and simple interactions shape big mindsets and practices in our lives.

S2E7 "The Elevator Shaft"

During a weekly drop-off at swimming lessons, Joe realizes a curious aspect of a neighboring construction site and realizes the pile of bricks he keeps passing has more to do with his life than he realizes. Maybe the same will be true for you.  Episode 7, titled "The Elevator Shaft" will help you re-think the people you spend the most time with.