Solopreneur Playground

Embodied play with Carla Gaskins-Nathan

Carla is a wellness consultant, educator and healing artist. We chat about embodied play, healing, and curiosity. Links https://www.zelahllc.com/ [https://www.zelahllc.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-gaskins-nathan-lmt/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-gaskins-nathan-lmt/] Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Physical objects and sensory experiences for play 18:47 - Multisensory learning for accessibility 41:17 - Play and healing 57:59 - Acknowledging pandemic grief 1:06:35 - Curiosity in supporting others 1:17:10 - Bringing whole selves to work 1:23:16 - Redefining risk and value 1:25:00 - Discovering satisfying play To get involved, visit solopreneurplayground.com [http://solopreneurplayground.com]

Trusting the flow with Nalisha Estrellas

Nalisha is a visual artist, teaching artist, tattoo artist and muralist. We chat about nature, intuition and tattoo design. Links Nalisha’s website: https://www.artbynalisha.com Socials: https://www.instagram.com/nalishaestrellas Timestamps 0:00 - Anti-pitch 0:01:14 - Inspiration and connection to nature 0:10:13 - Reflecting on using art and dance as therapies during tough times 0:17:01 - Achievement of getting a tattoo license 0:31:29 - Approach to tattoo collaborations 0:41:37 - Impact of analytical thinking versus intuition in art 1:01:53 - Collaboration and empowerment within the art community To get involved, visit solopreneurplayground.com

Feeling creative, connected, and whole at work with David Miranda

David is a product designer, developer, and serial solo entrepreneur. He's also one of the most thoughtful people I know. We chat about creativity, connection, and feeling whole at work.  Links David’s product, Hyperspace: https://hyperspace.so/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNQeFJWY29oWFBDR3NIa2dmRUF5SHFCckFsZ3xBQ3Jtc0trUWRLOENvelpuMDltd21Mc09TQ0d2a1paNGhIVGVudjNuY2gtYWF2VDZVVGFJejB6QmU5b3lzbS1OcHZJeW8wLTdobDNIMktLV2lNNTJ1ZWk3QTFLcU1RcFRSR1hkT1NsbURMbWZXN0lEckpfNWdudw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fhyperspace.so%2F&v=oQKDpGZkmTM] Socials: https://twitter.com/panphora [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbklMaGcxUmc3V3FWVXRqRkVMTVJBQ2M5ZEZMQXxBQ3Jtc0ttaUxqck1fZkJHLTF2UjM2MFZQVHBmd3h6dFhjbGRuU0Q0WnNadm41Yk1OeTVLLVRIVlQ4TGU3RGNNblF0SU94SVU5NXRLWmVFUFVLTk1ubW9vWjJRY21MUDBMNFltZXdSU3N3bkVGYnZnc0dYYWltVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fpanphora&v=oQKDpGZkmTM] Timestamps 0:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQKDpGZkmTM&t=0s] - Introduction and anti-pitch 7:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQKDpGZkmTM&t=450s] - Imagining a Creative Playground for Collaboration 16:17 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQKDpGZkmTM&t=977s] - Following Intuition and Prioritizing Fun 32:34 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQKDpGZkmTM&t=1954s] - Exploring Technology's Role in Human Connection 38:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQKDpGZkmTM&t=2315s] - Deepening Connections and Perspectives 52:19 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQKDpGZkmTM&t=3139s] - Strategies for Work-Life Balance and Well-being 1:02:59 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQKDpGZkmTM&t=3779s] - Dreaming of a Game-Like Work Environment To get involved, visit solopreneurplayground.com

Serving your inner entrepreneur vs artist with Mara Measor

Mara is a brand designer, mother and singer songwriter. She was also the co founder of a boutique creative agency we ran together in Harlem for six years. In this episode we chat about experimental content, work ethic, and being both artists and entrepreneurs. Links Mara’s branding & design website: https://www.sunbirdcreative.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblJHVXctb1NKQnI5RUlkYWpTdEpCWmZwR2lsd3xBQ3Jtc0ttZmozb3N2SlF1dG13Z05Pd3pDaUZRNVdqc2tYU2xtdGtlMVAxcXJjWUotUzcxOFBEV1NXUHA2NnRFWDVIMDh0ZlNlbHNFdWZwVVoyTUR4VWhrei1aU1d3LV95b0otUk5FTEY1MXZNOWc0c0ZubzgxYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunbirdcreative.com%2F&v=zxu_3d9IHDU] Mara’s musician website: https://www.marameasor.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEVyUzhnaGY1d2RMMEtJZTUzVmMzcVNJelZsd3xBQ3Jtc0tsX2dnVHVVMXlEeXJHR3VleF9GQVhyZmV6VjFrS1RsTTNLUlFtQTNzTF95cjB4d0lNMnU3NmNvd0pfcngwekRUOVdITDRJMUc2Yy1tWTZSNHFyMXpLak40V3oyenhJalBwZU1YaTNIci04eFBPZmg5SQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marameasor.com%2F&v=zxu_3d9IHDU] Listen to Mara’s music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ouqZ... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk0tX2o5UnNRVnhKRVlUTE9TdVZhbTE5bTBZQXxBQ3Jtc0tta3FzaW53bXVCSUNJb2RDaDk3aVFZWDd3MG5IWEU1dUFQbFlLb25lSWVhNnc5Nks1bmlIS2pUQ0hGRFluQ2g3amFxdV93cm1aWjYyaEJlU05kOUh3ZlZDNkZ6WEdaWndzWFlRaW1VUmxvOFAydnJjSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F3ouqZzGMGP82EYSj2iJgCE%3Fsi%3DIP2Rn-EBTHalhGaTmKy_qQ&v=zxu_3d9IHDU] Support Mara on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marameasor [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnJldlR3ck02X0dVcTJtOXgzX2NNblVGb1FTZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttbm54Y1IzdDA2RmdyLWZIUUNpbnlXaGJQQnZnemJBSkptcjJWMkZVUUtCM3FkcWtNNlJ1VG82NVlveVRIaVBEX3pXRDVocnpBeVBlR0VQVEczQ0xEN0xENWtHSHN2S3VnbFJaelFHdlE1QUszS29fbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fmarameasor&v=zxu_3d9IHDU] Socials https://www.instagram.com/marameasor [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEp3TDNuZ2l1OUFVcjhsajRfZHNHbjBRdGJ5UXxBQ3Jtc0trTlFpdEt6ODRPa3hTdUJpR2pmb2FFc2p5ZllDNWttUllmQXg3cTJSMzAyMWQzeGpJTEpiWE9XMmc4OFczTUJVNEFhTHJlRlVTSWlIN3RmbkEzSXcwSTUwRndEak9FdkZQMU5HWHAyRG9ucWxHNDFzaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmarameasor&v=zxu_3d9IHDU] Timestamps 0:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxu_3d9IHDU&t=0s] - Intro 0:54 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxu_3d9IHDU&t=54s] - Anti-pitch 4:39 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxu_3d9IHDU&t=279s] - Inspiration and Concept for Mara's Podcast 8:08 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxu_3d9IHDU&t=488s] - Artistry and Entrepreneurship 15:11 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxu_3d9IHDU&t=911s] - Protecting Artistic Integrity 30:09 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxu_3d9IHDU&t=1809s] - The Intersection of Design, Music, and Joy 29:58 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxu_3d9IHDU&t=1798s] - Leverage, Credibility, and Cultural Influences 47:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxu_3d9IHDU&t=2825s] - Wisdom, Workaholism, and Mental Health 53:54 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxu_3d9IHDU&t=3234s] - Culture, Choices, and Expanding Possibilities 1:10:46 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxu_3d9IHDU&t=4246s] - Work associations To get involved, visit solopreneurplayground.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkZiNG5MX2Z6VmpEbjdydnJET0xmUzZXZGdWZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttOGdVOGRtTFVpazg5dkxFaEFvOU5mNko3QjJkdWNiZmxPR2ZDM0NFbFREZVpZWHdUU09YcHdHN2lSOVk1Y2VVRDdFNk5JRm1mZEMzNnhjdERSc0UzMGRWdVBNYzhRYjlxdzFtS3JTQzR2NndJeE9XTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsolopreneurplayground.com%2F&v=zxu_3d9IHDU]