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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2016 · 33 MIN

Russell Simmons Interview

from Spirit Matters Talk · host Discussion by Dennis and Phil

Russell Simmons co-founded Def Jam Recordings in 1984, creating the foundation for the musical and cultural revolution known as hip hop. He went on to form the Rush Communications empire, which included a clothing company, film and television production, a management company, a magazine and an advertising agency. Not satisfied by being an entertainment legend and a business mogul, he took up yoga and meditation, studied spiritual literature, and became a public advocate for practical spirituality. A tireless philanthropist and social activist, he became a dedicated vegan and recently added The Happy Vegan to his stable of bestsellers, which includes Do You! (2008), Super Rich: Inside and Out (2011) and "Success Through Stillness" (2014). Outspoken, honest, passionate and unrestrained, he was unique among our guests, as we spoke about his spiritual influences, the ideas and practices that guide his path, the rationale for veganism and much, much more. Learn more about Russell Simmons here: http://rushcommunications.com/.

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Russell Simmons co-founded Def Jam Recordings in 1984, creating the foundation for the musical and cultural revolution known as hip hop. He went on to form the Rush Communications empire, which included a clothing company, film and television production, a management company, a magazine and an advertising agency. Not satisfied by being an entertainment legend and a business mogul, he took up yoga and meditation, studied spiritual literature, and became a public advocate for practical spirituality. A tireless philanthropist and social activist, he became a dedicated vegan and recently added The Happy Vegan to his stable of bestsellers, which includes Do You! (2008), Super Rich: Inside and Out (2011) and "Success Through Stillness" (2014). Outspoken, honest, passionate and unrestrained, he was unique among our guests, as we spoke about his spiritual influences, the ideas and practices that guide his path, the rationale for veganism and much, much more. Learn more about Russell Simmons here: http://rushcommunications.com/.

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