Mindful Artist Podcast
by Andrew Velázquez
Balancing Creativity, Spirituality, and Entrepreneurship.ANDREW VELÁZQUEZ crowns you.A crown to symbolize, as an adornment of the human brain, crowns represent the discerning judgement, decision-making skills, and excellent reason of appointed leaders. In many cultures in which kings and queens and all in between acted as spiritual leaders, the crown is a symbol of divine right and holiness. Join me every episode as I interview a new guest to dive deep and provide you with tools, techniques for self development while having fun. Together we can make a difference as a community of POC, LATINX, LGTBQ+IA and all in between.
Episodes
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"Just Me" Wrapping Up Mindful Artist Podcast Season 2
Join me in celebrating a great ride for season 2. Thank you all so much for tuning in week after week. I am taking a summer break and will return with a fantastic new season filled with amazing guests for you to continue to learn and be inspired from. Please share your favorite episodes with...
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"Larger Than Life" Tiffany Bartok Director, Actress, Makeup Artist to the stars Mindful Artist Podcast S2E25 Andrew Velázquez
Tiffany's directorial debut, Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story is a critically acclaimed feature documentary that focuses on the seminal American make-up artist, Kevyn Aucoin. Interviews include: Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Cher, Tori Amos and Christy Turlington. The film is distributed by...
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“Beauty Exorcist” Gregory Arlt Emmy Award Nominee Celebrity Makeup Artist Mindful Artist Podcast S2E24 Andrew Velázquez
Emmy Award Nominee Gregory Arlt is a makeup artist based out of Los Angeles. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he has been doing makeup professionally for over 30 years. He started out with a major in art history and theatre, and then began his makeup career at the prestigious Los Angeles boutique...
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"Cinematic Chromaticity" John Stapleton Creative Director Producer Celebrity Makeup Artist Mindful Artist Podcast S2E23 Andrew Velázquez
John T Stapleton is a Brooklyn native who moved to LA to pursue screenwriting after graduating the School Of Visual Arts. His independent films "Mi Pollo Loco" and "Angels" quickly became the cult darlings of the film festival circuit. Scouted as a model in the early nineties, he learned the...
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"Blush Ballet" Ilde Goncalves Beauty Educator Makeup Artist Fashionista Mindful Artist Podcast S2E22 Andrew Velázquez
ilde Goncalves Born in Venezuela from Portuguese parents, ilde grew up traveling between the two continents and the two cultures. He was influenced by fashion at early age as his mom worked as seamstress and later managed a menswear clothing factory where ilde had his first job assisting his…
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“Artform Mindset“ Sherry Younge Cosmetologist Salon Owner DJ Music Producer S2E21 Mindful Artist Podcast Andrew Velázquez
Sherry Younge has owned and operated The Artform Studio a hair salon and record store for the past 18 years. She has been working to perfect her craft of hair and make up artistry for over 25 years now. Sherry learned her art form of haircuts and color through courses at Vidal Sassoon in Los...
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"Visionary Viking" Mike Ruiz Pop Culture Icon, Director, Photographer Mindful Artist Podcast S2E20 Andrew Velázquez
Mike Ruiz’s mark on pop culture is undeniable. Mike is an autodidact having taught himself photography, film making, publishing, production, marketing and public relations. He is one of the more prolific photographers of his generation. His massive list of celebrity clients include Jared Leto…
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“Light of The Phoenix” Linda Spellman Author, Psychic Medium, Spiritual S2E19 Mentor Mindful Artist Podcast Andrew Velázquez
Linda Spellman grew up in the north suburbs of Chicago. She earned her MBA and spent years as a successful marketing executive for high-profile national retailers from Southern California to Atlanta. She was enjoying a thriving career when a sexual assault changed everything. A silent survivor of...
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"Global Danseuse" Viet Dang Dancer, Choreographer, Polyglot, Reality TV Star Mindful Artist Podcast S2E18 Andrew Velázquez
Viet Dang is an internationally known Hip Hop dancer, dance teacher and choreographer. Ethnically Vietnamese and raised in Switzerland, Viet has danced at the Grammy Awards, the MTV European Music Awards, AMA's for artist such as Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Muse. He has also danced in Music…
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"The OG Brow Queen" Eugenia Weston CEO Founder of Senna Cosmetics Celebrity Makeup Artist Mentor Mindful Artist Podcast S2E17 Andrew Velázquez
Celebrity makeup artist, educator, cosmetic developer, Founder and Creative Director of Senna Cosmetics, Eugenia Weston's innovative entrepreneurial spirit and achievements inspire the beauty industry. Eugenia is a passionate, award-winning, Emmy-nominated artist who has worked with renowned...
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"Saint Gloss Boss" J. Brandon Correa Celebrity National Makeup Artist Entrepreneur Mindful Artist Podcast S2E16 Andrew Velázquez
J. Brandon Correa is an NYC based makeup artist and has been involved in the world of art, fashion and make-up since his childhood. Being the son of a former model and the grandson of a celebrity caricature artist, good taste, vibrant colors and creativity have always surrounded him. With over 18...
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"Oracle Queerdo" Charlotte Piper Writer, Artist, Mama Advocate Mindful Artist Podcast S2E15 Andrew Velázquez
It all started when she worked for a local music publication as a freelance writer, marketing consultant, and brand ambassador. This led her to discover the world of content creation and social media marketing. Since 2011, Charlotte became an avid student of digital marketing and has conceived…
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"Motha Media Mogul" Marielou Mandl Visionary, Producer, Educator S2E14 Mindful Artist Podcast Andrew Velázquez
Marielou Mandl is a seasoned on-camera host, producer, and content creator with 15+ years of experience. Her mission is to help creators make better videos. Catch her YouTube livestreams covering video creation, tech tips, editing, on-camera confidence, and community connection. She also wants to...
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"The Rebel Outlaw" James Vincent, Pro Makeup Artist, Educator, Entrepreneur Mindful Artist Podcast S2E13 ANDREW VELÁZQUEZ
James Vincent’s passion and expertise through his work in fashion, editorial, runway, film, theater, television, music, and celebrity has been lauded as modern, exciting and inspirational. As such, Nylon Magazine, The New York Times and WWD have named James as a “Makeup Artist to Watch.” As a…
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"Soar Beauty Warrior" Adamme Sosa Artist, Performer, Entrepreneur Mindful Artist Podcast S2E12 Andrew Velázquez
Adam Adamme Sosa : Beauty Warrior is his brand , he is 29 years in beauty fashion entertainment industries ... a Performing and Beauty Artist. A lover not a hater. Mission statement "Rise Above it, Soar like an eagle. Adamme has live stage credits in: My fair lady Cabaret A chorus Line Raw talent...
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"Media Sass Mom" Deb Balino Writer, Musican Mom S2E11 Mindful Artist Podcast Andrew Velázquez
Deb Balino is the founder and voice behind Sass & Smalls as a writer, storyteller, and content creator, based out of Vancouver Island, BC. She is also the host of her podcast, Sass & Small Talk - speaking on topics about parenthood, womanhood, entrepreneurship, mental health, overwhelm & burnout,...
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"Squid Love Rock" Jasten King Artist Musician Photographer S2E10 Mindful Artist Podcast Andrew Velázquez
A man of many talents, Jasten King can be found behind the Dj booths at the Burgundy Room, the Faultline or Revolver, which coincidentally runs his video montage work round-the-clock. Some nights you'll catch him trying out new material at LA's comedy hotspots. Other nights he's at screening some...
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"His Rebel Heart" Stefan Mreczko Artist, Photographer, Podcast Host Mindful Artist Podcast S2E9 Andrew Velázquez
Stefan Mreczko is an artist originally from Philadelphia, who found his creativity in NYC. He has worked in television, music video, theater and global advertising & PR firms, and is an internationally-published freelance photographer focusing on men’s fashion and portraiture. An on-going…
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"The Star Muse" Brittany S. Mason POC Model Content Creator Mindful Artist Podcast S2E8 Andrew Velázquez
Brittany S. Mason is an emerging star in the modeling world. As a child, mainstream media seldom portrayed anyone that looked like the woman she would become. Those closest to her wanted her to follow a more traditional path in the medical field, while she dreamt of being a model. With virtually…
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"The Dramatic Arts" Joe Dulude II Emmy Nominated Broadway MUA, Drag Queen S2E7 Mindful Artist Podcast Andrew Velázquez
Joe Dulude II is Probably Best Known For His Broadway And West End Makeup Designs On Such Productions As Wicked, Beetlejuice, Mj The Musical, Spongebob Squarepants The Musical, Torch Song, Sunday In The Park With George, Sweet Charity, Holiday Inn, Allegiance And Many More. Joe Is Also A Makeup...
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"The Punk Of Artistry" Roshar International Published Editorial MUA shares all S2E6 Mindful Artist Podcast Andrew Velázquez
Roshar is an international makeup artist based in Los Angeles, with work featured in VOGUE, Harpers BAZAAR, ELLE, GLAMOUR, Marie Claire among many other publications. Since early childhood Roshar had a fascination with painting and fashion. Immersed in the underground club scene of the late 80s…
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"His Virtuosity of Voice" Joe Hernandez Latinx Voice Actor, Father, Gamer S2E5 Mindful Artist Podcast Andrew Velázquez
Joe Hernandez is a Southern California native, earning his Bachelors of Theater Arts from California State University, Fullerton. Since 2015, Joe has been a freelance Voice Actor with credits in video games such as, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity…
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“Fierce Fashion Femme” Alencia Janae Queer POC Model Beauty Creator S2E4 Mindful Artist Podcast Andrew Velázquez
Alencia Lewis and goes by Alencia Janae on all of her social media platforms. She is originally from outside of Dallas Texas and has been living in Los Angeles for eight years now. She originally moved to Los Angeles to further her modeling career and it turned out that this was the perfect…
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"Theremin Classiqué " Armen Ra Thereminist Virtuoso Designer Icon Mindful Artist Podcast S2E3 Andrew Velázquez
Theremin virtuoso and designer Armen Ra was born in Iran and spent his teenage years in NYC where he was a part of the infamous club kid scene and nightlife “it boy” Known for his beauty, wit and classic Hollywood style. He worked as a model/Drag artist and was featured in Vogue, Amika, Glamour,...
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”Liberty Cosmo Light” Jordan Liberty Creative Director Global MUA Tour Mindful Artist Podcast Andrew Velázquez S2E2
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2! Jordan Liberty is one of the most sought-after makeup educators in the industry today, having completed over 70 events and masterclasses in 25 countries on 5 continents, from shorter demonstrations and keynotes to full workshops and courses that last several days…
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”His Heart Beat” Aaron McLendon Music Producer, Drummer & DJ S2E1 Mindful Artist Podcast Andrew Velázquez
Aaron McLendon is a music producer, drummer & DJ from Santa Barbara, California. Upon receiving his Master's Degree from California Institute of the Arts, McLendon lived in New York City and Los Angeles, where he amassed an eclectic performance resume, including Michael Bublé, George Benson…
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Mindful Artist Podcast Season 1 Trailer with Andrew Velázquez
ANDREW VELÁZQUEZ crowns you the kings and queens and all in between's. A crown to symbolize, as an adornment of the human brain, crowns represent the discerning judgement, decision-making skills, and excellent reason of appointed leaders. In many cultures in which kings and queens and all in...
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“Amor Corazon” Johnny Debut The Husband, National Trainer, Fitness Coach, Health Mentor Mindful Artist Podcast Episode 12
“Amor Corazon” Johnny Debut The Husband, National Trainer, Fitness Coach, Health Mentor Mindful Artist Podcast Episode 12 Johnny is a former casting manager and agent in the film and television industry. He a degree in “inner disciplinary collaborations, from California Institute of the arts....
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“Misfiction Diva Star” Pavy Olivarez Emmy Award Winner Celebrity Hairstylist Drag Queen of The Year Episode 11 Mindful Artist Podcast
“Misfiction Diva Star” Pavy Olivarez----more---- Emmy Award Winner Celebrity Hairstylist Drag Queen of The Year Episode 11 Mindful Artist Podcast with Andrew Velázquez. Pavy began his career in makeup where his work graced publications such as Allure, People , Marie Claire , Cosmopolitan to name…
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”Willy Wonka of MUA’s” Michael DeVellis Founder, The Powder Group, On Makeup Magazine AndThe Makeup Show breakdown Marketing Mindful Artist Podcast Episode 10
Michael DeVellis Founder, The Powder Group. I like to call him the “Willy Wonka” of MUA - Join Michael DeVellis founder of The Powder Group as we breakdown Marketing Mindful Artist Podcast Episode 10. As the founder of The Powder Group, On Makeup Magazine, and The Makeup Show, Michael DeVellis…
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”She MexiCAN!” Chita Latinx Hairstylist Colorist Platform Educator Reality TV Beauty Expert shares the story of crafting Mindful Artist Podcast Episode 9
Chita is a hairstylist/ colorist based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Known for creative hair color, blondes , hair extensions & styling. She has built her career using social media and teaching color and style classes on stages at beauty shows nationwide. From reality tv beauty expert contestant to award...
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“Cultura Passion” Paul Anthony Latinx Celebrity Hair Makeup Artist, Influential Beauty Leader Mindful Artist Podcast E8
Paul Anthony is a highly accomplished celebrity hair and makeup artist and influential figure in the beauty industry, based in Los Angeles. With an impressive career spanning over 30 years, Paul has established himself as an expert in the field, working with renowned celebrities and commercial...
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”He Him Hero” Torri Shack CEO of Tangible Movement, Advocate of LGTBQIA+2, Business Coach, Fitness Enthusiast, discuss Facing Fear w/ Mindful Artist Podcast Andrew Velázquez
Torri Shack, CEO and Founder of Tangible Movement, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is a transformative advocate at the nexus of mental health and LGBTQ+ issues. Torri is a two-time attempted suicide survivor, recovering drug addict, and alcoholic and identifies as transgender using he/him pronouns. He...
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“ His Love Light” Élansoreal Musician Artist, Fitness Coach, Life Lover, El Apache, Reflect 30 Day Reset Mindful Artist Podcast Episode 6 with Andrew Velázquez
Élansoreal is an artist originally from San Diego California living in Los Angeles. A creative since childhood, his professional artistic journey began in the design world via architecture. College is where he discovered his true love for performing arts. As an independent artist, Élansoreal…
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”She’s a Desperado Romantic” Sonia Kazarova Grammy Nominated Country Opera Singer, Indigenous Advocate with Mindful Artist Podcast E5
Andrew of Mindful Artist Podcast sits down with country opera talent Sonia Kazarova. Sonia is a rising star who has reimagined how country music and opera are two sides of the same coin. Combining orchestral elements and traditional country instrumentation together with transformative stories…
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”Queen of Halloween” with Mollie Moradi / Aunty Tattoo animal lover and rescuer, vet tech Mindful Artist Podcast E4
"Queen of Halloween" with Mollie Moradi / Aunty Tattoo animal lover and rescuer, vet tech Mindful Artist Podcast Episode 4. Andrew sit's down with his bestie; Mollie Moradi, 47 years old, animal lover and rescuer, vet tech since 2016 currently working with ASPCA. Born in Boston, Massachusetts.…
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”She be Gleaming” with Melanie Mills Celebrity Makeup Artist, Author, CEO & Wiccan. Mindful Artist Podcast Episode 3
In this episode we sit down with Emmy Award winning makeup artist Melanie Mills. Melanie is one of Hollywood’s leading makeup artists, beauty consultants, and educators known for her glamorous flair, talent, and vivacious personality. Melanie’s love affair with glitter & glam started early,...
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”The Man On Fire!” With Jesse Garcia Award Winning Director Actor Flamin’ Hot Mindful Artist Podcast Episode 2
In this episode of Mindful Artist, we interview our first guest Jesse Garcia. We discuss his journey as an artist, writer, director and actor. Known for the award-winning film Quinceañera, and the revival of The Pee-wee Herman Show and the 2010 music video of Wisin & Yandel's "Estoy enamorado".…
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”In the beginning” Mindful Artist Episode One with Andrew Velázquez
Balancing Creativity, Spirituality, and Entrepreneurship. An inclusive safe space of diverse, culture, art, beauty and mindfulness. Join me every episode as I interview a new guest to dive deep and provide you with tools, techniques for self development while having fun. zF78AhT2VJbeCi5mudvV
About this show
Balancing Creativity, Spirituality, and Entrepreneurship.ANDREW VELÁZQUEZ crowns you.A crown to symbolize, as an adornment of the human brain, crowns represent the discerning judgement, decision-making skills, and excellent reason of appointed leaders. In many cultures in which kings and queens and all in between acted as spiritual leaders, the crown is a symbol of divine right and holiness. Join me every episode as I interview a new guest to dive deep and provide you with tools, techniques for self development while having fun. Together we can make a difference as a community of POC, LATINX, LGTBQ+IA and all in between.
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