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Of Like Minds
by Kevin Belisario
Each person's unique experience is actually a universal language. Of Like Minds Podcast will be the platform where I listen, connect and share these stories through their narrative.
Episodes
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Asking For Help feat. Raymar Baesa | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
In west Fullerton, born and raised On the playground was where Raymar spent most of his days, Chillin out, reading, relaxin all cool, Always found shooting a bball outside of his school, When the time finally came for Raymar to go to college, He knew he had to go big and definitely pay homage…
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Feed Your Soul feat. Rachel Aquino | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Growing up as the independent middle child and anxious about life was what my next guest, Rachel Aquino, was always accustomed to. With everything going on the world, our next guest reminds us it’s not selfish to take the time to feed your soul and define your own happiness. “Stretching before a...
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Interdisciplinary Visual Artist feat. Billy Hawkins | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Billy Hawkins is an interdisciplinary visual artist currently based in San Diego, CA. His work crosses multiple mediums from: Drawing/Painting, performance, video installation and more. Thematically his work explores figuration and the psychology of the subject. Billy represents marginalized...
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Veteran Artist & Educator feat. Kevin Kane | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Kevin is a veteran artist and educator who has dedicated his career to promoting diversity and access to the arts for all young people, and using arts education as a tool for individual and social transformation. He is a long time Angeleno, but originally from the working-class suburbs of...
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Dance Life feat. Kris Wagner | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Kristopher Wagner, native to San Diego, began dancing at just 2 years old, later taking his career to a professional level at age 8! He began to dance competitively at Rising Star Dance Company, where he trained in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap and hip hop. He found his love for Hip…
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Protecting Your Energy feat. Ysa Penarejo | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Born and raised in San Diego, California, Ysa fell in love with dancing at 4 years old. Ysa trained in jazz, lyrical, ballet and contemporary dance. Ysa soon would make the transition into commercial, acting, and modeling by the age of 10. Some of her work in acting includes “Toulane” in American...
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Principal Dancer and Health & Wellness Coach feat. Kris Terry | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Kris Terry, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, began his journey with dance at the age of 15 at a local dance studio. After a few short years, he decided to continue his dance training at Ohio University, where he earned a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography. Soon after graduating, he decided to...
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A Story To Inspire (Brachial Plexus Injury) feat. Anthony Quidachay | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Anthony Quidachay is a member of Choreo Cookies and the Media Director for Studio FX. At the age of 3, he suffered a car accident which paralyzed his right arm. Even with a disability, he was able to find his passion for dance, video, and all things nerdy. Through hard work and his will to help...
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Finding Joy & Meaning Thru The Arts feat. Timothy Farson | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Timothy Farson is the current Principal at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA), a college preparatory, arts-focused Title I public magnet school for artistically passionate students in grades 6-12 located in Southeastern San Diego. After studying Philosophy at New York...
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Harvard Med Student Inspiration feat. Kevin Belisario | Of Like Minds Podcast
Hi everyone welcome back to the Of Like Minds Podcast! It has been quite a journey as we are nearing the one year mark of the podcast. I have received quite a few nudges to start doing solo podcasts so here's my first crack at it! I did have some notes prepared because I wanted to ensure that I...
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Finding Your North Star feat. Conrad Contreras | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Conrad is a product and growth marketer at LinkedIn.. He graduated from UCLA with a Human Biology and Society degree, and worked in public policy, PR, marketing and communications since the. He is currently leading demand generation and launch for one of...
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First Generation Narrative feat. Johnny Hernandez | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Johnny Hernandez is an entrepreneur and an LA native, with a great passion for the arts, activism and sports. He has a Bachelors of Arts Degree in World Arts and Cultures from UCLA. He currently works for one of the world’s largest asset management firms. In his spare time, Johnny also dedicates...
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Can't Stop Won't Stop feat. Jordon Waters | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Jordon Waters is a comic and video game loving, bi-racial, multi-interdisciplinary performing artist. Jordon graduated from CalArts with his BFA in Dance in 2013. Born in Los Angeles, raised between Minneapolis and San Diego, Jordon moved to NYC with the intention to take over the world and if he...
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Understanding Your Value feat. Ken Huang | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Ken was born in Indonesia and raised in Taiwan. He is currently working from home as a junior designer for a creative company he has always dreamed of working at, BUCK. While design has always been his career trajectory, he finds himself dancing in his spare time. He’s part of a San Diego based...
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Triathlete Mentality feat. James Mamaril-Davis | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
James Mamaril-Davis is a first-year medical student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson (UACOM-T). He is originally from Chandler, Arizona, and received his bachelor of science with a major in neuroscience from UCLA. He is currently working on two research projects, one with...
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Minimalism, Dance & Lifestyle feat Jopet De La Cruz | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
LeadingJoseph "Jopet" Dela Cruz was born and raised in Houston, TX and started dancing at the age of 12. He is graduate of the University of Houston, and was a member of the UH's Filipino Student Association (UHFSA), where he co-codirected the Modern Dance team. Jopet started his dance journey at...
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Major Pivots feat. Nathan Huynh | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Originally born in Cambridge Massachusetts, Nathan moved to San Diego with his family at the age of one. He would then go on to move over 15 times in the next 17 years of tenure all over the County. After graduating high school in 2016, Nathan attended college in the bay area where he attempted a...
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International Choreographer feat. Carlo Darang | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Carlo Darang started his training in 2008 at Studio 429 where he joined his first dance team, Breakthrough. He later joined Choreo Cookies in 2009, and has continued to be a part of the team till present day. He currently directs the team with Jason Patio and Chris Martin. He also directs another...
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Education & Enrichment feat. Arnel Calvario | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Believing in using his talents & resources to promote community outreach, “respect for all people,” artistic expression, and education, Dr. Arnel Calvario has dedicated himself to the CA dance scene since his college days. In 1992, he founded UC Irvine’s own Kaba Modern. In 1998, he joined...
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Going At Your Own Pace feat. Karsten Cayabyab | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Karsten Cayabyab, a Bay Area native residing in Torrance, is an ophthalmic technician that is currently working to help grow a new retina practice in West Los Angeles. Moving to Southern California to attend UCLA, Karsten initially struggled to adjust to an independent lifestyle. But through many...
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Creative & Mental Health Coach feat. Anna Sarao | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
I started my career in dance in 1996 as a dancer for Culture Shock San Diego. My only formal training was staging and choreography at Mesa Community College with Angie Bunch. She promoted me to Artistic Director for CSSD in 2000. That same year, my teammate and best friend passed away from…
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Designing How You Want To Live feat. Julian "Juju" Sena | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Julian Sena was born and raised in San Diego, CA and started dancing at the age of 5. He has been a part of various dance groups such as 220, The GOOD Project, iDK, iAM, EAM, and Eastlake Dance Company, and he’s also taught dance classes around the world. His credits include BTS, Billie Eilish,...
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Writer & Director, TV & Film feat. Kyle Lau | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Kyle Lau is a director, writer, and producer, currently based in Los Angeles, CA. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Kyle has worked on a variety of television series, including FRESH OFF THE BOAT (ABC), DEAD TO ME (Netflix), and FAMILY GUY (FOX). A graduate of UCLA, Kyle has directed...
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International Choreographer feat. Chris Martin | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Chris Martin was born in Oakland, California, and raised in Boulder, Colorado. Chris's passion for dance is visible in his two decades of unwavering commitment to this craft. He has gained great international acclaim, teaching regularly at workshops and studios in over 40 countries and states....
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Heart to heart feat. Marie Arts | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Born with the last name “arts” and passionate about dance for as long as she can remember, Marie Arts brings with her an extensive background in choreography and dance education. Marie has taught ballet, variations, modern, jazz, musical theater, acting, choreography composition and…
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The Matt, the Myth, the Legend feat. Matt Marquez | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Matt Marquez is a digital media professional living in Los Angeles. Originally from Frankfurt, Germany, this LA transplant enjoys songwriting, baking, and remember what long walks on the beach were like pre-pandemic. Intro.: 0:00 What your upbringing was like?: 1:01 What academia was like growing...
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Former Laker Girl & UCLA Alum feat. Chloe Corpuz | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Chloe Corpuz started dancing at the age of 3 in various styles. Her vigorous dance training throughout her childhood ultimately led her to pursue higher dance education at UCLA, as well as a professional career as a Los Angeles Laker Girl. Shortly after graduation,...
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Founder & HBIC of Keep Company feat. Una Kim | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Una Kim is the founder and HBIC of Keep Company, a cruelty-free footwear brand established in Los Angeles in 2005. A Korean-American, born and raised in Baltimore, Una graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from Stanford University. She cut her teeth in NY…
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Pay Yourself First feat. Jesus Jimenez | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Jesus Antonio Jimenez was born March 4th, 1993 in San Diego, California. With an affinity for music, Jesus attended a conservatory during his youth. Throughout his journey he was introduced to various forms of creative expression which ignited a passion for film after he directed his first music...
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Med Student feat. James Pasalo | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
James is a Filipino-American currently completing his 4th year of medical school in Arizona. Born and raised in Chicago, he left his hometown to pursue his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at UCLA. Aside from navigating a pre-medical path in college, he seized the opportunity to explore...
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Dance Educator feat. Annette Barcelona | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Annette Barcelona is a San Diego-based dancer, choreographer and teacher and is the Department Chair of Dance at The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. She earned an MFA degree from The Florida State University’s School of Dance where she received the 2015-2016 Outstanding Teaching...
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LA Native & fellow Bruin feat. Ryan Piniones | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Ryan Piniones, a Los Angeles native, UCLA graduate, and currently working as a talent coordinator in the video game industry. Navigating through life as the first generation of his family, who are Filipino immigrants, to be born in the U.S. Through the struggles of growing up in the inner city of...
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Dance/Community Analysis feat. Jayton Gray | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Jayton Gray is just a boy from the island of Guam who’s passionate about dance and entertaining. Currently living in San Diego, California he hopes to turn dance into a career but more importantly wants to be a role model for the youth, especially his little sister Victoria. Jayton hopes to have…
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Being an older brother feat. Jayton Gray | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Jayton Gray is just a boy from the island of Guam who’s passionate about dance and entertaining. Currently living in San Diego, California he hopes to turn dance into a career but more importantly wants to be a role model for the youth, especially his little sister Victoria. Jayton hopes to have…
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Bay Area to San Diego feat. Kara Susvilla | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Kara is a proud Filipina-American, born and raised in the Bay Area. She moved to San Diego for college in 2013 and decided to stay in the area ever since. While she attributes a lot of her identity and values to how she was raised and growing up in the Bay, she’s discovered so much more about...
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LGBTQ Narrative feat. Charlie Badescu | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Charlie is a proud transgender man, aspiring writer and self-proclaimed collector, with hopes of one day connecting with the world through the art of storytelling. Having been mostly raised in Mexico and having spent most of his life moving from place to place, Charlie takes this opportunity to...
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Working at Netflix feat. Sean Nang | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Sean Nang was born and raised in LA and continues to call LA home. He grew up in the San Gabriel Valley and attended UCLA for undergrad, majoring in Biology and minoring in Accounting. He began his career in public accounting with KPMG and has since moved on to work at Netflix as a Content...
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Music & storytelling feat. Michael Carreon | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Michael Carreon is a songwriter/singer from San Diego, California. Known for his unique voice and relatable lyrics, Michael's music has reached global success. Intro.: 0:00 How you got into music in the first place?: 0:19 First posting videos on YouTube.: 3:38 First video on YouTube.: 5:33…
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Write it down, make it happen feat. Kate Park | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Kate Park is a young professional and UCLA alumni based in Los Angeles. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and remains a loyal SF Giants fan despite living in rival territory. Though she currently works in the corporate sphere, Kate has a passion for creativity, specifically with writing....
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Working at POPSUGAR feat. Deniza Sabio | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
Deniza Sabio, a Carson native currently working as a Graphic Designer. Attended UCLA as an undergrad initially to pursue a career in medicine, however changed course and found herself reaching back to her design roots. Through the trials and errors of figuring out her career as a designer, she…
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Entertainment Industry feat. Jasmin Atiles | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin Belisario
From a small agricultural town in Southern California to the big city of Los Angeles, Jasmin Atiles is a UCLA alumni, overcoming the odds of what it means to be a Latina in the entertainment industry. Over the past 5 years, she has gone through many ups and downs from completely switching her...
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Life Coach & Educator feat. Joy Erika Diwa | Of Like Minds Podcast
Joy Erika Diwa is an educator and life coach who specializes in supporting Black, Indigenous and Womxn of Color build self-confidence, define their purpose, and find their inner joy. She finds passion in learning about the stories of people in the community and helping those who want to overcome...
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Broadway star Newsie feat. Nico De Jesus | Of Like Minds Podcast
Nico DeJesus is a professional singer, dancer, and actor that was most recently the Assistant Dance Captain and swing at "Pretty Woman the Musical" on Broadway at the Nederlander theater! He can also be seen on film in "Disney's Newsies the Broadway Musical" playing the role of Romeo. While…
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Being a Woman Engineer feat. Shirley Reppert | Of Like Minds Podcast
Before moving to California, Shirley grew up most of her life in Virginia. Not long after graduating college at Virginia Tech with an engineering degree, she embarked on a journey out west to further her career. Her upbringing and experiences has taught her the importance of personal growth,...
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Storyteller & Humanist feat. Mike Wamungu | Of Like Minds Podcast
I'm a storyteller for myself and others, a maker by way of the Creator, and a humanist devoted to pursuits that maximize our collective well-being. My experience spans growth-stage startups, mature SaaS businesses, non-profits, and millennial facing brands in the customer experience, crypto…
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Graphic Design & Leadership feat. Jason Patio | Of Like Minds Podcast
Jason began his dance life in 2005 at San Marcos High School by joining their All-Male dance team. After graduating in 2007, he then found himself being emerged in San Diego’s dance community by joining the All Male junior team, "Flipside" eventually becoming a member of, "Formality" until the...
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Nurses during Covid feat. Anissa Garcia & Louie Villanueva | Of Like Minds Podcast
Here Anissa, Louie and I discuss the current climate of how the Covid-19 is affecting them in the workplace as well as at home. From the perspective of two nurses here is our conversation. Anissa Garcia was born and raised in the Bay Area and is currently rooted in Los Angeles. She attended UCLA...
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Actor in Seattle feat. Anthony Simmons | Of Like Minds Podcast
Here Anthony and I delve into how he first became inspired to be an actor, the climate of theatre in Seattle as well as being an African American male in our current day. Anthony Simmons is a 27 year old graduate from Cornish College of the Arts (2015). He was born and raised in San Diego...
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