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UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia
by UBNGO
Nominated for Best Use of Podcast (2020 Shorty Social Good Awards) this seasonal social good podcast is a compilation of thought-provoking and inspirational discussions between Executive Producer and award-winning novelist, Aalia Lanius, and her intriguing guests, which includes media moguls, celebrities, rising stars, thought leaders, award-winning artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, filmmakers, and social good organizations. From heavy to light-hearted, the perspectives are authentic and bring value to all, especially survivors of trauma. Lanius brings it “UNSUGARCOATED” so that listeners can feel educated, entertained and truly empowered by the end of each episode. Connect with your host on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated Presented by UNSUGARCOATED Media, a 501c3 media enterprise.
Episodes
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E108 Breaking Myths: Simone Zimmerman on Palestine and Israelism
In this compelling episode of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, we sit down with Jewish American activist Simone Zimmerman, co-founder of IfNotNow and a key figure in the documentary “Israelism.” Simone sheds light on the deeply entrenched issues stemming from Zionist ideology and its devastating impact…
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E107 Resilience, Advocacy, and Healing - with Ali Badshah
In this episode of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, we welcome the multifaceted artist Ali Badshah to discuss his profound connection to Palestine and the ongoing genocide. Ali shares how his passion for activism and truth come into contrast with his acting career and how the suffering in Gaza and the...
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E106 Trauma, Genocide, and Christian Zionism - with Dushyanthi Satchi, LCSW
In Episode 106, Aalia and Dushyanthi Satchi, LCSW, delves into the profound impact of trauma and genocide on individuals and communities, drawing from her personal and professional experiences. As a Sri Lankan Tamil and a licensed clinical psychotherapist, Dushyanthi discusses how growing up in…
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E105 Muslim, American, and Unapologetic – with Aizzah Fatima
In Episode 105, award-winning actor, filmmaker, and comedian Aizzah Fatima discusses her journey from microbiologist to celebrated artist. Aizzah shares how her acclaimed stage play, "Dirty Paki Lingerie," evolved into the film "Americanish," which challenges stereotypes and showcases the diverse...
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E104 Grace Under Fire – with Bfendyy
In this episode titled "Grace Under Fire," we sit down with Belal Nassar, aka Bfendyy, a Palestinian American content creator and actor dedicated to amplifying the voices of the voiceless in Gaza. Belal shares his journey from his upbringing in America to his rise as a digital storyteller,...
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E103 Artistic Resistance: MC Gaza's Battle Against Genocide
In a raw conversation, we meet the Palestinian artist MC Gaza who has raised funds to get his family, including his mother and brother with Down Syndrome, out of Gaza to safety in Egypt. He shares his experience being inspired by legends such as Tupac to use rap as resistance against illegal...
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EP 101 LIMITED SERIES: From Los Angeles to Gaza: A Plea for Humanity -with Dana Dargos
In the compelling 101st episode of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, we get the Lebanese perspective as Lebanese-American award-winning author Dana Dargos takes center stage. She discusses her journey from the Bay Area to literary acclaim with her debut, "Einstein in the Attic." The episode explores…
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EP 100 LIMITED SERIES: From Los Angeles to Gaza: A Plea for Humanity -with Thomas Maddens
In the 100th episode, UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia welcomes Thomas Madden, the son of a Belgian diplomat, is a filmmaker, journalist, activist and founder of A Mad Production. Having personally documented life in Congo, South Sudan, Nepal, Iraq and Gaza on behalf of UNICEF, Thomas sheds light on how...
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EP 99 LIMITED SERIES: From Los Angeles to Gaza: A Plea for Humanity -with Quinn the Eskimo
In this limited series and the 99th podcast episode of the show, host Aalia Lanius welcomes Quinn the Eskimo, a full-time digital “slowmad” who has been traveling the world for the last 3 years is now shifting his efforts to travel to Gaza. Quinn discusses his upcoming journey to the region, his...
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EP 98 LIMITED SERIES: From Los Angeles to Gaza: A Plea for Humanity -with Jess Salomon
In this limited series, and the 98th podcast episode of the show, our host, Aalia is joined by Jewish-born, New York-based, Canadian Jess Salomon, to share her remarkable journey from U.N. war crimes lawyer to the spotlight of the comedy stage with her wife, a Palestinian Muslim. In this…
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EP 97 LIMITED SERIES: From Los Angeles to Gaza: A Plea for Humanity -with Nazia Khatun
As part of this limited series and 97th episode of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, our host welcomes to the conversation United Kingdom based Fitness Trainer and Influencer, Nazia Khatun. After discussing her background and work to empower clients through fitness, neuroscience and trauma healing they...
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EP 96 LIMITED SERIES: From Los Angeles to Gaza: A Plea for Humanity -with Morani Kornberg, PhD
In this compelling podcast episode, our host engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Morani Kornberg, a distinguished Israeli-born Jewish scholar, writer, and poet holding a PhD. The focus of the episode revolves around the intricate history of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and what…
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E95 Want to Live Long? Get Tech About It!
In our final episode of season 11, Aalia is joined by Johannes Bhakdi, the Founder and CEO of Quantgene. Jo brings his expertise in the biotech industry as they discuss the use of AI and genomics in preventative healthcare, to aid in the early detection and prevention of diseases. They also talk...
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E94 Starting a Business in a Down Economy?
In this episode, Aalia is joined by Aaron Michael Sanchez, author, talk show host and business strategist. Are you trying to figure out where to start when launching a business? Aalia and Aaron talk about the challenges and opportunities of starting one in a down economy, and how self-regulation,...
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E93 Dating with Emotional Intelligence
In this episode, Aalia is joined by Michael Kaye, the Director of Brand & Communications at OkCupid. Michael brings his insights into the online dating world and all things romance! He discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in dating and creating meaningful relationships. Michael and...
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E92 Revolutionize Healthcare with Emotional Intelligence
In episode 92, Robert Pearl, MD, Forbes healthcare contributor, former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, and author of two highly acclaimed books, "Mistreated" and "Uncaring," provides our audience with outstanding insight into the current and future state of the healthcare system. This…
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E91 Sports: Does LGBTQ+ Representation Matter?
In this episode, Aalia is joined by Bryan Ruby, the first credited openly gay active professional baseball player and country music artist. Bryan shares his experiences and insights on the importance of representation and inclusion in sports and entertainment, as well as how storytelling and…
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E90 Women in Film: Controversial for Good
Episode 90 of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, features an indepth conversation with Karina Miller, filmmaker with over two decades of producing credits in film, television, and theater. In this episode, Karina shares her thoughts on the role of film in addressing social issues and discusses the...
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E89 Women in Tech: What You Need to Succeed
In this episode, Aalia invites Genevieve Thiers, a true disrupter and advocate for women in the tech industry to share her journey of growing female power in workplace, and how she was inspired by her own experiences to make a firm commitment to help women working in the tech industry to find…
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E88 Emotional Intelligence: Hate is Based on Ignorance
In this episode, Aalia is joined by media mogul Larry Namer. As the co-founder of E! Entertainment Television and true media mogul is a dedicated philanthropist and he continues to be part of incredible projects impacting the world. In this episode, he returns to the show to discuss emotional...
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E87 Emotional Intelligence Determines the Quality of Our Success
In this episode of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, we sit down with Steve Longi, an award-winning producer in the film industry. Together, they discuss how he leverages emotional intelligence to establish authentic relationships and cultivate a success mindset on his film sets, as well as listen to him...
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E86 Parenting With Intention
In this episode, Aalia is joined by Katherine Winter Sellery, founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution! She highlights that emotional intelligence is about being present and aware in your interactions with your children, rather than being reactive or distracted. It's a must-listen for anyone...
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E85 Emotional Intelligence: Be Humble, But Inspire People!
In this episode, Aalia invites Anthony Francisco, a seasoned Illustrator and Creative Director, to explore how emotional intelligence and representation in media are connected, and how his background inspired him to create wonderful designs like Marvel's Baby Groot! Keep up with social good, get...
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E84 Emotional Intelligence, Comic Books & AI: What's the Connection?
In this episode, Aalia invites B Earl, a comic book writer and filmmaker working with Marvel Entertainment, to explore how comic books have the potential to deepen people's emotional intelligence and make the world more empathic, understanding, and connected. Additionally, B Earl will share his...
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E83 Artist George Khouri: Don’t Just Trust the Process, Embrace it!
Season 10's season finale features George Khouri, a writer, actor, artist, producer, and songwriter. Some of you may recognize him as the Drake look alike that blew up the internet! Today we get to meet the man behind the infamous face! Aalia and George discuss his enormous success within the...
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E82 DIY Queen & Single Mom Summer Azul Hammers to Inspire
In Episode 82, we are joined by the DIY Queen Summer Azul. Today Summer talks about the benefits of being self-sustainable villages in areas such as growing our own food and building our own homes! During the global pandemic, Summer established “My Super Quarantine Life”, a platform for creative...
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E81 Taking on Sex Offenders is More Than a Job with Moses Castillo
Chief Investigator Moses Castillo, a true life detective that’s dedicated his life to solving sex crimes against women and children, believes justice matters. Castillo and Aalia give an update to her ongoing civil case against a man who sexually assualted her at 14 and the church that covered it...
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E80 Asian Pop Star Adrienne Lau on Representing Asian Culture Despite Hate
Episode 80 features Adrienne Lau, a world renowned triple threat actor, producer, and singer. Adrienne is known as "Asian Janet Jackson" in the American music scene and the first Chinese American to hit Top 10 on the U.S. Pop Billboard Sales Chart. Discussing the importance of Asian…
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E79 Kim Macharia on Democratizing Space: Everyone Deserves The Choice
In Episode 79, we are joined by Kim Macharia, an influential woman breaking gender and racial barriers within the Space Industry, and a very special guest co-host, Jamie DuBose. Kim talks with our ladies about contributing all of her time to continuing to diversify and democratize the white...
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E78 Sheryl Anjanette: Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Shine Past Trauma
In Episode 78, Aalia is joined by female founder, international speaker, and author of “Imposter Syndrome: The Lies Within”, Sheryl Anjanette! How do thoughts, feelings, beliefs and our past traumas contribute to imposter syndrome? Together they discuss that and what it looks like for someone to...
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E77 Stepping Up to the Plate: Brandon Dean Johnson
In Episode 77, we are joined by Brandon Dean Johnson, who has accepted the passing of the torch to be the new CEO of Create Now, founded by our late friend, Jill Gurr. An organization that has used arts to impact the lives of tens of thousands of at-risk youth, Aalia and Johnson discuss the...
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E76 Luxury Fashion, Culture, and Visualization: Veronica Tharmalingam
In Episode 76, we are joined by luxury fashion designer, Veronica Tharmalingam, to discuss visualization and what it means to have a brand that isn’t trying to sell a product, but an experience! Tharmalingam, shares on her journey of being multicultural, split between French and Indian, and what...
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E75 Separation & Divorce with BROKEN VOWS Director, Sunnie McFadden-Curtis
UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, Season 10 launches with a powerful conversation surrounding separation, divorce, and rebuilding with guest, award-winning director and filmmaker, Sunnie McFadden-Curtis. Unfortunately, around half of all marriages end in divorce. What if someone were to tell them that it...
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E74 Actor Michael Nouri: Meditation Serves Us More Than We Realize
In Episode 74, actor Michael Nouri joins us for our season 9 finale to discuss the influence of meditation. Michael got his big break as Nick Hurley in the 1983 film Flashdance. He experienced his spiritual awakening when he became passionately interested in why he was here on the planet (19:55)....
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E73: Former Racist, Jolly Good Ginger Explains White Privilege
In Episode 73, “Jolly Good Ginger”, a self-proclaimed reformed bigot and racist, shares with Aalia his journey of unlearning white supremacy and his mission to educate white people about their bigotry and implicit biases. Jolly discusses how racism is a spectrum and that everyday he continues his...
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E72: A Good Laugh to Overcome Difficulties with Comedian Eric Blake
In Episode 72, Eric Blake shares how his passion for making people laugh got him off the streets of South Central Los Angeles and into the life of a comedian. Eric enlightens the audience with his formula for comedy and the importance of staying true to oneself as an artist (11:35). On the stage,...
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E71: From Trauma to Wholeness with Kushal Choksi
In Episode 71, Kushal Choksi shares his story of how surviving the tragedy of 9/11 altered his path and encouraged a life of living in the present. After such a traumatic experience and close encounter with death, Kushal was forced to question the status quo of his life and ask himself “what am I...
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E70: Challenges Facing the Cannabis Industry in 2022 with Matt Gray
In Episode 70, Matt Gray and our host tackle the challenges the cannabis industry is facing in the coming year along with his story of becoming a cannabis entrepreneur and the CEO of Herb. Matt shares his passion for natural remedies and the positive impacts of cannabis on ailments both mental…
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E69: Let Go of Shame to Grow with Sean V. Bradley
In Episode 69, Sean V. Bradley shares his journey from being a dealer on the streets to becoming “The Millionaire Car Salesman.” In this candid conversation, you’ll get to hear from both our host, Aalia Lanius and Sean discuss their less than perfect backgrounds and how each dealt with the shame…
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E68: Challenges Female Leaders Face with Christy Buss
In Episode 68, Christy Buss, joins us to share her story and speak on the challenges shared by women leaders in relation to her own journey of entrepreneurship. Discussing her own perspective of what female entrepreneurship looks like and how her journey has taken her through dance, being married...
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E67: Icons, Trauma and Hope with Dr. Mathew Knowles
In Episode 67, Dr. Mathew Knowles joins us to share his journey as an author, cancer survivor, music executive, artist manager, and father to one of the most iconic people in modern day music, Beyoncé Knowles. In this candid conversation, Dr. Knowles shares his story of growing up as a black…
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E66: To Vaxx or Not to Vaxx—with Dr. Calvin D. Sun
In Episode 66, emergency medicine MD, Dr. Calvin Sun returns as a guest for our season 9 premiere to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, our social contract, and the misinformation dividing us during the pandemic. For a pandemic that has lasted almost two years, Dr. Sun discusses how everyone must play...
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E65: Living Your Purpose with April Diamond
On Episode 65, Singer/Songwriter April Diamond joins us for our season finale to share her experience in the music industry and her inspiration to live her purpose. Diamond discusses what her motivation is and what it means to live out your dreams (4:00). Diamond talks on her long-time...
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E64: Inspiring Entrepreneurs for Success with Kate Hancock and Daniel Robbins
On Episode 64, the Pivot Queen, Kate Hancock, and her husband/business partner Daniel Robbins, serial entrepreneurs and co-founders of “What It Takes to Run a Million Dollar Business”, join us to discuss the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship and how the current era and opportunity of…
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E63: Diversity Behind the Camera with Tevin Everett
Tevin Everett, award winning filmmaker, discusses on UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia his inspiration to become a writer and director after being in the Navy for nearly 9 years (07:25). Everett wanted to become a filmmaker because he wanted to tell stories about the lives of black people without racism...
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E62: Synchronicity Adds Value to Life and Society with Sky Nelson-Isaacs
Sky Nelson-Issacs, physicist, musician, and author, sits down with Aalia to discuss his view and vision for a better future, which consists of inviting synchronicity and flow into our lives. He defines synchronicity (07:30) and explains how we can bring context to our lives to promote growth and...
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E61: Leading Men in Today’s World with Jason Jimenez and Fredrick Douglas Bussey
On Episode 61, Jason Jimenez, Founder and CEO of Redstone Business Holdings LLC, and Frederick Douglas Bussey Jr., Founder and CEO of ICON Status, share their experience not only leading businesses, but leading their own families as husbands and fathers. Jason and Frederick discuss how Clubhouse...
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E60: Embrace Your Superpower with Nazanin Nour
In Episode 60, Nazanin Nour, actor, writer, judge on Persia’s Got Talent and a voiceover artist, works to use artistic expression and comedy to bring people together and shed light on vexing political and social issues. Nour shares her passion for how she uses comedy as a vehicle to share…
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E59: Disabilities Serve as Inspiration for Inclusion with Matthew Walzer
In Episode 59 of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, Disability Advocate and Public Speaker, Matthew Walzer shares his journey from childhood to being at the center of one of the biggest milestones for Disability Inclusion in the history of everyday clothing and streetwear. Walzer, who collaborated with…
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E58: Social Impact Through Storytelling with Wesley King
In episode 58, Wesley King, co-author of the best-selling book series The Wizenard Series, along with ten other novels, works to promote literacy for young people by writing stories that are truly relatable to a middle grade audience. King, who collaborated with the late Kobe Bryant, discusses…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Nominated for Best Use of Podcast (2020 Shorty Social Good Awards) this seasonal social good podcast is a compilation of thought-provoking and inspirational discussions between Executive Producer and award-winning novelist, Aalia Lanius, and her intriguing guests, which includes media moguls, celebrities, rising stars, thought leaders, award-winning artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, filmmakers, and social good organizations. From heavy to light-hearted, the perspectives are authentic and bring value to all, especially survivors of trauma. Lanius brings it “UNSUGARCOATED” so that listeners can feel educated, entertained and truly empowered by the end of each episode. Connect with your host on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated
Presented by UNSUGARCOATED Media, a 501c3 media enterprise.
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UBNGO
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