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The Forty-Eighth Wednesday of Twenty Twenty Four. We reach the end of our second volume of GOOD CONVERSATION. Today, we have a BIG TIME honor to host a guest who has been contributing to El Paso’s film industry by sharing and supporting the works of many aspiring and working film professionals all over Texas. His efforts are through El Paso’s Film and Creative Industries Commission, CreativELPASO, where he has been steadily rebranding and building the organization since 2017. Our guest’s journey in the film industry began in the 1980’s where he found himself in Austin, Texas and then eventually all over as he was able to scout locations and build a strong network through his career. Now, with much experience, he has been present in how the next generations of filmmakers can continue to push the artform forward. Through conferences and his direct support towards growing film platforms, he has lent an enormous hand to where our community can go. It’s an honor to host the guest of our Volume II finale because our flagship program, Midnight Sessions, is a prime example of his and CreativELPASO’s support towards the arts. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ… we welcome DREW MAYER-OAKES.Follow and keep up with CreativELPASO here:https://www.instagram.com/creativelpasohttps://www.creativelpaso.orgChapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:19 - Introductions3. 3:01 - An Introduction to CreativELPASO4. 7:12 - Finding Your Way Into the Film Industry5. 12:07 - A Film Student in Austin in the 1980’s6. 17:18 - Figuring Out What to Do After Film School7. 27:37 - Selecting Locations for Film Productions8. 33:53 - The Progression of Media Consumption…9. 39:09 - and It’s Effect on Film Productions10. 43:31 - How Films Move Around in the Marketplace11. 53:04 - The Opportunities Available for Texas Filmmakers12. 1:05:09 - The Business Behind Big Budget Blockbusters13. 1:12:41 - Experienced Critiques and Appreciations of Film14. 1:27:35 - What El Paso Filmmakers Can Look Forward To15. 1:35:06 - Networking El Paso to the Rest of Texas16. 1:42:30 - The Grind It Takes to Succeed in Film17. 1:54:14 - Closing WordsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.comFor all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

The Forty-Seventh Wednesday of Twenty Twenty Four. It's all GOOD conversation only as always! Today, we welcome another Brother of mine to the HQ. However, it's a little different today as I first met him when he was already an alumni who was deep into his career. Our guest is a great representation of hard work en la Frontera. Growing up on the other side of the border in Mexico, he experienced the journey that was crossing into the states for a university education. It is a unique experience for most, but in El Paso, it's something that we see quite often with our special geography. It doesn't make the journey any easier, however. Yet immediately, he nurtured an avenue of serving others and fostering collaboration. Since his education, he's evolved this passion on an international scale. Moving his way from DC to Spain to Mexico while adjusting to changing cultures and policies fine tuned him into understanding what it means to create meaningful and long lasting collaborations across nations. Today, he oversees this for that same university that provided him so much opportunity. [The University of Texas at El Paso] And from what we get to hear in this conversation, the opportunities are STILL continuing to grow rapidly. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ… we welcome ARTURO BARRIO.Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:30 - Introductions3. 3:24 - The Landscape of International Relations at UTEP4. 12:43 - Addressing the Needs of Mexican Students5. 16:31 - Having Non-Negotiable Routines in Your Lifetime6. 22:56 - Creating Successful International Relations7. 29:29 - The Idea Behind Continued Learning8. 35:11 - Readjusting to the Tone of Life’s Different Cultures9. 43:43 - Balancing Different Generations Skillsets10. 55:53 - Working Closely with University Presidents11. 1:01:51 - Determining What to Do After a Bachelor’s12. 1:04:56 - Making the Most of Any Given Opportunity13. 1:15:18 - Understanding The Bill Archer Fellowship14. 1:18:41 - The Art of Preparation & Being Yourself15. 1:26:21 - When Purpose Becomes Secondhand Nature16. 1:30:36 - Closing WordsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.comFor all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Wednesday number Forty-Six. We continue our journey on understanding the ins and outs of what moves a community forward, and today's guest represents a key pillar of that: the people. Her -as of now- 13-year adventure of documentation has helped connect our home to all of the great local business and art that comes from right here en La Frontera. Through practice and consistency, she has covered so much of the Borderland through different mediums ranging from simple of-the-moment photos to long-form conversations on her Youtube channel with who knows what's to come. Whatever gets the info out there, as she puts it. Her passion and authenticity in her content creation have allowed her to create what is now a massive portfolio of El Paso highlights, and so much more beyond our city as well. Our city has steadily grown closer and closer together as a community, and it's safe to say that so much of that stems from the efforts of our neighbors and friends, such as our guest for Episode 038. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ… we welcome ANNIE PEREZ, the creative behind ANNIE'S ADVENTURES.Follow Annie and all of her adventures at:https://www.instagram.com/anniesadventuresep/https://www.facebook.com/AnniesAdventureshttps://www.youtube.com/@anniesadventuresepChapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:36 - Introductions3. 3:13 - Finding Where the Adventure Begins4. 14:49 - Evolving the Content You Create Over Time5. 29:50 - Improving on the Marketing of Annie’s Adventures6. 37:08 - The Weird World of Social Media Marketing7. 48:59 - Examples of Local Businesses Doing Great Things8. 53:40 - How a Community Can Evolve with Collaboration9. 1:00:07 - & How a Creator Can Evolve Through Consistency10. 1:09:31 - Closing WordsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.comFor all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

The Forty-Fifth Wednesday of Twenty Twenty Four. Our guest today is no stranger to the entertainment community here in El Paso. For 14 years now, he and his team have been at the forefront of La Frontera's progression with music and venues, hosting what is now a mountain-sized catalog of artists at various levels of audience size. Ranging from morning brunches, to shows at their own main venue, to closing the streets of downtown for the weekend, our guest has seen the potential, success, and even some shortcomings from producing events at such a high scale. Through these experiences, he has learned what it takes to grow a brand of such magnitude, and what comes with all of the growth. For us, it's one great night on top of another, but for the team operating this - it's many late nights of grind mode, and many days of some more of that, along with uncertainties and curveball after curveball. This episode, it is an honor to get even just a glimpse of understanding what it means to drive a community's culture forward at this level, and we are appreciative for the transparency our guest provided through these stories. The man hardly needs any introduction! Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ… we welcome, J&K's own, JOHNNY ESCALANTE. Learn more about J&K Presents as well as their concepts over at:https://www.instagram.com/jandkpresent/https://www.jandkpresent.comFollow Johnny here:https://www.instagram.com/johnnyesc/Chapters:1. 0:00 - Introductions2. 2:16 - Initial Reflections After Hosting Boiler Room3. 7:17 - Entertaining the Idea of Music Management4. 11:45 - The Logistics and Strategy Behind Booking Shows5. 15:22 - Understanding the Pivot of Lost & Found6. 21:51 - Mastering El Paso’s Entertainment Market7. 29:47 - Trusting & Adjusting Your Creative Direction8. 37:49 - The Logistics & Details Behind Building Concepts9. 44:54 - Retaining As Much Control Throughout Your Growth10. 55:19 - How a Brand Evolves a Concept & Influences People11. 1:04:02 - Improving Upon Each Event That You Produce12. 1:08:33 - Staying Above All of Life’s Challenges13. 1:17:21 - Realizing Potential & Overcoming Self-Projections14. 1:25:58 - Creating Digital Content From the Live Events15. 1:31:45 - Staying True to the Pace of the Market’s Growth16. 1:37:49 - Closing WordsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.comFor all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Wednesday number Forty-Four. No better time to have a special edition. Today, we welcome EMMEFF FAMILIA.  One of the brothers that's been not only a supporter, but contributor to the platform that we are trying to grow. The time spent being friends with this week's guest is impossible to count at this point. And, with his life's story, time is one of the most delicate things to have. His journey covers all of the corners from not being able to see the light at the end of the tunnel to having ambitious life-long goals that inspire us to get our shit together. The patience behind his strategies are everything we want to learn, and seeing the residuals from playing the long game is something that immediately speaks to the soul when thinking of life long fulfillment. When we first learn about our guest, it's commendable to see him build these habits and goals. But, man.... I'm telling you... when you realize just how different everything could be if only a couple more cards were flipped differently. So today, we cover that time and learn about his values and how one overcomes whatever hand you are dealt.  Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ… we welcome, KEVIN ESTRADA. Find Kevs on the Instagrams:https://www.instagram.com/the_real_kevster/Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:24 - Introductions3. 3:00 - A Brief But Honest Yet Casual Dissection of the Self4. 28:07 - A DEEP Look Into a Successful Investment Portfolio5. 1:16:53 - The Journey Behind Getting Two Kidney Transplants6. 1:49:46 - Closing WordsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.comFor all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Wednesday number Forty-Three. Today, we welcome a guest who hails from the world of real estate. The last time we were able to see him regularly was before 2020! So much has changed, yet with our guest, so much has also progressed. His drive and perspective through his career has solidified him as one of the top real estate professionals in El Paso, and the ability to combine personal habits with professional results has allowed him to connect with his clients in a way that builds sustainable trust and network. Throughout the conversation, we’re given an amazing opportunity to learn about what that entails, ranging from the risks of sitting on the fence for too long all the way to embracing humility and humbling the ego when the new wave of realtors arrive. As entrepreneurs, it’s always refreshing to hear about the grind that goes down in other industries. This conversation scratches that itch tenfold.. ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ… we welcome, JONATHAN LIMON. Follow and reach out to Jonathan Limon on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jonathanlimon.realtor/Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:15 - Introductions3. 3:50 - Getting the Kite Up in the Air4. 9:01 - When You Look Good, You Feel Good, and So On5. 18:25 - The Truth About the Real Estate Market6. 27:19 - The Risks of Sitting on the Fence for Too Long7. 36:26 - Learning From Personal Experience8. 48:06 - Authenticity with Everything You Do9. 52:01 - Investing Wealth and Time into Growth10. 58:38 - Leveraging Competitiveness within Real Estate11. 1:06:38 - Creating Non-Negotiables Around Your Work12. 1:12:09 - Establishing Routine & Stacking Positive Habits13. 1:16:34 - Addition by Subtraction: Alcohol14. 1:28:26 - Staying In Tune with Where Real Estate is Trending15. 1:40:01 - Defining Your Professional End Game16. 1:43:18 - Closing WordsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.comFor all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

The Forty-Second Wednesday of Twenty Twenty Four. Today, we get the opportunity to speak with a guest who truly knows what goes into the art of storytelling. From birth, journalism has been in her blood with the field having been a part of both her parents and grandparents lives. With a spark of inspiration striking you so early on, you truly do get a head start in diving in, and her career has been on go the very second that it was able to. Although born and raised in El Paso, she has had the opportunity to cover lifestyle and social issues on a grander and more rapid scale, which is where she credits so much of her insight and values stemming from. Returning with this experience has allowed her to not only become a bigger contributor to El Paso's The City Magazine, but has also given her new opportunities to pay the knowledge forward to the next generation of storytellers. In her words, print is not dead, and everyone has a seat at the table. And in this episode, we get to learn more about what that all truly means. What an honor to have this conversation happen. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, Live at the HQ... we welcome ERIN COULEHAN. Follow Erin and keep up with her work at:https://www.instagram.com/erin_coulehan/https://www.instagram.com/thecityelpaso/Chapters:0:00 - Housekeeping1:10 - Introductions2:52 - Generations of Journalism10:19 - Understanding the Importance of Literature15:53 - Navigating Through the District of Columbia22:16 - A Dream Start with Rolling Stone31:18 - Being in the Room with Some of Your Favorites36:57 - Overcoming the Friction of an Interviewee41:44 - Erin’s Role Within The City Magazine51:34 - Battling Misconceptions & Having to Say No1:03:46 - A Glimpse of Erin, UTEP Professor1:07:47 - The Social Issues that Drive You1:12:04 - The Balance of Work and Personal Life1:19:43 - Pushing and Pulling with Sponsors & Advertisers1:24:46 - A Discussion Around the Best Of Awards1:29:42 - Building the Team of Writers for The City Magazine1:32:37 - Letting Go of Perfection & Being of Service1:38:24 - Closing WordsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

The Forty-First Wednesday of Twenty Twenty Four. To see how much GOOD conversation we’ve had this year is incredible. This week is no different. Today, we welcome one of La Frontera’s biggest legends of modern times! His work within photo and video has taken him all around the city capturing amazing skylines as well as documenting El Paso’s best. A true artist, his work is never to be driven by monetary or celebrity reasons, and that ultimately is his secret to the growth of his brand. In this episode, we dive into the humility and constant seek for knowledge that pushes us forward as creatives, the importance of letting go of perfection, and how to steadily rise in the world of digital media. Authenticity and long-lasting relationships help us tie a nice pretty bow around this monster episode jam packed with value for the modern day creative. What an honor it is to sit with arguably El Paso’s most well-known creative today… ladies and gentlemen.. without further ado… we welcome CHRISTIAN CHURCHES.Follow Christian and all of his work over on his Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/christianchurches/Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:15 - Introductions3. 6:32 - The Man with the Eyes in the Sky4. 9:57 - Recognizing the Size of Your Audience5. 13:10 - Staying On Your Toes & Always Learning6. 16:03 - Stopping and Enjoying the View7. 27:36 - Turning Your Artwork Into Resources & Products8. 32:07 - Building Lasting Relationships with Great Clients9. 44:49 - Navigating the Infamous Editing Process10. 54:14 - Routines & Dialing In to the Sunrise11. 1:00:12 - Forget About the Algorithm12. 1:08:01 - Managing Healthy Competitiveness13. 1:11:56 - Escaping the Creative Ruts14. 1:15:27 - Slight Banter Regarding Running15. 1:20:56 - A Major Appreciation for La Frontera16. 1:23:45 - Getting Comfy Behind AND In Front of Cameras17. 1:31:52 - Lighting, Coloring and Even More Tech Talk18. 1:39:43 - Overcoming the Myth of Needing Expensive Gear19. 1:48:05 - Insight on the Part 107 Drone License20. 1:54:37 - OutroductionsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

The FORTIETH Wednesday of Twenty Twenty Four brings us to episode 032. For a second straight week, we welcome one of my brozays to the HQ. I've had the pleasure of meeting her through my time at UTEP, and since our first introductions, I have been able to see a LEGEND in the making! Her career, and life as a whole, have been driven through consistent values and clear cut goals and ambitions. Habits grow as you continuously enforce them, and these have led her to play a major role in our community's development. Her efforts revolve around improving the quality of life for El Pasoans. To be more specific, this journey of city development was shaped by her early contributions to our economy's development by working with prospective businesses that can bring their companies to the Sun City. This opens up employment and resources for our population thus providing us with new and growing opportunities. Her current focus is within critical infrastructure and during our episode, we learn about what a good chunk of our neighbors are experiencing due to our geography, city age, and other factors. Building and developing our city is involves a massive web of people who are all turning so many gears, and getting a chance to understand that better brought us so much more appreciation - and patience - for our city's growth. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ, we welcome... KASSANDRA HUHN.Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:29 - Introductions3. 4:42 - A Roller Coaster of Economics and Community4. 14:35 - Addressing the Needs of El Pasoans5. 22:47 - What It Takes to Improve the Communities6. 29:06 - El Paso's Geographic Access to Technology7. 35:19 - The People's Role in Community Development8. 37:24 - Staying Adaptable Within a Structured Plan9. 42:13 - Managing Your Expectations & Capabilities10. 46:58 - Learning When to Turn the Switch Off11. 56:25 - Improving as a Leader, Collaborator & Speaker12. 1:08:41 - An On, But Mainly Off Relationship with Social Media13. 1:11:51 - Exploring the City in Many Different Ways14. 1:15:06 - Minimizing Days Wasted15. 1:27:06 - How a Career Evolves and Becomes Clearer16. 1:33:26 - OutroductionsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Wednesday number Thiry-Nine of Twenty Twenty Four brings us to our Thirty-First episode of MFHQ. A lot of numbers, we know... But, this week one of my bro bros takes a seat with us and catches us up on the past few years of his journey. During this time, he's developed in a way - personally and professionally - that's given him the opportunity to share and provide for all of the different teams that make up his day to day life. Family, upcoming leaders within work, little league soccer teams... he's become equipped to progress through life with certainty and fulfillment and bring those under his guidance along with him. Our guest realizes the beauty of life when all is in harmony with each other, and when the values of your professional and personal career become one of the same, the small wins become gigantic and every moment in life is taken all the way in. As he mentions during our conversation, he wasn't on a bad path, and yet he still experiences each passing moment as though it's a chance to learn and develop further. A clear cut recipe for a complete life. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ, we welcome... CHRISTOPHER CANO.Follow and keep up with Chris here:https://www.instagram.com/christopheryo/Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:13 - Introductions3. 3:22 - A Bird's Eye View of Cano's Professional Timeline4. 6:47 - The World of Sales Within PepsiCo5. 12:28 - Building the Capabilities of a Leader6. 16:39 - Finding Your Way Thru the University Experience7. 23:40 - Creating a Plan While Taking in the Most of Life8. 29:44 - Raising Children in the Today's Digital Age9. 35:15 - Developing Your Style of Developing Leaders10. 39:50 - The Evolving Nature of Your Fitness Journey11. 47:50 - Constant Improvement Each and Every Day12. 53:21 - Attention Spans & Working Thru the Process13. 57:48 - The Self Discovery that Comes from Fatherhood14. 1:06:05 - An Extra Look Inside How Sales Works with PepsiCo15. 1:13:53 - Sports & Their Impact on Our Culture and Values16. 1:26:52 - OutroductionsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

The thirty-eighth Wednesday of Twenty Twenty Four. Today, we bring over some legends who are rising in the conversation and podcast game right alongside with us. Their focus on their hometown of Anthony, Texas allows them to capture unique stories coming out of one of the smaller surrounding areas of La Frontera. As lifelong friends, their ability to navigate through conversation is smooth, authentic, and refreshing as we get a mixture of chemistry filled banter and great storytelling. Personally, we love what they're doing, as it is absolutely important to document the stories coming from our borderland, and for them to carve out their own niche lane... It's music to our Emmeff ears. Twas an honor to be a guest on their platform, and we hope to have been just as great of hosts. This episode is for the squads out there who've been able to build up something for the long haul. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ, we welcome... Michael, Johnny, and Rawlie... HOSTS of A-TOWN TALK.Follow and keep up with A-Town Talk here:https://www.instagram.com/a_town_talk/https://open.spotify.com/show/06ccY8hjs7m1HaCInFAuyu?si=beb9c2f97bb8411c https://www.youtube.com/@A-TownTalk Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 0:41 - Introductions3. 3:06 - The #1 Podcast in Anthony - A-Town Talk4. 13:24 - The Opportunities of a Conversation-Based Platform5. 22:39 - Three Different Life Paths on the Same Mission6. 29:25 - An Interlude on Kidney Stones7. 34:22 - Overcoming the Challenges of Running a Podcast8. 40:40 - The Art Behind Selecting Guests9. 47:32 - Creating a Set Out of Where You Reside10. 51:00 - Sitting Back & Acknowledging Your Wins11. 56:22 - The Wonders of Being on Top of Your Shit12. 1:07:04 - Learning and Sharing from Other Podcasts13. 1:17:32 - Film Aspirations Beyond Current Productions14. 1:20:58 - Discussing the 2024 Paris Olympics: A-Town Style15. 1:28:50 - Expanding Into Personal and Niche Content Pillars16. 1:32:09 - The Purpose Behind Emmeff & Live! at MFHQ17. 1:44:25 - Visualizing What's Next for A-Town Talk18. 1:48:35 - OutroductionsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

The thirty-seventh Wednesday of Twenty Twenty Four. Another classic coming at ya. Today we dive into the mind and all that surrounds it. Our guest, who has been in the field for roughly six years now, is a psychologist whose goals are to make resources for mental health more accessible and digestible, with introducing the matter at much younger ages being one of his biggest long term goals. The Bill Nye of Mental Health, he aspires to be. And as we break down all of the components surrounding our complex psychology’s, we understand why we, as individuals, need to prioritize and be more aware of our mental barriers, or lack thereof. So much stems from how we operate, and this episode was amazing at diving into all of it. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ, we welcome... JUSTIN KEPPLE.DISCLAIMER - The information discussed in this episode is intended for awareness and educational purposes only. The information discussed is not, nor is it intended to be considered a psychotherapeutic intervention. Always seek the guidance of your health care provider/s with any questions you may have regarding your mental health.If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text: 988The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.You can also check out some of Justin’s creative space that he co-owns and operates:https://www.instagram.com/thesanctumeptx/Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 2:13 - Introductions3. 4:00 - Understanding Justin's Position in Psychology4. 9:06 - The Difference of Psychology and Therapy5. 15:31 - Removing the Barriers of the Mind6. 30:09 - Now… Define the Barriers7. 35:53 - Breaking Down "Narcissist" & Other Pop Psychology8. 43:26 - How Your Education Influences Family Dynamic9. 50:41 - The Bill Nye of Psychology10. 56:38 - Mindfulness & The Purpose of Deep Breathing11. 1:02:12 - The Science Behind Habit-Building12. 1:18:17 - The Perceptions & Cognitive Distortions of Control13. 1:30:51 - Psychology's Role Within Sports and Special Ops14. 1:39:47 - Deviations, Mutations & Outliers15. 1:47:04 - Self Care and Priming Your Environment16. 1:53:49 - Substances Role in Your Psychology17. 2:04:17 - Removing "Biases" Within Treatment18. 2:09:03 - Closing WordsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

The Thirty-Sixth Wednesday of Twenty Twenty Four. Earlier in April, we were barely hitting the teens of Wednesdays! Also earlier in April, we had a special opportunity. As lovers of music, we are constantly impressed and introduced to new waves of sound that continue to pull us deeper into the sonic world. We had already known one half of today's guests, and in 2021, her collaborations led us to become fans of new production that we may have never heard otherwise. Three years later, we got to meet the man behind said production. Manifestation at its finest. This meeting of the minds has been so inspiring to learn more about because it teaches us so much about our own mission and what it means to come together to create something bigger than the individual parties at hand. Everything you do leads up to where you are now. And we focus in on that during this conversation. It's incredible to see how the culmination of career comes together, and how the perception of your craft evolves over time. One half of our guests has been around our platform since the early beginning, even helping us celebrate our 1-year anniversary. Now, her and our other guest came through to celebrate year number 5. Man... what a celebration it was... pure legends on the stage. And now we get to enjoy good conversation. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ, we welcome... A. BILLI FREE & THE LASSO.Follow more of A. Billi Free here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abillifree/Follow more of The Lasso here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_lasso_/Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:33 - Introductions3. 3:43 - Connecting The Lasso to La Frontera4. 8:35 - Digging & Cutting & Chopping & Sampling5. 16:11 - Dissecting The Lasso's Production Process6. 21:07 - Keeping Track of Music on a Large Scale7. 24:40 - Creating For Yourself, Your Collaborators & Your Audience8. 29:50 - Defining What You Need From Music9. 37:45 - Curiosities & Realizations About Your Music in the World10. 42:50 - A Peculiar Midnight Sessions Experience11. 49:35 - Mobilizing Thru Different Seasons of Life12. 55:12 - Closing Words13. 57:31 - OutroductionsStream more of A. Billi Free here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GImVCVfiBNJ6r7K6DpT1D?si=Z4yX_I1vQxaLP25dNGrD1gApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/a-billi-free/1050942255Stream more of The Lasso here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/65aMEDDhSsuHYCKhdmQj5N?si=-ZFTXfAvTr-s-mbWeIuytwApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-lasso/1138819460Live! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Wednesday Number Thirty-Five. Today, we have an absolute monster conversation for you all. From balling it up in the McDonald's league, to passively sharing cross country trails, to Parkland vs Riverside high school basketball - I've known today's guest and unknowingly kept up with his story all through the adolescent years. To see that mirroring timeline get to continue into our professional creative careers is an opportunity for those creators to come together and share wise words. There's two tiers of creators: those who are passive and those who mobilize, and in order to be one or the other, a lot of factors come into play. Our guest today eloquently dives into each of those factors and dissects each one down to it's essence allowing him to continuously challenge not only himself, but the community as a whole. After having this conversation with our guest, we too are extremely prepared and motivated to continue pushing the standard of storytelling here in La Frontera. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ, we welcome... JORDAN ZAMUDIO.Find more of Jordan Zamudio. at:https://www.instagram.com/zamudio.915/https://www.jordanzamudio.comChapters:0:00 - Housekeeping1:11 - Introductions4:37 - Pushing the Standard of the Creative Community7:13 - The Technical Progression of Photography…12:39 - …and the Conceptual Evolution too 22:22 - Avoiding the Mundane & Remaining Challenged27:03 - Calculating Your Vices & Mental Weights36:09 - Getting Out of Your Own Way43:30 - Avoiding the Criticisms of Photographers48:03 - Existing in the Saturated Market of Photography53:01 - The Responsibility of Valuing Your Creative Work1:06:38 - Channeling Your Competitive Nature & Energy1:19:40 - Curating Your Social Media Feeds1:25:25 - Defining the Milestones of Your Journey1:38:55 - Gauging Yourself Through Your Peers1:53:25 - The Evolution of the People You Network With2:04:00 - Embracing and Managing the Nature of Ego2:13:40 - Differentiating the Quality of Conversations2:18:18 - The Funny Thing About Timing2:33:31 - Navigating the Growth of Emmeff Pearl2:48:58 - Closing Words on Karma2:52:29 - OutroductionsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

The Thirty-Fourth Wednesday of Twenty Twenty Four. This Wednesday brings us two guests that share a bit about something we haven't had the chance to dive into fully just yet! Beginning with a rekindling in California, our two guests discovered their passion and started their journey within the world of mushrooms. Through education and personal experience, they gained an understanding of their benefits and opportunities, and decided to pay it forward. Spreading their knowledge through the California communities, they saw an opportunity to return to their hometown in El Paso and educate our city on the matter as well. The mission goes even deeper as they have also established a micro-farm with the purpose of providing the city with locally sourced produce resulting in many new avenues of commerce and consumption for our community. We share our conversation with them on the eve of an extremely busy weekend as they continue to make their mark here in the Sun City. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ, we welcome... EL PASO MUSHROOM CO.Find more of El Paso Mushroom Co. at:https://www.instagram.com/elpasomushroom/https://www.epmushrooms.comFind more of Myceliumatters at:https://www.instagram.com/myceliumattershttps://www.myceliumatters.orgChapters:0:00 - Housekeeping1:38 - Introductions3:28 - Taking a Dive into the World of Fungi10:52 - The Indoor Process of Growing Mushrooms15:55 - Current Focus Around Mushroom Research20:55 - Consuming Psilocybin Mushrooms27:01 - The Right Environment for Psychadelic Experiences33:10 - The Benefits of Microdosing Psilocybin Mushrooms39:18 - Growing Your Favorite Strains44:42 - The Immediate Mission of El Paso Mushroom Co48:49 - To Work Life Balance… or To Not Work Life Balance54:44 - The Ethics Behind the Mushroom Industry1:05:00 - Lion's Mane, and All of it's Glory1:14:05 - Dietary & Efficiency Benefits of Mushrooms1:20:16 - El Paso Mushroom Co's Upcoming Events1:24:40 - Managing Business Growth in EP from LA1:29:44 - Myco Materials 1:38:08 - The Intelligence of Mycelium1:44:08 - Closing Words1:45:44 - OutroductionsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Wednesday numero 32. We have now reached our 24th episode. NOTHING BUT GOOD CONVERATIONS. Today, my BRO BRO comes thruuuuu. We first met during our time at UTEP. Our paths were connected through our journey through the college of business, and since, I've been able to witness a colleague become a very good friend. Along the way, we've all been able to see as her career has taken shape in many ways that have allowed her to become a well-rounded professional built to maneuver through today's day and age. Her interests and hobbies have become a platform that allows her community to be better connected, and her education has simultaneously let her build a secure background within the world of finance. A rare balance of risk and foundation that really allows a person to thrive. You know that means! We had to hear all about it... Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ, we welcome... GRISSEL RODRIGUEZFind more of Grissel at:https://www.instagram.com/grisselrenee/https://www.instagram.com/border.foodie/Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 0:33 - Introductions3. 5:42 - Attack of the Jetlag!4. 8:19 - Turning a Hobby into a Platform5. 14:18 - Navigating the Toll of Social Media6. 20:31 - An Interlude on Aesthetic Restaurants7. 2:34 - Are You Foodie Enough?8. 25:15 - Learning About Your Hometown Thru Traveling9. 27:57 - The Value of Conferences & Networking10. 34:03 - Seeking Knowledge Outside of the Food Industry11. 36:51 - Financial Competence in Today's World12. 43:40 - Having Discipline in the Realm of Credit13. 49:18 - How Fashion Subtly Fits Into Grissel's Lifestyle14. 53:22 - Staying Composed Amongst Hectic Responsibility15. 57:33 - Fitting Health & Wellness into a Crazy Calendar16. 1:02:28 - A Medley of Food Recommendations17. 1:08:46 - Where Can Border Foodie Grow?18. 1:10:59 - How Can El Paso's Food Culture Expand19. 1:17:32 - Keeping Track of a Brand While Wearing Many Hats20. 1:19:51 - Honing In On Some Current Weaknesses21. 1:21:34 - OutroductionsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Another Wednesday at the HQ. The Thirty-First, to be exact. Today, we bring an EL PASO ICON over to the HQ. Since 2012, he has immensely contributed to the performance space, having been responsible for introducing many artists to their first time on the stage! Mine included… Beyond 2012, he has dove into the world of creative writing and has not looked back since. Along with hosting and serving as the project director of the longest running open mic series in El Paso, he himself is a well-recognized writer and displays a skill for poetry that inspires those around him. His presence within the creative community mirrors his profession in education. Within both spaces, he leads the way and allows for freedom of expression to thrive. The man is known to introduce so many, and today we get to introduce him. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ, we welcome... RICHIE D. MARRUFOFind more of Richie and BWOMS at:https://www.instagram.com/deadwallreverieshttps://www.instagram.com/elpasobwomsChapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:15 - Introductions3. 6:13 - Cheers to Old Sheepdog Brewery4. 7:35 - The Story of How Richie Became the Host of BWOMS5. 15:16 - The Tree Branches of Richie's Creative Journey6. 26:16 - Discussion on Finding Source Material to Write7. 33:03 - Literature from an Educator's Perspective8. 43:26 - Adapting to the Variety of Performance Skill at BWOMS9. 47:36 - The Grind Behind Hosting BWOMS10. 55:23 - How the Community Helps Avoid Burnout11. 59:06 - The Scene, and How It's Improved Thru Time12. 1:06:09 - The Push and Pull of Comedy at BWOMS13. 1:11:28 - Barbed Wire Open Mic's Biggest Hurdle14. 1:15:37 - An Outrolude on Cohesive Life Buckets15. 1:17:16 - The First Thing You Would Delegate with a Blank Check16. 1:22:47 - A Call for More Local Artistic and Creative Support17. 1:25:05 - OutroductionsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Wednesday number 30 of the year. You already know what it is, we ain't changing nothing around here! Legends only. Today, we have on our shooters in the building! The Emmeff project is a representation of self-discipline and the art of putting in the work. A lot of the time, we look to our circle of people for inspiration in life. We pull values that they reflect and apply them to our own selves. And with our projects, that is just about where we are inspired the most by our peers. Our guest today is one of the people that I think first of when pondering over consistency. I've witnessed close to about three years of how he operates and something that I've learned the most thru this is how to stay true to your core principles. When everything around is unpredictable, your habits and values are what push you through each season, whether it is full of challenge or reward. Not only can you learn just by natural time spent around him, but as he defines his mission as building community that can grow together, there's an EVEN BIGGER emphasis on how much you can pick up by being in his vicinity. During our conversation, it was an honor to learn that through a series of events, and without the help of conscious interruptions, this life of his could have been severely different. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ, we welcome... JOSHUA SIFUENTES. Find more of Josh Sifuentes at:https://www.instagram.com/fitcoachfuent/Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:30 - Introductions3. 6:19 - The Beginning of Josh's Journey4. 10:20 - Conscious Interruptions: Redirecting Your Impulse5. 15:58 - Experiencing Turning Points Within University6. 19:10 - Recognizing & Earning Your Degrees in Life7. 27:15 - Discovering and Defining Your Trajectory8. 34:07 - FEWDM9. 37:16 - Finding the Art of Reading10. 43:37 - Applying What You Read Towards Your Personal Life11. 48:26 - Communicating What You Learn to Other People12. 50:47 - The Pains and Triumphs of Running13. 1:00:04 - Creating a Plan of Action Around Your Lifting Goals14. 1:07:48 - Big Weights, Heavy Mileage15. 1:10:24 - Supplementing & Optimizing Physical Performance16. 1:14:14 - A Bench Press Interlude17. 1:17:49 - The Hacks to Succeeding in Your Goals18. 1:23:54 - An Interlude on Music in the Gym19. 1:26:04 - Dissecting Legacy and the Path Towards It20. 1:31:34 - Top 3 Book Recommendations for Self-Development21. 1:34:34 - Closing Words22. 1:38:13 - OutroductionsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

The Twenty-Ninth Wednesday of Twenty Twenty-Four. We continue our quest for GOOD Conversation here at the HQ. Today, we invite two very good friends of ours. They were some of the first people we had the pleasure of meeting in the Socorro area. During that time, they were operating a smoked eats food truck called Casa del Humo. The food was delicious, of course. But it was the friendship that I was able to easily build with them that made me want to keep coming back. From their truck to their now 1-year young brick-and-mortar restaurant. Each time I had the opportunity to visit, I was able to speak more with them and learn about how they value food and the service of feeding people. I often overlook how I personally connect with food, but whenever around them, I feel a consciousness take over me and it always gives me a new appreciation for what I'm choosing to put in my belly. Their understanding of what they do and how they go about living their lives is especially translated to the experiences they provide for all of their guests. Homey, comfortable, and familial, they provide a space for people to slow down and take in everything surrounding them. Just what we need in a fast paced world of chaos. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, live at the HQ, we welcome... GABE & MEL PADILLA, owners of CAFE PIRO. Find more of Cafe Piro at:https://www.instagram.com/cafepiro_/Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:25 - Introductions3. 4:36 - The Heritage & Values Behind Cafe Piro4. 14:34 - Locally Sourcing Your Ingredients for the Menu5. 19:40 - Ceramic Workshops & Building Community6. 23:07 - The History Behind the Building7. 25:02 - Hurdles to Jump When Establishing a Restaurant8. 32:15 - Adding to the Cultural Experience of Eating9. 39:10 - Selling High-Priced Experiences in El Paso10. 46:50 - Keeping Your Wellness in Check11. 50:47 - Owning the Buildings You Operate In12. 55:13 - Balancing the Business Amongst a Marriage13. 1:02:17 - Staying in Control of Your Entrepreneurial Journey14. 1:06:09 - Exploring Places to Eat as Restaurant Owners15. 1:07:58 - Establishing a Restaurant at YOUR Pace16. 1:13:47 - Closing WordsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Wednesday number Twenty-Eight. This episode, we feature a very special guest who represents many milestones of our Emmeff mission. Her own journey consists of a multitude of milestones, recognized more as rebirths to her, as well. With each chapter of life comes an opportunity to redefine yourself and to shed off the weights that got in the way of love. We hear how our guest has welcomed this outlook into her life with open arms, and we see how peacefulness can result from that. Naturally, most of our guests reside here in El Paso, Texas right alongside us. But, for today's episode, we also got to hear how music, and a career within it, is perceived by someone not only from a different city, but a different country altogether. A country not far off at all, we should add. Being from Mexico, she fits naturally here in the 915, and it was an honor to be a host for one of her frequent visits through la Frontera. Even moreso, it was an honor to celebrate the vinyl release of her 2023 record, DAMALEONA. An album that brought me closer to my latin roots and to embracing the cycles of life. An album that brought her closer to biggest love, herself. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, we welcome to the HQ... VANESSA ZAMORA.Find more of Vanessa Zamora at:https://www.instagram.com/vanessazamora/https://www.instagram.com/florastudioss/https://www.vanessazamora.netChapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:16 - Introductions3. 4:56 - DAMALEONA: From Concept to Album to Vinyl4. 6:52 - The Emotions and Process Behind Creating DAMALEONA5. 13:32 - TORNALUNA INTERLUDE6. 14:57 - Vanessa's Perspective on Songwriting7. 21:03 - Vanessa's Perspective on Album Creation8. 23:38 - Performing in Spanish Across the World9. 25:37 - The Meaning Behind "DAMALEONA"10. 27:35 - Introvert Extrovert11. 31:00 - Embracing the Raw and Authentic Sounds of Music12. 33:07 - Flora Studios: Creating Beyond Music13. 37:22 - What Does Remaining Independent Mean to You?14. 39:56 - The Most Important Parts of Growing Your Community15. 42:52 - Learning the Business of Your Craft16. 47:32 - Taking Your Music Outside of Your Hometown17. 54:08 - Closing WordsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Wednesday number Twenty-Seven of Twenty Twenty Four. It ain't no different, we're well locked in on Volume II now! For today’s conversation, we were joined by friends who have been simultaneously growing a platform within the podcast space of West Texas. Forming around the 2022 calendar year, their project has steadily shaped into a consistent and credible platform that gives guests the opportunity to be honest with their emotions and transparent with their journey. Through their channels, we see different walks of life all experiencing the same roller coaster feelings of failure, grief, growth, success, and everything in between. The paths of these walks, however, may not be so similar. Yet, their ability to open the room for this level of comfort is refreshing and inspiring to see within our community. Being a regular viewer of their episodes allows you to grow closer to your neighbors as you hear their pitfalls and triumphs, and appreciate them for sharing such personal insight. We have a special gratitude towards projects that are built on consistent and unflinching concepts, and what these two have built thus far falls right under that category. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, we welcome to the HQ... DIEGO RAMIREZ and JAMES CURRY, hosts of THE MOST VULNERABLE PLAYER.Find more of The Most Vulnerable Player at:https://www.instagram.com/themostvulnerableplayer/https://www.instagram.com/diego.ram_/https://www.instagram.com/j.curryy/Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:16 - Introductions3. 3:18 - The Most Vulnerable Player, Explained4. 9:17 - The Toll and Rewards of Organizing a Live Event5. 19:41 - Learning Lessons from Giving People a Voice6. 23:18 - Can Vulnerability Cause Heads to Bump?7. 26:33 - The Value That is Pulled From Each Episode of MVP8. 30:59 - Current & Future Aspirations for the MVP Platform9. 37:12 - Experiencing Burnout from Your Own Projects10. 39:45 - Paying for Your Project Out of Your Pocket11. 47:04 - The Timeline to Taking MVP Outside of El Paso12. 50:23 - Using Your Platform to Grow Other Networks13. 56:08 - Reminiscing on Gems Your Guests Drop on the Pod14. 1:02:23 - Common Misconceptions About the MVP15. 1:07:07 - Remaining Credible on Your Subject Matter16. 1:10:01 - Habits Picked Up, or Lost, Because of the MVP17. 1:17:24 - Staying Organized Through Your Digital Space18. 1:24:53 - What Would You Delegate First If Given a Blank Check19. 1:29:20 - Balancing Between Content Trends & Original Content20. 1:35:58 - Closing Words21. 1:39:03 - OutroductionsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Wednesday number Twenty-Six of the year. The halfway mark of 2024. More GOOD conversation for your head top this next half of the calendar! Today, we got our dawg rolling thru to share the updates on what lies ahead for him in this new chapter of life. Opportunities have risen in the ATX, and he ventures out there to regroup with the other half of the psychedelic duo. Having seen two examples of music communities, we were able to see how a music show in El Paso stacks up against one in Austin. Aside from how the two cities compare, we also dive into the duality of moving towards something while simultaneously leaving away from something else. Leaving your hometown not only allows you to venture off into new aspects of life, but it gives you the chance to shed off some metaphorical dead weight. Our guest, our boy, has been seizing this with full force.  It's inspiring to see a friend of yours reach an achievement that truly takes a lot of personal discipline. In order to have reached this point, plenty of changes had to have been made in the lifestyle, and it was an honor to hear all about it. There's a lot to learn from the friends around you, there's a lot to learn in everyday life, and this conversation allowed us to do just that. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, we welcome to the HQ... BENNY COCO.Find more of Benny as well as Coco Butter:instagram.com/bennycoco_instagram.com/cocobutter_musicChapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:50 - Introductions3. 4:33 - Catching Up with Coco Butter4. 10:06 - Creating Music with Someone Not in the Room5. 13:00 - Live Shows: El Paso vs Austin6. 18:47 - First Steps for New Era in Austin7. 24:34 - The Natural Transition into ATX8. 30:00 - Exploring Other Cities to Create In9. 34:07 - New Chapters, New Lifestyles10. 40:01 - Removing the FOMO in Life11. 43:39 - Tapping into New Forms of Creativity12. 48:12 - Music 101 with Benny Coco13. 57:14 - Butterfly Effect & Destiny14. 1:06:53 - An Interlude on Karaoke15. 1:09:54 - Benny's Farewell Tour16. 1:11:46 - Styaing Inspired by Those Around Us17. 1:15:56 - Balancing Ego, Identity & Misconceptions18. 1:22:44 - Avoiding Stagnation in Music19. 1:28:01 - Closing Words20. 1:31:06 - OutroductionsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

The Twenty-Fifth Wednesday of Twenty Twenty-Four. Another week, another GOOD conversation at the MFHQ. Today, our guest helps us understand more about the world of broadcasting. Recently reaching the 5-year mark with CBS 4, she has experienced a variety of roles in and around the station allowing her to sharpen the sword and become well-rounded with breaking the news. We dive deeper into the role of reporting the facts to your audience, and how emotion may or may not carry across that report. She tells the stories of her home, which can make an unbiased approach quite the challenge. But, with her commitment to the craft and willingness to study and see where she can improve has resulted in an ability to keep steady when reporting even the hardest of news. Our first collective experience with our guest was sometime during university which had to have easily been about 7 or 8 years ago. Yours truly, the boy, was on the other end of the interview that time around, but David and her had been working on a film project for class. Sometimes our guests go way back, and when we can personally trace back the growth like that, it hits juuust a little different upon reflection. Without further ado, we welcome to the HQ... VANIA CASTILLO.Find more of Vania Castillo:instagram.com/cbs4localinstagram.com/vaniamediaChapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:31 - Introductions3. 3:34 - Finding Your Way Into Broadcasting4. 7:41 - Reporting, defined by Vania5. 14:50 - The Humanity of Reporting6. 21:12 - Where Does Opinion Fit in Broadcasting?7. 25:43 - Getting Creative with the Facts8. 29:08 - Well-Rounded: Learning All the Roles of Your Craft9. 31:33 - Routines and Habits that Make You Better10. 36:02 - Where a Reporter Finds Their News11. 39:58 - Living in the NOW12. 43:57 - Staying Grounded When Nothing is Grounding You13. 47:25 - Always a Beginner at Something14. 51:37 - Being Your Biggest Critic - Pros and Cons15. 54:40 - An Introlude to Chasing the Story16. 55:48 - Chasing the Story17. 1:01:12 - Visualizing Your Future Self18. 1:06:13 - As Much News in As Little Time As Possible19. 1:12:35 - Finding Your Way Into Leadership Positions20. 1:18:34 - The Impact of Mentors on Your Career21. 1:21:20 - Getting Connected with Your Community22. 1:23:27 - OutroductionsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Today, we release our SIXTEENTH episode of MFHQ. A special one, as it is the premiere of Volume II. We took a little break, but now we're back to bring more GOOD conversation. Our guest today is an absolute legend in the city of El Paso. With a career in broadcasting of over ten years, we're pretty sure you've seen or heard her on your tv and radio at some point in time. Throughout this career, she's explored different roles, became closer to her city, and was also introduced to glaring differences between the treatment of men and women in the industry. With her experiences, there became a drive to address and change these gender differences. What first started as a risk has now grown into a community-driven organization towards women empowerment. She founded Mija, Yes You Can in 2020 and has made it her mission to educate and remind women of all colors and all backgrounds that an equal world is possible. Her efforts through her nonprofit and her time on air have made her a recognizable face and important leader of our community. The organization is highly active, so there are plenty of chances to see and support the mission, but you can even catch her hosting the morning show over on 93.1KISSFM. You know what it is over here at the HQ, it ain't no different ever. Legends only in the building! Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, we welcome: IRIS LOPEZFind more of Iris Lopez:https://mijayesyoucan.org/https://www.instagram.com/irislopezradio/https://www.instagram.com/irislopeztv/https://www.instagram.com/mijayesyoucan/https://www.youtube.com/@IrislopezmediaChapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:17 - Introductions3. 2:54 - Unknowingly Planning For Your Death4. 7:59 - Understanding Iris' Current Workflow5. 10:07 - An Introduction to Mija, Yes You Can6. 14:03 - Becoming a Non-Profit Organization7. 20:37 - Mija Meets World: Planning for the Future8. 24:40 - The Process of Fundraising for a Non-Profit9. 32:27 - Iris Lopez ON AIR10. 37:50 - An Introlude on LEARNING11. 39:19 - Learning to Build a Brand12. 42:04 - TV vs RADIO: Your Voice in Media13. 46:25 - Building the Morning Show Team for 93.1 KISSFM14. 49:06 - Long Term Visions for Media15. 51:24 - Radio's Value in Today's Digital World16. 57:06 - Balancing Personal and Professional Opinion17. 1:02:22 - The Intangible Skills to Learn as a Leader18. 1:05:50 - Technical Talk: Organizing Your Apps and Files19. 1:11:12 - What Would You Delegate First If You Could?20. 1:15:04 - News on Mija's Upcoming Project21. 1:18:26 - Closing WordsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

The fifteenth Wednesday of 2024. A special one. Live! At MFHQ. Our guest this week has been a leader of El Paso’s music scene for close to ten years now. Paving the lane for artists to do the work necessary in order to make a living from your art. From the beginning, she’s put in the time, from moving through the streets of Vegas passing out her music all the way to becoming an official SXSW artist. The lessons learned along the way have shaped her knowledge of the game, and she moves with confidence and awareness of where she’s headed next. With that much time spent on your craft, you can’t help but evolve and adapt to the surroundings of your industry, and she has had a style that’s constantly developed alongside her growth as a person. She bleeds El Paso, born and raised from Central, and she makes it a point for the world to know where she comes from. Her career is a blueprint for El Paso artists, and her success proves that the music birthed from the frontera is built for the world’s stages. We’re excited to sit down and learn more all about it, so without further ado… Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome: KRYSTALL POPPINKeep up with Krystall and all of her future work and announcements everywhere:@krystallpoppinThis journey has been incredible thus far, and we thank you for your support! Our 15th episode will be the finale of VOLUME I of MFHQ, but don’t worry - We’re right back with VOLUME II way sooner than you think ;) Come celebrate it all with us! Learn more about our special 5-year anniversary showcase and purchase your tickets at:www.emmeffpearl.com/grain Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:34 - Introductions3. 3:42 - Poppin Takes Over SXSW4. 7:33 - Building Your Team From the Beginning5. 10:59 - The Nature of Management and Labels6. 21:46 - Using Other Mediums to Develop Your Music7. 25:14 - The Shifts in Songwriting Over Time8. 32:42 - Using Other Genres to Evolve Your Roots9. 35:46 - How a Band Evolves a Hip-Hop Artist10. 40:26 - Staying Grounded Amongst Big Plans11. 43:59 - Recognizing and Building the Magic of El Paso12. 50:40 - Experience with Music Outside of Your Hometown13. 55:05 - Misconceptions About Krystall Poppin14. 58:56 - How Does Krystall Poppin Go About Writing Music15. 1:02:12 - Making the Decision to Evolve Your Management16. 1:07:26 - POPPIN OG: Building the Brand Beyond Music17. 1:12:39 - An Interlude on What's Ahead for Krystall Poppin18: 1:14:58 - Working with Musicians You Are a Fan Of19. 1:18:09 - The First Step in Building a Successful Music Career20. 1:22:34 - Closing WordsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Here we are on another Wednesday. We’re back with more GOOD conversation with some LEGENDS ONLY in the building. You know what it is: Live! At MFHQ. This week, we step into a profession that we haven’t discussed just yet on the program: Theater. Although we are mostly unfamiliar, our guest is a seasoned vet of the game. He’s experienced several opportunities outside of El Paso that have shown him how theater operates in the big cities. But where his impact is greatest, is his contribution to El Paso’s theater. Our guest created The El Paso 24-Hour Play Festival which challenges the creativity and resourcefulness of a director and theater production team. He has also founded Teatro Neplanta, which he refers to as El Paso’s newest professional theater. I’ve only been able to spend time with our guest on two occasions: when I met him at his play, and this episode. Each time, I feel invited and welcomed to learn all about the ins and outs of theater. His knowledge and confidence of the profession bleed onto you and make you feel more understanding of the power behind theater. One of the strongest things our guest reflects on during the episode is his mission to challenge his audience to think and feel in ways that they are unsure about. To put your audience in the driver seat, and to let them decide their emotions, is to provide someone with power and belonging. Not many people are aware when they have that ability. Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, we welcome… ADAM ZAROWSKI.Keep up with Adam and all of Teatro Neplanta’s upcoming work within the theater arts over on Instagram at:www.instagram.com/teatroneplanta/Learn more about our special 5-year anniversary showcase and purchase your tickets at:www.emmeffpearl.com/grain Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:36 - Introductions3. 3:36 - Catching Up with Theater Director Adam Zarowski4. 13:53 - Appreciating El Paso from a Different Lens5. 18:17 - Remaining Grounded in an Artistic Career6. 28:46 - Directing People to Think and Feel7. 39:51 - Translating Someone Else’s Writing8. 46:25 - The El Paso 24-Hour Play Festival9. 54:40 - Learning How to Lock Onto the Task at Hand10. 1:01:38 - The Age of Imperfections11. 1:08:29 - Theater Realizations Upon Leaving El Paso12. 1:15:22 - The Pros and Cons of Remaining Local13. 1:22:22 - The Value of Trust Within Leadership14. 1:31:04 - What’s Coming Up in April for Theater15. 1:37:43 - Closing WordsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

We've arrived at our favorite day of the week. Wednesday. Meaning we had another opportunity to share GOOD conversation with another legend. This week, we brought over someone who I had heard plenty about before getting the chance to meet him for the first time. The big crown jewel was even on his bio: Two-Time Latin Grammy Nominated. It's easy to be starstruck by achievements like that here in El Paso, but upon meeting our guest... I was beginning to think... well yeah obviously. The work ethic, the quality, and the character are all three important components of someone's likelihood to succeed. Usually, we see where someone can greatly improve. Now, I won't say our guest has nowhere to improve cause he'll even disagree, but it's hard to pinpoint where exactly his weak point is out of those three. He's become an eternal student of the game, allowing him to set ego aside when creating with the vast world of musicians. He has simultaneously worked with who he considers the Jordans of his profession, allowing him to learn under the best. He has been surrounded by endless family, peers, and teachers who have given him the opportunity to be challenged and inspired into being the most human he can be. And to think he almost joined the Navy instead... (no knock to the Navy, by the way...) Destiny has a funny way of finding you. Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome to the HQ.. GABE ESPARZA.Keep up with all of Gabe's work and book him for your recording and mixing needs at:GABESPARZA.COMLearn more about our special 5-year anniversary showcase and purchase your tickets at:EMMEFFPEARL.COM/GRAINChapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:59 - Introductions3. 4:56 - From Crossroads to Career4. 7:40 - Committing to Your Craft Early in Adulthood5. 13:37 - Finding Internship at Sonic Ranch6. 21:30 - Seizing Opportunity in the Studio as an Intern7. 24:56 - Expanding Your Education Beyond Your Trade8. 29:18 - Advertising Yourself as an Engineer9. 34:29 - The Ideal Workflow of an Audio Engineer...10. 36:54 - Avoiding Burnout as a Busy Freelancer11. 40:39 - Respecting Your Own Free Time12. 48:19 - Analog Recording for Dummies13. 53:11 - How Ego Can Determine Your Career's Success14. 56:57 - Caring for Someone Else's Vision15. 1:01:58 - Remaining Inspired as a Seasoned Artist16. 1:10:07 - Geeking Out on Movie Scores17. 1:13:17 - Two-Time Latin Grammy Nominated18. 1:19:20 - Future Goals as an Audio Engineer19. 1:22:29 - Becoming Confident with Pricing Your Work20. 1:32:04 - Today's Nature of Being a Musician21. 1:41:51 - Licensing Your Songwriting and Music22. 1:49:20 - Navigating the Social Pressures of Being an Artist23. 1:55:50 - Destiny & Answering Life's Calling24. 2:01:10 - Closing WordsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

MORE WEDNESDAY, MORE LEGENDS. You know what the drill is. GOOD conversation, all the time, Live! at MFHQ. This week, we were honored by the the grace of a good friend. Someone who has taken obstacles and turned them into opportunity. A man of the people. Our guest has dedicated his time to loving the art of Hip-Hop, consistently improving on his presentation of the genre. Through his DJ sets, he demonstrates what it means to communicate with an audience beyond words. And the communication is impeccable. Above all else, he does so while battling with an illness that the world is still trying to understand. His willingness to stay committed to his craft despite his hurdles is an inspiration to creatives of all mediums. It's not easy to turn a struggle into power, but he has used this as a chance to connect with the world on a more purposeful level. We appreciate that. Silver lining is a long term process, and seeing our guest progress through this journey is absolutely a sight to see. We are excited to continue witnessing the story unfold. Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, we welcome: JEREMY ESCOBAR, also known as, MIDNIGHT AT THE LAUNDROMAT.Keep up with all Jeremy and all of his latest mixes over at his instagram:instagram.com/midnightatthelaundromat/Chapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:44 - Introductions3. 5:07 - Midnight at the Laundromat Begins4. 9:38 - Showing Love to Old Sheepdog5. 11:10 - Finding Flow State as a DJ6. 15:42 - Unlocking the Power of Meditation7. 20:00 - Multiple Sclerosis, Explained8. 26:25 - Adapting to Life with MS9. 31:46 - Sharing Good Music with Good People10. 33:40 - Turning Your Weakness into a Strength11. 39:40 - The MS Community12. 43:00 - Hip Hop from a Different Era13. 47:36 - Finding New Music in Today's Age14. 50:20 - Are Albums Dead?15. 1:00:43 - STEAZY NIGHTS: March 22nd16. 1:06:00 - Hip Hop's Place Within El Paso's Electronic Scene17. 1:10:45 - Finding Comfort Behind the DJ Table18. 1:13:01 - More Love to Old Sheepdog Brewery19. 1:16:30 - Communicating Your DJ Style to Venues20. 1:23:05 - Defining Your Mission Within Your CraftLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Wednesdays, look no further. You know where we at each time. Live! at MFHQ! Nothing different, legends only in the building! This week, we got an icon that I had the chance to meet with outside of El Paso. I discovered his work through another one of our guests, which demonstrates the good side to social media. Had it not been with our other guest, it would have only been a short matter of time before I discovered his artwork elsewhere. A black and gray specialist, he is a tattoo artist who discovered his craft through curiosity, trial, and error. Learning under the likes of Eric Ward, he quickly developed his skill with the needle, and found himself in the wonderful San Diego, California. Not wasting any time, he has been steadily growing out there over the last half decade, having had to rebuild his clientele from the ground up upon arriving. A challenge for him, however, is an opportunity for achievement, and along with growing his business away from his hometown, he has had the opportunity to refine his habits and lifestyle to better suit him for success as a human. It was a pleasure to hear more about him, as our first encounter was primarily occupied by 4 hours of intense tattooing. Throughout the course of our conversation, I realized and couldn't ignore that I believe him to be not only a positive representation of a tattoo artist, but a creative professional as a whole. An absolute honor to have him at the HQ. Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome: MAURICIO PASTOR.Keep up with all of Mauricio's work and learn how to book him for your next tattoo over at:instagram.com/mauriciopastor/mauriciopastor.comChapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:17 - Introductions3. 5:13 - Discovering Your Craft through Other Mediums4. 11:21 - Translating a Drawing into a Tattoo5. 18:55 - Athletic Banter with Maui P6. 22:09 - Balancing Other Interests with Tattooing7. 26:03 - Discussing the Different Styles of Tattooing8. 31:26 - Maui's Tattooing Etiquette & Presentation9. 34:26 - The Philosophy Behind Mastering Your Practice10. 43:45 - The Nature of Discipline that Surrounds an Artist11. 1:03:00 - The Evolution of Pricing as an Artist12. 1:11:10 - Learning How to Brand and Market Your Artwork13. 1:14:55 - Moving Cities & Starting From Scratch14. 1:24:47 - Delegating Responsibilities Onto Others15. 1:30:02 - El Paso vs San Diego Tattoo CultureLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Wednesday’s here.. in fact.. the TENTH Wednesday is here. That means our TENTH episode here at the HQ! And what do you know.. another legend. This week, we were fortunate enough to sit with another one of our guests from our flagship program, Midnight Sessions. She found her love for music early on, learning much during her youth through the form of it, and steadily developed her voice to be the impact that it is today. Oddly enough, she is simultaneously bouncing back from a brief hiatus that put her songwriting on pause. Through reflection and other creative writing, she has been able to traverse through this time and find herself on the other end a more prepared and refined artist. We learned how you can still develop your artistic career without being in the thick of it and how a setback is only a setback if you let it become one. Otherwise, it’s a small launching pad for you to leap off of into bigger worlds. This absolutely rings true in this case. As we are witnessing a rebirth that is set to catapult her into the next realm of musicianship. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you.. JORDAN TAYLOR.Keep up with all of Jordan's upcoming performances as well as all of her music over on Instagram at:instagram.com/jordanntaaylorChapters:1. 0:00 - Housekeeping2. 1:07 - Introductions3. 3:11 - Finding Your Voice4. 8:20 - Disney Princess Dreams5. 14:08 - Traveling thru Time: Jordan's Music, Explained6. 17:15 - Translating Poetry into Music7. 23:19 - Finding Your Way Back Into Your Craft8. 29:20 - Arranging a Band for the First Time9. 38:36 - Keeping Momentum Going10. 42:45 - Shaping Your Lifestyle Around Your Journey11. 49:20 - Analog vs Digital Songwriting12. 53:48 - Choosing What to Compromise When Growing13. 1:00:13 - Balancing Along the Rabbit Hole of the Internet14. 1:08:57 - Overcoming the Difficulty of Finding GigsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

More Wednesdays, more GOOD conversation. This time around, Episode 009, we brought in an absolute EP LEGEND in the media production game. This one resonates big time, as Emmeff Pearl is also an organization centered around music, film, and photography. However, getting to listen in from one of the head producers out of the powerhouse LFDC Studios was an opportunity to learn all about the world that we ourselves are steadily getting deeper within. The vast spectrum of projects that he has produced and created content for are a testament to the time he has taken to sharpening his sword and strengthening his technical ability behind the camera. All stemming from a simple little curiosity (all thanks to Mid-2010's sneaker culture), his career has blossomed into an endless stream of creativity and possibility, and has become a blueprint for what a Sun City Content Creator can become. From block parties in the 915 to grand openings in Vegas to national campaigns all back to dope indie projects with the homies. All around, taking over the world... LIVE FROM DA CORNER.. LIVE AT THE HQ.... we welcome AB GONZALEZ. Keep up with AB and all of his ongoing work with LFDC Studios over at:instagram.com/lfdcstudiosinstagram.com/abgonzalezExplore more of AB's work at:abgonzalez.comChapters:1. 0:00 - Introductions2. 2:29 - Picking Up the Lens for the First Time3. 11:38 - How Photography Becomes a Career4. 17:46 - Gear Talk I: Camera Nostalgia5. 22:44 - Gear Talk II: Renting Gear6. 27:06 - Gear Talk III: Keeping All the Gear Organized7. 35:00 - Live From Da Corner8. 38:42 - Picking Up the Business Behind Photography 9. 44:22 - Maturing as an Entrepreneur 10. 55:03 - Balancing All the Traveling for Gigs11. 1:05:50 - Playing Your Part within a Production Team12. 1:14:40 - Going Solo vs Media Production Team13. 1:21:17 - Maneuvering Through a Large Production14. 1:25:50 - Similarities Between LFDC and Bigger Media Teams15. 1:30:14 - An Interlude on When Tech Breaks During a Job16. 1:33:00 - Keeping Up with the Growth of Your Company17. 1:37:50 - The Lower Valley of El Paso18. 1:46:39 - Continuing into Fitness and Wellness19. 1:55:45 - How Intense Can LFDC’s Workflow Get20. 2:00:46 - Insuring Your Business and Equipment 21. 2:05:32 - The El Paso Photography Marketplace22. 2:11:44 - Where Can El Paso Photography Improve?23. 2:17:50 - Getting the Exact IG Handle You WantLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

You see Wednesday on your calendar, and you know what the drill is.. another episode of LIVE! at MFHQ! — This time around, we invited over a good friend of ours whom we met way way back through one of our earliest seasons of Midnight! The LEGEND herself, A. BILLI FREE. Representing the Southwest by way of the Midwest, Billi has discovered and built a unique sound that blends her earliest influences of young adulthood in Chicago with her ever growing endeavors of the border as a veteran within the music space. Naturally, her journey through music has evolved. Supernaturally, her mission within music has superseded it’s foundation and has become driven by community as she has been able to use her experience to help universally exchange hip-hop and culture across the world through her recent years. A career such as this doesn’t happen overnight, so we’ve always been curious to know just how she manages to accomplish so much in what seems like no time at all! Luckily, A. Billi was kind enough to sit and share with us some of the first things she learned as a musician, how she manages to continue to expand her entire portfolio while remaining in control of her work, and what it takes to be so connected with the world as a musician in today’s day and age. It was an honor to be able to have this convo, and we’re even more grateful to have the opportunity to share it with you all. Sit back, enjoy some fresh water, maybe some tea… and listen to some GOOD CONVERSATION with A. BILLI FREE.Keep up with A. Billi Free and all of her new music, PLUS her always expanding community events through her IG:@abillifreeChapters:1. 0:00 - Introductions2. 2:37 - By Way of the Midwest3. 8:18 - Enter the Southwest4. 12:33 - Free Roaming5. 15:24 - A. Billi Free Origins6. 22:12 - Beat Production7. 28:00 - Performing Live8. 35:05 - Holy Body Roll: Creating Music Across States9. 41:55 - Exchanging Hip Hop & Culture Universally10. 51:36 - An Interlude Regarding Islands11. 54:40 - On Choosing What to Consume12. 57:15 - An Interlude Regarding Natural Habitats13. 1:00:21 - Songwriting Process14. 1:01:55 - Keeping Control of Your Music15. 1:08:51 - Affording to Grow within Music16. 1:11:50 - Keeping Yourself Organized to Create17. 1:15:54 - Even More Conversation About Recording Music18. 1:20:15 - A Foreshadowing of Future ConversationLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected] 

Oh would you look at that.... it's WEDNESDAY, gang. That means we're sitting down with, you guessed it, ANOTHER LEGEND. This time around, we had a very special friend of ours come through to the studio to discuss her journey thus far, Jovy Castillo! Through the last 10 years, and even further back, depending on how you like to look at it, Jovy has carver her lane from scratch within the health and wellness space of El Paso, Texas. Finding her love for fitness early on, she quickly received opportunities to help others on their road to a healthier life. Of course, over that span, we all would face challenges, successes and everything in between, and Jovy is no different. However, through those peaks and valleys of her career, she has found herself receiving her Bachelor's in Kinesiology and Performance Psychology, launching her very own fitness apparel line, and even providing the Sun City with free bootcamps to kickstart your fitness all across town. By no means was it easy, and Jovy is quick to be honest about it. We can't appreciate her enough for coming through and sharing insight within her career and passion of health and wellness. Sit back, or get to stretching, and take this new episode of Live! at MFHQ in. To stay up to date with all of Jovy's announcements, you can find her on instagram @jovy_castillofit.Chapters:0:00 - Introductions4:04 - Finding the Love for Fitness and Training10:48 - The Evolution of Jovy's Coaching Style14:44 - Making a Workout Program18:30 - One Degree Hotter!29:30 - How to NOT Diet...40:03 - Elev847:21 - Gym Myth Busters54:05 - Peach Builders & The Endless Pursuit of DreamsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Inspiration can become your friend, and a friend can become inspiration. In the case of my relationship with this next guest, it is both. RUN FOR IT, our sixth guest of the pod, came thru to the HQ so we can finally sit down with the homies and explore the makings of their Social Run Club that's based in the 9-1-5. As is the case for almost all of our guests, their mission and project(s) stem from a core love of what it is that they do. RUN FOR IT is no different. Thomas & Freddy, RUN FOR IT's founders, live what they preach and serve as motivation for us all to get up and run after OUR "it". We dive into what gets them to run, AND what keeps them running, the culture of El Paso running, conspiracies, and so much more. We keep saying THIS ONE'S A BANGER... and that remains the same. Another Wednesday, another banger.... LEGENDS ONLY.Keep up to date with future social runs and workouts by following the RUN FOR IT instagram right here:https://www.instagram.com/runforitep/Chapters0:00 - Introductions2:34 - Finding Your “It”8:00 - Overcoming the Social Hurdle of 202013:23 - The Yin and Yang of Run For It19:19 - Hoop Dreams25:45 - The Run For It Brand and Message30:00 - Getting Out of the Dark33:03 - Race Day Prep & Recovery45:26 - El Paso Club Culture52:58 - Viejo Coffee x Run For It55:12 - Keeping the Club All Inclusive59:54 - Keeping Running Interesting1:10:42 - Finding Middle Ground1:16:40 - Another Wild Florida Story1:23:56 - NASA: Never A Straight Answer1:31:50 - In Defense of Neil DeGrasse Tyson1:41:41 - The Experience of Being in Law Enforcement1:49:19 - Connecting Crisis Intervention with Run For It1:52:50 - Managing Your Personal Brand1:57:28 - The Idea Behind Documenting Your Personal Life2:11:52 - Future Running Plans2:24:08 - Evan Gets Sponsored2:25:36 - Running Shoes2:28:56 - The Perfect Running Playlist2:37:15 - An Invitation to Run with the Club2:41:14 - Ins and Outs: 20242:45:22 - Final AnnouncementsLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Live! at MFHQ was created so that we can hear even more from our favorite emerging artists beyond the music. The idea obviously grew beyond that, but we didn’t forget the core idea. With our seventh season of Midnight underway, it was time to sit down with one of our guest artists from our flagship series. For this fifth episode of our podcast, we sat with SULTANES DEL YONKE, who for the last couple of years, have been building their unique flavor known as “El Ultrasonido Fronterizo”. Or… the ultrasound of the border. Their charismatic personalities blend together perfectly and we are taken through stories, jokes, and lessons that they’ve experienced through their time as a group. Listen, as we discuss how they overcome any creative differences as a group, their thoughts on the music scene in El Paso, and how we can all help improve the status quo of being a performer in El Paso. Still fresh off the release of their Midnight Sessions episode, we welcome to the HQ, SULTANES DEL YONKE.You can learn all about new releases and upcoming shows from the band over at @sultanesdelyonke on social platformsFind all their content including music videos and shows over at sultanesdelyonke.comChapters:(0:00) Introductions(3:20) Sultan Beginnings(18:29) YONKE BOOGIE: Stories from Sultanes Shows(30:04) One Weekend at Sonic Ranch(37:19) Battle of the Bands(40:57) The Yonke Guide to Friendship & Spiritual Cohesion(52:47) Smokey & Savory: Sabroseando Announcement(59:22) Yonke Footwear(1:04:28) Recording Process(1:10:15) UTEP's Battle of the Bands(1:14:38) Songwriting Process(1:20:14) Splitting Up the Work(1:27:20) You Gotta Flop Before You Can FlyLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected]

Wednesdays! You know what time it is! LEGENDS ONLY. Our guest this week has not only been a huge help in what we're trying to accomplish here at Emmeff, but has also been an important contribution to the rise and growth of South Central. Gus, the co-owner of Old Sheepdog Brewery, came through to the HQ to talk about his brew oasis that he has built alongside his wife, Brisa, over the last four years. From collaborating with visual artists to celebrating the barrios of our border city, Old Sheepdog Brewery wears its roots on its sleeve, and thanks to the pod, we were able to learn about everything that goes into that process. Including what came BEFORE Old Sheepdog! Sit back, crack open a cold one... it's 5pm somewhere... and enjoy another banger episode of Live! at MFHQ. You can find Old Sheepdog in the heart of El Paso, at 3900 Rosa Ave. Right next to the iconic Lincoln Park. There, you will find great art, great food, and even GREATER beer. Keep up with all of their new events, beers, and other things going on through their social medias - @oldsheepdogbrewery anywhere you check!Live! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected] 

Another Wednesday, another banger sit-down conversation at the headquarters! This week, we invited MOI GARCIA to the stu so that we can learn more about the legendary artist. Recently winning his FOURTH city-wide Best Fine Artist award, Moi’s iconic work that spans over 20 years has been consistently recognized and heavily praised by the city that it is all inspired by. During our episode, we hear about what goes into said career, and all of the surrounding elements, such as the values learned through family, balancing corporate art with fine art, and going cold turkey with the alcohol. Join us as we step into the world of MOI THE ARTIST. Moi Garcia can be reached through instagram: @moitheartistLive! at MFHQ is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by the Emmeff Pearl team. With a focus on career and personal development, we invite people from all walks of life to gain new perspectives that we may take and introduce into our own. We release new episodes every Wednesday, and you can find all our past content over at emmeffpearl.com For all inquires, contact us via email: [email protected] 

We’re back with another episode of Live! at MFHQ, and this time around we were fortunate enough to have GABE FERNANDEZ, founder of LearnChangeDo, come by to the stu to discuss the shaping of his career and his experiences with behavior change. Gabe’s background lies within education, and for the last 10 years, it has evolved and been paired with a license in Applied Behavior Analysis. Through this, Gabe has continued to learn and navigate through the relationship of behavior and productivity. During our talk, we dive into striving for a purposeful career, the impact social media has had on our behaviors and emotions, the beauty of living an intentional life, and much more! Grab some tea, get into some deep work, and enjoy this latest episode of Live! at MFHQ.Gabe Fernandez can be reached at learnchangedo.org 

Known for the artwork that she lays across the city's architecture, Christin Apodaca joins us at the HQ to discuss the timeline, challenges, and structure of her career. We also get to learn about Love Letters, the next project to be released by Cristin, which invites women artists of all mediums to pour their heart onto the page. Shoot, we even get to know more about what inspires and entertains the iconic Sun City muralist as well. You can keep up to date with Christin and all of her work here:Insta: christin.m.aWeb: capodaca.comFollow us to stay in the loop for new episodes! You can catch all of our content over at emmeffpearl.com - See ya'll next time!