#41: Science of CBD Extraction with Canapa & Scientia Labs Co-Founder, Rubin Torf
Rubin Torf is a chemical engineer with a background in computational modeling and equipment design, including data collection for optimized production efficiency and many types of hydroponic systems. With a passion for the science at all steps of the extraction process, he leads the production and development teams as they advance Scientia’s custom methods and technology. Rubin holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Astronomy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master’s of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago. In this episode we discuss the extraction process, how Rubin applies engineering principles to business & vice versa, journalism as a form of keeping businesses honest, and what you should be looking for on your CBD product labels. Shop Canapa products at getcanapa.com & use "BTSPodcast25" to save 25% on your first order. Explore Scentia Labs' services at https://scientialabs.io/ Listen to the episode with Rebellious PR founder Evie Smith: http://bit.ly/2TUK0Ct Here’s a link to April Pride’s podcast “How to do the Pot” this link is specifically to one of her episodes on CBD: https://bit.ly/32pbpRl Hear April’s episode of #BTSPodcast here: http://bit.ly/2Zoa7q2 The “How to do the Pot” episode “Pot & Pills” https://bit.ly/35dRo1Q Follow Canapa on social: https://www.instagram.com/getcanapa/ https://www.facebook.com/Canapa-519399825255678 Follow #BTSPodcast on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btsthepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/btsthepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/btsthepodcast/ Support #BTSPodcast by becoming a monthly supporter via Anchor: anchor.fm/btspodcast Use my promo code for Instacart for $5 off your first delivery: LCOOK5130 and my promo code to save on your first booking with HotelTonight: LCOOK61. Save on your first massage with SOOTHE: LZLRZ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btspodcast/support
12 Syys 20201h 23min
#40: Portrait Photographer Aundre Larrow
Aundre Larrow is a Brooklyn-based portrait photographer who has spent the last few years shooting editorial and lifestyle content for clients and for personal work. His work is pursued the truth that can be found in portraiture. We discuss his experience in Adobe’s Creative Residency program, getting work, pricing client jobs, & so much more. One thing we don’t discuss much in this conversation is how terrific Aundre’s videos are! I highly recommend finding him across platforms. He has a super helpful “how to” video to help photographers understand how to best photograph people with darker skin tones. (Linked below) Explore Aundre’s projects here: https://www.aundrelarrow.com/projects Watch Aundre’s video “How to shoot & edit darker skin tones” https://youtu.be/1a-YYgvHl1o Follow Aundre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aundre/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aundrelarrow Follow our friend Jovell: @jovell Follow #BTSPodcast on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btsthepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/btsthepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/btsthepodcast/ Support #BTSPodcast by becoming a monthly supporter via Anchor: anchor.fm/btspodcast Use my promo code for Instacart for $5 off your first delivery: LCOOK5130 and my promo code to save on your first booking with HotelTonight: LCOOK61. Save on your first massage with SOOTHE: LZLRZ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btspodcast/support
25 Heinä 20201h 26min
#39: Actress, writer, & producer Crystal Lowe
Throughout her work as an actress, writer, producer, small business owner, & teacher Crystal Lowe brings a strong work ethic and endless curiosity to all that she does. I've gotten so much from her film & TV classes at Graham Shiels Studios & appreciate her vulnerability & humanity. We discuss how she does all that she does in addition to being a parent and wife, lessons learned, & so much more. Follow Crystal: https://www.instagram.com/realcrystallowe/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0522909/ https://twitter.com/RealCrystalLowe Follow #BTSPodcast on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btsthepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/btsthepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/btsthepodcast/ Support #BTSPodcast by becoming a monthly supporter via Anchor: anchor.fm/btspodcast Use my promo code for Instacart for $5 off your first delivery: LCOOK5130 and my promo code to save on your first booking with HotelTonight: LCOOK61. Save on your first massage with SOOTHE: LZLRZ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btspodcast/support
18 Heinä 20201h 14min
#38: Acknowledging & addressing a community's racist history head-on with writer & educator Heidi Bakk-Hansen
Heidi Bakk-Hansen is a writer, teacher, and researcher. She serves as Board Secretary for the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial. We discuss her work as an educator, with CJMM, a writer, and in anti-racist-focused activism. This is part three in a series of #BTSPodcast episodes with anti-racist organizers in Duluth, Minnesota. Please listen to the two previous episodes with Jordon Moses & Terresa Moses for additional context and education. Links discussed in this episode: Michael Fedo’s “Lynchings in Duluth” https://bookshop.org/a/9735/9781681340135 CJMM website: https://claytonjacksonmcghie.org/ Support #BTSPodcast on Anchor: anchor.fm/btspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btspodcast/support
16 Heinä 202054min
#37: Creative Director Terresa Moses on Visualizing Racism & Designing Anti-Racist Systems
Terresa Moses is co-founder and creative director at Blackbird Revolt, she’s also an artist and assistant professor of Graphic Design at University of Minnesota Duluth. This is the second episode in a series with organizers in Duluth, Minnesota where we discuss their work in the community and how they practice self care. In our conversation Teresa & I discuss what it’s like not being able to visualize liberation & freedom. It brought to mind a recent piece by Vinson Cunningham in the New Yorker, where he said “Freedom hurts most when you can taste but never fully partake in it.” There’s a link to the full article in the description of this episode: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/03/16/all-the-natalie-portmans-and-the-limits-of-hollywood-fantasy See Terresa's exhibition of intersectionality UMBRA: http://umbraexhibit.com/ Find & follow Blackbird Revolt online: Website: blackbirdrevolt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbirdrevolt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackbirdrevolt Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackbirdrevolt Links discussed in this episode: Michael Fedo’s “Lynchings in Duluth” https://bookshop.org/a/9735/9781681340135 “The Lyncher in Me” https://bookshop.org/a/9735/9781681341095 Support #BTSPodcast, funds from June & July of 2020 will be donated to the ACLU: anchor.fm/btspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btspodcast/support
3 Heinä 20201h 45min
#36: Jordon Moses, Co-founder & Visionary Director of Blackbird Revolt on community organizing & self care
Jordon Moses is the co-founder and visionary director at Blackbird Revolt. His work and the work of Blackbird Revolt focuses on promoting social change through conscious creativity. Their work is strategic, creative, and important in propelling impactful organizations and change forward. This is part one of my conversations with a few of the people behind organization a commemoration event in Duluth, Minnesota to commemorate Isaac McGhie, Elmer Jackson and Elias Clayton, who were lynched June 15, 1920. Jordon's company Blackbird Revolt has been instrumental in organizing CJMM's efforts in recent years, we detail his work in community organizing along with his work as visionary director, and how he practices self care. Find & follow Blackbird Revolt online: Website: blackbirdrevolt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbirdrevolt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackbirdrevolt Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackbirdrevolt Links discussed in this episode: Michael Fedo’s “Lynchings in Duluth” https://bookshop.org/a/9735/9781681340135 “The Lyncher in Me” https://bookshop.org/a/9735/9781681341095 Support #BTSPodcast, funds from June & July of 2020 will be donated to the ACLU: anchor.fm/btspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btspodcast/support
21 Kesä 20201h 27min
#35: DJ/Producer Michael Badal on his career in music, time & relationship management
Michael Badal was discovered by Tiësto at the age of 17 (when we were in high school) and has since continued to develop and grow his career in music. We cover what mindsets have helped and hurt him, how he's learned to take better care of himself on tour, and find a way to maintain his personal life wile still creating music. Charlie XCX "waterfall strategy" article: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/20/20836846/charli-xcx-new-album-streaming-spotify-dani-deahl-future-of-music Follow Mike across social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelbadal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelbadal/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36zi5wH Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/michaelbadal Follow #BTSPodcast on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btsthepodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/btsthepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/btsthepodcast/ Support #BTSPodcast by becoming a monthly supporter via Anchor: anchor.fm/btspodcast Use my promo code for Instacart for $5 off your first delivery: LCOOK5130 and my promo code to save on your first booking with HotelTonight: LCOOK61 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btspodcast/support
26 Touko 20201h 26min
#34: Los Angeles County Deputy Public Defender Phillip Okonma
Phillip Okonma is an attorney, an athlete, and an artist. He explains what the job of a public defender is, what he feels makes a good attorney, advice for law students, and advice for you in the case that you are ever accused of a crime. (Skip to 2:00:00 for advice on encounters with the police.) We discuss lessons learned, perspective, running on survival mode, and what his encounters with the criminal justice system have taught him. Phillip graduated from California State University Dominguez Hills and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University law school. When asked why he chose the Public Defender’s office, Phillip describes growing up as a child in South Central and witnessing the extreme poverty surrounding him. Follow Phillip on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/luxund/ Find & follow #BTSPodcast & join our FB Group to connect w/ other listeners & submit questions! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1720173561544455/ instagram.com/btsthepodcast twitter.com/btsthepodcast facebook.com/btsthepodcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/19055475/ To support this podcast, use my promo codes for some of my favorite services: HotelTonight - LCOOK61; SOOTHE (in-home massages) - LZLRZ; get your groceries delivered with Instacart & save with: LCOOK51FA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btspodcast/support
21 Maalis 20201h 49min
