Culture Talks with Ricky Evans aka F.A.B.L.E The Great

Ricky Evans aka F.A.B.L.E The Great is an artist/producer/singer/songwriter/designer hailing from the Westside of Chicago, IL. His strong, passionate deliver...

New single "Too Strong" featuring King Jeanyus. Song produced by me. My album "(I'M)MORTAL" is droppin' very soon! INFINITE, INFINITE, INFINITE! released February 1, 2021 Spitters - F.A.B.L.E. & King Jeanyus Production - F.A.B.L.E.

Ricky Evans aka F.A.B.L.E The Great is an artist/producer/singer/songwriter/designer hailing from the Westside of Chicago, IL. His strong, passionate delivery & over cinematic soundscapes grabs your attention immediately and keeps you focused on every word. His music exudes many emotions and moods. His musical inspirations span from Daft Punk to Common and everything in between. His motive is clear; to leave a legacy that thrives long after he’s gone. Join him on his journey as he strives to be immortal.

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Culture Talks with John Garay

In this week's CS "Culture Talk" we connect with John Garay, a self-awareness coach (coach for humans), life strategist, blogger, and public speaker. John's...

In this week's CS "Culture Talk" we connect with John Garay, a self-awareness coach (coach for humans), life strategist, blogger, and public speaker. John's 22 years of experience has been spent mentoring individuals in life skills, career transitions, relationships, and life recovery. His resume includes pastoral care, behavioral health, and higher education.

From an early age, he realized that God created him to bring hope, healing, and encouragement to others. He is currently living out his purpose by creating a space where people can rediscover and become all that they were created to be. He currently resides in the beautiful state of Arizona with his wife, three dogs, and an antique piano whom he calls, “Betty."

Take a little dive into John’s mind as we discuss his world views, life philosophies, and experiences that have catapulted him into a life of divine purpose. Enjoy!

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Culture Talks with Sharmila Ray

Sharmila is a director in documentary, music video, and web series. She has worked as an assistant In television for ABC, NBC, HBO and Showtime. While gather...

Sharmila is a director in documentary, music video, and web series. She has worked as an assistant In television for ABC, NBC, HBO and Showtime. While gathering experience, Sharmila has created numerous passion projects and collaborated with other Independent filmmakers to support their visions.

In 2014, Sharmila completed the documentary You Follow: A Search for One’s Past. This reconnection adventure story was well received by the adoptee community and gained attention at the La Femme and India International festivals. Other accolades include Bunch Magazine’s 100 Creatives Issue, a feature in The Reel Woman Instagram page. In 2019 she was featured in Voyage LA. This year Shar has been added to the Film Fatales roster and also completed “Devotee”, her first dramatic narrative short.

Besides filmmaking, travel has been a huge inspiration for Sharmila to expanded her worldview. She has spent extended periods of time in India and Spain. In 2018 she spent two months decompressing from LA by traveling around Europe. In 2019 she split a month in Cambodia sightseeing and then to the Philippines to participate in a Medical Mission. Yoga and meditation is also an important part of Sharmila’s daily life.

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Culture Talks with Carolyn Blackmon

Carolyn, in English meaning Joy and Song of Happiness. Which translates so beautifully when you understand the fullness of this woman's journey. Over the las...

Carolyn, in English meaning Joy and Song of Happiness.

Over the last decade she’s been on a journey of healing and transformation. It’s been Incredible to look back and see how beauty does actually flourish through the ashes. What happened in her life; most definitely was birthed out of struggles, hardships, loss, depression, despair, and hopelessness. Looking back at her experiences and being In complete awe because of it. Her faith and belief in God changed when she realized that “the Creator Is ultimately in control and has the ability to take what Is broken and make It brand new.”

Her life verse Is Isaiah 61:1-3 “The spirit of the sovereign Lord Is upon me because the Lord has appointed me to provide for those who grieve, to bestow on them a crown of beauty Instead of ashes, the oil of gladness Instead of mourning, and a garment of praise Instead a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the lord for the display of his splendor.”

In her early twenties, she was extremely lost. Battling a severe eating disorder, alcoholism, depression, and sadness. She worked and pursued many things to distract herself from reality and to try to fill voids. The more destruction that she caused to her body, mind, and spirit’ the harder life became. One day after a big awakening, she had to make the choice and ask herself the hard question “Carolyn Do you want to live?” She knew at that very moment; she was not living, she was just surviving. 

She made the bold decision to pack her car and move alone from WI to AZ. The land of the sun became a place of healing for her. She found yoga there. She began her vegan plant based eating, and learned to nourish her body again after starving it for so long of vital nutrients it needed to thrive. She found joy through volunteering and serving. She found god again and was re-baptized. But most importantly, found her self again.

Reflecting back to Fall of 2015 when she lost her best friend and mother to Cancer. It was as though her entire world and perspective changed about the value and gift that each day offers. She started to travel more and continued doing mission work that her mother supported the few years before she passed. She began seeking more and wanting more lead to healing the parts of her that were still broken.

In 2017, she traveled to Hawaii for her first yoga teacher training; which led her to step into a more passion and purposed filled path. This became a daily mission and allowed her the ability to circulate her gifts more responsibly. Her hope is to bless lives and help others heal, love, grow, and live their best life. To inspire them to live a life that brings an Abundance of joy, fulfillment, and higher purpose.

Take a deep dive into Carolyn’s mind:

RM: What is your Life’s Philosophy?
CB: (Philosophy is an overall vision or attitude toward life and the purpose of it. Human activities are limited by time and death). I believe that we were all created in the image of God and we are each placed on Earth with our own individual and unique purpose. We are here to connect with nature, humans, animals, and to enjoy all of what God has created.

We are here to not only soak in the beauty and light and spread it to others but to also use the darkness (whether it be our own struggles, lessons learned, trails, pain, suffering, etc) and use it to Glorify God? What does that mean? To use the wisdom gained, lessons learned, and the power of our testimony and story to shine the light of awareness upon all giving birth to Hope and helping others receive the healing power of Forgiveness.

RM: How has that philosophy evolved over the years?
CB: Yes. I tell people that there was a line I drew that separated my old life and my new life. My old life included a long season of walking down the wrong path that ultimately was leading me down into hole. When I fell on my knees and surrendered and “woke” up. It hit me that I wasn’t living the life God planned for me. I was doing many things that I do believe helped me grow and get educated and led me to where I am today. I was drowning in depression, shame, low self esteem, and I didn’t practice self love.

Moving to AZ was the acceleration I needed to begin my rebirth process. I began serving others and finding joy in giving back for it made me realize that others had it harder than myself. I had a lot to be grateful for that I took for granted. Fast forward a few more years and I lost my Beloved Mother to Cancer. It made me realize that there is no time to waste. We are not promised tomorrow. We have a responsibility. Going through that loss changed my perspective on life and our time here on Earth.

I felt urgency. I felt my calling knocking on the door. I had to loose to gain so much more. I feel that my philosophy included being a good person, and working for what you want was so general….but over the years it’s evolved and things have been added and my life’s philosophy has gotten so complex. Creation. Calling. Service. Travel. Community. Collaboration. Healing. Purpose Filled Life

RM: How has your upbringing and circle of influence impacted the way you live and think about life today?
CB: I grew up in a loving Christian home. My family members on both sides had good morals in their and the way they lived their lives was simple and consistent. I spent a lot of time in the Church. My parents Marketing business taught me so much as a young adult and I really absorbed a lot of it. My Grandpa Bood was my giver of Wisdom.

My circle of influence has really shifted in the last few years to be non-family members. Those that are where I want to be and who are doing what I am doing in their own way with their own talents. My circle of influence has been students, strangers, people I have met on travels, social media, and those that are in my tribe. It’s interesting to see how my relationships have changed and the type of people I have attracted and also been gravitated towards has changed as I have evolved and transformed and grown. My inner work has changed the way I function in relationships and I am still exploring how to have healthy boundaries as one who tends to be naïve, vulnerable, and who pours her heart and soul into everything.

RM: Do you believe that your line of work infects our society with positivity? How so?
CB: When I am doing my work as a yoga instructor I try my best to step into the spaces where I am Leading classes and spread good energy that is uplifting and positive but I also know that people arrive on their mat with all different things that they are struggling with and going through and I never want to diminish that. I try to share themes that are relevant and helpful and inspiring because I really want everyone who interacts with me to leave with something that they can take with them. When they gain and grow and are blessed then so am I.

When I nanny and work with kids they give me an abundance of Joy and so I always try to pour back into the parents and thank them for the opportunity to enter into their home and spend time with them. I’ve worked jobs where felt like at the end of the day I was complaining about what I had to deal with or contend with and then I would wake up in a bad mood and that’s really a horrible cycle. I am thankful grateful that I am now an Independent Contractor and get to choose who I work with so that makes it easier but aside from that we all have a choice to make in regards to our attitude!

RM: How do you stay relevant, unique, and true to who you are as a person?
CB: Let go of Comparison. It’s interesting because over the years as I became more at rest and confident in who I was and accepting of who God created me to be it made it easier to accept my path which is a lot different than many as well as accept my timeline which was not what I anticipated. I have started to become more of my own person….my tendencies and quirks have come to the surface unapologetically. Yes I am still Single…Yes I get excited over the Big Bowl Of Greens I eat everyday. My music selection changes drastically with my Mood. I could care less about TV and Material items….and I could go on and on.

The morning ritual I do sets the tone for my day. I tap into a passage or quote and scripture that I need to tell myself it’s like a treasure hunt and I get my coffee fix and take the time I need for myself and that way I’m more grounded and not shaken up or swayed or torn up by whatever may come at me and I feel that has given me the opportunity to respond better and hold my ground and keep healthy boundaries. I use to operate on not enough sleep and being stressed and hurried and then I would cave in to many things that ultimately didn’t serve myself or others well.

RM: Do you believe that the work you do everyday is aligned with your calling and higher purpose?
CB: Absolutely and I want more and I am committed to continue to learn and grow and gain a deeper understanding and have more knowledge in the realm of yoga. The more spaces and places I enter and the more people that I connect and collaborate with the more lives I can touch and the more inspired I will be. This last year I started to share my content on a podcast and that was something I never imagined I would do and for a girl that use to be incredibly shy I never thought I would be on the stages I am on. It blows my mind and I am soooo appreciative.

RM: What practices do you implement to stay grounded and divinely connected to self?
CB: Guided Meditation. Yoga Nidra. Yoga. Nature. Travel. Writing. Music. Sharing wisdom with the world. Dancing. Music. Balance Healthy Clean Eating. Sharing Feelings and openly communicating with my support system. Spending a lot of time alone, while remaining connected with others.

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Collaboratively Written by: Carolyn Blackmon and Rebecca Muñoz

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Culture Talks with Asta Malciute

Through the years, Rebecca Muñoz has had opportunities to meet many vibrant and diverse souls that have impacted her life. Asta Malciute and Rebecca met 4 ye...

Through the years, Rebecca Muñoz has had opportunities to meet many vibrant and diverse souls that have impacted her life. Asta Malciute and Rebecca met 4 years ago at a personal development event in Las Vegas, while living in completely different cities. It's amazing how the stars align and how the Universe connects you to people that need to be a part of your life through every phase of your life.

Whether in a specific season or for the rest of your life; there's a relevance in the connections that seems to shift your perspective on life. Asta is one of the many souls that continues to pour so much value and love into Rebecca and the rest of this world. It's an honor to have her as our special guest as we kick off this series of Cultured Society "Culture Talks". Please join us as we discuss life experiences and philosophies through the lens of this amazing and beautiful soul.

More about Asta:
Asta is a soul, deeply passionate about empowering other women to see just how gifted and beautiful they are while holding their hands as they take those very first steps out of fear into their power. You could also call her a transformational mentor, who loves to encourage women to live their most authentic lives. Asta does this through private coaching, group workshops, women's circles, speaking, writing, and Inner Circle Mastermind.

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