Curve The Cube: Where Dreamers Become Doers - Inspiration And Motivation To Find Your Passion... Do Your Thing!!

Treal= true + real Utilizing the concept of “treal,” community leaders, Jason "JaFleu" Fleurant and Tracy Guiteau, are blazing a trail in our backyard to promote young, local talent—Exhibit Treal. They are both fine artists, and, as you’ll hear, Tracy also has a background in fashion design. But, they are also community leaders doing so much to share all they have learned in the bumps in the journey of an artist's life, be strong examples of fortitude, and really inspire and support the community's youth. Their Exhibit Treal events bring local artists together in a safe space free of the b.s. and typical pitfalls that can swallow up their talent, and instead give them a place to breathe and thrive. In this podcast, Jason, Tracy, and I talk about all their events, why their mission means so much to them, and a little of what it's like growing up Haitian. It's a super fun, funny, and inspiring podcast! And my little session at the end features Snoop Dog’s “Gin and Juice” as arranged by The Gourds. Don’t blame

I recently had the absolute honor of sitting down with America’s premier underwater wildlife photographer, Chris Guglielmo (or simply "Gug," as he is known in most circles). Gug is one of those rare individuals who was gifted with a passion at an early age that he has continued to grow and excel at. He has been diving and photographing marine life since he was 15 years old, and in this podcast he talks about planning and conquering his shots, the secret to his vivid colors, and demystifying some common misconceptions. The conversation took an unanticipated (yet, highly welcomed) turn toward a discussion on environmental conservation, and we discovered our mutual passion for animal rights and species preservation. Gug gets to travel the world in pursuit of the best shots, and he seems very genuine in his gratitude for living his dream. Follow Chris Gug on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube This episode of Curve the Cube is sponsored by the Pizza Girls—West Palm Beach’s Top Spot for Authenti

From hospital horrors to tales of turbulence, crashing ceilings, and shark tales—Jay, Scotty, and I share stories of survival. Buckle up for the bumpy ride; it’s a Pod Squad podcast of perils!! This episode of Curve the Cube is sponsored by the Janice Massey Salon from episode #27! The Janice Massey Salon is a boutique-inspired hair studio and the only one of its kind in West Palm Beach! Janice Massey Salon specializes in natural hair, transitional hair care, and creative styling. Janice provides superb service to unisex clients base in a friendly environment. Her studio offers a wide range of natural hair service which includes: loc grooming, loc styling, retwists, starter locs, double twist, single twist, and natural updos.Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Enjoy!!Music Beds courtesy of DJ John Hitta!!!Follow Curve the Cube on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tumblr | Pinterest | YouTube Copyright Flint Stone Media, LLC 2016.

Raised in the Bronx, painter Herbert Weintraub captures the mid-century New York neighborhood charm in his art with such warm essence, you are immediately transported into his memory. And, now that he is living in Florida, his talents are right in our backyard. In this podcast, I talk to Herbert about how he raised 6 kids, working hard every day to make it in life as an artist. He traveled through various art show circuits; and, though not always successful, he followed his inner passion and pressed on. Now, he is highly revered and accomplished, with his work included in some very impressive collections. Herbert is sweet, charming, and quite inspiring with a Norman Rockwell-esque style of work. Visit his website and find him in a local gallery. Let him commission a piece just for you! Mentioned in this podcast: #63 – FIBER ARTIST – Gin Blische - 2016-02-06 This episode of Curve the Cube is sponsored by Little Smiles of Florida! Little Smiles helps kids right here in our own neighborhoods who are struggling

What happens when two guys from the emergency rescue field team up to launch a radio station? Fire House Radio is born! I first “met” manager, Orlando Hernandez, when he reached out to me about using my podcast with KRUSH for a special project. It was a total honor!! On THIS podcast, Orlando talks about what it took to get the licensed internet radio station off the ground, his passion for music, and what the experience has brought to his life. One main mission of FHR Radio is to support the indie artist. So, if you are a musician with some music you’d like them to consider for airtime, submit it here: http://fhrradio.com/submit_music. Head to FHRRadio.com, stream some great tunes, and support them as they support the music “little guy”! Follow FHR Radio on: Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Mentioned in this podcast:#52 – CTCKids – MUSICIANS – KRUSH - 2015-11-17: http://curvethecube.libsyn.com/52-ctckids-musicians-krush-2015-11-17 This episode of Curve the Cube is sponsored by Big Brain 2: No Hard Feelings tatto

Ken Bratvogel is the owner and operator of a couple of gun shops—both here and in South Carolina—under the umbrella of Firearms Solutions. He’s had a passion for guns since childhood–rebuilding, cleaning, trading, and now professionally selling them. To Ken, guns are a tool and a tradition, and he is a big advocate of safety and responsibility. I truly appreciate how open, thoughtful, and reasonable our conversation was—even when we touched on the stickier topics. He is truly a kind man, and I hope you will find his podcast as insightful as I did! Follow Ken and his gun shops on: Twitter | Instagram | Instagram | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn This episode of Curve the Cube is sponsored by my brother, Gerard! Under his company, GL Esquire Consulting, he gives sound legal business advice. If you either want to start your own business or need some guidance regarding the business you own or work for, give him a call! A Harvard and Columbia Law graduate, he’s worked for some of the world’s largest, most prestig

The fuzzy, meticulously-detailed, and immediately nostalgic fabric sculptures by Gin Blische will leave you equally impressed and amazed!  I had heard through the West Palm Beach grapevine (i.e., Deshon Allen) that there was so much more to Gin than I knew.  So, when I did my digging and found out about all her talents, I just HAD to have her on! In this podcast, Gin talks about how she discovered such a unique passion and how she has made these creations come to life!  We even talked about her days heading up bands, performing with her twin sister, and so much more.  We met up at Callaros Steak House and had an amazing time! Follow her events and latest creations on her website; and, look for her to appear at Artisans on the Ave in Lake Worth soon! Follow Gin on social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Etsy Mentioned in this podcast: #39 – CHEERLEADING DIRECTOR – Deshon Allen - 2015-08-16: http://curvethecube.libsyn.com/40-cheerleading-director-deshon-allen-2015-08-16 This episode of Curve the Cube is

The CTC Pod Squad is BACK and ready for you to laugh at our pain. My homies, Scotty Fusion and Jay “Poppa J” Cintron, and I share random, weird, funny, and sometimes quite concerning tales of the dating game. Buckle up!! Catch their individual episodes: Scotty Fusion (#20): http://www.curvethecube.com/entertainers.html Jay “Poppa J” Cintron (#30): http://www.curvethecube.com/actors.html If you have any topic ideas for the Pod Squad, shoot me an email! This episode of Curve the Cube is sponsored by the Janice Massey Salon from episode #27! The Janice Massey Salon is a boutique-inspired hair studio and the only one of its kind in West Palm Beach! Janice Massey Salon specializes in natural hair, transitional hair care, and creative styling. Janice provides superb service to unisex clients base in a friendly environment. Her studio offers a wide range of natural hair service which includes: loc grooming, loc styling, retwists, starter locs, double twist, single twist, and natural updos. Instagram | Twitter | Fa

There is a light that shines bright out of the eyes of Erin Reese DeJarnette when she talks about her career—and, she not even yet a teen! This remarkable and remarkably talented young lady is driven, vivacious, and super sweet. She has a very strong compass for where she wants to go in life (into entertaining), and she marches in that direction every day. Recently cast in Dolly Parton’s NBC production of “Coat of Many Colors,” Erin explains how she landed the role, what it was like on set, and SO MUCH MORE! This smart and bubbly young girl’s determination and positivity are catching!! Follow Erin Reese on social media: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube This episode of Curve the Cube is sponsored by Little Smiles of Florida! Little Smiles helps kids right here in our own neighborhoods who are struggling through something that no kid should ever have to deal with. They work with the professionals closest to them to identify ways to put the little smiles on their faces. Whether donating Christmas presen

I had the pleasure this last Thursday of attending the grand opening of south Florida’s newest hot spot for fine art, Foundation Fine Art—a gallery featuring some of the local art scene’s most amazing talents!! Art Director, Robin Tortorici, has done an absolutely stellar job converting what was once a medical facility into an exquisite exhibit space. She features strong and diverse local artists whose work takes you on an imaginative journey through their collections of photography, sculpture, and paint. Treat yourself to a fresh art experience at Foundation! Contact Robin by phone (561-314-9523) or via email (robin@foundationartservices.com). Visit the art featured at Foundation yourself at 3400 SW 10th Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. Be sure to follow Foundation Fine Art on social media, too:Instagram | Facebook And, of course, please be sure to also visit the artists featured in the podcast on their websites and follow their social media channels! Walt Peterson:Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest Yaacov He

April Anselona is a mega-talented and driven local artist with some great advice on how to make the dream come alive! In this podcast, she talks about marching to the beat of her own artistic drum since she was little, finding direction with a fashion-centered class in high school, and developing her art style over time. She has even coined her own term, “Fashion Fusion,” to describe her style of pop-art-meets-fashion. April shares GREAT tips in our conversation about branding her art—a very important concept for any artist looking to make a living. And, her entrepreneurial, go-getter spirit has been the other half of what keeps propelling her talents forward. You will simply learn a lot and be quite inspired by this incredible artist!! Be sure to follow April on social media! Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest April has also been an integral part in helping organize the artists featured in the grand opening of a new south Florida gallery, Foundation Fine Art! Come to the gallery on Thursday, January

I first met Tori Lynn backstage at WRMF’s No Snow Ball, where she and I geeked out together over seeing Adam Lambert walk down the hall toward us, and the rest was history! So, when I asked her to be on my podcast, I could think of no better place to record than in the shadows of where we met: outside of the Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca. A naturally-gifted singer and performance artist, Tori Lynn won her shot at opening for Adam Lambert and Third Eye Blind at No Snow Ball by winning WRMF’s Dirty Voice Contest. From early releases like "Labyrinth of Love" and "Nobody but Me" to her latest tracks, including “Mama Said,” “Young and Free,” and “Fading Lightz,” Tori Lynn has garnered an incredible following. And, she has great affection for her fans! Her motivation is spreading positivity and inspiration, along with raising awareness for an incurable disease that has affected her family: Cystinosis. Please visit Cystinosis.org to help support her cause! A triple threat of singing, dancing, and acting, Tori Ly

Local soon-to-be legendary drummer, Nat Stokes, graced the podcast with an assortment of insight into becoming a successful musician! With a musical gift from birth enriched by roots playing in the church, Nat has begun lifting off on a music career made of dreams. He became a member of Live Hymnal several years ago, with some noted musicians who have also been previous guests on the podcast; and, he is about to embark on a tour with the talented violin duo, Black Violin! At the end of the podcast, you’ll be treated to a quick clip of his guest spot on their cover of “All Day,” but below are a bunch more videos for you to check out: Nat’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NatBrat19drums/videos Other videos of Nat: https://youtu.be/pWoavV-Xozo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iry7iSgoEKs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpfrpl9oZrI Black Violin Samples: "All Day" by Kanye West: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eg8GB8GpY0 "We Dem Boyz" by Wiz Khalifa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6_qBBnsJeo "See You Ag

My ‪‎‪podcast‬ with Pres. Elhosseiny of the Islamic Center Palm Beach and Rev. Wendy of St. Joe's Unplugged was PHENOMENAL!! I thank them both so very much for participating. The goal going into the conversation was to explore how we as a people and our faiths have so much more in common than we do in difference; but, we ended up finding and connecting on so much more! Listen and learn about the TRUTH of ‪#‎Islam‬, not what the terrorists and those who fear-monger want you to believe. "The word itself, 'Islam,' comes from the root word, 'salam,' which means, 'peace.'" Unfortunately, due to those in this world who have hijacked the Islamic faith and committed terribly heinous acts in its name, there are many people who fear ALL Muslims. Just recently, Sharif’s Center was the victim of that fear—having been vandalized in the middle of the night. In the vandal’s wake, the Center’s surrounding community offered cards, flowers, and other sentiments of support. This last Saturday, Sharif hosted an open-house to co

Take a trip down memory lane with the CTC Pod Squad! Remember all those toys you collected with such passion when you were little? Admit it—you’re sorry you gave them away! Are you still a big-time collector of childhood awesomeness? Me, too! From Transformers to Hello Kitty… Legos to Garbage Pail Kids, the CTC Pod Squad will make you instantly feel like a big kid again! Scotty was with us in spirit; but, Jay and I were joined by journalist, Jason Hackett, and my big brother, Gerard. Oh, what a time we had… and just in time for the holidays!! Don’t forget to catch their individual episodes:Jay “Poppa J” Cintron (#30): http://www.curvethecube.com/actors.htmlJason Hackett (#49): http://www.curvethecube.com/news.html If you have any topic ideas for the Pod Squad, shoot me an email!This episode of Curve the Cube is sponsored by the Janice Massey Salon from episode #27! The Janice Massey Salon is a boutique-inspired hair studio and the only one of its kind in West Palm Beach! Janice Massey Salon specializes in na

On this episode, I caught up with an old high school friend from Pine Crest, Heather Geronemus, who is now the Chairwoman for the annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K. She has dedicated the last several years of her life to the important cause of fighting drunk driving; and her efforts have taken her from south Florida to the halls of Washington D.C. Heather has earned achievement as a top fundraiser for Mothers Against Drunk Driving; but, her philanthropy doesn’t stop there. She has also extended herself to other organizations as well. The topic of drunk driving is particularly poignant for this time of year, as drunk driving incidents tend to spike during the holidays. So, it was very important for me to have Heather on as a guest—especially now. She was gracious enough to talk about the personally tragedy that changed her life—losing her father, Robert, who was killed in 2009 by a drunk driver. She told his story, shared what that time was like for her, and walked through how she is ch

Meet Jennie Crumpler, a devoted artist driven toward success and aimed at upending the graphic novel status quo! She is a writer, illustrator, designer, and essentially super-creative human! On this podcast, Jennie opens up about her road to success, her concessions along the way, and her BIG plans for the future. (Hint: Watch out for her upcoming graphic novel!!) If you’re lucky, you’ll get to catch her at your local comic-con, displaying and selling originals and prints of her amazing art. If you do, BUY ONE! If not, check them out on her Etsy page. She is a lightning rod of creativity; so be sure to follow her on all her social media and continued to let her inspire you! Twitter | Instagram | Facebook This episode of Curve the Cube is sponsored by Sol Experiences—the Florida events company to enhance your SOLcial life! Curve the Cube’s producer, Jaime, has personally been on a Palm Beach Gardens pub crawl and party-limo driven day trip to Key West that were both SUPER fun!!! Stay posted on their events, a

As many of you may well now know, the purpose of Curve the Cube is to inspire people to pursue their dreams and passions--whether full time, part time, or simply as a hobby. This is my "love letter" submission to Libsyn's "Thanks, Podcasting" project--a collaboration I am so excited, thankful, privileged, honored, and proud to be a part of!  Curve the Cube started as a small seedling of a concept, and I honestly did not know where I would take it; but, it has turned out to be more of where IT has taken ME!!  While driven to inspire others by interviewing those pursuing their dreams to share how they are doing it, I've realized that I am curving my own cube.  It's been a fantastic journey of meeting new people, professionally networking, and strengthening relationships, and I'm just getting started! Curve the Cube celebrated it's one-year anniversary last month, and I promise it was just the first of many. I must give a HUGE thank you to Libsyn, my guests, listeners, and sponsors for all their support!! Pleas

To experience a KRUSH show is to feel something akin to a type of harmonic vertigo that you never want to end. Your ears LOVE what they are hearing, but your eyes compute it as too good to be true! A pre-teen classic rock band that oozes with talent, KRUSH consistently prompts double-takes from those who experience them for the first, second, and (often) every time. With individual accolades earned, these bandmates have combined their talents to impress judges and audiences alike, earning them two Battle of the Bands wins, a strong local fan base, and the attention of music legends! KRUSH consists of: • Nicholas (Nicky) Rothschild - Lead Guitarist (10) • Ben Meller - Lead Singer (11) • Landon Caballero - Bassist (12) • Tristan Yeagar - Drummer (12) But, don’t let their ages fool you. These kids, while quintessential roughhousing, fun-loving boys, are also highly committed to their craft—devoting hours each week to their music, the Band, and each other. To know them is to love them; but, to see them perform i

Get your gobble-gobble on with the CTC Pod Squad! Scotty, Jay, and I gab it up about all the food, family, and drama that come with this turkey-heavy holiday. We talk about our favorite sides, I reveal one food that makes me wretch, and we talk about what we are thankful for in the end. I love this holiday, these friends, and this podcast… Enjoy! Catch their individual episodes:Scotty Fusion (#20): http://www.curvethecube.com/entertainers.htmlJay “Poppa J” Cintron (#30): http://www.curvethecube.com/actors.html If you have any topic ideas for the Pod Squad, shoot me an email! This episode of Curve the Cube is sponsored by Big Brain 2: No Hard Feelings tattoo shop! Led by legendary tattoo artist, Chris Blinston, the team of multi-award-winning artists at this highly professional studio are creative, talented, accomplished, and focused on excellent customer service. Head in and experience a different level of tattoo shop; mention Curve the Cube, and get 10% off!! Chris starred in season 6 of Ink Master and was