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

Welcome to my 50th episode, Curvists!!! I celebrated this milestone with Renaissance man, Peter Agardy—cofounder of Saltwater Brewery, fine artist, and environmentalist. Peter and I talk about what goes into the making of a craft beer; from the infused ingredients to the barrel the brew is stored in, it’s a real science. Peter described the roots of the brewery and how it got off the ground, all the fun events they plan there—including trivia nights, live music, Sunday brunches, and more. Head to their website to stay on top of their events! As an added bonus, a super yummy food truck is pretty much always parked outside; and, after you taste a brew or two, ask about their Brewery tours. The place is a real experience!! However, the backbone of the Brewery is not only the creation of craft beer, but also their heart of charity and love of our oceans. Peter shares info on all the charities they support and why/how they give back to our community and environment. On top of his other great talents, being an art

What a fun podcast this was with Jason Hackett of WPTV!!! Jason and I yuck it up throughout pretty much the entire thing! We met up at the Vivid Arts App kickoff party for previous guests, EGee Labs, at Le Rendez-vous, and simply had a great time. His spoke very affectionately about every crew he’s worked with, acknowledged that he has a responsibility on air as a black role model, and LOVED (not!) that I found out which fun kids’ spot he worked at in his early years. We took a pretty serious turn early in the discussion to talk about Corey Jones—the latest case focusing the national discussion of excessive force by police. All of these stories from Zimmerman to Ferguson on forward have hit close to home for both of us; but, now it was actually in our own backyard. His coverage of the peaceful rally of family, friends, and other supporters of Corey Jones was exceptional, and his take on it from his various perspectives was highly insightful. In the end, he turned the tables on me with a question that lead to

Texas transplant best known for her cozy mystery series, the Black Cat Bookshop Mysteries, Ali Brandon (a.k.a., Diane Stuckart) is a New York Times best-selling author! There are four books currently in the series, with the fifth book, Plot Boiler, to debut November 3rd:1) Double Booked for Death, 20112) A Novel Way To Die, 20123) Words with Fiends, 20134) Literally Murder, 20145) Plot Boiler, out November 3rd, 2015 Just like her creator, protagonist Darla Pettistone is also a Texas transplant; but, she has found herself the heir of an independent bookstore housed in a New York brownstone and complete with a clever black cat full of attitude named Hamlet. In each book, a character meets an untimely end, and Darla and her sleuthing cat are on the case! I was so privileged to receive an advanced signed copy of Plot Boiler from Ali herself; I’m three chapters in and completely hooked!!! It is full of thoughtfully-crafted and colorful characters and is an absolute page-turner!! Under the name Diane A.S. Stuckart

Congresswoman Lois Frankel’s dedication to public service was born of an innate passion within her to advocate for others. Through standing up to childhood bullies, protesting for social change in the 60s, and tackling the challenges in public office, Rep. Frankel has been on a mission. She has spoken up for people’s rights at every turn and believes strongly in the American dream being accessible to all. Representing her constituents true wishes is of the utmost import to her, and she has made keeping herself engaged in constant conversations with the public a top priority. I personally found Rep. Frankel to be inspiring, passionate, and a very humble role model. She has a heart for leadership and a compass pointed toward justice that guides her every move. I was simply in awe of her and felt so honored to have had this inspiring conversation with her—particularly as the anniversary episode of the podcast! Please check out her website, sign up for her newsletter, and follow her on social media:Twitter | Ins

I met Edgar “Eddy” & Esteban Garcia at my very first visit to Palm Beach’s monthly tech meetup, Web Monday when Eddy presented the group with their innovative app, Vivid Arts! The Vivid Arts App is “All About the Arts” and bringing more eyes onto the talent bursting onto Palm Beach’s burgeoning art scene. West Palm Beach is known for its murals and sculptures—you just have to look around; and with Vivid Arts, you can create your very own art tour! That’s right… The app tells you where these amazing pieces are all around you. And, not only that, but you can even read interviews of the artists themselves and delve into the personalities behind the art. It is simply sooo cool!!! Two of the three-brother team of EGee Labs –a local digital content and web creation company—Eddy and Esteban will ignite a fire under any innovator to get their own project going. Have an app idea? This podcast is for YOU!! Are you a local artist or fan of creativity? This podcast is for YOU!! Be sure to like their Facebook pages:E

Get into the #Halloween spirit with another #CTCPodSquad episode featuring Jay “Poppa J” Cintron and Scotty Fusion! We share ghost stories, reminisce on Halloweens from the past, talk about our favorite scary movies, and more. It’s a fun ride… if you dare!!! BWAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!!! Mentioned in the podcast:Scotty Fusion’s movie: Lumiere Fantome (https://youtu.be/dIy4BquS1vc)A short film we were all in by Jason Pennington: Clowns Have Murderous Ways (https://youtu.be/5CU9_g75zaw) 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 (mailto:CurveTheCube@gmail.com)! This episode of Curve the Cube is sponsored by Big Brain 2: No Hard Feelings tattoo shop! Led by legendary tattoo artist, Chris Blinston(http://www.chrisblinston.com/), the team of multi-award-winning artists at this highly professional studio are creative, talented, accomplis

From the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, to the Boston Conservatory, to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts… Justen Fox Hall’s career has led him to the center of the stage! Through years of focused fine-tuning of his artistic crafts, Justen has become a highly-professional performer poised to appear as lead roles in both Big Fish the Musical and Heathers the Musical. In this podcast, Justen shares how he explored his talents over the years to find himself now on a clear path to performance success. An actor, singer, songwriter, pianist, … there is no challenge Justen can’t tackle in the world of entertainment. Hear how he does it! 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, and if you mention Flint Stone Media, you will receive a discount! Enjo

The Gold Coast Paranormal Society has been helping south Florida families with their strange happenings since 2007—investigating all those things that can go bump in the night (or day, as you will hear). From orbs to disembodied voices and vaporous floating heads to familiar smells in unfamiliar places, Donna, Kari, Pam have experienced a LOT of very curious activity. They share their stories, explain how an investigation works, what all of their different equipment is used for, and more!! Be sure to listen to these EVPs they have captured!!! EEK!!!! Head to their website and follow their events. They have a presentation coming up on October 27th that you should DEFINITELY try to make:October 27th, 2015: Come see us at 6PM at the Boynton Beach Library for a FUN and INFORMATIVE Presentation about GHOST HUNTING! Address Below:West Boynton BranchPalm Beach County Library9451 Jog RoadBoynton Beach, FL 33437 And, of course, don’t forget to follow them on social media:Twitter | Facebook This episode of Curve the C

Head down memory lane with the Curve the Cube Pod Squad!  In this inaugural Pod Squad episode, Scotty Fusion and Jay “Poppa J” Cintron join me in reminiscing about the lost decade of excess: music, movies, technology, toys, television, clothes, celebrities, phrases, major events… you name it, we cover it!  It gets super fun and silly, and I can’t wait to get to do more of these episodes; just get ready to laugh and dip into some old memories of your own!! 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 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 differe

When vocalist Gregory Scot Dyer first sat to collaborate with guitarist and seasoned touring musician Ivan Alexander, the chemistry was undeniable and Chemradery was born!  When I sat to talk to them for this podcast, that natural flow of friendship and collaborative, positive energy was obvious and very endearing.  Greg and Ivan are equally enjoyed in the middle of a crowd while they command a big stage as they are simply conversing face-to-face.  Their energy and presence draw you in and their music keeps you coming back for more! Hear them share with us how they came together, what inspires their music, how they hustle through the scene of south Florida, and their future plans; it’s simply an episode not to be missed!!!  Please support this amazing band by downloading their music, coming out and seeing their shows, and following them on social media: Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook This episode of Curve the Cube is sponsored by Little Smiles of Florida!  Little Smiles helps kids right here in our

As a main face of the WPBF Channel 25 Weather team, Sandra Shaw is a leader in the field of meteorology and an inspiration to determined young scientists everywhere!! Sandra first found her passion in the news through investigative reporting—covering big stories from fraud to human trafficking; but, Sandra found her true purpose and passion in the midst of covering hurricane Katrina back in 2005.  So, on this 10th anniversary of that pivotal moment in her life (and, as we are facing Erika, our first major storm in 10 years), the timing of having Sandra on the podcast couldn’t be more appropriate. Sandra Shaw is smart, engaging, vibrant, and a truly delightful guest.  Further, in addition to being an avid runner, tennis player, reader, and writer, she is also a mommy; so, needless to say, she is a woman on the move.  Sandra Shaw is determined to reach for the stars as much as she studies them—a true role model!! Be sure to follow Sandra Shaw on her social media! Twitter | Facebook   This episode of Curve the

Raised in Texas, Deshon Allen parlayed his gymnastics and performance background into a spot as a college cheerleader, and he fell in love with it!!  Deshon has had his own significant accomplishments in the world of cheer, such as becoming an All American Cheerleader AND a Collegiate Championship Cheerleader.  However, his love of being in the spotlight is second to his love for building up others and his community.  Not only has Deshon created a solid career for himself in the world of cheer, currently working as the Director for the Palm Beach Makos Cheerleaders, but he has also built himself a solid reputation as a man around town who has the drive to get things done! Deshon has his hands in pretty much EVERYTHING cool going on in West Palm Beach—from SunFest to Moon Fest, Deshon is a part of it all!!  He also is involved with the Kravis Center and is very much still pursuing his own career in the performance arts. Follow Deshon on social media (everywhere as @DeshonAllen) and catch him around town!! Ins

Sara Trovinger discovered her creativity at an early age and was encouraged to explore it as much as she was trained in harnessing it.  She is a prolific musician and soon-to-be novelist—both of which make her pretty special.  However, what makes Sara so particularly lovely is that she has decided to utilize her talents for the care of our most vulnerable children; she is a special education teacher. Working with children who are medically fragile, wide-ranging developmentally, and full of life that can be difficult to unlock is a practice that Sara admits is challenging and oftentimes heavy.  But, she brings the greatest level of joy and tenderheartedness to her classroom that one could imagine.  She is simply a wonderful human being, and her life is a true inspiration! 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 profes

Carlos Aleman is a Cuban-American man hailing from New York who makes his home now in south Florida—pursuing his creative passions of art and writing.  He is prolific in his art production—it simply lives within him; and, his novels have been not only well-received, but critically acclaimed!  I find his scope of talent as fascinating as someone who can play a bunch of instruments—it’s simply part of his DNA. The concept of his upcoming art exhibit is Dark Chocolate—essentially exploring the beauty of our differences that really make us all the same.  It’s simply a beautiful message, and I hope everyone heads out to his exhibit!  It will be on August 28th starting at 6:30pm at the Sunrise Civic Center. You can find the info on his upcoming exhibit here! (Cosplay wear is encouraged!)  And, for more info on his critically-aclaimed novels, head here! Also, don’t forget to follow Carlos on his social media: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube   This episode of Curve the Cube is sponsored by Sol Experiences—t

A young breakout indie pop star, Brie Goldsobel bubbles with talent, positivity, and purpose! She is simply a delight to be around and an amazing performer to see in action.  And, she already has several tours and achievements under her belt.  Aside from her own performance schedule, Brie has also toured as an  opening act for Aaron Carter, been named 'Breakout Pop Artist of the Year' in 2014, been a finalist in the 2015 Recording Academy's Grammy Showcase, and written and recorded with Alex Cantrall (JoJo, Dru Hill).  She’s had a song, “Dive In,” featured in the movie Cowgirls And Angels 2: Dakota's Summer, and even been written up by MTV. But, what TRULY sets Brie apart is her constant use of her microphone as a podium for positive social change.  She has bravely used her artistry to raise awareness about bullying and is now working to fight against human trafficking.  Her song, War Child, is about this horrifying reality so many people—particularly children—have to face daily, and a clip is featured at th

After an adolescence of bad choices mixed with blossoming hip hop stardom, JDUB (Jeff Williams) found his faith and matched his message to his music.  His natural talent has gained him recognition as a gifted MC, nominated in 2013 for “Best Gospel Hip Hop Artist of the Year” by the South Florida Gospel Music Awards and winning 2013 Song of the Year for “Superstar.” His music is simply REALLY GOOD!!! Meeting and talking to JDUB was a real treat, because he’s not only pursuing one passion in his life, but has figured out how to beautifully marry TWO: his music and his message of the power of God to change lives.  He is as equally humbled by his success as his is driven to expand his music’s reach.  Be sure to head to his website and sign up for his newsletter.  His next album, simply called “The Five Album,” is hopefully dropping this year, and his newsletter is a great way to find out first!  Trust me, JDUB gave me a lengthy preview of the album, and every bit I heard was AMAZING!!! So, you DON’T want to miss

With an extensive background in radio and broadcasting, Tamara Grant has established herself as a local radio legend!  Tamara has been an on-air personality for 97.3 The Coast (now Hits 97.3), NewsTalk 1080, 99 JAMZ, & Hot 105.1.  Her voice is one that you’re just sure you’ve heard somewhere, and her brand recognition in the local industry is solid. Now, Tamara is poised to host the upcoming show, “What’s the Move?,” on Becon-TV—a show built to spotlight the people, places, and events that make south Florida so very fantastic!!  Keep up with the show on social media for updates on their premier episode: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram A woman who knows who she is and isn’t afraid to go for what she wants, Tamara has gained success as much as she has given back.  She is a true gift to south Florida, and she will have a long lasting impact on our entertainment and sense of community for years to come!! Follow her on social media!! Twitter | Facebook This episode of Curve the Cube is sponsored by Sol Experie

My dear friend, Drew, opens up with me on this podcast about his journey as a female-to-male transgendered individual—the physical, financial, social, and emotional impact and struggles the transgender life brings.  Simply speaking, it is not easy.  Imagine all the rigors and stresses of everyday life compounded and magnified by the very body you are in being at odds with both your mind and society’s expectations.  Every step out into the world to tackle those everyday tasks becomes an awkward dance of considerations: how you dress, how you act, who to talk to, etc…--all because your gender identity is more complex than the XX versus XY boxes we have been accustomed to. The purpose of Curve the Cube is to inspire people to pursue their dreams by interviewing and picking the brains of those who are living their dreams.  Typically, topics of the podcast stay within the realm of professional or hobby-like passions: owning a business, supporting yourself as an artist, etc…  However, I can think of no dream pursu

Leilani Lungi has to be one of the most peaceful, warm, and open people I have ever met, and she shares that spirit of oneness through her art of hula dancing!  Born and raised in Hawaii, Leilani’s passion for hula, its history, and its artistry runs deep through her soul.  She performs locally at various events and festivals and is currently expanding the scope and availability of her instructional classes due to demand.  She is a woman living within the current of her natural passion, and it was an absolute joy to speak with her! Please find her on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram under @HulaByLeilani!!! 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 presents to children in shelters, bringing toys to children

Chris Blinston is a tattoo legend in his own time with 28 consecutive best-in-shows as just PART of his 300+ award repertoire.  Not only is he a great artist, but he is also a successful businessman with a history of opening and operating successful shops.  He has held a steady 3-month client waiting list at his current shop: Big Brain 2: No Hard Feelings in Coral Springs.  So, if you want a tattoo from this guy, you better sign up now, especially because this self-taught success will now be part of Ink Master’s upcoming 6th season on Spike TV, which will pit masters against apprentices!!! In this podcast, he talks about his life in the Marines, how he got started as a tattoo artist, what skills he uses in running his business, and his experience on Ink Master.  He has a LOT of life lessons under his belt, and he was a joy to talk to! Catch Chris Tuesday nights at 10 on Ink Master on Spike TV starting June 23rd!!!  And, to start the season off right, join him and other Ink Master stars at the Tilted Kilt Pub