Actively Distracted: Recent Episodes
Alcharles
Actively Distracted focuses on questions that audience members vote on through daily polls. The ”Poll of The Day” questions are hosted Monday through Saturday on Instagram stories @Alcharlescastillo.
In this week's episode, we discuss why you tend to cry because of a song. This episode also features Actively Distracted's first special guest, Diana Romero.
She is a music fanatic, writer, and podcast host on "Dee Under the Influence", Diana shares her passionate connection to music and how music has been there to support her through tough times. Links to all her information will be below as well.
Make sure to follow @Alcharlescastillo on Instagram to be part of the daily polls and hopefully influence what topic we cover next week.
https://www.instagram.com/alcharlescastillo/
Also, don't forget to check us out on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073940401412
Link to Diana's Social Media & Podcast
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/deethechismosa/
Dee Under The Influence - Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/diana-romero-890536677
Referenced Articles:
NBC News Link:
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/why-do-certain-songs-make-us-cry-ncna784801
In this week's episode, we try figuring out if it is better to be "Poor But Loved or Wealthy But Hated?" We also discussed certain steps we can take we can take to create a sense of financial fulfillment. Those being: Practice conscious spending, Reduce clutter, Seek balance, Social capital and lastly Understand your goals and values. The main source of this episode's information is from an excerpt posted on O'REILLY.comabout J. D Roth's book "Your Money: The Missing Manual". An Amazon Affiliate link to purchase the book will be down below (Disclaimer if you use our link to purchase the book you would be supporting Actively Distracted as we receive a small kick back from the purchase at no extra cost to you!) The book covers issues like the "Hedonic Treadmill also known as the Rat Race. Knowing when you have enough and how folks are affected by the Fulfillment Curve.
Make sure to follow @Alcharlescastillo on Instagram to be part of the daily polls and hopefully influence what topic we cover next week.
Also, don't forget to check us out on Facebook!
Link to purchase J D Roth's Your Money The Missing Manual https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QMLBR0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003QMLBR0&linkCode=as2&tag=activelydistr-20&linkId=70eb1683510c0b078f0a0ee4ac44009c
Referenced Articles: O'REILLY Link: https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/your-money-the/9780596809430/ch01.html
In this week's episode, we try figuring out if Spotify is better than Apple Music and if so why?
We made sure to choose which streaming platform did better in the categories below
- Audio Quality
- Music Catalog
- Social Sharing
- Cost
- Accessibility
- Music Discovery
- Podcast Catalog
I will put the referenced articles from CNETand The Verge, below as well.
Make sure to follow @Alcharlescastillo on Instagram to be part of the daily polls and hopefully influence what topic we cover next week.
Also, don't forget to check us out on Facebook!
Referenced Articles: CNET Link: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-music-vs-spotify-comparing-the-music-streaming-giants-best-2021/
The Verge Link: https://www.theverge.com/this-is-my-next/2018/10/5/17927798/best-music-streaming-service-price-comparison-features
**Hey everyone this episode we covered why the journey of this show has begun, followed by a general foundation of what is to come!
Make sure to follow me on IG @Alcharlescastillo to vote on the daily polls.**
Ismail Mitchell is a Project Manager at UCLA Health and in this episode we cover topics about how an individualistic mentality could affect family, how being both an extro vert and intro vert can help you find balance in life and why being good at everything and a master of none could be the key.
SHOW NOTES
3:06 INTRO
6:09 BEING A POC/MUSLIM IN CHICAGO
12:07 IMPORTANCE OF DUALITY OF EXTROVERSION/INTROVERSION
14:41 KEEPING THE BALANCE
17:00 ISMAIL’S EDUCATION BACKGROUND
19:07 ISMAIL’S MUSIC CAREER
26:52 GRADUATING DURING THE RECESSION
30:10 ISMAIL’S ENTOURAGE
35:05 EXPLORE AND EXPLOIT
37:10 FACTORS THAT IMPACT YOUR GOALS
39:43 SELF REFLECTION AND GOALS
42:33 STARTING A MOVEMENT
45:40 DAY IN THE LIFE OF ISMAIL/LIFE OF BEING A PROJECT MANAGER
56:07 CREATING TIME FOR A PERSONAL LIFE
60:48 SETTING BOUNDARIES
64:53 OUTRO
Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @TheUnspokenEssentials (https://www.instagram.com/theunspokenessentials/)
Make sure to check out Ismail Mitchell and his brother's links down below:
Ismail's brothers link: blackleaders.org
Ismail's company link: Wanavakind.com
Email is me@ismailmitchell.com
Share all your contact information with just a TAP!
This week's episode we have Shanon Choi, we talk about the importance of communication, and how work-life balance might not be as strict as you'd think. Check out the show notes below for more information!
SHOW NOTES
4:18: Introduction to Shannon/ job description/ schooling background
8:54: How Alcharles and Shannon connected (backstory)
16:33: Role that communications plays in everyday life
19:00: Getting a job out of college/staying motivated and persistent
24:10: Getting hired at pulse (music publishing company)
29:07: Day to day being an A&R (before and after COVID)
35:56: Being star-struck by people signed at Pulse
43:20: Staying Motivated/ doing anything you want to do
46:14: Relationships with creatives she works with(and co-worker)
53:49: Opportunities for people of color in the music industry(internships) + opening up to people not in the LA area(out of state)
Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @TheUnspokenEssentials
(https://www.instagram.com/theunspokenessentials/
Make sure to check out on Instagram @shannonhchoi
https://www.instagram.com/shannonhchoi/
Share all your contact information with just a TAP!
https://tappycard.com?ref:Theunspokenessentials
This week's episode we have Sotero, we talk about the origin of his passion for creating art, and cover how having a big ego could be positive.
SHOW NOTES
3:30 Backstory/ Life Intro
7:28 COVID/ brother testing positive/ feelings of effect of COVID
9:09 Art being a motivator/ relief
11:20 Feedback on paintings
14:07 Importance of an Ego/ Personalities/ personas/ characters
19:55 Keeping an ego in check/ maintaining a persona
23:47 Importance of self expression
25:26 Inspiring young students
30:53 Role of street art in terms of self expression/ adrenaline of street art
35:50 Acknowledging alternate personas
40:21 Longevity of street art
45:20 Role an ego plays when taking commission/ personal connections with show commissions/ importance of manners
50:22 Valuing your art and setting your price/ standard
60:45 Cold calling/making connections/ getting promoted
1:09:57 Setting a schedule for creating different art
1:12:25 Setting boundaries for art he wants to create ( as far as commissions)
1:17:37 Confidence is Key (fake it til you make it)/ know your worth
Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @TheUnspokenEssentials https://www.instagram.com/theunspokenessentials/
Make sure to check out Sotero on Instagram @Minisotero https://www.instagram.com/minisotero/
Share all your contact information with just a TAP!
https://tappycard.com?ref:Theunspokenessentials
I hope you enjoy the first episode of The Sum Up Series, we covered episodes 1 through 4 ranging from topics of what this podcast is about, to creating music and controlling your digital foot print. Check out the show notes for more information!
SHOW NOTES
0:54- personal motivation + podcast motivation/ background
5:08- Jeff Gross: 10,000 hours to become a master of a craft/ being open-minded
7:28- Jeff Gross: learning to deal with people/reading the room
10:19- Jeff Gross: different forms of communication/ability to communicate
11:28- Jason Gervais: Importance of personal growth
12:30- Jason Gervais: real estate/ difference between renting/owning/leasing
21:33- Manuela Torres-Orejuela: music as an outlet to work through childhood
Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @TheUnspokenEssentials (https://www.instagram.com/theunspokenessentials/)
Share all your contact information with just a TAP!
https://tappycard.com?ref:Theunspokenessentials
This week's episode we have Manuela Torres-Orejuela, we talk about the origin of her love for music, and cover how we use music therapeutically.
SHOW NOTES
0:58 : Introduction
3:00 : Childhood
6:10 : Zodiacs/ Astrology
8:00 : Childhood/ Parents
15:12 : Songwriting/ Music Industry
30:50 : Music Influences Growing Up
37:30 : Experiences in the Music Industry
41:00 : Healing/ LA & Bakersfield
49:30 : Injury Reserve
1:00:00 : New Music/ Digital Footprint/ Social Media
Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @TheUnspokenEssentials
Share all your contact information with just a TAP!
https://tappycard.com?ref:Theunspokenessentials
This week's episode we have Jason Gervais, he has found success in many forms of sales ranging from banking branches to being a Realtor. We cover a lot of self-improvement tips that could help you break down most issues and overcome them.
SHOW NOTES
0:50 Intro to Jason/ resume
1:40 Start of Real Estate
4:40 Strong Mentality is Key/Family Matters (Destruction or Construction)
9:45 Perspective
10:20 Journaling
14:05 Lotus Story
19:25 Setting Goals
21:55 Breaking Down the Elephant
24:15 Daily Routines
26:05 revisiting journaling/gratitude's
28:00 Making Your Bed
29:55 Anxiety
33:15 Playbook
36:50 Influencers
40:00 Secret Sauce/College Isn’t for Everybody
41:30 Finding Your Strong Suit
46:10 LIVE Exercise: Breaking Down the Elephant
50:40 Real Estate Talk/ Difference Between Rent/Leas/Own
1:04:50 Down Payments
1:08:10 Best Financial Strategy
1:11:15 Buckling Down/Budgeting
1:15:15 THE BRIDGE SEGMENT (MONICA)
1:16:20 High Risk-Tolerance
1:17:30 Millionaire Real Estate Agent Book/ Gary Keller Books
1:23:40 First Big Sale/ What it Takes
1:24: 42 Second Question
1:29:20 Question Three: Advice
1:37:25 Mentors
1:40:25 Fear
Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @TheUnspokenEssentials
Share all your contact information with just a TAP!
https://tappycard.com?ref:Theunspokenessentials
Jeff Gross has audio in his blood. He has taken so many different opportunities, that have lead him to his currents success as a Co-Owner of Red Road Studio, while also being a Foley Mixer for Sony Pictures Entertainment.
5:25 : Early Life/ Getting Started
12:00 : 10,000 Hours
18:00 : Marriage/Proposal
19:00 : Politics/COVID
22:30 : Average Day/ Day in the Life
26:18 : Bloodline
31: 05 : ADR
33:00 : Movie Magic/ Magic of HW
34:35 : Hierarchy of Sound/ M&E
37:00 : “Movie Sounds”/ Shattering the Illusion
45:20 : (“Audio”) Advice
50:45 : Pivotal/Vital Steps Early On
Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @TheUnspokenEssentials
Share all your contact information with just a TAP!
https://tappycard.com?ref:Theunspokenessentials
This episode sets the foundation for all of the future episodes that are manifested from my ability to ask questions. Also, because the idea of success is so complex and could mean so much or so little to different people.
00:40 Introduction as to who I am
01:15 My passion for Journalism and Psychology
01:50 The meaning of this podcast and what I want listeners to walk away with
03:50 Wanting to give back to my community from TUE
05:36 How I value meaningful conversations
05:51 Personal story about my brother getting laid off
08:00 What to expect from this show
08:44 It is up to you
Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @TheUnspokenEssentials