On our latest episode, we invited local restaurant owner and PR specialist Luis Vazquez to make a mixtape of essential emo songs. We talk a lot about the seriousness (or lackthereof) of most emo music, Warped Tour, ska, growing up in the heyday of third wave emo culture and most importantly how songs can instill important memories. Listen as we dis…

On our latest episode, we invited performance artist, podcaster and Degrassi superfan Wayne Holtz to make a mixtape of songs that were used as episode titles of Degrassi. We talk about mom rock, poptimism, the use of music in TV show soundtracks and growing up to the music of the 2000s. Listen as we discuss each of the episodes/tracks below and why…

For our first episode, we invited singer/songwriter Octavio Gonzalez from bands Westbound Departure, Fader Friend and his most recent project SleepSlow to make us a mixtape of five of his favorite album openers. We discuss what makes a good first album track, what inspires songwriting, and what happens when listeners start to notice influences in y…

Today’s episode is not your stereotypical Christmas episode. I personally don’t like the holidays. You’ll soon find out why. But even more than that, I also make fair arguments for things holiday-filled aka jolly people don’t think about. In this episode, I highlight things such as: How you might not be giving your kids the best Christmas experienc…

Today’s featured guest is Ambrose Wilson-Brown. When I first met him, he was introduced to me as a personal trainer. But he’s actually a coach. Yes, there’s a difference training and coaching. A trainer figures thing out for people and tells them what to do. A coach asks questions and guide people intuitive strategies. Ambrose has been involved in …

Can you believe it’s November already? The new year is right around the corner. Let me ask you this. What kind of year have you had? Have you experienced and accomplished everything you aimed for? If you’re like most people, COVID probably had its way with you and never asked for permission. Quarantine life has left everyone examining their life. A…

What would it be like to earn a living from your creativity? I’m not talking about getting paid here and there for small projects. I’m talking about making a full-time living from projects alone. Today, we talk to Mauricio Ramirez, a visual artist who went from funding his own art projects to building a legit full-time business. He has plenty of ex…

A few years ago, before the chaos of COVID-19, I used to post up at this place named Fuel Cafe. Every Thursday, I'd go, sip on some beer or coffee and write. Naturally, I became known as a regular and met interesting people. One of those interesting people is Jesus Gonzalez. When I met Jesus, he had just opened up Mazorca Tacos, a food truck sellin…

In March of 2020, quarantine was brand new to the world. For most people, that meant spending more time at home than they ever had before. A natural challenge of not being able to leave home is creating a living space in which you can both work and relax. Something I lack in my living space is houseplants. I have only but one small aloe vera plant …

In 2016, I was part of an intensive online workshop named the altMBA. It was expensive, it was intense, and I met people who felt the same way I did about goals and dreams they wanted to make a reality. Some of these people have become dear friends of mine. The workshop was created by Seth Godin and his team. If you don’t know who Seth is, he’s an …

Deep down you know your relationship has run its course. You’ve been unhappy for way too long. You know it’s time to go. Yet, you've not pulled the trigger. Why is that? What kind of faulty reasons have you been justifying staying for? If you don't address this now, you'll continue to waste precious days, weeks, months, and in a worse scenario, eve…

Unhappy relationships seem to be the norm nowadays. Have you settled for such a thing—either now or in the past? If so, you've probably overstayed in a relationship. How do you know when it's time to leave? Learn about 6 incompatibilities worth leaving your relationship over. Any of them could be responsible for the heartache you're experiencing. Y…

The last few episodes have been tough to produce. This episode is meant to help create a buffer so that I can catch up. In this episode, you'll learn about How to ask a question or suggest a topic Potential interview type episodes A new audio course I'm working on for you If you're a new listener, feel free to listen to any of the past episodes. To…

This episode is a continuation of last week's episode, which is named "The 'No Regret' Fallacy". Anonymous people from different cities, backgrounds, and experiences share the toughest lesson they've learned in life. I share my toughest lesson too. I also tell you about one of my life goals and how this podcast is part of it. Learn about the toughe…

Do you have regrets in life? If you're someone who believes in having no regrets, then this episode will make you mad. You're going to want to fight me. In this episode, I rip apart 3 common reasons that are faulty in the "no regret" ideology. You'll also listen to brave souls vulnerable enough to share their stories of regret. I'll also share a re…

If you're trying to really make progress in 2021, then listen to this episode. This episode will convince and teach about 4 layers of accountability that you're probably are missing in your life. You'll also hear the top goal others have set for themselves in 2021. Lastly, my brother, Emilio makes a cameo and shares his experience with accountabili…

Listen to contrasting thoughts regarding this jolly season. This episode defends fellow grinches and provides context to those who don't understand us. Don't worry, my Instagram followers came to the rescue. They made their case for celebrating this holiday season to the fullest via their anonymous voice clips. Enjoy this non-stereotypical Christma…

Understanding how your past affects you today can be difficult to decipher. Quotes such as “You are not your past” are used to empower people who struggle with coming to terms with what they’ve done. These words are meant to set aside shame and steer people into self-forgiveness. Do you agree with that statement? In this episode, you'll hear people…

Do you always feel like you're behind productive wise? This episode will help you dissect if you're actually being productive. Even more importantly, it will help you recognize if you're being realistic about how you feel about it. Listen to 5 tips you can apply to contextualize your productivity. You'll also hear about how others feel about their …

This episode is about how avoiding confrontation is never in your best interest. Your passiveness will eventually bankrupt you in all kinds of ways. Learn about 4 ground rules you can use when it's time to confront someone, a situation, or even yourself. You'll also hear voice clips from a couple of listeners from the Enemy Within You tribe. Your f…

This episode is all about the why, who, and what for this podcast. Give it a listen so you know what to expect going forward. Your feedback is welcomed. Instagram: @luiscreates Website: https://enemywithinyou.com/Luis Vazquez tarafından oluşturuldu