Culture Talks with Rafael "Scheme" Navarro

Rafael Navarro Jr., a Mexican-American first generation college graduate and Founder of Loop Theory and Beats & Bars. Navarro has been a respected artist for...

Various Songs by Navarro aka Scheme

Rafael Navarro Jr., a Mexican-American first generation college graduate and Founder of Loop Theory and Beats & Bars. Navarro has been a respected artist for many years in the Chicago scene. As a self-sufficient artist he has developed a multitude of skills, which have helped him gain experience in various areas of life. With background experience in Behavioral Therapy with children in a group setting, as well as one-on-one with teens at Chicago Public Schools, in combination with my years of experience as an artist, he has created programs that he strongly believes in.

Navarro’s passion for music and working with youth were always two separate worlds. It wasn’t until one of his students came across his music online at the school he was working with at the time. This led to a group of students suggesting he start an after-school music program, which is where Beats & Bars originated. He finally found the place to have these separate worlds come together. Rafael came to realize the value there is in a skill set he taught himself as a teen.

He looks forward to the day where Beats and Bars spaces exist throughout our communities and provide the necessary resources for our teens to realize the options that exist for them. He wants nothing more than for the youth in his city to realize how valuable they are to themselves and their communities. Giving youth options and showing them that there isn’t one correct path to take. Teaching them to take responsibility, while helping them find the path that works best for them.

Rafael has refocused his purpose and is committed to developing artists to their full potential. Having experience as an artist gives him a unique perspective needed in helping new talent identify their vision and sound. Navarro’s goal with Loop Theory is to build a network of Creative’s and artists that will focus on the development of their artistry and a team, which will assist in managing the process.

As an active member of his community, a youth mentor, artist and now artist manager, Navarro believes it’s key to nurture new talent and guide them through the necessary steps to develop their artistic identity. He focuses on providing all the essential resources needed by the artists in order to support and achieve each individual's vision. Navarro envisions Loop Theory becoming a reputable artist development and management company for the next generation of creative’s. For Creators, by Creators.

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Loop Theory
Soundcloud
Scheme Navarro IG
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Beats & Bars IG

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Culture Talks with Reena Ray

Reena Ray is a Costumer, Designer, assistant, a world traveler, a jokester with a work ethic, a sister, a lover, and rarely a fighter. She has worked alongsi...

Reena Ray is a Costumer, Designer, assistant, a world traveler, a jokester with a work ethic, a sister, a lover, and rarely a fighter. She has worked alongside designers for Beyonce and Keanu Reeves. Her role as a costume assistant have allowed her the opportunity to work for films such as Jumanji, Dunkirk, and Bill & Ted 3. She has also helped costume assist on shows such as HBO’s Insecure, Showtime’s Shameless, and the NBC hit series “This Is Us”.

Last year Reena was able to flex her creative muscle by costume designing the 1979 based period short film “Devotee”. When she’s not dressing the cast, she loves to travel and to volunteer her time at Medical Missions throughout the Philippines. From Paris to Thailand, Reena loves exploring and traveling and absorbing the diverse cultures this world has to offer.

Her ability to relate and joke with others is what has helped her gain friends across the globe. She is currently a Costume Coordinator on Showtime’s “The L Word: Generation Q”, Her goal is to eventually work her way into a writers room, while transitioning to the big screen. Daily exercise and cooking yummy recipes with her boyfriend Darryl are the activities that have kept her sane during this crazy global pandemic.

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Culture Talks with Sarrah Davis

Sarrah is the creator of Inspirit Inc., a holistic family doula and lifestyle well-being organization providing primordial wellness services, tools, and guid...

Sarrah is the creator of Inspirit Inc., a holistic family doula and lifestyle well-being organization. Inspirit, Inc., provides primordial wellness services, tools and guidance for individuals, families, and communities who are ready and committed to optimizing their health, life, and human potential. Sarrah serves as a life span doula offering full circle doula support to prepare for birth, postpartum recovery, and death. With Sarrah’s guidance, you receive physical, emotional, educational, and conscious support during these transformational transitions.

Birth and death are the two biggest taboos within our society; having been deemed invisible, shameful, and fearful. Sarrah was inspired to help others unlearn their preconceived notions about birth and death so that they may have a unique and empowering experience during these life altering transitions. She works with the individual and their families to prepare for the occasion as well as during these sacred passages.

Sarrah also teaches one on one, private groups, and community yoga classes. You will learn various styles of yoga asana practices, pranayama (breathwork), meditation, and yogic philosophies. Sarrah is an overall health and well-being coach, teaching you how to recognize and eliminate toxic thinking, habits, and products within your life to make room for self-made well-being.

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email: inspiritdoula@gmail.com
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