Culture Talks with Lauren Fisco

Lauren is student of people...a curious spirit and her love for puzzles has found her in her latest favorite role of a mortgage loan officer. She started over 20 years ago as a fitness instructor and the thrill of changing someone’s life with one class spurred a passion for teaching and contributing to help people realize that they really can do whatever they set their minds to.

Her role as a mother of two amazing men has gifted her the ability to develop many unique skills throughout her life. She had the opportunity to start an interior design company when her boys were little to help other mom’s use the resources they already had to transform their homes with very little money. She holds a Bachelors degree in Fine Art and has studied Feng Shui, astrology, science, and different mediums of art; including Sculpting. Her passion for sculpture inspired the launch of her online fitness company a few years ago.

She transitioned from fitness to Real Estate, which lead her down the path as an appraiser to now mortgage lending. She fell into the mortgage industry at a time of difficulty and struggle in a very meaningful relationship. It was at this time that she took a very deep dive into self-awareness and her limiting core beliefs. She jokes about how being a loan officer is the perfect job for a recovering codependent.

Lauren's ability to connect with people, serve and make a difference in their life is a huge driver and motivator for her everyday. She continuously practices authenticity and is amazed and grateful for the community of clients whom she has the honor of serving.

Favorite Quote: "Where there is a will there is a way." –author unknown

Favorite Book: Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior by: Dr. David R. Hawkins

Favorite pastime: Cooking without a recipe for friends and family

Dream Goal: To turn Cloud Wars into a nonprofit which helps people get through their “cloudy” days and see that we all are connected under the same sky.

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Culture Talks with Zeke Rodriguez

Zeke Rodriguez was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is currently the Founder and President of Continual Growth LLC., an Air Force veteran, father, and natural healing advocate. Under his leadership, Continual Growth is now southern New Mexico’s leading medical cannabis card clinic and CBD resource center.

Beyond Continual Growth, Zeke’s drive to uplift his community through wellness can be seen in his hosting of the last 3 annual yoga festivals from 2017 to 2020. He believes yoga encourages a natural healing lifestyle as it focuses on mind, body, and spirit all in one practice. Healing the community and bringing people together is Zeke’s path and his purpose. He thoroughly enjoys outdoor running, continuously promoting a natural healing lifestyle, and spending quality time with his beautiful daughter.

With 10 years of total education at Dona Ana Community College (DACC) and NMSU. Zeke has attained an Associate in Arts, an Associate in General Studies, and a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a Supplementary major in Law and Society. His higher education and Leadership path continues as he runs for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico in the 2022 Political elections.

Self-improvement is at the core of Zeke’s message:

“What’s best and easiest isn’t to put down other people, but to prepare oneself to be the best one can.” -Socrates

“If ever the time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin." -Samuel Adams

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Recommended Literature:
Mastery by Robert Greene
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

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Culture Talks with Alexis Duran

Alexis Duran has been a native to Arizona for 28 years. After her general studies, she went on to receive her Yoga teacher training through the Madison Improvement Club. Passionate about helping others find movement and journey to self-love, she spent the next 4 years teaching at various studios and establishments. In her free time she loves to spend time with her partner Tyler, her 2 year old daughter Roka, and 8 year old son Braxton. You can either find them out hiking somewhere, out by the lake, or trying delicious new foods.

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Culture Talks with Ingrid Dyer

Ingrid recently moved back to her hometown of Olathe, KS after living in Miami, FL for the last 6.5 years. Due to the pandemic, she was laid-off where she was working as a furniture buyer. She decided it was best to move back to her hometown of Kansas City due to so much uncertainty. Ingrid is 1st generation Mexican American, she was raised in a single parent household where she grew up with an absent father, sexual abuse and at times displaced without a home.

Growing up in the mid-west she experienced colourism within her race and outside of her race due to being a light skinned Latina. Though experiencing adversity in her up bringing Ingrid had the opportunity to attend an art school in Chicago where she pursued her passion and received a degree which allowed her to work for many well-known retailers & brands such as Mango clothing, New Era Cap and ACE Hardware.

When Ingrid is not working the typical 8 to 5 office job she volunteers her time at home taking in foster dogs with the Chain of Hope animal rescue organization. She is also navigating through a health & fitness journey where she is learning to heal from within. Now almost a full year since Ingrid located back to her hometown she literally finds herself in a radical 360 degree “full circle moment” grateful at a second chance to reset her life and find her balance.

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Chain of Hope is a 501c3 grass roots organization assisting abused and neglected animal in the urban core of Kansas City, MO while also educating pet owners on proper animal and pet care.

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Culture Talks with Olga Maria

Olga Maria also known as Liberating Mella is a bicultural Chicago native, creative, author, kombucha master brewer, maker, POC wellness advocate and overall ...

Olga Maria also known as Liberating Mella is a bicultural Chicago native, creative, author, kombucha master brewer, maker, POC wellness advocate and overall conscious explorer. She has created and curated art and wellness based content, ranging from art shows, workshops to products. 

• Author of “Damaged Goods – Learning, Growing, and Letting go” a book that explores a young Woman’s coming of age story and the challenges she goes through as she moves from hopeless to the master of her destiny. 

• Liberating Mella is her personal brand. It celebrates transforming moments that were meant to hurt into what allows her to thrive. 

• She is the founder of  “ConsciousXplorer” a wellness shop that cultivates creative, conscious, healthy living and makes fresh, handmade products to nourish the body and lift the spirit.

Currently Olga Maria serves as the Communications & Operations Specialist for the Health and Wellness department of Chicago Public Schools focused on creating marketing and communications that engage underserved communities, providing access to social services, healthcare and nutrition. 

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Culture Talks with Edric Wong

Edric Wong is a third generation of Chinese descent, currently living in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. He is currently a student of "Life" in the daily pursuit of...

Edric Wong is a third generation of Chinese descent, currently living in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. He is currently a student of “Life” in the daily pursuit of becoming a positive contributor to society. Becoming a kinder, and more spiritual soul day in and day out. His three decades of long work experience include working with many people from diverse cultures and nationalities spanning over three continents.

His involvement in various industries such as international real estate, stock broking, healthcare, luxury yacht sales, logistics, etc., has provided him the experience to be the grounded and humble former professional he is today. These days he is happy to connect with any like-minded souls around the world to learn from one another and also provide positive support for one another. His simple way of living today includes learning every day, being in the present, generously giving, and extending kindness and love to everyone.

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Culture Talks with Linell Greene

Linell Greene is a Devoted Girl Dad to two beautiful daughters. He is a motivational advocate for Fatherhood and Founder of the brand, Happy With Daddy. Happ...

Linell Greene is a devoted Girl Dad to two beautiful daughters. He is a motivational advocate for Fatherhood and Founder of the brand, Happy With Daddy. Happy With Daddy is a platform to celebrate and encourage fathers everywhere to be active in their children’s lives. With a MISSION to encourage fathers to become dads, to celebrate the joys of fatherhood, to motivate men to play a crucial role in the upbringing of their children and to help dads change the narrative of how fatherhood is viewed in our society today.

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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 zoë vickers

zoë is an empyrean whom enjoys long walks on the beach and when she returns to her blanket, something classic happens that connects her to nature. One may sa...

zoë is an empyrean whom enjoys long walks on the beach and when she returns to her blanket, something classic happens that connects her to nature. One may say that this serendipitous odyssey is most known in fantasies, yet she embodies this reality today. zoë vickers gives you a glimpse of her journey as a vintagephile & creative development powerhouse.

Born in the Midwest (between Ohio {Columbus & Toledo} + Chicago, Illinois), her childhood reflected mainly on art & style with her fondest memories including vintage + thrift shopping. On a typical Saturday, zoe would find myself venturing out to Sally’s (a colloquial term for the Salvation Army) to find hidden gems as it pertains to fashion, found objects, books, shoes, records etc. At this point, her love for style was born.

zoë’s inspiration came from her granny, Rachel Lee Cox, and the enchantment of constantly creating, educating, and refining; helped her to develop a style and aesthetic that is truly, her own. When one sees photos of zoe’s work or attends her events, you will see a strong interest in not only, her personal style, but the essence of her community now and one’s within her coterie. The early start of zoë’s career led to a road assisting style shoots for the likes of Wiz Khalifa, The Cool Kids and others to styling Samuel L. Jackson for Ebony Magazine.

Her eventful journey all started from the long walks on the beach as an empyrean. As a freelance creative, zoë has cultivated extensive experience in vintage fashion styling, visual campaign management, art direction, brand image development, style archival services & event styling. Her work has been featured in publication titans from WWD, ELLE, CRWN, Lucky, and InStyle Magazine. The client roster includes Opening Ceremony, Samuel L Jackson, Vera Wang, Band of Outsiders, Wiz Khalifa, The Cool Kids, Essie Canada, Michael Bastian, HBO, Sophie Theallet, Harlem's Fashion Row and Yigal Azrouel.

Currently, zoë is focused more on her personal collective, vintagephiles. In order to be a vintagephile, one must denote fondness & flawlessly execute all things vintage. This multidisciplinary platform is being polished further to be able to share these stories globally. vPh provides the opportunity to collaborate and provide an outlet for vintage curators/collectors, particularly people of colour, as a way to cultivate culture & share the true definition of curated nostalgia.™

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