What Matters Most To You?

In this episode I interview TinTin  (aka Sofia) who lives in London, UK Tintin talks about some very important matters and shares insights about being an ex-pat and raising children when both parents are ex-pats from different countries (living in a third one) and also how they decided to bring up children when the other parent is from another ethnicity and/or faith.A beautiful content indeed. Identity and culture at the forefront in this episode. Enjoy!I do want to apologize for the lesser sound quality in this episode. As you all know by now these episodes in season 1 were recorded when I was in lock-down in Mexico City, and electricity and internet was never stable.Facebook.com/BreadLadyInsta: NW3BreadLady

"Bill from Japan"In this episode Bill and I talk a lot about how it is to be an expat, but also about music, metal music in particular. Bill, American born in Germany, has been living in Japan for almost three decades. Bill is also a part-time musician in the band Harappa. We talk about culture, music, bands, metal music , parenthood as an expat and how it is to be 6’ tall in Japan ;) https://soundcloud.com/harappabandhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdt9YJjY7MmXryScwQb_A9Qhttps://www.facebook.com/harappaband/Songs in this episode: Harappa - Prison of the FleshHarappa - Koyaanisqatsi

Dustin is a Writer/Associate Editor at  The Experience Magazine, and he has tons of experiences and stories from traveling all over the world. He is a passionate Bluegrass bassist, and we learn a lot about what Bluegrass is and how it started.In the midst of a pandemic, this is an episode that gets us traveling without leaving our home, and certainly will inspire you to travel the world.

Goldie aka Nairere is a multi-talented creative person. She is a dancer, choreographer, poet, actress, and entrepreneur.In this very gripping episode she tells us about her journey and how she as Welsh woman, ended up in Sweden. The poem Goldie wrote and is reading in the episode is "Reminiscing"YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/YTCHANNELGOLDIETOMASSJOOINSTAGRAM:   https://bit.ly/GoldieTomasSjoo https://bit.ly/NairereTomasSjooFACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/FBNairereTomasSjoo https://bit.ly/FBGoldieTomasSjoo Music during Poem Musician: Jason ShawURL: https://audionautix.com 

Pat Reilly is a joy! He was a joy to interview, his music gives me goose bumps, and he has this amazing voice that makes me feel like I want this episode to last forever!"Music is the fire that burns within my soul" - Pat ReillyFrom his web site we can read the following about Pat:"Pat Reilly AKA "Pat the Panther" is an international touring guitarist, session guitarist, and songwriter. Born and raised in Queens New York, Pat started playing guitar at the age of 16, drawing influence from renowned guitarists such as Mary Friedman (ex Megadeth), Dimebag Darrell (Pantera), and David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) to name a few.  Although Pat's musical passions lie in the metal genre, his songwriting is quite diverse, ranging from classically composed intros to full-fledged groove-based metal compositions.  Many listeners may consider Pat a "Shredder" but he frowns upon the term as he prides himself on the emotional element of songwriting and guitar playing, not so much on being purposely technical.  Pat's songwriting philosophy is "Write for the song not for the ego" On the touring side of music, Pat's experience is fairly extensive.  He has toured with bands such as Tengger Cavalry, Through the Discipline, Vajra, and Awaken, playing several hundred shows throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe most notably performing at New York City's prestigious Carnegie Hall.  As a solo artist, Pat has released 5 instrumental tracks since 2017 and put out his first full-length album titled Path to Transcendence on January 3rd of 2020. Pat's guitar solo work can be heard throughout Tengger Cavalry's Northern Memory, Vol. 1 album, as well as on Through the Discipline's 5 Ronin EP, Rival Order's Save Me and Fellahin Fall's Of Fallen Words. " Official Website https://patthepanther.net/ Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/PRGuitarist/Follow on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/patthepanther/Listen on Google Playhttps://play.google.com/music/m/Agd5fh6ko4ebxgilpathvwrbo3y?t=Pat_Reilly Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/02pzV7go7EWbao3l5JcGMuListen on Deezerhttps://www.deezer.com/en/artist/10834694

Meet young Eve who has been on stage since the age of 12. Eve is the youngest guest on our first season of What Matters Most to You? She is the vocalist and bassist in the punk band Sykotic Tendencies.On drums and on the guitar are her older brothers Julian and Jonas.This young woman is wise beyond her years. Tune in for some advice to grown-ups, and to get to know what this young woman thinks is really important. Music in this episode:Sykotic Tendencies - ApocalypseSykotic Tendencies - Log offhttps://sykotictendencies.com/https://sykotictendencies.bandcamp.com/Bandcamp is also where you can support her and her band by buying some of their merch (as I mention in the episode)!! >>>>https://sykotictendencies.bandcamp.com/merchhttps://www.facebook.com/Sykotictendencies/https://www.instagram.com/sykotic_tendencies/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgr8t_8CUPYkZmRMLm52TMw

 Adam is a powerful person. He is a strong person. He is inspiring with his will and his passion for his music. He is a kind person. He wants to give us all everything he has to offer.He loves his band. He loves Rock and Roll. He radiates that life is indeed beautiful.He is the vocalist in his band YETI. YETI is currently based in Bangkok, Thailand, but as you will hear in this episode, Adam and YET truly takes on the world! Get inspired and listen to Adam Jang!www.YETIROCKS.com www.Facebook.com/YETIJAMS  www.Instagram.com/YETIROCKBAND https://youtu.be/4JOVaC2390Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-ibprZ42DA

Beautiful Tamela is truly a world citizen. She is a multicultural singer songwriter from Costa Rica and Sweden.  In 2012 Tamela was nominated for a Latin Grammy  as a composer and 2014 she won the ACAM Musical Prize for Best Pop Album in Costa Rica. She has so many wise words and delivers her message in "What Matters Most to You?" with firm and contagious belief. We also get to hear two songs in this inspiring episode. Links to Tamela and the content in this episode:https://www.instagram.com/tamelamusic/ https://www.youtube.com/user/Tamelamusic https://www.facebook.com/tamelamusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/72R1cUzjRsy7Ge0bMhuI04 http://tamelamusic.co/ Photographer:  Franklin Liranzo Songs in this episode:"Hoy solo estás tú"Music and Lyrics : Tamela Hedström och Noel Schajris "Murió nuestro amor "Music and Lyrics : Tamela Hedström

 RTRS has quite some stories to tell. HIs creativity is bubbling throughout the interview and  it is really contagious! This is the episode to listen to closely if you want some inspiration, motivation and mental boost for getting it done! One cannot leave after listening to RTRS and not feel good, and in a better place than one was before. RTRS rocker, rapper, musician, author, studio engineer, motivational speaker,  producer, booker, distillery owner...  a true entrepreneur since childhood!In the episode we play:RTRS - Fart AttackRockStar Gang - "Walk Away as the Door Slams" https://soundcloud.com/richardtherockstarhttps://www.youtube.com/user/Rtrsmusic RTRS Online store  https://rtrs.bigcartel.com/Book RTRS  for a Studio Session at Temple Studiosrtrsbooking@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/Rtrsbaby/ https://twitter.com/Rtrsbabyhttps://www.snapchat.com/add/RtrsbabyRichard Green aBook:"Dracula Loves Little Baby "(1) (Little Baby and Friends)https://www.amazon.com/dp/1483599590/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UXgREbT7WMA3VAll  RTRS  links.com/Rtrsbaby

In this episode we meet Erik who talks about his work and life and his travels to India, Pakistan, Burma and Afghanistan. He tells us how he came across the practice of Yoga many years ago during his travels and helps us sort out what yoga means. Erik has such a comfortable voice when talking and he radiates kindness and thoughtfulness. Every word matters in this episode which is an interesting journey that leads to Erik telling us what matters most to him and why.In the episode description we have included links to places Erik talks about in the episode.https://www.facebook.com/groups/439997486149672http://trikonayoga.se/https://twitter.com/Trikonayogahttps://www.facebook.com/trikonayoganynashamn/https://www.instagram.com/trikonayoga/info@trikonayoga.se

In this episode we learn a lot about how it is to be a musician in Korea, and the path talented Nick took from playing an old guitar with rusty strings, all the way to be on the same stage as Muse, all while also pursuing his Ph.D.Songs used in the episode:HY$TERIC$ - Boost PowerHoliday Shot aka  장호일밴드 - Night SkyOur links include:Holiday Shot Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holidayshotIn Korean only with links to more music by Holiday Shot aka  장호일밴드 https://www.melon.com/artist/timeline.htm?artistId=2747464015B & Holiday Shot Label Official Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9QssCLiv9jD6u2QLIYAegNick's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.duvernayNick's Instagram (haven't been long since I started it): https://www.instagram.com/nick_holidayshotSongs used in the episode on youtube:HYSTERICS - Boost Powerhttps://youtu.be/MWHdzgoO33IHoliday Shot - Night Skyhttps://youtu.be/7A--3k0wDcQ

An amazing vocalist, warm and spiritual,  Annamaria has some really insightful understandings to share with us in this episode. She is a fascinating woman, deeply connected with the spirit and with her music. She shares with us her thoughts on what matters most to her, and these insights are both beautiful and important for us all to be reminded of … every day! Read and listen to more from Vajra, one of my favorite bands in the universe!Songs in this Episode:Maya - from the EP  “Irkalla” (2021) that we talk about in the episodeThe Mirror (2017)https://www.thevajratemple.com/https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vajra/80747373https://open.spotify.com/artist/2GZkiezbrxn2yCuBfRgS6yhttps://www.youtube.com/VajraOfficialhttps://www.facebook.com/vajratemplehttps://www.instagram.com/vajratemple/https://twitter.com/vajratemple

In this episode I am having a warm dialogue with Fredric Mourath in Sweden.Fredric is a young, talented musician who has already made some insightful discoveries about himself and why making music is so very important to him.https://www.facebook.com/fredricmourathofficial/https://open.spotify.com/artist/62WRT8T8nRZkh0PeXLvFKT?si=uj3lerhuT6KwBpja-EGVkghttps://www.instagram.com/fredricmourath/