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Great conversation with a very important part of the Phoenix creative community. Follow https://instagram.com/iembody.studio/ to keep up with Alejandra's new work Timestamps: 0:00 - intro cold open 2:00 - growing up in El Paso; family oriented 5:45 - Iembody studios 10:30 - precious messages phone 17:50 - community 23:30 - phoenix growing 29:00 - fire 33:00 - perseverance 36:30 - control what you can control 38:00 - harsh realities 41:00 - introspection and experience 43:00 - writing 45:00 - algorithm slavery 48:30 - speaking up for yourself 53:00 - future plans 56:00 - follow @iembody.studio to keep up with new work

Shoutout the Legend Abe Zucca for a great conversation. Go check out his gallery at 1301 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ Timestamps: 0:00 - welcome Abe Zucca 4:00 - making your art exist 5:50 - growing up as a graffiti artist 6:15 - using knowledge 7:00 - life as an artist, Travis bickle 10:00 - philosophy 17:00 - journey of an artist 24:00 - artist ego 31:00 - life experience 35:00 - finding online audiences pretty 38:00 - dirty politicians lying; channel 5 44:00 - labels and politics 53:00 - raising children 1:02:00 - institutions; Reddit 1:06:00 - not judging others 1:09:00 - Trump interviews; Howard Stern 1:12:00 - painting portraits 1:14:00 - living in Phoenix 1:20:00 - shoutout Abe 1301 Grand Ave Click the Below Links to Keep Up With New Versatile Vigilante content: Instagram: https://instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/VersatileVigilante

Uncle Vinny sits down with Owner of Rogue Rhino Gardens in San Tan Valley, Arizona, Mark Rhine. Great conversation about farming, freedom and life. Follow Mark on Instagram to check out memberships and new content: https://instagram.com/rogue_rhino_gardens/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Mark Rhine, Owner of Rogue Rhino Gardens 3:00 - working on the farm in Arizona summers 4:30 - goal of self sustainability 6:30 - going from working in communications to buying a farm in 2008 7:40 - support local farmers 9:10 - Various workshops and classes; teaching how to grow 12:00 - being conscious of your food 14:00 - food rescue program 16:00 - evolution not revolution 16:40 - non profits 19:40 - teaching farming to children 20:30 - always learning 21:45 - insurance policies and making it happen 23:00 - building the brand on social media 25:25 - farming is for passion not profit 30:00 - protective of the farm 32:00 - fighting against big brother 33:30 - origin story of leaving corporate world 39:00 - selling business to improve health 42:00 - accumulating animals on the farm 45:00 - financial aspects of the farm 46:30 - getting into restaurants 50:00 - more freedom now than in corporate 52:30 - never stop 54:30 - over reliance on technology 56:00 - community 57:40 - growing hemp 1:00:00 - trust; moving forward 1:01:00 - Mark's businesses 1:04:30 - shout-out @rogue_rhino_gardens Click the Below Links to Keep Up With New Versatile Vigilante content: Instagram: https://instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/VersatileVigilante

Great conversation with AZ real estate agent Sarah Jesseph. Follow https://instagram.com/soldbysarahj/ to keep up with new events and posts Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome Sarah Jesseph 1:30 – Real estate origins in Arizona 13:00 – AZ Offline 16:45 – Networking with Like Minded People 18:15 – importance of socializing 21:40 – Taking a chance and trusting yourself 24:00 – Complacency & Goal Setting 26:00 – Balancing Ambition and Reflection 28:00 – Traits of a successful real estate agent 31:00 – ai in real estate 34:00 – AZ Real Estate uniqueness 37:45 – Handling tough selling markets 40:00 – Water situation in AZ 44:00 – Leaving AZ? 45:15 – Enjoying your career and growth 48:30 – Shoutout Sarah @soldbysarahj Click the Below Links to Keep Up With New Versatile Vigilante content: Instagram: https://instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/VersatileVigilante

Uncle Vinny checking-in from Tempe, AZ. Keep building Click the Below Links to Keep Up With New Versatile Vigilante content: Instagram: https://instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/VersatileVigilante

Up & Coming AZ Filmmaker DYLAN VOLKER - Full Interview by Uncle Vinny

Uncle Vinny sits down with Darcy Borg at "On the Edge" Art Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ. Great conversation. Check out https://instagram.com/darcy.does.art for Darcy's work Timestamps: 0:00 - On the Edge with Darcy Borg 2:00 - going from film editing to painting 4:30 - moving to LA as a teenager; getting into film editing 6:40 - dealing with health issues and experimenting with filming 8:30 - getting tired of working on the news 10:30 - validation comes from within 14:15 - starting to get recognition 17:00 - dealing with addiction 19:20 - painting style 22:30 - "On the Edge"; Phoenix art scene 26:30 - establishing community 29:00 - too much negativity on the news 32:00 - favorite pieces & places 39:00 - on the edge event 42:00 - "coach" event 45:00 - shout-out Darcy Click the Below Links to Keep Up With New Versatile Vigilante content: Instagram: https://instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/VersatileVigilante

Uncle Vinny sits down with the extremely talented artist and individual, ‪@valenceheartlock1146‬ Great conversation about moving to Mexico, Amazing art show experiences, the PHX art scene, and much more Follow / valenceheartlock to keep up with new work and events Timestamps: 0:00 - welcome Valence 3:00 - adjusting to a smaller creative community in Mexico 5:00 - adjusting to being on your own 6:00 - enjoying the journey 6:40 - artist origins 10:00 - getting interesting reactions from early works 11:30 - starting to realize potential 14:00 - sticking with the craft; organic audience 16:00 - enjoying the process 18:00 - real life events weighing more 21:00 - importance of community 23:30 - moving and being out on your own 28:00 - studying new town in Mexico 30:30 - meeting with the Mayor and getting buy-in for art show 33:00 - opening night 35:30 - getting recognition from Father & community 37:20 - realities of Mexican life 39:00 - real life rawness 43:00 - doing it for the love of the game 48:00 - pushing yourself and being inspired 50:00 - do what you want to do 53:00 - interactive installations 54:40 - where does the name come from? 58:00 - mermaid visual 1:01:00 - shout-out valence Click the Below Links to Keep Up With New Versatile Vigilante content: Instagram: https://instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/VersatileVigilante

Uncle Vinny sits down with Michael Policci for a great conversation. Full timestamps below. Follow https://instagram.com/michael_policci/ to keep up with Michael's new projects. 0:00 - welcome Michael Policci 0:40 - shoutout Livi Darconte 2:00 - first film opportunity 3:00 - working as a full time actor 4:30 - love of comic books 6:00 - how Michael got into acting 10:00 - Male Modeling 13:00 - using negatives as inspiration 16:30 - family influence 18:00 - male Modeling industry 20:00 - confidence 22:00 - worrying about what others think 24:30 - act on your dream 29:00 - learning about your true self 33:00 - we all are dealt our own cards 38:00 - Phoenix Art Scene 42:00 - Film talk 50:00 - Giving others Grace 53:00 - self discovery 1:01:00 - upcoming projects 1:03:00 - shout-out Michael Click the Below Links to Keep Up With New Versatile Vigilante content: Instagram: https://instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/VersatileVigilante

The highly talented Kim Lyon sits down with Uncle Vinny for a great conversation about her life as an artist. Follow Kim https://instagram.com/kimlyondesign to keep up with upcoming events and art work. Click the Below Links to Keep Up With New Versatile Vigilante content: Instagram: https://instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2

Make the most out of your opportunities in the present. Click the Below Links to Keep Up With New Versatile Vigilante content: Instagram: https://instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/VersatileVigilante

Shoutout Cesar, owner of Imagine Threads for a dope conversation. Topics below. Follow https://instagram.com/imaginethreadco/ to keep up with new pieces and events 0:00 - Welcome @imaginethreadco 1:00 - Growing up in Guadalupe 2:00 - Being into sports growing 3:00 - Growing up in the 2000s 5:30 - Finding creative niche early on 7:30 - Deciding on creating a brand 9:00 - Working at Credit Unions; Helping People 10:30 - Expanding on Creativity 12:00 - Challenging yourself 15:00 - Imagine Threads Origins 18:00 - Building an ARIZONA Brand 20:00 - Talent & Community in AZ 21:15 - First Imagine Threads designs 22:45 - Making things that you love; Being your biggest supporter 24:00 - Being raised by Grandma; Standing out in Latin culture 25:30 - Setting a good example for community 27:30 - Keeping brand affordable 28:30 - Create to Create 31:00 - Skateboard brand influences 32:30 - Why do I have to send free stuff to celebs?? 35:00 - Business side of the brand 39:00 - Keep going! 39:30 - Imagine Threads Provocative Designs 45:45 - "Brown" Modelling 48:00 - Building a strong foundation 50:10 - Music taste 53:30 - NBA Talk 55:00 - AZ Sports Culture 1:01:00 - Shoutout @imaginethreadco Click the Below Links to Keep Up With New Versatile Vigilante content: Instagram: https://instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/VersatileVigilante

Legendary Phoenix, AZ creator and community builder, Adrian Garcia, aka AWER, joins Uncle Vinny for a great conversation. Timestamps below Follow https://instagram.com/adrian_grrcya/ to keep up with new events Timestamps: 0:00 - welcome Adrian Garcia 1:00 - Work with First Friday DT PHX 6:00 - Not charging artists 8:10 - Artist/graffiti work as "AWER" 10:50 - Becoming a Father & Returning to Art 13:00 - Getting Into Legal Trouble 15:45 - Parents Influence 17:45 - Giving Lectures to Students 19:00 - 5000 Foot Mural in DT PHX 21:00 - Leaving the Corporate World 26:00 - Mexican Culture 27:30 - Working with students 30:30 - Evolution of PHX Arts Scene 36:50 - Negativity attached to First Friday 41:30 - Professionalism combined with Street Art 45:00 - Lots Going on in PHX 47:30 - Being Busier Than Ever at 50 51:00 - Providing Others with Opportunity 59:30 - "AWER" 1:01:00 - AI 1:06:00 - Meaning behind "AWER" name 1:10:00 - Furious Styles Crew 1:11:00 - Shoutout Adrian Click the Below Links to Keep Up With New Versatile Vigilante content: Instagram: https://instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/VersatileVigilante

Shoutout Jacob from CounterCulturePHX, 1020 Grand Ave, Unit B2 for a dope conversation. Timestamps: 0:00 - @counterculturephx origins 3:25 - being on Grand Ave 5:20 - having own fabrication studio 6:15 - doing cool stuff with cool people (clip?) 9:15 - breaking out of shell; community 14:00 - you never know until you try 18:00 - finding something to work with your emotions 20:00 - counter culture 23:30 - philosophy night; meeting others 28:35 - algorithm criticism; keep living 30:00 - real relationships 31:30 - putting it out there organically 32:45 - stresses of a Business owner 36:00 - working with "greater good" 38:00 - staying positive and focused 40:00 - spending time and being there for people 42:00 - thinking about leaving the 9-5 46:00 - showing face 49:40 - silver smithing 52:00 - individuality and rebellion 55:00 - Hunter s Thompson 59:00 - speaking up and standing up 1:00:00 - shout-out Jacob @counterculturephx Click the Below Links to Keep Up With New Versatile Vigilante content: Click the Below Links to Keep Up With New Versatile Vigilante content: Instagram: https://instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/VersatileVigilante

Uncle Vinny sits down with Nakari Syon, owner of Safadis Customs. Great conversation. Follow / thehouseofsafadis to keep up with new projects Timestamps: 0:00 - welcome Nakari Syon @ / thehouseofsafadis 1:40 - Safadis Customs brand 5:00 - learning how to earn money positively 7:00 - understanding the system 10:00 - comparing ourselves to other people 12:00 - building the team 14:30 - resourcefulness 16:30 - student president and education 19:00 - financials of a creative 20:30 - mentorship 22:30 - Black Panthers influence 24:20 - love doesn't have a color; love and hate 25:00 - grandfather having 18 kids 27:00 - having an old soul 29:00 - if it brings me joy, im all for it 31:00 - creating space where i am not welcome 36:20 - leaving California; being on own since 16 40:00 - expanding the brand 42:45 - window painting 48:00 - getting hit by a car; Bobby Nichols 52:30 - scaling up the business 55:30 - balloons, hummingbirds and flowers 1:00:00 - being versatile and present in art 1:03:00 - creating opportunities 1:06:00 - upcoming opportunities