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Mastering Pressure as a Professional…The Olympic Way

Mastering Pressure as a Professional...The Olympic Way

There are an extraordinary number of lessons to be learned about the human psyche from this year’s Olympic Games. The first—and probably most important—is that even the world’s best have their limits. There was an excellent article in last week’s NYTimes acknowledging Simone for her courage to walk away. A path is first shown to her by Michael Phelps just before RIO 2016. But I want to talk about the lesson those moments have for all of us on a personal level.

When you yell at your kids, you know (too late) it’s not really them. When you misread a business situation or negotiation, you know (too late) you lost your inner control. When you judge (or pre-judge) a date or loved one, you know (too late) “it’s not them.” In our Mastery Under Pressure program, you master the tools and techniques to put aside those inner doubts, old demons, and unproductive thoughts that are getting in your way on a day-to-day level.  But no matter how good you get at self-control, we’re all human—and the ultimate mastery is to know when you’ve reached your limits.

 

Too Smart for His Own Good

One of our associates raced cars in his teens and 20s, and one day he just stopped. When he was asked why, he said, “I was too smart for my own good. While most of the time I could focus on the event, every once in a while I would think about what I was doing and what could happen. If you want to master anything, you can’t be thinking about what failure would mean.”

 

True Mastery Means Knowing Your Own Limits 

Everyone—from the CEO in the corner office to the tennis champion on the center court—comes up against their limits. So how do you know? First, you recognize those limits are coming from inside, not any external circumstances. Think about just a few of the ways we encounter obstacles or distractions. Mastery Under Pressure is about putting aside our inner doubts and handling the situation. But there are signs we give ourselves that should be a signal that we’re approaching (or exceeding) our limits:

  • lack of sleep
  • relationships suffering
  • kids being angry at you for not being there
  • colleagues being disappointed
  • physical ailments
  • addictions to food, drugs, alcohol
  • your mind doesn’t shut off
  • you’re not making good decisions
  • you lack confidence in the decisions you are making

Almost all of those are ways we and the world around us try to tell ourselves that we’re either reaching our limits or we’ve headed down the wrong path. That’s the moment when the ultimate expression of mastery has to come forward: You have to know when to stop. That’s the Olympic way.

 

Making Healthy Olympic-Like Choices

Again, I salute those athletes who’ve stepped up and stepped away, saying, “No mas!” Forty years ago, the boxer Roberto Duran uttered those words to the referee as he quit in the middle of his world championship bout with Sugar Ray Leonard. 40 years ago, the few voices that acknowledged what he did were drowned out by the scorn our culture and our society heaped upon Duran. We’ve come a long way. And we have further to go. It’s worth noting that every Olympic athlete who’s walked away (so far) has been competing as an individual athlete, not as a member of a team. There are probably a few of those who would like to stop but don’t want to let their teammates down. We hope the day will come when they will have the courage to do so…and all of us will acknowledge them, not judge them. 

Until then, I invite all of you to keep making Your Best, Better!

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The Rule of 7: Testing Your Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

I have truly enjoyed engaging so many companies, schools, and individuals about pressing issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. I have found that most people are serious about challenging themselves on seeing where their biases lie and doing something about it. One challenge that I have seen, however, is that too often, people with whom I interact ask me what books they need to read or what terminology they need to adopt in order to not make a mistake and be called out for being racist, homophobic, etc. While the concern is understandable, this is not the way to achieve true diversity, equity, and inclusion and definitely not a way to become antiracist. It’s more of a way to check off a box saying “I did this so I’m good.” I would like to propose a simple, but more in-depth measure of seeing how serious you are on diversity, equity, and inclusion. I propose The Rule of 7.

Rather than checking the box or reading an assigned book, The Rule of 7 is personal. Only you know the answers to these 7 questions and therefore only you know what you are supposed to do about it. The real question is do you have the will to actually do something about it or are you going to stay comfortable and not rock the boat? You can come up with your own list of 7 questions or you can do it as a group of friends or even at your job. The goal is not to come up with an easy list. This should be a list that challenges you to become better on this journey. The reason why The Rule of 7 can be powerful is because it speaks to what you’ve already done versus what you’re doing. The 7 questions could include:

  1. What do your 7 closest friends look like (or the 7 closest friends of your children)?
  2. Who are the authors of the last 7 books you read (or books bought for your children)?
  3. What do your 7 closest neighbors (in terms of proximity) look like?
  4. What did your last 7 teachers look like (or the current teachers of your children)?
  5. What does the cast of the last 7 shows and movies you’ve watched (or that your children watched) look like?
  6. What did your last 7 hires look like or what do the 7 closest members of your work team look like?
  7. What do the last 7 toys you bought for your kids look like?

I could go into more detail about each question but they are all self-explanatory. If, for example, you’re white and all the answers to all or most of your 7 is “white,” you have more work to do. If you are black and your answers are mostly “black,” you have work to do. I would also say that if you are a member of one group, say Latinx, and your responses to the most questions are mostly “white,” you also have some work to do. For those of you with children or students in your life, this is also important because you may be programming them in way that reinforces a narrative or superiority or inferiority in their minds in the same way you may have been programmed.

If this article is too vague for you, that is the point. The goal of this article is to challenge you to work on your own or with colleagues and friends to actively challenge your biases and do the work to diversify your experiences and practices. I can give you books, documentaries, glossaries, and TED talks for days. At the end of the day however, you have to do the work to challenge yourself on your thoughts and experiences with diversity, equity, and inclusion when nobody is watching. Lastly, if you want to go to a deeper level, spend time exploring why your neighbors and teachers all look the same or why you do not work with anyone who does not look (or think) like you. That is an entirely different reading list for you. Are you ready? Let’s go!

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Dear Katherine: Why is My Granddaughter So Moody? — Conscious Parenting Revolution

Hello, Conscious Parent! Welcome to “Dear Katherine,” a monthly Q&A with real-life parents/caregivers. If you’d like to submit a question of your own, email me at katherine@consciousparentingrevolution.com.

Dear Katherine,

I have an 11-year-old granddaughter whose emotions are all over the place. Recently, she came home from school in an especially angry mood. I could tell something had happened, but when I asked her about it, she yelled that it was none of my business and slammed the door in my face.

What should I do? Should I give her space? I never know how to respond to her in situations like this.

Love,

Concerned Grams

Dear Concerned Grams,

First, I want to give you some good news: “bad” behavior at home means a child feels certain they’re loved no matter what.

Your granddaughter knows she can let her hair down and be difficult in front of you because you’ve created a safe place for her to fall apart. If she were to exhibit this kind of behavior at school, it would be a symptom of a much bigger problem.

But Concerned Grams, I know this assurance doesn’t fix the problem you’re having.

What you and your granddaughter are experiencing is a classic communication breakdown. Neither of you has the necessary tools to reach the other, so you’re caught in a rut of ill-expressed feelings, hurt, and unmet needs.

Here’s the thing to keep in mind: children don’t have the sophisticated vocabulary or the maturity to identify their unmet needs. So 99% of the time, a child’s default reaction to emotional discomfort is to fall apart crying, screaming, kicking-or all three!

As the adults in the room, it’s our job to teach kids to self-regulate their emotions and effectively express what they need. Here’s what I recommend:

Depersonalize

No matter how personal your granddaughter’s behavior may feel to you, know that it’s not about you. Her yelling and slamming doors are symptoms of her own pain, and nothing else.

As Marshall Rosenberg once said, “Never listen to the words people say.” Your grandchild’s angry words will only trigger you. So when you feel emotions begin to rise, allow yourself self-empathy and self-compassion. Take a pause and step back. Once you’ve depersonalized, then you’ll be ready to re-engage.Once both you and your granddaughter have achieved a level of calmness, open a line of communication in a gentle, leading way.

Lead them out

Once both you and your granddaughter have achieved a level of calmness, open a line of communication in a gentle, leading way.

If you suspect the problem stems from friendships at school, for example, start with something like: “It seems like you’re feeling so distraught. You need to be seen as who you are, to be acknowledged and included, to have security in your relationships. Do you feel like one of your friends isn’t meeting these needs?”

Then listen to her response – with compassion and without judgment.

Help them name their unmet needs

Because children have trouble identifying their unmet needs, they blame external factors for how they feel.

If they’re excluded from a party invitation, for example, they feel so overwhelmed with negative emotions that the underlying unmet need (i.e. the need for belonging and friendship) goes unresolved.

Help your granddaughter express, “I feel… because my needs aren’t being met,” instead of letting factors she can’t control dictate how she feels inside.

Concerned Grams, when a kid is hurt, sad, or distressed, they have no idea how to reconnect in a meaningful way with those around them. But your concern is the first step to helping your granddaughter through whatever difficulties she’s experiencing.

Love and Blessings,

Katherine

P.S. Want more support to transform your family dynamics? Join us for the 5 Day Parenting Reboot, launching September 13th!

Originally published at https://www.consciousparentingrevolution.com on August 27, 2021.

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Do You Need a Big Budget to Produce a Movie? In Conversation with Film Producer and Entrepreneur, Dar Dowling

One of the roadblocks that many writers face is the barrier that comes along with producing a film after their book is published. One of the biggest misconceptions is that you need a huge budget to make a film. Granted the movie business can get expensive if you include high action, elaborate scenes, and celebrity actors in your film, but in reality, if you are looking to make an Indie film, or documentary you can make one with a budget that is within reach.

Recently, I caught up with Film Producer and Entrepreneur, Dar Dowling in NYC. She shared with me some of the tips and tricks that she uses in her own films, which I personally feel have an impact on our society and our community.

This is what she shared with me.

As one of the leading movie directors in the country what would you say are some of the keys to your success? 

More than a filmmaker or director I consider myself a storyteller, because in reality that is why I started making films in the first place whether they are documentaries or narratives. My films are at their best when I come from this starting point, which means telling them in a way that creates a connection that is authentic and cuts to the heart of the story. 

For instance, in my film ‘Hey Mom, What’s Sex?’, people share their stories about their sex talks with their moms, sometimes they are funny or shocking and at others, they are poignant and enlightening. I really wanted people to tell their stories in their own voice, with minimal intervention from me or during the editing process, and because of this, their stories touch people in a very profound way. I don’t want to lead people down a path when watching my films; I want them to engage in the process so they create their own path.

On the other hand, there is my film “By Any Means” which is a highly stylized film about the daughter of an Irish gangster. I actually integrated a story from my childhood in this film. Sharing something so personal took a very big toll on me, but I needed to tell the story in a visceral and visual way. The realness of it all helps connect and draw the viewer into this film even more than usual. 

One of the other keys is that I work with people who I trust and that I can be real with, including Ricardo Madan who is very often my partner in cinematic crime these days. Ricardo is an extremely gifted editor, producer, and cinematographer who worked with me on ‘Hey Mom’ and ‘By Any Means’. I also just dropped my new short ‘Double Take’, which is all about a transgendered man’s take on male privilege. It was edited by the wonderfully talented Jon Morgan Jones out of the UK, and the extremely gifted Tom Colleran out of Toronto. 

We have a lot of fun on this film-making ride and that includes the bumps and challenges. If it’s not fun then what is the point of it?

Most people feel that in order to produce a movie they need huge budgets, while money is always a factor, what is your view on budgeting to make a film, especially on the Indie side of movie production. 

It’s always amazing to have a huge budget so you can have all the bells and whistles, but here again, it is about storytelling. You can have all the money and still not tell a great story or even a good story, and on the other hand, you can have a limited budget and still tell a story that catches people’s imaginations – and achieve success. When I filmed hey ‘Mom What’s Sex’ I started out with a micro-budget, but we still made a great film, which went to festivals, because we stayed true to our mission – telling the truth regardless of where that took us. 

When shooting with smaller budgets often you have to improvise which can actually help make cinematic magic, and a very good kind of risk-taking. In ‘By Any Means’ a scene was supposed to be an action scene without audio, but the actors created such amazing dialogue while setting the mood for the scene that we decided to shoot it on a rooftop in NYC during a thunderstorm – with that improvised dialogue. That is one of my favorite scenes because it’s real, raw and very shocking. Also, while shooting that film we were down an actor, and the budget was tight so I made a rare cameo in my film. Let me know if you can find me. 

You have been nominated at various film festivals, what would you say is the number one takeaway that you gathered from all of the events you have been showcased? 

One of my favorite festivals was the Port Townsend Film Festival in Washington State. It was an amazing experience because they literally celebrate all the filmmakers, whether they are emerging or established. They offer filmmakers taking part in the festival a place to stay throughout the town in cottages and in people’s homes. I was lucky enough to get a cottage with an apple tree out front, so in the morning I could pick an apple, and walk along the shore to town because the tide was low. It was one of the best experiences of my career because the people in Port Townsend really love films and the people who make them. It may not be Sundance when it comes to hype, but in so many ways I loved it more because for me it’s the people and those connections that matter most of all.

Talk to us about the new film you have in the works taking on the topic of human trafficking, and its connection that it has on a person in today’s world? 

The funny thing is that I had no intention of doing this film, but by chance I was at an event about Human Trafficking that a friend had put together. At that event, a woman who had been trafficked started talking about her journey and how she was now helping the police get other women out of their human trafficking situation. Her story really hit me on a gut level so much so I could barely breathe. I was amazed by her honesty and courage.  While listening to her story part of me wanted to do a film about her, but another part didn’t. I kept telling myself “I am not doing a film on her and human trafficking, I’m really not” over and over again. I knew it would be hard since this story is so close to the bone, but by the time she stopped talking I was already all in, and after chatting so was she – and I was very grateful because meeting her has been a very real gift, and literally changed my life.

During our interviews she would occasionally tell me that no one had ever asked her a particular question, and at that point I knew I was doing my job as a storyteller. She is an amazing woman, all I want to do is to tell her story in a way that touches people and hopefully helps make a difference. 

I’ve learned a lot while filming about the world of human trafficking. It is a brutal world, which has many facets, and I am taking on just one aspect – for now. During pre-production I was so happy to see that there are so many individuals, and organizations dedicated to stopping human trafficking, such as  Courage for Freedom and Win This Fight. Covid threw a bit of a monkey wrench into filming, but we will be ramping up production soon and have it completed in 2022. 

All great creators and visionaries have a special hot spot that they like to go to find inspiration and to unwind, what’s your hot spot in NYC and what makes it special to Dar Dowling?

To tell you the truth I love nothing more than to head down to the Hudson River for a walk or a bike ride to clear my head, and soak in some beauty to nurture my creativity and my soul. At other times I love to settle in at Mustache Restaurant to have some great food, laughs, and epic chats with my friends and co-creators. I have also been known to hang out at the Grey Dog Café, which is chock full of artists, making it a perfect place for what might pass for old-school-style Salon or an intimate tete-a-tetes.

Follow Dar Dowling on Instagram or  or check out her website.

 

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Maxim Lany – Closer, You’re Not Alone (Full Album Release)

“This is one of those rare albums that you run into that is perfect all the way from start to finish. Far and away Maxim Lany is hard core producer that captures your musical enigmas from the get go and does not disappoint. My personal favorite is ‘Riding The Wave’ with its grabbing pulsating vibe that takes you away. If you are looking for musical perfection then check out Maxim Lany’s new album today!” 

Full Support – Michael Beas, Raver Magazine

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Creating an album doesn’t always start off with the thought of making one. Instead, it may begin as a form of self-expression: producing records simply to process the pure emotion that surges in challenging times like these. In the case of Maxim Lany, it’s most definitely the latter. And his debut album, ‘Closer, You’re Not Alone’, has come to express his feelings during lockdown and his hopes for a positive world where people can dance together again.

 

Listen to Maxim Lany – Closer (You’re Not Alone)

Watch the album’s video teaser

 

Fronted by album tracks such as ‘Shadows’ (feat. Nathan Nichsolson), ‘Anymore’ (feat. Freya Alley), ‘No Hero’ and ‘Closer’, Maxim Lany’s first-ever artist album reflects on the feelings he’s had during the rolling year. Comprising a total of ten vocal-led songs that step away from his club-focused releases and instead aim to reach his audience on a more emotional and transparent level, ‘Closer, You’re Not Alone’ not only stands for pushing new ideas and honest feelings out into the world, but also for the desire of music lovers worldwide to get out there again and jointly embrace the feeling of togetherness that music can bring.

 

As manifested through the two tattoos on Maxim’s arm – the first is a promise to never take music for granted and the second to always strike a balance in life – this debut album is more than just a collection of songs. It lives, breathes and touches listeners simply by reflecting the feelings they’ve all had, bringing everyone closer while letting them know that they’re not alone.

 

Maxim Lany is a well-known figure and household name in the Belgian electronic music scene. After sharing the decks with the likes of John Digweed, Sasha, Jamie Jones, Lee Burridge, Adriatique, Kölsch, Bedouin and many others, and releasing tracks on some of the scene’s most esteemed labels, his Armada Electronic Elements label debut called ‘Renaissance’ brought him to higher levels and unique spots on Rave Rebels, Tomorrowland and Extrema Outdoor. He has built a strong reputation through his internationally acclaimed, atmospheric signature sound and now continues to cement his status with his Friday night residency at Studio Brussel.

Tracklist:

  1. Maxim Lany feat. Jaki Nelson – Toxic Love
  2. Maxim Lany feat. Freya Alley – Anymore
  3. Maxim Lany feat. Penny F. – Full Effect
  4. Maxim Lany feat. Belle Doron – My Touch
  5. Maxim Lany feat. Nathan Nicholson – Shadows
  6. Maxim Lany – In Between
  7. Maxim Lany – Breathing You
  8. Maxim Lany – No Hero
  9. Maxim Lany – Riding The Wave
  10. Maxim Lany – Closer
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“Negotiate Through Pain – How To Turn Agony Into Solutions In Negotiations” – Negotiation Tip of the Week

“Pain will always hurt more in the moment than it will in moments to come.” -Greg Williams, The Master Negotiator & Body Language Expert (Click to Tweet)

 

 

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“Negotiate Through Pain – How To Turn Agony Into Solutions In Negotiations”

People don’t realize they’re always negotiating.

Pain hurts. And it can become agony when it becomes too intense. Do you know how to use negotiation pain to enhance your negotiation efforts and then turn that pain into a negotiation solution? When negotiation pain seeps into discussions, it becomes difficult to negotiate effectively.

If you can control the flow of the negotiation pain in your negotiation counterpart, at strategic points during the negotiation, you can gain an edge in your talks. To do that, you can offer negotiation solutions to alleviate his pressure, which will allow you to move faster to a successful negotiation outcome. And here is what I suggest you do to accomplish that.

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Remember, you’re always negotiating!

 

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After reading this article, what are you thinking? I’d like to know. Reach me at Greg@TheMasterNegotiator.com

 

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Cedric Gervais and Tom Staar Collab on ‘Tag Your Sponsor’ Out Now!

“The Cedric Gervais and Tom Staar collab is one of the best thus far for the year. The upbeat party vibe with its smooth elements make this one a must listen too over the weekend and beyond. With the Influencer culture on the rise, the track is so relevant that it just might make you want to ‘Tag Your Sponsor’. 

Download, and hit repeat party people as this one will make you a slave to the rhythm…” 

Full Support – Michael Beas, Raver Magazine 

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Cedric Gervais and Tom Staar already got fans excited about the prospect of a second collab upon the release of ‘Playing Games’ back in February, and they’re delivering on their promise six months later. Released on Cedric Gervais’ Delectra Records via Armada Music, ‘Tag Your Sponsor’ is bound to give the dance music community something to talk about

Listen to Cedric Gervais & Tom Staar – Tag Your Sponsor

A club-tailored cut that’s sure to turn as many heads as its predecessor, ‘Tag Your Sponsor’ bears a serious amount of attitude. From the jacked-up beats and pounding kick drums to the lyrics critical of glamorous influencer lifestyles, this track is designed to resonate strongly with the international crowd.

Cedric Gervais: “When Tom and I first started collaborating on “Playing Games” we came up with the idea for “Tag Your Sponsor” – a cheeky play on the current influencer culture.  Since it’s a heavier record, we wanted to wait until things started opening back up so listeners could experience it in a proper club setting.”

 

Grammy winner for Best Remix in 2013 for his version of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Summertime Sadness’. A monthly Spotify audience of over 4 million listeners. Billboard, UK & ARIA Chart Top 10 hits. Multi-platinum selling singles. Beatport, Buzz, Hype Machine & Cool Cuts Charts number 1s. Two BBC Radio One Essential Mixes. Three Essential New Tunes. A weekly Global Radio show. The go-to remixer. Acting roles in Michael Bay’s blockbuster film ‘Pain & Gain’ alongside Mark Wahlberg and The Rock, and Pete Berg’s ’The Long Night’ alongside Mark Wahlberg and Kurt Russell. Residencies in Las Vegas, New York, and Miami. A yearly tour schedule and sold-out shows spanning the world over. These are just a few things that have been making French born Miami resident Cedric Gervais one of the most sought-after House DJs and electronic music producers in the world today. With his imprint Delecta Records, where he releases regular singles, Cedric continues his ascendancy into 2021 and beyond.

U.K.-born, Ibiza-based DJ and producer Tom Staar has been one of dance music’s household names since he started gracing major-league labels such as Armada Music, Axtone, Sixe, and Spinnin’ Records with his presence. In the past few years, he pocketed an International Dance Music Award for his and Kryder’s ‘De Puta Madre’, secured remix credentials for the likes of Armin van Buuren, Axwell & Ingrosso, Dimitri Vegas 7 Like Mike and Sam Feldt, and dominated main stages across the globe with notable performances at leading festivals such as Tomorrowland, Tomorrowworld, Creamfields, Mysteryland and Global Gathering.

 

 

 

 

 

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“Increase Your Negotiation Skills – How To Win More Of Your Negotiations” – Negotiation Insight

“Winning is good! But being fixated on it solely can make it lose its luster.” -Greg Williams, The Master Negotiator & Body Language Expert (Click to Tweet)   Click here to get the book!

 

“Increase Your Negotiation Skills – How To Win More Of Your Negotiations”

People don’t realize they’re always negotiating.

Have you considered increasing your negotiation skills to achieve more significant outcomes from your negotiation efforts? What value would you place on having an ability to improve the results of your dealings with others in all of your daily activities? That is a serious question to ponder because the little things we do every day grant us the most significant returns for our efforts.

So, no matter your discipline, station in life, or endeavors, resolve yourself to increase your negotiation skills; the payoff will benefit you for your lifetime. The following are thoughts to enhance and improve your negotiation skills.

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Remember, you’re always negotiating!

 

Listen to Greg’s podcasts at https://megaphone.link/CSN6318246585  Once there, double click on the one you would like to hear.

 

After reading this article, what are you thinking? I’d like to know. Reach me at Greg@TheMasterNegotiator.com

 

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Nostalgix Chats with Raver Magazine’s CEO and Founder, Michael Beas on Tour Life and New Music.

Nostalgix continues to level up with her latest 2 track EP Black Mirror, out on Zeds Dead’s notorious Deadbeats label. In true Nostalgix fashion, the EP flawlessly merges elements of bass house, grime, and rap, with a touch of her signature nostalgic swag. 

With the return of live events, Nostalgix is killing it on stages all over the US. With a stellar performance at HARD Summer in San Bernardino, CA and a riveting performance at Headline in Chicago, IL,   she is set to take the next musical voyage at Fvded in the Park in Vancouver, BC on September 10th, 2021.

 

 

We had a chance to catch up with Nostalgix for an exclusive interview with Raver Magazine’s CEO and Founder, Michael Beas, this is what she shared up with us. 

What is something that you hope your fans both old and new would take away from your music and you as a producer? 

I want my music to make a positive impact on the world and make people feel emotions. I want fans to be able to walk away from listening to one of my songs or being at my show feeling happy and energized. 

For me, music is the best getaway and best form of self-expression. When I went to my first electronic music concert, I felt this big sense of belonging and purpose in my life. I want to create that for others and make the world a bit more of a positive place while I’m at it. 

 

What is the passion behind Bass House and House Music as a whole for you and how does it hit home and do you see yourself in the future crossing over into other genres of dance music? 

It’s always been about House Music. It’s where my heart is at. 

I love every genre of music. So for me, Bass House is the perfect genre. With Bass House, I have so much freedom to be as creative as I want through how I’m writing and producing my records. I can decide one day “oh I feel like working with a rapper or singer today” and another day “I feel like performing my own vocals”, and I can do that.

I love bass, I love fun records you can dance to, but I also love vocals and melodies. I love producing Bass House because I can do all of that, and more. It’s really a genre of music that you can get so creative with. 

Outside of house music though, I do also really love pop. Pop music is something I grew up on. When I was a kid living in Iran, that was all I would see on cable. As a kid, I was a fan of pop artists because the style of music and the lifestyle were so different to my reality. So, that’s definitely a genre that interests me as well. 

 

What was the inspiration behind my personal favorite ‘By Myself’ how did it come into existence and what was the feeling like when you saw it drop on Tchami’s Confession? 

The creation process of ‘By Myself’ was very special. It was the first time I was working with a singer song-writer on a record and it turned out to be such a beautiful song. I worked with the Vancouver-based artist duo Rose Motion on it, so we put our heads together to create this beautiful record. I think it’s a really cool blend between melodic and bass house. 

Having it be released on Confession was incredible. Confession was one of the first labels I ever started working with, so they’re like family to me. It was only fitting that the record came to be on Tchami’s label. Made it even more special. 

 

What is it like playing for a worldwide audience and touring the world, especially now that things are opening up after the pandemic? Is that crowd losing their marbles and is feeling for you personally as an Artist? 

It’s insane. I can’t even explain in words, but the feeling is honestly out of this world. To go from a year of nothing but being alone in the studio and recording livestreams, to actually being in a room full of energy and beautiful faces is surreal.

I’ve been touring around the US this summer and it’s honestly mind-blowing. I will go to states that I’ve never been to, and people know my music and sing along to the words. It’s the best feeling ever and I’m so grateful to have it. Seriously so grateful.

 

If you could go on tour with anyone in the world who would it be and why? 

I would love to go on tour with Skrillex, he’s insanely talented and is such an innovator for the style of music that I make. Would also be so cool to go on tour with Alison Wonderland, I absolutely love what she does! She’s such an incredible artist. Also, Oliver Tree would be a lot of fun to tour with. I love his music. 

In Closing: 

Nostalgix is one of the producers to be on the lookout for. Her music is original and her energy is on another level. We wish her the best and will be checking her out on tour to keep track of her progress.

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TOUR DATES:

Sept 10 – Fvded in the Park – Vancouver, BC 

Oct 1 – Beyond Wonderland PNW – George, WA

Oct 2 – Spring Awakening – Chicago, IL 

Nov 12 – EDC Orlando – Orlando, FL

Nov 21 – Audiotistic – San Fran, CA

Dec 29 – Get Together – Edmonton, AB 

Dec 30 – Contact Winter Music Festival – Vancouver, BC 

Dec 31 – Abduction Seattle – Seattle, WA

Photographer credit: Natasha Dion

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This is Deeply Personal, but I’ll Say it Anyway… | Conscious Parenting Revolution

What I’m sharing today is my deeply personal journey in discovering my inner voice and learning to speak up for myself.

My mother, who I deeply adored, brought me up with a traditionally southern approach: one that prioritized being socially acceptable, pleasing, polite, and obedient.

None of these values are inherently wrong, but they can be dangerous. My upbringing inadvertently taught me to diminish myself. I lost sight of my feelings, stifled by my desire to please everyone else. For too long, my voice was silenced.

At 13 years old, I was sexually assaulted by a stranger while I was alone in our family store. I didn’t tell a soul for 40 years.

At 16, I was again sexually assaulted by my high school’s football coach. Again, it took me 40 years to share my story.

The #metoo movement, a movement that empowers people to find their “no,” breaks through society-imposed shame and shares the truth of their experiences.

In my TEDxGEM in France, I address my own journey to find my voice and speak up against sexual assault.

One of the most important things we can do as parents is teaching our kids to trust their inner voice and speak up for themselves. Our children need to know that being well-behaved and considerate does not require them to abandon their feelings, their boundaries, or their autonomy.

Let’s teach our kids that what they have to say is always important. Let’s teach them to speak up and speak loudly-for all the world to hear.

Originally published at https://www.consciousparentingrevolution.com on October 16, 2020.