Poet Alok Vaid-Menon simplifies gender-nonconformity, self-determination, and intersectional identities

When I first set out to create my own podcast, I had a few goals in mind: 1) expand my personal knowledge of the planet and people to be a better conduit of service, 2) curate and amplify incredible leaders and experts who are on-the-ground making a difference across sectors, and 3) help our community evolve and transform into our highest selves. Season One definitely surpassed my expectations. Did it hit any of those hopes for you? If so, take to the comments section and let me know what you thought! I’m going to take a little break to breathe, reflect, and consider what the next chapter will be. I welcome your thoughts and suggestions! Just remember... It’s anything but small talk. See you soon!   Follow and support Simplexity: https://www.instagram.com/simplexitypodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to the economy at large, it can be a rather daunting concept to wrap your head around, yet it controls and dictates so much of our experience, access, and well-being. There are also current economic risks and implications we need to understand so we can protect our assets (if you know what I mean) during this pandemic. If you don’t know how the economy works, you’ll definitely get worked by the economy. This week, I am thrilled to be partnering with Ray Dalio and his team to bring you his viral and iconic beginner’s breakdown of our economic structure. It’s clear, concise and some might say slightly unconventional. Use it to get your head in the game and take charge of your financial future.   Follow and support Ray Dalio and Learn More: https://www.principles.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHe0bXAIuk0&feature=youtu.be https://www.principles.com/#get-the-books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alok Vaid-Menon is a linguistic savant and multifaceted artist whose work explores gender, race, trauma, belonging, and the human condition. We discuss living beyond the gender binary, self-determination, intersectional identities and so much more!   Follow and support Alok & Into Action: https://alokvmenon.myshopify.com/products/beyond-the-gender-binary-book https://www.alokvmenon.com/#new-page https://www.instagram.com/alokvmenon/ http://into-action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

oe Patitucci is a multimedia healing artist who curates bio-responsive systems to help people broaden their experience of mental, physical, and digital space as well as the community. He is one of the Founders of Data Garden, home of PlantWave as well as Plants FM, an online streaming service delivering live music generated by plants. While much of the profit-driven world is focused on power plants, today we’re tapping into the power of plants and all you have to do is listen. Join us as we dig into plant intelligence, algorithmic and generative music, his experience running a zero-waste record label, holographic theory because why not, and more.   Follow and support Joe Patitucci & PlantFM: https://www.plantwave.com/ https://www.datagarden.org/ https://www.plants.fm/ http://www.joepatitucci.net/ https://www.instagram.com/natureofnow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Politics and government can be very complex and confusing. Maria Yuan is the founder and CEO of Issue Voter, a free nonpartisan public service that explains issues and bills in layman's terms, connects you directly to your representative in congress, and alerts you when bills are being voted on that you care about so you can make your voice heard. We examine how small, one-time actions can invoke real legislative change, why petitions don’t necessarily work on federal issues, mindfulness in politics, entrepreneurship, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author Damien Echols, one of the West Memphis Three, is a man most famous for his darkest days. After being wrongly convicted as a teenager of murdering three boys, he spent 18 years on Death Row, including 10 in solitary confinement. Amidst unfathomable strife, loss, and fear, Damien discovered ceremonial Magick with a "k" (spoiler: it's not sleight of hand or evil spells) and this punctilious practice saved his life. We explore and compare Magick's ancient history with modern eastern and western traditions, controversial symbolism, concepts of reality, and practices we can use to access new states of being. Let's lift the veil on the often misunderstood ideologies of Magick... with a "k", that is. Buy Damien's new book "Angels and Archangels: A Magician's Guide" HERE: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1683643267/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1683643267&linkCode=as2&tag=damienechol00-20&linkId=2bd2a9742de3f80121eaf40c814126f1 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/angels-and-archangels-damien-echols/1135510113 Follow and support Damien Echols: https://www.patreon.com/Damienechols https://damienechols.com/ https://twitter.com/damienechols https://www.instagram.com/damienechols/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Amazon Biome expert and protector of Indigenous rights Atossa Soltani explains the critical tipping point we’ve reached with the Amazon rainforest. We discuss the lives of indigenous peoples who call it home, the impact of logging, agriculture, and COVID-19, the consequences of the world’s for-profit mindset, and the difference between biological productivity and economic productivity (“progress”). Join the conversation and listen for ways you can help, big and small. Follow and support Atossa Soltani and the Amazon Watch: https://amazonwatch.org/ https://www.amazonemergencyfund.org/ https://www.pachamama.org/ https://landing.pachamama.org/awakening-the-dreamer-2-hour-online-course https://www.pachamama.org/engage/intensive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, I sat down with chef, community wellness advocate, and food & feelings enthusiast, Sophia Roe. We get into the granular about food scarcity and access, creative alternatives to supermarkets and urban agriculture, and how food intersects with poverty, education, race, and even the wage gap. Sophia shares the necessity of integrating community and intergenerational solutions to personal wellness and the growing wellness-for-profit movement. Get ready for a really cool human and truly rich conversation. Follow and support Sophia Roe: http://www.iamsophiaroe.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sophia_roe/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thepillowtalksessions/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we are pressing pause to reflect and learn how three of Simplexity’s previous guests are taking strong, heart-centered approaches to educate, process, and activate people during this time. Gloria Atanmo, CEO and travel blogger, is crafting unifying resources with a compassionate “take what you need” approach. Sexologist Shan Boodram has been candid about her exploration of colorism as a mixed-race woman, along with sharing how sex, love, and relationships play into conversations of race and activism. Singer-songwriter India Carney is using her superpower of music and art to find gratitude, dignity, and determination in a period that could easily lead to hopelessness. We revisit moments from earlier interviews to see how they tie in to today’s climate, and of course, it wouldn’t be complete without India’s breathtaking musical performance. Follow and support Glo, Shan, and India: https://www.instagram.com/glographics/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/shanboody/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/india_carney/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21-year-old Ashton Attzs is a queer and non-binary Black award-winning artist based in the UK who uses traditional acrylic painting to platform underrepresented people and social issues. Having created for Adidas, Universal Music, VICE, Instagram and beyond, we discuss the power of art and media in social movements, the challenge of collaborating with large brands while retaining your values and vision, non-binary identities, intersex surgeries, and the road to inclusion, education and visibility. Follow and support Ashton Attsz: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/online-event/late/uniqlo-tate-lates-night https://www.instagram.com/attzs_/?hl=en https://twitter.com/AshtonAttzs?s=20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices