The Visionary's Journey Emily Falcigno

Ever dreamt of participating in a diverse collaborative community of creatives?

Enter Val Bee, the visionary founder of BID Worldwide, who has embarked on this mission in Boston's Seaport district with her vibrant energy. Val is building a Network of Creatives' Studio, a space where they can create, learn, collaborate, and feel at home. Join us as we delve into her ambitious journey and her unwavering resolve to break down barriers for individuals of color.

We celebrate Val Bee's recent career highlight of producing the 50th Birthday of Hip Hop with GLD FSTVL with local band, STL GLD, and revisit the history of events on Boston's City Hall Plaza.  The event rekindled the spirit of 1990s live shows, showcasing local vendors and resurrecting the locale as a hub for live, inclusive, accessible performances.

We dig into the layered significance of Val Bee's newly conceived multi-use space and her promise to support individuals of color in the creative community.

Tune in and get inspired as Val Bee shares her thoughts on being unapologetic, exploring our unique gifts, and utilizing them to make a difference.

Let Val Bee's story inspire you to take the reins, and shape your dreams into reality.
@HeyValBee
@BIDWorldwide
@NetworkOfCreatives

For Reference:
WBUR Interview with Moe Pope
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Podcasting transformed Emily's career.

In Season 1, Episode 9, Emily processes her own Visionary's Journey.

It led to her Holistic Space Organizing business, Room to Transform.

We reorganize your space as a Walk-In Vision Board where you feel supported on your next phase of life, so you can manifesting your dreams.

>> Start by identifying and aligning your values. > Got Alignment? Journaling Exercise > Community Vision Board on Pinterest

Thanks for listening, my visionaries!!

Have you ever gotten triggered and done something really embarrassing?

I did... right after I hit publish on Season 1 Episode 9 - which was about embracing imperfections and rolling with intuition. When you listen to that episode, you can hear the joy in my voice about starting my new holistic space organizing business, Room to Transform.

Right after I hit publish, I picked up my Choate Alumni Magazine, The Bulletin, opened to my high school class' section... and read one guy's most perfectionist  class note! 
It sent me spiraling!

To discuss the surprising outcome of my action, I invited  "perfectionist", Josh Martino (he/him), President of Home Team Restaurant Group,  to be my guest.

I also invited our classmate, Natalie Egan (she/her), who is a Trans Woman and founder of Translator.inc, a tech company focused on teaching empathy in the workplace.

Yes, it can be done! It's a new  frontier organizations can't afford to ignore.

Together, we reflected on our experiences of perfectionism and empathy; and the importance of active listening.

Thank YOU for listening, my visionaries!

P.S. I'll leave you with a 1995 song lyric that intuitively came to me during this episode.

Slip inside the eye of your mind,
cause you know you might find,
a better place to play.

Don't Look Back in Anger, Oasis


0:03  Season 2 + Room to Transform + Community Vision + Juicy Confession + Reconnections
9:44  The Pressure of Perfectionism + How We Met + How We Reconnect Recently + The Perfectionist and Snarky Class Notes
26:01  The Benefits of Calling Out + Learning Other People's Perspectives
29:40  Prep for Compassionate Spaces + Natalie's Story + Reframing Excellence
40:09  Telling Stories as a Path to Empathy + The Secret Sauce + How Translator.inc Works
55:33  Identify Your Own Values with our "Got Alignment?" Journal
58:26  How to Change Culture in Organizations + The Problem with Disconnecting with Employees
1:08:58  Feeling Seen as Who we Want to Be + Reprogramming
1:14:55  Vision Board for Safe Supportive Community + Refraining from Labeling + Healing My Inner Child



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Podcasting transformed Emily's career.

In Season 1, Episode 9, Emily processes her own Visionary's Journey.

It led to her Holistic Space Organizing business, Room to Transform.

We reorganize your space as a Walk-In Vision Board where you feel supported on your next phase of life, so you can manifesting your dreams.

>> Start by identifying and aligning your values. > Got Alignment? Journaling Exercise > Community Vision Board on Pinterest

Thanks for listening, my visionaries!!

Hello Visionaries. This episode accompanies an art show going on Feb - April 2023 called Landscape of Our Minds at the Laconia Gallery in Boston, MA. The show is curated by Yolanda He Yang who founded our artist collective, Behind VA Shadows. Remember I mentioned the collective in TVJ S1 E9?

Since we were both VA's (Visitors' Assistants) at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, I submitted a photo I collaborated with JESSC.X on, for my photo series, In Her Words Diary.   

In this episode, I share the original vision that launched my interest in making visions. 

JESSC.X shares their perspective on making the photo, how their life has shifted over the pandemic, and how artwork from the ICA influences their life now. 

Fun fact, the night of my artist talk March 31, marks the 6th anniversary of me asking JESSC.X to participate in the project! Weird. 

In the MLK Day Activity, the words on the collage read:
"... we will go on with faith ... its power will transform dark yesterdays into bright tomorrows, we will be able to change all of these conditions." 
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Podcasting transformed Emily's career.

In Season 1, Episode 9, Emily processes her own Visionary's Journey.

It led to her Holistic Space Organizing business, Room to Transform.

We reorganize your space as a Walk-In Vision Board where you feel supported on your next phase of life, so you can manifesting your dreams.

>> Start by identifying and aligning your values. > Got Alignment? Journaling Exercise > Community Vision Board on Pinterest

Thanks for listening, my visionaries!!

In the beginning of this Season, I had no idea how to create a podcast. I learned by doing, had a lot of help, and improved my process along the way. Not only in podcasting, but in following my intuition to a new career path. 
This episode is a musical journey with my friends and guests through obstacles, anti-racism work, surprising turns, determination, and small miracles. 
You can find the songs I reference in the Soundtrack on Spotify. 

I added some songs I love too. Like Flight 180 by Bishop Allen that is a wonderful example of the use of crescendo and storytelling in music. And empowering songs by Lizzo. She inspires me every day. Check out her latest demonstration of activism at the People’s Choice Awards. 


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Podcasting transformed Emily's career.

In Season 1, Episode 9, Emily processes her own Visionary's Journey.

It led to her Holistic Space Organizing business, Room to Transform.

We reorganize your space as a Walk-In Vision Board where you feel supported on your next phase of life, so you can manifesting your dreams.

>> Start by identifying and aligning your values. > Got Alignment? Journaling Exercise > Community Vision Board on Pinterest

Thanks for listening, my visionaries!!

“Why Are We Here?” 
Karmic Astrology Business Coach, Dr. Deb Peretz PhD, has the answer: “To learn our life lessons.” 
I have a ton of questions, like “How do we know what our lessons are?” 
Listen carefully to this episode. Deb explains it to us using karmic astrology, neurology, moon phases, and past life regressions. We even learn where to find romance in our astrological  chart.
Check out Deb’s website  and Planets & Profits podcast. She’s got a book about astrology and business coming out in the Fall 2022. 

Stay tuned.
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Podcasting transformed Emily's career.

In Season 1, Episode 9, Emily processes her own Visionary's Journey.

It led to her Holistic Space Organizing business, Room to Transform.

We reorganize your space as a Walk-In Vision Board where you feel supported on your next phase of life, so you can manifesting your dreams.

>> Start by identifying and aligning your values. > Got Alignment? Journaling Exercise > Community Vision Board on Pinterest

Thanks for listening, my visionaries!!

 I am sharing a Bonus episode with a message from Shaman Durek. I read his book Spirit Hacking recently and he talks about how we need to connect better with our fellow humans so we can amplify love more effectively. 
The energy around the world has been very heavy lately.  With the war shedding light on anti-Blackness around the world; violations of Humans Rights against women and LGBTQIA folx; and the threat of banning of Black history, and gender discussions in schools. It’s easy to grow weary from the undercurrent of stress rippling through individual and community energy fields.
Even though you may feel helpless, there’s an energetic exercise we can practice to raise the love frequency around us. 
It involves a simple form of connection: a loving embrace. 
For my listeners who don't feel safe hugging in person, try a virtual Cuddle Party.
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Podcasting transformed Emily's career.

In Season 1, Episode 9, Emily processes her own Visionary's Journey.

It led to her Holistic Space Organizing business, Room to Transform.

We reorganize your space as a Walk-In Vision Board where you feel supported on your next phase of life, so you can manifesting your dreams.

>> Start by identifying and aligning your values. > Got Alignment? Journaling Exercise > Community Vision Board on Pinterest

Thanks for listening, my visionaries!!