Multitudes Nicole Carter

Discover the multitude of ways that dreaming is beautiful in this fascinating conversation, where we connect dreaming to social justice, tarot, ancestral work, collective dreaming, the linearity of time and more. 

This is Part II of my conversation with Tara Rin Burke of The Witches Muse & Co-Creatrix of the Dreamscapes Academy Collective. 

Check out Part I (EPS 07) to find out more about Tara, their background, and introduction to dreamwork. 


1:54 | Dreamscapes Academy
9:07 | Jungian Psychology Around Dreamwork
13:41 | Tarot and Dreamwork
18:30 | Ancestral Work and Dreaming
23:02 | Collective Dreaming
26:46 | Linearity of Time
28:23 | 2023 Chariot Card in Tarot
31:26 | How to Work and Connect with Tara
32:40 | Stop Hating by adrienne maree brown 
Links!
EbonyJaniceDr. Amber McZeal - Decolonizing the PsycheEmergent Strategy, Shaping Worlds, Shaping Change - adrienne maree brownPoem: Stop Hating, by adrienne maree brown from Emergent Strategy
Music: Movement of the Unknown by William Claeson
Where to Find Tara:
Instagram: @thewitchesmuse
The Witches Muse

Check out Dreamscapes Academy:
Instagram: @dreamscapesacademy
Dreamscapes Academy

You can find me at:
www.multitudespodcast.com
Instagram: @multitudes.podcast

Where do you think a dream goes when you wake up? Does a dream travel? What do you think about recurring dreams?

In this episode we have Part I of my conversation with Tara Rin Burke of the Witches Muse & Co-Creatrix of the Dreamscapes Academy Collective.

In this episode we talk about Tara, their background, land acknowledgment, dream tending, dreams, and imagination.

Part II coming next Thursday!

Part II will continue the conversation about dreams, while connecting dreams to social justice, collective dreaming, and more.

"I dream a dream that dreams back at me." - Toni Morrison
Chapter Markers:
3:43 | Tara’s Story8:01 | How Tara Identifies with Being a Binary Witch, Bad Bitch, Sagittarius Stellium, Survivor,  Spiritual Artist, Nerd, Yonsei, Story Teller, Deep Listener, and Divine Dreamer15:10 | Land Acknowledgement 21:07 | What is the Witches Muse?26:44 | Dreamwork and Dream Tending32:22 | Dream Practice and Dream Journaling 38:31 | Dreams as Entities, Where Do You Think a Dream Goes When You Wake Up?42:13 | Recurring Dreams45:14 | Imagination, Dreaming and the Imaginal Colonial ComplexLinks from the Episode!
Interactive Map: Native-Land.CaLand Acknowledgement GuideHonor Native LandAstrologer Ari FelixDream Tending with Dr. Stephen AizenstatOctavia ButlerBrandan Odums

Poem: When I Met my Muse by William Stafford
Music: Movement of the Unknown by William Claeson
Where to Find Tara:
Instagram: @thewitchesmuse
The Witches Muse

Check out Dreamscapes Academy:
Instagram: @dreamscapesacademy
Dreamscapes Academy

You can find me at:
www.multitudespodcast.com
Instagram: @multitudes.podcast

This episode is Part II of my conversation with TikToker, fashion writer, and trend researcher Mandy Lee, also known as OldLoserinBrooklyn. 
This conversation covers a multitude of topics such as:
lifestyle content creationstaying private onlinetalent management vs. managing yourselfMandy’s thoughts about trends in 2023influencersthe Kardashiansfashion industry problemscontent writing in fashion the Balenciaga ad scandalmoral dilemmas with problematic fashion designerstips for anyone interested in working in fashion, editorial and content creation.
Chapters:

01:30 | Being Liked and Your Online Presence
04:02 | Lifestyle Creation vs. Content Creation
08:18 | Staying Private Online
11:49 | Talent Managers vs. Managing Yourself
20:03 | Influencers: Returning to Work + Glamorization
25:40 | The Kardashians, Flaunting Privilege, and Nepotism Online
35:26 | Content Writing in Fashion
44:14 | Fashion Industry Problems 
53:55 | Balenciaga Ad Scandal and Problematic Fashion Designers
1:04:50 | Tips on Freelancing, Fashion, Content Creation


Music: Hedged Bet by Far Orange

Links! 
Consumed by Aja Barber
The Unpublishable by Jessica DeFino


Where to find Mandy:
Instagram: @oldloserinbrooklyn
TikTok: @oldloserinbrooklyn  
Mandy's Newsletter: Cyclical


Be sure to check out Part I of this conversation!
"Going Viral with OldLoserinBrooklyn"

Listen now on:
Spotify
Apple


Where to find me:
Instagram: @multiudes.podcast
multitudespodcast.com 

This episode is Part I of my conversation with TikToker, fashion writer, and trend researcher Mandy Lee, also known as @oldloserinbrooklyn.


This conversation covers a multitude of topics such as:
Mandy's story from working in the corporate world to content creation/ freelancinggoing viralforecasting fashion trendsplagiarismoriginality mistakes she’s made along the wayIf you’re interested in content creation, freelancing and going viral, you’ll definitely find this conversation insightful and worth listening to.  

Part II coming next week!

Chapter Markers:


05:31 | Mandy's Leap from Corporate to Freelancing
19:22 | Starting to Post on TikTok to First Viral Video
21:58 | Going Viral
32:34 | Plagiarism and Content No Longer Belonging to You
37:43 | Challenges of Trend Forecasting, Niching, and Being Plagarized
46:27 | Mandy's Experience with Mistakes in Content Creation


Links!


The Forecaster Who Predicted Indie Sleaze Tell’s Us What’s Next
Articles of Interest Podcast


Where to find Mandy:
Instagram: @oldloserinbrooklyn

TikTok: @oldloserinbrooklyn

Mandy's Newsletter: Cyclical


Music: Hedged Bet by Far Orange 


Where to find me:


Instagram: @mulitudes.podcast
multitudespodcast.com 

Have you ever wondered how a set is designed for your favorite show? 
In this episode, I sit down with Madie Hays, who designs sets for tv, film, and theater productions.

Madie Hays is an LA-based Art Director, Scenic & Production Designer currently working mostly in TV and film. You can find her set designs on Apple TV +, HBO Max, and Netflix.

We get into a multitude of topics including:
how a set is builtMadie’s experiences working on shows what to look for in a set as a viewer sustainability and diversity in the industrytips for for anyone interested in set design and the film/tv industryrecommended shows for viewing beautifully created setsChapter Markers
05:15 |  How is a TV, Film, or Theater Set Built?
18:41 | Madie's Story in Set Design
24:21 | Examples of Madie's Projects
28:18 | Tips for Anyone Interested in Being a Set Designer
31:18 | What You Can Look for in a Set
33:10 | Researching for Period Pieces
35:17 | What Happens to a Set After a Show?
35:58 | Sustainability and Diversity
38:29 | Madie's Recs for Beautiful Sets


Links!
Andor
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power


Music: Pasemos el Rato by Autohacker


Where to find Madie:
Instagram: @hashtag_madie Website: Madie Hays
Where to find me:
Instagram: @multitudes.podcastWebsite: multitudespodcast.com 

My conversation with Fertility Awareness Instructor and Educator, Natalie Daudet, and founder of the Fertility Awareness Project. 
If you are curious about the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), the wider ranging conversation around FAM and birth control,  and practicalities of FAM, this episode is definitely worth listening to.
We discuss a multitude of topics including:
Nathalie’s story, how she found FAM, and her connection to social workSocial media influencers shaping the narrative around hormonal birth control The polarized narrative around hormonal birth control and FAMWho can use FAM? What if I have irregular cycles, or currently am on hormonal birthday control?What do I have to do to follow FAM?How do I start?How much does FAM cost?How can I involve my partner? 
Chapter Markers:
3:42 | Nathalie's Story
6:31 | Nathalie's Connection to Social Work
16:36 | What is FAM?
19:58 | What Does a Fertility Awareness Instructor Do?
23:20 | Other Methods: Family Planning, Rhythm, and Pullout Method
29:10 | Social Media Influencers & Controversy around Birth Control
40:58 | FAM and the Medical Community/ Talking to your Doctor about FAM
46:05 | Who is a Good Candidate for FAM
49:41 | Irregular Cycles
54:26 | If You're on Hormonal Birth Control and are Interested in FAM
1:00:35 | Practicalities of FAM, Consistency, and Cost
1:14:28 | Involving your Partner
1:17:20 | Fertility Awareness Project

Links!
Billings Ovulation Method
Taking Charge of your Fertility 
Facts about Fertility
Read Your Body App
Tempdrop sensor
Fertility Knowledge Collective


Articles we discussed in the episode:
Vice article by Anya Zoledziowski: ‘Holistic Healers’ on TikTok Want You to Quit Birth Control 
Wired article by Sarah Sloat: Birth Control TikTok Is a Symptom of Medicine's Bigger Problem


Where to Find Nathalie:
Nathalie’s Free Intro Course to FAM: FAM Fundamentals
Instagram: @fertilityawarenessproject   
Website: Fertility Awareness Project

Nathalie Daudet is a certified fertility awareness educator, social worker and menstrual cycle coach. She discovered fertility awareness after searching high and low for a non-hormonal method of birth control. After learning the magic of fertility awareness and the gift of body literacy, she decided to pursue formal fertility awareness training and the Fertility Awareness Project was born. Hundreds of people worldwide have learned to chart their menstrual cycle for birth control with her online course, Cycle Love. 

Music: V1rgo by Ambre Jaune

Where to find me:
www.multitudespodcast.com
IG: @multitudes.podcast