Where Are We Podcast

Where Are We Podcast

Listen up, yall! The "Where Are We" podcast is not your run-of-the-mill, snooze-fest of a show. It's the podcast that will have you pondering life's greatest questions like: where ARE we? Are we physically present, mentally present, or just in need of a good blunt? Join the odd trio of Andre X, Yanti , Anneyls and the elusive TGBTW as they dive deep into the psyche of the community of artists, producers, entrepreneurs and influencers. We're talking mind-bending introspection, hilarious segments, and special guests that will make you wonder why you're not famous yet.

  1. Oct 2

    EP 65 - FINDING YOUR WAY FT MONAVELI

    We Are back, and sometimes you don’t realize how far you’ve come until you look back. This episode of Where Are We Podcast is with Monaveli, and this conversation goes way beyond music. We sit down with Monaveli to talk about growing up in Brockton, finding her way into the creative world, and the people who helped shape the person she is today. From discovering SoundLab and finding a place where she finally felt like she belonged, to being mentored by artists who saw something in her early on, Monaveli takes us through the moments that helped build her foundation. But what stands out most is how much of her journey has been about people. Family. Friends. Mentors. Her team. The people she considers family even though they aren't related by blood. Monaveli talks about being raised primarily by her mother, having a small but strong support system, and learning that you don't always have to do everything yourself. As her career grew and she signed to a label, she had to learn how to communicate, trust the people around her, and let other people play a role in something she spent so much time building on her own. We also get into what it means to give back. After being mentored herself, Monaveli has found ways to work with younger creatives and return to the same spaces that helped her grow. She talks about wanting young people to see somebody who came from their community and realize that a creative career isn't some unrealistic dream. Then the story gets bigger. Music has taken Monaveli far beyond Brockton, from Budapest to Iceland, Bristol, and Amsterdam. She shares what it was like building an international tour, performing for audiences who were experiencing her culture and music from a completely different perspective, and watching her team turn something that once felt like a dream into an actual life. There's a moment in the conversation where she describes looking around Amsterdam and seeing people from home beside her — creating, performing, shooting videos, and getting paid to do what they love. That's the kind of moment you don't forget. We also get into family, relationships, discipline, personal growth, food, weed, veganism, cats, and plenty of conversations that somehow go completely off the rails. But underneath all of it is a conversation about becoming your own person without forgetting the people and places that helped you get there. MONAVELI IG - @realmonaveli Website - monaveli.wixsite.com Go stream her music everywhere " Monaveli" and show her some love. OUR SPONSORS Big shoutout to the businesses supporting Where Are We Podcast this season. Make sure you show them some love. Lu’s Cafe & Bakery 384 Essex St Lawrence, MA A local cafe and bakery serving Vietnamese inspired food, breakfast, lunch, coffee, pastries, and custom cakes. Elvio’s Pizzeria 60 Whittier Hwy Moultonborough, NH A family style pizzeria serving traditional pizza, subs, pasta, wings, and other Italian American favorites. Del Noventa Filum 15 Union St #414 Lawrence, MA Custom embroidery and T shirt printing for businesses, brands, teams, events, and anyone looking to put their own design on something. Thank you to all three for supporting WAW. Go check them out and tell them Where Are We sent you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 02:30 Morning Vices 07:00 Food & Discipline 13:00 Finding Your People 17:00 Growing Up 22:00 SoundLab Beginnings 27:00 Latrell & Dutch 32:00 Mentorship 36:00 Giving Back 42:00 Family 48:00 Chosen Family 52:25 S.DOT — Sex, Drugs & Other Things 01:03:00 Outro ❤️ FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIALS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wherearewepod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Where-Are-We-Podcast Podcast #podcast #mentalhealth #interviews #Monaveli #Brockton #BostonMusic #WhereAreWePodcast ❤️ FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIALS - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wherearewepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Where-Are-We-Podcast Podcast #podcast #mentalhealth #interviews

    EP 65 - FINDING YOUR WAY FT MONAVELI
  2. Sep 18

    EP 64 - BETTING ON YOURSELF FT D4THEGREAT

    WE’RE BACK. Season 6 of Where Are We Podcast starts right here with D4thegreat. We go behind the lens with somebody we’ve known for a minute, but this conversation is really about getting to know the person behind the camera. D4 talks about his creative journey, finding his lane, and the different jobs and paths he went through before realizing some things just weren’t for him. We get into that moment of betting on yourself, especially when you’ve got real life happening around you and people depending on you. From there, the conversation gets a lot more personal. We talk family, growing up, relationships, and the things that come with trying to figure yourself out while also building a life of your own. D4 opens up about his family, the distance and dysfunction that came with growing up, and learning how to look at those relationships differently as he gets older. Then we get into fatherhood. D4 talks about having twin girls and the moment becoming a father really changed something in him. He talks about the pressure of being a dad, trying to give his kids the things he wished he had growing up, and learning that being a good parent also means having the patience to understand that your kids are going to be their own people. We get into his Caribbean roots, connection, lifestyle changes, relationships, isolation, creativity, and learning when certain people or situations no longer fit where you’re headed. And of course, this is Where Are We, so there’s plenty of b******t, jokes, random conversations and moments where we somehow end up talking about everything from vices to waterbending. This one felt like the right way to open Season 6. New season. New conversations. Same WAW. OUR SPONSORS Big shoutout to the businesses supporting Where Are We Podcast this season. Make sure you show them some love. Lu’s Cafe & Bakery 384 Essex St, Lawrence, MA A local cafe and bakery serving Vietnamese inspired food, breakfast, lunch, coffee, pastries, and custom cakes. Elvio’s Pizzeria 60 Whittier Hwy, Moultonborough, NH A family style pizzeria serving traditional pizza, subs, pasta, wings, and other Italian American favorites. Del Noventa Filum 15 Union St #414, Lawrence, MA Custom embroidery and T shirt printing for businesses, brands, teams, events, and anyone looking to put their own design on something. Thank you to all three for supporting WAW. Go check them out and tell them Where Are We sent you. TIMESTAMP 00:00 Intro 04:00 Vices & Weed 11:00 Getting Healthy 17:00 Work & Creativity 25:00 Taking Risks 32:00 Vegan & Nature 40:00 Family 48:00 Growing Up 56:00 Parents 01:04:00 Being a Dad 01:12:00 Parenting 01:18:00 Real Talk ❤️ FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIALS - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wherearewepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Where-Are-We-Podcast Podcast #podcast #mentalhealth #interviews

    EP 64 - BETTING ON YOURSELF FT D4THEGREAT
  3. Mar 12

    EP 63 - EVOLVING WITH PURPOSE FT STAX

    In the Season 5 finale of the Where Are We Podcast, the crew sits down with Boston native Stax for an honest and wide ranging conversation about growth, identity, and becoming your highest self. Growing up in Dorchester as the oldest of four siblings, Stax talks about the pressure of being seen as the example in her family while still figuring life out in real time. She reflects on how her upbringing shaped her discipline early on, from participating in programs like dance, modeling, choir, and violin to developing a strong love for reading and learning that still influences her mindset today. Throughout the episode, Stax opens up about the evolution of her perspective and the personal work it takes to grow into a new version of yourself. She shares how discovering books like The Four Agreements helped shift the way she looks at life, accountability, and how we interpret the world around us. That shift sparked a deeper journey of self awareness and pushed her to reevaluate relationships, expectations, and how she connects with people from earlier phases of her life. The conversation also dives into the reality of evolving beyond your past. Stax speaks candidly about how personal growth can sometimes create distance between you and people who knew an older version of you, and how navigating that transition requires patience, reflection, and a willingness to redefine connections. At the same time, she emphasizes the importance of building routines, creating structure in adulthood, and staying intentional about personal development. From stories about her childhood nickname and the origin of the name Stax to deeper reflections on purpose, identity, and self discovery, this episode blends humor, vulnerability, and real conversation. It’s a reminder that no one has everything figured out and that growth is an ongoing process. TIMESTAMP 00:00 Intro 00:40 Meeting Stax 03:05 Daily Routines 06:42 Virgo Energy 09:18 Growing Up Dorchester 13:05 Staying In Boston 17:20 Leaving vs Staying 22:10 Personal Evolution 26:45 Discovering The Four Agreements 31:10 Outgrowing Old Versions 36:20 The Name Stax 40:55 Childhood Creativity 46:30 Being The Oldest Sibling 52:15 Family Expectations 57:40 S.DOT (Sex, Drugs & Other Things) 58:40 Finding Your Own Path 1:04:25 Perspective On Life 1:09:30 Final Reflections 1:13:22 Outro ❤️ FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIALS - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wherearewepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Where-Are-We-Podcast Podcast

    EP 63 - EVOLVING WITH PURPOSE FT STAX
  4. Feb 26

    EP 62 - ART OVER EVERYTHING FT ARTISAN

    We’re back with another episode of Where Are We Podcast and this time we’re sitting down with Artisan. This conversation really gets into what it means to build yourself from the ground up. Artisan opens up about where his creativity started, the early influences that shaped his mindset, and the moments that forced him to take himself serious. We talk about the difference between liking art and living it. The discipline behind it. The sacrifices. The self doubt. The pressure of wanting more while still figuring it out in real time. He speaks on family impact, finding direction when things feel uncertain, and choosing growth over comfort. There’s real talk about betting on yourself even when the results are not instant. About staying consistent when motivation fades. About understanding that vision is earned through experience, not just talent. This episode moves naturally from laughs to reflection. It’s about identity, risk, maturity, and learning how to trust your own process. If you’re building something, questioning your next move, or trying to level up creatively, this one is going to hit. Tap in. Like. Comment. Subscribe. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:40 Meeting Artisan 04:12 Early Influences 08:35 Creative Beginnings 13:02 Family Impact 17:48 Self Doubt 22:10 Discipline Talk 27:04 Risk vs Comfort 31:36 Growth Mentality 36:18 Staying Consistent 41:07 Lessons Learned 44:45 S.DOT (SEX , DRUGS & OTHER THINGS) 45:22 What’s Next 50:53 Outro ❤️ FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIALS - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wherearewepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Where-Are-We-Podcast Podcast #podcast #mentalhealth #interviews

    EP 62 - ART OVER EVERYTHING FT ARTISAN
  5. Feb 12

    EP 61 - WORDLY LESSONS LEARNED FT LUCKY DICE

    On this episode of the Where Are We Podcast, Andre X sits down with Boston legend Lucky Dice for a conversation full of stories, perspective, growth, and real talk from someone who has truly lived it. From the jump the vibes are there, laughs are flying, and it feels like family in the room. Dice talks about his relationship with smoking and how it evolved from something casual into something meditative and personal. That opens the door to bigger conversations about mindset, awareness, and how people grow into themselves over time. From there the episode travels across the world as the guys revisit tour memories through Europe, culture shock moments, funny run ins, and the reality of navigating different spaces while staying grounded in who you are. Travel becomes a major theme. Dice explains how seeing new places changes your perspective, how experiencing other cultures can open your mind, and why getting outside your normal environment is necessary for growth. Whether it is mountains, museums, city streets, or train rides that feel like movies, every place leaves something behind that helps shape you. The conversation then rewinds back to the beginning. Dice breaks down how music started for him, freestyling on the block, forming early groups, and building lifelong relationships through college and community. He reflects on staying genuine, leading with love, and how those connections helped build both the artist and the man he became. Fatherhood becomes one of the strongest parts of the episode. Dice speaks honestly about being a parent while chasing a dream, the sacrifices that come with it, and the lessons he tries to pass to his daughter. Andre and Dice trade experiences about raising kids, communication, patience, and how children end up teaching you just as much as you teach them. Throughout the episode, Dice drops wisdom about struggle, career setbacks, self sacrifice, and trusting that life will bring you what you need even if it doesn’t arrive how you imagined. It is reflective, funny, and full of moments that hit home for anyone trying to balance responsibility with passion. This is one of those conversations where you laugh, think, and walk away with something real. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 02:10 Smoking & Vices 06:05 Weed Becoming Legal 09:40 Tour Bus Story 12:15 Traveling With Purpose 16:30 Seeing The World Different 20:05 Mountain Moment 23:10 Places To Live 27:40 Amsterdam Memory 30:20 Europe vs Home 33:00 Where Music Started 37:25 Freestyle Roots 40:10 Building The Team 43:15 Growth & Brotherhood 46:30 Career Struggles 49:50 Hiatus From Music 51:27 S.DOT ( SEX, DRUGS & OTHER THINGS) 52:00 Fatherhood Talks 55:40 Providing vs Dreaming 58:30 Raising Daughters 1:01:10 Family Support 1:04:30 Moving With Faith 1:07:00 Life Lessons 1:10:20 Trauma Question 1:12:00 Outro ❤️ FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIALS - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wherearewepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Where-Are-We-Podcast Podcast #podcast #mentalhealth #interviews

    EP 61 - WORDLY LESSONS LEARNED FT LUCKY DICE
  6. Feb 5

    EP 60 - FROM CHOAS TO CLARITY FT SOLO D

    This episode of Where Are We Podcast gets reckless fast. Andre X sits down with Solo D for an unfiltered conversation that jumps from jokes and wild stories straight into deep truths about addiction, self discipline, identity, and personal growth. They break down vices like weed, drinking, porn, coffee, and even prayer, plus what it really takes to quit bad habits when they’re woven into your everyday life.Solo opens up about moving city to city, lying as a survival tactic, reinventing himself, losing and finding purpose, and why honesty hits different when you finally stop performing for people. The episode touches on fitness, diet changes, mental health, creative struggles, and friendships that started messy but turned real. Funny, chaotic, and unexpectedly vulnerable, this is one of those episodes that starts wild and leaves you thinking.If you like raw conversations, uncomfortable honesty, and podcasts that don’t play it safe, press play.TIMESTAMP:00:00 Intro02:45 Rolling Up06:30 Vices11:20 Home Life16:05 Diet Fitness21:10 Visual Habits26:40 Free Speech32:15 Reinvention38:05 Music Journey44:10 Identity Lies50:30 Quitting Habits57:15 Yoga Retreat01:03:20 Creative Roots01:06:49 SDOT (Sex , Drugs & Other Things)01:08:40 Truth Growth01:14:30 Wrap Up❤️ FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIALS - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wherearewepodFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Where-Are-We-PodcastPodcast #podcast #mentalhealth #interviews

    EP 60 - FROM CHOAS TO CLARITY FT SOLO D
  7. Jan 22

    EP 59 - FROM COURT TO CANVAS FT HAAWWS

    In this episode of Where Are We Podcast , Andre sits down with HAAWWS to talk about vices, creativity, discipline, and figuring out who you really are outside of expectations. The episode starts with the usual WAW tone, relaxed, funny, and unfiltered, before getting into HAAWWS’ relationship with cannabis, first experiences smoking, and how those habits shaped his routines and mindset. From there, the conversation opens up into childhood, growing up in Grove Hall, and what it meant to come up around community, culture, and constant pressure to succeed in specific ways. HAAWWS talks deeply about basketball, not just playing, but why he eventually fell out of love with the game. He breaks down the difference between mentorship and authority, how toxic coaching environments can push people away from what they’re actually meant to do, and how that discipline later transferred into his art instead of sports. Music becomes the real centerpiece of the episode. HAAWWS shares how creativity runs through his family, from his father’s music background to his mother’s artistry and writing, and how that shaped his love for words, rap, and storytelling. He speaks on being a solo artist, collaboration versus groups, and finding people who align creatively without forcing anything. The conversation also touches on moving to New York, struggling as an artist, navigating relationships, immigrant family expectations, and learning how to live your own life without carrying someone else’s dreams. It’s reflective, funny, and grounded, full of moments where the laughs slow down and the real thoughts come out. This episode is about growth, identity, and learning to trust where your creativity is taking you without rushing the process. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Roll Up Segment / Vices 04:10 Cannabis Talk 07:05 Daily Routines 10:20 Childhood 13:05 Grove Hall 16:10 Expectations 19:30 Basketball 23:10 Coaching Impact 26:40 Leaving Sports 29:20 Creative Shift 32:10 Music Influence 35:20 Solo Artist 37:40 S.DOT (SEX , DRUGS & OTHER THINGS) 38:30 Reflection 40:55 Growth and Reflection 44:42 Outro FOLLOW OUR GUEST - Everywhere ⁨@HAAWWS⁩ ❤️ FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIALS - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wherearewepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Where-Are-We-Podcast Podcast #podcast #mentalhealth #interviews

    EP 59 - FROM COURT TO CANVAS FT HAAWWS
  8. Jan 8

    EP 58 - BUILT THROUGH EXPERIENCE FT ERICA SINGER

    In this episode of the Where Are We Podcast, we sit down with Erica Singer for an open, honest conversation that moves between music, performance, motherhood, survival, and self-growth. The episode starts light joking about routines before the studio or the stage but quickly settles into real talk about nerves, confidence, and learning how to perform without relying on substances to “take the edge off" .Erica shares her experience as a singer and performer, breaking down stage anxiety, muscle memory, and practical techniques she now teaches kids to help them feel confident on stage. We talk about performance fears, forgetting lyrics, cracking vocals, and why learning how to freestyle or recover in the moment is just as important as rehearsing.From there, the episode shifts into personal territory. Erica opens up about her background, growing up in different households, searching for a sense of family, and how those experiences shaped the way she parents today. She speaks candidly about motherhood, protection, projection, and learning how to break cycles while raising her daughter in a healthier environment.We also talk about survival mode, fear, boundaries, and how past trauma can quietly guide decisions without you realizing it. Erica reflects on her relationship with her mom, learning when to stop rescuing others, and how becoming a parent forced her to prioritize safety, stability, and emotional awareness.Toward the end of the episode, Erica talks about building her own business, Singer Beauty, working across different studios, traveling for shoots, and balancing creative independence with motherhood. The episode wraps with laughs, side stories, and a grounded sense of gratitude — not perfection, just progress.This episode is honest, raw, and conversational touching on performance, growth, parenting, creativity, and learning how to trust yourself through it all.TIMESTAMP:00:00 Intro00:42 Roll Up Segment 03:10 Erica’s Background and Creative Start07:25 Stage Nerves and Performance Anxiety11:50 Learning to Perform Without Substances16:30 Muscle Memory and Recovering On Stage21:05 Teaching Confidence to Young Performers26:00 Autotune Backing Tracks and Vocal Tools31:40 Finding Your Voice Through Practice36:10 Family Background and Searching for Stability41:20 Motherhood and Breaking Cycles46:10 Survival Mode Boundaries and Self Awareness50:55 Relationships Projection and Personal Growth55:40 Building Singer Beauty and Creative Independence57:00 S.DOT (sex, drugs & other things)​1:01:30 Balancing Work Motherhood and Art1:06:50 Outro FOLLOW OUR GUEST AT :IG - @singerbeautyllc @mutha_shmush @esingermusic❤️ FOLLOW US ON ALL SOCIALS - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wherearewepodFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Where-Are-We-PodcastPodcast #podcast #mentalhealth #interviews

    EP 58 - BUILT THROUGH EXPERIENCE FT ERICA SINGER

About

Listen up, yall! The "Where Are We" podcast is not your run-of-the-mill, snooze-fest of a show. It's the podcast that will have you pondering life's greatest questions like: where ARE we? Are we physically present, mentally present, or just in need of a good blunt? Join the odd trio of Andre X, Yanti , Anneyls and the elusive TGBTW as they dive deep into the psyche of the community of artists, producers, entrepreneurs and influencers. We're talking mind-bending introspection, hilarious segments, and special guests that will make you wonder why you're not famous yet.