15 episodes

SLAP the Power - a dynamic new show from SLAP the Network that aims to weave artistry into advocacy through the raw power of music, comedy, movies, visual arts, and beyond.   *Portions of our proceeds benefit votesaveamerica.comHosted by world touring musicians Rick Barrio Dill (@rickbarriodill @vintagetrouble) and Maiya Sykes (@maiyasykes), join them as team with musicians, comedians, actors and artists of all angles and try to chop up some of todays most troubling topics, but with a fat side of chocolate cake and incredible silliness. @slapthepowerslapthepower.com

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SLAP the Power - a dynamic new show from SLAP the Network that aims to weave artistry into advocacy through the raw power of music, comedy, movies, visual arts, and beyond.   *Portions of our proceeds benefit votesaveamerica.comHosted by world touring musicians Rick Barrio Dill (@rickbarriodill @vintagetrouble) and Maiya Sykes (@maiyasykes), join them as team with musicians, comedians, actors and artists of all angles and try to chop up some of todays most troubling topics, but with a fat side of chocolate cake and incredible silliness. @slapthepowerslapthepower.com

    Navigating the Maze: Understanding ADHD, Trauma and Creativity with Sarah DeGrave

    Navigating the Maze: Understanding ADHD, Trauma and Creativity with Sarah DeGrave

    Do you ever feel bombarded and overwhelmed by the constant influx of information and notifications in our fast-paced, digital world? Is it challenging to keep your focus, manage your creative pursuits, and run your entrepreneurial ventures? Well, this episode features Sarah DeGrave, who expertly navigates us through the mazes of trauma, ADHD, and creativity. We delve deep into understanding ADHD, its prevalence in today's society, and how trauma can stimulate ADHD-like characteristics. T...

    • 32 min
    Empowerment and Evolution: The New Era of Online Entertainment with Leanna Linsky CEO of Plauzzable

    Empowerment and Evolution: The New Era of Online Entertainment with Leanna Linsky CEO of Plauzzable

    Leanne Linsky, comedian turned entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of the new online comedy club, Plauzzable. Originally from Waukegan, Illinois, Leanne has a passion for learning. She earned a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of California, Irvine. Leanne also earned her Professional Coaching Certification (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation and CoachVille, Center for Coa...

    • 51 min
    Climate Change Head-on: The Power of Innovation, Legislation and Global Cooperation feat. Dr. Keith Wolf

    Climate Change Head-on: The Power of Innovation, Legislation and Global Cooperation feat. Dr. Keith Wolf

    Join us as we try to slap some sense into the air about the stark realities of climate change with the incredible Dr. Keith Wolf. Dr. Wolf is a NOAA ambassador, and a lauded documentary filmmaker (most notably Under the Puget Sound, as well as the upcoming documentary series OCEANS, and the more hopeful INNOVATIONS), as he unravels the dire consequences of species loss and the intriguing implications of the Endangered Species Act of 1997. What are the potential solutions hidden in techn...

    • 50 min
    Yes, Immigration is sticky. And right wing Alexa ain't helping. feat. Immigration Attorney Liz Cannon

    Yes, Immigration is sticky. And right wing Alexa ain't helping. feat. Immigration Attorney Liz Cannon

    The "Immigration issue" may be the key thing that determines all the control of power next November in America. And ALEXA going all MAGA loco in millions of households isn't helping either. Obviously we need to SLAP some light on how we can help navigate this often misunderstood and vital issue. So we chose to get someone in who could help us understand it like we were musicians who didnt know what we were talking about. Enter our delightful interv...

    • 47 min
    Confronting Adultification: A Deeper Dive into Childhood Maturity with Ty Taylor

    Confronting Adultification: A Deeper Dive into Childhood Maturity with Ty Taylor

    Picture this - a rambunctious child, full of energy and curiosity, yet pegged as an adult long before his time. Sounds unthinkable, right? But it's a harsh reality for many black and brown children due to the disturbing phenomenon known as adultification. To unpack this sensitive issue, we've invited the one and only Ty Taylor(@taylorty), lead singer of Vintage Trouble (as well as a million other things you may or may not know him from), down to the studio to help chop up this delicate topic ...

    • 44 min
    Countering Adultification: Tackling Systemic Oppression and Racial Bias (with Maiya and KC Carnage)

    Countering Adultification: Tackling Systemic Oppression and Racial Bias (with Maiya and KC Carnage)

    Have you ever considered the alarming rate at which adultification and hypersexualization affects black children, particularly girls? This week, we grapple with this devastating societal issue, guided by the searing personal insights from our guest, KC Carnage. Join us as we unravel the complex implications of adultification, which robs black kids of their innocence and burdens them with expectations far beyond their years. Immerse yourself in the chilling case of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl,...

    • 57 min

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