The Most Interesting People On My Timeline

Tania Dominguez-Rangel

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The Most Interesting People On My Timeline

A series exploring how digital spaces affect the lives and work of our most interesting online friends. Each week we highlight one person and ask them about social media, internet culture, AI, anything to do with the the fast-changing digital world and how they navigate it as artists, activists, and people. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taniadoes/support

JUL 11

Special Episode: The Besties that Went to Harvard w/ Karla

In this episode, Tania and Karla react to Tania’s episode for “Shot of Truth” with Vicky Matey. They also talk about their childhood in Georgia and the shared experiences that lead them to going to Harvard together. Special shoutout to Vicky Matey and the C5 Georgia Youth Foundation 3 “Shot of Truth” episode with Tania: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gldswuRcanS1zUeRALer9?si=3b456eb02e894748 Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:54) Karla’s intro (05:07) Traveling abroad (07:54) Career aspiration and Tania’s music era (12:17) Broke but bougie (14:52) Going to Harvard together (24:02) UGA and GA Tech hating immigrants (29:38) C5 Georgia summer camp (37:45) Policing at Harvard (41:38) Karla’s final thoughts (44:34) Outro To stay up to date with this series follow us on social media. You can also listen and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/ YouTube: youtube.com/taniaschannel Buy Me A Coffee (memberships available): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taniadoes Tania’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taniadoes/support

46 min
FEB 28

Ep. 15: A Shot of Truth w/ Vicky Matey

We’re back and it’s time for a shot of truth! In our return episode, we’re introducing y’all to Vicky Matey, a creative and host of the “Shot of Truth” podcast that Tania met during her European girl summer. In this episode Vicky and Tania talk about traveling to Europe together with advance parole, Vicky’s podcast, and so much more! For more information about Vicky and their work visit https://www.taniadoes.com/vickymatey and follow Vicky on social media. Vicky’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vmtmm/ ‘Shot of Truth’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shotoftruthpodcast/ ‘Shot of Truth’ Podcast Website: https://shotoftruthpodcast.com/ Podcast Episode with Tania: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gldswuRcanS1zUeRALer9?si=3b456eb02e894748 Timestamps: (00:00) Episode Intro (02:14) Vicky’s Intro (04:14) Shot of Truth Podcast (07:35) Being vulnerable on with podcast guests (10:49) Navigating vulnerability and conflict (17:26) Meeting in Europe and posting while undocu and abroad (29:23) Debriefing the Cultural Leadership Fellowship (40:45) What’s in a name? (44.56) Vicky’s timeline (47:38) Collaborating with Vicky (53:00) Vicky’s socials (54:15) Episode Outro To stay up to date with this series follow us on social media. You can also listen and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/ YouTube: youtube.com/taniaschannel Tania’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/ #shotoftruth #taniadoes #music #podcast #newepisode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taniadoes/support

56 min
06/26/2023

Ep. 14: Spinach Gang w/ Brad Watson

Software engineer, music exec, film producer, Brad wears many hats. As a creative entrepreneur, Brad has started a record label, produced short films, and garnered partnerships in the fashion industry which includes working with the one and only LaQuan Smith. Brad started Spinach Records with the goal of getting artists paid what they deserve while providing holistic wellness resources for each artist. In this episode Brad and Tania talk about Spinach Record’s beginnings, the intersections of music, film, and fashion, and the future of tech, wellness, and artistry. For more information about Brad and their work visit https://www.taniadoes.com/spinachgang and follow Brad on social media. Brad’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/6algo/ Spinach Records IG: https://www.instagram.com/spinachgang/ Triple Washed Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/41zCaDK56B96cKVPAVSYqd?si=221b45fe526d4796 Season 3 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61crkrmwMtXO2yAI1N86fJ?si=c92acfe48b2744f2 Timestamps: (00:00) Episode intro (01:55) Brad’s intro (02:27) Spinach’s origins (06:11) Curating a wellness-centered practice (15:07) Creative crossovers (22:05) Brad’s creative influences (30:53) Spinach Records roster (33:50) Tech for the creative process (39:48) AI in the music industry (44:55) The most interesting people on Brad’s timeline (49:22) The future (53:53) Outro The most interesting people on Brad’s timeline: @treyphillss : https://www.instagram.com/tphillss/ @kirbyporter_ :https://www.instagram.com/kirbyporter_/ @willa__owen : https://www.instagram.com/willa__owen/ To stay up to date with this series follow us on social media. You can also listen and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/ YouTube: youtube.com/taniaschannel Tania’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/ #spinachgang #taniadoes #music #podcast #newepisode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taniadoes/support

57 min
06/17/2023

Ep. 13: Dropping Gems w/ Soultree

Rooted in community, Soultree has created a musical and visual body of work that intersects genres and mediums. Soultree began as a community organizer and then incorporated that knowledge and community to begin making music with a myriad of influences and collaborators. They have collaborated with many AAPI and undocu creatives, played multiple shows across LA, and their music videos were recently featured at LAAPF. In this episode Soultree and Tania talk about Soultree’s creative process, Soultree’s many musical influences, and their hopes and fears for AI. For more information about Soultree and their work visit https://www.taniadoes.com/soultree and follow Soultree on social media. Soultree’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/soultreesmusic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soultreesmusic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soultreesmusic Soultree’s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1C2zI6vfHnmhDVx8MSHjKH?si=X-OukCQ7Rk-jNkQ311P9iw Soultree’s Website: https://soultree.me/ Season 3 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61crkrmwMtXO2yAI1N86fJ?si=c92acfe48b2744f2 Timestamps: (00:00) Show Intro (01:41) Soultree Intro (05:24) Starting in music (11:14) Soultree’s influences (20:57) GEM project (31:12) A holistic approach (36:38) Hopes and fears for AI (45:14) The most interesting people on Soultree’s timeline (50:22) Future projects (53:20) Outro The most interesting people on Soultree’s timeline: https://www.instagram.com/crystledino/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/nourishingyourlivity/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/wenluv_/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/hinawaterswellness/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/shero_collective/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/csuh55/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/riyaanahartley/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/itsrobincote/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/magnoliaysy/?hl=en To stay up to date with this series follow us on social media. You can also listen and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/ YouTube: youtube.com/taniaschannel Tania’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/ #soultree #taniadoes #music #podcast #newepisode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taniadoes/support

55 min
06/10/2023

Ep. 12: Pintando el Flow w/ Pinto Picasso

Se pasó con el flow ni lo viste! From acapella on National TV to collabs with some of Reggaeton’s biggest artists, Puerto Rican artist, producer, songwriter, and vocal coach Pinto Picasso is making waves with his music as an independent artist. Pinto started off singing in church choir, but quickly moved up in the world of music with his impressive vocals and songwriting skills. His acapella group won the first season of NBC’S The Sing Off and afterwards Pinto began working with big artists including Luney Tunes, Daddy Yankee, and Ivy Queen. He has toured internationally and amassed millions of Spotify streams with his sound influenced by bachata, reggaeton, and other genres. In this episode Pinto and Tania talk about his start in the music industry, being mentored by Daddy Yankee, and using social media to connect with an international audience. For more information about Jenny and their work visit https://www.taniadoes.com/pintopicasso and follow Pinto on social media. Pinto’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/pintopicasso/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PintoPicasso TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pintopicasso?lang=en Pinto’s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/40DtWCtcmCd6GH8vKrDaJs?si=p5thbsQ4RH-zZCexdvR5kA Season 3 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61crkrmwMtXO2yAI1N86fJ?si=c92acfe48b2744f2 Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:31) Pinto’s Intro (03:26) Start in music and working with Luney Tunes (10:38) ‘The Sing Off’ and acapella (15:25) Memorable performances (18:53) Using social media and live musicians in the studio (26:21) The Grammys and Latin music (31:06) Finding collaborators and mentorship (35:25) Work life balance online (39:49) Mixing genres (44:03) Music and visuals and being in Ivy Queens MV (47:49) Most interesting people on Pintos timeline (49:36) The future (52:55) Outro The most interesting people on Pinto’s timeline: Ilse Cruz: https://www.instagram.com/ilse_cruzz/ SP Polanco: https://www.instagram.com/spthemusicmaker/?hl=en To stay up to date with this series follow us on social media. You can also listen and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/ YouTube: youtube.com/taniaschannel Tania’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/ #pintopicasso #taniadoes #music #podcast #newepisode #bachata #reggaeton #latinmusic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taniadoes/support

54 min
06/02/2023

Ep. 11: Handwritten Heartbreak w/ Jenny Baker

Meet your new best friend Jenny Baker! Moving from Maine to L.A. after graduating from the Harvard-Berklee dual program, Jenny has pursued her music career by building a community of loyal fans online. Her debut EP “The Day You’re Gone” explores the weight of heartbreak in an honest, self-aware, and musically beautiful way gaining viral attention through Jenny’s TikTok account. In this episode, Jenny and Tania talk about Jenny’s musical process, building a fanbase on TikTok, handwriting notes to fans, and performing together in college with 21CC For more information about Jenny and their work visit https://www.taniadoes.com/jennybaker and follow Jenny on social media. Jenny’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennybakermusic/ Jenny’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennybakermusic Jenny’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jennybaker932/featured Season 3 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61crkrmwMtXO2yAI1N86fJ?si=c92acfe48b2744f2 Timestamps (00:00) Intro (1:33) Jenny’s intro (2:04) Debut EP Process and letting tiktok decide her releases (6:12) Jenny’s Creative process as an independent artist (10:19) Small town vibes and songwriting (11:41) Meeting her fanbase IRL (18:10) Charity and partner organizations (21:45) The 21CC days (27:50) Artistic influences (29:47) Securing the Taylor Swift ticket bag (31:04) The most interesting people on Jenny’s timeline (33:16) The future and new music (35:58) Outro The most interesting people on Jenny’s timeline: Samyra Miller: https://www.tiktok.com/@samyra Amelia Moore: https://www.tiktok.com/@icryatwork To stay up to date with this series follow us on social media. You can also listen and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/ YouTube: youtube.com/taniaschannel Tania’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/ #jennybaker #taniadoes #music #podcast #newepisode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taniadoes/support

38 min
05/26/2023

Ep. 10: Let's Run It w/ Paolo Rein

Whether on set or in the studio, Paolo Rein believes in pursuing your passions and making it happen. Based in Carson, California, Paolo is sharing his journey online as he transitions from working in independent filmmaking to becoming a singer/songwriter. In this episode, Paolo and Tania discuss the intersection of filmmaking and music, sharing a vulnerable process online, Paolo’s crossing of paths with a young Steve Lacy, and we even get a special performance from Paolo! For more information about Paolo and their work visit https://www.taniadoes.com/paolorein or follow Paolo Rein on social media. Paolo’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/paolorein2/ Paolo’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paolorein2 Paolo’s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user89126401 Season 3 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61crkrmwMtXO2yAI1N86fJ?si=c92acfe48b2744f2 Timestamps: (0:00) Episode intro (2:11) Meet Paolo (4:10) Beginnings in filmmaking (14:15) Visual albums and blending mediums (17:59) Sharing progress on IG and believing in your craft (25:47) The learning process (29:28) Self worth and working while pursuing your dream (34:54) Let’s Run It LLC (39:05) Finding a niche (46:00) Steve Lacy and breaking out into the world (53:28) Paolo’s timeline faves (55:35) Outro (58:42) Paolo’s original song The most interesting people on Paolo’s timeline: His mentors Danny @rubireyes_c To stay up to date with this series follow us on social media. You can also listen and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/ YouTube: youtube.com/taniaschannel Tania’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taniadoes/support

1h 1m
03/29/2023

Ep. 9: Vinyl and Velour w/Leo Velour

Not silk, not velvet, but VELOUR ! Growing up in McMinnville, Oregon, @Leovelour turned to the much more fabulous and accepting world of YouTube and Tumblr to develop their love for pop music and design. They pursued design in college, building an impressive portfolio of packaging design for makeup brands, vinyl records, and magazines. Outside of the digital space, Leo is a fashion designer, stylist, and drag performer, Kinfé, proving that with a little imagination, you can slay anywhere, even in Oregon. In this episode, Leo and Tania talk fashion, Leo’s impressive vinyl collection, meeting pop music icons, and the long term effects of growing up on the internet. For more information about Ilse and their work visit taniadoes.com/leovelour or leovelour.com Leo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leovelour/ Leo’s Website: https://www.leovelour.com/ Leo’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/leovelour Leo’s Vinyl Account: https://www.instagram.com/leohasvinyl/ Timecodes: (00:08) Intro (01:45) Leo Intro (04:13) Getting into Design and Alt education pathways (09:19) Leo’s design inspiration and kpop packaging (13:18) Concerts, clothes, and hanging out with Slayter (15:47) Leo’s vinyl collection and meeting Omar Apollo (20:16) Dressing to the nines for concerts and meeting Rina Sawayama (24:04) Fashion Design and making their own clothes (30:57) the world of drag and being queer in oregon (40:37) the most interesting people on leo’s timeline (43:51) Outro and Leo’s Socials The most interesting people on Leo’s timeline: Man Made Skins: https://www.instagram.com/manmadeskins/ Yeha Leung: https://www.instagram.com/creepyyeha/ Bijou Bentley: https://www.instagram.com/bijou.bentley/ To stay up to date with this series follow us on social media. You can also listen and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingpeoplepod/ YouTube: youtube.com/taniaschannel Tania’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniadoes/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taniadoes/support

48 min

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A series exploring how digital spaces affect the lives and work of our most interesting online friends. Each week we highlight one person and ask them about social media, internet culture, AI, anything to do with the the fast-changing digital world and how they navigate it as artists, activists, and people. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taniadoes/support

Creator

Tania Dominguez-Rangel
Years Active

2022 - 2024
Episodes

16
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Tania Dominguez-Rangel
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The Most Interesting People On My Timeline