Month: May 2021

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98. Just The Tip

“You may not be able to change a situation, but with humor you can change your attitude about it.”

—Allen Klein

20+ years in the service industry and we are going to talk about tips… pro tips & service tricks, life tips, cash tips, lack thereof, and tips for writing/publishing a book! That’s right, I am excited to welcome self-published author and service industry extraordinaire, Tonya Fritch, to the T&T Mic! Tonya has spent years building and growing her skills in her service industry career from hostess to sought after bar tender, she has seen it all. Tonya and I both agree that everyone should be a waiter/waitress at some point in their lives just to gain some human perspective on the service industry. Tonya shares her journey, her humor (it’s needed!), and the crazy, yet appreciated experiences that inspired her book. She shares the human side of the service industry, highlighting the personal interaction that happens at a restaurant or bar and how we often overlook how valued that human interaction should be… that might be the only time you talk or engage with a real live human that entire day (or longer)! Tonya escorts us on her service adventures with quick wit and grounding laughs- she also shares the 411 on how to self-publish! This is an awesome cast for everyone… if you want to wrote a book, eat out, hit bars, or are in the service industry there are relatable messages in this conversation and you will likely change your perspective and your mindset the next time you head out for a meal or a night out! (Pro Tip: be nice and leave a good tip- you’ll be glad you did)

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Highlights:

Just the tip. Breakdowns and breakthroughs. Restaurants, bars, humans. Bodily fluids. The good, the bad, the great. Showing up and being the best person you can be, even when others aren’t doing the same. Self-publishing books. Challenging status quo, chasing your dream career. Work life balance. Turmeric & Tequila!

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Host: Kristen Olson

IG: @Madonnashero

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Website: www.KOAlliance.com

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97. Inquire Within (With In-Q)

“Poets are souls at war with words from battles waged within.”

—Atticus

Absolutely LOVING these conversations with CREATIVES (and I hope you are too)! I am so excited to welcome award-winning poet, In-Q, to the T&T Mic! In-Q is an award-winning poet (once again:), a multi-platinum song writer, best-selling author, AND he was named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list of the world’s most influential thought leaders. They say it’s not what you say, but how you say it… well In-Q is here to prove that it’s both. We have an enlightening conversation about his creative journey, working it out within, vulnerability, hip hop, poetry, entrepreneurism, life, and of course, the spoken word. This is one of my most favorite conversations thus far- deep thought sprinkled with quick humor- the perfect balance of head and heart… aka Turmeric & Tequila. Aren’t we all seeking that? Art = unity. Stay to the end of the convo where In-Q lays down one of his poems and hit us with the truth: a cocktail of fresh air, enlightenment, and a dash of realistic optimism. Enjoy, cheers.

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Highlights:

In question. Questioning a better way. Creativity and the creative process. The grind and chasing the dream. Vulnerability and Will Smith. Parents not understating kids, and the process to becoming a parent? Generational narrative, the system, and balance. Awareness, art, constant growth. The Next generation.


IN-Q, short for In Question, is an award-winning poet, multi-platinum songwriter, and best-selling
author of Inquire Within. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah’s
SuperSoul 100 list of the world’s most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word
artist to perform with Cirque du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO’s Def Poetry
Jam. He’s inspired countless audiences around the world, live and virtually, through his
performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with
over 70 million views combined, and his stand up poetry special, IN-Q – Live at the Ace Theatre,
is now streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
As a songwriter, IN-Q’s hit single “Love You Like a Love Song” by Selena Gomez went
multi-platinum, winning him a BMI award. He has written with renowned artists including Aloe
Blacc, Miley Cyrus, Mike Posner, ZHU, and Foster the People. His songs have accumulated over
one billion views on YouTube alone. Most recently, he was nominated for a Billboard Award for
his contributions on Disney’s Descendants 3 soundtrack.
Leading organizations including Nike, Instagram, Spotify, Google, Zappos, Lululemon, Live
Nation, Shazam, The Grammy Foundation, and many more have brought IN-Q in to motivate
their teams through his keynote performances and transformational storytelling workshops.
These two unique offerings provide a powerful bonding experience for companies that want to
lead with vulnerability and build trust within their organizations.
Ultimately IN-Q writes to entertain, inspire, and challenge his audiences to look deeper into the
human experience and ask questions about themselves, their environment, and the world at
large.
For inquiries: Questioneverything@in-q.com

Video Links for Sharing

Love is the Only Reason We’re Alive

Saying Yes

Look Closer – A&E Brand Campaign

Northwell Health TV Spot

Superpowers

A Poet’s Plea to Save the Planet at TED

Gun Violence Piece

Valentine’s Day Love Poem

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IG: @TurmericTequila

Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila

Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com

Host: Kristen Olson

IG: @Madonnashero

Tik Tok: @Madonnashero 

Website: www.KOAlliance.com

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96. T&T Creatives: Elliot Anderson

“Everything you can imagine is real.”

—Pablo Picasso

I am so excited to announce that we are launching a whole new series at Turmeric & Tequila, T&T Creatives. We believe that we are born to create, some people just pursue it further than others:) Creators are the ones helping build, shape, and define the world around us. Music, art, food, and anything else you create, are universal languages AND now is the time for unity. The T&T Open Mic Series are designed to bring all voices to the mic to share personal experiences around equality and the T&T Creatives Series are designed to highlight and inspire unifying points where we can connect and feel equal in creative space. You can speak the same language as someone and look at a photo differently AND you can speak a different language as someone and look at a photo the same. We want to have the hard convos (T&T Open Mics) and then provide opportunities to connect (T&T Creatives)!

 

I am so excited to welcome Elliot Anderson to the T&T Mic, our very first T&T Creative Series guest! Elliot is an audio master, audio engineer, composer, and all-around music hustler. He is kicking off his career in the music biz and I couldn’t wait to hear how the journey was going. I dabbled in the music industry post college (LOVE music), so I was extra excited to see where the biz is all these years later. Elliot shares his experience thus far, how he balances passion + business, and all the details in-between. This is an awesome cast for anyone in the industry or any entrepreneur looking to get into a competitive market… especially when your product is you! These are bold moves to make, but so worthwhile if it’s in your heart- chase it.

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Highlights:

The music business. The hustle. The dream. Cardio. Breakdown, breakthrough. How to start a business, aka entrepreneurship. Balancing business and passion. Believing in yourself and just starting. Missy Elliot & Timbaland (in my mind). Doing what you’re supposed to and then doing what you want to do. Growing up/adulting. Upcoming parties.

 

PARMAJAWN (Elliot Anderson):  DJ, producer, and recording engineer based out of Denver, CO. He has been steadily producing and performing his own music for 10 years and regularly works with vocalists and rappers as an engineer and as a producer. His styles range all over the board, but he typically sticks to housey grooves and hip-hop heaters with huge synth soundscapes and complex rhythmic textures. 

Artist Name: PARMAJAWN

Personal Name: Elliot Anderson

Email: ebanderson1998@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parmajawnbeats/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parmajawwwwn/?hl=en

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5l0nkQZ7L47ZHczHlk7kCd?si=ShlnoN72RXCUAMmN_aKAkg

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/parmajawnbeats

Connect with T&T:

IG: @TurmericTequila

Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila

Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com

Host: Kristen Olson

IG: @Madonnashero

Tik Tok: @Madonnashero 

Website: www.KOAlliance.com

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95. Extraordinary Life Purpose

“To live an extraordinary life, you must resist an ordinary approach.”

-Frank McKinney

We have an incredible journey to share with you today! I welcome Liz Cirelli to the T&T mic to share her story of tragedy to triumph, specifically around a traumatic brain injury and having to take things into her own hands to question a better way. Liz graduated college from Colorado State and found herself on the traditional path to what she thought would lead her to complete fulfillment. Liz had a content life, but she knew a spark was missing- any plans that she did have were interrupted by a TBI (traumatic brain injury) that rocked her world. After seeing countless doctors and not being happy with the diagnosis she took over her recovery and started doing her own research. She not only avoided a life of prescriptions and traditional treatments, but she also found her true path to her extraordinary life purpose. Liz is a best-selling author, physiotherapists, life coach, yoga teacher, and Master Level Reiki Practitioner amongst many other things… bottom line Liz’s extraordinary life purpose, to help people. I have no doubt that this conversation will help and inspire and anyone in the thick of things to take charge and question a better way. Thank you for the time and energy, Liz! Your story is truly extraordinary and I know you are just getting started:)

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Highlights:

Questioning a better way. A road to recovery. Western and Eastern medicine. Balance. TBI’s. Community, family, and friends. Self-care and helping others. Road to redemption. Meditation, mediation, and being still. Making moves and realizing all things are on time. Learning to surrender. Faith.

Elizabeth Cirelli

Liz is an entrepreneur and owns and operates Elizabeth Cirelli Holistic Services.  She is a Life Coach, Certified Yoga Teacher, Master Level Reiki Practitioner, Meditation Teacher, Co-Facilitator/Group Leader and International Best-Selling Author. Before shifting to more holistic practices, she spent 18 years in the mental health field as a Psychotherapist. Her specialties include spiritual growth, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

You can find her at http://www.elizabethcirelli.com/ , via phone 978-710-9598, via email ewoodrow2@yahoo.com or in her private Facebook group: Women supporting Women 

facebook.com/groups/882341589220684 upcoming group: http://www.authenticityimmersion.com

Connect with T&T:

IG: @TurmericTequila

Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila

Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com

Host: Kristen Olson

IG: @Madonnashero

Tik Tok: @Madonnashero 

Website: www.KOAlliance.com