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.  Together, we explore effective strategies to manage this overload, emphasizing the need for self-aware ..read more

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 Coaching Mastery. Leanne studied comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade, the Magnet Theater, The Second ..read more

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 technological innovation and climate literacy that can turn the tide on environmental degradation?  We ..read more

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 interview today, Liz Cannon, a seasoned immigration attorney who graces our show with her great takes on wh ..read more

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 and put the male perspective on the other side of this 2 part episode.  Our heartfelt conversatio ..read more

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, and let it serve as a poignant reminder of how adultification bias has been claiming innocent live ..read more

In this podcast episode, host Rick Barrio Dill interviews Ronnie Dee, a musician and second-generation immigrant. They discuss the immigrant experience and the importance of recognizing and uplifting the hustle culture and hard work of immigrants. They also touch on the political climate in Southern Florida and the rise of pseudo-fascism. The host believes that artists should be able to discuss immigration without judgment. What Can You Do? Support Border Angels, which conducts water drops in the desert, supports migrant shelters on the border, helps free asylum seekers from detention, and ..read more

In this podcast Rick and Maiya are honored to have as their guest, Sharon "Rocky" Roggio, Director of the critically acclaimed documentary " 1946: The Translation That Shifted Culture,"  to discuss the misinterpretation of biblical texts that have been used to condemn homosexuality. Join us in this episode as we dive into this incredible documentary which unveils the mystery of how theology, history, culture, and politics led to a Biblical mistranslation, the man who tried to stop it, and the impassioned academic crusade of the LGBTQIA+ Christian community-driven to discover the truth ..read more

In this maiden episode of "Slap the Power", Maiya Sykes and Rick Barrio Dill introduce themselves and the show, which aims to turn artistry into advocacy through the lens of music, comedy, movies, visual arts, and more. Special guest, the one and only Marinda Davis (Dancing with the Stars, Broadway Dance Center). Together they try and raise awareness on key issues affecting young people and women especially in Florida but also republican state legislatures nationwide.   And how we can try and make meaningful small changes together that can lead to voices being heard louder in our communit ..read more