A collection of stories shared by the everyday individual, the working class, the bold, and the lucky few. Exploring the possibilities of the human spirt in for today&#39;s future, and beyond.

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Back in the Summer of 2022, we sat down with Ari...Ari Gonzalez is muti-crafted artist; working in the realm of artist management, singing/songwriting, and CEO of he own marketing brand&#39; Dare and Defy. Currently working on workshops for independent artists; Ari highlights the business side of the music industry, and detailing the fundamentals of being a music manager and building a healthy bond between business and artist.

Back in the Summer of 2022, we sat down with Ari...

Ari Gonzalez is muti-crafted artist; working in the realm of artist management, singing/songwriting, and CEO of he own marketing brand' Dare and Defy. Currently working on workshops for independent artists; Ari highlights the business side of the music industry, and detailing the fundamentals of being a music manager and building a healthy bond between business and artist.

Ari Gonzalez

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<ul><li>Join us as host Elissa Miller talks with some of the folks behind the LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida: President Alexis Rodriguez, Vice President Nikki Fragala Barnes, and Treasurer Martha Brenckle. We’re discussing everything from what it takes to run a museum, to curating exhibits and galleries that exist primarily online, to highlighting some figures from Central Florida’s history.</li><li>You can find out more about the LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida via their website <a href="http://www.floridalgbtqmuseum.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.floridalgbtqmuseum.org/</a>. You can also find them on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Instagram. To contact them, whether for volunteering or to donate to the collection, send them an email at <a href="mailto:floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com</a>.</li><li>A note about language: Language and terms used to describe identity in the LBGTQ+ community have changed over time. When talking about LGBTQ+ folks in a historical context, we have done our best to use the terms those individuals would have used to describe themselves. Various versions of the LGBTQ+ acronym and the term “queer” are also used throughout this episode to describe the community as a whole.</li></ul>

Join us as host Elissa Miller talks with some of the folks behind the LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida: President Alexis Rodriguez, Vice President Nikki Fragala Barnes, and Treasurer Martha Brenckle. We’re discussing everything from what it takes to run a museum, to curating exhibits and galleries that exist primarily online, to highlighting some figures from Central Florida’s history.

You can find out more about the LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida via their website http://www.floridalgbtqmuseum.org/. You can also find them on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Instagram.  To contact them, whether for volunteering or to donate to the collection, send them an email at floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com.

A note about language: Language and terms used to describe identity in the LBGTQ+ community have changed over time. When talking about LGBTQ+ folks in a historical context, we have done our best to use the terms those individuals would have used to describe themselves. Various versions of the LGBTQ+ acronym and the term “queer” are also used throughout this episode to describe the community as a whole.


The LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida

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Through the support of the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Elissa &amp; Melissa invite us to there time watching two of Orlando Shakes PlayFest shows. The first being &#39;Bite Me&#39; written by Eliana Pipes. And the second being &#39;Repossessed&#39; written by Greg Lam, who you can also hear in our recent episode from the Orlando Shakespeare Theater.If you&#39;d like to catch any of Orlando Shakes events, check out there website at https://www.orlandoshakes.org/.

Through the support of the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Elissa & Melissa invite us to there time watching two of Orlando Shakes PlayFest shows. The first being 'Bite Me' written by Eliana Pipes. And the second being 'Repossessed' written by Greg Lam, who you can also hear in our recent episode from the Orlando Shakespeare Theater.

If you'd like to catch any of Orlando Shakes events, check out there website at https://www.orlandoshakes.org/.

Elissa & Melissa 'Set the Scene' at 'PlayFest'

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We’re talking everything PlayFest 2022, a celebration of new theater works hosted by Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF. In this episode we chat with Roberta Emerson, Director of New Play Development at Orlando Shakes, about the work that goes on behind the scenes. We also connected with Greg Lam, the playwright behind “Repossessed,” which was featured during PlayFest. Special thanks to Michael Laderman from Orlando Shakes for his assistance with this episode. You can find out more about Orlando Shakes via their website <a href="https://www.orlandoshakes.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.orlandoshakes.org/</a>. For more information about Greg Lam and his work as a playwright, check out his website at <a href="https://greglam.wixsite.com/home" rel="nofollow">https://greglam.wixsite.com/home</a>.

A month's long project lead us into Elissa's first episode here on The Power of 4. We sit down with Roberta Emerson, the Director of New Play Development at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater working on buidling the theatre scene in the Orlando metropolitan. PlayFest is an annual project dedicated to creating and shaping new plays with playwrights in the theater world. Along with Roberta, one the years current playwrights in the festival, California-Based playwright Greg Lam.

Orlando Shakespeare's 'PlayFest'

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The Power of 4 brings you our new voice of the show! North Carolina native Elissa Miller brings her style this season in a whole new way. And we are excited to showcase something new, and also someone new, in the season 6 premiere coming this November.

The Power of 4 brings you our new voice of the show! North Carolina native Elissa Miller brings her style this season in a whole new way. And we are excited to showcase something new, and also someone new, in the season 6 premiere coming this November.

The Power of 4 - Season 6 Trailer

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Joziah Council is a Pittsburg native, slowly navigating his career through music and art. Focused on the craft and style, and a musical guest for this week&#39;s episode!You can listen to Joziah on Spotify and Apple Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BRs0CptsLjWDNe49Ouklhhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/joziah-council/1457398540

Joziah Council is a Pittsburg native, slowly navigating his career through music and art. Focused on the craft and style, and a musical guest for this week's episode!

You can listen to Joziah on Spotify and Apple Music:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BRs0CptsLjWDNe49Ouklh

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/joziah-council/1457398540

Joziah Council

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Asmara Cortes is a former high school teacher, and current graduate student focused on her masters thesis in Latinx racial identity during the The Civil Rights Movement. She guides us thorough the exploration of the culture and history for Mexican Americans, Cuban Americans, and Puerto Ricans. Along with some of her accomplishments and struggles during her education journey.

Chapter III: Latinx Identities by Asmara Cortes

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Charyline Rivera is an actress and future filmmaker. She shares her struggles growing up in a non-traditional Spanish family, and the language barrier within it.

Chapter II: The American Girl in Spanish

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T.P.O.4. Presents a brand new mini series focusing on the past, present, and future of Hispanic and Latino culture. Dedicated to preserve and to document the stories and history for the future generations. Joel Olivieri &amp; Ernesto Sanabria are Visual Artists in Florida. We capture a brief moment of there lives and hear there perspectives as some of the first stories documented here on the show.Former guest from The Power of 4, Daniel Cruz shares his experiences moving from Bayamon PR, to Florida.

Chapter I: The American Boys in Spanish

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Your boys are back together for our final two episodes of season 5, starting with the legendary historian, content creator, and youtuber. Aidan Mattis joins the show giving us insight on his life growing on TikTok, and future aspirations of doing field work.You can find Aidan&#39;s stories on varies media&#39;s on TikTok &amp; YouTube:https://www.tiktok.com/@theaidanmattis?lang=enhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TheLoreLodge

Your boys are back together for our final two episodes of season 5, starting with the legendary historian, content creator, and youtuber. Aidan Mattis joins the show giving us insight on his life growing on TikTok, and future aspirations of doing field work.

You can find Aidan's stories on varies media's on TikTok & YouTube:

https://www.tiktok.com/@theaidanmattis?lang=en

https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLoreLodge

Aidan Mattis by Marq Lopez & Thomas Ouellette

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On a special episode, Thomas brings FineOkay. A professional Smite player, bringing his expertise on the balance of enjoying gaming as a career and a passion. You can check out FineOkay&#39;s YouTube and join the fight!:https://www.youtube.com/user/DudeImFonz

On a special episode, Thomas brings FineOkay. A professional Smite player, bringing his expertise on the balance of enjoying gaming as a career and a passion. 

You can check out FineOkay's YouTube and join the fight!:

https://www.youtube.com/user/DudeImFonz

The Smite Series Part III: FineOkay

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As we reach the end of season 5, we bring in our former editor and long time friend Justin Vargas, as discusses the in&#39;s and out&#39;s of the Orlando music scene. And with him hosting, a podcaster herself and former guest Ghoneybri takes the reigns here on our show. Along with musical guest, an Americana rock band all the way from the other side in LA, The Dales.You can listen to The Dales on Spotify and Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-dales/1240591930https://open.spotify.com/artist/6YwflhDndCL7VfGkdLPjHz

Justin Vargas by Ghoneybri. A night out with The Dales!

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A long time supporter of the show, Ms. Maria Aldana finally joins on The Power of 4 with special guest host, Aidan Leavens. Discussing the fundamentals. Life in and after school, &amp; anime. With another local artists from Florida, the incredible Lex takes the mic here on The Power of 4.You can listen to Lex now on Spotify &amp; Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lex/1484121652https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UhxAAlhy2JwEGm3Acm6ob

Maria Aldana by Aidan Leavens. Lex turns up the vibes!

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The song and dance man, Mr. Ivan Ruiz returns on The Power of 4 to talk with our longtime friend, improviser, and gym enthusiast, Brogan Coughenour. And the extortionary band from Orlando. The incredible Driptones.You can listen to Driptones on Spotify and Apple Musichttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3uQEjEK4x1qnR697TvPPJchttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/driptones/1489761034

Brogan Coughenour by Ivan Ruiz. Driptones ignite the fireworks!

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Your favorite&#39; co-host on The Power of 4, Mr. Thomas Ouellette returns with a great guest from the video game and smite community. TheOtherFrost joins the show as he gives his insight on the world of smite and finding the balance of working in your passion.You can catch TheOtherFrost on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheOtherFrost/videos

Welcome Back by Thomas Ouellette with TheOtherFrost

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Our lovely friend Lauren explains the details on stage management her way up to the bright lights in New York. With the one and only Marq Lopez! Aye! Lauren shares the New York stage with Sara Ontandea, a New York artist as we bring in a new line of artists breaking the language barrier in music. Lauren also wanted me to tell you her Halloween photos on up on her Instagram. You can find Jelissa&#39;s Galleria on Instagram: babyjsart_n_stuffAnd listen to Sara on Spotify and Apple Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gNLzb7aAJ0ZfUkyEvomsChttps://music.apple.com/sa/artist/sara-ontaneda/659524409

Lauren Koval by Marq Lopez. Sara Ontaneda brings the sonic sound!

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Former PO4 mate, Chris Moreno returns to put his own spin as guest host on The Power of 4. Zach Reedy shares us his time in the medical field, Chris and Zach&#39;s love for Pokémon, and some of the funniest stories ever told here only on T.P.O.4. With musical guest, the jam band known as Gam!Take a sneak peak at Chris new podcast &#39;The Next Screen&#39;.https://open.spotify.com/show/1M9GaHZ0fL5C7w0dmQm2mhListen to Gam on Spotify &amp; Apple Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2GSPp6sRVqQp0cbKE5xvVhhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/gam/1499757560And check out Joeliz shop at earth-infused.com

Zach Reedy by Chris Moreno. Jam with Gam!

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Ernesto returns to host The Power of 4 with his buddy Joel. They discuss there stories of becoming visual artists, and there love for video games. And sit back and unwind with the soul/pop band from Boston, &#39;Couch&#39;, as they prepare for there own coast to coast tour this fall.You can message Ernesto or Joel for any additional inquiries on Instagram. Listen to Elijah&#39;s podcast wherever you get your podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/3GAlULlicfxp8kH0s3AHLOhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-are-human/id1528890959 Listen to Couch on Spotify &amp; Apple Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3nYyLjhw4mYzYfJePsCJYJhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/couch/1455880800

Joel Olivieri Perez by Ernesto Sanabria. It's Couch time!

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Junie Antoine guest host the first episode of season 5. She kicks of the holidays with guest Karah Cox. Karah and Junie share there stories together about traveling, mental health, education, and a dash of anime. Cliff the Martian lands on planet earth to start the beginning of The Coast to Coast Series.Visit Alexa&#39;s Esty page for all her art and designs:https://www.etsy.com/shop/ForYouFromQ?ref=simple-shop-header-name&amp;listing_id=1043803768Listen to Cliff on Spotify and Apple Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UX3OTKOSZ2Al7WWzQBCZ4https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cliff/1497846145

Karah Cox by Junie Antoine. Cliff the Martian arrives!

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Join us with former producer of The Power of 4, and video game legend, Chris Moreno. As we side track to our memories and love for video games.Death of the Drive In is an Orlando alternative rock band created by Elijah Mitchell, Bryan Contreras, and Armando Espana. The trio released their debut EP &#34;A Message to Id&#34; in February of 2019, followed by the singles &#34;Going Crazy&#34; and &#34;Peace of Mind&#34; which were released during the Covid-19 pandemic. Death of the Drive In has always strived itself to keep things fresh and to always try something different, looking to defy the rock genre constriction.IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deathofthedrivein/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/deathofthedrivein/</a>FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/deathofthedrivein" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/deathofthedrivein</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@deathofthedrivein?lang=en" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@deathofthedrivein?lang=en</a>Latest single &#34;Peace of Mind&#34; out everywhere now: <a href="https://linktr.ee/deathofthedrivein" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/deathofthedrivein</a>

A New Challenger Approaches: Chris Moreno. Beware of Death of the Drive In.

A collection of stories shared by the everyday individual, the working class, the bold, the lucky few. Exploring the possibilities of the human spirt in there own personal journey's.