Ordinary Freaks
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsOrdinary Freaks is the show about everyday, ordinary individuals, men and women just like me and you. People that come from ordinary backgrounds, and the FREAK aspects of their life. Why Freak? Because they go against societal norms. They're considered anomalies due to their tendencies to behave in wild and irrational ways, ways that others perceive as unattainable dreams. Episodes will include their stories, the day to day tasks, the adversities they’ve faced, the how-tos, their mission and the plans to fulfilling their dreams!
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MANIFEST GROWTH THROUGH MENTORSHIP w/ Dominique Alvarado
April 03, 2019 21:39 - 27 minutes - 27.4 MBOn this episode of #OrdinaryFreaks we sit down with the founder of artisan-crafted Mexican sweet treats brand Aldo Dulce, our friend Dominique Alvarado. We talk about her start in the culinary world, what inspired Algo Dulce and what ultimately made her make the leap to start in the farmer/artisan market scene. The whole conversation is more or less centered around mentorship and the importance to educate and lead the next generation.
WORK ON YOUR CRAFT w/ Noel Alvarado
March 13, 2019 22:12 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOn this episode of the #OrdinaryFreaks we sit down with local artist, sneaker customizer and the founder of None Above brand, Noel Alvarado. We talk about his start in painting and art, his favorite shoe, the origin story behind the first shoe he painted and None Above, and many more. - FOLLOW NOEL AT: Instagram: www.instagram.com/noelitoo_ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC75ZRcTzGusPAPxERVvqPnQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Noelitoo_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noneabove03/ ...
MAKE THE DECISION, DON'T OVERTHINK w/ Katrina Vrakas
March 08, 2019 19:42 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBOn this episode of the #OrdinaryFreaks we chat with creative entrepreneur and founder of custom jewelry brand @officialcreate, Katrina Vrakas. We talk about CREATE a brand inspired by her family’s long history in the jewelry business that goes back generations. She touches on what ultimately made her make the leap and many more. EPISODE IS NOW LIVE.
CHASE THE DREAM NOT THE MONEY w/ Wave Chapelle
February 20, 2019 19:01 - 43 minutes - 60 MBOn this episode of #OrdinaryFreaks rapper Wave Chapelle takes us through his journey between Milwaukee and Memphis and his pursuit in the music industry. We discuss his early influences (Jay-Z’s Blueprint), working with Yo Gotti, tips for a kid pursuing music, using social media correctly, what it takes to move the music culture in MIlwaukee, and meeting Meek Mill, Drake, and Diddy on the same day. - FOLLOW WAVE CHAPELLE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realwavechapelle Twitter: https:...
KNOW YOURSELF, LOVE YOURSELF & TRUST YOURSELF w/ Genesis Renji
December 20, 2018 15:08 - 43 minutes - 60 MBOn this episode of the #OrdinaryFreaks we sit down with music recording artist & co-founder of independent record label House of Renji, Genesis Renji. Renji speaks about his early years as a military brat and moving to Milwaukee with his mother, and how music/rapping was merely used to fit in amongst his family. We touch on the inception and origin story of House of Renji and how Renji, Jaya & Oby met. Renji stresses the want to be much more than just an artist, and how the label is a way for...
DON'T LOSE SIGHT OF WHAT MATTERS w/ Benny Tralongo
December 13, 2018 03:07 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBOn this week's episode of the #OrdinaryFreaks we talk to designer and founder of SAY WERD clothing, Benny Tralongo about growing up inside a family business, the origin story of Say Werd, and how becoming a father at a young age has completely transformed him to the person he is today. - FOLLOW BENNY AT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saywerdclothing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saywerdclothing
PURSUE WHAT YOU WOULD DO FOR FREE w/ Denny Lanez
November 29, 2018 22:11 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBOn this week's episode of the #OrdinaryFreaksMusic artist and actor Denny Lanez shares how 50 Cent’s movie “Get Rich or Die Trying” inspired him to pursue a music career.. we discuss his touring experiences abroad 🇫🇷, concerts, and future projects to come. - FOLLOW DENNY LANEZ AT: Website: http://dennylanez.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoisdenny/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DennyLanez Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennyLanez/ - FOLLOW ORDINARY FREAKS AT: Website: http://or...
WITHOUT SACRIFICE THERE IS NO TRUE REWARD w/ Vianca Fuster
November 22, 2018 00:26 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBOn this week's episode of the #OrdinaryFreaks journalist and documentary filmmaker, and co-director and producer of 88.9 Radio Milwaukee feature-length documentary Invisible Lines, Vianca Fuster takes us on her journey on how a single documentary changed her path to pursuing filmmaking as a career. She touches on the setbacks and adversity she faced and how important it is to follow your instincts despite the judgement of others. - FOLLOW VIANCA FUSTER Website: https://www.viancafuster.com/ I...
LEARN TO MANIFEST YOUR TRUTH w/ Peder Cho
November 14, 2018 23:24 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBOn episode 3 of the #OrdinaryFreaksPodcast Founder of UTOPIA, a clothing and lifestyle brand and leading bag designer Peder Cho takes us on his journey on how he found himself sitting at a cubicle hating his life and how a trip to Los Angeles made him quit his job and pursue UTOPIA full time. Peder also speaks on how vital it is to trust and believe in your craft to make it anywhere. - FOLLOW PEDER CHO: Website: https://biyuproducts.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utopia.us/ Twitter...
HARNESS THE CREATOR INSIDE YOU w/ Whitney Anderson
November 09, 2018 16:13 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBOn this week’s episode of the #OrdinaryFreaks podcast freelance visual artist, branding and hand lettering/typography specialist and founder of WitAndCo. Whitney @whhitneyy Anderson takes us on her journey on how a love for visual art empowered her to pursue graphic design even after he parent’s doubts and how even calculated risks can still be daunting. She touches on the values of staying grounded through consistency, a balanced work/life routine, and much more. - FOLLOW WHITNEY ANDERSON We...
LEARN TO OWN YOUR JOURNEY w/ Ruben Flores
November 03, 2018 15:33 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBThis week's guest is a tech entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of the city discovery application SUGR. Ruben Flores was born in Mexico and his family migrated to the US when he was 13 in pursuit for a better future. Flores shares his struggle as an immigrant kid trying to adjust to his new life. The struggle of not being able to pursue his dream due to his status, and the hurdles he had to jump through to make it where he is today. - FOLLOW RUBEN FLORES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubenato...
PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT w/ WebsterX
September 19, 2018 21:11 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBOn episode 21 of #OrdinaryFreaks Milwaukee’s very own WebsterX, rapper, artist, and creator talks growing up on the north side, his music and performance inspirations, inspiring youth, and pushing creativity in the city. - FOLLOW WEBSTERX: Website: http://www.websterxdotcom.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/websterxx/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_websterx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_websterx - FOLLOW ORDINARY FREAKS: Website: http://ordinaryfreaks.com Facebook: https://ww...
STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF w/ La Finca Coffee House
August 30, 2018 23:11 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBOn episode 20 of #OrdinaryFreaks business owners of La Finca Coffee House and sisters Lizeth and Janeth Zorrilla share how a trip to their fatherland in Oaxaca, Mexico changed their perspective on coffee. The sisters joined forces in 2017 to open their own coffee shop, continuing their family legacy and showcasing Oaxaca culture in their neighborhood. - FOLLOW LA FINCA COFFEE HOUSE: Website: http://lafinca.cafe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lafincacoffeehouse Instagram: https://www.i...
WORK HARD, BE CONSISTENT & DON'T COMPLAIN w/ Brema "Optic Legacy"
August 24, 2018 15:29 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBOn episode 19 of #Ordinaryfreaks photographer and top social media influencer, founder of #UnfinishedLegacy clothing and lifestyle brand and co-founder of #MKEMisfits. Brema Brema shares his incredible life story. Born in Sudan, his family had to escape due to war conflict. Finding refuge in Kenya, he was brought up in a refugee camp in which he describes a very tough childhood. Brema alongside his family have lived in Milwaukee for 8 years now and since then he has done nothing but work in p...
TRUST YOUR JOURNEY w/ Tim Marchant
July 27, 2018 16:56 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBOn episode 18 of #OrdinaryFreaks founder of media agency Social Dough, and co-founder of the 2916 Collective Tim Marchant takes us from the jungles of Peru for a self discovery journey to the vision and work of his newly formed company. - FOLLOW TIM MARCHANT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtimmarchant/ https://www.instagram.com/socialdoughio/ https://www.instagram.com/2916collective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2916collective/ https://www.facebook.com...
LIVE WHERE PREPARATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY w/ Elena Velez
June 20, 2018 22:39 - 30 minutes - 42 MBOn episode 17 of #OrdinaryFreaks fashion designer Elena Velez shares with us her love for design and the fashion industry, the adversity that comes with trying to make it within a competitive field, and her passion to spread what Milwaukee has to offer beyond its city bounds. - FOLLOW ELENA VELEZ: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elena__velez/ Website: https://www.elenavelez.com/ - FOLLOW ORDINARY FREAKS AT: Website: http://ordinaryfreaks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ordinaryfr...
LEARN TO BE YOU & TRUST YOURSELF w/ Joel "J.O" Lee
June 17, 2018 01:45 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBOn episode 16 of #OrdinaryFreaks music artist Joel J.O Lee shares with us his love for making music, the inspiration behind his sound and his personal mission to spread positivity and impact others through his words. - FOLLOW JOEL LEE: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/entsjo Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jo_eons/ Website: https://jo-eons.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwizfU7hgkWbOEajfozYrxw - FOLLOW ORDINARY FREAKS AT: Website: http://ordinaryfreaks.com Facebook: htt...
DON'T WAIT TO BE HAPPY w/ Shawn Dekay - Dream Lab
June 17, 2018 01:39 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBOn episode 15 of #OrdinaryFreaks artist turned business owner, Shawn DeKay, Founder of Dream Lab, takes us on his journey on how through life's adversities, art and graffiti saved his life during his teenage years. Falling into the 9-5 working world and his love for art enabled him to take a leap and launch his creative café, Dream Lab, with zero experience. Dream Lab, is more than a coffee shop it’s a hub for all artists to walk in and use the space for self expression FOLLOW SHAWN DEKAY ...
LEARN THE POWER OF ENCOURAGEMENT w/ Natalia "Nati" Moryns, Jojo West, Bethany Price
June 02, 2018 17:01 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBOn episode 14 of #OrdinaryFreaks we have three creative powerhouses: Jojo West founder of the 1692 Magazine, Natalia Moryns published poet and model, and Bethany Price creative director of the Art Shore. These three talented women share with us the power of self expression and how it has helped propel them forward in life both individually and as collaborative. -- FOLLOW JOJO, NATALIA, AND BETHANY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the1692.mag/ Website (Jojo): http://jojowest.co/the1692-m...
S1 E13: START WHERE MOST PEOPLE STOP w/ Eric "Didslive" Didier
May 24, 2018 14:18 - 56 minutes - 78 MBOn episode 13 of #OrdinaryFreaks professional storyteller, photo/videographer, co-founder of MKE Misfits, and Chief Creative Officer of newly formed IE.EG Eric “Didslive” Didier shares his wisdom on how to make better content through the art of storytelling. Having fun with his interest for gaming ultimately let him to content creation, creating sponsorship deals with Logitech, G Fuel, and others. -- KEY POINTS: What does being a content creator mean? [1:15] Intro to photo-videography - 1st c...
S1 E12: ACT WITH INTEGRITY w/ Darius Smith & Alvin Connor - Locals Gallery
May 19, 2018 22:22 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn episode 12 of #OrdinaryFreaks we bring you two incredible individuals on the show, D & Alvin, founders of The Locals Gallery. During our conversation they relive their best and worst moments, how they first met, and the importance of acting with integrity in everything they do. .
S1 E11: HOW TO LEVERAGE PAIN TO FIND PURPOSE w/ Aaron "AB" Barnett
May 10, 2018 16:50 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBOn episode 11 of #OrdinaryFreaks advocate of personal development, learning and leadership, founder of the Leading3rd movement Aaron “AB” Barnett comes through the show and speaks about the struggle of how multiple unfortunate hardships drove him into a deep period of depression, suicidal tendencies, and questioning his own believes. And how through pure curiosity for learning, a great support group, and self-awareness he managed to turn his life around to the person he is today.
S1 E10: HOW TO FOLLOW YOUR HEART w/ Karen Oliva
May 03, 2018 01:22 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBOn episode 10 of #OrdinaryFreaks photographer with over 9 years of experience and business owner of self-titled Karen Oliva Photography, Karen takes us on her journey of how the importance of education and love for photography led her to make some life changing decisions that in one way or another carried her through all the adversity to be where she is today. - KEY POINTS: Growing up in the south side of MKE & importance of education at an early age Early memories of photography Not knowing ...
S1 E9: BELIEVE IN YOUR EFFORT w/ Lex Jaramillo
April 25, 2018 23:15 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBOn episode 9 of the #OrdinaryFreaks Fitness guru and Owner of MotifaithFitness Lex Jaramillo takes us on his journey of falling in love with fitness and the benefits that come from the lifestyle. Lex discusses how being terminated from his position finally made him jump start MotiFaith. With over 12 years in the health and wellness industry, he stresses how believing in yourself and keeping a positive outlook while practicing patience can lead to forging a winner’s mentality and ultimately li...
S1 E8: HOW TO SEE THE BEAUTY IN FAILURE w/ Enrique MAG Rodriguez
April 23, 2018 15:47 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBOn episode 8 of #OrdinaryFreaks Audio Engineer, Talent Manager, Entrepreneur, and Co-founder of Evermore Supply Enrique “Mag” Rodriguez takes us on his journey on how a love for music and natural entrepreneurial drive propelled him to success not only in his music career but with every endeavour he has set his mind to. Mag also speaks his truth on how vital is to truly love the process to understand and overtake the adversities that come along the road to greatness. QUOTES: “It is easier t...
S1 E7: #DARETOBE THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF w/ Shawna "DJ Shawna" Nicols
April 13, 2018 20:20 - 1 hour - 101 MBOn episode 7 of #OrdinaryFreaks former professional basketball player, DJ, founder of the #DareToBe movement, and now author Shawna @djshawna Nicols takes us back and tells her story on how by being relentless, stubborn, and willing to persevere she has achieved anything she sets her mind to. KEY POINTS: Out the womb w/ a basketball Trials and tribulations during Wisconsin basketball Playing professional ball in Europe DJ Shawna - Music & DJing Road to getting a manager and working with the ...
S1 E6: WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO SACRIFICE TO BE SUCCESSFU? w/ Amber Rivard
April 04, 2018 22:34 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBOn episode 6 of #OrdinaryFreaks dancer, marketer, and entrepreneur Amber Rivard tells her story on how following your plan "A" can sometimes not be your destined future, and how by being hungry and not wavering while following your passion can lead you to success. KEY POINTS: Why dance? The early struggle of being a minority in salsa/bachata Plans don’t always work: leaving architecture school, her lifelong goal Beng restricted in school and corporate Struggles as a woman in business Learnin...
S1 E5: BE DIFFERENT, BE A MISFIT, BE YOURSELF w/ Quentin "Q" Allums
March 29, 2018 01:06 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBOn episode 5 of #OrdinaryFreaks storyteller, entrepreneur, personal branding and content strategist Quentin “Q” Allums relives his story as he guides us through his past struggles he faced during his failed attempt at creating a VR startup and how rather than stepping away from it all he harnessed what he learned from those hardships and used them to rise above those barriers to get over 3 million views on LinkedIn and become the person he is now. - KEY POINTS: Why LinkedIn? LinkedIn’s misfit...
S1 E4: DOCUMENT AND THEN CREATE w/ Gabi Olmedo
March 21, 2018 00:40 - 44 minutes - 60.4 MBOn episode 4 of #OrdinaryFreaks videographer, content creator, and storyteller Gabi Olmedo takes us on his journey of why documenting is so important and how that, combined with his natural act for storytelling made him leap towards creating his own opportunities. KEY POINTS: What is creativity? Documentation is key Power of pictures & video Be happy - do what YOU want to do Best year of my life Keep growing, pick apart old projects and make changes Creating content for uPet Create your own...
S1 E3: PRACTICE OVER TALENT w/ Michael Cerda
March 21, 2018 00:40 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBOn episode 3 of #OrdinaryFreaks graphic designer, illustrator, artist, music producer, and overall CREATIVE Michael CAMEone Cerda takes us on his journey of leaving his tagger lifestyle behind and being let go from his 9-5 to later launching his freelance business full force! KEY POINTS: Intro to art as a child The people you meet and what you learn from them is valuable What you do after school is what counts Practice practice practice Social skills are key to execute as a leader Working fo...
S1 E2: FOCUS ON WHO YOU ARE, NOT WHAT YOU DO w/ Luis Vazquez
March 21, 2018 00:40 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBOn episode 2 of #OrdinaryFreaks introvert business entrepreneur and former breakdancer Luis Vazquez takes us on his journey of growing up in the streets of Milwaukee, to finding a love for breakdancing and becoming a full stack developer in order to start his freelance business . . . as if teaching himself how to fully code and run a successful business wasn’t enough Luis later gives away all of his money to pursue his current business, teaching introverts how to sell. KEY POINTS: Growing ...
S1 E1: HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT? WORK HARDER ON YOURSELF! w/ Anousone Bounket
March 21, 2018 00:39 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBOn episode 1 of #OrdinaryFreaks lifestyle entrepreneur and obstacle course racing addict Anousone Bounket will take us on his journey of transforming his life in 90 day periods to get fit, quit his post-grad job, and become the best version of himself in order to live life on his terms! KEY POINTS: Road Trip that changed Anousone’s life Hitting rock bottom Struggles with the first 90-day challenge - no alcohol Saying “no” reveals who cares for you and who you have to let go of Momentum is ke...