Culture Fuzz
By Rissa SoFar
Culture FuzzJan 04, 2021
#24 Bantu Knots
Pretty Blaq has been nationally recognized for her spoken word poetry but all 2020 she's been in the lab cooking up her debut rap album "Bantu Knots". With heavy hitting lyrics and socially conscious bars Pretty Blaq was able to create a project geared towards women of color while also getting attention from people from all walks of life.
"Bantu Knots" will be available for streaming April 10th 2021.
#23 How to Be Sexy Without Being Sexual
#22 Edutainment for the Masses
Noreik Thascool is a rapper and all around conscious being that isn't afraid to try different angles. Having just gone through a heavy transition Noreik sits down with Rissa SoFar to talk about cutting off his dreads after four years and the relationship between a black man and his hair. They talk about the impact recent changes in his life has impacted his music, his own podcast and so much more.
#21 El Presidente
Eugene O'Neil is a rapper, singer, writer, producer from Rialto, CA who's been diligently working towards redefining what it means to make a living as an independent artist in 2021. Join in on the conversation as Rissa SoFar talks with Eugene O'Neil about his music, being an independent artist in 2021 vs 2020, Social Club Recordings Record Label and so much more.
#20 From Heiress to Goddess
This week Rissa SoFar brings on very special guest Tahjere.
Tahjere is a singer, writer, producer and daughter of R&B legend Faith Evans.
Rissa talks with Tahjere about her upcoming projects, what it’s like being an independent artist in 2021 during a pandemic, how her music has evolved, what does happiness mean to her and so much more.
Culture Fuzz podcast is also available to view on YouTube.
(Bonus) Unbothered but Bothered
Every first and last Thursday of the month Rissa SoFar from Culture Fuzz and Megan Liana from The Morning Wood will be sitting down to talk about the culture in a very unfiltered way.
This week Rissa gives Meg her flowers on interviewing rap legend Jim Jones on the Las Vegas radio show 'The Morning Wood'.
Rissa and Meg dive deep into the topic of trusting the process when it comes to building any sort of business or platform especially working a full time job. It's our responsibility to rephrase our negative thoughts into positive ones.
They also talk about Margzetta Frazier, Simone Biles and so much more.
The Culture Fuzz podcast is also available for viewing on YouTube.
#19 Why So Microaggressive?
Rissa SoFar has returning guest co-host Fresco and a new addition to the conversation, Steph. Culture Fuzz was requested by a Fuzz Family Member to facilitate a conversation around microaggressions and to be honest, we couldn't have asked for a better conversation. Have any thoughts on the topic? Make sure to leave a comment so we can keep the conversation going! The podcast is also streaming on wherever you listen to podcasts.
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(Bonus) Babygiirrrrlll! We All Deserve Love!
BABYGIIIIRRRLLLl! Everyone Deserves Love! B. Simone is a social media personality and founder of B. Simone Beauty that has been known to speak her mind and speak it unapologetically. Recently, she has been receiving back lash for a video she posted on her account that touches on calling in the love we deserve and what it takes to receive that love. Join Rissa SoFar and her guest Jess from as they break down the bigger picture behind the message. The podcast is also streaming on wherever you listen to podcasts.
#18 Not So Ordinary Life
Rissa SoFar sits down with newly published author Sakile Y. King to discuss her book “Ordinary Life” and the journey she took to achieve this huge milestone. Ordinary Life is a coming of age story and murder mystery that follows the journey of four LGBTQ+ female friends. We invite you to listen to this conversation with an open heart and an open mind while also inviting you to leave your thoughts in the comments so we can keep the conversation going.
#17 Are Heauxs Really Winning?
On this episode of the Culture Fuzz podcast Rissa SoFar sits down with returning co-host Megan Liana and guest holistic coach Damien Michaels to help facilitate the conversation around the question "Are Heauxs Really Winning?" We invite you to listen to this conversation with an open heart and an open mind while also inviting you to leave your thoughts in the comments so we can keep the conversation going.
Watch the full podcast video on the Culture Fuzz YouTube Channel.
#16 Finding Grace
Grace Lorenzo is a yoga instructor who thought she would be healing people in a different way. The more “traditional” way. Choosing to leave behind a world that was comfortable and familiar like her corporate career, Grace believes she has gotten much more than she ever expected.
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#15 Say Less, Feel More
Fresco makes an impactful return to the Culture Fuzz podcast and sits down with Rissa SoFar for another compelling conversation.
- Books
"The Gift of Fear"
"Start With Why" - Simon Sinek
(Bonus) Tap Tap Tap In
#14 Flowcation with Curtiss King
What does it take to build a legacy? What type of mindset does one need to develop in order to maintain what has already been built? Rissa SoFar sits down with rapper, producer, artist, engineer, author, entrepreneur, father, husband and motivational speaker Curtiss King to talk about his journey, obstacles and mindset in developing his very successful platform. What does 2021 look like for Curtiss King?
#13 Glass Half Full
Happy New Year Fuzz Family!
Rissa SoFar is joined by the funny and quick witted Tansu Philips, co-founder of Viva La Boba located in downtown San Bernardino. These two dive deep into all the changes that 2020 brought and how it's forced them to pivot. They also discuss new popular networking app Clubhouse and the integrity behind charging for FREE invitations. Tansu shares some of her funny moments with customers as well as the long awaited moment of pop sensations Aly & AJ finally cussing on a song.
(Bonus) Trimpster Cheeto Puff
Drudiligence is back and joins Rissa SoFar for another Culture Fuzz Conversation. Join them as they dive into discussions about the second stimulus check, the rise of child trafficking and steps we can take to combat it, the importance of articulating feelings and emotions and more!
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#12 From Mormon to Mushrooms
“If you believe in God take the time to study the devil” these are the words of this episodes very special guest Fresco who takes Rissa SoFar and her listeners through a conversation about his religious past, taking psychedelics and learning to not be afraid of asking ourselves the really hard questions so we can learn more about who we are.
(Bonus) Throat Baby
They're back y'all. Rissa SoFar is reunited with guest co-host Megan Liana and these two never seem to have a boring conversation.
- Megz breaks down the Great Conjunction, where Jupiter and Saturn aligned in Aquarius for the first time in 200 years. The last time that happened the Dark Ages moved into the renaissance.
- How are folks dealing with the second shut down and how to shift the conversation to "Why is this happening" to "what are we going to do about it?"
- Rissa SoFar share their views on the Too-Short v. E-40 Verzuz battle and break down the brilliance of what Timbaland and Swizz beats have created with their platform.
- Rissa SoFar finally admitted her love for the Joe Budden podcast and the oversaturated market of podcasting
- Megan Liana shares her Auntie's advice on how to keep a man around with some sex tips
- Also, Ladies, if they don't like to eat you out, is it a deal breaker?
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#11 Petting Ponies are My Purpose
Pivoting is the word and conversation of the year because, well, we don’t have any other choice but too.
As more business owners have come onto the scene than ever before due to COVID 19, Rissa SoFar sits down with marketing guru Annie P. Ruggles founder and creator of The Non Sleazy Sales Academy.
Specifically curated for empaths in mind, Annie noticed that there’s one major thing small businesses are failing to do, asking for the sale!
Join both Rissa and Annie as they talk about her new podcast, Too Legitimate to Quite, her journey through maneuvering depression and discovering her purpose with helping people step into their full potential.
#10 All of the Feels
Rissa SoFar is joined by the talented and not-your-average event planner, Taryn Mitsunaga.
Since Taryn founded her event planning business ‘Taryn + Co.’ 8 years ago, she’s mastered the art of not just throwing a party for her clients but curating an entire experience for them.
From aerial dancers serving you champagne as they gracefully descend from the ceiling (I’m not even exaggerating) for an extravagant event, to bringing the essence of Disneyland to life for a little girl turning 3, Taryn fucking delivers.
Kick your week off as Rissa and Taryn talk about her journey to becoming an event planner, obstacles she’s had to overcome, having to pivot during quarantine and what she’s learned about herself through all of it.
#9 Body-ody-ody-ody
Rissa SoFar is joined by guest co-host Megz (@itzmegz__) from The Morning Wood (HOT 702.5 fm). Start you week off with hot topics, vaginal health and more!
#8 Thirty Four Hours Straight
On this episode Rissa SoFar sits down with Jeffrey Lomel to discuss his entry into the Guinness Book of World Records to break the current record of rapping and singing for the longest amount of time. 34 hours! What type of mental preparation does that take on a mental and physical level?
#7 Quarantine During Sex
#6 Singing Equestrian
#5 Knowing Yourself Is Knowing Your Intersections
Rissa SoFar is joined on episode number 5 by her little sister Mariah and her husband Michael to discuss Kimberlé Crenshaw's theory and framework of intersectionality.
- How do you define intersectionality?
- How can intersectionality further the conversation about race?
- Does this framework cause more harm than good?
Join in on the conversation as Culture Fuzz bridges the gap.
#4 Cultivating Real Genuine Confidence
The type of confidence that RissaSoFar talks about on this episode isn't the type you can buy or throw on for a couple of hours. Confidence isn’t about your material possessions or “ego” . It’s about developing a the strongest form of self love that no outside influence can make you feel otherwise. Rissa sits down and gives us her tips and exercises on how she overcame self worth issues and worked on cultivating her own confidence from within.
Content Discussed in the Episode:
- Abundance Now by Lisa Nichols
- Video: Best Friends Get Brutally Honest About Their Bodies
#3 Friskyy Feet
Rapper/singer/podcaster/musician Aye Sincere (Rissa calls him Angel) joins RissaSoFar in guest hosting episode #3 for the Culture Fuzz podcast. They dive into the new 2020 presidency, the forecasted new President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Angel's shuffling days, good food and more.
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#2 RIP to My Dumb Cane Plant
Rissa SoFar talks about her journey to creating Culture Fuzz, killing her dumb cane plant and what to expect from her and Culture Fuzz on a weekly basis.
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