Are We Where Yet?

Been away for a while and now it seems like the world is in a very different place. In this episode I interview my mentor Chris Tortorici, so he can help me make sense of what's going on with this planet right now.

Chris Tortorici is a minister, artist and philosopher and can be heard on his own podcast. Listen Here: https://pod.link/coffeeandtheword
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In this interview we interview the current Miss Yuma County title holder Gabriella Heinz. 

Gabriella Heinz is a 20-year-old driven by passion. She has spent the last two years as a titleholder for the Miss America Organization, championing her social impact initiative, The Agape Project: Sex-trafficking Prevention. Her work with prevention efforts began in high school, where she started researching the problem. She is exci...

In this episode we interview Thomas Fernandez formerly known as BDS The Fresh. 

Thomas Fernandez was born and raised, died and was reborn in Yuma Arizona. He is a father and an artist and a whole bunch of other things. He has been a recording artist, a painter, a writer, comic book artist, podcaster and future film maker. Thomas’ life goal is to leave the planet a little better than it was when he was born and to raise his...

In this episode we interview entrepreneur Cesar Delgadillo


Cesar's professional journey began at the age of 19 when he started working with a network marketing company. This work experience would lay the foundation and help develop multiple skills that a traditional school system could never provide. With hard work, Cesar was able to reach several milestones in his company, including becoming the youngest Exec...

In this episode we my old friend and former label mate Charles Escalanti aka Mic Titac

Charles Rufus Escalanti was born in Yuma, AZ and raised on the Ft. Yuma Quechan Reservation in Winterhaven, CA. Charles is an elected Councilman for the Quechan Tribe (2018-2020), which has been one of his proudest accomplishments. Charles is also an award winning songwriter and Hip Hop Artist, and had toured through the most of the Unit...

In this episode we interview Robby Rodriguez:

After years as a dedicated fire fighter, Robby Rodriguez kept a promise he made to his grandfather and became the new owner of the old family business; Chretin’s Mexican Food Restaurant. After the restaurant leaving the family and passing through a few hands since the 90’s and Robby, serving his community as a hardworking fire fighter, he saw that promise come to life in 2018. ...

In this episode we interview Legal Alien of The Dune Sea Crew:

Fausto Ivan Lopez aka Legal Alien of the Dune Sea Crew, is an original hip hop/soul artist based out of Yuma AZ. Co-Founder & Artist, of Dune Sea Records and worship leader at his congregation. Originally from Watts Los Angeles, he moved to Yuma AZ in the early 90’s with his parents and siblings as a way to escape the gang violence. Although his musical tas...

In this episode we interview Leah Bunting. Leah is a Certified Heart-Centered Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHT) and Industrial and Organizational (IOP) Psychologist, that has perfected her abilities to keenly observe and alter social, emotional, and the subconscious drives which influence & drive all human behaviors. Through data-driven & science-based clinical hypnotherapy, she guides clients in navigating the uncharted terri...

In the first episode of Season 3 we interview Lia Littlewood & Isaac Russell who are two of the founding members of The Littlewood Fine Art & Community Co-Op (Where we now record our podcast). We that what better way to kick off the new season, than by breaking in our new studio with the two people that made this all possible.

Here is a little more about the Co-op and what we are all about: 

Littlewood Fine Art &...

In this episode we interview comedian Robby Wagner.

Corporate comedian, author, and fitness guy, Robby Wagner has spent the past two decades entertaining audiences around the country. Transitioning from comedy clubs to starting his own comedy and wellness company, Healthy Humor Productions, has taught him the importance of creativity and challenge. With this mindset and hunger to grow as a human, he decided to pursue some...

In this episode we interview the very inspirational Van L Aldridge.

Van L Aldridge is just an everyday, blue collar guy who would fit right in at your next backyard cookout. However, he has a degree in English Literature, studied at Oxford, is a certified coach/trainer, did time in Afghanistan and even was once the lead singer in a rock band.

He also was just a few hours away from a planned suicide. From that cl...

In this episode we interview celebrity chef and chef to the celebrities Brandon Crosby while he was busy preparing food at KOFA high school. Brandon Crosby owns and operates Alabama's number one catering service Chupper Time Catering. Due to time constraints we only had the chef for 20 minutes, so we also interviewed a number of wonderful people involved with our local CTE (Career Technology Education) department. 

He...

In this episode we interview Ajahn Sarayut Arnanta

 Ajahn Sarayut Arnanta is the founding abbot of the Wat Buddhametta: Tucson Buddhist Meditation Center and currently serves as the Vice-President of Dhammaratanaram Temple(the temple he first served in the US). Born in Chiang Rai, the northern province of Thailand, he became a monk in 1983 when he was 15 and took full ordination at age 21 in 1989. Ajahn, the title for a Th...

In this episode we interview Bronze Nazareth of the Wu Elements. 

Bronze Nazareth is an international underground hip hop artist and producer who hails from Detroit, MI.  Bronze was picked up by RZA as a Wu Tang producer in 2002.  Bronze was introduced to the world via his production work on RZA’s “Birth of a Prince” album.  For years he continued making connections and building his credits on the independent scene.   In 2...

Leah holds a Master of Science in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, a Bachelor’s degrees in Human Development with an emphasis in Counseling Services, and served in both the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force. Leah Bunting is a holistic wellness professional with over 13 years of experience in clinical mental health counseling, organizational consulting, education, & professional development leadership.  Additio...

Tim D. Hardy has been the Director of the Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center for the last twenty-one years. Tim graduated from Northern Arizona University in 1978 with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Administration and soon became a police officer. Tim was later hired as a probation officer with the Yuma County Juvenile Court in 1991 and in 1994, he was promoted to Probation Supervisor. In 1996, Tim was assigned to oversee ...

Chance Randal Farrar is a husband, father of 5 beautiful children, and is currently a Border Patrol Agent in Yuma, Arizona. Farrar coaches wrestling at Woodard Junior High, Cilbola High School and a new club wrestling team. Born and raised in Yuma he attended Yuma High where he won a 5A State Wrestling Championship in 1994. Farrar received a scholarship to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and became a two-time collegiate All-Am...

Dr. Mitch Freeman is a husband, father of 3 beautiful children, and is currently practicing family medicine in Yuma, Arizona. Born in Basrah, Iraq where he was raised and went to school, Dr. Freeman worked during summer breaks in his family owned and operated candy factory. After high school, he decided to go to medical school to become a doctor, so he could help his father who was suffering from Leukemia at the time. He started me...