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I have been singing my entire life - certainly not always well, but louder when no one is listening ;)

Luckily a year ago, I was able to find someone who is an absolute expert. This person even gave me the confidence to try singing in public, which resulted in my adding my singing to this very platform.

Jill Samycia lends her talents to me in more ways than I can count, but if I were to try, our times together include listening, learning, teaching, mentorship, and friendship.

In episode 7 "The Resolution" I talked about how we can cheer ourselves on towards what comes next, no matter how wild or crazy it may seem to others.

I began working with Jill earlier that month and while I have since grown in my singing practice, I completed just two lessons before last year's recording.

In short, not only did I have less miles under my belt, my relationship with Jill was very new. I recall asking her if she was comfortable with me mentioning her in the episode, and even whether or not she would feel comfortable with me linking her pages to my post.

Truthfully I accept that the content I create, or works I have been a part of are not for everyone. I didn't want to assume she would be comfortable being affiliated with "a tattooed nude model".

Lucky for me - and lucky for all of us - not only did Jill give me permission to include her in my episode, she gave her enthusiastic consent!

As you listen to this month's episode you'll hear why her enthusiasm for guiding others to their singing goals is not only natural, but truly exuberant, joyful and authentic.

Though I often act independently, I love team work. That said, I'm still learning how to ask for help. At times I even struggle to take up others on their offers of support.

Jill truly loves what she does.  Her level of expertise is enlightened. Her offers of guidance and assistance are genuine.

I may not be going on tour any time soon, but I am making progress in ways that matter to me. So much of this is thanks to Jill and her undeniable talent.

While I have the incredible pleasure of working with Jill in person here in Vancouver, she has remarkable digital material, fantastic social posts, and also offers online lessons.

You know what that means...

Sing with Jill!

https://singwithjill.com

https://www.instagram.com/singwithjill/

https://www.tiktok.com/@singwithjill

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My conversations with Gracie Hagen are never linear, but they are always thoughtful. Somehow even our silliest takes - riffing on body cavities and billie goats, takes us somewhere meaningful.

In May we traveled to Washington state to make art and reconnect IRL. The resulting images are some of my favourite to date, and also include some images where a pair of goats stole the show.

Of course, none of this was unusual for Gracie & I. We have been finding our way into (and creating photo evidence of) adventures since 2012. What has changed in the intervening years is our ability to identify which parts are worth looking deeper into, and which ones are simply something we will do differently next time.

Tune into episode 18 of WTF with CDJ to hear more about Gracie's latest series, and a little tangent about Kevin Costner too.

Follow Gracie here:

https://www.graciehagen.com

https://www.instagram.com/graciehagen/

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Today's guest is none other than the model I've featured all month on Patreon - Sash Suicide 

Back in my radio days, I loved doing shows with guests. Speaking to another person makes me feel less self conscious, and my genuine curiousity makes focusing on them natural and easy.  (Editing shows with another voice on em feels a lot easier too!)

While some people love an audience, one main thing Sash and I have in common is our introverted nature. I may have performed on ice all over the world, but Sash has been featured in magazines, television, videos, and viewed by fans all over the planet!

So how did a quiet lil homebody become one of the most recognized Suicidegirls of all time?

Listen in to Episode 9 to learn just how Sash became an SG, why bank tellers make her nervous, and how she and I met and became friends!

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How is an ancient bacteria like an Instagram post?

This time around I'm making a connection that is a bit of a stretch... but stay with me!

I may be genuinely sick of listening to myself, but lucky for me, I have Patrons like you to support me and share inspiration for new episodes each month.

Patrons asked for more Rydell X Tita so that is what you will hear!

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The what, why, and how of who, where, and whatever. The end is here! Good, bad, or otherwise - this year is drawing to a close and many are getting geared up for another crack at this thing called life. I've never been much of a "resolution" person. It seems to me that writing things down on a piece of paper, though helpful, does little to move the needle in any particular direction. This year, instead of a personal manifesto, journal, or social media post, I'm laying it all out in podcast form. Listen, or don't. I'll keep doing. Just like I would whether that little piece of paper got lost or forgotten. Call me crazy, but we can make things happen for ourselves whenever we want to. Yes, there will be obstacles, and certainly privilege (or lack thereof) plays a part too. But at the end of the day or ahem... year we must cheer ourselves on towards what comes next. As someone who has lived through this pandemic more or less solo, all I can say is "it's worked so far!" Happy New Year everyone. You helped to make 2021 new, and exciting - and scary - but in the best possible way. 

I would like to include an ENORMOUS thank you for my coach Jill @singwithjill for believing in me (and my crazy ideas), and for providing piano accompaniment in this episode. She literally kicks the whole thing off, and I plan to kick 2022's butt with her help! 

Cheers to you. 

Cheers to us. 

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The world moves fast, and nowhere is that more apparent than the World Wide Web.

It makes sense then that as we careen towards the next iteration of the Internet things are changing all over the place. But... are they?

In this month's show I chat with my friend Rocky Delgado about how we met, why we became friends and what has NOT changed over all these years.

Go back to the future with us as we talk collectibles and clothing, NFTs & Web 3.0. (and why manners are always on trend).

Find more from my guest Rocky Delgado at www.patreon.com/inrockyvision & www.instagram.com/inrockyvision

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After a month of cosplay and costumes I thought I'd dive into another popular topic around Halloween... fear!

From scary movies to haunted houses, I polled my friends and followers on Twitter for what makes them jump, scream, or break into a sweat. I followed up that research with some reading and found that the things that go bump in the night AND the things we do by daylight have a lot in common.

Tune in for some science, scares and screams!

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This month marks the 20th anniversary of Suicidegirls dot com! In honour of this major achievement, special guest Rydell Suicide is back for another interview-style episode.

Episode 4 - The Hashtag

If you've ever used hashtags to find content, you'll be familiar with how useful they are as an organizational tool on websites.  If you've ever encountered #mature you'll also know that the Internet is a polarizing place with two main camps  - Young. and Old.

ma·ture

/məˈCHo͝or,məˈto͝or/

adjective

1. fully developed physically; full-grown."she was now a mature woman"
2. having reached the most advanced stage in a process."Van Gogh's mature work"

After visiting, making, and modelling for adult domains for over 10 years, we've seen thing or two. You may have thought "early adopter" meant new, fresh, or even young, but let me assure you, the hashtags have been telling us that we're mature for years. In this episode Rydell and I discuss the use of hashtags on suicidegirls dot com and how it feels to be called "old on the Internet".

Spoiler alert: We didn't care then and we don't care now!

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This month's topic probably ain't what you think it is...  When I said dirty I meant taboo, but when I said taboo I don't mean sex.

The pandemic brought us many things;Endless streaming, #doomscrolling, and Zoom fatigue. It also brought many of us a not-so-healthy serving of boredom and loneliness.

This month I asked my Twitter followers what they do to stave off boredom, and soothe loneliness.  I have to say, I was surprised by the level of engagement these questions brought on.

It's been clear to me from the beginning that this project is about vulnerability. There are few things that make us feel more vulnerable than talking about these topics.

The interactivity of this episode was really inspiring. Adding the input of others helped me to tackle a subject that might have felt too heavy to go alone.

Thank you to everyone who chimed in on my tweets. If you're not following me there, get in on it! www.twitter.com/cupcakedujour I'll surely be sending more podcast related tweets in the days to come.

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The what, why, and how of who, where, and... MY WEDDING!

Snippets from those who were there before, during, and after the grand affair. 

If you've ever wondered "WTF was that?!?" You're gonna find out here. 

This episode fits in nicely with my exclusive July Patreon content (never before seen photos, videos, and BTS!) dedicated to all things relating to my EXXXOTICA wedding. Join the architects of the spectacular spectacle from EXXXOTICA and celebrate my "anniversary" with me with these never before shared moments.

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