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PODCAST

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki

Allen Zaki talks with creatives of all creative fields, on how they have used their struggles to push themselves into becoming the creative forces they are today. Turning poison into medicine and transforming their lives for the better. #LetsTalkCreative

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01:09:29

ASK FOR WHAT YOU WANT | S3/EP7 - GABY DALKIN - WHAT'S...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2022/11/04

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with entrepreneur, chef and NY Times Bestselling author GABY DALKIN. Gaby shares about her start as a nanny turned personal chef for Jessica Simpson, among other stories. She took a chance on herself and went after what she wanted and created What's Gaby Cooking, the blog. Her incredible recipes have inspired women and men all over, to make delicious food, while making it easy-to-cook. Her California Girl attitude is a breath of

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01:08:21

A MISSION FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH & WELLNESS | S3/EP6 -...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2022/10/28

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with copywriter and creative SARAH BARREZUETA. Sarah shares about her struggles of moving to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career and creative dream, but through motherhood and the pandemic, she found her new path as a copywriter for women's health and wellness. She has now made it her mission to help and support women in the health and wellness space as a marketing copywriter. Barrezueta is also a poet, director, writer and

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01:51:45

SAY YES WITH PURPOSE & NO WITH CONVICTION | S3/EP5 -...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2022/10/21

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with actor, writer, voice actor, singer and producer SUSAN DAMANTE. Susan shares about her battle with crohn's disease, being introduced to SGI Nichiren Buddhism when she arrived in Los Angeles, and how her career has taken flight in her later age. She is a multi-hyphenate creative with a confidence and sense of self on a mission to help others through her work. To check out more of Susan's work, follow her on instagram

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01:28:03

HARD WORK & RISING TO THE OCCASION | S3/EP4 - JOSH...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2022/10/14

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with photographer JOSH FOGEL. Josh shares about his career struggles going from photo assistant to digital tech, to ultimately becoming lead photographer and how with hard work and rising to the occasion, his career has taken off. Also, "Don't Be A Dick" and you'll go a long way in this photo industry. To check out more of Josh's work, follow him on instagram @josh_fogel or online at www.joshfogel.com. THE CREATIVE LOTUS

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01:09:49

ENLIGHTENMENT THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT | S3/EP3 - SIMBI...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2022/10/07

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with writer, director and producer SIMBI HALL. Simbi shares her struggles in Hollywood, working as a producer on red-carpets for The Oscars®, the MTV Movie Awards, and as a female black writer/director trying to create change in "the industry." Hall speaks to her Buddhist practice as giving her the courage to Never Give Up. To check out more of Simbi's work, follow her on instagram @simbihall or on Twitter @supersimbi THE CREATIVE

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01:23:21

SHARING THE STORIES & VOICE OF MINORITIES MATTER |...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2022/09/30

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with podcaster, entertainment journalist and actor JUAN AYALA. Juan shares about his life growing up in Connecticut, the struggles of getting into acting, and through the COVID-19 pandemic, creating value by starting his podcast "Actors with Issues." His success in both podcasting and working as an entertainment journalist, representation of minorities' stories is what matters to Ayala, and through his platform he's able to share

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01:26:48

TURNING PAIN INTO PHOTOGRAPHIC SUCCESS | S3/EP1 -...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2022/09/23

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with portrait photographer AARON JAY YOUNG. Aaron shares about his personal struggles with mental health and trauma, feeling worthy of success and how working through the pain and emotions, and he's been able to create a successful portrait photography business. Young shares about doing the work is necessary to connect with his subjects and create the most authentic and beautiful portraits. To check out more of Aaron's work, follow

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01:09:52

S2/EP12 The Creative Lotus Podcast - Matt Armendariz...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2021/12/17

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's final episode of season 2, I sit down and talk with photographer Matt Armendariz. Matt shares about his career starting out at Whole Foods, making his way into graphic design/art and creative direction and then jumping into photography through his food blog with husband/food stylist Adam Pearson. Matt is an amazing Zumba instructor who took to Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic and brought people together from around the US, through dance and

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01:28:47

S2/EP11 The Creative Lotus Podcast - Sierra Sophia...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2021/12/03

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with impact artist, figure skater, actor and on-air host Sierra Sophia Mercier. Mercier shares about growing up in the Idaho, the struggles of competitive figure skating, revealing the not-so-pretty side of the industry. Her compassion and LOVE for life shines through in our dialogue and her honesty on where she is currently at in her career and the unknown of where it will go, is a breath of fresh air. Sierra is a multi-talented

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01:13:23

S2/EP10 The Creative Lotus Podcast - Kristen Taekman...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2021/11/26

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with model/blogger Kristen Taekman. Kristen shares about her struggles of starting in the modeling industry at a young age and continuing now in her 40's with two children and a husband. Taekman opens up about her life, traveling throughout Europe, living in NYC, meeting her husband and raising their kids in LA post-2020 pandemic life on the east coast. Kristen was also on the infamous Bravo TV show The Real Housewives of NYC for

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01:44:10

S2/EP09 The Creative Lotus Podcast - Greg McGoon -...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2021/11/19

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with children's book author and writer Greg McGoon. Greg and I have known each other since my first year living in Los Angeles when he was modeling. He's since gone on to live in NYC and recently has moved back to LA, where he is busy writing children's books, working behind the scenes doing scenic work on theater sets and productions for the likes of Disney. McGoon opens up about his trials of relationships, the struggle to keep

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01:19:23

S2/EP08 The Creative Lotus Podcast - Cecilio Asuncion...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2021/11/05

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with model director Cecilio Asuncion of trans modeling agency Slay Models. Cece shares his struggles of coming to America from the Philippines at a young age, making his way from NYC to California, and ultimately opening up Slay Models in 2015. Asuncion has won a GLADD Award for his TV show Strut on Oxygen, which gave viewers an inside look into the modeling world of his modeling agency, which was co-produced by Whoopi Goldberg

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01:07:15

S2/EP07 The Creative Lotus Podcast - Koichi MacGregor...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2021/10/29

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with plus size tattooed male model and mental health advocate Koichi MacGregor. Koichi shares about his life growing up in LA, his deep connection to his family, his inspiration to become a plus size male model and the tattoo work across body. MacGregor opens up about his own mental health and how sharing his personal stories on social media and dialoguing with others has helped to spread awareness to the importance of taking care

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01:29:35

S2/EP06 - The Creative Lotus Podcast - Parker York...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2021/10/22

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with content creator and fashion expert Parker York Smith. Parker shares his stories of coming to Los Angeles, going the route of acting, until realizing his creative talents of making educational and fashion related content on social media platforms was better suited for him. He shares his views on the fashion industry, how he inspires and communicates with his audiences and the hard work he puts into constantly creating new and

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01:15:36

S2/EP05 The Creative Lotus Podcast - Fernanda Kelly -...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2021/10/15

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with two-time Emmy Award Winner, Actress, Host, Philanthropist, and CEO of NYTAQ Fernanda Kelly. Fernanda shares about her life growing up in Tijuana, MX; living in San Diego and Los Angeles, to then pursue her dreams as an actress in Hollywood. Kelly keeps it real and opens up about her struggles trying to make ends meet, making it as a successful TV host on Spanish daytime television, and most recently her successes as Founder/CEO

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01:24:51

S2/EP04 The Creative Lotus Podcast - Arisce Wanzer -...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2021/10/08

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with trans supermodel Arisce Wanzer. Arisce shares about her struggles of working in NYC as a fashion model, coming to Los Angeles, where she finds her rebirth of her modeling career. She opens up about fostering and supporting the next generation of trans* models in LA and NY through Slay Models. Wanzer has been on the cover Vogue Magazine, in the pages of V Magazine and campaigns for DSquared and other top fashion brands. Most

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01:21:17

S2/EP03 The Creative Lotus Podcast - Kaori Matsusturu...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2021/09/24

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with entrepreneur and lifestyle brand creator Kaori Matsusturu. Kaori shares about her struggles of moving to Los Angeles from Japan to pursue acting and the entertainment world. But her perseverance and strength through COVID-19 led her to create her own lifestyle brand Kaorifornia where she creates one of a kind beautiful jewelry. She also live-streams, has YouTube channels with ASMR and other lifestyle content and most recently

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01:24:41

S2/EP02 The Creative Lotus Podcast - Keiko Elizabeth...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2021/09/17

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with actress/producer/mom Keiko Elizabeth. I had the pleasure to photograph Keiko at the beginning of 2021 for her press kit, and she graciously offered to be a guest on the podcast. Keiko is known most recently for her work as Karen Shimizu on City on a Hill on Showtime, staring across from Kevin Bacon (funny story in the interview). She can also be seen in How to Get Away with Murder and has been working on and producing a

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01:08:00

S2/EP01 The Creative Lotus Podcast - Despina...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2021/09/10

Hello Creative Lotus Family! Welcome BACK to Season 2 of The Creative Lotus Podcast! 🎉 On today's episode I sit down and talk with beauty expert and friend Despina Scandalis. Despina Scandalis is a working Beauty Professional in Los Angeles, California with over fifteen years working in the Makeup and Skincare industry specializing in Wedding Beauty and Live Events including Red Carpet and Media. Despina thrives working with her clients delivering her signature luxury experience for all that book

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01:21:08

S1/EP012 The Creative Lotus Podcast - Joseph Schles -...

The Creative Lotus Podcast hosted by Allen Zaki ·

2021/07/02

Hello Creative Lotus Family! On today's episode I sit down and talk with comedian and actor Joseph Schles. He opens up about his personal struggles with acceptance with himself, using his struggles as fuel for his comedy, romantic relationships and changing the patriarchy within American society. Joseph talks about dirty jokes, being openly gay within the comedy world, the ideals of LGBTQ+ culture and not fitting within the confines of the stereotypes.To listen to Joseph's comedy, checkout his

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