What I Do To Manage My ADHD
In todays climate I’m sure you’ve heard these key words all over social media. Words like ADHD or ADD, which was in the vocabulary of many in order to basically describe when someone was being inattentive. However, what exactly is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is actually a different cognitive function and not a disorder. It means to be Neuro-Divergent, which means to differ in mental or neurological function from what is considered typical or normal (frequently used with reference to autistic spectrum disorders).
Native American History Unwrapped: How Paper Genocide Affected Eastern Band Tribes In The U.S And Taino In The Caribbean
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase before “race is a social construct”, and that is because it truly is. It was invented as a way to define physical differences between people, but has more often been used as a tool for oppression and violence. The Idea of race and the census has changed drastically through out the years.
Little People In The Andes And The Americas
You’ve seen them in T.V shows as a kid or seen them associated with the holiday Christmas. There are many names for these little people Gnomes, Elves, Dwarves, Duende, etc. I can’t recall a culture who didn’t believe in these supernatural little beings. In “Indian Country” (The Americas) we know them as a general term called “Little People”.
Why Men Are Easily Manipulated By Andrew Tate
If you don’t know his name, you’ve definitely seen his face before. As of lately, he’s been showing up on every social media platform and is continuing to grow his audience. In my personal opinion Andrew Tate is the new Tai Lopez of social media. Andrew Tate uses mostly the same marketing tactics as Tai, but he tends to push his unpopular views of todays societal norm.
How To Make A Recording Studio Under $500
As someone who is a music artist myself, I know that studio time can be a bit pricey. That is, if you have a good producer that works in a legit studio. During the beginning of the pandemic, I caught myself needing to save money. I re-evaluated my expenses and as a serious artist you will know studio time will always be in that list. I noticed I spent a lot of money on studio time, mixing, and mastering. Therefore, I finally had this epiphany. I needed to take my music to the next level.
Understanding Your DNA Results and Indigineity In The Americas
So you’ve just received your DNA test results and it says you either are or have some Native American DNA, now what? Watch me break down how these DNA companies decipher your ethnicity, as well as the complexity of indigenous history and identity among the Americas. Find out if you are Indigenous or a Descendant.
Spotting Red Flags Before Collaborating With An Influencer
We all know in 2022 one way to get your start up business or art work out there is collaborating with an influencer. In my early personal training days with my business (KTAOW), I collaborated with influencers in the early Instagram days. It was a time we were all trying to figure out how the algorithms worked and how we could take advantage of social media for businesses.
Taino Spirituality Found In Modern Day Caribbean Santeria
In this article, I quote and break down Taino spiritual practices documented by the Spanish. Watch as I compare it to modern day Caribbean Santeria that I witnessed growing up in East New York , Brooklyn.
The Reconnecting NDN Problem
Indigeneity is very complex because it may differ from nation to nation. As native people it is who we claim, that’s a part of our community.
Financial Decolonization
As Native people there is no doubt that decolonization may look a little different to each individual. In my personal opinion I sometimes feel as though reconnecting Natives have a fantasization on what it was like to live at the time of our ancestors, and wish to emulate that. Our ancestors were not perfect, and they too made mistakes just like us. Sometimes decolonization to some is just buying land, farming, and living like our ancestors, which is fine because I am for that. However, decolonization to me is more educational and financial. I believe in financial decolonization to my core.
My Experience With Shady “Record Labels”
About two and a half years ago, my producer Sev met this woman at a sound gig he was working at. This woman claimed to be this big time “Record Label” owner who claims to have ties to sony, when she really was just starting out her business.
My Experience With Traction Alopecia
I believe it all started when I had a vitamin deficiency. There was an entire year where I just didn’t leave my house in broad daylight like that. It was a time where I was still trying to figure out which direction I wanted to go in life.
Being Neuro-Divergent
There are three major types of ADHD. There is impulsive, inattentive, and then there is the combination type. I have the combination type which is usually viewed as the most chaotic. It’s a constant battle with myself internally when it comes to basic things such as decision making. It affects me in a multiple aspects in my life such as friendships, relationships, school life, work life, life in general & even music.
How To Get Started As A Professional Music Artist
The biggest issue I see with most artists are that they think like an artist, and not with a business mindset. If you think you’re going to get famous over night by just dropping tracks on your sound cloud because your “work speaks for itself”, you might as well hang it up. The reality is no matter how good you are at your craft, you won’t get anywhere without understanding or fulfilling the business side of your music.
The Devil's Garden
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"The Devil's Garden" is an Album that expresses the dualities of energy. It expresses both positive and negative, hard & soft sides to Akapa Supay. Within this album you will hear topics such as Akapa being an Urban Native with ADHD, Failed Relationships / Friendships, And More.