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Celebrating Your Creative Journey Remember Creativity Is Not Just In Music or the Arts Hey Beautiful People! Are you a creative individual who craves a platform to express your passions, share your unique story, and connect with like-minded individuals? Look no further because I, Savia Rocks, am thrilled to present the Us People Podcast – a powerful platform where your creativity, individuality, and business success take centre stage through engaging conversations. As a Professional Photographer, Award Winning Writer, Presenter, CEO & Founder. I understand the struggles and challenges faced by creative individuals like you. Remember Creativity Is Not Just In Music or the Arts it's in business & Life. When I embarked on my creative journey, there was a dearth of resources and mentoring avenues. I had to teach myself most of what I know today, fueled solely by my unwavering passion. It wasn't an easy path, especially given the financial constraints I faced. But I want to change that for you. I want to provide you with the advice, inspiration, and options that were lacking when I started out. With Us People Podcast, you'll gain access to the stories and experiences of fellow creatives who have overcome obstacles, discovered their true potential, and achieved remarkable success. Together, we'll explore the limitless possibilities that lie within your talent, helping you believe in your abilities and unleashing your creativity to its fullest potential. As your host, I am committed to not only guiding you on your chosen path but also ensuring you have fun along the way. After all, life is about enjoying the journey, celebrating milestones, and embracing the joy of creating. If you're passionate about your craft and have a story to share, I invite you to join us on the Us People Podcast. Whether you're a budding photographer, a skilled writer, or someone with a truly unique passion, we want to hear from you. Reach out to us via email, phone call, or text to become a part of our growing community of creative minds. If you'd like to support and donate to the Us People Podcast, your generosity will help us continue providing this valuable platform to aspiring creatives. Visit donorbox.org/us-people-podcast to contribute and be a part of this incredible journey. Thank you for lending us your ears and being a part of our community. Remember to stay happy, positive, and always be kind to one another. Together, let's celebrate your creative journey on the Us People Podcast! https://uspeoplepodcast.com If you would like to be on the Us People Podcast, please feel free to contact us on: uspeoplepodcast@gmail.com / info@uspeoplepodcast.com 07377774478 / 02089642494 For Donations & Sponsorship: https://donorbox.org/us-people-podcast https://donorbox.org/officespace#info Thank you for listening. Stay Happy & Positive and continue to be kind to one another. "For The People By The People"

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August 10, 2026Episode 32658 min

Manners Always Wins - Marcus Ho - founder of AWC - Always Working Clothing #326

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Always Working: Marcus on Mental Health, Meaning, and Building a Purpose-Driven BrandSavia Rocks opens Season 7 of the Us People Podcast with guest Marcus, founder of Always Working Clothing (AWC), a creative writing master’s student, filmmaker, and supporting artist, who shares how growing up in Southeast London during post-code war tensions shaped his desire for kindness, community, and change.Marcus describes shedding others’ expectations, becoming more vulnerable, and focusing on mental health, reframing trauma as something that can lead to growth. He explains launching AWC three years ago after depression and feeling lost post-undergrad, later relaunching it in November with a stronger purpose centered on moving through hardships and supporting mental health, while navigating family support mixed with skepticism. Marcus outlines his busy routine balancing dissertation, freelance film/TV work, business planning, and a documentary exploring meaningful life without burnout or loneliness, discusses masculinity and vulnerability, and recalls finding peace after successfully hosting his first AWC event and donating to charity. He directs listeners to Always Working Clothing on Instagram, Home Media Productions on YouTube, and alwaysworkingclothing.com, noting he is not currently selling clothes while prioritizing the mental health mission.00:00 Welcome and Legacy01:10 Season Seven Intro01:51 Meet Marcus and AWC03:09 Growing Up Southeast London04:58 Kindness Over Gangster Culture08:11 Mirror Identity and Self Growth10:36 Starting Always Working Clothing15:16 Support Systems and Family Doubts20:20 Daily Routine and Avoiding Burnout24:53 Curiosity Documentary and Collabs30:09 Men and Mental Health32:49 Vulnerability Is Strength36:21 Pass On the Favor38:06 What Actually Matters41:01 Life Without Judgment46:23 Soundtrack of My Life49:03 Finding Peace After the Event53:04 Where to Find Marcus54:44 Final Thanks and Sign-Off56:50 Closing Song LyricsInstagram: always_working_clothing Youtube: homedia productionsTiktok: alwaysworkingclothingWebsite: www.alwaysworkingclothing.comThank you so much Marcus for letting us know that life does not always give us the start we need but we can change path and find our passion. - Savia RocksSupport the show

August 4, 2026Episode 32557 min

Time To Heal - Kim Rennie - Radio Broadcaster #325

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Finding Purpose Through Radio: Kim Rennie on Music, Neurodivergence, and PositivitySeason seven of the Us People Podcast features host Savia interviewing Kim Rennie, a Scotland-based radio broadcaster who shares how early tape-recording hobbies and a shift from nursing to media studies led to a 23-year passion for radio and championing new music. They discuss legacy, peeling back cultural conditioning and trauma, and how trauma can be transformed into something beautiful through choices, gratitude, and “baby steps.” Kim describes her nonjudgmental approach, forgiveness, and finding peace through small moments, while also speaking about mental health, burnout, and her long process of pursuing autism and ADHD assessment, plus a late dyslexia diagnosis. She outlines her shows, love of music and live broadcasting, and invites bands to submit music to her Rock Hard Radio Show via her social channels and email, noting her Sunday Mixcloud show on Erebus Radio.00:00 Welcome and Legacy Teaser01:10 Meet Kim the Broadcaster02:35 Kim’s Origin Story in Radio05:11 Why Radio and Music Matter09:52 Mirror Question and Mindset11:34 Neurodiversity and Mental Health Journey15:45 A Day in Kim’s Life17:45 Nonjudgment and Forgiveness20:50 Childhood Roots and Family Dynamics26:38 Soundtrack and Quote to Live By32:21 Live Radio Thrills32:54 Tech Mishaps Recovery33:55 Persevering Through Glitches35:26 Karaoke Confidence Music Tastes36:25 Sound Sensitivity Autism38:07 Getting Into Radio Today40:46 Passion Over Paychecks42:20 Best Advice Positivity44:22 Horror Movies Tangents47:07 Peaceful Moments Cats48:32 Where To Find Kim51:48 Final Thanks Kindness Outro54:58 Closing Track Where LoveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockhardradioshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockhardradioshowwithkimrennie/TikTok: Tiktok.com/therockhardradioshowhttps://x.com/KimRennieradioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThursdayRockSpotTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thursdayrockspotThank you so much Kim for showing us that a passion is worth more than money and gives you purpose - Savia RocksSupport the show

July 27, 2026Episode 32455 min

Where Our Heart Leads Us - Chiara Brugiati - Investor Relations and Audience Development Professional #324

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Finding Legacy Through Music, Healing, and Finance: Chiara (Ash X) on the Yes People PodcastHost Savia Rocks opens Season 7 of the Us People Podcast with reflections on legacy, shedding trauma, and using hardship for growth, then interviews Chiara (artist name Ash X), an Italian-Peruvian multilingual professional with a songwriting degree and a career in investor relations/audience development. Chiara shares growing up in Perugia, her Peruvian grandmother’s influence on her music and confidence, studying jazz and songwriting in the UK, and the benefits and challenges of a songwriting degree, including vulnerability, critique, and toxic competition. She discusses spirituality, the power of words, meditation, and finding peace, plus a difficult relationship and accident that shifted her from pursuing music as a career to finance, inspiring interest in venture capital and equity after meeting Paolo Ardoino. She names key collaborators, favorite life-soundtrack songs, defines her legacy as leaving “light,” and shares where to find her online.00:00 Legacy and Healing01:10 Season Seven Welcome03:07 Chiara Origins and Music06:26 Songwriting Degree Reality12:17 Toxic Competition Mindset14:32 Respecting Music Again15:31 Mirror and Purpose19:20 Universe Trust and Turning Point23:13 From Music to Finance28:05 Mentors and Opportunities32:50 Power of Language33:25 Trauma Into Songs34:41 Words As Energy36:09 Mindset And Manifesting37:37 Peace And Gratitude39:20 Life Soundtrack Picks42:24 Defining Legacy46:11 Healing And Being Original50:08 Resilience Through Music51:04 Where To Find Chiara53:05 Final Thanks And Outro54:04 Closing Song LyricsThank you so much Chiara for showing us that if we listen to our heart enough, they can lead us to the please, where we can find out purpose. - Savia RocksSupport the show

July 13, 202649 min

What Happens Is Real - David Lassiter - Actor - Comedian & Writer #323

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? David Lassiter on Purpose, Prayer, and Turning Trauma into Fulfilment.Host Savia Rocks welcomes season seven of the Us People Podcast and interviews actor, comedian, and writer David Lassiter. David shares growing up in South Jamaica, Queens, being bused to integrated schools, and how those experiences shaped his ability to work across cultures in entertainment. He reflects on a time he didn’t like who he saw in the mirror due to survival choices, then describes shifting toward comedy and acting for purpose, fulfillment, and making people laugh, with prayer as his foundation. He explains the realities of the industry, years of hard work, rejection, auditions, meetings, and inconsistent income, and advises persistence, gratitude, positive energy, and watching one’s circle. David says judgment wouldn’t change him, chooses Barack Obama, Malcolm X, and Michael Jackson for a desert-island scenario, shouts out his manager and collaborators, and shares where to find him online.00:00 Welcome and mission01:10 Season intro and guest tease01:55 Meet David Lasseter03:04 Growing up in Queens07:27 Mirror and transformation10:11 Finding purpose in comedy14:02 Entertainment grind realities19:42 Best advice and loyalty24:35 Energy and protecting peace26:32 Day in the Life28:35 No Judgment Mindset31:58 Desert Island Picks36:53 Finding Inner Peace37:33 Advice to Keep Going42:25 Shoutouts and Contacts44:34 Podcast Wrap and Outro46:46 Deeper Message TrackInstagram/davidlassiteractor1. Imdbme/Davidlassiteractor1.The Beauty of life is the journey that we take and what we learn along the way - Savia RocksSupport the show

July 6, 2026Episode 3221 hr 8 min

Why We Should Never Give Up - Raf Santana - Screenwriter and Producer #322

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Raf Santana on Persistence, Setbacks, and Finding Identity as a ScreenwriterHost Savia Rocks welcomes Raf Santana, a screenwriter and producer, to season seven of the Us People Podcast to discuss legacy, trauma as potential transformation, and creative persistence without judgment. Raf recounts growing up in Brighton with a single mother, shifting from ambitions of veterinary work to photography and film school, then learning producing and pitching through early missteps, Cannes experiences, and years of development with little payoff. He describes writing after reading poor scripts, securing and losing representation, making two short films with his brother that earned BAFTA nominations, and repeated project setbacks from competing productions and collapsed co-productions. Raf shares how paid commissions helped him finally claim “writer” as his identity, details a near-breakthrough Amazon Studios deal that fell apart, taking time out to learn leathercraft, then joining a Cambridge University creative writing master’s, writing a novel, and returning to screenwriting. He advises creatives to be consistent, offers contact via IMDb/email, and the episode closes with calls for kindness amid perceived online hate and lyrics about political conflict and misplaced compassion.00:00 Podcast Intro Teaser01:10 Meet Raf Santana02:09 Brighton Roots and Vet Dreams05:13 Photography to Film School08:24 First Producing Hustles09:45 Cannes Lessons and Setbacks14:14 Switching to Screenwriting17:17 BAFTA Shorts Breakthrough23:51 Industry Momentum and Near Misses29:57 Resetting Projects and Survival Jobs34:36 Persistence and Writer Mindset37:23 Life Experience Fuels Writing39:02 Owning the Writer Label41:41 Adapting a Hidden Gem43:59 Talent Versus Industry Access46:32 When Deals Collapse52:08 Leathercraft Reset Year53:05 Cambridge Creative Writing54:57 Genie Novel Reality Check01:00:17 Consistency Over Greatness01:02:47 Where to Find Raph01:05:59 Final Thanks and Sign Off01:06:38 Outro Song and KindnessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-r-santana-348279246/Website: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1034899/?ref_=nmovr_nv_usr_profileThank you so much Raf for talking to us about why we should never give up, no matter what life may throw at us, we all deserve to be on our pathway and journey - Savia RocksSupport the show

June 30, 2026Episode 3211 hr 1 min

Take A Chance... Invest In Your Fear - Chris Barnett - Composer In Film #321

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Chris Barnett on Purpose, Film Composition, and Peace of Mind | Us People Podcast Season 7Savia Rocks opens season seven of the Us People Podcast focused on legacy, shedding cultural trauma, and turning hardship into beauty, then interviews film and TV composer Chris Barnett. Barnett shares his Jamaican heritage as a first-generation Londoner, early exposure to reggae and radio charts, record collecting after a childhood U.S. trip, DJing parties and boat parties, and how studying album credits sparked his interest in production. He describes an engineering apprenticeship, a pivotal coworker who introduced him to studios, his mother’s strict investment in his education, and later discovering his grandfather worked as a set builder at Ealing Studios amid racism. Chris Barnett credits mentors who helped him progress into university and composition, explains scoring by finding a story’s “truth” beyond what audiences see, cites work on Street Shepherd and Getting Away With Murders, and discusses Quincy Jones-inspired humility, embracing all “good music,” spiritual maturity, tools for peace of mind, and advice to pursue art for love while avoiding negativity; he also shares where to find his work online.00:00 Legacy And Trauma01:10 Meet Chris Barnett02:13 Jamaican Roots And Music05:33 DJ Hustle And Record Love09:01 Engineering To Studio Dreams10:37 Mirror Identity And Purpose11:29 Family Drive And Education16:52 Film Nights And Grandad22:19 First Breaks And Mentors29:23 How Film Scoring Works32:03 Scripts Versus Screen33:55 Scoring Street Shepherd38:48 Invisible Documentary Music41:53 Quincy Jones Wisdom44:39 Finding Inner Peace47:10 Peace Of Mind Tools51:51 Advice For Artists55:37 Where To Find Chris57:20 Final Thanks And Outro58:53 Closing Song And WrapInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christophbarnett/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@christophbarnettLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophbarnett/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vOMqQhrSuV7wg1lJpIk6QThank you so much Chris for showing us that with investment into yourself and letting go of fear we can achieve anything with creatively put out hearts into - Savia RocksSupport the show

June 23, 2026Episode 3201 hr 15 min

Your Voice Has Power - Loïc Thaler - Voice-Over and Casting Director #320

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Loïc Thaler on Voice, Validation, and Creating Space for Others (Us People Podcast Season 7)Savia Rocks introduces season seven of the Us People Podcast and interviews Brussels-based voiceover and international casting director Loïc Thaler, who describes himself as an unapologetic “weirdo” shaped by a Belgian-English upbringing, early radio work starting at age 10, and a career hosting major Belgian radio before shifting into voiceover and casting for projects including Disney, Lego, Sonos, and Swiss television. Loïc discusses authenticity at the mic, ADHD-driven work habits, therapy and an “inner compass” after struggling with anxiety, imposter syndrome, and validation needs tied to his parents’ divorce. He explains using his privilege and platform to create opportunities, including blind casting to reduce bias, and reflects on injustice, courage, loneliness, and deeper human connection. He shares routines, gratitude mindset, avoiding negative news, finding supportive creative community, and recommends LinkedIn to connect.00:00 Podcast Intro Legacy01:10 Meet Loïc Thaler02:46 Weirdo Origins Radio05:31 From Radio To Voiceover11:39 Identity Mirror Validation15:27 Trauma Inner Compass16:45 Day In The Life23:49 Power Of Voice Advocacy29:25 Blind Casting Inclusion35:23 Injustice And Courage39:06 Courage to Disagree41:25 Gray Areas and Ego43:25 Red Car Theory Mindset45:12 Quit the Negative News46:52 Gratitude and Small Wins49:43 Ask How Are You Really52:42 Loneliness and Third Places01:00:03 Life Without Judgment01:03:52 Peace in Japan Reset01:06:59 Voiceover Advice and Growth01:12:01 Find Me on LinkedIn01:13:34 Final Thanks and OutroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lo%C3%AFc-thaler-2972a2159/Thank you so much Loïc Thaler for using your voice as a voice of power - Savia Rocks Support the show

June 8, 2026Episode 3194 min

Gratitude Goes A Long Way - Savia Rocks - CEO & Founder - Us People Podcast - Award Winning Writer & Published Professional Photographer #319

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Us People Podcast Season 7: Savia Rocks Thanks the Global Community and GuestsSavia Rocks introduces herself and the Us People podcast’s mission to help people tell their stories through creativity without judgment, emphasizing legacy through service to mankind, peeling away cultural conditioning and trauma, staying humble, and showing up for what matters, while noting trauma can be transformed into something beautiful. She welcomes listeners to season seven and then thanks supporters for seven years of worldwide growth, including being heard in over 105 countries with hundreds of thousands of monthly listens, and expresses deep gratitude to the team and especially the guests whose stories make the show possible. Savia explains the podcast centers both established and emerging voices, showing you can start anywhere with nothing, learn through questions and answers, and that success is rooted in passion and authentic storytelling rather than money or credentials. She closes by wishing listeners positivity and urging kindness.00:00 Meet Savia Rocks00:22 Legacy and Healing00:56 Trauma Into Beauty01:10 Season Seven Welcome01:21 Gratitude to Listeners02:27 Why Stories Matter02:45 Start From Anywhere03:03 Authentic Passion03:19 Closing Thanks03:31 Peace and Love OutroEvery step of life you should be thankful for, not only because tomorrow is not promised but because the small things make the big things happen in your life. That’s why life is something to hold on to and say thank you for. - Savia RocksSupport the show

June 1, 2026Episode 3181 hr 28 min

Trauma Shakes Us - Richmond Heath - Integrative Physiotherapist & Founder of TRE Australia #318

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? TRE and the Power of Spontaneous Shaking: Richmond Heath on Somatic Stress RecoverySavia Rocks welcomes physiotherapist and TRE Australia founder Richmond Heath to season seven of The Us People Podcast to discuss spontaneous shaking/trembling as an overlooked, positive human recovery reflex. Richmond shares growing up on a farm in Victoria, later developing chronic pain and stress, and experiencing spontaneous movement during Vipassana meditation that shifted his understanding of tension and healing. He explains TRE (Tension/Trauma Release Exercises) as a trauma-informed method that uses simple muscle fatigue to deliberately evoke and regulate tremors, reframing shaking from a symptom of anxiety, shock, or weakness into a mechanism that discharges stress and adrenaline. The conversation covers somatics, polyvagal theory, trauma as immobilization, cultural suppression of shaking, examples from animals and traditional societies, and practical supports like breathwork, mindfulness, exercise, community, and purpose, plus Richmond’s TRE online course (trecourse.com) and its global reach.00:00 Welcome to the Podcast02:27 Richmond Heath’s Backstory03:35 Pain to Breakthrough10:01 Discovering TRE Purpose14:06 What Is TRE22:26 Shaking and Anxiety31:38 Somatic Explained39:10 Trauma Origins and Inheritance41:34 Practical Stress Tools44:39 Happiness Through Service46:47 Why TRE Calms Fast48:18 Beyond Mindfulness Limits49:40 COVID Shift to Online54:05 Polyvagal Science Basics56:22 Freeze Response Explained01:01:25 Everyday Trauma Example01:04:33 Why Adults Suppress Shaking01:06:54 Authenticity and Reawakening01:14:12 Key Takeaways and Utero Movement01:19:11 How to Learn TRE01:23:14 Closing Thanks and Outro01:25:51 End Credits and Final ReflectionThank you so much Richmond for teaching us that Trauma show be shown freely in order to heal ourselves - Savia RocksWebsite: https://www.treaustralia.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/TRE-Australia/100057615902736/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tre_australia/?hl=enLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richmond-heath-08719326/Support the show

May 25, 2026Episode 31743 min

What We Go Through - Arif Gilany - Banking Fintech and Health & Wellness Fashion #317

Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? Arif Gilany on Fintech, Healing Fibers, and LegacySavia Rocks welcomes Arif Gilany to season seven of the Us People Podcast to discuss legacy, service, trauma, and purpose. Arif shares growing up Kurdish in Iran during the Iran-Iraq war, being injured at 10, leaving at 18 due to ethnic barriers, and spending five years as a refugee before settling in Canada. He describes mentors, his father’s final letter urging care for his mother, serving humanity, and guiding his children. Arif outlines his career from financial advising to health and wellbeing fashion through therapeutic camel-fur products (Camel Care), and later fintech with Aurum Foundation, using AI and robotics to help average people manage finances. He explains natural fibers (sheep wool, camel fur, bamboo), daily disciplines (gratitude, prayer, running), lessons on communication, success as service, judgment, legacy, and where to find him online (Arif Gilani; YouTube: Camel and Cash).00:00 Welcome to the Podcast01:10 Meet Arif Gilany02:48 Growing Up and Leaving Iran03:57 Identity and Father’s Lessons06:03 Banking to Health and Fintech11:03 Wellbeing Fashion Explained13:42 Natural Fibers That Heal16:39 Daily Discipline and Travel19:14 Business Ownership Real Talk21:19 Power of Words and Listening23:12 Defining Success and Advice27:42 Judgment Peace and Legacy32:24 Future Plans and Music36:34 Desert Island Picks37:59 Where to Find Arif39:32 Final Thanks and Sign Off41:57 Closing Spoken Word OutroYoutube: https://youtu.be/9XsIEYph8EA?si=HTER3U0DcVzfb7ZiThank you so much, Arif for coming on the show and showing us, that we can start out life in one part of the world, but can make choices in our lives that help us to build a life that help us to evolve - Savia Rocks Support the show