Kinjaz: Movement In The Shadows

On this episode of the Kinjaz PodKast we have world renowned chef and restaurateur, Roy Choi.This K-town native grew up dirt poor, found a passion for cooking and grew the skills needed for success."Roy Choi is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and later worked at the internationally acclaimed Le Bernadin.  In 2010, Food and Wine names him Best New Chef. His cookbook/memoir L.A. Son was a NY Times Bestseller in 2013. He was included in the 2016 TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World list. And in 2017, Locol received the first ever LA Times Restaurant of the Year award. Roy resides in Los Angeles where he is the co-owner, co-founder, and chef of Kogi BBQ, Chego!, A-Frame, Commissary, POT, and Locol."From<http://kogibbq.com/about-chef-roy/>Roy Choihttps://www.instagram.com/ridingshotgunlahttp://www.twitter.com/kogibbqhttp://www.eatchego.comKogihttp://www.kogibbq.comhttp://twitter.com/kogibbqChego!http://www.eatchego.comAlibi Room LAhttp://alibiroomla.comA-Framehttp://www.aframela.comChefhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt2883512LocolUnfortunately at the time of the release of this episode Locol has officially closed as a retail store. They aren't dead they're moving into the catering business! Check out the link to find out more.https://la.eater.com/2018/8/22/17769058/locol-watts-roy-choi-daniel-patterson-closed-news-cateringRecipe for Roy Choi's Ginger Miso Spinach Strawberry Saladhttps://www.usmagazine.com/food/news/roy-choi-shares-ginger-miso-spinach-strawberry-salad-recipe/If you try digging up Food Truck History as mentioned around the 20-ish minute mark Roy and Kogi BBQ truck are mentioned in EVERY article. They for sure disrupted and revolutionized the Food Truck movement in the early 2000's.https://mobile-cuisine.com/business/history-of-american-food-trucks/Whats Next?Las Vegas Restaurant - December 2018Park MGM (Old Monte Carlo)https://www.foodandwine.com/news/roy-choi-las-vegas-restaurant-koreatownBroken Breadhttps://www.foodandwine.com/news/roy-choi-tv-show-broken-breadGolden Rule"Its not about only you. If you have the ability to help others then you better fucking do it.""Be generous."http://www.kinjazpodkast.comhttp://www.instagram.com/kinjazpodkasthttp://www.twitter.com/kinjazpodkasthttp://www.facebook.com/kinjazpodkast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special episode of the Kinjaz PodKast we bring in International Podcast Day with a short episode dedicated to shouting out the very listeners that are riding with us on this PodKast journey. We answer questions from emails, reviews, and even LIVE questions from the Kinstagram!Thanks for joining us on this Special TRYPOD episode of the Kinjaz PodKast! We wanted to share appreciation and shoutout some of the reviews and comments we got! Help us get on the New and Noteworthy!!! #internationalpodcastdayShoutout to WAZE!SUBSCRIBE!http://www.kinjazpodkast.comhttp://instagram.com/kinjazpodkasthttp://twitter.com/kinjazpodkasthttp://facebook.com/kinjazpodkast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we have the Ultimate Urban Tycoon & Ice Cream God, Andy Nguyen. This guy has been a hustler his entire life and has accolades upon accolades to back it up.We talk on his journey from real estate, to clothing, to ice cream, to even more widespread food industry takeover. His IG stories will definitely give you FOMO and a hunger to succeed, then go eat.Andy Nguyenhttp://www.instagram.com/andythenguyenhttp://www.aftersicecream.comScott Aftershttp://www.instagram.com/scottaftershttp://www.scottafters.comGOLDEN RULE"Make sure you tell the greatest story never told."Thanks for joining us on another episode of the Kinjaz PodKast! Check out the full shownotes on the website:http://www.kinjazpodkast.com/ep11Subscribe and follow us on the socials!http://www.applepodcasts.com/kinjazpodkasthttp://www.instagram.com/kinjazpodkasthttp://www.facebook.com/kinjazpodkasthttp://www.twitter.com/kinjazpodkast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

**This episode is best listened to with HEADPHONES!**Keone and Mari are the epitome of dance powerhouses with ever so gentle voicesSo we did our best to boost the volume and balance everything as best we could. Its not perfect but the words said hold much value its too good not to give a listen.We talk about their dance origins and how deep their connections into Urban Dance or what the beginnings of were at the start of their journeys as International Choreographer/Teachers.If you're ever in San Diego…and want to see what Mari was talking about regarding certain wall prototypes.http://keoneandmari.comInstagram:http://instagram.com/keonemadridhttp://instagram.com/_marimadridRuth Visual SampleRUTH - Chapter 1 Audio/Visual Sample | by Keone & Mari feat some of the best dancers in the worldRuth on iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/ruth/id1402723160?mt=11Ruth on Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Keone_Madrid_Ruth?id=Ve5gDwAAQBAJhttp://dancebook.appBeyond Babel:http://beyondbabelshow.com:Building block:http://www.buildingblockdance.comhttps://www.instagram.com/buildingblock_/Building Block Skill Workshophttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/skills-workshop-vol-4-tickets-48849654632GOLDEN RULE"LOVE GOD LOVE OTHERS"http://www.kinjazpodkast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode we have the vegan b-girl extraordinaire, Logan "Logistx" Edra. She has appeared on Ellen, So You Think You Can Dance, Lip Sync Battle, LSB Shortie's, at Justin Bieber's Purpose Tour, and Dance Off Juniors just to name a few.She full on reps her crews Underground Flow and The Lab from NBC's World of Dance.**Warning** In our effort to improve the quality of the show overall we've been trying to up the game and introduce video just in case our listeners wanted to connect the visual aspect to our auditory experience. We have had hiccups along the way and although small we are trying our best to learn as we go. With that said sit back, relax, and enjoy!**On the PodKast we discuss the Daddy/Daughter dynamic between her and her father, Herren, dance inspirations, words of wisdom, and shares her love for podcasts. Did we mention she was 15?Instagram: @logistx_ugfFacebook: http://facebook.com/loganedraYoutube: http://youtube.com/loganedraUnderground FlowMpact - @mpact_lorVilln - @villnlorValpal - @valpalugfDon't forget to subscribe, leave that 5 star rating and review!!! All feedback helps push our visibility on the podcast homepages. So if you dig what we're doing, please help us out by hopping on and showing some love!FULL SHOWNOTES AT KINJAZ PODKAST! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the PodKast we have Yoda, Mr. Dance Historian himself, the creator of Kaba Modern, a living legend in the dance community, the one and only and our Kinja brother Arnel Calvario!Side note but also in the forefront Arnel not only is a pioneer in So-Cal/West Coast dance culture but he is also a Dr. in Occupational Therapy. He's not just an overachiever, he is OUR overachiever. #kinjabangGOLDEN RULE"Give Love Receive Love Be Love."For more info on Roots B4 Branches, Leadership Tools, or the upcoming Dance Therapy Program message Arnel on Instagram or email him at Arnel@kinjaz.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we chat with the man behind the curtain of China's premier dance entity @sinostage, Mr. @eli.m.sweet. Eli's story is wild. From growing up in Atlanta and deciding to study Mandarin, to finding himself in China, to pursuing his dream in music, to marrying China's godmother @sinostage_koko, to finding himself as an owner of one of the largest international dance entities in the game…this man's story is all over the place, nothing short of pure inspiration. Eli's mind and hustle is truly one of a kind. This one is chock-full of gold nuggets.How to find him:www.sinostage.com@sinostage@eli.m.sweet@arenadancecomp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today in the pod, we have a pioneer in the game. James “Prohgress” Roh @prohfm of @fareastmovement has been putting it down in the music industry for years. From grinding it hard in their early years to getting signed to Interscope Records.Taking the leap to starting their own label and management company @transparentfeed, Proh talks about everything from the highest of successes to the tough lessons of life in the industry as well as building and maintaining a business with some of his closest friends.His transparency and wisdom from just being a seasoned vet is simply enlightening and absolutely golden.Socials:http://instagram.com/prohfmhttp://instagram.com/transparentfeedhttp://instagram.com/fareastmovementhttp://instagram.com/trap.cityhttp://instagram.com/brednbutterhttp://instagram.com/properformushttp://instagram.com/isatv#identitylafestivalhttp://isatv.com/about/http://transparentagency.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Kinjaz PodKast our fellow Kinjaz brother and Superstar in China, the one and only, Jawn HA!He is an artist, an entrepreneur, a vault of brain games and life quotes, but just an overall great dude and visionary.If you're a part of this dance community then for sure you know who this guy is, but if you don't or your new to the scene we have something truly unique that will make your head explode.Youtube Search: Rap of Chinahttps://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rap+of+chinaYoutube Search: Street Dance of China Jawn Hahttps://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=street+dance+of+china+jawn+haInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jawnha/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jawnhawww.kinjaz.comwww.twitch.tv/kinjazgameshttp://store.kinjaz.comOnce you've done your best, DO BETTERThanks for joining us once again on the Kinjaz PodKast! Make sure that you stay updated with news and the blog at:http://www.kinjazpodkast.com/ep5Also we have a special drop this Wednesday! Stay on the social media for details!Instagram: http://instagram.com/kinjazpodkastTwitter: http://twitter.com/kinjazpodkastFacebook: http://facebook.com/kinjazpodkast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special episode of the Kinjaz PodKast we are SUPER DUPER STOKED to have the multitalented, Lyle Beniga!From dancing for artists like Justin Timberlake, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliott & the list goes on…Actually you can find his resume here:http://beniga.com/about/lyle.…to teaching literally all around the world, he's created his own BRAND, this guy is really winning at life.Lyle tells us about his journey from the East Coast Collegiate Community and going to college for Engineering to proposing a business plan to his parents for his need to pursue dance in LA.**WARNING** WE ARE STILL FIGURING OUT THE KINKS HERE AND THERE BUT PERIODICALLY YOU'LL HEAR A LITTLE CRACKLE DURING SOME OF THE DIALOGUE. WE SINCERELY THANK YOU FOR ALL THE FEEDBACK WE'VE BEEN GETTING. WE'RE LISTENING, WE HEAR YOU, AND WE'RE COMMITTED TO BRINGING YOU GREAT STORIES FROM REALLY GREAT PEOPLE. ENJOY!Thanks for joining us on this week's episode of the PodKast! We hope you enjoyed hearing Lyle's Story.We also wanted to express our deepest gratitude for the INCFREDIBLE feedback we've been getting about the PodKast! We are live on ALL the platforms now! iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher and right here on the Kinjaz PodKast website!As always don't forget to rate us on iTunes, leave us comment on what we can do to make your experience better and SUBSCRIBE for all the HEATER episodes we'll be dropping the upcoming weeks! Stay Tuned!Full Show Notes on the Blog!http://www.kinjazpodkast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices