“Take a peek inside……
Defy the Box Radio is all about stepping outside the mainstream mentality to explore unconventional ways of living, working and relating.
Defy the Box Radio airs every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 9 PM EST.
These shows are aired live, and there is plenty of opportunity for you to call in and ask questions as well as interact with us on the live chat function. Sharing information and having FUN are the main intentions for these shows.
I encourage you to participate !
Who are these shows for?
These shows are for you if :
- Trying to live inside of the mainstream mentality is no longer working for you.
- You are ready to explore some other ways of living that might feel better to you.
- You want a safe way to peek inside some alternative ways of living.
- You want some examples of what is possible
- You are curious about how other folks are using their Inner-Freak to create a life that rocks.
DTB Radio is hosted by Leah Shapiro of DefytheBox.com. She is joined by a variety of “expert” guests who are willing to let you take a peek inside their world.
Scroll down the page to see what is coming up on Defy the Box Radio!
Here’s how to join in the live show:
Go to : http://www.blogtalkradio.com/defythebox
(or click on the show link in the descriptions below).
There is a chat function that you can log into and participate while listening to the live show on your computer.
or you can Dial in ( this way you can talk to us)
Phone Number: (347) 327-9592
If you just want to listen you can stream the show live with the player below.
You can access recordings of currant or past episode by using this player. Click on the drop down menu for a list of available episodes and click on the one you want to hear. The player does the rest!
Want to read about and listen to past episodes? Click here
Upcoming Shows
Episode 24: The Executive Hobo: Life on the road with a couple of Swordswallowers.
2/23/10
Alex Kensington and Charon Henning are living the life of the Executive Hobo, with health, success well before what one would consider retirement age. They live full time on the road in their 1966 Airstream trailer, using their time and resources to live the life that they wish for themselves and taking every opportunity to help other understand that they, too, can live in this fashion, if only they would let go of the notions they have of what it takes to have such a lifestyle.
Bio:
“After several attempts to fit in conventional lifestyles and living and being thwarted or deceived at every turn, I have made the conscience decision to abandon all hope for the former American Dream, and have evolved one of my own invention.
I have decided to stop beating my head against the wall, have seat and enjoy the shade. My technique involves the following:
To eschew responsibility to, severely limit my participation in a system that fails, or refuses to serve me even when all expectations and duties are met.
The reason why this is not simply dropping out or is a cope out is that there really isn’t a carrot at the end of the stick that conventional society dangles in front of me. If there was I would be guilty of such a cope out.
But currently The American Dream seems to have shifted from setting to escape. And so instead of Mortgage I have now an Airstream. Instead of property tax over which I have no control even by the polling booth, I now pay gasoline tax and only when I consume it.”ALEXANDER KENSINGTON
Charon Henning lives and works from the road. Living full time in a 22’ 1966 Airstream Safari with partner Alex Kensington, she roams the U.S. plying her skills of tattooing, illustration, writing and classic thrills artistry.
Charon started her tattooing career 17 years ago with her apprenticeship in 1993 in Allentown, PA, then as an artist in the Washington DC Metro Area and parts of Florida, gaining experience in a variety of tattooing styles and shop environments. Tattooing’s shamanic history was always of interest to Charon and she has had the opportunity to work for a variety of events and organizations as a ritual tattoo artist. Her consistency, both artistically and in temperament have earned her a loyal client base as diverse as her tattooing style. She currently holds a permanent chair at Marlowe Ink in Fairfax, VA and is well on the way to becoming a firmly established guest artist in parts of Florida, Alabama, Texas, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Missouri.
Charon is an accomplished illustrator in pen and ink and colored pencil and a sculptor in mixed media. She has an Associate’s Degree in Fine Art and a Bachelor’s Degree from George Mason University’s Individualized Studies program, earning a faculty award for Most Creative Final Project. She also writes regularly for her own website at www.oddangel.com, for the Airstream Life social network and provides a monthly column for www.intoxicatedzodiac.com.
In addition to her artistic and writing skills Charon is also a nationally-known variety arts performer. Swallowing swords, eating fire and walking on broken glass are all in a day’s work for the woman billed as The Most Dangerous Beauty Alive. She has been featured in Shocked & Amazed! Magazine and is included in author Amelia Klem Osterud’s book on tattooed female performer
http://theswordswallowers.com/
Episode 24: Honoring YOUR own Personal Style (even if it is a bit freaky)
3/09/10
Have you ever watched Hollywood stylists give fashion advice? “Wear this, don’t’ wear that,” they say, and you wonder who on earth they are talking to!
Do you feel like you are regularly bombarded by advice (welcome and unwelcome) about what to wear and yet you are still confused (or feel like you don’t fit in)?
Does formulaic dressing feel boring or unappealing?
What’s really the answer when it comes to how to dress?
Phew! That’s a lot of questions!
Join fashion stylist, Ginger Burr and me as we discuss how authenticity and personality are key to creating a personal style you love. We’ll look at what makes you special and unique and how to celebrate that in wardrobe and personal style choices you make.
Bio
Does your image reflect how extraordinary you are? If you avidly watch shows like “What Not to Wear” and think “if only I could have a wardrobe makeover,” but can’t see how the transformation would translate for you, then Ginger Burr of Total Image Consultants can help. Over the past 23 years, Ginger has found that many women are ignoring, hiding, or are just plain unaware of their innate beauty. Whether you are 25 or 85, you deserve to feel radiant and pulled-together, and Ginger has something for everyone – whether it’s her personal style home study program “Who Taught You How to Dress?”, her NEW Fashion Fairy Godmother program or a private wardrobe and personal style consultation, she helps women find a style that brings them confidence, well-being, joy, and (yes!) it can even be fun! A notable speaker and leader in the field of fashion and style, Ginger’s adroit understanding of beauty trends and fashion has been celebrated by Fox TV News, The Boston Globe, cnn.com. Ginger has distinguished herself in several untapped niches, including her image work with the transgender community and was recently recognized by VegNews Magazine as one of the “25 Most Fascinating Vegetarians” in the world for her innovative and groundbreaking work as a vegan image consultant. www.TotalImageConsultants.com
