Cozy with Calinnah

From church choir Sundays to punk bands, jazz trios, and finally Brainstory — Kevin Martin’s journey is a masterclass in resilience and artistry. 🎶

In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, Kevin opens u…

When COVID forced me to slow down, it brought up more than just a week of rest — it took me back to my early nursing days, when the pandemic first hit and fear was constant. In this solo episode, I s…

In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, I sit down with Colombian artist and educator Carlos Eduardo Gacharná to talk about his journey as an immigrant creative, the hustle of finding artist grants, a…

In this episode, I sit down with Meaghan — a Filipino American multidisciplinary artist and founder of Nezzy Studios. After moving from the Bay to LA just before the pandemic, she found herself navig…

In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, I sit down with my longtime friend Johnny—founder of Lobsterdamus and Mano Po—to talk about building from the ground up without a college degree. We dive into h…

In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, Menchie—queer Filipinx-American cultural worker, producer, and founder of Bootleg Orchestra—shares how activism and artistry intersect in her life. We talk abou…

In this cozy episode, Tati Velazquez—lead vocalist of Asi Fui and founder of Baked Papaya—opens up about how she balances her music, art, and business without burning out. We talk about why consisten…

In this episode, I sit down with muralist, animator, and community-driven artist Jason Keam. We talk about how drawing 100 pieces a month helped him land both local and corporate clients, and why sta…

Christian Orozco is a genre-defying drummer who blends jazz, hip-hop, and indie styles into a sound that’s all his own. In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, we talk about how gigging nonstop, sayin…

In this episode, I sit down with Colocho—a Long Beach native, musician, and recording artist who’s been playing in bands since he was a teenager. By day, he works as a pressure valve technician, and …

In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, I sit down with powerhouse vocalist Joe Caigoy of The Filharmonic to talk about the real journey of being a full-time artist. From finding his voice as a Filipi…

Ever feel like your 9–5 is holding your creativity back? In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, I chat with Chapis—an engineer by day and artist by night—about how we both manage to keep our artistic…

In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, I’m joined by Leti Gomez—a Long Beach-based DJ, co-founder of Las Chicas Tristes, founder of OhDear Radio, and owner of Latina-run screenprinting business West …

In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, I sit down with actress, voice artist, and host Jaimi Gray to talk about her bold move from Virginia to L.A. to pursue her creative dreams. From working a 9-5 t…

In this episode, I’m joined by digital content creator and social media strategist Jonathan Soto — who also happens to be my behind-the-scenes partner-in-crime. We break down what it really takes to …

In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, I open up about the harsh truth behind grind culture. I share my personal story of working full-time as a nurse while chasing my dreams as an artist — and the m…

In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, I sit down with @stefaniemaegan from @brokegirltherapy to discuss the journey from humble beginnings to building a successful podcast. We delve into the challen…

In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, I sit down with my close friend and collaborator, Vanessa Jimenez — the founder of Be Here Now, a music and art events company based in Long Beach, CA.

We dive i…

Never in a million years did I think I’d become a nurse. I was the creative one—always singing, dancing, performing. But during a major shift in my life, I made a decision that wasn’t part of the pla…

In this episode of Cozy with Calinnah, I dive into the mental health challenges that many artists and creatives face—and the 5 strategies that have helped me navigate them. From self-awareness and da…