Before COVID brought the world to an unprecedented halt, chart-topping musician, Alexander King, had been on a relentless concert tour across America with his longtime friend and tour manager, BMill. But when the pandemic shut down the live music scene, King and BMill had to pivot and create opportunity out of this sudden, industry-wide catastrophe.In a recent episode of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, host Aalia Lanius sat down with producer and songwriter, King and BMill. The music and business duo tell Aalia how they have been making a splash on the new social media platform, Clubhouse, and about their work with 6 time Grammy award-winning producer, Jim Jonsin. In a conversation all about art and impact, Aalia asks how creative collabs like The 808 Farm and platforms like Clubhouse can bring music—as well as artists’ passion for creating social change—directly to the people.... - READ MORE

Despite the essential role communication plays in our lives, we tend to overlook just how important it is. But the last year of political polarization, rising tensions, and social isolation left some of us in desperate need of a communication refresher. Lucky for us, communication expert and neuroscientist Dr. Grace Lee, drops in on episode 52 of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, to reveal how mastering communication can push you forward in your personal and professional life. ... - READ MORE

“Parents think video games are the worst thing in the world. But my thing is 'Have you ever sat down and watched them?' Have you ever heard them play? There's a whole new friend group out there.’” By Scott Gilman, staff writer for UNSUGARCOATED Media Aalia Lanius had a question on her mind when she sat down with Dena Mekawi, co-founder of ThunderPixel Games and repeat advisor for the United Nations, and Greg Zinone, founder of Pros vs. G.I. Joes and ROI Co-Labs, for Episode 51 of UNSUGARCOATED With Aalia. Why should we play video games? ... - READ MORE