In this episode, guest Mike Winner, a creative entrepreneur, freedom movement and community leader, professional DJ, and nature lover, inspires us with the power within to create anew. Sharing a multiple of projects in which he is passionately involved, Mike explains how creativity leads us to a life of greater freedom, expanded possibilities and fulfillment on all levels.  He is adamant about more of us taking a leadership role, and then extending ourselves in service to others. Topics covered in this interview: –How creativity and freedom are aligned, with freedom being “the unifying aesthetic” behind everything guest Mike Winner does. –The world events occurring now are bringing us to a new consciousness, with new doors opening to a life filled with wonder, pleasure, abundance, prosperity, peace and harmony for those awakening. –Digital sovereignty and open-source technology, with a focus on Qortal, a unique, blockchain-based, community-driven decentralized infrastructure platform that is: “A parallel system” separate from the worldwide web. Focused on the non-aggressive principle of “doing no harm.” Creates privacy and community forums. Based on a “slow technology concept,” which values relationships in a digital space.. –The “programming” in traditional schools which quelches children’s creativity. –Conscious parenting and homeschooling, with a recommendation to learn about raising children for a life of unlimited possibilities through the work of Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan at https://www.dredithubuntu.com/luminous.html. –Music and Sky festivals designed to bring everybody together to celebrate life, and    connect kindred spirits in truth, love and freedom, through an immersive wellness cultural experience, situated outside in the beauty of nature.  They are participatory events for thoughtful/conscious family and individuals to interact and gain holistic lessons and skills. –For the upcoming Music and Sky Festival, Oct. 13 through 16th, in Cuyama, Calif., a special $50 discount for listeners  of The Jim Gale Show and followers, is being offered.  Put in promo code “foodforest50” at checkout at: https://musicandsky.com/collections/soul-family-gathering/products/event-tickets-soul-family-gathering-2022#images-1 –The need for new types of leaders who are courageous and openly share their stories of coming to the truth, away from “fake reality” and who: Are strong and believe in the value of freedom: Produce greatness for themselves, and then inspire others to do the same. Accept responsibility for their own lives, not deferring to others or systems and organizations that are “fueled by us giving away our power,” according to Mike Winner. –The time is now for finding your passion and “going for it.” –The importance of having a plan, or vision board, of what  you want your life to look like, as Matthew Britt shares with key questions to ask. –Mike Winner acknowledges Jim Gale, founder of Food Forest Abundance, for his  creative mission of addressing food scarcity by teaching people how to grow their own food. About Mike Winner: Creative entrepreneur, community director at Music & Sky Mike Winner is an independent producer and developer with a diverse background in technology, entertainment, live events and innovative new media.  He also has been a professional DJ for over 20 years, having played with some of the biggest names in the electronic dance music scene. After graduating from the University of Santa Barbara in 2000, Mike began exploring alternative systems for the betterment of mankind. He made it his mission to bring game changing technology, entertainment and health sovereignty to the public. This led him to co-found the innovative health co-op Alfa Vedic, the next-generation blockchain project, QORTAL and the health and freedom festival, Music and Sky. Mike lives on the pristine Smith River in Northern California with his wife and two sons where he enjoys his favorite life pursuits of fishing, farming and voluntee