Special Guest: Katie Chonacas - Kyriaki

Katie Chonacas's creative life stretches from Detroit dance floors to poetry, acting, and digital art.

Katie, also known as KYRIAKI, joins Jay to discuss the electronic music scene that shaped her ear and the work behind Dreamland 1111. She talks about bringing spoken word and instrumental music together, finding her voice across different media, and the spiritual ideas that inform her creative process.

The conversation moves into mindfulness, everyday choices, and Katie's early experiments with NFTs and blockchain-based art. She shares what interested her about connecting directly with collectors and helping other artists understand a new medium. Throughout, she and Jay return to authenticity, gratitude, and the small decisions that influence what we make and how we live.

What We Explore

• Growing up around Detroit's electronic music scene
• Learning to DJ and creating Dreamland 1111
• Poetry, voiceover, and musical expression
• Katie's personal connection between sound and spirituality
• Mindfulness and everyday choices
• Her early experience with NFTs and digital art
• Sharing knowledge with other creators

About Katie Chonacas

Katie Chonacas, also known as KYRIAKI, is an actor, musician, poet, and host of She's All Over the Place. Her work spans performance, music, writing, and digital art.

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