Hi! I'm Zac Poor and you are listening to Poor Me A Cup! A bold and refreshing podcast fueled by good coffee and unfiltered conversations. After more than a decade in the music industry I have spent countless hours in studios and small cafes, chatting to artists about their unique and inspiring journeys. My intention with this podcast is to spotlight those intimate conversations in hopes to encourage and inspire our next generation of creators. So grab your favorite mug, post up, and join me in my virtual cafe. This is "Poor Me A Cup". Enjoy.
On this episode of Poor Me A Cup we speak with Grammy nominated songwriter, musician, speaker, creative generator and community advocate, Hollis.
We chat about how the Bay Area native went from doing spoken word and slam
poetry to a captivating solo artist career.
With her debut album “Subliminal” out now, listen along as Hollis shares the inspiration behind her new music and the journey she took to create it.
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12 Apr 2022
Sahara - Creative Flow
On this episode of Poor Me A Cup we speak with Canadian Artist Sahara.
After unexpectedly stumbling into Toronto’s music scene back in 2018, Sahara found herself in an entirely new and undiscovered world - The world of songwriting.
Sahara’s heartfelt lyrics and masterful melodies made me us instant fans of her music.
Listen along as Sahara gets candid about the inspiration behind her songs and the lessons she’s learned as an independent artist.
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18 Mar 2022
Hannah Avison - Music Saved My Life
On this episode of Poor Me A Cup I talk with Atlanta born, songwriter and music activist Hannah Avison.
Listen along as Hannah shares her journey from Berklee College Of Music graduate to pop songwriter.
We discuss coffee, side hustles, the unfair treatment of songwriters and one legendary neighbor.
Hannah also shares how music saved her life as a young child. Instagram & TikTok @hannahavison
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11 Jul 2021
Luke Baines - "The Gatekeepers Are Losing Control..."
On this episode of Poor Me A Cup, I sit down for a virtual coffee chat with Actor, Writer, Producer and Activist, Luke Baines.
Listen along as Luke gets candid about type-casting in Hollywood, the audition process and how he handles rejection.
We also chatted about what it was like to co-write, co-star and self-shot his latest project “Untitled Horror Movie” during a pandemic.
Luke also answer some of your fan questions during our newest podcast segment “Extra Shot!”
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Untitled Horror Movie: @untitledhorror
2 Jun 2021
Rayvon Owen - American Idol Activist
On this episode of Poor Me A Cup I sit down for a virtual coffee chat with Artist, Activist, and American Idol Alum, Rayvon Owen.
We discuss life after Idol, the pros and cons of being an independent artist, and Rayvon’s passionate fight to end the historical stigma surrounding the LGBTQ+ community donating blood.
Listen along as Rayvon gives insight into his creative world. Shares the melodic tool he uses to preserve his mental health. And gets candid about the music video shoot that helped him get honest.
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5 Apr 2021
Ashley Gill - "Never Stop Creating..."
On this episode of Poor Me A Cup I sit down for a virtual coffee chat with one of my dearest friends, Founder and Creative Director of Rora Clothing, Ashley Gill.
We discuss the courage it took for her to step away after a decade of designing for a global fashion house, to start a brand of her own.
I caught up with the always busy Ashley, as she was preparing for the launch of Rora’s Spring/Summer’21 Collection.
Listen along as Ashley gets candid about the future of the fashion industry. The truth about sustainability. And what dating during a pandemic looks like!
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10 Mar 2021
REO - Blockchain and Beyoncé
On this episode of Poor Me A Cup, Host Zac Poor sits down for a virtual coffee chat with Visual Artist and Music Producer, REO.
REO is a dynamic futurist poised to change the way the world views digital art. His perspectives and unique eye for art, design, fashion, music, and technology allow him to be a true world builder.
Listen as REO gets candid about his musical evolution, the future of digital art and NFT’s, and the self-realization he came to after working with Beyoncé.
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9 Feb 2021
Courtney Cole - "I Don’t Want To Just Survive This Life..."
On this episode of Poor Me A Cup I'm catching up with powerhouse singer-songwriter and host of "The Love Freq" podcast, Courtney Cole. Courtney and I discuss creative freedom, conscious living, and how a move from Nashville to Los Angeles, jumpstarted her journey to healing.
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Courtney’s Website:
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26 Jun 2020
Soaky Siren - "The Elephant In The Room Is Pink..."
This week on Poor Me A Cup we're chatting with Grammy Nominated Bahamian recording artist Soaky Siren. Listen as she gets candid about how she went from studio intern to writing hit records for superstars like Jason Derulo and Rita Ora. We also discuss the heartbreaking memorial for George Floyd and the music industries response to Black Lives Matter.
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21 May 2020
Tiffany Red - "I Felt Trapped In My Experience..."
On this episode of Poor Me A Cup, host Zac Poor sits down for a virtual coffee chat with Grammy Award winning artist Tiffany Red. The hit-maker opens up about her struggle with anxiety and depression, how she's coping during the Covid lockdown, and the accident that changed everything!
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4 May 2020
Samantha Jade - "It's Like I Went Missing..."
For our very first episode of "Poor Me A Cup" I am sitting down for a virtual coffee chat with Aria Award Winner, X Factor Alum, singer/songwriter, actress, and my best friend of over a decade, Australia's own Samantha Jade. Join us for this candid conversation about her rollercoaster time in the music industry, the moment that changed her life, and how Australia is coping with the Covid-19 crisis.
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