In this week’s episode, Cher and James chat to Felton Kizer, founder and editor in chief of Off-Kilter Mag, an intimate movement of artists, designers, and seekers of individual truth. This week’s discussion surrounds diversity, photography and what it really means to be a starving artist. There is also talk of Beyonce and green beans.

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References made during our conversation:

If you fancy following Felton on the interwebs here is his Twitter, website and Instagram

Felton’s publication Off-Kilter can be found here

The beautiful cover girl Hoda Katebis’ Instagram

Felton wanted to give a shout-out to his collaborator Caleb Hamernick who took the chosen cover photo of Hoda. You can see more of Caleb's photo on his Instagram

You know we couldn't forget about Open Call:

Felton: The barbershop that he’s really feelin’

Cher: The Monkees, the One Direction of their time & The Avalanches

James: A freshly oiled scalp

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