Mindful Metropolis February 2010 : Page 14
people in your community Bianca & Michael Alexander Founders of Conscious Planet Media, Chicago Bianca and Michael Alexander are the founders of conscious Planet Media, a green video, fi lm and event production company that seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by creating media for social change. Bianca and Michael relocated to chicago from Southern california last year to build a green fi lm, tv and radio production studio at the Green exchange, a Platinum-LeeD commercial building project in Logan Square. In addition to producing socially conscious documentaries and eff ective marketing videos for socially responsible businesses and organizations, conscious Planet Media is the creative force behind several online tv shows, including conscious Living tv (a lifestyle show in its fi fth season about the latest in green travel and design, eco-fashion, organic cuisine and holistic healing), and the Soul of Green, (a news program covering the untold stories about people of color in the green and environmental justice movements). they also produce experiential green lifestyle events, including the fi rst 5k for earth Day run and after-party on April 24th. (consciouslivingtv.com, soulofgreen.com) » How we came to be doing what we do… We are not only partners in business—we’re also married and coming up on our eighth year together after meeting at a party in West Hollywood. Shortly after getting married, we took a spiritual sabbatical to Sedona, Ariz. to reevaluate our careers (Michael: an entrepreneur, sales trainer and holistic nutrition advocate; Bianca: a cable TV host and pro-artist entertainment attorney) and life. During this sabbatical, we decided to combine our collective talents to create media for positive social change. » Our favorite summer activities… Riding our hybrid, electric bikes to Millennium Park for a date night fi lled with live music, a tasty vegetarian meal and maybe some dancing. » Something about us that surprises people… We are both musicians—Michael is a trumpeter, Bianca is a fl autist and electric bass guitar player, and we can both belt out a showtune at a moment’s notice. » What we love about Chicago… The city off ers the best in urban living—great food, art, music, architecture, even bike lanes, with a down-to- earth feel. The people are also great. » How we unwind at the end of the day... B: Netfl ix marathons. We’re huge movie buff s. Also, we play live kirtan music and love to go out on the town. M: sometimes it is movies in the bed or a yoga class, but sometimes a pint of Guinness and a football/baseball game hits the spot. » How we clear our heads… Meditation, walks in our ‘hood, yoga, vintage clothes shopping, vegetarian cooking, painting, sleep. in your community Bianca & Michael Alexander Founders of Conscious Planet Media, Chicago Bianca and Michael Alexander are the founders of conscious Planet Media, a green video, fi lm and event production company that seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by creating media for social change. Bianca and Michael relocated to chicago from Southern california last year to build a green fi lm, tv and radio production studio at the Green exchange, a Platinum-LeeD commercial building project in Logan Square. In addition to producing socially conscious documentaries and eff ective marketing videos for socially responsible businesses and organizations, conscious Planet Media is the creative force behind several online tv shows, including conscious Living tv (a lifestyle show in its fi fth season about the latest in green travel and design, eco-fashion, organic cuisine and holistic healing), and the Soul of Green, (a news program covering the untold stories about people of color in the green and environmental justice movements). they also produce experiential green lifestyle events, including the fi rst 5k for earth Day run and after-party on April 24th. (consciouslivingtv.com, soulofgreen.com) » How we came to be doing what we do… We are not only partners in business—we’re also married and coming up on our eighth year together after meeting at a party in West Hollywood. Shortly after getting married, we took a spiritual sabbatical to Sedona, Ariz. to reevaluate our careers (Michael: an entrepreneur, sales trainer and holistic nutrition advocate; Bianca: a cable TV host and pro-artist entertainment attorney) and life. During this sabbatical, we decided to combine our collective talents to create media for positive social change. » Our favorite summer activities… Riding our hybrid, electric bikes to Millennium Park for a date night fi lled with live music, a tasty vegetarian meal and maybe some dancing. » Something about us that surprises people… We are both musicians—Michael is a trumpeter, Bianca is a fl autist and electric bass guitar player, and we can both belt out a showtune at a moment’s notice. » What we love about Chicago… The city off ers the best in urban living—great food, art, music, architecture, even bike lanes, with a down-to- earth feel. The people are also great. » How we unwind at the end of the day... B: Netfl ix marathons. We’re huge movie buff s. Also, we play live kirtan music and love to go out on the town. M: sometimes it is movies in the bed or a yoga class, but sometimes a pint of Guinness and a football/baseball game hits the spot. » How we clear our heads… Meditation, walks in our ‘hood, yoga, vintage clothes shopping, vegetarian cooking, painting, sleep. photo: photo: scott council
People In Your Community: Bianca & Michael Alexander
Bianca & Michael Alexander
Founders of Conscious Planet Media, Chicago
Bianca and Michael Alexander are the founders of Conscious Planet Media, a green video, film and event production company that seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by creating media for social change. Bianca and Michael relocated to Chicago from Southern California last year to build a green film, TV and radio production studio at the Green Exchange, a Platinum-LEE D commercial building project in Logan Square. In addition to producing socially conscious documentaries and effective marketing videos for socially responsible businesses and organizations, Conscious Planet Media is the creative force behind several online TV shows, including Conscious Living TV (a lifestyle show in its fifth season about the latest in green travel and design, eco-fashion, organic cuisine and holistic healing), and The Soul of Green, (a news program covering the untold stories about people of color in the green and environmental justice movements). They also produce experiential green lifestyle events, including the first 5k for Earth Day run and after-party on April 24th. (consciouslivingtv.com, soulofgreen.com)
»» How we came to be doing what we do… We are not only partners in business—we’re also married and coming up on our eighth year together after meeting at a party in West Hollywood. Shortly after getting married, we took a spiritual sabbatical to Sedona, Ariz. To reevaluate our careers (Michael: an entrepreneur, sales trainer and holistic nutrition advocate; Bianca: a cable TV host and pro-artist entertainment attorney) and life. During this sabbatical, we decided to combine our collective talents to create media for positive social change.
»» Our favorite summer activities…
Riding our hybrid, electric bikes to Millennium Park for a date night filled with live music, a tasty vegetarian meal and maybe some dancing.
»» Something about us that surprises people…
We are both musicians—Michael is a trumpeter, Bianca is a flautist and electric bass guitar player, and we can both belt out a showtune at a moment’s notice.
»» What we love about Chicago…
The city offers the best in urban living—great food, art, music, architecture, even bike lanes, with a down-to-earth feel. The people are also great.
»» How we unwind at the end of the day...
B: Netflix marathons. We’re huge movie buffs. Also, we play live kirtan music and love to go out on the town.
M: sometimes it is movies in the bed or a yoga class, but sometimes a pint of Guinness and a football/baseball game hits the spot.
»» How we clear our heads…
Meditation, walks in our ‘hood, yoga, vintage clothes shopping, vegetarian cooking, painting, sleep.
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