The Appalachian Gurus

Interview with Dylan Nunn, Founder of the "Beauty in the Backyard." Music Festival.

8hz Episode 8

Dylan Nunn brings extensive experience in the events industry, including the creation of his own music festival, Beauty in the Backyard. Currently, he serves as the Director of Programming at GGBY festival in Moab, Utah, where he oversees festival production and manages a team to ensure successful events. His roles have honed his communication and teamwork abilities, which are essential for effective collaboration in fast-paced environments.

Dylan's career spans various roles, such as a Solar Energy Consultant at Powur, PBC, where he provides tailored solar solutions and oversees project execution. As a Business Development Manager at PodTechs, he establishes client relationships and provides podcast recording services for live events.

Growing up in Nairobi, Kenya, with cultural anthropologist parents, Dylan developed a strong foundation in empathy, humility, and compassion, which he brings to every project. He is also the Co-Founder of Metta Creative, a social impact organization that creates transformative nightlife experiences, and he co-leads, Beauty in the Backyard a celebration of the creative arts on the East Coast. 

Garden Tour of native plants in Kenya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=behAUg3io-M&t=3s
Beauty in the Backyard https://www.thebackyard.world/
Biko grew up on "the farm" in Tennessee (correction) https://thefarmcommunity.com/ Mettā Creative's website https://mettacreative.world/
Elevated Experiences website https://www.elevatedexperiences.world/
GGBY festival website https://www.ggby.org/
Green Box homes https://www.greenboxus.com/
Powur Solar information and ambassador sign up/ referral link https://powur.com/dylan/ambassador My spotify link https://open.spotify.com/user/1242236891?si=fa708265791f46a9
Nigerian Rap from Burna Boy https://open.spotify.com/track/57DarSfRMIVRCeDBGW0l5S?si=28e8e29507a144b3
Trashathon with DC Wheels https://www.facebook.com/share/vxX2c22Szdwq1V7b/
Bottle brick information https://www.greenmatters.com/p/how-to-bottle-brick
Our discord server invitation https://discord.gg/9469qzBZUZ
Breathe Festival in Indiana https://www.discoverbreathe.com/
Fourth Moon Festival in West Virginia https://theticketing.co/e/fourthmoonfestival
LinkTree https://linktr.ee/travelwith_dylan
Personal website Www.truenomad.xyz

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