Meet the creators of How To Fall Asleep Fast
Amanda Cupido and Boris Kurtzman are creative partners — who also happen to be married. The couple is based in Canada but have had their award-winning audio creations played from stages, festivals and radio stations around the world.
Amanda Cupido is an executive producer, speaker and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Lead Podcasting, which creates shows for businesses and thought leaders. She produced her first podcast in 2010 but has been the executive producer for more than 30 different podcasts in the last three years alone. Her book Let’s Talk Podcasting is an Amazon #1 bestseller and her TEDx talk Why audio storytelling is the backbone of humanity has been views tens of thousands of times. Amanda has a background in journalism. Previously, she worked in talk radio as a reporter, producer, news anchor and program director.
Boris Kurtzman has been producing music for nearly two decades. He is part of the internationally recognized electronic music project, Aerodrömme, which has performed for audiences in countries like Spain, Panama, Australia, Georgia and across America. Boris is also a resident DJ at a monthly Techno Salon event in Toronto and performs under the stage name, DJ Shankar. He’s spent years keeping people up all night with his music and now he’s beginning a new chapter of helping people fall asleep. For this project, he goes by Pasithee.
The idea for How to Fall Asleep Fast came during their honeymoon, while travelling overseas. After visiting more than 10 destinations across multiple time zones, they were struggling to fall asleep. While lying awake at 4 a.m. local time, they dreamed up the project, knowing they had the power and creative chops to make a solution that could help those with temporary or long term challenges with falling asleep.
Our
Values
Trust
The music is created with heart, knowing that listeners are trusting us with sacred moments of needing a safe space for rest. We do not take this lightly.
Innovation
We are excited to push the boundaries of creating audio and we will continue to experiment with incorporating new research, technology and outputs.
Inclusivity
Challenges with falling asleep can impact anyone and everyone. We believe you deserve a good night’s rest, no matter who you are. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating free resources available to all.
Grace
Giving yourself grace is key to a good night’s rest. Be gentle with yourself as you reflect on the day and ask your body to rest. It’s something we try to remind ourselves every day.
PRAISE FOR HOW TO FALL ASLEEP FAST
Listening to How to Fall Asleep Fast works. Don’t just take our word for it…
I’ve used these pieces to fall asleep, but also to chill out during a moment of anxiety or restlessness. You can give into the music and let it take you to a calmer, more peaceful headspace.
~Drew
The first time I listened, I got into bed and hit play. The next thing I remember, I was waking up to my alarm at 6 a.m.
~Dannielle
[How to Fall Asleep Fast] helps let thoughts pass by you, like trains in a station.
~Felippe