Afternoon Coffee Sessions Podcast

After being MIA for a while (an understatement), we’re back with a new episode! We tried playing this card game called “We’re Not Really Strangers” and faced some of the hardest questions to answer.

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There’s no perfect cheat sheet to fighting our insecurities, but we have the power to build our confidence one step at a time. It all begins and ends in your mind. Here, Arby and Yani catch up, talk about the weather (lol), and redefine how we view “insecurities.”

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Do you embrace or resist the changes that come your way? We know, we know that even just the mere thought of change is scary but how can you say that you won’t survive if you don’t try and embrace it? Change is inevitable but you have the power to evolve and grow from what ever life throws at you with grace.

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In a world where you are constantly dictated to be who you are, it takes a lot of courage and acceptance to express your truest self. For our friends in the LGBTQ community, developing self-compassion or having a positive and kind sense of self is not easy. In the final episode of this mini-series, we are joined by couple Jerry San Pedro and Ryan Ramos who share their colorful Self-Love Story and prove that love knows no gender.

P.S. Any views or opinions shared in our podcast are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

In a world where you are constantly dictated to be who you are, it takes a lot of courage and acceptance to express your truest self. For our friends in the LGBTQ community, developing self-compassion or having a positive and kind sense of self is not easy. In this episode, we are joined by couple Jerry San Pedro and Ryan Ramos who share their colorful Self-Love Story and prove that love knows no gender.

P.S. Any views or opinions shared in our podcast are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

The societal stigma that men should be invincible and strong is part of the reason it’s so difficult for men to open up and take care of themselves. We often forget that men are people, and people have complex feelings and emotions we are all encouraged to feel. In this episode, Paolo Barcelon reminds us all that it’s not unmanly to hurt, to feel pain, to cry. We must give ourselves credit and take things in stride.

P.S. Any views or opinions shared in our podcast are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

Everyone’s talking about self-love these days and we’re not complaining. You can never have enough self-love but what does it really mean to us women? In the first episode of the mini-series titled "Self-Love Story," Arby and Yani talk to mom, vlogger, and technology consultant Ynna Rodriguez as she bares her journey towards becoming unapologetically confident.

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Saying “I love you,” giving hugs, sharing passions, getting an “i-thought-of you” gift, or making time and showing up - how do you express your love? We all love and want to be loved differently, and that’s completely normal.

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"We didn't realize we were making memories. We just knew we were having fun." In this episode, Arby and Yani look back on how their friendship started. They also talk about how high school experiences shape us. Stereotypes, losing friends, and asking ourselves 'what is school for?,' you get it! Also remember that it is okay to have absolutely no idea what is going to happen in the future, because spoiler alert - nobody around you does. Hugs, coffee buddies! 

P.S. Any views or opinions shared in our podcast are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

Happy (?) anniversary, dalgona coffee. How are you? For our first episode, we reflect on the past year in quarantine. We know it's been hard for everyone especially for our less fortunate brothers and sisters. And just like you, we tried new ways to adapt and to find hope amidst the uncertainties and struggles. 365 days later, we're still here - still navigating the "new normal." Please take care, everyone!

P.S. Any views or opinions shared in our podcast are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.