Alex Aiono: Let's Get Into It

If you've ever wondered what it was like to have your own business, be your own boss, and become an entrepreneur, you'll get the real scoop on what it's like in this episode. Alex Aiono is joined by business owners Margaret Nyamumbo and Josh Lewis to unpack all the blood, sweat and tears that go into business ownership. Entrepreneurship is no easy way of life, but especially not for these two - both have been disrupters in their industries. Josh Lewis is the creator of Beat Kicks - a revolutionary cover for your headphones that nobody knew they needed until it existed - and turned it into a million dollar+ company. Maggy Nyamumbo is the owner of Kahawa 1893 and a third-generation Kenyan coffee farmer - she's using cutting edge tech and harnessing blockchain to benefit the people who actually work on the coffee farms, rather than just the big coffee corporations. Whether you've always wanted to own your own business and set your own hours, or you're just looking for really great holiday presents for your family, take a listen to this fascinating episode.

Executive Producers Jack O'Brien + Miles Gray

Produced by Catherine Law + Joelle Smith

Edited + Engineered by Catherine Law

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Quarantine has wildly changed our spending habits, and our need for little moments of joy. But when does online shopping go beyond satisfying a need or a want and become compulsive? Alex Aiono is joined by comedian and podcaster Kristen Henley, as well as therapist Karen Erlichman, to recognize privilege when it allows us to get the things we need, and find out what we can do to curb compulsive spending during quarantine. From speedos to sofas, they cover all the weird and wild things they *thought* might cure their cabin fever. They also cover where you can donate to vital causes that need our attention right now, as well as work to reduce your footprint from any online shopping.

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There's the family you're born into, and if you're lucky, the family you choose. This week, Alex Aiono is joined by a member of his found family, Dylan March. They're also joined by John Kim, AKA The Angry Therapist, to unpack all the things you learn from your first family and how your chosen family can help you become the person you were always meant to be.

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Food and family go hand-in-hand, and often have deep ties to our culture and heritage. Food is love in many families, but complicated patterns come to light when guilt, shame, and pressure to eat enter into the mix. Alex Aiono is joined by his cousin, actor Bubba Aiono, as well as University of Otago researcher Mauterangimarie Clark to explore the relationship of food to culture, and why our access to food (or lack thereof) can have a ripple effect on how (and why) we eat what we do.

Bubba and Alex share about their struggles with binge eating disorder and crash diets. They dig deep into the ways in which generational trauma around food is passed down; when one generation doesn't know where their next meal is coming from, a scarcity mindset can be passed down - even when poverty has turned to privilege. Expert Mauterangimarie Clark uncovers why we make the choices we do around food, and how we can change the conversation and break unhealthy patterns.

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Produced by Catherine Law + Joelle Smith

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So you voted... but now what? Alex Aiono and his guests - hip hop artist Propaganda and comedian Holly Laurent (Live From Here, MEGA the Podcast) - dish out the truth about uncertainty, putting one foot in front of the other, and finding out what kind of stuff you're made of. When life throws you for a loop and you can't see what the future looks like, how do know what to do? All you can do is the next right thing. We unpack what lines of poetry got them through, how to talk to loved ones who you may be angry at, and how we begin the work anew. This hilarious and heartfelt episode is one not to miss.

Executive Producers Jack O'Brien + Miles Gray

Produced by Catherine Law + Joelle Smith

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Voter suppression is more common and insidious than you think - and the fact is, you've likely experienced it in one form or another. But there are ways to keep yourself from falling for tricks online and combat long lines at the polls.

In this episode of Let's Get Into It, we're joined by urban planner, former executive director of Time's Up Entertainment and LA City Council candidate Nithya Raman, as well as voting rights activist Aaron Thompson. Nithya shows us the massive differences we can make in our everyday lives by voting for in local elections - we're talking how much you spend on your rent every month and other things that directly affect you. She also tackles why it matters where a candidate's money comes from, and why being angry can be a powerful tool.

Aaron and Alex unpack the dark underbelly of voter suppression, why you might be a target, and how you may already have been impacted and not even know it.

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Voting can feel like you're choosing between the lesser of two evils. Tons of people feel stuck between a rock and a hard place (especially this year) when they want to vote for their ideals, but don't feel like their party's candidate will give them what they want. If you're feeling conflicted, Katy Stoll of the Worst Year Ever podcast and John Olds of Gen-Z GOP are here to talk about what you can do about it (even if you're not old enough to vote!).

Alex Aiono's two guests this week may come from different ends of the political spectrum, but this discussion of politics is different. We find common ground between Republicans and Democrats, and find that the frustration over the chosen Presidential candidate turns out to be totally bipartisan. If you're feeling anything other than gung-ho about your candidate, this episode is for you. And remember to cast your vote!

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Alex always heard that it wasn't polite to bring up politics at the dinner table. But with everything happening in the world, he's brought in two amazing women to help us make sense of it all. Does one vote count? How can you vote for someone who shares every one of your ideals? Why does the news we consume matter? Here to help are Tonya Mosley of NPR's Here & Now and the Truth Be Told podcast, as well as A'shanti Gholar of Emerge America and the Brown Girls' Guide to Politics. Some might call these issue political, but Alex Aiono calls it like it is: showing up for what you believe in and taking a stand toward a greater good.

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How can you stay present in a world designed for distraction? Associate Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Coach Vanessa Bennett tells us all about why showing up and being present in your own life can help you improve in almost any area, how to stay in the moment, and why it matters. Also joining us is Let's Get Into It podcast producer Catherine Law to dish about the hurdles and benefits of life with ADHD, hyperfocus and getting into flow, as well as leaning into your weaknesses and turning them into strengths. This is one episode designed to change your daily life, and help you love your life more fully.

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Whether it's a breakup or the death of a loved one, we all go through grief - and laughing through the tragedy may be the best way to begin the healing process. Terribly Funny podcast host Steve Basilone (Community, The Goldbergs) joins us to talk about how to process grief through humor, and therapist Karen Erlichman dives into the ways that laughter can often relieve physical and emotional pain.

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