Before We Make It

Before We Make It

By Dasom Lee and Emma GarzaEducationSelf-Improvement
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Before We Make It episodes

  • 52. Content That’s Changed Our Lives: Book Recs, Film Faves & Netflix Binges

    Enter: two content-obsessed podcasters who have narrowed down their top favorite picks in books, films, podcasts, and more. If you're a tad stuck on what to read next or just simply curious about what the girls consider to be *superior* content, listen in for a relaxed convo on the staples that have quite literally changed lives. 

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    Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit

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    Your Hosts on Instagram: @emma_rayne and @dasominnewyork

    DASOM LEE (YouTube, LinkedIn, Personal TikTok, NYC TikTok, Author TikTok)

    EMMA GARZA (LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com)

    LISTEN TO DASOM'S OTHER PODCAST (RADICALLY HONEST): radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter

    Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard

    Produced by GreenFresh Media 

    36 min
  • 51: Our Fave YouTube Beauty Gurus, Holy Grail Makeup Products & Mishaps!

    Incoming: piping *hot* tea. Your girls are spilling it all on their ~holy grail~ beauty must-haves — smudge-free and glowing. Growing up alongside OG beauty gurus, we walk down YT memory lane. From Bethany Mota's holiday baking videos to Meredith Foster's fall outfits, we adored it all. Stay tuned 'til the end for #endearingawkwardness: makeup mishaps version. 

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    Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit

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    Your Hosts on Instagram: @emma_rayne and @dasominnewyork

    DASOM LEE (YouTube, LinkedIn, Personal TikTok, NYC TikTok, Author TikTok)

    EMMA GARZA (LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com)

    LISTEN TO DASOM'S OTHER PODCAST (RADICALLY HONEST): radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter

    Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard

    Produced by GreenFresh Media

    41 min
  • 50. I'm Not Good Enough: Imposter Syndrome, Starting My Job & Making Friends In The City

    The concrete jungle is no joke. Dasom's riding solo this Tuesday with a candid heart-to-heart on the self doubt rabbit hole she's been going down as of late. If you've ever felt not smart/pretty/talented enough, *surprise* you're not alone. After taking 9 months off post-grad, her 9 to 5 as business tech consultant has begun! New friends, new job, new epiphanies.

    CONNECT WITH US:

    Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit

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    Your Hosts on Instagram: @emma_rayne and @dasom_l33

    DASOM LEE (YouTube, LinkedIn, Personal TikTok, NYC TikTok)

    EMMA GARZA (LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com)

    LISTEN TO DASOM'S OTHER PODCAST (RADICALLY HONEST): radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter

    Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard

    Produced by GreenFresh Media

    32 min
  • 49. So What If They Judge? Doing What Makes You Happy & Other Things I Learned By 23

    It's an episode for the ages — literally. Emma is on the pod today with a solo ep breaking down 23 things she's learned by 23 (hint: she just had a birthday). From reading the washing directions and being assertive at le nail salon to asking more than you answer and knowing the value of a moment, this episode is jam-packed with lessons. TBH, we recommend taking notes on this one!

    CONNECT WITH US:

    Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit

    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts?

    Your Hosts on Instagram: @emma_rayne and @dasom_l33

    DASOM LEE (YouTube, LinkedIn, Personal TikTok, NYC TikTok)

    EMMA GARZA (LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com)

    LISTEN TO DASOM'S OTHER PODCAST (RADICALLY HONEST): radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter

    Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard

    Produced by GreenFresh Media

    48 min
  • 48. DREAM JOB?! From Working w/ Nick Jonas to The Face of Hinge ft. Seeing Other People Host Ilana Dunn

    Ilana broke into the coveted music industry in college. After being immersed in celebrity central, she realized it was time to leave. She then became Hinge's Lead Content Creator, a band manager, freelancer & podcaster. So, do "dream jobs" even exist? We chat pivoting career paths, landing internships, the evolution of your purpose & the power of networking. 

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    Ilana's IG

    Seeing Other People's IG

    Seeing Other People Podcast

    Ilana's TikTok

    CONNECT WITH US:

    Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit

    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts?

    Your Hosts on Instagram: @emma_rayne and @dasom_l33

    DASOM LEE (YouTube, LinkedIn, Personal TikTok, NYC TikTok)

    EMMA GARZA (LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com)

    LISTEN TO DASOM'S OTHER PODCAST (RADICALLY HONEST): radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter

    Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard

    Produced by GreenFresh Media

    44 min
  • 47. Creating a WFH Routine, Productivity Hacks & The Mid-day Slump

    It's a new year, which means new daily routines! Take *all* the notes because the girls are getting down to business with a convo all about working from home, niche products we love that keep us on track throughout the day, realistic vs. ideal morning routines, and avoiding the all too familiar mid-day slump. Time to maximize our day, listeners. 

    CONNECT WITH US:

    Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit

    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts?

    Your Hosts on Instagram: @emma_rayne and @dasom_l33

    DASOM LEE (YouTube and LinkedIn)

    EMMA GARZA (LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com)

    LISTEN TO DASOM'S OTHER PODCAST (RADICALLY HONEST): radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter

    Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard

    Use MAKEIT15 for 15% off at www.foragehyperfoods.com

    Produced by GreenFresh Media

    41 min
  • 46. GIRL TALK! Body Image, Dressing to Impress, Hygiene & Drama

    One nyc reunion later, we're having #girltalk in Dasom's cozy apartment. Our relationship with our body image has evolved and we've gained some *lightbulb* insights. How do you make girlfriends and navigate the ~drama~ that may ensue? Womanhood is not always pretty & expectations are high. Conclusion: opening up the conversation is actually key.  

    CONNECT WITH US:

    Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit

    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts?

    Your Hosts on Instagram: @emma_rayne and @dasom_l33

    DASOM LEE (YouTube and LinkedIn)

    EMMA GARZA (LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com)

    LISTEN TO DASOM'S OTHER PODCAST (RADICALLY HONEST): radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter

    Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard

    Use MAKEIT15 for 15% off at www.foragehyperfoods.com

    Produced by GreenFresh Media

    44 min
  • 45. 2022 Incoming: New Year’s Resolutions, Highs + Lows & Tips For Crushing It

    Pop the champagne! Time flies and NYE festivities are right around the corner. Your faves chat their #trulyobsessed of 2021, get introspective on the past 12 months (quite the ~growth journeys~), & divulge our New Year’s resolutions. Feeling overwhelmed? Tune in for our practical tips on conquering 2022. 

    CONNECT WITH US:

    Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit

    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts?

    Your Hosts on Instagram: @emma_rayne and @dasom_l33

    DASOM LEE (YouTube and LinkedIn)

    EMMA GARZA (LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com)

    LISTEN TO DASOM'S OTHER PODCAST (RADICALLY HONEST): radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter

    Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard

    Produced by GreenFresh Media

    33 min
  • 44. Merry (Almost) Christmas! Holiday Favorites, Pastimes & Getting In A *Festive* Mood

    MERRY (ALMOST) CHRISTMAS, listeners! Today's ep is a must-listen for getting into the holiday spirit, complete with our favorite wintry drink recs, movies, songs, and traditions. Grab your hot cocoa and #listenin for a relaxed convo on this most ~special~ time of year. Come on, you deserve it.

    CONNECT WITH US:

    Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit

    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts?

    Your Hosts on Instagram: @emma_rayne and @dasom_l33

    DASOM LEE (YouTube and LinkedIn)

    EMMA GARZA (LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com)

    LISTEN TO DASOM'S OTHER PODCAST (RADICALLY HONEST): radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter

    Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard

    Use MAKEIT10 for 10% off at www.twobears.ca

    Use MAKEIT10 for 10% off at www.flourishpancakes.com

    Produced by GreenFresh Media

    39 min
  • 43. Girls Asks Guys: Misconceptions, Playing Hard to Get & Is Attraction Automatic?

    In the hot seat this episode are a few twenty-something bachelors working in Silicon Valley: Santiago, David & Daniel. As men just trying to make it (see what we did there?), they are individually learning over time what it means to be dating in adulthood—and we have a *lot* of questions. Take notes as we talk to each guy about the moralities of ghosting, whether someone's "type" matters, wearing your heart on your sleeve, etc. The rest? You'll have to #tunein to find out. 

    CONNECT WITH US:

    Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit

    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts?

    Your Hosts on Instagram: @emma_rayne and @dasom_l33

    DASOM LEE (YouTube and LinkedIn)

    EMMA GARZA (LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com)

    LISTEN TO DASOM'S OTHER PODCAST (RADICALLY HONEST): radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter

    Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard

    Use MAKEIT10 for 10% off at www.twobears.ca

    Use MAKEIT10 for 10% off at www.flourishpancakes.com

    Produced by GreenFresh Media

    51 min

About Before We Make It

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It’s fresh. It’s snappy. It’s two best friends chatting about life in their 20s—on their way to "making it." Emma is a freelance writer for Cosmopolitan, social media consultant, and copy editor. Dasom is a business technology consultant in NYC, a soon-to-be published author, and TikToker/YouTuber. Listen to their late-night rambles on friendships, dating, embarrassing encounters, life epiphanies, and the inevitable yet true stories of transitioning from college to adulthood.