By David
The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.
Yumi Sakugawa is an interdisciplinary artist and author of several books including I Think I Am In Friend-Love With You and Your Illustrated Guide To Becoming One With The Universe. She has many different ways of expressing herself creatively - illustrations, comics, writing, etc., so we wanted to sit down and chat about her process.
In this episode, we discuss how we can grow creatively from tools shared in the book, The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron.
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Podcast Mission:
- Learning to live a fulfilling life through creating and being in a state of flow
- Showcasing other creatives (those who chose the unconventional paths)
- To help all of us take a moment and reflect (to see whether we're climbing the right mountain or not)
Show Notes
[00:00] Intro
[1:49] Choosing the creative outlet for projects
[5:50] Balancing intuition and structure for her creative projects
[15:29] The Artist’s Way & The Artist’s Date
[34:08] Rapid-fire questions
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Follow Yumi and her work.
Website → https://www.yumisakugawa.com/
Instagram → @yumisakugawa
Connect with Us
Will Akana
Instagram → @willakana
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/WillAkan...
Twitter → https://twitter.com/willakana
David Hong
Instagram → @davidhongg_
Sign up for my newsletter → https://www.davidhonglim.com/newsletter
✉️ Contact: [email protected]
In this episode, we discuss the root causes of analysis paralysis, our experiences with it, and how people live the "good life" from Arthur Brook's newest book, From Strength To Strength.
[00:00] Intro
[11:23] Margin of safety
[17:20] Value structuring and living the "good life"
Podcast Mission:
- Learning to live a fulfilling life through creating and being in a state of flow
- Showcasing other creatives (those who chose the unconventional paths)
- To help all of us take a moment and reflect (to see whether we're climbing the right mountain or not)
Will Akana is a voice actor, actor, singer, and YouTuber
David Hong is a fitness coach, dancer, actor, and writer
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Follow Will Akana and his work.
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/willakana/
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/WillAkan...
Twitter → https://twitter.com/willakana
Will's latest single → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9eId...
Connect with David Hong
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/davidhongg_/
Sign up for my newsletter → https://www.davidhonglim.com/newsletter
For more Podcast episodes → https://spoti.fi/3isGUll
✉️ Contact Me: [email protected]
In this episode, we go over the role models (both dead and alive) who shaped our worldview and way of thinking.
Podcast Mission:
- Learning to live a fulfilling life through creating and being in a state of flow
- Showcasing other creatives (those who chose the unconventional paths)
- To help all of us take a moment and reflect (to see whether we're climbing the right mountain or not)
Will Akana is a voice actor, actor, singer, and YouTuber
David Hong is a fitness coach, dancer, actor, and writer
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Follow Will Akana and his work.
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/willakana/
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/WillAkan...
Twitter → https://twitter.com/willakana
Will's latest single → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9eId...
Connect with David Hong
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/davidhongg_/
Sign up for my newsletter → https://www.davidhonglim.com/newsletter
For more Podcast episodes → https://spoti.fi/3isGUll
✉️ Contact Me: [email protected]
In this episode, we share our moments of discomfort and how we built the tolerance for it
Podcast Mission:
- Learning to live a fulfilling life through creating and being in a state of flow
- Showcasing other creatives (those who chose the unconventional paths)
- To help all of us take a moment and reflect (to see whether we're climbing the right mountain or not)
Will Akana is a voice actor, actor, singer, and YouTuber
David Hong is a fitness coach, dancer, actor, and writer
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Follow Will Akana and his work.
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/willakana/
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/WillAkan...
Twitter → https://twitter.com/willakana
Will's latest single → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9eId...
Connect with David Hong
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/davidhongg_/
Sign up for my newsletter → https://www.davidhonglim.com/newsletter
For more Podcast episodes → https://spoti.fi/3isGUll
✉️ Contact Me: [email protected]
In this episode, we share our moments of discomfort and how we built tolerance for it
Podcast Mission:
- Learning to live a fulfilling life through creating and being in a state of flow
- Showcasing other creatives (those who chose the unconventional paths)
- To help all of us take a moment and reflect (to see whether we're climbing the right mountain or not)
Will Akana is a voice actor, actor, singer, and YouTuber
David Hong is a fitness coach, dancer, actor, and writer
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Follow Will Akana and his work.
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/willakana/
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/WillAkan...
Twitter → https://twitter.com/willakana
Will's latest single → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9eId...
Connect with David Hong
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/davidhongg_/
Sign up for my newsletter → https://www.davidhonglim.com/newsletter
For more Podcast episodes → https://spoti.fi/3isGUll
✉️ Contact Me: [email protected]
In this episode, we discuss how we can be better learners and teachers, the educational system, and what skills are needed to thrive in today's world.
Podcast Mission:
- Learning to live a fulfilling life through creating and being in a state of flow
- Showcasing other creatives (those who chose the unconventional paths)
- To help all of us take a moment and reflect (to see whether we're climbing the right mountain or not)
[00:00] Intro
[1:07] The nuance of learning & the current educational system
[22:12] Crafting the right identity, and what society sometimes crafts for us
[35:59] The new skills needed to thrive in this era
Will Akana is a voice actor, actor, singer, and YouTuber
David Hong is a fitness coach, dancer, actor, and writer
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Follow Will Akana and his work.
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/willakana/
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/WillAkan...
Twitter → https://twitter.com/willakana
Will's latest single → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9eId...
Connect with David Hong
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/davidhongg_/
Sign up for my newsletter → https://www.davidhonglim.com/newsletter
For more Podcast episodes → https://spoti.fi/3isGUll
✉️ Contact Me: [email protected]
Mayuko is a software engineer turned content creator on YouTube. After working in Silicon Valley tech companies like Intuit, Patreon, and Netflix for six years as an iOS Engineer, she became a full-time creator in 2020. Her work aims to help people find their way through the tech industry by sharing her own experiences navigating this world through technology, career advice, and lifestyle videos. She is passionate about discussions around mental health, cultural identity, and creating technology with empathy and compassion.
In this episode, we dive into the nuances of being and staying creative, share ways of gathering inspiration, and learn how Mayuko transitioned into a full-time video creator.
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Podcast Mission:
- Learning to live a fulfilling life through creating and being in a state of flow
- Showcasing other creatives (those who chose the unconventional paths)
- To help all of us take a moment and reflect (to see whether we're climbing the right mountain or not)
Show Notes
[00:00] Intro
[0:56] The insight that allowed Mayuko to create her first YouTube video
[5:50] How Mayuko learned to create videos
[7:40] When to start buying better equipment for video creation
[9:28] A potential reason why it could be so easy for people to negatively compare their work with others
[13:16] Being consistent through “tough” times
[18:07] What is fun about making videos?
[21:42] Deciding when to commit as a full-time content creator
[27:32] Pros and cons of being your own boss
[36:00] Ways to not get overwhelmed with too much work
[41:32] Filling up your “creative well”
[42:46] Breaking the routine for inspiration
[52:42] Rapid-fire questions
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Follow Mayuko and her work.
Website → https://www.hellomayuko.com/
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/hellomayuko/videos
Instagram → @hellomayuko
Connect with Us
Will Akana
Instagram → @willakana
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/WillAkan...
Twitter → https://twitter.com/willakana
David Hong
Instagram → @davidhongg_
Sign up for my newsletter → https://www.davidhonglim.com/newsletter
✉️ Contact: [email protected]
Kimmy Yam is a reporter for NBC News, covering critical topics on race - especially pertaining to Asian Americans.
In this episode, we discuss Kimmy's background and what brought her into journalism. How our inputs (what we consume) affect our outputs (our thoughts and beliefs). And her writing/journalism process.
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Podcast Mission:
- Learning to live a fulfilling life through creating and being in a state of flow
- Showcasing other creatives (those who chose the unconventional paths)
- To help all of us take a moment and reflect (to see whether we're climbing the right mountain or not)
Show Notes
[00:00] Intro
[1:22] Painting a more accurate picture in media/journalism for Asian Americans
[6:27] The big reason for diving into writing and journalism
[13:53] Being a better writer
[19:29] Kimmy’s journalism process
[22:00] Choosing which books to read, or what content to consume
[33:21] Rapid-fire questions
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Follow Kimmy and her work.
Her articles → https://www.nbcnews.com/author/kimmy-yam-ncpn1063966
Twitter → @kimmythepooh
Connect with Us
Will Akana
Instagram → @willakana
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/WillAkan...
Twitter → https://twitter.com/willakana
David Hong
Instagram → @davidhongg_
Sign up for my newsletter → https://www.davidhonglim.com/newsletter
✉️ Contact: [email protected]
Brennen Mejia is an acrobat turned actor best known for his role as the Red Power Ranger in the Power Rangers Dino Charge series. He's also starred in other shows such as SuperGirl and American Horror Story.
He does his own stunts, is a master at the one arm handstand, is a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor, streams, and much more. He's absolutely crushing everything he sets out to do.
In this episode, we discuss the way Brennen approaches goal settings to best acquire the skills he wants to achieve, and the mindset he's adopted in order to handle the high level of uncertainty and rejections in the entertainment world.
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Podcast Mission:
- Learning to live a fulfilling life through creating and being in a state of flow
- Showcasing other creatives (those who chose the unconventional paths)
- To help all of us take a moment and reflect (to see whether we're climbing the right mountain or not)
Show Notes
[00:00] Intro
[1:05] Why the transition from acrobats into acting
[3:40] The “typical” week for Brennen
[4:34] Managing the chaos and the “dead” time in the acting world
[6:01] Injuries and setbacks
[13:36] Whether to diversify oneself as a creative across social media platforms
[15:53] Standing out in auditions and on social media
[18:12] Greatest challenge of putting yourself out there as an artist
[20:18] Greatest highlight of putting yourself out there as an artist
[22:02] Advice on putting yourself out there
[30:07] Choosing which goals/projects to go after
[33:53] Brennen’s longterm goals
[36:49] Rapid-fire questions
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Follow Brennen and his work.
Website → https://www.brennanmejia.com/
IMDb → https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2385783/
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/BrennanMejia/videos
Instagram → @brennanmejia
Twitter → @brennanmejia
Tik Tok → @brennan_mejia
Connect with Us
Will Akana
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/willakana/
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/WillAkan...
Twitter → https://twitter.com/willakana
Will's latest single → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9eId...
David Hong
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/davidhongg_/
Sign up for my newsletter → https://www.davidhonglim.com/newsletter
✉️ Contact: [email protected]
Nikhil Pandey (Captain Sinbad) is a productivity/self-help YouTuber who recently left his corporate job after his videos started doubling his normal salary, and after he bought his own house. But it wasn't a simple stroll in the park. Nikhil started off pursuing acting in Los Angeles, but after realizing he couldn't sustain the journey, he got a normal career while still creating videos in his own time at around midnight.
Nikhil has a humbling start to his career by simply starting off with his iPhone to create videos until he reached 1k subscribers, and saving up enough to buy an actual camera.
In this episode, Nikhil dives deep into the darker moments he had to go through to reach the success he currently has, the disempowering relationship with his parents, and the lessons he's learned along the way.
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Podcast Mission:
- Learning to live a fulfilling life through creating and being in a state of flow
- Showcasing other creatives (those who chose the unconventional paths)
- To help all of us take a moment and reflect (to see whether we're climbing the right mountain or not)
Show Notes
[00:00] Intro
[0:52] Starting the YouTube channel
[6:23] What is it like conversing with your parents today?
[10:49] The evolution of the YouTube channel
[18:06] Meaning and significance of Carpe Noctem
[19:55] The main issue people face when seeking consulting with Nikhil
[29:30] Why Nikhil didn’t quit his day job sooner
[36:39] Producing quality content without sacrificing sleep
[48:29] Rapid-fire questions
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Follow Nikhil and his work.
Website → https://captainsinbad.com/
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/CaptainSinbad/videos
Instagram → @nrajapandey
Connect with Us
Will Akana
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/willakana/
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/WillAkan...
Twitter → https://twitter.com/willakana
Will's latest single → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9eId...
David Hong
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/davidhongg_/
Sign up for my newsletter → https://www.davidhonglim.com/newsletter
✉️ Contact: [email protected]
The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.