Fancy Face & Friends

Steve joins me to talk about four countries taking different steps with Covid19. In America they've gone maskless for fully vaccinated people, according to the CDC and President Biden. We talk about having to trust people who claim to be vaccinated when they aren't. Plus what should business owners do?

Meanwhile Germany is still under lockdown with a curfew in effect. And the rollout from the European Union when it comes to vaccine access. While the "World's Pharmacy" India has been devastated by the pandemic. We discuss how and why. Then Covid19 arrives to one of the safest countries in the world, Taiwan. An almost overnight spike has forced the government to place Taipei under lockdown as the numbers continue to rise.

From Florida and living in Taipei, Tanner from The Co-Pilots talks about working on his fourth album "Pacific Echo" and his first single "Acid Rain." His debut album was in 2012, at the age of 17. His new album is a reflection on his move to Taiwan and his life there for nearly three years. He also opens up about meeting, collaborating, and performing with artists he's met, so far from USA.

We also talk about some of the artists that he likes or he's been influenced by like SOPHIE, Bjork, Radiohead, Charli XCX, Aaliyah, and more.

His music is available on all streaming platforms and you can check out his bandcamp account here:

https://thecopilotsmusic.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thecopilotsmusic/

Nerine joins me to share her aloha. She opens up about how the pandemic has affected her and the tourist industry in Hawaii. She also talks about her favorite places on Oahu and the Big Island, and a recent trip she took to Bora Bora. As she's about to turn 30, she talks about what lessons she's learned, regrets she's had, and all about her 20s.

Mai and her friend Nathalie share their stories of getting breast implants and why they ultimately removed them. They both talk about insecurities. Mai, felt like she was "flat chested" and looked like a boy and got implants to feel less insecure. After having two children Nathalie wanted to boost her self esteem so she didn't have a "mom bod."

Mai suffered from illnesses for years and Nathalie felt like her implants changed her personality and she wasn't present in her life. They subsequently removed their implants after symptoms they both had. They also break down the symptoms they had. And they talk about having they same surgeon for the implant and explant surgeries. This is their brave story about Breast Implant Illness.

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https://www.healingbreastimplantillness.com/

From Germany, Steve shares what his experience has been in Frankfurt with the recent Covid19 lockdown plus his year of working from home. What does he think about the vaccine rollout in the European Union and when does he think life will get back to "normal?"

As a teacher and a parent, Aaron shares his unique perspective on the year of Distance Learning that most of America has been dealing with. In his school district in California, he's been teaching virtually since after Spring Break March 2020.

As a parent of a son in elementary school and a nephew (who lives with his family) in high school, he shares what their experience has been learning from home, as well as the advantages and disadvantages.

As a high school teacher of US History (and a wife who teaches 3rd grade) he talks about what his struggles have been with teaching his subject, and the chaos that has been the school district and the rules changing on a near weekly basis. And when does he think they should open up schools?

Travel blogger Tiffany of Sweet Tiffy's Inspirations joins this travel-related episode. We talk about the recent Indonesia plane crash , turbulence, and she shares a few tips on how to handle travel anxiety.

We also talk about the recent attack from a passenger on a Spirit airlines gate agent over baggage fees. Are passengers becoming more and more ridiculous when it comes to wearing masks and are flight attendants jobs becoming harder?

We also talk about the future of traveling in 2021 with mask mandates, and Covid19 vaccines. Is there any hope for us to travel international this year?

Check out Tiffany's website and social media for more information.

https://tiffany-travels.com/

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From New Orleans, Paul and I discuss the Georgia state run offs, Ossoff, Warnock, and the Democrats' victory of the Senate. I also ask his opinion on a number of political figures including, Pelosi, AOC, Stacy Abrams, Josh Hawley, Mitch Mcconnell, Ted Cruz, and Giuliani.

While we knew Biden was the clear winner and that the election wasn't rigged, we do a deep dive into the issues (misinformation, lack of education, poverty, Trump's lies) that brought Trump supporters to storm Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The hypocrisy and white privilege of it all.

Two Americans living in Taiwan, this week's guest Kara opens up about her personal reflections on 2020. How does she rate the year? What was her biggest triumph with personal growth? And how she fell in love with Taiwan during the pandemic.

Plus we reflect on Covid19, Taiwan's early and continued response to the pandemic that has affected the world. Also in direct contrast, America's and Trump's lack of a response and the systemic issues that have been exposed because of the virus (poverty, racism, healthcare, unemployment). We also talk about US Presidential Election, Joe Biden's win, and holding the next administration just as accountable as the current one.

From Picky Girl Travels the World, Adalia shares her year in travels. Earlier this year she embarked on a 10 city tour in Europe just as Covid19 started to spread and flights were canceled. She made her way back to China, where she was living, and has since moved to Mexico City. We discuss being Black abroad and the importance of representation with traveling. We also talk about Covid19, how it has shaped our lives and travel plans for 2020, the vaccine, the US and Mexico's response, and future travels in 2021.

Will people take the pandemic serious and take social responsibility? Will the world take the vaccine? Can we have longer international trips/flights? Plus what is the role of the Airline Industry? Find out what Adalia had to say.

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