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In this episode, we explore how relationships influence personal growth, the power of living simply, and the impact of books and reading on our lives 😄

0:00 - Is Oakland Really Boring?

05:50 - Role of Relationships

11:24 - Living Simply: Finding Fulfillment

22:56 - Books, the Infamous Book Club, and Reading Habits

44:10 - Ethical Shopping

49:56 - Changes in Oakland: Then vs Now

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I’ve been asking myself why I can’t focus on the things I actually care about. After revisiting the concept of pleasure vs. enjoyment, I realized I might not be missing discipline - I might be missing balance. This is a reflection on flow, distraction, and the “pretty colors” that keep pulling us away.

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In this episode, we talk through NFL divisional playoff matchups, make our picks for the Broncos–Bills and Niners–Seahawks games, and revisit some memorable playoff players and moments.

We also dive into tech life stories and chat about Varun’s move to the Bay Area, his first impressions, and what living in the Bay is really like.

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This episode is all about the NFL Wild Card games as Big G and I break down matchups, share our predictions, and talk through playoff storylines.

Expect plenty of football talk with a sprinkle of random riffs and banter along the way :)

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It’s easy to follow the crowd — but it takes real courage to pave your own path.

Today I’m joined by actor and creator Deepti Menon, who shares her inspiring journey from a STEM-focused high school to art school, and eventually, into the unpredictable world of acting and freelancing.

We dive deep into courage, rejection, resilience, and the realities of adulting — the things no one really prepares you for when you’re chasing a creative life.

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You can follow Deepti on IG and her website

If you’re enjoying the show, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode.

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(0:34) Craziness of Being on Set

(6:34) STEM Focused High School to Art School

(13:34) Path to Acting

(17:24) Career Paths from Art School

(21:48) Struggles & Resilience in Acting

(33:12) Balancing Life, Freelancing, and Acting

(45:31) H.A.G.S and Adulting

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Today I’m joined by Jeff the Mortgage Pro — a former teacher who made the leap into the world of mortgages.

We dive into his journey, break down home buying 101, and talk about what the 2025 housing market really looks like.

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You can also follow Jeff on YouTube and Instagram for more insight 😄

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(0:26) Life & Career Advice: Navigating Big Changes

(17:16) Home Buying 101: Down Payment and Mortgage Insurance Explained

(26:30) Credit & Risk: What Buyers Must Know Before Applying

(28:12) Offers & Pre-Approval: Strategies for Strong Home Offers

(33:11) Choosing a Real Estate Agent You Can Trust

(36:52) Contingencies & Market Norms: What’s Usual, What’s Negotiable

(44:45) 2025 Mortgage Market Outlook: Trends, Risks, and Opportunities

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Today I’m joined by Rafay, cofounder of Rounds.so — a platform that started by helping candidates prep for technical interviews, and is now tackling a surprising new challenge: cheating with AI.

We’ll dig into Rafay’s journey learning to code, how Rounds began, and what he’s seeing change in the world of technical interviews. Let’s jump in!

(0:26) Learning How to Code

(8:08) Imposter Syndrome & Excitement of Reading

(16:44) Biggest Lesson Learned in College

(21:53) Importance of Learning How to Learn

(27:02) Origin of Rounds

(33:06) Pivoting to Solve Technical Interview Cheating Problem

(39:23) Rounds AI Assessment

(40:46) Cheating on Technical Interviews

In this episode, I reflect on the trap of chasing external validation — how fleeting it is, how deeply it shapes our choices, and how reframing it through one powerful question changed my perspective.

I share a personal journey toward internal fulfillment and encourage you to ask: What would you regret most if you didn’t act on it?

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Like most people, you probably don’t consider yourself creative. But the truth is you are creative and it shows up in many every day activities — from putting together a killer outfit or whippin up a new recipe in the kitchen.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Pia—an entrepreneur, creative coach, and bestselling author of Welcome to the Creative Club who went from working as a Creative Director to helping others bring their wildest ideas to life.

We talk about what creativity really is, how confronting the reality of death can push us to take bold risks, and how you can start unlocking your own creative potential—wherever you are right now.

(0:55) What is Creativity?

(3:38) Advice to People who Think they’re not Creative

(10:55) Practicing Intuition without Expectations

(24:25) Impact of Death and Taking the Risks

(29:20) What is a Creative Coach?

(38:21) Is it Important to Finish Things?

(46:47) How to Tap into Creativity?

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed in college? Like there wasn't a single moment to relax, with thoughts constantly racing through your mind? Now imagine adding the demands of being a college athlete to that experience.

Today's episode features Walker, a college football athlete at Wake Forest University, who discovered mindfulness apps like Calm and Headspace to help manage his hectic student life. While these apps were helpful, he struggled to find meditation content that truly matched his current emotional state. This inspired him to create the Ascend Meditation App—an AI-driven platform that makes personalized mindfulness accessible.

We discuss his journey through college football, the Ascend meditation app, finding purpose, and the bittersweet conclusion of his college experience 😕

So let’s get right into it!

(01:16) Being on ESPN + Path to College Football

(07:39) Path towards Mindfulness

(10:57) Why has Mindfulness Blown Up in the Last Few Years?

(14:33) Ascend Meditation App

(16:50) Life Lessons from Football + Finding Purpose

(22:26) Routine w/Ascend Meditation App

(24:23) Biggest Lesson Learned from Ascend

(27:57) Advice to People doing Creative Projects

(29:16) Graduating College + Lessons from College