I am Consciously Curious

Our next guest is a professional boxer representing Saudi Arabia and the Arab world. He’s currently training with the legendary Buddy McGirt. I admired his ability to balance his personal life, time with his family, as well as his commitment to training. Boxing is just a vessel. A platform. His legacy will truly come from his time outside of the ring. Please enjoy my conversation with Ziyad Almaayouf aka Zizo. 

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Our next guest had a very tumultuous upbringing and was forced to grow up very quickly. From the moment I met him, I was curious about his ability to bounce from one job to another effortlessly. In this episode, he shares his complicated relationship with his mom as well as where he gets his sense of fulfillment from. Please enjoy my conversation with Genesis Mallari.

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Our next guest is about to open a highly anticipated Ramen restaurant. He's cultivated a deep love for all things Ramen. He’s hosted over 50 pop ups in various cities, and he’s a testament to the importance of iterations. His mastery has also led to a free ebook called “The Book of Ramen” where he dissects the nuances of ramen so meticulously that anyone that wanted to give it a try at home would have a much easier time than when he started. Please enjoy my conversation with Mike Satinover aka Ramen lord. 

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The Ramen_Lord Book of Ramen by Mike Satinover and Scott Satinover, PhD

Our next guests created chili oil in the middle of the pandemic. After gifting a few small jars of their homemade chili oil, they received some encouragement to start selling this chili oil. It was fascinating to hear about the cottage food license in Illinois as well as the steps to scale. Things like creating a logo, making labels, and finding a commercial kitchen. ChiLee Oil has come a long way. You can find them in grocery stores, neighborhood bodegas, and in collaborations with other businesses around the city. Please enjoy my conversation with Sufei Zhang and James Lee

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Stumbled on this passage by Shiv Sengupta.
He hosts a wonderful facebook group for spiritual addicts, "advaitaholics anonymous"
He also has three books out that can be found on amazon.
Advaitaholics Anonymous : Sobering Insights for Spiritual Addicts
Enjoy. 

Our next guest is a local Illustrator and Art Director. He was the first to graduate with a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Digital Illustration from the American Academy of Art. Although he has partnered with brands such as bleacher report, the NBA, or the Chicago Bulls, he made it clear he continues to do the work simply for the joy of the process rather than accumulating awards or prestige. He shares his thoughts around NFTs and the use of AI like ChatGPT as well as what the next chapter could be like for him. Please enjoy my conversation with Conrad Javier.

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Filmmakers Janell and Malik stop by on their tour of their documentary, Love Conquers All, to share their personal experiences of mental health and why it is much needed to talk about specifically in the black community. They also share their journeys of being first time filmmakers. You can learn more about their comic and documentary by reaching out to Janell @nellynell1027 on instagram

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Our next guest has been involved in two separate shooting incidents. He’s become the poster child for USCCA. Our paths crossed when our mutual friend David McDermott was speaking about the importance of having a plan in case you’re involved in a shooting incident. Our conversation starts with his intro into the firearms industry and gunsmithing. We talk about his experience of having a Federal Firearms license [FFL]. He shares his experiences from both shooting incidents and his thought processes immediately after. Please enjoy my conversation with Mychael Waller Sr.

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Our next guest shares her experiences of harnessing the pain of grief and repurposing it through the act of creating. Lil Baddies are bite-sized baked goods like cheesecakes, brownies, and cookies with the message of "treating yourself to a lil baddie for all the good that you do." Please enjoy my conversation with Kimia Khalvati.

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In this episode, my fiance joins us to share her experiences as a surgical tech as well as her perspective on work life balance. I am constantly enthralled with the creative entrepreneurs I’ve been able to meet recently, but I can’t forget the work that goes behind the scenes that allows me to pursue these creative endeavors. I attribute that to Justine. We also have an honest conversation about relationships, commitment, and marriage. Please enjoy my conversation with Justine Gotangco.