In this week's episode, I chat with Mikelynn Romero, Director Of Alumni Relations for my coding school alma mater, Coding Dojo. This is a must-listen episode, especially if you are looking for a new job or you think you'll change your career field at some point in your lifetime. Listen to this episode and more at LearnedSooner.com, and connect with Mikelynn on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/mikelynnromero.

In this week's episodes, I chat with the one-and-only Amber Crane. Amber is one of those people who I admire so much for her ability to constantly radiate positivity. As we chat, she shares beautiful insight about loving yourself for who you are, and spreading that love through your words and actions. Listen to this episode and more at LearnedSooner.com, and follow Amber on Instagram at @theambercrane.

In this week's episode, I sit down with Jessica Day and she drops some truth bombs on the importance of not caring about what other people think about you. I've struggled with this most of my life, so the things she says really resonated with me. We do get a little NSFW, so just a heads up that you might want to listen to this episode with your headphones in ;) Listen to this episode and more at LearnedSooner.com. Plus, follow Jessica on Instagram at @littlemisssarcastic.

In this amazing episode, I get to chat with Alexis Loya, somebody I've had the pleasure of growing up with. Alexis talks about the art of being by yourself and discovering who you are when nobody else is around. Plus, we chat about some of the struggles we've had in our past relationships and what we wish we had done better. Listen at LearnedSooner.com and follow Alexis on Instagram at @continuousmotion.

In this amazing episode, I chat with AP Andrews, better known by her drag name Superior Nebrasska. Superior discusses her life as a creative writer and teacher, and how the lessons she's learned in her career has helped her take art to the next level. Follow Superior on Instagram at @supnebrasska.

In this episode, I interview Rubella Spreads, a professional drag queen entertainer and DJ located in Los Angeles. She shares the struggles she had with her very religious, conservative family, and how she felt like she couldn't be herself until she learned to release the hate she held in her heart and love herself. Find Rubella on social media at @RubellaSpreads.

Welcome to the first episode of the I Should Have Learned This Sooner Podcast! In this episode, I introduce the show and talk about why I struggled for so long to get this podcast launched. It's easy for me to get in my own head and over think when I'm creating something so personal and public, but I'm not letting that stop me this time. Please enjoy this episode, and if it inspires you in any way, please share it with a friend or follow me on Instagram and Twitter at @Contimporary (it's like "contemporary," but more fun).