I Wanna Know

I Wanna Know

By Jyllea JohnsonSociety & Culture
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I Wanna Know episodes

  • 021 | Intentional Connection with Ciara Sands-Harty

    Given her pyschology background, Ciara had some thoughts to share on a TikTok I posted late last year about connecting with introverts as an ambivert (aka recovering extrovert).

    On today's episode, I want to know about:

    • Finding connection in the age of instant gratification
    • Why being “a lot” is a good thing
    • The implications of “I’m here for you” vs. “I’m with you”
    • How social media may impact us socially in real life
    • Insecurity as a common part of the human experience
    • The importance of showing up for ourselves

      • Related links:

      • The TikTok in question
      • Love Does by Bob Goff

        • Connect with Jyllea:

        • Send an email: [email protected]
        • TikTok: @jylle.a
        • Instagram: @jylle.a
        • Twitter: @jylle_a

          • Support the show:

          • Join the I Wanna Know Patreon: Patreon.com/IWKpodcast
          • Buy my stickers on Redbubble: Redbubble.com/people/jylle-a

            • Terms of Use

            51 min
          • 020 | Life in Swaziland with Danielle Ford

            Danielle is my fellow potato lover and has been in Swaziland, Africa for the last five years supporting disabled children and their families. If you’d like to connect with her or offer support, links for both are below!

            On today's episode, I want to know about:

            • the Siswati name for Swaziland, eSwatini
            • safari shenanigans with a rhino and a rogue guide
            • common American misconceptions about Swazi life
            • her first apartment situation
            • the cultural significance of cows
            • the 2021 attempt to overthrow the Swazi monarchy
            • what makes Swaziland feel like home in the midst of all the hard things happening there
            • working in Africa vs. being a missionary

              • Connect with Danielle:

              • Send an email: [email protected]
              • Financial support: DanielleFord.MyAdventures.org

                • Connect with Jyllea:

                • Send an email: [email protected]
                • TikTok: @jylle.a
                • Instagram: @jylle.a
                • Twitter: @jylle_a

                  • Join the I Wanna Know Patreon:

                  • Patreon.com/IWKpodcast

                    • Terms of Use

                    49 min
                  • 019 | Olivia's Budgeting Journey

                    Olivia is back for a third time to talk about their budgeting journey!

                    On this episode:

                    • Their early relationship with money and all the different methods they’ve tried
                    • Our mutual love of the YNAB (You Need A Budget) method
                    • Planning ahead vs. forecasting your income
                    • Pros + cons of the envelope method—and how YNAB solves the cons
                    • YNAB’s customer service + the benefits of complaining to companies
                    • Encouragement for anyone unhappy with their financial situation
                    • Determining your own financial priorities to minimize shame and stress

                      • Resources:

                      • Use this link to try YNAB, and you’ll get a free 34-day trial plus another free month if you subscribe!
                      • Read the book: “You Need A Budget” by Jesse Mecham 
                      • Budget Bytes: https://www.budgetbytes.com
                      • Hannah’s budgeting videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist

                        • Support the show:

                        • Join the “I Wanna Know” Patreon
                        • Buy my stickers on Redbubble
                        • Rate the show, subscribe, and share this episode!
                          • 34 min
                        • 018 | Spokane Food & Culture for Newcomers with Nicole Peterson

                          When my friend Nicole moved to Spokane, WA back in October, I invited her on the show to talk about the places she's explored, recommendations she's gotten, her impressions so far—and of course, I give her a verbal list of all my favorite places!

                          [Originally recorded on November 19, 2020]

                          On today's episode, we chatted about:

                          • Exploring a new city during a pandemic
                          • Nicole's favorite Spokane spots so far
                          • Places recommended by other people
                          • Spokane's culture and idiosyncrasies
                          • My favorite Spokane food experiences

                            • Follow Nicole:

                            • IG @NicoleAPeterson + @WeekendCreative.Co
                            • ThePetersons.cc

                              • Ice cream rolls video: https://youtu.be/AemFPT7_8I0

                              Join the I Wanna Know Patreon:

                              • Patreon.com/IWKpodcast
                                • 1 hr 21 min
                              • 017 | Childhood Memories with Brett & Ryan Mulligan

                                My brothers are some of the coolest dudes I know, so I got them together for this episode. Originally recorded in November 2020, we talk about the holidays, COVID, and quirky things we were taught by the elder members of our family. I also make a few awkward, not-so-subtle references to being pregnant.

                                On today's episode, we chat about:

                                • The controversial elements of Thanksgiving
                                • Recurring nightmares from childhood
                                • White lies from our parents & grandparents
                                • Our late family cat's quality of life
                                • Physical affection post-2020
                                • Filipino superstitions & cool stories about our maternal grandma

                                  • Resources:

                                  • John Christ worship sketch
                                  • Poison control kit with Mr. Yuk stickers
                                  • Celery from Veggie Tales
                                  • Bill Nye's auto-tuned rant about climate change [explicit]
                                  • Happyslip "Double Your Money" video

                                    • Join the I Wanna Know Patreon: 

                                    • Patreon.com/IWKpodcast
                                      • 57 min
                                    • 016 | Packing Up for Australia with Naomi Miller

                                      Today I'm talking to my friend Naomi who got an Australian work visa not long before the start of the pandemic...!

                                      On today's episode, I want to know:

                                      • what motivated Naomi to take off for Australia in 2019
                                      • the pros and cons of going solo
                                      • why she had to work short-term positions
                                      • the impact of coming home early #ThanksCorona

                                        • Resources:

                                        • Sydney Moving Guide
                                        • The Blonde Abroad
                                        • Where in the World is Nina

                                          • Join the I Wanna Know Patreon:

                                          • Patreon.com/IWKpodcast

                                            • Follow Naomi

                                            • IG @naomimiller6 and @backoftheq
                                              • 53 min
                                            • 015 | Jackbox Party Pack 7 with Kyle

                                              Jackbox really upped their game with Party Pack 7. If you don't know what that is, we do an okay job of introducing you to some our new favorite games. Alternatively, you can check it out at the link below. (not sponsored)

                                              On today's episode, I want to know:

                                              • How Kyle would describe Jackbox games
                                              • How our experiences with each game compare: The Devils & the Details, Champ'd Up, Blather 'Round, Quiplash 3, and Talking Points
                                                • If "fumfer" is a real word

                                                  • Resources:

                                                  • Check out Jackbox Games: JackboxGames.com
                                                  • Join the I Wanna Know Patreon: Patreon.com/IWKpodcast
                                                    • 40 min
                                                  • 014 | The Soul of Wonderment Marketing with Olivia Davies

                                                    Olivia Davies is a designer, fun-lover, and coffee enthusiast. Today's conversation is a branding consultation for my business, Wonderment Marketing, with plenty of tangents sprinkled in for good measure. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oli.vibes.

                                                    On today's episode, Olivia wants to know:

                                                    • Why I started Wonderment Marketing
                                                    • The genesis of the name "Wonderment"
                                                    • The ways in which she loves to help small businesses
                                                    • Who Wonderment was built to serve
                                                    • The Wonderment Marketing “vibe”

                                                      • Resources:

                                                      • Listen to Ep. 002 with Chelsea Nenno of Ninety Wellness
                                                      • Listen to Ep. 011 with Maker + Made founders, Brittany + Millie

                                                        • Join the I Wanna Know Patreon:

                                                        • Patreon.com/IWKpodcast
                                                          • 51 min
                                                        • 013 | How Kaiti Dewhirst Ended Up in Nashville

                                                          Before recording this show, I had no idea why my dear friend, Kaiti Dewhirst, packed up her life in the Pacific Northwest and moved to Nashville. She's now the Outdoor Education Director at Bloomsbury Farms in Nashville, Tennessee and one of the sweetest, most encouraging people you will ever have the pleasure of hearing on a podcast. This show is all about how that happened. 

                                                          On today's episode, I want to know about:

                                                          • Kaiti's job (that she created!) at Bloomsbury Farms
                                                          • The story behind her move to Nashville
                                                          • Things to love about Tennessee
                                                          • The mid-pandemic Nashville music scene

                                                            • [Kaiti wants to know how to cook for herself.]

                                                            Resources:

                                                            • Interested in working at Bloomsbury? Kaiti is looking for summer staff and some quality teachers! Apply here: BloomsburyFarms.com/careers
                                                            • Watch The Chosen
                                                            • Check out Budget Bytes for cheap & healthy meals
                                                            • DM or email me anytime (seriously, I'd love to hear from you!)
                                                            • Leave a review and send me a screenshot to get my Fireflies wallpaper FREE!

                                                              • Join the my Patreon and support the show: Patreon.com/IWKpodcast

                                                              Connect with me:

                                                              • Instagram: @jylle.a
                                                              • Twitter: @jylle_a
                                                              • Website: WondermentWA.com/podcast
                                                                • 59 min
                                                              • New Season Announcement!

                                                                Season 1 is coming soon!

                                                                Wait—what about the last twelve episodes? Here's the thing: I'm considering all the previous episodes as Season 0. I've learned a ton about podcast editing since last season ended and I want to mark this as a new era of I Wanna Know.

                                                                Join my Patreon for sweet bennies here: Patreon.com/IWKpodcast

                                                                Catch up on last season before the new one starts: WondermentWA.com/podcast

                                                                Connect with me on IG (seriously DM me any time): Instagram.com/jylle.a

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                                                              About I Wanna Know

                                                              From the publisher's feed

                                                              There are so many things to know: business, travel, food, art, culture. That's just the beginning. I have so many questions. I wanna know!