I’m lost, so what?

🖤 Is experiencing grief a sign that you loved and lived hard?

In Season 2, Episode 3 of I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Chloe Andersen and Cassandra have a conversation about the bittersweet feelings of living abroad and moving back home, leaving your religion, and what great leaders all need to cultivate.

This conversation explores grief in all stages, moments, and seasons of life - whether that’s experiencing grief for a relationship, with yourself, milestones, losing a loved one, or the life that you ‘could have had’...

In this episode, Chloe shares about:

• Her experience living in 6 different countries

Chloe Andersen (she/her), Managing Partner and Leadership Strategist at CoCreate Work

Chloe Andersen is managing partner who heads the leadership development and management practice at CoCreate Work, a workplace culture consultancy guiding businesses to systems-level changes that result in measurable successes and true inclusivity. 

She has worked in 6 countries over her 20-plus-year career in positions like Senior Global HR Advisor at Citigroup and learning and development leader for 8,000 professionals at Amazon. She brings cross-industry and cross-cultural perspectives to her work in leadership strategy, management, cultural communications, and team-building. 

She has guided teams at large consumer tech companies, senior executives at several Fortune 500 companies, and entrepreneurs with small businesses. Her programs have helped thousands of leaders to understand themselves better and become more emotionally intelligent and agile, resulting in teams that are happier and more productive. Chloe is an experienced podcast host and guest, and she is also a certified professional coach with a Master’s in Business Administration.

Links referenced in the episode:

• Work with Chloe and CoCreate Work through an Intensive: https://university.cocreatework.com/intensives-sp 

Connect with Chloe Andersen elsewhere:

• CoCreate Work website: www.cocreatework.com 

Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:

• Cassandra’s Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 

The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website: https://thequirkypineapple.com/

What would life look like if you completely ‘hit refresh’ and decided to move abroad, especially after 30? ✈️

In Season 2, Episode 2 of I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cepee Tabibian joins to share what hitting refresh can look like, especially if you want to move abroad!

As someone who also decided to move abroad and build a life outside of their home country, this conversation touches on all the tangible/tactical things to consider, as well as the more emotional, spiritual, and mental aspects that people might not consider before they decide to make a move abroad!

In this episode, Cepee shares about:

• What moving abroad after 30 years old looks like (and how it’s different than moving abroad in your 20s)

Cepee Tabibian (she/her), Founder, She Hit Refresh

At the age of 35, Cepee Tabibian upended her entire life by selling her belongings and moving to Europe—and since then, has never looked back. Now, she teaches other women how to do it too, at any age, through her company She Hit Refresh: a global community of over 10,000 women age 30+ who want to move abroad.  

She prides herself on providing resources, support, and inspiration—from online courses to a fast-growing blog to annual retreats and more—in order to teach women how to move abroad so that they can confidently make their move sooner rather than never.

She has even turned her overseas expertise into the digital book “I’m Outta Here! An American’s Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe”—which was featured in Forbes (spoiler alert: it’s easier than you think).

Links referenced in the episode:

• Move Abroad after 30 Masterclass - https://www.shehitrefreshacademy.com/9h310?r_done=1

Connect with Cepee Tabibian elsewhere:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shehitrefresh/ 

Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:

• Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 

*CONTENT WARNING: We talk about auto-immune diseases and ableism, diet culture, and depression.

An intercultural and international relationship, choosing to work with your partner, and the power dynamics of all that - this episode invites you to join in on the conversation with my partner, Mario Pérez Fernández, and hear HIS perspective 👫

Over the years, I’ve built a personal brand that brings my partner to the spotlight whenever he feels comfortable. Usually, he is in the background and doing a lot of things for the brand and business that you all don’t get to see…

We’re changing that!

In the inaugural episode of Season 2 of the I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Mario is joining us to share his story and experiences on:

• Starting and closing his business

Mario Pérez Fernández (he/him) is a multi-experience back-office specialist. 

He is also a money-saving coach, helping others create consciousness around their budgets and teaching them how to save money in a way that is less restrictive and more empowering. Mario is also the Admin & Operations Team for The Quirky Pineapple Studio, making sure our finances, systems, and workflows are fully optimized and streamlined for the best team and client experience.

Connect with Mario Pérez Fernández elsewhere:

• Mario’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mario.perfern/ 

Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:

• Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 

“I’m really grateful for our relationship…”

Ever have that thought with someone in your life when you’re up at 3am having heart-to-heart conversations and it just hits you like…

WHOA.

This moment, right here and now, is the good stuff.

This person, right here and now, just gets me and gets it.

This relationship, right here and now, makes me feel seen, heard, held, and like I belong… even when I’m doing my own thing.

It might be 3am where you are or some other time in the day, but I want to have that heart-to-heart conversation with you.

I’m lost, so what? Season 2 is bringing you more ‘in-between’ with guests that occupy spaces where opportunities exist, identity is fluid, intersectionalities are acknowledged, and nuance is always included in the conversation.

Season 2 is full of heart-to-heart conversations with multicultural guests and experts sharing their experiences and stories of ‘being lost’, not giving a fuck, and carving their own path and identity to belonging.

Episodes will be released bi-monthly and explore topics like starting and closing your business, moving abroad, technology, the future of work, culture, mental health, and more.

The world is changing, a cultural zeitgeist is approaching, and well… as a human-being, I just wanna connect, get real, and be as intentional as possible.

If you’re new here, my name is Cassandra Le. I work as a Speaker, Writer, and Brand Strategist running a location-independent brand strategy and marketing agency, The Quirky Pineapple Studio. The best conversations I’ve had happened ‘in-between’, exploring layers, nuance, and the tension of being on the precipice of *something*...

I realized the magic happens in the twilight zone and these conversations we explore in Season 2 of the podcast all exist in that space. If that’s your jam, too, this podcast is for you!

Subscribe to I’m lost, so what? Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and mark your calendars for Monday, September 11th when the first episode of Season 2 goes live!

Want to hang out in other areas of the Internet? You can follow me on Instagram @cassandratle, for brand message & content marketing tips and resources - check out my business @thequirkypineapplestudio.

#stayfierce fam!

Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:

• Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 

In the season final of the I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra is getting existential and asking you and the community…

• What is the purpose of life? 🙃

COVID, the last three years (2020-2023), the world being on fire, human rights and social justice issues being pushed to the side and forgotten… and the wariness we’re all feeling because it seems we ‘just can’t catch a break’...

The questions “Does this even matter?” and “What is my purpose in life?” have come up more often than once. 

Let’s explore that, together.

This episode is for you if you’ve asked yourself these questions: Is any of this worth it? Does this even matter? What’s my purpose in life? No judgment here, just curiosity and exploration for a deeper meaning and understanding.

Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:

• Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 

Additional resources mentioned in the episode:

• Merriam-Webster definition of purpose - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpose

🏠 Is home a place, feeling, person… or something else? 

In episode 11 of the I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra explores the concept of ‘home’ - especially being raised in dual cultures, Vietnamese-American, and now living in another culture, Spain.

She explores the ideas of:

• Ethnocentrism

If you’ve ever thought about what ‘home’ is like outside your own culture or home country, what home could be like taking into consideration your beliefs, values, and ideals… or that home could be a lifestyle you might not have explored yet…

This episode is for you.

Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:

• Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 

Additional resources mentioned in the episode:

• Ethnocentrism definition - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnocentrism 

Cassandra’s IG Live on “What does it mean to come home to yourself?” - https://www.instagram.com/p/CM5O_RcK68S/

Maybe you ARE a bitch… and maybe I am one, too… 💀

In episode 10 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra dives into people-pleasing and the different sides of being a people-pleaser or someone who takes on everyone else’s shit. In this episode, Cassandra talks about:

• What it’s like being a people-pleaser

If you’re a recovering people-pleaser or someone who’s felt the immense pressure of feeling like they need to take on everyone else’s things - this episode is for you.

Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:

• Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 

Additional resources mentioned in the episode:

• Article on your ‘shadow self’ - https://www.thetoolsbook.com/blog/getting-to-know-your-shadow 

Cassandra’s IG post on being a bitch - https://www.instagram.com/p/CRjhi_0jT-u/ 

So you want to share more of your story - WE’RE HERE FOR IT! 🎉

The next questions we usually get are…

• What stories should I share?

In episode 09 of the I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra dives into ALL the things around storytelling and sharing your message. She answers the questions and shares advice on:

• Why it’s important to share your stories

If you’ve wanted to share more, share your experiences, and want to put yourself out there and become an active participant in the conversation - this episode is for you.

Work with Cassandra and The Quirky Pineapple Studio on your thought leadership strategy. Get the right words and storytelling structure so you know what to say, where to say it, and when to say it for more industry opportunities. Schedule a Clarity Call here: https://bookme.name/thequirkypineapplestudio/ 

Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:

• Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 

Additional resources mentioned in the episode:

• Ep. 07: “3 obvious signs you’re hiding from yourself” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/3-obvious-signs-you-re-hiding-from-yourself/

For all the people who don’t have ‘one core friend group’, and instead float between multiple friend groups - THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU (aka US!) 👯‍♀️

In episode 08 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra dives into the evolution of friendships as an adult living abroad and what it’s been like being a “floater”.

If you’ve ever dealt with the difficulty of:

• Making friends as an adult

THIS podcast episode is for you. This conversation probably won’t tell you HOW to make friends as an adult, but maybe it’ll give you a different perspective on friendships and deepening the ones that you already do have.

Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:

• Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 

Additional resources mentioned in the episode:

• Bumble BFF - https://bumble.com/bff 

You’re doing yourself a disservice by hiding all the time 😓

In episode 07 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra brings back “Sassy Cassie” for some real talk about what it’s like to ‘hide’ from yourself and your greatness. No, this is not some ‘self-help’ and ‘empowerment’ talk (well maybe, it is a little)...

This is the episode for you if you’ve ever felt overlooked, resentful, and… well, hiding.

Cassandra covers:

• What hiding looks like and why we hide

So, be honest - are you hiding behind your work?

Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:

• Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ 

Additional resources mentioned in the episode:

• Ep. 02 - 3 existential questions to consider if you want to be more visible - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/3-existential-questions-to-consider-if-you-want-to-be-more-visible/ 

Additional resources and blogs from The Quirky Pineapple Studio: 

• 5 Mindset Blocks Stopping BIPOC from Visibility - https://thequirkypineapple.com/blog/2020/07/08/5-mindset-blocks-stopping-poc-businesses-from-visibility/ 

3 Mindset Shifts Every Small Business Owner Needs to be a CEO - https://thequirkypineapple.com/blog/2020/03/04/mindset-shifts-small-business-owner-needs-confident-ceo/