This episode continues the dance mini-series, where I sit down with friends who’ve had dance as a focus in their lives. In this conversation, Bella shares her journey as a speech therapist and dancer. 

Throughout the episode Bella explains how she really strengthened her sense of self and realized that everything you need is within yourself. She feels like as she’s gotten to know herself better, she’s come to love the journey she’s been on and has become more grateful for the community around her.

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(00:00:00) Intro

(00:44:06) What’s something you’ve learnt about yourself/the world in the last 5 years?

(00:55:24) How would you define success in life?

(01:09:12) What’s a piece of advice you think anyone can take?

(01:16:42) Ending

This episode continues the dance mini-series, where I sit down with friends who’ve had dance as a focus in their lives. In this conversation, Jeana shares her journey as a dancer and content creator, and reflects on how media has played a role in helping her embrace and take pride in her Korean identity.

Jeana also talks about a mindset shift toward slowing down and practicing gratitude. Despite balancing many different interests and activities, she makes time to reflect on what matters most and appreciate what she already has. That perspective has made her more open to saying yes to new experiences, opportunities, and connections, allowing her to approach life with greater curiosity and intention.

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(00:00:00) Intro

(00:46:10) What’s something you’ve learnt about yourself/the world in the last 5 years?

(01:02:28) How would you define success in life?

(01:13:28) What’s a piece of advice you think anyone can take?

(01:20:12) Ending

This episode continues the dance mini-series, where I sit down with friends who’ve had dance as a focus in their lives. In this conversation, Angus shares what it was like to start dancing in university and develop a new skill as an adult. He reflects on learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, competing on a dance team, and the role dance plays in his life today.

Angus also explores the powerful idea of sonder—the realization that every person is living a life as rich, complex, and nuanced as our own. We discuss how embracing this perspective has shaped the way he relates to others, helping him lead with greater empathy and compassion for both those around him and himself. Along the way, we touch on navigating the opinions of others, self-criticism, and the challenge of extending ourselves the same grace we so often offer to others.

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(00:00:00) Intro

(00:42:19) What’s something you’ve learnt about yourself/the world in the last 5 years?

(00:59:00) How would you define success in life?

(01:17:21) What’s a piece of advice you think anyone can take?

(01:25:30) Ending

This episode continues the dance mini-series, where I sit down with friends who’ve had dance as a focus in their lives. In this episode, Alex talks about how dance has always been a big part of his life and how it really came to fruition in university.

Alex reflects on all the opportunities that he’s been granted that he never could’ve imagined, especially coming from a smaller city. He explains how he’s now trying to actively honour his intentions more and how that all starts with focusing on the foundations of life. 

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(00:00:00) Intro

(00:35:13) What’s something you’ve learnt about yourself/the world in the last 5 years?

(00:42:52) How would you define success in life?

(00:50:44) What’s a piece of advice you think anyone can take?

(01:01:44) Ending

This episode continues the dance mini-series, where I sit down with friends who’ve had dance as a focus in their lives. In this episode, Jet shares how learning to question why he does the things he does helped him better understand himself and live more intentionally.

From leaving engineering to confronting his insecurities, Jet reflects on how asking "why," helped him find a career, friends, and hobbies that align more closely with his values. We also explore the importance of challenging your beliefs, staying curious about yourself, and embracing the mindset of a lifelong learner.

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(00:00:00) Intro

(00:34:24) What’s something you’ve learnt about yourself/the world in the last 5 years?

(00:48:26) How would you define success in life?

(00:57:46) What’s a piece of advice you think anyone can take?

(01:10:39) Ending

(01:18:34) We Actually Talk About Dance??

This episode continues the dance mini-series, where I sit down with friends who’ve had dance play a major role in their lives. In this episode, I talk with Derek about how he started questioning what truly brings him the most joy and eventually found his way back to dance. Since then, he’s been training alongside elite dancers working to break into the industry, and we talk about what that experience has been like, how he first got started dancing, and the growth that’s come from fully committing to it.

We also get into how dance was something he had always wanted to pursue, but for a long time felt intimidated by what other people might think. Now, he’s embraced the mindset that if there’s something he genuinely wants to do, he should do it anyway, regardless of outside opinions.I hope you enjoy this episode! Please subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram @LifeLeesonsPodcast

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:32:10) What’s something you’ve learnt about yourself/the world in the last 5 years?

(00:55:24) How would you define success in life?

(01:04:04) What’s a piece of advice you think anyone can take?

(01:10:02) Ending

As part of the dance mini series, I sit down with Vicky to talk about the role dance has played throughout her life and the path it’s led her on. Vicky shares what it’s like working in the dance industry today, the joy dance continues to bring her, and how her relationship with it has evolved over time.

We dive into letting go of rigid expectations, focusing on the present, and trusting that life can unfold in ways far better than we imagined. Vicky reflects on how releasing control has opened the door to opportunities and happiness she never could have planned for herself.

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(00:00:00) Intro

(00:43:20) What’s something you’ve learnt about yourself/the world in the last 5 years?

(00:48:48) How would you define success in life?

(00:59:04) What’s a piece of advice you think anyone can take?

(01:11:49) Ending

In this episode, Daichi kicks off the dance mini-series, where I sit down with friends who’ve had dance play a meaningful role in their lives. While Daichi doesn’t consider himself a dancer, he recently completed a three-month training journey that challenged him in new ways and deepened his appreciation for the craft.

For Daichi, hobbies are his passion. He loves diving into new hobbies, learning as he goes, and embracing the beginner phase instead of chasing perfection. He believes learning about someone's passions are one of the best ways to truly know them.

He also shares how gratitude has become a core value in his life, and why he believes practicing it consistently is a key step toward success. Ultimately, it’s this combination of passion, curiosity, and gratitude that he finds most inspiring in others.

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(00:00:00) Intro

(00:43:32) What’s something you’ve learnt about yourself/the world in the last 5 years?

(00:56:24) How would you define success in life?

(01:06:30) What’s a piece of advice you think anyone can take?

(01:14:58) Ending

This week’s episode features Zelyn, one of my high school friends and an aspiring doctor. We talk about her difficult journey over the last 5 years trying to become a doctor. A common theme for Zelyn over the episode is how she’s really chosen to follow the people. It was people who inspired her to become a doctor, it was people who motivated her to keep going despite rejection, and it is people who help bring her fulfillment in life. 

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(00:00:00) Intro

(00:36:34) What’s something you’ve learnt about yourself/the world in the last 5 years?

(00:56:42) How would you define success in life?

(01:17:22) What’s a piece of advice you think anyone can take?

(01:21:50) Ending

In this episode of the DDA Work mini-series, I’m joined by Madison Spencer. Madison is an aspiring doctor balancing an intense 80-hour workweek packed with commitments. We dive into how she manages such a demanding schedule and the mindset shifts that keep her going. Madison shares how she’s learned to worry less, whether it’s letting go of others’ opinions or questioning whether stress is actually helpful in the moment. This has allowed her to stay focused on her pursuit for success as a doctor.