It's my birthday on Valentine's Day! I'm turning 29 (!!!) this year and I thought I'd share with you the 29 lessons I've learned in my life thus far xxI hope you enjoy this birthday episode! 🍵💗

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In this episode, I reflect on the collective struggles that are being faced by many, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging (and even leaning into) feelings of helplessness and vulnerability. I discuss the need to find or rediscover purpose amidst chaos, the significance of surrendering to one's humanity, and how art can serve as a powerful connection to others during tough times.

This is a vulnerable episode. But I hope that this can make someone feel seen and heard especially during a time where the world's foundations are crumbling.

Thank you for listening to this episode and supporting my podcast xx

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In this episode, I talk (or rant rather lol) about social media fatigue. The overconsumption, doomscrolling, comparison, and disconnection that seems to grow the more online we are. It makes me sad that we’ve replaced real connection with curated slivers of people’s lives, and it’s changing the way we exist in the world.

I found myself thinking about the days when I had a food blog and social media was about community. I used to actively reach out to creators and meet them in real life — not for networking or optics, but for connection. Those creators didn’t owe me their time, yet they gave it. And for that, I’m still grateful. It reminded me that social media was always meant to be a bridge, NOT a substitute for real life.

Going into 2026, I want to be online less and live more. I want to consume with intention, create with purpose, and build community that exists beyond the screen.

Time offline matters too. It’s in those quiet, unplugged moments that we remember that what we want and need is already within us. It has to start within. Connection, confidence, creativity– they all begin in the real world first before they can be shared online.

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In this episode, I talk about why the extraordinary path can feel lonely, especially when you’re committed to being authentic, creative, and true to your purpose. Choosing a life that isn’t linear or conventional often means being misunderstood, ridiculed, or seen as “too much” or “not enough.”

But binge-watching Stranger Things reminded me of something important: the extraordinary path has always belonged to the misfits, the odd ones out, the ones who won’t shrink. And while it can feel isolating, it also leads you to the people who see you, understand you, and walk with you.

The extraordinary life isn’t about having many friends, but the right ones. Quality over quantity — in connection, in purpose, in the journey. And that’s the beauty of choosing a life most people won’t understand (at least not at first).

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Surprise! A bonus episode to close out the year. 🍵✨

In this final 2025 reflection, I’m sharing a truth I’ve been sitting with: if you feel like your achievements this year weren’t "tangible," it doesn't mean you haven't grown. We are not content machines or productivity robots—we are humans navigating a "Year of the Snake" defined by internal shedding and deep transformation.

In this episode, we explore why Presence is a superpower. We often focus on what we can show the world, forgetting that the most vital work happens beneath the surface. It is the courage to face your shadows and be proud of your own presence that creates the foundation for a fulfilling 2026.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why "invisible progress" is still progress.

• The art of shedding the old to make room for your light.

• Why being present in your own life is your greatest achievement.

• How internal cultivation manifests into external magic.

  
  

✨ I’d love to hear your reflections. What is one "invisible" win you’re carrying into 2026? Does this internal shift feel like it needs a Part Two? Message me or leave a comment below!

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In this final episode of Season 1, I reflect on what this past year has taught me — about growth, surrender, identity, and trusting the unknown. 2025 was a year of shedding and returning to myself, shaped by Saturn Return energy and the reminder that becoming isn’t always neat or linear.

Creating this podcast has opened space for my voice in a way I never expected. It’s helped me connect, share, and hold space for other creatives who don’t quite fit the mold — the artists, the multi-hyphenates, the intuitive misfits carving their own path.

If this year has felt messy, uncertain, or transformative for you too, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone — and that things don’t need to make perfect sense to be meaningful.

Thank you for being here. I’m taking a short break before Season 2 — and I have a good feeling about what’s ahead in 2026. 🤍

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In this episode, I talk about the belief that I was “indecisive”. When in reality, I was just busy trying to explain myself to people who were committed to understanding me through a linear lens.

For years, I thought I needed to pick one path, one identity, one version of myself. I tried to fit myself into boxes that felt safe, traditional, logical — because that’s what I was taught success should look like.

But the truth is:
- I’m not one thing.

- I’m not meant to be linear.

- I am allowed to expand.

Being multi-hyphenate isn’t confusion – it’s clarity that doesn’t fit outdated expectations. And when I finally stopped trying to make sense to everyone else, my path started unfolding for me.

I get to build a life that feels aligned with who I truly am — not who I was told I should be. And the same is true for you. 💫

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In this episode, I talk about audacity — and how the universe rewards it far more than constant striving for perfection.

For so long, I believed success was about logic — perfect timing, credentials, or proving I was “ready.” But audacity doesn’t follow logic. It’s intuitive. It’s that quiet inner whisper that says “do it anyway” even when your mind says you’re not enough.

Having the audacity to show up, even imperfectly, is what got me featured in Dance Magazine — not because I was the most qualified, but because I moved despite my fear.

Audacity builds through action. Every bold step — no matter how small — strengthens our self-trust. It’s not about being fearless or loud; it’s about trusting that inner pull and letting it guide you. Because when we follow intuition instead of logic, life tends to meet us halfway in ways we never expect.

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In this episode, I open up about my self-help addiction: constantly consuming, striving, fixing, and proving in an endless effort to become “better.” For years, I treated myself like a project. And if I wasn’t improving, I felt like I was failing.Growing up as a ballet dancer and in an Asian household, perfection was the standard. Logic, stability, and following the “right path” were praised. Showing up as I was? Being imperfect? That didn’t feel safe.But chasing perfection comes with a cost: it becomes harder to be seen. To be fully human. To believe that who you are right now — without optimizing, without a 5-year plan, without a checklist — is enough.This is a conversation about slowing down. About letting go of the pressure to constantly heal. About trusting the version of you who exists right now.I hope this episode reminds you that you are not a project — you are a person. And you deserve to live your life, not just constantly improve it. 🍵✨ PS: I know this topic is vulnerable — so thank you for being here with me through every messy part of becoming.⏩ Fast forward to the 30-second mark to skip the intro.

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In this episode, I open up about what it really means to flow over force, especially during seasons of uncertainty, pivots, and identity shifts. As artists and as humans, we often feel pressured to have a plan, be “consistent,” or know exactly where we’re going. But what if the most aligned path is the one that doesn’t make logical sense at all?

I talk about not boxing myself in, allowing my artistry and identity to evolve, and learning to be more like water — fluid, intuitive, and open. Sometimes the “void” we fear is actually a sacred space of becoming. And when we follow what feels true… joy, curiosity, and alignment lead us exactly where we’re meant to be — or somewhere even better than we imagined.

This is almost hour-long heart-to-heart, but I hope you find comfort, encouragement, and reminders you needed in this season of your own journey.

Thank you so much for your support! 🍵💖

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