Radically Honest

On the fifth episode of Radically Honest Season 2, your host Dasom Lee gets candid with Influencer, YouTuber, TikToker, and Morning Rae Host Allana Blumberg, also known as @lanibfit. She aspires to make healthy living accessible and guilt-free— even the early-rising fitness gurus feel poorly sometimes.

"Looking at things from a place of lightness, openness, and optimism is a huge push behind my story and my why."

Her TikTok debut was graced by a 6:30 a.m. morning routine gone viral. From social media marketing at a startup to running @lanibfit, she never imagined her widespread impact. Her message? Protein powders shouldn't break the bank. Don't fall victim to diet culture, but eat intuitively. Reframe your perspective to be encouraging. As a creator, add value and be consistent.

So, how can you appreciate the small wins to ensure progress? Listen to the episode to find out.

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Support: @lanibfit on Instagram, @allanarae on Tik Tok, Allana Blumberg on YouTube, and Morning Rae podcast

On the fourth episode of Radically Honest Season 2, your host Dasom Lee unpacks the journey of Jacob Wittenberg, Founder and Podcast Host of FRNDLY, an independent media group comprised of future creators, communicators, entrepreneurs, and artists. A young visionary— his passions for music led him to be empathetic for the unrepresented.

"At the end of the day, the only person that is the energy and the fuel to the fire of what you're doing is you." - Jacob Wittenberg.

Far too often, we deem our passions as our "hobbies." A Boston University Senior graduate and avid singer/songwriter, he realized that no one was going to hand him a record label. And he wasn't alone. We wait for people to enable us to pursue dreams (i.e. a management firm or a social media blow-up). If we broke down those barriers, how far could we actually go?

So, how can you walk your unique path with courage? Listen to the episode to find out.

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Support: frndlymedia.com, @frndlymedia on socials, @jacobwittenberg on Instagram, and Jake Brewer for music

On the third episode of Radically Honest Season 2, your host Dasom Lee chats earnestly with MIT Computer Science and Aerospace Engineering graduate, and CTO and Co-founder of Fireflies AI, an AI note-taking system for your meetings. Only 26 years old — he's graced the cover of Entrepreneur magazine for good reasons.

"If everyone loves your product but they’re not willing to pay for it, then you don’t really have a business." - Sam Udotong.

Fireflies AI began as a project in the MIT classroom. After seven pivots, he now has dozens of employees globally, lectures about AI at Stanford, and has investors from Amazon to Dropbox. Be bold and persistent, believe, and drive your idea to completion. You also have to be realistic. Is your product something people will actually use and value? Is it worth your time?

So, how can you overcome the emotional battle of entrepreneurship? Listen to the episode to find out.

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Support: @sudotong and @firefliesai on Twitter and Instagram; fireflies.ai

Our FIRST guest returns. On the second episode of Radically Honest Season 2, your host Dasom Lee receives invaluable career advice from global consulting leader and former KPMG Australia and China Partner Gary Nowak. He's hired, trained, mentored, and laid off. Two decades of climbing up the corporate ladder later— here's what he wish he knew at the beginning of his career.

"We don't want perfect people. We want good, hard-working, honest people." - Gary Nowak.

It's all about your intangible skills. Why do you think companies conduct behavioral interviews? Difficult to grasp and harder to measure, your intangibles will make you a subtle superstar. Build relationships with those with the power to impact your career. Ask for honest feedback (brace yourself: criticism may ensue). Always negotiate your salary. Ask targeted questions to cultivate self-awareness. "If I were to be promoted tomorrow, what would have to change?"

So, how can you experience success as your firm's dream employee? Listen to the episode to find out.

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Support: Gary P. Nowak on LinkedIn; Follow for his Wish I Knew LinkedIn series and upcoming executive coaching program and podcast

On the first episode of Radically Honest Season 2, your host Dasom Lee gets real with nine-year YouTuber, Founder of Barbu Agency, Host of The Real Reel Podcast, and all-around productivity guru Natalie Barbu. An NC Industrial Engineering graduate and former Accenture Technology Analyst, she's opened, closed, and rebranded multiple businesses— her life hacks are noteworthy.

"Being on that upward trajectory is more important than hitting the actual goal." - Natalie Barbu.

Slow and steady wins the race. Start today—improvement occurs through trial and error. Yes, she's experienced self-doubt. The first step to creating in an oversaturated market? Stop comparing and start thriving in your individuality. Moving to her dream city (New York) amid the pandemic, her plans changed but her community has grown stronger. Take classes Skillshare, but pause to apply what you've learned. Take criticism with a grain of salt.

So, how can you open up your bubble to encompass the world of social media? Listen to the episode to find out.

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Support: @nataliebarbu, @barbuagency, and @therealreelpodcast on YouTube and Instagram; barbuagency.com

Your host Dasom Lee breaks down every episode released in Radically Honest history. 

From Episode 1: Why Listen? to Episode 20: How His Podcast Blew Up Overnight and Simplifying The Self Help Industry ft. New Mindset, Who Dis? Founder/Host Case Kenny, tune in for engaging summaries and quotes from all of the influencers, entrepreneurs, and professionals we have interviewed thus far. 

Website: radicallyhonestpodcast.com

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On the FINALE of Radically Honest Season 1, your host Dasom Lee chats openly with 32-year-old author of "Single Is Your Superpower" and "The 60 Day New Mindset Journal," Founder and Host of New Mindset, Who Dis? podcast, and Forbes Business Development Council Member Case Kenny. Christened "Bro-prah" by his listeners, he's just a guy who loves house music, chipotle, and working out. His podcast just happens to be Top 50 in the US— tune in after this.

"You got to find something you stand for. Takes a little vulnerability to do that, but it'll serve you in the long run. " - Case Kenny.

Digital advertising sales by day, professional podcaster by night. A veracious writer, he founded PRSUIT.com in 2014 and amassed a mailing list of 220K members. A breakup lead to a desire for self-awareness in 2017—birthing New Mindset, Who Dis? He has a knack for simplifying the self development industry into digestible morsels. Uploading twice a week and posting daily for two years, he's devoted to repeated, stubborn output. Respond to comments. Don't fall for your ego. Own your truth.

So, how can you manifest your "hockey stick" moment? Listen to the episode to find out.

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Support: @case.kenny on Instagram, newmindsetwhodis.com, and listen to New Mindset, Who Dis? on all podcast platforms.

On the nineteenth episode of Radically Honest, your host Dasom Lee sits down with Creative Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of DesignCuts, and Host of Biz Buds and The Honest Designer Show Tom Ross. Fired up with entrepreneurial ambition pre-puberty, the only time he didn't work for himself was stocking shelves at a store. His adversity story is inspiring—lean in closer.

Growing up in England, a genius friend inspired him to code at age 12. An early adopter in the blogging space,  "sleazy" advice online led him to use vanity metrics to build a high-traffic site. This boasted over 50 million visitors. Oddly enough, he wasn't fulfilled. The bounce rate was high and what heavily lacked was engagement. He vowed to create the most engaged community of all time.

A multitude of design competitions later, he fell in love with creatives—being one himself. Viola! Design Cuts was born, but the rocky road to its 500,000+ users today was back-breaking. After working 18-hour days for too many months, Tom's health deteriorated rapidly. A surgery later, his painful condition seemed chronic. Although now manageable, he learned a serious lesson: the hustle mentality can be dangerous.

"[Without adversity], you wouldn't be a well-rounded, mature, and resilient character." - Tom Ross.

Bask in gratitude and respect your physical limitations. Be honest about your struggles. His brand? Relationship-building. He fondly recalls befriending Design Cuts' earliest users, as they chatted for hours. The gold mine? The precious feedback they gifted him with. Preaching the non-scalable relational business metric, he's a believer in the power of authenticity—as a business tool. So, how can you serve your audience? Listen to the episode to find out.

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Support: @tomrossmedia, @designcuts, and @honestdesigners on social media; designcuts.com, bizbudspodcast.com, and tomross.co; Tom Ross on LinkedIn

On the eighteenth episode of Radically Honest, your host Dasom Lee receives refreshing stories from TikToker, Photographer, and YouTuber Gigi Robinson. A multi-faceted optimist, her diagnoses of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and POTS have changed her life—and her mentality. This episode gets juicy—tune in for an intriguing tell-all.

Her battle with chronic illnesses began at 12 years old. She found healing from her spurts of pain and fatigue in her artistic expression. Growing up in New York City, a "hustle" mindset was instilled in her from a young age. Her impressive schooling from LaGuardia Music & Performing Arts High School to FIT to USC birthed her vigor for her craft: photography.

Documenting her doctor's appointments amid flair-ups and body image fluctuations, her supportive community online brought her solace. Thereafter, she became a fiery advocate for body positivity and a lover of clean beauty. A TikTok ambassadorship catapulted her growth to now 132K followers. Her most viral TikTok on beauty products boasts more than 4 million views.

"I create with intention, deliver with confidence, and radiate positivity." - Gigi Robinson.

From Timberland to Smashbox Cosmetics, her brand deals have enriched her social media marketing and content creation skillsets. She analyzed her own digital persona to formulate brand pillars she can stand by. Educate others and embrace yourself, and your audience will follow. So, how can you conquer modern-day influencing online? Listen to the episode to find out.

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Support: @itsgigirobinson on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok; Gigi Robinson on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn

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On the seventeenth episode of Radically Honest, your host Dasom Lee gets candid with former Google Product Manager, Consumer Technology Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, and CEO and Co-founder of technology startup, Kapwing. In inventing an accessible and future-forward editor for videos, GIFs, and images, she is that girl making a dent in Silicon Valley. Grasp onto a pen—you'll want to jot down some notes.

One Stanford Mathematical and Computational Sciences degree and Apple software engineering internship later, Julia moved up the Silicon Valley totem pole to Google Associate Product Manager. Her guidance? Trust your intuition when formulating exemplary software. Consider this: how will we interact with the apps and websites of the future?

Spotting a pain point in digital content creation, Kapwing was born. A comedic blog post had SEO working in their favor. Documenting your company journey through a blog can be powerful. Authenticity attracts. And lead with clarity. Your startup's heartbeat is the internal storyline you draw out. And listen up, "techies." Don't forget to craft a meaningful—and simplified—user experience.

"You have to care about both building an excellent product with great technology and building a brand and getting distribution." - Julia Enthoven.

In 2020, Kapwing's vitality has expanded in a quarantined world of emerging creators. In hiring or pitching to venture capitalists, rejection is inevitable. She's the first to express their struggles in the beginning. It's not sunshine and rainbows, but persist anyway. It's okay to be at the bottom of a learning curve. Don't allow a fixed mindset to magnify anxiety around your premature skill level. So, how can you forge resilience? Listen to the episode to find out.

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Support: kapwing.com, @kapwing on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok, and @juliaenthoven on Twitter and LinkedIn