This week we’re talking about internships! Are internships important? What do you even get from them? On this episode, we share our personal trajectories trying to gain valuable work experience in multiple ways. We unpick the application process and share our thoughts about unpaid internships.

On episode 20, we are delighted to speak with Diba Bazargani. One of Cristina’s best friends from university. Diba shares her experiences coming from Iran, growing up in Oman and studying in Scotland. They discuss their respective beliefs in religion and spirituality. And share what books they’ve been reading lately!

Are you waiting for the “right” time to start your business, your blog, to start learning that skill? You know there isn’t a right time but if there were, that time is now.

In this episode, Cristina and Mónica talk about some of the reasons why it may be difficult to get started in a new project and what holds us back. They share their experiences dealing with perfectionism. And offer advice on how to begin putting your work out there to create the content that is true to you. If you want to get in touch or join our community group, send us a message at: @[email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @ridingintotheunknown

Today’s guest is a very special one, Diana Mirza is a chess pro, an incredible friend and a beautiful soul. In today’s episode we uncover what it’s like to pursue your true passion, follow your own path despite the noise and listen to your intuition. Diana also shares her experience growing up playing chess and how she’s always felt like she’s a part of two different worlds. We hope you gain valuable insights and inspiration from this episode! Follow Diana on: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dianamirza YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ9Lrt9-5oWKAj1WNfaX6bg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianamrza/?hl=en

Cristina and Monica are back this week to talk about ways in which one can achieve a state of stillness in the mind, body and soul. All to help us lead a more fulfilling life. They share their views on boredom, how it can lead to creativity and discuss the toxicity associated with hustle culture.

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Our first guest of the year is none other than Monica’s favourite person, Omar Mshihadani! In today's episode, we get to hear what it's like to complete the world's longest mile march and what that's taught him about pushing outside of your own boundaries. We discuss the importance of maturity, growth and going after what you want because this has an impact on the trajectory that your life takes. We touch on growing up in a different culture to that of your parents (third culture kid) and the way that this teaches you to adapt to your surroundings.

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Happy New Year everyone!! 🎉

We’re excited to return to our weekly podcasting sessions by bringing you a fresh new season this 2021. In episode 15, we talk about New Year resolutions and end-of-year reviews. We reflect on the lessons learned in 2020 and what we’re taking forward into 2021.

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Welcome to the last episode of year! In episode 14, we have the pleasure to talk with Joanna Korhonen. Swedish structural engineer, talented craftswoman and a good friend of Cristina's! Born in China and raised in Sweden by Finnish parents, Joanna talks about the struggles of growing up in a non-diverse environment. We talk about not fitting into a culture/country, our experiences with racism and our search for identity.

A bit more of a catch up call with you all this week! Monica talks about her experience preparing for online university exams. While Cristina celebrates the end of lockdown in England and shares what this past month working from home has been like. We discuss our ways of coping with stress and feelings of depression. Remember to be kind to yourself! 😘

How do we work towards having healthier relationships with those closest to us? Whether it’s with friends, family or a significant other, it’s important to recognise what are some of the do’s and don’t’s when navigating relationships.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of being there for one another while respecting each other’s space, recognising when and how to offer help. All while considering that we’re not overstepping existing boundaries. We also discuss topics such as “victim mentality” and “people pleasing” so if this is something you’d want to learn more about, go give this episode a listen!

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