That's My Truth Podcast

In this episode, I'm joined by Maria Tompkins. Maria is a Registered Nurse and graduate student studying to be a Family Nurse Practitioner. In this episode, we discuss her experience with cancer, working in the emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic, her career change to nursing, and more.

Where to find Maria:

Instagram: mariatompkins_

LinkedIn: Maria's Profile

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Maria's Recommendations:

The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

Hard Place by H.E.R

Dirty Nikes by Ruth B

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In this episode, I'm joined by Rachel Onefater. Rachel is the founder and CEO of Bondfire Co., a wellbeing community based in the DC area. In this episode, we discuss the background of Bondfire Co., the importance of community and well-being, body acceptance and neutrality, and the future of Bondfire Co.

Where to find Rachel & Bondfire Co.

Instagram: bondfireco

Website: bondfireco.com

Rachel's Recommendations:

Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings

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In this episode, I'm joined by Holley Simmons. Holley is the owner of She Loves Me, a flower shop in Washington, DC. In this episode, we talk about Holley's journey from terrarium classes to She Loves Me, her creative background, and expanding She Loves Me!

Where to find Holley & She Loves Me:

Instagram: shelovesmedc

Website: shelovesme.com

Holley's Recommendations:

The E-Myth Enterprise: How to Turn a Great Idea Into a Thriving Business by Michael E. Gerber

Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell

The Lady and the Dale

School of Greatness Podcast

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In this episode, I'm joined by Jade Womack, the woman behind Clockout DC. Clockout DC is a website and Instagram blog dedicated to finding weekday events in DC. In this interview we discuss the start of Clockout DC, challenges running a public page, growing up in DC, and more. 

Where to find Jade: 

Instagram: clockoutdc 

Website: clockoutdc.com 

Jade's Recommendations: 

The Great Food Truck Race 

Prince of Egypt Soundtrack 

WAMU 885 American University Radio 

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In this episode, I'm joined by Moji Igun. Moji is the founder of Blue Daisi Consulting, a zero-waste consulting business based in Seattle, WA. In this interview, we discuss her career journey, self care practices, life as a zero waste consultant, and more!

Where to find Moji:

Instagram: hippiemoji

Website: bluedaisi.com

Moji's Recommendations:

The Two-Hour Job Search by Steve Dalton

Professional Trouble Maker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones

10 Things I Hate About You

Sour by Olivia Rodrigo

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In this episode, I'm joined by Mackenzie Freeland. Mackenzie is a UConn alum, marketing professional, and good friend of mine! In the interview, we discuss her career transition, wedding planning, friendship, and more.

How to Support Mackenzie:

Instagram: franklinsports and franklinpickleball

Mackenzie's Recommendations:

Diet Starts Tomorrow

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

White Fragility by Robin Diangelo

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

Sohla El-Waylly

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In this episode, I'm joined by Nerea Duhart. Nerea is an actor and face behind Little Shell Thrift, a secondhand shop on Instagram. In the interview, we discuss why she launched Little Shell Thrift, minimalism, her acting career, and more. 

Where to Find Nerea:

Instagram: Little Shell Thrift & nereaduhart

Movie: Astraea

Nerea's Recommendations:

Youtube Creators: 

Create Authentic Style

Never Too Small

Living Big in a Tiny House

Nicki Positano

Movie:

Minari

Books:

Attainable Sustainable by Kris Bordessa

Mending Matters by Katrina Rodabaugh

Thrift Store:

Seek and Select

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In this episode I'm joined by Han Zou. Han is a legislative aide living in San Francisco. We discuss running for office for the first time, immigrating to the US, and the importance of local elections. 

Where to find Zhihan:

Website: hanforsf.com

Instagram: hanzousf

Twitter: hanzousf

Book:

The Food of Sichuan - Fuchsia Dunlop

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In this episode, I'm joined by my mom, Maryann! We discuss life in her twenties, friendship, career, grief, and motherhood.  

Book: 

A Man Called Ove - Frederik Bachman 

Magazine: 

Better Homes and Gardens 

TV Shows: 

The Sopranos 

This Is Us 

Movie:  Nomadland 

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom 

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In this episode, I'm joined by Cassie Franco-Camacho. Cassie is a UConn alum and higher education professional. We discuss her recent acceptance into graduate school, the education system, lessons from college, and more.

Where to find Cassie:

Instagram: StyledbyCass

Book:

No Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh

Podcast:

Renegades

TV Show:

Cheer