The Curious One

Mari Llewellyn is the founder of Bloom Nutrition and The Slay App. If you look at Mari's life today, you would see all of the success she's gained over the years, but what you might not see is where she started. Mari's journey began at one of the lowest point of her life.

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MARI'S INSTAGRAM: @marillewellyn

“You are exactly who, what and where you need to be right now. Even if it does not seem ideal or what you want it to be. It does not mean it is not an important or meaningful chapter of your life to go through. You grow through what you go through.” -Inner Philosophy

Jody Stoski is an inspiring entrepreneur with a fascinating story. Jody originally started her career as a makeup artist and quickly expanded to learn about and offer permanent makeup and cosmetic tattooing.  In 2013 Jody was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and underwent a thyroidectomy. She was left with a large scar on her neck where she began to put her own skills to the test to camouflage her own cancer scar. Jody is the founder of Cinnamon Girl Clinic that offers both paramedical and cosmetic tattooing.

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Today I sit down with Paulina Piotrowska—a strength and conditioning coach originally from Poland, and currently based in Los Angeles, CA.

During our conversation we covered:

• Paulina’s journey to Los Angeles 
• The impact Gold’s Gym has had on her life
• Advice she would give to other fitness coaches
• A day in the life for Paulina
• What advice she would give to her younger self

And more!

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Paulina's Instagram: @piotrowskapaulina

Episode 072 is where I get to know my new friend Vinnie Rupolo. Vinnie is a fascinating and inspirational individual who is passionate about many things including his new project Anxious Youth.

During our conversation we chatted about:

• Vinnie’s journey with Dwarfism
• How he is navigating this next chapter of fatherhood, plus Vinnie shed light onto some challenges LP face when having children
• What is Anxious Youth and where the inspiration came from
• Showing up authentically online
• Vinnie opened up about his relationship with death

and more!

INSTAGRAM: @thecuriousonepodcast
WEBSITE: www.thecuriousonepodcast.com

Happy New Year, friends! We are starting 2022 off with a wonderful conversation with the one and only Sian Jin Ying McKeever. Sian  is an artist, guide, and coach. I discovered her Instagram page a few months ago and was drawn to her authentic, no BS content.

We chatted:

• How to balance the good and bad of social media
• Moving away from the “Self-Development” identity
• Imposter syndrome 
• Stepping into vulnerability
• Connecting to your feelings
• Unlearning the toxicity of hustle culture
• Removing the guilt when you choose joy 
• Cultivating a positive money mindset

And more! 

WEBSITE: www.thecuriousonepodcast.com
IG: @thecuriousonepodcast

This episode is my conversation with plein air painter, Michael Chamberlain. If I'm honest, I had no previous knowledge about painting, and I discovered Michael’s YouTube channel through his daughter, Emma Chamberlain. After watching Michael’s videos and seeing what he was able to create, I was fascinated! I invited Michael on my podcast to chat with me about his personal journey and his amazing mindset.

INSTAGRAM: @thecuriousonepodcast
WEBSITE: www.thecuriousonepodcast.com

MENTIONED:
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
066: Go Where It’s Warm | Lisa Lampanelli

CONNECT WITH MICHAEL:
ChamberlainPaintings.com
Michael’s YouTube Channel: chamberlainpaintings

Hey, friends!  As my second podcast anniversary is nearing, I thought it was time for me to share a bit more about myself and my own journey. I recruited my partner Anthony Grainger to sit down and have a conversation with me about both my personal and podcasting journey.

Anthony and I chatted:

• What my life was like prior to creating my podcast? Who I was, what my thoughts were, my personality, etc. 
• When was the first time I thought about creating a podcast?
• Why did I start a podcast?
• What have I learned about myself in the last 2 years?
• Why do I think podcasting is important?
• What do I wish more people knew about me?

And more!

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MENTIONED:
The Curious One | 001: Juan Carrillo

CONNECT WITH ANTHONY:
Anthony’s Instagram: @anthonyygrainger
Anthony’s Podcast: The Authentic Alliance

My guest in this episode is  fellow podcaster Lance Johnson. Lance is the host and producer of The See Through Podcast—a podcast that creates transparency on life with a disability through the broadcast of raw conversations with the disability community. Lance is also a freelance video editor based out of NYC and lives with a progressive eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa.

We covered:

• What is The See-Through Podcast and where did the inspiration come from?
• What is retinitis pigmentosa?
• How has his relationship with RP changed since he began his podcast?
• The strengths of the disability community
• How Lance navigates the unknowns of life
• Lance shared how we can better support those who are visually impaired

And more!

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MENTIONED:
Carden Wyckoff on The Curious One podcast
The See-Through Podcast

In this episode I sit down with sex worker and podcaster, Jenna Love. Jenna co-hosts Somebody You Love — a podcast that aims to demystify sex work and give a human voice to sex workers. 

We chatted:

• What is sex work? 
• How did Jenna’s journey into sex work begin?
• What is decriminalization and why is it important? Is that different than legalizing sex work? 
• The pros and cons to legalizing sex work 
• How Jenna maintains her safety as a sex worker
• What are common misconceptions around sex work?
• What Jenna’s friends, family and husband think about her being a sex worker
• Does Jenna enjoy the sex?
• What Jenna wishes everyone knew about sex work

And more!

WEBSITE: www.thecuriousonepodcast.com
CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: @thecuriousonepodcast

CONNECT WITH JENNA:
Jenna Love on Instagram

MENTIONED:
EPISODE 8: Somebody You Love became a sex worker Pt 1
BuzzFeedOz: Sex Workers Answer Questions You're Too Afraid To Ask
BOOK: Think Again by Adam Grant 

Lisa Lampanelli is a former American stand-up comedian. Her career spanned more than 30 years and included numerous tours, Grammy nominations, and national TV guest appearances. I first connected with Lisa through our mutual friends The Minimalists. After hearing Lisa speak with Josh & Ryan I knew I had to get her on my show!

During our conversation we covered:

• Lisa’s catalyst for retirement and navigating the loss of identity once you retire
• Bucket List vs. Fuck-It List
• What Lisa’s spiritual practice looks like
• Her journey into minimalism 
• Lisa’s proudest accomplishments 
• Biggest obstacles Lisa has faced so far
• Advice Lisa would give her younger self

And more!

Check out my website: www.thecuriousonepodcast.com
Connect with me on Instagram: @thecuriousonepodcast