Angela is a 29 year old fierce woman whose main mission in life is to empower as many people as possible to take control of their decisions and direction in life. Her main passions surround assisting other domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. She's lived in four states, but shes happy to call Washington home.

She shares her horrifying experience of being in an abusive relationship, explains how she figured out how to get out, and how she's grown and become stronger since then.

IG: @adventurerangela

Episode sponsor: Anchor.fm

Ray and I talk about how he spearheaded a movement to keep the Raiders in Oakland and mental health.

Ray is a public relations and communication professional who specializes in media strategy. He's from West Sacramento but also calls Guam his second home. Oh by the way, he once was on the cover of Sports Illustrated as Dr. Death.

Ray's Podcast: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/therayperezshow

IG: @itsrayperez

Twitter: @itsrayperez

Megan and I talk about how she didn't follow the traditional path through college or her career but if the universe tells you "no" enough, you start to create your own opportunities.

Megan is an independent graphic designer and art director in Sacramento, passionate about making her community a better, more beautiful place through meaningful relationships and polished design. Her multidisciplinary practice keeps her on her toes - she loves her work with agency, nonprofit, and small business partners. 

When she's not hunkered behind her laptop she's recreating Great British Bakeoff masterpieces at home, walking her pup to the local brewery, and binging all the horror movies she can find on Netflix. 

Website: https://www.megansmithdesign.com/

IG: @megasaurussmith

Jacob and I discuss the importance of vulnerability in relationship building across a variety of formats from social change to creating everyday, lasting and fulfilling relationships. Also a bit about GoT, masculinity, and last names.

Jacob is a writer, lifter and social activist who is passionate about human connection. He was born and raised in Sacramento, but has also lived in Fort Worth, Texas and Washington, D.C. At his day job, Jacob serves as the Communications Specialist for the California Medical Association.

Instagram: @Jacob.greenstein

Kylie Pisciotto and I talk about anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and her experience in college while working in the film industry.

Kylie is from Sacramento County and is studying to become a registered dietitian with a side passion for portrait photography.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsCvJM2wQBEHO3Fa61_yJ4A

Instagram: @bubblegum.ky

Raph and I talk about how he didn't get into his dream college and the new adventures stemming from that roadblock.

Raph is a marketing professional, avid basketball player, and one of my best friends. He plans to go back to school for nursing.

IG: @raphgoesrawr

I'm Matt Lady, host of The Relatively Vulnerable Podcast.

I share briefly why I've started this podcast, the importance of vulnerability, and what to expect when you listen.