The Voncast Show

Today I got returning guest Jule Kim back on the show to have a conversation about Emotional Intelligence. It’s a phrase that I’ve only seen pop up in the past few years on social media and in conversations. We talk about the components of E.I. (No it’s not the Nelly song- or is it?): self awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy & social skills. We discuss it's value, how it applies to our lives, in romantic relationships and more. Time flew by recording this episode, We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Jule Kim Links:
Jule Kim Life Coach Website
Instagram
Tiktok

Happy Asian American Pacific Heritage Month! That is also the topic of our episode today and I have returning guest CSUN Asian American Studies Professor: Allan Aquino as a guest. Allan breaks down What is AAPI Heritage month, how it came about & why it falls on the month of May. This month celebrates the achievements and acknowledgement of AAPI’s- so we decided to give a history lesson to show how far we have come. This episode is a condensed crash course on the history of Asian Americans. Due to time constraints we were only able to discuss five large waves of AAPI groups that emigrated to the US: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian & South East Asian & reasons why they came to the US. Allan talking about the history makes me feel like I’m back in CSUN. Speaking of which its been 6 years this month since I graduated with a degree in Asian American Studies. It’s a honor to give back and have OG’s like Allan to drop some knowledge on my platform which was inspired by courses & the lessons about community in Asian American Studies. Thank you & hope you enjoy this one!

Good morning & Happy Friday. I was burnt out last week so I didn’t record a podcast but decided to this week. I talk about: dropping a new song for the first time in 2 years, update on my mental health (doing much better), being more available for people in my life, my Social media addiction, making new memories, being aware of my character defects & taking action to minimize/ prevent Acting out on them. I also talk about attaining a sense of inner peace yet still missing the chaos/ lifestyle during active addiction, While understanding the consequences of relapsing & overdosing. Hope you enjoy this short episode, I will be back next week feat. a recurring guest about AAPI month!

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Today I chat with returning friend on the podcast Lola Menthol. Lola Menthol is a DJ, Song writer, Animator, & Producer. We had a discussion about creative burnout. Lola Menthol shares the burnout she experienced last winter due to constantly pushing herself which took a toll on her physical emotional & spiritual health. Lola talks about identifying as an introvert while dj’ing at parties and events, bad habits she picked up & dropped (quit nicotine cold turkey), finding healthier ways to decompress, the importance of taking breaks, and the pressure to constantly create content & engage in social media which I resonated with. This episode is a great conversation about mental health jam packed with lots of laughs. If you are reading this, this is a sign to take a break once in awhile. Thank you for the heartfelt convo Lola!

Lola Menthol Website

Lola Menthol Instagram

Today I got the homie all the way from North Hampton UK: DJ Mark Ski on the show. Mark shares how he got into Hip-Hop music, which eventually lead him to become a DJ, Turntablist, Producer and Radio Host Mark Ski talks about the Hip Hop scene in North Hampton growing up, Pirate radio stations (sounds Pirates of the Caribbean af), linking up with J57 / Fivese7en Collective/ Chavez Sound, and being a DJ for UK artist FFYSTHO. Ski Shares some of his favorite projects, what a hamlet is, how UK food is portrayed in majority of the memes & more!
DJ Mark Ski dropped some knowledge & laughs on this episode, Thank you!

DJ Mark Ski Website

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Today I have Yessica aka Retired Stoner Girl on the podcast to talk about her journey in sobriety. Yessica and I ran in similar creative circles a few years ago & I had no idea she was a high functioning addict. She has been sober since 5/1/21 & she talks about the first time she got drunk & high, how it made her feel & how she became gradually dependent on these substances which led her to a rock bottom in life. Yessica shares how she was able to quit & stay sober, finding out she was pregnant a couple months into sobriety, being a sober mom & more! Thank you for sharing your journey with us Yessica!

IG:
https://www.instagram.com/theretiredstonergirl_/

Going back in the vault to throw up another gem episode with the homie Sto!
Monday was my 6 months of staying clean, I talk about almost relapsing the day before, reason for recent lack of guests & speaking at a college classroom last week.



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This week’s conversation is with Hip-hop writer, author, lyricist & speaker Sto. Ohio native shares his upbringing and his come up on becoming a Hip Hop writer. We discuss journalistic integrity in Hip-Hop media, writing album reviews, working on Dead End Hip-Hop, his book “The Boom Bap Review V.1” and more! Sto is also known for dropping keys on his twitter on how to level up your branding, marketing and promo. One hour was not enough to cover Sto’s music, artist development & record label. Stay tuned for a part 2! It’s the R-E-U-P G-A-N-G!
Also check out Office Hours with Nora & Sto for further advice on press releases, mental health understanding how to utilize social media platforms effectively etc!

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/bigsto

IG:
https://www.instagram.com/stothelast/
https://www.instagram.com/tastecreators/


Office Hours with Nora & Sto:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8HTbTCG5uShyxXgQveWHQ

Today I wanted to talk about a list Ben Baller posted on his Instagram. I’m glad I took a screen shot of this list because his IG account last I checked is deleted. The list is called “ Some Rules that helped me acheive success after 40 that i wish i adopted earlier”. I talk about how I feel being 35 & where I was 10 years ago. This list deals with ego, choosing love, prioritizing purpose over passion & more. I give my thoughts & experiences on each one & more.

This one gets deep. Titanic deep. For me at least. I rant about my experience with working the 4th Step “We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.” This involves writing an inventory of resentments, fears & wrongdoings I have as far back as I can remember. I dreaded this step before I even started working a program. I think I was afraid of being accountable & what is buried in my subconscious. The type shxt that I wanted to forget by using and drinking. The purpose is to bring light to these memories, see how it affected me and my part in it. The more positive part of this step is writing one paragraph for each redeeming quality I have. I also talk about how I feel before writing out this inventory, during, after, what I learned and more.

Starting off the week with a throwback episode ft. the homie tattoo artist Paul “Nacho” Lebre. He has done a handful of my tattoos over the years. No new episode this week, I have been busy working my 4th/ 5th step in NA program which is very time consuming and mentally exhausting. I didn’t end up going to OC to finish my pineapple pizza tattoo last week BUT I got a traditional swallow tattoo from Chris at One Truth Tattoo. In my rant I talk about my travel situation during the big storm in LA, why writing down your accomplishments/ achievements is important & more!

Paul Libre aka Nacho is a tattoo artist at One Truth Tattoo in Northridge CA. Growing up drawing playing hockey, surfing, riding bmx and skateboarding eventually lead him to becoming a tattoo artist. Paul recalls his days as an apprentice, becoming a tattoo artist, and other topics related to tattoos. If you're into tattoos this episode may be for you!

IG: https://www.instagram.com/nacho_tattoo/