In this episode of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, we sit down with Steve Longi, an award-winning producer in the film industry. Together, they discuss how he leverages emotional intelligence to establish authentic relationships and cultivate a success mindset on his film sets, as well as listen to him open up about his personal journey of building self-confidence and bouncing back from rejection. Like, comment, and subscribe! Stay connected with your host on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated Stay connected to our guest: @longitude3 UNSUGARCOATED™ Media is a 501c3 media enterprise, using podcasts, print publications, short documentaries, and more to tell stories of empowerment in the face of adversity and trauma. For more information on our goals, content, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit our website. #film #successmindset #emotionalintelligence

In this episode, Aalia is joined by Katherine Winter Sellery, founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution! She highlights that emotional intelligence is about being present and aware in your interactions with your children, rather than being reactive or distracted. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in parenting with intention.

In this episode, Aalia invites Anthony Francisco, a seasoned Illustrator and Creative Director, to explore how emotional intelligence and representation in media are connected, and how his background inspired him to create wonderful designs like Marvel's Baby Groot! Keep up with social good, get new insights, and learn curated aspects of emotional intelligence weekly with UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia! Like, comment, and subscribe! Stay connected with your host on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated Stay connected to our guest: @anthony_francisco_art

Season 10's season finale features George Khouri, a writer, actor, artist, producer, and songwriter. Some of you may recognize him as the Drake look alike that blew up the internet! Today we get to meet the man behind the infamous face! Aalia and George discuss his enormous success within the entertainment industry and what motivates him. He talks about the projects he is currently working on in both the film and music industries and how he has continued to trust the process in his personal life and throughout his career to achieve such greatness!


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In Episode 82, we are joined by the DIY Queen Summer Azul. Today Summer talks about the benefits of being self-sustainable villages in areas such as growing our own food and building our own homes! During the global pandemic, Summer established “My Super Quarantine Life”, a platform for creative sustainable education through fun music videos! Aalia discusses being a successful single mother as well as a successful entrepreneur. Summer reveals her message that healthy food does not have to mean distasteful food and drops some gems about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while having a good time!

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Chief Investigator Moses Castillo, a true life detective that’s dedicated his life to solving sex crimes against women and children, believes justice matters. Castillo and Aalia give an update to her ongoing civil case against a man who sexually assualted her at 14 and the church that covered it up, thanks to the AB218 Law that ends at the end of 2022. On the subject, they discuss advocacy and education, but you don’t want to miss hearing about what led Castillo down this path as he shares the one person and case that stays with him to this day in an emotional tell-all.

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Episode 80 features Adrienne Lau, a world renowned triple threat actor, producer, and singer. Adrienne is known as "Asian Janet Jackson" in the American music scene and the first Chinese American to hit Top 10 on the U.S. Pop Billboard Sales Chart. Discussing the importance of Asian representation in media, as well as challenges navigating lockdowns in Hong Kong and how that has affected her business and personal life. What is the importance of mental health while chasing your dreams? Adrienne answers what it means to be an Asian woman with goals of a prosperous, independent lifestyle focused on her career versus the goal of raising a family. Is it possible to have it all? All I can say is that you will have to tune in to find out!


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In Episode 79, we are joined by Kim Macharia, an influential woman breaking gender and racial barriers within the Space Industry, and a very special guest co-host, Jamie DuBose. Kim talks with our ladies about contributing all of her time to continuing to diversify and democratize the white male-dominated industry. Aalia and Kim talk about being powerful women in these industries and drop gems about how confidence in your abilities can bring you places your anxieties could never! However, we could not skip over the essential conversation about the current state of Roe v. Wade's decision and its impact on women everywhere. How can we expect to thrive in space when we cannot achieve peace on Earth first? We answer this question and many more with our guests this week!

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In Episode 78, Aalia is joined by female founder, international speaker, and author of “Imposter Syndrome: The Lies Within”, Sheryl Anjanette! How do thoughts, feelings, beliefs and our past traumas contribute to imposter syndrome? Together they discuss that and what it looks like for someone to walk a path of integration that allows them to move past the lies within. Tune in to hear what she has to say about how your mind can be your greatest limit!

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