We're Already Here

Topics: sign language, deaf community, accessibility, disability rights and advocacy, inclusive communities

Arianna has been a nonprofit professional for over 15 years. In that time she has started non-profits, sat on non profit boards, and has affected real change in her community. She joins us on W.A.H. to chat about disability rights advocacy, communication advocacy and creating inclusive communities. We also talk about our distain for the phrase self-care and, mostly importantly, our STRONG anti-bath bomb stance.

Also if we have any Fortune 500 CEOs listening, please slide into my DMs... @werealreadyherepod on instagram or email at [email protected].

Topics: entrepreneurship, building a brand, financial freedom

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It was such a pleasure to be joined by Dean, co-owner and found of NS Collective, a lifestyle brand created to motivate others, and promote a positive mindset. But he doesn't stop there! Dean is also a police officer, and proud Sagittarius (like Jay Z!). On this week's episode, Dean shares what the Never Settle mindset is really about. We chat about his passion for fitness as well as his passion for promoting financial freedom. He leaves us with some wise words - stay down til you come up, and be better than yesterday. HELLO.

Check out NS Collective on Instagram @nscollective1 and online at https://nscollective.net/ 

Connect with Dean on instagram at @iamns____ 

Check out Junius's photography and videography @j3_visuals

Topics: Languages, culture across borders, linguistic relativity, immigrant experience, living abroad

Manuel joins W.A.H. and he came PREPARED.

Manuel is one of the most well-cultured people in my life. He is so educated in art and language, and speaks 4 languages himself! Truly the best museum companion if you’re ever lucky enough get the chance.

In this episode, we explore how the language we speak influences the way that we think, act, and the habits we form. We share words from different language that don't exactly translate to English. Also, Manuel shares his experience moving to the US from Mexico at 28 years old. 

Wait - did I mention he’s ALSO a DOCTOR???

Topics: Relationships, creativity, art, perfectionism, self-improvement

What do we look for in dating? What SHOULD we look for instead? Where is the line between self-improvement and perfectionism? When does it cross over from being a very healthy growth mindset, to one that hurts and stops you? How does it affect your creative process? 

Obviously we aren't qualified to answer any of these questions (like please just ask your therapist), but we get into super detailed discussions about each of these on this episode. 

Parallel parking ninja, Christina, joins us and brings the most colorful metaphors, visceral anecdotes, and descriptive imagery with her. This podcast might feel like watching a movie because Christina just has a way of painting pictures with her words that you wont find anywhere else.   

Separately, if you've wondered what it's like to date in New York City, we've got you covered - with OF COURSE a colorful anecdote by Christina herself.

Topics: Child of immigrants, inner child, generational trauma, healing

TW: SA

Gina shares her entire, beautiful soul with us on this episode. If you're trying to hear what true vulnerability sounds like, coming from a healthy and emotionally responsible place, this is the conversation to listen in on. 

We chat about our experiences as the children of immigrants, and how it affects literally every aspect of your life. We talk about taking responsibility for our own emotions. 

We come to the conclusion that we are soulmates and get engaged on air. This episode is a rollercoaster, NBD.

Topics: mindfulness, meditation, social media and health

Wow wow WOW. Kristina graces us with so many nuggets of knowledge in this episode. After many years in the wellness industry -- as both a meditation instructor and founder of Yia Mas, a wellness brand and workshop series -- Kristina has such a REAL perspective on self-care, wellness, and how to incorporate it into our day-to-day lives. Join us as we talk about the importance of practicing mindfulness, tiny choices that we can make day to day to improve our health and wellness, and the secret to making your life just so much juicier.

Check out Yia Mas on their website (https://www.yia-mas.com) and Instagram (@yia.mas), Make sure you sign up for the Yia Mas newsletter for discounts and early access to workshops, launches, and curated newsletters which feature playlists, reading recs, and more!

Yia Mas absolutely LOVES doing private workshops for small groups - look into it for your next corporate event or friendly hangout! Yia Mas also does Greek dance lessons, and is popping up in retail settings for wellness experiences.

Topics: setting boundaries, pursuing your passion

Welcome Olympia Papageorgiou! Someone who is truly living the best of both worlds.

Olympia joins us to chat about the dichotomy between pursuing a Doctorate in clinical psychology (PsyD) while also actively pursing a career as a singer and recording artist.

Listen in on her journey about learning how to establish boundaries, learning how to say no even when it's hard, and dealing with imposter syndrome. We also discuss dealing with fear and not letting it hold you back. We all feel afraid, but what are you choosing to learn from it?

Keep up with Olympia on instagram (@olympiapapag) and her website (olympiapapageorgiou.com).

Listen to Olympia Papageorgiou on Spotify 

And don’t forget to follow us at @werealreadyherepod on Instagram!

Topics: job loss, resilience, perseverance, starting over

Welcome Louis to chat about resilience, bouncing back, and how to get through it when everything (and we mean EVERYthing) hits the fan.

Join us in a conversation on getting better at letting the bad stuff roll off your back, not getting bogged down by it, and specific, actionable ways to build these skills.

We also have a very special surprise guest on this episode (who was a surprise to me too)!

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Topics: Self-worth, heartbreak, weight loss

Welcome W.A.H.'s first guests, Emily! Emily's energy had me hooked from the moment we met. On the surface - she's an ambitious, intelligent career woman who has been managing New York City's busiest and highest grossing retail stores for over a decade. She competitively powerlifts, invests in her health and well being, and tells it how it is. Emily is also an incredible friend, and has such a way with words. 

In this episode, we discuss leaving a long-term relationship later in life, a 110 LB weight loss journey, how we always manage to make things mean something about us and our value, and passing out at the doctor's office.

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WELCOME! I am so glad you're here. This is where you'll hear what We're Already Here is about, how it came to be, and why this podcast doesn't even need to be successful.