What Are You? The Identity, Growth, and Becoming Podcast

In this super special (and slightly belated!) Mother's Day episode of What Are You?, I (Angeleaza) got to sit down with Anne, my amazing mom!

Together we dive into her incredible identity journey, from her tomboy childhood to raising 4-6 children, to working as a school counselor, and living out her beautiful faith. We chat about motherhood, identity, Catholicism, and what it’s like to let go as kids grow up. It’s heartfelt, honest, and totally wholesome...just like my mom.💕

Don't forget to grab your tissues (like I did for this recording...whoops!) and make sure to call your mom later; this ep is a must-listen!

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In this super special (and slightly belated!) Mother's Day episode of What Are You?, I (Angeleaza) got to sit down with Anne, my amazing mom!

Together we dive into her incredible identity journey, from her tomboy childhood to raising 4-6 children, to working as a school counselor, and living out her beautiful faith. We chat about motherhood, identity, Catholicism, and what it’s like to let go as kids grow up. It’s heartfelt, honest, and totally wholesome...just like my mom.💕

Don't forget to grab your tissues (like I did for this recording...whoops!) and make sure to call your mom later; this ep is a must-listen!

Want to support the podcast?

• Like, comment, and share this episode!
• Subscribe to the podcast in your favorite podcast app!
• Visit the official What Are You? podcast website at www.whatareyoupod.com!
• Become a by.WAY subscriber for early and ad-free episode access. Subscribe at whatareyoupod.supercast.com; memberships are only $3.50/month!
• Support Angeleaza's solo production efforts by donating via Buy Me a Coffee at buymeacoffee.com/justgottayap!
• Follow the show on Instagram @whatareyou_pod!

Thank you for your support💖

Purchases made through the links below may earn me a commission at no extra cost to you.

This episode was brought to you by...

• Old Glory - Use discount code WAY for 15% off your order
• Zivolife - Use discount code WAY for 30% off your order
• Essilor Stellest Lenses
• The Adventures After Tuck-In: The Midnight Dance by Jules Franzese
• The Naked Truth with Lauren

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Hi, it’s Angeleaza! I’m popping into your feed with a quick scheduling update and an exciting announcement.

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Welcome to a truly unique episode featuring podcasting powerhouse Alesia Galati!

Alesia is not only the founder of Galati Media, a top podcast management agency, but she also brings a rich tapestry of lived experiences to our conversation. In today’s episode, we dive deep into her story as an Afro-Latina woman who identifies as aromantic and bisexual (and is married to a man)—all while navigating the complexities of a cult upbringing.

Join us as Alesia opens up about embracing her Afro-Latina heritage, understanding her place on the aromantic and bisexual spectrums, and how growing up in a cult shaped her journey. This episode is packed with honest reflections, identity exploration, and inspiration for anyone seeking to live authentically.

Listen now, share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to pass this episode along to a friend who needs to hear it! 😊

Connect with Alesia Galati:

• Galati Media
• Substack: Podcasting Unlocked
• Instagram: @alesia.galati
• TikTok: @alesiagalati
• YouTube: @alesiagalati
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Referenced episode: We Read Smut (sexual & romantic spectrums)

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Today's episode is a What Are You? classic episode + Roman Empire-bonus episode fusion!

Emma is a font of knowledge and wisdom, a true confident queen, and the KINDEST person. In today's episode, we discuss the reasons for her identity as "a lifelong learner with a broken arm" (topics that are oddly related). Simultaneously, we do a DEEP dive on the evolution of identity at large, aka her hyperfixation of the moment.

If you missed having a new episode in your feed last week, do not fret! Today's episode is extra-long to make up for the lost time😘

Emma and I could talk for hours...and we did!

For more Emma, find her at the links below:

• HeyImEmmaReed.com
• Instagram @heyimemmareed
• Her article about culture and heritage through recipes!

If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, like, subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend. You can find more visuals from today’s episode (+ more!) on Instagram at ⁠⁠@whatareyou_pod ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠@justgottayap⁠⁠.

Want to support my independently created content? Donate and get access to more bonus content becoming a paid subscriber on my ⁠⁠Substack, just gotta YAP!,⁠⁠ or by visiting my⁠⁠ Buy Me a Coffee page⁠⁠.

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It's a What Are You? and The Naked Truth with Lauren crossover episode!

We're SO excited to have Lauren Roche (friend of the pod and in real life) on today's episode! Lauren is the host of the podcast, The Naked Truth with Lauren, where she and guests destigmatize authentic discourse about mental health. She is also a badass solopreneur and runs The Naked Truth with Lauren LLC, a community wellness platform helping ambitious individuals combat loneliness and define and pursue their dreams through structured conversations, guided workshops, career coaching, and more! BUT first and foremost, she is Leaza's friend and neighbor :)

In today's episode, Lauren defines what being a "goal-getter and living life with no regrets" means to her, how she realized that these ideologies were intrinsic facets of her identity, and why these passions inform her current business ventures. She and Angeleaza also chat about older-sisterhood, perfectionism, dance, mental health, this infographic...andddd Six Flags Looney Tooning (Leaza is Lola)🐰

For more Lauren, find her at the links below:

The Naked Truth with Lauren Website

Book a Clarity Call for GOALFLOW Coaching:

1. for ambitious women planning to leave their job within the next year to build a strategic exit plan

Community Gratitude Practice Newsletter

The Naked Truth with Lauren Instagram @thenakedtruth.pod

TikTok

The Naked Truth with Lauren YouTube

Podcast on Spotify

Podcast on Apple

Buy Me a Coffee

LinkedIn

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Let's welcome Heather to the pod!

What is she? Heather Vickery is a transformation coach, a queer woman, a mother of four daughters, a Joy Warrior, a Projector in Human Design, an avid reader, and SO much more.

In today's conversation, we talk about her journey of discovering her truth, her self-awareness, her bravery, and her joy. She shares how she utilizes her experiences to guide others to claim radical responsibility, relinquish self-punishment and doubt, and intentionally create space for alignment, joy, and ease.

For more Heather, find her at the links below:

Vickery and Co. Website: ⁠https://vickeryandco.com/

Was it Chance? Podcast: ⁠⁠https://www.wasitchance.com/⁠⁠

Book a Call: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.calendarpa.com/@heather⁠⁠⁠⁠

Social Media: ⁠https://vickeryandco.com/social⁠

1. ⁠YouTube⁠
2. ⁠TikTok⁠
3. ⁠LinkedIn⁠
4. ⁠Substack - Radical Ease⁠
5. ⁠Substack - The Reading Well⁠

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The first interview of season 2 is with Adam! aka our first MALE guest!

What is he? Adam is person with several disabilities while ALSO being a successful disability policy advocate... which is pretty freaking cool.

In this episode, he talks about his parents' inspirational advocacy, growing up with severe ADHD, Tourette syndrome, and more, and his nonlinear journey to unabashedly living life to the fullest!

For more Adam, follow him on Instagram @disabiliwonk, on LinkedIn, and follow his dog Zip @zippitydoodogg!

AND check out this list Adam's recommended disability resources + examples of his work:

1. Tourette Association of America
2. Pennsylvania Tourette Syndrome Alliance
3. National Alliance on Mental Illness: Anxiety Disorders
4. National Alliance on Mental Illness: ADHD
5. Understood
6. National Center for Learning Disabilities
7. Tuesdays with Toomey Speech
8. https://whyy.org/articles/federal-layoffs-disability-employment/
9. https://www.jta.org/2019/11/14/ny/inclusion-at-my-synagogue-a-self-advocate-looks-back-at-what-his-shul-did-right
10. https://www.makingheadlinespr.com/_files/ugd/92c331_4c5596a34bfa4cf5acfe91784eb3db3b.pdf
11. https://whyy.org/segments/living-with-tourette-syndrome-and-staying-one-step-ahead-of-a-tic-attack/
12. https://share.inquirer.com/5efS1N

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WE ARE SO BACK!!

Welcome to Season 2! We're starting this new season/new year on the pod with some bonus episodes where I talk about my hyperfixations of the moment.

In today's episode, I'm digging deep into the "2016 nostalgia" trend that is taking over my social media feeds at the moment...mostly because I don't understand why we would want to go back to THAT year in particular...

The media mentioned in today's episode (+ more):

1. just gotta YAP! on Substack! PLEASE subscribe :)
2. In pictures: the tumultuous year that was 2016, Alex Gray for the World Economic Forum
3. Terror, Brexit and U.S. Election Have Made 2016 the Year of Yeats, Ed Ballard for the Wall Street Journal
4. The Word of the Year for 2016 Isn’t a Word. It’s a Number, John Kelly for Slate
5. Why 2016 Is Only the Most Recent Worst Year Ever, Lorraine Boissoneault for Smithsonian Magazine
6. Should We All Just Stop Calling 2016 'The Worst'? Sam Sanders for NPR
7. Why people in 2026 are hung up on 2016, Scottie Andrew for CNN
8. Rose-tinted filter: Why 2016 is taking over social media in 2026, Naomi de Souza for BBC
9. Was 2016 the last good year? Chance Townsend for Mashable
10. I Think You’re All Remembering A Different 2016 Than I Am, Hunter Harris for Hung Up (her Substack publication)
11. Fuck 2016, John Oliver

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