Without Boxes Podcast

If there’s one thing we’re certain of, it’s that life gets messy. Megan Gesler joins us to talk about her experiences dealing with the wild variety of messes that come with life.

Roxana Bendezú shares her perspective and story on the matter to shed light on the complex topic of migration. We encourage you to have a listen – you may be surprised at what you learn!

Mischa McGill, a.k.a. “MischaCrossing,” joins us to talk about her experience achieving and managing unconventional success, in her case, as a content creator. She proves it is possible to make a living pursuing non-traditional career paths, but also reminds us that even something you’re passionate about will take a lot of work to keep up with!

Rio Holaday talks about balancing intuition with intellect in order to learn your fears, face yourself, and develop deeper connections with yourself and those you care most about.

Kate Schroeder shares her journey of self-discovery while building a career she loves as a counselor helping others. She reminds us that life holds a lot more happiness when you learn to connect with yourself, so as to make choices that align with who you are and what matters most to you.

Hayley Jane Turner shares her journey in self-trust. She reminds us the process looks different for everyone. It’s okay to be scared. At the end of the day what’s important is you learn to listen to clues and find confidence in your ability to deal with the outcomes of your decisions.

[TW: Sexual trauma.] Lena Chen shares her experiences in seeking validation for her traumatic experiences. She reminds us that we all innately have what we need to heal, and the state of distrust and feeling utterly lost will not last forever.

Gen Pintel joins Without Boxes to talk about her work helping remove the stigma around so-called scary animals, like bats and snakes. Her experience shines some light on the power of first impressions, and how it can limit our experiences in the world and impact how we treat each other.

Candice Digby talks about identifying gaps in Austin...and how she works alongside her fellow community members to design solutions.