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Today, I’m so excited to introduce you all to a very special guest: my new roomie, Jisu Kim! Jisu was on track to pursue a career in medicine when she quit her job in the emergency department and walked away from medical school to become a full-time wellness and lifestyle content creator. Her content, ranging from sharing healthy habits to friendship advice, continues to inspire other young women to prioritize their health and become the best version of themselves. As someone who has personally had some wild (and not all positive) experiences with roommates and female friendships over the years, I'll be the first to say it: building deep, authentic friendships is freaking HARD, you guys! Having supportive female friends, finding the perfect roomie, navigating post-grad friend group dynamics… it’s filled with ups and downs. And Jisu and I are going to dive into the honest truth today. ⚡️The importance of sharing values and expectations in friendships ⚡️How to cultivate a living situation that supports your lifestyle ⚡️Why you should be patient when searching for a roommate  ⚡️Navigating challenges that arise in deep friendships ⚡️How to effectively and openly communicate with friends and roommates ⚡️Why quality over quantity is the way to go in friendships  🎧 Follow us on IG and Tiktok @regardlessthepod, and keep up with my personal updates on @skylarsorkin. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with others! Regardless, you’ve got this.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s be real: Have you ever broken up with a partner and instantly let them go, feeling great about never seeing them again? Or, have you ever decided to “take a little break” and then get back together? Maybe you just needed to have oneeee last night together, even after you were technically broken up… Well today, we’re here to tell you that it’s okay to break up, work on yourself, and then leave the door open for potentially getting back together. At least, that’s what our guest Kaylin did not once but *three times* before entering her current relationship. (Which is going amazingly now, btw.) Kaylin Mally is a wellness lifestyle creator on a mission to help people level up their lives physically, spiritually, and mentally. She also runs her own UGC business, collaborating with hundreds of companies across various niches. Tune in as we talk about: ⚡️How to become the person you want to attract in dating  ⚡️Manifestation tips on visualizing your perfect partner ⚡️Why effective communication is so important ⚡️When to let go of and when to work through difficult situations  ⚡️How to have open dialogue about your needs and emotions  🎧Follow us on IG and Tiktok @regardlessthepod, and keep up with my personal updates on @skylarsorkin. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with others! Regardless, you’ve got this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From fake news spreading like a wildfire to ghosting your dating app match becoming a new normal, our world in the age of technology has some elements that aren’t… *totally amazing*. That being said, that doesn’t mean we can’t grab this horse by its reins and live more intentionally– in a way that allows us to not just survive but THRIVE in this world.   From indie horror filmmaker to global influencer, CJ Johnson captivates audiences with his visionary storytelling and strategic guidance. Recognized by Forbes and GQ as a sought-after strategist in the digital marketing world, he leverages his influence to empower individuals, championing social causes and inspiring authentic personal branding. CJ’s new book, The Maguire Method, is helping people claim their mental space and forge ahead in today's age. In this episode, we’ll cover: ⚡️How social media has impacted our mental health  ⚡️Why we need to take agency and radical responsibility in our lives  ⚡️Specifically why Gen Z is struggling to navigate the world right now ⚡️Why we’re struggling to build productive habits and routines  ⚡️How biases and human psychology play a role in marketing today  🎧Follow us on IG and Tiktok @regardlessthepod, and keep up with my personal updates on @skylarsorkin. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with others! Regardless, you’ve got this.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re single, happily in a relationship, or somewhere in between (like maybe a long-term situationship…?), this episode is for you.  For those of you who weren't able to make our Regardless in Real Time event at Neuehouse, we missed you. But it’s your lucky day! We’re spilling allll the secrets from our mother-daughter talk on dating, sex, and love in LA with you right now. Take a seat and potentially pull out your notebook for this one because office hours is officially in session:  ⚡️The truth about dating in L.A. and other big cities ⚡️How to build your personal compass when finding a partner ⚡️Refining your intentions around dating  ⚡️The roadblocks inhibiting you from finding and keeping love  ⚡️Growing your confidence in the dating landscape  ⚡️The Regardless “3 E’s” to keep in mind on a date ⚡️How to go from casual to commitment  And hopefully, next time, we'll see you IRL ;) 🎧 Follow us on IG and Tiktok @regardlessthepod, and keep up with my personal updates on @skylarsorkin. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with others! Regardless, you’ve got this.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of my favorite things is chatting with my friends who are also podcasters and entrepreneurs.. Enter: today’s episode!  Tune into a conversation with Rosemary Wilson, who just had me as a guest on her podcast, Passion Project Pending. Her podcast is a space for fellow creative entrepreneurs to share stories and thoughts on how they have approached business opportunities.  So, today I’ll be reflecting on the journey of growing my own greatest passion, my baby, my everything–the Regardless Podcast. ⚡️ Why I started this podcast  ⚡️ Using the Regardless Mindset in my own life today  ⚡️ Why I hold myself accountable to step outside of my comfort zone ⚡️ How my dance background actually impacted the development of my podcast ⚡️ Why I kept revising and refining my brand  ⚡️ Some of the speed bumps I’ve hit along the way  ⚡️ Redefining ROI: focusing on the process over the outcome 🎧 Follow us on IG and Tiktok @regardlessthepod, and keep up with my personal updates on @skylarsorkin. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with others! Regardless, you’ve got this.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I got to share the stage with another Sky: Sky Lilah. I had the honor of being a guest on her podcast, The Sky Lilah Experience, that discusses personal growth and entrepreneurial success. I wanted to share our beautiful conversation here because I just know it will resonate with my Regardless fam, too.  There are so many things I’ve learned about myself and the world through my own entrepreneurial journey, so tune into to listen to:  ⚡️What it’s like running my own business alongside my 9-5 ⚡️My hacks for maximizing efficiency ⚡️How to “zone out” your days ⚡️What changed as I healed my relationship with food ⚡️How I am intentional with my friendships ⚡️Why balancing social activities and work is so important to me 🎧Follow us on IG and Tiktok @regardlessthepod, and keep up with my personal updates on @skylarsorkin. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with others! Regardless, you’ve got this.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m sharing a special episode with all of you… I got the honor to speak to students at UCSB on behalf of the alumni community, and I wanted to invite my Regardless family to join our conversation. I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, a Minor in Clinical Psychology, and a Certification in the Technological Management Program. As a proud Gaucho, I can confidently say my experiences both in and out of the classroom during my college years truly informed so much of my current professional life. Now, I am pursuing my dream career: working as a sales leader and Account Executive for Influential, the Largest Influencer Marketing Company in the world, while simultaneously pursuing my podcast and Regardless brand.  It hasn’t been all smooth sailing over the last few years, but I’ve learned so much throughout the journey and I am so excited to share some takeaways with you:  ⚡️How to capitalize on opportunities in college and beyond  ⚡Why networking is so important  ⚡️How to cold email and approach interviews for jobs  ⚡️Balancing multiple passions at once ⚡️Navigating the transition out of college and post-grad life 🎧 Follow us on IG and Tiktok ⁠@regardlessthepod⁠, and keep up with my personal updates on ⁠@skylarsorkin⁠. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with others! Regardless, you’ve got this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Waking up in a panic, working around the clock, not being able to sleep through the night, constant FOMO and saying no to social events, feeling stressed and exhausted. We’ve all been there. Babe, if you’re looking at your life wondering how much longer you can do all of this for… you’re BURNT OUT. And this episode is for you.  Today we're learning from Jean-Francois Lappas, the Founder and Chief Vision Officer of We Are Because You Are, a coaching platform dedicated to making self-realization accessible and affordable for 1 billion people by 2033. He left a six-figure corporate job after 14 years to dive into his own business–one he was truly passionate about. ⚡️The early signs of burnout  ⚡The correlation between burnout and fear ⚡️How to reframe your thoughts and recover from burnout ⚡️Finding energy to pursue your passion projects alongside your 9-5  ⚡️How to close the gap between who you are and who you want to be 🎧 Follow us on IG and Tiktok ⁠@regardlessthepod⁠, and keep up with my personal updates on ⁠@skylarsorkin⁠. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with others! For more information on We Are Because You Are (WABYA), visit https://wabya.com/. Regardless, you’ve got this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POV: The waiter makes his way to you and asks, “And for you?” You have to act fast. Do you convince your best friend to go half-and-half with her entree? Do you ask the waiter which is his favorite dish? Do you say one thing, and then change your mind? Or, do you actually know what you want?  Confidence (or lack thereof) can manifest in many ways– even in something as simple as ordering food at a restaurant. There’s actually a pretty clear connection between decisiveness, ego, and confidence.  Today we’re diving into all things confidence with David Suson. As an author and keynote speaker in leadership, he specializes in helping you expose and address blind spots that are keeping you from achieving your sales, performance, and leadership goals. Tune in as he teach us the key to unlocking personal power and confidence in all areas of our lives: ⚡️What is confidence, really? ⚡The correlation between confidence, leadership, and decisiveness ⚡️Identifying your developmental “marker moments” ⚡️How your ego can prevent decisiveness  ⚡️Harnessing confidence in dating, interviews, and all life settings ⚡️The power of daily affirmation practice   🎧 Follow us on IG and Tiktok ⁠@regardlessthepod⁠, and keep up with my personal updates on ⁠@skylarsorkin⁠. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with others! Regardless, you’ve got this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CHAPTER 33 Many of us are taught that there’s only one way to succeed in corporate America: climb the ladder to the top, step by step. However, what if we told you that moving companies, trying a variety of lateral roles, and taking risks might actually help you reach the top more quickly?  Today we’re chatting with Ravi Hampole, the SVP of Global Brand Creative at Lululemon Athletica. Reflecting on his 20+ years of experience in the brand and design industry, Ravi values curiosity in the workplace and advocates for trying new things throughout your career before settling down with one company. Tune into our conversation as we chat about how lateral movement at the start of your career can actually propel you to move upward faster, among other tips like: ⚡️How to react to negative feedback in the workplace ⚡️Why you should be bold and step out of your comfort zone ⚡️Discerning when it’s time for a career shift  ⚡️The power of networking (how Ravi literally got his job at Lululemon) ⚡️Why change is actually good for you  🎧Follow us on IG and Tiktok ⁠@regardlessthepod⁠, and keep up with my personal updates on ⁠@skylarsorkin⁠. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with others! Regardless, you’ve got this.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trying to figure out if you’re on the right path, whether it’s in your career or in your love life? From those first date nerves to a gut feeling your job isn't right for you anymore, navigating these areas of your life isn't easy. But don't worry--you’ve come to the right place. Tune into office hours with my therapist mama (@lindasorkin) and I. We hear your questions, and we’re here to help. ⚡️How to discern your life priorities ⚡️The value of seeking career mentors  ⚡️Signs you need a career change ⚡️What girls really want on a first date ⚡️Maintaining independence in a relationship ⚡️Why you should establish communication early on in dating Have a question yourself? Share your thoughts, questions, and experiences with us at @regardlessthepod⁠.  For more info about your host, follow me ⁠@skylarsorkin⁠.  Regardless, you’ve got this. - Sky x --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/regardlesspodcast/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CHAPTER 32  So you finally got the courage to go to a “networking event”-- first you listen to a panel, then have some light bites during a happy hour while schmoozing, etc. While there, you even mustered up enough courage to go up to someone who was on the panel. Now what? How do you ask for something without, you know, asking for something? What do you even say to them?  We’ve got you. In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Dawn Andrews, a NeuroLeadership Institute certified results coach and expert on networking. With her 18 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies and 7 years of experience as an attorney, she has incredible tips on how to break down professional boundaries by leveraging and expanding your entrepreneurial network.  ⚡️How to grow your network authentically and organically  ⚡️Networking altruistically vs. from a place of ego  ⚡️A guided exercise to gain clarity and build your board of directors  ⚡️What “networking” even means and what to say  ⚡️How to stay in touch and effectively follow up ⚡️Dealing with rejection in professional settings  🎧 Follow us on IG and Tiktok ⁠@regardlessthepod⁠, and keep up with my personal updates on ⁠@skylarsorkin⁠. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with others! Regardless, of your current connections, you can expand and leverage your network. You’ve got this. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/regardlesspodcast/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CHAPTER 31 Do you consider yourself a “wellness girly”? Do you go for a neighborhood walk every morning, drink an oat milk matcha latte, and attempt to recreate the latest Erewhon celebrity collab smoothie at home? Or, do you go into the office every day (no time for walk, matcha, or Erewhon smoothie most days) to work a 9-5?  News flash: you don’t have to be either a “wellness girly” OR a “corporate girly.” You can actually be whatever girly you want to be. You can go for a morning walk on only Sundays, drink matcha some days and coffee other days, and also work a corporate job–or anything in between.  Today on Regardless, we’re chatting with educator and herbalist Phoebe McPherson. As the co-founder of the functional mushroom company Fungtion (@letsfungtion), she offers natural solutions through mushroom elixirs to empower people to live their best lives. However, she started out as a “corporate girly” at the beginning of her career, too. Tune in as Phoebe reminds us that we don’t have to fit into the boxes society prescribes during our 20’s, and your worth isn't defined by how others label you. ⚡️How to break free from labels and external identifiers  ⚡️Redefining your career path as ever-changing ⚡️Tips on balancing work and play in your 20s  ⚡️How to find true wellness and routines that work for you  ⚡️The importance of softness and existing just as you are  ⚡️Why we should tap into the healing power of nature  🎧Follow us on IG and Tiktok @regardlessthepod, and keep up with my personal updates on @skylarsorkin. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with others! Regardless, you’ve got this. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/regardlesspodcast/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trying to navigate the whirlwind of your 20s? You're not alone babe. It's a wild ride filled with uncertainties and questions. And that's PRECISLEY WHY my therapist mama (@lindasorkin) and I tackle the tough stuff on Office Hours. We've heard your questions and we're here to help. 💬 In Our Latest Episode, We're Answering Your Burning Questions: ⚡️ Struggling with Health and Anxiety? Get Tips to Overcome. ⚡️ Dating in LA? Expert Advice right here. ⚡️ Moving On After Heartbreak? We've got babe. ⚡️ Embrace Self-Confidence & not care what other people think or say about you. Let's goo! ⚡️ Where to Find Single Jewish Men? We've got answers. Got something on your mind? Share your thoughts, questions, and experiences with us at @regardlessthepod. For more about your host, follow me @skylarsorkin. Regardless, You've got this. - Sky x --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/regardlesspodcast/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 30 You know that one friend you immediately go to when you need dating advice because she always knows what to say? Or the person you call when you need a brutally honest opinion on your project? What about the person whose hugs just hit different?  We all have superpowers, whether it’s a particular communication skill or just the feeling of warmth you emulate when you hug a friend. Today we’re having a conversation with Saam Gabay–artist, composer, and advertising professional who has worked with brands such as Lego, BMW, Superbowl, and Samsung. We’ll chat about how to discover your “superpower” to maximize your career and create successful relationships in all areas of your life.  ⚡️ Tips on discovering your “superpower”  ⚡️ How to successfully negotiate and market your superpower  ⚡️ Uncovering the dark side of your superpower to work through your shadows  ⚡️ Redefining your worth in the workplace  ⚡️ The importance of mentorship and building a life board of directors ⚡️ Why Saam suggests you “test your edge” in your 20’s  🎧 Follow us on IG and Tiktok @regardlessthepod, and keep up with my personal updates on @skylarsorkin. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the love with others! Regardless, you’ve got this. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/regardlesspodcast/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices