Small Worlds

People always say things will always work out when it's the right time, but do we really know when that is? We welcome Yoshi Cohn (@yoshi.nondragon), Gemini by birth and LGBTQIA+ & Disabilities Health Professional by love and choice, to share all her insight, experiences, and hopes regarding relationships with time and people. Shout out to Baggu (@baggu), please sponsor us because we love you

We are back with the first episode of 2024! I just graduated graduate school from the University of San Francisco with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. I'm honored to share space with a new and meaningful friend of mine, Amihan, to talk about the ways we have navigated relationships while also naming what we've learned to prioritize in relationships in this current moment. Follow Amihan on IG at @am.i.ham.

After about a 7 month hiatus, we are back on the pod with our most recent guest, Julianne Sison. We take the time to look at the notion of blossoming in relation to our previous concept of seasonal resets. Space is held for Julianne to walk us through the different aspects of her life that have reached a state of blossoming while also collectively looking forward to what seeds we are planting for the future. How do we know we are planting the "right" seeds and if those seeds will ever blossom? Follow & support Julianne here: Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/julezgems IG: @julezpersecond

To close out 2022, we welcome back the music soul child herself Julianne Sison. Together we explore the concept of what it means to be in your own element while taking a dive into our relationship between music and how we use it as a framework to make sense of truly living in this lifetime. It is the pauses that make the music, so where are we allowing pauses to take space in order to find our groove. Follow & support Julianne here:  Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/julezgemz IG: @julezpersecond

I am thrilled to bring on a long time listener and beautifully authentic homie, Celena (@cuh_lena), on the podcast. Celena and I met back in 2020 while she was working at Chinatown Tacorea in North Beach, SF. We connected quickly over our deep love for Mac Miller and have been counting down the days leading up to bringing this episode to life. As Celena transitions into new chapter of her life, we share a bit of what our dreams are, why the people we surround ourself with is foundational to our ability to stay hopeful for the future, and the major importance of self-reflection & silence. Show her some love and we hope you enjoy.

We are back after a long 3 months! Welcoming our veteran guest back for the 4th pod, @jen_anne_co takes the time to fill in the blanks, chat about the masses, and share some solid music recs. We take a dive into the conversation centering imagination while also pushing on our prior dialogue from episode 25, in-betweens. We hope you take the time to reflect and enjoy.

We celebrate episode 30 with a fourth Warriors championship, shoutout to the GOAT, Stephen Curry. We welcome @pandoval_16 to the mic to share some youthful wisdom as she transitions into navigating college, especially growing up as an only child. What do we mean when call someone an old soul? What factors push youth to have such strong emotional intelligence and wisdom? What values do youth need to remind adults that are often forgotten?

We are approaching summer and welcome to the mic one of my beloved coworkers, Deja'. As an amazing who individual who puts into practice prioritizing oneself in order to best support others, she shares the context to why this is so valuable and how one can move in the direction of achieving this.  Follow her podcast "So let me tell you..." and Instagram @wherethehellmyphone.

After being away from the podcast for 5 months, we are back with @jen_anne_co on her third SW episode. We explore the concept of seasonal resets and the humility it reminds us as such small beings in a world where our environment will inevitably overpower us. We also unpack the relationship between self-indulgence and self-preservation as they relate to self care and the absences we sometimes unintentionally leave behind. How do we allow ourselves to feel that is enough to have the opportunity to ask our universe questions without the expectations of answers in return?

We welcome a Small Worlds Podcast legend, the queen behind the keys for every intro & outro. Julianne Sison is a Bay Area musician and artist, and on this episode we make space for her to share how music has impacted her self development, growth, and ambitions. How do shifting waves in our life open our ears to different sounds when listening to the same tunes? Follow Julianne if you want to tap into some soulful keys: @julezpersecond Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/julezgemz

We welcome an older brother figure in my life, Andrew Cauilan, on the podcast to talk about what it means to feed his inner child. A 32 year old dancer, gamer, and artist, Andrew spits some Mac Miller knowledge paying homage to K.I.D.S. How we do we challenge the concept of what growing up should look like and maintain the integrity of youth and navigating this world with a free spirit? Follow Andrew on Instagram: @chicken.adobro

On this very special 25th episode of Small Worlds, we welcome back a beloved guest. Jen and I hold space to reflect on very meaningful moments we get to make, especially with new people in our lives. Often times we may feel like the collection of great moments need to summate to something very clear and objective, but we hold the invitation to let each individual moment hold its own. Nothing more, nothing less. Follow Jen on Instagram if you feel moved: @jen_anne_co

After almost a 5 month hiatus, we are back with a very dear friend of mine. Lilian Poon is a Bay Area native and one of my closest friends from UC Berkeley. Join us as we dissect the concept of main character moments, reflect on our capacity to give and receive love, and share some of our takes on dating. Follow Lilian on Instagram: @lilianpoon Tell someone you love them today.

One of my dearest friends Brandon Basa joins us on this episode to deeper understand the concept of passion as it relates to our work and relationships. We explore his educational shift from molecular cell biology to ethnic studies and his understanding of what's enough for him regarding income and living a fulfilling life. We tap into his 12 year long relationship with his partner and dive into healthy & sustainable models for being in strong partnerships. Follow Brandon on Instagram: @brandoncbasa

On this episode, I celebrate another year around the sun as I enter my Kobe year. We take a slight pivot away from Mac Miller music and reference Justin Bieber's "Changes" to help guide our conversation around what I learned as a 23 year old, how I'm navigating a recent breakup, and how we can collectively work towards understanding the different seasons in our lives.

Welcome our first guest on the podcast, @jen_anne_co! together we frame the act of writing and creating away from the goal of summation & attainment. Join us as we deep dive into processes of self-actualization. What catalyzes the dreamer?

What are your love languages? Let's unpack the use of these 5 languages in a way that can help us be more open to both giving and receiving love.

How can we look at the gaps of silence in some of our best relationships & reframe our understanding of it? 

One of my best friends Lawrence asked me to share my thoughts on imposter syndrome, so I hope this episode invites you to reflect on your relationship with the variety of spaces and role you fill in this life, what it could look like to accept yourself, and ultimately understand the roots of imposter syndrome itself.

What is currently fueling your confidence at the moment? Basketball is a hidden passion of mine I'm not as vocal about, but has strong foundations in my self-discovery regarding confidence and self-respect.