Under The Sun with Toni Iman

Chitchat about the birthday, top tips for rest and recovery, and traveling by plane. Check out new Under the Sun: Essays: Everything All At Once This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

It's a mid-summer check-in! Catching up on my first two weeks of July—aka my birthday month—per the new upload schedule and all the joy, chaos, and lessons that have come with it. Think birthday etiquette and what's been inspiring me for the months ahead.Feel free to share any birthday rules or traditions in the comments :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

June is a wrap! Literally and in this episode. I end on a high note, reminiscing on all my highlights and sharing big updates for the podcast - peep the new look, it's a sliver of all the new things launched ;) Check out my first essay below: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

Spent a few days at Camp Hope for Kids, and came back thinking about faith, doubts, community, and how I show up in the world. In this one, I get into what studying the Bible is teaching me, the weird overlap of joy and suffering in faith, and how friendships and self-presentation play into all of it. TLDR; growth, questions, and some soul-searching.Find me on Instagram: @iamtoniiman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

So I’ve walked the stage—still waiting on the actual diploma—but I figured it’s time to start unpacking some of my Sunday scaries with friends. From surprise bills and shifting post-grad dynamics to spontaneous road trips, we’re discussing our “nobody told me this part” moments so far.Find us on Instagram: @iamtoniiman@renegade316@ya_boi_lv This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

An honest update on the concept that sparked this podcast. The journey’s still far from linear — but with reflection comes revelation. As my graduation approaches, I’m navigating the pre-grad blues and everything in between. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

I'm all about intentionality in life. In this episode, I discuss the art of romanticizing every day; my act of rebellion against the world's darkness...it's the softest power move yet. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

we're chatting about what content creation has led me to realize about the world we live in and if I'm being real, it's nothing new but awareness is the first step no? p.s. s/o to my mom, again :)Find me on Instagram: @iamtoniiman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

It's an episode full of random yet somehow related concepts. I am full speed ahead, chatting about my liberal arts education, college as a concept, and my love for coming-of-age stories. Find me on Instagram: @iamtoniiman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

It's all about the Oscars (actually about film and not just clothes), identity (a recurring theme these days), and women, in all our glory. Find me on Instagram: @iamtoniiman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

These days, I find that ignorance is not always bliss. After a heavy dose of introspection and crossing paths with lantern bearers, I've made a few conclusions about self-awareness. Referenced Article: Eurich, Tasha. “What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It).” Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 4 Jan. 2018, hbr.org/2018/01/what-self-awareness-really-is-and-how-to-cultivate-it. Find me on Instagram: @iamtoniiman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

Here's a think piece on the state of the concepts of work ethic and leadership today. As I peel back layers of what it means to be a leader and what it feels like to be a teachable follower, it becomes ever so glaring that 'common sense is not common' but it's fun learning along the way. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

Fighting sleep in this episode like my life depended on it, very stream-of-consciousness rambling core...but I manage to meander through a week's recap and the recent burning questions in my friend groups. Join the conversation? Find me on Instagram: @iamtoniiman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

A much-needed round of reflection. I talked a mile a minute because this episode had many exciting things to dissect. From Marvel to the 59th Superbowl and L-O-V-E, I hope you don't mind the twists and turns of my brain and that you feel empowered to love people, love more and love perhaps differently.Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 13 vs 4-8 ;1 John 4 vs 8-9; 1 John 3 vs 16Find me on Instagram: @iamtoniiman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

I've been having fun lately with my little hobbies, and so naturally, I yap about it! Find me on Instagram: @iamtoniiman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

I'm back after my long hiatus, talking about my newfound hobbies that require movement and my goals in 2025. Just a quick(ish) catch-up because I truly missed you all. Find me on Instagram: @iamtoniiman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

a little chaotic😂 but last, last, we'll be fine. In this episode, I talk with a close friend; she truly introduced an amazingly different vibe, and it was so much fun dissecting the ups and downs of the adulting journey with her. It’s a great gist session as we reminisce and look towards our futures as we embrace our young-adult status. Shout out to anyone being a grown-up right now, you're doing amazing! I hope you enjoy, x. IG linksSharon - https://www.instagram.com/sharon.iro/Toni Iman - https://www.instagram.com/iamtoniiman/Wanna collaborate? send an email to imooniximan@gmail.com*please note that this episode was recorded remotely, I apologize for any and all low-quality audio within the episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

New month! New Energy & surprises! I sat down with a friend to talk about how to approach disagreements and the ways that we can go about life as drama free as possible. In a perfect world, peace is what we all want, but we all face personal battles and wars. In this episode, I had a fun time navigating hardships ;) IG links :Tayo - https://www.instagram.com/itz.just.tayo/Toni Iman - https://www.instagram.com/iamtoniiman/Wanna collaborate? Email imooniximan@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

I was down bad this week. Our health is something we all sometimes take for granted and my week had in store for me, a rude awakening. In this episode, I dissect health awareness, women’s health and our habits/preferences when we are in the trenches. Enjoy x. Wanna collaborate? Send an email to imooniximan@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com

Turned off read receipts can be so anxiety inducing but we can’t control what others choose to do. We can choose how we respond to it though, psychologically/emotionally. Wanna collaborate? Send an email to imooniximan@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toniiman.substack.com