A podcast founded by Micronesian and Asian women featuring other Asian and Pacific Islander women who share their stories in a series of letters.
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Are you dreaming of designing the perfect baby nursery but feel a little lost in a sea of Pinterest boards and overwhelmed by choices? Fear not, dear listener! Welcome to "How to Design Your Baby Nursery," the limited series podcast that’s going to rescue you from nursery design overwhelm and indecision, and transform your vision into reality. I’m Gabriella Milgrom, your fairy godmother of baby nursery design. A seasoned Interior Designer, Project Manager, Online Interior Design Coach, and M ...
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The MOST Important Questions to Ask Before You Start Planning Your Baby Nursery- Ep. 1
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Getting Started with Nursery Planning Hey there, I’m Gabriella, and welcome to "How to Design Your Baby Nursery," my limited series podcast that’s here to save you from baby option overload! After 15 years of designing high-end homes and commercial spaces, I thought creating my own nursery would be a walk in the park. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. In t…
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Must-Know Secrets to Score WOW-Worthy Baby Furniture for Your Dream Nursery- Ep. 6
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Finding the Perfect Pieces for Your Dreamy Nursery Alright, friends! We've laid the groundwork with our nursery needs, mapped out the room, dreamed up a design with all the colors, textures, and décor, and even roughed out a budget. Now, it's time for the fun part: shopping! 🎉 But before you hit that 'add to cart' button, we need to talk furniture …
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Creating Your Dream Nursery WITHOUT Going Broke- Ep. 5
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Turning Budget Nightmares into Dreamy Nurseries Raise your hand if you've ever started a home renovation project on a whim, only to watch it spiral out of control faster than you can say “over budget!” Yeah, me too. In fact, my recent office upgrade turned into a financial fiasco because I was so eager to finish and focus on my nursery. Spoiler ale…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Pinterest-Worthy Baby Nursery- Ep. 4
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No More Pinterest Fails! Welcome back, design enthusiasts! In this episode, we’re diving into the part you’ve all been waiting for – transforming your nursery into a Pinterest-worthy paradise without the “looks perfect but doesn’t work” trap. Let’s get real. We all have that folder brimming with nursery inspo pics, but here’s a plot twist: we’re to…
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The ULTIMATE Guide to Prioritizing Functionality Over Glamour- Ep. 3
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Function Over Fluff! Forget everything those Pinterest-perfect nursery photos and social media influencers have been telling you. This episode, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of nursery design, cutting through the staged glamour and getting real about what actually works when your little one arrives. We’re talking the core zones: sleeping, nurs…
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Must-Know Steps to Measure, Sketch, and Layout the PERFECT Nursery- Ep. 2
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Measure Twice, Design Once Hey there, it’s Gabriella again, your go-to guru for all things nursery design! Welcome to Episode 2 of "How to Design Your Baby Nursery," where today, we’re getting down to the nitty-gritty with measuring and sketching out your room. And no, this isn’t just some boring technical step you can skip, unless you want to end …
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Your Step-by-Step, 4-Week Plan to Design the PERFECT Baby Nursery- Ep. 8
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The Nursery Design Finish Line: Timeline, Tips, and Tricks! Congratulations, mama! 🎉 You’ve made it to the grand finale of our nursery design saga. Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the info so far? No worries, I’ve got your back. This episode is all about mapping out a stress-free, step-by-step timeline that will have you waltzing through the n…
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Design Mistakes and Hidden Hazards You MUST Avoid for Your Newborn’s Room!- Ep. 7
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Hey there, mama-to-be! Ready to turn that Pinterest-perfect nursery dream into a safe haven for your little one? In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into all things safety. First up, let’s talk VOCs (that’s volatile organic compounds for those not in the know). These nasties are hiding in everything from paint to furniture, giving off that “new…
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Episode 42: Controversy of Choice: Overturn of Roe V. Wade
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In this episode, Kiana Yabut, Chief Development Officer of Famalao’an Rights, and Happy Tingson, a former Guam resident, join the cohosts to talk about an issue that is sweeping not only the nation but also Guåhan and its communities: abortion access rights for women and birthers. Kiana offers her insight on how the overturn of Roe v Wade may affec…
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Episode 41: Bitter-sweet First Gen Reflections with Evelyn Cho
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We're excited to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage month with this sweet interview with Evelyn Cho. Evelyn is studying patisserie and boulangerie in South Korea. G and Akina learn about how this born and raised Guam girl has taken her pandemic hobby to the next level and how she’s connecting even more to her Korean roots. Through their …
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To make the end of Women’s History month, G and Akina asked their Instagram friends what they thought about the Women’s Day theme, ”Breaking the Bias.” Together they explore different themes and read the answers they received.
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Episode 39: Alchemizing Childhood Trauma with Chelsey Cruz
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Listen in as Chelsey Cruz or Guam's Social Progressor graces us with her story. Chelsey is an educator, podcaster, and multimedia creator whose work is dedicated to healing generations through storytelling and sharing her lived experiences. We all have our shares of trauma, and Chelsey reminds us that we are not islands of pain, but rather inherito…
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Episode 38: Wellness Check in with Beaudy Camacho & Livia Marati
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Thanks for listening to another episode of the Dear Gorgeous podcast! Hope you have your favorite beverage in hand because we have a treat for you ☕️ Today, we have two of our previous guests, Beaudy Camacho and Livia Marati joining us for the ultimate WELLNESS check in. As entrepreneurs, so much have changed for both Beaudy and Livia in navigating…
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Episode 37: Developmental Leaps in Your Thirties?
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Buenas guys! Gilayna and Akina are back (later than they planned hehe sorry 😬) with a recap of their most recent “leaps” in life. Listen in as they discuss reevaluating dreams, having kids and the annoying act of growing up, even at their age. Follow us: www.instagram.com/deargorgeousletters www.facebook.com/deargorgeousletters Read Akina's "Findin…
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We reconnect with OG Gorgeous Guest Synthia Ung, who now resides in New York. There's lots to discuss including the most recent acts of violence posted online from the streets of a place all three of us used to safely roam and call home: San Francisco. Also, listen in for details of our letter campaign!…
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We are back and cant wait to introduce more gorgeous guests to you. Here's a quick 10-minute update on what's been going on and what we plan on discussing in full-length episodes soon. Grab your favorite drink and catch up with us!
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Part 2 of our 3 part Maga'Håga Rising series! Our next #gorgeousguest is Chloe Babauta – writer, editor, and co-founder of Maga'håga Rising. We were inspired by Chloe’s Youtube video “Let’s talk about Chamoru identity: Diaspora vs. Guam raised Chamorus". While we had the chance to tap into both perspectives of this often discussed topic, we even un…
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Episode 33: Dear Gorgeous + Maga'håga Rising
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Get ready for some #islandgirlmagic! In this episode, we got the chance to sit with the beautiful ladies of Maga'håga Rising – Chloe Babauta and Franceska De Oro. Maga'håga Rising is a small women-owned company based out of Guam and California with the mission to empower, uplift, and future the magic in all of us island women. Tune in as Chloe and …
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of you gorgeous mamas! On this episode, Gilayna sits with her mom, Aayna, for some heart to heart. Listen in as they talk about their unique relationship and explore topics including growth, forgiveness and acceptance.
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Episode 31: Roxanne Roncal from Better In Doses
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We chatted with the founder of Better in Doses, Roxanne Roncal and explored all things that make her platform “psychedelically delicious.” While the mass may believe the topic to be taboo, we agree that psychedelic culture is slowly becoming more mainstream, and it’s influence should be openly talked about. In this episode, hear more about what ins…
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Episode 30: G&A Sesh "Quarantine Check-in"
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They're back! The girls check-in with one another for the first time (officially) since the first few positive cases of corona virus were confirmed on Guåhan. As new changes are on the horizon with new systems to support the state of emergency, the girls chat about how this will affect their livelihood and say– their dating life?…
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Our next gorgeous guest is Siobhon McManus: teacher, writer, activist and so much more. Siobhon opens up about the journey that led her to her role in the anticipated opening of Career Tech High Academy Charter School, a new public charter school located in the heart of Agat, Guam, and her recent acceptance into the NDN Changemakers Fellowship with…
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Episode 28: G & A Sesh "Are You Doing What You Love?"
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After several attempts at recording a G&A session, Gilayna and Akina finally sat down in the comfort of G’s blue fiat and circled back to this important question – do we love what we do or is what we're doing dictated by society/culture/friends? In this episode, the girls explore this simple yet powerful reflection and how, if done right, it magnet…
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Episode 27: Livia Marati + Ina Wellness Collective
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We are excited to have Livia Marati as our first #Season2 gorgeous guest! Livia is a Certified Holistic Health and Wellness Coach (expected March 2020) and the owner of Ina Wellness Collective, a community designed to illuminate the bodies, minds and spirits of Guåhan’s people and it’s visitors. We instantly bonded with Liv over the last several of…
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Episode 26: G & A Sesh "Media Literacy"
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We’re back! Kicking off season 2 with a G&A session on #medialiteracy! During our break, we had the chance to reflect on our awesome run last season and wanted to bring on journalist and a dear friend of ours, Anumita Kaur, to talk about our responsibilities as both consumers and content creators. We consume content and and share information daily.…
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Episode 25: G & A Sesh "Wrapping Up Season One"
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The last episode of Season 1 is officially here! Dear Gorgeous officially launched seven months ago, and in this last G&A session the girls reflect on the journey thus far. They also answer questions sent in by their listeners and share what’s to come in February 2020. Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and/or Anchor…
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Episode 24: "We Grow Into The Stories We Tell Ourselves" with Gillian Goh
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Our last gorgeous guest for #seasonone is Gillian Goh. Gilly moved from her home country of Singapore to Bali in 2018 and is one of the founding team members of Empire Fit Club Bali. Prior to her current role, Gilly was working in corporate and was a part of the Under Armour Southeast Asia digital marketing team. Fitness, especially Brazilian Jiu-J…
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Episode 23: G & A Sesh "We Are Where Our Feet Stand"
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In this week’s G&A sesh, Gilayna and Akina unpack different phases in their lives. After 10 years, Akina returns to her alma mater to discover how simply life can come into a full circle, whereas Gilayna dives into the harm of carrying unnecessary baggage into the present. The girls agree that gratitude has been a key component of where they are in…
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Episode 22: The Stories We're Given Are Gifts With Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero
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Our next gorgeous guest is Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero. Lola is the managing editor of the University of Guam Press, an activist for CHamoru self-determination, co-chair of the Independence for Guam Task Force, a writer, a wife and a mother to three adorable boys. In this episode, she shares her secrets behind intention setting, how to find humor e…
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Episode 21: G & A Sesh "What Again About My Body?"
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It's scary talking about what exactly one feels about their body. The girls talk about emotional eating, side comments about their weight, loving their scars and where their opinions of their bodies actually come from (asian beauty standards included). Listen in as the girls unpack what it truly means to build your own opinion about your body, full…
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Episode 20: Nedine Songeni On Better Representation And Why We Should Build Better Mirrors For Our People
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Since high school, Nedine Songeni, a proud Chuukese woman living on Guåhan and a mother of two, has noticed a great divide within Pacific Islander communities. Instead of giving into the adversity, Nedine found her calling and passion in building bridges amongst the Chuukese community and other cultures through her work at Humanities Guåhan. Join u…
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Episode 19: G & A Sesh "Spot The Difference; Envy VS Jealousy"
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In this week’s G&A sesh, Gilayna and Akina discuss the differences between feeling envious versus feeling jealous. They talk about how both emotions have made an appearance in and affected their personal lives and explored what they call "ekgo' culture" and it's existence in their communities.
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Episode 18: Living And Loving Intuitively With Tamar Celis
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After airing out their dating grievances in their last episode about “Serial Monogamy," Gilayna and Akina sit down with their friend Tamar Celis who recently got married at the ripe age of 24. The girls in turn explore how early exposure to partnerships influence how they cultivate relationships later in life. Tamar is a CHamoru woman, evangelical …
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What does it mean to be a serial monogamist? Well, it’s about to get personal up in here. In this week’s G&A session, Gilayna recalls her vet history with serial monogamy and the girls rehash their dating lives. Listen as they break down the social constructs of the “single girl” stereotype and why you should never delay your self-growth. Find out …
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Episode 16: Why It's Important To Keep It Movin' With Beaudy Camacho
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Miss Beaudy Camacho has had many challenges come her way but she’s never let them stop her. From starting her own business, to getting an education, to winning awards and community outreach, this single mother of two explains why it’s important not to hold on to the feeling of being ‘stuck’ in any current circumstance and why it’s important to ‘kee…
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Episode 15: G & A Sesh "We're Friends, But Like, We're Also Business Partners"
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Gilayna and Akina conducted a mid-season check-in by bringing in 7 surprise questions to ask each other. This gave them a chance to reflect on why their partnership has worked, what they need to work on, and share what it takes to have a healthy professional relationship with a friend: to have a belief in the value of one's personal contribution an…
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Episode 14: Scaling Back Until You Figure It Out With Manami Iijima Martin
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We got the chance to chat with Manami iijima Martin – professional triathlete, finance whiz, and a prime example of what it means to be a gorgeous resilient woman. In this episode, Manami talks about how she made the decision to go pro after placing 9th WORLDWIDE in her age group during the 2017 Chattanooga Ironman 70.3 triathlon. Although Manami i…
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Episode 13: G & A Sesh "What Does It Mean To Be Liberated?"
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How does one unpack their lineage and liberate their minds? In this week’s G&A session, Gilayna and Akina explore what happened on this particular day exactly 75 years ago, July 21, 1944– the day that marked the end of the Japanese occupation. Akina shares the stories of her family’s CHamoru and Japanese lineage prior to the occupation, while Gilay…
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Episode 12: Valerie Bichard Talks Ancestral Relations & Guidance
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The Fijian journalist and filmmaker by trade migrated to Australia as a child after the abolishment of the “White Australian Policy” in the ’60s. This policy aimed to forbid people of non-European ethnic origins – Pacific Islanders and Asians – from immigrating to Australia.⠀⠀As a child, Valerie explains how she endured racism and unanswered questi…
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Episode 11: G & A Sesh "Dealing With The Negatives"
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Gilayna and Akina talk about dealing with negative tendencies and energies including their own.
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Episode 10: We Write "Happy Endings", That Is Our Battle Cry With Brigitte Bautista
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In celebration of PRIDE MONTH our next Gorgeous guest is LGBTQ author from the Philippines, Brigitte Bautista!Brigitte is the author of “Don’t Tell My Mother,” “You, Me, U.S.” and one of the featured authors in the anthology, “Start Here”. In this episode, Brigitte shares her experience writing "Don't Tell My Mother," and how an LGBTQ author such a…
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Episode 9: G & A Sesh "Our Beliefs Be Limitin' Us"
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Limiting beliefs tend to hold us back in our lives and its about time to say sayonara to them! We get it, it’s easier said than done.⠀⠀Gilayna & Akina talk about their existing limiting beliefs and some of their origin stories. We’re all a work in progress, and the first step is acknowledging what those beliefs are; the second step is knowing you c…
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Episode 8: Don't Exhaust Yourself Being Something You're Not With Catherine Payne
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In this episode, Catherine Payne, A woman who has reached Everest heights in the academic world, expresses the equally important need to have emotional and social intelligence. She also discusses how she has overcome her own insecurities as a mixed-race writer, why she chooses to write children's books, and shares publishing tips for aspiring autho…
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Episode 7: G & A Sesh "Travel Stories & Unknown Places"
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In this week's G&A Sesh, Gilayna and Akina swap travel stories and tales of the unknown. Learn about how Gilayna used Google Translate to order laxatives in Vietnam and what made Akina ball into a corner and cry in Rome.
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Episode 6: Not Allowing Life To Stop At Your Fears With Shanice Poe
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We sat down with the on-air host, Shanice Poe, as she talked about how singing "Zombie" by The Cranberries in front of a bar full of strangers kicked off her radio career and how her recently discovered Non-Epileptic Seizure Disorder has pushed her to redefine her independence. Through her funny anecdotes and extremely evident grit, she proves that…
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Episode 5: G & A Sesh "Living Abundantly And Whatever The Heck That Means"
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What does it mean to feel abundant? It's more than just money - it's also about time, energy and mindset. Gilayna and Akina discuss their own definitions of abundance, explore the Law of Attraction and share tips that can offer clarity in defining abundance for oneself.
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Episode 4: Feeling "Lost" & Embracing It With Synthia Ung
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Our next gorgeous guest is Synthia Ung! Synthia gets real about her experience moving to Vietnam for a year, what it means to own your vulnerability, and shares Kat's "Dear Gorgeous" letter with us.
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Episode 3: G & A Sesh "We Got It From Our Mamas"
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Inspired by Mother's Day, Gilayna and Akina chat about putting themselves in their mother's shoes, "mothering themselves" and fig newtons.
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Episode 2: Kat Barnett Talks Welcoming Transformation
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Kat is a CHamoru Caucasian woman raised on Guåhan, yoga instructor, mother, mentor, and an advocate for all things good for the body and soul. In this episode she talks about yoga as a major tool that can be used to build self-awareness and other ways to aid anyone through big life changes.
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Gilayna and Akina discuss the origin of Dear Gorgeous, what motivated them to start it and what you can expect .
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