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A real talk on growth and the things that make us who we are, hosted by Joneil Escobar. The Blooming Project is a space to share personal stories and thoughts about life and the culture we live in. Through the lens of a twenty-something Asian-American woman living in Chicago along with friends and special guests, listen to us get real as we laugh, cry, and throw out some unsolicited advice on tackling adulthood. A new episode will be released every Friday. (SEASON 2 COMING SOON)
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You know that situation where you are dropping somebody home from a party or work and you two just start talking about everything deep and passionate in front of their driveway? Yeah. That's what I want this podcast to be like. I want YOU, the listener, to feel like you're sitting right there as I am talking with some of my friends and family--intimate, fun, and eye-opening.
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Episode 22: Alexis Mamparo, Christian Del Rosario, and Mike MarszalikWash your hands and stay the F@#* inside. I get to talk with two of my dancing nurse friends (and one of their friends decided to join us as well) who happen to be in the middle of all of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This very necessary interview gives the audience some insight as to wh…
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In the Season 1 finale of The Blooming Project, Joneil calls up Kristen to catch up on the past four weeks of quarantine. They talk about their favorite things and everything in between: travels, slang, Korean dramas, food, animal crossing, and some good news! This episode = one long run-on sentence. Follow Kristen’s new food blog on Instagram @kil…
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Hi guys, how are you doing? In this first solo episode of The Blooming Project, Joneil reflects on how she is dealing with self-isolation and the constant uncertainty. She gives advice on how to handle anxiety and laziness in the house when we lose the motivation to do anything. Constantly seeing the news and seeing the world fall is a lot to take …
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Episode 21: Joneil EscobarBelieve In Yourself. Joneil is an amazing friend and neighbor that I happen to have an awesome conversation with last September/October-ish. I have been lazy and definitely put this episode in the back for so long, I decided to finally work on it and publish it. This episode goes through her origins as a child, how her par…
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We are throwing it back to a conversation with friend, dancer, and nurse, Victor Lugo (CODA, Daily Center). Joneil starts the convo about finding motivation in your life, from career to hobbies. No matter the circumstance, it's certainly something I needed to hear at the moment. Shout out to all of the nurses and medical professionals out there sav…
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In this episode, Joneil brings on friend and fellow dancer, Christine Kao (Konatagirl554), to chat about life as a woman in the tech industry and finding her confidence. Also, an unexpected guest comes in and crashes the recording. Debug and chill with us! #StayAtHome. Follow Christine on Instagram @xtinekao723 and on Youtube as KonataGirl554. (Rec…
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This month is all about HER. Joneil phones her sister, Josie, from college to reflect on Women's History Month and the women who inspire them. From pop culture to travel, politics, and literature, all of their social experiences and relationships are helping them grow into the women they are yet to become. (Recorded on March 10, 2020) --- Send in a…
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Have you ever proudly said the things you absolutely love about yourself? How about the things about yourself you would never ever want to change? Kristen is back and is dragged into doing another self-reflective session with Joneil where they write love letters to themselves, inspired by the Instagram account @werenotreallystrangers. Follow Kriste…
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What is something you have always wanted to try? Joneil brings in her friend, Annie Panganiban, to talk about the badass things (axe throwing, climbing, etc.), and things they hope to experience. In the second half of the podcast, they dive into personality types like the Enneagram test and explain what it means in their outlook on life. It's anoth…
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Life takes unexpected turns and we all live at our own pace. CODA Director and friend, Riane Taday, joins Joneil in this third episode of The Blooming Project to talk about her dance journey, FOMOE (fear of missing out on experiences), and takes to the time to reflect on her new role. Joneil introduces a new beginning segment called, "At the Moment…
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Joneil brings back Kristen to talk about their favorite romantic comedies, musicals, and Korean dramas. It's a fun and special Galentine's Day episode! It's the time for self-love and self-reflection on why we are single. Neither of us planned to reveal our high school past (not a lot) but now it's out there. DISCLAIMER: It's girl-talk but a very n…
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In this first episode of The Blooming Project, Joneil sits down with dancer and friend, Samantha Maltezos in a candid conversation about personal growth. Joneil and Samantha met in a dance team called CODA in early 2019 and found some similarities in one another. From the things they learned in college to how to deal with emotions, the girls get re…
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Episode 20: Andrew LeeDo what it do baby.Caught up with my good friend, Andrew Lee, the day before he had to leave for Seattle. Although we have spent time together in Chicago from time to time, especially in the dance community, we haven't had a real conversation where we sat down and just took our time. Take a listen as I learn about his history,…
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In this introduction of The Blooming Project, Joneil gives a rundown of why this podcast is what it is, expectations, and possible topics she will cover. She introduces her friend and assistant producer, Kristen, and discusses the time they first met in college. // Follow Joneil on Instagram @joneil.es --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster…
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Episode 19: Emjay MendezThere is order in chaos.No matter what type of chaos you have, there will be some sort of order--being present is part of that order. I have known this guy since 2014-ish and I am so glad we met: we were at a TFK (The Future Kingz) workshop out in Bartlett and he asked me if I was Filipino and if I was a nurse. After saying …
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Episode 18: Sibusiso SitholeLove to live your life.I finally got the chance to sit down and chit chat with one of my good friends, Sbu. We venture off into his musical influences, his intention for creating his art, and his business as the heart beat of not only Chicago dance teams, but in other dance communities around the world. He has always bee…
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Episode 17: Alyssa HerreraI was so lucky to have squeezed in some time with my dance mom, healthcare/doctor, good friend, Alyssa Herrera! If you know this woman, you know she is just the most absolute joy who is not only energetic and enthusiastic, but also honest and real when you need it the most. She was just taking a break before her interview …
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Episode 16: Mariana MatiasI got to sit down with this dope human being a long while ago (sorry guys), and I just got back on the podcasting game. She is a fellow pisces and we vibe off one another as we talk about her life, her current endeavors, and her dreams. Yup, it's a Vibes with Victor podcast alright. So, relax, enjoy, and listen to this ins…
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Episode 15: Irfan QurashiYou gotta come out on top.I just recently met this guy and got to spend time figuring out what makes him tick. He has become a good friend through memes and dance. And honestly, that's all you really need haha.Follow our Instagram:Victor Lugo - @v_lugoIrfan Qurashi - @irfanqurashi…
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Episode 13: Tiffany Steigerwald Beauty in simplicity. Hey guys! Welcome to season 2 of Vibes with Victor! This beautiful soul joined me for an impromptu podcast. We didn't have a lot of time because she had class in like 20 minutes, so I did a bullet interview to get things rolling and learn about her as much as I can in our allotted time. Pretty e…
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Episode 11: Ellaine ManuelLifting up the world.Today, we meet up with Ellaine! I met her last year in Mercy.PNG for World of Dance. She is such a bubbly personality! She is so positive and you just can't help but wanna talk about life with her! She's awesome. You get to know her from this podcast! We quickly go over how she got interested in dance,…
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Episode 10: Rowan QuinainIt's Morphin' Time!This is a fellow TMSI (Team Millenia Steezy Intensive) brother who I met a couple years ago when we went to California for a dance intensive. He's a funny guy who just recently came from Military bootcamp. He works hard at everything he does--dance, school, friendship, anything. He is usually the guy who …
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Episode 9: Zel SalazarWhat is a creative?I have gotten to know Zel over the past few months as the artistic adventurer who wanted to explore and be infatuated by his passions of photography and film-making. He is by no means the most experienced or the most talented in this field, but his yearning to just create for the sake of creating is inspirin…
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Episode 8: Frank SiFather of Dragons.My good friend, Frank, is joining me in this podcast as kind of a reference guide to a newly established father. He goes over how he and I first met and how we came to be really great coworkers and friends. He also explains me of the origins of his child's name(s), and he explains to me the feelings and experien…
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Episode 7: Kayla Simon Tiny but mighty. First meeting her during the weekly rehearsals for Mercy.PNG, Kayla has really become a close friend over the past few months as we confided in each other for relationship problems, dance, and seeking growth in ourselves. She definitely packs a punch as one of the stronger hitters of my dance team, Daily Cent…
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Episode 6: Ron Amos Beginning a new journey. I met Ron a couple years back at a workshop in the suburbs. It was his first time dancing so he really was new to the community and to movement itself. Here I ask about his growth and where his dance journey has led him. He started off pretty solid, but had to take a hiatus to figure things out with life…
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Episode 5: Travel Pack I apologize for some of the ASMR with the car and driving. ***** In this episode, I go on a quick vacation to Houston, Texas with the homies. Nick was going for a family vacation and Emjay was able to get an opportunity to teach at the Soundbox, a well-known studio in Houston. Kevin and I jumped on the train and now we have e…
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Episode 4: Andy Sim Thrown into the wolves to come out leading the pack. Andy is a young, ambitious individual who aims to improve himself physically, mentally and emotionally. He wants to be a teacher. And to be a teacher, you have to be in tune with your thoughts and feelings pretty well. Andy does that. He is sitll working on that. It is a life …
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Episode 3: Brian Guerrero Volleyball player. Male Nurse. Dancer. Brian and I met in 2015-ish, when volleyball was still such a big part of my life. I have caught a glimpse of his existence prior to that during a dance audition for Reversion Crew, which included some of my current friends. Life took the time to really get us connected--we are pretty…
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Episode 2: Kevin Torio He's Mr. Nice Guy. Bring it back to circa 2013 at a dance workshop all the way in Streamwood/Hanover Park, IL. I knew nothing of dance, but I have met many people in the Chicago dance community. Kevin was one of the first people I met. He lived in the suburbs too, and he was an overall nice guy. Had no bad bone in his body. H…
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Episode 1: Leiah Abroguena ***SPOILER ALERT*** Don't listen to this podcast if you haven't seen the movie yet! For the first episode of Vibes with Victor, Leiah Abroguena joins Victor in a quick discussion about Crazy Rich Asians, topping the box office with $34 million! They analyze overall themes, character development, favorite characters, and m…
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Episode 0: Me An introduction to a new side of me. This is my new podcast. To me, nothing beats a good conversation, especially when you just start talking with somebody you just met or somebody you THOUGHT you knew. It makes life more interesting when you work on relationships, and not just the lovey-dovey kind. Every relationship is important in …
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