Best Kinjaz Podcasts (2024)

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#192 - Reviewing & Saying Goodbye to 2023 1:10:50

7M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Hey FOA fam! It's been a hot minute but Minji comes back to close out an insane year of ups and downs, and some big wins and losses. Did anyone else live their best and worst year ever at the same exact time??? In a moment of exhausted reflection and hopeful encouragement, Minji sends you all a ginormous hug in her "wearing a giant hoodie (with the…

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Introducing Dear Alana, a new show from Tenderfoot TV 35:03

11M ago35:03

35:03

Hi First of All listeners! While we wait for the next season of the podcast, we wanted to share something cool with you all. Please enjoy the first episode of the new hit podcast, Dear Alana, from our partners at Tenderfoot TV. Dear Alana, is a show exploring the life of Alana Chen, a 24-year-old woman who disappeared from Boulder, Colorado in 2019…

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#191 - Trusting the Process with Ben Chung (Kinjaz, Jabbwockeez) 1:45:35

12M ago1:45:35

1:45:35

Asking for a friend - does anyone else feeling like just giving up and becoming a potato lately? Because same. In this episode, Minji closes out SEASON 4 and celebrates a beautiful milestone for 6 YEARS OF First Of All Podcast by processing her most recent super fun existential crisis with her dear friend am, the amazing dancer, entrepreneur, and s…

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#190 - From Overthinking to DOING - We FINALLY made a short film! - with Scott Sayasithsena 1:43:27

1y ago1:43:27

1:43:27

There are few things more satisfying than taking an idea and turning it into a reality. Some call that manifesting (ahem, like Minji) and some call it just taking simple actions to achieve a goal. Potato, po-tah-to. Whatever you call it, there's SO much that gets in the way, all the imposter syndrome (bleh), the self-sabotage (ugh), the literal yea…

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Season 3 Finale | Chad Mayate 41:36

1y ago41:36

41:36

Ben and Anthony are joined by podcast producer and fellow Kinja – Chad! The three of them sit down and re-cap series 3 of the podcast, looking at the guests that have been on. They also take a moment for some self-reflection and look at what the future holds. 00:00 – Intro 01:40 – Podcast starts 02:30 – Thoughts on the series 05:00 – Reviews 06:50 …

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#189 - Making Sacrifices, Pivoting, & Persisting w/ Trus Real 1:54:26

1y ago1:54:26

1:54:26

In the very wise words of our goddess Aaliyah (RIP) - If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again. In theory (and in lyrics/beats that slap thanks to the GOAT Timbaland), it's amazing. In practice, it's pretty freakin' hard. To chase dreams, to pursue life goals, to endeavor the seemingly impossible...in this day and age...in thi…

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Don’t Chase What Can Be Gone Tomorrow | Jackson Wang 52:20

1y ago52:20

52:20

Jackson Wang returns to the podcast. He speaks about love, loneliness and his advice to upcoming creatives. 02:00: Intro 6:55: Jackson reflects on his 20s 10:46: His life goals 12:40: His toughest moment 20:38: Love and relationships 33:00: How low moments can make you stronger 45:32: Jackson's advice to upcoming creatives Socials: Twitter: @Jackso…

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#188: Solo Episode: Messing Up, Apologizing, Forgiving...& Thriving 1:19:53

1y ago1:19:53

1:19:53

In this solo episode, Minji shares a personal story about unintentionally being a total a-hole, letting down one of her best friends, spiraling, prolonging the awkwardness (as one does), making it worse, freaking out a bit more, and then finally taking steps to make it right again. As universal and commonplace as these mistakes and rifts can be, th…

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Document Your Life. No One Else Will Do It Better Than You | Mike Song 1:01:33

1y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Mike Song is back on the pod! In this episode, Mike opens up about when his father went missing last year; reflecting on the support he recieved from friends and strangers, his family's experience of the ordeal, and the importance of documenting your experiences for your future self. 00:00: Intro 03:00: Highest highs and lowest lows 11:00: OG Statu…

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#187 - Demanding & Exploring Better Sex Education with Anne Hodder-Shipp 1:35:35

1y ago1:35:35

1:35:35

Let's talk about sex! Because despite our global society's obsession with it, we're still frighteningly undereducated about it. While more conversations and information on sexuality are shared much more openly due to social media content and online resources, longstanding attitudes and deeply rooted cultural beliefs can take a lot longer for a pers…

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BE The Change You Want To See | Kiel Tutin 48:03

1y ago48:03

48:03

Influential choreographer and dancer Kiel Tutin is on the pod! In this episode Tutin delves into his experience working with iconic K-Pop artists and musicians worldwide, and also his personal journey; from discovering his passion for dance, to balancing work and life, and where he envisions himself in the future. 02:49: Kiel's backstory 06:41: Dan…

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#186 - Stepping into Main Character Energy w/Priska 1:25:09

1y ago1:25:09

1:25:09

As Minji has created this space and inadvertently shared a lot about herself over the course of First Of All's 180+ episodes, she's changed quite a bit. Grown on a good day, unraveled on a bad one. And one thing that she has intentionally confronted in 2023 is to not only make space for others but how take it up herself. In this episode we get a li…

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How To Build A Successful Community | Mike Pak 51:33

1y ago51:33

51:33

Introducing: The runner and co-founder of Koreatown Run Club - who hates running (well, it's a love/hate relationship). Mike Pak talks to the Kinjaz about his different entrepreneurial ventures, fusing passion with business, and the importance of having compassion for others. 00:00: Intro 02:11: Mike's backstory (dropping out of college, moving to …

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#185 - F*ck Up, Make Mistakes & Be Messy with Adele Lim (Director of Joy Ride) 1:21:18

1y ago1:21:18

1:21:18

A lot of good can come out of striving for excellence - a high standard of quality, valuable skillsets and smarts, plus amazingly positive contributions to self and society. It can also have a dark side in the form of all-consuming and suffocating perfectionism - an existence where there's no room for error or subpar...well, anything. Every flaw, e…

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Winning Is A Macro Game | Joe Jitsukawa 1:04:54

1y ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Actor, comedian, entrepreneur and YouTuber Joe Jitsukawa is on the pod talking about forging his YouTube career, creating JKFilms, and perseverence. 00:00: Intro 01:40: Interview starts 03:10: Origin story – school, drugs and gang life 30:00: Youtube 45:00: How did you figure all of this out without a mentor? 52:00: Where did you get your kind natu…

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From #PotluckPod Modern Minorities - Gabrielle Berbey's (revealing) The Experiment 1:02:10

1y ago1:02:10

1:02:10

For APAHM, we're highlighting some of our fellow Asian American podcasts from the Potluck Podcast Collective, so we're dropping in an episode from our sister show, Modern Minorities, a podcast featuring minority voices for ALL of our majority ears - Modern Minorities is trying to solve racism...one conversation at a time. Their co-hosts Sharon and …

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Technology Can’t Replace Reputation | Addy Chan (Part 2) 41:52

1y ago41:52

41:52

Part 2 of Addy Chan's chat with the Kinjaz touches on what she does to maintain balance and what she's learned about herself through therapy. 00:00: Creating rotuines 06:00: Therapy takeaways 21:00: Lightning round 27:00: What do you feel like you've mastered? 35:00: Outro Socials: Insta: @theaddychan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…

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#184- Seize the Day with Chef Viet Pham (Iron Chef) 1:53:56

1y ago1:53:56

1:53:56

You know how they say live your life to the fullest and every day as if it's your last? And you know how most of us think "Oh that's nice, I should do that. I will do that."...and then, even with the BEST of intentions, we just don't? (No judgment here, it's a super normal part of life.) Let's face it, it's so easy to stay in autopilot - chasing go…

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Technology Can’t Replace Reputation | Addy Chan (Part 1) 55:21

1y ago55:21

55:21

Choreographer, producer and talent manager, Addy Chan, jumps into the booth to speak about love, social media, and her history with the Kinjaz. 4:50 - Addy's history with the Kinjaz 9:33 - Her and Mike Song's love story 14:17 - Her relationship with social media 24:35 - Addy's values Socials: Insta: @theaddychan Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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#183 - Owning The Narrative & Telling Your Story with Author Emily Inouye Huey 1:23:37

1y ago1:23:37

1:23:37

Far too many times in life, our narratives get told by others. Sometimes, being a passive passenger in the journey can feel the safest and most comfortable...until you realize the consequences of not speaking up on your or your community's behalf. Like misinformation, isolation, erasure, and even the exploitation of narratives to serve another's ag…

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True Love Is A Choice | Carissa & Michael Alvarado AKA “Us The Duo” 1:07:23

1y ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Us the Duo, the husband-and-wife folk band who rose to fame on Vine, share their story with Ben and Anthony; from how they met on an AJ Rafael music video, to creating music together whilst being in a relationship. 04:05: Carissa and Michael’s love story 16:31: How they got into music 20:30: Their roles in the relationship 24:11: Their struggles th…

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#182 - Stop Seeking Outside Validation with Gina Darling 1:27:21

1y ago1:27:21

1:27:21

We’re back FOA fam!! So glad to be back on the airwaves, kicking off season 4 with a vulnerable and honest conversation with the beautiful and badass queen of the Internet herself- Gina Darling. In this episode, Minji gets to fangirl a bit and also get some insight into how Gina has navigated one helluva life path with her family, unorthodox educat…

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You’ll BE READY When You HAVE TO BE | Jawn Ha 1:00:36

1y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Jawn Ha, dancer, choreographer, and member of the Kinjaz speaks about his experiences during the pandemic, how fatherhood changed him, and how he defines success. 02:00: Intro 04:55: Jawn's time on breakdance China 11:55: How he was impacted by the pandemic 16:40: The lifestyle and mindset change of fatherhood 27:36: How did he deal with the sacrif…

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Be Bold To Be YOU | Kaycee Rice 53:07

1y ago53:07

53:07

20-year-old acclaimed dancer, choreographer and actress Kaycee Rice joins Ben and Anthony this week; she talks about falling in love with dance, creating her own clothing brand, and publicly talking about mental health. 00:00: Intro 03:00: Origin story 06:00: Weirdo Apparel 08:00: Balancing work and education 13:00: Opening up about mental health 2…

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Success Is ONLY Possible With The Right Mindset | Jaspreet Singh (Part 1) 45:24

1y ago45:24

45:24

In this week’s episode, entrepreneur Jaspreet Singh delves into all things finance and investment, offering advice on everything from how to start investing, to weighing up safety and risk when it comes to money. 00:00: Intro 03:00: Origin story 18:00: Financial self-education and role models 24:00: Learning how to build a business 27:00: Investing…

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Success Is ONLY Possible With The Right Mindset | Jaspreet Singh (Part 2) 40:10

1y ago40:10

40:10

Welcome back to part 2 of Beth and Anthony’s talk with the self-titled ‘Chief Executive Money Nerd’ Jaspreet Singh. 00:00: Beginning to invest (practical advice) 08:00: Being an opportunist 10:00: Safety vs risk in investing 12:00: Personal investments 18:00: Good debt vs bad debt 21:00: Balancing work and life 26:00: Investing: thinking long-term …

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Where Focus Goes Energy Flows | Lil Buck (Part 1) 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

39:24

Lil Buck — the world-renowned artist who's collaborated with the likes of Janelle Monáe, Lizzo, Versace, Yo-Yo Ma and more – joins the Kinjaz to talk about growing up in Memphis, his love and pursuit of dance, and consciously breaking social barriers. 00:00: Intro 03:30: Origin story 08:00: Memphis Jookin' 12:00: How did you get involved with that?…

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Where Focus Goes Energy Flows | Lil Buck (Part 2) 33:27

1+ y ago33:27

33:27

Welcome back to part 2 of Ben and Anthony's conversation with award-winning performance artist Lil Buck! 00:00: Consciously breaking barriers and stereotypes 03:30: First music video 06:00: Working with Yo-Yo Ma and the power of collaboration 12:00: How do you define success? 20:00: What do you feel like you've mastered? 22:00: Outro Socials: Insta…

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True Growth Comes From Doing | Vinh Nguyen 58:22

1+ y ago58:22

58:22

Back for the third time on the pod is dancer and choreogrpaher Vinh Nguyen, who chats about his role as a creative director, fatherhood and some of his career highlights so far. 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Interview starts 03:30 - Being a new father 10:00 - How do you prepare for that life change? 15:00 - Was there a moment where you felt ready for that …

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Unlocking Understanding Through Authentic Curiosity | Phillip Chbeeb (Part 2) 35:56

1+ y ago35:56

35:56

Welcome back to part 2! In this half, Philip Chbeeb talks with Ben and Anthony about his research into psyhcology, and embracing the fluidity that comes with being human. 00:00: How Covid shaped they way we navigate the media landscape 06:00: Therapy and researching psychology 07:00: Writing a book 08:00: What does The Missing Self mean to you? 19:…

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Unlocking Understanding Through Authentic Curiosity | Phillip Chbeeb (Part 1) 42:03

1+ y ago42:03

42:03

This is part one of Ben and Anthony's interview with Philip Chbeeb, who discusses his Covid experience, how he creates a space for unfiltered thoughts through The Missing Self, and unpacks the way we approach cancel culture. 00:00: Intro 04:00: Covid experience 06:00: The Missing Self 15:00: Navigating conflict 18:00: Which of your videos have had …

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Chasing Milestones Over Goals | Smac McCreanor 1:01:38

1+ y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Australian dancer, actress and content creator Smac McCreanor joins Ben and Anthony to chat about her journey into professional dance, chanelling confidence into creating, and her future aspirations. 00:00: Intro 02:00: Interview starts 04:00: Origins story 10:00: Dance Competitions 12:00: Moving to LA 18:00: Not making plans 22:30: What’s your pra…

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Owning Confidence In Your Brand | Bam Martin (Part 1) 1:00:20

1+ y ago1:00:20

1:00:20

KINJAZ crew member Bam Martin is back on the pod this week, disucssing fatherhood, his relationship with dance, and KINJAZ experience so far. 00:00: Intro 02:20: Interview starts 04:00: Covid and post-Covid experience 08:00: Family Life 32:00: What are your goals? 40:00: Do you ever feel pressure to update your style to suit current trends? 44:00: …

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Owning Confidence In Your Brand | Bam Martin (Part 2) 53:02

1+ y ago53:02

53:02

Part two of Bam Martin's talk with Ben and Anthony; discussing past successes and future aspirations. 00:00: Welcome back 01:00: How has your 2023 been so far? 03:20: Where do you get your sense of humility? 12:00: What’s 2023 looking like for you? 24:30: What do you want to achieve in 2023? 27:30: How do you define success? 30:30: Lightning Round …

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Finding Hope In The Face Of Chaos | Johnny Chang 2:01:50

1+ y ago2:01:50

2:01:50

This week, podcaster, personal coach, prison minister and ex gang member Johnny Chang shares his moving personal story with Ben and Anthony — opening up about his time in a gang, life in prison, and his relationship with his parents. 00:00: Intro 02:30: Interview start 04:00: Johnny’s Story 06:00: Joining a gang/Gang life 25:00: Life in Prison 42:0…

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Finding Purpose Through Service | Nick Joseph 51:59

1+ y ago51:59

51:59

Today, Ben and Anthony are joined by newest member of the Kinjaz crew, Nick Joseph, who talks about his dance career so far, choreographing for BTS, and creating his own clothing line. 00:00: Intro 02:00: Origin story 07:00: Dance as a career 12:00: Working with BTS 16:00: Crafting an individual style 21:00: Joining the Kinjaz crew 28:00: Getting i…

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Power In Embracing Your Uniqueness | Sherry Cola 1:04:00

1+ y ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Comedian, actor and writer Sherry Cola is on the pod to talk about some *very* exciting upcoming projects, in addition to discussing the feeling of liberation that comes with being yourself, coming out, representaton and more... 00:00: Intro 07:00: Origin story 13:00: Climbing the ladder: breaking into creative industries 23:00: The asian immigrant…

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kNOwing Your Limits | Keone and Mari 1:11:06

1+ y ago1:11:06

1:11:06

The KINJAZ are back! To kick off Season 3, Ben and Anthony are joined by long-time friends of the pod, Keone and Mari Madrid. The choreographer and director duo are back to discuss their upcoming Broadway debut, and their individual journeys with mental health. 00:00: Intro 05:00: Broadway journey 21:00: Relationship to dance 24:00: Mental health a…

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In Loving Memory of Stephen “tWitch” Boss | The Art of the Honest Hustle 1:23:34

1+ y ago1:23:34

1:23:34

We're re-releasing this epsiode from season one in honour of the recent passing of Stephen Boss. Mental health is such an important thing to talk about. If you or someone you know is struggling in any way, please reach out to somebody and know you're not alone. We acknowledge that this episode may be triggering for some people — at the bottom of th…

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#181 - FOA Bonus Episode: Holiday Check-In! 1:04:37

1+ y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Ahhh the holidays.. a time to reflect and prepare the next vision board, and maybe a family tiff or deep introspective existential moment to round it out. Whatever your plans are for the holidays, whether you’re seeing all your loved ones or asserting your boundaries and sitting on top of a mountain solo, Minji stops by to say hi and wish you well …

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#180 - Healing & Falling In Love With Yourself with Anna Akana 1:21:53

2y ago1:21:53

1:21:53

The healing process, the inner work, the letting go, the consciousness, the forgiveness, it's all undeniably helpful...aaand let's be real, it also takes a lot outta you too. To close out FOA Season 3, we thought - who better to talk through all the ups and downs of battling ego, addressing inner child wounds and trauma, and conquering crippling em…

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Real Life, Real Stories, Real Gamechangers | Season 2 Finale Ben Chung, Anthony Lee & Chad Mayate 1:00:11

2y ago1:00:11

1:00:11

Hosts Ben, Anthony and Chad recap the wildest and most emotional moments of Season 2, including all the learning and all the laughs. 00:00 – Intro 04:00 – Funniest pod 12:45 – Someone new you met through the pod 23:30 – Most memorable moment of Season 2 25:30 – Most emotional moment of the season 29:18 – Wildest stories 34:15 – Who do we want to br…

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The Pursuit Of Happiness Is Success | Michael Le 51:33

2y ago51:33

51:33

Tik Tok sensation, dancer, and entrepreneur Michael Le (justmaiko) is on the pod, talking all things content creation and the importance of focusing on what you love. 00:00: Intro 03:00: Origin story 07:00: Having an entrepreneurial spirit 11:00: Blowing up on Tik Tok and creating content 19:00 Spider-man cameo and cool opportunities 21:00: Startin…

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#179 - Red Flags In Dating Pt. 1 with Dia Frampton 1:36:47

2y ago1:36:47

1:36:47

Dating can be super fun, exploratory, and adventure-filled with charming people you can connect with...when it's not a dumpster fire of poor communication, confusing mixed signals, bad manners, and weird vibes from strangers we'd rather forget. All in a day in the life of the modern single human being, right? Well a silver lining to our over-connec…

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You Are A Reflection Of Your Tribe | Dante Basco 1:02:43

2y ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Sitting down with Anthony and Ben this week is actor, dancer, and director Dante Basco, who talks about his experience growing up in Hollywood, Asian representation in the arts, and working on projects with a lasting impact. 00:00: Intro 03:00: Origin story 09:00: Pursuing dance and film 15:00: Asian representation in Hollywood 22:00: Learning from…

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#178 - A Conversation On Asian Racism & Intraracial Prejudice with Sami Jayne 1:33:18

2y ago1:33:18

1:33:18

Racism is a very complicated topic to broach. It can intimidate, trigger, and overwhelm so many so easily because of how pervasive and personal it gets, on top of how exhausted so many feel. Sometimes it feels like we've made some tiny headway towards a baseline respect, maybe even a bit of progress towards equity. Sometimes it feels like we've reg…

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Healing Starts With Self-Awareness | Dan Matthews 56:40

2y ago56:40

56:40

Dan Matthews — rapper, creative producer, and managing partner at International Secret Agents — joins Ben and Anthony on the pod, opening up about being. a Korean adoptee, meeting his biological family, and his creative pursuits. 00:00: Intro 03:00: Origin story 05:00: Adoption story and connecting with his biological family 14:00: Documenting his …

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#177 - Mental Health Breaks & Being OK Not Being OK Update! 45:21

2y ago45:21

45:21

Minji returns to the FOA airwaves after an extended mental health and recharge break after one exhausting summer. A big update with reflections on making her first short film, learning to be proud of herself, unraveling with the overturning of Roe v Wade, and other impactful moments. She gets into the power of sharing stories, facing our unique fea…

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Letting Go In Order To Grow | Chad and Charles 2:11:10

2y ago2:11:10

2:11:10

On the pod this week is Chad Mayate and Charles Nguyen, talking about the Poreotics journey, the highs and lows of being in the spotlight, and their history with KINJAZ. 00:00: Intro 07:00: Origin stories 17:00: America’s Best Dance Crew 28:00: Winning ABDC 34:00: The challenges of being in the spotlight 41:00: Rebranding Poreotics and crew dynamic…

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Never Negotiate With Your Goals | Brandon Schram 1:10:35

2y ago1:10:35

1:10:35

On the pod this week is celebrity trainer, athlete, and motivational speaker Brandon Schram, who discusses the key to consistency, his sources of motivation, and the power of knowledge. 00:00: Intro 04:00: Origin story 12:00: Family history, identity, and reaching out to different communities 16:00: Being your own guide 19:00: Working with celebrit…

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