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If you're a 20-something then this podcast is for you! I'm Den, a 22 (almost 23) year old Gen Z Filipino-American based in the Bay Area, fresh out of college and about to enter the workforce. This entertaining coming-of-age podcast is all about exploring

Den Paul Cortez


    • Mar 28, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    THE GAYSIAN DATING EXPERIENCE (with Dion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 51:58


    dating, "what are we?", high profile gaysians, grindr hook ups, sniffies, situationships. dion + i have an existential analysis on the dating experience being queer, as well as the intersections of being asian. if you're neither, there's still a collective experience you'll find relatable; that most of us have a deep human drive to find companionship + love.mp3 IG: @ddion_m --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/20spod/support

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    Exploring Japan: A Traveler's Guide (with Rhea)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 32:46


    Embark on a journey to Japan with our latest episode, packed with essential travel tips for an unforgettable adventure. From planning your trip + savoring local cuisine to navigating iconic landmarks + must-see cities. This guide helps ensures you make the most of your time -- tune in and get ready to explore Japan! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/20spod/support

    A/W 2023 IN + OUT (with Elioth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 42:55


    The leaves have been changing with the seasons, and so have the face + state of the world. In this episode, Elioth + I talk about what's been happening in the world, as well as explore what's in + what's out on the latest trends, lifestyle changes, and insights for the upcoming season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/20spod/support

    ADVICE SESH: NAVIGATING CAREER + LIFE WITH A GOOGLER (with juluo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 76:20


    in this episode, kuya juluo + i are diving headfirst into the exhilarating journey of careers + life choices. buckle up as we explore the twists, turns, + unexpected pit stops along the way! join us for a rollercoaster ride through stories of daring career moves, midlife reinventions, + the art of gracefully handling those 'oops, I took the wrong exit' moments. whether you're speeding toward your dream job or stuck in the slow lane of self-discovery, this episode will give you the gps coordinates to navigate the wild terrain of life with a dash of wit + wisdom. tune in now to find out how to turn your career path into a scenic adventure! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/20spod/support

    BENEFITS OF PRACTICING GRATITUDE (with jowi)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 38:44


    gratitude is a powerful force that can profoundly improve our lives. when we feel gratitude within, we allow ourselves to focus on the abundance in our lives, and attract more of it. when we express gratitude to others, we foster deeper connections. in this episode, jowi + i sit down and share a conversation on the idea of gratitude, the scientific benefits, and ways you can express + embed the practice of gratitude in your life. it's giving thanks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/20spod/support

    getting clear on your values

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 32:20


    it's important to know what we really care about, question why we care about these things, and how we can prioritize what's truly important in our life. put first things first. in alignment with living the life you want, your inner compass is a powerful thing to guiding you to where you want to be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/20spod/support

    changes (with loella + annissa)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 57:06


    them changes..is it verb, is it an idea, is it both? change is an inevitable, perpetual fact of life. life can come at you quick, and sometimes navigating thru transitions can be really challenging. other times, a change of pace + a new chapter is just what you need to get you to where you need to be. annissa, loella, and i sit down and discuss them changes 20 somethings go thru -- and give insights into how we + how you can redefine your relationship with change. cover art by annissa deguzman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/20spod/support

    ONE YEAR OUT OF COLLEGE (with Dani)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 42:28


    after graduation, you can find yourself at a crossroad of where can and where do we go from here. dani + i sit down and share a conversation on where we are one year later. We also reflect on where we've come from and what we want to work towards, as well as the lessons we've learned along the way. maybe our 20 somethings is just like "Insecure" - just trying to figure it out as we go. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

    FOCUS (with loella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 33:18


    energy flows where attention goes; where your attention goes results show. to get what you really want in life, you need a clear goal that has purpose and meaning behind it. once this is in place, you can focus your energy on the goal and become obsessive about it. when you learn how to focus your energy, amazing things happen. loella + i sit down and share a conversation on what we think is the essence of focus. we're deeply thinking about the realities we want to create for ourselves, what we want life to look like, and garnering focus towards making our goals + aspirations come to life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

    ENJOY RIGHT NOW, TODAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 35:45


    joy is a radical act. however joy may look to you, we can choose to let more of it in our lives. loella and i speak on catching moments of happiness, how we've let more joy into our lives, and how we keep going -- and how you can 2 :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

    LIVING IN THE MOMENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 25:03


    we can get so concerned about the future like we know we're going to live tomorrow. or get so caught in the past, good and bad, that we can't see the beauty of what's happening in front of us right now. in this episode, i speak on living in the moment, and practices that have helped me and can help you be more mindful and present.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

    CONFIDENCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 36:02


    believing in yourself is a powerful thing, and it can inspire those around you to believe in themselves too. true, humble confidence is the gift that keeps on giving. in this episode, i speak on traits of confident people, ways you can build confidence and self assurance, and my own lil journey with building self confidence. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

    SELFISH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 32:25


    ls it selfish to live for yourself -- to live the life you want, to do things that make you happy + fulfilled, to set healthy boundaries, to surround yourself with only the best types of people and environment? sometimes saying yes to yourself means saying no to someone, and that means letting them down. loella + i share a conversation on what it means to be healthily selfish and ways you can practice that. hot girl summer is around the corner hotties --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

    CHANGE + DISPLACEMENT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 38:23


    take a breath + soak in all that is around you at this moment. do you ever look around and realize you're in a new chapter -- new plot, new characters, new environment, new love interests. change is constant and an inevitable part of life, and displacement is part of the plot that brings life to our stories in this world. loella and I speak on the displacement we've been experiencing in these past + present, and share some advice on how to navigate life's changes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

    DATE YOURSELF

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 35:37


    u will always live with urself so enjoy it. ur own company can be terrifying if ur not used to it, but when u learn to embrace urself in all facets, u can find it to be incredibly enriching and fulfilling. in this episode, den speaks on the idea around dating urself, its benefits, and ways u can do it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

    PROTECTING YOUR ENERGY

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 38:48


    like time, when we wake up, we have a set amount of energy for the day. how u manage ur energy affects ur overall quality of life; it affects how u show up for urself, how u show up for people, and how u balance things out. this episode is all about how u can protect ur energy, how to recharge, set boundaries with work and people, and make things work within ur capacity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

    we're not really strangers (WNRS) with loella

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 38:03


    we're not really strangers, and we're getting nostalgic and vulnerable. loella and i dive deep into our perceptions of each other and the world around us, the connections we share, and reflections on different aspects of life. it's new chapter talks as we play this famous card game. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

    CREATIVE BLOCK

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 27:38


    not being able to express urself, ur true self, is one of the worst feelings ever. for creatives, this is probably one of most frustrating things. this episode is dedicated to exploring why creative blocks happen, how to ride that wave, and advice on making it out on the other side becoming a more evolved version of urself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

    Welcome to 20 Something

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 2:04


    Like Ms. SZA once said, "it's me miss 20 Something." This podcast is all about exploring ideas + transformations for all of us 20 somethings, with a goal of sharing helpful insights + making you feel less alone through it all. Follow me or DM me any topics you want to see or questions you have on Instagram @flowerpowerden or Twitter @dpthecreator. New episode every Tuesday starting Nov 23 ✌

    BERKELEY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 71:11


    Berkeley, California is a rarified, eclectic, + progressive city tucked with magic + mischief at every nook, cranny + corner ✨. Kuya Elioth™ (a Cal alum who has lived in the city for almost a decade) and I discuss some of the quirky things about this place and put you onto some things you might not have known. The boba industrial complex, the best places to eat, cute spots to chill at, some advice for students + people thinking about coming here, choosing classes -- demystifying it all. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

    GRADUATING COLLEGE + LIVING INTENTIONALLY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 49:47


    UC Berkeley? We out this bih ✌

    FRANK OCEAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 42:21


    ✨ What's the most beautiful thing you've ever witnessed? Friendship ✨ We're two Frank Ocean-stan, Filipinx bicons analyzing our chosen Frank Ocean songs. Loella Disto + I talk through our individual experiences from this pretty f*cking fast year that flew by, and the lessons learned along the way. This episode is a perfect blend of music, conversation, and laughter ~ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

    PERCEPTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 66:50


    It's a High Frequency type of session [cypher] where I'm kicking it with my friend Annissa, speaking on the topic of PERCEPTION. Why is Times New Roman the standard font? Why are BIPOC practices exoticized? What's the most beautiful thing you've ever witnessed? Tune into our intimate conversation on how our lived experiences, Berkeley education, and cultural aspects have shaped how we perceive the world around us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

    NAVIGATING THRU PERSONAL IDENTITY

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 21:29


    It's a High Frequency type of day, where I'm smoking and drinking with my friend Javi. Listen to us share a conversation on the events that have shaped our world thus far; we explore themes of immigration, our college experience with COVID-19, Mexican culture, and Filipino culture. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

    Zoom University and Virtual College

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 22:43


    I'm here (and queer) to talk to you about the whole Zoom University, online learning experience--and how that is shaped by the world around me. I'm a senior at the University of California, Berkeley here to talk about anything from adjusting to the whole online thing, to grieving the things we lost before COVID-19, some hobbies I picked up, and maybe some glimmer of hope within all of this. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/20spod/support

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