Above Average with Angel

In this episode of Above Average S3, I discuss getting to know our adult selves and accepting change in adulthood with Stephen Ling. Life has always been unpredictable, but there's something about being a twenty something that makes change so intimidating, overwhelming, but also worthwhile. Listen in as we reflect on this very exciting period we call being "twenty-somethings."

Hi Pals! In this weeks episode I'll be talking about ways I manage my anxiety and self esteem challenges to FINALLY, for ONCE, begin liking myself. I think we talk a lot about self love, but sometimes love is such an all encompassing term. Sometimes you can even love something but not like it. You know what I mean? I wanted to focus on liking myself because I personally think it's harder. You can't just choose to like yourself, unlike love  (sometimes). There needs to be reasons to "like"...which is why I discuss regulating anxious and low self esteem thoughts in this episode. Hope you enjoy! 

Hello! Welcome to another episode of our season about authenticity. In this episode, I wanted to bring the ying to my yang, the moon to my sun, Ian Lim! We just celebrated our 3rd year anniversary recently, and I hope that through this episode, I am able to share the amount of work and compromise that is needed when dating someone who is completely different than you, with their own flaws and struggles. Hope you enjoy!

Hello! Welcome back dear listeners. For the first episode of Season 3,  I wanted to share some wisdom that has shaped me for the better. As I continue to grow and get to know myself in my 20s, I can seriously say that these quotes have been my guiding principles. I hope to be the most authentic version of me in every phase of my life, and I would not be able to do it without inspiration  and wisdom from the universe. I hope you enjoy!As a reminder, and to set our intentions for Season 3, I want to focus on "authenticity" whatever that means to you, me, and everyone else. So listen in as we elevate each other's authentic selves!Love,Angel

Hello~ It's me. I was wondering if after all these years...LOL jk jk I don't want to be copyrighted by Adele's team. But hello everyone! I know it's been a minute (more accurately, months!) since I last posted. I think season 2 went by so smoothly then suddenly life happened, and I just needed to take a step back. I hope you guys enjoy! This will be the last episode of the season but stay tuned for more in Season 3! woot wootHave a happy holidays everyone!

Happy Monday Everyone! On this episode of Above Average, I discuss the complexities of friendships, how its meaning evolves, learning to navigate them in adulthood, and everything in between. I am especially happy to have my dear friend, Jane Canteros, share her thoughts and realizations surrounding this topic! I hope you guys enjoy!Also! I referenced the podcast episode below on this episode. Feel free to give it a listen:True Companions Love Imperfectly- Part 1 (The Art of Friendship with Kim Wier)

In this last episode of June, and with the heat of summer creeping in, I wanted to discuss my relationship with romanticizing travel and escapism. I discuss my not so great experience traveling to Europe with my family, and my high expectations on vacations fixing my problems. LOL. Right?! Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy this episode. Have a wonderful day!

Hey Guys! For this week's episode, I explore the concept of introversion with a fellow introvert, Aldwin Pagulayan. What I learned from this conversation is that as much as introversion is part of our identity and important to acknowledge, it only makes up one layer of who we are. Listen in as Aldwin and I talk about our similarities, differences, and how we are growing as introverts in life.Helpful concepts!"Jung (1921) suggested the principal distinction between personalities is the source and direction of an individual's expression of energy. The interest of the introvert is directed inwards; they think, feel, and act in ways that suggest the subject is the prime motivating factor(Source 1).""Introverts are well-suited to many situations. A tendency to be reserved helps these personality types to pace themselves. They're likely to listen to others more carefully. Very introspective, Introverts enjoy more focused “alone time” – leading to more and deeper insights. And, while sometimes too sensitive to their environments, this often helps them pick up cues more quickly, making them great at reading many situations.80% of Introverts say they often find that time spent alone is more interesting and satisfying than time spent with other people, compared to 29% of Extraverts.(Source 2)."The 4 types of introverts (Source 3)Social Introvert: Social introverts value solitude more than most people. They like being alone but aren't opposed to the occasional gathering of close friends and family.Thinking Introvert: Introverts of this type are prone to getting lost in their thoughts and may actually mentally "disappear" from conversations due to a retreat into the mental world.Anxious Introvert: You'll likely find anxious introverts at home because of nervousness or fear, usually catastrophizing events before they happen, which ultimately prevents them from stepping out of their comfort zones.Restrained Introvert: They move at a slower, more methodical pace in all things and tend to enjoy predictable activities.

Hey everyone! Welcome to my first episode for the month of June. On this episode, I discuss my, dare I say, traumatic experiences with grades and the K-12 American Education System. As I continue to solidify who I am and what I want in life, it has become crystal clear that our education system is not the vibe. I unfortunately don't go into education reform here as this is just a story telling episode of my personal experiences, but high five if you feel the same!

Happy Monday everyone! On this episode, I invited Andrea Chavez to share her two cents on everything revolving confidence. We dig deeper on what fuels her confidence, how she wants hopes to provide the same level of validation for others, the lows in the mids of the highs, and everything in between! This is such a great in depth discussion between two people that source their confidence differently, that values different things, and yet wish the same thing for the world. Hope you guys enjoy!

Happy Monday! Welcome to another "Below the Average" segment where I take on a personal topic with the same Above Average content but below the average podcast length. On this episode, I talk about my relationship with humor, the roots to my lack of confidence and insecurities, and how humor has created a kinder perspective in my life. I hope you guys enjoy this episode! 

Hi Everyone! In this episode I bring my very special friend, Euna Kang, as we discuss our faith, spirituality, and religion as young adults. Euna and I find a lot of strength through our faith that has guided us in how we navigate our struggles, the evil in this world, and our personal growth. I learned so much through this exchange of perspective and am so thankful that she has set time out of her day to share her wisdom. I hope you guys enjoy!Here are some concepts we discussed:Faith - "Faith is our belief and trust in a Higher Power, even when there is no empirical proof. It is believing in things we cannot perceive through the five senses, but which can be felt through the sixth sense: intuition. Our intuition tells us that there is something bigger than ourselves — the signs of this are everywhere if we open our souls to them — and faith is our belief that this is true." (Source)Religion - "Religion may be defined as, “Any system of belief about a deity, often involving rituals, a code of ethics, a philosophy of life, and a world view.” It is straightforward and can be experienced through our senses. Religion gives us a sense of belonging to a community of like-minded individuals who worship a Higher Power in the same way and refer to it by the same name. Because of this, religion is easy to embrace, but also easy to reject." (Source)Spirituality - "Spirituality brings purpose and meaning to life. It helps us understand our place in the world and honor the thing that are greater than just us — community, service to others, and a relationship with a Higher Power. " (Source)I also apologize that the audio cut of at the end!

Happy Friday Everyone! Today on another "Below the Average" session, I wanted to talk about embarrassing moments. I feel like I've always lived a life of internal discomfort and I get emotionally overwhelmed with just about anything. I'm definitely getting better at that now but listen in to hear some of the more memorable as well as the trivial embarrassing moments I've had so far. Hope everyone has a great weekend and I'll talk to you guys next week! 

In this episode I bring in my childhood friend, Fil-Am advocate, young professional, & creator of IG food blog @poquisquared, Austin Chavez! Listen in as we discuss the unrealistic expectations we had of adulthood growing up, how we are navigating the realities of young adulthood, and what we are learning and unlearning in the process. I find this topic important to discuss especially with the young millennials going through the transition from college to the working world. I am here to validate your feeling of confusion and discomfort! I'm there with you. You are not alone, and it is not solely your fault. I hope this episode shows a side of me and Austin that you can identify with. Young Adulthood is uncomfortable, but growing through it is necessary. So let's all be here for each other as we find our own ways in this world! 

Hi Guys! Welcome to my first attempt of the "Below the Average" segment. Where I share the same Above Average content but below the usual podcast length. Ideally the goal is to create shorter episodes to balance the super long ones I normally make. Today I share with you my thoughts on gossiping and cancel culture. I'm pretty nervous not gonna lie. I don't think I've ever been this expressive and truthful in a while. I think of myself as a "diplomat" which means I say things in ways that ensures I'm not rubbing anyone too much or hurting anyone's feelings. HOWEVER, it's my goal before I'm 30 to gain more confidence in my values, my opinions, and my general thoughts. How can I improve myself and how I think, if I don't actually verbalize them? Enjoy!Correction, I used the word "excommunicate" as a synonym for "cancelled" which is not correct at all. My mistake! Here are the definitions of the two:Cancel Culture: the practice or tendency of engaging in mass canceling as a way of expressing disapproval and exerting social pressureExcommunicate: excluded from the rights of church membershipSo as you can see from the definitions above, they are not the same thing.  Sorry guys for the confusion, I'll take this as a lesson learned.

Happy Monday and welcome to the first episode (Episode 11 overall) of Above Average Season 2!I brought back my guest from my very first episode, my brother, Leif (Biboy) Jomuad, to walk me through his relationship with toxic masculinity. In this episode I talked about a couple key points. As a person that still has a lot to learn, please try to use my episodes as a source of perspective not the only source of information. I hope this acts as a starting point for you to do your homework as we all navigate these unfamiliar concepts together. Here's some basic points that I briefly touched up on in this episode to give you a head start in your own research!Toxic Masculinity: Toxic masculinity refers to the notion that some people’s idea of “manliness” perpetuates domination, homophobia, and aggression (Source 1). In modern society, people often use the term toxic masculinity to describe exaggerated masculine traits that many cultures have widely accepted or glorified. According to traditional toxic masculine values, a male who does not display enough of these traits may fall short of being a ‘real man' (Source 2).There are many definitions of “toxic masculinity” that appear in research as well as pop culture. Some researchers have come to agree that toxic masculinity has three core components. Toughness: This is the notion that men should be physically strong, emotionally callous, and behaviorally aggressive. Antifeminity: This involves the idea that men should reject anything that is considered to be feminine, such as showing emotion or accepting help. Power: This is the assumption that men must work toward obtaining power and status (social and financial) so they can gain the respect of others (Source 1).The Male Gaze: the perspective of a notionally typical heterosexual man considered as embodied in the audience or intended audience for films and other visual media, characterized by a tendency to objectify or sexualize women (Source 3). In the male gaze, woman is visually positioned as an “object” of heterosexual male desire. Her feelings, thoughts and her own sexual drives are less important than her being “framed” by male desire (Source 4).Visual media that respond to masculine voyeurism tends to sexualise women for a male viewer. As Mulvey wrote, women are characterised by their “to-be-looked-at-ness” in cinema. Woman is “spectacle”, and man is “the bearer of the look” (Source 4). Sources:Amy Morin, LCSW. “What Is Toxic Masculinity?” Verywell Mind, 26 Nov. 2020, www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-masculinity-5075107. Johnson, Jon. “Toxic Masculinity: Definition, Common Issues, and How to Fight It.” Medical News Today, MediLexicon International, 21 June 2020, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/toxic-masculinity#what-it-is. “Male Gaze.” Oxford Reference, www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100128610#:~:text=1.,visual%20media%3A%20see%20also%20objectification. Janice Loreck Teaching Associate in the School of Media. “Explainer: What Does the 'Male Gaze' Mean, and What about a

Hello friends! Today I discuss my journey from being clueless about my finances to being less clueless. I walk you through my old spending mindset/habits, to how I set up my savings and investments! This is also my last episode for the season! Thank you everyone for sticking by me until now. Look forward to Season 2 in the Spring!

It's 2021, and as an overly reflective person, you guys know I had to dedicate an episode on the lessons I learned last year and my manifestations for this year! Let me know if any of my points resonated with you guys, we all out here!

Helloooo! Join me and Caryl as we discuss the differences, similarities, and gripes we have on the topic of body image between a millennial and a gen z! Growing up as the eldest in a culture that had unrealistic body standards, I was always so lost when it came to body Image. This discussion is necessary and so I hope you listen in! Also, I hope everyone is having a great holiday season. Eat all the good food and drink water yall!

Hello Hello! I invited one of my role models, Andrea V., to discuss and reflect on our journey towards self love and self empowerment. This is probably my most favorite topic to discuss. I can talk about this for days. Listen in as we share what self love is for us, how to start, how to get back to it, how to be honest with our insecurities, and everything in between. 10/10 quality content!

Hello everyone! For this episode, I Invited my beloved college roommate, Danielle, to reminisce and discuss living with other people, the memories, the lessons, & the self discoveries.

Hey Guys! This is my first ever episode where I share about concepts that I truly care and love. Anywho, this episode we will be discussing the four temperaments. The powerful cholerics, the popular sanguines, the peaceful phlegmatics, and the perfect melancholics of the world.

Listen in as I reflect on life lessons & self development through dance!

Claudette and I talk about our earlier years using social media, lessons, mistakes, reflections, etc. We dove super deep into insecurities due to social media through the years near the end! This was definitely the longest episode yet but loved every minute of it!

My second episode where I talk about some memorable moments in my life when I just moved to the United Stated 15 years ago! Wow. Join me as I become nostalgic which I do very often btw. Have an awesome Friday everyone!

Happy Friday everyone! Come listen in as my brother and I discuss his music career journey. I hope to be better at conversing with others through this podcast. I'm using my brother as a test subject and he provided some great insights!

Hey Guys! My name is Angel and you are listening to my first ever podcast, "Above Average." Before you join me on my podcasting journey, here's a teaser episode so you know what you're getting yourself into. Public speaking is not my forte but we out here folks!