Cut the Small Talk

Nicole is a creative based out of San Francisco who works to uplift cultural and identity expression through mediums such as fashion and art. Nicole has a clothing brand called “Niana Collection'' featuring her popular “Niana sleeves'' which are a modern take on Filipiniana wear (traditional clothing that Filipinos wear for special occasions).Find her on instagram: @Nianacollection and on her website: https://www.niana.shop/

Join me in this episode with Erin Dunn, Trusted Adviser to In-House Legal Teams @ Priori.Priori is the legal marketplace changing the way in-house teams find and hire outside counsel. Using data and technology, Priori rapidly connects Fortune 500 enterprises and leading technology companies with the right attorney for any project globally.To connect with Erin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-dunn2023/To learn more about Priori: https://www.priorilegal.com/Some books and podcasts that Erin mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Strategies-Technology-Lawyers-House/dp/B08WSFVBZGhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0rgMTVJ9TWDWsut3R1c5L3?si=e3659621636b4dc3https://open.spotify.com/show/4eylg9GZJOVvUhTynt4jjA?si=4d69061ff18244fc

Who are you in addition to your profession, who do you want to be and how would it feel to actually work towards that more complete composition of yourself? In this episode I explore all those questions and what Identity can mean for you.

In today's episode we talk to author and creative, Lynn Forney. Lynn suffered a horrific attack by a stranger that left her with serious physical injuries and painful emotional trauma. In our conversation, Lynn shares how she used creativity to both process and heal the trauma from the attack, and how she found the courage to share her story with the world. To learn more about Lynn, visit: her website here.& you can pick up a copy of her book here!

In the latest episode of “Cut the Small Talk”, I have a conversation with Tania Ali, CEO & Founder of Cadre Style. In this episode, we talk about how Tania practiced law for 13 years before making a huge pivot into the fashion world. Tania's personal passion to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, led her to create @cadre.style a business dedicated to sustainability and reducing fashion waste. In the episode, we cover the range of emotions that come with starting a business including self-doubt and fear, and learning how to trust your gut through it all.To shop cadre style you can visit: https://cadrestyle.com/and for 20%off use code: welcome20To find Cadre Style on instagram: @cadre.styleTo connect with Tania on instagram: @yourbestietaniaThis podcast is also sponsored by Better Help, if you are interested in starting therapy at an afforable price you can visit BetterHelp.com/CutTheSmallTalk to for 10% off.

In the newest episode “Cut the Small Talk”, I had the honor of speaking with the multi-faceted Amie Scrupski about life as a tarot card reader, a psychosomatic healing practitioner, and dressmaker. In this episode we touch on Amie's life experiences that led her to crave a life of magic which led her from a conventional life to a creative life and her pursuit of healing herself and others. We also touch on the differences between traditional therapy and psychosomatic healing, and what a session with her might look like for potential clients.To learn more about and to connect with Amie, you can find her at: https://amiescrupski.com/To book a psychosomatic healing consultation you can visit: https://embodiedhealingpractice.com/Bakara Wintner: @bakarawHani Avital: @she.laah https://www.shelaah.com/Youtube link to the snippet of the conversation on dresses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exbl8r6V5SA&t=1s

Ever struggle with setting boundaries and over-extending? Me too.In this short essay I talk about an experiment in detachment that I tried to help with both of these things- and the results! Link to my other podcast: "Small Tech Big Compliance" for anyone interested in conversations centered on compliance challenges and solutions for small tech companies! https://open.spotify.com/episode/3y3YwLf6yCW8ZIpE7aXPXq?si=244d0ed98f104306

There is so much we don't know about the genesis of someone's work identity. That's the case even with the people that we see - physically or virtually - on a daily basis. We can assume that our co-workers took a certain path to their profession - they had an interest, they went to school to pursue that interest, and they inevitably landed where they are now. But there is such nuance that we miss when we assume. We miss the stories of how building tree forts was a bridge to building systems, how an under the table teaching gig formed the critical knowledge foundation for network engineering that would be vital for a life-long career, and how a fear of math almost led to a completely different career path. In this episode, we follow the unfiltered career path of my friend and co-worker Douglas Thide - nuances and all.

Have you ever wondered if we humans existed alone on this earth? Have you ever wondered if that wave of cold you felt in the middle of a summer night was pure coincidence, or if that strange noise at night really was as random as it seemed?If so, you're not alone. I've heard my fair share of paranormal activity stories from friends and family since I was a little girl, and I've always been fascinated by those that take a deeper dive into that understanding that realm. In today's episode, I speak to one such human, Barry Pirro, host of the podcast “Haunted Happenings", and an experienced paranormal investigator himself. Learn more about Barry on his website: ConnecticutGhostHunter.comListen to His Podcast "Haunted Happenings" here: https://open.spotify.com/show/707T4359WpfrY275EJewWZ?si=f6149de20a9348e9And to connect with Barry: Email him at BarryPirro@yahoo.com

Chatting with my friend Steve on his career pivot, and his journey to making a living doing something that he loves!!! To connect with Steve, you can find him on StevePlaysGuitar.com or on Instagram: @SteveAllenGuitar Happy Connecting, y'all!

In this episode of Cut the Small Talk, I talk with mental health professional, Carly Pirro, about what it's like to work as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and her own personal journey with mental health and therapy!To connect with Carly, you can find her on LinkedIn or on Instagram: @carlyshmarlieFor 10% off your first month at Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/cutthesmalltalk

Soft snippet on how to manage your emotions during the holiday season!

We're all home for the holidays, so you know what means, we're bout to get TRIGGERED. Don't get us wrong, we absolutely adore our family, but from heated debates over the dinner table to unsolicited advice, it can crazy up in our little house when we reunite! So in the first episode of this "Soft Snippets" mini-series, my sisters and I talk about our personal triggers when it comes to our family and how we move through them around the holidays.

A mini series where I talk about big emotions and how I and others, move through the world with them!

In this episode, I speak to Veronica and Fatima, twins and co-founders, who launched their event planning business, Pico Planning, earlier this year! We talk about why they started the business, how they balance it with their full-time jobs, and how their childhoods shaped their passion!To connect with them to plan your next event, you can find them on Instagram: @PicoPlanning, on their website: https://www.picoplanning.com/ and on Facebook!

In this next episode of “Cut the Small Talk” I catch up with an old friend, Hector, who is an amazing poet. We talk about why he writes poetry, what he writes about, we also spend a good portion of the episode reading some of his work out loud and sharing my interpretations of his words and then diving into the actual stories behind his words. And…. the very end, Hector was gracious enough to perform one of his pieces - so go on and check that out - it's a fun one!

Hate Public Speaking? You're not alone! In today's episode, I speak to Kevin Leung, a NYC Emergency Preparedness professional whose job consists of lots of public speaking. In this episode he shares tips and tricks on how to speak with confidence!Find Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinericleung/ or on IG: @kdsleung

Rose Buado and Jennifer Redondo-Marquez were born and raised in the United States (U.S.). Their parents left the Philippines to start a better life for themselves and their families. Like many Asian families, Filipino culture focuses on stability and many pursue “proven paths” like medicine, engineering, and the military. Growing up in America, they were taught to value the freedom of speech and thought. This is in direct contrast to the Asian culture where parental expectations create conflict because career goals and definitions of success are not aligned. Rose and Jennifer are just two examples of first-generation children learning what it means to be successful in the U.S. and how to navigate through it. They aim to bridge the gap of knowledge, experience, and support that many have felt coming of age, beginning careers and living life within purpose. Rose and Jennifer embarked on the In Her Purpose project to advocate for women, to feed and fuel the future generation, and to spread love! With their first co-authored book, In Her Purpose: 40 Principles of Asian Women Redefining Success on Their Own Terms, they hope to inspire readers to discover their purpose, amplify their voice and share their true gifts with the world. You can find their book on amazon here! https://www.amazon.com/Her-Purpose-Rose-Buado/dp/1734732016/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=in+her+purpose&qid=1629118823&sr=8-1And you can find Rose and Jenn on social media through their instagram: @inherpurpose where you will also find a link to their website!

In this next episode, I catch up with a friend, former law school classmate, and now published author, S. Mayumi Grigsby, to discuss her book, "EmpowHERed Health, Reforming a Dismissive Health Care System,” a book in which she explores her research and findings on the potential link between negative interactions with healthcare professionals and health inequity, while focusing on the experience of Black women in the U.S.In this episode, we also touch on themes such as the lack in sex education through Mayumi's personal health story and the stories of members of the LGBTQ+ community, perspectives from health care professionals themselves on health inequity, and the social injustice and violence that has been at the forefront of this year.IG: @empowheredhealthBuy "EmpowHERed Health" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/EmpowHERed-Health-Reforming-Dismissive-System/dp/1636766269/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=empowhered+health&qid=1623895939&sr=8-3Target: https://www.target.com/p/empowhered-health-by-s-mayumi-umi-grigsby-paperback/-/A-83269954Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empowhered-health-s-mayumi-umi-grigsby/1138414451

Ever been in a rut? This past month and a half or so, I definitely have been. I haven't wanted to sing, create, work on my podcast, journal, mediate- nothing. I had this visceral need to let go of my regimented lifestyle that I thought was crucial to my newly found well-being - and the results were surprising. In this episode I discuss my thoughts on a concept I learned about called "Wintering" coined by writer, Katherine May. She describes our life "winters" as moments of retreat, and writes about ways we can gain power from rest and retreat. Inspired by one of my favorite podcasts: "On Being with Krista Tippet" https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kd9DZfZDvNiOEsHG7sAwq?si=nIHbzw4FQAeFoJDEtKn0GQ

In this episode of Cut the Small Talk, I have a discussion with my sister, Shanon Maglente, on the recent hate crimes against the Asian community, implicit biases and microaggressions, the glorification of being "quiet" in Asian Culture, and more. Shanon is a writer for GoodHouseKeeping.com and recently wrote an article on the above topics called "Why Some Asian Americans Are Staying Silent About the Ongoing Hate Crimes." Link here: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/a35630674/how-to-support-asian-american-community-hate-crimes-violence/For more info on how to act: https://stopaapihate.org/actnow/

In today's episode I talk about self-love- what it means to me and how I practice it!

In my life, I've learned that while veering off course of our chosen paths might have been (and still is) discouraged, it’s often the pivots you make in life, and those rare opportunities that you just say “yes” to, that teach us the most about ourselves- what lights us up, what brings meaning to our lives, and how resilient we actually are. In this next episode of “Cut the Small Talk,” I catch up with an old college friend, Matt Pana, who continues to make successful pivots in his life that have led him to opportunities and careers that cater to both his passions and his desire for sustainability.To connect with Matt Pana, and to find his podcast and various other media head to: solo.to/mattpana

Many young professional adults today struggle with feeling like they are not worthy of their accomplishments, and can often live life in fear of being discovered as a "fraud" in different aspects of their lives- whether it's in their careers, in their relationships, etc. This phenomenon is known in the world of psychology as "Imposter Syndrome" and it's what I tackle in this next episode of Cut the Small Talk with two awesome women, Dr. Jenny Fagel and Dr. Kathleen Wang, the founders of the Grown Up Asian. The Grown Up Asian is a life coaching program geared to help Asian American women live up to the most authentic version of themselves, which was founded through their own search for purpose and their drive and passion to help others find theirs!To sign up for their free virtual workshop on "How to Crush Your Goals" that's scheduled for January 13th @ 5:30 pm PST/8:30 pm EST: https://nxw16bkt.pages.infusionsoft.net/Find Jenny and Kathleen on instagram: @TheGrownUpAsian

In this episode, Brian Kiwanuka and I dissect Open Mike Eagle's newest album "Anime, Trauma, and Divorce" which is hilarious, honest, and a crazy display of admirable vulnerability all at the same time. Brian's music blog: http://93millionmilesabove.blogspot.com/Some of Open Mike Eagle's hilarious "music videos" for this album:Sweatpants Spiderman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzRmTYQ7mFQWTF is self care: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOZqgbBSbn015, 20 ft ocean na (live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USmoUJu9Hag&list=RDUSmoUJu9Hag&start_radio=1NYT article on this album: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/arts/music/open-mike-eagle-anime-trauma-divorce.html

On today's episode, one my best friends Raubel, a.k.a p0gii (Twitch name) talk about the popular streaming platform Twitch! We break down exactly what it is for people who are new to the platform, and our streaming experiences!Find the full video recording of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Ny5EJAwSMFind p0gii's Twitch channel here: https://www.twitch.tv/p0giiFind the Radiant Stream Team Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIESJOizOlOSggnAnB_-MtgFind Radiant's twitter here: https://twitter.com/Radianttv__ https://www.instagram.com/radiantttv

For anyone that's felt like he or she was "too much" in a relationship or who has had a hard time dealing with a breakup, this episode might be for you! In this next episode of "Cut the Small Talk" I share what I've learned about something called Attachment Theory, and ways that I've learned to work through an anxious/insecure attachment style.

Debt has a bad rep these days- maybe that should change! Join me and one of my best friends Trish in a conversation about debt and finances!Find me on instagram: @daniellemaglente

Being single doesn't always feel great- and being single during a pandemic is a whole other story.But what if I told you that you can start feeling 10 times better about being single right now?In this episode of Cut the Small Talk, I got a chance to chat with Shani Silver of A Single Serving Podcast, about how she changed her negative mindset on being single to a positive one, and how she made a career out of creating content for single women to challenge the way the media and society negatively portrays singlehood. Her content is a game changer for real! Show link to Shani's podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/0vVwbdT9RAppTSHeamR6S5?si=1ibMPpfIQNuxns-RiUk7vwLink to the "What Do You Mean By That" episode with Dr. Kris Marsh https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DHS21hrof9oKJbQQ8iehk?si=qyE7k5eeQ-yUL4DMbWef5AFind Shani Silver at: https://www.shanisilver.com/Shani's instagram: @ShaniSilver@asingleservingpodcast

So it has been a crazy couple of months as our world has been shaken with political injustice in various aspects of our lives, and racial injustice illuminated through the Black Lives Matter movement. There is still so so much work to be done, and I hope we all continue to do that work every single day, not just online and in the media, but in our homes, in every difficult conversation with have with a friend or family and in every difficult realization we make about ourselves and the gaps in our understanding and knowledge about the struggles of those who don’t look like us.I hope we also find some light in these dark times, and hold on to those moments to build strength to show up genuinely and effectively when needed. Something that has brought light to my days was this conversation with @DJLola.K for the next episode of the #CutTheSmallTalkPodcast, where she discusses how she learned how to DJ in just 30 days, and how that small step turned into a DJ career that has been growing successfully for the past 2 years! This story brought me so much inspiration, and I know it will for others, so have a listen! KYM'S SOCIAL MEDIA! @djlola.k @ladies1stdjclub

In this episode, my sister Shanon and I discuss ways we try to have productive conversations about the Black Lives Matter movement with our Asian elders. Michelle Kim Article: https://medium.com/awaken-blog/20-allyship-actions-for-asians-to-show-up-for-the-black-community-right-now-464e5689cf3eLetters for Black Lives: https://lettersforblacklives.com/https://secure.actblue.com/donate/blmmhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd/donatehttps://unicornriot.ninja/donate/https://www.joincampaignzero.org/#vision

What motivates you? In today's episode, I will share my top 10 tips on getting motivated and staying motivated!

What does rapper, Childish Gambino, have in common with singer-songwriter, Julia Holter?Probably next to nothing lol. Join me and my friend Brian Kiwanuka through this music chat where we swap two of our favorite albums and eat each other's reactions. Find Brian's music blog here! https://93millionmilesabove.blogspot.com/

Part 2 of Episode 9: Music Swap- Childish Gambino and Julia Holter What does rapper, Childish Gambino, have in common with singer-songwriter, Julia Holter?Probably next to nothing lol. Join me and my friend Brian Kiwanuka through this music chat where we swap two of our favorite albums and eat each other's reactions. Find Brian's music blog here! https://93millionmilesabove.blogspot.com/

I don’t know how it’s been for you guys, but for me, this season has been a wintry mix of highs and lows, with lots of bluesy blues and negative thoughts sprinkled in. What I’ve learned though, is that while we might feel alone in these dark moments, we certainly are not. In this new episode of my #cutthesmalltalkpodcast I talk to my friend Anna about how she maintains a positive mindset on a daily basis to combat the curveballs, both big and small, that life throws at her. I hope this encourages people to talk to one another when they are down. There’s simply nothing worse than feeling alone when you are sad- and we need to realize that though people may seem happy on the outside- you never really know what’s going on in their hearts and minds. So I challenge people today to #cutthesmalltalk and care for your friends today cause we need each other.

So it’s officially 2020, and that time of year where we find ourselves reflecting on the past 12 months, and thinking of concrete ways to improve ourselves for the next 12. But how many times do we let those goals fall by the wayside a couple months into the new year, after that initial spark of motivation starts to dim?In this episode of Cut The Small Talk, I have a conversation with my good friend Angel about how he made his goals a priority throughout this past year, what motivated him, and how he went about actually achieving all of them. So if you’re ready to get inspired, have a listen! To follow Angel on Instagram: @Arch.Angel.13

Have you ever felt stuck in your career, or felt that it was too late to change paths? Have you ever felt like you put too much time and energy into your career goals, and though your interests and perspectives have changed, it was just too late for you to try something new?In today's episode, we will be exploring the story of how my friend Jordan took a huge leap, worked really hard, and completely changed career paths from one leading towards a career in Physical Therapy to one in Software Development. Listen and be inspired if you are looking to make a change!

This Thanksgiving season, I'm thankful for friends that inspire me, by example, to pursue my passions despite crazy work schedules and other adult responsibilities. In this next episode of Cut The Small Talk, we explore the different ways my good friend Michelle keeps her passion for performing alive while also working full-time as a night-shift nurse in the ICU! Follow her music insta page here: @MichelleCalaguioMusic

Is it possible to turn your passion into a career? In this episode I talk to my sister Shanon about her journey to her dream career as a writer for GoodHousekeeping.com of Hearst Corporation, which she landed with help from her side passion projects!Shanon's Instagram: @shanonmaglenteShanon's Good Housekeeping profile: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/author/222003/Shanon-Maglente/

Do you ever find yourself avoiding a certain topic, or changing the subject in a discussion because you're intimidated by your lack of knowledge in that area, and you're worried you'd have nothing worthwhile to contribute? Or do you find yourself immediately tuning out when people talk about things that are not immediately interesting to you, or that you cannot immediately relate to? I think many people do this to a certain extent, and I think that contributes to the lack of connection our generation seems to feel.In this episode, I talk about this phenomenon and tackle it myself by engaging in a conversation with my friend Brian about two musical artists- James Blake and Aesop Rock (not to be confused with A$AP Rocky) who knows way more about these artists (and music in general) than I do. Through this, I hope to encourage people to stop letting fear get in the way of having these conversations, and instead to use these opportunities to connect, and at the very least as a chance to learn a shit ton from your friends and strangers :) FIND BRIAN'S AMAZING WRITING AND MUSIC REVIEWS HERE: 1) "RateYourMusic" - https://rateyourmusic.com/~Kosa122) 93MillionMIlesAbove.blogspot.com 3) https://www.nextbop.com/brian-kiwanuka

Many young adults struggle with anxiety everyday, and yet very few talk about it. In this episode, in an effort to make anxiety and mental health something that we could talk to each other about more freely, I want to be vulnerable with you, and give you a glimpse of my personal struggle with anxiety, and how I've learned to manage and live with it throughout the years.

What are YOU passionate about? In this first episode of Cut the Small Talk, I will share my three step guide for how to keep your passions alive when you're a young adult with a busy life! *WARNING* THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE - WEAR HEADPHONES IF LISTENING AROUND FAM THAT WOULD CARE OR CHILDREN**