Cut The Small Talk

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**