Don't Take Our Word for It Podcast

Are you having trouble sleeping? Daydreaming? Losing your appetite? Smiling to yourself for no apparent reason? The diagnosis is in and WebMD says...you might be in love. It can be what gets you up in the morning, or makes you never want to wake up again. We know that science doesn't always explain every tid bit of this phenomenon, but falling in love may have more to do with our heads than our hearts! In honor of what some people might consider the most romantic (or depressing) day of the year, tune in to this week's episode as we talk about our brains on love and discuss our burning questions with a mystery guest!

One of the most common fears we all share regardless of our age, gender, race, or whether or not you think pineapples belong on pizza is...you guessed it -- other people. Social phobia, aka FOPO, is no stranger to most of us, and we're probably experiencing it more than we realize. This week on DTOWFI, we're conversing about the art of conversing (or the lack thereof). What are our social "crutches" and how can we become more comfortable with others and ourselves? Tune in as we break down social anxiety and how to become a better communicator!

Resolutions get a bad rep -- But reaching goals that we set are incredibly beneficial, encouraging, and dare we say... doable? That’s why for our first episode of the decade, we are redeeming resolutions by breaking down better goal-setting strategies with tips to get you in a winning headspace to actually turn our resolutions into reality. This is the Resolution Revolution!

Wishing you HAPPY HOLIDAYS from all of us at DTOW Podcast. In light of the season, we ask ourselves: To cuff or not to cuff? 'Jingle all the Baes' or 'No Way, Rose'? What is the cuffing phenomenon anyway? Is there any validity to its cultural significance? Find out as we jump into the holiday spirit and examine what exactly we're looking for under this proverbial mistletoe!

To conclude 'The Art Of' series, we sat down with Brian Lee, who turned his passion for photo/videography into a business. Brian is the founder, photographer, and filmmaker behind Etcetera Photo. With his background in conceptual videography, Brian eventually transitioned into the wedding industry full-time in 2015. There are incredible challenges that come with starting up a personal business, let alone pursuing your passions. Tune in as we shed light on everything from freelancing tips, the creative process, and professionalism to keep all you creatives out there inspired and proactive along your journey.Ecetera Photohttps://www.etceteraphoto.com/IG:@brianleewee@etceteraphoto

We continue our 'Art Of Series' with yet another passionate individual, a local artist and activist (an Artivist), Nancy Alcala. Nancy is the founder of Yellow Turtle Art Studio, a mobile studio that provides free, accessible art classes to underserved communities in Orange County. In this episode, we learn about how Nancy is tackling local dilemmas some of our communities face by bringing together her zeal for art and education in tangible, creative ways. Join us as we dig deep into socio-cultural conversations, bringing awareness around diversity, the real struggles of running a social business, and what there is to know about the word 'Latinx'. Check out her Instagram and Website for upcoming events and announcements! IG: @yellowturtleartstudio FB: @YellowTurtleArtStudio  Website: yellowturtleartstudio.weebly.com

Pursuing your passion sounds more glamorous than it can be. Often times it requires us to adapt to different environments and communities, while understanding the new responsibilities that come with those changes. We will inevitably be faced with questions of identity, especially while navigating uncharted waters. But not only do our unique cultural and personal backgrounds enrich the places and work we do, they also give way for others who may share similar passions or stories. Tune into our seventh episode with special guest, Isaac Arreola, who shares his experiences with us after his first year of law school in a new city. What does a SoCal Mexican-American Bay Area Transplant have to say? Find out!

It wasn't always easy juggling Korean school, fitting in with the other kids, and the far-fetched superstitions about deaths by fans. In this very special episode, join the DTOW crew as we share our personal experiences of what it was like being raised according to Korean culture in America. From identifying our own biases to understanding our unique cultural make-up, we take an honest look at what it means to be Korean American today.

So what happens in our minds when we listen to our favorite tunes? And is "follow your dreams" the best advice to give, or are there more things to consider? Tune in as we dive a little deeper into these segments from episode 5. But if you haven't listened to it already, what are you doing here? Pause. Come back after!

Turn up and tune in to this episode for a special melodic installment in our 'Art Of' series. From SoCal to Sydney, our brilliantly talented guest and friend, Monica Han, takes us through her journey across countries and life stages to help us better understand her personal relationship with music and the expressive, therapeutic aspects of songwriting. We're excited to dive into the mind of the musically-inclined and share some of Monica's original pieces as well on this episode!

We're switching things up on Don't Take Our Word For it! We decided to bring you the Fact Check portion as 'minisodes' in-between Episodes of our podcast to continue on the fun. You can still expect to catch brand new bi-weekly episodes but we'll be sharing Fact Check! sliced in between. If you haven't yet, go listen to our Episode 04 The Art of Dungeons & Geeks! We hope you learn something new about D&D and enjoy our mini-adventure in the fantastical world of Loreador.

Tune into this episode of Don’t Take Our Word For It, as we venture back in time to discover the deep, dark past of local Dungeon Master, Shawn Park! Not only do we get a glimpse of Shawn's personal journey and love for gaming, but we take a further dive into the world of "Loreador", the imaginative Dungeons and Dragons universe Shawn has been scrupulously building. You don't want to miss out as we embark on a mini-adventure through enchanted forests and perilous caverns to solve the mysterious disappearance of a young townsboy. Who knows what kind of dangers lurk in the shadows? You'll have to find out by joining us on this episode!

The first artiste that we'll be diving into the 'Art Of' series with is our very own Joanne and her journey through the discipline of ceramics. With its rise in popularity through social media and our society's growing appetite for unique, artisanal pieces, this long-standing human tradition connects us back to the root of everything we use today. Listen in as we learn more about the technical and imaginative world of pottery that exist beyond the shelves of our beloved home goods stores.

We're kicking off our 'Art Of' series with a somewhat brief-ish intro into the world of Art. Art can be a beautiful thing but it can also be weird, elusive, and downright confusing. So what makes art 'art'? What are we looking at exactly? And why in the world does it cost more than our entire life savings? Tune into this episode as we talk about the different ways we've come to know, engage, and understand art. We just want to make Bob Ross proud so "let's get crazy".

A podcast where two Korean-American girls navigate the socially-relevant, culturally-confusing, and everything-in-between in a way we know best, but don't take our word for it! So... what is up with Feminism these days? Is she old news? Is she just a trend or is there more to her? So let's talk about it. Follow us on IG @dtowpodcast. Subscribe to us on Spotify and Stitcher! Co-Hosts: Joanne Paek & Michelle Kim Audio Producer: Austin Ha