Figuring It Out is a podcast hosted by Pool House New York.Each episode, we tell a story of something we learned. A story we are eager to tell. And a story we think the world should know.Pool House New York is a creative project founded by Andrew Anabi. Andrew is a meditator, writer, poet and visual artist. Andrew has a J.D. from Columbia Law School and a B.A. from the University of San Diego. Prior to creating Pool House, Andrew was a corporate finance attorney at a large law firm in Manhattan.
Trinity is a model, painter and - most importantly - an awesome human being. In this episode, Andrew and Trinity talked about becoming confident in oneself, the dangers of becoming 'too confident' or egotistic, and the importance of humility. You can find Trinity on Instagram via @3srealm. You can find Andrew on Instagram via @poolhousenewyork and @andrewanabi. You can shop Pool House New York's newest clothing collection via www.poolhousenewyork.com.
In this episode, I sat down with my first guest, Simon Kim. He is the founder of the brand, Keep It Wholesome. Simon's been making content on TikTok for over two years and he's developed a large following since then (+1.1 million). He's also branched out onto other platforms like YouTube and he has his own podcast, Voice Memos with Simon Kim, where he talks about positive mental health topics. Simon and I discuss the ups and downs of being a creator, finding your "voice", managing your mental health, finding inspiration and so much more. We hope you enjoy. :) Links: Simon's TikTok: @keepitwholesome. Simon's Instagram: @keepingitwholesome. Simon's YouTube: wholesomesimon Simon's Podcast: Voice Memos with Simon Kim. Simon's Store: www.keepitwholesome.com Andrew's TikTok: @poolhousenewyork Andrew's Instagram: @poolhousenewyork Andrew's Newsletter/Blog: loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com Andrew's Store: www.poolhousenewyork.com
In this episode, I share a story of how I was overwhelmed a few weeks ago and the way I grounded myself in spite of this. In particular, I started to look outward (i.e. I started to pay attention to the people and things around me). In turn, this brought my spirits back up. It reminded me that some of the happiest moments in my life are when I am paying attention to someone or something other than myself. Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm. — To read my writings, subscribe to my Newsletter (loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com/welcome). To stay up to date on everything, follow me on Instagram (@poolhousenewyork) and TikTok (@poolhousenewyork).
In this episode, I explore the idea that we rarely know the difference between good and bad luck. Often, what is bad momentarily is capable of creating something good in the future — it has the potential to lead us to people and things we will not be able to imagine our lives without one day. Remembering this is important because it gives us the confidence to realize that potential and to turn our world into something better than it was. To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com/welcome. Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm. To stay up to date on future episodes and projects, follow me on Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
In this episode, I explore the importance of regret. In particular, I discuss how regret is simply a tool and guiding light that helps us come to terms with and learn from our mistakes. On the other hand, we need to keep in mind that the past probably needed to happen the way it did. Sometimes we need to go through those hard lessons. To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com/welcome. Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm. To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork. My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
In this episode, I talk about the importance of hope and how we must be careful when using it. In particular, I discuss how we must not use hope as a means to over-describe the future. The future has endless surprises in store for us and our only job is to find peace in not knowing. It is "to stand confidently at the crossroad between what we think our lives will be and the eternal unknown." To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com. Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm. To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork. My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
In this episode, I talk about my past experience of being lawyer and how I felt transitioning out of that job. In particular, I discuss how letting go of something does not mean the past was a waste. Because every experience enriches our story and turns us into people we never would have been otherwise.For exclusive material and to support the podcast, subscribe to my Patreon via patreon.com/andrewanabi.Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
In this episode, we talk about how the journey is more important than the destination. In particular, we discuss how if we aren’t enjoying our journey or if it isn’t fulfilling in itself, then we will waste most of our life. Because most of our life is the journey. Most of our life is the process of getting from “over here” to “over there.”Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.To see the accompanying artwork or writing for this episode, visit our Instagram @poolhousenewyork.Andrew's poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
In this episode, we talk about the tendency to overthink awkward or negative experiences with others. In particular, we discuss how these experiences should not be given more weight in our minds than they deserve. Because when we overly fixate on them, we solve nothing and we tend to neglect the positive experiences in our lives.Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit our Instagram @poolhousenewyork.Andrew's poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
In this episode, we talk about finding beauty in our everyday lives. In particular, we talk about the benefits of beauty, and how it can help us through hard times. It can be the light we need to realize that moving forward is, and always was, worth it.Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.To see the accompanying artwork and poetry for this episode, visit our Instagram @poolhousenewyork.Andrew's poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
In this episode, we talk about using setbacks and mistakes as an opportunity to learn and grow. Because there is always growing to be had and lessons to be learned. We just have to look for these opportunities.Andrew's new poetry book is available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.To see the accompanying artwork and poetry for this episode, visit our Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
In this episode, we talk about how we should never wait around for someone or something to come and save our story. Because the pen was and still is in our hands.The poetry book that Andrew mentions in this episode is available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.To see the accompanying artwork and poetry for this episode, visit our Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
In this episode, we talk about inspiration and where it comes from. In particular, we discuss how inspiration can come from a variety of sources, and how it can feel like you are hunting for these sources in the beginning of your career. But eventually, inspiration can also come from a source that feels both new and familiar (i.e. yourself). And when this happens, the feeling that you are on a hunt can fade away.Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.To see the accompanying artwork and poetry, visit our Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
In this episode, we answer the daunting question, “What if your dreams don’t come true?” In particular, we discuss the things you find along the way and how the journey (or the dance) is more valuable than any dream could ever be. Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.To see the accompanying artwork and poetry, visit our Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
In this episode, we explore the concept of imagination. In particular, we discuss the importance of imagination when beginning something new (and when that new something seems "unimaginable" to others).To see the accompanying artwork and poetry for this episode, visit our Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
In this episode, we discuss the process of starting something new. In particular, we discuss why we should (and how we can) make great things in the beginning, even with little experience.To see the accompanying artwork and poetry for this episode, visit our Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
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