I Should Have Learned This Sooner – Discussing life lessons for self-improvement

This week, I sit down for a conversation with my friend Billy Arriaga, in a time before the coronavirus changed our day-to-day lives, and we discuss finding inspiration in every day moments, recognizing when you're thinking negatively, and the importance of taking time to live in the now and recognize that you are enough. Follow Billy on Instagram at @the_red_dahlia and tune in to LearnedSooner.com for more episodes of the "I Should Have Learned This Sooner" podcast!

In this week's episode, I have a one-on-one chat with Jake Slane, a friend and colleague that I met while working in LGBTQ media. Jake shares stories of working alongside RuPaul, the struggles of balancing life and work as a partner at Producer Entertainment Group, and staying driven when others don't believe in what you're doing. I hope you enjoy this episode because I feel like I bonded with him as we talked. Check out ProducerEntertainment.com to learn more about Jake's business, and don't forget to visit LearnedSooner.com to listen to new episodes every Monday!

In this week's episode of the "I Should Have Learned This Sooner" podcast, I chat with Meg Chase, a Los Angeles-based videographer and all-around freelance badass, about why fear controls so many of our lives and how to overcome it. We also dive into anxiety and panic, and how to remain calm (even during a zombie apocalypse). I absolutely loved every minute of this conversation, and found myself both laughing and crying. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Listen to this episode and more at LearnedSooner.com or wherever you stream podcasts. And don't forget to follow Meg on Instagram at @videodisease! New episodes every Monday.

In this week's episode, I sit down with yoga and meditation instructor Paula Edwards to chat about several of my favorite topics: mindfulness, meditation, equanimity and manifesting what you want. Paula and I are a part of different generations, and this conversation was amazingly eye-opening because I got to see that, regardless of age, we all struggle in the same ways. Listen to this episode and more at LearnedSooner.com. New episodes every Monday.

This week's episode is extra special for me because I get to talk with my good friend Shahan Krakirian about the factors of drive and motivation for all people, regardless of social class. I really enjoyed this conversation because we both had epiphanies during this chat about who we are and why we are so driven toward success. Listen to this episode at LearnedSooner.com or wherever you stream podcasts, and follow or reach out to Shahan on Instagram at @shahahahan.

In this week's episode, I sit down with Dorothy Chung and talk about the struggles of being a creative, finding everyday inspiration and realizing that the process is just as important as the end product. Dorothy and I have regular sit down conversations about our creative processes, and I'm so glad to get to share this one with you. Listen to this episode and more at LearnedSooner.com, and follow Dorothy on Instagram and @hellositsdorothy.

In this week's episode, I chat with Mikelynn Romero, Director Of Alumni Relations for my coding school alma mater, Coding Dojo. This is a must-listen episode, especially if you are looking for a new job or you think you'll change your career field at some point in your lifetime. Listen to this episode and more at LearnedSooner.com, and connect with Mikelynn on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/mikelynnromero.

In this week's episodes, I chat with the one-and-only Amber Crane. Amber is one of those people who I admire so much for her ability to constantly radiate positivity. As we chat, she shares beautiful insight about loving yourself for who you are, and spreading that love through your words and actions. Listen to this episode and more at LearnedSooner.com, and follow Amber on Instagram at @theambercrane.

In this week's episode, I sit down with Jessica Day and she drops some truth bombs on the importance of not caring about what other people think about you. I've struggled with this most of my life, so the things she says really resonated with me. We do get a little NSFW, so just a heads up that you might want to listen to this episode with your headphones in ;) Listen to this episode and more at LearnedSooner.com. Plus, follow Jessica on Instagram at @littlemisssarcastic.

In this amazing episode, I get to chat with Alexis Loya, somebody I've had the pleasure of growing up with. Alexis talks about the art of being by yourself and discovering who you are when nobody else is around. Plus, we chat about some of the struggles we've had in our past relationships and what we wish we had done better. Listen at LearnedSooner.com and follow Alexis on Instagram at @continuousmotion.

In this amazing episode, I chat with AP Andrews, better known by her drag name Superior Nebrasska. Superior discusses her life as a creative writer and teacher, and how the lessons she's learned in her career has helped her take art to the next level. Follow Superior on Instagram at @supnebrasska.

In this episode, I interview Rubella Spreads, a professional drag queen entertainer and DJ located in Los Angeles. She shares the struggles she had with her very religious, conservative family, and how she felt like she couldn't be herself until she learned to release the hate she held in her heart and love herself. Find Rubella on social media at @RubellaSpreads.

Welcome to the first episode of the I Should Have Learned This Sooner Podcast! In this episode, I introduce the show and talk about why I struggled for so long to get this podcast launched. It's easy for me to get in my own head and over think when I'm creating something so personal and public, but I'm not letting that stop me this time. Please enjoy this episode, and if it inspires you in any way, please share it with a friend or follow me on Instagram and Twitter at @Contimporary (it's like "contemporary," but more fun).