Love That Journey For You

Have you ever wondered about creating your own podcast?  In this Season 1 finale of Love That Journey for You, Morgan and Kristi discuss the inspiration behind the podcast and their biggest takeaways.  From recording logistics to the main themes behind the show, Kristi and Morgan leave it all on the table.  Learn more about this covid inspired side-project between two best friends who wanted to share the incredible journey's of everyday women. This podcast was recorded using zoom: zoom.usOur microphones: Fifine USB Recording MicrophoneDistribution by: buzzsprout.comedited using Garageband by Apple: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/Special thank you to all or our guests in Season One - Lori, Alyna, Royce, Carmel, Kasia,  & Lilia - and to Chelsea Vocelka for stepping in to edit several episodes! 

Dr. Kasia Putz is a Polish-American Urgent Care Doctor living and working in San Francisco, California.  She discusses growing up in Chicago with immigrant parents, going to medical school in Poland, and working during the Pandemic.Are you an upholder like Kasia?  Take the 4 Tendencies quiz here: Gretchen Ruben and the Four Tendencies Quiz - https://quiz.gretchenrubin.comFor a fun run:Bay to Breakers Run - https://capstoneraces.com/bay-to-breakers/For an athletic adventure: Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon - https://www.escapealcatraztri.com

Morgan C., podcast host, shares her journey of philanthropy, travel, and going back to school while building a successful career in the fashion industry. This episode showcases a deep look on addiction, empathy towards others, and being okay with a dream not being all that it was cracked up to be.Check out Morgan's new venture with her husband: https://www.icu-designs.com/Instagram and Facebook: @icu.designs

After graduating college in a recession, podcast host, Kristi Burke, moved to Los Angeles to pursue a lifelong dream.  She discusses making it onto a TV show, Venezuelan roots, balancing a day job, recording her album, playing the viper room, and then changing directions and settling down in her hometown.  *Fun Fact for our podcast listeners* Our intro song is a Kristi (Salas) Burke original.

Lilia B. shares her journey about moving to the United States as a child from Russia, not knowing the English language, and learning how to adapt among the palm lined streets of Los Angeles.  She graciously gives her knowledge, tips, and success of working for some of the most luxurious retail companies in the world. Lilia is a graduate from USC business school and has had a very successful career working with luxury retail.  Those retailers consist of Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton, Agent Provocateur, and Christian Louboutin.

The plight of the homeless is a real issue, further complicated by the pandemic. It takes people like Carmel who dedicate their life to helping this vulnerable population find shelter, safety, job prospects and food. Join us as we say cheers to a 21st century woman helping one of the most disenfranchised populations navigate challenges in today's society.Resources: 816-467-7900 -  Vocational Rehabilitation KC North - off of North Oak Trafficway816-889-2581 - Vocational Rehabilitation Downtown KChttps://hillcrestkc.orghttps://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/missouri_transitional_housing_.htmlhttps://www.indeed.com/q-Nonprofit-jobs.html?vjk=b0a5671b76740a3fhttps://www.npconnect.orghttps://www.nonprofitlist.org/CA/Los_Angeles.htmlhttps://dese.mo.gov/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services/vocational-rehabilitationhttp://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/rs/pages/employment-services.aspxhttps://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/http://www.chirpla.org/housing/transitional

Hosts Morgan Cullari and Kristi Burke discuss the evolution of the Disney Princess by taking a look at one of their childhood favorite movies, The Little Mermaid, and comparing it to a newer generation of Disney films - the Frozen franchise.  They discuss the differences between The Little Mermaid and Frozen I & Frozen II in regards to the feminist undertones in each film.  Spoiler alert: there are many different ways to have a fairy tale ending.

Psychology, pin-up passions, and Armenian Bean Ceremonies.  Alyna O. bravely opens up about switching career paths from engineering to licensed psychologist.  We discuss sexism, her pin-up passions, divorce, and Armenian-American traditions and expectations. 

From sleeping in a car to avoid LA traffic to traveling the world, Lori R., opens up about her 15 years of experience in the film industry and the hustle that it took to get her there.  Lori has worked on several projects including West World, Interstellar, We're the Millers, and Rush Hour 3.