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An audio podcast dedicated to telling inspiring, life-changing stories and the people behind them. Make no small plans.

Mike Maravilla & Chris Mariano


    • Jun 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
    • 70 EPISODES


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    71: Chris + Mike | The Great Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 60:07


    EPISODE 71: A one-on-one pod with Mike and Chris! I prepare for a road trip that ends on a mountain and Chris tells me about tending bar during the re-opening and how to Marie Kondo my luggage. We chat sleep deprivation, meditation, DJ Khaled, and, to end the pod on a serious note, get into a real discussion about COVID-19 and mask usage. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    70: Chris + Mike | Two Friends Picked to Speak on a Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 52:27


    EPISODE 70: A one-on-one pod with Mike and Chris! We discuss various important topics like our favorite ice cream flavors, our teen crushes, and discuss our favorite Real World seasons. Chris megadoses on vitamin C during a social media detox, I learn what “dead ass” means, and we chat about rude airport staff workers. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    69: Ming Ng | Cars to Creamery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 64:40


    EPISODE 69: Even after landing Kurimu's ice cream at renowned market Foxtrot, Ming has always kept it super low key. But delicious, creative ice cream is really only a small part of Ming's life story so far. A formal degree in Industrial Design was more a sheet of paper than a career pursuit—long before soft serve, he started Fizz Automotive here in Chicago during his last semester in college. It's another reminder than your true passions often find ways to shine through the cloths you put over them. We chat new ice cream flavors, National Olive Day, Hot Import Nights, Ming's car collection, and Chris freaks out over White Rabbit. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    68: Argyle Activation | Voices of the Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 185:27


    We are OVERWHELMED by how many people came to visit our activation during last week's @haibayo event in Argyle—it brought us so much joy to collect the voices of the community and, with the help of Gratitude Blooming, inspire introspection, vulnerability, and positivity amidst a dark world. As this is easily our longest pod, we encourage our listeners to take breaks, bookmark, and conduct reflections of your own. To facilitate your exploration, you can use your ⏪ and ⏩ to jump through each of the 40+ recordings and Chris and I's ruminations. From the entirety of our hearts, thank you for your enthusiasm for our on-going mission. Special thanks to Hai Bayo for thinking of us for the event, our amazing volunteers who made the success of our activation possible, and Gratitude Blooming for a unique and fruitful partnership. —————————

    67: Chris + Mike | Calm Before the Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 53:33


    EPISODE 67: It's one more week of Chris and I during the final stages of prep before our @haibayo Argyle activation marathon episode (which airs next week)! We do our traditional recap on our previous three guests, discuss taking the day off for your birthday, National Towel Day, brown-bagged beverages, the wonders of activated charcoal, and reminisce over Wicker Park's glory days like a couple of wrinkly ol' bags. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    66: Chris + Mike | Live and Direct from Argyle - May 29, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 21:40


    EPISODE 66: Chris and I are back for a special pod to reflect on George Floyd and celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. This Saturday, May 29th we will be joining forces with Gratitude Blooming to get the local community voices on the pod. Our installation is designed to foster authentic connection, introspection, bravery, and positive mental health amidst the challenges of today. It's time to think big and celebrate possibilities. Big thanks to Haibayô and Qideas for the invite. We’ll be posted up at UNI UNI Boba from 12-9, so make sure you say hello and enjoy what we, as a powerful, positive community, have assembled. Full event info here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/argyle-activation-walk-tickets-156622346655 —————————

    65: Eugene Kim | Pursuit of Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 61:19


    EPISODE 65: It’s a strange thing for someone who’s worked for Ford, Tesla, and Rivian to tell you they’re unqualified to be on a pod. But that’s exactly what Eugene Kim said to me when I asked him to share his story. Truth be told, his biggest transition hasn’t been anything career related—it’s been a transition of mindset. And that journey can be much more powerful than any resume stat can boast. We chat about unemployment during the pandemic, going away parties, double spaces, seizing opportunity, burnout culture, finding happiness, and what it was really like working for the Musk himself. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    64: Christina Huang | PhD IRL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 63:41


    EPISODE 64: There’s a lot that we process as kids that can end up affecting us during the decades that follow. Christina’s inquisitive nature, despite becoming a stranger amongst peers and circumventing countless trials by fire, have instilled growth and an irreplaceable discipline that’s powered her career toward clinical psychology. We discuss foregoing social media entirely to seek internal validation, how trauma can manifest itself as physical pain, and the “tyranny of the shoulds”. In other news, Chris gets into his editing feels, I check to see how my personality lines up with my Chinese zodiac, and Christina gives us insight to her secret alter ego. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    63: Over Drinks | Joey Jao

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 70:53


    EPISODE 63: This week the Jedi returns over drinks! We hit the Mos Eisley cantina for adult beverages and chat about life since his first pod, the Star Wars franchise, Fall Guys, National Bird Day, earnest two-way communication amongst family and friends, and the importance of finding your own space to reset your mental health. We explore why we are all still friends after twenty years, DDR, and discuss which Star Wars vehicle we'd daily drive. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    62: Chris + Mike | Whoop There It Is

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 59:14


    EPISODE 62: A monogamous pod with Mike and Chris. We recap our recent guests, chat about how your youthful vices may have affected our adult mindsets, cooking during quar, our favorite OG Nintendo games, Chris's infatuation with the Uncharted franchise, and the WHOOP. Mike celebrates National Tell a Story Day and Chris uses the word "steez" while using a professional mic. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    61: Phil Lee | Halfway Crook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 73:30


    EPISODE 61: Just like I said a few episodes ago, there isn’t a rule book to life - what you need, what you achieve, and what you deem as your limit, is all up to you. Phil Lee has been a dreamer all his life and this freedom of mind has allow him to dip his hands into several avenues - photography, opening a nail salon, a restaurant, and even starting a renowned drift org called ClubFR that has introduced so many people to the sport for the last 18 years. We chat about growing up as a latch key kid, the WHOOP, the Power Glove, kicking it old school, and our responsibility to mentor the next generation. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    60: Jeremy Cliff | The Man, The Myth, The Photographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 74:37


    EPISODE 60: If you like cool cars, chances are you’ve come across a ton of Jeremy Cliff’s work. But despite being one of the most sought after photographers in the game, life behind the lens wasn’t always part of the plan, let alone doing so as a solo entrepreneur. We chat about the courage to put yourself in the public eye, the support system behind the magic, the value of free work, our short list of cars, our strange identities as sudsy drinks, and the real story behind how his creative journey began. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    59: Melorie Masacupan | Repost to Reconnection

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 72:05


    EPISODE 59: It might sound like a strange thing to need a life coach. But simply put, although each of us are born, there isn’t a rulebook to help us make sense of the world at large, or the one inside our own head. What began as a simple repost of Melorie’s resonant words, soon transformed into a much deeper conversation about how she’s resolved her own traumas and how she’s doing just that for countless others. Like our previous guest Charlie White, Melorie has shifted from conventional teaching to making you the subject—a holistic examination and discovery of your true self and power. We chat about Easter Monday, living with a rapper, connecting with our culture, and in a refreshing twist, Melorie unexpectedly flips the pod onto us to show us what she does best. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    58: Charlie White | Move Mountains

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 74:08


    EPISODE 58: As we’ve all found out, life is rarely a straight and narrow path, but despite that ubiquitous revelation, we still manage to beat ourselves up when things don’t go according to plan. Charlie White has dedicated his post-teaching career to re-write the way we approach our unpredictable lives—he uses outdoor adventure as nature’s great equalizer to help shift our mindsets and help us all realize our true potential as human beings. We chat about mindfulness, people claiming to be “OCD”, the power of the outdoors, the value of coaching to defeat self-doubt, and how bad days are all part of the process. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    57: Over Drinks | Nate Hoops

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 71:46


    EPISODE 57: This week we’re back with the one and only Nathan Hoops over drinks! We grip adult bevs and chat about life since his first pod, how he’s grown as a business owner, and the difficulty of growing your team. We also address important topics like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, being a dad, NFTs, and the elephant in the room—the big Asian backlash during COVID-19. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    56: Mike Maravilla | One Year Anniversary Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 65:53


    EPISODE 56: Our one year anniversary celebration continues this week—Chris takes the reigns of the pod to turn the mic on me for a familiar year-to-date check in. We chat about Chris’s COVID-19 vaccination, my recent trip to Pennsylvania, the ugliest Yeezy’s of all time, NFTs, the effect of preparation and mindset on your own potential. Enjoy the episode and thanks once again for tuning in. It’s amazing to see that our words are encouraging so many people to find their voices, get attuned with their true selves, and turn that awareness into better self care. —————————

    55: Chris Mariano | One Year Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 59:01


    EPISODE 55: It’s still a bit surreal to us, but we’ve been podding for an entire YEAR. Thanks to everyone for your continued support and we are so happy that our humble show has resonated with so many people. We decided it’d only be right to commemorate the anniversary by catching up with Chris, the co-host of the show, for a year-to-date check in. We chat about my makeshift mobile mic setup, revisit Chris’s FOMO, his photography journey thus far, the effect of COVID-19 on his outlook and aspirations, Clubhouse, and how his mindset has evolved through his continued pursuit of learning. —————————

    54: Jennifer Pham | A Star is Reborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 69:25


    EPISODE 54: More often than not, human beings are like icebergs—there is so much that we can’t see beneath our public perceptions. Jenny Pham has been faced with more adversity than most will ever experience in their life—emotional, physical, and sexual abuse—but through several forms of therapy, she’s emerged powerfully reborn. And she’s looking to do the same thing for her beloved Argyle community. We chat about her seemingly endless entrepreneurial drive, reminisce about Empire Liquors, reflect on the power of community and self-empowerment, and what she’d leave as a verbal time capsule for her future self. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    53: Lakhi Siap | Get Lucky

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 68:57


    EPISODE 53: Change often requires a catalyst and Lakhi left behind a stable career in nursing career to pursue a passion for kickstarting Asian mainstream representation. His consistent effort has made him an authority in a budding world and enabled him to become a valuable liaison between the United States and the Philippines. We chat about growing up overseas in a multicultural household, the Asian American backlash during COVID, the cumulative effect of learning, the hair part debate, and Chris and I have a little side discussion about radiators while Lakhi switches locations. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    52: Chris + Mike | Tinder Bueno

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 67:16


    EPISODE 52: A one-on-one pod with Mike and Chris. We chat about the COVID-19 vaccination, Mardi Gras, shady neighbors, modern digital dating, and one of our favorite topics—Catholic double standards. We recap on all the valuable takeaways from the previous three guests and Mike reveals a BIG life decision. —————————

    51: Chris Keller | Top Shelf

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 68:56


    EPISODE 51: While Chris Keller has always been proficient at seeing early trends, becoming an entrepreneur might not have been on the top of mind after a 20-year stint in the radio industry. But that didn’t stop him from acknowledging his passion—instead of taking on a job in a familiar industry, he bravely dove head first into the unknown. We chat about the virality of the collectible world, the resurgence of the trading card industry, the power of YouTube, the value of being persistent, and where he stands on the definitive Chicago rivalry: deep dish pizza. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    50: Jeremiah Abraham | Tremendous Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 72:51


    EPISODE 50: I don’t use the term trailblazer lightly, but Jeremiah Abraham has earned that title in spades ♠️ He’s cut his teeth at some of the biggest names in the business (Warner Brothers, Disney, and Conde Nast to name a few). But he’s done all of that while also carrying out a bigger mission: standing up for the visibility of Asian Americans in Hollywood. We chat about his storied career in the entertainment industry, his new life as an entrepreneur, working on Crazy Rich Asians, Gen Z’s unique opportunities, the importance of mentorship, and which Filipino actor he’d like to see play a villain role. We’re so humbled to have him on the pod to share his wealth of knowledge and we couldn't think of a better way to ring in our 50th show

    49: Over Drinks | Marianne Batocabe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 67:27


    EPISODE 49: “Over Drinks” is back this time with Marianne Batocabe, our favorite designer at Cassina NYC. We pick up a tasty bev of choice and chat about life updates since her first episode, Bling Empire, sacrificing health and sleep for the hustle, our skin care game, and Chris & Marianne weigh in on a big life decision that Mike has to make very soon. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    48: Jina Kim | Triple Threat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 64:39


    EPISODE 48: For someone who’s dabbled in aviation, law, and trading here in Chicago, it’s amazing to think that Jina looked at others with an envious eye. She said it point blank: “I never thought I’d have a passion”, but that thought proved fleeting; a move to LA ignited a trifecta of blossoming entrepreneurial adventures: a dessert company, a podcast / YouTube channel, and a job in real estate to top it all off. We chat about how Blend Sweets came to fruition, creating content in a COVID world, sliding into DMs, intermittent fasting, Black Pink, and Mike is once again shamed for going to public school. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    46: Ana Battung | E=MC Squared

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 67:11


    EPISODE 46: There’s no such thing as naturally occurring forward progress. As we get older, we get to choose what we learn and ultimately where and how you apply that knowledge. Ana is a prime example of this limitless momentum—she’s trusted her inner compass to rocket through several industries—and done so with glowing achievement. Now as an entrepreneur, she’s able to lean on her accrued skills and relationships to power her company forward. Chris tries out a new podcast greeting and then we dive into just how small the Filipino community is, the value of being “different”, embracing leadership roles, the importance of passing on valuable lesson learning to the next generation, and making the most out of the every single day. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    45: Klarissa Castro | Rose (Gold) All Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 61:19


    EPISODE 45: Despite every excuse that 2020 presented, it was a year chock full of opportunity. Klarissa saw it that way too—she launched her rose gold jewelry line, said hello to coaching, and said goodbye to a career in psychology despite more than a decade of vested time. We chat about the value of living away from your parents, channeling empowerment into her pieces, putting limits on social media, and the sheer effort it takes to successfully run every aspect of your own business. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    44: Chris + Mike | Peace Out 2020 (BONUS EPISODE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 58:35


    EPISODE 44: Ma, we made it! We’re hitting you with a BONUS episode to end 2020 right. On behalf of Chris and I, we really appreciate you tuning in every week and I hope that we’ve been able to inspire, encourage, and motivate you to not only go after your dream, but also keep your mental health in check along the way. On the last episode of Season 1, we chat 2020 trends, airport etiquette, our favorite episodes, and some highlights of what we’ve learned so far. Season 2 is right around the corner, so make sure you subscribe. Cheers and Happy New Year! —————————

    43: Over Drinks | AJ Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 65:01


    EPISODE 43: Our first “Over Drinks” episode! This casual, monthly series will bring back guests to catch up on their progress and give them a chance to flip the pod on us—all while enjoying a delicious beverage of choice. It only felt appropriate to bring back Jonel Martin, our first official guest, for this first go. We chat about being a creative through COVID-19, Twitch streamers, camera gear, gift giving, revisit some goodies from his first episode, and then pass the mic to AJ to pick our brains. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    42: Toni Liu | Acceptians to the Rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 78:26


    EPISODE 42: We can spend our entire lives living someone else’s dream. Toni spent a great portion of her life doing just that. Despite her outward success as a physician, there’s only so long you can ignore your true calling. Rather than fully ignoring her training, Toni blends her medical education with her passion for cartooning and coaching her clients to find valuable self-love and acceptance. We chat about FIRE, destigmatizing sex, Chris’s favorite shower song, living in New York amidst COVID-19, removing toxicity, and we close by divulging a bit about ourselves to take on Toni's 5-day personal growth challenges. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    41: Joan Lee | Through Lines

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 80:02


    EPISODE 41: We see this time and time again: life doesn’t go according to plan. Joan’s story is one of absolute perseverance—she’s harnessed her relentless drive and ambition to overcome derailment, find her way past illness, and seek out a fulfilling career. On top of it all, she’s become an advocate of mental health and an increasingly active voice in the Asian American community. We chat about the power of mind and mindset, Chris’s hedonist tendencies, the suburbs, our morning routines, and integrating emotion into education. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    40: Chris + Mike | Luck of the Amish

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 67:54


    EPISODE 40: A rare back-to-back Chris and Mike pod for your listening pleasure. We chat discuss our Thanksgiving break, the Canon R5, ads on Instagram, the failing Gen Z hip hop genre, Napster, "Cyber" week, and an insider tip on a new segment we're introducing to our budding pod. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    39: Chris + Mike | Thanksgiving in 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 65:22


    EPISODE 39: A one-on-one pod on, if you can believe it, the first day of DECEMBER. Chris and I discuss our Thanksgiving plans, recap a bit on our last three guests, the failing Christmas music & movie genre, and talk about the "what if" scenarios as it pertains to our professional trajectories. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    38: Morris Jamlang | Finding Equilibrium

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 64:41


    EPISODE 38: It's a fitting episode to air during Thanksgiving week—COVID has hit hard, but Morris's company is staying afloat in part because of a hugely successful GoFundMe campaign, but also the thousands of people that he, and his notorious bag company Equilibrium, have touched along the way. His inspiring journey from a designer to entrepreneur has, symbolically, helped Morris and his family find their own equilibrium and with it, a real opportunity to leave a legacy. We chat about the concept of 10,000 hours, working with family, jeggings, and the new Filipino-centric Disney holiday ad that gave us all the feels. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    37: Desi Sherwood | Nature's Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 69:35


    EPISODE 37: It must be said: we learn a lot from our parents. Desi’s fostered a love for the outdoors early—fishing, camping, and skiing were common weekend activities. But lessons can also come from tragedy. His father’s passing really enabled Desi to embrace a fruitful life path that aligned with his mantra: “happiness and health” over “wealth and misery”. We chat about the value of a paycheck, jumping out of helicopters, bear encounters, and ultimately all the things that just naturally happen when you truly follow your own path. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    36: Julian Nieh | Less Than Zero

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 79:23


    EPISODE 36: This week’s guest needs no introduction—he’s been a mainstay on the biggest stage in the radio world, and now, the podcast game. But in contrast to his radio personality, Julian came on the pod to get real about it all—the good, the bad, and what it really took to get his big break right here on B96’s morning show. We talk about his work ethic, getting COVID tests, reminisce over the glory days of radio, discuss the harsher realities and struggles of being an Asian American, and our likeminded affinity for coffee. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    35: Chris + Mike | Mercury Retrograde

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 76:09


    EPISODE 35: True to Mercury Retrograde, we hit a scheduling snag with a guest, so (unexpectedly) this week is one-on-one pod with Mike and Chris. We chat about extraterrestrial voyeurism, the integration of tech into our respective fields, the importance of unplugging, gangbangers, and where (and when) we’d go if we could jump in a Delorean. —————————

    34: Alex Haraus | Living on the Edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 71:23


    EPISODE 34: Since he was a kid, Alex has been interested in the outdoors. As an adult, he’s meshed his interests in conservation with a new niche in backcountry adventure content. To top it all off, he’s committed to doing so while living on the road—totally off the grid and powered only by his dedication to the cause. Through his efforts and creative output, he’s helping other understand why conservation is such a dire topic in the world right now. We chat about his experience with Patreon, lack culture, the good side of COVID-19, and staying agile so risky moves don’t seem so scary. —————————

    33: Ryan Parmelee | No Time Like the Present

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 84:02


    EPISODE 33: The power of change and the confidence to both recognize and seize opportunity goes a long way. Ryan’s life is very much highlighted by periods of flux: big city Chicago to tiny-town Missouri to motorcycle rides in the Andes, finance to luxury sales to surgical dental lasers. Through it all, he’s brought back real life experience, a sincere appreciation for human connection, and, above all else, the ability to define the truly important things in life. It’s almost serendipitous that he’s a watch enthusiast—how he spends his time is just as important as the ones that find their way onto his wrist. And because of that, he’s making the most of every second. We chat about the true value of a college degree in modern times, squirrel fried rice, our oddest jobs, and the Karen of timepieces. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    32: Mae Yan | Breakup to Wake Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 68:02


    EPISODE 32: If there’s one thing I can almost guarantee, it’s that we’ve all been through a bad breakup. After finding her way past her own devastation, Mae Yan vowed to do the same for countless others worldwide. She’s been able to harness her own sensitivities and acute self-awareness to realize that medicine was not her true calling. Instead she shifted toward a career in occupational therapy and relationship coaching to help guide people toward their most confident selves and in turn, create more fulfilling lives as individuals and couples. We talk about her transition from the US to the UAE, the unique self-love challenges we face as Asian Americans, and how she’s managed to even make cutting vegetables into an opportunity for mindful meditation. Enjoy the episode! —————————

    31: Chris + Mike | Live Hard or Die Trying

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 78:49


    EPISODE 31: A one-on-one pod with Mike and Chris where we discuss self care, the importance of likened voices to encourage positive change, and the barriers that come with approaching wellness. Mike breaks his long Peloton hiatus, Chris goes full monk mode, and we once again try to make sense of Tik Tok for 30-something's while weighing whether it’s best to live hard or live long. Enjoy the show! ————————— Support Our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mediumlargepodcast/support ————————— Follow & Subscribe: ————————— Our Podcast on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Wh4lnk WYD, RN Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39zPJ5m Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic Chris Mariano: @marz26 ————————— --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    30: Robert Woodford | Somm Like it Hot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 72:27


    EPISODE 30: We’re continuing our food and bev theme this week—our friend Robert Woodford upended a life in Oahu to move to Chicago. The move had a huge effect on his life direction and he left behind a career in IT to go back into hospitality. Spending time behind the bar, coupled with his desire to never stay stagnant, eventually led him to pursue sommelier training and a whole new sense of discipline for one of the most coveted titles in the industry. We talk about his transition (both geographically and career-wise), resisting stagnancy, the favorite wine choice of a typical anti-masker, and he peels back the curtain on what it's like to be a sommelier. ————————— Support Our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mediumlargepodcast/support ————————— Follow & Subscribe: ————————— Our Podcast on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Wh4lnk WYD, RN Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39zPJ5m Robert Woodford: @standardmeadery | @woodford361 Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic Chris Mariano: @marz26 ————————— #podcast #podcastlife #chicago #inspiration #newpodcast #mediumlargepodcast #makenosmallplans #anchorfm #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #zoom #motivation #sommelier #gibsonsitalia #winemaker #chicagotransplant --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    29: Allen Tran | Cooking With the Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 91:46


    EPISODE 29: What would you do if you landed a dream job? While many would dig their heels in for the long haul, Allen Tran decided to do the exact opposite and go his own way. While that might sound scary, Allen stayed ready—he put in the prep work which allowed him to confidently jump through the doors that opened for him. From The French Laundry to the US Olympic Team, and now as the dietician and high performance chef for the Boston Red Sox, Allen leveraged the best parts of his personality to have his cake and eat it too. We talk about feeding pro athletes, suitcases filled with Sriracha, being discerning with your time, and how Asians don’t raisin. ————————— Support Our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mediumlargepodcast/support ————————— Follow & Subscribe: ————————— Our Podcast on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Wh4lnk WYD, RN Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39zPJ5m Allen Tran: @allentranman Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic Chris Mariano: @marz26 ————————— #podcast #podcastlife #chicago #inspiration #newpodcast #mediumlargepodcast #makenosmallplans #anchorfm #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #zoom #entrepreneur #motivation #thefrenchlaundry #highperformancechef #dietician --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    28: Chris + Mike | Fruits of Our Labor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 86:56


    A one-on-one pod with Mike and Chris where we discuss autonomy vs a rigid rule set in churning out better work. Chris's gut biome makes another cameo and we chat about the irony of Lightroom, my dusty Peloton, idiotic mask wearing, Chris's podcast greeting, and first names that likely mean you'll succeed in life. Enjoy the show! ————————— Support Our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mediumlargepodcast/support ————————— Follow & Subscribe: ————————— Our Podcast on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Wh4lnk WYD, RN Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39zPJ5m Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic Chris Mariano: @marz26 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    27: Elisha-Rio Apilado | Don't Forget the Hyphen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 67:49


    Despite everything happening now, we really do live in a privileged era. The word “therapy” used to carry such stigma, but that shame has whittled away and given permission to a whole new generation to feel. Elisha’s own mental health journey had contributed not only to her exit from the advertising industry after 10 years, but also led to an exploration of her own identity, values, and purpose. The result of it all is a woman with real resiliency and passion, not just for the art therapy world but for her life beyond her new burgeoning career and that has helped her be be a better counselor and art therapist to those she serves. It’s a serendipitous coincidence that even her name is hyphenated, a nod that she was always destined to do more and be more than just one great thing. We talk about her compounding trials over the last decade, her own therapy journey, minority Trump voters, Chris’s book recommendation from the upper crust, and we start a podcast ON TIME. ————————— Support Our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mediumlargepodcast/support ————————— Follow & Subscribe: ————————— Our Podcast on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Wh4lnk WYD, RN Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39zPJ5m Elisha-Rio Apilado: @erio.arttherapy Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic Chris Mariano: @marz26 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    26: Ben Liaw | Go Rogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 85:04


    EPISODE 26 - Despite being a mainstay in the BMW world today, Ben Liaw's passion wasn’t always cars. He left behind a degree in Computer Science to pursue a passion for bicycles first. But whatever his pursuits, he has always put one thing first: family. In today’s world, we can sometimes confuse hard work with overwork, or simply work beyond capacity. Ben’s immense success aside, knowing what you want to do is just as important as acknowledging your personal limits and values. It varies for everyone and it’s a good reminder that there isn’t a cookie cutter path to a successful life. We talk about work/life balance, tennis, Chris's pedigreed upbringing, DOGS, and of course chat about how his work in the car world has evolved into what it is today. ————————— Support Our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mediumlargepodcast/support ————————— Follow & Subscribe: ————————— Our Podcast on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Wh4lnk WYD, RN Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39zPJ5m Ben Liaw: @rogueengineering | @officialbenliaw Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic Chris Mariano: @marz26 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    25: Chris Pieta | Ironman Cameraman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 69:53


    EPISODE 25 - Want to take on a triathlon? While some wouldn’t even fathom an attempt, Chris Pieta used it as a test. He knew that if he took on something as insurmountable as this, he’d be able to tackle starting his own business after. Chris left his day job while most were clinging for security amidst the pandemic, but despite the world crumbling around him, he’s building up his business by showing up every day and putting in the work. We geek out on camera gear, talk about his Ironman training, Jim Carrey quotes, and of course chat about his transition away from science and into the wonderful world of photography. ————————— Support Our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mediumlargepodcast/support ————————— Follow & Subscribe: ————————— Our Podcast on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Wh4lnk WYD, RN Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39zPJ5m Chris Pieta: @chrispieta Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic Chris Mariano: @marz26 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    24: Chris + Mike | Nature vs Nurture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 84:21


    EPISODE 24 - A one on one pod with Chris and Mike. We recap about our Inner G findings and it somehow triggers a slew of self-exploration into how our childhood upbringing have contributed to our adulthood triggers. Chris finds a new place to record in his apartment and has a run in with a Grizzly, Mike buys a Theragun, and both of us almost die using 90s transportation icons. Enjoy the show! ————————— Support Our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mediumlargepodcast/support ————————— Follow & Subscribe: ————————— Our Podcast on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Wh4lnk WYD, RN Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39zPJ5m Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic Chris Mariano: @marz26 ————————— #podcast #podcastlife #chicago #inspiration #newpodcast #mediumlargepodcast #makenosmallplans #anchorfm #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #zoom #innovation #entrepreneur #motivation #selflove #empowerment #personalgrowth #mentalhealth #lawofattraction #adventure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    23: Joe Hehn | Law of Attraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 78:56


    EPISODE 23 - Your mind is a powerful thing. Shifting your perspective can, quite literally change your life. Joe had to learn this first hand after the passing of his wife, Jessica Marie. After some soul searching and living abroad, Joe delved into his own mind to find his true purpose and cultivate self-love. We talk about having a health and wellness company long before those were common words, his depression and subsequent rise, our unexpected Land Rover connection, the struggle of pronouncing our last names, and how the law of attraction has helped bestow confidence in his new journey to empower others. Enjoy the show! ————————— Support Our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mediumlargepodcast/support ————————— Follow & Subscribe: ————————— Our Podcast on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Wh4lnk WYD, RN Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39zPJ5m Joe Hehn: @joe.hehn Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic Chris Mariano: @marz26 ————————— #podcast #podcastlife #chicago #inspiration #newpodcast #mediumlargepodcast #makenosmallplans #anchorfm #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #zoom #innovation #entrepreneur #motivation #selflove #empowerment #personalgrowth #mentalhealth #lawofattraction #adventure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    22: Suchada Chaiyadej | Your Inner G

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 73:38


    EPISODE 22 - Ever feel like you’re lost inside your own head? No matter our journey, we grow up and accumulate a lot: burdens, worries, and insecurities. And all that weight takes energy away from being able to realize our true power, our true selves. After years of trying different paths from interior design, to nursing, and even hospitality, Suchada was finally able to embrace a life that gave her true freedom. And with it, the ability to guide others towards their own clarity, inner peace, and limitlessness. We talk about her move from Chicago to Hawaii, her time on the big screen, Soundbar passwords, and how through it all, she was able to find exactly what some people spend lifetimes trying to find. Enjoy the show! ————————— Support Our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mediumlargepodcast/support ————————— Follow & Subscribe: ————————— Our Podcast on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Wh4lnk WYD, RN Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39zPJ5m Suchada: @thesuchada Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic Chris Mariano: @marz26 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    21: Jason Kiang | In the Clouds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 82:31


    EPISODE 21 - There is something to be said about having an idea and making it happen, but I’d argue there’s equal value in being intimately aware of what an industry is lacking. Jason Kiang made a huge name for himself in the vape industry by being plugged in—both to the community and the products it offered in order to forge strong relationships and create something all his own. We talk about making the jump from e-commerce to brick and mortar, the struggles of misinformation in the vape industry, taking your vitamins, and, this is a big one, the importance of delegation in order to ensure work doesn’t overrun your life. ————————— Support Our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mediumlargepodcast/support ————————— Follow & Subscribe: ————————— Our Podcast on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Wh4lnk WYD, RN Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39zPJ5m Jason Kiang: @vape312riverwest | @jmktips Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic Chris Mariano: @marz26 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    20: Samir Mirza | Life Version 3.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 69:54


    EPISODE 20 - What do you do when you fail? Like many, Samir Mirza could’ve easily let his missteps defeat him, but instead, he turned those moments into opportunities to reflect, iterate, and improve. From humble beginnings chasing hits on Blogspot to selling his company to Twitter, Samir is a massive success in every definition of the word. But instead of resting on his laurels, his relentless pursuit of self-reinvention and drive to make positive social impact keep him striving for even more. We chat about the Twitter buyout, his immaculate headshot, the enigma that is Elon Musk, and mastering the kitchen during quarantine. Enjoy the show. ————————— Support Our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/mediumlargepodcast/support ————————— Follow & Subscribe: ————————— Our Podcast on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Wh4lnk WYD, RN Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39zPJ5m Samir Mirza: @svmirza Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic Chris Mariano: @marz26 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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