Mind UnMute

Welcome back to Mind UnMute! We're grateful to have you return for another unmuted conversation. In this sophomore episode, we take a hard look at a term that's been garnering a lot of attention in America's cultural zeitgeist, especially within the last year: "Hustle Culture". It's no surprise to anyone that the COVID-19 pandemic completely rocked the boat, almost forcing us to reevaluate nearly every aspect of our lives, including how and when we work. In this episode, we explore what it means to "hustle", sometimes at the expense of everything else. How has the definition of the word "hustle" changed over time? Where is the point when our long hours of grinding start to grind us? Have we lost sight of what a strong and healthy work ethic looks like? Brace yourselves as we journey with Taylor Cashdan through his near-death experience as a result of over-hustling -- and how his perspective in life and personal definition of "hustle" have evolved in the years since. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mind-unmute/message

Thanks for checking out Mind UnMute, a podcast show where I, a curious Malaysian in the US, dive into some sticky subjects and discuss fun observations and hard-to-talk-about topics that many would usually steer clear of in everyday conversation. In this inaugural episode, I'm joined by Misty Wilson, and we attempt to untangle the knots surrounding “natural” hair: All that goes into maintaining it Wearing it And most importantly, why there are so many stigmas and judgements around people who choose to let their hair down in the US. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mind-unmute/message

Mind Unmute is an interview and conversation-driven podcast that aims to explore taboo or culturally-difficult questions and topics within the US from the culture-shocked perspective of a non-US-born person. Think “Larry King Live”, but from the perspective of a Malaysian transplant (our Aaron Thaddeus) who's just trying to navigate and understand the multi-layered and rather complex identity of the US. The goal is to step into some potentially uncomfortable shoes as Aaron braves frequently avoided topics, discovers new perspectives, and explores the US through a whole new lens. Topics like: What it means to wear “natural” hair? “Hustle” culture and how it's become toxic The unitedness of Americans outside the US vs in Ever found yourself in a situation where you felt to urge and curiosity to ask a question but were too afraid to raise it? It's in those areas of discomfort or awkward feelings where Mind UnMute lives. If you've ever held your tongue out of fear or shame and want an outlet to unmute some quiet riots and curiosities you've been holding onto, join Aaron Thaddeus as he journeys through what it's really like to be an “alien” in America. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mind-unmute/message