Walk It Out with Yen & Allison

Episode No. 28 - (Round) Table Topics Hey! It's been an eventful couple of weeks in the world, so let's take some time to relax and have some laughs. MySketchyArtist & Diana rejoins us for Table Topics Round 2!  Find out how we deal with stress. What something we would change about our careers? What we would have for our last meal? And what indulgence would we enjoy if there were no consequences? We're planning to do more of these, so tag someone in the comments you would to hear on an episode of Table Topics!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Halloween Edition: The Velvet Ribbon! Happy Halloween Everyone! Stuck at home with no where to go, we wanted to get into the spooky spirit of the holiday so we put this last minute bonus mini-episode together for you guys to enjoy! So... turn off the lights, turn up the volume, close your eyes, and let us read you a story about The Velvet Ribbon. Muhahahahaha!   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Registering to vote is half the battle, now it's time for you to get out there and VOTE! If you're still on the fence about voting, check out this episode for Yen & Allison's reasons why they are voting + a few more reasons from special guests! Remember to mail in your ballots before November 3rd. You can also drop off your ballot at a secure Ballot Box or at a Voting Center. The election last 5 days and the voting center hours are October 30th - November 2nd (8 am - 8 pm) & November 3rd (7 am - 8 pm) You can find the nearest voting center or ballot box to you by visiting: https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/ Tell us how you are voting at: www.instagram.com/walkitoutwithyenandallison --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.25 - Israel Lazo / Pastor of Church of Power Thank you everyone for helping us share the message and getting people registered to vote! We call it a win if we got one new registered voter, but guess what! We ended up with several new and even 1st time registered voters so we think it was a success! Back from our break, this episode features Israel Lazo, the Pastor of Church of Power. We learn about what it's like preaching during COVID-19, who a pastor goes to for advice and his opinions on why people have a weird relationship with Religion. We also talk about building a community of support, the most underrated and overrated thing in a relationship, and deep dive into the rest of his Big 5! For more info: Church of Power Thank you, happy listening, and let us know what you think! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.24 - S.Preston / MLB, NHL, NBA, NFL & Disney licensed Minimalist Artist We had the pleasure of talking to minimalist artist, S.Preston! Known for his iconic minimalist Baseball Stadiums & Mascot Art, his pieces has been featured nationally on ESPN and currently has a home in The Baseball Hall of Fame. His story of success is a reminder to always bet on yourself and that it's never too late to discover what your passion in life is. We talked about his experience of being a 1st Generation Korean-Canadian, Hockey (of course), opening his gallery, getting MLB, NHL, NBA, NFL & Disney licenses as an artist. We learned about "Duende" Moments, what "The Tapestry of Canada" is and the rest of his BIG 5. Also, S.Preston gives us an inside sneak peak of what he's working on! Thank you S.Preston for hosting us in your gallery, it's lovely! You can visit his gallery at The GardenWalk located in Anaheim, CA. If you can't make it out to Anaheim, visit his website to check out his work and get your very own S.Preston piece of art, perfect for any room in the house www.sprestondesigns.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.23 - Table Topics 2020 has been a rough year for everyone, so instead of an interview, we decided to have MySketchyArtist (Episode No.6) & Diana (Episode No.15 & No.20) join us for a few rounds of Table Topics! Find out what our favorite curse word is, who has had a panic attack, what drink we can never have again and the body part we are most attracted to! Tell us what YOUR favorite curse word is in the comments below! www.instagram.com/walkitouwithyenandallison --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.22 - Simone Gearing / Financial Coach - Today we spoke to Simone, a Financial Coach who points us in the right direction with some helpful financial tips. Simone shares her story of hustling, hitting the corporate ceiling, starting her own business and breaking her family's Generational Cycle of Poverty. We learn why she thinks school is a scam and why financial education is not taught in K-12 schools. We also get a glimpse into Simone's life as a Queer Black & Brown Woman in America as well as the rest of her Big 5. We'd love to hear your feedback, drop some in the comments and happy listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.21 - David Linsangan / Teacher & Caricature Artist Today we talked to David Linsangan, an 8th grade Science Teacher and Caricature Artist. His fun caricature style has caught the attention of many including his favorite hockey team, the Anaheim Ducks, who commissioned him to create one-of-a-kind artwork for their 25th anniversary celebration. In addition to his artwork, we talked about how we miss playing hockey, his life as a teacher with distance learning coming, cyberbullying then vs now, and deep dove into the rest of his Big 5! You check out David's work at @linsanityart on IG Please share and let us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to listen for a special announcement in this episode!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.20 - Couple's Counseling - We've been deep diving into other people's Big 5 for awhile, so this episode, we thought we'd do a little deep diving into our Big 5. Diana joins us this episode and walks us through Couple's Counseling. She explains what Love Languages are and we explore how each one of us expresses and receives love. Learn how Intergenerational Dynamics are and how they play an important part in our own relatiohship today. Find out what band Yen likes to listen to when he's sad and Allison has a breakthrough moment! Please share and tell us what you think in the comments! www.instagram.com/walkitoutwithyenandallison Happy Listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.19 - Kathleen Burkinshaw / Author of The Last Cherry Blossom / Daughter of Hiroshima Survivor August 6, 2020 marked the 75th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We had the honor of sitting down with Kathleen Burkinshaw who is the daughter of a Hiroshima Survivor and the author of The Last Cherry Blossom. The book is based on her mother's experience as a 12 year old child during the Hiroshima bombing. We got to deep dive into Kathleen's Big 5, talked about what it's like to have her book used as a resource for Nuclear Disarmament by The United Nations and learned more about her mother's life after the bombing. This episode was very near and dear to Allison's heart because she got an opportunity to exchange her experiences with Kathleen who shares her Japanese-American heritage. Be sure to get your copy of The Last Cherry Blossom on Amazon Visit www.kathleenburkinshaw.com for more information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.18 - TuiDaShark / The Polymath Hip Hop Artist - Just like his music, this episode is: 1) Good. 2) You'll have to listen to it again to unpackage and digest the content. We had the pleasure of talking to the one and only TuiDaShark, an Activist Rapper/Singer/Performer. And in polymath fashion he shared with us his thoughts on: Colorism, Polyamory, and even Komodo Dragons!? That's just scratching the surface of this conversation too! Listen to it now on Spotify, AnchorFM, or Google Podcasts. Let us know what you think in the comments. Be sure to stop by linktr.ee/tui.da.shark/ to listen to his music and everything Tui.Da.Shark! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.17 - The Great Mask Debate w/ Ms. Raquel Ms. Raquel joins us via Zoom to weigh in on The Great Mask Debate. What are your opinions about wearing masks? Let us know what you think in the comments. Episode Cover by Ms Raquel! Listen on Spotify or Anchor today! Don't forget to Double Tap and Share with all your friends and family! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.16 - Hands as Thoughts / ACTing We're trying to grow as a podcast, so we thought we'd do something a little different today. Let us know what you think in the comments and if you like it, please consider sharing this episode with your friends and family. Thank you for Walking It Out with Us and happy listening! Listen on Spotify or AnchorFM today! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.15 - Diana Parmar / Positive Psychology / Importance of Self-Care We're back at it with a longer episode for you guys featuring the fun-loving, salsa dancing, artsy, positive psychologist and soon to be MFT, Diana Parmar. We deep dove into her Big 5 and talked about the importance of self-care, mental wellness, and even arranged marriages! Enjoy and let us know what you think in the comments! --- Resources: National Institute for Mental Health - Info on Mental Illnesses, Crisis Lines, and how to find a Therapist. Positive Psychology - General information and Exercises --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.14 - Nolan Eng / Nolan Cookeng / Food Porn Warning! Don't listen to this episode if you're hungry! Today we had the pleasure of talking to Chef Nolan, and up and coming home cook who is combining his love for cooking and his skills as an industrial designer to create one of a kind beautiful and unique dishes! We deep dove into Nolan's Big 5 to find out the secret ingredent of the week and he helps us turn food porn into a real thing! Check out Nolan's Food Blog --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.13 - Viridiana Morales / Importance of DACA Sometimes the universe works it's magic, in the light of the most recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding DACA we had the pleasure of speaking to Viridiana Morales. She explained to us the importance of The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Policy, better known as DACA, gave us an insight of what's it like to live as a DREAMer in our country and deep dove into her Big 5. Here are some DACA Resources: CHIRLA & UnitedWeDream --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.12 - Jennifer Ngo / The Lash Drip / Battling Depression Today we met Jennifer Ngo, the owner of The Lash Drip! She gave us the 4-1-1 on her very successful store and everything we need to know about lashes. Jennifer shares her experience battling depression in her young adult life. We also talked about the craziness that is TikTok and discussed what it's like getting old. Be sure to check out thelashdrip.co to get your very own pair of ethically sourced lashes today and use promo code: WALK30 to receive 30% off your entire order! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.11 - Suji Lee / South Korea's COVID-19 Response / 1st International Guest We welcome our first international guest, Suji, calling all the way from Seoul, South Korea! We talked about her country's response to COVID-19 and dove deep into her unique upbringing. COVID-19 Resources: Center for Diseases Control and Prevention --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.10 - Jermaal Johnson / Black On Black Reviews - A very Special Episode with Jermaal Johnson, founder of Black On Black Reviews. Recorded on May 30, 2020 at 2pm, just before the big protest and curfew in Southern California. We are truly proud of the discussion and had no idea how important this episode was going to be. Jermaal shares his experience as a Black man living in America. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support

Episode No.9.5 - More Walk Than Talk - That's right, The Best Fake Podcast on Earth is now More Talk Than Walk! Come walk it out with us as we deep dive into The Big 5 (Life, Family, Friends, Work/School, and Fun) with our Guests! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yen-and-allison/support