One Thousand Gurus Podcast
By J.R. Yonocruz
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Category: Self-Improvement
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Episodes: 85
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Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a software project manager, self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, dancer, stand-up comedian, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world.
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#85: Brian “Lil B” Perez - Winning International Competitions, the Evolution of Locking, Podcasting as Public Therapy, and Finding Joy in Dance
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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#84: Richard Hardy - Finding Faith, Exploring Fitness, and Seeking Feedback for Success
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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#83: Book Highlights - Make Time by Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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#82: Alex Hung - AI Tools, Leading Productive Teams, and Navigating the Changing Workforce
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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#81: Random Show with Aeden Pham - Self-Care vs. Indulgence, Speaking with Integrity, and Spending Habits
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May 25, 2026 |
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#80: Season 8 Recap - Favorite Takeaways from Episodes 71–79
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May 18, 2026 |
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#79: Kenta Thomas Naoi - Joyful Movement, Creative Design, Business Coaching, and Building a Life in Europe
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May 11, 2026 |
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#78: Random Show with Julie Huynh - Careers in an AI Apocalypse, Buying vs. Renting, Productivity Coaching, Avoiding Internet Stalkers & More
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May 04, 2026 |
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#77: Andre Malicdem - Childhood Reminiscing, Male Modeling, Overcoming Depression, and Building a Family
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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#76: Richard Hardy - Door-to-Door Solar Sales, Mental Discipline of 75 Hard, and the Power of Self-Talk
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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#75: Herbie De Guzman - Dance & DJing to Audio Engineering, Aging Parents, and Learning from Breakups
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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#74: Book Highlights - The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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#73: Maximillian Navarro - Retail Sales to LinkedIn Recruiting, Fashion Tips, and Building a 10-Year Relationship
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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#72: My Vo - Growing Up Frugal to Buying Your First Home, Teaching Chemistry, and Enjoying Life Through Hobbies
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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#71: Tony Robbins - Decision-Making, Science of Achievement & Art of Fulfillment
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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#70: Season 7 Recap & Favorite Takeaways from Episodes 61-69
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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#69: John Cho - Military Intelligence, Losing 40lbs from Marathon Training, Rethinking Your Mental Scripts
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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#68: Rani Bungay - Becoming Conservative, Hating on Japan, Pronouns, Red Flags, and Covert Depression
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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#67: Jane Oh - 10 Years in Marketing, Combining Holistic Health with Nursing, Burnout Cycles, and Career Pivots
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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#66: Lorenzo Aromin - USAF Vet Turned Entrepreneur, Faith, Fitness, and Scaling to $500k
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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#65: KOAGA (코아가) - Becoming a K-Pop Artist, Life-Changing Car Accidents, and Being Korean-American
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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#64: Vanessa & Hazi - Being Recognized in Public, the Honeymoon Phase, and Making Money as an Influencer
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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#63: Travis Linden Reid - Teaching Game Development at UCI, “Achieving” Burnout, and Building an Indie Game Studio
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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#62: Catherine C - Working in Nightlife, Hosting Idols, Dating Profiles, and First Date Tips
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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#61: 2025 Recap - Reflections and Lessons Learned from 50 Episodes of OTG
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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#60: Mastering Personal Finance: Insights and Strategies from Three Major Books | Book Highlights
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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#59: Jacob Kanunu Potts - Interview With a 20-Year-Old, Hawaiian Culture, and the Importance of Networking
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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#58: Rohit Murthy - Innovation in Corporate, Entrepreneurial Pivots, Comparison Culture, Health-Time Freedom, and More
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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#57: Hao Gagaring - Starting an Online Crafting Business, Dental Health, and Overcoming Fears as an Introvert
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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#56: Dorothy Ho - Surrendering Finances, Weight-Loss Journey, and Not Dating for “Potential” Anymore
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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#55: Jae Kim - Math Tutoring to Coding, Leaving a Korean Cult, and Rebuilding a Life
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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#54: Way Liu - Dancer to DJ, Navigating Sobriety, Chronic Back Pain, and Finding Creative Outlets
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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#53: Lindsey Nellessen - Salary Negotiations, Online Courses, and Achieving a $100k Net Worth in Your 20s
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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#52: Hannah Kim - “Trauma of the Eldest Daughter,” Moving to East Coast, Pickleball, Opening a Private Therapy Practice, and More
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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#50: Random Show with Aeden Pham - Dieting Tips, Dating Stories, Long-Term Goals, Personality Tests, and More
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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#49: Justin Tran - Maid Cafes, Navigating Unhealthy Relationship Patterns, and Pushing the Boundaries of High Fashion
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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#48: Random Show with Austyn Lee - Timelines for Marriage, Astrology, Our Dance Identities, and Redefining Fulfillment
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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#47: KM Class of 2010 - Being on a Competitive Team, Maintaining Friendships, the Burdens of Leadership, and 15-Year Aspirations
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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#46: Random Show with Lisa Doan - Food Blogging, Public Relations, Car Troubles, Parents, and More…
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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#45: Solomon Daniels - Starting a Podcast Studio, Integrating Systems, and Advice for Solopreneurs
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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#44: Shasia Rangel - Industrial Design to Social Work, Mexico-America Culture Shock, and Leading with Empathy
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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#43: RJ Manalo - Music Production, forming Project: AKOOL, and the “Filipino Infinity Stones”
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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#42: Marie Potts - Lessons of a Young Parent, Animal Advocacy, and Having a Gratitude Mindset
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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#41: Eric Y. Chen - Learning Sales & Marketing, Launching Sabobatage, and Growing Businesses from A to Z
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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#40: Vanessa Barrios - Authenticity in Content Creation, Dealing with Haters, and Toxic Relationships
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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#39: Hazier Rios - Improving Relationships, the Influence of Media & Government, and Cultivating More Peace
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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#38: Yerson Ochoa - Authenticity in Friendship, How to Improve Your Dancing, and the Dark Side of Content Creation
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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#37: Clark H. Fielding - Excellence in Your Career, Challenges of Being an Employer, and Having Values that Ground You
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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#36: Murphy Pines - Guerrilla Advertising, Relationship Anarchy, and Healing from Trauma
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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#35: Julie Huynh - The Path to UX Designer, Mastering Your Craft, and Upgrading Our Life to 2.0
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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#34: Alex Hung - From HR to Chief of Staff, the Velocity of Money, and Understanding Women
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May 26, 2025 |
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#33: Hazier Rios - Educating the Future Generation, Emotional Communication, and Improving Little by Little
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May 19, 2025 |
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#32: Joseph “JJ” Lacanilao - Music & DJing, Chasing Trends, and Being Unapologetically Authentic
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May 12, 2025 |
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#31: Random Show with Aeden Pham - Karaoke Enthusiasts, Project Management Tips, and Unexpected Hot Takes
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May 05, 2025 |
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#30: Kan Dang - “That Moment” in Anime, Finding Purpose through Service, and Living Life Fully
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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#29: Lachlan Ma - Tech Recruiting at TikTok, Goal-Setting, and Discovering Your Ikigai
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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#28: Ray Lee - Adapting to AI, Navigating the Job Market, and Avoiding Burnout
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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#27: Eric Pan - Balancing Life as a UCLA Undergrad, Strategy Consulting, and Servant Leadership
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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#26: Travis Trinh - 7% Body Fat, Bowling a 300, and Being Your Own Anime Protagonist
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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#25: Alex Cristal - The Power of Solitude, Chasing Side-Quests, and “Soulmates”
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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#24: Jessica Kwong - Journey to Team USA Karate, Self-Talk, and Choosing Your Environment Wisely
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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#23: Ali Razavi - The Mastermind Behind “Who Hurt You?”, Investing in Yourself, and Giving Back
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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#22: Ray Lee - How AI Affects Art, Studying Internationally, and the Complexities of Concept Art
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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#21: Dr. Arnel Calvario Ripkens - From KM to TEDx, Asians in Hip-Hop, and Cultivating Leaders of the Future
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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#20: Random Show with Julie Huynh - KPOP Idol Worship, Dating Culture, and the Secrets of Attraction
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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#19: Alex Rubio - PreMed to Property Management, Navigating Getting Older, and Benefits of an MBA
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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#18: Dr. Andy Ho - Dance to Occupational Therapy, Overcoming Negative Mindsets, and the Discipline of G.R.I.N.D.
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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#17: John Tieng - IRL Fall Guy, Learning to Fight, and Sharing Knowledge to Grow
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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#16: Aeden Anthony Pham - Adaptability for Growth, the Power of Therapy, and Investing in Relationships
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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#15: Blessie Marie Panopio - Building a Following with Authenticity, Internet Fame, and Toxic Filipino Culture
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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#14: June Lee - "Failing" into Physical Therapy, UGC, and the Importance of Letting Go
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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#13: Ryan Tern - Fitness Tips, the Importance of Coaching, and the Power of Gratitude
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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#12: Alexa Woo - Dancing with KPOP Idols, Pursuing Your Passion, and Overcoming Depression
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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#11: theoneDNA - Becoming an Indie Artist, Vietglish EDM, and Mental Health
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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#10: Monster Poh - Becoming a Nurse, Cosplay & Content Creation, and Balancing Family Life
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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#9: Yuki Noda - Moving from Japan, Mindfulness Meditation, and Healing Through Self-Love
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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#8: Shirley Wu - Yelp Elite Foodie, Competitive Mindsets, and Building a 1st Place Team
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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#7: Jessica Lee - Career Changes, Real Estate Advice, and Developing People Skills
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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#6: Linden Reid - Working at Blizzard, Pursuing Community and Artistry, and Embracing Change
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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#5: Dorothy Ho - Running a Dance Studio, Managing Finances, and the Power of Mentorship
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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#4: Yerson Ochoa - How to Be Fluent in Dance, Becoming a Better Teacher, and Dealing with Social Anxiety
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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#3: Catherine C - The Evolution of KPOP, Creating Viral Content, and SEAA Advocacy
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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#2: Austyn Lee - Getting into Stanford, What Makes a Great Leader, and Navigating the Dating Space
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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#1: Rani Bungay, Serial Entrepreneur - Starting Businesses During the Pandemic and How to Decide if Entrepreneurship is for You
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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#0: Welcome to One Thousand Gurus!
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Aug 13, 2024 |