Her Story: Navigating Through Life & In Between Moments from 2022-10-12T10:01

Here is the first episode of my new Her Story series. Thank you Emily for sharing your story and vulnerability. 

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Life Lessons, Constructive Criticism and Failure w/ PamILYa from 2022-09-28T13:46:50

surround yourself with people who help you grow 

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Starting my Small Business ~ Meaning Behind My Stickers from 2022-08-31T13:24:24

Hi friends :) Here is another rare occasion of me on Youtube. Thanks to all supporters for supporting my art and vision.  

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Brewing Coffee & Breaking Ice from 2022-08-24T10:00:40

In this special episode, Mico makes us some morning coffee and we break out some deep ice breaker questions. 

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Pivotal Moments - Talking to our Younger Selves from 2022-08-17T16:41:44

Catch this special episode with Bailey, as we reflect on our journey of healing, self-confidence and courage.

Relationships & Setting Boundaries from 2022-08-05T10:00:09

Join my good friends Tatyana and Henri and I as we discuss these questions:

What do you consider a healthy relationship? How do you communicate with others? Are there certain relationship...

Reclaiming Myself as an Artist from 2022-02-05T12:39:52

I know, I've been away from my podcast for a bit...I had to take some time off to reflect and to fall in love with creating in different ways again. I needed more time to create art, not just co...

What Happened After School? from 2021-12-15T11:00

In this episode, Dagmawi and I catch up on life and reminisce on our high school days. We discuss careers, success, friendships and share the life lessons we had to learn that we weren't taught ...

What Happened After High School? from 2021-12-15T11:00

In this episode, Dagmawi and I catch up on life and reminisce on our high school days. We discuss careers, success, friendships and share the life lessons we had to learn that we weren't taught ...

Honor the Process from 2021-12-01T11:00

Just a candid update for you.

Ordinary Miracles (Gratitude Break) from 2021-11-24T11:00

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones! I am grateful for you, my lovely Ponderers. 

What Working with Children Has Taught Me from 2021-11-17T11:00

We can learn a lot from working with children as adults. Tune in to see the lessons I've gotten from being a nanny and what working with them is like. 

22 Things I've Learned at 22 from 2021-11-10T11:00

Grateful for another year!

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Setting an Example with @mindfulminzy // AAPI Mental Health from 2021-10-27T17:06:44

Mental health is a public health concern for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), and each group faces unique challenges regarding mental health. In this episode, Claire aka @mindfulmiz...

What Drives You? feat. Se Park from 2021-10-13T13:00

Tune in to hear Filmmaker, Se Park share his journey to becoming a full-time Creator, the sacrifices he had to make, and the joys that come along with it.  

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What Self Care Is Not from 2021-09-22T13:00

My perspective on Self Care has changed over the pandemic, and this is why.

A Cultivated Life w/ Rainey @ohsosimply from 2021-09-15T17:43:35

The series of lessons, events, and experiences we go through in life add up to where we are now, cultivating new journies of discovery and adventure. In this episode, Rainey from @ohsosimply sha...

What's Your Life in 10 Years? Best Mom Advice? // Ponder with Me from 2021-09-08T16:17:43

Here is a fun episode with some of the girls from my youth group, answering a series of pondering questions. 

Speak Life from 2021-08-19T16:09:52

Are you watching your words?

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The Gains of Losing from 2021-06-16T20:00

Join Catherine and me as we discuss loss and having to let go. Sometimes, it might end up being a blessing in disguise.  

I stopped dreaming when I was 13 ~ Car Thoughts 02 from 2021-06-02T20:00

Sometimes being too realistic in life will prevent you from dreaming and from believing in the aspirations you once had as a kid.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pause-sip-pon...

A New Shift for Artists // feat. Joey Howard & Gil Wanders from 2021-05-19T20:00

What is it like in the life of a Musician/Producer during a pandemic? Joey Howard: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LODFSsk8IzeCBK5ZM2qMI?si=nAbYcFxxSSWVjR0Kk-6eXw Gil Wanders: https://open.spotify...

Talking to Myself ~ Car Thoughts 01 from 2021-05-05T20:00

We are back for Season 3 and I've got a new series I've titled "Car Thoughts". 

Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021 // Dear 2020 from 2020-12-31T14:00

Listen in to hear my recap of 2020.

Thank you all for the continual support you guys give this podcast. It's been a great season. See you soon!

Faith During A Crisis // Pastor Van Torres // #Dear2020 from 2020-12-30T00:00

What is it like in a life of a Pastor during the pandemic? Listen in to hear the experiences of Pastor Van Torres on how she turns to her faith in times of uncertainty. 

Becoming a Mom in 2020 // Glory Brooks #Dear2020 from 2020-12-24T00:00

Throughout the years of our lives, we take on different roles in our families, careers, churches, schools etc... These roles become a part of our identity. It develops us into the unique human b...

Piece by Piece // Crespatrick De Los Reyes #Dear2020 from 2020-12-20T00:00

Listen in to hear the experiences of Crespatrick De Los Reyes, the creator of the clothing brand Cresente Patrico. #Dear2020 #supportlocalbusinesses Follow Crespatric de los Reyes! @crescente.patr...

21 Things I've Learned at 21 from 2020-11-29T01:00

The 20's are weird. I feel like no one really talks about what happens in between besides people saying it will hit you. Here are some of the things I've learned in my experience! --- This episo...

Decluttering the Mind | Meditate With Me from 2020-10-14T00:04:14

Is your mind constantly running on a treadmill? Let's go through a mental declutter together :)

What Keeps You Going? from 2020-09-17T05:19:34

What keeps you guys going when times get rough? Listen in to hear the voices and stories of some of our fellow Ponderers.

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Releasing Toxicity In Your Life | Meditate With Me from 2020-08-17T22:04:59

Introducing a new series with guided meditation. Let me know about your experience!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pause-sip-ponder/message Support this podcast: Listen

Stop, Drop, and Recover from 2020-08-05T19:42:44

Sometimes the most difficult part is not just the trial itself but recovering from it.  Asels Blog https://powerrrfulmind.wixsite.com/ho...

What Do I Have to Do With It? | Racism, BLM & Dreams of a Better Tomorrow from 2020-07-22T13:00

There's no better time for change than now. Listen to find how how you can be apart of it.  https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/07/03/us/george-floyd-protests-crowd-size.html https://www.revea...

The New Normal from 2020-06-25T15:05:57

What is life gonna look like after this? Will things be normal again? Is this "normal" good for us? Here are my thoughts and prayers for the new chapter ahead for us all. --- This episode is spo...

The Voices in My Head from 2020-06-03T16:09:45

Ever have those annoying voices in your head that you can't seem to stop? Here's an episode that gives some advice on how to silence them.

6 Steps To Silencing Your Inner Voices (DMN ACTI...

What Are You So Afraid Of? (Mike Corey @fearlessandfar) from 2020-05-27T19:00

We all have fears. What's yours? In this episode, special guest Mike Corey, Youtuber and BBC Host of the Travel Channel joins me in a discussion about fear and shares his experience and wisdom on c...

Perfectly Imperfect from 2020-05-13T19:00

There may be some things about yourself that you don't like or you might be ashamed of. You have a few insecurities, flaws and imperfections. Or maybe you have a past that you're ashamed of, and...

The Birds Still Sing from 2020-05-06T19:00

Here's an episode of me sharing a poem I made during the quarantine, live from the outdoors. Check out my Youtube Channel to see a video with visuals. Let me know if you want to hear more poems ...

The Art of Mindfulness from 2020-04-29T19:08:01

Of course, working hard towards your biggest life's goals is important, and sometimes it will take working way more than you wish you would, or sacrificing some time over your wants. But out of ...

Nowhere to Call Home - A Life Without a Country from 2020-04-22T18:26:16

Nakita is a new friend I made through an online course for Creatives. While getting to learn more about each other I was immediately intrigued when she shared about being Hmong, later learning that...

A Shift in Perspective from 2020-04-15T19:00

Hello Ponderers! I know it’s been a while. My aim is to post more on Youtube for you guys. I’ll be uploading all my solo content and snippets of my guest speaker episodes! How do you react to bad d...

Everything Has Its Appointed Time from 2020-04-08T18:56:15

Anyone feeling anxious about what the future holds with this pandemic going on? I'm sure a lot of us have been raising many questions. In this episode, my guest speaker, Henri is back now with his ...

"I Want a Break..." from 2020-04-03T03:06:33

Hello Ponderers! I hope you are all safe and healthy in quarantine. I am still motivated as ever to give you guys some content and here is a highly requested one that was done over video call with ...

What Are You Running From? from 2020-03-26T19:00:21

What are you currently running away from? What are you avoiding? Is escaping reality bad? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Like Your Last from 2020-03-18T21:00:30

With the Corona Virus and living in quarantine at home, it got me thinking, a lot. Are you living fully even with limitations in your life? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easies...

The Battle with Self Love from 2020-03-11T21:00

This episode gets deep. How do you feel when you look into the mirror? Can you confidently say that you love yourself? Tune in with Aksara and I as she shares her advice on self confidence and lovi...

Is It Worth It? from 2020-03-04T21:54:28

Is any of it worth it? Giving up on life's hardest situations can seem like the easiest route, especially in the overwhelming moment. What can we do before we make the decision of letting go? ---...

Autopilot from 2020-02-26T22:00:20

Ever catch yourself exerting too much of your self and energy for people? Love can be blind and sometimes we can lose ourselves in the midst of it. Join me and Annie as we talk about our experience...

Hustlin' from 2020-02-12T22:00:09

Nicole and I had similar circumstances growing up which has affected us in many different ways. With life’s limitations, it took big toll on us. But it has also made us stronger. --- This episod...

Figuring It Out from 2020-02-05T23:00

“So, what’s your plan?” It’s a question that we all heard throughout high school, what we are asked at family gatherings and what are parents ask us frequently. You may be someone who has bold c...

Resolutions vs. Intentions from 2020-02-05T23:00

I'm back! Who's excited for Season 2? This New Years themed topic seemed perfect for the month of January and my first episode. What do you think about Resolutions? I might have gave up on resoluti...

Spilling the Anxietea pt. 2 from 2020-01-29T22:00

We're back! It's crazy how much can change in our lives after almost one year since my "Spilling the Anxietea" episode with Bailey in Season 1. Things get personal as we reflect on our views of dep...

Pause, Sip & Ponder (Trailer) from 2020-01-22T23:09:06

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Bye... For now! from 2019-11-30T20:23:39

Season 1 was amazing and it wouldn’t have been done without you guys. See you next year! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

20 Thing's I've Learned at 20 from 2019-11-22T21:42:59

It's was my born-day. Here are 20 thing's I've learned so far in life. Is your birthday coming up? I challenge you to jot down things you've learned so far! --- This episode is sponsored by · A...

Mensitivity from 2019-11-01T20:49:40

It has been known for centuries and generations that women are expected to be nurturing and emotional, and men are expected to be tough and dominant. This can be seen in many different cultures, ra...

Off the Grid from 2019-10-22T00:07:41

Have you ever felt the need to get away? Ever wondered what it would be like if you just left temporary without telling anyone? Some of you may feel like you just have so many responsibilities that...

Decluttering the Mind from 2019-10-15T04:20:39

What do you constantly think or worry about? How do you deal with it? Do you find yourself overthinking? Today we are going to have a detox. We are gonna do some decluttering. --- This episode i...

What Are You Gonna To Do About It? from 2019-10-01T23:04:57

How do you respond to certain life situations? How do you respond to when people judge you? How do you respond to failure, loss or fear? How do you respond to world issues? With the many life situa...

Barricades and Barriers from 2019-09-23T22:43:54

What are the barriers preventing you to grow? Listen on how to address your barriers and how to work with it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

What Are You Most Proud Of? from 2019-09-17T02:21:31

Have you ever told yourself "Hey I'm really proud of you." To some it may be easy to list out their accomplishments to others, to same it may be difficult. Sometimes our goals are slowed down by th...

What Harsh Truths Do You Prefer to Ignore? from 2019-09-09T23:49:43

There are some things in our life that we personally try to avoid thinking about, believing or accepting, There are even some things we try to avoid as a society, community and human race. Maybe it...

What I Learned This Summer from 2019-09-02T23:57:02

While summer only lasts about a couple months, those months become some of the most memorable moments in your life. Here is an episode where I reflect on my summer and the life lessons I’ve learned...

Letters to My Past and Future Self from 2019-08-27T00:00:16

How is your relationship with your past and future self? Have you ever tried writing letters to them? I know it sounds silly, but through this exercise, it has helped me have a clearer view of what...

Finding Beauty In All Things from 2019-08-14T19:47:11

(Please excuse my voice! I'm currently recovering from a cold.) It's easy to see the beauty in things, but what about when we are in the midst of trials? Here are some of my personal tips on findin...

AS ONE Community (CYN Youth Summit 2019) from 2019-07-17T08:55:48

Catch this live audience session at the EUSA CYN Youth Summit 2019. I got the privilege to interview Pastor Jessie Maghacot Pastora Van Torres and Pastor Allan Floro, our beloved regional pastors. ...

Facing Failure from 2019-06-22T22:02:26

Failure. Probably one of the most uncomfortable feelings and situations we can get in. It can bring out the worst in us, or it could motivate us even more to keep going. Join Eric and I as we talk ...

Art In All Actuality from 2019-05-24T22:41:13

I always get excited when I get artists and creatives on my podcast. Anyone can proclaim yourself an artist, but I think the art is nothing without the artist himself/herself. In this episode, Anni...

"I'm Fine." from 2019-05-17T18:53:13

Hey Ponderers! Hopefully you haven't forgotten me yet! These past weeks have been a lot of changes but also a lot of growing. Recently I've realized how most of my life has been living up to expect...

Vulnerability from 2019-04-26T19:00:41

How vulnerable are you? Do you think it is necessarily good or bad to be? There are many instances that have us feeling vulnerable to the world. It is an uneasy feeling to have but it can also brin...

Living Life to the Fullest from 2019-04-19T18:48:18

Hello Ponderers! The episodes really keep getting better. Do you find yourself fully living or just surviving? Are your circumstances getting in the way of reaching full happiness? In Garrett Taira...

What if today was your last? from 2019-04-12T19:00:34

Quick, you got a note in the mail giving you an official notice that it's your last day. What do you do? In this episode I discuss what I would do and I hope to push you to do make the best out of ...

Walking In Faith from 2019-04-05T18:52:41

Oh boy, I’m so excited to share this episode with you. Join me friend Nico and I as we talk about our ever so challenging, complicated yet beautiful spiritual walk with God. This episode is not jus...

Better Together from 2019-03-29T18:21:39

Whether you’re introverted and extroverted, us humans always desire that sense of belonging and being around people. Join Adam and I as we discuss our thoughts on community and how it has helped sh...

Are you a Worrier or a Warrior? from 2019-03-22T18:53:48

Are you more of a Worrier or a Warrior? Join me as we talk about worry, it’s affects on our health, how we can worry less, and how sorry can actually be a blessing in disguise. Instrumentals- Gil W...

Living as a Social Media Influencer from 2019-03-15T19:01:28

Social media is one the most influential tools we use today. In this episode, I had the privilege on interviewing  Youtuber Glory aka "Rice" from her youtube channel "Slice N' Rice" with he...

What is Pause, Sip & Ponder? from 2019-03-08T19:51:56

This episode is a recap of what Pause, Sip & Ponder is all about, it’s goals, and what kind of guests I’m looking for. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podca...

My Dreams vs. Their Dreams from 2019-02-22T17:01:08

We all have dreams and aspiration in life, but sometimes our parents can get in the way of them, or have a big influence on us where it is hard to balance what we want and what they want. Join Chri...

Pauline’s Thoughts Series: What is love to me? from 2019-02-15T17:04:46

I’m so excited to start this new series called “Pauline’s Thoughts” in where I give you an inside scope of my person journal entries and thoughts! In this episode you’ll be hearing about what I thi...

#RelationshipGoals? from 2019-02-08T20:31:31

It’s Love month! Join my guest Aksara and I as we talk about our journey and experiences with relationships, ideas and thoughts on love and our thoughts on dating in today’s society. --- This e...

Starving Artists? from 2019-02-01T17:47

With the joys that come with being an artist, it also comes with trials. Some may be discouraged by family expectations and disappointment, financial worry, and hit a confidence battle with them...

Spilling the Anxietea from 2019-01-25T17:00:04

Although in my podcast I'm all about positivity, encouragement and smiles, I think it's also important to discuss the darker topics. With some eventful things in my life and hard circumstances, at ...

God's Love Story from 2019-01-18T17:33:59

In a world that is so diverse with different beliefs, thoughts and religions, I think most of us have questioned our existence, our purpose and why everything is the way it is. Even with craziness ...

Creative Minds from 2019-01-11T17:07:14

First I believe everyone has their own inner artist and we are built to be creative, one way or another. Listen to Gil and I talk about our journey with art, Gil’s widsom on photography and challen...

The Art of Listening from 2019-01-04T17:01:38

*UPDATE: Podcast name change on to Pause, Sip & Ponder 1/7/19.

Yay, my first episode! Listen in to find out why I started Coffee and Convos in the first place and a short i...