We begin the episode with a recap of the June transits that correlated with some big news stories. Stephanie and I recap some of the predictions we got right. Make sure to have your pen and calendar ready to mark down some important dates. We cover the major transits of July 2025, which include Uranus' ingress into the sign of Gemini! Happy solar return to the Cancer and Leo babies! ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ June Recap 00:00 July Forecast 28:19 Show Notes: Natal Chart & Transit Readings ORDER MY BOOK H...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 239
Janea Brown is a liberation marketing strategist currently founding Earthlings Undone, a collective connecting frontline movements with content creators through proven systems. After building a successful influencer career (193K Instagram, 195K YouTube) working with brands like IKEA, Nike, and Target, Janea walked away from her $400K annual income to investigate alternatives to oppressive systems. Having navigated 22+ jobs across seven industries, Janea now focuses on making anti-capitalist and ...
Jun 18, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Cassandra is our Restie Bestie! She is a neurodivergent Vietnamese-Chinese daughter of refugees. As a somatic healing facilitator and liberatory rest educator, Cassandra guides tired and trauma-impacted organizations, communities, and individuals to rest. Cassandra's mission is to uplift rest as a necessary modality for collective healing and social change. Her holistic approach examines the cultural erasure of rest, integrates the spiritual as well as scientific pillars of rest, and helps peopl...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Suzy is a Palestinian-Californian fashion designer whose parents instilled in her a strong Palestinian identity. She has been drawn to traditional Palestinian clothing and textiles since her youth. After studying Fashion and Textile design at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Suzy designed a modern interpretation of the traditional Palestinian thobe which was showcased at the UN headquarters in NY. Suzy uses Tatreez to bring about awareness and to share the beauty of Palestine. Her...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We begin the episode with a recap of the May transits that correlated with some big news stories. Stephanie and I recap some of the predictions we got right. Make sure to have your pen and calendar ready to mark down some important dates. We cover the major transits of June 2025, which include Jupiter's ingress into the sign of Cancer. Happy solar return to the Gemini and Cancer babies! ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ May Recap 00:51 June Forecast 14:22 Show Notes: Natal Chart & Transit Readings ORDER MY BOO...
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 238
Devon is a father, musician, and educator committed to the fight for collective liberation. Our conversation is no holds barred when it comes to critiquing the systems that prop politicians and celebrities over the people. Devon’s moral clarity is at once inspiring and grounding - we are so grateful to be on this timeline together with him. Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who ...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Camille is an astrologer, musician, writer, civil servant from Washington, D.C. To her, Astrology is a marriage of the human condition with the cosmic condition. As above, so below. As below, so above. Over several years, she has seen hundreds of clients and has built a practice that celebrates that connection to the cosmos. Her consults are steeped in the soulful concepts & archetypal poetry of Evolutionary Astrology & are informed by the technical & traditional techniques of Hellen...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 237
Kim Saira (she/they) is a multidisciplinary artist, storyteller, sound bath practitioner, and community organizer exploring realms of community care through creativity and self-reflection. Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist’s duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations insp...
May 21, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 6
Pam Brown is a multi-faceted writer, activist, and wellness entrepreneur whose activism includes protesting the Iraq War with African American Women United for Peace & Justice, Occupy Wall Street, and the Occupy Student Debt Campaign. Pam was also the co-host of the WBAI/Pacifica Radio Morning Show and an adjunct professor of sociology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and The New School. Ever the academic, she has degrees in Philosophy, Media Studies, and Sociology. Pam traveled to Oc...
May 14, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Nadia Irshaid Gilbert is Palestinian from the American South. She is a creative director, chef, immersive and visual artist, and storyteller. She is also a trained Reiki Master and embodiment facilitator. Nadia combines multiple modalities of study in her life’s work, producing visual media and facilitating multi-sensory experiences that invite us all to dive deep and transform. She believes in changing the world through our grounded, open hearted presence. Nadia’s food, presence, and spirit are...
May 07, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, I break down Ryan Coogler's natal chart and the significant transits he was going through when he was inspired to make the film Sinners. I also break down the symbolism in the film and how that is reflected in Ryan's natal chart and transits. I hope you enjoy! ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 1:14 My intention for doing this 6:08 Movie stats and background 20:58 Ryan Coogler’s Natal Chart 39:23 Transits 46:06 Ryan’s 2nd and 8th houses 48:56 Ryan Coogler and Michael B Jordan Synastry 55:07 Themes ...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 236
We begin the episode with a recap of the April transits that correlated with some big news stories. Stephanie and I recap some of the predictions we got right. Make sure to have your pen and calendar ready to mark down some dates. We cover the major transits of May 2025, which include an unexpected Full Moon in Scorpio and all the planets will be out of their retrograde post shadows! Happy solar return to the Taurus and Gemini babies! ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ April Recap 0:00 May Forecast 32:01 Show Notes...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 235
Joel Leon also known as Joel L. Daniels, is a Bronx born and raised performer, father, author, and storyteller who writes and tells stories for Black people. Joel specializes in moderating and leading conversations surrounding race, masculinity, mental health, creativity, and the performing arts, with love at the center of his work and purpose. He is the author of Book About Things I Will Tell My Daughter, God Wears Durags, Too, and Everything and Nothing at Once: A Black Man's Reimagined Soundt...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Jungwon Kim is an award-winning writer and cultural worker. She is also a communications leader, organizational strategy consultant, and journalist who has dedicated her professional life to human rights and environmental advocacy. As Head of Creative & Editorial at the Rainforest Alliance , she directed a multimedia team of writers, videographers, and graphic designers. Earlier in her career, she served as the editor of Amnesty International USA ’s human rights quarterly that featured the w...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist’s duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and li...
Apr 17, 2025•16 min
Our first guest on Cha is our friend, Naley by Nature. Naley is the founder of NaleybyNature, an independent project to document stories from different corners of the world. She is a filmmaker, producer, and writer and is currently working on bringing greater awareness of the Palestinian genocide to Western audiences. Born and raised in New York, Naley studied media and journalism at Iona College. With the rise in social media, Naley was drawn to all the perspectives traditional media fails to r...
Apr 16, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1
We begin the episode with a recap of the March transits that correlated with some big news stories. Stephanie and I recap some of the predictions we got right. Make sure to have your pen and calendar ready to mark down some dates. We cover the major transits of April 2025, which include the end of the Venus and Mercury retrogrades, Mars finally leaving the sign of Cancer, and so much more. Happy solar return to the Aries and Taurus babies! ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ March Recap 0:00 April Forecast 20:23 Sho...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 234
Forest Lin (they/them) is a queer 1.5-generation Taiwanese-American kinesthetic artist, Asian diaspora community organizer, and BaZi Chinese astrology practitioner based in Ohlone territory (Oakland). As a "Dragon meets Goat" Mycelium connector, they cultivate spaces for deeper embodiment, authentic expression, and ancestral healing. Through 1:1 BaZi consultations, Forest helps individuals uncover their potential and align with their deeper calling. They honor their teacher, Meng Yu of Tiger Eye...
Mar 12, 2025•59 min•Ep. 233
Buckle up buttercup because March is the month of chacha changes! We begin the episode with a recap of the February transits that correlated with some big news stories. Stephanie and I recap some of the predictions we got right. Make sure to have your pen and calendar ready to mark down some dates. We cover the major transits of March 2025 which feature eclipses, Venus and Mercury retrogrades, and Neptune's ingress in Aries. March is the most pivotal month of 2025 so we wish you ease into the as...
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 232
Wear your florals! We are excited to bring you Part 2 of the Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Et al. saga. In today's episode, I am joined by Pop Astrologist Tasha Beg to continue the conversation about the natal charts of Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Ryan Reynolds, and Colleen Hoover. We talk about the transits and their synastry as it pertains to their lawsuits. Part 1 was filmed on January 3, 2025 and released on January 15, 2025. We have a debrief of all the events that have transpired during ...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 231
Thank you all for being so patient with me as I took my time and then I had some health issues in January 😥 I hope you all have a healthy, wealthy, and love-filled 2025. Part 2 is for the following rising signs: Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, & Pisces. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 0:00 Libra 29:43 Scorpio 56:49 Sagittarius 1:21:02 Capricorn 1:46:35 Aquarius 2:09:19 Pisces Show Notes: Natal Chart & Transit Readings ORDER MY BOOK HOW TO MANIFEST Laura Chung Instagram Laura Chung's We...
Feb 19, 2025•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 230
Thank you all for being so patient with me as I took my time and then I had some health issues in January 😥 I hope you all have a healthy, wealthy, and love-filled 2025. Part 1 is for the following rising signs: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, and Virgo. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 0:00 Intro 34:55 Aries 53:57 Taurus 1:31:09 Gemini 2:02:26 Cancer 2:27:34 Leo 2:57:38 Virgo Show Notes: Natal Chart & Transit Readings ORDER MY BOOK HOW TO MANIFEST Laura Chung Instagram Laura Chung's Website Laura Chung'...
Feb 19, 2025•3 hr 22 min•Ep. 229
This is Part 2 of our Astrological Midlife Transits Stories. Are you going through a midlife crisis or are you going through your astrological middle-age transits? This episode is in collaboration with Dr Nicole Truesdell, the host of the Abolitionist Dreamscapes podcast. We share our experiences of these midlife transits as two 40 something women of color going through the thick of it. Your midlife years (36-45) can be some of the most triggering yet transformational times of your life if you s...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 228
Hello beautiful souls and Happy Lunar New Year! We begin the episode with a recap of the January transits that correlated with some big news stories. Stephanie and I recap some of the predictions we got right. Make sure to have your pen and calendar ready to mark down some dates. We cover the major transits of February 2025. May you have a healthy, wealthy, and prosperous New Year of the Snake! ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 0:00 January Recap 16:03 February Astrology Forecast Show Notes: Natal Chart & Tran...
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 227
Hello beautiful souls! The interview style podcasts are coming back. In today's episode, I am joined by pop astrologist Tasha Beg to talk about the natal charts of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. We talk about the transits and their synastry as it pertains to their lawsuits. We also take a peep at Ryan Reynolds' chart since he is married to Blake Lively and is now a part of the lawsuits. As astrologers, would we recommend that they work together just based on their synastry? Show Notes: Tasha B...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 226
Hello beautiful souls and Happy New Year! We begin the episode with a recap of the December transits that correlated with some big news stories. Stephanie and I recap some of the predictions we got right. Make sure to have your pen and calendar ready to mark down some dates. We cover the major transits of January 2025 and an overview of the astrology of 2025. May you have a healthy, wealthy, and prosperous New Year. ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 0:00 December Recap 11:39 January 2025 31:00 February-December 20...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 225
Hello beautiful souls and thank you for being here. I am a Western tropical astrologer and I use the whole sign house system. I use astrology as a liberatory tool. I believe we are in a critical time right now when collectively, we feel a sense of urgency to know who we are and align with our purpose. I hope to be your monthly guide to the cosmos and translator of the stars. My dear friend Stephanie Campos and I are back together for the December astrology forecast. We begin this episode by reca...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 224
Hello beautiful souls and thank you for being here. I am a Western tropical astrologer and I use the whole sign house system. I use astrology as a liberatory tool. I believe we are in a critical time right now when collectively, we feel a sense of urgency to know who we are and align with our purpose. I hope to be your monthly guide to the cosmos and translator of the stars. My dear friend Stephanie Campos and I are back together for the November astrology forecast. We begin this episode by reca...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 223
Hello beautiful souls and thank you for being here. I am a Western tropical astrologer and I use the whole sign house system. I use astrology as a liberatory tool. I believe we are in a critical time right now when collectively, we feel a sense of urgency to know who we are and align with our purpose. I hope to be your monthly guide to the cosmos and translator of the stars. This month, the OG team is back together! My dear friend Stephanie Campos joins me for the October astrology forecast. We ...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 222
Hello beautiful souls and thank you for being here. I am a Western tropical astrologer and I use the whole sign house system. I use astrology as a liberatory tool. I believe we are in a critical time right now when collectively, we feel a sense of urgency to know who we are and align with our purpose. I hope to be your monthly guide to the cosmos and translator of the stars. We begin this episode by recapping August. It was a demure August, mercury was retrograde, the DNC began on the Full Moon ...
Sep 02, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 221
