Wrapping up the student review series, I speak with Loana and we discuss her journey as a new mom and how she found the GRACE course that changed her daily mindset. If you are just following us now, welcome and we invite you to listen to the previous episodes and episode 40 to hear the background on GRACE, what it stands for, and Dr. Anhlan’s belief on gratitude. After hearing four different journeys of the GRACE course, I hope you are encouraged to start living your best life now! Key Takeaways...
Mar 28, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Continuing the student series from GRACE course, I speak with Julie and we discuss respect and courage, alongside recent journeys in career growth. If you are just following us now, welcome and we invite you to listen to the previous episode and episode 40 to hear the background on GRACE, what it stands for and how you can live your best life now! Check out our website page for the full episode transcription. Key Takeaways: (1) GRACE in career growth (2) If you don't ask, you don't get (3) Learn...
Mar 25, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In a previous episode, we interviewed Dr. Anhlan, the author of Living in GRACE and the founder of the GRACE course. I had the chance to take the course last fall, and my mindset journey after the course surprised me. GRACE is an acronym that stands for gratitude, respect, accountability, courage, and engagement. You might be thinking I've heard these words before, but how can I use them to live my best life? I had the opportunity to connect with other students from the GRACE course to share our...
Mar 21, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 2
It is a new season...introducing Million Ways to Shine! I share updates to the podcast, why I decided to change the name, and what you can expect in the next episodes. Check out our website for more content and follow us on Instagram @millionwaystoshine !
Mar 19, 2022•4 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Nilam is back again! And this time she is giving us all the details on how she budgets with her kiddos. In this episode, we talk about how our childhood habits with money affect the way we spend and save, and of course, how we can teach our kids to do better. We also have a special announcement in the intro - stay tuned for our new launch! (1) Kids and Allowances (2) How Nilam handles budgeting and money talk with her kiddos (yep, birthdays and Christmas presents, too!) (3) Teaching Kids and Tak...
Nov 15, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 45
This is our second episode with Nilam Patel - she was also featured on Episode 30, where she educated us on autism and the importance of awareness in her field of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis). After the episode, we learned that personal budgeting was a passion of hers, so we asked her back to share some helpful hacks to help us start our own journeys to financial independence. (1) How it Started (2) Our Review and Takeaways of “QUIT LIKE A MILLIONAIRE” (3) How it's Going We made a list of res...
Aug 09, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Get ready to thrive with Tisha! She is a busy mom, wife, engineer and wellness coach - another beautiful multi-hyphenate soul. In order to manage her autoimmune disease, Tisha was forced to change her lifestyle. Through her trials, she learned how to create fitness and food routines for her body and effectively establish discipline - all habits that allow her to thrive. She created her Instagram and blog to share her journey and services, centered on the mission to teach women how to make wellne...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Living with anxiety and depression is a lifelong journey. After hitting her “first time low”, Kim Jacobs, one of our beautiful friends, created her Youtube Channel, Your Anxious BBF . Her goal is to create a supportive community and safe space to talk, feel heard and understood. Join us as we discuss the following topics: (1) After the First Time Low (2) Finding a Therapist is like Dating (3) Standards + Anxiety + Negative Thoughts (4) Working through Triggers LINKS Youtube Channel - Your Anxiou...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Tired of feeling broke and inspired to be financially free, Nikita Crump took the leap to live in her Honda Civic in 2019. She shares her van life tips and documents her travels on social media. Her videos have since gone viral on TikTok, collecting over 11 million likes and have also encouraged others to consider this alternative and mobile lifestyle. Yan and I have plenty of questions, so Nikita gives us her take on: safety and privacy while living out of your car must-have products to keep or...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Have you ever wondered if you were living your best life? Or perhaps, you might be wondering, “what is your best life?” In this podcast episode, we are thrilled to be discussing this topic with Dr. Anhlan Nguyen. She is a professional speaker, author, and ICF certified professional life coach, specialized in Emotional Intelligence and Coaching for Transformation. She is an active community leader and youth program developer. Today, we dive into her childhood and career to understand how she thri...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Continuing our discussion with Jenny Li (Yan’s mom) with Part 2. Jenny describes the tough lessons she learned during her first years in America as a new young immigrant in the late 80s. She shares how luck and a very good friend helped her get a student visa, how she got her first job even though she didn't speak any English, the struggles that showed her how resilient she was, and the kindness of people along her journey that allowed her to shape her career. Despite the difficulties Jenny has ...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Today’s episode marks the first episode for Asian American History Month. Given the political climate in the US right now, and that this is the month to celebrate both Evonne and my heritage, we wanted to dedicate this entire month to celebrate inspirational Asian women’s stories. We are kicking off the first episode with none other than my (Yan’s) mom. Like many kids I grew up stuck in my own head, caring only for myself, and have never truly asked my mom to tell me her childhood stories. Sure ...
May 03, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 38
As many of our listeners know by now (because we can’t shut up about it), Evonne and I are both from the beauty industry. While we both have learned a lot, there is still so much we don’t know. That’s why we are so excited to have Sajana with us on this episode. Sajana is a holistic skincare and nutrition coach. Her goal is to help you not only find the right products for you skin, but also improve your mind and body at the same time. I hope you learned something new from this episode. To learn ...
Apr 27, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Sickle cell Anemia is an inherited red blood cell disorder, it is a genetic condition that is inherited when a child receives two sickle cell genes. It’s reported that about 100K people in the United States have sickle cell, with 90% of that population from African descent. However this disease also affects people of Hispanic, South Asian, Southern European, and Middle Eastern ancestry. Unfortunately there is very little information about this painful and life threatening disease that majority a...
Apr 19, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Yan and I are thrilled to be speaking again with Ashley Lauren. You might remember her from last summer, where she was one of our first guests in Episode 3. Singer, Songwriter, Speaker, Worship Leader, Visionary...where does she find the time to do it all? Join us as we discuss how she sets boundaries, her recent journey in faith and her unwavering trust in God. To learn more about Ashley Lauren: Website: https://www.ashleylaurensmusic.com/ Instagram: @ashleylaurenofficial Thanks again for liste...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 35
Our pets are part of our family, they are our constant companions, BFFs, therapists, workout buddies, and so much more. Just as they bring so much joy to our lives, we are responsible for providing them with the best life possible. That’s why I’m so happy to finally have Jeremy Moran on the podcast today. Jeremy is the founder of Hopeful Holistics, where their mission is to help people and their pets heal naturally through the use of nutrition, supplements, plant medicines, and a little bit of h...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Growing up in India, Mitadru Dey was never interested in spirituality. It was only when he came to the United States, he started noticing how unhappy people seemed in their day to day lives. In his own pursuit of happiness, as well as constantly looking for ways to be more productive in his day to day life, he found the practice of Vedanta. Vedanta is one of the world’s most ancient spiritual philosophies and one of its broadest, based on the Vedas, the sacred scriptures of India. It is the phil...
Mar 29, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Evonne and I are both huge book lovers, and we have a special place in our hearts for YA novels. That’s why we are sooooo extremely blessed to have bestselling author Laurie Forest on our podcast today to discuss her book series The Black Witch Chronicles. In this episode we discuss Laurie’s inspiration for this book series, her writing process, and what we can expect in her next two books in the series. I hope you enjoy! Checkout The Black Witch Chronicles: Book 1: The Black Witch: https://amzn...
Mar 22, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Depression is a lonely illness, even when you are surrounded by ones who love you. Depression is a self imposed isolation. It’s like you are screaming in your mind, but your lips have been sewn together with invisible threads. Depression is living in darkness even when you are surrounded by light. I have dealt with depression most of my life. I have high functioning depression, which means I can still do everything that’s needed with a smile on my face, but inside I am slowly dying. In this epis...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Autism now affects 1 in 54 children, with the rate of autism steadily growing over the last twenty years. It is the fastest growing developmental disorder, yet also the most underfunded. Autism is not a hopeless condition, but early intervention is key. Admittedly Evonne and I do not know much about this condition, but believe 100% there should be more awareness. We are so lucky to have Nilam Patel, M.A., BCBA, and COO at Milestones for Autism, on the podcast today to educate us on Autism detect...
Mar 08, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 30
I started my gardening journey a couple of years ago from a desire to be more self sufficient. Through my entire gardening journey I have relied on videos from Kevin’s Epic Gardening Youtube channel. That’s why I’m soooo excited to have Kevin on this episode to talk to us about his own gardening journey, why soil health is so important, his plans for his epic homestead, and sharing so many great tips to grow your own epic garden. To learn more about Epic Gardening: Website: https://www.epicgarde...
Mar 01, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 29
There has been a surge in violence against the Asian American community since the beginning of COVID. Recently there has been another spike in violence, specifically targeted towards elderly Asian Americans in New York and San Francisco Chinatowns. As members of the Asian American community this topic hits close to hearts for both Evonne and I. In today’s episode we discuss our feelings toward the current violence and hate against Asian Americans. This is a very real conversation as you can see ...
Feb 22, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Evonne and I both worked in beauty and were lucky enough to work with some amazing entrepreneurs. In today’s episode we interviewed our old colleague Priyanka Ganjoo, who is launching her own beauty brand Kulfi. Kulfi brings celebration into beauty with fun and approachable products. Founded by a group of South Asian women, their mission is to empower their community through inclusive beauty. Their name comes from 'kulfi', a South Asian ice cream associated with celebration, fun, and colors. Kul...
Feb 08, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 27
For Evonne and I, cleaning and de-cluttering does not come naturally. A clean and clutter-free home is something I always strive to have, but was never able to achieve. Thankfully Kait from A Clean Bee joins us in this episode to share her knowledge on keeping a clutter-free and toxic-free home without adding unnecessary stress to our already busy lives. To learn more about A Clean Bee Family Farm, follow them on : Website: https://www.acleanbee.com/ Instagram: @acleanbee Facebook: @acleanbee Pi...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In today’s super fun episode, we chat with Katie from Tlush Family Farm. At the beginning of the pandemic Katie made a pivot from a dental hygienist to starting her own family farm with her husband and two kids. Listen as we chat about Katie’s up-cycled chicken coop (with solar panels and automatic doors...seriously like what???), hydroponic system, and her exciting plans for 2021. To learn more about Tlush Family Farm, follow them on : Website: https://tlushfamilyfarm.com/ Instagram: @tlushfami...
Jan 25, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Rachel Beck, owner and designer of Newd Elements joins us in this week’s episode to chat about why she left her corporate job to start her own up cycled business; how to live more sustainably; and helpful tips on recycling responsibility. To learn more about Newd Elements, follow them on: Instagram: @newdelements https://www.instagram.com/newdelements/ Facebook: Newd Elements https://www.facebook.com/newdelements Twitter: @ShopNewd https://twitter.com/newdelements Website: https://shopnewd.com/ ...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 24
COVID19 has impacted every person around the world. As 2020 came to an end, it was very clear this pandemic will continue into 2021. This week we invited Phil Chen, owner of Alchemist Bar & Lounge, and Woodbury Bar & Gastropub in San Francisco, to chat with us on how this pandemic has impacted his businesses, and what changes he is hoping to see this year. To order cocktails from Alchemist Bar & Lounge or Woodbury Bar & Gastropub during the pandemic: https://www.sfcocktails.com/ ...
Jan 11, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Happy new year everyone! In the first episode of 2021, we are soooooo excited to have Meagan Myrick join us. Some of you might have heard of Meagan’s name in our previous episodes. We often refer to her as our most intuitive friend. That is because Meagan always knows exactly when we need to hear from her, and her words are always what we needed to hear at that moment. We are so blessed to finally have her join us and speak to us about her own journey transitioning from a nonstop corporate boss ...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Hi Everyone, this will be our last episode of 2020! Yay we made it!!! In this episode, we looked back on all of our lessons, celebrations and heart aches from this year. We also shared our favorite and least purchases, shows, and podcast, as well as our intentions for 2021. We hope everyone have a wonderful holiday season and a very happy new year. We look forward to reconnecting with you all in 2021! Love Yan & Evonne Thanks again for listening to this episode. We really appreciate your sup...
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Colette LeClair of Colette Prime joins us to chat about her journey to becoming a successful fashion blogger. How she has pivoted in 2020 with the pandemic, and what she is looking forward to in the future. Get connected with Colette: Instagram: @coletteleclair_ Checkout her new website: https://coletteprime.com/ Thanks again for listening to this episode. We really appreciate your support for our little podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to us if you can leave us a re...
Dec 07, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 20
