I Think We Should Talk

What's poppin' ya'll? Coming atcha with a brand new episode where we catch up and have a girls night, talk about the things happening in my world and honestly just chill!

I have really been needing time for myself to focus on the things I want to accomplish and try my hardest to find some balance.

Hope you'll come along with me for all the fun shenanigans we get into!

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Hey Hey Fam!

In this new season, I thought it was important to talk about all the times in life when we don't feel confident and finding ways to have the courage to stand up to tell people what you will or won't tolerate in your life. And most importantly, having the knowledge the know what it is you do want in your life and going after it!

Really hope ya'll enjoy this episode!

Peace and love~ Jen

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Woo boy! Ever had some wild experience with people in your life that made you start to question yourself? Your values, principles, and beliefs? I know that I have. And the thing is that only you know who you are, what you stand for, what you care about. Only you know the things that bring you true joy and excitement, and the thing is the people, places and things that don't give you that sense of joy don't deserve to hold precious space in your life.

 This week we're talking about knowing your worth, letting go of the reservations you may have about turning off the things in this world that have been causing you undue stress or pain or frustration. You deserve a happy, healthy life, so go get it fam!

Really hope ya'll take something meaningful from today's episode. I love ya'll and I'll talk to you soon!

Things I mention in the episode:
Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html

Letting things go reference from last season: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-think-we-should-talk/id1526419661?i=1000521781314

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Welcome back to another fabulous episode of the podcast! In this third part installment, we're talking to the incredibly talented, kind, and amazing Ericka B Photography who was generous enough to shoot the promotional images for season 3 of the podcast!

This woman is an absolute force to be reckoned with and she never stops inspiring me to be my absolute best. In this episode we talk about what it means to be a confident, independent creative woman, how to exude charisma on camera, and how to honestly just live your best life!

I really hope that ya'll enjoy the conversation and I'm so stoked that this interview is finally out!!! 🥳

Be sure to follow Ericka and all the amazing things that she has going on by contacting her via:

Instagram @Ericka_b_photography
erickabphotography@gmail.com
Erickab.photos (coming soon!) 

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Hello my wonderful friends!!

Back with the second installment premiere episode of season 3! In this episode we recap all the things I got up to this summer, talk about where this podcast is headed, and also focus in on doing the things to get a jump start on your career and put you back on track!

I'm so excited to bring you this episode, and I'm really grateful to be able to catch up with all of you after a wonderful summer away!

Tune in on Tuesday, September 21st for a special interview with the lovely @Ericka_b_photography!!


Links to things we talked about in the episode:

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/eligible-californians-receive-golden-state-stimulus-payments-heres-what-to-know/2721339/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-lowest-positivity-rate-in-us/

https://www.betterhelp.com/helpme/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=low+cost+mental+health+services_e&utm_content=112453034615&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=e&utm_campaign=2079213825&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnJaKBhDgARIsAHmvz6eTYPKTmyZ9nALaotNX4skXgURg9xs-8nnBdDbi0vUwtjNSqwH8LToaAva6EALw_wcB&not_found=1&gor=helpme


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Hi hi hi!!! Welcome back to another marvelous episode of the I Think We Should Talk Podcast! I'm so excited you're here and helping me celebrate the launch of season 3 of this podcast!

We're kicking things off with a conversation about mentorship, about becoming a person that people can look up to, go to for advice and help to inspire others to greatness. I've had an abundance of people in my life who have acted as my mentors (whether they knew it or not!). I figured it was high time to talk about how to return that favor and help someone else achieve THEIR dreams!

Stay tuned this weekend for even more amazing content coming your way ;)


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Hey Hey!!

Wowowow. Here we are, at the end of Season 2!! Can you believe it!?! I know I can't! It's so insane to me that somehow almost a year into starting this podcast journey I've already published two seasons and over 40 episodes!

A lot of growth has happened since I started this thing a year ago, and I've learned a lot about myself along the way. I guess it was really important for me to document that both here on the podcast over the last few months, but also in my own life. I've done a lot of changing and growing and I'm really proud of all the things I've done. There's been a crazy amount of ups and downs, but the thing is, I wouldn't change any second of it!

Join me in this final episode of season 2 as I recap all the changes I've been through, life lessons learned, and about where I'm headed from here!

Love ya'll! I'll talk to you soon!!

Links To Imporatant Things We Talked About:

Amanda Montell, "Cultish" book and podcast episode:

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/cultish-amanda-montell?variant=32879961112610

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gloss-angeles/id1471270483?i=1000527603096

Stuff going on in the world you should know about:

https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/03/americas/gulf-of-mexico-fire-intl/index.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/search-efforts-121-missing-residents-resume-after-miami-condo-building-n1273085

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-44124396

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Hey Ya'll!

Sharing with you guys what I've been up to over the last few weeks and how my travels across this great state of california has been! I'm so grateful for time to recharge, and I hope you'll come along to experience it with me!

Thanks so much for sharing and listening to this podcast!! Can't believe we're almost at the end of season 2!!!

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Hey Ya'll!

It's ya girl Jen back for a brand new episode! Here's the deal. You don't have to have your life 100% figured out right now. Sometimes you take the long way home and it allows you to see things you didn't expect on your path.

These opportunities are moments of growth despite what might look on the outside like stagnation. You deserve to have time to grow and figure your shit out! And the thing is no one should be able to tell you otherwise!

Come along for the journey with me in today's episode!

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How ya doin' fam?! Are ya'll doing well? Are you living your best life right now? If not, that's okay. In today's episode we're talking all about how we can get there. How we can feel motivated to take on challenges, become the best versions of ourselves. And the thing is, it 100% starts with us!

We have to want change. We have to want better for ourselves, and guess what! You can do it! If you can see it, you can achieve it!

Keep your head up ya'll, stay focused, take care of yourself, and put your goals on the top of your priority list-- you've got this!

Link to a phenomenal tattoo shop I visited this week! Go show them some love:

https://www.instagram.com/baronarttattoo/?hl=en

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Hi Everybody!

Coming atcha with yet another episode for all of you wonderful people! This week we're talking about what it means to live a good life. It's been hard trying to piece that together for myself and things are still so weird for me right now.

I'm realizing though, that having a good life, doesn't mean having everything perfect. It means loving yourself, and finding joy in the little things you do have!

Take a minute to find those small things in your life right now that continue to make you feel good today and everyday.

Thanks so much for listening!

Link to Ted Talk I reference:

https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership?language=en

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Hi Everybody!!

Comin' atcha with a late weekend episode all about how I'm chosing to take care of myself in this post pandemic world. It isn't always easy and learning how to navigate it I think will be the most important thing we do in the days ahead.

We cover a lot in this episode, and we really just catch up on what my life has been like lately. I hope you'll check it out!

Stuff We Talk About In the Episode:

Myers-Briggs: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/OEJTS/

16 Personality Test:https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

Meme: https://images.app.goo.gl/g4ZLDYgedESzYqQEA

Eat Pray Love Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjay5vgIwt4

Book:https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Pray-Love-Everything-Indonesia/dp/0143038419

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"When you try your best but you don't succeed..."

Hey ya'll in today's episode we're talking about being disappointed. The thing is that life is going to throw us a myriad of disappointments. I've had things happen lately that caused me a lot of disappointment, but weren't things I could really control.

I think life is all about learning how to dance in the rain, and figure things out as you go. I hope that with this episode ya'll are able to find that joy, give yourselves a break, and know that you deserve happiness, peace, and if something or someone keeps disappointing you, that you don't have to stay there.

References to stuff I talk about here:

Taylor Swift "It's Time To Go"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iRbIYkccgw

The Hills Reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqrcLcpHyG4

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"Mama, you're the queen of my heart..."

Happy Mother's Day Weekend Ya'll! I'm coming atcha with a fabulous interview with me and my Ma'. After hours trying to figure out a dual mic setup for the podcast, I finally made it happen, and I gotta say, I'm pretty damn proud of myself!

I hope you guys enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it for you. Cheers to all you moms out there!

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Happiness is sitting on a beach, sand between your toes, the sun shining down on your face. Happiness is a sense of calm, a sense of balance. Happiness keeps us going.

This week, we're talking all about what it means to be happy, and how to maintain that happiness. I really hope this message sends some love and positivity your way.

Make sure to check out this episode, and the many other episodes I  have created!

Definition of Happiness:
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-happiness-4869755

Follow The Holistic Closet:
https://www.instagram.com/alexandralouiseprince/

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Hey! Hi! How are you?

I hope you're doing well! In this weeks' episode, we're talking about my experience going to school during a panini, lol nah but for real, going to school during a pandemic is tough. And the thing is I know I have it a lot better than a lot of other people, but I think there's still so much of this experience that collectively, I think many of us in school are struggling with.

I often wonder will I be ready for a career once I finish my program since everything is online? Will I have the skills I need to be successful?

We're talking all about that on today's episode!

The link to the commercial I couldn't think of :D

https://youtu.be/UJAJ8xw4374

Resources to for help with online classes right now:
https://www.rurututor.com/students/?gclid=CjwKCAjwg4-EBhBwEiwAzYAlslH6dVGdt7AN-ynkIT4IEG8bLxIbeTujr_f79TbUNBHwk4E9rs_gHhoCCMMQAvD_BwE

https://www.teachthought.com/technology/100-free-online-resources-for-students/

https://www.stuvoice.org/covid-19

Support teachers and needy students right now:
https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/back-to-school-covid19

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"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness..." - Desmond Tutu

Don't loose hope. Doesn't matter how bad that storm is-- hold on. Take care of yourself in the best way you can. So much of this conversation is about prioritizing your happiness despite the crap life throws our way. Sending so much love to all of us right now, praying for our community. Sending you guys a reminder that black lives will always matter, and we have a responsibility to treat others with love and respect-- period.

Let's change the narrative:

https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/how-to-support-black-lives-matter

Support Daunte Wright's family:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/how-to-help-daunte-wright-b1830974.html

Books to Educate Yourself:
https://bookshop.org/books/while-justice-sleeps/9780385546577?sscid=41k5_e1fbn&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=314743&utm_term=1535322

https://www.amazon.com/Hill-We-Climb-Inaugural-Country/dp/059346527X/ref=asc_df_059346527X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475771750252&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7565199634589557658&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031426&hvtargid=pla-1152761853599&psc=1

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Ever feel like there's this constant pressure to have your cake and eat it too? I always feel like in life there's this expectation to be doing better at all times-- to have a better job, to make more money, to be more fit, the list goes on and on. And the thing is, progress is a good thing, but I think that sometimes it's important for us to remember that we are FULLY deserving of love and happiness at any phase of the process. You should still get to treat yourself to a cute outfit even if you haven't lost all the weight. You still deserve to feel happy after a bad breakup. You still deserve to have moments of peace in situations of chaos and stress.

Life is all about balance. And I think the important thing is that we find little ways to thrive in our contentment. We should be celebrating the little victories, and taking care of ourselves when we feel down, when we don't feel like we're at the top of our game.

This weeks' episode is all about being content with where you are, what you have, and knowing when it's time to do better for yourself, not because someone else wants you to, but because you want it!

Really hope ya'll enjoy the episode!!

Links to some important things I think ya'll should know about! :)

Event Sign Up Link!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rW4PY_9rp9b8XmcFPgRQjuKaZNM1nkp-1Wjf1YNKU0M/viewform?ts=60600500&edit_requested=true

The Climb- Miley Cyrus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2zyeVRcbs

Taylor Swift's Fearless (Taylor's Version)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4hDok0OAJd57SGIT8xuWJH?si=jo0WJxlIQ5SslyzYLr9IhA

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" R- E- S- P- E-C-T, Find out what it means to me..."

Ya'll I've got something to say. Today's episode is all about some tough love that I'm throwing atcha this week. There's a lot to be said about what it means to respect someone. Especially in this time where life is a mess-- many people don't have love and respect for each other and it comes from a place of hatred or anger or frustration, mostly from themselves.

I'm not about that life and I know that ya'll aren't either, so make sure to listen to the episode, and let's all find ways to make our communities, our friend circles and our country better, one lil episode at a time! :)

Links to things I mention in the episode:

Anti-racism T-shirt:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/883887037/frank-ocean-why-be-racist-sexist?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=why+be+racist&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&from_market_listing_grid_organic=1&pro=1&frs=1

Museum of Tolerance:
https://www.museumoftolerance.com

Holocaust Remembrance Day: April 27th
More Info here:
https://www.ushmm.org/remember/days-of-remembrance/resources/calendar

Stop AAPI hate:
https://stopaapihate.org

Support the AAPI community:
https://aapip.org/what-we-do/supporting-api-communities-resource-directory/view-all-resources

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Hey Ya'll!

How ya doing on this fine day? Are you doing okay? Are you checking in with yourself? Are you drinking enough water and getting enough rest? Are you taking up too much time dwelling on the past? On things you can't change? On bad situations?

Let me tell you right now, stop. Just stop.

Stop looking in the rearview hoping things will miraculously change by you somehow placing all your time and attention on it. You deserve better. You deserve happiness and peace. Especially when your past might not look that great.

Keep moving forward. That's what we're talking about in this episode. I really hope ya'll enjoy it!

Link to Lit Candle Supply:

"Let That Sh*t Go" Candle:
https://www.litcandlesupply.com/products/let-that-shit-go?variant=39365241700520

Support the AAPI community:
https://donate.givedirect.org/?cid=14711

Take care of yourselves ya'll! Love yourselves and love each other!

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