#53 - Rowena Tsai on Mental Health, Purpose, and Content Creation
Nov 15, 2023
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Rowena Tsai, mental health advocate and content creator, joins the hosts for an in-person interview. They discuss growing up in different countries, resisting societal expectations, the power of words and finding help, and the challenges faced by content creators. They reflect on personal experiences and express gratitude for human connection.
Authenticity is more important than chasing views in content creation.
The COVID-19 pandemic allowed Ro to prioritize her own well-being and experiences.
The Voice Hugs podcast provides a space for vulnerability, friendship, and meaningful conversations.
Deep dives
Reflecting on the Journey
The podcast episode explores the journey of the host, Ro, and her evolution as a content creator. She initially started creating YouTube videos with the intention of helping and inspiring others. Over time, she found herself getting caught up in the pursuit of views and the pressure to maintain success. This led to a sense of burnout and a feeling of disconnection from her true passions. With the introduction of the Voice Hugs podcast, Ro found a free space to have genuine conversations with a friend and explore new topics. She realized the importance of living authentically and is now entering a new chapter of her life, allowing herself to create content in alignment with her own growth and interests.
Navigating Challenges with Authenticity
Ro reflects on the challenges of being a content creator and the pressure to maintain success. She shares her realization that staying true to oneself and creating authentic content is more important than simply chasing views. She acknowledges the need to balance her desire to help others with her own personal growth and self-expression. She discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on her content creation journey and how it allowed her to reevaluate her priorities and take a step back to focus on her own well-being and experiences.
From Solo Journey to Co-creation
Ro discusses the significance of starting the Voice Hugs podcast with her co-host, Viv. She shares how their friendship and conversations led to the creation of a podcast dedicated to genuine human connection. Ro expresses her gratitude for the supportive and uplifting community that has formed around Voice Hugs. She explains how the podcast has become an extension of her desire to help and inspire others, providing a space for vulnerability, friendship, and meaningful conversations.
Embracing Authenticity in Content Creation
Ro shares her journey from initially creating a wide range of content to finding her authentic voice. She emphasizes the importance of aligning one's content with personal values and interests, rather than focusing solely on views and success. Ro discusses the challenges of maintaining authenticity in an industry that often prioritizes popularity and trends. She expresses her excitement for a new chapter in her content creation journey, where she is allowing herself to be more selective and intentional in the topics she explores, even if they may not receive as many views.
Gratitude for the Voice Hugs Fam
Ro expresses her gratitude for the support of the Voice Hugs community and acknowledges the significant impact they have had on her journey. She thanks her viewers, listeners, and supporters for being a part of her story and for allowing her to continue doing what she loves. Ro emphasizes her appreciation for the connections made through Voice Hugs and the opportunity to inspire and uplift others on their own journeys in life.
The day has finally come! Our first Voice Hugs episode recorded and filmed together in-person :')
This week we try something new with Viv interviewing Ro on her life story. We’ve shared bits and pieces of our experiences throughout the first 50 episodes, but as we wrap up season 1, we wanted to dedicate a get-to-know-you episode to each host to share a fuller picture of our story (next week will be all about Viv!)
We hope these next two episodes will help you understand us more as people, friends, partners, and hosts and discover how our life journeys have brought us together to create Voice Hugs today.
As always, thank you so much for being here ❤️ We are so grateful to be on this journey together with you and so so excited for what’s to come. LOVE YOU ALL SM!
