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Nov 14, 2025 ⢠53min
lessons i've learned since quitting my job
In this engaging discussion, Sarah shares her journey six months after quitting her corporate job. She candidly reveals the challenges of self-employment, including the struggle of asking for help and managing personal weaknesses. The exhaustion that comes with newfound freedom is explored, as well as the pressure to prove herself. Embracing imperfection, she highlights the importance of iterative progress over perfection. Finally, Sarah reflects on the loneliness of entrepreneurship and her plans to seek support, reminding listeners that they don't have to do it all alone.

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Nov 7, 2025 ⢠57min
rebuilding family dynamics as an adult
Dive into the complexities of adult family dynamics! Discover how roles shift as parents age, transforming from authority figures to peers. Hear heartfelt stories about reconnecting with parents and the challenges of unrecognized family labor. Explore the emotional impact of a pet's illness and the lessons of presence and grief. Plus, travel tales with three generations highlight the nuances of familial bonds. It's a journey that emphasizes the importance of open communication and strengthening ties with loved ones.

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Oct 31, 2025 ⢠56min
what does your jealousy really say about you?
Dive into the complex world of jealousy, an emotion we all feel but rarely discuss. Discover how it can reveal our true desires and trigger self-reflection. The hosts share personal stories and examples, exploring the fine line between benign and malicious envy. Together, they examine jealousy in relationships, the impact of social comparison, and whether happiness can exist alongside envy. Plus, practical tips on navigating jealousy transform it into motivation, all served with a festive Halloween twist!

Oct 24, 2025 ⢠28min
a quick life check-in
anybody else feeling kinda overwhelmed by the end of the year? today we chat through it all and catch up a little on life updates, small businesses, the struggle of figuring out consistent self-care, and the big question: am i actively participating in my own life? so grab your mugs and... let's check in!today's specialty drink on the menu: iced lattechapters(00:00:00) intro(00:00:59) new here? welcome!(00:01:49) seasonal depression got handsâŚ(00:02:54) drink of the day(00:04:41) biweekly check-in(00:09:12) (not our) wedding storytime(00:11:59) the small business owner life(00:14:53) am i actively participating in my own life?(00:17:56) life audit(00:20:07) we want your feedback!(00:20:49) new pawducer?(00:22:02) small business launch(00:25:42) closing thoughts

Oct 17, 2025 ⢠47min
my stalker is writing me poems⌠| reading your halloween horror stories
welcome back ~ghouls & goblins~ this time, our special guest for our second halloween special is...you! today we're delving into your horror stories involving creepy men, roomate dramas, and a lot more things that now keep us awake at night (jk). so grab your mugs, dim your lights and get ready to be (slightly) horrified.at least we were.today's specialty drink on the menu: english breakfast teachapters(00:00:14) intro & life updates(00:05:52) our costumes(00:07:56) drink of the day(00:09:09) pregnancy scare đł(00:12:21) mean manager story(00:14:25) i have a stalker who writes poems?(00:17:50) no dignity, no bra & no explanationâŚ(00:21:33) âwhere my hug atâ guy (scary)(00:23:47) men are scary(00:25:48) moose is now a male podcaster(00:26:13) tea gathering (except no one is coming)(00:31:53) surprise family trip breakup(00:35:52) friend roommate drama(00:37:33) our horror roommate experiences(00:41:10) marital drama & childhood stories(00:43:53) parting words(00:46:02) bloopers

Oct 10, 2025 ⢠57min
are you humble or just holding yourself down?
james is back once again and looking BALDER than ever đ¨â𦲠to start of our halloween series we bring you one of the scariest topics of all: pride & humility. today weâre diving into family beliefs on being humble, our experience with pride in social situations, how the workplace mindset might be holding us back and why it is so scary to sometimes justâŚbe proud about yourself!today's specialty drink on the menu: pumpkin spice cream sodachapters(00:00:18) intro(00:03:59) our costumes(00:07:40) drink of the day(00:08:00) the pant mug!(00:09:00) pride vs humility(00:10:41) jamesâ background on humility(00:11:45) corporate talk(00:14:53) sarahâs first commission(00:17:02) is pride just a social thing?(00:19:44) how prideful are you âallowedâ to be?(00:22:08) sarahâs background on humility(00:23:52) do you sometimes not want to be seen?(00:25:37) being âfake humbleâ(00:27:56) performance anxiety(00:30:45) tiptoeing around accomplishments(00:32:11) intermission(00:37:48) your circle really matters(00:42:53) linkedin talk(00:43:37) trying to find the balance(00:47:05) being strategic (the summary)(00:53:00) outro(00:56:09) bloopers

Oct 3, 2025 ⢠35min
I quit my tech job to make pants (update)
james is back!! today we chat with our favorite co-host about his brand launch, how quitting his job is going 1 year later, and what we missed this summer after being away ~ so strap in, grab your mugs & let's chat! :)today's specialty drink on the menu: soy milkchapters00:00:00 preview & intro00:03:54 drink of the day 00:04:57 james's career backstory00:09:27 navigating multiple interests 00:12:29 speed of execution00:13:32 moose intermission00:14:14 james's spiritual awakening00:16:00 a chat about confidence00:18:42 james got a mullet!00:20:41 summer: the turning point00:27:37 sarah's personal growth00:30:20 long term direction00:33:59 bloopers

Sep 26, 2025 ⢠1h 37min
joma tech on quitting his 2M YouTube channel, going back to corporate & getting married
today is a special guest episode with joma! with his recent comeback to YouTube, some big life updates and changes that may or may not include corporate life AND a wife, joma is here to explain what he's been up to the last 2 years and why he left so abruptly ~ so grab your mugs and join us for a fun convo :)today's specialty drink on the menu: shirley templejoma's page: https://www.youtube.com/@jomakazemosaic styles app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mosaic-styles/id6746295487chapters(00:00:00) preview(00:00:19) intro(00:03:08) who is joma?(00:07:05) what do you call yourself?(00:12:48) joma's comeback video(00:16:37) drink of the day(00:17:18) first impressions(00:20:30) why did you quit?(00:23:29) joma's wife & life while on hiatus(00:25:04) turning down six-figure film deals(00:27:06) recruiting again for tech jobs(00:29:49) working in corporate & a chat about privilege(00:34:29) navigating depression(00:38:08) skillsets & turning down a film deal(00:40:43) how much are your videos inspired by your life?(00:44:42) joma doesn't like acting(00:53:36) collaborating with composers(00:55:31) using AI for video production(01:00:23) mosaic styles app(01:04:32) intermission!(01:06:12) hotseat(01:14:00) joma's sciatica(01:15:37) sarah's tabi, burnout & overworking(01:21:22) what's next for joma?(01:28:24) online comments, hate & negativity(01:31:03) putting effort into your craft(01:34:56) any parting words?(01:36:36) bloopers

Sep 19, 2025 ⢠53min
the 10 rules of starting over in life
WELCOME TO SZN 1.5 ~ this is a no-stakes, no pressure, casual mid-season season that we wanted to throw in to keep y'all fed since we love y'all đ so as always, thank you for being here & enjoy our first episode back!today's specialty drink on the menu: raspberry yakult sojuchapters(00:00:00) preview & intro(00:00:20) WELCOME BACK!!(00:02:03) drink of the day(00:02:39) the 10 rules of starting over in life(00:04:12) RULE 1: reduce the noise(00:10:58) RULE 2: accept "the purge"(00:21:08) RULE 3: BOGRO(00:26:17) RULE 4: the second mountain(00:28:16) RULE 5: acknowledge the silent work(00:36:33) RULE 6: be brutal about who & what influences you(00:38:14) RULE 7: grieve healthily (& pawducer break)(00:39:29) RULE 8: look good while doing it ;)(00:40:19) RULE 9: the identity sandbox(00:42:30) RULE 10: evolution & neuroplasticity(00:45:33) life updates & reflections!(00:51:04) podcast updates & outro(00:52:35) bloopers

Jun 6, 2025 ⢠7min
*SOJU WITH SARAH* SEASON 1 BLOOPERS
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