Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai

How to truly get UN STUCK part II: - "mono no aware" a pathos to life, no happiness train here -- just realistic perspectives and acceptance - this too shall pass, financial freedom & security + shoot for a home one day + learn to have financial security - learn grace and resilience are free + button up, don't over-share -- keep it classy - diversify that portfolio + skills + get smarter + be a pleasure to work with - keep yourself invested in you - what is your best ROI? Return on investment - are you investing back into you? - get unstuck and believe in what you are doing - cheer everyone around you on - be happy for others, genuinely - overall be patient and remember what my dad says - in conclusion don't worry about it, we all get stuck! xx ck - learn that freedom is a blessing! - your Grandparents and parents can be proud of what you are doing

-what are you really really good at?-be smart make better decisions-grow an extensive skill set-be open to the evolution of change-change will be the only constant-take better care of yourself- wellness matters-master the pivot-stay truly humbled by your beginnings-if you are self made -- stay proud and stay open-welcome new ways to monetize-keep the confidence, but never the ego 

feeling stuck? overcoming any obstacle + bettwe juicy tips on the actual podcast xx ck stick with positive individuals: this is very important to grow, learn and get clarity: keep close to positive girlfriends and co-workers only...invest in a useful, helpful and positive:cpatax preparerlawyer finance - learn to manage your finances - learn to make changes and keep this part of your life stable, you can then be in control and clear on the next steps of your life with stability//safety.  use tools self affirm - they work and you can believe them.. say the truth; learn spiritual tools that are free and avail to you daily: meditation, stretching, matcha, yoga nidra, chanting, music.. all free and writing self affirmations are free, too!podcasts that help: listen to conan//jed apatow episode - no matter how successful, rich or seen you are, you will still be down and depressed at times and its ok.research, support, learn from and look up to multi-faceted women like: joanna gaines, oprah, martha etc .. there are thousands!you're not the first and won't be the last to be told "no"... keep going you will have to choose to keep going especially when others do not believe in your path-- it is not theirs to forge. keep going... stay positive in life and on social - use it for good, be useful or don't use it at all - do not write negative comments to other women - boy what a waste of our time - If you do not have something kind to say- keep it to yourself documentary on adversity: "he named me malala" -- - malala has the most incredible story of adversity and she is a true hero for all women and girls who all should have the right to educationuplift other women + dont waste time on anything negative - esp in this climate, we can use more positivity clarity -- when you are clear about your boundaries and you let go of things not meant for you. gracefully -- the world will allow + you'll start to see everything open for you.. patience. when you're selflessly uplifting other ladies, it will come back to you -- affirming this... what you give is what you will get -- let that be the most clear advice for you. there are more juicy tips on the pod xx enjoy friends xx ck

In this episode we will focus on: Work- IRA- savings account-cold call-create -fire and re-hire-no victim mentality Finance- downsize-pay off cc - save 10% of each paycheck -invest  Relationships-breakup recovery - pets - nature- sleep -kintsugi- the art of golden repair -grace - it is a slow practice 

acknowledge it is normal to care what others think and we all seek approval of others + when you feel judged by others or say you have made up stories in your head about what others think of you -- ask yourself "Do I know this is 100% true?" if the answer is no -- which It probably is -- stop your own judgement of others -prevent + set boundaries with seeking out self-approval  from others-nobody at your level or above you will ever criticize you-put up boundaries for yourself -what happens within you is in your control - take ownership-go inward  vs outward -material things aren't important -find a group find friends that do not not focus on money, fame, beauty or followers- there are important things to value in this world like: those who volunteer, humility, gratitude, mindfulness +  self-love - and support -be honest and be real -- you'll have nothing to worry about + you won't give a shit what others thinksign up for my newsletter for more + to support my work on this free//no-ad podcast xx ck 

This special episode is a recording of a conversation on clubhouse from MONDAY, MARCH 22 with Ally Maki, Jamie Chung, Erin Lim, Shanina Shaik, Liv Golding,Kristina Rodulfo, Shadai McSween, Nadya Okamoto, Aya Kanai, and Candice Kumai.  In light of recent events, it is more important than ever to understand the challenges facing the Asian community and support through education, awareness, facts and how we create change, together.  In this episode we speak about supporting the AAPI community and stopping Asian hate. As well as our personal experiences facing racism and ways we have learned along the way. Listen to these media professionals open up about the challenges they have experienced. PLEASE follow each of these exceptional women and their work in media.  Below are more resources you can explore to help support and stop the violence. Donate to the cause: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate Learn more: https://stopaapihate.org Additional Resources: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-03-17/killing-six-asian-women-hate-crime-atlanta https://candicekumai.com/aapi-resources-how-to-support/ xxx ck 

who  why  how  more ... on the pod xx ck   

why business should be infinitely inspiring  + its a good time to start your dream business   1- there are multiple ways to start a biz: types: INC, S Corp, C Corp; each state has different paperwork     2- find someone: biz partner, lawyer or a mentor to help you to launch your Corp: check BizFilings.com and LegalZoom.com    3- share the same morals//values with your team and those who surround your business: love + support is vital to a healthy business. What do you stand for? What's your set of guidelines?   4- why - whats the why? the who? the how? the what?  here's mine for example:    I will leave a lasting legacy for my family + friends  I will live to create, inspire and empower other women + pave the way, pioneering doors for you.   5- save funding on your own: open: business bank accounts: checking and savings    6- hire: smarter, better, faster, much more talented individuals at their specific trade. Excellence matters most.    7- be flexi in a pandemic: be open to change. let the ebb and flow go in and out, let things go --    8- be someone you want to emulate one day, be someone everyone can respect.        9- be kind to everyone, even when it sucks, especially when it sucks.     10. make clean and clear decisions, its not personal, its business: read: Don Miguel Ruiz "The Four Agreements" for more intel on not taking things personal.    11- its not always about $$ - essentials are what matter: work on a legacy that can last a lifetime. Be proud of your legacy work: men and women respect women who are smart and have a solid foundation + a solid business that stands the test of time.    12- give back -- org non profit -- paying forward: this is important and its karma.    13 - feel good supported- love + support are essential, stay healthy while running a biz   14- you cant take the money to the grave: so share, invest in other women, give other women a chance -- invest, invest, invest, 

Dr. Andrew Weil:  Please follow and share the work of our friend and the leading pioneer in integrative medicine: Dr. Andrew Weil  https://www.drweil.com/ instagram.com/drweil https://integrativemedicine.arizona.edu/   Dr. Andrew Weil, originally from Pennsylvania, traveled at a young age, hopping to Japan at just 17 years old in 1959. He then received his undergraduate and medical degrees at Harvard University. An integral part of his life -- he lived to study other cultures with an open mind. He believes that connecting with other living beings is a beautiful way to heal, feel and mend. He has a vibrant +close connection to his three dogs and his family, he loves cooking with his daughter and he lives between Tucson, AZ and up north in Canada.  Andrew Weil noticed our stuffy medical system had some issues: --- physicians should be able to teach people how to live so they don’t get sick and if they do get sick – how to use the most natural least invasive treatments possible available to promote the body’s own healing abilities – integrative medicine. Prevention became key. His books continue to be my favorite source of relevant, useful and to the fucking point information we need, clear as ever and useful for generations to come.  A key aspect of integrative medicine is lifestyle medicine - what we can do to protect and advance the body’s healing abilities starts with nutrition. period. read that line again.  -Social media contributes to anxiety, anger, depression. Limit how much time you spend on social media to an hour or less a day.  -Limit time you spend on all devices.  -Regarding Covid: Take as many precautions as needed and please get tested, often. Wash hands, social distance, be mindful of others.      EASY STEPS TO HELP CARE FOR OTHERS IN THESE TIMES: -WEAR A MASK: Japanese cultural traditions say; wear a mask to respect and care for others; it is a courtesy to protect other people. -NO NEWS: Limit your intake of social media//news. Please try this for a week, it makes a difference -INDEPENDENT: The more you attend to your own wellness, the more resistant you are to any infections. -SLEEP, MOVE, NATURE: Get enough sleep, physical activity, connect with nature. -- shin rin yoku - forest bathing in Japanese.  -BE A BETTER COMMUNITY MEMBER: How to be a better community member: make wise decisions, be mindful of your surroundings. -MEDITATE: Goal of meditation is not only to sit quietly --  it’s to carry that state throughout the day. -COOK: Cooking is meditation for Dr. Weil and Candice.    ON LIFE:  -Always remain curious, chill with people that are not like you. -Food that’s good and food that’s good for you is the same same -- there is no difference. I love this point of Weil's the most.  -First rule: stop eating refined, processed, and manufactured food.  -Concentrate on whole, natural foods like fruits + veggies -Fermented food is the best kind of food and we love Japanese food! Miso, shoyu, natto, vinegars. + be mindful the kinds of food you eat -- take better care everyday + eat well + smarter.   -Eating food fresh garden eats tastes better + has more nutrients -- go to your local Farmer's Market! - Drink more matcha tea: Dr Weil likes Matcha.com (vitamin C, immunity +antioxidant boost!)  -Cultures that have the best general health and longevity: Japanese/Okinawa/Mediterranean countries – meat consumed on special occasions or in small quantities. - We both strongly believe that reducing consumption of animal foods for both personal and planetary health is imperative -- please take note to eat a plant based diet. (Look up Michael Pollan's books, they are extremely useful + to the point).  -Advice for women: don’t smoke (don't vape!), don’t be a victim of the fashion industry, learn the basic facts of lifestyle medicine, learn and practice some method of managing stress. - Try Dr. Weil's 4-7-8 Breath, I personally use this every am while meditating. It's free, accessible and everyone has access to this, even Shinzo Abe-Sama.  -Take Covid seriously, wear a mask, boost immunity by eating real and whole foods.  -Limit exposure to social media and television news.    -Pick up a book that you’ve never read before: Dr. Weil Natural Health Natural Medicine is my fave of all his books! He has so many to choose from, unbelievably successful at writing and so very humbled by grace:   - Like Cooking? I highly recommend: Dr. Weil True Food: Seasonal, Sustainable, Simple, Pure. Dr Weil's Books available here: Spontaneous Healing is also another incredible read + very useful, resourceful and relevant    Thank you Dr Weil, we respect and adhere to your ways bc you're on another cosmic level, levitating.    Check out:  https://www.drweil.com/ instagram.com/drweil https://integrativemedicine.arizona.edu/

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