Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai

It's that time of year when it gets dark, cold and lonely -- cuffing season, sure - but additionally a time when millions feel alone, and like they have no friends... here's an episode for all of you .. I'm here to help cure that cold, empty space of loneliness and no you are not alone. And if you are with friends and fam, we can help others with their loneliness, tech additions and isolation this season: here's how; 1- Seek out a community and volunteer - you will feel so full when you work in service 2- Look to nature for letting go and remember your anxiety and depression are normal and can be treated 3- Get yourself back out there and date - go out, even if its just a walk or a meal at a restaurant solo. 4- Take your single friends out, treat them to something special, listen to them, set them up, be an ear to lend 5- Go to the gym, learn to surf, cycle, join a running club etc- while you get fit- its a GREAT time to also connect with someone you love 6- Practice better self care and fall in love with yourself - you're the only one you've got - so you better like you 7- Knowing even those in relationships - they suffer too, and its work and its not perfect ! ppl are just lying. frontin' 8- Become self aware - take this time to study self awareness - a great book to start is "Being Peace" by Thich Nhat Hahn 9 - Listen to the words in this "Hard Candy Christmas" song by Dolly Parton ... this song is so sweet! 10- Become the person you want to be -- do it for yourself & know -- one day they will come - so enjoy this time of being single! its a really special time to learn about yourself - and if you are taken - be with your friends who are single and check in on them - take them out and check in on your friends in relationships too. Wabi Sabi all is perfectly imperfect. thank you for listening xx happy holidays. Be good to you!! Love yourself! You are beautiful! xx ck

Things get better, they always do .. We can improve with each growing year & here is how you are going to do it: Here's what I know about knowing and growing and making it to the next level: - Find stability in your life: save your cash now, be grateful for your job,- invest your savings into a high yield savings account with a high interest at 3% o more: Focus on MA - opening up more space and life to the empty space in life - Use your platform to share more good in this world: spreading good is karma - Your platform can help you to create a legacy of love -- to help in any way you can, give back (follow animal shelters, non profits - Limit your news intake & unfollow DUMB ppl in 2023!! (stop giving them attention) - Remember in divine timing - your dreams will come to pass. Work at it - you have got this! I'm cheering you on. - Open more opportunities to women who work hard and marginalized voices - How Gracefully did you let go of things that were not meant for you? - Find your Passion and run with it -- even if you have to write 100 emails to get 1 reply! You have got this! - Follow the Japanese tradition of MA - more space, give more space to life! - Endorse other women and create opportunities for them in 2023 -- support, uplift and root for the under-served this year! Ask for it - you deserve it - you have arrived. You have ARRIVED! Ask yourself the questions in this podcast. Write down notes. - CREAM always rises to the top. Keep crushing your game. I see you. - Think "you can't touch this" when it comes to anyone or any circumstance trying to shift your mood - you have control over your emotions - especially when we practice presence and gratitude & grace - Also, if I sound slow -- today lol i blame the weed gummies -- have a great week and thank you for listening xx Candice

A few hot tips I've learned along my twenty years in fit modeling, writing, editing, cooking and food: - let go over over-eating gross proceeded foods - stop purchasing them all together - swap to olive oil and or less fats and better pans - invest in great cookware that is eco friendly and safe- like green pans - if you workout at least 5x a week - you can typically eat whatever you'd like! - Go workout especially when you hate it or when you don't want to - it will always turn your day around! - Learn how to cook great meals with veggies! It will keep your waist svelte for good - Learn to cook with more kale, avocados, sweet potatoes and all dark leafy greens  - My best books for weight loss: Clean Green Eats, Kintsugi Wellness, Clean Green Drinks, Pretty Delicious, Cook Yourself Sexy - Your community will keep you well or unwell - Choose who you workout with wisely - start yoga at home - keep it light & or try class pass - just start now - Find friends and classes that make you feel like sunshine - Stop following gross narcissistic people - get off of social media - the way you look is NOT that important - looks eventually do fade my friends - look to character and wise morals//values in others - Don't gain the weight this holiday - look to discipline - Hara Hatchi Bu 80% full only in Japanese - Spirituality is what will keep your mind right - if you aren't following a spiritually well practice - you won't be your very best self with love and thanks for listening xx ck

As we celebrate our 100th Episode of the Wabi Sabi Podcast: Please welcome, Arianna Huffington, a remarkable woman of many talents and accomplishments, We can all learn skills, decorum, grace and wisdom from her own story. We are so grateful she came by the Wabi Sabi Pod to celebrate our 100th episode. You'll learn tips on: beauty, wellness, time management, sleep, encouragement and wisdom from Arianna Herself on her own Mother, her struggles and how she has started a few of her own empires. Arianna Huffington is the Founder & CEO of Thrive Global and the founder of The Huffington Post, and the author of 15 books, including Thrive and The Sleep Revolution. In 2016, she launched Thrive, a technical company focusing on mental wellness and preventing burnout//overloading your plate. Arianna has been on Time Magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list. Originally from Greece, she moved to England when she was 16 and graduated from Cambridge University with an M.A. in economics. Her books: Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder and The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night At A Time, are international bestsellers. About Thrive Global:Thrive Global is a leading behavior change technology company founded by Arianna Huffington in 2016 with the mission to end the stress and burnout epidemic. Thrive Global helps individuals and organizations improve well-being, performance and mental resilience with its wellness/technology platform. We thank you for listening and for the kind five star reviews! This is a self-funded podcast non for profit and we pride ourselves in sharing ideas and advice from women who pave the way. Congrats to our team with Jordan Wilburn and James Holdridge on our 100 Episodes. The Wabi Sabi Podcast was founded in 2018 by Candice Kumai and we will continue to share quality work with integrity and honor with you! Thank you for being the biggest part of what we do. Please Follow Arianna and Thrive on Arianna Huffington: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter

Feelin' like the underdog for your whole life//career? I got you - we reflect on a Glen Close moment where she speaks of all of the unseen and undervalued talent out there - just give a minority/marginalized voice a chance! Here are strategies to think outside of the box, support others on their journeys and in turn it will always come back to you! - check out books, podcasts and support lesser known artists too! My fave? Monks that have passed away and or ones that do not care about fame, power, fortune of greed. These things don't make an individual any better than you. Remember that. - Be careful who you follow and look up to those who do quality work - art is a dying form of personal expression - Learn more skills to become a valuable asset to anyone - Mostly be humble and full of grace, compliment others, look up to others - Pave the way for those behind you and - Stop paying attention to those with no talent, no offering and no morals//values - you know who they are - Keep being an artist of self expression, light, love keep doing your craft and if you aren't there yet? - Keep going -- I am ready for the next level so get me there! -- putting it into the universe works! Thank you for listening to this podcast and for your juicy reviews!! xx Candice

Transparency and honesty can help you to overcome rejection. - growth mindset - with reflection and honesty can help you to get to the next level - learning to manage better expectations - being rejected is part of the process- its what you do with the rejection that gets you to the next level - how can you redefine and reboot so you can be heard and seen? - lastly it's not personal .. come to an understanding that suffering is inevitable and we can better learn to manage - break away from the safe harbor and keep going sis, I believe in you! - choose how you handle rejection wisely and listen to the podcast for more juicy notes! + please write your 5 star review!:) Thank you for listening xx Candice

In the era of social media madness - its important we talk through the reality of success & the sacrifices it takes to actually get their in real life- while also having a fulfilled, whole and happy life. Your mental wellness matters as much as success. More on this very juicy and truth serum filled podcast: - finance - relationships - romance - location - free work - internships - old and dated societal norms -death, taxes & haters - thank you for listening and please share with friends use code: Candice25 at Comvita.com xx ck

-mental wellness is like a muscle- you have to use it and flex it! -try non reaction -try to look at resentments as opportunities to learn and grow -channel your anger into a creative and new path -look to forgiveness as we will all be wronged in this life and that's ok - you'll prob wrong a few people, too we're not saints here -keep an open mind towards others and stop negative talk -stop comparing to others -flex mental wellness by supporting other women with action -be of service to others and help a friend out each week -look to ppl your admire! hang with them, more! -do the things and go the places that spark more love in your heart -your mental wellness journey isn't for others or showing off, its for you, only thank you for listening. Check out: comvita.com CODE: CANDICE25 for 25% off your manuka xx ck

It's clear that so many of us are currently suffering from mental health and anxiety disorders - I'm here to keep the conversation normalized, useful and here to give you free tips on how we can better self-soothe and heal ourselves. Here's to a better week and focusing on our love and health for one another. xx Candice PS use code: CANDICE25 for 25% off Comvita.com Manuka honey xx deee-lish Candice