Project 25

Para el episodio final de Project 25, decidí entrevistarme a mí misma (JA!). En esta entrevista, comparto mi experiencia de como empecé este podcast al experimentar mi crisis de los 25, y cómo he crecido y evolucionado en los últimos tres años. Ahora de 28, reflexiono y comparto las lecciones que he aprendido, los desafíos que he superado, y la sabiduría que he adquirido en el camino.   En es...

For the final episode of Project 25 Podcast, I turn the microphone inward for a self-interview. In it, I share my journey from starting the podcast in the throes of a quarter-life crisis to my growth and evolution over the past three years. At 28, I reflect on the lessons learned, challenges faced, and the wisdom gained along the way. On this episode, I also discuss my experiences as an immigrant,...

Patricia Villela Arenas nos narra su trayectoria desde sus 25 años hasta sus 57 - abordando sus experiencias como azafata, mudanzas internacionales, los retos y aprendizajes que conllevan mudarse con una familia y adaptarse a nuevas culturas, así como su transición a la vida familiar.  Paty también analiza cómo ha cambiado su perspectiva de la vida con el tiempo, destacando la importancia de...

A sus  25 años, Arturo Marc luchaba contra la depresión mientras su carrera musical crecía como jamás lo imaginó. Ahora, de 33 años, el compositor y cantautor venezolano-canadiense nos comparte sus experiencias navegando este contraste, y nos ofrece consejos sobre la importancia de buscar ayuda y de pensar a largo plazo en cuanto a nuestras metas.  También hablamos sobre..  El impac...

¿Qué hace que las relaciones amorosas duren? En este episodio, la maestra, psicóloga y sexóloga, Laura Díaz, nos habla de los aspectos más importantes para mantener relaciones de pareja, trieja o poliamor, felices y sanas a largo plazo.   Incluyendo: La importancia de la comunicación clara sobre expectativas La distribución de tareas del hogar Los diferentes contextos sociales e históricos qu...

En este episodio, la psicóloga y sexóloga Laura Díaz vuelve a Project 25 para hablar sobre la complejidad de las citas y relaciones amorosas contemporáneas. Hablamos sobre cómo detectar banderas rojas 🚩, manejar el rechazo, y utilizar aplicaciones de citas con seguridad 📲, subrayando el valor del autoconocimiento, expectativas claras, y el bienestar personal para el éxito en relaciones. ✨ &nbsp...

Christina Pilarski is a mom of twin boys and CEO of her Calgary-based PR and marketing agency, CIPR Communications. She’s also the founder of Two Babies and a Business, which offers personal brand strategies and public relations workshops for professionals who want to stand out. With nearly two decades of strategy experience she has assisted politicians, C-suite executives, business owners, and pr...

Orgullosamente de Rosario, Sinaloa, México, Juan Manuel Aviña Castañeda, de 65 años, es uno de los pintores mexicanos que ha logrado ser reconocido internacionalmente por su talento, el cual se refleja en las destacadas técnicas que usa para sus obras de pintura en óleo. En estas destaca la vida cotidiana, la belleza de la naturaleza y el arte contemporáneo.    Sus obras y exhibiciones h...

Luis Carlos Flores Aguilar is an award-winning bilingual (English/Spanish) senior communications advisor with experience working in the public sector and as a freelancer. He has a background in engineering and project management, has taught Spanish lessons, and once upon a time in Mexico, he was a singer and a TV host. In 2021, he was the recipient of Canadian Immigrant magazine’s Canadian Immigra...

Luis Carlos Flores Aguilar es asesor de comunicaciones senior con experiencia trabajando con el sector público y como freelancer. Cuenta con antecedentes de ingeniería y manejo de proyectos, ha sido instructor de clases de español, y hace muchos años, en México, fue cantante y conductor de televisión. En el 2021, recibió el premio Canadian Immigrant Award, por parte de la revista Canadian Immigran...

Join us as we delve deep into the intricacies of transitioning from casual dating to serious relationships!! This episode covers essential topics such as setting boundaries, defining relationship goals, managing conflict, keeping the spark alive, balancing career aspirations with relationships, and the importance of communication when planning for engagement or marriage. With valuable insights, pr...

The dating world in this day and age can feel overwhelming with access to different apps and hundreds and hundreds of people. If you’re in the same boat, don’t worry…you’re not alone. How can I find the right partner? How do I know if I like this person enough to pursue something serious? There are sooo maaany questions we have around this topic and lots of information – and misinformation online...

Shivani Saini is a strategic consultant, social impact producer, creative and founder of Atelier Culturati . With over 30 years of professional and award-winning film, tv, media and arts experience, she helps people empower inclusion in arts and culture through strategic consulting, communications and creating social impact. Her passion and mandate is to create and support works that positively tr...

Tom Acton, 36, is a film director, producer, and entrepreneur. At 25, he founded his own production company, New Path Influence, after jumping from psychology to filmmaking. With more than eleven years in the filmmaking industry, Tom has won several awards, such as Best Director and Best corporate Production from the Alberta Media Production Industries Association. On this episode, Tom discusses t...

Born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico and raised along the Texas border, Tanya Saracho is an award-winning playwright and television writer who serves as a creator, showrunner and executive producer of the critically-acclaimed series, Vida, which earned 100% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes for both its first and second seasons. Before marrying the world of television, in her 20’s, Tanya co-f...

At 25, Priscilla Cherry thought she had all the answers. Ten years later, she doesn’t want to, because who has time for that? After experiencing a lot of confusion in her twenties about her purpose in this life and some self-reflection and care, Priscilla found that she’s here to build bridges between art and people, as well as help and support those who are struggling with their mental health. No...

Desde pequeña, Mara Katherina siempre tuvo su pasión clara – el baile. A sus 25 años, se mudó a Calgary desde Cuba con su esposo para comenzar una nueva vida. Sin embargo, esto no detuvo su motor, y fue en esta nueva ciudad donde su pasión por el baile ha seguido creciendo y la ha reconectado con sus raíces a través del jazz. 🎵✨   En este episodio, Mara habla sobre:   - &nbsp...

This Earth Month 🌱, join us as we delve into the topic of eco-anxiety among young adults. In this episode, we explore what is eco-anxiety, its impacts, coping strategies, and its intersection with climate activism. 🍃 Don't miss this episode as we also chat about: The importance of community support Individual self-care Decolonizing discussions around eco grief The roles of media, climate action,...

Cece is a transwoman, parent, model, filmmaker, photographer, advocate, business owner, and storyteller. At 25, Cece Chow lived in self-denial. Many years after, she experienced a panic attack that came as a sign to tell her she couldn't keep living as someone she wasn't. In this episode, Cece discusses: 🌸 The evolution from self-denial to finally becoming her true self 🌸 Loss of community famil...

A sus 25, Gaby jamás se imaginó como se vería su vida futura, pero a pesar de las altas y bajas, aprendió a que lo importante de esta vida son las pequeñas cosas.   Hoy por hoy, Gaby, de 58 años, es mamá, esposa, abuela y trabaja como asistente de educativa con más de 20 años de experiencia como maestra.   Quédense con nosotras porque hablamos deeeee todiiito. Incluyendo: ⚪ Los efectos...

Boban Stojanović is a poet, a peace, LGBTQ2S+ and Human Right activist, TEDx speaker, and author of the poetry collection: “ This Could Have Been Our Living Room ". Before arriving in Canada, he was the executive director and one of the founders of the Belgrade Pride Parade, which was held for the first time in 2001, and spoke at various seminars concerning LGBTQ2S+ issues. For the past few years,...

Michelle Christoffersen cares about the world and its people. She has a passion for connecting people to information and resources that can enhance their lives, mostly because when she was 25, she didn’t have access to tools and resources that would validate her experiences.  Now in her fifties, Michelle recently found that she was autistic and queer by learning and educating herself through...

Birdie Wilson, isn’t afraid to experience new things. At 34, she has done a little bit of everything. She has worked as a pilot, as yoga instructor, a barn manager, animal care attendant, and more. However, she doesn’t like to be defined by her line of work or put labels on herself. She enjoys connectedness, writing poetry and spending time and nature. Birdie is also a proud auntie of ten, an...

Raquel Zapien, de 48 años, es Licenciada en Ciencias de la Comunicación por la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales de la Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa.  Durante 20 años ha ejercido el periodismo en medios impresos y electrónicos del ámbito local, estatal y regional. Ha laborado como reportera en los periódicos Noroeste, Debate, Sol de Mazatlán y Semanario Río Doce; editora en Revista Somos Sinalo...

Is your significant other from another country and/or culture? This Valentine’s Day ❤️, multicultural counsellor, integrative therapist and relationships and couples specialist, Irene del Valle, joins Project 25 to chat about the benefits, challenges and opportunities that bloom in intercultural romantic relationships. In our 20’s or at any age.  Some of the topics we discussed in this episod...