Theory and Practice

TW: Substance abuse, mental health, addiction In this week's episode, author, community builder, and entrepreneur, Kayla Lyons joins the pod! Kayla recently published Soberish: The Science-Based Guide to Taking your Power Back from Alcohol. We talk about her history of substance abuse and the path she eventually chose to eliminate these substances from her life and embark on a journey of well-...

In this week's episode, Ana shares what she learned from reading Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck and the three most important takeaways from the book. Topics discussed: Who is Carol Dweck The Growth Mindset The Fixed Mindset Ana's Experience with the Fixed Mindset  The Mindsets in the Context of Academics, Sports and Love How to Change Your Mindset & Advice for th...

In this week's episode, content creator and founder of Rella, Natalie Barbu shares what her self-discovery journey going from YouTube beauty guru to entrepreneur. Topics Discussed: Natalie’s entrepreneurial ventures as a teen How she started her YouTube career Why we should follow our curiosities, not our passions Starting a business out of desperation vs. genuine curiosity How Natalie founded...

In this week's episode, Ana shares what she learned from reading All About Love by bell hooks and the three most important takeaways from the book. Topics discussed: Who is bell hooks? An Overview of All About Love Ana's main takeaways from the book: Honesty, Humility, Courage How Ana came across the book Love Requires Honesty Self-Love is the Foundation of Love Love Requires Humility Love...

On this week's episode, Ali Debow, co-founder of swsh, joins the pod! Ali shares more about what swsh is, her entrepreneurial journey, and more. -- Books & Resources mentioned: - A Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl - YC Library & Carta Founder Resource Center - The Economist Podcasts -- Follow Ali: IG - @alidebow X -  @ali_debow LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexand...

In this week's episode, Ana shares what she learned from reading Drinking Games by Sarah Levy and the three most important takeaways from the book. Topics discussed: Who is Sarah Levy? Main themes of the book: Self-Discovery, Sobriety, Wellness How Sarah uncovered hidden parts of herself Sarah's relationship with alcohol Alcohol & Body Image Alcohol & Love The toxic wellness indust...

On this week's episode, incoming GSB student and Harvard graduate, Rob Rush shares what it was like to go from the South Bronx to an Ivy League. We talk about: - The first-gen college experience - Rob's platform for first-gen college grads, Become What You Can't See - How Rob's elementary school counselor planted the seed of Harvard - How to decide on your educational aspirations (...

On this week's episode, I share about the WHY behind Theory & Practice.  Topics discussed: The personal growth formula Why self-discovery is important for those in their 20s The toxicity of "That Girl" and "My 5-9 before my 9-5" Tik Tok trends  The slippery slope of self-improvement Ana's personal experiences that led to T&P Books & Resources mentioned: Tric...