Highest Version

You heard of just keep swimming? I got one even better…KEEP MOVING FORWARD! I had the great opportunity to sit down with one of my great friends, Ryan Li, as he takes us through the journey of how he became so passionate in the weight lifting space. After suffering injury after injury, he found his calling. Ryan continues to take on life’s challenges and works every day to become the Highest Versi...

Do I have a treat for you guys! I got to sit down with one of my day 1 homies from my hometown to discuss her journey overcoming mental health struggles and the passion she has for fitness. Bella Boone always takes the opportunity to go after what she wants, but it wasn’t always like this. Before, she actually wasn’t authentic to herself and that presented multiple challenges for her. We will also...

Dive into this vulnerable episode with my lovely guest, Stephanie Tam. Boston foodie and a creative in so many different ways, she opens up about her healing journey after a crucial relationship in her college years. But the most impact was the healing journey she had with her family as she fought for her own voice and independence. Stephanie’s story embodies what it truly means to be your #1 advo...

This is an episode that will never leave you with a dull moment! I got a chance to sit down with my friend and guest for the podcast, Kevin Li, who knows how to make the audience laugh. I mean there was a never a moment where I couldn’t handle all the laughter! Through the laughs, we uncovered Kevin’s story of depression and how he overcame that through friends and small mental health practices. T...

I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Sophia Kawaguchi, who went through a tremendous tribulation in her life. She grew up striving for excellence not only for her career but also for her faith. Unfortunately, that lead to her downfall when she experienced mental exhaustion and clinical depression for the first time in her life. Realizing she had severe people-pleasing tendencies, Sophi...

In this episode, I sit down with my great friend, Jerry Chen, to discuss his life experiences being independent on his own as his family was forced back to Taiwan and living as a foster child. He had to learn to be independent really early in life and navigate different cultural experiences as well. Jerry also opens up about “people pleasing” and how he is working to overcome that. This episode wi...

In this episode, I sit down with aspiring director, Danny Nguyen, who allows us inside his mindset of what it’s like to direct music videos. Danny and I talk about the struggles of being a content creator and how that actually lead him to one of the darkest times in his life. In order to heal, he sought out therapy and that open his mind up to focusing on the little things in life that can make su...

TW: Mentions of depression and self-harm thoughts This episode is a heavy one. I sit down with an old friend of mine, Jen Tan, who experienced family troubles at a young age and up until her college years. After having enough, Jen took life into her own hands and went on a healing journey to help her understand the words, “I am enough”. In addition, Randy and Jen bond over a similar therapy techni...

Get hyped because we have PETE SUMMERS on the podcast. This is an episode that is overall filled with growth. I got sit down with the Boston-based DJ and music producer to hear about his story on how he came up in the industry and the lessons he learned. From playing music covers to sharing upbeat and fun music with others, Pete Summers learned a lot about himself and the ways that helped him grow...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of connecting with Mickey Kwong, who’s a world traveler and is an expertise in navigating growth in your career. No setback or failure has stopped Mickey from going after what he truly wants which are to travel the world and meet his financial goals. We talk about how he went from selling gum to becoming a top sales representative at his company and bouncing bac...

In this episode, I dive deep with one of my great college friends to understand more of his life and what he was passionate about. From leaning into his Taiwanese culture to having a passion for teaching, Daniel always wanted to help everyone around him be better. As we unpack our realizations of understanding we came from a privileged life, we also understand the amount of hard work we got to be...

In this episode, I dive deep into Jon Hill’s story of the car accident that stripped him of the one thing he was super passionate about, running. We dive deep into his comeback mentally and how he can express it in other ways. In addition, Jon helped talked me through some mental struggles I was having as a content creator and not being afraid to try new things. Other topics we touched on include:...

In this episode, I got to sit down with my online fitness coach, Steven Chen, and discuss the journey of accomplishing fitness goals. Everyone starts a fitness goal and then drops it 3 months after the new year. How can we prevent that from happening? Listen more to hear about Steven’s philosophy and how to battle that. Steven goes in depth about how he started his fitness journey, how he became a...

From dropping out of school to finding his true passion, Pirak Som is paving a whole new path for himself. He was able to find this new profound passion for health and wellness after suffering injuries and realizing his initial path for computer engineering wasn’t for him. After spending some time with himself, he is re-learning new ways of life and putting a lot of energy into what he is actually...

I got to sit down with one of my hometown friends, Nick Desrocher, as he shares with us his relationship with anxiety for decades now! From acknowledging it to finding the right mechanisms that work best for him, Nick has immersed himself in understanding the brain and how to cope with it in his everyday life. Nick also speaks on what it’s like to be a young entrepreneur and his passion for how th...

This was an episode filled with tears but also filled with much much laughter. I invited a good friend of mine, Peter Lorn, on the podcast to discuss his story on how he manages the loss of his mother at an early age and how that has shaped him to be the best father he can be. In addition, Peter’s story teaches that you don’t have to take the traditional route to reach success and to focus on you....

What an episode to unpack! I sit down with my friend, Li Chen, who changed his career trajectory from actuary to becoming a biostatistician. The turning point in his life took place during a profound experience, which made him see whole new outlook for his future! Listen in as we discuss: • How you are not confined or restricted to your initial life choices • It’s okay to be playful with life and...

In this episode, we welcome back our very first guest on the podcast, Zachary Aglugub! We catch up with Zach as he and his wife are expecting a new baby boy and discuss how that has changed his life! As we all know, Zach is continuing his journey of growth, and this time, he's taking a different approach to his fitness. This episode is filled with laugher, tears, and deep conversations about...

In this episode we dive into the mind of a DJ and how they are giving groove to your local club…or local fried chicken shop or rooftop or coffee café. I sit down with Brendan Lau a.k.a DJ Breadman to learn about his music journey and his mindset pursuing his passion! We go through how he became a DJ, his mindset when doing a gig, and where his brand, Giving Groove, is headed. This is an episode yo...

In this episode, we dive into the mind of a children's book author/business owner/creator! I sit down with the author of Vivi's New Year, Connie Ong, and learn more about the inspiration behind the creation of the book. We also dove into the struggles that have shaped her to the person she is today and how she pursues a balanced life of being a creator!  Chapters: 0:00 – Episode Highligh...

Have you realized how much more of life you can experience just by using credit cards? No? You got to click into this episode! I sit down with my good friend, Billy Kan, to discuss a variety of topics but the biggest one was Billy created memorable life experiences through the use of credit cards! We, also, dove into a more personal side of Billy where he discussed:  -His passion to live life to t...

In this raw and honest episode, we dive deep into the experience of living with depression—its weight, and the small steps that can help along the way.  We talk through with Wayland on his experiences with depression and navigating building a new life. Although not totally overcoming it yet, he gives anecdotes and advice that has helped on a path to improving his mental health. Whether you've...

In this episode, we explore why the journey often holds more value than the destination itself. While goals are important, it’s the experiences, growth, and lessons along the way that truly shape who we are. We’ll dive into how embracing the process can lead to unexpected rewards, increased resilience, and a deeper connection to our purpose.  Highest Version Socials: https://linkin.bio/highestvers...

In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Ouk and discuss a whole range of topics! We go through how to deal with failure and overcome it, how storytelling can teach us approaches to life, and becoming your own main character in the book of life!  Kyle and I emphasized how failure doesn't have to be the end of a journey but could be the beginning! Listen in on this episode to learn more! Chapter...

In this episode, we dive deep into how to break free from the habit of comparing yourself to others. It's easy to get caught in the comparison trap, especially in a world driven by social media and constant external validation. But constantly measuring your worth against others can erode your confidence and prevent you from fully embracing your unique path. What You'll Learn: -How to use...