I’m lost, so what?

  If you’re waiting for life to happen to you - this episode is for you.   In the Season 2 Finale of I’m Lost, So What? I’m exploring what ‘being an active participant’ in life has looked like for me and how this has helped me quiet a lot of the mind drama I experience.    In this episode, I share:   What are we really doing here? What ‘letting life happen to you’ looks like And my 4-step methodol...

Ready to get your shit together and make this your ‘best year yet’? 💩   In Season 2, Episode 12 of I’m Lost, So What? I’m hopping on for a solo episode to share how to get your shit together and other tips for living your best life 😜   Jk, we don’t put that type of pressure on ourselves over here, we’re just working on slow and steady, gradual change, to live a more intentional life. None of tha...

  How can you break out of the box and redefine your journey? ⚡️   In Season 2, Episode 11 of I’m Lost, So What?, I’m joined by my introverted copywriting and marketing other half, Monica Schrock for a fun conversation diving into Monica’s journey to coming out as non-binary, seeking the support they need for their mental health, and of course - a lil’ marketing petty party.    If you’re looking...

What spells are you casting through your words and stories? ✏️   In Season 2, Episode 10 of I’m Lost, So What?, Cassandra chats with Nailah King to share on casting spells (literally), conscientious storytelling, and a lil’ petty party!    If you want to create a more conscientious world through words, language, and stories - this episode is just what you’re looking for.    In this episode, you’ll...

When does pop culture become a problem? 👽   In Season 2, Episode 9 of I’m Lost, So What?, Georgia Smith-Marr, our podcast coordinator is joining the podcast! In this episode, Cassandra and Georgia discuss media literacy in pop culture (and in general), tech advancements, and how classism plays a role in ALL of this!   If you’re curious to learn more about the intersection of tech, culture, and so...

What if you could do more impactful work? ✨   In Season 2, Episode 8 of I’m Lost, So What?, Cassandra is joined by long-term client, La’Kita Williams, for an honest conversation around work, leadership, and the realities of running a business with a chronic illness.   If you’ve been looking for inspiration to take the next step in any area of your life - this conversation is a lil’ dose of what i...

How can you become a better ancestor? ⚡️   In Season 2, Episode 7 of I’m Lost, So What?, Cassandra is joined by long-term client-turned-friend, Shiva Roofeh, for a conversation on how we can learn from our ancestors to become better leaders - at work, in our communities, and for the world.   If you’re curious how you can be a better leader by finding ancestral wisdoms to learn and unlearn - this...

Do you really know who you are, if you don’t know where you come from? 💖 In Season 2, Episode 6 of I’m Lost, So What?, Cassandra chats with former client turned friend, Elisabet Raquel García for a conversation on finding your roots, documenting family stories, and how culture and identity REALLY influence and impact everything in our lives.    In this episode, you’ll learn: How to start connecti...

Is there a tool you can use to calm your mind, body, and nervous system? ☮️   In Season 2, Episode 5 of I’m Lost, So What?, Cassandra is joined by Aiko Smith (she/her) for a conversation about reconnecting and grounding ourselves, especially when the world and/or life is uncertain.   Aiko is keeping it real and brings in practical tools, resources, and practices that you can probably start impleme...

What if you decided to fully commit to yourself - in ALL the ways? 💥What could life look like… then?   In Season 2, Episode 4 of I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra is joined by Isa Sanchez Castañeda for a fun and real conversation around visibility, self-confidence, and Isa shares some podcasting tips for anyone with or who wants to have a podcast.   This conversation will fire you up to commi...

🖤 Is experiencing grief a sign that you loved and lived hard?   In Season 2, Episode 3 of I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Chloe Andersen and Cassandra have a conversation about the bittersweet feelings of living abroad and moving back home, leaving your religion, and what great leaders all need to cultivate.   This conversation explores grief in all stages, moments, and seasons of life - whether that...

What would life look like if you completely ‘hit refresh’ and decided to move abroad, especially after 30? ✈️   In Season 2, Episode 2 of I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cepee Tabibian joins to share what hitting refresh can look like, especially if you want to move abroad!   As someone who also decided to move abroad and build a life outside of their home country, this conversation touches on all the...

*CONTENT WARNING: We talk about auto-immune diseases and ableism, diet culture, and depression.   An intercultural and international relationship, choosing to work with your partner, and the power dynamics of all that - this episode invites you to join in on the conversation with my partner, Mario Pérez Fernández, and hear HIS perspective 👫   Over the years, I’ve built a personal brand that bring...

“I’m really grateful for our relationship…”   Ever have that thought with someone in your life when you’re up at 3am having heart-to-heart conversations and it just hits you like…   WHOA.   This moment, right here and now, is the good stuff.   This person, right here and now, just gets me and gets it.   This relationship, right here and now, makes me feel seen, heard, held, and like I belong… even...

In the season final of the I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra is getting existential and asking you and the community…   What is the purpose of life? 🙃 And what is your purpose in life? ✨   COVID, the last three years (2020-2023), the world being on fire, human rights and social justice issues being pushed to the side and forgotten… and the wariness we’re all feeling because it seems we ‘just...

🏠 Is home a place, feeling, person… or something else?    In episode 11 of the I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra explores the concept of ‘home’ - especially being raised in dual cultures, Vietnamese-American, and now living in another culture, Spain.   She explores the ideas of: Ethnocentrism Assimilation Building a home And of course, journaling prompts for you to explore this idea on your o...

Maybe you ARE a bitch… and maybe I am one, too… 💀   In episode 10 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra dives into people-pleasing and the different sides of being a people-pleaser or someone who takes on everyone else’s shit. In this episode, Cassandra talks about: What it’s like being a people-pleaser Where people-pleasing can come from (culturally) The shadow side of people-pleasing Why we’re not bi...

So you want to share more of your story - WE’RE HERE FOR IT! 🎉   The next questions we usually get are… What stories should I share? How much of my story should I share? How do I get over imposter syndrome? Will people really care?   In episode 09 of the I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra dives into ALL the things around storytelling and sharing your message. She answers the questions and shar...

For all the people who don’t have ‘one core friend group’, and instead float between multiple friend groups - THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU (aka US!) 👯‍♀️   In episode 08 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra dives into the evolution of friendships as an adult living abroad and what it’s been like being a “floater”.   If you’ve ever dealt with the difficulty of: Making friends as an adult Making friends whil...

You’re doing yourself a disservice by hiding all the time 😓   In episode 07 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra brings back “Sassy Cassie” for some real talk about what it’s like to ‘hide’ from yourself and your greatness. No, this is not some ‘self-help’ and ‘empowerment’ talk (well maybe, it is a little)...   This is the episode for you if you’ve ever felt overlooked, resentful, and… well, hiding....

How well do you really know that person you follow online? 👀   In episode 06 of I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra dives into the very interesting dynamic of parasocial relationships - what they are, how they manifest in our lives, and how our current Internet-driven and social media-driven culture has shifted parasocial relationships.   In this episode, Cassandra talks about: What are parasoc...

Who said we had to get it right the first time we do things? 😬   In episode 05 of I’m lost, so what? podcast, Cassandra gives a very real look at all the times she had to ‘start over’ and from zero - whether that’s from choosing her degree in college, moving abroad, reinventing herself, or reorganizing her business…   Cassandra talks about: Her experiences starting over How each time she did, it...

How do you learn to love who you were and are becoming at the same time? 🖤   If you’ve ever experienced a large gap in ‘who you are’ and ‘who you want to be’ - this episode is for you. We’re getting existential and meta around identity deaths, grieving, and making space for all we are supposed to be!   In episode 04 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra shares her personal experience around ‘identity’...

Are you the niche/brand? 👀   In the world of Creators, influencers, thought leaders, and personal brands - one trend is growing in popularity and that’s the “anti-niche” Creator. What does that mean? That you don’t have a niche, you ‘are’ the niche… or you ‘are’ your brand.   In episode 03 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra explores this concept with a critical and anti-capitalist lens and how being...

✨ The existential questions that no one asks before they tell you to get visible…   Getting visible - either personally or professionally - is an act of courage, yet a lot of the inspirational and motivational quotes and images we see on Instagram and Pinterest don’t explore the nuance and layers of visibility… especially for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Queer folx, and more.   In episode...