Cut the Small Talk with Danielle Maglente

Nicole is a creative based out of San Francisco who works to uplift cultural and identity expression through mediums such as fashion and art. Nicole has a clothing brand called “Niana Collection'' featuring her popular “Niana sleeves'' which are a modern take on Filipiniana wear (traditional clothing that Filipinos wear for special occasions). Find her on instagram: @Nianacollection and on her web...

Join me in this episode with Erin Dunn, Trusted Adviser to In-House Legal Teams @ Priori. Priori is the legal marketplace changing the way in-house teams find and hire outside counsel. Using data and technology, Priori rapidly connects Fortune 500 enterprises and leading technology companies with the right attorney for any project globally. To connect with Erin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-du...

Who are you in addition to your profession, who do you want to be and how would it feel to actually work towards that more complete composition of yourself? In this episode I explore all those questions and what Identity can mean for you.

In today's episode we talk to author and creative, Lynn Forney. Lynn suffered a horrific attack by a stranger that left her with serious physical injuries and painful emotional trauma. In our conversation, Lynn shares how she used creativity to both process and heal the trauma from the attack, and how she found the courage to share her story with the world. To learn more about Lynn, visit: her web...

In the latest episode of “Cut the Small Talk”, I have a conversation with Tania Ali, CEO & Founder of Cadre Style. In this episode, we talk about how Tania practiced law for 13 years before making a huge pivot into the fashion world. Tania’s personal passion to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, led her to create @cadre.style a business dedicated to sustainability and reducing fashion waste....

In the newest episode “Cut the Small Talk”, I had the honor of speaking with the multi-faceted Amie Scrupski about life as a tarot card reader, a psychosomatic healing practitioner, and dressmaker. In this episode we touch on Amie’s life experiences that led her to crave a life of magic which led her from a conventional life to a creative life and her pursuit of healing herself and others. We also...

Ever struggle with setting boundaries and over-extending? Me too. In this short essay I talk about an experiment in detachment that I tried to help with both of these things- and the results! Link to my other podcast: "Small Tech Big Compliance" for anyone interested in conversations centered on compliance challenges and solutions for small tech companies! https://open.spotify.com/episode/3y3YwLf6...

There is so much we don’t know about the genesis of someone’s work identity. That’s the case even with the people that we see - physically or virtually - on a daily basis. We can assume that our co-workers took a certain path to their profession - they had an interest, they went to school to pursue that interest, and they inevitably landed where they are now. But there is such nuance that we miss...

Have you ever wondered if we humans existed alone on this earth? Have you ever wondered if that wave of cold you felt in the middle of a summer night was pure coincidence, or if that strange noise at night really was as random as it seemed? If so, you’re not alone. I’ve heard my fair share of paranormal activity stories from friends and family since I was a little girl, and I’ve always been fascin...

Chatting with my friend Steve on his career pivot, and his journey to making a living doing something that he loves!!! To connect with Steve, you can find him on StevePlaysGuitar.com or on Instagram: @SteveAllenGuitar Happy Connecting, y'all!

In this episode of Cut the Small Talk, I talk with mental health professional, Carly Pirro, about what it's like to work as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and her own personal journey with mental health and therapy! To connect with Carly, you can find her on LinkedIn or on Instagram: @carlyshmarlie For 10% off your first month at Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/cutthesmalltalk

Soft snippet on how to manage your emotions during the holiday season!

We're all home for the holidays, so you know what means, we're bout to get TRIGGERED. Don't get us wrong, we absolutely adore our family, but from heated debates over the dinner table to unsolicited advice, it can crazy up in our little house when we reunite! So in the first episode of this "Soft Snippets" mini-series, my sisters and I talk about our personal triggers when it comes to our family a...

A mini series where I talk about big emotions and how I and others, move through the world with them!

In this episode, I speak to Veronica and Fatima, twins and co-founders, who launched their event planning business, Pico Planning, earlier this year! We talk about why they started the business, how they balance it with their full-time jobs, and how their childhoods shaped their passion! To connect with them to plan your next event, you can find them on Instagram: @PicoPlanning, on their website:...

In this next episode of “Cut the Small Talk” I catch up with an old friend, Hector, who is an amazing poet. We talk about why he writes poetry, what he writes about, we also spend a good portion of the episode reading some of his work out loud and sharing my interpretations of his words and then diving into the actual stories behind his words. And…. the very end, Hector was gracious enough to perf...

Hate Public Speaking? You're not alone! In today's episode, I speak to Kevin Leung, a NYC Emergency Preparedness professional whose job consists of lots of public speaking. In this episode he shares tips and tricks on how to speak with confidence! Find Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinericleung/ or on IG: @kdsleung

Rose Buado and Jennifer Redondo-Marquez were born and raised in the United States (U.S.). Their parents left the Philippines to start a better life for themselves and their families. Like many Asian families, Filipino culture focuses on stability and many pursue “proven paths” like medicine, engineering, and the military. Growing up in America, they were taught to value the freedom of speech and t...

In this next episode, I catch up with a friend, former law school classmate, and now published author, S. Mayumi Grigsby, to discuss her book, "EmpowHERed Health, Reforming a Dismissive Health Care System,” a book in which she explores her research and findings on the potential link between negative interactions with healthcare professionals and health inequity, while focusing on the experience of...

In this episode of Cut the Small Talk, I have a discussion with my sister, Shanon Maglente, on the recent hate crimes against the Asian community, implicit biases and microaggressions, the glorification of being "quiet" in Asian Culture, and more. Shanon is a writer for GoodHouseKeeping.com and recently wrote an article on the above topics called "Why Some Asian Americans Are Staying Silent About...

In today's episode I talk about self-love- what it means to me and how I practice it!

In my life, I've learned that while veering off course of our chosen paths might have been (and still is) discouraged, it’s often the pivots you make in life, and those rare opportunities that you just say “yes” to, that teach us the most about ourselves- what lights us up, what brings meaning to our lives, and how resilient we actually are. In this next episode of “Cut the Small Talk,” I catch up...

Many young professional adults today struggle with feeling like they are not worthy of their accomplishments, and can often live life in fear of being discovered as a "fraud" in different aspects of their lives- whether it's in their careers, in their relationships, etc. This phenomenon is known in the world of psychology as "Imposter Syndrome" and it's what I tackle in this next episode of Cut th...

In this episode, Brian Kiwanuka and I dissect Open Mike Eagle's newest album "Anime, Trauma, and Divorce" which is hilarious, honest, and a crazy display of admirable vulnerability all at the same time. Brian's music blog: http://93millionmilesabove.blogspot.com/ Some of Open Mike Eagle's hilarious "music videos" for this album: Sweatpants Spiderman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzRmTYQ7mFQ WTF...

On today's episode, one my best friends Raubel, a.k.a p0gii (Twitch name) talk about the popular streaming platform Twitch! We break down exactly what it is for people who are new to the platform, and our streaming experiences! Find the full video recording of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Ny5EJAwSM Find p0gii's Twitch channel here: https://www.twitch.tv/p0gii Find the Radia...