Creative Chimera

Don’t Be Strangers ✨☺️

Education EN ↓ 89 episodes

Don’t Be Strangers ✨☺️ is a podcast and social experiment for learning to create meaningful connections together via collaborative conversations! Statistics show that (1) social isolation is on the rise and (2) the number of close friends someone would say that they have is decreasing. Considering that having a strong social network is one of the key factor in general happiness, overall health, and prolonged longevity, my hope is that this podcast will serve to bring awareness to the issue as well as provide a platform to start solving the problem, together!

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Creative Chimera

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💧 Embracing Rest and Creativity: A Journey with Anna & Xinyi 🪷 25.07.2025 22:08

Join Xinyi and returning guest Anna Hsu, a self-worth coach, as they explore themes of healing, rest, and creative sisterhood. In this bonus episode, they reflect on their transformative retreat experience, the importance of slowing down, and the power of community. Discover how intentional rest and creativity can lead to profound personal growth and connection. Tune in for an inspiring conversati...

🔌Are We More Connected or Just Online? 🤳 w/ Sam of ATXBrunchGirls (65) 18.07.2025 55:48

Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sam of ATXBrunchGirls⁠ & Host: ⁠Xinyi Xan⁠ (⬇️ Scroll to bottom for info on our retreats!) In this episode we chat about: Does social media help or hurt friendships? Who Sam would invite to her brunch if she could pick anyone (dead, alive, or fictional) Where technology will take us in the next 5 years (including our hot takes on AI) Our easy self care activities that we...

Bonus ⭐️ Lessons from our 20s 🤭 what we wish we knew about relationships, feeling lost & divine timing 24.06.2025 48:52

In this candid girl talk, we’re sharing the biggest lessons we learned in our 20s — from navigating messy relationships and healing from the past, to finding peace in divine timing when life feels uncertain. We also dive into the importance of tracking our habits for mental health, self-management, and the power of staying curious through self-education. Whether you're in your 20s or reflecting on...

Social Experiment 💚 Community Live Q&A: Friendship BreakUp & Imposter Syndrome! 😱 27.03.2025 54:43

We asked the community to submit questions to ask some strangers (us)! 💦 Waitlist for Healing Girl Retreat (Sept 2025) 📗 FREE eBook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts⁠⁠⁠…⁠ 👋🏼 Say Hi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dontbestrangers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✕ 💬 Chat on Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 Write to me! ⁠xinyi@dontbestrangers.club⁠ Friendship breakups hurt—but how do we heal and move forwar...

Empowering Women w/ Jamie Knight of Career Brilliance ✨ girls in tech 💻 how to ask for help 🥹 & setting goals for friendships 👯‍♀️ (64) 05.02.2025 1:02:51

Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jamie Knight & Host: Xinyi Xan Jamie's Book: 7 Signposts - Find Your Direction in Life's Foundational Decisions ( A guide for young women) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙 Apply to Guest on this Show!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📗 FREE eBook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts⁠⁠⁠… 👋🏼 Say Hi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dontbestrangers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✕ 💬 Chat on Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 Write to me! x...

From Finance to Facials 💸➡️💆🏻‍♀️ Estefania’s Journey to Holistic Healing and Creative Freedom w/ @LombaSkin 🌺 (63) 17.01.2025 54:01

Dive into Estefania’s incredible career pivot from corporate finance to becoming a holistic esthetician, influenced by her spiritual journey and desire to live authentically. Learn how she transformed her work into a creative outlet and embraced continuous learning in the beauty and wellness space. Topics Covered: ✨ Life Transitions & Career Pivot: Estefania shares her journey from Puerto Ric...

The Magic of Movement w/ Madison @TheFitFlamingo 🦩 Play, Motion, and Self-Love (62) 22.11.2024 52:42

Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Madison ( @TheFitFlamingo ) / Host: Xinyi Xan ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@xinyixan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙 Apply to Guest on this Show!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📗 FREE eBook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👋🏼 Say Hi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dontbestrangers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✕ 💬 Chat on Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 Write to me! xinyi@dontbestrangers.club Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by...

🤭 How I Convinced 6 Strangers to Spend a Weekend Together 💦 Lessons & Reflections from our Soul Refresh: Healing Girl Retreat 10.10.2024 40:34

Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Anna | Self-Worth Coach & Speaker (⁠⁠⁠@alignanduplevelcoaching) / Host: Xinyi Xan ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@xinyixan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙 Apply to Guest on this Show!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📗 FREE eBook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👋🏼 Say Hi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dontbestrangers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✕ 💬 Chat on Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 Write to me! xinyi@dontbestrangers.club What I l...

Bonus ⭐️ Get your free Human Design Reading w/ Dmitri Sennikov 03.07.2024 1:05:16

⁠soul refresh: healing girl retreat⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ SEPT 27-29, 2024 | WEEKEND IN BELTON, TEXAS ⭐️ Book a free Human Design consultation with Dmitri.⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dmitri Sennikov (⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@powerfulcreator⁠ ) / Host: Xinyi Xan ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@xinyixan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙 Apply to Guest on this Show!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📗 FREE eBook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👋🏼 Say Hi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@d...

Making Better Decisions w/ Dmitri Sennikov 🌌 growing up as cultural misfits 🍵 honoring yourself 💚 finding true connection (61) 12.06.2024 1:11:14

soul refresh: healing girl retreat ⁠ SEPT 27-29, 2024 | WEEKEND IN BELTON, TEXAS Co-Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dmitri Sennikov (⁠ ⁠ @powerfulcreator ) / Host: Xinyi Xan ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@xinyixan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙 Apply to Guest on this Show!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📗 FREE eBook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👋🏼 Say Hi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dontbestrangers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✕ 💬 Chat on Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ how to...

Self Healing w/ Anna of Align & Uplevel Coaching 🌻 how and why she became a coach 🍵 quiet confidence for introverts like us 🤭 (60) 15.05.2024 53:46

soul refresh: healing girl retreat SEPT 27-29, 2024 | WEEKEND IN BELTON, TEXAS Co-Host: ⁠⁠⁠ Anna (⁠ @alignanduplevelcoaching⁠ ) / Host: Xinyi Xan ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@xinyixan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙 Apply to Guest on this Show!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📗 FREE eBook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👋🏼 Say Hi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dontbestrangers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✕ 💬 Chat on Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ From first impressions of...

Bonus ⭐️ On Work Life Balance for the Modern Woman & Healing in Community (SHE HEALS EXPO PANEL May 4, 2024) 06.05.2024 33:32

Dallas Business Tribe is a trailblazing women-led nonprofit community that fosters true sisterhood. We're fueled by the belief that nurturing collaboration in a safe environment is the key to unlocking growth. Featured Speakers: 🎤Sara Bannat |Serial Entrepreneur | Nonprofit Leader| Activist ( @dallasbusinesstribe , @blendedrelations , @roof.raidersco ) 🎤The Honorable Tonya Parker |Judge |...

Building Community w/ Rachel of StoryTellNYC 🛋️ how to serve others while serving yourself 🤍 achieving success while maintaining integrity 🪩 (59) 01.05.2024 58:20

Co-Host: ⁠ Rachel Saslaw ( @StoryTellNYC ) / Host: Xinyi Xan ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@xinyixan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙 Apply to Guest on this Show!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📗 FREE eBook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👋🏼 Say Hi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dontbestrangers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✕ 💬 Chat on Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you've been considering building your own community to find likeminded people, this episode is for you. But even...

Listening to Your Intuition w/ life coach Jasmine Bilali 🪶changing your career despite being comfortable 💦 our modern challenges of connecting 💚 (58) 25.04.2024 1:05:14

Co-Host: ⁠Jasmine Bilali ⁠ / Host: Xinyi Xan ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@xinyixan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙 Apply to Guest on this Show!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📗 FREE eBook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👋🏼 Say Hi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dontbestrangers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✕ 💬 Chat on Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you’ve been feeling lost in life or feeling a pull for a change, you’re in for a treat. In today’s episode we will chat about: Liste...

Loneliness as an Extrovert w/ Ana of @ThePodcastSpace 🇵🇹 how to meet people in London 🇬🇧 meeting your husband who is moving to the USA 🇺🇸 pro-tips for “networking” 👕 (57) 12.03.2024 56:42

Co-Host: Ana (of ⁠⁠ @ThePodcastSpace ⁠) / Host: Xinyi Xan ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@xinyixan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) ⁠⁠⁠🎙 Apply to Guest on this Show!⁠⁠⁠ 📗 FREE eBook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👋🏼 Say Hi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dontbestrangers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✕ 💬 Chat on Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this chat, we talk about... Pod hosting vs. guesting Evolution vs. Vision of podcast 3 pivotal moments in Ana’s life Tools for personal e...

Career Chaos with @LarryTheSociologist 🫨 3 professions in the last 4 years ✌🏿 where or what is home 🏡 types of people we’re platonically drawn to 😍 (56) 05.03.2024 52:35

Co-Host: Larry (of ⁠@larrythesociologist ) / Host: Xinyi Xan ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠@xinyixan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) ⁠⁠🎙 Apply to Guest on this Show!⁠⁠ 📗 FREE eBook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👋🏼 Say Hi ⁠⁠⁠⁠@dontbestrangers⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✕ 💬 Chat on Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠ In this chat, we talk about... 2023 Accomplishments Tips for Moving to a New City What or Where is Home? Career Chaos (changing your career… again!)...

Making 10k Friends with Rob (@Robs10KFriends) 🇺🇸 your identity pie chart 🥧 making friends for a living 🤗 memory tips & tricks 🧠 (55) 01.02.2024 1:08:35

Co-Host: Rob (of @robs10kfriends ) / Host: Xinyi Xan ( ⁠⁠⁠@xinyixan⁠⁠⁠ ) 🏝 Healing Girl: ⁠⁠⁠Spring Break March 2024⁠⁠⁠ ⁠🎙 Apply to Guest on this Show!⁠ 📗 FREE eBook: ⁠⁠⁠How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts⁠⁠⁠ 👋🏼 Say Hi ⁠⁠⁠@dontbestrangers⁠⁠⁠ ✕ 💬 Chat on Our ⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ In this chat, we talk about... Our identities as pie charts Balancing your personal social life when your work is all abou...

🏝 Healing Girl: Our New Year Goals with Molly Ho! 17.01.2024 34:31

⁠⁠spring break: healing girl retreat ⁠⁠⁠ MARCH 25-19, 2024 | PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO In this episode we cover our weekly R.E.P.O.R.T! What we are...Reading, Eating, Playing, Obsessing, Recommending, Treating! We also chat about how we're looking forward to 2024! 💚 Application Process (only 5 spots): Submit your application Short video call for vibe check Pay to reserve your spot!! this is for...

The Modern Renaissance Woman w/ Marilyn (founder of Popadelics) 🍄 on: being rebels 😈 snack entrepreneurship 🍿 secrets to time management ⏳ (54) 06.01.2024 1:08:21

Co-Host: Marilyn (of ⁠@popadelics⁠⁠)⁠ / Host: Xinyi Xan ( ⁠⁠@xinyixan⁠⁠ ) 🏝 Healing Girl: ⁠⁠Spring Break March 2024⁠⁠ 🎙 Apply to Guest on this Show! 📗 FREE eBook: ⁠⁠How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts⁠⁠ 👋🏼 Say Hi ⁠⁠@dontbestrangers⁠⁠ ✕ 💬 Chat on Our ⁠⁠Discord⁠ Welcome back to Don't Be Strangers, a podcast and community fighting adult loneliness. Our mission is to create spaces that fos...

🏝 Healing Girl: Gratitude & Travel (Early Bird Price Ends Soon!) with Molly Ho! 18.12.2023 32:56

Early Bird Special! ⁠spring break: healing girl retreat ⁠⁠ MARCH 25-19, 2024 | PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO (Normal Price: $1,500 ) ⭐️ Early Bird Price: $1,200 ⭐️ Apply before Jan 1, 2024 midnight PST Application Process (only 5 spots): Submit your application Short video call for vibe check Pay to reserve your spot!! this is for you if: you love time alone but also the company of like-minded student...

🏝 Healing Girl: Travel as Source of Inspiration to Reset Your Life (Bonus: Black Friday Sale) with Molly Ho! 14.11.2023 25:48

Black Friday Special! spring break: healing girl retreat ⁠ MARCH 25-19, 2024 | PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO (Normal Price: $1,500 - Early Bird Price: $1,200 ) ⭐️ Black Friday Price: $1,000 ⭐️ Apply before Cyber Monday 11/27 midnight PST Application Process (only 5 spots): Submit your application Short video call for vibe check Pay to reserve your spot!! this is for you if: you love time alone but als...

Exploring New Beginnings w/ Trangy 👯‍♀️ on: How Identities Are Formed 🤔 Embracing Change in Mexico City, Austin & Los Angeles ✈️ chaotic music tastes 😈 (53) 04.11.2023 1:04:17

Co-Host: Trangy ( @ trangy ) / Host: Xinyi Xan ( @xinyixan ) 🛒 ETSY STORE: Don't Be Strangers Conversation & Affirmation Cards 🏝 Healing Girl: Spring Break March 2024 📗 FREE eBook: How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts 👋🏼 Say Hi @dontbestrangers ✕ 💬 Chat on Our Discord Welcome back to Don’t Be Strangers, a podcast and community against adult loneliness. Our mission is to create dee...

Sam Oh of 7thDayCoffee ☕️⁷ on: starting your own coffeeshop with no info 😬 pursue your passion 💚 soft-core coffee people🍦(52) 15.10.2023 54:53

Co-Host: Sam Oh (of @7thDayCoffee) / Host: Xinyi Xan ( @xinyixan ) 🛒 ETSY STORE: Don't Be Strangers Conversation & Affirmation Cards 🏝 Healing Girl: Spring Break March 2024 📗 FREE eBook: How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts 👋🏼 Say Hi @dontbestrangers ✕ 💬 Chat on Our Discord Don’t Be Strangers is a podcast and community against adult loneliness. Our mission is to create deeper conv...

✨ Healing Girls: How We Reset 🏝 Spring Break Retreat 2024 with Molly Ho! 10.10.2023 32:40

spring break: healing girl retreat MARCH 25-19, 2024 | PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO this is for you if: you love time alone but also the company of like-minded students of life. you value growth and believe in constantly expanding your knowledge. resonate with hobbies like journaling, meditating, reading, connecting with nature, and exploring by foot. 3 early bird spots at $1,200 * save $300 when you...

Amanda of Dallas Girl Gang 🤠👯‍♀️ on: what is missing from social media 📱making friends as an adult 😅 what work-life balance??? 🤪 (51) 08.10.2023 56:32

Co-Host: Amanda (of @dallasgirlgang ) / Host: Xinyi Xan ( @xinyixan ) ✨ Boss Vision Con - Discount Code: “dontbestrangers” 🛒 ETSY STORE: Don't Be Strangers Conversation & Affirmation Cards 🏝 Healing Girl: Spring Break March 2024 📗 BONUS free eBook: How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts 👋🏼 Say Hi @dontbestrangers ✕ 💬 Chat on Our Discord Life Coaching Services , email 💌 donotbestr...