Launch To Success

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Anne Arellano (@annearellano_) is a 19 y.o. hand balancer and contortionist that joined the circus at a young age and has toured all over the world (instead of sitting in math class). We discuss a circus performer's lifestyle: training, performing, finding a balance (*badoom ts*), and so much more!

Leko Ritchie (@lekoritchie) is studying marketing at UC Davis and sharing her journey on Instagram! We discuss what her course load is like, her future career plans and ambitions, the algorithm, and so much more!

Have you been feeling sick with comparison lately? I have *cough cough* :') In S1 E30, we break down comparison, as I provide you with examples on how it relates to my own life - from comparing myself to loved ones to creating art. Essentially, comparison takes away from originality (my main point). Let's get well soon xoxo

Eon Awa (@eonawa22) is a musician, artist, and performer with released music - such as his debut album "More" and latest single release "King without a Kingdom." We discuss the importance of teamwork and partnership, the process behind creation, what it's like leading this musical and creative lifestyle, and much more!

I have found that upon graduating from high school, I have slowed down. I am not the person I was whilst still in school - my schedule looks and feels different, and so does my lifestyle. With that come the realizations that have struck me that I share with you in this episode :) Slow down, just keep moving.

Sara Pettinger (@sarapettinger_) is a 1st-year integrative biology student and track & field throws athlete at UC Berkeley. We discuss the recruitment process, pre-med, committing to a college, the daily student-athlete life, maintaining a work/life balance, and so much more!

Sarah Jane (@sarah.janerogers) is a 1st-year law school student at the American University Washington College of Law. She is incredibly passionate about education policy, which made her want to pursue law. We discuss the process of getting in, the daily student life (yes, studying for 10-12 hours a day), maintaining a work/life balance, and so much more! P.S. This is the episode you have GOT TO li...

Let's talk about patience, and how it relates to my first song, driver's license, graduating from high school early, my fitness journey, babysitting, and the extreme temperatures in my room!

Oftentimes, taking a break allows one to come back stronger. Céline Oirbans, 25 y.o., (@gymnast.celine.oirbans) is an amateur gymnast Senior Third division (Level 8) from the Netherlands. She started the sport at 4 years old, and quit at 15, picking it back up 5 years ago. We discuss her love for the sport, competing & competition mindset, training, the importance of perseverance, and much mor...

For 2022, I set myself a goal of reading 1 book per week. This month, I have read the following 5 novels: 1) "The Beautiful and Damned" by F. Scott Fitzgerald 2) "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins 3) "$u!cide" by Edouard Levé 4) "Stoner" by John Williams 5) "Normal People" by Sally Rooney

Joseph Schmidt (@jojosmojos97) is writing his debut science fiction novel "Xenogene" (to be released in May) whilst being a 2nd-year physics Ph. D. student at UT Austin. We discuss what it's like being a self-published author, the writing process, genetic engineering, and, oh course, physics.   P.S. PRE-ORDER "XENOGENE" NOW!!!  www.xenogenebook.com/preorder

As of 26 January 2022, I AM A CALIFORNIA LICENSED DRIVER - I PASSED MY TEST!!! Let's discuss my driving experience of the past 6 months - from crashing my car into a tree to my body feeling sore from driving on the freeway :') If you are about to take your test, just know - I believe in you 100%. Best of luck & PLEASE let me know how it goes xx

Úlfhildur Arna, 16 y.o., (@ulfhildurarna) is 9th world best Olympic weightlifter located in Sweden, being the 3x national and 1x nordic champions. We discuss the importance of discipline during rigorous training, the competition mindset, and so much more, finding out what is is really like being an Olympic weightlifter.

Hello! I have just spent the past 30 minutes crying and feeling sorry for myself... I recorded this podcast episode anyway! I have also just come back from a road-trip to Utah (I live in California) and having spent so many hours in the car... I have learned A LOT. Here I am sharing my newfound wisdom with you! :)

Sasha, (@alondongirl_) is studying real estate and planning at UCL, ranked 8th in the world, after getting an undergraduate in geography. We discuss the differences between the US and UK educational systems in secondary education (high school), undergraduate, and beyond! Sasha  shares her experience at UCL in her field of study, from property evaluations and class-wide seminars to internation...

My name is Vera V., I am 17 years old, and I have just graduated high school early to be a singer-songwriter. In S1 E17, I share my school experience, the 6 things I learned in high school, and I answer your burning questions! Buckle up, let's ride.

Bradley Scarff, 19 y.o., (@bradley_scarff_piano) is a 2nd-year pianist studying at Leeds Conservatoire, England. He really started getting into piano and music at the age of 15 - I started at 13 myself!!! It is NEVER too late to start. We discuss the composing process, channeling emotions, polyphony, studying classical music, Bradley being willing to chop off his left foot to hear Horowitz play li...

I think we are all familiar with the pre-burnout phase... feeling exhausted, irritable, not wanting to do what you love, tears in the eyes, on the very verge of burning out. Season 1 Episode 15 is all about how I navigate through this challenging time. P.S. I have not burnt out once.

Isabella Flores, 18 y.o., (IG: @isabellaflores_) is a Team USA ice dancer training in Colorado. She has just come back from the national qualifiers competition on Georgia, PLACING 1ST! We discuss her ambition with the sport and the next steps, the rigorous training, the importance of partnership, and much more! P.S. Isabella turned my whole Instagram reels FYP into ice skating videos because I hav...

Reflecting is essential. Here are 7 things I learned in 2021: 1) Life is about people. 2) I am constantly evolving. 3) Matthew 12:34: "the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." 4) I am responsible for what I say, NOT for what you hear. 5) It's a marathon, not a sprint. 6) The best way to figure things out is ON the way. 7) I must be a beginner to become a master.

Léo, 22 y.o., (IG: @leovauchervisuals) is a visual artist from France, moving to California 6 years ago. Having studied photography at college, we discuss the newest technological advancements and the opportunities they provide for creatives, the importance of working together, inspiration for creating visual art, and much more!

This episode is your sign. As I am working on my debut single, insecurities are starting to creep in - I don't know anybody in the industry. I am sticking with it. I have planted the seed, I am now allowing it to prosper!

Iain, 27 y.o., (IG: @irdphil) has spent the past 6 years sailing on a boat. Moving up from a deckhand to first mate, we discuss the rigorous schedule (working for 2 hours, sleeping for 2 hours), the inspiration behind pursuing this career path, the cultures he has experienced during the sailing years, and much more!

I am graduating high school in less than a month and launching my music career. As you can imagine, I am incredibly nervous yet absolutely exhilarated. I have not the slightest idea what 2022 will bring, so all I can do is trust. Let's talk about it!