One Thousand Gurus Podcast

In this episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. Yonocruz reconnects with returning guest Cat, an experienced nightlife promoter and event organizer. They delve deep into the intricacies of nightlife and dating. Cat shares her journey in the nightlife scene, including her experiences with event hosting, juggling roles, and managing celebrity guests like Sean Solo. They also discuss the dynamics of...

One Thousand Gurus 2025 Recap: Reflections, Gratitude, and Future Goals In this special episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. Yonocruz reflects on the journey of the podcast from its inception in 2018 to its launch in 2024, inspired by Tim Ferriss. Celebrating the New Year and new season, J.R. reviews the past year’s milestones, shares gratitude for those who supported him, and discusses lesson...

📚 Learning guides on Personal Finance: https://stan.store/marloyonocruz 📖 Book summaries: https://marloyonocruz.com/ Mastering Personal Finance: Insights and Strategies from Three Major Books In this episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. Yonocruz kicks off a special book highlight series by exploring the realm of personal finance. He shares insights drawn from over a decade of experience and...

In this episode, host J.R. Yonocruz engages in a humorous, heartfelt, and insightful conversation with his younger brother, Jacob Kanunu Potts. The discussion traverses Jacob's journey from Fremont, California to his current life as a senior college student in Hawaii, majoring in accounting. Through a blend of light-hearted trolling and serious discourse, the brothers reflect on Jacob's...

In this episode, host J.R. Yonocruz welcomes Rohit Murthy, a strategic leader and entrepreneur. The conversation delves into Rohit's unique career path, starting from the manufacturing floor to leading innovation hubs in a major biotech firm, and founding multiple startups. They discuss topics ranging from reminiscing college memories, career inflection points, building a support network, to...

In this episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. Yonocruz sits down with Hao Gagaring, a self-proclaimed 'memory creator' who focuses on crafting and personalizing objects. As an introverted individual who moved to the United States from the Philippines in her late teens, Hao shares her journey of adjusting to a new country, breaking through her introverted nature by working in a mobile...

In this inspiring episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. welcomes back Dorothy Ho, the founder of Charade Dance Academy. Dorothy shares her journey of reestablishing her faith and becoming a fervent Christian, which has positively impacted her life and business. She discusses her commitment to setting boundaries, self-discipline, and improving her finances and health. Dorothy also opens up about...

In this episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. Yonocruz welcomes Jae Kim, who shares his remarkable journey of leaving a Korean Christian cult after 10 years. Jae discusses how he rebuilt his life through open-mindedness, friendship, and love, exploring new hobbies like cooking and dancing, and forming new relationships. Key topics include Jae's background, the indoctrination and impact of...

In this episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. catches up with Way Liu, a creative talent from the Bay Area with a rich background in dance and DJing. Way shares his journey from being a hip hop freestyle dancer to joining prestigious dance teams like Kaba Modern and AoV. He opens up about the challenges of leading a dance team, his struggle with chronic back pain, and overcoming drug addiction...

📚 Personal Finance learning guides: https://stan.store/marloyonocruz Lindsey Nellessen shares her journey from marketing professional to money coach, revealing practical strategies for building wealth and negotiating higher compensation. She offers insights on conscious spending, investment philosophy, and how tracking your financial contributions at work can lead to significant salary increases....

In this episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. sits down with Hannah Kim, a licensed mental health counselor with her own private practice in Massachusetts. Hannah shares insights from her career in therapy, emphasizing the importance of self-healing and therapy for therapists. They explore various facets of therapy, including its challenges, the significance of cultural relatability, and the bu...

This random show episode with Aeden Pham marks our first-ever remote recording, allowing us to have an unlimited conversation spanning numerous topics in a more relaxed format without time constraints. • Discussing Aeden's multiple jobs and the challenges of balancing them other hobbies • Exploring fitness and how proper technique for injury prevention • Sharing nutrition strategies and the p...

We explore the remarkable journey of self-discovery with Justin Tran, a fitness enthusiast, high fashion devotee, and Maid Cafe performer who shares his evolution from childhood trauma to emotional intelligence and self-acceptance. • Justin's path from spite-driven transformation to genuine self-discovery • Growing up in Oakland and experiencing racism that shaped early motivation • Unhealthy...

Austyn Lee returns to the show to share life updates and meaningful conversations with host J.R. Yonocruz about identity, fulfillment, and personal growth. • Recently married and fostering a third cat while transitioning from his corporate job after four years • Identifying when marriage is right through consistency of care and recognizing special connections • Discussing the three layers of self:...

We gather with five members of the Kaba Modern dance team's "K10" class to reflect on our shared history and how our lives have evolved since joining the competitive team 15 years ago. Reconnecting and reminiscing, we explore how our dance team experience shaped our approach to adulthood, relationships, and personal growth. • Getting older means shifting priorities while core values...

Lisa Doan shares her journey from Orange County to the Inland Empire as a dental hygienist who manages PR for a dance team while pursuing her passion for food blogging and navigating life's challenges with authenticity and humor. • Balancing PR management for K-pop dance collaborations with a two-hour commute and a full-time dental hygienist career • Wanting to provide honest reviews as a foo...

Solomon Daniels shares his journey from a car stereo installer to a podcast studio owner, revealing the challenges of entrepreneurship and the fulfillment that comes from helping people realize their creative dreams. • Growing up in Los Angeles and his career journey • How an unexpected call from a potential client forced Solomon to launch Podcast Place during the pandemic • The continuous evoluti...

Shasia Rangel shares her journey from growing up in Mexico to building a new life in the United States, exploring her career transition from industrial design to social work and the challenges of cultural adaptation. • Studied industrial design but moved away from it • Found fulfillment in social work, helping neurodivergent adults navigate toward independence • Discovered that building a communit...

RJ Manalo shares his journey as a Filipino-American musician, producer, and audio engineer who finds fulfillment in creating opportunities for others through Project: AKOOL. • Born on the East Coast but raised in Rancho Cucamonga, RJ was influenced heavily by his musical family • Navigated the typical Filipino-American pressure to pursue nursing while following his passion for audio and music • St...

Host J.R. welcomes his mother, Marie Potts, for a heartfelt conversation exploring her life experiences, parenting philosophy, and the values that shaped their family. • Growing up in Northern California as the oldest of five siblings and becoming a mother at a young age • The importance of unconditional love in parenting • Why generosity of spirit matters even when you don't have much materi...

Eric Y Chen shares his journey from high school student with business dreams to serial entrepreneur with multiple successful ventures, including a viral card game and shipping company. • Growing up watching his father in business ignited Eric's early interest • After starting in sales at ADP, Eric learned that listening and asking the right questions was more valuable than talking • A serious...

Vanessa Barrios shares her journey from an aspiring influencer to a dynamic content creator with 300,000 followers across platforms, showing how authenticity and consistency have been key to her success. • Started content creation after a life-changing conversation with friends in an Olive Garden parking lot • Prioritizes authenticity in her content while balancing the persona her audience knows •...

Educator and psychology student Hazier Rios returns for a deeper conversation about how our education system fails to teach critical life skills while exploring ways to find peace in an increasingly chaotic world. • Critical gaps in education, particularly around relationship-building and communication skills • The financial struggles teachers face with absurdly low departmental budgets • How mode...

We explore the multifaceted relationship between dance as an art form and profession with talented choreographer and dancer Yerson Ochoa, diving deep into the technical aspects of movement while uncovering the power of authenticity both on and off the dance floor. • Maintaining authenticity as a dance teacher by showing both good and bad days creates stronger community connections • Building sharp...

Clark Fielding shares his journey from personal injury attorney to founding his own boutique law firm, offering wisdom on career development, entrepreneurship, and maintaining work-life balance while raising a family. • Clark's formative experience on a two-year church mission to Brazil • The "sorting hat" theory of career development • Importance of staying curious and exploring di...