Searching for Something Podcast

I searched for something with Samir Nasr, from Eagle Scout to financier to entrepreneur. Sparking the discussion, we challenge the societal norm - the accepted lifecycle of study, work, retire, and eventually die. Samir boldly breaks away from the mold, questioning this regimented pathway and forging his unique journey. We delve into Samir's experiences with the cut-throat finance world, scout...

I searched for something with Paige Easter, a women's empowerment coach who uniquely combines hypnotherapy with her coaching methods. As a co-host of 'The Shift to Freedom' podcast, she delves into personal development, mindset, and freedom. In our enlightening conversation, we dived into Paige's journey and the pivotal moments that led her to become an empowerment coach. She share...

I searched for something with Jake Laes, the youngest-ever Program Manager at Techstars, a global startup powerhouse. We navigated the AI wave, exploring ChatGPT's vast potential to shape life and tech's future, drawing parallels to the internet revolution. We delve into the possibility of a large language model from Apple, envisioning a future where Siri evolves into a personal assistant...

I talk about the web of controversial issues that shape our society, from the distressing phenomenon of mass shootings to the divisive debates around prostitution, OnlyFans, and dating apps. I delve into the patterns and motivations underlying our stance on these topics, painting a vibrant picture of the complex moral and ethical tapestry of our collective consciousness. Through recognizing and ar...

I talk about how our darker tendencies can align us with the most disturbing aspects of humanity's past. I recognize the wisdom found in patterns that surface through our behaviors. This awareness, cultivated through mindfulness of our thoughts and feelings, allows us to externalize our internal world, giving form and substance to the abstract by speaking them into existence. I emphasize the i...

I searched for something with young internet entrepreneur Mikey Halim, the creator of SRELIX Jerseys. He shares his journey to success, starting with early internet success in Madden Mobile coin automation mining, to making money off YouTube, and the value of money. Mikey talks about improving as a graphic designer and leveraging social media for brand exposure, sharing insights on how even dumb t...

I searched for something with Mirai, a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and psychonaut. We talked about how cigarettes unite strangers, a breakdown of his art style, how we're receivers of ideas rather than creators, why there's no such thing as a "bad trip", getting stuck in thought loops, mental masturbation, if original ideas exist, if we're actually advanced, social credit scores, surveilla...

I searched for something with Sue Johnson, a gifted medium, able to effortlessly pierce through the veil of consciousness and interact with the spirit realm. We talked about time being an illusion, predicting things that come true (like knowing her cousin's baby would die and knowing the winning lottery numbers), if psychic intuition is inherited, the difference between a coincidence and divine in...

I talk about why only 9% of people achieve their New Year's resolution goals, the importance of a winning mindset, how procrastination is the symptom and not the problem,  a detailed look into the Ted Talk "The Master Key to Influence " by Dr. Myron Golden, how humans are singularly motivated by one thing only, the reason why people develop great habits, why perception is linked to how we fee...

I talk about the importance of understanding who you are, how it's easy to live life on auto-pilot, how to recognize the trajectory of your life through an evaluation of your habits, why following your passion creates an overwhelming experience of choice-overload, how to realize where north is on your compass of life, brainwashed people chasing the carrot, uncertainty breeding anxiety, to be strai...

I searched for something with Kevin Salinas, an entrepreneur, freelance copywriter, dating coach, and dating expert. We talked about what inspired him to create his company Effortless Dating, his customer demographic, becoming a better version of yourself, how pursuing women from a place of ego doesn't work out, having the balls to say hi to someone, the biggest hurdle men face when approaching wo...

I searched for something with Will Crocket, an outdoor enthusiast, future journalist, author, poet, and overall student of life. We talked about hiking in the backcountry, Bigfoot researchers, if whether or not there is such thing as a pure selfless deed, if we could kill someone in self-defense, how Walmart is a good representation of the US, journalism being an outlet of influence, dealing with...

I searched for something with Annalise Litchard, a quick-witted, articulate, constant flux of energy that cannot be tamed. We talked about whether or not we have souls, how everything can't be proved by science (yet), creationism, how it's in our nature to need answers; the importance of community, flaws of the church, the wiring of the brain of a pedophile, sex robots as a harm reduction program,...

I searched for something with Logan Sitkin, an ex-bookie, sports fanatic, and future attorney-at-law. We talked about sports and why people love rooting for teams, the integration of politics and social justice movements within sports, how people don't know how to disagree, the Texas school shooting, gun control, the mutual combat law in Washington State, disrespectful sports fans, if athletes sho...

I talk about reasons why you shouldn't kill yourself, that you are the entire culmination of your bloodline, how we rationalize ourselves into isolation, trauma is like experiencing war, why we need a community to heal, and a high-level breakdown of the concept of the Dao, and the different aspects of Yin and Yang. 

I searched for something with Sheikh Sai, a music producer who is absolutely on the rise. If you listen to Lil Tjay, Roudie Rebel, Bryson Tiller, and Cardi B, you will know his sound. We talked about networking in the music industry, the process of getting your music played for A-list artists, how Sheikh Sai started to venture into the producing scene, how it takes a village to raise a baby, the p...

I searched for something with music-producing aficionado, Michael Kare who is more popularly known as Prod Kare. We talked about how he developed his sound, music influences, the music industry's current state, how he goes about producing music, the challenges as a sound engineer, and much more.  Check out his music on the following platforms: Instagram: prodkare Twitch: prodkare SoundCl...

I talk about the conspiracy theory of this year's Oscars, Will and Jada Smith, ad memorability, financial interest in getting eyeballs, my thoughts on the slap that was heard across the "world", and the gradual encroachment of our rights. 

I searched for something with Toshi Take, a senior in electrical engineering at the University of Washington. We talked about how corporations know how to exploit you through the use of data, doom scrolling, how children are most at risk of being influenced, ethical dilemmas faced in tech, the future of advertising, product placements, the real you vs the digital you, the use of porn, how the inte...

I talk about two of my favorite quotes from Friedrich Nietzsche, Viktor Frankl and his approach towards finding meaning in life, the importance of goals, meditation in motion, David Goggins and his 10 rules to help shift your mind to become a winner.

I talk about why we get tired of drinking water, how our mind is an ever-evolving escape room that you can't escape, therapy, DMT, symbols of the unconscious, the importance of laughter backed up by research, finding your compass to guide your life, allegory of the cave, programmed-out adults, and the Dao 

I searched for something with Jakes Laes, a cooking enthusiast, alcohol connoisseur, musician, and future venture capitalist with a passion for the intersection between biology and technology. We talked about different types of liquor and wine, the artistic expression in cooking, different recipes, the best cut of steak, music, singing, the importance of creative expression and physical exercise,...

I searched for something with Will and Joe, two students from the University of Washington. We talked about mental health, the implications the Metaverse will have on our well-being, how partisan the world is, censorship, who gets to define what hate speech is, biases, why people hate LeBron and Tom Brady, if Drake is a pedophile, the sexualization of children, OnlyFans, casual sex, If Ye is a goo...

I talk about how walking allows you to keep up with your mind, passively consuming social media is like chasing the dragon for a heroin user, Kobe Bryant mythologized himself to escape public scrutiny, and that you can't get a massage late at night without looking like a pervert. 

I talk about the attention economy and how corporations are battling to control you. The pandemic has normalized interacting with the world through screens. Escape the mental prison the world has created for you and take back your life through breathing.