What Fulfills You?

#86: On this short and concise Q&A episode, Emily pulls the top 2 best questions submitted via the Instagram stories to share her thoughts and advice on. In this episode, Emily shares her advice on how to stay focused, especially during work without letting outside noise and external personal issues distract you, along with building confidence in knowing where you're going in life (hint: i...

#86: Whether you're in college or living the young adult life in your 20s, we've all had some sort of experience with having misalignment with friends when it comes to similar values, discipline, and life philosophy--right? You want to stay in and get a good night's rest so you can work out in the morning while your housemate/friend wants to you to come out to the bars with the group t...

#85: One of the most difficult decisions and action steps for young women, especially in their 20s, is learning how and when to walk away from a (long-term) relationship. Even when you know it doesn't align with your goals and vision anymore...it's still hard (thanks to the fear of the unknown and being too comfortable). Emily and a podcast listener Miranda Holland converse on this episode...

#84: Do you feel like you have been in a stagnant place or sense of rut lately? Or maybe you just need a little extra motivation boost to get going after your goals, priorities, and start moving in the direction you really want to head in. Emily shares some insightful points on why you should stop waiting around and how you can go make shit happen--whether it's in your career, dating life, or...

#83: Today's episode is featuring a conversation as part of the raw talk series with Emily's best friend, Harry. In this conversation, they discuss and reflect on a lot of lessons learned over the years and in college, especially around relationships, mindset, the "dating game", and how they can improve in the future with these core lessons in mind. Shop the limited edition What Fu...

#82: Given the recent events with the impact on the Asian American community and the overall focus on building awareness around racism and discrimination, Emily decides to share an extremely open and vulnerable reflection on her experience with racism and prejudice as an Asian-American child born in a predominantly Caucasian rural community. Grab a copy of the career ebook guide, The Everyday Girl...

#81: Do you find yourself struggling with how to go about saving, investing, and utilizing your finances more wisely? In this episode, Emily dives into the four core lessons she has learned from business mogul and entrepreneur, Kevin O'Leary aka Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank on how to take care of finances and set oneself up for success in life for long-term growth. Grab a copy of the career e...

#80: Amy Klein is a former online TV host who will make you laugh until you cry and find a way to make every #momlife moment humorous - even on the days when adulting seems way too hard. Amy has an award-winning sales and leadership background of coaching and managing very dynamic teams. As a coach, Amy has built her career on bringing out the best in everyone around her and helping each person sh...

"Go and make mistakes on somebody else's dime. Go and learn and figure out all of the terminology used in the industry and learn from others' mistakes before leaping into launching your own brand." #79:  Gabrielle Santiago is an interior designer, Feng Shui expert, and the founder of Gabrielle Santiago Design. Growing up, Gabrielle could be found with a nail gun and hammer in-hand...

#78: The mental battle of not letting the opinions of other's get in our head...we've all been there, haven't we? Or maybe you're still trying to figure out how to not let their opinions get in your way - which is normal. Emily shares her honest and blunt thoughts on the questions she asks herself if she ever gets stuck on the external noise and letting it interfere with her life a...

#77: Lindsey Heppner is the founder of VAMPPED LLC, an influencer marketing agency known for starting the modern-day influencer movement, creating influencer tours, and partnering with major brands like MVMT, SugarBear Hair, and Harley Davidson to remake their image. Lindsey has also partnered with top talent/celebrities like JoJo Fletcher and Gabby Epstein to create many more businesses and has b...

#76: On this episode, Emily shares her raw and honest thoughts on her journey to building self-confidence over the years and how she utilizes her "athlete mindset" inspired by world-class athletes such as Kobe Bryant, to strengthen her confidence muscle, both mentally and physically. If you're looking to hear the hard blunt truth about how you can begin cultivating self-confidence with...

"Work hard and be kind." #75: Sophie Rebeil is a 24-year old, second-year law student at Georgetown University Law Center. Born and raised in the sunny beaches of Orange County, she is one of five children as well as a first-generation college student. During her childhood, she spent most of it focused on her academics and if she wasn’t reading or writing, she was at her dance studio where...

#74: On this episode, Emily dives into her honest raw thoughts on why we should always ask for opinions that may disagree with us or have an opposing view. From how it benefits in dating, relationships, and personal growth, learning to understand and incorporate different perspectives is the key to competence and improved relationships. Grab a copy of the career ebook guide, The Everyday Girl'...

#73:  Connie Wang is the creator behind The Pharma Dental, a platform meant to help and inspire others in learning to never settle or take the easy way out and to seek a life of fulfillment, regardless if you are in the healthcare field or not. Connie initially attended pharmacy school and halfway through, she felt extremely burnt out because she realized that she was not passionate about the fiel...

#72: Do you find yourself making short-term and impulsive decisions, wishing you were more thoughtful in your thought process? From dating, your career, and personal finance, Emily dives into how she shifted her previous framework of short-term thinking to a more long-term decision making process to ensure her choices align with her values and personal life philosophy. Grab a copy of the career eb...

#71: Whether you're currently in your final half of college or recently graduated a year or two ago, it's safe to say that most individuals in their 20s are always battling with the mental question of, "How can I get my shit together and figure out what I want to do with my life?" On this episode, Emily shares her thought process and lifestyle habits she implemented during college...

#70: Brittney Hippensteel is creator and sole employee of Hamilton Wax Co., a handmade soy wax candle company based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. As most small business owners have to do, Brittney also maintains her full time job as a senior digital designer while being the sole operator of her business. Her background in graphic design and photography is the foundation of how and why she wanted to...

#69: Lulu was born and raised in LA and moved to Portland, OR for high school before moving to Washington, DC for college and staying there ever since. She got her start in digital marketing as a blogger herself in college and interned across different verticals of the digital marketing field before finding her niche in influencer marketing. She is currently the Head of Influencer Partnerships at...

#68: Ever wish you could get your "shit together" better? Or find a way to balance all areas of your life in a more healthy way? Well Emily dives into her thought process and decision making on this episode, sharing how she balances a 9-5 job, an eCommerce store, social media agency, this podcast, and of course, her personal life. Tune in to hear how you can apply similar strategies to liv...

#67: Are you tired of getting frustrated with yourself on the comparison game you play with looking at other women on social media and getting jealous? Or how about getting jealous at who your guy is potentially "talking" to or how frequent you check who recently followed him/who he follows. Don't we just love social media? It's time to shift your mindset and work on strategically...

#66: On this bonus Friday episode, Emily shares a breakdown of her typical morning "routine" and rituals and the specific reasons why she incorporates these activities into her morning versus another time in day. She also dives into her personal atomic habits and how some of these habits helps her save time and reduce weekly decision making, keeps her financially savvy and stable, and allo...

#65: Saphira is the founder and recipe mastermind behind Nowhere Bakery, a bakery business designed to bring sweet tooth lovers the same decadent taste without compromising health. Saphira is also a former model with a sweet tooth herself, who has also experienced gut related issues, and as a result, was never able to find desserts that her body could tolerate. A healthier dessert that could satis...

#64: On this episode, Emily does an interview swap / reverse interview, where one of her close friends, Brianna Beiler (guest on ep. 26), sits down with her to ask her about insights on friendship from how to be strategic about choosing your inner circle, why she seeks specific values in each friend, how/why she applies tough love to her closest friends, and ultimately, why meaningful relationship...

#63: Moses Stone is an American recording artist, music producer, and entrepreneur. He was born and raised in the Washington, DC area prior to moving to Hollywood to pursue his music career. His career took off when he appeared on the second season of NBC The Voice and was part of Christina Aguilera’s team and was also known as the first rapper/singer in the history of the show. He is also known f...