On this week’s episode, we take a closer look at the realities of the Broadway industry, diversity in entertainment, and finding a balance between career and personal well-being with special guest, Catherine Ricafort.

Episode 1: Broadway Actress and Industrial Engineer

You may have seen Samantha Hess cuddling Nick Cannon and Neil Patrick Harris on America’s Got Talent. On this week’s episode, we sit down with her and discuss the science of cuddles, the need for compassionate listening, and the importance of consent in today’s society.

Episode 2: Professional Cuddler

On this week’s episode, we discuss topics of romance such as the benefits of dating apps and female empowerment in modern love. Do Arnell and Joanna get matchmade? Find out for yourself as we sit down in the studio with Becky Porter, a professional matchmaker from Three Day Rule.

Episode 3: Professional Matchmaker

In this episode, we discuss about the importance of altruism, fighting your negative narratives and how one can be a force of positive change in this world with Afya Foundation founder, Danielle Butin. 

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Episode 4: Non-Profit Organization Founder

On this week’s episode, Arnell and Joanna take a masterclass in voice acting with Paul Liberti to talk about how he puts love in voicing iconic characters, working with the legendary Jim Henson and how the simplicity of the human voice can inspire a whole generation.

Episode 5: Voiceover Actor

On this week's episode, Arnell and Joanna meet the man behind the subway announcements, Bernie Wagenblast, and discuss his steps towards humanizing subway announcements, staying true to your childhood passions and committing to sharing your interests to the world.

Episode 6: Original Subway Voice and Transportation Expert

On this week’s episode, we sit down with musical artist, Super Smack, to discuss the importance of versatility, the vulnerability of putting yourself out there and how to write a song that will resonate with the world.

Episode 7: Rapper and Tech Product Manager

On this week’s episode, we talk to the Founder and CEO of New York Adventure Club, Corey William Schneider, about building his business and community from a Facebook page, turning interests into careers and finding the hidden gems in a tourist-filled city.

Episode 8: Urban Explorer

On this week’s episode, we chat with the Founder and CEO of Dame Products, Alexandra Fine, who talks about her experience being selected as a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, raising the most successful sex toy crowdfunding campaign in history and how she is combatting the taboo surrounding female sexuality.

Episode 9: Sexologist and Entrepreneur

On this week's episode, Founder and CEO of Stuntwomen United Network, Tina McKissick, discusses the importance of asking, the representation of stuntwomen as a symbol of female empowerment, and the creation of her non-profit organization in light of the Me Too and Time's Up movements in the entertainment industry.

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Episode 10: Stunt Performer

On this episode, park poet, Peter Chinman, talks about the power of poetry, the beauty of having a career that allows you to interact with strangers and the ways to make sure your passion can turn into a career.

Episode 11: Park Poet

On this week's episode, mindfulness meditation teacher, Cory Muscara, talks about embracing pain and working through it, making time for meditation and understanding the importance of peace.

Episode 12: Mindfulness Meditation Teacher

On this week’s episode, director, writer, producer, editor and stand-up comedian, Ed Pokropski, discusses the importance of Asian representation in the media, his experience of being nominated for Emmy Awards and the satisfaction of stand-up comedy.

Episode 13: Stand-Up Comedian and Producer

On this week's episode, color consultant, Leatrice Eiseman, discusses the psychological impacts of color, the historical significance of colors in different cultures and her work as the Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute and Eiseman Center for Color Information & Training.

Episode 14: Color Consultant

A Webby Award Honoree podcast dedicated to uncovering the narratives of unconventional career choices. Hosted by Arnell Ariyana and Joanna Yamakami.

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