Conversations with Charissa: Recent Episodes
Conversations with Charissa
Bringing you conversations to get inspired by your fellow amazing humans, spark change in the world and move you to action to build the life you want!
This episode is dedicated to a very dear family friend. Thank you for the lessons surrounding service, gratitude, and meaning.
In this episode, Charissa reflects on the value of life through loss.
Making change from where you are can feel daunting. In this episode, author, professor, and TEDx speaker, Professor Alex Budak breaks down what a changemaker is and how you (yes YOU) can make positive change in the world.
Lessons I took away from this episode:
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Think of life in small sprints so you don't get overwhelmed
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Make micro changes that make you uncomfortable (like eating breakfast for dinner)
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Think about the roles you loved as a child to get in tune with your inner changemaker
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Teaching is fluid and has endless possibilities. You don't need to get stuck in strict schedules or expectations
In this episode, Charissa discusses her journey from community college to UC Berkeley. She discusses how she is working through imposter syndrome, loneliness, and figuring out what she wants to do in life.
Cathy Huang went from project manager at Google to start-up founder at Gudwork. Her mission to empower students to be professionally limitless. In this episode, Cathy provides tools to audit one's life and get closer to their dream job.
Losing things is hard (and we're not talking about keys). In this episode, Charissa defines what grief means to her, the 5 stages of grief, and how she is working through it.
Feedback doesn't just apply in homework assignments and internship reviews. In this episode, Charissa gathered feedback from her close friends and family that they think she needs to hear. From giving grace to relationships, they do not hold back.
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Do you ever have periods in your life where you are going through the motions? Cause same.
In this episode, Charissa discusses what she does after recognizing that she is in this phase of life. She discusses the different reaction and response styles to begin pulling herself out.
Answering any and all questions from you all! In this episode, I answer what is my ideal self, the biggest lessons I learned in college, how I structure my workouts, and more.
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*TW: In this episode, we discuss the serious topic of eating disorders.
Growing up where thin was the norm and dieting went unsaid, Katherine Chuang talks about how she came to understand she had an eating disorder. Through understanding her triggers and formulating comforting meals, Katherine discusses how she is healing her relationship with food and her body.
Dating and love are two things usually talked about behind closed doors. In this episode, Charissa opens those doors and discusses the lessons she has gathered on understanding one's attachment style, selection process, and values.
Do you love to win, or do you hate to lose?
As a National Champion, MVP, All-First League and NASA Project Lead, Anna Winter has put herself to the test to answer this question. In this episode, Anna dives into how she has built her champion mentality, mental toughness, and confidence on and off the court.
Conquering the day requires starting with the end in mind. In this episode, Charissa discusses what she has learned about meditation, breath work, and affirmations to start her morning off right.
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From jujitsu to weightlifting, Noah Manzano has lived a fitness-centered life. In this episode, he discusses his struggles with body dysmorphia, nutrition regimen, and how he is learning confidence.
The science and experiences behind how Charissa is overcoming learned helpless, learning that there is room at the top, and removing the need to be understood to reach her highest self.
*TW: This episode discusses topics of death, mental health concerns, and suicide. If you or anyone you know needs assistance, please call 988.
From car salesman to the Navy to first gen student, Jeremy Smith has experienced a lot in his life.
In this episode, Jeremy discusses the immense losses that he dealt with, how be began healing, and his exploration of self-healing and forgiveness.
Pursuing passions, seems pretty until it isn't. In this episode, Charissa discusses the dark sides of pursuing one's passions, but also the tools to keep going and doing what you love.
From a Chuck E. Cheese rat to the top consulting firm, Sam Breitbach talks about her mentality shift, tangible advice for transfer students, and how she used imposter syndrome to her advantage.
In this episode, Charissa answers questions from you! She talks about some of her greatest accomplishments, how she handles being unmotivated, and things she has been scared to admit.
Feel free to send in any questions for the next Q&A!
As one of the youngest financial advisors in the nation, Remy Jacobson discusses his journey to becoming a wealth manager, money tips, and the benefits of investing. Specifically, he gets into the basics of budgeting, credit/debt, investing, and retirement accounts.
After having turned 21, Charissa discusses what she is leaving behind and what she is carrying forward into this next year of life.
In this chat, Kevin talks about the harsh realities of working on wall street, how he went from Stockton to six figures, and how being diagnosed with dwarfism has impacted his image and relationships.
In this episode, Charissa talks about how she is learning to overcome the fear of being successful. Among a difficult job market, she received an offer in a field that she never thought was possible. She shares her journey from community college to audit to consulting, as well as, tangible tips she has learned along the way to start a career in ones' desired field.
In this episode, a certified personal trainer and gym rat, Christy Lin, talks about her fitness journey. Her motivation began with body image issues, and has evolved to become so much more as she remains disciplined each day.
Struggling with body image and body dysmorphia, Christy talks about how she is seeking balance between a healthy lifestyle and maintaining her goals. Christy also provides tangible tips that can get you started and consistent in the gym.
Do you have a to do list the size of a Safeway receipt?
In this episode Charissa talks about how to make change in your life one habit a time, shrink that to do list and lead a more effective life. She will talk about why habits usually don't stick, the keys to habit change, and tools to start making change right away!
In this episode, you will get to hear the same crucible, but from a different perspective.
What is it like being a middle schooler and high schooler during the pandemic with no house? What wounds does this leave? Most importantly, what lessons remain?
Charissa and her sisters Cassidy and Calista dive deep into how one remains grateful even amongst trauma and how this has transformed their relationship as a family.
Crucible: a vessel in which substances are heated to high temperatures in order to trigger a chemical transformation. This is the story of Charissa’s crucible. A time where she was heated by an unimaginable event, that melded and transformed her life. Through essentially losing everything, she gained insight on the impact of trauma and how to use it towards one’s growth.
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