Your Point of Contact: Recent Episodes
Your Point of Contact
Starting something new doesn’t have to be intimidating, but it won’t be easy either. Consider us your point of contact… and the hosts of Your POC, the podcast. A space for people of color to teach and learn about the inevitable growth that comes with navigating new territory whether it’s a career change, starting a business, or monetizing your hobby. Whatever it is, we’re enduring the journey with you and are here to help! Created and hosted by Michelle San and Saoimanu Sope. Follow us on Instagram: @yourpocpodcast Email us: yourpocpodcast@gmail.com
It’s the end of the season! What better way than to reflect on what we’ve learned so far?
In this episode, Saoi and Michelle talk about their process from deciding on their North Star, creating a playbook, bringing on guests, and more! They share what it takes to create a podcast - from the tools required to the mindset needed to persevere.
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Music by: sunshine blvd. - Welcome to the Show - https://app.hellothematic.com/song/773
In this episode, Saoi + Michelle talk about their thoughts around the book of the season, Will by Will Smith. They touch on the power of speaking your own story, life lessons, and other empowering novels they've come across.
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Music by: sunshine blvd. - Welcome to the Show - https://app.hellothematic.com/song/773
In this episode, Saoi + Michelle reconnect with an old colleague and former boss, Mandie Caroll. Mandie is a fabulous example of the saying, "life is what you make of it." Her transition into parenthood is an inspiring story on its own, but it's not the only thing that makes Mandie a breath of fresh air. Despite being a single mama (by choice) and working a job that provided a lot of comfort, Mandie took a risk and bet on herself... she returned to school to earn her Masters of Fine Arts to focus on her career as a writer. Today, she works as a professional design writer in the tech industry, while also working on her first book!
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Follow Mandie on Instagram: @maandoleena
Music by: sunshine blvd. - Welcome to the Show - https://app.hellothematic.com/song/773
In this episode Saoi + Michelle discuss the significance of other influences and how it has shaped who they are as well as its impact on how they navigate transitions. They dig into community, expectations, and self-worth.
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Music by: sunshine blvd. - Welcome to the Show - https://app.hellothematic.com/song/773
In this episode Saoi + Michelle sit down with singer/songwriter, Rod Guadalupe. Rod wears many hats including restorative justice facilitator, educator, choir director, Bay Area native, and as-of-late, father! Rod shares about his ongoing journey into the music industry and the important lessons he's learned along the way. Tune in and hear all about how he humbly takes up space, applies his training in music business, and deals with uncertainty.
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Follow Rod on Instagram: @Rodrael
Subscribe to Rod's YouTube Channel: @RodraelVEVO
Music by: sunshine blvd. - Welcome to the Show - https://app.hellothematic.com/song/773
In this episode Saoi + Michelle discuss the significance of mentorship and even recognize a few folks that have been instrumental in their personal and professional growth! They also go explain what matters to them when seeking mentorship and how identity fits into their criteria.
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Music by: sunshine blvd. - Welcome to the Show - https://app.hellothematic.com/song/773
In this episode Saoi + Michelle are joined by Reyna Marrufo, a social media marketing and business coach. Reyna is a testament of creating the life you want to live. After realizing that higher education wasn't serving her in the ways she wanted, she left to pursue other avenues. She pushed past fears of failure, bet on herself and built her business from the ground up. It wasn't easy but Reyna candidly shares her story with us from creating a timeline to tracking engagement and trademarking.
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Follow Reyna on Instagram: @hola_reyna
Music by: sunshine blvd. - Welcome to the Show - https://app.hellothematic.com/song/773
In this episode Saoi + Michelle are joined by Lynn Lewis of Lynn Lewis Photography. Lynn is what you'd call a go-getter! After leaving her stable 9 to 5 job as a college counselor, she set out to turn her hobby into a booming business. Lynn open-heartedly shares her journey from tough decision-making and maintaining motivation to business strategy.
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Follow Lynn on Instagram: @lynnlewisphotography
Music by:
sunshine blvd. - Welcome to the Show -
https://app.hellothematic.com/song/773
In this episode Saoi + Michelle talk about how and when they ask for help. They highlight their different processes and discuss who they target when they need help.
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Music by:
sunshine blvd. - Welcome to the Show -
https://app.hellothematic.com/song/773
In this episode Saoi + Michelle dive into their 10-year-old friendship, how it led them to create yPOC, and what they look forward to the most when it comes to this passion project!
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Music by:
sunshine blvd. - Welcome to the Show - https://app.hellothematic.com/song/7738