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Mike Maravilla & Chris Mariano
An audio podcast dedicated to telling inspiring, life-changing stories and the people behind them. Make no small plans.
EPISODE 71: A one-on-one pod with Mike and Chris! I prepare for a road trip that ends on a mountain and Chris tells me about tending bar during the re-opening and how to Marie Kondo my luggage. We chat sleep deprivation, meditation, DJ Khaled, and, to end the pod on a serious note, get into a real discussion about COVID-19 and mask usage. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 70: A one-on-one pod with Mike and Chris! We discuss various important topics like our favorite ice cream flavors, our teen crushes, and discuss our favorite Real World seasons. Chris megadoses on vitamin C during a social media detox, I learn what “dead ass” means, and we chat about rude airport staff workers. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 69: Even after landing Kurimu’s ice cream at renowned market Foxtrot, Ming has always kept it super low key. But delicious, creative ice cream is really only a small part of Ming’s life story so far. A formal degree in Industrial Design was more a sheet of paper than a career pursuit—long before soft serve, he started Fizz Automotive here in Chicago during his last semester in college. It’s another reminder than your true passions often find ways to shine through the cloths you put over them.
We chat new ice cream flavors, National Olive Day, Hot Import Nights, Ming’s car collection, and Chris freaks out over White Rabbit. Enjoy the episode!
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Ming Ng: @kurimuchicago
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Chris Mariano: @marz26
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We are OVERWHELMED by how many people came to visit our activation during last week's @haibayo event in Argyle—it brought us so much joy to collect the voices of the community and, with the help of Gratitude Blooming, inspire introspection, vulnerability, and positivity amidst a dark world. As this is easily our longest pod, we encourage our listeners to take breaks, bookmark, and conduct reflections of your own. To facilitate your exploration, you can use your ⏪ and ⏩ to jump through each of the 40+ recordings and Chris and I's ruminations.
From the entirety of our hearts, thank you for your enthusiasm for our on-going mission. Special thanks to Hai Bayo for thinking of us for the event, our amazing volunteers who made the success of our activation possible, and Gratitude Blooming for a unique and fruitful partnership.
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Melorie Masacupan: @hellomelorie
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EPISODE 67: It’s one more week of Chris and I during the final stages of prep before our @haibayo Argyle activation marathon episode (which airs next week)! We do our traditional recap on our previous three guests, discuss taking the day off for your birthday, National Towel Day, brown-bagged beverages, the wonders of activated charcoal, and reminisce over Wicker Park’s glory days like a couple of wrinkly ol’ bags. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 66: Chris and I are back for a special pod to reflect on George Floyd and celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. This Saturday, May 29th we will be joining forces with Gratitude Blooming to get the local community voices on the pod. Our installation is designed to foster authentic connection, introspection, bravery, and positive mental health amidst the challenges of today. It's time to think big and celebrate possibilities.
Big thanks to Haibayô and Qideas for the invite. We’ll be posted up at UNI UNI Boba from 12-9, so make sure you say hello and enjoy what we, as a powerful, positive community, have assembled.
Full event info here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/argyle-activation-walk-tickets-156622346655
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EPISODE 65: It’s a strange thing for someone who’s worked for Ford, Tesla, and Rivian to tell you they’re unqualified to be on a pod. But that’s exactly what Eugene Kim said to me when I asked him to share his story. Truth be told, his biggest transition hasn’t been anything career related—it’s been a transition of mindset. And that journey can be much more powerful than any resume stat can boast.
We chat about unemployment during the pandemic, going away parties, double spaces, seizing opportunity, burnout culture, finding happiness, and what it was really like working for the Musk himself. Enjoy the episode!
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Chris Mariano: @marz26
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EPISODE 64: There’s a lot that we process as kids that can end up affecting us during the decades that follow. Christina’s inquisitive nature, despite becoming a stranger amongst peers and circumventing countless trials by fire, have instilled growth and an irreplaceable discipline that’s powered her career toward clinical psychology. We discuss foregoing social media entirely to seek internal validation, how trauma can manifest itself as physical pain, and the “tyranny of the shoulds”.
In other news, Chris gets into his editing feels, I check to see how my personality lines up with my Chinese zodiac, and Christina gives us insight to her secret alter ego. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 63: This week the Jedi returns over drinks! We hit the Mos Eisley cantina for adult beverages and chat about life since his first pod, the Star Wars franchise, Fall Guys, National Bird Day, earnest two-way communication amongst family and friends, and the importance of finding your own space to reset your mental health. We explore why we are all still friends after twenty years, DDR, and discuss which Star Wars vehicle we'd daily drive. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 62: A monogamous pod with Mike and Chris. We recap our recent guests, chat about how your youthful vices may have affected our adult mindsets, cooking during quar, our favorite OG Nintendo games, Chris's infatuation with the Uncharted franchise, and the WHOOP. Mike celebrates National Tell a Story Day and Chris uses the word "steez" while using a professional mic. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 61: Just like I said a few episodes ago, there isn’t a rule book to life - what you need, what you achieve, and what you deem as your limit, is all up to you. Phil Lee has been a dreamer all his life and this freedom of mind has allow him to dip his hands into several avenues - photography, opening a nail salon, a restaurant, and even starting a renowned drift org called ClubFR that has introduced so many people to the sport for the last 18 years.
We chat about growing up as a latch key kid, the WHOOP, the Power Glove, kicking it old school, and our responsibility to mentor the next generation. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 60: If you like cool cars, chances are you’ve come across a ton of Jeremy Cliff’s work. But despite being one of the most sought after photographers in the game, life behind the lens wasn’t always part of the plan, let alone doing so as a solo entrepreneur.
We chat about the courage to put yourself in the public eye, the support system behind the magic, the value of free work, our short list of cars, our strange identities as sudsy drinks, and the real story behind how his creative journey began. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 59: It might sound like a strange thing to need a life coach. But simply put, although each of us are born, there isn’t a rulebook to help us make sense of the world at large, or the one inside our own head. What began as a simple repost of Melorie’s resonant words, soon transformed into a much deeper conversation about how she’s resolved her own traumas and how she’s doing just that for countless others.
Like our previous guest Charlie White, Melorie has shifted from conventional teaching to making you the subject—a holistic examination and discovery of your true self and power.
We chat about Easter Monday, living with a rapper, connecting with our culture, and in a refreshing twist, Melorie unexpectedly flips the pod onto us to show us what she does best. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 58: As we’ve all found out, life is rarely a straight and narrow path, but despite that ubiquitous revelation, we still manage to beat ourselves up when things don’t go according to plan.
Charlie White has dedicated his post-teaching career to re-write the way we approach our unpredictable lives—he uses outdoor adventure as nature’s great equalizer to help shift our mindsets and help us all realize our true potential as human beings.
We chat about mindfulness, people claiming to be “OCD”, the power of the outdoors, the value of coaching to defeat self-doubt, and how bad days are all part of the process. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 57: This week we’re back with the one and only Nathan Hoops over drinks! We grip adult bevs and chat about life since his first pod, how he’s grown as a business owner, and the difficulty of growing your team. We also address important topics like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, being a dad, NFTs, and the elephant in the room—the big Asian backlash during COVID-19. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 56: Our one year anniversary celebration continues this week—Chris takes the reigns of the pod to turn the mic on me for a familiar year-to-date check in.
We chat about Chris’s COVID-19 vaccination, my recent trip to Pennsylvania, the ugliest Yeezy’s of all time, NFTs, the effect of preparation and mindset on your own potential. Enjoy the episode and thanks once again for tuning in. It’s amazing to see that our words are encouraging so many people to find their voices, get attuned with their true selves, and turn that awareness into better self care.
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EPISODE 55: It’s still a bit surreal to us, but we’ve been podding for an entire YEAR. Thanks to everyone for your continued support and we are so happy that our humble show has resonated with so many people. We decided it’d only be right to commemorate the anniversary by catching up with Chris, the co-host of the show, for a year-to-date check in.
We chat about my makeshift mobile mic setup, revisit Chris’s FOMO, his photography journey thus far, the effect of COVID-19 on his outlook and aspirations, Clubhouse, and how his mindset has evolved through his continued pursuit of learning.
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EPISODE 54: More often than not, human beings are like icebergs—there is so much that we can’t see beneath our public perceptions. Jenny Pham has been faced with more adversity than most will ever experience in their life—emotional, physical, and sexual abuse—but through several forms of therapy, she’s emerged powerfully reborn. And she’s looking to do the same thing for her beloved Argyle community.
We chat about her seemingly endless entrepreneurial drive, reminisce about Empire Liquors, reflect on the power of community and self-empowerment, and what she’d leave as a verbal time capsule for her future self. Enjoy the episode!
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Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic
Chris Mariano: @marz26
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EPISODE 53: Change often requires a catalyst and Lakhi left behind a stable career in nursing career to pursue a passion for kickstarting Asian mainstream representation. His consistent effort has made him an authority in a budding world and enabled him to become a valuable liaison between the United States and the Philippines. We chat about growing up overseas in a multicultural household, the Asian American backlash during COVID, the cumulative effect of learning, the hair part debate, and Chris and I have a little side discussion about radiators while Lakhi switches locations. Enjoy the episode! ————————— 🔊 LINK IN BIO to subscribe + listen on @spotify and @applepodcasts 🔊 💡 Have a perfect guest, topic, or idea for the show? DM us ————————— Follow Our Hosts & Guests: ————————— Lakhi Siap: @chiasiannetwork | @getlakhi Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic Chris Mariano: @marz26 —————————
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EPISODE 52: A one-on-one pod with Mike and Chris. We chat about the COVID-19 vaccination, Mardi Gras, shady neighbors, modern digital dating, and one of our favorite topics—Catholic double standards. We recap on all the valuable takeaways from the previous three guests and Mike reveals a BIG life decision. ————————— 🔊 LINK IN BIO to subscribe + listen on @spotify and @applepodcasts 🔊 💡 Have a perfect guest, topic, or idea for the show? DM us ————————— Follow Our Hosts & Guests: ————————— Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic Chris Mariano: @marz26 —————————
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EPISODE 51: While Chris Keller has always been proficient at seeing early trends, becoming an entrepreneur might not have been on the top of mind after a 20-year stint in the radio industry. But that didn’t stop him from acknowledging his passion—instead of taking on a job in a familiar industry, he bravely dove head first into the unknown.
We chat about the virality of the collectible world, the resurgence of the trading card industry, the power of YouTube, the value of being persistent, and where he stands on the definitive Chicago rivalry: deep dish pizza. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 50: I don’t use the term trailblazer lightly, but Jeremiah Abraham has earned that title in spades ♠️ He’s cut his teeth at some of the biggest names in the business (Warner Brothers, Disney, and Conde Nast to name a few). But he’s done all of that while also carrying out a bigger mission: standing up for the visibility of Asian Americans in Hollywood.
We chat about his storied career in the entertainment industry, his new life as an entrepreneur, working on Crazy Rich Asians, Gen Z’s unique opportunities, the importance of mentorship, and which Filipino actor he’d like to see play a villain role. We’re so humbled to have him on the pod to share his wealth of knowledge and we couldn't think of a better way to ring in our 50th show 🙏 🇵🇭 Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 49: “Over Drinks” is back this time with Marianne Batocabe, our favorite designer at Cassina NYC. We pick up a tasty bev of choice and chat about life updates since her first episode, Bling Empire, sacrificing health and sleep for the hustle, our skin care game, and Chris & Marianne weigh in on a big life decision that Mike has to make very soon. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 48: For someone who’s dabbled in aviation, law, and trading here in Chicago, it’s amazing to think that Jina looked at others with an envious eye. She said it point blank: “I never thought I’d have a passion”, but that thought proved fleeting; a move to LA ignited a trifecta of blossoming entrepreneurial adventures: a dessert company, a podcast / YouTube channel, and a job in real estate to top it all off.
We chat about how Blend Sweets came to fruition, creating content in a COVID world, sliding into DMs, intermittent fasting, Black Pink, and Mike is once again shamed for going to public school. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 46: There’s no such thing as naturally occurring forward progress. As we get older, we get to choose what we learn and ultimately where and how you apply that knowledge. Ana is a prime example of this limitless momentum—she’s trusted her inner compass to rocket through several industries—and done so with glowing achievement. Now as an entrepreneur, she’s able to lean on her accrued skills and relationships to power her company forward.
Chris tries out a new podcast greeting and then we dive into just how small the Filipino community is, the value of being “different”, embracing leadership roles, the importance of passing on valuable lesson learning to the next generation, and making the most out of the every single day. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 45: Despite every excuse that 2020 presented, it was a year chock full of opportunity. Klarissa saw it that way too—she launched her rose gold jewelry line, said hello to coaching, and said goodbye to a career in psychology despite more than a decade of vested time.
We chat about the value of living away from your parents, channeling empowerment into her pieces, putting limits on social media, and the sheer effort it takes to successfully run every aspect of your own business. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 44: Ma, we made it! We’re hitting you with a BONUS episode to end 2020 right. On behalf of Chris and I, we really appreciate you tuning in every week and I hope that we’ve been able to inspire, encourage, and motivate you to not only go after your dream, but also keep your mental health in check along the way.
On the last episode of Season 1, we chat 2020 trends, airport etiquette, our favorite episodes, and some highlights of what we’ve learned so far. Season 2 is right around the corner, so make sure you subscribe. Cheers and Happy New Year!
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EPISODE 43: Our first “Over Drinks” episode! This casual, monthly series will bring back guests to catch up on their progress and give them a chance to flip the pod on us—all while enjoying a delicious beverage of choice. It only felt appropriate to bring back Jonel Martin, our first official guest, for this first go.
We chat about being a creative through COVID-19, Twitch streamers, camera gear, gift giving, revisit some goodies from his first episode, and then pass the mic to AJ to pick our brains. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 42: We can spend our entire lives living someone else’s dream. Toni spent a great portion of her life doing just that. Despite her outward success as a physician, there’s only so long you can ignore your true calling. Rather than fully ignoring her training, Toni blends her medical education with her passion for cartooning and coaching her clients to find valuable self-love and acceptance. We chat about FIRE, destigmatizing sex, Chris’s favorite shower song, living in New York amidst COVID-19, removing toxicity, and we close by divulging a bit about ourselves to take on Toni's 5-day personal growth challenges. Enjoy the episode! ————————— 🔊 LINK IN BIO to subscribe + listen on @spotify and @applepodcasts 🔊 💡 Have a perfect guest, topic, or idea for the show? DM us ————————— Follow Our Hosts & Guests: ————————— Toni Liu: @ltnomad Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic Chris Mariano: @marz26 —————————
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EPISODE 41: We see this time and time again: life doesn’t go according to plan. Joan’s story is one of absolute perseverance—she’s harnessed her relentless drive and ambition to overcome derailment, find her way past illness, and seek out a fulfilling career. On top of it all, she’s become an advocate of mental health and an increasingly active voice in the Asian American community.
We chat about the power of mind and mindset, Chris’s hedonist tendencies, the suburbs, our morning routines, and integrating emotion into education. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 40: A rare back-to-back Chris and Mike pod for your listening pleasure. We chat discuss our Thanksgiving break, the Canon R5, ads on Instagram, the failing Gen Z hip hop genre, Napster, "Cyber" week, and an insider tip on a new segment we're introducing to our budding pod. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 39: A one-on-one pod on, if you can believe it, the first day of DECEMBER. Chris and I discuss our Thanksgiving plans, recap a bit on our last three guests, the failing Christmas music & movie genre, and talk about the "what if" scenarios as it pertains to our professional trajectories. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 38: It's a fitting episode to air during Thanksgiving week—COVID has hit hard, but Morris's company is staying afloat in part because of a hugely successful GoFundMe campaign, but also the thousands of people that he, and his notorious bag company Equilibrium, have touched along the way. His inspiring journey from a designer to entrepreneur has, symbolically, helped Morris and his family find their own equilibrium and with it, a real opportunity to leave a legacy.
We chat about the concept of 10,000 hours, working with family, jeggings, and the new Filipino-centric Disney holiday ad that gave us all the feels. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 37: It must be said: we learn a lot from our parents. Desi’s fostered a love for the outdoors early—fishing, camping, and skiing were common weekend activities. But lessons can also come from tragedy. His father’s passing really enabled Desi to embrace a fruitful life path that aligned with his mantra: “happiness and health” over “wealth and misery”.
We chat about the value of a paycheck, jumping out of helicopters, bear encounters, and ultimately all the things that just naturally happen when you truly follow your own path. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 36: This week’s guest needs no introduction—he’s been a mainstay on the biggest stage in the radio world, and now, the podcast game. But in contrast to his radio personality, Julian came on the pod to get real about it all—the good, the bad, and what it really took to get his big break right here on B96’s morning show.
We talk about his work ethic, getting COVID tests, reminisce over the glory days of radio, discuss the harsher realities and struggles of being an Asian American, and our likeminded affinity for coffee. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 35: True to Mercury Retrograde, we hit a scheduling snag with a guest, so (unexpectedly) this week is one-on-one pod with Mike and Chris. We chat about extraterrestrial voyeurism, the integration of tech into our respective fields, the importance of unplugging, gangbangers, and where (and when) we’d go if we could jump in a Delorean.
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EPISODE 34: Since he was a kid, Alex has been interested in the outdoors. As an adult, he’s meshed his interests in conservation with a new niche in backcountry adventure content. To top it all off, he’s committed to doing so while living on the road—totally off the grid and powered only by his dedication to the cause. Through his efforts and creative output, he’s helping other understand why conservation is such a dire topic in the world right now.
We chat about his experience with Patreon, lack culture, the good side of COVID-19, and staying agile so risky moves don’t seem so scary.
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EPISODE 33: The power of change and the confidence to both recognize and seize opportunity goes a long way. Ryan’s life is very much highlighted by periods of flux: big city Chicago to tiny-town Missouri to motorcycle rides in the Andes, finance to luxury sales to surgical dental lasers. Through it all, he’s brought back real life experience, a sincere appreciation for human connection, and, above all else, the ability to define the truly important things in life.
It’s almost serendipitous that he’s a watch enthusiast—how he spends his time is just as important as the ones that find their way onto his wrist. And because of that, he’s making the most of every second.
We chat about the true value of a college degree in modern times, squirrel fried rice, our oddest jobs, and the Karen of timepieces. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 32: If there’s one thing I can almost guarantee, it’s that we’ve all been through a bad breakup. After finding her way past her own devastation, Mae Yan vowed to do the same for countless others worldwide.
She’s been able to harness her own sensitivities and acute self-awareness to realize that medicine was not her true calling. Instead she shifted toward a career in occupational therapy and relationship coaching to help guide people toward their most confident selves and in turn, create more fulfilling lives as individuals and couples.
We talk about her transition from the US to the UAE, the unique self-love challenges we face as Asian Americans, and how she’s managed to even make cutting vegetables into an opportunity for mindful meditation. Enjoy the episode!
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EPISODE 31: A one-on-one pod with Mike and Chris where we discuss self care, the importance of likened voices to encourage positive change, and the barriers that come with approaching wellness. Mike breaks his long Peloton hiatus, Chris goes full monk mode, and we once again try to make sense of Tik Tok for 30-something's while weighing whether it’s best to live hard or live long. Enjoy the show!
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EPISODE 30: We’re continuing our food and bev theme this week—our friend Robert Woodford upended a life in Oahu to move to Chicago. The move had a huge effect on his life direction and he left behind a career in IT to go back into hospitality.
Spending time behind the bar, coupled with his desire to never stay stagnant, eventually led him to pursue sommelier training and a whole new sense of discipline for one of the most coveted titles in the industry.
We talk about his transition (both geographically and career-wise), resisting stagnancy, the favorite wine choice of a typical anti-masker, and he peels back the curtain on what it's like to be a sommelier.
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EPISODE 29: What would you do if you landed a dream job? While many would dig their heels in for the long haul, Allen Tran decided to do the exact opposite and go his own way.
While that might sound scary, Allen stayed ready—he put in the prep work which allowed him to confidently jump through the doors that opened for him. From The French Laundry to the US Olympic Team, and now as the dietician and high performance chef for the Boston Red Sox, Allen leveraged the best parts of his personality to have his cake and eat it too.
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A one-on-one pod with Mike and Chris where we discuss autonomy vs a rigid rule set in churning out better work. Chris's gut biome makes another cameo and we chat about the irony of Lightroom, my dusty Peloton, idiotic mask wearing, Chris's podcast greeting, and first names that likely mean you'll succeed in life. Enjoy the show!
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Despite everything happening now, we really do live in a privileged era. The word “therapy” used to carry such stigma, but that shame has whittled away and given permission to a whole new generation to feel. Elisha’s own mental health journey had contributed not only to her exit from the advertising industry after 10 years, but also led to an exploration of her own identity, values, and purpose.
The result of it all is a woman with real resiliency and passion, not just for the art therapy world but for her life beyond her new burgeoning career and that has helped her be be a better counselor and art therapist to those she serves. It’s a serendipitous coincidence that even her name is hyphenated, a nod that she was always destined to do more and be more than just one great thing.
We talk about her compounding trials over the last decade, her own therapy journey, minority Trump voters, Chris’s book recommendation from the upper crust, and we start a podcast ON TIME.
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EPISODE 26 - Despite being a mainstay in the BMW world today, Ben Liaw's passion wasn’t always cars. He left behind a degree in Computer Science to pursue a passion for bicycles first. But whatever his pursuits, he has always put one thing first: family. In today’s world, we can sometimes confuse hard work with overwork, or simply work beyond capacity.
Ben’s immense success aside, knowing what you want to do is just as important as acknowledging your personal limits and values. It varies for everyone and it’s a good reminder that there isn’t a cookie cutter path to a successful life. We talk about work/life balance, tennis, Chris's pedigreed upbringing, DOGS, and of course chat about how his work in the car world has evolved into what it is today.
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EPISODE 25 - Want to take on a triathlon? While some wouldn’t even fathom an attempt, Chris Pieta used it as a test. He knew that if he took on something as insurmountable as this, he’d be able to tackle starting his own business after.
Chris left his day job while most were clinging for security amidst the pandemic, but despite the world crumbling around him, he’s building up his business by showing up every day and putting in the work. We geek out on camera gear, talk about his Ironman training, Jim Carrey quotes, and of course chat about his transition away from science and into the wonderful world of photography.
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EPISODE 24 - A one on one pod with Chris and Mike. We recap about our Inner G findings and it somehow triggers a slew of self-exploration into how our childhood upbringing have contributed to our adulthood triggers. Chris finds a new place to record in his apartment and has a run in with a Grizzly, Mike buys a Theragun, and both of us almost die using 90s transportation icons. Enjoy the show!
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EPISODE 23 - Your mind is a powerful thing. Shifting your perspective can, quite literally change your life. Joe had to learn this first hand after the passing of his wife, Jessica Marie.
After some soul searching and living abroad, Joe delved into his own mind to find his true purpose and cultivate self-love.
We talk about having a health and wellness company long before those were common words, his depression and subsequent rise, our unexpected Land Rover connection, the struggle of pronouncing our last names, and how the law of attraction has helped bestow confidence in his new journey to empower others. Enjoy the show!
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EPISODE 22 - Ever feel like you’re lost inside your own head? No matter our journey, we grow up and accumulate a lot: burdens, worries, and insecurities. And all that weight takes energy away from being able to realize our true power, our true selves.
After years of trying different paths from interior design, to nursing, and even hospitality, Suchada was finally able to embrace a life that gave her true freedom. And with it, the ability to guide others towards their own clarity, inner peace, and limitlessness.
We talk about her move from Chicago to Hawaii, her time on the big screen, Soundbar passwords, and how through it all, she was able to find exactly what some people spend lifetimes trying to find. Enjoy the show!
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EPISODE 21 - There is something to be said about having an idea and making it happen, but I’d argue there’s equal value in being intimately aware of what an industry is lacking. Jason Kiang made a huge name for himself in the vape industry by being plugged in—both to the community and the products it offered in order to forge strong relationships and create something all his own.
We talk about making the jump from e-commerce to brick and mortar, the struggles of misinformation in the vape industry, taking your vitamins, and, this is a big one, the importance of delegation in order to ensure work doesn’t overrun your life.
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EPISODE 20 - What do you do when you fail? Like many, Samir Mirza could’ve easily let his missteps defeat him, but instead, he turned those moments into opportunities to reflect, iterate, and improve.
From humble beginnings chasing hits on Blogspot to selling his company to Twitter, Samir is a massive success in every definition of the word. But instead of resting on his laurels, his relentless pursuit of self-reinvention and drive to make positive social impact keep him striving for even more. We chat about the Twitter buyout, his immaculate headshot, the enigma that is Elon Musk, and mastering the kitchen during quarantine. Enjoy the show.
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EPISODE 19 - Surround yourself with good people. It’s been a reoccurring theme on the podcast lately and for good reason. It comes up again this week, but we also discuss something else—courage.
Melissa Polinar knew music was always where she wanted to be, but that doesn’t mean it came easy—she is as brave as she is talented. We talk about how Tumblr led her to work with David Ryan Harris, doing what it takes to figure out the ins and outs of the music business, and how growing up in Texas helped shape her into the incredible singer / songwriter and independent artist she is today. Also I get called out for being socially MIA and we finally address the "Red Car Incident". Enjoy the show!
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EPISODE 18 - You know someone who seems to turn everything they touch to gold? John Ngyuen is that guy. From party promotion, to fashion retail, and now the food industry, John’s recipe for success is written all over every one of his projects.
But more than his own successes, he’s found ways to give back—not just to the city by helping feed 500 first responders every day amidst COVID-19, but by incubating young talent fordecades who, now, are massive successes in their own right. That’s pretty cool. Enjoy the episode.
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EPISODE 17 - Often times it’s not just work that make upending your life hard—it’s everything that comes with it. Marianne Batacabe has dealt with a lot in the workplace as a woman of color: misogyny, sexual harassment, racism. Take your pick. But beyond it, she’s also had to contend with a Japanese nuclear meltdown, the economic downturn of 2008…and now, finding a way through COVID-19 at the epicenter.
For some, those experiences would be crippling, but she’s found a way to persevere beyond the financial industry to pursue a passion in interior design working for Cassina in New York City. We chat about her journey from the CBOT to SOHO, masks on airplanes, driving before we had our licenses, and a success story that proves that hard work really does pay off.
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EPISODE 16 - This week is a perfect illustration of how pretty much every conversation between Chris and I goes: we start with headspace check-in and talk about intelligent things like brand responsibility and stress coping…and somehow it turns into a chat about gut biome, boba ice cream, my birthday edible, and Tibetian sound healing YouTube vids. Okay here we go.
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EPISODE 15 - The man, the myth, and the mastermind behind Phodega—Nate Hoops (@phodega). While most of our guests have left one singular pursuit for another, Nate has jumped around from quite a few realms: art, hospitality, retail, and now food. He is the living example of becoming a jack of all trades. We talk about his multifaceted past, taking on investors, and the value of patience in knowing when to pursue your passion.
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EPISODE 14 - Toni Tone Tony—we chat with Tony Menias (@beloveful) who turned away from medicine to pursue his passion for photography. The pod takes us across continents to explore Tony’s incredibly unique journey, including where and when he finally knew photography was going to, quite literally, take him places.
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EPISODE 13 - Hate and love are both human constructs. Right now, humanity is leaning towards hate. In an age where we can use technology to propagate information, we felt it necessary to use our podcast as a forum for discussion about what's going on in the world today. Even if the first response to "where do we go from here?" is "I don't know", it's better than to do, or say, nothing at all. As a society, we are dangerously losing touch with what it means to be a human. As intelligent beings, we are blessed by the ability to have complex thoughts, feel empathy, and forgive. Yet we are using those gifts to find divides amongst a singular race—the human one.
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EPISODE 12 - This week Eric Plebani drops some KNOWLEDGE on us. Eric has been involved with some of the craziest automotive builds and his background in Computer Design and Animation certainly have a role to play in infusing some creativity into the car industry. We talk about the humility it takes to succeed, the real adrenaline rush of pro racing, and the value of personal relationships / building a good network. Definitely an episode you don't want to miss.
- Our Guest - Eric Plebani: @plebanibuilt
- Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic
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EPISODE 11 - This week Chris and Mike reflect on the first ten episodes and our own lives: what we’ve remembered, what we’ve learned. Chris's pre-podcast curse routine continues, my computer restarts in the middle of recording, and we get vulnerable about our failures.
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- Chris Mariano: @marz26
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EPISODE 10 - This week Chris and Mike talk toTed Fournier who, after a life-altering car accident, swapped a career in finance for an entrepreneurial dive in the fitness realm. We talk about what it’s like having a brick and mortar business right now, defying doctors’ expectations for his recovery, and balancing social media and screen time with real life.
- Our Guest - Ted Fournier: @titaniumted
- Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic
- Chris Mariano: @marz26
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EPISODE 9 - This week Chris and Mike are talking shop with Mike Vigan, the Event Production Coordinator for the Chicago Bulls. We talk about how his life journey led him away from health care management and into the fast-paced, exciting world of the NBA, what made him make the jump, Zach Levine’s music preferences, and being sure you’re ready when your opportunity arises.
- Our Guest - Mike Vigan: @mikeveezy21
- Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic
- Chris Mariano: @marz26
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EPISODE 8 - Chris and Mike chat with Satoru Yamaki about finding his “Ikigai” a.k.a. “the thing that gets you up in the morning”, putting people before money, and how he's been able to find his true passion amidst working for one of the biggest automotive wheel companies in the world.
- Our Guest - Satoru Yamaki: @ikigaiartifacts
- Mike Maravilla: @unscenemedia | @_futureclassic
- Chris Mariano: @marz26
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EPISODE 7 - This week we cut our own hair and play a delightfully nostalgic game of 20 questions: Chris ponders crucial decisions between body parts and Nick Cannon while Mike tackles the meaning of life and Pinterest x Talbots collabs.
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EPISODE 6 - RETURN OF THE JEDI: Chris and Mike chat with Joey Jao about his boy band experience, being an unbeknownst mentor, Craig David, and how all of his cumulative life experience has prepared him for his largest life-changing moment: becoming a father. Also Asian Avenue makes another welcomed appearance!
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EPISODE 5 - On this LONG DISTANCE pod, Chris and Mike use airwave technology services to phone friend of the pod, Jonel Martin, about his multiple aliases, Asian Avenue, navigating COVID-19 as a creative, and with which friend he'd most likely want to engage in intercourse.
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EPISODE 4 - On this pod, Chris and Mike chat about COVID-19 conspiracies, non-linear education, Drake being a lil’ bitch, finding normalcy, and our favorite Britney Spears song.
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And here we are. This week on the Medium Large podcast we have an unscheduled stop to talk about the uncertainty relating to COVID-19, using social media beyond entertainment, alternative milk, tasting menus, and reflect on our much welcomed mic upgrades from Shure.
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This week on the Medium Large podcast we chat with our (other) co-host Mike Maravilla about being observant, medical osmosis, hypothetical baby making with Chris, his obsession with cars, and reframing his entrepreneurial mindset to make taking on more feel like a lot less.
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This week on the Medium Large podcast we chat with our co-host Chris Mariano about being afraid, doing your best work in an emotional state (naked), FOMO, and his newfound creative outlet in photography which allowed him to reframe not only his hometown city of Chicago, but his own life.
Disclaimer: Bear with the audio quality, we upgraded mics right after this episode wrapped up!
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