Motivation

"I need something new."

I’ve said that to myself more times than I can count over the past few months. One of the greatest gifts we have, in my opinion, is the ability to try, be, think, see, and experience whatever we want. I am the epitome of wanting my cake and eating it too—I want to experience everything life has to offer. But if you’re like me, you probably relate to picking up a new hobby, getting obsessed with it for about three months, and then moving on to the next thing that sparks your interest.

I streamed on Twitch for roughly a year and genuinely loved almost every part of it. I got to do so many things I enjoy—painting, playing video games, talking about anything and everything—while meeting new people and making friends. But at some point, I stopped. I lost interest in something that once brought me so much joy. I asked myself why. What was missing?

Then it hit me: I was often talking to myself. Even at my peak, when comments were flying in so fast I could barely keep up, I still felt like I wasn’t truly connecting with people in the way I wanted. Ironically, I had more fun in my Discord channel afterward, where I could actually have real conversations with people who seemed to know me better than I knew them. What I was craving wasn’t just interaction—it was genuine connection.

People have often asked me, "If money weren’t a factor, what would you want to do for a living?" My answer has always been something that involves connecting with people and making a difference—whether as a therapist, a child protective services worker, even a human resources representative. Anything that allows me to make people feel heard. So I sat with that thought and asked myself, "You're not going to leave a job you enjoy… so how can you still do what you love?"

A podcast. Duh.

I spend so much time reflecting on how different experiences have shaped who I am today—it’s probably my favorite "shower thought." But even more than that, I love having conversations with friends, colleagues, even strangers about what has shaped them. It fascinates me that if two people were given the exact same life experiences, they would still turn out completely different because of their unique perspectives, personalities, and genetic makeup.

So here we are. This podcast is my journey to talk to as many people as possible— to learn how their experiences have shaped them, how they think, and how they see the world around them. I know this will open my mind to so many new ways of thinking, and I hope it does the same for you.

Despite our differences, I think we’re all a lot more alike than we realize. In every conversation I’ve had, I’ve seen a part of myself in the other person. The real question is—what will you see? What will resonate with you? Even if you haven’t shared the same experience or perspective, what will you take away from it? And how will that help you grow into the person you want to be?

Let’s find out together—because I’m just as invested in growing through this journey as I hope you are. I’m here to be real with you, to dive into different topics, thoughts, and experiences in a way that sparks connection, curiosity, and maybe even a new perspective.