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If you’re waiting for life to happen to you - this episode is for you.
In the Season 2 Finale of I’m Lost, So What? I’m exploring what ‘being an active participant’ in life has looked like for me and how this has helped me quiet a lot of the mind drama I experience.
In this episode, I share:
What are we really doing here?What ‘letting life happen to you’ looks likeAnd my 4-step methodology, ‘Creating (For) Yourself’Links referenced in the episode:
“Life of Riza” YouTube Video, ‘For those waiting for life to happen’ - https://youtu.be/ij84DoCEmdI?si=3Cp5Rn338lz944xJ S2E12 of I’m Lost, So What?, “How to get your shit together and other tips for living your best life” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/how-to-get-your-shit-together-and-other-tips-for-living-your-best-life/ S1 Finale of I’m Lost, So What?, “Does this matter if the world is ending?” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/season-finale-does-this-matter-if-the-world-is-ending/Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/ Love the podcast? Considering supporting - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cassandrale Subscribe to Cassandra’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIE9KYuAQD39SCkKwKh4ow -
Ready to get your shit together and make this your ‘best year yet’? 💩
In Season 2, Episode 12 of I’m Lost, So What? I’m hopping on for a solo episode to share how to get your shit together and other tips for living your best life 😜
Jk, we don’t put that type of pressure on ourselves over here, we’re just working on slow and steady, gradual change, to live a more intentional life. None of that capitalist, self-development, productivity shit that makes you optimize your life 😂
In this episode, I share:
What’s been happening over on my end, professionally and personallyWhat being lost means to meMy 3-step process for ‘getting your shit together’And what living my best life looks like for meLinks referenced in the episode:
Get featured on the Season 2 Finale episode! Share your answer here - https://www.speakpipe.com/ImLostSoWhat The Wheel of Life Activity - https://www.mindtools.com/ak6jd6w/the-wheel-of-life “Making 2024 More Intentional” my latest YouTube video - https://youtu.be/lXMVAWIV-OE S1E11 “Why home isn’t really a place…” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/why-home-isn-t-really-a-place%e2%80%a6/ S2E5 “Aiko Smith: Calming your mind, body, and nervous system with mindfulness” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/aiko-smith-calming-your-mind-body-and-nervous-system-with-mindfulness-1699037127/Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/ Love the podcast? Considering supporting - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cassandrale Subscribe to Cassandra’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIE9KYuAQD39SCkKwKh4ow -
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How can you break out of the box and redefine your journey? ⚡️
In Season 2, Episode 11 of I’m Lost, So What?, I’m joined by my introverted copywriting and marketing other half, Monica Schrock for a fun conversation diving into Monica’s journey to coming out as non-binary, seeking the support they need for their mental health, and of course - a lil’ marketing petty party.
If you’re looking for inspiration and advice on redefining your journey through gender and/or mental health - tune into the episode because Monica shares candidly about their path.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How Monica defined what being non-binary meant to themSteps Monica took to prioritize their mental health as someone diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and bipolarAnd a petty party of all things marketing and what’s changing in the industryMonica Schrock (they/she) | Marketing Consultant and Copywriter
Monica is a marketing consultant and copywriter who co-creates holistic messaging and marketing methods with companies that disrupt norms, create inclusive space, and drive purpose through sports, culture, or community.
Links referenced in the episode:
“Tomboy”, A Graphic Memoir - https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/19797 “Play Like a They” Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/playlikeathey/ “Play Like a They” Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTQxMTIwLnJzcwConnect with Monica Schrock elsewhere:
Monica’s Website - www.monicaschrock.comMonica’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moneyschrock/Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/ Love the podcast? Considering supporting - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cassandrale Subscribe to Cassandra’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIE9KYuAQD39SCkKwKh4ow -
What spells are you casting through your words and stories? ✏️
In Season 2, Episode 10 of I’m Lost, So What?, Cassandra chats with Nailah King to share on casting spells (literally), conscientious storytelling, and a lil’ petty party!
If you want to create a more conscientious world through words, language, and stories - this episode is just what you’re looking for.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What Nailah defines as conscientious storytelling and why it’s importantHow we can create spaces of belonging using languageThe petty party of the online business world and the woes of living abroadNailah King (she/her) | Storytelling Strategist
Nailah King is a Storytelling Strategist and founder of The Content Witches who works with conscious leaders to help them translate their unique impact into client success through conscientious storytelling.
Links referenced in the episode:
Maggie of BS Free Business - https://www.instagram.com/bsfreebusiness/ Monique Melton - https://www.instagram.com/moemotivate/ Erin Perkins - https://www.instagram.com/mabely_q/ Bear Herbert - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvKoxGDLJlh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Chelene Knight - https://www.instagram.com/bsc_literary_studio/ Katherine Lewis of Access Reimagined - https://www.instagram.com/accessreimagined/ Sublation Studio - https://www.instagram.com/sublationstudio/ And/now with Connie Nichiu, “The Problem with Cultural Competency, DEI, and Leadership — Part One: Nothing Changes When Nothing Changes” - https://bthechange.com/the-problem-with-cultural-competency-dei-and-leadership-part-one-nothing-changes-when-nothing-c-f75730975a3cOjo Agi Essay, “Cite Black Women” - https://www.ojoagi.com/essay/2020/7/14/cite-black-womenConnect with Nailah King elsewhere:
Nailah’s Website - www.thecontentwitches.ca Nailah’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/nailah.z.king Nailah’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-content-witchesConnect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/ Love the podcast? Considering supporting - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cassandraleSubscribe to Cassandra’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIE9KYuAQD39SCkKwKh4ow
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When does pop culture become a problem? 👽
In Season 2, Episode 9 of I’m Lost, So What?, Georgia Smith-Marr, our podcast coordinator is joining the podcast! In this episode, Cassandra and Georgia discuss media literacy in pop culture (and in general), tech advancements, and how classism plays a role in ALL of this!
If you’re curious to learn more about the intersection of tech, culture, and social activism, this episode dives into all of it!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What Georgia believes to be missing from the pop culture narrativeTechnology advancements and the downsides of itWhy classism needs to be included in all conversations around culture and techGeorgia Smith-Marr (she/her)
Georgia is a writer focusing on the intersection of tech, culture, and fashion. Founder of A Portal Between, a newsletter that focuses on these intersections and how they converge on spaces online.
Georgia is also a podcast coordinator - doing all the background work like editing.
She is not thriving under capitalism and wishes to opt out.
Links referenced in the episode:
World Economic Forum Article on the “Global North & Global South Divide” - https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/davos23-ai-divide-global-north-global-south/ I’m Lost, So What? S1E6: Are we in a parasocial relationship? - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/are-we-in-a-parasocial-relationship/ Cassandra’s TEDx Speech on “Current Work Culture Recreates Colonial Systems” - https://youtu.be/-QeYXHEf53c Article on the ‘digital divide’ - https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/socialpolicy/2022/02/10/do-we-need-a-new-definition-of-the-digital-divide/ Article on ‘police facial recognition using AI’ - https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/police-facial-recognition-technology-cant-tell-black-people-apart/Connect with Georgia Smith-Marr elsewhere:
Georgia’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/IWantToBurnThisPlaceDown Georgia’s Website: https://aportalbetween.com/Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/ Love the podcast? Considering supporting - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cassandrale Subscribe to Cassandra’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIE9KYuAQD39SCkKwKh4ow -
What if you could do more impactful work? ✨
In Season 2, Episode 8 of I’m Lost, So What?, Cassandra is joined by long-term client, La’Kita Williams, for an honest conversation around work, leadership, and the realities of running a business with a chronic illness.
If you’ve been looking for inspiration to take the next step in any area of your life - this conversation is a lil’ dose of what it can look like to challenge our current situation to create something better for ourselves.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why leadership development can benefit everyoneSystems you can implement in your life to prioritize your well-beingLa’Kita’s story on running a business with Multiple SclerosisLa'Kita Williams (she/her), Founder, Culture Strategist, Executive Coach
La’Kita Williams is the founder of CoCreate Work. She has over 18 years of diverse experience ranging from corporate sales and training to talent management and organizational development. She specializes in taking a systems approach and works to connect systemic efforts to the individual outcomes at each level of the organization.
As a certified professional coach and trained Master’s level Social Worker, she has worked with small businesses, organizations, founders, and CEOs to strategically plan and design company culture, lead change, and enhance team experience. La’Kita has been quoted in the New York Times and published in Harvard Business Review.
Connect with La’Kita M. Williams elsewhere:
La’Kita’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakitafwilliams/ La’Kita’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lakitamwilliams/ CoCreate Work’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cocreatework CoCreate Work’s Website - https://cocreatework.com/ CoCreate Work’s article on Harvard Business Review - https://hbr.org/2023/11/to-put-your-company-values-into-action-create-working-agreementsConnect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/ Love the podcast? Considering supporting - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cassandrale Subscribe to Cassandra’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIE9KYuAQD39SCkKwKh4ow -
How can you become a better ancestor? ⚡️
In Season 2, Episode 7 of I’m Lost, So What?, Cassandra is joined by long-term client-turned-friend, Shiva Roofeh, for a conversation on how we can learn from our ancestors to become better leaders - at work, in our communities, and for the world.
If you’re curious how you can be a better leader by finding ancestral wisdoms to learn and unlearn - this conversation will give you a mindfuck.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What it means to be a better ancestor and how this impacts the futureWhere to start finding ancestral wisdoms in your own lifeHow to use intercultural intelligence tools not to be an assholeShiva Roofeh (she/her) | Intercultural Intelligence Specialist & Learning Design Specialist
Shiva Roofeh is a curious rebel, community builder, secret punk, perpetual smiler, partner, friend, culture creator and learning design specialist.
She works with Fortune 500 companies as an organizational justice practitioner helping leaders be less asshole-like by understanding their systemic power so they misuse it less. Her work focuses on power sharing and breaking down harmful cultures in order to create healthier ones.
Shiva is also the co-parent of the Ancestral Wisdoms Anthology, a collection of ancestral stories, lessons, and memories for and by the global majority.
Links referenced in the episode:
“Emergent Strategy” Book by adrienne maree brown - https://adriennemareebrown.net/book/emergent-strategy/ “We Aren’t Unique, We’re Just Products of Systems” LinkedIn article by Shiva Roofeh - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-arent-unique-products-shiva-roofeh Farzin Farzad - https://www.linkedin.com/in/farzinfarzadSara Farooqi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarafarooqi The Right Use of Power Institute - https://rightuseofpower.org/Connect with Shiva Roofeh elsewhere:
Shiva’s Website - www.shivaroofeh.com Shiva’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivaroofeh/ Shiva’s TEDx Talk “Living In Our Power” - https://www.ted.com/talks/shiva_roofeh_living_in_our_power Ancestral Wisdoms Anthology - https://www.instagram.com/wisdomsanthology/Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/Love the podcast? Considering supporting - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cassandrale
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Do you really know who you are, if you don’t know where you come from? 💖
In Season 2, Episode 6 of I’m Lost, So What?, Cassandra chats with former client turned friend, Elisabet Raquel García for a conversation on finding your roots, documenting family stories, and how culture and identity REALLY influence and impact everything in our lives.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to start connecting (and finding) your roots, especially if you are part of the diasporaWhy recording family history is so important to our own legaciesAnd how you can incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies in your businessElisabet Raquel García (she/they) | Global Education DEI Specialist
Elisabet Raquel García was a first-gen low-income student from the outskirts of East LA who was able to study abroad during her undergrad studies 4x for nearly FREE. Her experiences abroad changed her life for the better, forever.
Since then, she's built her career as a Global Education DEI Specialist on a mission to support historically underserved students in accessing more equitable education opportunities through her company, Access Equitable Education.
Elisabet and her work have been featured everywhere - by companies like Go Overseas and Diversity Abroad to government organizations such as the U.S. Department of State and the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Relations. These days, you can find Elisabet creating, consulting, and training teams from around the world or speaking on the transformative power of international education from the comforts of her home in East Los Angeles.
Connect with Elisabet Raquel Garcia elsewhere:
Elisabet’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elisabet-raquel-garcíaConnect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/Love the podcast? Considering supporting - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cassandrale
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Is there a tool you can use to calm your mind, body, and nervous system? ☮️
In Season 2, Episode 5 of I’m Lost, So What?, Cassandra is joined by Aiko Smith (she/her) for a conversation about reconnecting and grounding ourselves, especially when the world and/or life is uncertain.
Aiko is keeping it real and brings in practical tools, resources, and practices that you can probably start implementing while you’re even listening to this episode.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What is mindfulness and how can you integrate it into your daily life?How to tap into your personal story to create changeAnd tools to reintegrate your mind and body (one of them being your WTF face!)Aiko Smith (she/her) - Mindfulness Teacher, Speaker, Writer
Aiko Smith is a 2x TEDx speaker, Mother of three, mindfulness facilitator, coach, and teacher trained by UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior’s Mindfulness Awareness Research Center.
Driven by creating a kinder, more compassionate country, Aiko has devoted her life and career to teaching how to use evidenced-based mindfulness practices and tools in daily life to keep mentally fit.
As a thought leader, she envisions a society liberated from unnecessary suffering.
Links referenced in the episode:
S1E4 I’m Lost, So What? “RIP to the me I learned to love” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/rip-to-the-me-i-learned-to-love/S1E5 I’m Lost, So What? “Starting over is NOT for losers” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/starting-over-is-not-for-losers/ Join “A Very Important Meeting” for weekly writing accountability - https://www.pauletteperhach.com/very-important-meeting“The Power of Now” book by Eckhart Tolle - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6708.The_Power_of_NowConnect with Aiko Smith elsewhere:
Website - www.aikomaesmith.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aiko.means.love/ Aiko’s TEDx Talk “Your WTF Face: The Path to Freedom” - https://youtu.be/-uZGdiUNPi8Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/Love the podcast? Considering supporting - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cassandrale
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What if you decided to fully commit to yourself - in ALL the ways? 💥What could life look like… then?
In Season 2, Episode 4 of I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra is joined by Isa Sanchez Castañeda for a fun and real conversation around visibility, self-confidence, and Isa shares some podcasting tips for anyone with or who wants to have a podcast.
This conversation will fire you up to commit to and show up for yourself!
In this episode, Isa shares about:
What visibility can look like and how to step into itWhat self-confidence looks like and being honest with yourselfAnd some rapid-fire podcast tips and adviceIsabella Sanchez Castañeda (she/her), Podcast Strategist and Producer
Isabella Sanchez Castañeda is the CEO and founder of Isa Media Inc., a digital marketing agency, focused on the production and strategy of high-converting podcasts for entrepreneurs.
She uses her degree in communication, background in journalism, and love for marketing to support entrepreneurs as they grow and share the businesses they love. She is a proud Colombian-American in the Philly area who is learning to unleash her petty Pisces energy more each day.
Becoming a business owner for Isa has been filled with letting go of old identities while trying to discover new ones.
Links referenced in the episode:
S1E3 I’m lost, so what? - “You’re the brand/niche is toxic AF”: https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/you-re-the-brandniche-is-toxic-af/S1E4 I’m lost, so what? - “RIP to the me I learned to love”: https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/rip-to-the-me-i-learned-to-love/Connect with Isa Sanchez Castañeda elsewhere:
Website: www.isamediainc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isamediainc/ Visible by Isa Media Inc. Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isamediaincConnect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ Cassandra’s Personal Website: https://cassandratle.my.canva.site/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website: https://thequirkypineapple.com/ -
🖤 Is experiencing grief a sign that you loved and lived hard?
In Season 2, Episode 3 of I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Chloe Andersen and Cassandra have a conversation about the bittersweet feelings of living abroad and moving back home, leaving your religion, and what great leaders all need to cultivate.
This conversation explores grief in all stages, moments, and seasons of life - whether that’s experiencing grief for a relationship, with yourself, milestones, losing a loved one, or the life that you ‘could have had’...
In this episode, Chloe shares about:
Her experience living in 6 different countriesThe bittersweet feeling of living abroad and returning homeEmotional self-awareness and agility (as a leader and a person)What it was like for her to leave MormonismChloe Andersen (she/her), Managing Partner and Leadership Strategist at CoCreate Work
Chloe Andersen is managing partner who heads the leadership development and management practice at CoCreate Work, a workplace culture consultancy guiding businesses to systems-level changes that result in measurable successes and true inclusivity.
She has worked in 6 countries over her 20-plus-year career in positions like Senior Global HR Advisor at Citigroup and learning and development leader for 8,000 professionals at Amazon. She brings cross-industry and cross-cultural perspectives to her work in leadership strategy, management, cultural communications, and team-building.
She has guided teams at large consumer tech companies, senior executives at several Fortune 500 companies, and entrepreneurs with small businesses. Her programs have helped thousands of leaders to understand themselves better and become more emotionally intelligent and agile, resulting in teams that are happier and more productive. Chloe is an experienced podcast host and guest, and she is also a certified professional coach with a Master’s in Business Administration.
Links referenced in the episode:
Work with Chloe and CoCreate Work through an Intensive: https://university.cocreatework.com/intensives-sp Sign up for the CoCreate Work Culture Certification here: https://www.getdrip.com/forms/733792458/submissions/newConnect with Chloe Andersen elsewhere:
CoCreate Work website: www.cocreatework.com Connect with Chloe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloeandersen/ Connect with Chloe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloeandersen__/Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ Cassandra’s Personal Website: https://cassandratle.my.canva.site/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website: https://thequirkypineapple.com/
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What would life look like if you completely ‘hit refresh’ and decided to move abroad, especially after 30? ✈️
In Season 2, Episode 2 of I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cepee Tabibian joins to share what hitting refresh can look like, especially if you want to move abroad!
As someone who also decided to move abroad and build a life outside of their home country, this conversation touches on all the tangible/tactical things to consider, as well as the more emotional, spiritual, and mental aspects that people might not consider before they decide to make a move abroad!
In this episode, Cepee shares about:
What moving abroad after 30 years old looks like (and how it’s different than moving abroad in your 20s)Choosing your own identity as an immigrantHow to move abroadAnd some of the cultural differences when it comes to dating abroad (love this topic, considering I am in an intercultural relationship)Cepee Tabibian (she/her), Founder, She Hit Refresh
At the age of 35, Cepee Tabibian upended her entire life by selling her belongings and moving to Europe—and since then, has never looked back. Now, she teaches other women how to do it too, at any age, through her company She Hit Refresh: a global community of over 10,000 women age 30+ who want to move abroad.
She prides herself on providing resources, support, and inspiration—from online courses to a fast-growing blog to annual retreats and more—in order to teach women how to move abroad so that they can confidently make their move sooner rather than never.
She has even turned her overseas expertise into the digital book “I’m Outta Here! An American’s Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe”—which was featured in Forbes (spoiler alert: it’s easier than you think).
Links referenced in the episode:
Move Abroad after 30 Masterclass - https://www.shehitrefreshacademy.com/9h310?r_done=1Cepee’s Book, “I’m Outta Here! An American’s Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe” - https://shehitrefresh.com/move-to-europe-book/ Watch Cepee’s TEDx Talk “What immigrants can teach us about identity” - https://youtu.be/NK_fHYNw_do?si=fta0m9BsMTnvVrn9 S1E4 “RIP to the me I learned to love” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/rip-to-the-me-i-learned-to-love/Connect with Cepee Tabibian elsewhere:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shehitrefresh/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shehitrefresh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgydoTS7V3pY1V0WI5S6Bw Facebook group! (for WOMEN age 30+:) https://www.facebook.com/groups/shehitrefresh/ Website: www.shehitrefresh.comConnect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/ -
*CONTENT WARNING: We talk about auto-immune diseases and ableism, diet culture, and depression.
An intercultural and international relationship, choosing to work with your partner, and the power dynamics of all that - this episode invites you to join in on the conversation with my partner, Mario Pérez Fernández, and hear HIS perspective 👫
Over the years, I’ve built a personal brand that brings my partner to the spotlight whenever he feels comfortable. Usually, he is in the background and doing a lot of things for the brand and business that you all don’t get to see…
We’re changing that!
In the inaugural episode of Season 2 of the I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Mario is joining us to share his story and experiences on:
Starting and closing his businessWhat it’s like to work in The Quirky Pineapple StudioThe realities of working with your partnerAnd some of the situations we worked through being in an intercultural relationshipMario Pérez Fernández (he/him) is a multi-experience back-office specialist.
He is also a money-saving coach, helping others create consciousness around their budgets and teaching them how to save money in a way that is less restrictive and more empowering. Mario is also the Admin & Operations Team for The Quirky Pineapple Studio, making sure our finances, systems, and workflows are fully optimized and streamlined for the best team and client experience.
Connect with Mario Pérez Fernández elsewhere:
Mario’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mario.perfern/ Mario’s LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/mario-perez-fernandezConnect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/ -
“I’m really grateful for our relationship…”
Ever have that thought with someone in your life when you’re up at 3am having heart-to-heart conversations and it just hits you like…
WHOA.
This moment, right here and now, is the good stuff.
This person, right here and now, just gets me and gets it.
This relationship, right here and now, makes me feel seen, heard, held, and like I belong… even when I’m doing my own thing.
It might be 3am where you are or some other time in the day, but I want to have that heart-to-heart conversation with you.
I’m lost, so what? Season 2 is bringing you more ‘in-between’ with guests that occupy spaces where opportunities exist, identity is fluid, intersectionalities are acknowledged, and nuance is always included in the conversation.
Season 2 is full of heart-to-heart conversations with multicultural guests and experts sharing their experiences and stories of ‘being lost’, not giving a fuck, and carving their own path and identity to belonging.
Episodes will be released bi-monthly and explore topics like starting and closing your business, moving abroad, technology, the future of work, culture, mental health, and more.
The world is changing, a cultural zeitgeist is approaching, and well… as a human-being, I just wanna connect, get real, and be as intentional as possible.
If you’re new here, my name is Cassandra Le. I work as a Speaker, Writer, and Brand Strategist running a location-independent brand strategy and marketing agency, The Quirky Pineapple Studio. The best conversations I’ve had happened ‘in-between’, exploring layers, nuance, and the tension of being on the precipice of *something*...
I realized the magic happens in the twilight zone and these conversations we explore in Season 2 of the podcast all exist in that space. If that’s your jam, too, this podcast is for you!
Subscribe to I’m lost, so what? Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and mark your calendars for Monday, September 11th when the first episode of Season 2 goes live!
Want to hang out in other areas of the Internet? You can follow me on Instagram @cassandratle, for brand message & content marketing tips and resources - check out my business @thequirkypineapplestudio.
#stayfierce fam!
Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/ -
In the season final of the I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra is getting existential and asking you and the community…
What is the purpose of life? 🙃And what is your purpose in life? ✨COVID, the last three years (2020-2023), the world being on fire, human rights and social justice issues being pushed to the side and forgotten… and the wariness we’re all feeling because it seems we ‘just can’t catch a break’...
The questions “Does this even matter?” and “What is my purpose in life?” have come up more often than once.
Let’s explore that, together.
This episode is for you if you’ve asked yourself these questions: Is any of this worth it? Does this even matter? What’s my purpose in life? No judgment here, just curiosity and exploration for a deeper meaning and understanding.
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
Merriam-Webster definition of purpose - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpose“My Best Self 101” article “What is purpose?” - https://www.mybestself101.org/what-is-purpose Ep. 11 “Why home isn’t really a place…” - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-u3tig-1426465 Ep. 07 “3 obvious signs you’re hiding from yourself” - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-m74rx-13dba44 Ep. 04 “RIP to the me I learned to love” - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-j4atv-139f706 -
🏠 Is home a place, feeling, person… or something else?
In episode 11 of the I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra explores the concept of ‘home’ - especially being raised in dual cultures, Vietnamese-American, and now living in another culture, Spain.
She explores the ideas of:
EthnocentrismAssimilationBuilding a homeAnd of course, journaling prompts for you to explore this idea on your ownIf you’ve ever thought about what ‘home’ is like outside your own culture or home country, what home could be like taking into consideration your beliefs, values, and ideals… or that home could be a lifestyle you might not have explored yet…
This episode is for you.
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
Ethnocentrism definition - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnocentrism Assimilate definition - https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/assimilate Ep. 08: The evolution of friendship as an adult living abroad - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/the-evolution-of-friendship-as-an-adult-living-abroad/ Ep. 07: 3 obvious signs you’re hiding from yourself - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/3-obvious-signs-you-re-hiding-from-yourself/Ep. 04: Starting over is NOT for losers - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/starting-over-is-not-for-losers/ Ep. 04: RIP to the me I learned to love - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/rip-to-the-me-i-learned-to-love/ Cassandra’s TEDx Talk - https://youtu.be/-QeYXHEf53cCassandra’s IG Live on “What does it mean to come home to yourself?” - https://www.instagram.com/p/CM5O_RcK68S/
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Maybe you ARE a bitch… and maybe I am one, too… 💀
In episode 10 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra dives into people-pleasing and the different sides of being a people-pleaser or someone who takes on everyone else’s shit. In this episode, Cassandra talks about:
What it’s like being a people-pleaserWhere people-pleasing can come from (culturally)The shadow side of people-pleasingWhy we’re not bitchesAnd journaling prompts to exploreIf you’re a recovering people-pleaser or someone who’s felt the immense pressure of feeling like they need to take on everyone else’s things - this episode is for you.
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
Article on your ‘shadow self’ - https://www.thetoolsbook.com/blog/getting-to-know-your-shadow Wikipedia definition of your Shadow - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_(psychology) Ep. 07 “3 obvious signs you’re hiding from yourself” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/3-obvious-signs-you-re-hiding-from-yourself/Cassandra’s IG post on being a bitch - https://www.instagram.com/p/CRjhi_0jT-u/
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So you want to share more of your story - WE’RE HERE FOR IT! 🎉
The next questions we usually get are…
What stories should I share?How much of my story should I share?How do I get over imposter syndrome?Will people really care?In episode 09 of the I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra dives into ALL the things around storytelling and sharing your message. She answers the questions and shares advice on:
Why it’s important to share your storiesThings to watch out for when you start to put yourself out thereWhat and how much to shareAnd different activities to dive deeper into your own storyIf you’ve wanted to share more, share your experiences, and want to put yourself out there and become an active participant in the conversation - this episode is for you.
Work with Cassandra and The Quirky Pineapple Studio on your thought leadership strategy. Get the right words and storytelling structure so you know what to say, where to say it, and when to say it for more industry opportunities. Schedule a Clarity Call here: https://bookme.name/thequirkypineapplestudio/
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
Ep. 07: “3 obvious signs you’re hiding from yourself” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/3-obvious-signs-you-re-hiding-from-yourself/Ep. 03: “You’re the brand/niche is toxic AF” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/you-re-the-brandniche-is-toxic-af/ Ep. 02: “3 existential questions to consider if you want to be more visible” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/3-existential-questions-to-consider-if-you-want-to-be-more-visible/ Article “What Trauma Porn Is, and Why It Hurts Black People” - https://themighty.com/topic/mental-health/trauma-porn/ Cassandra’s TEDx Talk, “How Current Work Culture Recreates Colonial Systems” - https://youtu.be/-QeYXHEf53c -
For all the people who don’t have ‘one core friend group’, and instead float between multiple friend groups - THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU (aka US!) 👯♀️
In episode 08 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra dives into the evolution of friendships as an adult living abroad and what it’s been like being a “floater”.
If you’ve ever dealt with the difficulty of:
Making friends as an adultMaking friends while living abroadFeeling like you’re extremely ‘alone’ even though you have multiple friend groupsFriendship break-upsTHIS podcast episode is for you. This conversation probably won’t tell you HOW to make friends as an adult, but maybe it’ll give you a different perspective on friendships and deepening the ones that you already do have.
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
Bumble BFF - https://bumble.com/bff Ep 04 “RIP to the me I learned to love” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/rip-to-the-me-i-learned-to-love/ -
You’re doing yourself a disservice by hiding all the time 😓
In episode 07 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra brings back “Sassy Cassie” for some real talk about what it’s like to ‘hide’ from yourself and your greatness. No, this is not some ‘self-help’ and ‘empowerment’ talk (well maybe, it is a little)...
This is the episode for you if you’ve ever felt overlooked, resentful, and… well, hiding.
Cassandra covers:
What hiding looks like and why we hideThe 3 signs we are hiding from ourselvesWhat to do if you’re ready to ‘stop hiding’And her favorite journaling prompts to work through thisSo, be honest - are you hiding behind your work?
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/ The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/ Subscribe to “Marketing Hot Takes”, a weekly email series for overlooked thought leaders who want to shift their perspective on branding & marketing for more industry opportunities - https://thequirkypineapple7935.ac-page.com/weekly-email-seriesAdditional resources mentioned in the episode:
Ep. 02 - 3 existential questions to consider if you want to be more visible - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/3-existential-questions-to-consider-if-you-want-to-be-more-visible/ Ep. 04 - RIP to the me I learned to love - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/rip-to-the-me-i-learned-to-love/Additional resources and blogs from The Quirky Pineapple Studio:
5 Mindset Blocks Stopping BIPOC from Visibility - https://thequirkypineapple.com/blog/2020/07/08/5-mindset-blocks-stopping-poc-businesses-from-visibility/ Shift your Imposter Syndrome to Confidence with 3 Mindset Hacks for Small Business Owners - https://thequirkypineapple.com/blog/2020/06/29/mindset-hacks-imposter-syndrome-confidence-small-business/3 Mindset Shifts Every Small Business Owner Needs to be a CEO - https://thequirkypineapple.com/blog/2020/03/04/mindset-shifts-small-business-owner-needs-confident-ceo/
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