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  • 035 | 100% honest review of my first year of college

    035 | 100% honest review of my first year of college

    · The Bliss Bean Show

    After a tumultuous first year of college (I almost dropped out after first semester) and a very long and much-needed break from YouTube, I'm back and ready to spill all of the tea on the good, the bad, and the ugly of my first year studying Digital Media & Communications at IE University.

    ⭑ TIMESTAMPS ⭑

    0:00 I’m back! 2:51 Where I study & my degree program 5:45 Why I chose IE University 13:28 Reviewing my 1st semester classes 26:14 Reviewing my 2nd semester classes 32:26 How to push through classes that feel pointless 35:00 My classes so far this year 35:41 My thoughts about IE University (do I regret studying here?) 38:35 Lower academic expectations
 42:13 American vs. European college culture 45:07 Advice on making friends 46:58 Dating advice
 (I have none) 47:08 My experience living in a residence 49:07 Adjusting to life in Spain & missing American workaholic culture

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  • 034 | My College Experience & Study Methods so far

    034 | My College Experience & Study Methods so far

    · The Bliss Bean Show

    I’ve finally found a study system that works for me (more or less). Find out what note taking method I settled on (the eternal battle of paper vs. digital), how I’ve been implementing active recall techniques, and my (very) honest ratings of each of my classes.

    how I’ve been taking notes (2:20)how I’ve been managing my time (12:18)how I’ve been studying (15:21)college expectations vs reality (20:03)my classes (27:23)

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  • 033 | Analyzing the Creative Process & Photography Chat w/ Christina Mathis

    033 | Analyzing the Creative Process & Photography Chat w/ Christina Mathis

    · The Bliss Bean Show

    The “regular rules” of productivity don’t always apply to creative fields. How do you deal with creative burnout, for example? I had a chat with my friend Christina Mathis about art, creative direction, and organizing photoshoots on a budget.

    how her creative processes / ideas start (3:40)photography challenges & how to make something look expensive on a budget (6:50)planning vs improvisation (8:03)artistic & editing styles (14:57)her dream creative direction project (21:13)resources & how to network (22:28)creative burnout (31:17)Christina’s favorite tools & recommendations (42:52)

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  • 032 | College Q&A | Why I Chose an International University in Spain

    032 | College Q&A | Why I Chose an International University in Spain

    · The Bliss Bean Show

    A few weeks into my new life studying at a Spanish University, I'm ready to spill some tea on the cultural differences, struggles of making friends, and why the heck I even decided to go to college if I already have my YouTube channel. Buckle up for a long episode where I answer all of your questions about college life and studying internationally!

    faq

    is it difficult to study in another language? (1:40)why I chose to study in Segovia (3:05)did I ever consider college in Lithuania (where i was born)? (10:43)am I paying for college myself? (12:56)

    ie university

    my first impressions of IE (14:15)how different is the teaching style from high school? (14:58)what is my favorite subject this semester? (17:41)do I think IE is traditional in terms of the educational system? (18:33)

    studying, majors & future plans

    doubting my major & what do I “want “to be”? (20:09)why did I go to college if I already have a brand and know a lot about media? (24:33)what language classes do I want to take here? (28:08)what “clubs” / internships am I getting involved in? (30:58)do I plan on doing a study abroad program? (32:54)

    studying abroad

    how early should you start sorting out paperwork to study abroad? (33:39)what has it been like to study on an international campus? (35:19)what lifestyle changes did I have to make while living in Spain? (37:11)

    life in university

    what does a busy day look like for me? (39:30)what has been better & worse than expected (dorm room, socializing,
)? (40:45)how do I deal w/ living so far away from home? (43:13)why did I choose to live on campus? (45:22)how do I connect w/ my family & friends back home? (46:55)

    advice for high schoolers & college students

    how did I manage the stress of applications (48:09)my thoughts on prestigious colleges (49:11)what would I have done differently in high school to prepare for college? (50:54)what is my college prep advice for juniors? (53:02)how do I stop procrastinating? (54:18)how to use the time commute time “wisely” (55:17)

    To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at [email protected].

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  • 031 | A Journey Through my Favorite Music, Artists & Concerts

    031 | A Journey Through my Favorite Music, Artists & Concerts

    · The Bliss Bean Show

    They say that the music of your teens stays with you for life. I traveled back in time to middle school to chart my "musical journey" from SoundCloud EDM music and Twenty One Pilots to BTS and Grimes. In this podcast I talked about:

    Pre-order bonuses for the book (limited time!) (0:21)The music of our adolescence (4:47)Petit Biscuit & middle school EDM phase (5:51)Soundcloud music discoveries & first concert (9:57)My Twenty One Pilots phase (20:27)Joining the BTS ARMY (28:38)My #1 listened-to artist for 2021 (39:10)

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    If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it. https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-beanYou can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes! It means the world to me :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702

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  • 030 | Cycle Syncing for Productivity & Period Power Book Talk

    030 | Cycle Syncing for Productivity & Period Power Book Talk

    · The Bliss Bean Show

    For those with a menstrual cycle, trying to be equally productive every single day just doesn't work. Today we're discussing a fantastic book called Period Power by Maisie Hill which goes over how your menstrual cycle affects everything from your sleep and exercise routines to your social life and productivity levels. In this podcast I talked about:

    why I lost my period for 1.5 years (4:17)how I learned about cycle syncing (8:30)the book that changed the game (10:33)the "seasons" of the cycle and how to take advantage of them (16:59)how to apply cycle syncing to your life (35:36)how I use this knowledge to increase my productivity (37:53)actual fun facts about periods (40:51)

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    ⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑

    If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it. https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-beanYou can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes! It means the world to me :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702

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  • 029 | Solo Travel Experiences & Trip Planning Advice

    029 | Solo Travel Experiences & Trip Planning Advice

    · The Bliss Bean Show

    In this episode we're going down memory lane (not that far, just a few years back) to recount my first solo travel experiences. I'm also dishing out my best travel advice for planning a spectacular trip, packing your bags efficiently, and having fun the whole time! This was recorded in an AirBnB in Porto, which fits the topic perfectly! In this episode I covered:

    announcing the dream team! (1:02)my travel “background” (2:57)my first solo trip (5:25)my big gap year trip & how to travel for cheap (6:43)how i plan my trips (10:27)how i pack for efficiency (15:39)how i planned my new york trip (19:24)how i manage my habits & routines while traveling (24:12)how to meet people in solo travels (29:48)how i capture my trip & preserve the memories (35:22)

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    ⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑

    If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it. https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-beanYou can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes! It means the world to me :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702

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  • 028 | Q&A with my Assistant: Hiring Process, Workflow, and Behind The Scenes of The Bliss Bean

    028 | Q&A with my Assistant: Hiring Process, Workflow, and Behind The Scenes of The Bliss Bean

    · The Bliss Bean Show

    Two months ago, I hired a virtual assistant - the very first addition to the Bliss Bean team. Together, we’re answering all of your questions about the hiring process, our workflow, and all of the behind-the-scenes of running a content creation business. Here's what we talked about:

    why I hired & hiring process (1:37)my feelings on outsourcing (9:06)tasks Maia works on (11:07)working with an agency & BTS of negotiating sponsorships (21:30) our workflow together (29:47)how our Notion works (35:52)what Maia has learned working on The Bliss Bean (41:11)

    To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at [email protected].

    ⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑

    If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it. https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-beanYou can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes! It means the world to me :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702

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  • 027 | Quitting your Dream Job w/ Esther Fung

    027 | Quitting your Dream Job w/ Esther Fung

    · The Bliss Bean Show

    What happens when you decide to quit your dream job since childhood? I talked to Esther Fung about her teaching experience, why she left her job as a middle school teacher, and insights from working with kids. We talked about:

    her experience studying to become a teacher & expectations (0:59)the differences between public and private school (3:02)insights on teaching middle schoolers (6:27)moments when her students made her proud (8:26)how Esther, her students, and parents coped with the pandemic how middle schoolers behave on zoom (11:43)how to take care of your mental health as a teacher & challenges you face (17:26)an average day in the life of a teacher (21:24)why she decided to quit her dream job (23:41)why it’s okay to change your path (29:12)what changes she would like to see in the education field to improve it as a whole (34:57)

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    ⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑

    If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it. https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-beanYou can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes! It means the world to me :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702

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  • 026 | Highs & Lows of My 2021 Mid-Year Review + Goals Moving Forward

    026 | Highs & Lows of My 2021 Mid-Year Review + Goals Moving Forward

    · The Bliss Bean Show

    I know it seems impossible that it's already June, but it's time to review the first 6 months of 2021. In this episode we'll go on a little tour through my personal mid-year review in all areas of my life, all the way from exciting areas like work (hiring a virtual assistant and creating a new course!) to slightly less exciting ones, like romantic relationships (insert sad trombone sound), lol. Here are the timestamps:

    my wins and accomplishments: dealing with depressive slumps (1:06)hiring a virtual assistant, outsourcing and growing The Bliss Bean (4:03)digital journaling & my file organization system (9:39)healthy social media growth (14:17)spring declutter (17:35)saying no to freelance projects (18:30)happy moments and things i’m grateful for (21:24)my favorite tv shows (25:03)getting vaccinated (29:36)discovering new music (30:53)life areas overview: mental & physical health (33:34)blogging & getting more comfortable on camera (39:17)home & environment (41:01)learning & personal knowledge management (43.12)friendships, family & romance (46:08)my future goals (49:45)

    To find links to everything we mentioned, and to sign up for weekly podcast shownotes in your inbox, click here. If you’d like to contribute a comment, question, or suggestion, send me an email or audio file/voice note over at [email protected].

    ⭑ SUPPORT THE SHOW ⭑

    If you’ve found value in the podcast, please consider leaving a tip! It helps me to continue producing episodes and sharing conversations with cool people, and I really appreciate it. https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-bliss-beanYou can also help out by leaving a review on iTunes! It means the world to me :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bliss-bean-show/id1533921702

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