FROM THE HEART STUDIOS

When we think of Marriage, we think of the happy ending or the start of a new journey in a couples' life, but what some people don't know is that sometimes, it isn't as idealized as we perceive it to be. To what extent will we fight for what or who we love? Will we put down everything on the line in order to get what we desire? Paul explains the odds that were stacked against him as he fought for the love of his life. It wasn't a fight to keep his marriage, but a fight to finally get to marry the love of his life.  You can connect with Paul Kim and his brand through Instagram and Facebook @_p.kim and @operationdichotomy and with at @FromtheHeart.Studios on Instagram. 

Society has created a lot of norms of things that simply were not "meant to be". People will cast doubts upon us for having ideas that seem revolutionary because the idea seems unfathomable to them.  So, how do we change this mindset? It all starts with us... with you. As cliche as it sounds, for your dreams to come true, you must work to make it a reality. No one will feed your dreams on a silver platter and to be quite frank, it will most likely never look pleasing in any way. However, this is what comes with envisioning a change, a revolution, within our communities and ultimately the world. Be the change you'd like to see and then the world will follow.

At one point or another, many of us were given a label that was used to define us by other people. These notions were created based on our various attributes such as our appearances, actions, speeches, thinking, etc. and it has created more harm than good the majority of the time.  So how can we combat this issue of prejudice placed on everyday people like us? By being aware that every person has a story that has shaped and molded that person is today.

Melissa Shrestha shares her experience growing up with a mixed ethnic background. The struggles that she faced were countless and thus made it difficult to truly discover who she was an individual back then. Today, she advocates people expressing their different personalities, backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures through many groups that she organizes.

We oftentimes get overwhelmed when situations don't go our way. We like to have a structured plan because it makes us feel in control of our situation and our results. But unfortunately, life isn't like that. There are many bumps in the road that require us to be innovative to move around them. If we fail to maneuver around these setbacks, we won't be able to progress further. So when you are faced with an inevitable setback, will you be able to think of how you can overcome that situation to benefit you?

Harry Perez explains what life was like living in one of the more dangerous areas of the New York. Sex, drugs, violence... all things that were easily accessible to him at a young age, he immersed himself in that lifestyle until two realizations had opened his eyes. If you were at a fork in the road, which path would you take?

The idea of happiness seems to be a forgotten concept to many and more are aimlessly looking to obtain more fulfilling lifestyle. The reality in society is that many people are not willing to work for the things that makes them happy. Whether those things may be wealth, one’s wellness, helping others, etc. there is not one thing that will satisfy one person as it would for another. We have become so complacent with the idea of instant gratification that many of us have forgotten that some things will take time. Whatever the case may be, there is a clear difference between people who are happier than others and that is the fact that those who are happier are the people who will put in the effort for what matters the most to them.

Society downplays the notion that failure is acceptable. To a certain extent that is true, but because of this notion, people fear the supposed consequences of failure. We don't take the initial step forward to accomplish a goal because of these repercussions we've created in our heads that cloud our judgement. But what isn't shown enough of all these celebrities and successful people is that they've all started from rock bottom with no direction, no initial plan, no support. They all started from the somewhere and we never get a glimpse of the struggles it takes to reach a goal. So push yourself, there is no true success story without hardship in it.

People will strongly disagree with what you believe is the flat out truth. As frustrating as it can be, people will not always be accepting of criticism and advice because it may force them to perceive situations or experiences that are not “normal”. People will get offended by the truth because society has trained their brains to limit their thinking capabilities,even if they may not realize it. Having expectations for those around you is okay, but everyone learns at their own pace and all you can do is to be a living example of your own beliefs to prove that point.

Depression is a resurfacing issue all over the world. The source of depression can come from a multitude of feelings like being trapped, having a lack of passion, going through a directionless path, etc. Whatever the circumstances are, there are always resources to help people understand why they may have dark thoughts on an extreme level. Don't feel like you are alone, you have people who will love and support you through these tough times. As long as you take the initiative to find the help you need, there will always be a light at the end of the dark tunnel.

Elijah talks about his own story of what has lead him to creating the podcast through his experience of transitioning into the person he is today. he further explains how people should constantly be looking to fulfill their own wants by following their own dreams. Everyone has a dream, but who is willing to create those opportunities and further capitalize on them to make that dream a reality? We are ultimately the only ones to decide who calls the shots, but who of those individuals will actually execute on them?