Perspective Of the People (POP)

English man to Candian resident 

Being a podcast host definitely can take some dedication, especially for those who do it as a passion project of theirs, I would know! Although for Michael, it's more than just a podcast, it's a way of connecting with others in a real genuine way. Michael Johnson is originally from England and currently lives in Alberta, Canada. Mike is an avid football fan and loves the football club Manchester City. As his podcast name suggests TeawithMike, is a man of all things tea. Michael always welcomes people with a warm smile and a strong yet welcoming voice. He also holds a Diploma in Media and Professional Communications. Along with a Theater & Entertainment production Diploma from Red Deer College in Alberta Canada. Mike has interviewed many different people and has well over 90 episodes of his show! One of the guests was even GaryVee the Media personality and Entrepreneur.

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Michael Johnson (TeawithMike)

Everyone at some point has had to face a bully. Whether that be in school or even in life, bullies are just a part of life. Growing up it was difficult to confront out bullies head-on due to the fear and humiliation that could follow. In this episode, I talk about how you can better understand and learn to get over the deep feelings you may hold still, consciously, or sub-consciously toward that person. 

In this episode, I express how having compassion for those who are and do bully is extremely important. Too often do we end up getting dragged down by people who are struggling so much that the only thing that they can resort to is bullying. When we begin to take the time to really learn and evaluate a bullies' life, that is when we will walk confidently and with a better perspective on bullies. 

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Oh the places you went

When it comes to internships and your major in the university there's a lot to consider. Internships are long and sometimes daunting, in this episode I talked with Amy Couture a student at Endicott in Beverly Massachusetts on her experience while in California.  We go into depth on Amy’s semester in Australia and talk about everything she enjoyed and all the new experiences she had because of it. Amy also gives advice on things to know about Australia and what it's like to study abroad. This is the episode for you if you want to know more about the first-hand experience of an internship and traveling halfway across the world to study for a whole semester.

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Debunking preconceived notions

Community College is an admirable way to pursue higher education. 

In this episode, I sit down with Elijah Jenkins, a student who attends Northwestern Connecticut Community College (NCCC), and talk about everything under the sun relating to community college. In this episode, Eli and I debunk some common confusion relating to community college, the pros and cons of attending, and some of the overall long term benefits. Eli has the first-hand experience with everything from applying to the community to becoming an active member of his college’s community. This episode is great in comparison to last week's episode with my guest Carly and 4-year university. 

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From the pond to the sea

Moving from high school to college is a big stepping stone in life. For those who decide to go there are lots of emotions and thoughts. There are thoughts of excitement and joy but also worry and a sliver of fear to jump into the next part of life. For Carly Mastrangelo it was all the above but is now thriving at The University of Connecticut (UCONN). In this episode Carly and I discuss her experience of transitioning from high school to college and how she is doing now. This episode is full of first hand experience from an undergraduate who is thriving at university and talks about things that you won’t always get from the promotional brochure that they hand out. This week's episode is full of pointers and little nuggets of information that you won’t want to miss out on.

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In this episode I talk about my experience with growing up in a world where being Asian isn't the norm. I talk about my own personal experiences plus  shed some perspective about race and what it's like to be on the outs. I truly hope that in this episode someone out there can use my experiences to help them better understand that being you is the only way to combat the feelings of difference. 

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A walk through the TikTok Journey.

What it’s like to gain an audience on social Media

Social Media is the new entertainment frontier. Just 10 years ago no one could ever predict just how much it would influence our culture. Today’s episode I talk with Oscar Iannone, an old friend who has begun to gain attention on an app called TikTok and now has amassed a following all his own. In the episode Oscar talks about what it’s like being on social media and how it has affected his life since starting to gain popularity. We take a glimpse into his life outside of the 15-60 second clips to better learn who Oscar Iannone really is. You won’t want to miss this week's episode of POP. You can check out all of Oscars Social media down below. 

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How to not over complicate the complicated

When it comes to life, the complexities of happiness often are rooted in the idea of living a life with too much to think about. In this episode I talk with Sidney Gerken, a friend who is way too compassionate to be considered human. She is an avid music listener and enjoys such types like EDM and TECHNO while attending music festivals when she can. Sidney is synonymous with nature and believes in the ideals of being kind to others. Between the two of us there is so much valuable information on how to live a life more simply. Along with some ways you can help manage life in a more thoughtful way. I’m sure we will have plenty more to say when she comes back on the podcast sometime in the near future! You can find all of Sidney’s social media listed down below

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Creating your own Podcast with Eric Chow

It’s easier than ever!

When creating your own podcast, sometimes you have no idea where to start. In this episode I talk with Eric Chow, a friend I met through Yes Theory, to learn the process behind making a podcast! He gives such amazing advice on where to start and really gets in depth with reasons for creating a podcast. The technical stuff one can figure out easily, buy a microphone, record on any device, listen back in post and put it out to the world. The difficult part is what you actually create and the Why you create. This discussion goes well in depth with his personal experience with his podcast, along with plenty of  other tips and tricks on creating a podcast. From workflow, to key points that are a must, when taking your show from an idea to your creation. You can follow Eric on all of his social media accounts, down below.

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It is OFFICIAL! 

This is the first episode of Perspective of the People or the POP Podcast. I am so excited to share with you this intro episode! With this episode I wanted you the listener to get a sense of who I am as a host. I talk about my background and reasons as to why I wanted to start this podcast. I then go into details on how this podcast will be structured and begin to name drop some of the guests that will be on the first season. Also for the record, I will be releasing twelve episodes a season not ten as mentioned in the podcast. I decided that I wanted to release an episode each week for three consecutive months. Some of the guests that I mention in this episode will already have recorded their episode. I will be releasing a schedule with each of the episodes for the season on the Perspective of the People Instagram which will be linked below. I am so excited to bring you this show, leave your thoughts in the comments below. DM me on POP Instagram or my personal instagram. I am always looking for feedback! Thank you and enjoy the first episode.

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