So, Today I Learned...
By Megan Sileo
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So, Today I Learned...Jan 12, 2021
19. Life Updates & Reflecting on Junior Year of College w/Megan Sileo
"That was the first obstacle was figuring out how to translate my habits from home into school while also trying to be your average college student."
Today's episode is a solo episode where I chat about my thoughts on junior year of college, focusing on the second semester that was on campus after being remote in the fall. I also talk about the unexpected effect of working out in a college apartment and what I did to navigate these difficulties. I also look forward to the summer and a big goal I have for the next couple months.
This episode will be the last episode of season 2. Season 3 will pick up at the end of August as I am taking the summer to gather guests and focus on the link between my guests and the audience listening! Take the summer for yourself. Find a new hobby or habit or finally do the one thing you've been wanting to do. Take the opportunity.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
18. Moving to Another Country to Study & Working as a Future Management Consultant w/Dalya Moumina
There will be no new episode until May 25! I am currently moving out of my college apartment and taking a couple weeks off for finals and to unpack when I get home. Please enjoy this episode until then!
“I always get such a weird look from everyone, they’re like “why are you taking 18 credits? You don’t have to.” and I’m like, “but I want to.” There are so many interesting classes out there.”
Today I sat down and chatted with Dalya Moumina who moved from Saudia Arabia to the United States to get her bachelor’s degree. We chatted about her experience as an international student and the pros and cons of being an international student. She explained the classes she took for her major and the basics of economics classes. She loved international finance and she used to travel to many different countries as a kid. Now, she’s a consultant, moving from being a technical consultant to management consultant. We also chatted about her future and where she sees herself in five years!
WANT TO CONNECT WITH DALYA?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalyamoumina/
Art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/design.by.dalya/
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
17. Launching Her Own Digital Marketing Agency & Tips for Internships w/Megan Caillouet
“Always ask, because the worst thing they could say is no.”
Today I sit down and chat with Megan, who just recently launched her own digital marketing agency called Social Krewe. She graduated as a first generation college student with a degree in marketing and a concentration in social media and advertising. We chat all about her internship experiences and how she decided to start her own agency post-grad. Megan gives her own advice to someone looking to go down a similar path that she did, as well.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH MEGAN?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megancaillouet/
Website: https://www.thesocialkrewe.com/
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
16. Making a Career Change into a New Field & Advice for Others Looking to do the Same w/Taylor Vogel
“It’s a huge opportunity for growth, but it’s also a huge opportunity for failure. And that can be rough initially. As long as you have followed a path where you surround yourself with a supportive environment and a really good support network, it’s something you can weather and it can lead to really wonderful things.”
Today I sit down and chat with Taylor Vogel, who is currently working in Arts Administration as the Director of Education and Community Programs for the Fort Worth Sympathy Orchestra. She connects people in the community to the classical musical. She originally started as a teacher in public school and then made the transition to change her career. We talk all about myths about career changes and how it affected her life. Taylor also offers her own advice and what her experience was like in terms of changing her career.
Link to article about myths regarding career changes: https://medium.com/career-relaunch/career-change-myths-9a8e4da6ff66
WANT TO CONNECT WITH TAYLOR?
Instagram Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/nowthatimnotyourteacher/
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
15. Fitness & The Importance of Your Mindset w/Personal Fitness Trainer Jane Simmons
“When I actually just shifted my mindset and started realizing that I wanna do this because I love myself and wanted to take care of my body and I want to make sure that I feel as good today as I am gonna feel in 30, 40, 50 years from now. And that starts with me taking care of myself and learning that it’s so individualized.”
Today I sit down and chat with Jane Simmons, who is a certified personal fitness trainer. Jane talks about her experience with getting her certification, some fitness myths that she debunks and how she created her own program in the middle of the pandemic. Her program, Movement and Mindset, focuses on connecting the body with the mind through movement and fitness. She also has her own podcast where she extends the Movement and Mindset community towards others that share their stories and experiences, as well!
WANT TO CONNECT WITH JANE?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeksimmons/
Movement and Mindset Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movement.and.mindset/
Movement and Mindset Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PEpLHqkL2w0rqg5zAr1Bn?si=9oivKdZYQ4CZGvw7e7jKvw&nd=1
Website: https://movementandmindset.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_bKydx3yrC7hrsYdneyZ6w
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
14. The Ins & Outs of the Acting Industry from School to the Audition Process & To Being on Stage w/Marla Acevedo
“Part of me was me just taking a chance and putting myself out there but a lot of it was, when I really look at it, a lot of it was connections...that was a chance I took. A little bit of putting yourself out there and a lot of good connections.”
Today I sit down and chat with Marla Acevedo who is an actress! She graduated with a BFA in musical theater and attended an acting school in New York City. She also has her own YouTube channel where she showcases her acting experiences for people to view. We also chat about acting myths, how acting came into her life, what it’s like to have an agent and advice for others looking at becoming an actor!
I don’t know about you all, but Marla’s passion for acting is very prominent throughout the entire conversation. When I spoke to her, with our cameras and getting that visual component, as well, it was so clear that this is what she loves to do. Careers can be painful and not fun, but Marla loves what she does and it is inspiring and so refreshing to see this from her!
Article on Acting Myths: https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/top-acting-myths-54431/
WANT TO CONNECT WITH MARLA?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZG2ERTxpCJKJQPYI9dHfxQ/featured
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marla_acevedo/
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
13. Studying Ecological Engineering in Canada & Having a Passion for Sustainability w/Mathilde Guglielmi
“I think social media and YouTube are great tools, as well. There’s definitely more STEM influencers or science communicators on Instagram and Twitter and YouTube even, that can be inspiring.”
Today I sit down and chat with Mathilde, who is currently a graduate student studying ecological engineering in Canada. She is conducting research on organic waste management, so we chat all about what that entails and how she got into this kind of research. We also chat about her internship experiences and what some of her biggest takeaways were from them. Mathilde has moved around a lot in her life and we talk about how the exposure to different kinds of culture has made her a “citizen of the world”. She is also bilingual in French and English and she gives us insight on what it is like to be bilingual within her family.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH MATHILDE?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathildegug6/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrmJPZpnk5NU4Sn6BSoU6g/featured
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
12. Finding a Career as a Business Owner/Designer & The Importance of Hobbies w/Kaitlyn Michelle
“I would say just take your time and think about what it is you really want to do and what’s also needed. Because you can love something and try to build a business around it, but if there’s not a need for it, then it’s not necessarily going to work. So, finding where those two things intersect and letting yourself figure that out.”
Today I sit down and chat with Kaitlyn, who found her career as a business owner and designer. She is a graphic and web designer who found this career through passion and even taught herself the Adobe applications she needed to do what she wanted! We chat about what her work life is like and we also tap into some of her favorite hobbies! Kaitlyn is also a classically trained ballerina, a houseplant lover and an insect enthusiast. We chat about the importance of having a passion for hobbies and how these intersect within her life.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH KAITLYN?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crescentsiteshop/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
11. Getting a Job During the Pandemic as a Woman in STEM while Balancing a YouTube Channel w/Raya Sunshine
“If I’m gonna do it, no better time is now. And if I’m gonna do it, this time I’m gonna take it seriously and not care what anyone thinks, not care who sees it and just do something that I really like to do.”
Today I sit down and chat with Raya, who has her own YouTube channel and is a recent graduate of Syracuse University. She majored in biomedical engineering. We also chat about how the pandemic played a role in her college experience and what life has been like post-grad. She got a job during the pandemic working for a medical device company. For her new job, she had to move to a new city and is now living alone. We talk all about how this has affected her, what she’s learned from all these experiences and what advice she would give others!
WANT TO CONNECT WITH RAYA?
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg02zJILI9eZxbrKzqFO9XQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayadarleen/
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
10. Updates on My Health Journey & How College has Affected it w/Megan Sileo
"It's not just going to be a constant decline in the weight numbers, it's not going to be constantly everyday is going to be perfect eating, healthy eating - fruits, veggies. It's not like that. It's definitely very much hills I would call this journey."
Today I am going solo in the episode! I give you all updates on my health journey and what my experience has been like from September 2020 to March 2021. This is part two to my episode I did back in September (linked below). I have learned a lot over the past few months: continuing my journey as a remote college student in the fall, the holidays and moving back to campus for the first time since I began my journey. I chat all about the difficulties I didn't think I would go through currently and how I am handling these challenges at school.
Want to listen to Part 1?
https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned/episodes/15--Getting-Myself-on-the-Right-Path-for-My-Health--What-I-Did-Differently-ehiu2m
Things Mentioned in today's episode:
Pamela Reif: https://www.youtube.com/user/PamelaRf1
Peloton: https://www.onepeloton.com/
iTrackBites: https://itrackbites.com/
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
9. Double Majoring in College while Balancing a YouTube Channel w/Leilani Nicole
“I feel like I’ve learned about how important connections are. It’s important to talk to others and just really connect and notice that everyone’s in the same boat as you, like we are all trying to grow here on YouTube. But also, there’s room for success for everyone.”
Today I sit down and chat with Leilani Nicole, who is a senior in college studying elementary education and math. She also has her own YouTube channel where she posts lifestyle videos! We chat about how she has balanced school and YouTube and what time management means to her. Leilani took a year off of YouTube to focus on school so we also talk about the process of what it was like to get back into making videos.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH LEILANI?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LoveLeichannel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leilaninicolea/
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
8. Living in 4 Different Countries & Working as an Attorney in International Law w/Ana Tagliati
“Something that my mom always told me is that you never leave a place without having connections there and leaving on good terms.”
Today I sit down and chat with Ana, who is an attorney in an international law office in Brazil. We chat all about her schooling experience, how she’s moved around to multiple countries and the things she has learned from other cultures! We also chat about her internship experiences that she has had in school and how those taught her what she liked and what she didn’t like in terms of a work environment.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ANA?
The Brazilian Point of View Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/the-brazilian-point-of-view/id1543982528?l=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrazilianpovpodcast/
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
7. Studying Psychology, Getting a Master's Degree & Working Towards Goals w/Carmen Florez
“Your intuition is important. Just trust it.”
Today I sit down and chat with Carmen Florez, who recently graduated from the University of Florida and is now pursuing her masters in rehabilitation and mental health counseling. We talk about her experience earning her undergrad in psychology and how that has prepared her for her masters. We also talk about her experiences working with and shadowing others in the field. Carmen offers her advice for others that are pursuing a similar path that she took in school.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH CARMEN?
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmen_florez/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beantheredonethat.pod/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ycjAs76rHqznLKKuP1ryd?si=O0kaVvdwR4eoCvxDNTLjXw
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
6. Learning From Mothers and Changing Careers from Corporate Marketing to being a Freelance Author w/Ana Tajder
“It helps to talk to people and that’s a big lesson in my life, too. And my mom was always teaching me that you should state your needs. She was like if people don’t know what you need then they can’t help you.”
Today I sit down and chat with Ana Tajder, who is currently a freelance author with her own podcast called, Thank You, Mama. She talks all about her shift from corporate marketing to what she is doing today in her career. We chat about what she’s learned over the course of her career, how she began writing, what inspired her own podcast and the things she’s learned from the guests she has had on her podcast!
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ANA?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatajder/
Podcast: http://www.tajder.com/podcast
Website: http://www.tajder.com/
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
5. Self Taught Interior Designer, Traveling Around the World & Creating Your Happy Place w/Rebecca West
“My purpose and the book's purpose is to figure out why do you need to change your house, what do you need to change, how are you going to change it? But the how is the last part, you gotta figure out why first.”
Today I sit down and chat with Rebecca West, who is the founder of Seriously Happy Homes, a design firm located in Seattle, Washington. She is a self-taught interior designer and talks all about her experience as to how she got into this career. She talks about what she does in her day to day career, while telling how she is able to take a month off every year to travel with her husband.
Rebecca has created a brand for herself, focusing on her why and the importance of knowing the why behind everything. She has her own book called “Happy Starts at Home” and a podcast called “Creating Your Happy Place”. Being happy is one of her goals that she has incorporated into her work.
THINGS MENTIONED:
Simon Sineck: Start With Why https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/start-with-why-simon-sinek/1016513563?ean=9781591846444
WANT TO CONNECT WITH REBECCA?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beseriouslyhappy/
Website: https://seriouslyhappy.com/
Design Website: https://www.happystartsathome.com/
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
4. The Background Behind Podcasting as Two Best Friends for One Word Convos Podcast w/Aliyah and Sueva
“Make sure you enjoy what you’re doing and that you genuinely like it” - Sueva
“My biggest advice is use social media to your advantage and you’ll find ways to engage with your audience” - Aliyah
Today I sit down and chat with Aliyah and Sueva, who are both co-hosts of their own podcast! The concept of their podcast is choosing two words to talk about and their viewpoints about topics that relate to the theme of the episode. We talk about their experience creating a podcast together, how they came up their own concept and how they market their podcast on Instagram!
Listening to the two of them talk and bounce off each other was a real treat. These two are best friends and it is very clear in this episode, as well as in their own podcast!
THINGS MENTIONED:
Unsolicited Advice Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unsolicited-advice-with-ashley-and-taryne/id1456292665
Canva: https://www.canva.com/
Gen Z Girl Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-z-girl/id1482516550
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ALIYAH AND SUEVA?
One Word Convos Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-word-convos/id1530230775?uo=4
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onewordconvos/
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/onewordconvospodcast
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
3. Graduating as a First-Generation Student, Working at Intel, & Creating a YouTube Channel w/Aracely Mejia
“I think I would tell myself to really just hold tight and that it’s going to be hard, but, I think the rewards at the end are so worth it. All those hardships that you’re gonna face are going to be worth it and that you’re going to be resilient and they are going to make you stronger. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger is so true.”
Today I sit down and chat with Aracely Mejia, who works at Intel at Silicon Valley. She graduated with two degrees, one in mechanical engineering and one in electrical engineering. Aracely is also a first generation college student and she also has her own YouTube channel! We chat all about these things in her life and what her experiences have taught her from being in these positions. We also talk about the importance of networking and how these skills have helped her in her career.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ARACELY?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSP_KjCaEt_QK-vVkZ5ua9A
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aramejia.x/
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
2. The Importance of Trying New Things & Doing It for Yourself w/Taylor Woods
“If this is a huge passion of mine, I need to start integrating more of my passions into my platform. And also, those videos are a lot more helpful to a larger audience than people just watching me to go Target, because how does that help anybody else?”
Welcome back to 2021 new guests each week! Today I sat down and chatted with Taylor Woods. We chat about all things with her YouTube channel, fitness, the 75Hard challenge and her experiences! Taylor tells us about her beginnings on YouTube and how her content has changed over time. She also talks about her podcast and her love for podcasting, as well as her favorite episode that she’s recorded and gotten a lot of feedback from. Sit back, relax and enjoy a warmhearted episode!
WANT TO CONNECT WITH TAYLOR?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS49cakQgSe_o-uKn38c07g
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tayllorwoods/
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontgetittwisted
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
1. Focusing on the New Year & Goals for 2021 w/Megan Sileo
“Now these don’t seem to be big wins in the moment, these are things that have affected and changed my daily life for the better. It isn’t about huge monumental things that need to happen in order for you to reach your goals. It can be small things that work toward you getting to be your best self out there. “
Welcome back to the “So Today I Learned…” Podcast! I am so excited to be back for season 2. This episode, I sit down and talk to you all about goals for the new year and hopes for 2021. This episode focuses on going in strong to the new year and continuing to be the best possible version of ourselves out there. I want to focus on goal setting and creating a positive lifestyle for myself.
What are your goals for 2021?
THINGS MENTIONED:
USA Today’s 100 Positive Things that Happened in the World in 2020: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2020/12/23/good-news-2020-positive-stories-amid-coronavirus-election-celebrity-deaths/3921159001/
Michelle B: https://www.youtube.com/c/muchelleb/featured
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
28. Reflecting on 2020, What I've Learned Being a Remote College Student & Working on Myself w/Megan Sileo
“I do feel upset that I wasn’t given the college experience that I should’ve had but this was the college experience I was meant to have because I was able to focus so much on my family, my dog and especially my health. Like that has been the most rewarding thing about being remote this semester”
Today’s episode is a solo episode with your host, Megan. She sits down and chats about the year of 2020, her thoughts on being a remote college student and how she managed to work on herself this entire year.
3 Things Megan has learned during 2020:
- Take advantage of all the time with friends and family you can
- Be smart and safe but also have fun
- Focus on what makes you happy and stick to it
The podcast will be taking a two week break so Megan can focus on preparing season 2 and celebrating the holidays! The next episode will be out on January 5th! She looks forward to seeing you then!
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
27. The Untraditional Route in the Fashion Industry w/Sabrina Marley
“I would say that having the mindset of ‘it’s your life so you choose how to live it’, that might sound cheesy but I think that it’s a good thing and if it is going to make you happy you should go for it.”
Today I sit down with Sabrina Marley who is currently working on her own career in the fashion industry. We chat about her experiences in school at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and how that set up the path for post-grad. She has always been interested in fashion and always wanted to have her own clothing line. We also chat about her side projects, like her own podcast and starting the process of her own fashion line. Sabrina also chats about the importance of making the most out of the environment she’s in and how that has affected her life.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH SABRINA?
Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/sabrinamarley/
Instagram (Shop): https://www.instagram.com/blushspice/
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
26. The Gradual Growth in Sustainability & How It Affects Everyone w/Caroline Quinn
“I love doing this stuff, it makes me genuinely so happy to post about this and meeting people who have similar views to me and just talk about all of this fun stuff and ways we can advocate about what we are passionate about. So I would love to keep expanding it and see where it goes in the future.”
Today I sit down and chat with my childhood friend, Caroline Quinn. Caroline has her own Instagram account where she promotes sustainability, healthy eating and making the world a better place! Caroline and I chat about her beginnings on her foodie account, the importance of upcycling clothes and environmental sustainability in today’s world.
THINGS MENTIONED:
Earthy Andy: https://www.earthyandy.com/
Deliciously Ella: https://deliciouslyella.com/
Ellen Fisher: https://www.ellenfisher.com/
Adidas Sustainability Report: https://www.adidas.com/us/sustainability
Yoga with Adrienne: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
WANT TO CONNECT WITH CAROLINE?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveonthevegg/?hl=en
Blog: https://liveonthevegg.wixsite.com/mysite-1
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
Business Email: megansileobusiness@gmail.com
New episodes are posted weekly on TUESDAYS!
25. Taking a Nontraditional Path in School & The Impact of Mindset w/Marissa Marie
“You have to do what you are going to be happy doing. Not what your parents, family, friends, society thinks that you should be doing.”
Today I sit down and chat with Marissa Marie, who is a content creator on YouTube, as well as studying to be a nurse. We chat about how she got into nursing, the schooling process and how her content on YouTube has been influenced by her career path.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH MARISSA?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marisssaxmarie/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/beautyglow10
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmurbaby?source=h5_m
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
NEW EPISODES EACH TUESDAY!
24. 21 Things I Learned Before Turning 21 w/Megan Sileo
“If you don’t agree with an idea, ask about it. It’s so great to be able to learn from others and different perspectives and be open to their ideas because they might start something for you to think of something else. It’s so great to learn from others and collaborate with other people.”
Today is another solo episode! Yesterday was my 21st birthday, so today I am telling you 21 things I learned before turning 21 years old! Sit back, relax and enjoy a little chat between you and me :)
Back to having a guest next week!
LINKS TO ARTICLES:
https://medium.com/@undertheginkgo/21-things-ive-learned-in-21-years-a603fbe00317
https://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/21-things-ive-learned-in-21-years/
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23. The Importance of Skincare & The Impact of Hyram on YouTube w/Hyram Yarbro
“Once I started doing skincare I was like ‘okay this is actually a lot of fun, this is my passion’. That’s where the passion more so came into play, more so than strategy or conversation around specifically trying to fill a void and growth and stuff like that. Cause that won’t get you through the years worth of videos with ten, twenty views each. It’s the passion and the drive and the interest that fuels that.”
Today I sit down and chat with Hyram Yarbro, who is a skincare content creator on YouTube. We chat all about his experiences being on YouTube, the motivation for starting his channel and the importance of skincare. Hyram is very passionate about what he does and has been able to have the amazing opportunity to help people take care of their skin. He tries to bridge the gap from skincare to the beginners who may not know where to begin researching. Being able to chat with Hyram was an incredible milestone for my podcast and I am so grateful for this opportunity!
MENTIONED:
James Welsh: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPP291gN79qI1QZY1znOscg
Dr. Dray: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnxmUrGMtpQT844Yd_l7Zyg
WANT TO CONNECT WITH HYRAM?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2sYit3cZ2CuD_8FHYH7O_Q
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skincarebyhyram/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skincarebyhyram
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Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
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22. The Life of a Graphic Designer & Content Creator in Washington, D.C. w/Amy Rauch
“I think that’s just the way it comes off with editing...it’s really easy to get wrapped up in the aesthetics of someone’s video...it’s so easy to get into this little bubble of their world...it’s just the way that things look when they’re chopped up edited together with lo-fi hip hop music in the background. It’s just gonna look a little better than it is.”
Today I sit down with Amy Rauch, who is currently a graphic designer, as well as a content creator on YouTube. She works for a real estate company in Washington, D.C. and her day to day tasks vary from filming, marketing to designing. We also chat about her work on YouTube and the crossover between her traditional 9-5 job and her channel.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH AMY?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/amydrauch
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amydrauch
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amydrauch/
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21. Activating Passion Through Health & Wellness for a More Sustainable Life w/Cece Heart
“Maybe that high paying job seems better on paper, but actually, holistically, for your whole life, it might be better to take the less paying job that you find more passion in because if you’re showing up excited, you’ll probably progress a lot faster.”
Today I sit down and chat with Cece Heart, who holds many different hats in the health and wellness world. She talks about her personal experiences, dives deep into the importance of what you put in your body affects the outcome of the world around you and advice for anyone looking to start going down their own health and wellness journey.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH CECE?
Website: https://ceceheart.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspirationsorceress/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirationsorceress/
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Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
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20. Finding Identity Through the Uncertainties in Life as a Military Spouse w/Honest Talk International Founder, Michaela Rosales
“I realized that adding that small word, “just”, is so harmful to your mental and emotional wellbeing. And it was demeaning to myself and demeaning to other people that were doing the same thing. I wrapped up my identity in my roles and responsibilities as opposed to who I am to the core...you’re not just anything...you’re making a difference...you are influencing the people around you in one way shape or form.”
Today I sit down and chat with Michaela Rosales, who is the founder of Honest Talk International. Michaela has taken her career to the next level and is helping people all around the world. She is also a military spouse and relocates her home every 1-3 years with her family. Michaela goes in depth about the uncertainties she had to go through in her life and how it has led her to where she is today.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH MICHAELA?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honesttalkinternational/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HonestTalkInterNational/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelarosales/
Website: https://www.honesttalkinternational.com/
Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/user/honestbirthtalk
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Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
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19. Working as a Multi-Skilled Journalist in Media & The Impact of Storytelling w/Liv Johnson
“My favorite part is when I get a good character and as they’re talking I can hear what I’m gonna use in the story, which soundbites I’m gonna use, and matching those soundbites with visuals while I’m there...and then when I finish a story and I feel like I did the character justice and I did the story justice.”
Today I sit down with Liv Johnson, who is currently working at FOX West Texas as a multi-skilled journalist. We talk about her college experiences, internship experiences and the importance of her mentors. We also deep dive into her current job and what daily life is like for her as a journalist.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH LIV?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livjohnsontv/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livjohnsontv/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/livjohnsontv
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18. An Alternate Path in the Medical Field as a Laboratory Scientist & The Impact of the Pandemic w/Dawn
“The fact that I know that I am helping patients and making the world a better place while doing it.”
Today I sit down and chat with Dawn, who is a medical laboratory scientist. We talk about the specifics of what she does, as well as how the coronavirus pandemic affected her day to day life in the lab. She also gives some tips for listeners to use when going out and about during a pandemic. We also talk about who Dawn is outside of the lab and some of her current hobbies she started working on with the stay-at-home orders in place. Dawn also gives some advice to people who are looking to be in medicine but don’t necessarily want to be doctors.
MENTIONED:
How to Money Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-money/id1337718773
NAACLS: https://www.naacls.org/Home.aspx
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smoothies_make_you_stronger/
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17. Creating a Community for Content Creators & The Path of Starting a YouTube channel w/Taylor Vahey
“People just looked at the follower count and made an assumption, so I want to be careful that I never make other people feel that way...and I also don’t ever want to make the assumption that someone bigger than me wouldn’t want to be my friend.”
I chat with Taylor Vahey, who is a smaller content creator on YouTube. We talk about how she created her YouTube channel, what kind of content she creates and how she manages to keep close contact with her followers, as well. We also talk about some of the videos specifically and how the videos have impacted her life in specific ways. Taylor also offers some great advice and tells some amazing stories about her acting experiences!
WANT TO CONNECT WITH TAYLOR?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorvahey/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorVahey
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
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16. Being Your Own Boss in Digital Marketing in the Realtor Industry w/Bobbie Franklin
“That’s something I’m very passionate about is teaching other people - if they want to learn how to do something, I think if you have the knowledge you should teach them exactly how it works and to the best of your ability.”
Today I sit down and chat with Bobbie Franklin, who created her own digital marketing business within the realtor field. She also considers herself an entrepreneur. We deep dive into how she created her own photography business and how that business has helped her know the skills of working for yourself. Bobbie also tells us about the basic steps in being a client and what kinds of packages clients can purchase. She also has her own podcast to serve as another creative outlet to connect with clients.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH BOBBIE?
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovebobbielynn/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pettydaydreams/
Blog: https://lovebobbielynn.wordpress.com/
Website: https://www.frankcreativeok.com/
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Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
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15. Getting Myself on the Right Path for My Health & What I Did Differently
**If anyone is sensitive to the topic of health, weight loss, nutrition, etc then please take a look at my other episodes instead of this one
“Getting into a health journey is not an easy or short process. It’s hard. It’s mentally draining and it’s long. But I’m doing it and I’m willing to do this after being so unknowingly unhappy with my body for so many years. For me, it’s not that I will love my body when I get to a certain goal, I have learned to love my body over this journey.”
Today I get pretty candid about an important part of my life: my health journey. It is something that I have finally gotten the chance to work on and change for the better. I talk about my experience and how I got myself to the point of where I am today. It is a long journey and a long process, but I want to open the conversation to others.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
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14. The Life of a Morning News Anchor & The Path Getting There w/Samantha Casano
“Don’t be afraid to reach out to people who are in this industry - no matter if it’s someone you know personally or someone at a higher level.”
Today’s episode is with Samantha Casano who is a morning news anchor at WOAY-TV in West Virginia. We chat about her current job and the life of a morning news anchor in today’s world. She also highlights her previous internship experiences and how those have helped prepare her for her job. Samantha also highlights the importance of the people who have mentored her and how they have impacted her life.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthacasano/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/samantha_casano
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samanthacasanotv/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-casano/
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13. Studying Biomedical Engineering & Being as Real as Possible on YouTube w/Talia Lea
**My mic got messed up and cut out so my audio is coming from my earphones, but this episode was too beneficial to not upload! Things should be back to normal next week. So sorry about this!**
“Don’t doubt yourself, even if it might seem hard at times, there are so many resources out there that can help you. Never stop learning.”
Today I sit down and chat with Talia, who is a biomedical engineering major in school. We talk about the schooling process, the male versus female ratio in her major and how she started her YouTube channel.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH TALIA?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talialeav/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkqOsFeTAT18xd7DWfV73IQ/videos
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
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12. Studying as a Hospitality Major & Being More Environmentally Conscious w/Riley McKenna
“Learn as much as you can so you can teach others.”
I chat with Riley McKenna who is currently a hospitality major in college. We deep dive into her major, the things she’s been involved with at school and the importance of sustainability in the hospitality industry. We also give you tips on how you can little by little be more sustainable in life.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH RILEY?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rileyymckenna/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RileyMcKenna4
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/12150232225
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Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
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11. The Power of Networking Within the Biotechnology Industry w/Eden
“It forced me to realize that I don't know everything, I don’t have the answers to everything, this is the work I am going to have to put in to get to where I want to go.”
Today I chat with Eden, who studied and worked in the biotechnology industry. We chat all about her experience, tips on being a biotech student, as well as her experience with networking in the industry.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH EDEN?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eden_skye_29/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therawcutpod/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
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10. Making the Most Out of Change w/Pancake Digital Solutions Founder, Rianna Hill
“I’ve learned to take their lessons, take their advice because it is usually good, usually people have good things to say and you can learn from and then apply it to your situation and trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.”
Today I sit down and chat with Rianna Hill, the founder of Pancake Digital Solutions. Her mission is to help businesses succeed online through training services to support local communities. We also talk about how her life has gone through many different changes and tips for others that may be going through the same thing.
RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE
Find Your Why: https://simonsinek.com/product/find-your-why/
Start with Why: https://simonsinek.com/product/start-with-why/
Originals by Adam Grant: https://www.adamgrant.net/originals
WANT TO CONNECT WITH RIANNA?
https://www.facebook.com/PancakeDigitalSolutions/
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Anchor: https://anchor.fm/sotodayilearned
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9. Being a Woman in STEM & The Importance of Sustainability w/Erika
“Being confident that you can do it and not being afraid to fail”
Today, I chat with Erika who recently graduated college with a degree in biochemistry, focusing on Pre-Med. We speak about her experience in school and being a woman in STEM. She also has her own thrift shop on Instagram. We emphasize the importance of sustainability and some small things people can do to begin their journey in helping the environment.
RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE
The Zero Waste Store: https://zerowastestore.com/
Eco-Chic Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eco-chic/id1370686322
Documentaries
https://www.beforetheflood.com/
http://www.morethanhoneyfilm.com/
WANT TO CONNECT WITH ERIKA?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erika_newin/?hl=en
Thrift Store Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caligalthrifted/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100016809999407
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
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8. Organizational Tips for Navigating through Life & Productivity
“When you’re doing things, just put your all into it and focus on that.”
Today’s episode is a solo episode with your host, Megan. She sits down and chats about things she uses to increase organization and productivity throughout the day. Then, at the end, she gives you four tips to use in your own life to help you out!
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7. Moving Across the World & Making the Transition to Being Independent w/Pallavi Janiani
“How can I talk about my life but also amplify other voices from the people in my community?”
Today, I chat with Pallavi who picked up her life and moved across the world to go to college in the United States. Originally from India, we talk about the process for her in becoming dependent on family to becoming the independent person she is today. Pallavi also has her own Podcast, which we talk about, as well.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH PALLAVI?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caffeinatedbrowngirl/
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6. Being a Content Creator on YouTube & Strategically Making Videos w/Hava Schultz
“Most people stop right before they are about to take off.”
Today, I chat with Hava Schultz, who is a content creator on YouTube. We talk about various topics and deep dive into the process of her YouTube videos and how she got to where she is today. We also talk about the importance of side hustles and how they can be part of the personal brand.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH HAVA?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4schultz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/havaschultz/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/havaschultz/
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5. Sticking with the Motivation of Working for the Pay Level Above You w/Simrin Purhar
Today, I chat with Simrin Purhar, who works in the tech field at her traditional 9-5 job. She goes in depth about her job and the importance of working hard. She describes her job as rewarding, client-facing, but also technical. We deep dive into these topics and what they mean to her. Simrin also has her own podcast, which we talk about, as well.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH SIMRIN?
Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/workinggalsguide/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simrin-purhar/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
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4. Working as a Project Manager in the IT Industry and Building a Personal Brand Through Blogging w/Lauren
Today, I chat with Lauren who works in the IT industry looking into the user experience within project management. She also has her own self-development blog where she focuses on her personal brand with evergreen content that people can learn from.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH LAUREN?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camilleoutsidethebox/
Blog: https://camilleoutsidethebox.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camilleoutsidethebox
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
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3. Taking a Risk During a Time of Uncertainty & Moving Across the Country w/Christine
In this episode, I chat with Christine who is a science teacher in Illinois. She is currently on her way to working towards her master’s degree in music performance by moving halfway across the country to do so. One of the biggest things Christine has learned is the importance of taking risks, especially during a time of uncertainty.
She also has her own YouTube channel where she ranges her content from veganism to vlogs and lifestyle.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CDsisters
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veggiesbyeos/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
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2. Working as a Social Media Coordinator & Making the Most Out of Every Opportunity w/Raquel Escamillia
In this episode, I chat with Raquel Escamillia who works as a social media coordinator for Quicken Loans. She has worked her way up from being an intern to a full-time employee over the course of her time there. Raquel also helped create the podcast for the founder of the company using her own personal knowledge from her own social media habits.
She also has her own YouTube channel and podcasts where she posts content ranging from tips in her own job to chatting with people in different kinds of industries.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH RAQUEL?
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelescamilla/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_its_raquel/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/raquelescamilla?sub_confirmation=1.
Work with It Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-with-it/id1507889613
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayilearnedpodcast/
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1. Intro & Tips as to How I Turned My Life Around During Stay-at-Home Orders
What did you learn from today's episode?
In this episode, I give you guys three tips I learned through these past couple months with the stay-at-home orders. There have been both positives and negatives during this time that I took away and learned and today, I am here to share some of that with you!
Find a routine and let your creativity flow. Also, remember that it’s always okay to let out emotions.
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