Yumi Sakugawa is an interdisciplinary artist and author of several books including I Think I Am In Friend-Love With You and Your Illustrated Guide To Becoming One With The Universe. She has many different ways of expressing herself creatively -

#31 - Will Akana & David Hong | Dissecting Analysis Paralysis & How To Live The Good Life

Mar 28th, 2022 28m 19s

In this episode, we discuss the root causes of analysis paralysis, our experiences with it, and how people live the "good life" from Arthur Brook's newest book, From Strength To Strength. [00:00] Intro[11:23] Margin of safety [17:20] Value stru

#30 - Will Akana & David Hong | Who Are Your Role Models?

Mar 21st, 2022 31m 53s

In this episode, we go over the role models (both dead and alive) who shaped our worldview and way of thinking. Podcast Mission:- Learning to live a fulfilling life through creating and being in a state of flow- Showcasing other creatives (tho

#29 - Will Akana & David Hong | Sharing Uncomfortable Situations

Mar 14th, 2022 28m 4s

In this episode, we share our moments of discomfort and how we built the tolerance for itPodcast Mission:- Learning to live a fulfilling life through creating and being in a state of flow- Showcasing other creatives (those who chose the unconve

#28 - Will Akana & David Hong | Skills To Learn For the 21st Century

Mar 7th, 2022 50m 19s

In this episode, we discuss how we can be better learners and teachers, the educational system, and what skills are needed to thrive in today's world. Podcast Mission:- Learning to live a fulfilling life through creating and being in a state o

#27 - Mayuko | Software Engineer To Full-Time Content Creator

Feb 28th, 2022 1h 3m

Mayuko is a software engineer turned content creator on YouTube. After working in Silicon Valley tech companies like Intuit, Patreon, and Netflix for six years as an iOS Engineer, she became a full-time creator in 2020. Her work aims to help pe

#26 - Kimmy Yam | Being a Critical Thinker Through Journalism

Feb 21st, 2022 38m 7s

Kimmy Yam is a reporter for NBC News, covering critical topics on race - especially pertaining to Asian Americans. In this episode, we discuss Kimmy's background and what brought her into journalism. How our inputs (what we consume) affect our

#25 - Brennan Mejia (Power Ranger) | Circus To Acting

Feb 14th, 2022 52m 8s

Brennen Mejia is an acrobat turned actor best known for his role as the Red Power Ranger in the Power Rangers Dino Charge series. He's also starred in other shows such as SuperGirl and American Horror Story.He does his own stunts, is a master a

#24 - Captain Sinbad (Nikhil Pandey) | iPhone Videos At Midnight To Full-Time YouTube

Feb 7th, 2022 56m 43s

Nikhil Pandey (Captain Sinbad) is a productivity/self-help YouTuber who recently left his corporate job after his videos started doubling his normal salary, and after he bought his own house. But it wasn't a simple stroll in the park. Nikhil st

#23 - Hello Lucky (Eunice and Sabrina Moyle) | From Greeting Cards to a Full Design Studio

Jan 31st, 2022 50m 18s

Half Taiwanese and half White, these sisters created a design studio called Hello Lucky. It encompasses children's books (Sabrina is the author & Eunice is the illustrator), fabric, greeting cards, TV shows (coming soon), and much more. Startin

#22 - Will Akana & David Hong | Modern Stoicism on being grateful during hard times

Jan 24th, 2022 55m

Will Akana is a voice actor, actor, singer, and YouTuberDavid Hong is a fitness coach, dancer, actor, and writerIn this episode, we go over why Stoicism is so helpful in modern times, how we apply it, and who our favorite Stoics are. Podcast

#21 - Mic Nguyen | How To Be Funnier, Podcasting, & Being Unique

Jan 17th, 2022 45m 31s

Mic Nguyen (@nicepantsdude) is a writer and comedian who has written for such illustrious websites as NBC News, Racked, and his mom’s 60th birthday e-vite. When he’s not tweeting you can find him doing stand-up on stage, working on a sci-fi sho

#20 - Will Akana & David Hong | Playing the Infinite Game

Jan 10th, 2022 24m 52s

Will Akana is a voice actor, actor, singer, and YouTuberDavid Hong is a fitness coach, dancer, actor, and writerIn this episode, we go over what it means to play the long game. Podcast Mission:- Learning to live a fulfilling life through creati

#19 - Will Akana & David Hong | 2022 Goals

Jan 3rd, 2022 32m 19s

Will Akana is a voice actor, actor, singer, and YouTuberDavid Hong is a fitness coach, dancer, actor, and writerIn this episode, we go over the wins, losses, and overall lessons of 2021Podcast Mission:- Learning to live a fulfilling life throug

#18 - Will Akana & David Hong | Lessons of 2021

Dec 27th, 2021 1h 11m

#17 - Maurene Goo | Becoming an Author, Marvel, and the Writing Process

Dec 19th, 2021 1h 6m

Maurene Goo is a writer for marvel and she is a critically acclaimed author having published multiple young adult novels, some of which are currently being adapted into the big screen. Current Projects - Silk (Comic book series of a Korean-Am

#16 - Will Akana & David Hong | The Hoffman Process & Spirituality

Dec 12th, 2021 1h 22m

Will Akana is a voice actor, actor, singer, and YouTuberDavid Hong is a fitness coach, dancer, actor, and writerIn this episode, David shares his experience with the Hoffman Process and talks about spirituality with Will Podcast Mission:- Learn

#15 - Will Akana & David Hong | The Dark Side of Self Development

Nov 28th, 2021 34m 43s

Will Akana is a voice actor, actor, singer, and YouTuberDavid Hong is a fitness coach, dancer, actor, and writerIn this episode, we discuss the potential dark side of self-development - thinking you're better than others, negatively comparing,

#14 - Will Akana & David Hong | Do you need a routine to be creative

Nov 21st, 2021 40m 31s

Will Akana is a voice actor, actor, singer, and YouTuberDavid Hong is a fitness coach, dancer, actor, and writerIn this episode, we discuss whether people need a routine in order to be creative and successful. The theme of the Podcast- In a wo

#13 - Will Akana & David Hong | How we escaped rock bottom and approached self development

Nov 14th, 2021 47m 11s

Will Akana is a voice actor, actor, singer, and YouTuberDavid Hong is a fitness coach, dancer, actor, and writerIn this episode, we dive into how we got into the self-development space. The theme of the Podcast- In a world filled with distract

#12 - Will Akana & David Hong | Lessons from the Samurai, Bushido, and Musashi Miyamoto

Nov 7th, 2021 38m 9s

Will Akana is a voice actor, actor, singer, and YouTuberDavid Hong is a fitness coach, dancer, actor, and writer Join us as we dive into the Samurai lore and pull out the practical lessons from it The theme of the Podcast- In a world filled wit

#11 - Will Akana & David Hong | Best Book Of All Times & Approaching Habits With Dopamine

Oct 31st, 2021 54m 20s

Will Akana is a voice actor, actor, singer, and YouTuberDavid Hong is a fitness coach, dancer, actor, and writerThis is the first episode where we get together as if we're in a mastermind group, but we want to share the journey with everyone.

#10 - David Hong | Special Announcement and Name Change

Oct 24th, 2021 6m 59s

In a world filled with distractions, and in a world where it's so easy to compare ourselves with others, it's hard to get out of our own heads and CREATE. This is where I converse with modern creatives across all disciplines - dancing, acting,

#9 - Kenny Yang | An Actors Journey During The Pandemic & Building Relationships

Oct 17th, 2021 48m 1s

Kenny is an actor represented by Seattle Artist AgencyCurious Asians create is a podcast where I speak with Asian creatives across all disciplines about psychology, philosophy, creativity/routine, and self-improvement with the overarching theme

#8 - Kristina Yu (Cheery Human Studios) | Online Art and leaving the 9-5

Oct 10th, 2021 48m 45s

Kristina Yu is a freelance designer and illustrator who runs her own online brand called Cheery Human Studios, selling all sorts of goods such as prints, tote bags, mugs, and much much more with her own lovely illustrations on it.In this episod