Grwn Talk
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Ever wonder if you're ADULTing right? You're not alone! Follow Andrew as he speaks with some of the most talented, interesting, inspiring, and funny people to answer one question - "Am I doing this right??"
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My Oldest Friend | feat. Joe Ray Vasquez | Episode 22
December 20, 2021 16:39 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBWatch the whole episode here: https://youtu.be/mEwObpnSsvs SUBSCRIBE and Turn on notifications! Listen to the whole episode here https://grwn-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode22 Find Grwn Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you can listen. Links! Joe Ray: https://www.instagram.com/joeray_vsqz/ Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad Grwn Talk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/grwntalk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grwntalk/ Facebo...
Finding my ZERO | feat. Andrew Nguyen | Episode 21
December 13, 2021 14:20 - 2 hours - 123 MBWatch the whole episode here: https://youtu.be/82j4wYHtSEA SUBSCRIBE and Turn on notifications! Listen to the whole episode here https://grwn-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode21 Find Grwn Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you can listen. Links! Andrew Nguyen: https://www.instagram.com/fumandru_/ Andrew Ton : https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad Grwn Talk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/grwntalk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grw...
Teaching my son the GAME | feat. John Trapp | Ep. 20
July 06, 2021 15:40 - 2 hours - 133 MBWatch the whole episode here.: SUBSCRIBE and Turn on notifications! Listen to the whole episode here https://grwn-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/teaching-my-son-the-game-feat-john-trapp-ep-20 Find Grwn Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you can listen. Links! John: https://www.instagram.com/johnjtrapp/ Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad Grwn Talk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/grwntalk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grwntalk/...
How to Stop Asian Hate | Ep 19 feat. Daniel Wai
June 21, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWatch the whole episode here. SUBSCRIBE and Turn on notifications! https://youtu.be/nhCwZHaw96U Listen to the whole episode here https://grwn-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-stop-asian-hate-ep-19-feat-daniel-wai Find Grwn Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you can listen. Links! Daniel Wai: https://www.instagram.com/thestrongwai/ Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad Grwn Talk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/grwntalk/ Instagram...
Find your community | Ep 18 feat. Thy Nguyen
June 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBWatch the whole episode here. SUBSCRIBE and Turn on notifications! https://youtu.be/2dpMQIK96z4 Listen to the whole episode here https://grwn-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/find-your-community-ep-18-feat-thy-nguyen Find Grwn Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you can listen. Links! Thy: https://www.instagram.com/thychainz/ Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad Grwn Talk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/grwntalk/ Instagram: https://www.in...
Let's talk SEX | Ep. 17 feat. Emily Rose
May 31, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBWatch the whole episode here. SUBSCRIBE and Turn on notifications! https://youtu.be/EVh0YYJ2X7g Listen to the whole episode here https://grwn-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-talk-sex-ep-17-feat-emily-rose Find Grwn Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you can listen. Links! Emily: https://www.instagram.com/heruntold.stories/ Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenomad Grwn Talk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/grwntalk/ Instagram: https://ww...
I was a [blind] drug mule | Ep. 15 feat. Phuong Le
April 02, 2021 20:12 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBEver wonder what it's like to smuggle drugs across the border? My buddy Phuong Le talks about his experience as a (blind) mule)! We also talk about the junkyard scams, being resourceful immigrants, and of course...dance! Watch the whole episode here. SUBSCRIBE and TURN ON notifications! Watch to the whole episode here https://youtu.be/MgMbFXizIX0 Find Grwn Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you can listen. Links! Phuong: https://www.instagram.com/p...
I was a [blind] drug mule | Ep. 16 feat. Phuong Le
April 02, 2021 20:12 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBEver wonder what it's like to smuggle drugs across the border? My buddy Phuong Le talks about his experience as a (blind) mule)! We also talk about the junkyard scams, being resourceful immigrants, and of course...dance! Watch the whole episode here. SUBSCRIBE and TURN ON notifications! Watch to the whole episode here https://youtu.be/MgMbFXizIX0 Find Grwn Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you can listen. Links! Phuong: https://www.instagram.com/p...
FAME, FASHION, & FAMILY | Ep 15 feat. Lan Vo
December 31, 2020 19:38 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBLan Vo is arguably the most put together woman that I know. She has a big girl job, married (to a stud), beautiful home, dog...you get the idea. She also is a social media influencer with over 38k followers on Instagram. On this episode we talk about what it's like having that many followers. Starting a family Getting through tough times and so much more SUBSCRIBE and TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS Watch the whole episode here. SUBSCRIBE and Turn on notifications! https://grwn-talk.sim...
VETERAN'S DAY EPISODE | Ep 14 Feat. Julio Petersen III aka Mr. Pete
November 11, 2020 19:28 - 1 hour - 106 MBJulio Petersen (aka Mr. Pete) will always be your neighbor! On this episode we talk about: • The Soldier show • Live in the Army • Mental health • PTSD • Fear of success • And finding the music! SUBSCRIBE and TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS Watch the whole episode here. https://youtu.be/kZ5qySXcNVA Find Grwn Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you can listen. Links! Julio: https://www.instagram.com/julilo_tito_jpete Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/ton...
CONVERSATIONS WITH A TEACHER | Ep 13. feat. Melanie Guthrie
September 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBMelanie is a veteran educator and, oddly enough, was never one of my teachers! We've kept up with each other since my graduation and I can see why -- I'm always learning from her. In this podcast, we discuss Teacher-Student Ratios Creating a new grading system -- goodbye, ABCs! Helicopter parents Leading by example and so much more Watch the whole episode here: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/grwntalk Links! Melanie: https://www.instagram.com/melteaches Andrew: https://www.instag...
RUINING MEN's LIVES | Ep 12 feat. Tanya Yvonne
August 29, 2020 13:27 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBTanya does NOT sleep. And it's clear when you hear her talk and see what she's been able to accomplish. She's the definition of a strong, confident woman who knows what she wants and how to get it. I can't wait for Elijah to learn from her! Topics we discussed - Be courageous - Take risks - Stay ready for opportunities - Seeking therapy - Dancing for yourself - Don't clip the wings WATCH to the whole episode here: Links! Tanya: https://www.instagram.com/tanyayvonne/ Andrew:...
JUST THE TIP | Ep 11 feat Calvin Eata
August 20, 2020 18:17 - 1 hour - 109 MBCalvin is one of the co-owners of Soundbox Studios in Houston, TX. On this episode, we talk about lessons from the service industry, more dance history, and the importance of being able to communicate and build relationships with people. Also, don't get psyched out with the ender...I kept the camera running and he dropped EVEN MORE gems in the last 20 minutes. Links! Calvin: https://www.instagram.com/calvin32/ Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/tontonthenonmad/ Grwn Talk Instagram: htt...
Men's Mental Health | Ep 10 feat. Christopher Rodriguez
August 20, 2020 18:09 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBMen are notoriously bad at taking care of their mental health. On this episode, Chris comes back and speaks as a previous mental health case worker. We’ve both struggled in the past, and I can say with full confidence that he’s helped me overcome some deep struggles. Here are my lessons learned. • It’s ok to be vulnerable • say I LOVE YOU • appreciate your partner • spend more time on your passions • separate manhood from leadership And so much more. Comment below - what did YOU tak...
Ep 10. Chris Rodriguez | Just the tip | feat. Calvin Eata
August 20, 2020 18:09 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBMen are notoriously bad at taking care of their mental health. On this episode, Chris comes back and speaks as a previous mental health case worker. We’ve both struggled in the past, and I can say with full confidence that he’s helped me overcome some deep struggles. Here are my lessons learned. • It’s ok to be vulnerable • say I LOVE YOU • appreciate your partner • spend more time on your passions • separate manhood from leadership And so much more. Comment below - what di...
Ep. 9 | Building a legacy | feat. Duy Nguyen
July 10, 2020 15:25 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBDuy Nguyen exemplifies personal integrity, hard work, and working towards building his legacy. He is a co-owner of Soudnbox Studios in Houston, TX, a working professional, family man, and a big reason why I chose to move to Texas. I hope you enjoy this episode; I know I did! Houston Dance Community History Wyldstyl Dance Team Being an Immigrant Building legacy How our dads impacted us without even knowing Listen to the whole episode here: Links! Duy: https://www.instagram.com/duwe...
Ep. 8 | Talking with J Vaughn | Dance Community History and learning to say NO
July 01, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBThe dance community has such a rich history, and I'm lucky to speak with J Vaughn on this episode. He has been a leader in the community for over a decade, danced on legendary teams such as Formality and Urban FX, and directed SGBM for 7 years. He not only knows the history, he was a big part in shaping it. On this episode, we discuss... How the dance community came to be THE NAPKIN Passing the torch / Keeping your identity Being a leader in and out of the community learning to say...
How to be ANTI-RACIST in 2020 | Grwn Talk with Andrew Ton | Episode 7 feat. Joshua Carr
June 15, 2020 13:01 - 2 hours - 121 MBResources How to be anti-racist (Ibram X Kendi) - https://amzn.to/37tOsxv White Fragility (Diangelo) - https://amzn.to/2Y4KJDw Miseducation of the Negro (Woodson) - https://amzn.to/2UIm31k Autobiography of Malcom X - https://amzn.to/2N4DNzD Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Kiyosaki) - https://amzn.to/3fu406T **These are amazon affiliate links. Any money raised from these purchases will be donated to a locally owned black business . Recap On this episode, we quickly learned why asking, "How do I ...
TREAT EVERYONE WITH RESPECT | Grwn Talk with Andrew Ton | Episode 6 feat. Sean Salvino
May 25, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBWhat does it take to be a leader? How important is it to have a group of friends to grow up with? This week we get to talk to Sean Salvino. He’s the previous director of the Houston dance crew Galing, recently engaged, and a working professional for the city’s hospital system. I wanted to know how he was able to accomplish it all, and he consistently gave a humbled answer. Whether he admits it or not, he’s impacted a lot of lives and is a legend in the making. Follow him on Instagram a...
DO THE HARD THINGS FIRST | Grwn Talk with Andrew Ton | Episode 5 feat. Cliff Ledesma
May 18, 2020 01:09 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBCliff Ledesma is considered an Original Gangster (O.G.) of the Houston Community. And it's no wonder why. He tackles the hard things first in all aspects of his life and it's given him the reputation of being a perfectionist, trailer blazer, entrepreneur, and an overall stand up guy. Elijah has a lot to learn from this man. On this episode we talk about... Coaching children vs adults Playing favorites What it's like to run a business NSYNC > Backstreet Boys Only putting out your b...
Learning how to be a DAD | Grwn Talk Episode 3 feat. Chris Rodriguez
May 07, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBI have so much to learn when it comes to being a man, husband, and father. Honestly, it's overwhelming! The best way to learn is talk to someone who's already been there. Chris is someone I've admired from afar for years, and this was a great way for us to get to know each other. I have so much respect for him. This is a longer conversation, and I wish we could have recorded even more. Chris was dropping nuggets of wisdom left and right. On this episode, we talked about... ...
Learning how to be a DAD | Grwn Talk Episode 4 feat. Chris Rodriguez
May 07, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBI have so much to learn when it comes to being a man, husband, and father. Honestly, it's overwhelming! The best way to learn is talk to someone who's already been there. Chris is someone I've admired from afar for years, and this was a great way for us to get to know each other. I have so much respect for him. This is a longer conversation, and I wish we could have recorded even more. Chris was dropping nuggets of wisdom left and right. On this episode, we talked about... Dating s...
HOW TO WORK-LIFE BALANCE? | Grwn Talk Episode 2 feat. Taylor Everett (again!)
April 27, 2020 06:08 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBTaylor is back and we discuss the concept of work-life balance! Is it real? Can you make it work? We've both had to navigate our careers and passions for dance. Now there is a new plate to balance: parenthood. We also give updates on 9 month old Elijah Kids on leashes Dancing on our dream teams Being creative after having kids Watch this episode on youtube at: Thanks for watching and don't forget to FOLLOW! New episodes every Monday for all my grwn folk.
Grwn Talk (Episode 1) - Taylor Everett
April 19, 2020 10:32 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBTaylor is an amazing mother, a talented dancer, always supportive of the creative community, and did I mention she's a hotty? It's been great to see her grow into the woman she is, and I'm excited to share some of our conversations. In this episode, we talk about... Moving from home Friends - quality over quantity Don't be bitter I know you'll learn a few things about her, and from her. Go give her a follow on instagram @taylorelise_
THINKING ABOUT MOVING FROM HOME | Grwn Talk feat. Taylor Everett | Episode 1
April 19, 2020 10:32 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBTaylor is an amazing mother, a talented dancer, always supportive of the creative community, and did I mention she's a hotty? It's been great to see her grow into the woman she is, and I'm excited to share some of our conversations. In this episode, we talk about... Moving from home Friends - quality over quantity Don't be bitter I know you'll learn a few things about her, and from her. Go give her a follow on instagram @taylorelise_