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Making Way

94 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratings

Welcome to "Making Way", a podcast about finding your own path in life. 

Join us as we explore the journeys of inspiring individuals who have forged their own paths in life. We chat with entrepreneurs to artists to teachers, our guests share their stories of overcoming challenges, taking risks, and discovering their passions. Through candid conversations and practical advice, "Making Way" offers insights and inspiration for anyone looking to break free from convention and make their own mark in the world. 

I want you to embrace your individuality and create a life that truly reflects who you are!

Follow our podcast and start making way!

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Episodes

Inside Private Schools (Part 2)

October 19, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

2% of students attend independent schools (private schools not funded by the government but charge fees to attend) and make up about 30% of students attending the nations most prestigious schools like Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. What sets private schools apart from public schools? Caroline and Jason have taught at some of the top private schools in the US. They share their teaching methods and heart for teaching. Watch the interview on our Youtube channel! Follow us 💁🏻‍♀️@beinthenunc.com ...

Inside Private Schools (Part 1)

October 12, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

2% of students attend independent schools (private schools not funded by the government but charge fees to attend) and make up about 30% of students attending the nations most prestigious schools like Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. What sets private schools apart from public schools? Caroline and Jason have taught at some of the top private schools in the US. They share their teaching methods and heart for teaching. Watch the interview on our Youtube channel! Follow us 💁🏻‍♀️@beinthenunc.com ...

029 - Inside Private Schools (Part 1)

October 12, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

2% of students attend independent schools (private schools not funded by the government but charge fees to attend) and make up about 30% of students attending the nations most prestigious schools like Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. What sets private schools apart from public schools? Caroline and Jason have taught at some of the top private schools in the US. They share their teaching methods and heart for teaching. Watch the interview on our Youtube channel! Follow us 💁🏻‍♀️@beinthenunc.com ...

029 - Inside Private Schools (Part 1 of 2)

October 12, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Private school tuition is comparable to college tuition. What sets private schools apart from public schools? Caroline and Jason have taught at some of the top private schools in the US. They share their teaching methods and heart for teaching. Watch the interview on our Youtube channel! Follow us 💁🏻‍♀️@beinthenunc.com Checkout our website! Thank you to Chris Weldon for our original music 🎹

Heal Yourself

September 28, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

So many of us want to live our best life, thrive, and be happy but so many of us feel stuck in knowing how to do so. How we do it is different for all of us but I think a big part of it starts with healing yourself. Jae W.B. is a bright  star with an infectious energy that draws people in. She shares how she worked through the hurts in her past to live more of who she is everyday. Watch the interview on our Youtube channel! Follow us 💁🏻‍♀️@beinthenunc.com Checkout our website! Thank you t...

028 - Heal Yourself

September 28, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

So many of us want to live our best life, thrive, and be happy but so many of us feel stuck in knowing how to do so. How we do it is different for all of us but I think a big part of it starts with healing yourself. Jae W.B. is a bright  star with an infectious energy that draws people in. She shares how she worked through the hurts in her past to live more of who she is everyday. Watch the interview on our Youtube channel! Follow us 💁🏻‍♀️@beinthenunc.com Checkout our website! Thank you t...

027 - The Work Grind

September 21, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

A lot of us choose our jobs based on financial reasons, such as paying off debt or supporting a lifestyle. We're in conversation with Damien Charles who has worked for most of his life and is finally reaching a point where he can think more about what he wants to do and less about what he has to do. He shares how he enjoys being a seller and the commission structure, which is based on how hard you want to work. Check out Damien's podcast Cheat Code Corner: https://www.cheatcodecorner.com/ ...

The Work Grind

September 21, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

A lot of us choose our jobs based on financial reasons, such as paying off debt or supporting a lifestyle. We're in conversation with Damien Charles who has worked for most of his life and is finally reaching a point where he can think more about what he wants to do and less about what he has to do. He shares how he enjoys being a seller and the commission structure, which is based on how hard you want to work. Check out Damien's podcast Cheat Code Corner: https://www.cheatcodecorner.com/ ...

026 - How to Find the Job You Love

September 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

Sometimes there can be a pressure to be sure about what you're doing and speak confidently about your career goals. We're in conversation with Liz Demers who is smart and driven, but it wasn't always clear to her what she was going to do next. She shares how being herself and owning her story helped her eventually land a job that she enjoys! Watch the interview on our Youtube channel! Follow us 💁🏻‍♀️@beinthenunc.com Checkout our website! Thank you to Chris Weldon for our original music 🎹 ...

How to Find the Job You Love

September 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

Sometimes there can be a pressure to be sure about what you're doing and speak confidently about your career goals. We're in conversation with Liz Demers who is smart and driven, but it wasn't always clear to her what she was going to do next. She shares how being herself and owning her story helped her eventually land a job that she enjoys! Watch the interview on our Youtube channel! Follow us 💁🏻‍♀️@beinthenunc.com Checkout our website! Thank you to Chris Weldon for our original music 🎹 ...

026 - Being Yourself

September 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

Sometimes there can be a pressure to be sure about what you're doing and speak confidently about your career goals. We're in conversation with Liz Demers who is smart and driven, but it wasn't always clear to her what she was going to do next. She shares how being herself and owning her story helped her eventually land a job that she enjoys! Watch the interview on our Youtube channel! Follow us 💁🏻‍♀️@beinthenunc.com Checkout our website! Thank you to Chris Weldon for our original music 🎹

025 - Being Confident

September 07, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Extroversion has often been mistaken for confidence but confidence is deeper than what we see on the outside. We're in conversation with Cassandra Santiago who is introverted and confident. She has worked in the film industry for over a decade and shares her stories on how she maintained her sense of self in a tough industry. Watch the interview on our Youtube channel! 💁🏻‍♀️@beinthenunc.com Checkout our website! Thank you to Chris Weldon for our original music 🎹 Thank you for listening! ...

Being Confident

September 07, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Extroversion has often been mistaken for confidence but confidence is deeper than what we see on the outside. We're in conversation with Cassandra Santiago who is introverted and confident. She has worked in the film industry for over a decade and shares her stories on how she maintained her sense of self in a tough industry. Watch the interview on our Youtube channel! 💁🏻‍♀️@beinthenunc.com Checkout our website! Thank you to Chris Weldon for our original music 🎹 Thank you for listening! ...

Black Love

September 02, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Have you ever thought  how much you changed as a person since college and what it would have been like if you married your college sweetheart? Would you still choose that person today? Ahmad and Jordana met in college almost 15 years ago. They share their love story and how self-development was a barrier and an important piece of their journey as a couple. We unpack Black Love and what it means to them and why it's culturally important. I’d love to hear your thoughts about this episode and ...

024- Black Love

September 02, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

Have you ever thought  how much you changed as a person since college and what it would have been like if you married your college sweetheart? Would you still choose that person today? Ahmad and Jordana met in college almost 15 years ago. They share their love story and how self-development was a barrier and an important piece of their journey as a couple. We unpack Black Love and what it means to them and why it's culturally important. I’d love to hear your thoughts about this episode and ...

023- Choosing Your Life

May 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

You won’t believe how I met today’s guest. I called Geico to request some paperwork and the customer service agent that helped me was Edward. We somehow started to talk about investing and the FIRE movement and talked on the Geico customer service line for an hour! For this interview we intended to discuss the FIRE movement and how he made a plan to retire at 40 but you’ll find out immediately that there is much more to Edwards story. Edward experienced extreme difficulties and traumas ear...

Choosing Your Life

May 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

You won’t believe how I met today’s guest. I called Geico to request some paperwork and the customer service agent that helped me was Edward. We somehow started to talk about investing and the FIRE movement and talked on the Geico customer service line for an hour! For this interview we intended to discuss the FIRE movement and how he made a plan to retire at 40 but you’ll find out immediately that there is much more to Edwards story. Edward experienced extreme difficulties and traumas ear...

022- Emotions

April 19, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

When we’re young we follow a path that is laid out for us. As we mature we begin to forge our own path. Each of us carry an entire universe within ourselves, what some people may call the inner world. Do you ever find that you don’t really know who you are or even know what that means? I think a good place to start is our emotions. our emotions can tell us a lot about ourselves and serve as an indicator  or a guide. Kristen is a clinical social worker and therapist, who has a deep sense of ...

Emotions

April 19, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

When we’re young we follow a path that is laid out for us. As we mature we begin to forge our own path. Each of us carry an entire universe within ourselves, what some people may call the inner world. Do you ever find that you don’t really know who you are or even know what that means? I think a good place to start is our emotions. our emotions can tell us a lot about ourselves and serve as an indicator  or a guide. Kristen is a clinical social worker and therapist, who has a deep sense of ...

Skincare

April 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

What is our skin except for everything! We’re covered head to toe in skin. While social media has helped democratize information about skincare it can be overwhelming to process all of that information. In today’s episode we’re going to break it down with Dr. Mamina Turegano. She is a triple board certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopatholgist. In this episode, she doesn’t just answer our questions but helps us understand the why behind them. We cover a range of topics from eczema...

021- Skincare

April 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

What is our skin except for everything! We’re covered head to toe in skin. While social media has helped democratize information about skincare it can be overwhelming to process all of that information. In today’s episode we’re going to break it down with Dr. Mamina Turegano. She is a triple board certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopatholgist. In this episode, she doesn’t just answer our questions but helps us understand the why behind them. We cover a range of topics from eczema...

020- Personal Finance

April 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Did you know almost 50% of Americans can't afford a $400 emergency? That could be a car repair, an unexpected medical bill, a loss of job, the list goes on. Have you ever felt stressed about money or that vacation you just went on? Stressed about a car repair?  Money is a major stressor but it doesn't have to be. Make money a tool that works for you and not a master over you. With a plan and determination you can turn your financial health around relatively quickly.  Today's guest, Kristen,...

019- Work

March 30, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Have you ever felt like you're at odds with your job? How do you keep your integrity when there are so many influences testing it? Today’s guest is a force. Her name is Sheena. She is a project manager extraordinaire at one of the most prestigious institutions in the world. She shares her insight on how to cut through all the noise and to focus on the task at hand and why it's important to take responsibility for yourself. I’d love to hear your thoughts from this episode and any other episo...

018- Jen & Tony (Marriage the Early Days)

March 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Marriage is fun, exciting, and so beautiful.  At the same time it can be challenging.  You’re experiencing things you’ve never experienced in your life. While every marriage story is unique we can glean some insights on how to nurture a strong and healthy marriage. Over the next 4 week we'll share marriage stories from 4 couples. They'll share stories from the early days and share what they've learned along the way. Our final couple of the series is Jen and Tony. They have been married for ...

017- Chris & Rosemary (Marriage the Early Days)

March 16, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Marriage is fun, exciting, and so beautiful.  At the same time it can be challenging.  You’re experiencing things you’ve never experienced in your life. While every marriage story is unique we can glean some insights on how to nurture a strong and healthy marriage. Over the next 4 week we'll share marriage stories from 4 couples. They'll share stories from the early days and share what they've learned along the way. Our third couple of the series is Chris and Rosemary. They have been marrie...

016- Cat & Scott (Marriage the Early Days)

March 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

Marriage is fun, exciting, and so beautiful.  At the same time it can be challenging.  You’re experiencing things you’ve never experienced in your life. While every marriage story is unique we can glean some insights on how to nurture a strong and healthy marriage. Over the next 4 week we'll share marriage stories from 4 couples. They'll share stories from the early days and share what they've learned along the way. Our second couple of the series is Cat and Scott. Cat and Scott have been m...

015- Jun & Juliet (Marriage the Early Days)

March 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Marriage is fun, exciting, and so beautiful.  At the same time it can be challenging.  You’re experiencing things you’ve never experienced in your life. While every marriage story is unique we can glean some insights on how to nurture a strong and healthy marriage. Over the next 4 week we'll share marriage stories from 4 couples. They'll share stories from the early days and share what they've learned along the way. Our first couple of the series is Jun and Juliet. Jun and Juliet have been ...

014- Pet Care

February 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Have you ever wondered if you should brush your dogs teeth? Do cats really hate water or is that a myth? Dr. Carley Santiago is a veterinarian who will share with us  how to care for our pets and what we should  do to support our animals' health. Here are some of the topics we will explore: nutrition for your pet and water intake animal breath  healthy weight for your pets - Let us know what you think about this episode or if you have suggestions for future podcast episodes: Email us...

013- Grit

February 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Do you ever feel like a victim to your own story? Life is full of challenges and setbacks. How do we heal from them and continue to get back up time and time again? Jeremy has experienced several life altering events and in spite of them he lives a full life with his beautiful wife. It isn't his experiences that shaped him but it's how he lived through them that has made him the person he is today.  Grit is defined by 5 characteristics: courage conscientiousness perseverance resilience ...

012- Nutrition

February 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

You've probably heard of carb-free diet, low-carb diet, good cholesterol, bad cholesterol, superfoods, and many more. Are you confused with what is actually healthy and what isn't? There is so much propaganda on food, it's hard to know for ourselves what is actually good. Behzad has a PhD in Human Nutrition, a Professor of Biology, and the founder of Tend prenatal bars. Today he is going to unpack food myths and bring us back to basics. Here are some of the topics we will explore: the powe...

011- Identity

February 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Have you ever felt the tension between who you want to be and who you think you're supposed to be? Mina grew up in a Hasidic Jewish community and had to navigate honoring her self-identity and the identity her community had for her. Here are some of the topics we will explore: identity is fluid honoring our feelings and the wisdom of our feelings who we are includes our past and present - Let us know what you think about this episode or if you have suggestions for future podcast episod...

010- Entrepreneurship

December 22, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Do you want to leave your 9-5 job but you don't know how to survive without it? Jeffrey Oh is a 31 year-old entrepreneur who never had a 9-5 job. He is the founder and owner of The Pop Up in Quezon City, Philippines. Jeffrey shares his philosophy and experience as an international entrepreneur.  Here are some of the topics we will explore: personal agency Keeping it "real" with yourself and who you are we are not our work - Let us know what you think about this episode or if you have s...

009- Debt-Free

December 15, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Does a life debt-free sound like a dream? It doesn't have to be. Penelope is 30 years old living in NYC and paid off $28,000 in debt in 7 months! She shares her journey and her "why" that kept her motivated. Here are some of the topics we will explore: tips for saving money on your wedding mindset of pursuing financial wealth managing your finance from single to married Money saving tips for your wedding: Don’t tell the bakery that it’s a wedding cake. You can order the same cake for l...

008- Coaching

December 08, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Tonika is an extraordinary coach. She can turn anyone into a high performing athlete and that's how she built her career as a college cheerleading coach and now the owner & coach of an all-star cheerleading team in Brooklyn. More than developing talent, she is focused on building great relationships with her athletes and encouraging them to be the best beyond the mat. Here are some of the topics we will explore: growing up with a single-mom and immersing yourself in the community learning...

007- Relationships

December 01, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 54 MB

Can you find the "partner you deserve?" Alison Wellington is a dating and relationship coach. She helps women around the age of 35 "find the partner they deserve," but her guidance can apply to anyone. Her method is to always begins with self-reflection and accountability. Alison Wellington is a relationship and dating coach with a  Bachelor's Degree in Education, Master's Degree Guidance and Counseling, and Masters Degree Extension Mental Health Counseling. Here are some of the topics we ...

006- Healing

November 24, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

What do you do when no one believes your pain? Albert fought for justice and healing for a church community that suffered from an abusive system and an abusive leader.  The hurt of many were dismissed and covered up. Healing is complex and it takes time. Here are some of the topics we will explore: emotional and psychological abuse is hard to define self-blame is a feature of abuse ultimate healing begins with truth - Let us know what you think about this episode or if you have suggest...

005- Mindset

November 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 53 MB

Tanya left her corporate job and established a small-business in Brooklyn, NY. We have more agency in our life than we realize. Tanya shares her story on how she created the life she wanted. Here are some of the topics we will explore: making pros and cons lists enlightenment to yourself and the things you want being okay with something not working out preparing for the real sh** and preparing for the dream - Let us know what you think about this episode or if you have suggestions for...

004- Family

November 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

Doreen had a great relationship with her parents. She is 62 years old with three adult children. She shares about her relationship with her parents and her children. During the conversation, we explore how the shortness of life and the loss of her parents helped her to be more free, confident, and content. Here are some of the topics we will explore: respecting your parents how children make their parents happy life is short- let go of grudges and care less about what other people think ...

003: Success

November 03, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

Credentials doesn't necessarily make you successful. Gary, CFO of a global tech company discusses his "Tips for Success" in the workplace. He shares his journey and what shaped him into the leader he is today. Also, he shares a bit of insight on what it's like to be a C-suite executive. Here are some of the topics we will explore: making your own luck sacrifice and creating a life you enjoy self-awareness and respect are important in working with people - Let us know what you think abo...

002: Partnership

October 27, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

Life requires sacrifice and tough choices. We confront the idea of "having it all" and how the pursuit to having it all always comes at a price.  What is the role your partner plays in these concepts and how your partnership can make or break your life? Here are some of the topics we will explore: roles in marriage (partnership) the importance of character in a partner losing yourself is how you find your self  what is having it all, and can we have it all? - Let us know what you thin...

001- Friendship

October 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

Some friends are for forever and some are for a season. We discuss how we can do friendships better. Here are some of the topics we will explore: the role of self-awareness and empathy in friendships (and relationships) understanding the friendships in the context of seasons (fall, winter, spring summer)  commitment in relationships: friendship and marriage [Show notes and transcript] - Let us know what you think about this episode or if you have suggestions for future podcast episode...

001: Friendship

October 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

Some friends are for forever and some are for a season. We discuss how we can do friendships better. Here are some of the topics we will explore: the role of self-awareness and empathy in friendships (and relationships) understanding the friendships in the context of seasons (fall, winter, spring summer)  commitment in relationships: friendship and marriage [Show notes and transcript] - Let us know what you think about this episode or if you have suggestions for future podcast episode...

Introducing: Nunc Podcast

October 14, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MB

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October 14, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MB

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