Another special solo episode for these... special times. Sierra talks candidly about the thoughts and emotions that come with being an Asian American right now. Buckle up for some rambling, some half-baked ideas, but all from the heart. Stay strong and safe. And check-in on yourself and your friends.

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Asian American Pride (Solo Episode)

Joe chats with Sierra about poetry vs. stand-up comedy, dashed last names, feeling like you don't live up to your identity, supportive moms, and how you sometimes just need to get out there and express yourself! Joe recommends the 10% app (for meditation) and the book Buddhist Boot Camp. He runs Downbeat 720, an open mic for teenagers to find their voice (now on Zoom). Check out his work, especially his video about getting emotional on Soul Pancake's YouTube channel. Happy New Year!

Mixed Identity + Self Expression w/ Joe Hernandez-Kolski (Gilmore Girls)

Another cousin joins the pod - Natalie! She chats with Sierra about how she found her way to her passion of being a counselor/therapist, her pet bunnies Sam and Chewy, and moving to Hong Kong from the US as an adult!

Being a Therapist + Adult Friendships w/ Natalie Shiung (Women's Workshop)

My first repeat guest: Aidan Park, now author of the brand new book "The Art of Being Yay!" Aidan chats with Sierra about what "shame" is and how it can affect you, losing a loved one, why it's bad to have "good vs. bad," emotional goal setting, and how his life experience has made him into the person he is today. Buy his book if you can, foreword and audiobook narrated by Margaret Cho!

Shame + Emotional Goals w/ Aidan Park (The Art of Being Yay!)

Ruby, labeled the "Asian female Hitch" chats with Sierra about what it means to be a professional DATING COACH! Sierra asks her the hard questions - Can someone change their attraction preferences? Are racial preferences ok or just racist? Is there such a thing as the "Friend Zone?" Is there hope for dating in quarantine? Ruby answers all with grace and expertise! Check out Ruby's coaching services for all your dating and love-search needs at GoodGentleman.com!

Dating Coaches + Attraction Preferences w/ Ruby Le (GoodGentleman.com)

Joshua chats with Sierra about parenting 3 kids in quarantine, his experience being the official beatboxer for Drop The Mic, and being Meghan Markle's first kiss!

Being Meghan Markle's 1st Kiss + Beatboxing through Anxiety w/ Joshua Silverstein (Drop The Mic)

Sofiya chats with Sierra about recording her comedy album, her legendary grandpa, sexism behind the scenes of stand up comedy, and exploring the world via the topic of sex!

Sharing Private Stories + Grief w/ Sofiya Alexandra (Father's Day, Comedy Central)

My first solo episode - I talk about what's been rattling around in my brain in support of the BLM movement, allegations against Chris D'elia, #MeToo and sexism in the comedy world, and wearing soft pants in quarantine! More interviews to come!

BLM + #MeToo in Comedy! (My First Solo Episode)

Eric chats with Sierra about how short discomfort can lead to long-time good a la cold showers and how you feel inside vs. how you present outside. He recommends the book CAN'T HURT ME by David Goggins. They also chat about the concept of worldwide celebrity (blegh Tr*mp, the anti-celebrity) vs. how now EVERYONE can be a celebrity. (Yes, even you!) They also chat about the importance of celebrating small wins to pump up to that big one! And we get it! Eric loves to run! We conclude that Eric needs to flip his house so his door opens inward and that will solve all of our problems. The End! Check out Eric's podcast, Podcast The Musical! And watch Jo Koy's Netflix special "In His Elements."

Short-term Pain + Celebrating Small Wins w/ Eric Schwartz (Podcast The Musical)

Christy chats with Sierra about being cousins, horoscopes, getting recognized for her podcast "Shade and Fog" about dating in SF, quarantine dating over Zoom, and impostor syndrome! She recommends The Birthday Book - a guestbook-like book where you can look up friends' birthdays to see what they're all about, astrologically. Also, don't go on a restaurant date for your first date! NO FORKS AND KNIVES!

Dating + Impostor Syndrome w/ Christy Leung (Shade and Fog podcast)

Danielle chats with Sierra about 90s fashion trends she wished had stayed dead, why we're contouring our damn faces too much, the joys of Real Housewives, and her exploration in cleaning her room and making wellness shots.

Reality TV Guilty Pleasures + Cleaning Your Room w/ Danielle Perez (Jimmy Kimmel Live)

Melissa chats with Sierra about her illustrious garden, what it means to plan ahead, being Katow siblings, the joys of Animal crossing, and suffering from chronic pain in her neck!

Gardening + Chronic Pain w/ Melissa Kelly (my big sister!)

AJ chats with Sierra about longevity as a musician, finding inspiration from his parents, taking real weekends and vacations, and pressing pause on his typical music path to take on musical theatre, and EXCLUSIVE INSIDER TIPS to getting on Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland (once we're allowed to go to Disneyland again!) POD LISTENERS: Email me your thoughts on how you separate your "career" from "you" to staypodsitive -at- gmail.com!

Disneyland + Taking Real Weekends w/ AJ Rafael! (Musician)

Gabrielle chats with Sierra about acting professionally at a young age, being homeschooled (before it was cool), and representing as a mixed WOC!

WOC Representation w/ Gabrielle Elyse! (In The Mix podcast, Snatchers)

Veronica chats with Sierra about art camp, 90 Day Fiance, and the joys of quarantining alone!

Quarantining Solo + Art Camp w/ Veronica Kwiatkowski! (Comedian)

Every week, comedian Sierra Katow will chat with a fascinating guest about how they’ve managed to survive in this world (so far) all while keeping an upbeat outlook on life. Topics can range from the long-term philosophical to the short-term practical. Was this the career or the lifestyle they always planned on pursuing? What’s their go-to broke recipe? What did they wish they knew earlier? What was the worst advice they were ever given? The best? And most importantly, in tougher times, how do they keep smiling?

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