Epics Podcast

03/05/2023

Mac McGregor drops some truth bombs about the gender stereotypes in sports. In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of breaking down these barriers and empowering young women to pursue their athletic dreams without being held back by outdated beliefs. Tune in now!

02/05/2023

Stay curious and keep growing! In this week's episode of Epics Podcast, Mac McGregor shares his journey to redefining gender norms through positive masculinity and diversity education. Tune in to learn how staying curious can lead to personal growth and combat hate and discrimination.

01/05/2023

"Create change from within." Wise words from 's grandfather that still resonate today. It's not enough to sit on the sidelines and criticize. We must get involved to make a difference.

30/04/2023

Challenge your thinking! 💭 How much of your thoughts are truly your own and how much is just societal conditioning? It's time to rethink and question what you've been fed. 🤔 🌱🌿🌳

29/04/2023

Expand your mind and embrace growth by talking to people who are different from you. 💬💭

19/04/2023

Don't settle for a life you don't want. Take action towards your goals and break through those barriers. Listen to our latest episode with for inspiration.

18/04/2023

Let's break the cycle of negativity and use our voices for good. Tune in to our latest episode with to learn more.

06/04/2023

Emily's words are a powerful reminder of the importance of kindness, even in the face of adversity. Tune in to our latest episode to hear her inspiring story and learn how she navigated through challenges in her career.

06/04/2023

Are you ready to listen and learn from someone's unique story? Tune in to the latest episode of the Epics Podcast featuring Emily Anne Vargas , a Materials Science and Engineering Ph.D. student and a proud member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). We talked about her research, her career journey, and her involvement in SHPE, as well as her experiences as a first-generation college graduate and an underrepresented minority in STEM. One of the lessons I learned from our conversation is the importance of listening and asking questions, even if you don't have all the answers. As Emily Anne said, "The biggest advocate for you is the person that is invited to the room that you weren't invited to." Let's embrace our differences and expand our perspectives. Don't miss this inspiring episode!

05/04/2023

Are you curious about the impact of being invited to the right room? 🤔

In the latest episode of the Epics Podcast, host Alex Wait interviews Emily Anne Vargas , a Materials Science and Engineering Ph.D. student who's breaking barriers and advocating for diversity in STEM.

Listen in as Emily Anne shares her story of navigating the industry and finding support through organizations like the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). You'll learn how being invited to the right rooms can make all the difference.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation, available now on all major podcast platforms! 🎙️

27/03/2023

Sherisse was such an inspiration on this week's episode. Make sure you don't miss her interview on the show because this is only a preview of what is in store for you there!

Episode 22 of the with
OUT NOW! │Taking the pain and hardships she has faced and using them to become the authentically empowered version of herself that she has always wanted to be.


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🎙https://open.spotify.com/show/6wieY1qeXjz81jzF4cmleH?si=638fc9d291b84734

26/03/2023

This is the quote that has stayed with me since the time that I interviewed Sherisse! I have a really hard time with confrontation and it is so important to grow outside my comfort zone so that I can use my voice to stand up for others and this concept that I don't have to yell or shout to do that is so meaningful to me. I can learn to develop my confidence and my bravery without having to raise my voice or appear angry. I am going to use this idea to foster more growth in myself and I hope others can too!

Episode 22 of the with
OUT NOW! │Taking the pain and hardships she has faced and using them to become the authentically empowered version of herself that she has always wanted to be.


🎙www.EpicsPodcast.com/episodes/sherissebisram
🎙https://open.spotify.com/show/6wieY1qeXjz81jzF4cmleH?si=638fc9d291b84734

25/03/2023

My guest this week has a new podcast where she shares her knowledge and experience with self love and empowerment! I encourage all of you to go check it out and give her a follow!

Episode 22 of the with
OUT NOW! │Taking the pain and hardships she has faced and using them to become the authentically empowered version of herself that she has always wanted to be.


🎙www.EpicsPodcast.com/episodes/sherissebisram
🎙https://open.spotify.com/show/6wieY1qeXjz81jzF4cmleH?si=638fc9d291b84734

23/03/2023

I have some exciting news that I'm excited to share with you all! NEXT WEEK I will drop back into your feeds to share what I'm starting with my own little small business, Epics Productions!

21/03/2023

I don't think we hear enough about how important it is to develop relationships with people who are different from us. We also need to recognize that creating that relationship is not just about asking that person questions about them and making an effort to understand them better, but it is about opening up ourselves as well and letting them into our lives.

📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJGSbqgdQGk
🎙 www.EpicsPodcast.com/episodes/sherminkruse

Episode 21 of the OUT NOW!

20/03/2023

I think about entitlement a lot and having the privilege that I have I often have a complicated relationship with it. I love what Shermin says here about entitlement being a human right. It is a way of thinking about it that we don't hear about and I can't think of any reason to disagree. What makes this so powerful then, is recognizing that if it is a human right then it is being denied to so many people.

📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJGSbqgdQGk
🎙 www.EpicsPodcast.com/episodes/sherminkruse

Episode 21 of the OUT NOW!

19/03/2023

One of the things I've thought a lot about since my interview with is how much empathy is a skill. It may come easier to some rather than others but it still needs to be developed and practiced. Check out this episode to learn more from Shermin about empathy and much more!

📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJGSbqgdQGk
🎙 www.EpicsPodcast.com/episodes/sherminkruse

Episode 21 of the OUT NOW!

18/03/2023

Our guest this week on the , has not one but TWO amazing TedTalks that you all need to see! Her latest is titled: Negotiating from a place of weakness using cognitive empathy. Spend the quick 10 minutes watching 👇 , you won't be disappointed and then jump over to listen to her interview on Epics if you haven't already!
📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJGSbqgdQGk
🎙 www.EpicsPodcast.com/episodes/sherminkruse

Episode 21 of the OUT NOW!

16/03/2023

THIS caveat at the end of this quote can't go unnoticed! We often hear about going after what we love and finding a way to do it or make it work BUT we need to remember to not betray who we are in the process!

Episode 20 of the with Evelein Kong of is OUT NOW!

15/03/2023

This is so hard to do and takes so much work, but is SO important! Let's normalize not knowing things. It's okay to not know and it's okay to learn!

Episode 20 of the with Evelein Kong of is OUT NOW!

14/03/2023

I love this quote so much! When I sent it to Evelien she didn't even remember saying it, but it's just awesome! Let's dig into this concept: People will always put you in a box, but YOU get to decide what to do with the box. You can stay in it, you can leave, you can make more boxes, or "Marie Condo the damn thing!"

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Episode 20 of the with Evelein Kong of is OUT NOW!

13/03/2023

I want everyone to go check out the ! Host of the show Evelien Kong joins me on my podcast this week and she is absolutely incredible. This is the philosophy of her show and the more we talked the more we felt like we were so closely aligned in how we approach our shows. 💜

Episode 20 of the with Evelein Kong OUT NOW!

08/03/2023

I love this quote, because I feel like it clearly shows the kind of person that JP is. He is so kind and understanding and yet he refuses to sugar coat anything. He knows how hard it is to come out and he doesn't want to make it sound easy, but still does so while being the embodiment of encouragement. We can all learn a lot from his dedication to creating space for q***r joy!

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07/03/2023

Powerful words from JP on the most recent episode of the podcast! It's important to remember that this is a fight that some of us can take days off from but others don't get that choice. So stickers are great, but know what they are representing.

Episode 19 of the OUT NOW! ***r

03/03/2023

Our guest on this week’s show is J.P. (DARE Boh-goh SEE Yahn). has done many different amazing things in his life including being a classically trained shakespearean actor and Chief Diversity Officer.
Given the amazing person that JP is I’m sure that we could have easily made whole podcasts about either of those, but the reason that I invited JP on is because he is the founder of the Q***r Armenian Library.
We were able to talk about his childhood in multiple countries, deciphering the multiple identities that he grew up with and searching for the Home that he belonged in.
Among the topics that we were unable to cover is JP’s podcast. JP is the host of ***rbook where he has conversations with guests from across the LGBTQ rainbow about the q***r books that saved their lives.
I was really moved by JP and his story. Being able to hold what appear to be contradictory identities so gracefully and so naturally wanting to share with others that they are not alone is so inspirational. It’s a story that we can all learn from regardless of who we are.

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🎙 Show Notes: EpicsPodcast.com/episodes/jpderboghossian

JP’s Socials: ***rbook (on Twitter and Instagram) ***rbook on Facebook

JP’s WEBSITES: q***rarmenianlibrary.com thisq***rbook.com jpderboghossian.com

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03/03/2023

Our guest on this week’s show is J.P. (DARE Boh-goh SEE Yahn). has done many different amazing things in his life including being a classically trained shakespearean actor and Chief Diversity Officer.
Given the amazing person that JP is I’m sure that we could have easily made whole podcasts about either of those, but the reason that I invited JP on is because he is the founder of the Q***r Armenian Library.
We were able to talk about his childhood in multiple countries, deciphering the multiple identities that he grew up with and searching for the Home that he belonged in.
Among the topics that we were unable to cover is JP’s podcast. JP is the host of ***rbook where  he has conversations with guests from across the LGBTQ rainbow about the q***r books that saved their lives.
I was really moved by JP and his story. Being able to hold what appear to be contradictory identities so gracefully and so naturally wanting to share with others that they are not alone is so inspirational. It’s a story that we can all learn from regardless of who we are.

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🎙 Show Notes: EpicsPodcast.com/episodes/jpderboghossian

JP’s Socials: ***rbook (on Twitter and Instagram) ***rbook on Facebook

JP’s WEBSITES: q***rarmenianlibrary.com thisq***rbook.com jpderboghossian.com

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03/03/2023

Had a great time with these guys! Take a listen to hear more about how I’m wired with social justice and ADHD

Happy podcast Friday!🥳
This episode was a good one! An amazing story from Alex Wait of Epics Podcast]
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In this episode Alex shared his journey of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, how that helped him understand himself better, and navigating a neurotypical world
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24/02/2023

This week on the show, I am sharing with you my conversation with Ethan Nkana.
I reached out to Ethan as a fellow Denverite and entrepreneur and I was thrilled that he was able to come on the show and share his story with us.
in 2020 before the pandemic Ethan found himself jobless for the first time in his career after having spent 10+ years working in hospital leadership.
Which ultimately led to him starting RMPA (Rocky Mountain Physician Agency), a sports management agency whose clients are physicians instead of elite professional athletes, because physicians are at a distinct disadvantage when negotiating contracts and salaries with hospitals.
Ethan is a real kick ass person above all else and I was able to talk to him about so many meaningful topics such as moving to Puerto Rico in his childhood, creating a career in hospital admin and leadership and world that he had to live in that was different from the world his white counterparts inhabited and ultimately we got to talk about Ethan starting RMPA and how that has enabled him to live his life as the fullest and best version of himself as the Jerry Maguire for Doctors.

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🎙 Show Notes: EpicsPodcast.com/episodes/ethannkana

https://rmpa.co/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethannkana/
https://www.instagram.com/physicianagency/

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21/02/2023

It is so hard to live into our purpose. I mean, what does that even mean? The hard part is finding it, and living it doesn’t get any easier. But it’s possible and it’s worth it.

Episode 17 LIVE NOW with

17/02/2023

Everyone has a story. And your story, your humanity has the power to change the world. Your story is EPIC.

🎙 Episode 16 │ Sedrula Maruska - OUT NOW! Check the 🔗 to listen now! 🎧

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🎙 Show Notes: EpicsPodcast.com/episodes/SedruolaMaruska

http://instagram.com/sedruola
https://diversitydish.com/

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