18 MAR

Using Money as Return on Enjoyment with Oz Chen

In this episode I talk with Oz Chen, for his perspective on wellth and wealth! We talk about money but from the more heart centered and holistic perspective. Some highlights: 1:10- whats been making Oz feel wellthy AF lately 2:30- What Wellth can mean when it comes to money 4:45- Where Oz is from, and why he’s interested in money, wellness, financial literacy 7:45- Specific beliefs/thoughts that may have limited him when it comes to money 10:00- When the shift happened for him and what prompted him to make changes in his life 14:00- What Oz sees money as a tool for in his life 19:00- What does money mean to him now and how has changed in the recent years 25:00- The who, what, where, when, why of money 28:30- The value of doing tiny experiments and reflecting, and when values shift 30:00-Signing up for that journey because you value that journey 32:00- What do you think are the building blocks for someone to create wellth AND wealth? 33:00- What are your lifestyle costs? and how can it be a unit of measurement and decision making? 38:00- Think about the different categories of spending and the behaviors attached to it 42:30- How Oz expands into his next level of wellth and wealth 46:00- What if i win the lottery is a good way to dial into what matters to you 48:00- Return on enjoyment vs ROI 50:00- What does money represent in your value? 53:00- Read and learn more from Oz’s substack 55:00- What’s the kind of wellth Oz is interested in cultivating now: what does a more heart centered life look like? 57:00- What’s the kind of wellth he'd like people to receive from you/what you’d like to leave behind? For anyone who wants to unlock something with Oz, you can reach out to talk about money https://ozchen.com/ https://ozchen.substack.com/

59 min

17/12/2025

Go Saunterly and be with the Trees with Heather McKendry

In this episode I talk to Heather how Nature is such a healing presence and how going saunterly can change the way we live our live. About Heather: Heather is an Adventurer, deep feeler, do-gooder, goofball whose soul purpose is to unleash the world's love. She is the creator of her passion project called Saunterly that, with nature as her partner, offers spiritual encouragement and leadership wisdom for those that desire a new way. She works with individuals and teams, guiding them toward a slower pace, for the sake of connection to themselves and each other Show her some love on: https://www.instagram.com/go_saunterly/ https://www.instagram.com/unleashinglove

41 min

18/11/2025

Creating a Space for Flourishing, Healing, Connection with Jonathan Dean

In this episode I talk to Jonathan Dean (JD), writer, farmer, communitarian. He embodies this mentality and way of being of "I don't know, but I'm curious. I have questions. I want to ask". It's one of the many things I believe he is wellthy AF in- following his curiosity, which informs his creative process. We talk about how Community is the answer, and his journey to that belief, and how he's actively creating that through wisdom, wellness and ecology. The big picture question we discuss: What do you flourish on? 1:30- What makes JD wellthy AF lately 3:10- What he is learning from Nature, the harvest process, the natural world. 4:20 - The trees as his longest relationship (besides his parents) and how it teaches him to slow down, be present 6:10- How JD ended up on a forest farm. Shifting from built environment to biological environment. 11:40- What it's like to be on a farm now in Upstate New York, where he practices agroforestry and perennial farming- more resilient ways to live and farm 13:40- Where he sees himself going even after being in this way of life for 5 years. What does ecological regeneration taste like? 16:15 Food as a powerful vehicle for change. 17:45- learn with the people who have been doing this work, create abundance and share it 20:00 More about the community land project that JD is working on, what it's inspired by 23:00- "I want to move from the synthetic to the real" 24:00- Healing, Connection and Creativity as the pillars for the Community Project 25:00 Creating a space for flourishing, healing, connection and ecology that then supports creativity 32:00- What JD is looking for personally in community: growth/personal evolution, openness/curiosity to learn, willingness to listen, love for the natural world 35:00- What to consider when wanting to create community. Community and collaboration is the way forward. 38:00- How did he arrive to owning and sharing his own unique genius? and identity as a writer? 45:00- What kind of writer is JD? An intersection of social impact, wellness, 54:00- I believe JD is full of heart and soil (soul :)) 56:00- What's the kind of wellth he wants to pass onto the next generation? Food Security. Keep an eye out for his release of an album in 2026. In the meantime you can keep in touch via: ⁠Jonathan-Dean.com⁠ Storytelling/Newsletter: ⁠Touch Soil⁠ Connect on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ What stood out to you? Comment below or find me on instagram at @wellthyasian and let me know!

1 hr

11/11/2025

Shifting Judgment to Curiosity with Rachel Saslaw

In this episode I talk with Rachel, someone I experienced at an event before I "met" her in a more intimate setting, and even more recently at Third Nature Summer Camp (which is happening again Labor Day Weekend 2026)! Some highlights: 1:30- What makes Rachel feel wellthy AF lately 3:00- The pay off of taking micro risks 5:55- Shifting Judgment to Curiosity to create openness to connect with others 9:00- Creating safety and permission for myself= the same for others 11:00 Rachel's thinking behind the creation of Storytell 15:40- Storytell as Rachel's service to the community 17:00- What has surprised and/or challenged Rachel 23:00- Storytelling as the most human and meditative thing 26:00- Rachel's biggest wildest dreams for Storytell 33:00- Investing to neighbors to create Home 37:00- Managing rejection and being open when making bids for connection 39:00- Build the community, be the catalyst for what you want to create About Rachel: Rachel Saslaw is a multi-passionate community builder, storyteller, and product marketer exploring where technology meets humanity — and how we build for growth and belonging. She leads product marketing for DaySmart’s recreation software, helping neighborhoods connect through fitness and recreation. She is also the founder of StoryTell, a 700+ member community, supported by Hinge’s One More Hour Grant, that hosts in-person storytelling gatherings to foster empathy, curiosity, and connection in New York City. Rachel writes, speaks, and consults on experience design and the intersection of technology, community, and mental health. What resonated with you? Comment below and/or find me on instagram @wellthyasian

46 min

23/02/2024

Actively Noticing and Willingly Acting

I met Jan through my life shifting experience at Adult Summer Camp Memorial Day Weekend 2023. In this episode we talk about how the (difficult) decisions he has made has led to a reality he couldn't have imagined years ago, tapping into intuition, a vision for the future. Some highlights: 1:50 what makes him feel wellthy AF recently/lately? 7:00 some challenging decisions he made at age 23 that were pivotal to him 9:15- choosing between 3 good options 10:30- facts and datapoints vs intuition 11:45- how he sees things now in hindsight 13:50- Living proof of possibilities 14:30- What his relationship with his intuition has been like, how he uniquely taps into it 15:40- His immigrant roots as his spiritual start 20:00- Actively noticing/listening "how does this make me feel?" 25:00- Listening to different parts of himself in different seasons 30:00- Translating that into business 32:00- What decisions he's currently thinking about that his future self will thank himself for? 37:50- Jan walks me through his process of responding with depth and thoughtfulness 46:45- the kind of wellth he wants to build and leave behind in this lifetime 51:00- The apex of my life is my death. As long as I have a well attended funeral, I lived a good life. Stay connected with Jan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-almasy-57063b34/ https://indecollective.co/publication/ What resonated with you? Find me on instagram @wellthyasian

53 min

01/12/2023

Facing yourself to Free and be ALL IN with yourself

*there is some NSFW language in this episode* Some highlights of this episode: 1:00- what has been making Nathan feel Wellthy AF lately 3:00- having the convo with your parents that you thought you'd never have 5:30- how did you get started with facing yourself? 10:00- how self respect, trust, love for himself have been gamechangers at a foundational level 14:00- how to tell if you're operating from an authentic and aligned place in a busy world 17:30- challenges while dating while operating from a more open hearted place 22:00- what about a romantic partner feels necessary? 30:00- what makes someone magnetic? 37:00- Bridging and re-connecting the head, heart and c0ck, for integrating decision, action and emotion Nathan Kwan is a Relationship Coach who has devoted himself to helping people create more passionate and secure relationships. He is the creator of “The Primal Lover”, a program designed to help men become more in tune with themselves so they can share their raw expression vulnerably and safely with their partners. He is a stand for men being confidently authentic and emotionally competent – this is a man who is solid, trustworthy, and let’s be real.. Sexy AF! Nathan has helped hundreds of people with their relationships and mental health, and he is on a mission to build a world where men can feel from their hearts, decide with their minds, and lead with their penetrative thrust of love. He strongly believes that the ‘Primal Lover’ is living inside every man – one who is gentle by nature, unwavering in presence, and fiercely in love. Do you feel The Primal Lover lying dormant in you? Hit Nathan up on IG @the.nathankwan and he will be honored to share how you can awaken the power and fierce love within You.

47 min

24/11/2023

Transforming yourself with Integrity over Fear as your compass

I met Jay Prewitt-Cruz (he/they) through a friend of a friend and we have had deep conversations since our first encounter. Things I have never talked about before with most people. In this episode we talk about so many different areas of wellness and well-being: spiritual, professional, and emotional- especially through his experience of his different intersectional identities. Some highlights: 8:30- When pain and disturbance led Jay to a realization that things needed to change on a personal and professional level 11:00- Jay's *f*it moment 15:00- his catalyst for how he identified, especially with gender, professionally in the world and at work as a leader 18:00- What is authenticity? What does that mean? 20:00- Authenticity requires Integrity. What is your definition? 24:50- What is Integrity for you on a daily basis? just because you're not in integrity doesn't mean you're a bad person. It may mean you have to do some sort of spiritual/mental/emotional work to re-open to the world 31:00: Life is a practice 35:00 The turbulence that comes with reorganizing and deconstructing your life 40:00- Any suggestions for those who are actively going through this deconstruction? It's going to be ok. Stick to your goals but not stuck in the moment. The Process of unwinding the fear is slow. Stay connected with Jay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joprewitt/ What resonated with you? Find me on instagram @inbusinessandlife

57 min

17/11/2023

Evolving beyond Rules and Expectations

In this episode, I talk to Mimi Truong, someone who was one of the first people I met when I started my spiritual journey back in 2017. I'm excited to share her perspective about how we met and her approach to wellness, well-being, wealth through her lens of a Vietnamese woman who grew up in Canada, who now lives and works in the United States. We talk about anything from how her life has changed from one of needing approval to being free to choose, to how reflection happens in relationship to something/someone outside of you. Some highlights: 4:30- how our willingness to learn and evolve keeps our friendship together 6:00- What has you feeling wellthy AF lately/in general? 8:00- Mimi's story of immigration/being a daughter of immigrants: her relationship with her mom, questioning who she wants to be, having a lot of her life choices needing to be approved. 14:00- Not an overnight transformation or process 23:00- What Mimi is going deeper with now in this season of her Life: her relationship with Finances and work, the roles we play in different areas of her life 35:00- What Mimi would want you to know from this episode: take advantage of the freedoms you may have to create the Life you want to live Mimi’s Philosophy: Mimi believes that each soul travels a unique journey filled with extraordinary possibilities. Her journey is tied to a deep desire to empower others to live unapologetically. Her life’s work is to guide her clients in seeing their life in a new perspective, through the lens of astrology, and to gain new understanding so they can make thoughtful decisions in their own life’s path. Her Story: In 2013, she left a corporate job as an IT project manager at one of Hollywood’s most coveted talent agencies to start her own business as an astrologer. While seeing clients is still part of her work today, Mimi has joined her husband’s IT staffing and recruiting agency as an Organizational Development Executive to help scale and grow it since February 2020. Her business: IGZOLTED is the intersection of where cosmic wisdom collides with practical coaching to help you navigate through life with confidence, clarity and purposeful action. You can contact me or book a session on her website www.igzolted.com

44 min

31/10/2023

Starting a new career and navigating loss with no backup plan

In this episode I have an unfiltered conversation with Kevin Yee, a pharmacist turned YouTuber. We talk about career and identity crisis, Human Design, how losing everything created a new beginning. Some highlights: 23:30- asking his dad, do you have any regrets in your life? 25:00- when he decided he was going on his own journey 28:00- what keeps him going and doing this work especially when things get hard 32:00- Choosing to consciously enter the depths instead of escaping it 34:00- what does Refugee Hustle mean, inspired by his family 38:00- Eating bitterness (enduring hardship, overcoming difficulties) and hwa-byung 42:00- "the right friendships carry me through" He's paved his own path and created his own niche, and now makes YouTube videos, hosts YouTube masterminds, and writes articles — all centered around kick-starting a creator business, intentional lifestyle design, and deep diving into inner work. Today, he's the founder of Refugee Hustle, an ethos-driven personal development brand, and Kaizen Closing, a high ticket sales advisory that focuses on helping creators monetize their personal brand without the Wolf of Wall Street vibe. Think YouTube meets Big 3 management consulting for creatives, but without the crippling debt. To some, he's a super connector. To the white belts on the jiu-jitsu mats, he's their worst nightmare. But he sees himself as advisor, helping people see the world differently to unlock their potential and find work they love. Find him, check out my free courses, he's happy to connect through the DM’s 📩 He's excited to take you along for the ride as I learn and build my business from the ground up 🌱 Dive into his world 📲 ➜ Follow me Get his personal insights 💌 ➜ Join my personal newsletter Elevate your High Ticket Sales game 🤑 ➜ Get my free High Ticket Closing Masterclass Connect with like-minded creators 🧠 ➜ Apply for my YouTube mastermind

48 min

24/10/2023

Finding our Third Nature through, Gratitude, Grief and Growth

An unedited conversation with Brian Helfman is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Third Nature, a personal growth platform for entrepreneurial-minded individuals & organizations. With 10 years of experience as an entrepreneur, experience designer, community builder, and facilitator, Brian helps people and companies cultivate clarity, creativity, and connection - all while having more fun. In his spare time, he runs the Leaders in Training program at Experience Camps for grieving children, and serves as Program Director of Experience Camps For The Adults. Some highlights: 0:38- What makes you feel Wellthy AF lately? 13:00- What is First Nature? 31:00- Experiences as Art 34:50- If it weren't for your loss, how do you think you would've arrived to your purpose? 39:00- How could I not be grateful for everything, even loss? Subscribe to their newsletter for thought-provoking ideas, stories, and lessons + to stay in the loop on all upcoming experiences, including Adult Summer Camp which I highly recommend! Find Third Nature on Instagram

53 min

SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

Welcome to the world of Wellthy

An introduction to and my intentions for the WELLTHY AF podcast. If you're in, be sure to subscribe for weekly episodes and stay in touch via instagram @inbusinessandlife and @wellthyasian for my personal journey, and Something to think about (STTA) weekly newsletters! https://wellthyasian.substack.com/

5 min

WELLTHY AF

Episodes

Using Money as Return on Enjoyment with Oz Chen

Go Saunterly and be with the Trees with Heather McKendry

Creating a Space for Flourishing, Healing, Connection with Jonathan Dean

Shifting Judgment to Curiosity with Rachel Saslaw

Actively Noticing and Willingly Acting

Facing yourself to Free and be ALL IN with yourself

Transforming yourself with Integrity over Fear as your compass

Evolving beyond Rules and Expectations

Starting a new career and navigating loss with no backup plan

Finding our Third Nature through, Gratitude, Grief and Growth

Welcome to the world of Wellthy

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