I Wanna Know Jyllea Johnson

Given her pyschology background, Ciara had some thoughts to share on a TikTok I posted late last year about connecting with introverts as an ambivert (aka recovering extrovert).

On today's episode, I want to know about:


Finding connection in the age of instant gratification
Why being “a lot” is a good thing
The implications of “I’m here for you” vs. “I’m with you”
How social media may impact us socially in real life
Insecurity as a common part of the human experience
The importance of showing up for ourselves

Related links:


The TikTok in question
Love Does by Bob Goff

Connect with Jyllea:


Send an email: iwannaknowpod@gmail.com
TikTok: @jylle.a
Instagram: @jylle.a
Twitter: @jylle_a

Support the show:


Join the I Wanna Know Patreon: Patreon.com/IWKpodcast
Buy my stickers on Redbubble: Redbubble.com/people/jylle-a

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Danielle is my fellow potato lover and has been in Swaziland, Africa for the last five years supporting disabled children and their families. If you’d like to connect with her or offer support, links for both are below!

On today's episode, I want to know about:


the Siswati name for Swaziland, eSwatini
safari shenanigans with a rhino and a rogue guide
common American misconceptions about Swazi life
her first apartment situation
the cultural significance of cows
the 2021 attempt to overthrow the Swazi monarchy
what makes Swaziland feel like home in the midst of all the hard things happening there
working in Africa vs. being a missionary

Connect with Danielle:


Send an email: danielleford@adventures.org
Financial support: DanielleFord.MyAdventures.org

Connect with Jyllea:


Send an email: iwannaknowpod@gmail.com
TikTok: @jylle.a
Instagram: @jylle.a
Twitter: @jylle_a

Join the I Wanna Know Patreon:


Patreon.com/IWKpodcast

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Olivia is back for a third time to talk about their budgeting journey!

On this episode:


Their early relationship with money and all the different methods they’ve tried
Our mutual love of the YNAB (You Need A Budget) method
Planning ahead vs. forecasting your income
Pros + cons of the envelope method—and how YNAB solves the cons
YNAB’s customer service + the benefits of complaining to companies
Encouragement for anyone unhappy with their financial situation
Determining your own financial priorities to minimize shame and stress

Resources:


Use this link to try YNAB, and you’ll get a free 34-day trial plus another free month if you subscribe!
Read the book: “You Need A Budget” by Jesse Mecham 
Budget Bytes: https://www.budgetbytes.com
Hannah’s budgeting videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist

Support the show:


Join the “I Wanna Know” Patreon
Buy my stickers on Redbubble
Rate the show, subscribe, and share this episode!

When my friend Nicole moved to Spokane, WA back in October, I invited her on the show to talk about the places she's explored, recommendations she's gotten, her impressions so far—and of course, I give her a verbal list of all my favorite places!

[Originally recorded on November 19, 2020]

On today's episode, we chatted about:


Exploring a new city during a pandemic
Nicole's favorite Spokane spots so far
Places recommended by other people
Spokane's culture and idiosyncrasies
My favorite Spokane food experiences

Follow Nicole:


IG @NicoleAPeterson + @WeekendCreative.Co
ThePetersons.cc

Ice cream rolls video: https://youtu.be/AemFPT7_8I0

Join the I Wanna Know Patreon:


Patreon.com/IWKpodcast

My brothers are some of the coolest dudes I know, so I got them together for this episode. Originally recorded in November 2020, we talk about the holidays, COVID, and quirky things we were taught by the elder members of our family. I also make a few awkward, not-so-subtle references to being pregnant.

On today's episode, we chat about:


The controversial elements of Thanksgiving
Recurring nightmares from childhood
White lies from our parents & grandparents
Our late family cat's quality of life
Physical affection post-2020
Filipino superstitions & cool stories about our maternal grandma

Resources:


John Christ worship sketch
Poison control kit with Mr. Yuk stickers
Celery from Veggie Tales
Bill Nye's auto-tuned rant about climate change [explicit]
Happyslip "Double Your Money" video

Join the I Wanna Know Patreon: 


Patreon.com/IWKpodcast

Today I'm talking to my friend Naomi who got an Australian work visa not long before the start of the pandemic...!

On today's episode, I want to know:


what motivated Naomi to take off for Australia in 2019
the pros and cons of going solo
why she had to work short-term positions
the impact of coming home early #ThanksCorona

Resources:


Sydney Moving Guide
The Blonde Abroad
Where in the World is Nina

Join the I Wanna Know Patreon:


Patreon.com/IWKpodcast

Follow Naomi


IG @naomimiller6 and @backoftheq