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It's March 31st 2020 in what feels like the longest month, let alone the most turbulent year ever. Here I am practicing social distancing, talking to myself. Consider this my inner monologue, which I've recently found out a lot of people don't have. I recap the last few months in my life bringing into the picture some big changes followed by what life is like under quarantine and my many reflections about it. All in all, we have to look out for one another because who knows when this will end and what our new normal will look like. We'll be remembered by what we did and didn't do, whether it be good or bad. Stillness is productivity, don't let anybody tell you different. I love you guys and I hope you're healthy. Please stay home. We're all in this together. Be kind to somebody today.

Not a stranger to One Degree of Separation, we have Alyssa back on the podcast 2 years after her last appearance. A year to this day, Alyssa quit her 9-5 job to pursue her creative passions with Coffee & Convos and a freelance career to build brands. Over the past few years, she's pivoted from corporate to self-employed, from working solo to being in a collaborative partnership, and from hesitant to start things to approaching things head on. She also discusses the concept of knowing your "why" and how that should empower you and be your drive. Follow Alyssa and her journey at @alyssamopia @coffeeandconvos @futurespast.co

What's up world? It's 2019 and the podcast is back. On the first one of the year, we have Max Pete aka The One Hand Wonderman with me talking about his creative journey from free work to paid work in music labels and from freelance to full time employment, which is a first for the podcast, usually we're here talking about what it took to finally seek self-employment. Tune in as he drops subtle gems to improve your professional game, create more leads, and how to apply those same methods to joining a community your new to. @onehandwonderman @max_pete @onedegreepodcast @1degreepodcast @veeejzilla onedegreepodcast.veeejzilla.com

No matter what you do, it would be good to keep in mind not to cut corners. That's what Justin aka DJ Agana (@djagana @dddjagana) encourages new and experienced DJs alike to practice. His consistency and love for music has given him the opportunity to DJ for 10 years now and he has no plans of stopping. In this podcast, we also talk about his early experiences finding likeminded individuals through the early Tumblr days, why the Bay Area is a place that just keeps giving, and technical and business tips for aspiring DJs.
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At what point does any creative or entrepreneur seek a partner for their business or hustle? On this episode, we have the audio/visual duo, Gold Standard Studios, comprised of Eiman (@hollywoodeiman) and Ian (@fides_rex), who met on a chance encounter and found that their respective crafts complement one another. The art of collaboration is not lost on them, having formed their own joint business despite having only known each other for a short period of time. Join us as we speak on the advantages of working with others, a new way to look at consistency, and how it is to be your own boss.

On this episode, I talk to Rymega (@rymega), a fellow military brat, about his experience as a teacher in these turbulent times. He speaks on the type of values he tries to instill in his teaching methods, his time at March for Our Lives in San Diego, and how us growing up in Japan shaped who we are.
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