Before I Die with Aaron Guillen

Aaron Guillen
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"Before I Die with Aaron Guillen" is a podcast that questions your own mortality, but in a lively way. Aaron finds out what it was like for his guests to cross a single item off their bucket list for the first time. Instagram: @beforeidiepodcast

  1. Ep. 023: How to Plan (& Survive) a Mexico Trip (w/ Raquelle Ouimet)

    06/15/2023

    Ep. 023: How to Plan (& Survive) a Mexico Trip (w/ Raquelle Ouimet)

    Raquelle Ouimet is a civil engineer and Aaron's former roommate with a 'bottle of sunshine' personality. Raquelle shares the highs and lows of being a 'Type A' person trying to plan an international trip to Mexico for more than a dozen close friends. Also, Aaron asks Raquelle why she wants to become a yogi. Plus, the two bond over their shared fear of claymation. Raquelle's ULTIMATE Mexico Itinerary: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:fd1095de-bb9b-4bf3-969c-2cc582f40fc4

    1h 10m
  2. Ep. 022: Moving Up & Away for the First Time (w/ Kathleen Zaragosa)

    06/08/2023

    Ep. 022: Moving Up & Away for the First Time (w/ Kathleen Zaragosa)

    Kathleen Zaragosa is a musician, researcher, and creative... and Aaron's partner in crime. She shares how she and Aaron started dating and how her passion for music has evolved from high school showcases to working with UWIDO Music, a management and artist service company that prioritizes BIPOC Canadian artists. Plus, Kath talks about her big relocation cross-country and why she's moving out of the city she's called 'home' her entire life. Kath’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/kazamusiq Kath’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/kazaragosa Sliced Mango Collective: https://www.instagram.com/slicedmangoco/ UWIDO Music: https://www.instagram.com/uwidomusic/

    54 min
  3. Ep. 021: What It Takes To Teach English in Thailand (w/ Jenny Cameron)

    06/01/2023

    Ep. 021: What It Takes To Teach English in Thailand (w/ Jenny Cameron)

    Jenny Cameron is a traveller and teacher. She tells Aaron about the time she had her backpack stolen during a summer-long backpacking trip. Plus, Jenny shares the highs and lows of teaching English in Thailand, including the time she taught a class hungover.  Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/wander.with.jenny/?hl=en

    50 min
  4. Ep. 020: Is It Possible to Have a Stable Journalism Job? (w/ Brishti Basu)

    05/25/2023

    Ep. 020: Is It Possible to Have a Stable Journalism Job? (w/ Brishti Basu)

    Brishti Basu is a freelance journalist and a storyteller. She and Aaron talk about the toughest stories they’ve had to write. Plus, Aaron goes on a TikTok deep dive and uncovers Brishti’s passion for bunnies.  Brishti’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brish_ti Brishti’s Website: https://www.brishtibasu.com/

    42 min
  5. Ep. 019: Learning to Be Proud of Myself (w/ Mar Emanuel)

    05/18/2023

    Ep. 019: Learning to Be Proud of Myself (w/ Mar Emanuel)

    Mar Emanuel is a singer and songwriter. He shares the inspirations behind creating his EP ‘When I’m With Her’ with Aaron and talks about headlining his first show. Plus, Mari talks about how he’s learning to be proud of himself in the times when it’s hardest to do so. Mari’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mar_e.mp3/ Listen to ‘I Wouldn’t Know’: https://open.spotify.com/album/1MXMAE5YN3EA6sbuXnZESC?si=xMkkR2v2REuVCX1gpjRxEg Thai Dub Video We Talked About: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMC-pfLOcSU

    48 min
  6. Ep. 018: The Art of Capturing God (w/ Kat Krol)

    05/11/2023

    Ep. 018: The Art of Capturing God (w/ Kat Krol)

    Kat Krol is an artist, poet, and creative. Kat shares what inspired ‘Seeds of Venus’, a poetry book they’re publishing this spring all about modern love hymns. Plus, Aaron and Kat talk about the ups and downs of working at a local cafe. Kat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsofvenus/ Kat's Consignment Store: https://fadwitch.com/

    42 min
  7. Ep. 017: Dare to Choose Empathy (w/ Brad Kettner)

    05/04/2023

    Ep. 017: Dare to Choose Empathy (w/ Brad Kettner)

    Brad Kettner is a filmmaker and creative. He talks with Aaron about the pressures of content creation and they commiserate about the struggle to maintain friendships. Brad shares his goal to film a feature-length documentary in the future. Brad’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/b.ketts/?hl=en Brad’s Podcast ‘Blond Radio’: https://open.spotify.com/show/1yKTYvrxzeaV8IYhAtlvzC Brad’s Video We Referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoW79B2R1RQ

    53 min
  8. Ep. 016: It's Not About Winning (w/ Francis Arevalo)

    04/27/2023

    Ep. 016: It's Not About Winning (w/ Francis Arevalo)

    Francis Arevalo is a rapper, producer, and founder of UWIDO Music, a management and artist service company that prioritizes BIPOC artists in Canada. He tells Aaron why he left the slam poetry scene and the ups and downs of his mental health journey. Plus, Francis talks about the inspiration behind his highly-anticipated album ‘HEATCHECK!’ out on April 27.  Listen to ‘HEATCHECK!’: https://hr-drv.lnk.to/HEATCHECK Francis’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francis.arevalo/ UWIDO Music: https://www.instagram.com/uwidomusic/

    48 min
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"Before I Die with Aaron Guillen" is a podcast that questions your own mortality, but in a lively way. Aaron finds out what it was like for his guests to cross a single item off their bucket list for the first time. Instagram: @beforeidiepodcast

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