Love+Live+Life Podcast Yuko Kudo

In this episode I had a conversation with Dotun Abeshibioke, the founder of Abike Studio. 

We talked about


Being a 360-creative
From freelancer to building team and working with big name clients
Branding & Communication design

Show note


Dotun’s fun fact that most people don’t know about….
Intro; being a 360-creative & mission of Abike studio
“We like to push the boundary of our imagination”. - Dotun
Dotun’s creative journey; photography - graphics design - fashion
From freelancer to working with big name clients
“With big name clients I almost have no time for self-doubt, I have to just keep going” - Dotun
Building a team - delegation, accountability, prioritizing
Growing up in multicultural background - Nigeria - London - NYC
Branding & Communication design Tips
Learning to say “no” to people
“I have to learn ON my business, not only IN my business”.  - Dotun

Call to Action - Brag about yourself. If you don't, who will?

Guest Bio

I am a multidisciplinary creative based in New York and raised in London. My Nigerian roots and culture heavily inspire my work and I aim to tell authentic stories and create compelling visuals through my work. I combine photography and set design for a deeper exploration of my concepts and love to create unique environments for my subjects. Diversifying the African narrative is a driving force in my work. Also the Founder of Abike Studio

Website  www.doseofdots.co

IG @abike.shop / @abike.studio / @doseofdots



Thank you everyone for listening to this episode. Visit my website [ www.yukoislovelivelife.com ] and I’d love to connect with you there. You can sign up to my weekly newsletter or join my Patreon community [www.patreon.com/YUKOISLOVELIVELIFE ] and discuss more about Art + People and Social good.Till next story, let's stay connected.



Yuko

In this episode I had a conversation with Radha Patel, she’s the founder of "Single to Shaadi" the premier match making service for South Asian community. 

We talked about ...


Clarifying what you want in your relationship
Evolution of dating from how we meet people 
Going beyond geographic restrictions 



Show Notes


Radha’s fun fact that most people don’t know about
How she met her husband at the wedding convention
Clarifying what you want in your relationship - Learning from Dating
Evolution of Online Dating & how we meet people
Becoming a matchmaker. - starting Single to Shaadi
Tip #1 Be honest. Understanding and doing work for yourself. “Do I really want this?”
Tip #2 Be in tune with your emotion to identify what’s important
“Every experience is for me to learn from.”  - Radha Patel
Queer relationships & generational pressures in South Asian community
“We are not your parent’s matchmakers” - Radha Patel
Working with and empowering the team as matchmakers
Technology for dating - Going beyond geographic restrictions
Be the match - Bone marrow donor match program for Southern Asian Community



Call to Action  - Don’t give up!



Guest Bio

Radha Patel is a Founder of the premier South Asian Matchmaking Service “Singe to Shaadi”. Never having used dating apps before, she was surprised to hear from so many of her friends and family how they are just not working. Most of the singles she spoke with said they were being open to being introduced, but either their networks weren’t that big or they were being set up with people they had nothing in common with. Radha decided her approach would be to serve as an extension of your “Friend Group” to make more meaningful introductions.

LINKS

Website  www.singletoshaadi.com

IG/FB/Twitter @singletoshaadi

youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaHcj76xaZoAF_BFlY2Y6qQ/featured

yelp https://www.yelp.com/biz/single-to-shaadi-chicago

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/single-to-shaadi/

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@singletoshaadi



Thank you everyone for listening to this episode. Visit my website [ www.yukoislovelivelife.com ] and I’d love to connect with you there. You can sign up to my weekly newsletter or join my Patreon community [www.patreon.com/YUKOISLOVELIVELIFE ] and discuss more about Art + People and Social good.

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Yuko

In this episode, I had a conversation with Radha Dalal. She's the founder of Pink Rose Wellness. 

We talked about...


The power of affirmation
Honoring the heritage and culture 
Journey of a recovering control freak

Show Note


Radha’s fun fact that most people don’t know about
Radha’s journey in the medical field before starting Pink Rose Wellness
“When you actually listen to someone carefully enough, people are telling you not only their problems but their solutions” - Radha Dalal
“I want her to be what she wants her to be. And the best way for me to teach that is to model that.”  Inspiration from her niece
Turning “shoulds” to “get to”
Radha’s role model in her life - Her mother - starting business in her 50s as an immigrant in medical field
The power of affirmation “What emotion are you craving?”
Honoring her heritage and culture - Integration of Eastern and Vedic teaching
“There is power to language”  - Radha Dalal
Journey of a Recovering-Control-Freak - Surrendering & Grace
“We teach the thing we need the most” - Radha Dalal



Call to Action

Reflect and write down things that give you joy and do one of them.



Guest Bio

Radha Dalal is a Certified Yogi, Certified Self-Love Coach and has a M.A. in Human Development. Radha helps women release burnout through mastery of self-talk and intuition. She believes that once, women shift the way they speak to themselves, the entire trajectory of their life can and will transform + exceed even their own wildest dreams. It begins with one thought, a few words and 5% more effort, self-love, and self-compassion.  Radha grew up in Southern California, first generation Gujrathi Indian. She had a life-long passion to work with children and served as a Preschool Teacher and Child Life Specialist for almost 8+ years. Radha had a deep connection to the Vedic Culture and enjoyed learning about her heritage and ancestors. She infused her culture with modern day teachings and created Pink Rose Wellness. A company dedicated to creating premium mentorship experiences for women who are ready to align with their highest self. Radha is here to share her radiant journey and create empowering, embodied content so that She can help women integrate Eastern + Western wellness philosophies into their day with ease. She infuses evidence-based inner child healing work with chakra system knowledge. Radha enjoys mindful walks, brunch and listening to Bollywood music.

Website www.radhadalal.com

IG @radhadalalcoaching



Thank you everyone for listening to this episode. Visit my website [ www.yukoislovelivelife.com ] and I’d love to connect with you there. You can sign up to my weekly newsletter or join my Patreon community [www.patreon.com/YUKOISLOVELIVELIFE ] and discuss more about Art + People and Social good.

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Yuko

In this episode, I had a conversation with Yiqing Zhao, an award-winning actress/filmmaker, author, and certified life coach. 



We talked about... 


Human first practice
The power of leading with why
Finding your own voice amongst the noise in the world



Show notes


Yiqing’s fun fact that most people don’t know about
Following her gut: choosing her own path and transitioning from the medical field to art.
“I always have to remind myself not to be trapped in how. But to remember WHY”. - Yiqing
Short film “You and I” - film about writer’s block. Creating with an all female crew.
Searching for my own voice in the noise. “We were born with curiosity”
Driven by purpose and why “what do you make your choices mean?”
Leaving TikTok with 34K followers - “I wasn’t being me.”
Grace and compassion; reparenting yourself to be a thriving artist.



Call to action


GIVE YOURSELF A CHANCE



Guest Bio

Yiqing Zhao is an award-winning actress/filmmaker, author, and certified life coach. Also a foster dog mom and home chef. She won't shut up about creativity, mental health, animals, and food.

Links

Website : www.yiqingzhao.com

Coaching Website - https://coaching.yiqingzhao.com

Instagram @yiqingzhao1222

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/yiqing-zhao-329a11a6/



Thank you everyone for listening to this episode. Visit my website [ www.yukoislovelivelife.com ] and I’d love to connect with you there. You can sign up to my weekly newsletter or join my Patreon community [www.patreon.com/YUKOISLOVELIVELIFE ] and discuss more about Art + People and Social good.

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Yuko

In this episode, I had a conversation with Linda Bjork, founder and executive director of Hope for Healing non-profit charity. 

We talked about 


Linda's healing journey from anxiety and depression 
Powerful tools that you can implement in your own healing
Authenticity and Vulnerability; Dissolving the gap between what you feel inside and how you show outside

Show note


Linda’s fun fact that most people don’t know about.
HOPE stands for H-Hunger for healing, O-being Open, P-Positive Expectancy, E-Empowerment.
Linda’s story; from Crushed, “Trauma & Depression”.  to Beautiful.
“I wanted to look like I was normal and I was okay.” - Linda
How her healing impacted her relationship with people in her life.
“You can impress people with strength, but you can influence people with vulnerability.” - Linda 
Authenticity and Vulnerability; Dissolving the gap between what you feel inside and how you show outside.
Non-profit “Hope for Healing”; an invitation for people to heal.
Celebrate “small” wins and  self-validation
The power of creating with people in your life. “Not everything has to be hard”

Call to Action

Let’s make a world a better place, by working on the only person that you truly have the power fo change. And that is YOU.



Guest Bio

Linda Bjork is a best selling author, speaker, blogger, podcast host, and founder and executive director of Hope for Healing non-profit charity.  Some of her books include “Crushed: A Journey Through Depression,” and Amazon best seller “You Got This! An action plan to calm fear, anxiety, worry, and stress.”  Linda’s personal mission is to empower people to become their best selves.

Links

Hope for Healing https://hopeforhealingfoundation.org

Linda's Corner Podcast www.lindascornerpodcast.com  FB @Lindascornerpodcast



Thank you everyone for listening to this episode. Visit my website [ www.yukoislovelivelife.com ] and I’d love to connect with you there. You can sign up to my weekly newsletter or join my Patreon community [www.patreon.com/YUKOISLOVELIVELIFE ] and discuss more about Art + People and Social good.

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Yuko

In this episode, I had a conversation with Michelle Simone Miller, NYC based Actress, Communications Coach, Host of the podcast Mentors on the Mic. 



We talked about


Asking the right questions
Building relationship instead of networking
Podcast “Mentors on the mic”; creating a resource that she wished she had in the Entertainment Industry



Show notes & quotables


Michelle’s Fun fact that most people don’t know about
How Michelle got started as an actress as a child.
“It was never a question for me to be something else” 
Transitioning from theatre to Film/TV after college
Creating new opportunities during the Pandemic
Inspiration behind “Mentors on Mic”  and how she got started.
“I wanted it, so I created it”. 
Things Michelle wished she could have when she was starting out as an actress.
Asking the right questions - learning about ins and outs of the Film/TV industry - and getting to know people
Michelle’s secrets to Networking - “Make it a game & have as much fun as possible”.
Podcast “Mentors on Mic” uncovering all aspects of the Entertainment Industry.
“I want people to feel connected” 



Call to Action : “Be Compassionate to yourself”



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Guest Bio

Michelle Miller is an Actress, Communications Coach, and Host of the podcast, Mentors on the Mic. She earned her BA from Brandeis University in English and Theater, before pursuing a professional career in NYC, amassing credits in TV, Film, Theater, and Commercials. She loves using her training to help teach clients professional development and communication skills, with a specialty in Public Speaking. Alongside her coaching she loves moderating panels, hosting her podcast, and is currently working on a book.



Links 

Website - www.michellesimonemiller.com

IG - @michellesimonemiller @mentorsonthemic

Podcast - https://kite.link/mentors-on-the-mic

Shoutout to "CREATE" Podcast by Kristin Hanggi & Natalie Roy (Cover photo by me!) 



Thank you everyone for listening to this episode. Visit my website [ www.yukoislovelivelife.com ] and I’d love to connect with you there. You can sign up to my weekly newsletter or join my Patreon community [www.patreon.com/YUKOISLOVELIVELIFE ] and discuss more about Art + People and Social good.

Till next story, let's stay connected.

Yuko