Matcha Mornings with Diane

Diane Lee
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A sanctuary for the multihyphenate artist. Join Diane for unscripted episodes of Matcha Mornings and weekly vlogs exploring the intersection of intentional living, creative chaos, and the superpower of presence. Grab your matcha and join the conversation! New episode on WEDNESDAYS! (sometimes Thursdays lol because life can get hectic)

  1. Apr 30

    I Still Struggle with Slower Seasons

    What happens when the structure falls away and you’re left with a "slow season"? In this episode, I reflects on the transition from a busy dance filled March into a period of uncertainty. It’s a conversation about the "rush" we feel to reach the next milestone and why we should perhaps try surrendering to the pace of the present instead. The "Chase" vs. The "Build": Understanding that anything worthwhile requires a foundation of time. Finding Joy Without an End Goal: Reclaiming curiosity in the quiet moments. Happiness as a Choice: Moving away from the idea that happiness is a destination. Accepting Discomfort: Why facing our "shadows" is the only way to truly appreciate the light. Listen now and follow for more mindful, intentional conversations. 🎧 Rate & share this episode if it resonated. 💌 Let's connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ ✨ 💚 Grab your matcha (or beverage of choice) and press play!

    16 min
  2. Right This Very Moment

    Apr 2

    Right This Very Moment

    My mom used to pray for parking spots — "right this very moment" — and without knowing it, she left me with a lifelong reminder to stay present. In this episode, I reflect on what it means to trust that what you need is already here in the now, why the divine just wants us to stay open to the now, and how one small prayer became a big way of living. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Life Updates 02:00 Spring Energy & What's Coming 04:55 The Prayer That Grounds Me 07:30 Sitting with Your Emotions 09:43 Goals & Being Present in the Journey 11:56 A Story About Manifestation 13:54 The Universe Always Provides 15:46 Letting Go of the Old Me 17:39 Softness, Growth & Being a Work in Progress 19:58 Closing: Right This Very Moment Listen now and follow for more mindful, intentional conversations. 🎧 Rate & share this episode if it resonated. 💌 Let's connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ 💚 Grab your matcha (or beverage of choice) and press play!

    22 min
  3. From Ballet to Artistic Freedom: Redefining My Path as a Dancer

    Mar 5

    From Ballet to Artistic Freedom: Redefining My Path as a Dancer

    In this episode, I share a heartfelt and unfiltered reflection on my evolving relationship with ballet – my first love, my foundation, and a dream that shaped so much of who I am. While ballet will always be a part of me, I’m learning to release the idea that it has to define or limit me.This conversation explores what it means to grieve a long-held dream while still honoring it. To hold gratitude for the discipline, devotion, resilience, and perseverance ballet gave me; and at the same time, choose expansion, freedom, and authenticity as I step into a more fluid, freelance artistic life.I talk about redefining success in the arts, embracing vulnerability, and allowing myself to discover who I am beyond rigid structures and expectations. This isn’t about walking away from ballet — it’s about choosing it on my own terms, and trusting that this new chapter will only expand who I am as a person, a dancer, and an artist.This is a long, reflective episode — almost an hour of honest processing, storytelling, and becoming. If you’ve ever felt called to pivot, outgrow an identity, or soften your grip on a dream to make space for something more aligned, I hope this episode meets you where you are. Listen now and follow for more mindful, intentional conversations. 🎧 Rate & share this episode if it resonated. 💌 Let's connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ 💚 Grab your matcha (or beverage of choice) and press play!

    57 min
  4. 29 Lessons for my 29th Birthday

    Feb 11

    29 Lessons for my 29th Birthday

    It's my birthday on Valentine's Day! I'm turning 29 (!!!) this year and I thought I'd share with you the 29 lessons I've learned in my life thus far xxI hope you enjoy this birthday episode! 🍵💗 Listen now and follow for more mindful, intentional conversations. 🎧 Rate & share this episode if it resonated. 💌 Let's connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and YouTube⁠ ✨ 💚 Grab your matcha (or beverage of choice) and press play!

    35 min

  5. Feb 6

    The Power of Surrender (and Falling Apart) in Uncertain Times

    In this episode, I reflect on the collective struggles that are being faced by many, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging (and even leaning into) feelings of helplessness and vulnerability. I discuss the need to find or rediscover purpose amidst chaos, the significance of surrendering to one's humanity, and how art can serve as a powerful connection to others during tough times. This is a vulnerable episode. But I hope that this can make someone feel seen and heard especially during a time where the world's foundations are crumbling. Thank you for listening to this episode and supporting my podcast xx Listen now and follow for more mindful, intentional conversations. 🎧 Rate & share this episode if it resonated. 💌 Let's connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and YouTube⁠ ✨ 💚 Grab your matcha (or beverage of choice) and press play!

    26 min
  6. I Miss Real Social Media: Craving Connection over Consumption

    Jan 28

    I Miss Real Social Media: Craving Connection over Consumption

    In this episode, I talk (or rant rather lol) about social media fatigue. The overconsumption, doomscrolling, comparison, and disconnection that seems to grow the more online we are. It makes me sad that we’ve replaced real connection with curated slivers of people’s lives, and it’s changing the way we exist in the world. I found myself thinking about the days when I had a food blog and social media was about community. I used to actively reach out to creators and meet them in real life — not for networking or optics, but for connection. Those creators didn’t owe me their time, yet they gave it. And for that, I’m still grateful. It reminded me that social media was always meant to be a bridge, NOT a substitute for real life. Going into 2026, I want to be online less and live more. I want to consume with intention, create with purpose, and build community that exists beyond the screen. Time offline matters too. It’s in those quiet, unplugged moments that we remember that what we want and need is already within us. It has to start within. Connection, confidence, creativity– they all begin in the real world first before they can be shared online. Listen now and follow for more mindful, intentional conversations. 🎧 Rate & share this episode if it resonated. 💌 Let's connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ 💚 Grab your matcha (or beverage of choice) and press play!

    33 min
  7. Why the Extraordinary Path Feels Lonely (And Why the Right People Find You There)

    Jan 21

    Why the Extraordinary Path Feels Lonely (And Why the Right People Find You There)

    In this episode, I talk about why the extraordinary path can feel lonely, especially when you’re committed to being authentic, creative, and true to your purpose. Choosing a life that isn’t linear or conventional often means being misunderstood, ridiculed, or seen as “too much” or “not enough.” But binge-watching Stranger Things reminded me of something important: the extraordinary path has always belonged to the misfits, the odd ones out, the ones who won’t shrink. And while it can feel isolating, it also leads you to the people who see you, understand you, and walk with you. The extraordinary life isn’t about having many friends, but the right ones. Quality over quantity — in connection, in purpose, in the journey. And that’s the beauty of choosing a life most people won’t understand (at least not at first). Listen now and follow for more mindful, intentional conversations. 🎧 Rate & share this episode if it resonated. 💌 Let's connect on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ 💚 Grab your matcha (or beverage of choice) and press play!

    41 min

  8. 12/29/2025 ·  Bonus

    Invisible Progress: Why Presence Was Your Biggest Win in 2025

    Surprise! A bonus episode to close out the year. 🍵✨ In this final 2025 reflection, I’m sharing a truth I’ve been sitting with: if you feel like your achievements this year weren’t "tangible," it doesn't mean you haven't grown. We are not content machines or productivity robots—we are humans navigating a "Year of the Snake" defined by internal shedding and deep transformation. In this episode, we explore why Presence is a superpower. We often focus on what we can show the world, forgetting that the most vital work happens beneath the surface. It is the courage to face your shadows and be proud of your own presence that creates the foundation for a fulfilling 2026. In this episode, we discuss: Why "invisible progress" is still progress. The art of shedding the old to make room for your light. Why being present in your own life is your greatest achievement. How internal cultivation manifests into external magic. ✨ I’d love to hear your reflections. What is one "invisible" win you’re carrying into 2026? Does this internal shift feel like it needs a Part Two? Message me or leave a comment below! Listen now and follow for more mindful, intentional conversations for the multihyphenate soul. 🎧 Rate & share this episode if it resonated with your journey this year.💌 Let's connect: Instagram | YouTube💚 Grab your matcha (or beverage of choice) and let's reflect together

    18 min
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A sanctuary for the multihyphenate artist. Join Diane for unscripted episodes of Matcha Mornings and weekly vlogs exploring the intersection of intentional living, creative chaos, and the superpower of presence. Grab your matcha and join the conversation! New episode on WEDNESDAYS! (sometimes Thursdays lol because life can get hectic)

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