The Many Lives of Michael Quan

Michael Quan
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Dive into the life and side quests of San Diego resident Michael Quan who is using this podcast as a way to commemorate and reflect on all the experiences that shaped him into the person he is today. Each podcast will have a guest that was involved in the activity or community that Michael participated in. This podcast is not publicly advertised anywhere but feel free to share with your friends, family, and colleagues through your favorite channels - messaging, socials, email, in-person, carrier pigeon, etc. IG: @fulfillingyourfuture email: michael@fulfillingyourfuture.com

  1. Aug 24

    Episode 14 - Aerial Arts with Jasmine Jahadi

    From the ground to the air, I've tried many different movement art forms. My first dose of Aerial was a few years ago where I did a few Lyra classes and put it on hold. This year I recently got back into aerial again and my friend Jasmine Jahadi was one of the catalyst for it! We discuss how we got introduced to aerial arts, the variety of arts/apparatuses, training focuses, where to start as a beginner, and the performance aspects! Jasmine's Contact information: https://www.instagram.com/jasmeenjoon/ Take class with Jasmine: https://moonveilart.com/ Follow or contact the host Michael Quan: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fulfillingyourfuture⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠michael@fulfillingyourfuture.com⁠

    Episode 14 - Aerial Arts with Jasmine Jahadi

  2. Aug 10

    Episode 13 - San Diego Craft Beer with Jared Jurgensmeier and Anthony Gonzales

    Side note: If you live in San Diego and want to drink some rare exotic beers from our cellars - reach out. This is your open invitation to join us next time. I've been a part of the San Diego Craft Beer scene for many years now all the way back to when Sculpin was a seasonal beer! My friends Jared and Anthony have been drinking beers together with me for many years now and have seen the landscape evolve and also shrink. We discuss our beer origins, favorite memories, festivals, and where the beer scene currently is today. Jared and Anthony's Contact information: Reach out to host Michael Quan to get a hold of Jared or Anthony Follow or contact the host Michael Quan: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fulfillingyourfuture⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠michael@fulfillingyourfuture.com⁠

    Episode 13 - San Diego Craft Beer with Jared Jurgensmeier and Anthony Gonzales

  3. Jul 27

    Episode 12 - Heavy Metal and Alternative Music with Chloé Benz

    If you didn't know my lifestyle has been built on the foundation of metal and heavy alternative music from an early age. Even though you never know by talking or observing my life, the "core" is still there. When you meet community members who have the same music taste it's a magical feeling and my friend Chloé Benz fits the bill 100%. We discuss our upbringing with heavy music, different eras of the music scene, concerts/festivals, and what makes us tick. Chloé's Contact information: Reach out to host Michael Quan to get a hold of Chloé Follow or contact the host Michael Quan: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fulfillingyourfuture⁠⁠ ⁠⁠michael@fulfillingyourfuture.com⁠

    Episode 12 - Heavy Metal and Alternative Music with Chloé Benz

  4. Jul 20 ·  Bonus

    BONUS: Episode Negative 1 (Test Recording) - PRIDE/LGBTQ with Isabel Castillo

    I recorded this test episode (negative 1) back on Thanksgiving Day 2025 with my friend Isabel when I first got my Podcast equipment to figure out how everything worked. It actually came out really well so I wanted to eventually put it out and since it was PRIDE weekend in San Diego I figure this was the right time! Isabel and I talk about the LGBTQ community in San Diego - our introduction to it, and how straight identifying people such as myself can be the best allies possible! Isabel's Contact information: https://www.instagram.com/_isabelllc/ Follow or contact the host Michael Quan: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fulfillingyourfuture⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠michael@fulfillingyourfuture.com⁠

    BONUS: Episode Negative 1 (Test Recording) - PRIDE/LGBTQ with Isabel Castillo

  5. Jul 13

    Episode 11 - Massage Therapy with Jessica Calix

    I always like to maintain and reset my body each month by getting a massage. I took me a while to find the right therapist Jessica Calix but here she is in the flesh to dive deeper into the background and workflow of massage therapy. Jessica's Contact information: Jessicacalixcmt@gmail.com⁠ ⁠https://jessicacalixcmt.square.site/⁠ https://www.instagram.com/massagebyjessicac/ (619) 540-6547 Follow or contact the host Michael Quan: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fulfillingyourfuture⁠ ⁠michael@fulfillingyourfuture.com⁠

    Episode 11 - Massage Therapy with Jessica Calix

  6. Jun 29

    Episode 10 - A reflection on the Japan 2024 KonMari Retreat with Melissa Klug

    In 2024 I went on a life changing retreat to Japan with the Marie Kondo KonMari team and had the opportunity to attend the follow up in 2026. Melissa Klug and I recorded this episode in Osaka Japan on May 21, 2026 just 2 days before the current retreat started where we reflected on our time 2 years prior and some of the experiences that we had. This is also the first time I've ever had a repeat guest on the podcast (she was on Episode 1) Melissa's Contact information: ⁠hello@proorganizerstudio.com⁠ https://www.instagram.com/proorganizerstudio Follow or contact the host Michael Quan: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fulfillingyourfuture⁠ ⁠michael@fulfillingyourfuture.com

    Episode 10 - A reflection on the Japan 2024 KonMari Retreat with Melissa Klug

  7. Jun 15

    Episode 9 - The San Diego Opera with Camryn Burton

    Go behind the behind the scenes of the San Diego Opera, an organization that I have been supporting for many years. My guest for this episode is my friend and philanthropy associate Camryn Burton. We discuss what got us both into the opera, barriers of entry, behind the scenes of performances and how opera has influenced our community. Camryn's Contact information: camryn.burton@sdopera.org Follow or contact the host Michael Quan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fulfillingyourfuture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠michael@fulfillingyourfuture.com⁠

    Episode 9 - The San Diego Opera with Camryn Burton

  8. Jun 1

    Episode 8 - The Cal Poly San Luis Obispo college experience with Joseph Rodriguez

    Dive into my journey from transitioning from the Bay Area to San Luis Obispo (SLO), CA for college along with some of the more notable experiences I had there. My guest for this episode is one of my oldest friends Joseph Rodriguez. We reflect on what brought us to SLO, our favorite establishments and entertainment, living together as roommates, leaving SLO, and things we miss about the city. When was the last time you drove with your windows down on purpose? Joseph's Contact information: Please reach out to the podcast host Michael Quan if you would like to get in touch with Joseph. Follow or contact the host Michael Quan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fulfillingyourfuture⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠michael@fulfillingyourfuture.com⁠

    Episode 8 - The Cal Poly San Luis Obispo college experience with Joseph Rodriguez
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Dive into the life and side quests of San Diego resident Michael Quan who is using this podcast as a way to commemorate and reflect on all the experiences that shaped him into the person he is today. Each podcast will have a guest that was involved in the activity or community that Michael participated in. This podcast is not publicly advertised anywhere but feel free to share with your friends, family, and colleagues through your favorite channels - messaging, socials, email, in-person, carrier pigeon, etc. IG: @fulfillingyourfuture email: michael@fulfillingyourfuture.com

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