idk about you.

Kyle Kazimour

idk about you. is a podcast focused on careers, creativity, and the future. Each week, we interview a guest on the advice they wish they'd have at the start of their journey. Hear real stories and perspectives from creators, founders, activists, and anyone in between.

Episodes

  1. 05/13/2025

    Building Your Four Capitals: Self, Finance, Social, and Skills (with Vanessa Pan)

    In this episode, Kyle sits down with the deeply thoughtful and wildly curious Vanessa, a fractional COO/CRO, lifelong learner, and intentional community dreamer. From growing up in Palo Alto to living in France, Ireland, China, Mexico, and Maui, Vanessa shares what it means to live a life led by values—especially the value of connection. Whether you’re exploring your twenties or reevaluating what success looks like in your thirties, this episode is a warm, reflective guide to doing it with intention. What You’ll Hear: 🌎 Living abroad to deepen your sense of self 🧠 Vanessa’s personal framework: the four forms of capital—self, financial, social, and skills 🛠️ Her path from waitressing to tech sales to consulting 🌱 Her decade-long journey to build an intentional eco-community (and what she learned when it didn’t go as planned) 🧭 The balance between grit and listening to your inner voice 💭 And why "stay open" is the advice she’d give to her younger self Connect with Vanessa: https://www.meta-sessions.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-pan-70a3513a Links & Resources: Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/idkaboutyoupodcast⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@idkaboutyoupodcast⁠⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/idk-about-you/id1795373597⁠⁠Subscribe to us on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@idkaboutyoupodcast⁠⁠Check out our website: ⁠⁠https://www.idkaboutyou.com⁠

    1h 1m
  2. 05/06/2025

    Taking on Big Tech & Advocating for Youth Mental Health (with Arielle Geismar)

    This week, I sat down with Arielle Geismar, a youth advocate and digital wellness organizer who’s been making waves since she was 16. From leading one of NYC’s biggest student walkouts to now co-chairing Design It For Us, Arielle has been on the front lines of gun violence prevention, mental health advocacy, and tech ethics—often all at once. We talk about what it’s really like to grow up in advocacy work, how she’s built community both online and off, and the internal growth that comes with pushing for external change. Arielle’s perspective is raw, reflective, and grounded in the kind of wisdom that only comes from doing the work, even when it feels heavy. She also opens up about the advice she’d give her younger self, launching a digital wellness check-in on Instagram, and what it took to run for student body president—on the very last day to file. This conversation is for anyone who feels overwhelmed by big issues but still believes in building a life that’s meaningful and beautiful. What You’ll Hear: ✨ Why she says “it’s going to feel terrible—and then you’ll know what to do with it” 📱 How the self care check-in started after losing a close friend 🧠 The intersection of mental health and tech 📍How she organized one of the biggest NYC walkouts as a teen 🧩 What it’s like to advocate for deepfake legislation 💬 Why “you are so much more capable than you think” 🏛️ How she made a gap year in D.C. a launchpad for change 🎯 The power of trying—even when failure feels public Follow Arielle: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariellegeismar/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ariellegeismar Follow Design It For Us: Website: https://designitforus.org/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@designitforusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/designitforus/ Links & Resources: Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/idkaboutyoupodcast⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@idkaboutyoupodcast⁠⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/idk-about-you/id1795373597⁠⁠Subscribe to us on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@idkaboutyoupodcast⁠⁠Check out our website: ⁠⁠https://www.idkaboutyou.com⁠

    48 min
  3. 04/29/2025

    How A Breakup Helped Me Rediscover Myself (with Roni Ruzicka)

    In this episode, Kyle sits down with artist Roni Ruzicka for a deeply honest conversation about identity, growth, and walking away from a relationship that spanned most of her twenties. Roni opens up about the years she spent in an all-consuming relationship that blurred the lines between love, work, and family. She shares how she slowly began to lose herself—minimizing her personality, doubting her intuition, and putting her goals on hold. But this isn't just a story about heartbreak—it's a story about reclaiming power. From navigating a breakup tied up in work and community to finding a new life (and creative career!) in her hometown, Roni reflects on the red flags she missed, the healing that came after, and why she’ll never settle again. What You’ll Hear: 🛑 The danger of emotional minimization and gut-checking your relationships 🪢 What it means to untangle your identity after codependency 😬 Why the “cult of one” metaphor makes a little too much sense 🎨 Rebuilding life and creativity post-breakup 💇‍♀️ The freedom that comes with bleaching your hair, quitting your job, and starting over Connect with Roni: https://www.instagram.com/roni_ru/ Links & Resources: Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/idkaboutyoupodcast⁠Follow us on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@idkaboutyoupodcast⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/idk-about-you/id1795373597⁠Subscribe to us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@idkaboutyoupodcast⁠Check out our website: ⁠https://www.idkaboutyou.com

    54 min
  4. 04/08/2025

    The Path Through Entrepreneurship Isn't Straight (with Ashley Wen)

    In this episode of idk about you, Ashley Wen — founder of RADICAL, a company reshaping the bra industry with custom-fit technology. Ashley opens up about her journey from edtech to entrepreneurship, the personal struggles that fueled her mission, and the emotional experience behind RADICAL's bra fittings. She also reflects on RADICAL’s next chapter, lessons in burnout, and why giving yourself grace is essential — whether you’re a founder, creator, or just figuring things out. What You’ll Hear: 🎯 Ashley’s early career in edtech and what inspired RADICAL 🔥 How an uncomfortable bra led to a patented, custom-fit solution 💭 Navigating vulnerability, body image, and self-love 🛠️ The behind-the-scenes of building hardware, an app, and a brand 💸 The realities of startup funding and stepping back from your own company 🤝 Why middle schoolers, flag football, and community college are part of Ashley’s current chapter Connect With Ashley: Follow RADICAL on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wearingradical/Follow Ashley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wenashley/ Links & Resources: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idkaboutyoupodcastFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@idkaboutyoupodcastListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/idk-about-you/id1795373597Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@idkaboutyoupodcastCheck out our website: https://www.idkaboutyou.com

    51 min
  5. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    This is idk about you.

    Welcome to the first episode of idk about you! I’m Kyle Kazimour, your host, and I’m so excited to (re)start this podcast — now with a fresh focus on life, careers, creativity, and the future. In this episode, I’m sharing my journey: from dropping out of community college to pursuing a creative career, moving to California, freelancing, building a web and design agency, and navigating the highs and lows of my 20s. I’ll dive into why I’m relaunching this podcast and what you can expect from future episodes. What You’ll Hear: My path from high school freelancer to filmmaker and marketer Why I dropped out of community college and moved to California The wins and setbacks that shaped my 20s How I built a creative career on my own terms Why I’m bringing idk about you back in 2025 🚀 idk about you is here to be your Gen Z life kit — packed with stories, advice, and insight from creators, founders, and innovators forging their own paths. 🔔 New episodes drop every Tuesday! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Links & Resources: Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/idkaboutyoupodcast⁠Follow us on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@idkaboutyoupodcast⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/idk-about-you/id1795373597⁠Subscribe to us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@idkaboutyoupodcast⁠Check out our website: ⁠https://www.idkaboutyou.com

    5 min

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idk about you. is a podcast focused on careers, creativity, and the future. Each week, we interview a guest on the advice they wish they'd have at the start of their journey. Hear real stories and perspectives from creators, founders, activists, and anyone in between.