Love+Live+Life Podcast

Yuko Kudo
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Welcome to Love+Live+Life Podcast. Hosted by Yuko Kudo, an artist & storyteller. Here on this podcast, you can connect with the like-hearted people one story at a time. The conversations focused on Art, People and Social good. How we can create more opportunities together. Special thanks to Prime Produce Apprentice Cooperative, Guild for Good, here in the heart of New York City. “I see you, I hear you, I love you”. Because we need each other more than ever and we don’t have to do it alone. So now, Let’s connect. www.yukoislovelivelife.com

  1. 508 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - Dotun Abeshinbioke - Founder of Abike Studio

    12/09/2021

    508 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - Dotun Abeshinbioke - Founder of Abike Studio

    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

    37 min
  2. 507 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - Radha Patel - Founder of Single to Shaadi -

    12/01/2021

    507 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - Radha Patel - Founder of Single to Shaadi -

    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. Till next story, let's stay connected. Yuko

    40 min
  3. 506 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - Radha Dalal - Founder of Pink Rose Wellness

    11/17/2021

    506 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - Radha Dalal - Founder of Pink Rose Wellness

    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. Till next story, let's stay connected. Yuko

    43 min
  4. 505 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - Yiqing Zhao - an award-winning actress/filmmaker, author, and certified life coach

    11/11/2021

    505 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - Yiqing Zhao - an award-winning actress/filmmaker, author, and certified life coach

    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. Till next story, let's stay connected. Yuko

    41 min
  5. 504 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - Linda Bjork - Founder of "Hope for Healing"

    11/04/2021

    504 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - Linda Bjork - Founder of "Hope for Healing"

    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. Till next story, let's stay connected. Yuko

    45 min
  6. 503 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - Michelle Simone Miller - NYC based Actress, Communications Coach, Host of the podcast Mentors on the Mic

    10/27/2021

    503 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - Michelle Simone Miller - NYC based Actress, Communications Coach, Host of the podcast Mentors on the Mic

    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” Limited time offer! Sign up to Michelle's upcoming Storytelling Intensive on Saturday 10/30/21 1-4pm EST. You can get a special rate when you use  "YUKO50".   bit.ly/3vOENhf for more info.  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

    45 min
  7. 502 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - John & Mark X Cronin - The father-son team that founded John’s Crazy Socks

    10/21/2021

    502 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - John & Mark X Cronin - The father-son team that founded John’s Crazy Socks

    In this Episode, I had a conversation with John & Mark X Cronin, the father-son team that founded John’s Crazy Socks.  We talked about  The power of a social enterprise  The benefits of hiring people with differing abilities The mission to spread happiness Show notes John & Mark’s Fun facts that most people don’t know about The inspiration behind “John’s Crazy Socks” - “If there’s no job, I’ll create one.” Building Relationship - Working together as family “Spreading Happiness” Modeling the world we want to live in. Customer Service vs Customer Experience - Building human relationship Giving Back; Socks for Causes & opportunities for people & Giving back to Special Olympics “Look what people can do when they give them an opportunity” - Mark X Cronin New Initiative “Happiness Index” & “JCS Champions” helping people with different abilities start their own business. Call to Action “Follow your heart, follow your dreams, work hard and show that you can do it”. - John Cronin Guest Bio John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that founded John’s Crazy Socks, the world’s largest sock store. John is an entrepreneur who just happens to have Down syndrome. You may know them for being named EY Entrepreneurs of the Year or testifying before Congress or speaking at the UN. You may know them because John became “Sock Buddies” with President George H.W. Bush. Or you may know them for having grown a bootstrapped start up to a multi-million dollar business in four years.  John’s Crazy Socks is an internationally recognized social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness and show what people with differing abilities can do.  Their mission infuses all aspects of their business. More than half their employees have a differing ability. Their Giving Back Program starts with a 5 percent pledge of profits to the Special Olympics and has raised over $450,000 for their charity partners. They have attracted over 29,000 online reviews five start reviews.  John’s Crazy Socks has over 240,000 Facebook followers and 55,000 Instagram followers.  You will love their socks, but the socks are just the physical manifestation of the happiness they share. Website: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnscrazysocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnsCrazySocks LinkedIn: MXC  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mxcronin/ LinkedIn: JCS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11171456/admin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnscrazysocks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Johnscrazysocks/ 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

    44 min

  8. 10/14/2021

    501 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - Sam Thiara - Chief Motivating Officer at Ignite the Dream Coaching and Consulting

    In this episode I had a conversation with Sam Thiara, Chief Motivating Officer at Ignite the Dream Coaching and Consulting.  We talked about  Finding our Core Elements,  Discovering and connecting with the ancestral roots and  The power of storytelling.  Show Notes Sam’s Fun Fact that most people don’t know about. Building meaningful connections with people. Reconnecting with Ancestral Roots “Who am I”? Who I am is NOT what I do. Five Core Elements; Finding your foundations led by “Why” We need CARE = Collaboration, Adaptability, Resilience, Empathy Seize the Day = Carpe Diem = Curiosity; Appreciation, Reflection, Perspective, Experience We are a piece of the Jigsaw Puzzle. “We are incomplete without each other.”   Activate the voice within. Find your Core Elements. Guest Bio Sam Thiara is a professional who has created a personal journey as a speaker, storyteller, writer, educator, mentor, coach, entrepreneur, problem solver and community activator.    His goal is to engage individuals in their personal and professional development, work with teams and organizations on alignment and the 45+ non-profits that he has worked with over the years.  Presently, he teaches at the Beedie School of business, at Simon Fraser University and is also the Founder and Chief Motivating Officer at Ignite the Dream Coaching and Consulting, a platform that engages his audience to define their path.  A key element is transformational practices where he has become an expert in career coaching (15-40 year old’s) with over 5,000 conversations to date and supporting teams and organizations.  He has authored two books, one on storytelling and the other a travel memoir about his journey to India to find his ancestral roots with a faded photograph.  He has also spoken at two different TEDx conferences.  His tagline - "Everyone’s life is an autobiography…make yours worth reading".  Links  Sam's Website http://www.sam-thiara.com TED talk “Discover Extraordinary in the Ordinary”   https://youtu.be/ZVNM58H_arI TED talk - Making the Voice Within Louder than the Noise Around Making the Voice Within Louder than the Noise Around | Sam Thiara | TEDxLangaraCollege Book “Lost & Found;  seeking the past and finding myself”  http://www.sam-thiara.com/mywriting/ 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

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Welcome to Love+Live+Life Podcast. Hosted by Yuko Kudo, an artist & storyteller. Here on this podcast, you can connect with the like-hearted people one story at a time. The conversations focused on Art, People and Social good. How we can create more opportunities together. Special thanks to Prime Produce Apprentice Cooperative, Guild for Good, here in the heart of New York City. “I see you, I hear you, I love you”. Because we need each other more than ever and we don’t have to do it alone. So now, Let’s connect. www.yukoislovelivelife.com

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  • Creator
    Yuko Kudo
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Yuko Kudo
  • Show Website
    Love+Live+Life Podcast