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Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
*CONTENT WARNING: We talk about auto-immune diseases and ableism, diet culture, and depression.
An intercultural and international relationship, choosing to work with your partner, and the power dynamics of all that - this episode invites you to join in on the conversation with my partner, Mario Pérez Fernández, and hear HIS perspective 👫
Over the years, I’ve built a personal brand that brings my partner to the spotlight whenever he feels comfortable. Usually, he is in the background and doing a lot of things for the brand and business that you all don’t get to see…
We’re changing that!
In the inaugural episode of Season 2 of the I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Mario is joining us to share his story and experiences on:
Starting and closing his business
What it’s like to work in The Quirky Pineapple Studio
The realities of working with your partner
And some of the situations we worked through being in an intercultural relationship
Mario Pérez Fernández (he/him) is a multi-experience back-office specialist.
He is also a money-saving coach, helping others create consciousness around their budgets and teaching them how to save money in a way that is less restrictive and more empowering. Mario is also the Admin & Operations Team for The Quirky Pineapple Studio, making sure our finances, systems, and workflows are fully optimized and streamlined for the best team and client experience.
Connect with Mario Pérez Fernández elsewhere:
Mario’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mario.perfern/
Mario’s LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/mario-perez-fernandez
Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
“I’m really grateful for our relationship…”
Ever have that thought with someone in your life when you’re up at 3am having heart-to-heart conversations and it just hits you like…
WHOA.
This moment, right here and now, is the good stuff.
This person, right here and now, just gets me and gets it.
This relationship, right here and now, makes me feel seen, heard, held, and like I belong… even when I’m doing my own thing.
It might be 3am where you are or some other time in the day, but I want to have that heart-to-heart conversation with you.
I’m lost, so what? Season 2 is bringing you more ‘in-between’ with guests that occupy spaces where opportunities exist, identity is fluid, intersectionalities are acknowledged, and nuance is always included in the conversation.
Season 2 is full of heart-to-heart conversations with multicultural guests and experts sharing their experiences and stories of ‘being lost’, not giving a fuck, and carving their own path and identity to belonging.
Episodes will be released bi-monthly and explore topics like starting and closing your business, moving abroad, technology, the future of work, culture, mental health, and more.
The world is changing, a cultural zeitgeist is approaching, and well… as a human-being, I just wanna connect, get real, and be as intentional as possible.
If you’re new here, my name is Cassandra Le. I work as a Speaker, Writer, and Brand Strategist running a location-independent brand strategy and marketing agency, The Quirky Pineapple Studio. The best conversations I’ve had happened ‘in-between’, exploring layers, nuance, and the tension of being on the precipice of *something*...
I realized the magic happens in the twilight zone and these conversations we explore in Season 2 of the podcast all exist in that space. If that’s your jam, too, this podcast is for you!
Subscribe to I’m lost, so what? Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and mark your calendars for Monday, September 11th when the first episode of Season 2 goes live!
Want to hang out in other areas of the Internet? You can follow me on Instagram @cassandratle, for brand message & content marketing tips and resources - check out my business @thequirkypineapplestudio.
#stayfierce fam!
Connect with Cassandra and her business elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Website - https://thequirkypineapple.com/
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
In the season final of the I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra is getting existential and asking you and the community…
What is the purpose of life? 🙃
And what is your purpose in life? ✨
COVID, the last three years (2020-2023), the world being on fire, human rights and social justice issues being pushed to the side and forgotten… and the wariness we’re all feeling because it seems we ‘just can’t catch a break’...
The questions “Does this even matter?” and “What is my purpose in life?” have come up more often than once.
Let’s explore that, together.
This episode is for you if you’ve asked yourself these questions: Is any of this worth it? Does this even matter? What’s my purpose in life? No judgment here, just curiosity and exploration for a deeper meaning and understanding.
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/
Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
Merriam-Webster definition of purpose - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpose
“My Best Self 101” article “What is purpose?” - https://www.mybestself101.org/what-is-purpose
Ep. 11 “Why home isn’t really a place…” - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-u3tig-1426465
Ep. 07 “3 obvious signs you’re hiding from yourself” - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-m74rx-13dba44
Ep. 04 “RIP to the me I learned to love” - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-j4atv-139f706
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
🏠 Is home a place, feeling, person… or something else?
In episode 11 of the I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra explores the concept of ‘home’ - especially being raised in dual cultures, Vietnamese-American, and now living in another culture, Spain.
She explores the ideas of:
Ethnocentrism
Assimilation
Building a home
And of course, journaling prompts for you to explore this idea on your own
If you’ve ever thought about what ‘home’ is like outside your own culture or home country, what home could be like taking into consideration your beliefs, values, and ideals… or that home could be a lifestyle you might not have explored yet…
This episode is for you.
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/
Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
Ethnocentrism definition - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnocentrism
Assimilate definition - https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/assimilate
Ep. 08: The evolution of friendship as an adult living abroad - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/the-evolution-of-friendship-as-an-adult-living-abroad/
Ep. 07: 3 obvious signs you’re hiding from yourself - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/3-obvious-signs-you-re-hiding-from-yourself/
Ep. 04: Starting over is NOT for losers - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/starting-over-is-not-for-losers/
Ep. 04: RIP to the me I learned to love - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/rip-to-the-me-i-learned-to-love/
Cassandra’s TEDx Talk - https://youtu.be/-QeYXHEf53c
Cassandra’s IG Live on “What does it mean to come home to yourself?” - https://www.instagram.com/p/CM5O_RcK68S/
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Maybe you ARE a bitch… and maybe I am one, too… 💀
In episode 10 of I’m lost, so what? Cassandra dives into people-pleasing and the different sides of being a people-pleaser or someone who takes on everyone else’s shit. In this episode, Cassandra talks about:
What it’s like being a people-pleaser
Where people-pleasing can come from (culturally)
The shadow side of people-pleasing
Why we’re not bitches
And journaling prompts to explore
If you’re a recovering people-pleaser or someone who’s felt the immense pressure of feeling like they need to take on everyone else’s things - this episode is for you.
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/
Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
Article on your ‘shadow self’ - https://www.thetoolsbook.com/blog/getting-to-know-your-shadow
Wikipedia definition of your Shadow - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_(psychology)
Ep. 07 “3 obvious signs you’re hiding from yourself” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/3-obvious-signs-you-re-hiding-from-yourself/
Cassandra’s IG post on being a bitch - https://www.instagram.com/p/CRjhi_0jT-u/
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
So you want to share more of your story - WE’RE HERE FOR IT! 🎉
The next questions we usually get are…
What stories should I share?
How much of my story should I share?
How do I get over imposter syndrome?
Will people really care?
In episode 09 of the I’m lost, so what? Podcast, Cassandra dives into ALL the things around storytelling and sharing your message. She answers the questions and shares advice on:
Why it’s important to share your stories
Things to watch out for when you start to put yourself out there
What and how much to share
And different activities to dive deeper into your own story
If you’ve wanted to share more, share your experiences, and want to put yourself out there and become an active participant in the conversation - this episode is for you.
Work with Cassandra and The Quirky Pineapple Studio on your thought leadership strategy. Get the right words and storytelling structure so you know what to say, where to say it, and when to say it for more industry opportunities. Schedule a Clarity Call here: https://bookme.name/thequirkypineapplestudio/
Connect with Cassandra elsewhere:
Cassandra’s Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cassandratle/
The Quirky Pineapple Studio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thequirkypineapplestudio/
Additional resources mentioned in the episode:
Ep. 07: “3 obvious signs you’re hiding from yourself” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/3-obvious-signs-you-re-hiding-from-yourself/
Ep. 03: “You’re the brand/niche is toxic AF” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/you-re-the-brandniche-is-toxic-af/
Ep. 02: “3 existential questions to consider if you want to be more visible” - https://imlostsowhat.podbean.com/e/3-existential-questions-to-consider-if-you-want-to-be-more-visible/
Article “What Trauma Porn Is, and Why It Hurts Black People” - https://themighty.com/topic/mental-health/trauma-porn/
Cassandra’s TEDx Talk, “How Current Work Culture Recreates Colonial Systems” - https://youtu.be/-QeYXHEf53c
I'm lost, so what?
Ok, so you figured out you're lost - now what Join the I'm lost, so what? community of multicultural, hyphenated folx who are exploring the space between belonging and carving our own paths.
Episodes are released on a bi-monthly basis on Mondays - we explore topics like identity, belonging, culture, marketing, business, and relationships (with ourselves and others).
Got a question, episode request, or something else? Send a message to Cassandra on Instagram @cassandratle.