Upward Together

Why Cultural Immersion Matters: Exploring Global Perspectives featuring Haley Hiemstra

On this episode of Upward Together, special guest host Josh Morgenlander is joined by his friend Haley Hiemstra and they talk about what it’s like fully immersing in other cultures when traveling abroad and being grateful for enriching cross-cultural interactions. Thanks Josh (miss u) and Haley for going upward together. (From the archive) https://www.jethrocastillo.com [https://www.jethrocastillo.com] https://www.instagram.com/jethrocastilloo [https://www.instagram.com/jethrocastilloo] https://www.youtube.com/@jethrocastillo [https://www.youtube.com/@jethrocastillo]

What It’s Like Being On a National Tour For Jesus Christ Superstar featuring Faith Jones

Read the reflection here: https://www.jethrocastillo.com/what-its-like-being-on-a-national-tour-for-jesus-christ-superstar-featuring-faith-jones Faith is no longer touring for Jesus Christ Superstar and is now a server for Gayle's Broadway Rose! Find out more about what she's up to: https://www.instagram.com/faithjones/ [https://www.instagram.com/faithjones/] On this episode of Upward Together, special guest guest host Josh Morgenlander is joined by his friend Faith Jones and they talk about what it’s like touring nationally for musical Jesus Christ Superstar. Faith shares touring experiences, the unique dynamic of their production, and how the show reflects essential aspects of humanity. Thanks Josh and Faith for going upward together. (From the archive) https://www.jethrocastillo.com [https://www.jethrocastillo.com] https://www.instagram.com/jethrocastilloo [https://www.instagram.com/jethrocastilloo] https://www.youtube.com/@jethrocastillo [https://www.youtube.com/@jethrocastillo]

Should You Do What You Love for a Living? featuring Thomas Kelly

Read the reflection here: https://www.jethrocastillo.com/should-you-do-what-you-love-for-a-living-featuring-thomas-kelly-upward-together-podcast/ On this episode of Upward Together, I had a conversation with my friend Thomas Kelly, a student at Santa Clara University, studying computer science and accounting. We talk about navigating the balance between pursuing our passions and ensuring financial security. We reflect on our relationships with money, social status, and other people https://www.jethrocastillo.com [https://www.jethrocastillo.com] https://www.instagram.com/jethrocastilloo [https://www.instagram.com/jethrocastilloo] https://www.youtube.com/@jethrocastillo [https://www.youtube.com/@jethrocastillo]

Growing Pains: From Perfectionism to Self-Acceptance featuring Nina Vo

Read the reflection here: https://jethrocastillo.com/growing-pains-from-perfectionism-to-self-acceptance-featuring-nina-vo On this episode, I had a conversation with with my friend Nina Vo, and we touch upon the idea of “growing pains”, especially as we navigate our young lives. We talk about the courage it takes to change course, the importance of self-compassion, and how self-love and acceptance can become the new benchmarks for personal growth. https://www.jethrocastillo.com [https://www.jethrocastillo.com] https://www.instagram.com/jethrocastilloo [https://www.instagram.com/jethrocastilloo] https://www.youtube.com/@jethrocastillo [https://www.youtube.com/@jethrocastillo]

Beyond Sustenance: How Food Shapes Human Connections featuring Georgi Saucedo

Read the reflection here: https://www.jethrocastillo.com/beyond-sustenance-how-food-shapes-human-connections-featuring-georgi-saucedo [https://www.jethrocastillo.com/beyond-sustenance-how-food-shapes-human-connections-featuring-georgi-saucedo] On this episode, I had a conversation with Georgi Saucedo, a dear old friend of mine who actually was my co-host on the first podcast I ever did, called Storytime. You can probably still find it wherever you listen to podcasts. We talk about food and the significance it carries in our lives, how it sets the foundation for meaningful interactions and paves the way for enriching connections. I hope you enjoy. Find Georgi here: https://www.instagram.com/sauce_ayedo/ https://www.jethrocastillo.com [https://www.jethrocastillo.com] https://www.instagram.com/jethrocastilloo [https://www.instagram.com/jethrocastilloo] https://www.youtube.com/@jethrocastillo [https://www.youtube.com/@jethrocastillo]