The Blooming Project

Episode 10: Nostalgia, Mukbangs, and Drunk Elephants

In the Season 1 finale of The Blooming Project, Joneil calls up Kristen to catch up on the past four weeks of quarantine. They talk about their favorite things and everything in between: travels, slang, Korean dramas, food, animal crossing, and some good news! This episode = one long run-on sentence. Follow Kristen’s new food blog on Instagram @kiligforfood [https://www.instagram.com/kiligforfood/]. Follow the podcast Instagram @TheBloomingProject.Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/thebloomingproject.podcast/] for updates. The Blooming Project will be taking a short pause and will be coming back soon with new content and fun stories! Thank you for listening!

Episode 9: t's okay not to be okay

Hi guys, how are you doing? In this first solo episode of The Blooming Project, Joneil reflects on how she is dealing with self-isolation and the constant uncertainty. She gives advice on how to handle anxiety and laziness in the house when we lose the motivation to do anything. Constantly seeing the news and seeing the world fall is a lot to take in. It's not okay not to be okay for now and you can get back up when you're ready. In a time of crisis and chaos, let's continue to spread kindness and positivity everywhere. Follow Joneil on Instagram @joneil.es [https://www.instagram.com/joneil.es/] // Help fight coronavirus by donating: covid19responsefund.org [https://covid19responsefund.org/]

Episode 8: That One Motivational Talk I Need Right Now with Victor Lugo

We are throwing it back to a conversation with friend, dancer, and nurse, Victor Lugo (CODA, Daily Center). Joneil starts the convo about finding motivation in your life, from career to hobbies. No matter the circumstance, it's certainly something I needed to hear at the moment. Shout out to all of the nurses and medical professionals out there saving lives right now. Thank you. (Recorded on February 5, 2020) // Follow Victor on Instagram @v_lugo [https://www.instagram.com/v_lugo/] and his podcast, Vibes with Victor [https://open.spotify.com/show/7isTkThm80ztWLPWA2UUwi?si=F5WJZRAtQkOF8rEO7EMLqg], everywhere you find your podcasts! I'm in it!

Episode 7: Surviving as a Woman in Tech with Christine Kao

In this episode, Joneil brings on friend and fellow dancer, Christine Kao (Konatagirl554), to chat about life as a woman in the tech industry and finding her confidence. Also, an unexpected guest comes in and crashes the recording. Debug and chill with us! #StayAtHome. Follow Christine on Instagram @xtinekao723 [https://www.instagram.com/xtinekao723/] and on Youtube as KonataGirl554 [https://www.youtube.com/user/KonataGirl554]. (Recorded on January 28, 2020)

Episode 6: Womanhood with Josie Escobar

This month is all about HER. Joneil phones her sister, Josie, from college to reflect on Women's History Month and the women who inspire them. From pop culture to travel, politics, and literature, all of their social experiences and relationships are helping them grow into the women they are yet to become. (Recorded on March 10, 2020)