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#99. Expert Home Gardener Shares The Best Tips to Grow Plants and Food & More — Ross Raddi

Are you interested in growing houseplants? What is the #1 most important thing in growing plants and food? Do you believe in "food is medicine?"
This week's guest is Ross Raddi.
Ross Raddi is an expert arborist Youtuber, home gardener, blogger, and tax accountant. Ross is also known as the Fig Boss in the figs community.
Ross has over 38,000 subscribers on Youtube and more than 7.6 million views on his channel for his expert insight on growing plants and food.
Ross’s mission statement as shown on his website states, “To spread the obsession of growing figs to your backyard. I'm Ross Raddi. A YouTuber growing the food they say you can't. You can grow anything you want. Anywhere.”
For more figs and home-gardening-specific conversation, please revisit our 2-part episode series #65 and #66 aired last year in October.
Ross shares the best tips to grow plants and food, how to turn passion into profit, the art of growing food, his miraculous health journey through the idea of “food is medicine,” and more.
Interested in starting a home gardening project? Want to learn how to avoid easily preventable mistakes from an expert?
Let's get this started.
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Ross' Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh4xi7vaYdiuljzcdr4pBw
Ross' Website: https://www.figboss.com/
Ross' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossraddi/?hl=en
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#98. Mystic Poet and Astrologist on Tarot Reading, Spirituality, Social Media Fame & More — Kitty Knorr

Do you believe in astrology? Is there any truth in a tarot reading? What does it feel like to go viral?
This week’s guest is Kitty Knorr.
Kitty is a mystic poet, astrologist, tarot reader, and former founder and editorial director of Okay Cool Magazine.
With her unique content and esoteric insights—Kitty was able to amass quite a following on social media—with 85,000 followers on TikTok and over 3 million likes across her platforms. Kitty is the embodiment of true unapologetic authenticity.
Kitty is deeply passionate about the intricate relationship between spirituality, mental health, and creativity. As she describes herself, “Healing, freeing, and being yourself is one of the greatest gifts you can give to this world.”
Kitty is also the first person who taught me about the healing power of creativity in our first interview last year January, on episode #53: The Healing Power of Art and the Creative Process of Okay Cool Magazine, where she describes the fulfilling but challenging process of creating a community with other artists.
Kitty Knorr seeks to normalize esoteric knowledge and stress the importance of personal transformation.
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Kitty's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kittyknorr/
Kitty's Website: https://www.kittyknorr.com/
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#97. A Life Coach’s Approach to Living Full Life & Modern Dating — Oliver Fehlandt

What exactly is the mind-body-spirit paradigm? What exactly does a holistic life coach do? How do you approach modern dating without toxic masculinity?
This week's guest is Oliver Fehlandt.
Oliver is a popular mind-body-spirit healer, life coach, and fellow student of life—who specializes in Parts & Memory Therapy modality and emotional regulation—to provide trauma-informed coaching to his clients and beyond.
Oliver has deep knowledge of Parts and Memory Therapy modality, emotional regulation, trauma-informed work, optimizing performance, and facilitating masculine & feminine energy.
Through his impactful work and integrated approach to life coaching, Oliver amassed more than 10,000 followers on Instagram alone. Yet, despite his popularity on social media, Oliver demonstrates his dedication to his work and clients by limiting his client list to 3-5 people at a time.
We dive deep into Oliver's story of discovering his true self after losing his father to rare heart disease, being held at gunpoint twice, losing himself after a loss of a co-dependent relationship and $50,000 in crypto investment, and more.
Expect to learn how a successful life coach approaches living a full life, modern dating without toxic masculinity, and helps his clients heal the way they need to be. Oliver also shares many tangible, concrete toolkits and strategies to empower your life.
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Oliver's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliverfehlandt/
Client Testimonies: https://sites.google.com/view/coachingwitholiver/home
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#96. Technology, Neural Network & the Need for Systems Thinking in Modern America, and More — Alan Booker

What are systems thinking? Why is the analogy of "nature is a machine" so wrong? what are neural networks?
The guest of honor this week is Alan Booker. Alan is the founder of the Institute of Integrated Regenerative Design, a cloud computing expert, herbal medicine, and integrated health practitioner.
Alan has deep knowledge of dynamic systems thinking, technology, neural network, and nature. He also has a holistic approach to making America sustainable again. He is the creator of the Integrated Regenerative Design framework and the Biocompatible Design standards.
We dive deep into critical thinking, the addiction science of technology, why we were all indigenous groups, the power of neural networks, and more.
With hundreds of nights spent in the field, Alan also teaches wilderness survival, tracking, bird language, primitive fire making, and wildcrafting. As a result of studying herbal medicine for nearly 20 years, Alan also emphasizes how the proper use of real food and nourishing herbs can help build a foundation for lasting health.
In short, I need Alan as my partner on any camping trip or wildness-related activities moving forward.
Some of his notable life experiences include 40 years of practicing and instructing various martial arts, being a trained classical pianist and composer, and also leading many other national cross-organizational training.
Alan Booker currently resides in Alabama, dedicating his life to reimagining the regenerative health and permaculture landscape in modern America.
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Alan's Website: http://i2rd.co/
Alan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-booker-70a2393/
Alan's Discord ID: abooker#4222
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#95. Success Leaves Clues, Being Comfortable with the Unknown, and Building a Music Career — Benjamin Carter

How do musicians derive inspiration from their pain? Is doing what you love and loving what you really possible in America? How?
The guest of honor this week is Benjamin Carter. Ben is a Caribbean-American singer-songwriter, artist, father, and fellow student of life.
He currently has over 51,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone, not to mention his music spans across all platforms. Ben’s music is groovy, thought-provoking, and uniquely vulnerable. He seeks to take everyone’s walls down, including his own. As he puts it, “Caribbean raised me, but DMV made me.”
This excerpt from his website at carterbenjamin.com best describes his music style-
“Benjamin uses music to tell stories of heartache, love, addiction, gentrification, and racism. he does so in hopes of developing artists of the next generation to do the same. he is a musician and entrepreneur fueled by a relentless enthusiasm and passion, with sights set on advocating for mental, physical, and spiritual health, through the undeniable power of music.”
Now, just to name a few of his mile-long recognitions. He has performed at the legendary venue 9:30 Club in DC and released his 2018 single “Cosmic” produced by a well-known producer Andy Seltzer through a collaboration with Warner Music Group and Distribution.
Ben’s 2020 single “Fragile” and 2021 single “Psycho,” which is my personal favorite, have both been featured on New Music Friday and NPR Radio Play.
Oh, did I also mention he’s a BEAST in the gym? You can find all things Benjamin Carter on his social media handle: @carterbenjamin and his website at carterbenjamin.comAltruistic Support:
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Show Notes:
Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carterbenjamin/
Ben's Website: https://www.carterbenjamin.com/
New Single "Lost Control" https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ip6tIOjiMgzLZha4vZH8s
Official Music Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJdo_MbajbDfpiQU2SFqK3Q/featured
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#94. Guiding Life through Questions, Embracing Education as Awakening, Transformational Storytelling, and more — Julie Knutson

"There's so much interesting space to talk about who can tell a story, and who has the right to tell a story, and how we tell stories about ourselves and each other. I think that it's something to be handled with such intentionality and sensitivity." - Julie Knutson
This week’s guest is Julie Knutson.
Julie is an author and educator with a wide-ranging background in history, humanities, and the social sciences. She also serves as editorial director at ThinkCERCA.
A true multipotentialite, Julie holds an undergraduate degree in cultural studies from NYU, a master’s degree in Political Sociology from The London School of Economics, and additional post-grad degrees in education and art history from Rice University.
One of her recent books, “Global Citizenship: Engage in the Politics of a Changing World,” was awarded a Skipping Stones Honor for Multicultural books, and helps young readers examine what it means to be a global citizen.
Julie is an active member of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), having served as the Chair of its Middle School Teacher of the Year Award in 2018. She also maintains membership in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
Show Notes:
Julie Knutson Website: http://www.julieknutsonauthor.com/
Julie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JulieKnutson2
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Teaching to Transgress and Teaching Community: A Pedagogy of Hope by Bell Hooks
We Want to Do More than Survive by Bettina Love
Improv for Writers by Jorjeana Marie
Improvisation and the Theater by Viola Spolin
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#93. Thinking Big About Culinary Indigenization, Identity Work, and Embracing Our Roots — Rachel Lucero

“I do think like it's so important for us to do this identity work because we have to move to the next phase, which is how do we make things better for our own communities? And how do we make things better for our homelands as well? So in my videos, I try to push the viewer on that. And to, you know, be keeping current with a situation in the Philippines and to not just think about the identity journey ending with our self, but making a better a better place for our future generations, for our country too.” - Rachel Lucero
This week, we continue our conversation with Rachel Lucero.
She is the creator & host of The Sago Show—a Filipino food show that explores history, culture, and identity through Filipino food recipes.
Last week, we dropped episode #92, part 1 of the interview, where Rachel shared about her personal upbringing and the genesis of the Sago Show.
This week, we dive into some of the specifics of Filipino cuisine and some of Rachel’s lessons learned from her food journey. She shares the concept of indigenization, a beautiful framework to understand the evolution of cultural cuisine and adoption.
We also discuss the complexities of fusion cuisine, the importance of taking action, and the process of overcoming perfectionist tendencies.
We learned so much in this episode and hope you enjoy this conversation with Rachel Lucero.
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Rachel’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/sagoshow?utm_medium=copy_link
The Sago Show Website: https://www.sagoshow.com/
As Features on TASTE: https://tastecooking.com/rachel-lucero-filipino-food-has-a-new-spokeswoman/
"Tikim: Essays on Philippine Food and Culture" by Doreen Fernandez
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#92. The Unknown History of Filipino Food, Hidden Cost of Cultural Assimilation, and Power of Your Voice — Rachel Lucero

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.
This week’s guest is Rachel Lucero. She is the host and creator of The Sago Show—a Filipino food show that seeks to examine the intricate intersectionality of culture, history, and education through creative & authentic Filipino food recipes.
Rachel is a Filipino-American and, as a former Teach For America corps member, she shares a strong passion and commitment for education and social justice, especially for those who are marginalized and underserved.
With her bachelor's in bioengineering and M.S. in education from John Hopkins University, Rachel found her unique calling on Youtube by combining her interest in cultural competency, technology, and pop culture—all through creating snack-size videos and reels on Instagram. The perfect cross-section between entertainment and education.
You can find her latest featured interview article: “Filipino Food Has a New Spokesperson” in Eater Magazine.
Rachel’s increased exposure through her brand also allowed her to give numerous public speeches this past year at USC and to the Association of Filipino Scientists in America, which helped her realize the power of her voice.
Through this realization, Rachel became more mindful and intentional with her brand and the ways she could also help elevate the voices of those who need elevated.
We believe Rachel beautifully embodies the Discover More ethos of the curious mindset, and we are beyond excited to have this conversation with her.
Thank you for listening to this week's Discover More with us and Rachel Lucero.
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Rachel’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/sagoshow?utm_medium=copy_link
The Sago Show Website: https://www.sagoshow.com/
As Featured on TASTE: https://tastecooking.com/rachel-lucero-filipino-food-has-a-new-spokeswoman/
"Taste of Control" by Rene Alexander
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#91. Failing Forward (the Podcast) and How to Stay Grounded & Be Proud of Yourself — Montay Fowler, MSW

"The community where I come from in South Philadelphia, there's a lot of intergenerational trauma, poverty, losses, and just disenfranchisement. Sometimes that hardens your heart but I don't think anyone wants to intentionally harm or hurt others. I think a lot of times we are slaves to our inner thoughts, and we need to redirect energy towards ourselves." - Montay Fowler, MSW
This week’s guest is Montay Fowler.
Montay was born & raised in Philadelphia and is a graduate of Temple University and UPenn’s Masters of Social Work program.
The last time we interviewed in Montay in June 2020, we discussed his personal journey into social work and the systematic & personal implications related to the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Since then, he has moved to Atlanta to pursue a director of student engagement position, and was recently featured in Voyage ATL as a Rising Star of the Atlanta community.
He also hosts the Failing Forward podcast, where he hopes “to inspire other entrepreneurs & creatives to fall in love with the process, embrace challenges along the way, and find grace on their journey to success.”
We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Discover More with us and Montay Fowler.
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Montay’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtayloso/
Montay’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPh4mDmCgdUNTFB17LfUkw
The Failing Forward Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/failingforward.co/
Montay’s Favorite Podcast: I Am Athlete Podcast
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#90. The Reflective Episode—The Freedom of Choicelessness, Joy of Learning & Compass Question(s)

"During the last 12 months of actively moving through different exercises and talking to different folks, I've come to realize that discovering purpose or finding purpose is inherently flawed. Because it ultimately is cultivated. It's ultimately uncovered. Only by taking that first step purposefully, are we able to actually move forward. All we can do is take that first step of what feels like a purpose-driven step in the moment." - Aidan Weinmann
If there’s one thing we learned in 2021, it’s that uncertainty is the only certainty.
Change is the only constant.
Ultimately, it is how we navigate both change & uncertainty that determines the way we feel about our life experience.
In this week’s episode, hosts Aidan & Benoit reflect and share their biggest challenges, wins, and lessons learned from the past year.
Aidan shares about his concept of a “Compass Question”— which transformed the way he sets goals and led him to running his first marathon this year.
Benoit speaks to his first semester in graduate school at USC, and how shifting his focus from GPA towards learning allowed him to unexpectedly achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA.
This episode is packed with mindsets, reframing, and emotional toolkits that we hope serve you in some way this upcoming year.
We hope you join us and enjoy this episode of Discover More.
And here’s to an extraordinary 2022.
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“The Art of Impossible” by Steven Kotler
“Light Watkins: Doing The Work Is The Shortcut” Rich Roll Podcast
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