In this episode, I sat down with my first guest, Simon Kim. He is the founder of the brand, Keep It Wholesome.
Simon's been making content on TikTok for over two years and he's developed a large following since then (+1.1 million). He's also branched out onto other platforms like YouTube and he has his own podcast, Voice Memos with Simon Kim, where he talks about positive mental health topics.
Simon and I discuss the ups and downs of being a creator, finding your "voice", managing your mental health, finding inspiration and so much more. We hope you enjoy. :)
Links:
Simon's TikTok: @keepitwholesome.
Simon's Instagram: @keepingitwholesome.
Simon's YouTube: wholesomesimon
Simon's Podcast: Voice Memos with Simon Kim.
Simon's Store: www.keepitwholesome.com
Andrew's TikTok: @poolhousenewyork
Andrew's Instagram: @poolhousenewyork
Andrew's Newsletter/Blog: loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com
Andrew's Store: www.poolhousenewyork.com
16 Feb 2021
# 10 - Letting Go
In this episode, I talk about my past experience of being lawyer and how I felt transitioning out of that job. In particular, I discuss how letting go of something does not mean the past was a waste. Because every experience enriches our story and turns us into people we never would have been otherwise.
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com/welcome.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
12 Jan 2021
#9 - The Journey
In this episode, I talk about how the journey is more important than the destination. In particular, I discuss how if we aren’t enjoying our journey or if it isn’t fulfilling in itself, then we will waste most of our life. Because most of our life is the journey. Most of our life is the process of getting from “over here” to “over there.”
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
21 Dec 2020
#8 - No More Overthinking
In this episode, I talk about the tendency to overthink awkward or negative experiences with others. In particular, I discuss how these experiences should not be given more weight in our minds than they deserve. Because when we overly fixate on them, we solve nothing and we tend to neglect the positive experiences in our lives.
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
17 Nov 2020
#7 - Find Beauty
In this episode, I talk about finding beauty in our everyday lives. In particular, I talk about the benefits of beauty, and how it can help us through hard times. It can be the light we need to realize that moving forward is, and always was, worth it.
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
6 Oct 2020
#6 - Find the Lesson
In this episode, I talk about using setbacks and mistakes as an opportunity to learn and grow. Because there is always growing to be had and lessons to be learned. We just have to look for these opportunities.
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
15 Sept 2020
#5 - Save Yourself
In this episode, we talk about how we should never wait around for someone or something to come and save our story. Because the pen was and still is in our hands.
The poetry book that I mention in this episode is available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
23 Aug 2020
#4 - Finding Inspiration
In this episode, I talk about inspiration and where it comes from. In particular, I discuss how inspiration can come from a variety of sources, and how it can feel like you are hunting for these sources in the beginning of your career. But eventually, inspiration can also come from a source that feels both new and familiar (i.e. yourself). And when this happens, the feeling that you are on a hunt can fade away.
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
7 Aug 2020
#3 - What If Your Dreams Don’t Come True?
In this episode, I answer the daunting question, “What if your dreams don’t come true?” In particular, I discuss the things you find along the way and how the journey (or the dance) is more valuable than any dream could ever be.
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
24 Jul 2020
#2 - Imagine the Unimaginable
In this episode, I explore the concept of imagination. In particular, I discuss the importance of imagination when beginning something new (and when that new something seems "unimaginable" to others).
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
13 Jul 2020
#1 - Make Something Great
In this episode, I discuss the process of making something new. In particular, I discuss how we can (and why we should) make great things even when we have little experience in the beginning.
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
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