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About Living Biography
The stories we overlook, and the ones we never think to ask about. From one friend to another, and beyond—sparked by curiosity and kept alive through conversation.
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- Teemyo
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- society & culture
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- en
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- First episode
- 26 Aug 2025
- Latest episode
- 11 Mar 2026
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11 Mar 2026
Ep12: The Stage for Exploring Human Complexity
In this series, we explore the place that shaped a person's life and how. For Naomi Otsuka, a theater opportunity during a time of soul-searching opened her eyes to a world of expression—at times without words, at times about subjects kept quietly hidden. It gave her the conviction to cross the Pacific and refine her craft.
13 Nov 2025
Ep11: Theater, Friendship, and the Making of a Self
In this series, we explore the place that shaped a person’s life and how. At the University of Illinois at Chicago, Kevin Jandrists found himself in an intimate theater program of just twenty students—living, studying, and performing together every day. Through this experience, he learned to shed his shyness, embrace confidence, and grow, not just as an actor, but as a person. CONTACT US: tushar@teemyo.ai Learn more and sign up for the Teemyo wait list @ teemyo.ai EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction to Series 01:08 - Introducing Kevin 02:05 - Who He Was Before College 02:54 - You Can't Be Shy in Acting 03:48 - A Small Department of Twenty 04:18 - Always Together 04:54 - An Intimate Experience 05:50 - Overcoming Shyness 07:12 - Life Outside of Theater 08:05 - Trusting Himself 09:45 - What He Gained—Confidence, Not Ego 11:11 - Recognizing His Own Growth 12:36 - We Are Bonded 13:48 - Rose-colored Glasses 14:21 - Conclusion
30 Oct 2025
Ep10: We’re All Forgetting Each Other: Can We Fix It? (Special)
In this episode of Living Biography, we sit down for a conversation about connection. Tushar Dadlani, founder of Teemyo, shares his story and inspiration behind building a tool designed to deepen real-world connections through reflection and conversation. Together, we talk about the balance between tech and humanity—and what it means to stay present and remember the little things about one another in an age of endless noise. CONTACT US: tushar@teemyo.ai Learn more and sign up for the Teemyo wait list @ teemyo.ai EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 01:28 – The Origin of Teemyo and Remembering Stories 03:13 – Connection in Our Modern World 06:40 – Navigating Our Busy Lives and Relationships 11:21 – Sustaining Relationships Sustains Our Life 17:51 – Small Actions Reflect Our Intention 22:36 – The Unseen Effects That Can't Be Measured` 27:18 – Our Returning Point
20 Oct 2025
Ep9: Finding His Own Way in the Philippines
In this series, we explore the place that shaped a person’s life and how. For Bryant Choa, he grew up in the Philippines with his aunts and uncles while his parents established their lives in America. In a culture of strictness and discipline, he struggled, played, and discovered a standalone confidence early in life. CONTACT US: tushar@teemyo.ai Learn more and sign up for the Teemyo wait list @ teemyo.ai EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction to Series 01:09 - Introducing Bryant 01:36 - The Phillippines 02:11 - A Picture of What Life Was Like 04:29 - Long-distance Calls 05:55 - A Culture of Discipline 07:20 - His Neighborhood 08:09 - Basketball in a Parking Lot 08:55 - Mischievous 09:55 - The Impact of Discipline 12:24 - How the Phillippines Shaped Him 13:52 - Visiting as an Adult 14:47 - Conclusion
13 Oct 2025
Ep8: Finding Strength in Tuscon, Arizona
In this series, we explore the place that shaped a person’s life and how. For Caitlin Campbell, leaving her comfortable life in Southern California to start over in Tucson, Arizona, wasn’t just a career change—it was a journey of rediscovery. Through the challenges of nursing school and her work as a nurse, she uncovered the quiet strength and courage she’d always carried within her. CONTACT US: tushar@teemyo.ai Learn more and sign up for the Teemyo wait list @ teemyo.ai EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction to Series 01:10 - Introducing Caitlin 01:38 - A New Chapter in Tucson 02:20 - A Terrifying Realization 03:37 - The Initial Days 04:42 - Almost Failing 06:22 - Coming to Bloom 08:11 - Supporting a Vulnerable Population 09:14 - Care & Boundaries 10:34 - Breaking Down 11:33 - If She Didn't Change Course 12:48 - Words of Wisdom 13:37 - Looking Ahead 14:26 - Conclusion
6 Oct 2025
Ep7: It Was Morphin’ Time, Even at Home
In this series, we explore the place that shaped a person’s life and how. For Esho Fisher, he grew up as the oldest of nine siblings at home. This meant stepping up to protect his brothers and sisters and support his parents—but he later came to realize how this shaped his strengths as well as his challenge in showing up for himself. CONTACT US: tushar@teemyo.ai Learn more and sign up for the Teemyo wait list @ teemyo.ai EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction to Series 01:14 - Introducing Esho 01:46 - His Family Environment 02:27 - Losing His Brother 03:23 - Standing Up for Himself and Siblings 04:48 - His Parents’ Attention 05:53 - Always Helping Out 07:14 - Compromising so Much 09:03 - Showing Up as Green Ranger 10:29 - Growing to Radically Love Himself 11:52 - Loyalty 13:07 - Working on Self-Love 14:08 - Dream of Just Being 15:24 - Conclusion
29 Sept 2025
Ep6: Phoenix Ranch School—A Fight for Spirit
In this series, we explore the place that shaped a person’s life and how. For Mandy Mukozaka, Phoenix Ranch School was more than just a school or summer camp—it was where she had her first job, discovered her passion for teaching, and built the resilience and joy that carried her through future challenges. CONTACT US: tushar@teemyo.ai Learn more and sign up for the Teemyo wait list @ teemyo.ai EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction to Series 01:13 - Introducing Mandy 01:52 - Phoenix Ranch School 02:43 - Core Childhood Memory 04:33 - What Brought Her Back 05:13 - Raven: Her Camp Alter ego 06:40 - Merging Her Experience at Camp and University 07:38 - Realizing Her Path in Education 09:01 - Navigating it All 10:38 - Post-COVID 12:46 - What She Gained at Phoenix Ranch 14:05 - Preserving an Inner Childlike Joy 14:39 - Conclusion
22 Sept 2025
Ep5: A High School Without Fences
In this series, we explore the place that shaped a person’s life and how. For Gordon Pettigrew, that place was an arts high school unlike any other—no fences, no rules. But in the competing freedom and discipline, he developed resilience and versatility that would carry him through music, personal challenges, and life’s unexpected turns. CONTACT US: tushar@teemyo.ai Learn more and sign up for the Teemyo wait list @ teemyo.ai EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction to Series 01:19 - Introducing Gordon 02:03 - Explaining His High School 03:21 - A Tough Audition Process 04:02 - A Day in the Life of 05:35 - Freedom & Responsibility 06:34 - An Opposite Experience in University 07:43 - Feeling Unworthy of Success 08:19 - Unexpected Turn in Life 10:07 - How This Open High School Shaped Him 11:26 - A Shared Level of Discipline 13:13 - Zooming Out 13:58 - Nature vs. Nurture 14:44 - Conclusion
15 Sept 2025
Ep4: The Milestones Between Departures and Arrivals
In this series, we explore the place that shaped a person’s life and how. For Anya Kumar, the airport is more than a stopover—it’s where she learned to navigate chaos, connect with strangers, and reflect on the person she’s becoming. From childhood memories to 17-page journal entries, she shares how airports were integral to shaping her values and her path. CONTACT US: tushar@teemyo.ai Learn more and sign up for the Teemyo wait list @ teemyo.ai EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction to Series 01:16 - Introducing Anya 01:47 - Reflecting on the Airport 02:40 - Staying Calm Amid the Airport Chaos 03:49 - Learning Kindness as a Child 05:02 - Developing Empathy 06:16 - Finding Stillness and Reflection 07:42 - A Memorable Journal Entry 09:03 - Memories Stored at the Airport 10:01 - What Keeps Her Grounded: Values 11:10 - Empathy as a Core Value 11:55 - What Empathy Looks Like in Today's World 13:11 - The Impact She Hopes to Make 13:52 - Smaller Steps That Meet the Bigger Picture 14:28 - Conclusion
8 Sept 2025
Ep3: From the Dojo to the Kitchen: A Life in Motion
In this series, we explore the place that shaped a person’s life and how. For David Honda, judo was a family sport woven into his DNA—beyond the dojo and competitions. The discipline, respect, and confidence he gained there carried him through many turns in life: from law enforcement to, today, the kitchen. CONTACT US: tushar@teemyo.ai Learn more and sign up for the Teemyo wait list @ teemyo.ai EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction to Series 01:08 - Introducing David 01:46 - A Childhood of Judo 02:44 - The Environment of Judo 03:40 - What Discipline Looked Like 05:05 - Tensions at Home 06:38 - Leaving Judo Behind 07:31 - Whether He Has Any Regrets 08:24 - Judo & Law Enforcement 09:45 - What Judo Cultivated Within 11:07 - A Budding Love for Cooking 12:57 - What Connects All Three: Judo, Law Enforcement, and Cooking 14:19 - Conclusion
1 Sept 2025
Ep2: Finding Authenticity and Purpose in Los Angeles
In this series, we explore the place that shaped a person’s life and how. Cassie Colby, a native Angeleno, grew up in a bubble within one of the world’s most diverse cities, wrestling with identity and belonging. Over time, the city and its people shaped Cassie’s sense of authenticity, purpose, and commitment to giving back. CONTACT US: tushar@teemyo.ai Learn more and sign up for the Teemyo wait list @ teemyo.ai EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction to Series 01:13 - Introducing Cassie 01:43 - Choosing Los Angeles 02:26 - Taking Too Much From the City 03:03 - The Worsening Traffic 04:06 - Remaining Grounded By Appreciating Diversity 05:08 - Growing Up in a Bubble 06:31 - Feeling Uncomfortable in Their Own Skin 07:43 - Coming Back to L.A. 08:34 - A City to Discover Yourself 09:33 - The Need to Constantly Reinvent Yourself 10:57 - Giving Back to the City 11:46 - Providing the Vulnerable With Whole Person Care 12:36 - The City That Shaped Their Heart 13:17 - Cassie's Closing Thoughts 13:42 - Conclusion
26 Aug 2025
Ep1: More Than Latte, a Place of Creating Value
In this series, we explore the place that shaped a person’s life and how. For Tushar Dadlani, coffee shops became more than caffeine stops during his move from Pune, India, to the Bay Area. A cafe on his bus route shifted how he saw community, equality, and connection—and ever since, finding local coffee shops has been his ritual for staying engaged with himself and his community. CONTACT US: tushar@teemyo.ai Learn more and sign up for the Teemyo wait list @ teemyo.ai EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:46 - The Place That Shaped Tushar: Coffee Shops 02:25 - Moving to Mountainview as a Student 03:47 - Discovering Culture and Diversity 05:05 - A Place Where Everyone Is Welcome 06:18 - An Equalizer in Society 07:34 - The Class Divide in India 09:01 - Addiction vs. Engagement 11:19 - A Multisensory Experience 12:01 - The Multisensory Experience 13:32 - From Caffeine to Framework for Success 14:23 - Conclusion
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