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About Not Your Typical Karen
Welcome to Not Your Typical Karen! We’re Karen and Wil and have been friends since high school. Our goal is to promote positivity and empowering others through the sharing and discussions about life experiences, food, coffee, fashion and anything else in between. So, sit back and relax and grab your favorite brew...♥️✌🏽 contact us at the.atypical.karen@gmail.com. Follow us on IG @notyourtypicalkaren_podcast
- Publisher
- Karen and Wil
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 11 Aug 2020
- Latest episode
- 2 Mar 2021
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16 episodes in the feed.
2 Mar 2021
EP16 (S02E02): A not so straightforward path to US citizenship - Is there even one?
Your hosts, which now includes Lorrie due to Karen's impressive skills in persuasion, have a lively discussion about the difficult subject of undocumented immigrants and if there is a clear cut path to US citizenship. Isn't the answer simple? Well, Karen isn't your typical Karen, in case you haven't figured out by now, so yes, the answer is simple...as US citizens, there is no reason NOT to support a path to citizenship for all undocumented immigrants currently residing in this great country of ours. This is an obvious over-simplification of the discussion where the answer isn't quite so simple, as you all will find out once you take a listen. What?! Did you really think that the whole podcast would be summarized in this description? Your hosts, think not. If you agree, disagree or have anything that you'd like to add, feel free to hit us up. Talking Heads: Karen, Wil, and Lorrie ☕️Coffee/Espresso of the Day: Proud Mary Coffee Roasters, Ghost Rider, Natural processed, loud, fruity, deep, full spectrum blend (Blooming espresso profile, Rocket Cinquantotto) Lorrie's Netflix Pic (get it??) of the Week: I Care a Lot Stalk us @ and send hate mail to: 📷IG @notyourtypicalkaren_podcast ✉️the.atypical.karen@gmail.com
16 Feb 2021
EP15 (S02E01): Happy Lunar New Year and Embracing Diversity
Happy Lunar New Year! In this episode, your hosts attempt to spread awareness and challenge each other’s beliefs on diversity and acceptance. No matter your ethnic background and cultural differences, it was decided that we all wish to just get along with everyone. Respect and kindness to all seems to be the key missing factors in the rising tensions between the different groups. Your hosts would like to challenge you to look within yourselves and think about ways we all can bridge the gap and learn how to appreciate the beauty of all our differences! Likewise, if you see someone being abused, don’t be afraid to take action. It only takes one... Talking Heads: Karen, Wil, and Lorrie ☕️Coffee of the Day: Cosmic Dust Coffee Roasters, Ceres Sky, Ethiopia Yirgacheffe (Blooming espresso profile, Rocket Cinquantotto) Stalk us @ and send hate mail to: 📷IG @notyourtypicalkaren_podcast ✉️the.atypical.karen@gmail.com
17 Nov 2020
EP14: Self Care, Mental Health, and Guys
Ahhhhh...Guys, guys, guys, and Matthew McConaug-HEEEEY! That's right, ladies... your hosts have a Magic Mike discussion while welcoming back the podcast's first ever returning guest, Lorrie! In this episode, your hosts give attention to men and self-care and their mental health because, let’s face it, it’s not all about women and it was a joy putting Wil on the hot seat. On a serious note, Karen, Wil, and Lorrie discussed respecting and acknowledging men’s coping strategies and focused on discussing some steps towards normalization of expression of emotions and understanding how men de-stress. Ladies and men listen up and let us all strive to be better and kinder to one another. 💜 Talking Heads: Karen (host) and Wil (Co) Guest: Lorrie (1st ever returning guest!!) ☕️Coffee of the Day: Caramel Bourbon Latte, Inklings Coffee and Tea, Pleasanton, California Stalk us @ and send hate mail to: 📷IG @notyourtypicalkaren_podcast ✉️the.atypical.karen@gmail.com
10 Nov 2020
EP13: Election 2020
In this week's episode, Karen and Wil sells out and gets controversial with POLITICS! Election 2020 in the United States has been an experience, to say the least, and your hosts have a healthy debate on the hows and whys for voting. They don't claim to be experts in politics and can be heard many times in the podcast saying just that! Therefore, a disclaimer that all of the issues discussed are solely Karen and Wil's opinions and feelings. With that aside, your hosts encourages everyone to have and continue having healthy and respectful discussions. Not everything needs to be politicized and it's perfectly fine to agree to disagree. Talking Heads: Karen (host) and Wil (Co) ☕️Coffee of the Day: Triple Coffee Co., Manuel Vallecillo, El Cielto, Santa Barbara, The Divine Espresso (Brewed in a Bonmac ceramic dripper) Stalk us @ and send hate mail to: 📷IG @notyourtypicalkaren_podcast ✉️the.atypical.karen@gmail.com
3 Nov 2020
EP12: Domestic Violence Awareness: How to Get Help
Welcome back to another episode of Not your Typical Karen! In this week's episode, we are joined by two guests who have dedicated their services in providing care and assistance to those who are currently in an abusive relationship or situation and to survivors of domestic abuse. Karen briefly recounts her own trauma and shares a short page of her story with domestic abuse. Marysol and Lorrie both provide useful tips and valuable resources for our listeners and hope this episode is as educational and empowering to you as it was for both Wil and Karen. In the words of Marysol, "Please take some time to nurture yourself and do some self care." We are survivors! ♥️🥰 Talking Heads: Karen (host) and Wil (Co) Guests: Lorrie (Social Worker w/ Department of Family and Children Services and Adult Protective Services) and Marysol (L.C.S.W.-specializing in Behavioral Health) ☕️Coffee of the Day: Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters, Nigatu Wase, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia, Natural Process (Brewed in a Chemex) National Resources: U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or 800-799-SAFE https://www.thehotline.org/ (https://www.thehotline.org/ ) Love is Respect (teen resource): 866-331-9474 https://www.loveisrespect.org/ (https://www.loveisrespect.org/ ) National Network to End Domestic Violence: 202.543.5566 https://nnedv.org/ (https://nnedv.org/ ) California Partnership to End Domestic Violence: 916-444-7163 https://www.cpedv.org/ (https://www.cpedv.org/ ) Local Resources (Local Domestic Advocacy Groups, Adult Protective Services and Child Protective Services are available in every county): Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence: 24-Hour Hotline 408-279-2962 www.facebook.com/NextDoorSolution (//www.facebook.com/NextDoorSolution ) YWCA Silicon Valley Domestic Violence Department Support Network Program: 24-Hour Hotline 800-572-2782 AACI Asian Women's Home: 24-Hour Hotline 408-975-2739 www.facebook.com/AACIorg (//www.facebook.com/AACIorg ) Victim Services Unit: 408-295-2656 or email ✉️ victimservices@dao.sccgov.org Stalk us @ and send hate mail to: 📷IG @notyourtypicalkaren_podcast ✉️the.atypical.karen@gmail.com
27 Oct 2020
EP11: Cancer Awareness (A Survivor’s Perspective)
We're back after a one week hiatus to allow Karen to get herself back together! Cancer Sucks! and in this episode, we are joined by a special guest who is a cancer survivor who candidly and bravely shares his battle with cancer. We dedicate this episode to all the strong warriors fighting the fight of their lifetime, the caregivers who are battling alongside their loved ones and to everyone who have lost their battle with cancer and/or loved ones -our love and warmest hugs go out to you all. Talking Heads: Karen (Host) and Wil (Co) Guest: Joey on Twitter @underdog_ruiz40 ☕Coffee of the Day: Passenger Coffee, Marlenis Imbachi, Colombia (Brewed in a Chemex) - Sorry everyone, Wil is slacking...same as last episode! Resources: The National Cancer Survivorship Resource Center: https://www.cancer.org/health-care-professionals/national-cancer-survivorship-resource-center.html American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org National Cancer information Center: For information and support with coping with physical and emotional changes(for patients and caregivers) toll free number 1-800-227-2345 CancerCare: Provides free and professional support services for caregivers. Telephone 1-800-813-4673 Suicide Prevention Hotline: telephone 1-800-273-8255 Substance Abuse and mental Health Services Administration telephone 1-877-726-4727 Stalk us @ and send hate mail to: 📷IG @notyourtypicalkaren_podcast ✉️the.atypical.karen@gmail.com
13 Oct 2020
EP10: 10th Episode, on the 10th Day, of the 10th Month
Wil won't touch anything without considering the repercussions of being in contact with the microbes that may infiltrate his person and Karen would much rather lick gooey chocolate off her fingers (among other things 🤣🤣🤣) than wash them! Wait what?!?! 😎 So in this episode, Wil and Karen reveal what they've learned about each other and about themselves while podcasting and during COVID. Oh and if you're a "dry wiper", you really must listen to this episode! Talking Heads: Karen (Host) and Wil (Co) ☕Coffee of the Day: Passenger Coffee, Marlenis Imbachi, Colombia (Brewed in a Chemex) Stalk us @ and send hate mail to: 📷IG @notyourtypicalkaren_podcast ✉️the.atypical.karen@gmail.com
6 Oct 2020
EP9: It's the Covid Life
On this week's episode, your hosts welcome a special guest, Ellit, who has since recovered from having the dreaded, Covid-19 virus! Yes, it is a REAL thing, everybody... this is NOT fake news. With the change in weather approaching, the ability to differentiate between Covid and the seasonal flu is super important! We've all done our research and one of the symptoms of Covid is a lack of smell... and no, we're not talking about body odor ladies and gentlemen, people have actually completely lost their sense of smell! Ellit was one of those people and thankfully, has regained her smellability! So what is it like after having Covid, you ask? Well, you won't know unless you listen.. 😁. Talking Heads: Karen (Host) and Wil (Co) Guest: Ellit (📷IG @ellitd) ☕Coffee of the Day: Verve Coffee Roasters, Kenya, Ruarai (Brewed in a Chemex) Stalk us @ and send hate mail to: 📷IG @notyourtypicalkaren_podcast ✉️the.atypical.karen@gmail.com
29 Sept 2020
EP8:Suicide Prevention Awareness & Wellness
In honor of September being National Suicide Prevention Awareness month, we are joined this week by Mirna Pachecho-Walker, LMFT, to help give us insight and her expertise in mental health and specifically suicide awareness and wellness. Sometimes, it is not enough to try and handle what you are going through alone; you are never alone. In this episode, our guest shares a number of valuable tips and resources, we hope, provides you and your loved ones a lifeline in time of need. Mental health is important and we bid you peace and solidarity in your time of need. Follow us on IG @notyourtypical_karen or email us at ✉️ the.atypical.karen@gmail.com. Talking Heads: Karen (Host) and Wil (Co) Guest: Mirna Pacheco-Walker, LMFT, (📞 1-669-244-5118, 🔗 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/mirna-pacheco-walker-palo-alto-ca/736575) ☕ Coffee of the Day: gracenote Coffee, Maria Ernestina Erazo, Colombia (Brewed in a Chemex) Resources: If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately. Text RENEW to 741-741 for immediate assistance via text Santa Clara County (California) Mobile Crisis Response at 1-800-704-0900 and select 2. https://www.sccgov.org/sites/bhd/Services/SP/Pages/suicideandcrisisservices.aspx https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Risk-of-Suicide Downloadable guide: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/Guides/Navigating-a-Mental-Health-Crisis
22 Sept 2020
EP7: Make-Up: Is it more than just vanity?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say! Whether you're a novice or an expert, obsessed with drug store or name brand products, in this week's episode, your hosts tap into the perspective of a self-made make-up artist extraordinaire who is also the face of and owner of Odesi Boutique. How do cosmetics make you feel? Is it vanity or is it more? As their special guest takes Karen and Wil on location in between shoots, they discuss how she got started and her philanthropic work. Not surprisingly, they determined that make-up wearing is, in fact, a form of art and a tool people utilize to feel empowered and polished. Karen also discovered that Wil's prominent cheekbones are accentuated by his foundation wear! jest jest..Stay tuned in as your hosts continue to create episodes and let yourselves be taken away to the next coffee roaster, roasting beans sourced from around the world, by Wil's coffee brew of the day... and who knows? Karen might even jump off the K-cup bandwagon and purchase her own coffee grinder! [Alas young padawan, much to learn, Karen has.] BUT...you won't know unless you follow, listen, share! To our return listeners (Karen sounds like a salesman now hahaha), we truly appreciate your support and cannot wait to hear your feedback so email us at the.atypical.karen@gmail.com and follow us on IG @notyourtypicalkaren_podcast where you'll now hear a sneak peek of our newest episode before it publishes! Talking Heads: Karen (Host) and Wil (Co) Guest: Desirea, Founder of Odesi Boutique (Follow her on IG @desireaordonez, @odesiboutique, and @odesibeauty. Visit Odesi Boutique at www.odesiboutique.com. Support Desirea's free community workshops on IG @theteentutorials_) Coffee of the Day: gracenote Coffee, Ethiopia Misty Valley, Yirgacheffe (Brewed in a Chemex)
15 Sept 2020
EP6: 2020 in the Garbage & New Traditions
We're pretty sure that everyone can agree that the Holidays in 2020 will not be the same. We can kiss all the great food, family gatherings, good times away, (did I say FOOD?), because COVID has turned our Holidays upside down. But fret not, just because we all need to be social distancing, with masks, in groups less than 10 (or whatever the local mandate is), outdoors, and in a bubble, does that really mean that we can't still be thankful for something? Let's be honest here, Karen and Wil are hosting this kick-butt podcast every week and can be used to compliment your Holiday music! Imagine their voices over a nice COVID Thanksgiving dinner or while sipping an eggnog latte as you take bites of "Santa's" cookies that your kids left for him? Talking Heads: Karen (Host) and Wil (Co) Guest: Michelle (Follow her on IG @lifejourney2healthyus and hear her podcasting on the P.A.M. Hour, available on all major podcast platforms) Coffee of the Day: Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, Suyusama Program, Colombia (Brewed in a Chemex)
8 Sept 2020
EP5: How Many Times Did Thomas Edison Create the Light Bulb to be Successful?
The age-old question, pizza or fried chicken for dinner? The hosts has invited Evelyn to help answer this question. In the end, they've learned that Thomas Edison didn't create the light bulb in one try... and not to make light of this topic (pun intended 😬), but failure is all a part of the path to choosing pizza or fried chicken. On that note, I'm hungry! Talking Heads: Karen (Host) and Wil (Co) Guest: Evelyn (Follow her on IG @evecaday) Coffee of the Day: George Howell Coffee, Guduba Light, Ethiopia
1 Sept 2020
EP4: What makes now, any different?
In your hosts' 4th episode, Karen and Wil begin a conversation on racial inequalities and tackle the question, "What makes now, any different?". It's a difficult topic that is filled with emotion and will not be solved in one episode...but if we all invest in ourselves, look towards the future, and consider what kind of a world our children's children can hope to have a glimpse of, do we not owe it to them to take that step forward? Talking Heads: Karen (Host) and Wil (Co) Coffee of the Day: Triple Coffee Co., Japanese Exclusive, Las Flores, Honduras
25 Aug 2020
EP3: I'm not THAT Karen
This is their third episode and who the heck are Karen and Wil, anyway? Karens all over the world are probably wondering why her podcast is self-titled, well... sorta. Well, Karen is going to attempt to tell you why! Finally, the hosts are going to touch on the devastating California fires that are wreaking havoc. Talking Heads: Karen (Host) and Wil (Co) Coffee of the Day: George Howell Coffee, Alto Lagunillas, Peru California Fires Resources: Wealth of information and websites for the Northern California Wildfires: https://www.capradio.org/articles/2020/08/22/latest-updates-on-northern-california-wildfires/ (https://www.capradio.org/articles/2020/08/22/latest-updates-on-northern-california-wildfires/) CAL FIRE: https://www.fire.ca.gov/ (https://www.fire.ca.gov/) Map showing the fire hot spots and wind direction: https://caltopo.com/m/3KN5 (https://caltopo.com/m/3KN5) Another map showing fire hot spots: https://maps.nwcg.gov/sa/#/%3F/%3F/37.7047/-121.5419/8 (https://maps.nwcg.gov/sa/#/%3F/%3F/37.7047/-121.5419/8) SCU and CZU Lightning Complex County Resources: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/oes/Pages/czu-scu-lghtng-complx-fires.aspx (https://www.sccgov.org/sites/oes/Pages/czu-scu-lghtng-complx-fires.aspx)
18 Aug 2020
EP2: School Reopening and COVID, Part 2: The Student's Perspective
Welcome to our second episode of Not Your Typical Karen! This episode was recorded on Saturday, August 15, 2020. During this episode, we will explore another perspective (the student's) on school reopening, their mental health, their feedback, and feelings on the approaches school officials and parents have taken to prepare them for back-to-school. We were also joined by my granddaughter in the background expressing her discontent with this heatwave we're in in the San Francisco Bay Area! Thank you to our guests, Saige and Junior, for joining us on this episode and reminding us of their voices. So, sit back, relax, and grab your favorite brew! Talking Heads: Karen (Host) and Wil (Co) Coffee of the Day: George Howell Coffee, La Minita, Costa Rica
11 Aug 2020
EP1: School Reopening and COVID
This episode was recorded on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Welcome to our first episode where we will be discussing our thoughts and anxieties about school reopening and finding a balance of work, home life and supporting our kids through distance learning. Thank you for listening! If you live in Canada or California, dial 2-1-1 for referrals to health, human and social services organizations. We bid you peace and calmness during these times ♥️🥰 Talking Heads: Karen (Host) and Wil (Co)
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