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Guest WhoEpisode 23: Layes HussainKevin talks with Layes about pull-ups, art, erotic art, sex, goals, philosophy, and ambitions. Layes is a teacher turned self-taught artist who crawled and fought through real difficulty to establish his strong foundation and identity as a man with a purpose. A purpose to leave a legacy behind in the way he leads his life and the artwork he leaves behind. A purpose to inspire others through his own personal struggle. A purpose to live the best life he can because tomorrow is never guaranteed. All we have is here and now and Layes is living in the present...2022-07-311h 10
Guest WhoEpisode 22: Freddy TobiasKevin chats with Freddy about the healthcare industry, nursing, and passions/dream jobs. Freddy is a very caring person by nature and this has trait has stayed with him and transformed over the duration of his career as a nurse. One of the directions this personality trait has carried him towards is personal mission as a guardian of the dogs of the world. More specifically, his interest is in the human-animal connection and psychology of it all. Oddly enough, his career as a nurse has created this comparison and analysis of his feelings towards the human race and that...2022-07-231h 50
Guest WhoEpisode 21: Roger KingKevin talks to Roger about podcasting, happiness, and the finding meaning outside of work. Roger is a co-host of his own podcast, Story Points, which you can find on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Enjoy!2022-07-031h 15
Guest WhoEpisode 20: Jet LabradorKevin chats with Jet about his passion for art and the efforts he goes through to improve on his craft. Jet is a hardworking person who understands that it takes dedication to achieve your goals. As an artist, he works on commissions, has his own brand JetLab, and has even produced his own art show. This was a great episode and has a lot of insight. Enjoy! (And be sure to check out Jet's work on instagram: @thejetlab )(beats by @owlnestmusic)2022-06-2659 min
Guest WhoEpisode 19: Jason SilversteinKevin chats with Jason about his upbringing, the meaning of life, and general philosophies in how it applies to his day to day. We get into very thoughtful conversation where we can laugh at how life can be so cruel yet so beautiful. If you like to ponder, then this is the episode for you! Enjoy!2022-06-191h 27
Guest WhoEpisode 18: Jhon ZuluagaKevin chats with Jhon about the big moves that 2022 is bringing in for a lot of people, including themselves. From having kids to relationships, families, and friends, this podcast is heavily centered on the importance of opening yourself up to life's adventure, because ultimately, it will bring you to exactly where you need to be. And as an added bonus, it brings you closer to all your loved ones, even if it may bring you far away, physically. Enjoy!2022-06-051h 03
Guest WhoEpisode 17: RabiaKevin chats with Rabia about her larger than life personality and how she came to be such a shining light of positivity and charm. Rabia walks us through her childhood into adulthood into her current life finishing up her master's in Hawaii. She is nothing short of an amazing person, who exudes passion, especially for dancing. This is a great episode and there certainly is a lot of lessons to take out of this one. Enjoy2022-05-291h 00
Guest WhoEpisode 16: Nikki AurellanoKevin talks with Nikki about traveling, nursing, SRNA/CRNA life, passion, dream jobs, scuba diving and everything in between. Nikki is a fun, lighthearted, heard working woman who really seeks to enjoy and maximize all that life has to offer. We are two peas in a pod on a podcast. Enjoy!2022-05-2155 min
Guest WhoEpisode 15: Justin LiwanagGuest What?! Kevin returns to the podcast scene with a familiar face (Justin Liwanag) and a new title, Guest Who! Justin plays the role of host here to give you, the audience, a bigger glimpse into who I am, where I've been, and what my plans for the future are (both in life and this podcast). Thank you for your patience in our return and as always, thank you for your continued support. Enjoy!2022-05-151h 09
Guest WhoEpisode 14: Christine SantanaKevin chats with Christine about dating/relationships, kids, relationships with parents, healthcare, hobbies/passions, pets, and pretty much everything in between. Everything was on the table for this one and in such a fun way. Enjoy!2022-02-131h 09
Guest WhoEpisode 13: Justin MaribaoKevin chats with his big brother, Justin Maribao. They talk about their relationship as brothers, the career path of cyber security, the simplicity and enjoyment of just exploring the world around you, and love and relationships. Kevin and Justin just have a fun conversation while Justin gives his support for the podcast, which is always appreciated. Thank you for your love and support, love you too big bro! Enjoy! (Beats by @owlnestmusic)2022-02-061h 17
Guest WhoEpisode 12: James MartinKevin chats with James Martin again but this time to finalize the details of the logo design for the podcast and soon to be Youtube channel. This is a much shorter episode than the usual format but still a fun one nonetheless. As mentioned in the episode, this is the link to James' new book that just dropped in the U.S. on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Made-James-Honest-Creativity-Design/dp/0760371490/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1W6QEOINNU7N2&keywords=James+Martin+logo&qid=1643503725&sprefix=james+martin+logo%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 Be sure to check it out if...2022-01-3026 min
Guest WhoEpisode 11: Jason EvansKevin reminisces with Jason Evans about life as an SRNA and their experiences at the job where they first met. We talk about RN life, grad school, clinical, future goals as a CRNA, and traveling. This episode is filled with tons of laughs, jokes, and funny movie references. Enjoy! (Beats by @owlnestmusic)2022-01-231h 07
Guest WhoEpisode 10: Justin Liwanag Part 2Kevin and Justin continue their chat about how COVID affected the hospitality industry, tipping culture, tattoos, and dating in the era of adulthood and COVID. (beats by @owlnestmusic)2022-01-161h 01
Guest WhoEpisode 09: Justin LiwanagKevin chats with Justin, aka Bones, about anything and everything. This is simply a feel good episode where two really good friends celebrate a bromance of over 10 years and catch up about the past and talk about the future. Strap yourself in and get ready for laughs, or don't. Who cares? Because we had a great time. But in all honesty, we hope you do too! By the way, did you know that legally, Justin is 5'8"?(Beats by @owlnestmusic)2022-01-091h 12
Guest WhoEpisode 08: John TessitoreKevin chats with John Tessitore about the struggles of growing up with OCD. As John himself puts it, OCD tries to take away the things that you love the most. It is most certainly a terrifying illness for any youth to cope with. Luckily, for John, he had the guidance of an amazing man, John Cleaver Kelley, who unfortunately has since passed. Though the world lost an amazing soul, John Tessitore brought light to the darkness by creating the JCK Foundation in Mr. Kelley's honor. Their goal: "We work together with communities and schools to improve mental wellness and...2022-01-021h 08
Guest WhoEpisode 07: Ronald FajardoKevin chats with Ron about his journey to build his life back up after a major break-up. There are so many factors occurring at the same time that can cause you to spiral downward into a deep, dark hole. You lose your friends, your family, your hobbies, and most importantly your sense of self. As Ron describes, it is only by actively seeking help in combination with the motivation and desire to turn your life around do you find redemption. His story is certainly one of triumph and I gladly celebrate his successes. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and...2021-12-261h 06
Guest WhoEpisode 06: Dorcas CruzKevin chats with Dorcas Cruz about the current state of nursing and how nurses are struggling to provide quality healthcare in the midst of staffing shortages and lack of proper support from the institutions they work for. The current state of affairs can be attributed to the devastating effects of COVID-19 on the mental and physical health of healthcare's employees, the retirement of the baby boomer population, and the unaddressed feelings of frustration with management. In response to these issues, nurses have turned to leaving their employment to take on travel assignments or pursue advanced education opportunities as a...2021-12-191h 06
Guest WhoEpisode 05: Kendall MarianacciKevin chats with Kendall about the importance of presence and its power to inspire kindness and connection with not only family and friends but also with strangers. We get so wrapped up in our day to day lives that sometimes it can be difficult to focus on the present moment. When we are able to unplug from our daily stressors, we are able to find beauty in the simplest of things, such as walking. With thoughts like these, we should try to remember to be kind and understand that life can be just as difficult as it is beautiful...2021-12-121h 12
Guest WhoEpisode 04: James MartinKevin chats with James Martin about his long, hard fought journey to his successful career as a logo designer. As one of the founders of Baby Giant Design Co. and the creator of the brand known as Made By James, he is no stranger to hard work and discipline. James, himself, said it best: "Effort is free." We discussed the tortuous path he took to get here, which was filled with a lot of pains and failures. Fortunately, James found wisdom and strength in these life lessons and eventually turned these failures into successes. A humble and honest gentleman...2021-12-0557 min
Guest WhoEpisode 03: Jhon ZuluagaKevin chats with Jhon Zuluaga about the importance of putting time and effort into the relationships that matter most to us. It can be easy to get lost in the mindset to hustle for more money, but we should do our best to remember that quality time with loved ones will bring us priceless memories. Enjoy! (Beats by @owlnestmusic)2021-11-281h 23
Guest WhoEpisode 2: Freddy TobiasKevin chats with Freddy Tobias about the nuances of engaging in politically charged conversations on social media, work talk vs meaningful conversation, variation in both the goal and execution of fitness, tattoos, the healthcare system (its inadequacies, the effects of those inadequacies on its employees, and possible solutions), and ultimately finding balance amongst all of these moving parts. (Beats by @owlnestmusic)2021-11-211h 23
Guest WhoEpisode 1: Roger KingKevin chats with Roger King about stepping outside of your comfort zone, emotions, relationships, weight loss, the life of a software developer vs healthcare provider, culture in the workplace, tennis, and wrestling. Beats by @owlnestmusic 2021-11-141h 21
Guest WhoEpisode 0: TrailerA sneak peak of what to expect on the podcast Kev!First episode airs Sunday November 14th with one new episode every Sunday!Beat by @owlnestmusic2021-11-0901 min