Monica And Cristina Espinosa

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La Nit Més Fosca Ian Brady i Myra Hindley - Els crims dels altiplansEntre 1963 i 1965, Ian Brady i Myra Hindley, una parella aparentment normal, van segrestar i assassinar a 5 nens d'entre 10 i 17 anys a la zona de Gran Manchester. Ell, estava obsessionat amb Hitler, Nietzsche i el Marquès de Sade. Ella va declarar que ho feia tot per amor. A continuació t'ho expliquem Benvinguts a La Nit Més Fosca -- Cançó: The Smiths - Suffer Little Children: https://youtu.be/Xux9-UQ4wJ4 -- Marc Roig Casanovas Pau Elenuki Adrana Blanco Romero NPIk Reyes Sesma Magí Lucía Vives Jep Naila Ester Roig Luque Eva Mora Vicky Suller Ferran Ballescá López Anna...

2025-09-191h 01

Radio Linguas (Radio Linguas)Microrrelatos gañadores 2025 Un ano máis compartimos convosco os marabillosos relatos gañadores do Concurso de Microrrelatos organizado pola Biblioteca da nosa escola durante o curso 2024-25. Presentado pola nosa coordinadora da Biblioteca, Marina López Beiras, o programa conta maiormente coas voces dos e das autoras dos propios relatos, con algunha colaboración adicional. Este ano, todos os relatos comezaron pola frase… “Sempre me fascinara o lume…” Podes ler todos os relatos gañadores nesta ligazón: Microrrelatos gañadores 2025 Colaboracións: Relato en alemán – autora e voz: Iria Herbello Lagoa; gravación de Roswit...

2025-05-2111 min

La Nit Més Fosca Pànic a la Ciutat - El YunqueEl Yunque, una organització secreta, paramilitar, ultracatòlica i d'extrema dreta nascuda a Mèxic l'any 1953 i que va arribar a l'Estat Espanyol establint-se al voltant de l'òrbita política de VOX. Però qui i què hi ha darrere d'aquesta organització? A continuació t'ho expliquem Perquè a l'estiu, La Nit Més Fosca és Pànic a la Ciutat -- Cançó: Anvil - Metal on Metal: https://youtu.be/1qSEwYaSlWk-- -- Gràcies als mecenes: Anna G Elenuki Ester Roig Magí Marc Roig Mercè Galindo Naila NPiK Patri Gomez Pau Cristina Domènech Beatriz Sequera Cristina Martínez Enric Lozano Pastor Jordan...

2024-08-301h 10

La Nit Més Fosca Pànic a la Ciutat - Mano NegraMano Negra va ser a un suposat grup clandestí que va sembrar la por a l'Andalusia rural del segle XIX. Acusats de ser una societat secreta revolucionària vinculada a crims atroços i a una lluita ferotge contra l'opressió, la Mano Negra ha estat envoltada d’una aura de misteri que encara perdura. Però va ser la Mano Negra una organització real que combatia la injustícia, o una creació del poder per justificar una brutal repressió? I el més important, quin paper van jugar les autoritats, la premsa i els rumors en la construcció de la seva llegenda negr...

2024-08-161h 18

La Nit Més Fosca Pànic a la Ciutat - IlluminatisPer què una societat secreta creada a Baviera el 1776 i dissolta pocs anys després s'ha convertit en un símbol de poder a l'ombra? Avui ens endinsem en la història oculta dels Illuminati, una societat secreta que suposadament controla els governs, les finances i fins i tot les nostres ments. Però són una realitat o ficció? A continuació t'ho expliquem Perquè a l'estiu La Nit Més Fosca és Pànic a la Ciutat -- Cançó: Madonna - Illuminati: https://youtu.be/zFQz34H66l0 -- Gràcies als mecenes: Anna G Elenuki Ester Roig Magí Marc Roig Mercè Galin...

2024-08-091h 23

La Nit Més Fosca Pànic a la Ciutat - Ku Klux KlanDes de la seva fundació l'any 1865, el el Ku Klux Klan ha deixat una empremta inesborrable en la societat nord-americana. Sorgit en els anys turbulents posteriors a la Guerra Civil, aquest grup secret es va erigir en un símbol de terror i odi, utilitzant la violència i la intimidació per imposar la seva ideologia supremacista blanca. En el programa d'avui examinarem els orígens d'aquesta societat secreta, la seva evolució al llarg dels anys i les tàctiques que van fer per perpetuar el seu missatge d'odi així com les respostes de la societat i del govern nord-americà. Perquè a...

2024-08-021h 19

Esto es sobre...Esto es sobre TAN SOLO EL FIN DEL MUNDO de Jean-Luc LagarceDe Jean-Luc Lagarce Dirección Israel Elejalde Traducción Coto Adánez Con Irene Arcos, Yune Nogueiras, Raúl Prieto, María Pujalte, Eneko Sagardoy y Gilbert Jackson Diseño espacio escénico Monica Boromello Diseño de iluminación Paloma Parra Diseño de sonido Sandra Vicente Diseño de vestuario Sandra Espinosa Composición musical Alberto Torres Diseño de videoescena Pedro Chamizo Producción ejecutiva (Teatro Kamikaze) Pablo Ramos Escola Dirección de producción (Teatro Kamikaze) Aitor Tejada y Jordi Buxó Ayudante de dirección Toni García Residente de ayudantía de dirección Teatro Español Cristina Herm...

2024-01-0311 min

ANDREU SOTORRA / ESCRIPTOR I PERIODISTA «¡Chakapum!»«¡Chakapum!». Autoria de Joan Grau. Intèrprets: Ricard Boyle, Mariona Castillo, Litus, Encarni Sánchez, Miguel Ángel Sánchez, Marta Tomasa, Bea Vergés i Toni Viñals. Banda: Litus (cantant), Pablo Novoa (guitarra), Josué García (trompeta i teclat), Madelín Espinosa (bateria i percussions), Roger Lozano (guitarra flamenca) i Manuel Pablo Sanz (baix i contrabaix). Coreografia i moviment escènic: Bea Vergés. Producció executiva: Mercè Puy. Disseny d’escenografia: Jose Novoa. Disseny de vestuari: Laia Cambrils. Alumna en pràctiques de vestuari: Gemma Pascual i Grau. Disseny de so i direcció tècnica: Eudald Gili. Assistent de direcció tècnica...

2022-11-2907 min

Riding into the unknown 61. Reviewing the 'Riding into the unknown' podcast so farThis is the last episode of Season 5.

2022-04-2749 min

Riding into the unknown 60. How you can find yourself through solo travel with Caitlin ReidHey Everyone!I hope you all had a good Easter break and are excited for today's episode! Caitlin Reid joins us this week to talk about her experiences travelling around the world- she's absolutely fascinating and a great inspiration to all of us. She shares with us her spontaneous trips, spiritual adventures and crazy experiences around the world. Caitlin fell in love with travel at an early age and later discovered her love for solo travel and the growth that came with it.

2022-04-2259 min

Riding into the unknown 59. The 4 pillars of personal financeWelcome back!! In today’s episode, we take you through what we believe to be the 4 pillars of personal finance.

2022-04-131h 09

Riding into the unknown 58. Appreciating life and overcoming obstacles with Carolina HidalgoIn this week's episode, Carolina Hidalgo joins us to talk about her journey in becoming braver, appreciating life's small precious moments & the importance of feeling a sense of community to overcome life's most challenging obstacles.

2022-04-0639 min

Riding into the unknown 57. Steps to Healthy Living- Food, Fitness and MindsetKeys steps to leading a more healthy lifestyle.

2022-03-311h 00

Riding into the unknown 56. Year abroad and learning to love your own company with Nora BenhachNora is a Scottish Moroccan in her early twenties. She is currently in her fifth year completing her MSci in Immunology, she did her masters placement at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden where she worked on a new treatment for HIV. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new places especially in the outdoors and the highlands of Scotland. She also enjoys reading a good book.In today’s podcast, we’ll be talking about her experience living in Sweden, how to learn to be comfortable with your own company and a bit more into her career and university life

2022-03-2339 min

Riding into the unknown 55. Why Cultural Diversity Matters & How To Become More Culturally AwareWelcome back!

2022-03-1652 min

Riding into the unknown 54. A journey to Google with Stephanie AnaniIn today’s episode we have Stephanie Anani.

2022-03-1056 min

Riding into the unknown 53. Catch-Ups & Solving Hypothetical DilemmasHi dear listeners! On this episode, we have a catch up as we review the past month of February. And answer some "Would you rather..?" questions!

2022-03-031h 00

Riding into the unknown 52. The reality of social media, societal pressures and modern dating with Engil JohnIn today’s podcast, we welcome Engil John, Monica’s best friend. Engil is an engineering student at the University of Glasgow and is currently working in a leading banking firm and alongside this she manages her own business. In today's podcast we discuss: Social media toxicity, Societal pressures, Modern dating struggles In today's episode, we discuss the good, the bad and the evolution of social media platforms. What do we use social media for nowadays? Does it still have the same intent that it used to? Are we on Instagram to keep in contact with o...

2022-02-231h 23

Riding into the unknown 51. How learning a new language widens your horizons- advantages, cognitive effects & tipsHey everyone, welcome to episode 51! We've officially passed the 50 episode mark, whoop!In today's episode we discuss everything about language learning from: Our own experiences and how we learnt multiple languages The advantages of being multilingual The cognitive effects that bilingualism has on our brain Why do we learn a new language? Effective language learning tips We want to share a quote that stuck with us: 'If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his h...

2022-02-161h 31

Riding into the unknown 50. Family with Tom ButtToday’s podcast is super wholesome, Tom Butt takes us on a journey through his childhood and explains to us how his parent’s careers, as police officers, played a big role in him growing up.We discuss the importance of family relationships, parenting styles and dynamics and how they can all shape our adulthood.Tom is a cycling enthusiast and has cycled across Europe and the UK. This year he is taking on a new challenge, cycling the North Coast 500, NC500.

2022-02-0957 min

Riding into the unknown 49. Reevaluating your prioritiesWelcome back, it's the beginning of a new season! Season 5 has begun.It's the start of a New Year, for many it's a time where we set New Years resolutions and come up with new goals and for others it's a time where we keep the same habits and nothing major changes.In today's episode, we will be discussing the latter, why you don't necessarily need to be a 'new version of you' or change the way you are just because it's January. New Years Resolutions are amazing because they are almost like a fresh start, a new beginning and...

2022-02-021h 07

Riding into the unknown 48. A recollection of 2021 memories + lessons learnedHi lovely listeners! This week, we review our past year as we scroll through our camera roll. We highlight our most precious memories, our biggest challenges, as well as our most valuable lessons.We take you on our 2021 journey with us from experimenting with new recipes and our early days with running in January, month by month we share some of our best and happy moments and our biggest struggles and challenges. Tune in to hear more about key moments, fun anecdotes and special stories!Share with us how your year has been by tagging...

2021-12-091h 34

Riding into the unknown 47. How to plan a trip + travelling togetherHow to plan a trip 101

2021-12-021h 29

Riding into the unknown 46. Book review: Alonement by Francesca SpecterReviewing the book: "Alonement: How to be Alone and Absolutely Own it" by Francesca Specter.As always, feel free to email us at ridingintotheunknown@gmail.com with any questions or feedback.Follow us on our socials!Instagram: @ridingintotheunknownFacebook: @ridingintotheunknownYouTube: Riding into the unknown podcast

2021-11-241h 40

Riding into the unknown 45. COP26- a greenwashing strategy or a time for change?COP26 has been a huge event at the centre of the world's attention and proudly hosted in Glasgow. It has brought together thousands of global leaders, change makers, activists and volunteers- however has this been another excuse for greenwashing or has it allowed for meaningful change to take place?In this episode we talk all things climate change, COP26, what it means for Glasgow and for humanity as a whole. What do we deem to be a successful conference and what objectives do we aim to achieve? We briefly touch on the climate agenda during COP26 and...

2021-11-1758 min

Riding into the unknown 44. Overcoming a Faith Crisis: Finding Oneself & Being on a Journey of Self-Discovery w/ Irene Kibuika.Hello dear listeners!On the podcast today, we are joined by Irene Kibuika, Cristina's friend from work. Monica is feeling unwell - we wish her a speedy recovery! - so Irene kindly agreed to be a guest for episode 44. Rather spontaneously!Delivering a very powerful and inspiring message following her journey of self-discovery, Irene shares the story of her relationship with her religion. The faith crises she endured, and the struggles with identity that stemmed from them. She brings awareness to mental health illnesses and her fight to regain control of her life by embracing...

2021-11-1050 min

Riding into the unknown 43. What can personality types tell us about ourselves?“How come my friend Jane always does things on a whim while I need to make sure I’ve got my entire week planned in advance?” This and many similar questions may pique our curiosity. What personal characteristics apply more to us than others? And can we class ourselves under a set personality type?We love learning about human psychology and why we are the way that we are. In this episode, we discuss some of the most popular personality tests out there. We talk through which traits we identify with and how we can keep growing as a result. We sha...

2021-11-031h 33

Riding into the unknown 42. Book review: Prisoners of Geography by Tim MarshallFor our Book Club this month, we read (or attempted to read) "Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Global Politics" by Tim Marshall. A book about geopolitics that aims to understand how countries differ in progress, co-operation and political behaviour due to their geographical location. The book is sub-divided into 10 different chapters each looking at past, present and future of 10 distinct regions.We have a mystery guest in today's episode, so listen in to find out who joins us today!As...

2021-10-2752 min

Riding into the unknown 41. Balancing a 9-5 job and staying out of 'auto-pilot' modeHey everyone, it’s October, the month where we say goodbye to Summer and welcome Autumn. With this comes figuring out a routine again, saying yes to plans with the girlfriends and being busy to the point the to-do lists are overflowing. How do we stop being on “auto-pilot” mode and prevent the feeling of our lives flying by without our notion. Join us today, where we discuss how to stop being on “auto-pilot” and be more aware and intentional to what you say “yes” to. We focus on prioritisation, helping you choose what should come first in your to-do list. “Auto-pi...

2021-10-201h 11

Riding into the unknown 40. How to turn grit into a life long habitHey everyone!Welcome back for our 40th episode! By reaching this little milestone, we wanted to talk about the importance of consistency in achieving our goals. We discuss the grit and resilience and how these two attributes go hand in hand in paving the road to success.

2021-10-1354 min

Riding into the unknown 39. Book Club- The Defining Decade by Meg JayA very long podcast episode today, in our first ever chapter of this new series of the ‘Book Club’ we discuss the Defining Decade by Meg Jay.This book talks about how you can navigate your twenties diving into work, love and the body and brain. It’s a book for everyone, whether you’re in your twenties or more ahead in life we think you can take some valuable lessons in these chapters. Whether you’re confused about your career, overwhelmed by choices or lack of, lost in the dating world, or anxious about the future, Meg Jay has something...

2021-10-061h 26

Riding into the unknown 38. Can we control our brain?- we have a habitus, the power of introspection and healing traumasHey everyone,Today we're getting real, deep and introspective talking about the importance of acknowledging your thoughts. Thoughts are complicated, oftentimes they can make us feel happy, sad, stressed, confused and the list goes on. How about if we just sat with our thoughts without judgement and observed them from a third person perspective? Through observing our own thoughts we become more introspective and gain a better understanding of our recurring thought patterns.Through this process, we slowly peel the layers that are deep within us like unhealed traumas from the past. We can approach...

2021-09-291h 00

Riding into the unknown 37. The fashion industry + greenwashing + current trendsHey everyone,Today we are talking about the fashion industry and how we can become more conscious about our buying decisions. We offer some tips and advice on ways that you can reduce, reuse and recycle your clothing.We also discuss how fashion trends have changed over the years and our thoughts on them.'Fashion doesn't have to be boring you can re-style, and if you can, invest in quality items that are going to last for a longer period of time- rather than cheaper trendier clothes that will go out of style...

2021-09-231h 03

Riding into the unknown 36. Big life update- quitting our job, leaving uni + the labour marketSeason 4 is now here!! After some very enjoyable summer months, we are bringing you very exciting new content! 🤩In this episode, Ep. 36, we share major life-altering plans, as we both venture into new jobs, diverting from our original career plans.We cover not being afraid to change course, the expectations associated with doing something out of the ordinary, building confidence as a new start and the current job market.We also have a very special announcement at the end of this week’s episode so make sure to listen until the end to find out!! 😍

2021-09-1659 min

Riding into the unknown 35. Mid-year reviews, reflections + Q&AWelcome to the last episode before we take a break for the summer holidays! Today is all about reflecting on the past 6 months. What goals did we set for ourselves at the start of the year? Did we achieve them? In this episode, we have a Q&A style conversation where we review how we've felt 2021 has gone so far.Instagram: @ridingintotheunknownFacebook: @ridingintotheunknownYouTube: Riding into the unknown podcast

2021-07-0158 min

Riding into the unknown 34. Doing a PhD, discussing racial issues + long distance relationships w/Diana GithweHello dear listeners 💕In today’s episode we are joined by the amazing Diana Githwe. Diana is Cristina’s friend from university and is now a PhD candidate at the Newcastle University. As well as pursuing her doctorate in the field of microbiology, she has a blog called “An Abundance of Melanin.” Her blog focuses on social issues, science, lifestyle, travel and so much more. She joins us on the podcast to talk about her experience moving away from home to a new city, her field of research, being a black woman in STEM, racial issues and her long distance relationshi...

2021-06-231h 07

Riding into the unknown 33. Does your degree matter?- Exam result stress, pressures to perform & facing rejectionHey lovely listeners,Today we're getting real, discussing Monica's thoughts on her third year results and her internship rejections. I'm sure many of you will be able to relate to the stress surrounding results day and the external pressure we get to well perform. It can be hard to deal with comparison when we see post after post on LinkedIn of people graduating with a First Class degree and we look down at our computer to realise that we didn't get the grades we needed to get into our dream job. If you have achieved the grades you wanted, we...

2021-06-1656 min

Riding into the unknown 32. Post-graduation experience, creative release & reverse culture shock w/ Aisha AlzidiHello dear listeners 💛Today, we welcome Aisha Alzidi to the podcast! One of Cristina’s best friends from university, Aisha joins the ‘Riding into the unknown’ hosts to chat about what she’s been up to since graduating with a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering. She shares her experience as an intern in the Middle East Desalination Research Center. Through her accounts, we learn the importance of perseverance and how endless opportunities can be after university.In addition, Aisha talks about her newly found creative outlet and how she worked as a trainee at Makers Oman. She also discusses how she had to...

2021-06-0953 min

Riding into the unknown 31. Women empowerment: Feminism, women in media, modesty & body politics.Hello beautiful listeners,In today's podcast we sit to discuss:• Growing up and our view on feminism• Equality vs fairness• Gender equality• Female media representation- our favourite tv shows, films, Disney movies• Today's media influence on beauty standards• The male gaze• Women's Fashion• Female vs male attributesMore from us on:Instagram: @ridingintotheunknownFacebook: @ridingintotheunknownYouTube: Riding into the unknown podcastEmail: ridingintotheunknown@gmail.comBibliography:https://asia.nikkei.com/NAR/Articles/The-complex-culture-and-history-behind-K-beautyhttp://ebonythekoreanteacher.blogspot.com/2010/04/korean-must-save-face-chae-myeon.htmlhttps://thevarsity.ca/2017/03/05/for-many-south-koreans-beauty-standards-represent-a-cultural-struggle/

2021-06-0256 min

Riding into the unknown 30. University life: work-life balance, living at home vs on campus, promoting STEM & internship experience w/ Stuthi HegdeHello dear listeners!Welcome back to another episode of 'Riding Into the Unknown.' We are joined today by Stuthi Hegde, a computer science student at the University of St Andrews, a STEM ambassador, an Amazon intern and Monica's best friend. In this episode, we dive into Stuthi's university experience and how the pandemic has affected her. We offer tips on how to maintain a balanced life whilst at university and how working for hours on end does not equal effective studying. Stay tuned until the end to hear about Stuthi's adorable lockdown surprise!Follow Future Me on socials:Instagram...

2021-05-2652 min

Riding into the unknown 29. Life after formal education: purpose & direction w/ Jack Mahoney & Kieran MartinWelcome to Season 3 of 'Riding into the unknown'! In this episode, Cristina is joined by her housemates: Jack Mahoney and Kieran Martin. The three of them discuss what it has been like to have finished university, starting out in the world of work as young professionals and their thoughts around self-learning post-university. They delve into topics such as experiencing quarter life crises and the importance of life-long learning.Follow Jack's podcast 'What Is Going On?' here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3dI37CYTMCdE4HVle4W7y0As always, email us on ridingintotheunknown@gmail.com...

2021-05-1949 min

Riding into the unknown 28. Let’s talk finance: Investing, trading & saving w/ Scherzo NaiborhuHello beautiful listeners, For the last episode of the season we have a special guest, Scherzo Wahid Naiborhu, a University of Glasgow alumn and financial adviser for a sustainable and renewable company that focuses on infrastructure projects.We dive into topics surrounding investing for beginners, offer financial advice and give tips on where you can start.We discuss:-When is the best time to start investing?-Where can you begin investing?-The hype around GameStop-Timing the market and is it possible?-Scherzo's personal journey into financeBook recommendations:-Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham-Game Theory by E. N. Barron-Swimming with sharks by J...

2021-04-0750 min

Riding into the unknown 27. Life-long learning, memorisation & work and play are not oppositesHello beautiful listeners,In this episode we discuss ways in which the information that you consume on a daily basis can be stored long-term. We talk about why building a second brain is really important to your life long learning. Additionally, we offer advice on how to let information actually sink in as well as discuss different learning techniques such as active recall and spaced repetition. We also touch on the fact that work and play are not two opposite things but rather that play and depression are the opposite as expressed by Naval Ravikant. We often hear the words...

2021-03-3154 min

Riding into the unknown 26. Being an expat kid and starting a podcast with Jack MahoneyHello dear listeners!! 💕This week we have the pleasure to welcome fellow podcast creator Jack Mahoney! Cristina’s housemate & honorary Frenchman, Jack joins us this week to talk about growing up as an expat kid, the behind-the-scenes of making a podcast & fundraising to help adults with learning disabilities. We had so much fun sharing our personal stories and hearing from Jack’s personal experiences. Don’t forget to check out Jack’s podcast!Jack’s podcast “What Is Going On?”: https://open.spotify.com/show/3dI37CYTMCdE4HVle4W7y0Jack’s fundraising page for HFT: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jack-ma...

2021-03-2452 min

Riding into the unknown 25. Why are we scared? - how do we overcome fear & live more freelyHey guys!!Today we discuss FEAR. Why are we scared? How can we overcome our fears? Are our fears rational or irrational?We discuss common fears that people have and where these might stem from. We also share a story of what it is like to live without fear and if this as good as you might think? There are many things that we're scared of: fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of abandonment, fear of loss of freedom, fear of uncertainty and the list goes on. So how do we overcome these fears? Listen to the full episode t...

2021-03-1757 min

Riding into the unknown 24. Online university, launching a side business & cohabitation with Andrea Carolina DavilaHelloo beautiful friends!!In today's episode, we introduce you to Andrea Carolina Davila! A third year civil engineering student, with a passion for the environment and sustainable fashion. Andrea has launched her first brand, pure swim, a swimwear brand that recycles nylon from the sea and uses it to create gorgeous timeless pieces that anyone can wear. We discuss the struggles, highs and lows of our degree and what it's been like for Andrea doing online exams from Panama at 4am. Moreover, we dive into the lessons that Andrea has learnt being in a long distance relationship to living with...

2021-03-1047 min

Riding into the unknown 23. Friendships- without social media, long distance & in the digital age.Hello beautiful listeners!I hope you're all keeping well and are having a fantastic week.On today's podcast, Cristina and Monica catch up on their week and talk about Cristina's birthday festivities. They discuss the importance of human connection especially the bonds in friendships and how these have been maintained during the pandemic. Monica explains what her friendships look like post Instagram life and whether she feels disconnected from the world due to her social media absence. Cristina mentions that social media can be a powerful tool to connect with people you don't speak to on an ongoing basis and...

2021-03-0342 min

Riding into the unknown 22. Where is the future of Engineering headed?- sustainability & ethics with Matthew TallentsWelcome back to ‘Riding into the unknown’!! This week we have the pleasure to talk with Matthew Tallents about engineering! Cristina’s work friend and process engineer, Matt is here to provide an insight into the innumerable opportunities a career in engineering can lead to. They discuss outreach efforts to promote engineering among young people, fostering the next generation of engineers. And initiate honest conversations about the future of sustainability within engineering sectors. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! The episode is available now on all major listening platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.

2021-02-2447 min

Riding into the unknown 21. Internships- interviews, applications and unpaid experienceThis week we’re talking about internships! Are internships important? What do you even get from them? On this episode, we share our personal trajectories trying to gain valuable work experience in multiple ways. We unpick the application process and share our thoughts about unpaid internships.

2021-02-1750 min

Riding into the unknown 20. Cultural shifts, spirituality & religion with Diba BazarganiOn episode 20, we are delighted to speak with Diba Bazargani. One of Cristina’s best friends from university. Diba shares her experiences coming from Iran, growing up in Oman and studying in Scotland. They discuss their respective beliefs in religion and spirituality. And share what books they’ve been reading lately!

2021-02-1046 min

Riding into the unknown 19. Putting your work out there, overcoming crippling perfectionism & how to get startedAre you waiting for the “right” time to start your business, your blog, to start learning that skill? You know there isn’t a right time but if there were, that time is now. In this episode, Cristina and Mónica talk about some of the reasons why it may be difficult to get started in a new project and what holds us back. They share their experiences dealing with perfectionism. And offer advice on how to begin putting your work out there to create the content that is true to you. If you want to get in touch or join ou...

2021-02-0349 min

Riding into the unknown 18. Finding your passion, following your intuition & the world of chess with Diana MirzaToday’s guest is a very special one, Diana Mirza is a chess pro, an incredible friend and a beautiful soul. In today’s episode we uncover what it’s like to pursue your true passion, follow your own path despite the noise and listen to your intuition. Diana also shares her experience growing up playing chess and how she’s always felt like she’s a part of two different worlds. We hope you gain valuable insights and inspiration from this episode! Follow Diana on: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dianamirza YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ9Lrt9-5oWKAj1WN...

2021-01-2749 min

Riding into the unknown 17. Are we living to work or working to live?- Stillness, boredom & hustle cultureCristina and Monica are back this week to talk about ways in which one can achieve a state of stillness in the mind, body and soul. All to help us lead a more fulfilling life. They share their views on boredom, how it can lead to creativity and discuss the toxicity associated with hustle culture. Follow us on instagram: @ridingintotheunknownIf you want to get in touch or join our community group, send us a message at: @ridingintotheunknown@gmail.com

2021-01-2048 min

Riding into the unknown 16. Pushing outside of your boundaries and growing up with Omar MshihadaniOur first guest of the year is none other than Monica’s favourite person, Omar Mshihadani! In today's episode, we get to hear what it's like to complete the world's longest mile march and what that's taught him about pushing outside of your own boundaries. We discuss the importance of maturity, growth and going after what you want because this has an impact on the trajectory that your life takes. We touch on growing up in a different culture to that of your parents (third culture kid) and the way that this teaches you to adapt to your surroundings.Follow us...

2021-01-1344 min

Riding into the unknown 15. New Year's Resolutions & Past Year ReviewsHappy New Year everyone!! 🎉We’re excited to return to our weekly podcasting sessions by bringing you a fresh new season this 2021. In episode 15, we talk about New Year resolutions and end-of-year reviews. We reflect on the lessons learned in 2020 and what we’re taking forward into 2021.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @ridingintotheunknown to hear the podcast’s latest news. You can also email us at ridingintotheunknown@gmail.con with any questions!

2021-01-0648 min

Riding into the unknown 15. New Year's Resolutions & Past Year's ReviewsHappy New Year everyone!! 🎉 We’re excited to return to our weekly podcasting sessions by bringing you a fresh new season this 2021. In episode 15, we talk about New Year resolutions and end-of-year reviews. We reflect on the lessons learned in 2020 and what we’re taking forward into 2021. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @ridingintotheunknown to hear the podcast’s latest news. You can also email us at ridingintotheunknown@gmail.con with any questions!

2021-01-0648 min

Riding into the unknown 14. Identity, racism and not fitting in with Joanna KorhonenWelcome to the last episode of year! In episode 14, we have the pleasure to talk with Joanna Korhonen. Swedish structural engineer, talented craftswoman and a good friend of Cristina's! Born in China and raised in Sweden by Finnish parents, Joanna talks about the struggles of growing up in a non-diverse environment. We talk about not fitting into a culture/country, our experiences with racism and our search for identity.

2020-12-0946 min

Riding into the unknown 13. Coping with stress, exams & surviving lockdownA bit more of a catch up call with you all this week! Monica talks about her experience preparing for online university exams. While Cristina celebrates the end of lockdown in England and shares what this past month working from home has been like. We discuss our ways of coping with stress and feelings of depression. Remember to be kind to yourself! 😘

2020-12-0351 min

Riding into the unknown 12. Building and maintaining healthier relationshipsHow do we work towards having healthier relationships with those closest to us? Whether it’s with friends, family or a significant other, it’s important to recognise what are some of the do’s and don’t’s when navigating relationships.In this episode, we talk about the importance of being there for one another while respecting each other’s space, recognising when and how to offer help. All while considering that we’re not overstepping existing boundaries. We also discuss topics such as “victim mentality” and “people pleasing” so if this is something you’d want to learn more about, go give this...

2020-11-2546 min

Riding into the unknown 11. Changing career paths, networking and friendships with Czarlene Adoptante!This week we’ve invited our first guest! She is none other than our cousin Czarlene Adoptante Cancino! Currently undergoing her final year in history at Kings College London. She talks about her university experience, navigating friendships, moving from Spain to the UK at a young age and much more! Follow us on Instagram @ridingintotheunknownIf you want to get in touch or join our community group, send us a message at: ridingintotheunknown@gmail.com

2020-11-1847 min

Riding into the unknown 10. Defending our ideas while recognising our own biasesIt’s episode 10!! Welcome back to ‘Riding into the unknown’! This week, Cristina and Monica chat about how to defend one’s goals and ideas, not letting others shut them down. They also discuss the importance of having one’s ideas challenged so as to identify our own unconscious biases and be more understanding of the diversity around us.Book mentioned: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Christopher Voss and Tahl RazFollow our Instagram: @ridingintotheunknownIf you want to get in touch or join our community group, send us a message at: ridingintotheunknown@gmail.com

2020-11-1145 min

Riding into the unknown 9. Dealing with uncertainty and isolation during the Coronavirus pandemicHow to deal with uncertainty in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic? Cristina shares a personally vulnerable experience with us and goes on to discuss how to best approach the unknown. All while understanding how vital it is to deal with our emotions as we go through these unprecedented changes. Monica emphasises on the importance of finding support and guidance from our communities. And delves deeper into the power of finding passion projects to navigate feelings of sadness and isolation.Audiobooks mentioned:“Learn Italian with Paul Noble”“Learn German with Paul Noble”Follow our Instagram: @ridingintotheunknownIf you want to get in touch...

2020-11-0448 min

Riding into the unknown 8. The magic of effective night routines- calming your body & mindIn today’s episode, we talk about the importance of a night routine and how this gives you a head start on your following day. Creating a night routine with rituals, practices and activities that work for you is the best way to calm your mind and soul before bed. Monica shares with us some of her practices that help her sleep comfortably at night and get up early in the morning. Cristina talks about the importance of planning the night ahead- clothes, meal prep, task list to get you ready for the following day. We hope you take some va...

2020-10-2840 min

Riding into the unknown 7. How to build confidence coming from a place of fear and anxietyIn today’s episode, we share with you our personal journey to building self confidence coming from a place of fear and anxiety. Monica opens up about her struggles with hyperhydrosis, shyness and feelings of invisibility and how she has evolved to become a more confident individual who doesn’t fear to stand up for herself and be her own best friend. Cristina takes us own her journey throughout high school sharing her struggles and challenges she faced being a foreigner. She gives us the advice we all need and tells us about the steps she took to slowly build up h...

2020-10-2148 min

Riding into the unknown 6. Short vs long term satisfaction + goal setting for successWelcome back! This week we talk about short vs long term satisfaction & how to set long term goals. We emphasise the importance of reaching fulfilment by seeking delayed gratification instead of instant gratification. Hope you enjoy listening!

2020-10-1546 min

Riding into the unknown 5. Imposter Syndrome and Self DoubtWelcome back for another episode of Riding into the unknown! This week we talk about the fearsome Imposter Syndrome! We discuss the different types in which we mask our insecurities and feelings of not being “good enough” - as well as our ways of coping when we begin to doubt ourselves.

2020-10-0746 min

Riding into the unknown 4. Studying engineering + playing chess as a femaleCris and Moni talk about their experience studying engineering at university and playing chess from a young age.This episode is all about the importance of female representation in male dominated environments.We discuss the ways in which we thrive in male dominated environments, promote STEM disciplines and feel towards female underepresentation in leadership roles. Follow us on Instagram: @riding.into.the.unknown

2020-09-3044 min

Riding into the unknown 3. Controlling our social media addiction + our adviceHello beautiful listeners,Why are we so addicted to social media?In our third episode, we discuss the drug that is social media and the way it has been designed to keep you tied to it. We express the harmful effects that social media has on our daily life and what you can do to be more intentional with your social media usage. Monica shares the lessons she has learnt from her social media break and how it has benefited her life. Some of our advice includes deleting social media apps that harm your self esteem and create feelings of...

2020-09-2346 min

Riding into the unknown 2. Learning to love your own company and travelling soloIn today’s episode, we speak about the importance of loving your own presence and taking care of your own wellbeing. We touch on how to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle during this pandemic. We share our experiences with solo travel and dive deep into Cristina’s adventures around South East Asia as well as her independent months in Germany. Let us know if you enjoyed this episode and we’ll be sure to share more of our solo travel trips. If you felt inspired to solo travel then make sure you check out Cristina’s YouTube channel right here: @a...

2020-09-1641 min

Riding into the unknown 1. Starting a new job and getting back to university during a global pandemicCristina is just starting her graduate job working from home and Monica will soon begin her third year at university - remotely. On our first episode we discuss our impressions on adapting to online learning, managing relationships and dedicating time for our mental health amidst a global pandemic.

2020-09-0944 min

Riding into the unknown Welcome to Riding into the unknownIn this podcast, you will listen to uncut and unfiltered conversations with Cristina and Monica (and guests) where they take you along their journeys into the unknown. By tuning into this podcast you will hear all things related to self growth, wellbeing, mental health, university, careers, as well as some other interests such as travel and language learning.

2020-07-2400 min