Aligning with Purpose

por Juli Yoshinaga

Salud y estado físico Sociedad y Cultura

Episode 15: Amanda Crater, Business Development Specialist - Destigmatizing mental health, family surviving the Holocaust & being uninvited from Thanksgiving dinner

Episode Description: In this episode, Amanda Crater joins us to discuss how the resilience of her family’s Holocaust survival shaped her life and how it shaped her purpose she brings to the world. We dive into destigmatizing mental health, showing up authentically and what true success means. Come join us for a real, vulnerable conversation Watch the podcast on YouTube! FIND AMANDA CRATER: https://amandacrater.wordpress.com FIND Aligning with Purpose: Instagram @aligningwithpurpose.pod TikTok @aligningwithpurpose.pod FIND JULI: Instagram @juliyoshi TikTok @juliyoshi CONTACT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ awp@happytanuki.co⁠⁠⁠⁠ New episodes every Thursday

E15

18 dic 2025

43:33

Episode 14: Monet Maeda, Social Media Freelancer - Bumble BFF, leaving corporate, traveling to Japan for 3 months & experiencing life as lessons

Episode Description: Monet Maeda is a Social Media Freelancer, and she joins the podcast to share her story about quitting corporate to travel solo to Japan for 3 months. We talk about everything from our friendship that started on Bumble BFF, reflections on her marketing career, and the invaluable life lessons she's gaining in this new chapter after leaving corporate. Watch this episode to get insight on why it's important to be present, enjoy the moment and experience life as lessons. Watch the podcast on YouTube! FIND MONET MAEDA: Instagram @_mnyyo FIND Aligning with Purpose: Instagram @aligningwithpurpose.pod TikTok @aligningwithpurpose.pod FIND JULI: Instagram @juliyoshi TikTok @juliyoshi CONTACT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ awp@happytanuki.co⁠⁠⁠⁠ New episodes every Thursday

E14

11 dic 2025

46:08

Episode 13: Lora Smuts, Marketing Project Manager & Music Curator - Corporate to freelance, identity shifts & aligning with her values

Episode Description: Join me in welcoming our first podcast guest Lora Smuts! Lora is a marketing project manager and music curator, with previous roles working for entertainment giants like Disney, Netflix, and TikTok. She left corporate to find more alignment in her life and in this episode, she shares the story of her pivotal career move: leaving the corporate structure to start freelancing. She details the challenges and rewards of building a values-aligned career, specializing in helping mission-driven wellness and lifestyle founders. We discuss the essential lessons from her corporate past, the reality of the freelance transition, and the creative outlet she found in her music discovery newsletter, Music Club. Watch the podcast on YouTube! FIND LORA SMUTS: Instagram @lorasmuts Instagram @thenotoriousdoggs FIND MUSIC CLUB: Instagram @joinmusiclub Substack - musiclub.substack.com FIND Aligning with Purpose: Instagram @aligningwithpurpose.pod TikTok @aligningwithpurpose.pod FIND JULI: Instagram @juliyoshi TikTok @juliyoshi CONTACT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠awp@happytanuki.co⁠⁠⁠⁠ New episodes every Thursday

E13

4 dic 2025

39:34

Episode 12: Unscripted Series - making friends in your late 20s, spirituality, my first fall in NYC, and holistic health things I'm doing now

Episode Description: Join me for my reflections on making friends in my late 20s, my spiritual awakening and what it's taught me, how I incorporate holistic health practices in my daily life, and experiencing my first fall in NYC. Watch the podcast on YouTube! SOCIALS: Instagram @juliyoshi Instagram @aligningwithpurpose.pod TikTok @juliyoshi TikTok @aligningwithpurpose.pod CONTACT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠awp@happytanuki.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ New episodes every Thursday

E12

20 nov 2025

27:59

Episode 11: Growing up Asian American - Japanese American Incarceration Camps, identity, & a tribute to my grandparents

Episode Description: This week, I’m honoring the legacy of my grandparents by confronting the painful history of the Japanese American incarceration camps. I’ll discuss how this history still shapes my modern identity as an Asian American woman, and my experiences growing up Asian American in the US. This one is a tribute to my grandparents. Watch the podcast on YouTube! RESOURCES: https://densho.org/terminology/ https://www.janm.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/janm-education-resources-enduring-communities-terminology.pdf https://jamo.org/terminology/ SOCIALS: Instagram @juliyoshi Instagram @aligningwithpurpose.pod TikTok @juliyoshi TikTok @aligningwithpurpose.pod CONTACT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠awp@happytanuki.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ New episodes every Thursday

E11

13 nov 2025

32:06

Episode 10: Holistic Living - Hidden chemicals and toxins in our foods and daily products we use

Episode Description: Let's face the truth about the invisible threats lurking in our fridge, pantries and bathroom cabinets. We're talking about the sneaky chemicals and toxins hidden in our everyday foods and products— Although we can't fully escape it, I'll also be sharing a few practical tips so you can incorporate them into your life to live cleaner and healthier! Watch the podcast on YouTube! SOCIALS: Instagram @juliyoshi Instagram @aligningwithpurpose.pod TikTok @juliyoshi TikTok @aligningwithpurpose.pod CONTACT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠awp@happytanuki.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ New episodes every Thursday

E10

6 nov 2025

21:09

Episode 9: Dear Lil Sis - 29 lessons I learned in my 29 years - PART 2

Episode Description: Reflecting on my 29 years of life, join me as I share the 29 lessons I've collected over nearly three decades. We'll chat about having a better perspective on your life and how to change your mindset, growing pains, and all the opportunities that are ahead of you! This is part 2 of 2! Watch the podcast on YouTube! SOCIALS: Instagram @juliyoshi Instagram @aligningwithpurpose.pod TikTok @juliyoshi TikTok @aligningwithpurpose.pod CONTACT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠awp@happytanuki.co⁠⁠⁠⁠ New episodes every Thursday

30 oct 2025

31:17

Episode 8: Dear Lil Sis - 29 lessons I learned in my 29 years - PART 1

Episode Description: Reflecting on my 29 years of life, join me as I share the 29 lessons I've collected over nearly three decades. We'll dive into everything from navigating relationships, having healthy boundaries with friends, to building the best self-worth for yourself and future you. This is part 1 of 2! Watch the podcast on YouTube! SOCIALS: Instagram @juliyoshi Instagram @aligningwithpurpose.pod TikTok @juliyoshi TikTok @aligningwithpurpose.pod CONTACT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠awp@happytanuki.co⁠⁠⁠⁠ New episodes every Thursday

23 oct 2025

26:19

Episode 7: My NYC Move Diaries - Apartment tour with me! NYC Apartment hunting 101

Episode Description: Dreaming of moving to NYC? Join me tour NYC apartments as I document this exciting and stressful apartment hunting process. This episode provides all the tips and tricks to securing your dream apartment (what season to move, flex walls, avoiding apartments near restaurants, etc). Take a peak inside my dream New York City apartment and see all the ones I toured! ** This episode is recommended to be viewed on YouTube. Watch the podcast on YouTube! SOCIALS: Instagram @juliyoshi Instagram @aligningwithpurpose.pod TikTok @juliyoshi TikTok @aligningwithpurpose.pod CONTACT: ⁠⁠⁠awp@happytanuki.co⁠⁠⁠ New episodes every Thursday

16 oct 2025

36:07

Episode 6: Unscripted Series - Traveling to Italy, crying on vacation, life in NYC & honesty about my podcast

Episode Description: Welcome to the first unscripted episode! I'll share my reflection of my recent trip to Italy, including an unexpected moment of grief. This episode also covers life in NYC, and honesty about how I feel about the podcast so far. Watch the podcast on YouTube! SOCIALS: Instagram @juliyoshi Instagram @aligningwithpurpose.pod TikTok @juliyoshi TikTok @aligningwithpurpose.pod CONTACT: ⁠⁠awp@happytanuki.co⁠⁠ New episodes every Thursday

9 oct 2025

19:17

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