In this weekend's episode, I sit down with my childhood friend, Claire Zhang, and discuss her passion for teaching - how she got into it, why she loves it and the future of the teaching industry Post-COVID. Tune in for a fun and heartfelt conversation on teaching!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shannon-zhao5/message

In this weekend's episode, I sit down with my friend, Ben Lerner, quarantine-style and discuss what willpower is, the limitations to willpower (“akrasia”), and how we can do what’s good for us and increase our productivity. I’m personally always interested in ways I can stay productive and thought our conversation was both fun and helpful. I hope you guys enjoy it too! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shannon-zhao5/message

In this episode, I sit down with one of my best friends, Johanan Sowah, who shares his story about how he got into writing, why he enjoys it, and the inspiration behind an article he wrote on the Black Lives Matter movement. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shannon-zhao5/message

In this episode, I sit down (quarantine-style) with my good friend, Bettina, and we chat about what self-care is, how to take care of ourselves during this craziness, and how to embark on our own spiritual well-being journeys. I think it’s a topic that’s really relevant for us now and hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shannon-zhao5/message

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and playwright, Marina Chan, and discuss how we can pursue our passions, earn a living, and have a more fulfilling professional life. We also discuss navigating theater and the arts as an Asian American playwright. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shannon-zhao5/message