Side by Side
Welcome to Side by Side, a podcast where I, Robert Kuang, take you inside conversations with artists, creatives, healers, and warriors taking the charge in their transformational story.
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Welcome
Welcome to Side by Side, a podcast where I, Robert Kuang, take you inside conversations with artists, creatives, healers, and warriors taking the charge on their transformational story.
Each episode features a special guest, space for creative and artistic expression, and reflections inspired by recurring themes and topics for your personal transformation.
To learn more about my work as a coach, musician, and writer, please visit www.robertkuanghome.com.
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Today’s guest is coach and community leader Cory Daise, who specializes in working with entrepreneurs and leaders of color. Those who are driven to create a more just world and looking to find joy in the process.
In this conversation, we journey back to Cory’s athletic journey and life changing experience at Morehouse College, and explore his ethos of showing your work behind the highlight reels.
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Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Today’s guest is musician and actor J. Aaron Boykin, who “blends Hip-Hop, Pop and R&B-styles effortlessly" while living his motto of “healing through music.” In this conversation, we discuss his musical roots, his purpose in finding “black boy joy,” and the value of knowing yourself in creative endeavors and personal growth.
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Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Today’s guest is Tara Edwards, a writer, editor, podcaster, and Twitch streamer based in Ohio, known for her work in the digital media landscape. Driven by a deep-rooted passion for storytelling, Tara utilizes her diverse background and expertise to create thought-provoking content that captivates and resonates with readers.
In this conversation, we put on our writer hats and spotlight the value of media literacy and storytelling by unpacking some of our favorite shows such as "Grey's Anatomy," “The Idol,” “The Glory,” and “The Bear.”
Piano: "Liz on Top of the World"
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Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Today’s guest is theatre, film, and television writer Stacey Rose. Throughout her career, Stacey has been awarded with honors such as the Mcknight Fellowship, the Sundance Theatre Lab Fellowship, Playwrights’ Center Many Voices Fellowship, and the Dramatist Guild Fellowship. She is the the artistic director of Queen City New Play Initiative, and her television credits include “9-1-1” and “She’s Gotta Have It.”
In this conversation, we discuss the ongoing WGA writer’s strike, the differences between writing for the stage versus film and television, as well as Stacey’s journey with sobriety, spirituality, and the exploration of black identity.
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Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Today’s guests are technologist and disability activist Katelyn Lemay, and indie game developer Nolan Filter. Together, they are the creators of Tarotbot, a tool for Discord, Slack, Cohost, and Tumblr users to draw tarot cards with to-the-point simplicity, alongside carefully curated descriptions and definitions for each card.
In this conversation, we unpack the dynamic between humanity and technology in 2023, their perspectives on automation and AI, and the power of technology to empower arenas such as education, entertainment, and accessibility for everyday living.
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Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Today's guest is business and leadership coach Paul Silva, who draws on both his work with culinary students and those in addiction recovery, to help clients get out of the sidelines of their lives. In our conversation, Paul unpacks his relationship to spirit and sobriety, and how they empower his authenticity and full self-expression.
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Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Today’s guest is communication and media scholar Erique Zhang, whose work focuses the intersection of beauty, race, and transgender identity. As a PhD candidate in the Media, Technology, and Society program at Northwestern, Erique’s research seeks to interrogate how normative beauty ideals are produced through media representations and how trans women and femmes navigate these norms in their everyday lives.
In our conversation, we discuss their journey and transition as a trans feminine person, the tension between visibility and anonymity, and the things we take for granted in a cis, heteronormative culture.
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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Today’s guest is Master Certified Coach Bob Conlin, the author of “Why My Relationships Suck: How to Create Strong Relationships with Courage and Heart.” In our conversation, Bob shares the lessons forged through previous chapters and relationships, and the way purpose and intention show up in his relationship work with individuals, couples, and groups.
This June, Bob will be co-leading The Alchemy of Men retreat in Fairview, Utah, for those looking to build lasting community, overcome challenges, lean into your biggest goals, and discover your untapped potential. Check out the link to learn more about this all-inclusive experience.
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Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Today’s guest is Christine Sachs, a Master Certified and Associate Certified Diversity Coach who’s committed to creating the change and disrupting the comfortable. She is the creator of the multi-lingual micro-podcast “I Feel Awful: Chronicles of Leadership,” and a coach trainer for the New York and European programs of Accomplishment Coaching.
In this conversation, we discuss some of the turning points in her journey, and Christine shares some guidance for coaches and personal development enthusiasts drawing on decades of experience in the industry.
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Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Today’s guest is Rodolfo Carrillo, a conscious leadership shaman who combines his experience in business with the wisdom found in meditation and practice. He is the creator of the SER model, a lens for achieving leadership of the fullest potential, deep-sustainable personal mastery and organizational growth.
In this conversation, we dive inside his discovery of meditation at 7-years-old, his leadership work with family businesses and organizations, and his mission to raise the consciousness of humanity and thrive through a greater state of well-being.
Check out other "Side by Side" episodes: https://sidebysidepodcast.podbean.com
Check out Robert's offerings: https://www.robertkuanghome.com