EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 52 MIN
Chasing Big Dreams, Ditching Perfection, and Staying Grounded in the Chaos
from Gettin Chai Podcast · host Lani Levy
I'm so excited to dive in with my good friend, journalist, creative producer, and all-around visionary boss - Yale Breslin. From ditching perfection, to turning 40 - and what it finally feels like to start trusting your own gut and leaning in. It's an honest convo about creativity, growth, and trusting the process, while having fun doing it.Instagram: @gettin_chaiYouTube: Gettin Chai Podcast00:00 – Intro04:03 – Standing out in New York and what actually makes it work07:03 – The shift away from polished content and why authenticity is winning13:03 – Therapy, relinquishing control and where the magic happens21:01 – Turning 40, finding confidence and stepping out from behind the scenes25:38 – Launching a podcast for men and why it matters right now28:42 – A career built on celebrity interviews and what that taught him30:52 – Working for one of the biggest names in music and the access that came with it35:25 – Freelancing, delivering and learning to say no38:17 – Who shows up when life gets hard and what that reveals41:03 – Saying yes too much and learning where the line is46:07 – Manifesting, to-do lists and putting things out into the world48:55 – What fills his cup and what he's building next
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I'm so excited to dive in with my good friend, journalist, creative producer, and all-around visionary boss - Yale Breslin. From ditching perfection, to turning 40 - and what it finally feels like to start trusting your own gut and leaning in. It's an honest convo about creativity, growth, and trusting the process, while having fun doing it.Instagram: @gettin_chaiYouTube: Gettin Chai Podcast00:00 – Intro04:03 – Standing out in New York and what actually makes it work07:03 – The shift away from polished content and why authenticity is winning13:03 – Therapy, relinquishing control and where the magic happens21:01 – Turning 40, finding confidence and stepping out from behind the scenes25:38 – Launching a podcast for men and why it matters right now28:42 – A career built on celebrity interviews and what that taught him30:52 – Working for one of the biggest names in music and the access that came with it35:25 – Freelancing, delivering and learning to say no38:17 – Who shows up when life gets hard and what that reveals41:03 – Saying yes too much and learning where the line is46:07 – Manifesting, to-do lists and putting things out into the world48:55 – What fills his cup and what he's building next
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