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Million Ways to Shine

by Evonne Lau

Feeling a little lost? Tune in for Insights, Gratitude and Stories! Previously known as Lost & Refound, our mission is to awaken our listeners by sharing our tips for productivity, gratitude mindset, and connecting with our community through stories. On the way, we continue to rediscover the meaning of gratitude and our love for humanity. We hope to help you unleash your voice, refind your power and shine on!

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Episodes

  1. Living in GRACE with Loana - being a new mom, learning to let go, and self-care

    Wrapping up the student review series, I speak with Loana and we discuss her journey as a new mom and how she found the GRACE course that changed her daily mindset. If you are just following us now, welcome and we invite you to listen to the previous episodes and episode 40 to hear the background...

  2. Living in GRACE with Julie - respect, courage and career growth

    Continuing the student series from GRACE course, I speak with Julie and we discuss respect and courage, alongside recent journeys in career growth. If you are just following us now, welcome and we invite you to listen to the previous episode and episode 40 to hear the background on GRACE, what it...

  3. Living in GRACE with Lucy - what does it mean to live your best life now

    In a previous episode, we interviewed Dr. Anhlan, the author of Living in GRACE and the founder of the GRACE course. I had the chance to take the course last fall, and my mindset journey after the course surprised me. GRACE is an acronym that stands for gratitude, respect, accountability…

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  4. New Season...

    It is a new season...introducing Million Ways to Shine! I share updates to the podcast, why I decided to change the name, and what you can expect in the next episodes. Check out our website for more content and follow us on Instagram @millionwaystoshine!

  5. Budgeting with Kids with Nilam Patel

    Nilam is back again! And this time she is giving us all the details on how she budgets with her kiddos. In this episode, we talk about how our childhood habits with money affect the way we spend and save, and of course, how we can teach our kids to do better. We also have a special announcement…

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  6. Hacking Personal Finances with Nilam Patel

    This is our second episode with Nilam Patel - she was also featured on Episode 30, where she educated us on autism and the importance of awareness in her field of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis). After the episode, we learned that personal budgeting was a passion of hers, so we asked her back to...

  7. Feel confident and achieve your health goals with fitness, food & mindset coach Tisha Burgess

    Get ready to thrive with Tisha! She is a busy mom, wife, engineer and wellness coach - another beautiful multi-hyphenate soul. In order to manage her autoimmune disease, Tisha was forced to change her lifestyle. Through her trials, she learned how to create fitness and food routines for her body...

  8. Living with Anxiety and Depression with Kim Jacobs, Your Anxious BFF

    Living with anxiety and depression is a lifelong journey. After hitting her "first time low", Kim Jacobs, one of our beautiful friends, created her Youtube Channel, Your Anxious BBF. Her goal is to create a supportive community and safe space to talk, feel heard and understood. Join us as we...

  9. Would you live out of your car to gain financial freedom with Nikita Crump

    Tired of feeling broke and inspired to be financially free, Nikita Crump took the leap to live in her Honda Civic in 2019. She shares her van life tips and documents her travels on social media. Her videos have since gone viral on TikTok, collecting over 11 million likes and have also encouraged...

  10. Living Your Best Life with GRACE, Discussion with Dr. Anhlan Nguyen

    Have you ever wondered if you were living your best life? Or perhaps, you might be wondering, "what is your best life?" In this podcast episode, we are thrilled to be discussing this topic with Dr. Anhlan Nguyen. She is a professional speaker, author, and ICF certified professional life coach,...

  11. My first years in America and hope for the future with Jenny Li

    Continuing our discussion with Jenny Li (Yan's mom) with Part 2. Jenny describes the tough lessons she learned during her first years in America as a new young immigrant in the late 80s. She shares how luck and a very good friend helped her get a student visa, how she got her first job even…

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  12. Growing up in China during the Culture Revolution with Jenny Li

    Today's episode marks the first episode for Asian American History Month. Given the political climate in the US right now, and that this is the month to celebrate both Evonne and my heritage, we wanted to dedicate this entire month to celebrate inspirational Asian women's stories. We are kicking...

  13. Skincare and nutrition, a holistic plan to your skincare routine with Sajana

    As many of our listeners know by now (because we can't shut up about it), Evonne and I are both from the beauty industry. While we both have learned a lot, there is still so much we don't know. That's why we are so excited to have Sajana with us on this episode. Sajana is a holistic skincare and...

  14. Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness with Ylan Hunt

    Sickle cell Anemia is an inherited red blood cell disorder, it is a genetic condition that is inherited when a child receives two sickle cell genes. It's reported that about 100K people in the United States have sickle cell, with 90% of that population from African descent. However this disease...

  15. Setting Boundaries and Trusting in God with Ashley Lauren, Singer/Songwriter/Speaker

    Yan and I are thrilled to be speaking again with Ashley Lauren. You might remember her from last summer, where she was one of our first guests in Episode 3. Singer, Songwriter, Speaker, Worship Leader, Visionary...where does she find the time to do it all? Join us as we discuss how she sets...

  16. Are you poisoning your pets with Jeremy Moran

    Our pets are part of our family, they are our constant companions, BFFs, therapists, workout buddies, and so much more. Just as they bring so much joy to our lives, we are responsible for providing them with the best life possible. That's why I'm so happy to finally have Jeremy Moran on the…

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  17. Learning self awareness through the lens of Vedanta with Mitadru Dey

    Growing up in India, Mitadru Dey was never interested in spirituality. It was only when he came to the United States, he started noticing how unhappy people seemed in their day to day lives. In his own pursuit of happiness, as well as constantly looking for ways to be more productive in his day…

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  18. What inspired a dentist to write The Black Witch Chronicles? A discussion with The Black Witch Chronicles author Laurie Forest

    Evonne and I are both huge book lovers, and we have a special place in our hearts for YA novels. That's why we are sooooo extremely blessed to have bestselling author Laurie Forest on our podcast today to discuss her book series The Black Witch Chronicles. In this episode we discuss Laurie's...

  19. My journey with depression with Yan

    Depression is a lonely illness, even when you are surrounded by ones who love you. Depression is a self imposed isolation. It's like you are screaming in your mind, but your lips have been sewn together with invisible threads. Depression is living in darkness even when you are surrounded by…

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  20. Autism Awareness with Nilam Patel

    Autism now affects 1 in 54 children, with the rate of autism steadily growing over the last twenty years. It is the fastest growing developmental disorder, yet also the most underfunded. Autism is not a hopeless condition, but early intervention is key. Admittedly Evonne and I do not know much...

  21. Learn to Grow a Green Thumb with Kevin of Epic Gardening

    I started my gardening journey a couple of years ago from a desire to be more self sufficient. Through my entire gardening journey I have relied on videos from Kevin's Epic Gardening Youtube channel. That's why I'm soooo excited to have Kevin on this episode to talk to us about his own gardening...

  22. #enoughisenough

    There has been a surge in violence against the Asian American community since the beginning of COVID. Recently there has been another spike in violence, specifically targeted towards elderly Asian Americans in New York and San Francisco Chinatowns. As members of the Asian American community this...

  23. Launching an Indie Beauty Brand and the Importance of Building a Community with Kulfi Beauty Founder Priyanka Ganjoo

    Evonne and I both worked in beauty and were lucky enough to work with some amazing entrepreneurs. In today's episode we interviewed our old colleague Priyanka Ganjoo, who is launching her own beauty brand Kulfi. Kulfi brings celebration into beauty with fun and approachable products. Founded by a...

  24. Clutter-Free and Toxic-Free Living with Kait from A Clean Bee

    For Evonne and I, cleaning and de-cluttering does not come naturally. A clean and clutter-free home is something I always strive to have, but was never able to achieve. Thankfully Kait from A Clean Bee joins us in this episode to share her knowledge on keeping a clutter-free and toxic-free home...

  25. Starting an Urban Family Farm with Katie from Tlush Family Farm

    In today's super fun episode, we chat with Katie from Tlush Family Farm. At the beginning of the pandemic Katie made a pivot from a dental hygienist to starting her own family farm with her husband and two kids. Listen as we chat about Katie's up-cycled chicken coop (with solar panels and…

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  26. How to live sustainability with Rachel Beck, Owner & Designer of Newd Elements

    Rachel Beck, owner and designer of Newd Elements joins us in this week's episode to chat about why she left her corporate job to start her own up cycled business; how to live more sustainably; and helpful tips on recycling responsibility. To learn more about Newd Elements, follow them on:...

  27. COVID's Impact on Restaurants and Bars with Phil Chen

    COVID19 has impacted every person around the world. As 2020 came to an end, it was very clear this pandemic will continue into 2021. This week we invited Phil Chen, owner of Alchemist Bar & Lounge, and Woodbury Bar & Gastropub in San Francisco, to chat with us on how this pandemic has impacted…

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  28. Understanding your intuition and divine energy with Meagan Myrick

    Happy new year everyone! In the first episode of 2021, we are soooooo excited to have Meagan Myrick join us. Some of you might have heard of Meagan's name in our previous episodes. We often refer to her as our most intuitive friend. That is because Meagan always knows exactly when we need to hear...

  29. 2020 Recap!!!!!

    Hi Everyone, this will be our last episode of 2020! Yay we made it!!! In this episode, we looked back on all of our lessons, celebrations and heart aches from this year. We also shared our favorite and least purchases, shows, and podcast, as well as our intentions for 2021. We hope everyone have…

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  30. How to be a Boldly Authentic Influencer with Colette LeClair

    Colette LeClair of Colette Prime joins us to chat about her journey to becoming a successful fashion blogger. How she has pivoted in 2020 with the pandemic, and what she is looking forward to in the future. Get connected with Colette: Instagram: @coletteleclair_ Checkout her new website:...

  31. T'ai Chi, Qi Gong, and cannabis with Jamie London Wollberg, founder of Trannabis Chi

    In this episode, Evonne and I chat with an amazing soul Jamie London Wollberg, founder of Trannabis Chi. Jamie is a queer and differently-able trans man on a mission to heal both himself and others within marginalized communities, especially in the LGBTQAI+ and differently-able communities.…

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  32. Minimalist Beauty with Minori Founder/CEO Anastasia Bezrukova

    Hi everyone! In this week's episode we have special guest Anastasia Bezrukova, founder and CEO of Minori Beauty. Minori is an inclusive and conscious beauty brand launching in Spring 2021. Minori's mission is two-fold: to create essential makeup products for the everyday natural look, and to...

  33. Reflecting on our latest spiritual journey

    Hi Everyone. This week Evonne and I chat about recent election anxieties and reflecting on all the lessons we learned from our latest spiritual journey. We talk about where we are in our spiritual journey, and what we look forward to in the future. I hope you enjoy! To get in contact with us:...

  34. Early Childhood Development & Education with Serena Tsang

    Hi Everyone, in this episode we have another special guest Serena Tsang, who is the director and owner of award-winning Brilliant Kids Childcare and Preschool in San Francisco. In this episode, we discuss the importance of finding balance and setting down boundaries for your children at an early...

  35. Oct Spooky Story Month: The Stow Lake Ghost; The Unsolved Disappearance of Ilene Misheloff; Laci Peterson Retrial Update

    In the last episode of October Spooky Story Month, Evonne shares two unsolved mysteries from our neck of the woods, San Francisco Bay Area. We also discuss Scott Peterson's retrial. Thanks again for listening to this episode. We really appreciate your support for our little podcast. If you…

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  36. Oct Spooky Story Month: Jeni Haynes and Her 2500 Personalities

    In this October special we are covering the incredible story of Jeni Haynes, a strong, determined woman, who took down her abusive dad with her 2500 different personalities. This was a historical case, as it was the first court case where someone with Dissociative Identity Disorder was able to...

  37. Oct Spooky Story Month: The Survivor Tale of Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

    In this episode, Evonne shares the survivor story of Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, who was Miss Universe 2017. In this story we discuss what happened to her, and what you can do if you find yourself in similar situation. Mentioned in the story: For more info on self-defense classes from Impact…

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  38. Oct Spooky Story Month: Where is Johnny Gosch?

    Hi Everyone! Since it's the spooky month of October, Evonne and I decided to do something different and share our passion of true crime and mysteries. In the entire month of October, we will be sharing a story per week covering either true crime or a mystery. Since this is a huge departure from…

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  39. RBG, Religion, and Am I Going Through Spiritual Depression?

    In this episode Evonne and Yan discuss the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg; questions around spirituality versus organized religion; and if Yan is currently going through spiritual depression. Thanks again for listening to this episode. We really appreciate your support for…

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  40. Money Manifestation

    In this episode, Evonne and Yan discuss their money manifestation journey, how Yan has been able to manifest over $8k in less than 3 months, and how manifestation has changed their lives. Resources: Manifestation Babe: https://manifestationbabe.com/podcast/ Follow us on Instagram:...

  41. Building Healthy Social Media Habits

    In this episode Evonne and Yan discuss their social media habits, the pros and cons of being on social media, and healthy habits they have adapted to maintain a healthy relationship with social media. Follow Lost and Refound Podcast on Instagram: https://urlgeni.us/instagram/lost.and.refound…

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  42. How to overcome limiting beliefs and thinking traps

    In this episode Evonne and Yan discuss their limiting beliefs and thinking taps, their personal journeys overcoming these limiting beliefs, and action steps you can take to overcome your own limiting beliefs. To get in contact with Evonne & Yan: Lost and Refound email:...

  43. Conversation with a badass woman with Ophelia Chong

    Previously, an art teacher, Ophelia Chong, made the leap into cannabis after she started StockPot Images to change the perception of cannabis and educate. In this episode, she dives into her motivations and business transitions, unpacks how to find a schtick, and how to deal with trolls. "If I…

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  44. Overcome childhood trauma and live you best authentic life with Ai

    There is a new beginning around the corner. One day, Ai realized that her career in fashion design was not her calling. During her breakthrough, she unlocked herself to take back ownership of her life and body. She went back to study nutrition, fitness, health and life coaching, and now she helps...

  45. How to bridge the gap between Asian and African American communities with Alise

    In this episode, Alise (@alwayslovebeautifulyou) joins us to discuss racial tensions, her love for Asian culture and One Piece, her travels in Korea and how to focus on spreading love. "Action is the true measure of intelligence" - Napoleon Hill You can find Alise on:...

  46. Uplevel Your EQ with Seibo Shen

    In this episode recorded on Father's Day, we have a very special guest Seibo Shen. Seibo is the CEO of VapeXhale and Hanu Labs, father of two, and a mindset coach. He joins us this week in a candid conversation on achieving emotional intelligence and how to stay true to yourself no matter the...

  47. How to stays positive and creative through challenging times with Ashley Lauren

    Join us in our conversation with Ashley Lauren, a multi-talented artist with a heart of gold. We discuss inspirations for her music, what being an ally truly means, how she sets her daily intentions and a sneak peek of her new WARRIOR WEDNESDAYS series! Links Ashley Lauren...

  48. Candid conversation with Charis on the challenges of being an African American mother and leader

    Charis Márquez, VP of Sales and Executive Sponsor of Levi's Black Employee Resource Group, joins us this week to share her voice in the fight to end racial injustice. Links Article by Charis on Levi's Off the Cuff Harvard Business Review: How Black Women Describe Navigating Race and Gender in the...

  49. Anti-racism, our own experiences and what we plan on doing

    Episode 1 Show Notes This week we touch on the racial justice movement that began after George Flyod was killed in police custody on May 25 and open up the conversation with our own experiences and journey to learn more. Stay safe and healthy, friends! Podcasts and Influencers mentioned The Small...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Feeling a little lost? Tune in for Insights, Gratitude and Stories! Previously known as Lost & Refound, our mission is to awaken our listeners by sharing our tips for productivity, gratitude mindset, and connecting with our community through stories. On the way, we continue to rediscover the meaning of gratitude and our love for humanity. We hope to help you unleash your voice, refind your power and shine on!

HOSTED BY

Evonne Lau

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Feeling a little lost? Tune in for Insights, Gratitude and Stories! Previously known as Lost & Refound, our mission is to awaken our listeners by sharing our tips for productivity, gratitude mindset, and connecting with our community through stories. On the way, we continue to rediscover the...

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