True Love Is A Choice | Carissa & Michael Alvarado AKA “Us The Duo”

Ben and Anthony are joined by podcast producer and fellow Kinja – Chad! The three of them sit down and re-cap series 3 of the podcast, looking at the guests that have been on. They also take a moment for some self-reflection and look at what the future holds. 00:00 – Intro 01:40 – Podcast starts 02:30 – Thoughts on the series 05:00 – Reviews 06:50 – Season 3 re-cap 20:00 – A moment of self-reflection 26:50 – Checking in with Chad 29:00 – Looking to the future 35:30 – Wrap up and thank-you’s Insta: @chad.mayate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jackson Wang returns to the podcast. He speaks about love, loneliness and his advice to upcoming creatives. 02:00: Intro 6:55: Jackson reflects on his 20s 10:46: His life goals 12:40: His toughest moment 20:38: Love and relationships 33:00: How low moments can make you stronger 45:32: Jackson's advice to upcoming creatives Socials:  Twitter: @JacksonWang852 Insta: @jacksonwang852g7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Song is back on the pod! In this episode, Mike opens up about when his father went missing last year; reflecting on the support he recieved from friends and strangers, his family's experience of the ordeal, and the importance of documenting your experiences for your future self. 00:00: Intro 03:00: Highest highs and lowest lows 11:00: OG Status 15:00: Representation 19:00: The story of Mike’s dad going missing and his rescue 56:00: Outro Socials:  Insta: @mikeosong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Influential choreographer and dancer Kiel Tutin is on the pod! In this episode Tutin delves into his experience working with iconic K-Pop artists and musicians worldwide, and also his personal journey; from discovering his passion for dance, to balancing work and life, and where he envisions himself in the future.  02:49: Kiel's backstory 06:41: Dance style and inspirations 12:19: Getting into dance 16:28: What brought him to LA, and the difference between working in Korean and American industries 20:44: Future ambitions 26:59: What has been his biggest struggle in his journey so far? 31:29: How does he shut off and take care of himself? 33:30: What is something that he is looking forward to? 36:36 : How does Kiel define success? 38:03: Lightning round Socials:  Instagram: @KielTutin Twitter: @KielTutin Website: kieltutin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing: The runner and co-founder of Koreatown Run Club - who hates running (well, it's a love/hate relationship). Mike Pak talks to the Kinjaz about his different entrepreneurial ventures, fusing passion with business, and the importance of having compassion for others.  00:00: Intro 02:11: Mike's backstory (dropping out of college, moving to LA, working and doing internships) 12:04: Founding the Koreatown Instagram and run club 17:16: Starting the Love Hour restaurant 20:53: Mike's motivations 23:46: How he started Bicycle Meals and Excel the Youth 35:35: How does Mike define "Movement in the Shadows"? 37:31: Lightning round Socials: Instagram: @koreatownrunclub Website: KRC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor, comedian, entrepreneur and YouTuber Joe Jitsukawa is on the pod talking about forging his YouTube career, creating JKFilms, and perseverence.  00:00: Intro 01:40: Interview starts 03:10: Origin story – school, drugs and gang life 30:00: Youtube 45:00: How did you figure all of this out without a mentor? 52:00: Where did you get your kind nature from? 55:00: What were your movement in the shadows? 59:00: Thank you and goodbye Socials:  Instagram: @joejitsukawa YouTube: @JoeJitsukawa Twitter: @joejitsukawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 2 of Addy Chan's chat with the Kinjaz touches on what she does to maintain balance and what she's learned about herself through therapy.   00:00: Creating rotuines 06:00: Therapy takeaways 21:00: Lightning round 27:00: What do you feel like you've mastered?  35:00: Outro Socials: Insta: @theaddychan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Choreographer, producer and talent manager, Addy Chan, jumps into the booth to speak about love, social media, and her history with the Kinjaz.  4:50 - Addy's history with the Kinjaz 9:33 - Her and Mike Song's love story 14:17 - Her relationship with social media  24:35 - Addy's values Socials: Insta: @theaddychan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Us the Duo, the husband-and-wife folk band who rose to fame on Vine, share their story with Ben and Anthony; from how they met on an AJ Rafael music video, to creating music together whilst being in a relationship.  04:05: Carissa and Michael’s love story 16:31: How they got into music 20:30: Their roles in the relationship 24:11: Their struggles throughout the relationship 36:11: The importance of physical touch 39:52: Creative compromise (brand versus art) 51:00: Lightning round Socials:  YouTube: Us The Duo Instagram: @ustheduo Twitter: @UsTheDuo Website: Us The Duo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jawn Ha, dancer, choreographer, and member of the Kinjaz speaks about his experiences during the pandemic, how fatherhood changed him, and how he defines success.  02:00: Intro 04:55: Jawn's time on breakdance China 11:55: How he was impacted by the pandemic 16:40: The lifestyle and mindset change of fatherhood 27:36: How did he deal with the sacrifice of having children? 33:48: The KFC Commercial 44:10: Jawn's definition of success 46:38: Quick fire round Socials Twitter: @JawnHa Insta: @jawnha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices