Midnight (R)Evolution

On today’s episode with talk with Chuan-Chi Chan.  Chi is a lighting designer, Local 52 lighting programmer, and one of the most unique and interesting people I have ever met.  Whether she is exploring different forms of art, rock climbing with friends, or developing her own podcast, Chi moves through life with determination, authenticity, and insatiable curiosity.  Today we talk to Chi about her journey with her own mental health, including her diagnosis with Type 2 Bipolar Disorder. Content Note: Mental Health, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Bipolar Disorder.

In August's episode we talk with Marina Bluvshteyn.  Marina is a vivacious person wearing many hats in life —including being a dog mom of 2, boy mom of 3, and operations manager in the healthcare sphere. She is passionate about her various identities, including being a Ukrainian New Yorker. In her own words she: “stands by science, facts, equity, and Oxford commas.” She moves through life with a smidge of confidence, a dash of determination, and no shortage of utter hilarity.  In today's episode Marina talks about the importance of nurturing a relationship, and her evolution with learning how to actually do it!

In this special one-on-one episode, Malasa and Katherine take a meandering journey: wrestling with vulnerability,  reflecting on our place in generational cycles, and what it means to evolve within the grander schemes of life.  What starts as a somewhat amorphous idea for a Mother’s Day episode turns into an incredibly honest conversation about our individual and shared past, present, and future. Note that midway through the episode, a name has been bleeped out for privacy.

On episode 20 we get to hear from Lorraine Buhannic.  Lorraine is a talent leader and executive coach.  She works as a Chief People Officer at Orchard and is a leadership coach and consultant for individuals and companies.  Born and raised in Paris before transplanting to New York City, Lorraine is the eldest of five siblings, a passionate home-cook and farmer's market devotee, a fan of crossword puzzles, and a Brooklynite.  In her own life and in her coaching, Lorraine centers the deepening of self-understanding, striving to live the fullest expression of herself.  Today we talk to Lorraine about how her journey led her to choosing single motherhood.

On today's episode we talk to Neha Thatte.  Neha is a director of innovation in the sustainable consumer products space, and a mom to a precocious and delightful two-year-old boy.  When she's not mommy-ing or working, you might find her 'dressed to the nines' and sharing drinks in a nice bar with her husband.  Today we talk to Neha about unlearning harmful narratives to find freedom and self-worth.