Podcast Episodes

Editing, Hustling, and Storytelling w/ YA author Katie Zhao

Season 3 Episode 2

What really goes into turning a story idea into a published book? 📚 In this episode, I sit down with author Katie Zhao to talk about the real side of the publishing industry, editing, deadlines, and …

Published on 3 hours ago

Cheers to 5 Years! Answering 60+ Fun & Real Questions about my Podcast Journey and Beyond 🎉✨

Season 3 Episode 1

 In this episode, I’m answering a customized set of Vogue style 60+ questions from listeners, friends, and family.

I’m opening up about the moments that pushed me to keep going, the wild creative ris…

Published on 6 days, 19 hours ago

Lauren Zinser: Creator of Blondiepop on the Art of being Real and more

Season 2 Episode 86

🎙️ Blondiepop isn’t just an aesthetic, it’s a philosophy. In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Zinser, the creator behind @blondiep0p, to talk internet satire, Gen Z identity, the blur between aut…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

Playing to Play not to Win (And why that's Genius...)!!

Season 2 Episode 85

Sometimes the easiest route isn’t the best route, and the real gold comes from the struggle.

In this episode, I get real about not being anyone’s first choice growing up (and even now sometimes) and …

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

The Courage to Grow: Ten Permissions for a Greater You w/ Author Jillian Reilly

Season 2 Episode 84

In this episode, I sit down with author Jillian Reilly, whose book Ten Permissions is a powerful guide to self-liberation, out on September 16, 2025!

We explore what it really means to give yourself p…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Repeat the Fit, Not the Fake: Nonchalant Fashion Talk with Achi Uppari

Season 2 Episode 83

In this episode, I sit down with a rising freshman at Purdue University, Achi Uppari, who’s already making waves with his very own clothing brand.

We dive deep into the world of style, talking outfit…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Not Just Luck: The Strategy, Soul, and Struggle Behind My Show

Season 2 Episode 82

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the mic of The Creative Hustle? In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and spilling all the behind-the-scenes tea and how I come up with episode i…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Crochet and Company: Co-founders of Crocharm Anvita Manchiraju and Elina Bui on Success, Purpose, and more!

Season 2 Episode 81

In this episode of The Creative Hustle, I sit down with two inspiring student entrepreneurs and co-founders, Anvita Manchiraju and Elina Bui.

We dive into how their business journey began, what succ…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Purdue Bound: Rising Freshman Daniel Lee on Self-Confidence, Community, and more!

Season 2 Episode 80

In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Lee, a rising freshman at Purdue University who's about to embark on the next big chapter of life.

We dive into a rich conversation about what success really m…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

UC Davis Bound: Rimli Mitra, Rising Freshman’s Guide to Visualization, Success, College Apps and more!

Season 2 Episode 79

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Rimli Mitra, a rising freshman at UC Davis to talk all things growth, mindset, and navigating life transitions.

We dive into her personal definition of succ…

Published on 2 months ago