Before We Make It
Before We Make It
Dasom Lee and Emma Garza
It’s fresh. It’s snappy. It’s two best friends chatting about life in their 20s—on their way to "making it." Emma is a freelance writer for Cosmopolitan, Editor-in-Chief of a student magazine, and avid lover of cappuccinos. Dasom is a business consultant headed for the Big Apple, YouTuber, and host of Radically Honest podcast. Listen to their late-night rambles on friendships, dating, embarrassing encounters, life epiphanies, and the inevitable yet true stories of transitioning from college to adulthood. Stay tuned for episodes every other Thursday and keep up on the ‘gram @beforewemakeit.
Midnight Life Crisis, Growing Pains & A Shocking Exposé
The big 10 is hot off the presses. With graduation + major switch to adulthood before us, your cohosts have a heart-to-heart on why growing up doesn't have to be scary, loving your timeline & throwing yourself into the uncomfortable. Stay tuned until the end for a scheme for the ages, throwing it back to Episode 1. Socials Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit EMMA GARZA (on LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com) Instagram: @emma_rayne DASOM LEE (on YouTube and LinkedIn) Instagram and Twitter: @dasom_l33 LISTEN TO RADICALLY HONEST PODCAST: radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter READ A-LINE MAGAZINE: thealinemag.com and @thealinemag on Instagram Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard  - https://thmatc.co/?l=65F6423C
Feb 4, 2021
48 min
Dating From A Guy's Perspective + Asking The *JUICY* Questions
You asked, he answered. Ever wonder what goes through a guy's head when they make the first move? Are the DMs a safe space? We sit down with college senior Ryan Hatzold to spill the tea on why guys date, how to not be emotionally codependent, and so. much. more. Socials Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit EMMA GARZA (on LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com) Instagram: @emma_rayne DASOM LEE (on YouTube and LinkedIn) Instagram and Twitter: @dasom_l33 LISTEN TO RADICALLY HONEST PODCAST: radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter READ A-LINE MAGAZINE: thealinemag.com and @thealinemag on Instagram Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard  - https://thmatc.co/?l=65F6423C
Jan 28, 2021
53 min
Senior Year Bucket List, Our ~Viral~ TikTok & The Tale Of A Love Letter
Back in their college apartment for one last hurrah, the girls reveal their senior year bucket list + tell the story of their recently gone-viral TikTok. Socials Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit EMMA GARZA (on LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com) Instagram: @emma_rayne DASOM LEE (on YouTube and LinkedIn) Instagram and Twitter: @dasom_l33 LISTEN TO RADICALLY HONEST PODCAST: radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter READ A-LINE MAGAZINE: thealinemag.com and @thealinemag on Instagram Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard  - https://thmatc.co/?l=65F6423C
Jan 21, 2021
36 min
The One About Self-Love
It's the topic you've all been waiting for. In this extended episode, your cohosts are joined by insightful college student & close friend Miranda Sosa for the conversation you didn't know you needed: the one about self-love, realistically overcoming insecurities, and what it really means to be confident. Socials Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit EMMA GARZA (on LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com) Instagram: @emma_rayne DASOM LEE (on YouTube and LinkedIn) Instagram and Twitter: @dasom_l33 LISTEN TO RADICALLY HONEST PODCAST: radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter READ A-LINE MAGAZINE: thealinemag.com and @thealinemag on Instagram Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard  - https://thmatc.co/?l=65F6423C
Jan 14, 2021
48 min
Long-Distance Relationships, Outgrowing Friendships & Keeping The Spark Alive
You asked, your cohosts answered. Prioritizing *human connection* in 2021, Episode 6 is an honest + juicy relationship advice Q&A. We talk feeling too dependent on your significant other to dealing with a friendship with no mutual effort (+ whether or not to contribute to the modern-day phenomenon known as ghosting).  Socials Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit EMMA GARZA (on LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com) Instagram: @emma_rayne DASOM LEE (on YouTube and LinkedIn) Instagram and Twitter: @dasom_l33 LISTEN TO RADICALLY HONEST PODCAST: radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter READ A-LINE MAGAZINE: thealinemag.com and @thealinemag on Instagram Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard  - https://thmatc.co/?l=65F6423C
Jan 7, 2021
37 min
Post-Holiday Feels, 2021 Mindset Shifts & Getting Real About Procrastination
The countdown to 2021 is on. In today's episode, your cohosts get honest about that weird period of time between Christmas and New Year's, give a recap on how their 2020 started off vs. how it's ending, and dive into a much-needed convo about all the ways perfectionism ties into procrastination.  Socials Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit EMMA GARZA (on LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com) Instagram: @emma_rayne DASOM LEE (on YouTube and LinkedIn) Instagram and Twitter: @dasom_l33 LISTEN TO RADICALLY HONEST PODCAST: radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter READ A-LINE MAGAZINE: thealinemag.com and @thealinemag on Instagram Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard  - https://thmatc.co/?l=65F6423C
Dec 31, 2020
49 min
IT'S CHRISTMAS EVE + Taking Time To Recharge Over Break
Fueled by peppermint cold brew and JP Saxe songs, your cohosts are back with a holiday episode. Tune in for a casual chat about Hallmark movies, tips on juggling work & play during winter break, and all the reasons why it’s okay to not feel ~super~ festive this season. Socials Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit EMMA GARZA (on LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com) Instagram: @emma_rayne DASOM LEE (on YouTube and LinkedIn) Instagram and Twitter: @dasom_l33 LISTEN TO RADICALLY HONEST PODCAST: radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter READ A-LINE MAGAZINE: thealinemag.com and @thealinemag on Instagram Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard  - https://thmatc.co/?l=65F6423C
Dec 24, 2020
48 min
Living Out Your Passions & Staying Grounded Ft. Minimalist Fashion & Lifestyle Blogger Dakota Lynne
Presenting: jack of all trades influencer @missdakotalynne. A recent grad on her way to “making it,” her aesthetic breathes serenity with artistic flair. Listen for a refreshing convo on being type A and a free-flow creative, staying inspired, minimalist life hacks, and drink fails. Socials Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit EMMA GARZA (on LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com) Instagram: @emma_rayne DASOM LEE (on YouTube and LinkedIn) Instagram and Twitter: @dasom_l33 LISTEN TO RADICALLY HONEST PODCAST: radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallypod on Instagram and Twitter READ A-LINE MAGAZINE: thealinemag.com and @thealinemag on Instagram Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard  - https://thmatc.co/?l=65F6423C
Nov 26, 2020
43 min
Past Selves, Quality Friends, & Embracing Who You *TRULY* Are
Merry (almost) Christmas, listeners. After a Halloweekend of MAJOR realizations, the girls chat about who they were in high school, why it's important to forgive but remember, and tell some of their favorite stories of #endearingawkwardness. Socials Podcast Instagram: @beforewemakeit EMMA GARZA (on LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com) Instagram: @emma_rayne DASOM LEE (on YouTube and LinkedIn) Instagram and Twitter: @dasom_l33 LISTEN TO RADICALLY HONEST PODCAST: radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallyhonestpodcast on Instagram, and @radicallypod on Twitter READ A-LINE MAGAZINE: thealinemag.com and @thealinemag on Instagram Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard  - https://thmatc.co/?l=65F6423C
Nov 13, 2020
54 min
Dealing with Comparison In Dating & Social Media
Hello? Hello! Today marks the very first episode of Before We Make It. In true BWMI fashion, the girls go on a 4 a.m. rant about comparison, false assumptions made from Instagram-stalking, and what happens when you focus on passion over slow progress. Socials EMMA GARZA (on LinkedIn and theemmarayne.com) Instagram: @emma_rayne DASOM LEE (on YouTube and LinkedIn) Instagram and Twitter: @dasom_l33 LISTEN TO RADICALLY HONEST PODCAST: radicallyhonestpodcast.com, @radicallyhonestpodcast on Instagram, and @radicallypod on Twitter READ A-LINE MAGAZINE: thealinemag.com and @thealinemag on Instagram Music by Madeline Lauer - I Know You've Heard  - https://thmatc.co/?l=65F6423C
Oct 30, 2020
48 min