First of all, count how many times I said "bad day" in this episode.  Second of all, we all have them. Sometimes they happen really often in a week, sometimes they're rare, but everyone has gone through a bad day at least once in their lives. What do you do in this case? Distract yourself? Wallow? Journal? Exercise? In this takeover episode of The [blank] Project Paola discusses how she copes with bad days and how they impact her day-to-day routine.  Listen to Misunderstood by Rivers Ventura  Email us at [email protected]  Follow us on Instagram @the.blankproject 

Life mottos. Cringey? 100%. But, also insightful. In this takeover and first episode of the mottos mini-series of The [blank] Project, Keidy dives deep into a motto that bleeds into every aspect of her life. From helping her choose fast food over a home-cooked meal to cutting off a toxic partner, the motto “short-term satisfaction leads to long-term dissatisfaction” has served as a staple in her life. Make sure to check out the song "Misunderstood" by Rivers Ventura!  https://open.spotify.com/album/6X45m4ClPbHQRZzcpyFMBp?si=OmvqlK16SLqVfpWAUm9m9Q Follow us on Instagram @the.blankproject ! 

Everyone has them. They cost all of us something. It's our toxic traits, the things we do that we know are bad, but in the moment those decisions feel so good. In this episode of The [blank] Project Keidy and Paola discuss what their toxic traits, how it affects them and their day-to-day relationships, and how exactly they plan on working on them.  Listen to the featured song Leo Moon by The Figurehead Band  Email us at [email protected]  Follow us on Instagram @theblankprject 

It's cold. It's dark. It's lonely. Might as well just stay in bed. But wait I didn't get anything done today, might as well just fall back asleep let the lack of motivation sweep me away. If that has gone through your mind at least three or more times this season you might be suffering from seasonal depression. In this takeover episode, Paola talks about her experience with seasonal depression, why it happens, and how to slowly push against it.  Throughout this episode, Paola offers advice on how to love living in your own shoes when the outside world feels like its built against you.  Listen to Misunderstood by Rivers Ventura  Email us at [email protected]  DM us @theblankprject on Instagram  Listen to our other episodes! The [holiday survival] Project w/Miguel Hernandez  The [dating] Project w/Angel Martinez

Love. Joy. Excitement. A few words in the human dictionary that have happiness associated with their definitions. Loneliness? Not so much. In this takeover episode, Keidy shares her experience with this feeling and what she has learned from sitting with herself; while discussing how to redefine the negative connotation surrounding loneliness to create a version of yourself you find happiness being alone with. 

Our struggles make us real, our struggles make us human. But what if it's hard for us to admit to this humanity? What if we don't want others to see the ugly side of your humanity? In this takeover episode of The [blank] Project, Paola touches on her struggle with emotional vulnerability. As she has put on a picture perfect front of herself to others, she has realized the downsides of this double life. Throughout this process, she has learned how to be honest and loyal to herself, touching on advice and the impacts being vulnerable has had on her life. Remember to listen to this podcast's featured artist: Misunderstood by Rivers Ventura  https://open.spotify.com/track/0Rhbd5GTj2o0nzeRNiokFF?si=e01628ded9744194 Follow us on Instagram @the.blankproject  And email us for song or topic suggestion at [email protected]  

Love. It's confusing, although sometimes it feels specific. It's consuming, although sometimes it feels fleeting. In this episode of The [blank] Project, Keidy and Paola talk about their experience with their current ventures with boys, their experiences with love, and the challenging questions that come with being friends with guys that want something more.  As always, check out the featured song, Fortress by Soul Parade: https://open.spotify.com/track/03xQgwTe110KEzHTvPd9Zp?si=79bd10f6e5704e47 Contact us on Instagram @the.blankproject or email [email protected]

Senior season, a time to finish the oh-so-awaited chapter of High School Musical we all dreamed of and start a new chapter: college. Everywhere we go, we are asked "What college are you planning on going to?" or "What are you planning on majoring in?" Where do we begin to look for these answers? In this takeover episode, Keidy reflects on the knowledge she gained this summer as a LEDA scholar to dive into building a balanced college list and how to build a list of schools that fit you academically, socially, and emotionally.  Check out the episode "Lord of the Rankings" by the podcast Revisionist History:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CM4Q8lOoGrEOSnXmqp1D1?si=Cv5eh-amSBWXExUSaaQhXA&dl_branch=1  Stream our designated takeover song "Misunderstood" by Rivers Ventura  https://open.spotify.com/album/6X45m4ClPbHQRZzcpyFMBp?si=O2JdctWRQEirajiAd4sqDQ Follow us on Instagram: @the.blankproject  Email: [email protected]

Your body is a complex and unique vessel that fights off diseases, tells you what you need, and simply keeps you alive. So, why is it so difficult to view our body as an ally instead of an enemy? In this episode of the [blank] project, Paola and Keidy discuss their ongoing battle with body image and the lessons they have learned while trying to love their complex vessel. From discussing touchy topics like battles with acne and beginning a  fitness journey to body hair and eating disorders, Paola and Keidy come to their own conclusions about taking care of the bodies that care for them.  Check out the song "Find You" on this episodes featured artist, Koga:  https://open.spotify.com/album/4JF2tsgXwq7AAWAvdLJrZx?si=a3KWQRvZRf2JbjYtoSfEnQ&dl_branch=1  Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @the.blankproject

Who are you? How do we form who we are? Is it genetics or experiences? Should we define ourselves by the labels that exist? In this takeover episode of The [blank] Project, Paola discusses how she has changed over the years and who she is in different scenarios. With all the labels that exist in our society, we are confined to describing ourselves as one thing or another, never two things at the same time. This makes us feel trapped, like there is no room to grow or change. We change based on who are are around or the scenario we are in, so who are we really? Things mentioned in the episode:  Video on Call Me By Your Name: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgG-jgHqByE Takeover episode song, Misunderstood by Rivers Ventura: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Rhbd5GTj2o0nzeRNiokFF?si=ngQd4lVPR1KFgkZdOxCCvA To contact us:  Follow us on Instagram: @the.blankproject Email us: [email protected]