We made it to the Season Finale of Worth Wandering! This is a juicy one with an announcement about Worth Wanderings future in a redesign as well as the reason why we have been posting less episodes, and Sarah and Brody play 20 questions about how well they know each other. You do not want to miss what Sarah's most embarrassing moment was, what celebrity crush she would invite to dinner, Brody's worst fashion choices and more!Thank you to all our incredible guests this season and all our dedicated listeners who have stuck with us! We can't wait to come back for Season 2 in August! For the NEW Wander BrewCOFFEE and surprise giveaway:1. either leave a review on Apple podcasts or make an Instagram post with a topic like a who, what, when, where, why, how that you would like to hear next season with the hashtag #worthwanderingpodcast as well as @worthwanderingpodcast2. And we will draw two winners on Tuesday, June 1st and post the winners on Instagram.!

Marci, owner and baker of Blackbirds cookies based in San Diego California tells us about her  unexpected yet successful entry into the business of vegan cookie baking and decorating. Enjoy this yummy conversation :)Insta: @Blackbirds_cookiesTiktok: Blackbirds_cookiesto order cookies go through: her instagram: beacons.ai/blackbirdscookiesor facebook: @blackbirdscookies 

This season we have focused on amazing humans: how they find joy, how they find peace, how they find resilience, bravery, confidence and the power to stand up again after falling down. This episode could not be a better way to end this season than with a round table of strong, successful, professional and powerful women using their platforms and their voices to speak truth about life as Asian American women in America. So, please enjoy the second-to-last episode of season 1 of Worth Wandering with our guests: Maite Z. Alday: Creator of the popular Instagram account @shes_mightymighty who was on a previous episode talking about this topic and her platform for social change. Jane Park: Former Michigan news anchor, now living in Seattle, Mom of two and a TikTok creator with over 3 million followers. Her recent post went viral in which she played a “Sight Word Test” with her children. The cards were used to discuss anti-asian violence and served as a powerful reminder of teaching our children about racial inequality. @janeparkangGina Lam: Professor of Sociology from New York having taught both in her home State as well as colleges in Los Angeles. Her area of study is in social change and equity with a focus in Immigration. @im.gnaahJessica Kwack: Professor of Communication Studies in Los Angeles focusing on Rhetoric, Argumentation and Media representation of Asian Americans. @heysica

Sarah and Brody welcome Robert "Swoop" Thomas, an incredible scholar and performance artist to talk about his journey in life. From growing up in Section 8 housing in Los Angeles to becoming a performance scholar with a full scholarship to a PhD program all while fighting through a diagnosis of epilepsy in his first year of his masters program, Swoop teaches us about resilience, fighting racial stereotypes, caring for your mental health, continuously finding yourself and reframing your identity through hardships, and never giving up hope for a better future!

Women on a mission: Maite Z. Alday, the creator of the popular Instagram account @shes_mightymighty. Her account is a "safe space for uncomfortable conversations" related to social justice issues. She is an Asian-American writer, artist, non-profit professional and in her own words, "A Los Angeles native inspired by underdogs, unsung heroes and untold stories"Maite talks with us about race relations in 2021 with a focus on privilege, white allyship, mental health and holding space for one another. We discuss how to talk to our children about race, empathy and how to be better humans to one another!Maite's Work:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shes_mightymighty/Email: [email protected] Article “Talking to My Seven-Year-Old Asian-American Son About Coronavirus Discrimination”: https://medium.com/@mzabala.alday/talking-to-my-seven-year-old-asian-american-son-about-coronavirus-discrimination-365d05fb7745Article “A Marine and an Iraqi: Forgiveness in the House of Peace”: http://www.zimzum.us/read/marine-iraqi-peace/Book Mentioned: C is For Consent: https://www.amazon.com/C-Consent-Eleanor-Morrison/dp/0999890808

This Women's History Month we are focusing on strong, focused, badass women who are leading, dreaming, helping and changing the world! We begin with Dr. Corinne Devin, a multi-talented and passionate woman who has held several impressive titles. Join us as we get the details of the roles she plays as reigning beauty pageant queen, Navy Commander, Orthodontist, world traveler,  motivational speaker and more! If you want to feel inspired, supported or uplifted, you'll want to hear this one!To follow Dr. Devin:https://www.instagram.com/drcorinnedevin/https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-devin-dmd-ms-31b136a/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwbB-uP0DHg-mhZrieuuIA

The Long Beach Drag "Queen of Hearts," Jacki Karmichael graces us with her fabulous presence! We talk history of Drag, types of drag, gender equity, charity, personas, names, the culture and more as we bask in the hysterical glory of Jacki's comedy and music!You don't want to miss this one! Don't forget to check it out on our YouTube channel (Worth Wandering Podcast) as this is one you MUST see to believe!Jacki Karmichael Contact:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSrDzm5VK0Ps8kclzctDL6Q/featuredInstagram and Facebook: Jacki Karmichael

Brody and Sarah welcome Crossfit coach, singer/songwriter, youth mentor, actor, model and volunteer at South LA cafe, CJ Hammond. We talk about his multitude of passions including his new single and music video "Make It Hurt" as well as the Black Lives Matter Movement, being a mixed man in America, how to follow your heart, overcome depression and live a life of service. He even sings for us with his angelic voice. You won't want to miss this one! Inspiring is just the beginning of this episode! Where you can help volunteer/donate: South LA Cafe (feeding families): https://www.southlacafe.com/Engage the Vision (Youth Mentoring Program): https://www.facebook.com/engagethevision/CJ Hammond Music:Instagram: @cjhammondmusicYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CJHammond04

Sarah and Brody welcome Donna Hemmert, co-founder and CEO of "Positive Voices" an incredible organization that helps you “Learn how to increase happiness, meaning & achievement from experts in Positive Psychology."We talk about living a meaningful life, how realistic it is to "chase happiness" and find out some of the science behind mindfulness, positive thinking, relationship satisfaction and so much more! Find Positive Voices and start your own journey to self discovery or life satisfaction at https://www.positivevoices.com/and follow them on Facebook and Instagram for daily inspiration, workshops and updates @PositivevoicesWhat is positive voices?  "All of us – no matter who we are – can do a little better. Maybe you feel you aren’t living up to your potential, sticking to your goals or developing good habits. Or perhaps your relationships aren’t thriving. Or maybe you feel like you are going through the motions at work.  Whatever it is, the science of positive psychology can help by providing practical strategies and tactics that increase happiness and transform lives. Positive Voices® brings this knowledge right from the source: the leading experts in the science of wellbeing.We bring the experts to you. Whether it’s one of our short videos, worksheets, webinars or online courses, Positive Voices® will help you translate the theory into action. We help you understand the tactics, and tell you exactly how to put it into practice. You can dive in headfirst or you can start taking baby steps. Apply what science is telling us, hearing it right from the mouths of leaders in positive psychology and other social sciences."

Coming out of the Closet as a Jehovah's Witness in Iowa was difficult to say the least for Thaddeus, this weeks guest! He talks about overcoming obstacles, family conflict, loneliness, constantly moving towns, and more in this vulnerable and beautiful yet hysterical story. Join us!