One Thousand Gurus Podcast
Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a software project manager, self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, dancer, stand-up comedian, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world.
Episodes
52 episodes
#51: Joanne Chiem - Women in Tech, Building a Pokémon YT Channel, and Lessons from Marriage and Divorce
Joanne Chiem shares her journey through a 16-year relationship, divorce, and the challenges of supporting a partner who had mental health issues.• Discovered her passion for IT while working at Fry's Electronics, leading to her current ...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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55:40
#50: Random Show with Aeden Pham - Dieting Tips, Dating Stories, Long-Term Goals, Personality Tests, and More
This random show episode with Aeden Pham marks our first-ever remote recording, allowing us to have an unlimited conversation spanning numerous topics in a more relaxed format without time constraints.• Discussing Aeden's multiple jobs ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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2:02:16
#49: Justin Tran - Maid Cafes, Navigating Unhealthy Relationship Patterns, and Pushing the Boundaries of High Fashion
We explore the remarkable journey of self-discovery with Justin Tran, a fitness enthusiast, high fashion devotee, and Maid Cafe performer who shares his evolution from childhood trauma to emotional intelligence and self-acceptance.• Jus...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:00:01
#48: Random Show with Austyn Lee - Timelines for Marriage, Astrology, Our Dance Identities, and Redefining Fulfillment
Austyn Lee returns to the show to share life updates and meaningful conversations with host J.R. Yonocruz about identity, fulfillment, and personal growth.• Recently married and fostering a third cat while transitioning from his corpora...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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58:17
#47: KM Class of 2010 - Being on a Competitive Team, Maintaining Friendships, the Burdens of Leadership, and 15-Year Aspirations
We gather with five members of the Kaba Modern dance team's "K10" class to reflect on our shared history and how our lives have evolved since joining the competitive team 15 years ago. Reconnecting and reminiscing, we explore how our dance team...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:52:01
#46: Random Show with Lisa Doan - Food Blogging, Public Relations, Car Troubles, Parents, and More…
Lisa Doan shares her journey from Orange County to the Inland Empire as a dental hygienist who manages PR for a dance team while pursuing her passion for food blogging and navigating life's challenges with authenticity and humor.• Balan...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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57:16
#45: Solomon Daniels - Starting a Podcast Studio, Integrating Systems, and Advice for Solopreneurs
Solomon Daniels shares his journey from a car stereo installer to a podcast studio owner, revealing the challenges of entrepreneurship and the fulfillment that comes from helping people realize their creative dreams.• Growing up in Los ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:03:54
#44: Shasia Rangel - Industrial Design to Social Work, Mexico-America Culture Shock, and Leading with Empathy
Shasia Rangel shares her journey from growing up in Mexico to building a new life in the United States, exploring her career transition from industrial design to social work and the challenges of cultural adaptation.• Studied industrial...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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54:32
#43: RJ Manalo - Music Production, forming Project: AKOOL, and the “Filipino Infinity Stones”
RJ Manalo shares his journey as a Filipino-American musician, producer, and audio engineer who finds fulfillment in creating opportunities for others through Project: AKOOL.• Born on the East Coast but raised in Rancho Cucamonga, RJ was...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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57:38
#42: Marie Potts - Lessons of a Young Parent, Animal Advocacy, and Having a Gratitude Mindset
Host J.R. welcomes his mother, Marie Potts, for a heartfelt conversation exploring her life experiences, parenting philosophy, and the values that shaped their family.• Growing up in Northern California as the oldest of five siblings an...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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55:38
#41: Eric Y. Chen - Learning Sales & Marketing, Launching Sabobatage, and Growing Businesses from A to Z
Eric Y Chen shares his journey from high school student with business dreams to serial entrepreneur with multiple successful ventures, including a viral card game and shipping company.• Growing up watching his father in business ignited...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:01:39
#40: Vanessa Barrios - Authenticity in Content Creation, Dealing with Haters, and Toxic Relationships
Vanessa Barrios shares her journey from an aspiring influencer to a dynamic content creator with 300,000 followers across platforms, showing how authenticity and consistency have been key to her success.• Started content creation after ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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57:16
#39: Hazier Rios - Improving Relationships, the Influence of Media & Government, and Cultivating More Peace
Educator and psychology student Hazier Rios returns for a deeper conversation about how our education system fails to teach critical life skills while exploring ways to find peace in an increasingly chaotic world.• Critical gaps in educ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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47:47
#38: Yerson Ochoa - Authenticity in Friendship, How to Improve Your Dancing, and the Dark Side of Content Creation
We explore the multifaceted relationship between dance as an art form and profession with talented choreographer and dancer Yerson Ochoa, diving deep into the technical aspects of movement while uncovering the power of authenticity both on and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:05:38
#37: Clark H. Fielding - Excellence in Your Career, Challenges of Being an Employer, and Having Values that Ground You
Clark Fielding shares his journey from personal injury attorney to founding his own boutique law firm, offering wisdom on career development, entrepreneurship, and maintaining work-life balance while raising a family.• Clark's formative...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:00:47
#36: Murphy Pines - Guerrilla Advertising, Relationship Anarchy, and Healing from Trauma
Murphy Pines shares their journey of self-discovery, from growing up across multiple countries to embracing queerness and building community through art and authenticity. Their story reveals how breaking free from societal expectations can lead...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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57:00
#35: Julie Huynh - The Path to UX Designer, Mastering Your Craft, and Upgrading Our Life to 2.0
Julie Huynh shares her journey from dentistry aspirations to becoming a UX designer while exploring how continuous learning and the "I know nothing" mentality have shaped her personal and professional growth.• Originally from Chicago, i...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:01:31
#34: Alex Hung - From HR to Chief of Staff, the Velocity of Money, and Understanding Women
Alex Hung shares his journey from HR professional to Chief of Staff, offering insights on career advancement, financial management, and relationship wisdom gained through years of professional and personal experience.• Starting in HR wi...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:00:31
#33: Hazier Rios - Educating the Future Generation, Emotional Communication, and Improving Little by Little
Hazier Rios shares his journey from psychology student to educator, and how these experiences shaped his understanding of human connection and emotional well-being. His unexpected path into teaching multiple subjects revealed profound insights ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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56:57
#32: Joseph “JJ” Lacanilao - Music & DJing, Chasing Trends, and Being Unapologetically Authentic
Joseph "JJ" Lacanilao aka MILO shares his journey from drama kid to open format DJ and how embracing authenticity shaped his career in music and nightlife. Through finding his creative voice despite traditional family expectations, JJ has built...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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57:14
#31: Random Show with Aeden Pham - Karaoke Enthusiasts, Project Management Tips, and Unexpected Hot Takes
OTG welcomes back Aeden Pham for a special "random show" episode where they break from the traditional interview format to engage in a free-flowing conversation covering personal finance, mindset shifts, anime preferences, and life optimization...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:02:52
#30: Kan Dang - “That Moment” in Anime, Finding Purpose through Service, and Living Life Fully
Kan Dang shares how dance transformed his life, shaping his identity, confidence, and sense of purpose through years of dedication to the art form and mentorship of young dancers.Credits dance with developing his social skills and h...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:02:27
#29: Lachlan Ma - Tech Recruiting at TikTok, Goal-Setting, and Discovering Your Ikigai
Lachlan Ma shares his journey from UC Irvine graduate to TikTok talent acquisition partner, exploring how finding his ikigai helped him navigate career choices and balance diverse passions.• Born in Sydney, Australia to parents from Hon...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:02:03
#28: Ray Lee - Adapting to AI, Navigating the Job Market, and Avoiding Burnout
Ray Lee returns to discuss his journey as a concept artist transitioning from Los Angeles back to South Korea, sharing insights on international work opportunities and maintaining artistic integrity in the changing gaming industry.• Wor...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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49:29
#27: Eric Pan - Balancing Life as a UCLA Undergrad, Strategy Consulting, and Servant Leadership
Eric Pan shares his journey from an introverted child in Chicago to a successful UCLA graduate heading to Boston Consulting Group, offering insights on consulting, leadership, and finding balance along the way.• Moving from Chicago to U...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:02:28