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From Hesitation to Homeowner: Taking the Real Estate Leap

In this episode of 'Mildly Unstoppable,' host Jessica shares her personal journey of buying a townhouse in 2019 after realizing, with some sisterly encouragement, that homeownership was within her reach. From the initial shock at the idea to navigating the home buying process, financial calculations, and the valuable lessons learned along the way, Jessica offers a transparent look at her experience. She discusses renovations, rental income strategies, and unexpected benefits such as improved organization and financial investment awareness. She also provides detailed financial numbers to give a comprehensive understanding of her situation. Tune in to hear how her leap into homeownership has shaped her life.

00:00 The Journey Begins: From Renting to Buying
01:02 The Financial Reality Check
03:01 Navigating the Home Buying Process
17:18 Pre-move in Renovations
23:49 The Benefits of Homeownership
24:04 Renting Out the Basement: A New Venture
31:47 Unexpected Benefits of Home Ownership
46:54 Is Home Ownership a Liability?
48:46 Comparing Costs: Renting vs. Owning

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Embracing Career Reinvention: Lessons from a Professional Dancer Turned Silicon Valley Engineer

In this episode of 'Mildly Unstoppable,' host Jessica shares the story of her diverse career trajectory, starting as a professional dancer in LA, shifting to electrical engineering, and later transitioning into software engineering. Through personal anecdotes, Jessica emphasizes the importance of letting go of ego and making bold career changes based on instinct. She discusses the financial and emotional challenges of such transitions and offers insights on effective decision-making and lifelong learning. This episode serves as an encouraging reminder that it's never too late to change your path and pursue what truly fulfills you.

00:00 Introduction: Reinventing My Career
00:17 Pursuing Dance in LA
02:57 Realizing the Need for Change
08:13 Transition to College and Engineering
12:00 Switching from Hardware to Software
17:41 Current Transition and Reflections
23:34 Conclusion: Embracing Change at Any Age

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In this episode, Jessica explores the challenges and importance of social courage, reflecting on her personal journey to improve her social skills and connect more meaningfully with others. She shares her experiences of overcoming discomfort, such as looking people in the eye and making small talk, and how these efforts have enriched her life. Jessica discusses the influence of various factors, including the pandemic's impact on social interactions and the role of her father's example in shaping her approach. She also highlights transformative experiences like taking an improv class and the powerful lessons it taught her about presence, flexibility, and connection. Jessica concludes by encouraging listeners to challenge themselves in small, manageable ways and previews the next episode on career reinvention.

00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Eye Contact
01:07 Discovering Joy and Purpose
01:32 Exploring Stories of Courage
02:42 Social Courage: Overcoming Isolation
03:44 The Impact of COVID on Social Skills
04:24 Family Influence and Social Skills
05:45 Pushing Comfort Zones: Physical and Social Challenges
20:12 The Role of Regret in Personal Growth
24:27 The Power of Improv
34:19 Challenges in Dating and Honesty
35:44 Conclusion and Next Week's Challenge