14-07-2023
From 9 to 5 to TikTok Influencer: Candid Conversations with @RolandoTalks
On this episode of The Food Apothecarie, our host Anjla dives into a variety of topics with her guest Rolando. Anjla interviews Rolando, who shares his inspiring story of creating his dream life and finding fulfillment without having all the answers. He discusses living paycheck to paycheck, traveling, and connecting to his roots. Rolando also mentions overcoming being laid off by an employer without any explanation. They discuss the challenges of being laid off and the lack of empathy in the process. Our guest shares his experience of visiting his father's family in Mexico for the first time, meeting around 80 relatives, and the warmth and generosity found within Mexican culture. Mexican food, with its ancient and authentic flavors, is also a topic of discussion. They also talked about the importance of community in the gay dating scene, using dating apps to meet people while traveling, and the support within the gay community. However, they also acknowledge the negative impact of hooking up on mental health, especially for those who don't fit traditional beauty standards, as well as instances of discrimination within the community. Anjla and Rolando want to start a conversation about why members of the gay community can be mean to each other based on personal preferences, and plan to explore these topics further in upcoming episodes. On a different note, the podcast then shifts gears, as Anjla talks about her own journey into podcasting, where she covers a wide range of subjects such as spices, mental health, and more. She shares her approach to choosing spices that resonate with her and researching their cultural significance. In addition, Anjla and Rolando touch on the influence of Indian culture on Anjla's cooking and her interest in spices. They explore the impact of social media on mental health, particularly in relation to negative comments, and the struggle of maintaining a strong sense of self in the face of criticism. Rolando also opens up about her own self-limiting beliefs and the intention to start a podcast that amplifies his perspective as a gay Mexican-American.Don't miss this episode of The Food Apothecarie as Anjla and Rolando delve into a wide range of topics including community, personal experiences, mental health, spices, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life.[00:00:00] Rolando shares their journey to creating a dream life.[00:03:52] Layoffs went viral due to an impersonal approach.[00:08:27] Discovering Rolando's Mexican roots: family, generosity, culture[00:13:11] Going back to a 9-5 for structure.[00:15:59] Social media affects mental health, and self-identity.[00:19:13] Podcast covers various topics, and promotes mental health.[00:21:20] Podcast host shares spice stories, film episodes.[00:26:05] Struggles with content creation; wants to do podcast.[00:27:43] Dating apps foster community but also discrimination.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Rolando on Instagram and TikTok (@rolandotalks)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more episodes and cool stuff, follow us on Instagram (@the.food.apothecarie)