Kaleidoscope - Perspectives Beyond The Surface

Episode Description: In this episode, we delve into the intricate concept of "passing" within the trans community. We explore how societal expectations intersect with personal truths and the impact of passing on individual identity. Join us as we navigate these waters, challenging the notion that passing is a requirement for authenticity.

Key Takeaways:

Passing as a performance versus being trans as an identity. The philosophical per...

In this conversation, Rae and Ruby explore the complexities of understanding and identifying as transgender. They delve into the philosophical aspects of knowledge and identity, discussing how personal experiences, societal expectations, and internal conflicts shape one's understanding of their gender. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of vocabulary in articulating trans experiences and the journey towards authenticity and sel...

Keywords

entrepreneurship, business coaching, online business, market research, vision and mission, resilience, business strategy, podcasting, storytelling, personal growth, entrepreneurship, podcasting, financial literacy, storytelling, business coaching, networking, customer experience, personal development, resilience, failure

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Jay Adewole, a business coach and host of the Winner's Circle podca...

In Episode 5 of Kaleidoscope, Ruby Rae Liu is joined by Luigi and Justin for a sharp, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about the quiet cost of convenience.

Content Warning: This episode contains open discussions on sensitive topics, including suicide and masturbation. While these conversations are approached with care and honesty, listener discretion is advised—especially for those who may find these topics triggering.

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What if your cells could remember the past? What if electricity—not words—was the first language life ever spoke?

In this episode, Ruby Rae Liu is joined by Luigi and guest Ryan for a wild and thoughtful ride through regenerative biology, mitochondrial memory, bioelectric communication, and the nature of identity itself. From the idea of talking to dolphins to the realities of transitioning and trauma, this episode fuses science, ph...

"Sips, Screens, and Social Shifts"Join Rae (Ruby Rae Liu), Tom, and Luigi in this thought-provoking episode exploring the changing landscape of social media’s influence on travel, the evolution of drinking culture, and the intersection of AI and education. From influencers shaping tourism to the complexities of modern learning, the conversation delves into how these shifts are affecting personal experiences, societal norms, and the...

🎙️ Kaleidoscope Ep 2b: Blood, Bonds, and Breakthrough

In this raw and soul-stirring conversation, members of the Kaleidoscope community open up about healing from emotional trauma, breaking generational cycles, and the power of discovering who we really are — beyond fear, expectation, or survival.

This is a real, unscripted dialogue between people exploring the messy, beautiful work of becoming. From the pressure to stay consistent,...

🎙️ Kaleidoscope — Episode 2a: Faith, Family, Freedom

In this episode, Rae is joined by Maya and Raldia for a rich, vulnerable conversation that explores what it means to have faith, build family, and claim freedom—especially when the world has tried to define those things for you.

This is not just a talk about religion or blood ties—it’s about surviving systems that told us who to be, and the quiet, radical work of becoming ourselve...

How do you make a podcast? I have no idea, but I’m doing it anyway."

Welcome to Kaleidoscope, a podcast where I figure out podcasting while having real, unfiltered conversations. Each episode explores creativity, identity, personal growth, and the unexpected twists of life—from struggling with self-expression to navigating the messy process of becoming who we really are.

🔹 Topics We Cover:

• The highs and lows of creativity
• Identity...