Navigating with Anita Casalina

In this episode of Navigating Podcast, Anita Casalina sits down with Ellie Mariyo to discuss social media resilience, body image, plus size fashion, diet culture, and celebrity influence. Whether you’re navigating trolls online, seeking fashion resources, or learning to accept your body, this conversation is packed with practical insights and empowering advice.

💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:

- How to handle...

Royce McLemore and Damian Morgan are both social activists and lifelong residents of Golden Gate Village, an historical public housing complex in Marin City, California. Golden Gate Village was originally built in 1961 to house Black American shipbuilders who came to the area during World War II, because after the war, Black people found themselves redlined and unable to purchase property anywhere else in Marin County. But as a res...

Ann Lai's childhood in Taiwan and Ohio put her on the path to Harvard science labs and now venture capital. Her unbelievable journey is one of resilience, curiosity, and breaking barriers. . 🌎💡

If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate massive life transitions, thrive in STEM, or build the next billion-dollar startup, this episode is packed with stories and insights you won’t hear anywhere else. In this long-form conv...

Maggie Reed, known as “Mermaid Maggie” is a gifted writer, comedian, and character actor, whose political skits shine a hilarious light on some of the darkest political developments. She's becoming more popular by the day, with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram, TikTok, and several other social media platforms. From Trump Coin corruption and crypto scandals to the dumbing down of America, Kari Lake in a padded ce...

🎙️ Chuy Gomez: The Voice of the Bay on Shutting Down the Bay Bridge, Wild Stunts, and the Power of CMC

If you grew up in the Bay, Chuy Gomez wasn’t just on the radio — he was part of your life. In this deep, no-holds-barred conversation, the legendary KMEL DJ opens up like never before.

We cover it all:
🚧 The time he shut down the Bay Bridge... because of President Bill Clinton
🎬 Wild on-air stunts befo...

Liza Leeds has produced commercials for ad agencies, created beautiful lines of jewelry, and now works one on one helping people see the best in themselves. She’s an inspiring example of how each of us can pivot gracefully in our lives as we continue to build our personal skills. 

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Media mogul and entrepreneur Larry Namer has gracefully evolved with the entertainment industry over many decades without missing a beat. In fact, he has led the way many times. After co-founding E! Entertainment, he went on to develop programming in Russia and China. He’s always ahead of the curve and continues producing new media specifically to help sectors like women and veterans. 

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As the world continues to move forward from the global pandemic, Dr. Jacob Glanville discusses what will be necessary to prevent additional widespread diseases. Dr. Glanville has devoted his professional career to creating a broad spectrum vaccine that will immunize against many illnesses.

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Reverend Dr. Robert J. Thomas has truly lived a life of service. First in the Peace Corps, then as a Minister in the prison system and a Chaplain in the US Navy. In every situation, he has always looked for what people really need and how to help them. Enjoy this episode as we talk in-depth with Reverend Thomas about his ministry and experiences in life. Let us know what you think in the comments below. Thanks for listening!

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Comedian Kristina Wong shows us that activism can be fun and funny! In this episode, she describes her incredible history of on-stage storytelling that helped audiences think and feel about all social justice issues. One of her greatest achievements was creating a sewing circle and fabricating 350,000 face masks during the pandemic that were used worldwide. 

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In this episode, Anita has an in-depth conversation about art and politics with San Francisco. artist Debra Walker. Because of her many years of involvement with both local and national politics, Debra has a unique perspective on our changing political landscape and what it will take for more people to feel heard and represented. A lively and informative discussion!

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Intimate and in-depth conversations with Bay Area native, social activist, author, filmmaker, and television studio owner Anita Casalina, speaking with a wide range of guests about their personal journeys in today’s world. They have faced hardships, solved problems, invented new ways, listened to their inner wisdom, and are role models for growth and personal evolution. From technology wizards to office workers, journalists, financ...