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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.All links & socialshttps://bio.site/onethousandgurus

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All Episodes

59:05

#56: Dorothy Ho - Surrendering Finances, Weight-Loss...

One Thousand Gurus Podcast ·

2025/10/27

In this inspiring episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. welcomes back Dorothy Ho, the founder of Charade Dance Academy. Dorothy shares her journey of reestablishing her faith and becoming a fervent Christian, which has positively impacted her life and business. She discusses her commitment to setting boundaries, self-discipline, and improving her finances and health. Dorothy also opens up about her experiences with romance and singleness, offering valuable insights and advice. The discussi...

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#55: Jae Kim - Math Tutoring to Coding, Leaving a...

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2025/10/20

In this episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. Yonocruz welcomes Jae Kim, who shares his remarkable journey of leaving a Korean Christian cult after 10 years. Jae discusses how he rebuilt his life through open-mindedness, friendship, and love, exploring new hobbies like cooking and dancing, and forming new relationships. Key topics include Jae's background, the indoctrination and impact of the cult, and the eventual rediscovery of his Christian faith. The conversation also delves into Jae's...

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#54: Way Liu - Dancer to DJ, Navigating Sobriety,...

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2025/10/13

In this episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. catches up with Way Liu, a creative talent from the Bay Area with a rich background in dance and DJing. Way shares his journey from being a hip hop freestyle dancer to joining prestigious dance teams like Kaba Modern and AoV. He opens up about the challenges of leading a dance team, his struggle with chronic back pain, and overcoming drug addiction to achieve four years of sobriety. Way also delves into his various creative pursuits, including ...

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#53: Lindsey Nellessen - Salary Negotiations, Online...

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2025/10/06

📚 Personal Finance learning guides: https://stan.store/marloyonocruz Lindsey Nellessen shares her journey from marketing professional to money coach, revealing practical strategies for building wealth and negotiating higher compensation. She offers insights on conscious spending, investment philosophy, and how tracking your financial contributions at work can lead to significant salary increases. • Started money coaching and has helped thousands of young adults gain financial confidence •

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#52: Hannah Kim - “Trauma of the Eldest Daughter,”...

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2025/09/29

In this episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. sits down with Hannah Kim, a licensed mental health counselor with her own private practice in Massachusetts. Hannah shares insights from her career in therapy, emphasizing the importance of self-healing and therapy for therapists. They explore various facets of therapy, including its challenges, the significance of cultural relatability, and the burdens therapists bear. The conversation also delves into Hannah's personal journey, including her...

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#51: Joanne Chiem - Women in Tech, Building a Pokémon...

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2025/09/22

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 career as a systems administrator • Dated her ex-husband for almost 10 years before getting married • Her ex-husband was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and narcissism, creating unpredictable and difficult living conditions • A serious mental health crisis oc...

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#50: Random Show with Aeden Pham - Dieting Tips,...

One Thousand Gurus Podcast ·

2025/09/15

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 and the challenges of balancing them other hobbies • Exploring fitness and how proper technique for injury prevention • Sharing nutrition strategies and the psychological reality of weight management • Examining dating experiences and the contrast between ear...

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#49: Justin Tran - Maid Cafes, Navigating Unhealthy...

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2025/09/08

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. • Justin's path from spite-driven transformation to genuine self-discovery • Growing up in Oakland and experiencing racism that shaped early motivation • Unhealthy relationship patterns, including codependency • How therapy revealed PTSD from childhood experiences...

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#48: Random Show with Austyn Lee - Timelines for...

One Thousand Gurus Podcast ·

2025/09/01

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 corporate job after four years • Identifying when marriage is right through consistency of care and recognizing special connections • Discussing the three layers of self: identity, shame, and true self—and how shame prevents authenticity • Redefining "home" as chose...

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#47: KM Class of 2010 - Being on a Competitive Team,...

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2025/08/25

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 experience shaped our approach to adulthood, relationships, and personal growth. • Getting older means shifting priorities while core values remain the same • Time becomes more precious as we age, making it harder to maintain connections • Dance team ...

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#46: Random Show with Lisa Doan - Food Blogging,...

One Thousand Gurus Podcast ·

2025/08/18

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. • Balancing PR management for K-pop dance collaborations with a two-hour commute and a full-time dental hygienist career • Wanting to provide honest reviews as a food blogger when most influencers only post positive content • Leadership requires patience, empathy, c...

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#45: Solomon Daniels - Starting a Podcast Studio,...

One Thousand Gurus Podcast ·

2025/08/11

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 Angeles and his career journey • How an unexpected call from a potential client forced Solomon to launch Podcast Place during the pandemic • The continuous evolution of his studio through experimentation and responding to client needs • The importance of cust...

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#44: Shasia Rangel - Industrial Design to Social...

One Thousand Gurus Podcast ·

2025/08/04

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 design but moved away from it • Found fulfillment in social work, helping neurodivergent adults navigate toward independence • Discovered that building a community through dance was crucial for her smooth transition to America • Faced culture shock, especial...

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57:38

#43: RJ Manalo - Music Production, forming Project:...

One Thousand Gurus Podcast ·

2025/07/28

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 influenced heavily by his musical family • Navigated the typical Filipino-American pressure to pursue nursing while following his passion for audio and music • Started dancing in high school through b-boying before transitioning to K-pop dance • Won first pl...

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#42: Marie Potts - Lessons of a Young Parent, Animal...

One Thousand Gurus Podcast ·

2025/07/21

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 and becoming a mother at a young age • The importance of unconditional love in parenting • Why generosity of spirit matters even when you don't have much materially • Animal advocacy work and the ethical problems with breeding versus adoption • The connection b...

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#41: Eric Y. Chen - Learning Sales & Marketing,...

One Thousand Gurus Podcast ·

2025/07/14

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 Eric's early interest • After starting in sales at ADP, Eric learned that listening and asking the right questions was more valuable than talking • A serious car accident in 2016 served as a catalyst for Eric to leave corporate life and pursue entrepreneursh...

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#40: Vanessa Barrios - Authenticity in Content...

One Thousand Gurus Podcast ·

2025/07/07

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 a life-changing conversation with friends in an Olive Garden parking lot • Prioritizes authenticity in her content while balancing the persona her audience knows • Taking breaks when experiencing burnout to compile content and reset mentally • Found a support...

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#39: Hazier Rios - Improving Relationships, the...

One Thousand Gurus Podcast ·

2025/06/30

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 education, particularly around relationship-building and communication skills • The financial struggles teachers face with absurdly low departmental budgets • How modern media has become less original as arts education gets deprioritized • The challenge of findin...

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#38: Yerson Ochoa - Authenticity in Friendship, How...

One Thousand Gurus Podcast ·

2025/06/23

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 off the dance floor. • Maintaining authenticity as a dance teacher by showing both good and bad days creates stronger community connections • Building sharp, clean dance technique requires consistent training, conditioning, and developing muscle memory...

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#37: Clark H. Fielding - Excellence in Your Career,...

One Thousand Gurus Podcast ·

2025/06/16

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 experience on a two-year church mission to Brazil • The "sorting hat" theory of career development • Importance of staying curious and exploring different subjects when determining a career path • Founding Fielding Law in 2019 • Why relationships and buildin...

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