Theo's Coffee Break Podcast
Theo’s Coffee Break is an honest soulful conversation series based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This podcast hosts community leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners and creatives to let them share their stories behind their success.
Hosted by Theo (aka Shin Hoo Yong), this podcast show blends purpose-driven interviews, spiritual insights, and heart-centered storytelling as a way to share the authentic experiences of those who join the coffee table with the listener to explore the world around us and learn how we connect within it, together.
Every episode is recorded with the intention that at Theo’s coffee table everyone is welcome.
Come for the connection. Stay for the clarity. The coffee’s always on, ready to pour, and my door is always open to you.
Theo's Coffee Break Podcast
Sustaining Yourself While Advocating for Change with Lariesha Lee, LLMSW
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In this powerful conversation, Theo sits down with Lariesha Lee (she/her), LLMSW who is a licensed social worker with 16 years across nonprofit, education, healthcare, and corporate spaces to talk about what it really takes to stay whole while doing the hard work of social justice.
From being “everything for everyone” to reclaiming rest, boundaries, and self-worth, Lariesha shares how she manages emotional labor, builds systems of support, and redefines success in purpose-driven work.
She also spotlights her upcoming nonprofit for high school girls in Grand Rapids and the healing-centered therapy she provides at LeadHERWell Village (adolescents 15+, young adults, college students, pregnant/parenting individuals, and seniors).
Highlights:
- Personal journey into social work and advocacy
- Emotional labor in her work and how to manage it
- Boundaries without guilt; rest as resistance
- Creating support systems inside advocacy spaces
- Redefining success and sustaining yourself for the long haul
Connect with Lariesha: https://linktr.ee/larieshalee
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/larieshalee
• Email: larieshalee@gmail.com
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