Theo's Coffee Break Podcast
Theo’s Coffee Break is a soulful conversation series where Grand Rapids, Michigan community leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives share the stories behind their success.
Hosted by Theodore B. (aka Shin Hoo Yong), the show blends purpose-driven interviews, spiritual insights, and heart-centered storytelling — all with the clear intention of exploring the world around us and how we connect within it.
Every episode is recorded with the intention that at Theo’s coffee table everyone is welcome.
Come for the connection. Stay for the clarity. Coffee’s always on and warm.
Episodes
14 episodes
From BTS Fan to Business Owner: Christine Hang’s Creative Entrepreneurial Journey
In today’s episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, I’m joined by one of my dearest friends Christine Hang. She is a creator and founder of Honeycee Shop, loyal BTS fan, and an inspiration of all things regarding building community, monetizing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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51:58
At Theo’s Coffee Table, Your Words Matter
Today’s episode is a love letter from my coffee table to yours.This is for the quiet listener, the kind commenter, the presence felt in every email, DM, and voice note.Your words have reminded me why this coffee table exists.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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3:51
The Cost of Choosing Happiness
In this honest solo episode, Theo invites you to sit at the coffee table for a raw reflection on what it really costs to choose your own happiness and why so many people try to talk you out of it.Through personal stories and rea...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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10:19
At the Coffee Table with Chris Cutting: Music Industry, Diversity & Sharing Creative Truth
In this episode, Theo sits down with Chris Cutting who is a composer, producer, and creative collaborator. In this episode they will talk about what it means to carve out your own lane in the music industry. Chris shares insights from co-writin...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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51:52
Music AI: How Tech is Reshaping Sound
Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the future of music. From songwriting and production to the way we discover and share songs. In this solo deep dive, Theo explores the fascinating (and controversial) world of AI in music. Is AI a threat to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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9:19
Join the Coffee Table: Be Our Guest (Yes, You!)
Hey you! Yes, you! Have you been listening to Theo’s Coffee Break and wondering what it’s like to sit at the table with me?This episode is a personal invitation—for you to come be a guest on the podcast. Whether you’ve ...
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Episode 9
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1:43
Mental Gridlock: Get Out of Your Head, and Back Into Your Life!
Have you ever felt stuck in a loop of thoughts that just won’t stop? Like your mind is going 100 mph, but your spirit is begging you to pause?In today’s episode, I’m talking about the all-too-familiar experience of mental gridlock
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Episode 8
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11:23
Because I Saw You Do It First: Why Representation Matters
A personal, heart-on-the-sleeve reflection on why visibility isn’t vanity—it’s healing. From growing up as a queer, Korean-born transracial adoptee with no mirrors to follow, to choosing daily to become that mirror for someone else, Theo unpack...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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9:16
The Doula, The Advocate for Justice, The Abolitionist - A Conversation with Kylia Joyce of You Are Seen Doula Services
In this heart-centered conversation, Kylia Joyce joins Theo at the coffee table to share what it means to be a doula and an abolitionist, leading with tenderness through her company, You Are Seen Doula Services. With...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:47
Donald Trump, Discernment, and the Danger of Charisma
What happens when we stop blindly following charisma and start asking harder questions about power, influence, and emotional manipulation? This solo episode explores how cultural figures like Donald Trump expose deeper truths about our spiritua...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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7:21
God, Positive Thinking, and What It Really Means to Be Discerning
In this solo episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, I explore the tension between faith, toxic positivity, and real spiritual discernment.What does it mean to be a person of hope without bypassing the hard stuff? How do we stay grounde...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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8:37
The Calling, the Church, and the Courage to Question – A Conversation with Rev. Ellen Schoepf
In this episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, I sit down with Rev. Ellen Schoepf, a pastor, thinker, and spiritual leader unafraid to speak truth in tender places. Together, we explore the evolving role of the church, what it means to wrestl...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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44:37
What is a Coffee Break?
Welcome to the coffee table at Theo’s Coffee Break — a podcast where meaningful stories, soulful reflection, and real connection are always on the menu. ☕In this early episode of Season One, we explore the history of the classic c...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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7:46
Welcome to the Coffee Table (Theme Song)
Before any stories are told, before any coffee is poured — lets get centered and grounded in sound.This is the official theme song of Theo’s Coffee Break, composed with deep presence and love by me, Shin Hoo Yong aka Theodore B....
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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