I talked to absolute ledge and internet iconoclast Adam J. Kurtz AKA @ AdamJK AGES AGO but figured Cyber Monday was the perfect time to unleash this. Mostly because we both find the entire concept of Cyber Monday sort of hilarious? In any case, we get really vulnerable and honest about how success can be weirdly tinged with shame and dish about our feeeeeeeelings around money. I love this man and find tremendous comfort in his illustrations and aphorisms.

A conversation about mental health, physical health and the second coming-of-age that you experience as an artist of color. Plus, how to hone your own voice and vision as you learn how to stop emulating others. And how—deadass—Eric was almost an accountant.

A beautiful, tender conversation about artistic process, anxiety and self-fulfillment. And how emails are so stressful and IG DMs are better.

Hey, Cool Job Episode 36: SNL's Bowen Yang by Mary H.K. Choi

Hey, Cool Job Episode 35: Of A Kind's Erica Cerulo And Claire Mazur by Mary H.K. Choi

Hey, Cool Life! is a #micropod about mental health and creativity recorded by Mary H.K. Choi. Episode 25 is about resentments and the crucial data you collect when you stand up for yourself.

Hey, Cool Job Episode 34: Di An Di Chef Dennis Ngo by Mary H.K. Choi

Hey, Cool Job Episode 33: Queens Prep School Founder Graham Browne by Mary H.K. Choi

Hey, Cool Job Episode 32: Kinfolk Founder Keith Abrams by Mary H.K. Choi

Hey, Cool Job Episode 31: Author of I Can't Date Jesus Michael Arceneux by Mary H.K. Choi

Hey, Cool Job Episode 30: New York Times Writer and Podcast Host Jenna Wortham by Mary H.K. Choi