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 between gratitude and quality of life
• How focusing on what you're grateful for changes your perspective
• The importance of addressing root causes rather than just complaining about problems
• Teaching others as a way to create lasting positive change

Guest bio:
A Bay Area native, Marie grew up in Vallejo, is the oldest of 5, and a mother of three. She later moved to the East Bay where her three children grew up through junior high and high school. She has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 20+ years.

Fun fact: She is the mother of the host of this show!

• IG: @nwta3 / https://www.instagram.com/nwta3/

Links/resources:

• Food, Inc. (movie on food production - Wikipedia)
• Crossbody Messenger Bag (Amazon affiliate link)
• Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder (audiobook - Amazon affiliate link)
• I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi (audiobook - Amazon affiliate link)

One Thousand Gurus Podcast:
Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, 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.

www.onethousandgurus.com
Instagram: @OneThousandGurus
TikTok: @onethousandgurus
YouTube: One Thousand Gurus Podcast
Email: onethousandgurus@gmail.com

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 entrepreneurship
• Created Subobatage, a Boba-themed card game that has sold over 100,000 units
• Getting products into big box retail after a full year highlights why entrepreneurs shouldn't quit too early
• Retail success comes with unexpected challenges including cash flow issues, special packaging requirements, and the constant risk of being discontinued
• Launched MoCo Shipping, a 3PL fulfillment center
• Experience running his own business taught Eric the importance of setting boundaries and using proper contracts with clients
• Defines success not as financial milestones but as having health, peace, and community

Guest bio:
Eric is a serial entrepreneur specializing in product launch marketing services. He's well known for his viral card game Sabobatage: The Boba Card Game, having sold over 100,000 in a few short years and is available in retailers like Target, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon. He manages multiple clients through his marketing agency, Launch Brand Grow, responsible for 7 figure brands, running facebook ads, web design, and lead gen. In 2024, with the growth of his own brands and clients, he's building up 3PL fulfillment center to help companies with shipping products to their end customers. This allows clients to come full circle providing a near A-Z solution when running an e-commerce business.

• IG: @chenericeric / https://www.instagram.com/chenericeric/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eyfchen718/
• Website: launchbrandgrow.com
• Website: sabobatage.com
• Website: mocoshipping.com

Links/resources:

• The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss (book - amazon affiliate link)
• The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber (book summary)
• Shōgun (2024 TV series - Wikipedia)

One Thousand Gurus Podcast:
Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, 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.

www.onethousandgurus.com
Instagram: @OneThousandGurus
TikTok: @onethousandgurus
YouTube: One Thousand Gurus Podcast
Email: onethousandgurus@gmail.com

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 supportive community to help manage content demands
• Navigated the transition from toxic to healthy relationships through self-reflection
• Believes in prioritizing yourself first as the foundation of healthy relationships
• Approaches comedy content by being herself and posting what she personally finds funny

If you want to start creating content, Vanessa's advice is simple: just do it, prioritize yourself, and don't be afraid to take that first step.

Guest bio:
Vanessa Barrios is a dynamic social media content creator who has spent the past two years building an engaged community of over 300,000 followers across platforms. A recent graduate from San Diego State University with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, Vanessa is not only a rising Twitch streamer and aspiring ASMRtist but also a dedicated yogi. Her content blends humor, comfort, and creativity, offering a refreshing presence in the digital world. Whether she’s live on Twitch, creating relaxing ASMR videos, or sharing moments from her wellness journey, Vanessa brings authenticity and passion to everything she does.

• IG: @lovenessuh / https://www.instagram.com/lovenessuh/
• TikTok: @lovenessuh222 / https://www.tiktok.com/@lovenessuh222
• Twitch: @lovenessuh222 / https://www.twitch.tv/lovenessuh222
• YouTube: @lovenessuh222 / https://www.youtube.com/@lovenessuh222

Links/resources:

• Vanessa’s yoga traumatizing yoga class (IG video)
• Ryan Higa - The Big Bouncing Inflatable Green Ball (YouTube)
• #33: Hazier Rios - Educating the Future Generation, Emotional Communication, and Improving Little by Little (OTG podcast)
• #39: Hazier Rios - Improving Relationships, the Influence of Media & Government, and Cultivating More Peace (OTG podcast)
• Vanilla Mace (content creator - YouTube channel)

One Thousand Gurus Podcast:
Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, 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.

www.onethousandgurus.com
Instagram: @OneThousandGurus
TikTok: @onethousandgurus
YouTube: One Thousand Gurus Podcast
Email: onethousandgurus@gmail.com