Sonderland

You are the star of your own show, you write your own story, you conquer your own struggles. You, yes you! And you, and the person next to you. We often forget that while we are creating our own stories, the people passing us by are too. One word changed my entire perspective on life. If you know this word, I hope you practice it, and if you don’t, I’m honored to introduce you to it.Sonder, the realization that each and every person has a unique and complex life, just like yours. No NPCs, side characters, or extras, people with real lives, real feelings, real stories. I’ve created a space to be able to meet new people, learn more about the ones I already know, share a few laughs and tears, and maybe make a few new friends along the way. The word “sonder” is, as Ted Mosby once said, “hauntingly beautiful.” I aim to bring the beauty of everyone’s stories to light. Maybe that way they don’t have to be haunting, but rather - enlightening, inspiring, or even comforting. Despite everyone’s individuality, bringing together everyone’s stories creates the library of human community, join me as I check these stories out. This is Sonderland.

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Influence with Lauren

February 07, 2024 • Luis Carrillo / Lauren • Season 5 • Episode 3

Welcome to Sonderland Chapter 5: Episode 3

In today’s episode, I get to sit down with Lauren, India’s cousin, to discuss the influences that life has to offer. She, as a self-made business woman, teaches me all about how the idea of climbing a social ladder has influenced her to be her own boss. We talk about how money can provide access, status, influence, or everything above in this world. How the generations before us leave us emotional inheritances, both good and bad, and how it affects or strengthens us in our older years. As we begin to wrap up this chapter, we here at Sonderland are excited for you to hear the differing and similar opinions across the three guests and how India and I see influence in the final episode. Stay tuned for the chapter 5 finale, airing on February 21st!

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