
Hi friend,
This week on Rise + Rebel, I’m sharing a different kind of episode, one for anyone who has ever wanted to travel to Asia but doesn’t really know what to expect.
I talk about the rookie mistakes I made, what I wish I had known before landing, and how preparation can make the difference between feeling overwhelmed and actually enjoying the adventure.
It’s a “go prepared so you can enjoy it” episode.
Listen to the episode here: https://youtu.be/gTbllsIflOg
Prefer to read? I wrote a blog about it here…
And while you’re online, I would love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. It helps more than you know as I continue building this platform, sharing these stories, and learning how to communicate this work in a more meaningful and useful way.
Come See Me in Person
I’ll also be out in the community over the next few weeks, and I would love to see you in person if you can make it.

Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 PM
Creative Meetup at Commonhouse Aleworks in North Charleston, SC
A casual gathering for creatives, artists, filmmakers, writers, entrepreneurs, and anyone building something from the heart.
Thursday, June 11 at 4:30 pm CharlestonHacks Hacker Night
A community night for people interested in tech, creativity, film, AI, startups, experiments, and big ideas.
Saturday, June 13 at 12 pm to 4 pm at Indigo Reef Brewing Sip & Shop
I’ll be representing Rise + Rebel Shop. Come say hi, shop, connect, or just give me a hug.
A Small Favor…
I’m still figuring all of this out in real time; the podcast, the newsletter, the writing, the videos, the best way to share the message without overwhelming your inbox.
So I would genuinely love your feedback.
What do you enjoy reading?
What feels helpful?
What would you like more of?
Just reply to this email and tell me. I read every response.
Thank you for being here
Thank you for reading, for listening, and for being part of this little world I’m building.
I wish you the best because you deserve the best.
Until next time,
Aya
