Episode 5 · August 2019
The First Conversation
Isaac Mashman, then 19, on moving from Florida to California on his own: hard work, faith, humility, and taking leaps without knowing the outcome.
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The Eric Chow Empowers Podcast.
The show designed to empower you: interviews with people who have overcome difficult life challenges, and monologues from Eric on decisions, confidence, and self-image. Listeners in 96 countries.
Where It Began
A Show That Started a Partnership.
Eric launched the show in August 2019 to empower its listeners through conversational storytelling: the people he interviewed, and the lessons he had collected from books and from life.
Within days of launching, he saw a tweet from Isaac Mashman, who was looking to go on a podcast tour. Eric invited him, and episode 5 became the first conversation of a partnership that led to Mashman Consulting Group. The show ran until February 2023.
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Four Episodes to Begin With.
Episode 1 · August 2019
Decisions, From the Start
The first numbered episode: seven tips for making decisions quickly and effectively, read from an article Eric published that week.
Listen (opens in a new tab)Episode 64 · February 2022
The Front Row Mentality
A simple, underused principle to motivate yourself, make the most of your opportunities, and live an inspired life.
Listen (opens in a new tab)Episode 66 · January 2023
How to Make Decisions
The return of the show: knowledge, input and counsel, and definiteness, with the podcast’s own history as the worked example.
Listen (opens in a new tab)New to the Show
Start Here.
Six solo episodes that show how Eric thinks, each with its full transcript.
Episode 66
How to Make Decisions
The three gates Eric checks before he commits: knowledge, input, and a definite decision.
Read the TranscriptEpisode 64
The Front Row Mentality
Why he sits in the first two rows, and how to design a life that makes the right thing easy.
Read the TranscriptEpisode 52
Raising Self-Image
His case that most problems are symptoms of not believing in yourself enough.
Read the TranscriptEpisode 54
Empower
Why you have to uplift yourself before you can pull anyone else up.
Read the TranscriptEpisode 6
Social Pressure, Advice, and Fear
On whose advice to take, a north star over a fixed plan, and moving fast in the micro.
Read the TranscriptEpisode 67
The Role of Luck
Why calling someone lucky is so often an excuse not to act, from the show’s final episode.
Read the TranscriptThe Archive
Every Episode.
- 67. The Role of Luck in Getting What You WantFebruary 2023 · 23 min (opens in a new tab)TranscriptQuotes
- 66. How to Make Decisions (Return of the Podcast)January 2023 · 31 min (opens in a new tab)TranscriptQuotes
- 65. Stop Making This Mistake, It's Time To Step UpMay 2022 · 20 min (opens in a new tab)TranscriptQuotes
- 64. "The Front Row Mentality: Motivation, Inspiration, and Success" with Eric ChowFebruary 2022 · 23 min (opens in a new tab)TranscriptQuotes
- 63. Passion, Progress, and Psychology with Zach HoseFebruary 2022 · 76 min (opens in a new tab)
- 62. Dreamers Create Their Own Reality with Océane ChamoretJanuary 2022 · 72 min (opens in a new tab)
- 61. Make 2022 Your Year with Eric ChowJanuary 2022 · 23 min (opens in a new tab)TranscriptQuotes
- 60. Active Addiction & Life Afterwards with Nicole MarsoDecember 2021 · 62 min (opens in a new tab)
- 59. Facing Your Inner Demons with Pranav KarakavalasaDecember 2021 · 90 min (opens in a new tab)
- 58. "The New Year Starts Right Now" by Eric ChowDecember 2021 · 23 min (opens in a new tab)TranscriptQuotes
- 57. A Life By Design with Eric ChowNovember 2021 · 24 min (opens in a new tab)TranscriptQuotes
- 56. How I Started Empowering with Eric ChowOctober 2021 · 33 min (opens in a new tab)Quotes
- 55. Let Life Be That Crazy Adventure with Theo & Taylor BaudryOctober 2021 · 72 min (opens in a new tab)
- 54. "Empower" by Eric ChowOctober 2021 · 18 min (opens in a new tab)TranscriptQuotes
- 53. The Realities of a Sexual Assault Survivor with Anne MagbuoOctober 2021 · 64 min (opens in a new tab)
- 52. The Importance of and Ideas Around Raising Self-Image with Eric ChowAugust 2021 · 35 min (opens in a new tab)TranscriptQuotes
- 51. Unglamored, A Novel on Mental Health in Entertainment by Jessie ChengJuly 2021 · 49 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 50. Childhood & Travel Stories with Hailey ChowJuly 2021 · 73 min (opens in a new tab)
- 49. Choosing Love Over Fear with Dora BobanovicMay 2021 · 75 min (opens in a new tab)
- 48. A Marriage of Thrill and Fear with KulsumMarch 2021 · 99 min (opens in a new tab)
- 47. Be Your Superhero with Raymond SalgadoFebruary 2021 · 92 min (opens in a new tab)
- 46. Finding the Fine Line in a Global Pandemic with NatalieJanuary 2021 · 79 min (opens in a new tab)
- 45. "I was born into a religious cult" with Kassidy YagerJanuary 2021 · 108 min (opens in a new tab)
- 44. A Life without Sight with Johnny Munoz & Brittany EmbryOctober 2020 · 86 min (opens in a new tab)
- 43. The Magic of Human Connection with Michael Johnson (aka Tea with Mike)September 2020 · 89 min (opens in a new tab)
- 42. "I Didn't See Myself As Beautiful" with Mikayla SeijoAugust 2020 · 76 min (opens in a new tab)
- 41. Healing A Victim of Life with Symphony EsquedaAugust 2020 · 84 min (opens in a new tab)
- 40. Perspective of the People & Facing Doubts with Sam Gabriel-DeveauJuly 2020 · 123 min (opens in a new tab)
- 39. "You Matter" A Testament by Kyle DeaverJune 2020 · 88 min (opens in a new tab)
- 38. "I'm Sorry Mom" Seek Discomfort Travel Stories with Caitlin DurnbaughJune 2020 · 99 min (opens in a new tab)
- 37. Love Loudly & Be You with Raiha ZainabJune 2020 · 72 min (opens in a new tab)
- 36. Seeking Spontaneous Discomfort & Meeting Strangers with Lemai VoMay 2020 · 64 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 35. Rising Above the Past with Julissa GonzalezMay 2020 · 74 min (opens in a new tab)
- 34. How To Spend Your Quarantine with Roxanne RamosMay 2020 · 71 min (opens in a new tab)
- 33. Dance as an Expression & A Guide to Personal Freedom with Danielle GalvezMay 2020 · 73 min (opens in a new tab)
- 32. Be Around the Right People with Alexa SassApril 2020 · 64 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 31. World Domination and Being Grandiose with Jiayao XuApril 2020 · 81 min (opens in a new tab)
- 30. The Arts, Quarantine, and Self-Esteem with Johan CasalApril 2020 · 55 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 29. The Value of Active Peer Learning with Susan HayesCulletonMarch 2020 · 62 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 28. A Talk on Reframing Time, And Answering People's Greatest WeaknessMarch 2020 · 56 min (opens in a new tab)
- 27. "How Do I Bring Value to Others?" A Reflection with Eric ChowFebruary 2020 · 71 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 26. The Nature of Impermanence On Technology, Relationships, History, and Daily Life with Sam LinFebruary 2020 · 63 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 25. Self-Care in College, Negative Self-Talk, and College Relationships with Daniella EvangelistaFebruary 2020 · 103 min (opens in a new tab)
- 24. Making Music, An Artist's Message, and the "Dark Times" EP with Diggy DerkFebruary 2020 · 64 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 23. How Life is a Journey of Constant Challenge & Growth with Kailani PontiJanuary 2020 · 77 min (opens in a new tab)
- 22. Turning Pain into Purpose & The Problem with Qualifications with Sunshine Joyce BatasinJanuary 2020 · 84 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 21. Normalization of Issues, Nature of Arguments, and Auditing Attention with Mhylia CastroJanuary 2020 · 109 min (opens in a new tab)
- 20. Parent-Child Relationships, The Ideal Career, and Living A Life For You with Kimberly GiangtranJanuary 2020 · 106 min (opens in a new tab)
- 19. The Kaizen Philosophy, Optimism, and A Meaningful Life with Allen SantamariaDecember 2019 · 80 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 17. Act of Giving, Time is Money, Making Mistakes, and Listing ValuesDecember 2019 · 55 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 16. Eric Chow's Personal Stories of Burnout & DepressionNovember 2019 · 118 min (opens in a new tab)
- 15. Stories of Overcoming Burnout & Depression with Christian Chen & Sam LinNovember 2019 · 103 min (opens in a new tab)
- 14. Life at Cal Poly SLO, Breakdancing, and Passion with Jathun SomasundarumNovember 2019 · 101 min (opens in a new tab)
- 13. Relationships, Respecting Culture, and Social Media Norms with Bianca Bucu & Eliza AndradaOctober 2019 · 114 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 12. Martial Arts, Confidence, Happiness, and Passion with Jhayden CalangiOctober 2019 · 88 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 11. The Keep Rolling Campaign, Hope, and Dealing with Life Struggles with DeAndre WilsonOctober 2019 · 72 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 10. Discussing College Life & Lessons with Elizabeth Barton-MattosOctober 2019 · 80 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 9. Empower Yourself by Owning Your Life, Mindset, Habits, and IdentityOctober 2019 · 59 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 8. Interviewing Singer-Songwriter Promise RhodesSeptember 2019 · 71 min (opens in a new tab)
- 7. Where Confidence Comes From, Following Our Own Timelines, and moreSeptember 2019 · 42 min (opens in a new tab)TranscriptQuotes
- 6. Social Pressure, Receiving Advice, and My Biggest FearsAugust 2019 · 34 min (opens in a new tab)TranscriptQuotes
- 5. Interview with 19-year old Entrepreneur Isaac MashmanAugust 2019 · 84 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 4. Discussing Travel, Self-Love, and Time-Management with Annie LaiAugust 2019 · 45 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 3. Discussing Presence, Masking vs Authenticity, and Energy with Samnang LimAugust 2019 · 49 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 2. Discussing Art, Music, Film, and Dance with Nadia Laswi & Rom RiveraAugust 2019 · 38 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- 1. 7 Key Tips to Good Decision MakingAugust 2019 · 12 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- Introduction to the Eric Chow Podcast!August 2019 · 13 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
- The Eric Chow Empowers Podcast (Trailer)August 2019 · 1 min (opens in a new tab)Transcript
Titles as published. Some conversations deal with difficult subjects; each episode’s description on Spotify or Apple Podcasts notes where it does.
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