HI FRIENDS
🎙️
HI FRIENDS 🎙️
Welcome to TakeThree Talks a podcast by TakeThree Studio.
![Ep. 29 | Because shame can't live in the light [RE-release]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c6339d4b2cf79b39ad9e77b/1710795859750-3E2NY82GLJYRHA0MB23E/TakeThreeTalks-ShownotesCover-29.jpg)
Ep. 29 | Because shame can't live in the light [RE-release]
Hello from a cozy, rainy Quito! I've revisited my 2021 episode, finally feeling brave enough to connect with it. But before we dive in, let's catch up. Get ready for a wild, beautiful, and vulnerable ride.
Ep. 25 | TracingThought: making your dreams your business, pivoting, the working couples olympics, being a woman in the video production industry & camaraderie on social media
A dream conversation with a wonderful friend, entrepreneur, and fellow artist, Ashlei Payne, founder of TracingThought Productions. IF YOU WERE LOOKING FOR AN UNEDITED CHAT, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU.
....Ep. 17 | @helloitsguillermo: our Korean Meat Farm Rescue dog. ..Ep. 17 | @helloitsguillermo: our Korean Meat Farm Rescue dog. ....
….TakeThree’s Chief Barketing Officer’s story, a must-listen. ..La historia de TakeThree's Jefe, tienes que escucharla. ….
....Ep. 08 | 5 podcast episodes that remind me to be — Resilient. ..5 podcasts que me recuerdan a ser — Resiliente. ....
….These are 5 gems I am sharing with you today, you will learn so much about yourself, your strengths, weaknesses, it'll open you up to facing vulnerabilities and hopefully they will each teach you something new about resilience. ..Estas son 5 joyas que estoy compartiendo contigo hoy, aprenderás mucho sobre ti mismo, tus fortalezas, debilidades, te abrirán para enfrentar vulnerabilidades y, con suerte, cada una de ellas te enseñará algo nuevo sobre la resiliencia. ….
….Ep. 03 | Gaby Cevallos: Designing your life, Worthiness, Building Online Businesses + More..Ep. 03 | Gaby Cevallos: diseña tu vida y tu negocio online desde el amor, originalidad y autenticidad....
….Designing bits of your life from a place of love, originality and authenticity is possible. Gaby is the first Spanish-speaking life design coach. Gaby Cevallos from @thelife.experiment.ec this episode is in Spanish and a little bit of English. ..Diseñar pedacitos de tu vida desde un lugarde amor, originalidad y autenticidad es posible. Gaby es la primera life design coach de habla hispanaGaby Cevallos de @thelife.experiment.eceste episodio está en español y un poquito de inglés. ….
….Ep. 01 Part 1/3 | Our Story: How we met, got out of the friend-zone, graduated Pratt Institute & won the H1-B lottery visa. ..Ep. 01 Parte 1/3 | Nuestra historia. ….
….The first part of our life together (2011-2015) summarized in 41 minutes for you ✅..La primera parte de nuestra vida juntos (2011-2015) resumida en 41 minutos para ti ✅….
A show about creativity, change, and the tender chaos of being human. Hi friends, I’m Estefi, your host. Join me on verbal escapades filled with curiously curated questions and off-tangent conversations rooted in real life. Sometimes, I’m joined by Meijun — my partner of 10 years and best friend for over 14 — as we navigate the nitty gritty of running a creative business while sharing a home, a vision, and caring for our Korean rescue pup-child, Guillermo. TakeThree Talks began as a space to share personal reflections during a season of reinvention and creative experimentation. Season 1 opens with stories of identity, creative growth, and becoming the humans behind TakeThree. Through journal entries, voice notes, and quiet revelations, we share what it’s been like to build a creative life — together. Season 2: The Travel Season — we take you elsewhere, literally. From silent meditation retreats in Chiang Mai to elephant sanctuaries, Japanese art islands, street food in China, and temple-hopping in Bangkok, we explore the stories, surprises, and soft culture shocks that come with long-term travel.
Why did we create TakeThree Talks?
Having a podcast has always been a dream of mine. Hi, it’s Estefi again. Here’s why we created the podcast: In late 2020, Meijun and I were approaching burnout at an unsustainable pace. Meijun was focused on finishing projects, watching Netflix, and playing video games. I felt a persistent urge to share, connect, and do more than graphic design. I'd been an avid podcast listener since 2016, appreciating its intimacy and vulnerability. Creating this podcast wasn't about ego; it was about healing, expressing myself, and feeling worthy and connected.
Another reason for the podcast was to stop constantly retelling our story. Starting couples therapy during the burnout phase made me realize I was tired of recounting our past to new people or friends. I wanted to share our story in detail over the first three episodes, and then move forward.
Creating TakeThree Talks wasn't an easy decision. I struggled with doubts about my talent and the perception of our relationship. Editing was particularly challenging; I'd edit out uncomfortable parts, only to feel inauthentic later. Eventually, I decided to stop editing episodes with Meijun, which helped me feel more authentic.
These episodes are an invitation to get to know me, us, and others we meet. They're filled with nuance, tenacity, and vulnerability, touching on mental health and personal struggles. Expect off-tangent conversations that will make you laugh, feel, and ponder. At least one or two episodes will likely leave you feeling existential.
With love,
Recently Released Episodes
Most Played Episodes
Find Us In These Platforms
Our Personal Favorites
Got questions or topic recommendations?
One of us had meditated before. The other? Once-ish. Here’s what happened when we did an 11-day silent retreat together at Wat Ram Poeng in Chiang Mai — and how it changed us.