1. How would you describe yourself in three words, and why?
Optimistic, jolly, and amiable.
Optimistic - I consistently see the positive sides of everything in my life. I believe that everything happens for a valid reason, whether it’s a good or bad one.
Jolly - People who know me often see me as a cheerful and happy-go-lucky person, not to mention that I’m the joker in our circle of friends. I love sharing my smile and laugh with everyone.
Amiable - I always have the spirit of being friendly and adaptable. All I want in life is peace; no arguments are needed. I easily adapt to new people.
2. How long have you hosted, and what made you join the team?
I’ve been hosting on Episoden since April 22, 2023. The concept of hosting itself made me join the team. When I learned that I would get to meet new people from different countries around the world by being a host, I told myself that this might be a stepping stone for me to get out of my comfort zone. It helps me to be more natural and confident when talking with people in English.
3. What is the best thing about Episoden, compared to other platforms?
The best thing about Episoden is, of course, the host room. The host room is the key to every peaceful and joyful conversation. It is where the users uplift their energy. It is where the users gather and see each other for the first time. It is where every user’s confidence is boosted by the lovely hosts. I believe that Episoden hosts are a big help especially for the new ones to understand the system of Episoden. That’s one of the competitive advantages of Episoden compared to other platforms.
4. Who is the most memorable user and why?
Within 4 months of hosting in Episoden, I’ve met a lot of adorable users who became memorable for me. First is Daniel Cruz from Brazil. When I first met him, I was surprised because we have the same last name. We consider each other as long-distance cousins. That’s what makes him memorable for me. (haha) Second is Miyamoto Akiyoshi from Japan. Whenever he sees me in the host room, he always greets everybody with cheerful energy and the smile on his face is endless. Third is Dwayne Hearn from the USA because everybody can learn from him not only about English but also life. For instance, he told me that it is better to use the phrase “I prefer not to” instead of “I don’t like to”. He has a very positive mindset and attitude and I hope I can meet more people like him.
Some other users who are memorable for me are Fumiko Tominaga, Shila Jeon, Anna Hsu, Jonghyeon Kim, Min Khant Tun, Li Jian Jun, Chen Yingyi, Leonardo Batista, Kozo Yama, Shih Hua Chiu, Sachin M, Gohul Bath, Aryan Patel, Arsen A, Russel Olayres, Steven Chau, Taka Taka, Mike Mike, and many more users.
5. Tell us a random trivia about yourself.
I love Math more than English. I love Korean and Japanese foods. I can eat 5-10 servings of Korean barbecue at a Samgyupsal buffet restaurant; I know it’s unhealthy but it’s really good. I can’t get enough of it. Lastly, I prefer not to eat curry.