<![CDATA[Pretty Pour Decisions by Katrina Torrijos]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 17:41:41 GMTSat, 09 Aug 2025 05:35:54 GMT60Katrina TorrijosThis wasn’t the plan… but it’s for the plot. 💅 Hosted by Katrina Torrijos, Pretty Pour Decisions is a cozy chaotic podcast for creators who need a little help navigating life’s unexpected pivots and plot twists. Each week, we’re pouring one out for the original plan and diving into unhinged stories, side quests, and spirals that come with chasing purpose, pivoting careers, and just trying to figuring it out. Grab a drink— we are about to make some pretty pour decisions. Want more? Follow us on ig/tiktok @prettypourpodepisodicKatrina Torrijoskatrinatorrijos@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Pivoting careers, mentoring for Adobe, and investigating the paranormal ft. Justin Bamforth]]>In this special semi-spooky episode, Justin Bamforth and I talk about how he pivoted his career from design to screenwriting to paranormal investigation. We also touch on how he became a mentor for the Adobe student community and why building community and mentorship is important for growing your career.

Connect with Justin here!

https://justinbamforth.com/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/justinbamforth/

Justin's mentorship podcast

https://www.instagram.com/spotlightsessionspod/

]]>c8ba0f23-4e1c-4e44-9c94-57b2f45298f1Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:37:39 GMT<p>In this special semi-spooky episode, Justin Bamforth and I talk about how he pivoted his career from design to screenwriting to paranormal investigation. We also touch on how he became a mentor for the Adobe student community and why building community and mentorship is important for growing your career. </p><p></p><p>Connect with Justin here!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://justinbamforth.com/" target="_blank">https://justinbamforth.com/</a></p><p>Instagram</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/justinbamforth/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/justinbamforth/</a></p><p>Justin's mentorship podcast</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/spotlightsessionspod/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/spotlightsessionspod/</a></p>no01:52:1116Pivoting careers, mentoring for Adobe, and investigating the paranormal ft. Justin Bamforthfull<![CDATA[Living in a creator house in LA, travel horror stories, and how to get started in VFX ft. Ryan Laux]]>In this episode, Freelance VFX artist Ryan Laux chat about how he discovered his passion for motion design and visual effects, travel horror stories about getting stopped by TSA, what it was like living in a creator house in Los Angeles, and everything else in between. This is a long one, so sit back, grab a drink, and enjoy!

Connect with Ryan here:

@RyanChrisCreates

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Tiktok

]]>dd22ce15-ce81-412f-9c85-1df3dde85c6eTue, 14 Oct 2025 18:48:37 GMT<p>In this episode, Freelance VFX artist Ryan Laux chat about how he discovered his passion for motion design and visual effects, travel horror stories about getting stopped by TSA, what it was like living in a creator house in Los Angeles, and everything else in between. This is a long one, so sit back, grab a drink, and enjoy!</p><p>Connect with Ryan here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanchriscreates/" target="_blank">@RyanChrisCreates</a></p><p></p><p>Follow Pretty Pour Decisions</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/prettypourpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxIfhL-QPHF0iiqa8A3L3XuAYLQIAU9yO&amp;si=vWDGFQH7Wn4mAsIx" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@prettypourpod" target="_blank">Tiktok</a></p>no01:41:4715Living in a creator house in LA, travel horror stories, and how to get started in VFX ft. Ryan Lauxfull<![CDATA[Interview mistakes, corporate baddie tips, and the worst jobs we've ever had ft. Tara Abtahi]]>In this episode, Adobe Community Manager Tara Abtahi and I relive our trauma by telling stories of our past toxic jobs and what we learned from them. We also share resume and interview tips that helped us land our first jobs.

Connect with Tara here!

LinkedIn

Instagram

Follow Pretty Pour Decisions

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YouTube

Tiktok

]]>558a332d-9654-48a0-84ac-68d53e3922eaTue, 30 Sep 2025 06:07:53 GMT<p>In this episode, Adobe Community Manager Tara Abtahi and I relive our trauma by telling stories of our past toxic jobs and what we learned from them. We also share resume and interview tips that helped us land our first jobs. </p><p></p><p>Connect with Tara here!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraabtahi/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/taras.community/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p></p><p>Follow Pretty Pour Decisions</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/prettypourpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxIfhL-QPHF0iiqa8A3L3XuAYLQIAU9yO&amp;si=wAbSSuBeEpsnWWA5" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@prettypourpod" target="_blank">Tiktok</a></p>yes01:25:1814Interview mistakes, corporate baddie tips, and the worst jobs we've ever had ft. Tara Abtahifull<![CDATA[Streaming full-time on Twitch, accidental doxxing, and how to avoid burnout ft. Katliente!]]>In this episode, we chat with Twitch Streamer & Content Creator Kat Pan aka Katliente! We talk about how she got started on Twitch, all the odd jobs she's found on Craigslist, blowing up on Tiktok, and starting a VTuber Drama Channel.

]]>9f28339a-2638-491e-94a6-eebd0bb0b677Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:45:47 GMT<p>In this episode, we chat with Twitch Streamer &amp; Content Creator Kat Pan aka <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/katliente.ttv/" target="_blank">Katliente</a>! We talk about how she got started on Twitch, all the odd jobs she's found on Craigslist, blowing up on Tiktok, and starting a VTuber Drama Channel.</p>no01:06:24Streaming full-time on Twitch, accidental doxxing, and how to avoid burnout ft. Katliente!full<![CDATA[How to be a content creator as a shy introvert]]>In this episode, Katrina Torrijos shares her personal journey of navigating networking and content creation as a shy introvert. She discusses her early experiences with shyness, introversion, and the challenges of public speaking, while offering practical tips for overcoming these hurdles. Katrina emphasizes the importance of building community, engaging with audiences, and embracing one's unique voice in the creative space.

Follow us on social!

Instagram

Tiktok

Kat's main IG

]]>914bd818-ffda-4262-b684-9d9dd9262fc4Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Katrina Torrijos shares her personal journey of navigating networking and content creation as a shy introvert. She discusses her early experiences with shyness, introversion, and the challenges of public speaking, while offering practical tips for overcoming these hurdles. Katrina emphasizes the importance of building community, engaging with audiences, and embracing one's unique voice in the creative space.</p><p></p><p>Follow us on social!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/prettypourpod/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tiktok.com/@prettypourpod" target="_blank">Tiktok</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/katrinatorrijos/" target="_blank">Kat's main IG</a></p><p></p>no01:03:1012How to be a content creator as a shy introvertfull<![CDATA[First episode! Starting scared & messy, overcoming perfectionism]]>Yippeee! Katrina finally started a podcast! Now what? In this episode, Katrina dives into the process behind creating this podcast- the inspiration, motivation, fears, spirals, name changes, and even QUITTING before the podcast even started.

This episode talks about starting projects despite feeling ready, not being afraid to start messy, and to punch perfectionism in the face.

Socials:

Instagram: @PrettyPourPod

Tiktok: @PrettyPourPod

Katrina: @KatrinaTorrijos

]]>901478b2-afbf-4ffe-b812-0164ef9fe190Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p>Yippeee! Katrina finally started a podcast! Now what? In this episode, Katrina dives into the process behind creating this podcast- the inspiration, motivation, fears, spirals, name changes, and even QUITTING before the podcast even started. </p><p></p><p>This episode talks about starting projects despite feeling ready, not being afraid to start messy, and to punch perfectionism in the face. </p><p></p><p>Socials:</p><p>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/prettypourpod/" target="_blank">@PrettyPourPod</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.tiktok.com/@prettypourpod" target="_blank">@PrettyPourPod</a></p><p>Katrina: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/katrinatorrijos/" target="_blank">@KatrinaTorrijos</a></p>yes00:30:3011First episode! Starting scared & messy, overcoming perfectionismfull<![CDATA[Pretty Pour Decisions Trailer]]>Welcome to Pretty Pour Decisions, a cozy chaotic podcast that celebrates life’s pivots and plot twists that weren’t part of the plan but great for the plot. 

Every week, we’re pouring one out for the original plan and diving into unhinged stories, side quests, and spirals that come with chasing purpose, pivoting careers, and just trying to figuring it out. We’ll also occasionally have special guests and bring in stories from the community. 

So grab a drink— we are about to make some pretty pour decisions.

Keep up with the shenanigans on social @prettypourpod

]]>aa28a6fd-73b7-47b9-916a-568f3fc1fa8cFri, 22 Aug 2025 02:50:44 GMT<p>Welcome to Pretty Pour Decisions, a cozy chaotic podcast that celebrates life’s pivots and plot twists that weren’t part of the plan but great for the plot. </p><p></p><p>Every week, we’re pouring one out for the original plan and diving into unhinged stories, side quests, and spirals that come with chasing purpose, pivoting careers, and just trying to figuring it out. We’ll also occasionally have special guests and bring in stories from the community. </p><p></p><p>So grab a drink— we are about to make some pretty pour decisions.</p><p></p><p>Keep up with the shenanigans on social @prettypourpod</p>no00:01:061Pretty Pour Decisions Trailertrailer