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Episode 31: Questions from our Listeners!

What’s a season without a Q & A episode? With season 3 more than half way through, we’ve continued to receive encouraging messages & engaging questions. Due to the nature of our work schedules, we don’t have the capacity to answer every question (but we do read each one!). These episodes allow us to address some of the messages that come through :)  In this episode, we chat about our experiences with our first boyfriends, how we manage our finances, what the podcast has taught us and more! ...

Episode 30: Pursuit of Yappiness

What is a "Yappie"? Some would say it's the epitome of the model minority myth. Others would argue there's nothing wrong with it. In today's episode, we'll explore the definition and effects of a "yappie" life with a special guest who has created an entire mini-series around this concept. His name is Philip Wang. He is a writer, director, actor, and he has been running a lil ol’ YouTube channel called Wong Fu Productions, even before the beginning of YouTube! For someone who stumbled deep int...

Episode 29: Asian Women - Do We Fit the Stereotypes?

Whether it’s the color of our skin, the job title on our LinkedIn, or the city we answer when someone asks us where we are from, each of these aspects of identity are an opportunity for someone to assume other traits about us. In this episode, we discuss a handful of stereotypes that apply to us as women of Asian descent: from our driving skills to our math skills, our physical strength to our bedroom preferences, and our spending habits (or lack thereof) to our tolerance for alcohol. We also...

Episode 28: The One About Friendships

Friendships. One of the most important elements in our lives. From the people you go out with on Friday nights to the individuals you can always depend on during tough times...some can say our friends are AS important as family. From a young age, we are taught the idea of friendships and it’s basic foundations/needs. But as we grow older and our interests, values, and where we are in life change, our relationships with our friends change as well. Some remain present in our lives and some rel...

Episode 27: Thankful, Now!

Happy Thanksgiving from the AsianBossGirl team! It’s been over a year now since we’ve started this podcast journey, and we fully recognize that we would not be here without the incredible talents and support of our team (Philip Wang, Kihong Lee, Eric Wang, and Michelle Hsieh!). We also know we wouldn’t be 3 seasons in without all of the gracious love and support from all of YOU! Now more than ever, we see the importance of sharing stories, relating, and growing together in a unified, suppor...

Episode 26: Modern Day Dating - Am I Doing This Right?

Dating in in today's world of apps and social media...where do we begin?! In this episode, we talk through the process of meeting someone (hello, dating apps hell), texting etiquette and strategies, catching (and blocking) feels, defining the relationship (DTR), dating friends, introducing a significant other to family, and more. Do you have any tips or personal experiences to share? Send them our way! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asianbossgirl/message Learn more about yo...

Episode 25: ABM- AsianBossMoms

Before ABG, there was ABM: Asian Boss Moms. In today’s episode, we talk about our mothers’ specific journeys to the west. Their stories help define who we are as individuals/daughters/sons and provide the context of how we were raised, our values/morals, and the lessons we were taught. In this episode, we share OUR mothers’ personal immigration stories, and we know these do not represent every immigrants’ journey. There are so many varied experiences we need to capture and share. We encoura...

Episode 25: ABM- AsianBossMoms

Before ABG, there was ABM: Asian Boss Moms. In today’s episode, we talk about our mothers’ specific journeys to the west. Their stories help define who we are as individuals/daughters/sons and provide the context of how we were raised, our values/morals, and the lessons we were taught. In this episode, we share OUR mothers’ personal immigration stories, and we know these do not represent every immigrants’ journey. There are so many varied experiences we need to capture and share. We encoura...

Episode 24: Periods & Poop

Periods and poop — natural conditions of every woman's body, yet topics that are not commonly discussed publicly. From tampons to PMS, and cultural remedies to sex on your period, we share our varying experiences and tips. And when it comes to poop, we share each of our different approaches to pooping in public bathrooms. We even threw in a little bonus discussion on farting! Leave us a "poop emoji" in the comments if you listened to the end! *brands and apps mentioned in the episode are not...

Episode 23: Home-Coming

Hello, hello! We are BACK with another fun-filled season PACKed with juicy episodes, a few guest speakers near and dear to our hearts (ABMs!) and other topics that we’ve gathered from YOU (our listeners). The three of us have had quite an eventful summer, from promotions, to travel, to welp -- aging. In this episode, we’ll catch you up on what we have been up to and also focus heavily on the non-social media, non-fabricated side of travel. What is it really like to relocate and live in anot...

Episode 22: Asian American Women in Media

As a podcast focused on the perspective of modern day Asian American women, we thought it would be fitting to dedicate an episode to highlighting the Asian women who have influenced us. We talk about Asian American women of today and also reminisce about those who shaped us growing up - noting that we were drawn to unconventional sources because of the lack of AA representation (Sailor Moon anyone?). We discuss the importance of relatability versus influence, and how the changing media landsc...

Episode 21: Q & A

We’re back with another Q&A episode! We've been getting an overwhelming amount of messages, emails, and DMs from you all, and it's been super encouraging for our team to read every morning (thank you!) As much as all the messages reassures us this podcast was the right thing to do, we’re not always able to respond to every one... but we see and read all of them! That’s why we love incorporating these episodes into the season! It finally allows us to respond back and engage with you all. T...

Episode 20: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Breakups are never easy. They’re confusing, hurtful, lonely, empty, infuriating, and aren’t the same for any two people. No matter how many times you’ve experienced a breakup, it never gets easier. These days, what we see on Instagram and other social media platforms is a euphoric state of life; that everything is perfect. We see couples head over heels for one another, but we know that image is only a glimpse into a moment, candid or not. There will always be some level of tension in a relat...

Episode 19: Does Your Personality Fit My Vagina?

First dates - whether your last one was years ago, months ago, or just last week, everyone has his or her own rules and ways of handling them. Do you prefer to be asked out or would you rather be the one asking? What do you notice and remember about the first meeting? How do you handle the conversation - what are topics to cover and those to avoid? Do you have any rules on getting physical on the first date...kissing...more? Listen in as we share each of our differing perspectives through per...

Episode 18: The Pussyhat Project with Krista Suh

Did you know that the person responsible for the pink hats at The Women's Marches is an Asian American woman in her 30s? Welcome fellow AsianBossGirl - Krista Suh, a feminist, an artist, a Hollywood screenwriter, the creator of The Pussyhat Project and author of "DIY Rules for a WTF World". For those in our audience who were following The Women’s March movement, you may have noticed the bright pink hats that many people were wearing at the 600+ rallies around the world. Well, Krista is the in...

Episode 17: Does Your Personality Fit Your Career?

Have you ever taken the time to really think about who you are and how you operate? What are your strengths? Your weaknesses? Choosing a career that is not a fit for your personality is likely to leave you feeling unhappy and apathetic. If you don't know yourself as well as you'd like to, there are a variety of personality assessment tests such as "Myers-Briggs" or "What Color Is Your Parachute?" available to help you identify your personality type. Of course, we wouldn't suggest basing your...

Episode 17: Does Your Personality Fit Your Career?

Have you ever taken the time to really think about who you are and how you operate? What are your strengths? Your weaknesses? Choosing a career that is not a fit for your personality is likely to leave you feeling unhappy and apathetic. If you don't know yourself as well as you'd like to, there are a variety of personality assessment tests such as "Myers-Briggs" or "What Color Is Your Parachute?" available to help you identify your personality type. Of course, we wouldn't suggest basing your...

Episode 16: Relationships- Fighting The Not So Good Fight

Every relationship, whether we like to admit it or not, has its problems. How can we work through issues with our significant other in a way that helps versus hurts the relationship? Is problem solving language a thing? Is it ok to vent to friends about problems between you and your boo? From the couple that has been together for years, to the relationship that just started, and the partnerships we explore while dating...every stage comes with its own challenges. Listen in as we explore the ...

Episode 15: Time to Get Skin-timate

For us three ladies, the strongest transition for self-care, particularly related to hair and skincare, happened between our 20s and 30s. From a bar of soap, to drug store products, to multiple steps in our nightly skin care regimen, we've become less reactive (ah, acne!) and more preventive (stay away, ac-NAY!) But apparently, we're still not doing enough!! Join us, as we highlight our beauty battles, discuss what's 'in' right now with skincare, and how to hold a tear back from a bad dye job...

Episode 14: What's Yo Zodiac Sign?! (What?!)

Zodiac signs - accurate or too "woo woo" for you? What is your sign and do you think the profile is accurate? Get to know us better as we identify each of our signs and discuss the associated characteristics. Are you a dreamer Pisces like Mel? People person Sagittarius like Helen? Or an analytical Virgo like Janet? We also define and compare our Chinese zodiac animals. Do the eastern and western definitions match or clash? Listen in to learn a little about horoscopes and Chinese zodiac signs,...

Episode 13: Fuckboi Part 2 With Special Guests!

One of our most popular topics from Season 1 is back for another round of discussion. In Episode 2: Fuckboi - The Modern Day Player, we offered a female perspective on this topic. This time, we have some special guests to rep the 20s and 30s male perspective. Listen in as we discuss what makes a fuckboi and why they exist; the line between friendship, friends with benefits, and romantic interest; how men and women interpret physical interactions differently; and if our guests consider themsel...

Episode 12: Labor of Love

As a natural progression from our last episode, we think it is fitting to talk about…BABIES! Like weddings, there are a handful of women (&men) who envision what it’s like to have children- from being pregnant, the process of naming them to the hardest job ever - raising them. Listen in as we share our fantasies about having babies and the harsh, painful reality of going into labor! OW!   We also share thoughts on our personal baby, this podcast, with you! From our initial hesitations, our go...

Episode 11: Wedding Fantasies and Ceremony Realities

Many women grow up fantasizing about the day they will get married - what their dress will look like, what type of ring they want, and where the venue will be. Or maybe you are one of those women who never thought about these aspects of your future and are now confronting the reality as you see your friends get married. And if you are of mixed cultural background, what are your thoughts on incorporating traditional ceremonial aspects into your wedding? Join us as we talk about our varying fan...

Episode 10: A's to your Q's

We’ve reached double digits!! Here’s to episode 10!! This episode is dedicated to all of our listeners who’ve left comments on our social platforms and asianbossgirl.com website. We know it takes effort to draft something and hit send, so thank you, thank you, thank you. You relating to us, makes us relate to you. We love reading your questions and comments, so keep them coming!  In this Q&A episode, we respond to a handful of questions gathered from our listeners. From  serious topics like...

Episode 9: Work Life Balance- It Ain't Easy!

A topic that is very relevant for young working professionals, especially those living in major cities (like LA, SF, or NY) where social demands can be very high, is work life balance. How are we expected to not only maintain, but “succeed” in all of these aspects without burning out? From jobs, to relationships, to friends, time with family, side projects, and let's not forget self care! In this episode, we dig into specific struggles and a few tips we picked up along the way to balancing it...

Episode 8: The One Where Mel Gets a Boo

In past episodes, our youngest ABG, Mel, has griped with us about the struggles of dating when you're looking for something serious, and the patience and restraint it takes to wait for that special someone. Well...it has happened! Mel has met a serious boo! What's it like to meet someone after so many years of singleness? How do you know when it's right? Listen in as we grill her on everything from how they met, how he won her over, and what sexy time is like when you have held off for many, ...

Episode 7: ABBBG - Asian Beauty, Boobie, and Booty Goals

As Asian women, we typically feel pressures to conform to society’s westernized beauty standards based on gender and race. From the shade of our skin to the size of our eyes, we are often scrutinized by family and media when we don’t fit into the mold of one’s beauty expectations. In this episode, we talk through our experience in dealing with this notion of “Asian beauty”. What is it, exactly? How has a tiny fold on top of our eyes become part of our privilege? How have Aaliyah, Jessica Biel...

Episode 6: 20 Something Girls vs. 30 Something Women (Part III Life Commitments)

In the last episode of our three part series: 20 Something Girls vs. 30 Something Women, we discuss some examples of major life commitments that occur during those critical years - from moving in with your S.O., to considering home buying. We kick things off by wrapping up a topic from our previous episode on dating & sex. What are our opinions on dating younger (versus older) men, as we mature from our 20s to our 30s? Listen to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asia...

Episode 5: 20 Something Girls vs. 30 Something Women (Part II Sex & Dating)

How does dating differ when a woman is in her 20s versus her 30s? Are you attracted to different qualities as you get older? Does your type change? How does your approach to interacting with guys of different ages change? How is sex different in your 20s versus your 30s? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asianbossgirl/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 4: 20 Something Girls vs. 30 Something Women (Part I Careers)

For most of us, the 20s are our first decade operating in the adult world without the safety net and structure of parents and school curriculum. By our 30s, we have spent a decade adulting (or trying to) and figuring out our place in the world. Typically, a huge portion of that time is spent on one’s career - either committing to one right away, or exploring options. Are you someone that's struggling to get a solid foothold in your career? If you're in your teens, is this something you antici...

Episode 3: Wax On Wax Off

As women, we participate in many self care routines. One of the most popular, but also least discussed amongst young Asian American women, is waxing...down there. Do you wax? Are you currently a non-waxer wanting to learn more? Let us guide you through the world of Brazilians and Landing Strips with some stories and tips about getting rid of your hair down there.*Shout out to Sugared + Bronzed! Not sponsored, but open to it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asianbossgirl/mess...

Episode 2: Fuckboi - The Modern Day Player

Whether you call him a fuckboi, a player, or a playboy, every girl has encountered at least one, or knows someone close to her who has. In today's app-enabled dating society, the fuckboi seems to be everywhere. What exactly is a fuckboi and how do you know if you are dating one? What causes a fuckboi to behave the way that he does? In this episode, we define and dissect "the Fuckboi", and share some personal experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asianbossgirl/message ...

Episode 1: ABG - What's In A Name?

Welcome to ABG, a podcast for the modern day Asian American woman. It's our first episode! Join us for our first time behind the mics as we talk about what this is, who we are, and why we're doing this. Why did we decide to name our podcast ABG? Listen to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asianbossgirl/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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