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A podcast for college students, recent graduates, or anyone else who is also figuring out that being an adult isn't as simple as it's made out to be. Join your hosts Brittanee Okamura, Annalise Ko, and Kimi Kaneshina every other Monday as we share how we are navigating our careers, post-grad lives, and the whole adulting experience.

Brittanee, Annalise, and Kimi


    • Apr 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES

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    Episode 31: Dealing with Burnout and Overcoming It

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 39:57


    For our last episode of season 3, we talk about burnout. Being in our 20s, we sometimes feel as if we always need to be doing something in school, at work, or even just on weekends. But this idea of constantly having to do something can very easily lead to burnout. Join us as we each share our own experiences with burning out both socially and professionally, how we try to stop ourselves from feeling that way, and what we do to get out of our slump. We'll be back late fall for season 4 where we'll continue to share candidly about all the highs and lows of navigating adulthood. Thank you to all of our listeners and for all your continuous support throughout our journey! During our break, you can catch up on the rest of Adulthood Pending or follow us on social media and be the first to hear of any and all updates.---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 30: Discussing Mental Health Journeys with “My Kintsugi Mind” Creator Maya Zhou

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 47:18


    [TW: In this episode, we touch on mental health topics such as depression, anxiety, and suicide.]In this week's episode we're joined by our friend and fellow podcaster, Maya Zhou! Maya is the creator of My Kintsugi Mind, a platform that openly discusses mental health and life topics that embrace our imperfections. Together, we chat about Maya's mental health journey and what mental health means and looks like to her. Join us as we talk about how Maya's approach towards mental health has become more proactive than reactive, how she finds growth in her journey even during the ups and downs, and some misconceptions that people have when they hear the term mental health. Keep listening until the very end of the episode to hear Maya introduce Christine Miserandino's Spoon Theory, as well as her tips on how to care for friends going through mental health issues and how you can take better care of yourself! ---------Follow Maya Zhou & My Kintsugi Mind:instagram.com/mykintsugimind/https://www.mykintsugimind.com/---------Learn about Spoon Theory:https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 29: Side Hustling & Personal Investing with Chloe Choe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 43:53


    Join us in a conversation with Chloe Choe, founder of Off Hour Hustle, as we talk about all things related to side hustles and finances! On top of being a software engineer as her full time job, Chloe has also been a long time side hustler by finding ways to create a multitude of different incomes through blogging, tutoring, and a series of odd jobs and gigs. From blogging to representing various brands such as Amazon and Coca-Cola to creating her own marketplace with WooCommerce, Chloe has done it all. Tune in to hear Chloe dive into tips and secrets to make passive income! ---------Follow Chloe Choe & Off Hour Hustle:instagram.com/offhourhustle/https://offhourhustle.com/---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 28: Starting Med School, Working Remotely, and Adapting Back to Normal Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 39:02


    Since the start of the season, we've embarked on many changes that we've touched on in previous episodes but never dove into. With Brittanee starting med school, Annalise moving back to Boston, and Kimi working from home in a new city, we wanted to spend some time discussing how we're navigating these new experiences. Hear about the competitive nature of med school, what it's like acclimating to life in a new city during the pandemic, and the pros & cons of remote work life.We're dedicating this episode to anyone else who just started school, moved out of their parents house, is working their first full time job from home, or is going through a big new chapter in their lives!---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 27: Swiping on Dating Apps and Understanding Compatibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 39:36


    With Valentine's Day around the corner we thought it would be appropriate to bring back the topic of relationships, but this time highlighting how Annalise has navigated dating in the pandemic. In this episode we chat about dating apps, communication compatibility, and lessons we've learned from our past relationships. Whether you're spending this Valentine's Day with your significant other like Kimi and Brittanee, or hanging out with friends while juggling the dating scene like Annalise, join us as we discuss dating and our experience with the apps! ---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 26: Reflecting on Our Hobbies: Then vs. Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 42:56


    Now that we've been podcasting for over a year, we wanted to dedicate an episode so you can learn more about us and what we do outside of this podcast. In this episode, we discuss our hobbies, how we fit them into our day, and how we feel about the question “what do you like to do for fun?”. Join us as we reflect on how our hobbies have changed over time and how similar all of our hobbies were as kids!---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 25: Sharing Our Cooking Failures, Go-to Recipes, and Grocery Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 43:50


    Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2022 with all things cooking. Kimi chats about her experience cooking for her family during quarantine, Annalise shares how and why she cooks in bulk, and Brittanee reveals her hack for finding new recipes, which may or may not involve copying her lab partner… From our failures like accidentally making caramel fried chicken and a Blue Apron recipe gone wrong to sharing a few of our favorite recipes, tune in to hear about our cooking adventures! ---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 24: Unpacking Our Relationship with Religion & Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 41:23


    In this week's episode we dive into our different faiths and beliefs. Annalise talks about growing up in a Buddhist household, Brittanee discusses being a non-denominational Christian, and Kimi opens up about how she grew up Catholic but no longer practices it today. We also explore how our family has impacted our beliefs, how we practice it today, and how religion plays a role in our relationships. We're going to be taking a mini break for the holiday season and will be back with a brand new episode on January 10th. We're excited to see you all in the new year and continue sharing our adulthood journey!---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 23: Exploring Asian American Studies & Uncertain Paths with Emiko Okamura

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 45:23


    Last season we brought on Annalise's sister to discuss her journey through dental school and how her family influenced her decision to follow that career path. In this episode, we bring on Brittanee's sister, Emiko, to talk about getting her masters in Asian American studies at UCLA, what led to that decision and how it differed from her original intentions for applying to grad school. Emiko graduated from Scripps College in 2020 and explored different paths before deciding on majoring in English with a focus in creative writing. Tune in to hear Emiko share what it was like exploring and navigating uncertain routes both in college and post-grad, as well as what it's like being Brittanee's sister and why Emiko intentionally avoided taking any classes with her in college. ---------Learn more about the UCLA Asian American Masters program:https://asianam.ucla.edu/graduate-study/---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 22: Diving into Gaming and Content Creation with Aaron ‘Cybertron' Zheng

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 48:39


    We're really excited to share the conversation we had with Aaron ‘Cybertron' Zheng, a competitive Pokemon VGC player, content creator, and commentator. Aaron has been playing competitively since 2008 and has won five Regional Championships, two national Championships and placed 3rd at the 2013 World Championships. He also began to commentate on the World Championships starting in 2016 and did it again in 2018 and 2019. Currently, Aaron is working full-time as a Business Analyst at aXiomatic Gaming and will be getting his MBA soon from Stanford University.Join us as we learn Aaron's start in gaming and competing in Pokémon, what it's like to be a content creator, working at a gaming and e-sports focused investment firm, and how he balances his work and schooling with gaming and creating videos.---------Check out Aaron ‘Cybertron' Zheng: youtube.com/c/CybertronVGCtwitter.com/CybertronVGCtwitch.tv/cybertronvgc/instagram.com/cybertronvgc---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 21: Navigating Existential and Quarter-Life Crises

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 45:45


    Aging is inevitable, but is having a quarter-life crisis also bound to happen? In episode 21, we chat about our experiences of existential crises and how we first discovered we were going through one. We walk you through the lessons we learned, activities we picked up, and how life in our 20s is different from our previous stages of life. Start listening to hear how our journey in our mid-twenties is going so far! ---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 20: Our Thoughts on Marriage and How They've Changed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 44:29


    Last episode we heard from Kiana Herrera and Shane Smith on what it is like getting married at a younger age. In this episode, we reflect on that conversation, discuss how our views of marriage have been influenced by society and how they may differ from our parents' generation. Our views of marriage have changed a lot since we were younger -- from having our dream wedding completely planned out to fully understanding the financial costs of one. Join us as we chat about our candid opinions on marriage. Stay tuned in over the next few years to witness our opinions change on this topic. ;)---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 19: Getting Married Young & Being in an Interracial Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 48:50


    In today's episode we are joined by our first engaged couple Shane and Kiana! At 26 and 23 years old respectively, Shane and Kiana have accomplished quite a few adulthood milestones such as moving to a new state together, buying a house, and getting engaged. We explore how their decision to get married was received by their families, why they chose to get married at such a young age, and how being an interracial relationship has influenced how they hope to eventually raise their children. Make sure to listen to hear about their newfound beef with Costco! ---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 18: Moving Back Home, in with a Partner, and to a New State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 43:47


    Welcome to another season of Adulthood Pending! A lot has happened during our four month break and we're excited to be back and to continue to share our experiences–starting with moving! This summer, all three of us moved somewhere: Annalise moved back to Boston, Kimi moved to San Diego with her partner, and Brittanee moved to Chicago for med school. In this episode, we share our experiences of making new friends, navigating a new city with a significant other, and tips and tricks we've learned through moving.Tune in to our first episode of season 3 and find out who's a minimalist or maximalist!---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 17: Q&A: Get to Know Us, Working with Friends, and Advice for New Grads

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 46:38


    For our last episode of season 2, we answer some of your questions that you submitted to us on Instagram. Listen to get to know more about us, what we've learned through our podcasting journey, and our advice for new grads. We also dive into our favorites -- from movies to TV shows to what our ideal day looks like.We'll be back for season 3 in late summer/early fall to kickoff season 3 with new episodes every other Monday. In the meantime, catch up on our past episodes and follow us on social media to keep up with any and all of our updates!---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 16: Our Relationship with Personal Finances and Budgeting in our 20s

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 48:13


    One of the most unavoidable challenges that come with adulthood is learning how to manage your own finances. We touched on one aspect of finances, credit, in Episode 12 with Vrinda Gupta, CEO and founder of Sequin. But we wanted to go more in-depth on our relationship with money as young adults in our 20s. In this episode, we discuss how our perception of money has changed over time, how our families have influenced our ideas of money, and what we’ve learned about budgeting, investing, and retirement these past few years!---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 15: Comparing Two Sisters’ Paths to Adulthood with Dr. Julianna Ko, D.D.S

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 48:36


    We welcome Julianna Ko, Annalise’s older sister, onto this week’s episode to talk about dental school! Julianna is currently completing her periodontics residency at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. She graduated from Tufts in 2015 with a double major in English and Biology and then went immediately to dental school at University of California San Francisco. Join us as we talk about Julianna’s path to adulthood as a dental student and how it differs from her full-time employed younger sister, Annalise. At the end of the episode, hear Julianna answer some of our burning dental questions! Spoiler alert, your mouth is dirtier than you think. Turns out there’s more to oral hygiene than just brushing your teeth twice a day! ---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 14: Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine and Medical Racism with We Got Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 46:52


    As more adults become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, we wanted to have a conversation about the COVID-19 vaccine. In this episode, we bring on the We Got Us Empowerment Project, a grassroots organization founded by Harvard Medical School student LaShyra “Lash” Nolen. They are a collective of Black community members, healthcare professionals, students, and allies dedicated to educating their communities about COVID-19 and ensuring their access to the vaccine.Join us as we discuss with Community Engagement Director, Kareem King, and Co-Project Director, Caleb Gordon, of the We Got Us Empowerment Project and how they are providing members of their community with resources and information to make their own well-informed decisions about the vaccine, breaking down and dismantling myths about the vaccines, and combating systems of oppression in our healthcare system and unjust medical treatment in the Black community.---------Follow We Got Us:https://www.instagram.com/wegotusprojecthttps://www.twitter.com/wegotusprojecthttps://www.facebook.com/wegotusprojectCheck out their website:https://www.wegotusproject.orgSign up for an Empowerment Session:https://www.wegotusproject.org/empowermentsessionsRequest a speaker or join their Community Collective Directory:https://www.wegotusproject.org/communitycollective---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 13: Adjusting to New Environments with Maddy Denton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 44:32


    In this episode, we chat with our first undergraduate guest, Maddy Denton! From Claremont to Manhattan to Santa Barbara to Atlanta, Maddy has the experience of living in four different places in the span of only two years! Part of adulthood for us has been learning how to adapt to new environments, so join us in our conversation as we hear her experience transferring from Scripps College to UC Santa Barbara and how she manages to adjust to new and uncomfortable situations. Listen to this episode to hear Maddy’s stories on moving to new places! ---------Follow Maddy on her next adventure:instagram.com/mddydntntiktok.com/deepfriedapplesauce_---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 12: Empowering Women through Building and Demystifying Credit with Sequin Founder Vrinda Gupta

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 52:13


    A part of navigating adulthood is learning more about personal finances. One of the steps to understanding your finances is understanding what credit is and why it’s so important for your financial success. We had the honor of interviewing entrepreneur and credit expert, Vrinda Gupta. After receiving her MBA from Berkeley, getting IDEO Business Design experience, and working at Visa for 5 years, Vrinda went on to found Sequin, a fintech startup that strives to get women the credit they deserve. In partnership with IDEO and Visa and backed by strong women such as Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, Vrinda and Sequin are on a mission to address gender inequality in credit through her credit app Sequin. In this episode, we dive into what credit is and what Sequin does, what factors make up your credit score, and what are some common credit myths. Join us as we take a step toward financial freedom through learning about credit with Vrinda!---------Learn more about Sequin:https://www.sequincard.com/instagram.com/sequin_card---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 11: First Jobs: Lessons Learned and How They’ve Impacted Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 44:11


    As we’ve entered adulthood, we find it fun and insightful to reflect back on our adulting path. One of the many stages of adulthood is getting a first job! In this light-hearted episode, we reflect on what it was like working part-time jobs in high school and college and the lessons we’ve learned from these roles. Listen to the decisions our younger selves made and how they have impacted who we are today!---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 10: Long Distance, Religion, and Culture in a Relationship with Nathan Hahn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 42:17


    In this special episode we bring on Brittanee’s boyfriend Nathan! We heard Brittanee talk about how she first met and started dating Nathan in Episode 3 Part 1, but in this episode we let Nathan tell his side of the story and share how he has been navigating being in a long distance relationship. We also discuss how Nathan and Brittanee have dealt with conflict, especially while being long distance, and how religion and different ethnic backgrounds have affected our approach to relationships. Join us as we also talk about our ideal first date and Brittanee’s controversial stance on dumplings!Follow Nathan on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nxhlucky---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 9: The Path to Becoming an Author with Rena Patel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 38:46


    In this episode we are joined by Rena Patel (@renapatelwrites), a fellow Scripps alumna who graduated in 2019 with a degree in English and creative writing. In addition to being an Entertainment Law Fellow at Loyola Law School, Rena is in the process of publishing her debut novel, Here We Stand, a modern fantasy novel loosely based on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with influences from her own culture as a South Asian woman from an immigrant family. Listen as Rena unpacks her adulthood journey as she navigates career changes, writing a novel, and pursuing her passion projects.---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 8: Dealing with Loneliness: Navigating Being Lonely vs. Being Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 38:46


    We’re back for season two! In this episode, we talk about times in our post-grad life where we’ve felt lonely, how we’ve dealt with it and the difference between being lonely and being alone. In the media, our 20s are usually depicted as the time in our lives when we’re always surrounded by friends, and a time when we shouldn’t do anything alone. But we’ve learned that this representation is not always true. It’s normal for us to feel lonely in our 20s, and that it’s also okay for us to want to do some things alone. Listen to how we’ve navigated these feelings, especially during the pandemic, and how we feel society has influenced our interpretation of loneliness. We’re excited for you to join us in another season of Adulthood Pending! This season, we will continue to post episodes every other Monday so stay tuned to hear more adulting stories from us and our upcoming guests!---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 7: How have we grown in 2020?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 43:44


    As we wrap up our first season and 2020, we wanted to take some time to reflect on our growth throughout the past year and adulthood. But first, we take a look back at our high school selves and wonder if we would be friends with each other if we all went to the same high school. (The answer might surprise you! :o) We then talk about what personal growth means to us, our journey with journaling, and how we’ve each grown as adults throughout this year when the term “personal growth” has become such a fad.With this being our last episode of the season, we wanted to thank all of our listeners for listening and for everyone’s love and support!

    Episode 6: Are you a feminist? ft. Romanshi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 41:06


    [TW: Sexual assault cases (13:26), the #MeToo Movement (16:10), and sexual violence (27:38) are briefly mentioned in this episode.]In our penultimate episode of Season 1, we bring on our friend Romanshi to talk about feminism, how our understanding and definition of feminism have changed over the years, and how we’ve seen feminism being portrayed in our spaces as well as other countries. Like us, Rom graduated from Scripps College, a historically women’s college. She is currently writing her thesis for her Masters at the London School of Economics on gender norms and how they can be reshaped through education in developing countries. So while we all received the same foundation of education at Scripps, Rom brings on a different perspective on things that we wanted to share!---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 5: Where are you really from?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 60:08


    We created this podcast under our shared identities as adults new to adulthood but one identity we haven’t addressed yet is our Asian American roots. As Asian American hosts, we recognized that we couldn’t talk about all parts of adulthood without sharing about our Asian identity because of its strong influence in our lives and experiences. In this episode, we talk about how our ethnicity has played a role in our adulthood experience and how we hope to keep in touch with our culture and pass it on to future generations. We also hope that after listening to this episode, people will finally stop asking us, and other POCs, the unwarranted question of “where are you really from”.We want to note that while there are many issues commonly touched on about Asians and the Asian American identity such as the model minority myth, the fetishization of Asian culture, and Asians in media and pop culture, we intentionally decided not to cover them in this episode as there are many other incredible resources that do cover these issues more in depth. Like the ones listed below!---------Podcasts:Bamboo & Glass, Asian Girl in a Western World, Asian Enough, Asian Girl Movement, Rock The Boat, Dear Asian Americans----IG Accounts:@overachievermagazine, @capeusa, @huffpostasianvoices---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 4: Do you want to get political?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 60:08


    In episode 4 we talk about how we have navigated talking about one of the most controversial conversation topics: politics. As excited and relieved as we are about the new President and Vice President, we want to remind our listeners to continue to participate in politics and engage in these difficult conversations. So in this episode, we discuss how we have adjusted to talking about politics in the workplace, how we navigate difficult conversations with those close to us, and reflect about how we want to have more of these conversations going forward. We close off our conversation by talking about the results of the Presidential Election and our hopes for the future of 2021.---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 3, Part 2: Who pays on the first date? ft. Erik

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 40:32


    In part two of our episode on relationships, we try to answer the question of who should pay on the first date, what we’ve learned from our relationships, and what our process was going through a breakup after college. Make sure to listen to part one where we introduce our guest, Kimi’s partner, Erik and discuss our backgrounds about our own relationships with our current partners, from how we started dating to how we’ve navigated long distance.---------US Voting Reminders:1. If you're voting in person, make sure you know where your polling place is and get in line early.2. Double check to see if your state requires you to bring any form of ID when you go vote.3. If you're voting by mail, please read all the instructions beforehand to make sure your vote gets counted and vote as soon as you get your ballot to help the USPS deliver it on time for election day.4. If it's your first time voting by mail, make sure you check to see if your state requires you to send in a copy of your ID along with your ballot.---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 3, Part 1: So, are we dating? ft. Erik

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 41:32


    In this special two part episode of Adulthood Pending, we bring on Kimi’s partner, Erik, and talk about relationships! In part one, we share how we met our current partners, our thoughts on how to have the conversation about defining the relationship, and how we’ve been dealing with long distance. Tune in to part two where we dive more into how gender roles have affected our relationships, what we’ve learned through our current and past relationships, and how we dealt with a break up.---------US Voting Reminders:1. If you're voting in person, make sure you know where your polling place is and get in line early.2. Double check to see if your state requires you to bring any form of ID when you go vote.3. If you're voting by mail, please read all the instructions beforehand to make sure your vote gets counted and vote as soon as you get your ballot to help the USPS deliver it on time for election day.4. If it's your first time voting by mail, make sure you check to see if your state requires you to send in a copy of your ID along with your ballot.---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 2: Are we still friends?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 46:58


    Welcome to the second episode of Adulthood Pending! In this episode, we tackle the all encompassing category of friendships. We talk about how our perceptions of friendships have changed, how we think social media affects our friendships, and how we’ve all adjusted to maintaining long distance friendships. We also dive deeper into how we all first met, which includes some drama between Brittanee and Annalise!---------Mail-in voter information:1. Register to vote or check that you’re registered on vote.org or through your state’s government website2. Request your mail in ballot by your state’s deadline3. Use black ink when you’re filling out your ballot4. For first time voters, check vote.org or your state’s website to see if you need to send in a copy of your ID5. Use your official signature (the signature that is on government official documents such as your license, passport, etc.) when you’re signing your ballot6. Send in your ballot ASAP!7. Make sure your ballot is postmarked by your state’s official voter deadline.---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 1: Wait, so I’m an adult now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 40:43


    Welcome to our first episode! In the episode we will be talking a little about ourselves, discussing what adulthood means to us, and where we all stand in our journey to adulthood.---------Follow us on social media:instagram.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastyoutube.com/adulthoodpendingpodcastfacebook.com/adulthoodpendingpodcasttwitter.com/@adultpendingpodtiktok.com/@adulthoodpendingpodcastlinkedin.com/company/adulthood-pending-podcast/---------Check out our website:https://www.adulthoodpending.com---------Write us an email at:hello.adulthoodpendingpodcast@gmail.com

    Adulthood Pending Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 1:02


    Hello! Welcome to Adulthood Pending where your hosts, Annalise, Brittanee, and Kimi, share how we are navigating our careers, post-grad lives, and the whole adulting experience. Enjoy this sneak peek of our podcast and make sure to tune in on Monday, September 28th for our first episode. We can’t wait to share our stories and are excited you’re joining us on our adulthood journey!

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