Asian Glow Up

Have you ever been referred to as SO [insert zodiac sign, MBTI, enneagram, etc here]?? In this episode, Jojo and April chat about having a podcast and being perceived, if we relate to all these boxes we're told we fit, and more. Aaaand that's a wrap on season five! This season was a bit different for us but we're so happy with how it all turned out… we'll be back soon! In the meantime, don't forget to follow along on our socials

Inspired by those “tag” videos on YouTube circa 2012, we're going through a list and chatting through all our firsts! Tune in for why Jojo couldn't go into a Walmart for two years and why April almost didn't graduate from undergrad…

Who else has been victimized by the MySpace Top Friends ranking??

In this episode we called in April's high school bestie, Timmy, to offer a guy's perspective on icks and ghosting. Timmy shares some recent dating stories as a single man in SoCal that are equal parts hilarious and toxic. Find Timmy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplytimmy/ Find Good Choice Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodchoiceclub/ **************** Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: www.asianglowup.com Get in touch: hello@asianglowup.com Welcome to season five of Asian Glow Up ✨ We're April and Jojo, two besties navigating through our late-twenties and all the different versions of ourselves. Whether you're listening to our podcast during your morning commute or right before you snooze, we're so glad you found us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asian-glow-up/support

April and Jojo spent a good chunk of this summer traveling around South Korea (April for over three months and Jojo for about three weeks). In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite things and what surprised us the most. Unsurprisingly, a lot of this episode is about food

We're all in the middle of what we're calling a “transition era” — we're not really where we need to be but we've also definitely moved on from who we were before. The three of us moved out of our Brooklyn apartment earlier this year and have not quite found our footing for our next step yet. In this episode, Jojo and April chat through what we've been up to, how to find in the joy in these weird transition moments, and share an update on Jackie stepping away from the podcast. This is our first official episode without Jackie as a host — tune in for why and what to expect from us next! **************** Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: www.asianglowup.com Get in touch: hello@asianglowup.com Welcome to season five of Asian Glow Up! ✨ We're April and Jojo, two besties navigating through our late-twenties and all the different versions of ourselves. Whether you're listening to our podcast during your morning commute or right before you snooze, we're so glad you found us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asian-glow-up/support

Hi friends! Welcome to our season four finale

Join us as we sit down with the founder of Asian Hustle Network, Bryan Pham, to discuss the pressures of hustle culture and the impact it has on Asian Americans and their identities. We explore the challenges of balancing success and mental health and delve into the importance of community and support in achieving our goals. Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: asianglowup.com Asian Hustle Network AHN's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianhustlenetwork/ Bryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanvuongpham/ Website: https://www.asianhustlenetwork.com/ Welcome to season four of Asian Glow Up — a podcast centered around sharing stories that help Asian Americans explore themes around identity and connection to their most authentic selves. ✨ Find new episodes on the 15th and 30th of every month. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asian-glow-up/support

What haven't you told your parents lately? Tune in for an honest conversation on the complexities of family dynamics and how we can all be a bit more vulnerable. We share personal stories and discuss why or why we haven't mentioned certain things to our parents

Featuring Elise Liu of Craving Food Freedom, this episode delves into the complexities of food and body image in Asian culture. We discuss the pressures to conform to traditional beauty standards and the impact it has on our relationship with food. Tune in for a raw and vulnerable conversation on the challenges of establishing a healthy relationship with food and our bodies in a culture that prioritizes perfection. Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: asianglowup.com Craving Food Freedom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craving.food.freedom/ Website: https://cravingfoodfreedom.com/ Our episode on Elise's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/glowing-up-in-nyc-with-jojo-jackie-asianglowup/id1554548371?i=1000598258045 Welcome to season four of Asian Glow Up — a podcast centered around sharing stories that help Asian Americans explore themes around identity and connection to their most authentic selves. ✨ Find new episodes on the 15th and 30th of every month. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asian-glow-up/support

Can someone please tell us why it's so hard to get the girls trips out of the group chat?? This fun episode is all about travel.

In this episode, we explore the world of stan culture and parasocial relationships. We chat about the fine line between healthy admiration and toxic obsession and share personal stories on our own relationships with our own celebrity faves. Join us as we dish all about Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, BTS, Blackpink, and more. Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: asianglowup.com Welcome to season four of Asian Glow Up — a podcast centered around sharing stories that help Asian Americans explore themes around identity and connection to their most authentic selves. ✨ Find new episodes on the 15th and 30th of every month. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asian-glow-up/support

In this episode, we're joined by self-proclaimed “bag lady” and founder of the vegan bag brand Freja, Jenny Lei. We discuss how she started her business, how she chooses to show up on social, and her philosophy behind making new friends as an adult. Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: asianglowup.com Where to find Freja Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frejanyc/ Website: https://frejanyc.com/ Welcome to season four of Asian Glow Up — a podcast centered around sharing stories that help Asian Americans explore themes around identity and connection to their most authentic selves --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asian-glow-up/support

In this episode, we are joined by life coach Nicole Cruz, who shares her insights on following your calling and making brave choices. We discuss the challenges of pursuing our passions, especially for people of color with immigrant roots, and how to overcome the fear of failure. Join us for a candid and inspiring conversation on how to live your best life and find fulfillment in your career and personal goals! Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: asianglowup.com Nicole Cruz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolecruzcoaching/ Website: https://nicolecruzcoaching.com/ Welcome to season four of Asian Glow Up — a podcast centered around sharing stories that help Asian Americans explore themes around identity and connection to their most authentic selves. ✨ Find new episodes on the 15th and 30th of every month. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asian-glow-up/support

Let's talk shmoneyyyyy

We've all been there

Welcome to Asian Glow Up — a podcast centered around sharing stories that help Asian Americans explore their identities and connect with their most authentic selves. Tune in on the 15th and 30th of every month for a new episode and remember to follow us @AsianGlowUpPod on Instagram. (https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/)

Happy 2023!! In this annual tradition, we take a look back at some of the highlights and lowlights of the past year + then set a theme and intention for the next (even though April already changed her theme since this episode recording oops) ✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support

The past couple months have been quite the roller coaster for Jojo! Starting in April, she's been in and out of the hospital due to her chronic illness, CVS. Tune in for us chatting as a group about what led to her episodes, what happened with Jackie and April tried to visit her in Houston, and more. This is actually our season finale — we're taking a break and will resume with season four(!!) in the new year. Thank you everyone for listening in and we can't wait to share what we have in store. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support

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Kat Lieu, founder of the Subtle Asian Baking communities, joins us in this episode to chat about how she intentionally created her journey as a physical therapist, content creator, and writer. An avid supporter of the AAPI community, Kat shares her story and gives her sweet takes on her fave Asian desserts along the way. Preorder Modern Asian Baking's new cookbook: https://www.modernasianbaking.com/preorder Follow Subtle Asian Baking on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subtleasian.baking/ Follow Asian Glow Up on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support

We've all seen that TikTok — "Best friends can't be roommates, but roommates can be best friends". In this episode, we chat through our roommate stories from college, New York City, and share what we think of this quote. Can you guess who had a group chat for sending passive aggressive texts in college? Or what about who lived with an ex-boyfriend?

We're joined by Teresa and Enoch of Main Street Patrol to chat through why they organized for their community, what community means to them, and how everyone can show up and give back in their own way. With the rise of Asian hate crimes in New York, this episode is one that's a bit closer to our hearts. We hope you enjoy and be inspired to take action in a way that both serves you and your community! Follow Main Street Patrol ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mainstreetpatrol/ Website: https://www.mainstreetpatrol.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support

In today's episode, we chat through how Brandon from Baisun Candles made the leap and created his own small biz all around nostalgic Asian scents. Find Baisun Candles on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/baisuncandleco/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support

Yes, we invited a stranger into our home

In today's episode, we have four of the eight members of Bowl Cut Table join us for a conversation about not too sweet desserts, cultivating friendships post grad, and how they're giving back to the community through dessert boxes. Bowl Cut Table's Instagram: https://instagram.com/bowl.cut.table Asian Glow Up Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support

In this episode, we peel back all the layers and share our most open and vulnerable conversation yet. We discuss our personal, career, and relationship reflections for this past year and what we hope to bring into our lives in 2022. We know we know, time is a construct. But we're all about starting fresh and thinking about how we can always become better versions of ourselves. 2021 was quite a year for all of us and we wanted to really reflect on all the ups and the downs. So strap in and join us on this emotional roller coaster. See you on the other side (; This is our last episode for 2021 — we hope everyone has a great holiday season and a happy new year! Don't forget to subscribe to get notified of when we release new episodes every month. Chat soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support

In this episode, Jojo and her younger brother Edward reflect together during their first real sibling trip. They discuss their grandmother's recent passing for the first time and how their big age gap (6 years) has affected their relationship. Tune in to hear all about family dynamics, how they plan on getting closer to their parents, becoming more vulnerable with one another, and more as a Korean American family from Houston, Texas. Find Edward on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/edward.kim Follow and subscribe for new episodes on the 15th of every month! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support

In this week's episode, Jackie and Jojo discuss Andrew's journey from quitting his Corporate 9-5 job to starting NYC's first rug-making workshop! Tune in to hear the meaning behind the Scattered Kind name, why he chose Rugs as his creative medium, and what's next for the business. Find Andrew on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/scatteredkind/ --- This episode is sponsored by: - Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support

In this episode, we chat with Eddy Chen, an LA-based stills photographer, about how he got to his current role as a photographer for HBO's hit show Euphoria. Tune in for fun stories on set and get a hint for what it's like to work behind the scenes of some of your favorite TV shows. Find Eddy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/likethejetsons/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support

We're back!! In this episode, we chat through updates on the pod, our future plans, and, of course, where the f*ck we've been. So grab a drink, sit back and relax, and enjoy this short and sweet comeback episode. We can't wait to share what's next.

Roger Ma aka @Rogerwh0 has amassed 450K+ followers and millions of views on TikTok. We're so excited to chat with him on how he's turning TikTok into a career and talk through what he looks for in his fave beauty products. We touch on the clean beauty movement, get feedback our own skincare routines (yikes!), and hear more about what it means to be an authentic "skinfluencer" and much more. Find Roger on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rogerwh0? Find Roger on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rogerwh0/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support

In this week's episode, we have special guests Joleen Hsu and Jackie Kao, Co-Founders of untold. Their mission is to create meaningful gift experiences while amplifying the voices of BIPOC entrepreneurs. We loved chatting with them through how this passion project turned side hustle got started, any challenges they faced along the way, and why sustainability is such an important pillar in their business. Interested in purchasing a gift box? Use code AGU10 for 10% off your next order! Untold's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untold_co/ Asian Glow Up's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support

So how exactly did Jackie find her first apartment on Reddit?? We dive into this and more as we reflect back to when we all first moved to New York. Tune in for apartment prices, pros and cons, and what we love about the city! Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support

In this episode, Jojo Kim opens up about a rare invisible illness that has affected her for over six years, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. There is no known cause or cure. Connie Dutton-Moore joins her as a special guest as they dive into how they've navigated living with the syndrome through college and work, and how they've found hope and community through Reddit. Follow us on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/

Our Valentine's Day special is a cheeky twist inspired by the latest and last installment of To All the Boys I've Loved Before. We recorded this lighthearted story time last summer and share our dating stories on ghosting (why did we do it??) and being ghosted (eep!). This episode is also the first installment of our Soju Want To Talk About series! So grab a drink (doesn't need to be soju) and listen to this fun but chaotic dating episode. Hint: listen to the end

新年快乐! Happy Lunar New Year!

Welcome to season two of Asian Glow Up! We have a lot in store and couldn't wait to get started.

In this episode, we reflect on the word of focus we chose in the beginning of 2020. April chose Creativity, Jojo chose Gratitude, and Jackie chose Action. We share how we did, what didn't go according to plan, and our new themes for 2021. This is our last episode of 2020 and we'll be back soon on January 12, 2021. Let's get a bit nostalgic, shall we?? Follow us on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/

In this week's episode, we discuss all things dreams — recurring dreams, lucid dreaming, sleep paralysis, what it might mean when loved ones who passed visit in a dream, etc. It gets pretty wonky. We dive into the symbolism along with the cultural significance in this lighthearted and dreamy episode. Find us on Instagram and let us know what you think! ✨ Follow us on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/

Alternative titles — Dates: The Good, Bad, and Ugly. Our Toxic Traits in Relationships. Bad Dates and Bad Dick.

Introducing our new 'Immigrant Diaries' series! Starting with our own families, we want to share these stories across generations. In today's episode, Jackie interviews her mom and aunt on their experience immigrating to America after the fall of Saigon in 1975. They escaped the Vietnam War by boat at ages 9 and eleven. After getting scammed in the first attempt, Jackie's family was eventually able to secure safe passageway leading them to a handful of refugee camps located in the Philippines, Guam, and then Camp Pendleton in Southern California. From there, their family was sponsored to start their new lives in Maryland. Tune in to hear more on this epic journey! Follow us on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/

In part two, we continue to dig into the idea of money vs. happiness by discussing our relationship with money, what our careers says about us, and the negative effects of social media. If you haven't listened to part one yet, head over to last week's episode to get introduced to our guests — Ed, Elliot, and Jhonny! We loved having them on and hearing their perspectives on what they value as we navigate our careers in our early twenties. If you like this episode, please remember to rate us on Apple Podcasts and subscribe! Follow us on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/

Sigh, our twenties. The defining decade full of ups and downs as we figure out what the hell we're doing. In this episode, we discuss how we're navigating between money and happiness at the start of our careers. Our guests Ed, Elliot, and Jhonny share their unique perspectives on why they pursued their current roles and the parental or societal pressures that came along with it. This episode is the first part in a two part series. We hope you enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe to get notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Follow us on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/

Hi everyone! We're back from our election hiatus (whew, amirite) with a fresh new episode testing the New York Time's 36 questions to fall in love. Ooh la la. The three of us hit our one and two year friend-aversaries recently so we thought this would be a great way to celebrate and reflect on how far our friendship has come. Two of us actually weren't fast friends and we talk through why we think this was the case + how we moved past that to become as close as we are today. So grab some coffee or your headphones and tune in to learn a little more about us as we might just fall in love. Hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/

Curious about trying out therapy? Tune in for our latest episode with Ed Ngai on what you can expect from your first therapy session, what some of us are looking to gain from therapy, and much more! Follow us on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/

Pu$$y. Vajayjay. Hoo-hah. In this episode, we talk all about vaginas — from when we got our first periods, how we discovered masturbating, and how we feel about our pubic hair. Think of this as kinda like an ode to our vaginas and vaginas everywhere. Don't forget to follow and subscribe to stay up to date on all our future episodes! Follow us on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/

Our first guest, Joey Choi, shares his experience as a queer Asian American professional navigating authenticity in and outside of the workplace. Subscribe and turn on notifications for updates on when we upload new episodes every Tuesday! Follow us on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/

What does embracing our Asian American cultures look like to us? In this episode, we discuss our fluency in our native languages, why we did or didn't reject our cultures growing up, and more. Subscribe on Spotify to receive notifications when we post every Tuesday! Follow us on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/

Do our social media accounts really reflect who we are? Tune in for our relationships with social media, why we post on finstas vs close friends, non inclusive technology, and more. Follow us on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/

Adjusting to a new and different city post grad is never easy. In this episode, April, Jackie, and Jojo share stories on how they met and how they each fell in love with the city. Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes on culture, career, and community. Follow us on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/