Building Communi-Tea

What's not to love about "Everything Everywhere All at Once"? It's sci fi, fantasy, and action all in one! We talk about our favorite parts of the movie and why it was so relatable to the Asian American Diaspora. Follow us on Instagram @buildcommunitea! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildingcommunitea/support

Happy 2023 everyone! We are kicking off the new year with Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi. Sirisha is the host of Women, Career and Life Podcast and gives millennials sage advice on ways that you can begin to take steps in making positive changes in your career. She also demystifies a lot of things that many millennials find daunting and out of reach such as investing, networking, and creating a work life balance. Listen to Sirisha's podcast Women, Career and Life here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-career-life/id1579216583 Instagram:@womencareerandlife Building Communi-Tea is a completely independent and self produced podcast. Being both Asian and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC communi-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at our ko-fi link below so we can keep creating content. If you can't donate, leave us a positive review and rating on Apple Podcasts so we can get into as many ears as possible.Ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram: @buildcommunitea Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support

Whitney and Anu are joined by Katherine Leung the founder of Canto Cutie, a literature and art zine that publishes the work of Cantonese artists and writers around the world! With a dedicated team, Katherine creates a colorful empowering zine that is as diverse as the Cantonese diaspora. We later talk about how we believe that Asian Americans and Asians from Asia can better understand each other. Buy Canto Cutie Zine Here! https://cantocutie.square.site/ Instagram: @cantocutie Building Communi-Tea is a completely independent and self produced podcast. Being both Asian and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC communi-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at our ko-fi link below so we can keep creating content. If you can't donate, leave us a positive review and rating on Apple Podcasts so we can get into as many ears as possible. Ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram: @buildcommunitea --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support

We got so many great questions from our listeners that we decided to do a second episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support

Whitney and Anu welcome Los Angeles based actress Nikki Soohoo! Nikki brings wealth of experience in the entertainment industry. She has starred in numerous Disney shows such as The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Phil of the Future, , Drake & Josh, Pretty Little Liars and Star Wars Resistance. On the big screen, she has been in Stick It, Bring It On: Fight to the Finish, and The Lovely Bones. Recently she has been Featured in an article by TeenVOGUE called “37 Asian Actors You Should Know,” and has also joined LA based entrepreneurs group “the League of Badass Dogooders. You can find more information about Nikki on her instagram @nikkisoohoo and http://www.nikkisoohoo.com/ Building Communi-Tea is a completely independent and self produced podcast. Being both Asian and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC comuni-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at our ko-fi link below so we can keep creating content. Consider it like buying us a coffee! (of tea for that matter). If you can't donate, leave us a positive review and rating on Apple Podcasts so we can get into as many ears as possible. Ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram:@buildcommunitea Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support

Inspired by advice columns from their teenage years, Whitney and Anu take on the persona of a "future Asian Auntie" and give you semi solicited advice that any auntie would love. This episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa Jewelry. Please visit: https://shop.analuisa.com/communitea and go treat yourself and your loved ones. Use the code COMMUNITEA to get BOGO 40% off! We absolutely recommend them. They are a great brand, making beautiful sustainable jewelry, so go check out https://shop.analuisa.com/communitea code COMMUNITEA #analuisany --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support

Whitney and Anu discuss various types of clothes that they wore throughout their childhood as well as fashion trends of the past. Then they talk about how they express their personal style now. This episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa Jewelry. Please visit: https://shop.analuisa.com/communitea and go treat yourself and your loved ones. Use the code COMMUNITEA to get 20% off. We absolutely recommend them. They are a great brand, making beautiful sustainable jewelry, so go check out https://shop.analuisa.com/communitea code COMMUNITEA #analuisany --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support

Whitney and Anu discuss astrology, their signs, compatibility between signs, and a story about how animals got their place in the Chinese zodiac. This episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa Jewelry. Please visit: https://shop.analuisa.com/communitea and go treat yourself and your loved ones. Use the code COMMUNITEA to get 10% off. We absolutely recommend them. They are a great brand, making beautiful sustainable jewelry, so go check out https://shop.analuisa.com/communitea code COMMUNITEA #analuisany --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support

Hi everyone! Thanks so much for supporting Building Communi-Tea Podcast. We are working on creating a collaborative episode that is inspired by old school advice columns from the 90s. To make that happen we need your questions! This is your chance to get solicited advice from *future Asian aunties*. Email us at buildcommunitea@gmail.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support

"Colorism is the daughter of racism"- Lupita Nyong'o Whitney and Anu talk about various aspects of colorism within the AAPI community as well as their own experiences dealing with it. How do we reconcile our own experiences with colorism as well as show up for others that our skin color gives us privilege over?  COMING UP: "Ask a Future Asian Auntie" Growing up we loved reading advice columns from "Dear Abby" to the random lady giving advice to your 15 year old self. We want to give you kind, empathetic #asianauntie advice on all aspects of your life but to do that we need YOUR questions! message us at our instagram @buildcommunitea or at buildcommunitea@gmail.com!  Building Communi-Tea is a completely independent and self produced podcast. Being both Asian and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC comuni-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at our ko-fi link below so we can keep creating content. Consider it like buying us a coffee! (of tea for that matter). If you can't donate, leave us a positive review and rating on Apple Podcasts so we can get into as many ears as possible. Ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram:@buildcommunitea Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support

We review the second year of the pandemic and chat about our favorite things of 2021, including TV shows, music, and books! We also reflect on the important life lessons learned as we navigate adulthood and grow into the people we are supposed to be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support

Whitney and Anu are joined by Hanmin Yang the founder and CEO of Alike, a friendship and dating app designed with Asian people in mind! The app itself is unique in that it encourages users to create short videos using different prompts or they can create their own. Hanmin talks about reasons behind starting Alike as well as the vision behind the formatting of it. All 3 of us reflect on our own dating journey as well as how being Asian affects that. Alike is available as an app or you can also check out their website here: https://www.alike.social/. Instagram:@alike.social Alike was also recently featured in Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/alike-new-dating-friendship-app-asians-pacific-islanders-aapi-2021-10 Building Communi-Tea is a completely independent and self produced podcast. Being both Asian and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC comuni-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at our ko-fi link below so we can keep creating content. Consider it like buying us a coffee! (of tea for that matter). If you can't donate, leave us a positive review and rating on Apple Podcasts so we can get into as many ears as possible. Ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram:@buildcommunitea Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support

We fangirl about the global sensation that is "Squid Game". We break down plot points, favorite characters, and what we think will happen next season! Probably best to wait to listen to this if you haven't watch "Squid Game" in it's entirety yet. Building Communi-Tea is a completely independent and self produced podcast. Being both Asian American and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC communi-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at our ko-fi link below so we can keep creating content. Consider it like buying us a coffee! (or tea for that matter). If you can't donate, leave us a positive review and rating on Apple Podcasts so we can get into as many ears as possible. Ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram! @buildcommunitea --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support

Whitney and Anu are joined by Toronto based fitness coach and pre/post natal specialist Reena Parekh. Reena talks about the importance of enjoying your fitness routine in a variety of ways as well as choosing the right path for you in fitness and life in general! Check out Reena's social media handles here! Instagram:@itsreenaparekh Website:https://www.reenaparekh.com/ Building Communi-Tea is a completely independent and self produced podcast. Being both Asian American and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC communi-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at our ko-fi link below so we can keep creating content. Consider it like buying us a coffee! (or tea for that matter). If you can't donate, leave us a positive review and rating on Apple Podcasts so we can get into as many ears as possible. Ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram! @buildcommunitea --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support

How do you spend your time? In this episode Whitney and Anu talk about time management or lack thereof. They discuss being a "time pessimist" vs a "time optimist" as well as some tips on how to avoid the inevitable time bandits. They also make a case for why it's OK to procrastinate. Building Communi-Tea is a completely self funded and produced podcast. Being both Asian American and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC communi-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at the link below. Consider it like buying us a coffee! (or tea for that matter!) :) https://ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram! @buildcommunitea

Whitney and Anu explore the joys and frustrations of learning a new language, talk about their mother tongues, and contemplate the social dynamics of language.

We are back from hiatus with our season 2 kickoff of Building Communi-Tea! This episode we keep it casual where we reflect on the Summer in Chicago and Los Angeles as well as how the pandemic has affected this time of year. A lot has changed since we started Building Communi-Tea almost 10 months ago, the world has more or less reopened and whether or not that's a good idea is pretty questionable. We also discuss the meaning of #selfcaresummer. Building Communi-Tea is a completely self funded and produced podcast. Being both Asian American and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC communi-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at the link below. Consider it like buying us a coffee! (or tea for that matter!) :) https://ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram! @buildcommunitea

Pride month may be coming to a close, but you can still show off your pride all year long! In this episode, Whitney and Anu talk about their favorite LGBTQIA+ TV shows, books, and more. We'd love to hear your suggestions for positive representations of the queer communi-tea! Check out how cute Whitney's cats are on Rose Quartz and Pearl's Instagram @matchycatsotp This is the last episode of Season 1 of Building Communi-Tea. We are extremely grateful for all of your support throughout our journey thus far! Please share on your socials and we will see you this Fall! #pridemonth #lgbt

Whitney and Anu are joined by Seattle based storyteller and podcaster Birdie Garcia. Birdie talks about the importance of finding importance in seemingly "common" experiences and how being authentic in the stories you tell can lead to healing within communities. We also take the time to chat about various issues going on within the Native community that are seldom talked about. Birdie also talks about their upcoming podcast "Queers and Aliens" (BTW they are still looking for stories! More info below!) in addition to an upcoming web series. Check out Birdie's social media handles below especially if you're interested in sharing your story on Queers and Aliens. Queers and Aliens Podcast: https://queersandaliens.com/ and @queers.and.aliens Birdie's Instagram: @birdiegarcia

Whitney and Anu are joined by The Girl in the Cafe aka Celeste Wong! Celeste talks about her amazing career leading various artisan cafes, traveling, acting and podcasting. She is also a writer and consultant for various cafes in addition to having her own brand of small batch coffee by the same name “The Girl in the Cafe”. As coffee enthusiasts, all three of us talk about our favorite ways of making coffee, equipment that we use (Whitney has recently gotten a Baratza coffee grinder!), and the timeless universal appeal of one of our favorite beverages. Be sure to follow Celeste’s social media handles below! For more information on Celeste, visit  https://www.thegirlinthecafe.co.uk/  Celeste’s Instagram: @the_girl_in_the_cafe Love What You Do Podcast: @lovewhatyoudo_podcast

They say that moving is one of life's most stressful events alongside marriage and death of a loved one. In this episode, Whitney and Anu discuss their experiences with moving to their current cities and how they have found a sense of belonging despite having to leave things behind. They also discuss what helped them with their biggest moves that could help you on your next moving adventure! May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. As you go about your day, try taking some time to learn about AAPI culture and our contributions to socie-tea! And if you are AAPI, we hope that you are taking time to celebrate your accomplishments, happiness and progress

Whitney and Anu are joined by Swedish Chinese comedian, actress and podcast host Evelyn Mok. Evelyn talks about how the desire to tell stories about growing up in the Asian Diaspora has influenced her comedy as well as the origins of her podcast “Rice to Meet You”. Growing up as Asian women in Western society, all three of us reflect on what it was like growing up in different parts of the world and how it influences our relationships, identities, and self image with a humorous twist. Be sure to follow Evelyn’s social media handles! To listen to “Rice to Meet You”, visit https://ricetomeetyoupod.com/ . Evelyn’s Instagram: @evelynmok Rice to Meet You Instagram: @ricetomeetyoupod Rice to Meet You Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod Dog Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75e7Ukea5ro

Have you ever taken a personality test? Did you agree with the results? In this episode, Whitney and Anu discuss the rise of the Myers-Briggs Personality test and how it impacts how one perceives the world (Spoiler alert: Whitney and Anu are both introverts). They also discuss how employers have used personality tests that are influenced by Myers-Briggs to weed out job applicants who do not always fit the mold that American culture has long championed as "a good fit" or "desirable candidate". Be sure to follow our instagram @buildcommunitea and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Show Notes: The Myers Briggs Test: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test Persona Documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14173880/ An article about the strengths of introversion:https://time.com/5373403/surprising-benefits-introvert/ A list of introvert memes: https://www.happierhuman.com/introvert-memes/

We speak to the creator of the popular comic/zine series Koreangry, based off Eunsoo Jeong's struggles and experiences as a Korean-American woman and immigrant. Eunsoo talks about the social and cultural issues she explores with her comics and how she deals with both success and criticism. We also address the violence being perpetrated against Asians in America, particularly after the pandemic, and offer our personal perspectives and emotions on this serious issue. Link to Hangry Girl meme: https://tinyurl.com/u7jc2my7

In this episode, we are excited to welcome special guest Kayla Tange aka Coco Ono! Kayla is an artist and exotic dancer based in Los Angeles. We talk about ways of keeping creativity alive in the pandemic era as well as what it means to create using ideas of identity, belonging and sexuality. Be sure to support and follow Kayla's social media handles below! To learn more about her show, Sacred Wounds, please visit: https://linktr.ee/sacredwounds/. Kayla's Instagram accounts: @kayla.tange, @coco.ono, @sacred.wounds

If you’re on Netflix, you’ve definitely heard of the phenomenon that is “Bridgerton,” a period drama that's not only visually stunning but has broken down barriers of inclusivity and representation. With all of the attention it’s been getting, it begs the question... did it do as well as it could have? In this episode, Whitney and Anu discuss Bridgerton in its entirety with things they loved as well as hopes for future seasons. If you’re a Bridgerton fan, you’ll definitely want to listen to this one! Follow Building Communi-Tea at @buildcommunitea and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Have you been eating more than usual during quarantine? In this episode, Whitney and Anu talk about different Asian cuisines that they grew up with, Asian food in the lunchroom, and Anu gives a passionate love letter to Pizza Hut.

In our first episode of 2021, we explore the true meaning of friendship, why some friendships last while others fizzle out, and how Whitney and Anu became close pals. In this time of quarantining, keep your enemies far and your friends close!

Join hosts Whitney and Anu as they chat about what exactly happened in 2020, reflect on major events and turning points for our society, and look forward to a wonderful New Year.

Hosts Whitney and Anu reminisce about their favorite and least favorite gifts, discuss Japanese and Indian holiday traditions from their childhoods, and reflect on how different this year's holiday season has been due to COVID-19.

We finally discuss the results of the 2020 U.S. Election, possibly one of the most stressful elections of our time! Whitney and Anu dissect the different attitudes in American politics today and who we are becoming as a country.

What is success? Has your definition of it changed over the years? We explore different aspects of success including what it means to be in a successful relationship, have a successful career, and, ultimately, lead a fulfilling life of success.

We talk to five diverse individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community about their journeys. Our special guests share their stories and personal experiences of coming out and stepping into their authenticity.

Whitney and Anu discuss lies, myths, and other topics that they grew up hearing in an Asian American household. They also touch upon the motivations behind parents "lying" to kids and whether those lies are justified. *Song mentioned in episode is called Knowledge of Self (Determination) by Black Star!

Your name is your unique identifier in the world. What does it mean to you and have your feelings about your name ever changed for the better or worse? Whitney and Anu explore the foreign aspects of their names and chat about how names can have so much power.

We talk about mental health, a taboo subject that still seems to be in the shadows in both the Asian community and society in general.

Two Asian American women look back upon the tough growing pains of high school, examine Asian representation in high school entertainment, and give advice to their younger selves.