Friends After 5

On this week's episode, get the tea behind Steph and Tina's relationships as they dish about the pros and cons of being in an interracial relationship. They'll share how they've navigated the language and cultural barriers, share their immigrant stories and Asia's education system (their bfs would not have made it), and what they've learned about themselves along the way. Tina dishes on how you can get closer to the parents if they're korean (hint: k-dramas are your best friend) and laments on differences in food preferences that prevent her from using as much fish sauce as her heart desires. Steph dances a fine line between parties and reading, and struggles with the Mexican custom of greeting one another with hugs and kisses amongst loved ones (if only they did air hugs). Despite all the differences and struggles, the girls truly appreciate the value of being immersed in another culture and the growth that has been facilitated through such an invaluable experience by learning how to live life through a wider lens aka you can read AND still enjoy parties! Follow us on our socials: Instagram & TikTok: @friendsafter5, Instagram: Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

The girls learn some hard lessons on what not to do on vacation. Listen along, so maybe you can avoid making the same mistakes on your next getaway! Tina goes on a trip with her boyfriend's family to Las Vegas and Utah and gets traumatized at a Chili's (hello discrimination). Steph is shocked that Tina was on her phone at the dinner table but Tina can explain... Language barriers with your boyfriend's family are the the worst but luckily, Steph has some exeperience and shares her advice with Tina. Steph went on a girls trip to Tulum and ended up losing a friend. While that was a bummer, Steph snorkeled and got robbed for the first time. Tip: don't leave your stuff out where you can't see it! While the vacations did not go as planned, the girls express their gratitude for for being able to travel. Note: This is a late release of an episode recorded last year. Follow us on our socials: Instagram & TikTok: @friendsafter5, Instagram: Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

Now that summer is wrapping up, the girls retell their exciting adventures of their summer vacations! Tina went on a tropical getaway (if you can call it that) to Hawaii and Steph takes a European tour through Austria and more! Tina and company go through a few snafus on their trip and end up throwing their money away, and Steph is moved to tears on her trip and learns that there is no such thing as customer service in Europe. Steph also reveals an exciting long-time dream of hers that she's been contemplating and gives an inspirational speech that moves Tina to do better. Tune in to an episode of fun adventures, mishaps, and following your dreams! Follow us on our socials: Instagram & TikTok: @friendsafter5, Instagram: Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

To celebrate Tina's official move to Los Angeles, we discuss all things city: concerts, food and construction. We also discuss the well maintained parks and pathways in the suburbs where there's a tree every ten feet #typical. It's no secret that the girls despise driving in the city. $20 parking and street sweeping tickets - no thanks! We end with a fun would you rather. Unpopular opinion: we may like the suburbs more than the city. Because we discuss the issues that people experiencing homelessness may face, for every listen to this episode, we will donate $1 to American Family Housing (afhusa.org). American Family Housing is a nonprofit that provides housing stability to people in Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino. It also helps fight food insecurity. We encourage you to make the donation too (if you have the capacity and you want to)! Follow us on our socials: Instagram & TikTok: @friendsafter5, Instagram: Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

The girls share some of their life updates after a few weeks off - Steph goes snowboarding and is once again traumatized by her experience (although it can not be compared to Tina's first time skiing - all-time traumatic experience and will never be repeated again). She also gets to revel in JB's presence in downtown LA, but faces the perils of LA streets and rush hour traffic. Tina reveals her new workout toy in an effort to start exercising again (she's a fraud, she admits it), how she almost got scammed on OfferUp, and offers some tips and red flags to watch out for when purchasing items second-hand. Follow us on our socials: Instagram & TikTok: @friendsafter5, Instagram: Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

After another hiatus, the girls are back and better! Tina went to Las Vegas with her boo, and didn't party until 4 AM (shocker!). She did live her best life eating at michelin star restaurants, watching shows and going to free happy hours though. Steph went on a family trip to New Mexico. While they enjoyed the national parks, the asian food on the trip left something to be desired... The girls then discuss what fitness means to them, and their fitness journeys. Tina and Steph reminisce over the days when they would go to spin together after work. Tina shares her thoughts on how her relationship has affected her routine, and Steph gives a motivational speech. The girls chat about what they find fun about fitness, and end with some goals for this upcoming year. Follow us on our socials: Instagram & TikTok: @friendsafter5, Instagram: Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

The girls are back with another episode after a brief hiatus featuring a very MAJOR update - you don't want to miss this one! Tina turns 30 and reflects back on her life with some very sage advice and wisdom. Trust us, Steph left feeling very inspired (or so she says). The girls also discuss the current dating culture and how backwards it has become, Tina talks about her birthday plans and her extravagant gifts (from who??), and Steph is learning how to manage her workouts around her accounting class. Tina also reflects on how important friendships are to her, shares some hard life lessons, and offers some life pro tips. The girls end the episode with a quirky game of "Would You Rather?" questions that Steph also asks in her interviews. Follow us on our socials: Instagram & TikTok: @friendsafter5, Instagram: Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

Steph throws it back at Game Day #gobears with her little sister, and gains a secret admirer (or so she thought). Sofia joins us to talk about her life which includes lots of twists and turns! She's moved from Guatemala to the US and now she's back in Guatemala. Who knows for how long though? After she completes her MBA , she may be pursuing another masters in Spain. From dealing with childhood bullies and being the bigger person, Sofia has gone through a lot. She couldn't have done it without her mom though. It's always been the two of them, and Sofia gives us some insight about what it's like when your mom is also your confidant. We find out that Tina knows a surprising amount about Latin culture and can relate to Sofia about parental pressures to settle down (LOL). Check out Sofia: Instagram: @princessofis Follow us on our socials: Instagram & TikTok: @friendsafter5, Instagram: Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

Fall is here, and we are so grateful for that (amongst other things). Tina went on a Hinge date, and shares the deets on her date's Korean Drama like past. Steph feels burned out so the girls may start planning a trip somewhere. DM us with your suggestions! It's been almost a year since Tina moved out and she's learned a lot (not cooking though). Steph shares what it's been like since she got promoted and what she's doing to continue to grow. And the girls discuss how (not) to emotionally dump, the minor changes they've made to their routines, and how to adjust to change. Follow us on our socials: TikTok: @friendsafter5; Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

On this week's episode, the girls go back to school with the one and only, Leslie Kam! Not only is Leslie a medical school graduate, but she made the adventurous decision to study medicine abroad. Leslie shares why she decided to go to medical school in a different country (Taiwan), the difficulties she faced as an international student and how she overcame the language barrier, and the culture shock she initially faced. She also shares the typical experience of a Taiwanese medical student (hint: there's A LOT of karaoke), and a group class project she orchestrated for their white coat ceremony. Lastly, the girls discuss how to train for a triathlon, because according to Leslie, that's the only way she can force herself to exercise. Follow us on our socials: TikTok: @friendsafter5; Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

Wondeirng why you should negotiate, or how to make big changes in your life? This episode is for you. Tiiffany tells us about her educational background and why she went into the field of public health. She reveals information and research she's known about COVID19 since the very beginning #shocking. Tiffany also shares more on her career path, and gives us some much needed advice. Spoiler alert, if you don't like your life, just change it and always negotiate. To wrap it up, we discuss our favorite topic: fitness. Tiffany shares what workouts she's tried, and what workouts she's currently loving! Check out Tiffany: Instagram: @tiffyyymarie Follow us on our socials: TikTok: @friendsafter5; Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

It's summertime and the girls are sharing their summer plans and reflections. Tina comes back from Vegas and re-experiences an alien encounter, Steph gets hangry and misses one of the 7 wonders of the world, and Tina finally gets to utilize her triple A membership. The girls also give valuable tips they've learned when traveling - life pro tip: make sure you realllly like the person you're traveling with, and finally, the girls reflect on lessons they've learned this summer. Follow us on our socials: TikTok: @friendsafter5; Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

Get ready for some tried and true health tips featuring our very own nurse practitioner, Megan Chang. Megan discusses her experiences as a health care provider as a young Asian-American woman - the challenges and discrimination she's had to face and how she overcame those adversities. We also discuss the current state of COVID and Megan provides her professional guidance on vaccinations and mask wearing (hint: just do it). The girls also reveal Steph is high key a hypochondriac, what it's like to build your dream home from scratch, and Megan provides great insight on how to be single and happy - a reminder that Tina desperately needed. Check out Megan: Instagram: @meganjchang Follow us on our socials: TikTok: @friendsafter5; Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

What time is it? Summertime! We were lucky enough to talk to Alex (aka Ms. K) this week while she's on her summer break. Alex shares what it's like being a teacher. Spoiler alert, it's not always fun and games especially when you're trying to keep kids engaged on Zoom during a pandemic. But the students make it all worth it at the end #doitforthekids. We talk about Alex's move from the Philippines to America when she was in middle school, and how that affected her identity. We also dive into other fun topics such as makeup must haves, and relationships! Check out Alex: Instagram: @alexkatigg, @missk_in_sixthgrade Follow us on our socials: TikTok: @friendsafter5; Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

The girls go to Big Bear this week! Tina tries mountain biking for the first and maybe last time. Steph is on survival mode and Tina gets lost, but everyone made it down the mountain eventually (bruises and all). This week's episode is a two part series #woohoo. We talk about how to be well, and discuss our preconceived notions on mental health, our experiences with therapy, and the little things that make us happy. If you're curious about therapy or want to know what the heck that is even about, we got you. Follow us on our socials: TikTok: @friendsafter5; Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

It's finally summer time - we're vaxxed and ready for hot girl summer! Steph and Tina discuss what hot girl summer means to them, why it's a mindset that you can totally keep year-round, and ways to shoot your shot with that cute guy you've been eyeing on - methods veteran Steph has retired now that she's no longer in the game. The girls also discuss their fears and trepidations with things reopening, why we should be grateful, and surprise, we started a TikTok! Follow us on our socials: TikTok: @friendsafter5; Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

In this episode, we discuss what the deal is behind main character energy, and how to live life as the confident person you are. You may have seen this TikTok trend or maybe you're confused (like Tina at the beginning of the episode), we got you though. Tina and Steph discuss their different journeys with developing more confidence. Steph was once a sidekick, and shares why she was excommunicated from her church. Tina gets some advice from her therapist about how to confront friends about feeling left out. The girls end with some action items they're taking to be even more confident. Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, TikTok: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, Tina @tinahoneyy

It's the episode you've all been waiting for...Tina FINALLY reveals the way to her heart, so if you've been trying to win her over, this episode is a MUST listen! The girls discuss their #relationshipgoals, Tina tries to manifest her dream man into her life, the girls discuss lessons they've learned from past relationships (or situationships), and Steph finally reveals her boyfriend's identity! Tina learns how to negotiate (sort of), Steph accidentally hits a car and makes a scene (it's okay girl, we've all been there!), and the girls wrap up the episode with a game of "Would You Date Him?" and learn some new dealbreakers they didn't know they had (hot but smelly?...). Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

On this week's episode, we talk to Sarah Tsai aka Steph's younger sister. She shares what it was like completing her freshmen year at college during a pandemic, and her unconventional tips on how to make friends (hint: it may or may not involve Zoom). We get #inspired with Sarah's talk on her data science major, as well as her YouTube aspirations. Then Sarah shares with us her take on gen Z trends, boys and why having a sister like Steph is the best. To end, Tina and Steph reminisce about their college experiences. Follow Sarah on her socials: Instagram: @sarahxheartx Youtube: Sarah Tsai Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

There's some mice in this house...Steph finds a group of mice had infiltrated her car and Tina discovers that she enjoys lifting heavy things and putting them down. On this week's episode, the girls talk about their different friend groups and how the groups have changed (or not) throughout their different transitions and phases in life, including the tragic end of friend groups when you or your friend break up with their SO (RIP). Steph has some horror roommate stories, and Tina shares some tips and tricks on how to maintain friendships and make new ones as an adult! Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

Oh mama mia! Here we go, on this week's episode, the girls discuss their relationships with their moms. Tina wishes she could speak more Vietnamese with her mom, and Steph wishes she could party with her mom (jk). We stan moms, but we are not a fan of the... tiger mom. While it is a stereotype, Steph and Tina discuss the aspects that are true, and how that kind of upbringing can lead to a need for therapy. This wouldn't be an episode about moms without any mom perspectives so we asked our moms some questions and they answered (27:10 -30:55). Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

It's time to get into formation...habit formation that is! In this episode, Tina gives an update on her dating life, Steph has 11 cavities (...yes, at one time), and the girls discuss habits - strategies to implement and habits that have changed their lives, habits they want to work on, and a bad habit they want to improve. Tina finally discovers Steph for the role model she's always been, Steph tries to limit her screen time (good luck girl), and guys...if you're going to have a girl over, please make your bed!! If you ever needed an accountability partner to upkeep your habits, then this episode is for you! Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

Drumroll please...we have our first guest ever: Sarah Hernandez! We discuss Sarah's background, and career in tech. Sarah shares why she transitioned from a more independent role to her current role, which requires more communication. We also get to hear about how Sarah and Max met, and why they decided to tie the knot (I'm not crying, you are). Sarah shocks Steph and Tina with some house stats, and we get some tips on what to do when you're looking to get a house. Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

YAAAS QUEEN! It's all about saying YAAAS this week as the girls discuss how being open-minded and saying a simple "yes" has allowed for new opportunities and people into their lives, helped foster a growth mindset, and helped them to establish more self-confidence and self-esteem. They also provide advice on how to get over the fear of starting something new and being "bad" at it, because trust us, nobody can be as bad as Steph at volleyball (or any other sport that requires hand-eye coordination...or disc golf). Then, the girls challenge themselves, and YOU, to try something new that they've always been afraid of doing! If you've ever needed an accountability partner to face your fears, then this episode is for you! Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

The girls get down to business this week. Whether you're a morning bird (like Steph) or night owl (like Tina), we got some productivity hacks for you. Steph and Tina share how they structure their days, and how their lives have changed since working from home. Steph has gotten closer with her parents, and Tina shares her tips on reaching out, and maintaing friendships with coworkers. On our last segment (31:19-34:54), we polled our friends and coworkers to see what is up, and share their responses and confessions. Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

To the left, to the left...get ready to purge your closets with the girls in this episode! Steph and Tina speak passionately on a topic that has changed their lives - spring cleaning (like for real)! Whether you started at the ripe young age of 6, or in 2019, it's never too late to get your life and affairs in order! Steph and Tina share their personal experiences on how tidying and decluttering changed their lives (especially Tina), give advice on how you can start, and share their tips and tricks on how you can maintain the habit. There's also a lot of hype and love for Marie Kondo - but we promise, it's not sponsored! Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

Whether you're a "big boned" baddie, "small boned" shortie or somewhere in between, this episode is for you. Steph and Tina open up about their literally polar-opposite body insecurities. Tina discusses the limitations of media representations, and Steph goes into why BMI is basically BS. To wrap it up, we also give our tips/tricks on how to love and accept your body as is. Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

This week's episode is juicy ya'll - you don't want to miss this one! Tina gives a much needed update on her dating life (gasp, is there a new man?!) and preaches on the importance of self-love, Steph discusses her breakthrough in therapy, and the girls discuss dating vs. relationships - the different expectations that come with each stage, dating dealbreakers, what to do when you get into that first big fight and tips on conflict resolution, and lastly, their top qualities to look for in a partner/relationship. LPT: it can work out even if he doesn't think you're funny. Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

Anti Asian hate crimes have risen to an all time high, increasing by over 1000% in some counties - a scary statistic that is barely garnering headlines in the media and news reports. Steph and Tina deep dive into a heavier topic this week, troubled by the atrocious crimes being committed against Asian Americans (Steph even does some research this time!). They discuss potential origins behind why these hate crimes are occurring, the model minority myth that has perpetuated deeply imbedded stereotypes against Asian Americans, and offer resources/organizations that you can contact to help. They also discuss their own experiences with veiled racism, and end it on a more light-hearted segment on Asians in media representation where Tina confesses her love for Korean men, specifically, one Korean man (ooooh who can it be?!). Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy Additional Resources: https://stopaapihate.org​ https://compassioninoakland.org​ https://hateisavirus.org​ https://advancingjustice-aajc.org​ https://oaklandvnchamber.com

We're back! Talking about a subject that is near and dear to our hearts... our career paths! As two 20 something year olds, we discuss our previous work experiences from "housekeeping" to making cold sales calls. It was a wild ride, but we ended up at the same amazing company where we met each other (whoop whoop). So it was all worth it! We also discuss imposter syndrome, and how we overcame it. Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

Steph and Tina discuss the F word and the inspiration behind the podcast...FRIENDSHIPS!!! We discuss the importance of friendships and what they mean to us, lessons we've learned from our own friendships, and focus more specifically on outgrowing friendships - how to identify when a friendship may no longer serve you and when it's time to remove people from your life. Steph also opens up about her childhood years of bully and trauma, and Tina reveals some juicy pearls of wisdom on how to be a better friend (because she is one of the best friends ever)!!!! Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

Steph goes to Tahoe, and it's all fun and games, until the games aren't fun anymore... Tina gives us a much needed update on her dating life, and shares with us an important lesson she kind of learned from her mom? Then we discuss the year of the ox, the do's/dont's of Lunar New Year, and Steph and Tina (well mostly Tina) shares more about how her family celebrates this holiday! Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

Tina and Steph are back at it again in 2021 with some MAJOR life updates!! Tina's been holding out on Steph and has a huge confession to make...and Steph reveals her experience with a creepy stalker who wanted to bake her bread...yes, bread. Tina also recalls her experience with COVID (she's a survivor!), and how she was able to get through it thanks to her friends and family (not including Steph LOL, explanation provided). The girls recount life lessons from 2020, discuss the much needed mental refresh that came with the new year, and focus on new goals and intentions for 2021. Come set your goals and intentions with us! Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

It's Thanksgiving, and Tina's favorite season of the year, fall. In this episode, we talk a lot about food. TLDR: we love it. We also discuss traditions, customs, Black Friday, and most importantly, gratitude. P.S. WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOU Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

Every superhero has their origin story...and now here's ours! In our debut episode, we (Steph and Tina) introduce the podcast - the concept behind it, how it came to fruition, what it means to us, and what we hope to acheive with it. We uncover our origin story and how we met, our first impressions, and how our relationship slowly blossomed into a beautiful friendship, not for lack of trying on Steph's part. (Hint: Tina had a secret admirer...for once). We also take a deeper dive into how we've been keeping sane during quarantine and discuss some of the lessons we have learned from an unprecedented and unpredictable year that has inspired us to create change. Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @friendsafter5, Steph @stephchristabel, and Tina @tinahoneyy

Friends after 5 is about two friends: Steph and Tina. They're coworkers from 8-5 but after 5, they'll hop on this podcast to share their experiences as third culture kids, advice on relationships and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday!