My Terrible Twenties

Re-visiting some of my favourite moments in Season 1; my favourite episodes, the most listened episode, the journey and birth of My Terrible Twenties. And lots and lots of GRATITUDE for you, the listener. See you in a few months for season 2!!!! Remember to follow me on instagram: @myterribletwenties

22 is an interesting age: some of us are married, some of us are working full time, some are still going to frat parties, and some still have to ask their parents if they leave the house for any occasion. Here is my #girlchat conversation with Subtle Asian Traits co-founder, Angela Kang: our experiences being the oldest child/big sisters in an immigrant household, sneaking out to parties, strange Chinese superstitions, and more!! Remember to follow me on instagram @myterribletwenties!

Selene is the CEO of VITAE Apparel, a super cute and durable swimwear brand that became popular through Instagram, as seen on celebrities like Francesca Farago from 'Too Hot to Handle,' Lauren Hamilton from 'Love is Blind' and many more. Selene and I talk about her company, our experiences with Western Vs. Asian beauty standards, photoshop and social media impact on body positivity, and dating as an entrepreneur.

You ever get an 'I miss you' text from an ex? My guest Nadine Krill & I talk about the uglies behind bad heartbreaks, red flags, why forgiveness is the cure to anger, how to be a good friend, and other classic #girlchat topics.  You can follow Nadine's podcast, the 4:14 Podcast, and her instagram at @nadinekrill

Founded in September 2018, Subtle Asian Traits (SAT) has become one of the largest online Asian communities with members from all around the world. Their mission is to connect Asian individuals globally to create a community that celebrates the similarities and differences within the subtle traits of Asian culture and sub-cultures. This is my conversation with 2 of the founders at SAT; we discuss how SAT became what it is today, Kerry's experience speaking at Facebook, growing up Chinese, and answer some Q&A. Remember to follow me on instagram @myterribletwenties and shop/learn more about Subtle Asian Traits.

... it's also what you watch, what you listen to, what you read, the people you hang out with, what you buy, and anything else you consume in this life. A healthy emotional and spiritual diet is just as important to your wellbeing and overall health. I talk about unhealthy social media practises, who NOT to spend your time with, and how 'retail therapy' is anything but therapy. Follow me on instagram! @myterribletwenties

My conversation with published author, public speaker and podcast host Katie Bulmer on why a boyfriend can complement you, but never complete you. We go over the breakups that broke us, how she knew her husband was THE ONE, and how sorority girls can change the world. (INSTAGRAM: @myterribletwenties) 

Welcome to the My Terrible Twenties Podcast! (INSTAGRAM: @myterribletwenties)

Ghosting is the act of stopping ALL communication with someone with zero warning or explanation, one of the most confusing things that can happen to us when dating people who didn't deserve us in the first place! My guest and I share stories about the times we have ghosted, been ghosted, getting blocked on social media, and our vulnerable but very real heartbreak stories. Follow me on INSTAGRAM (@myterribletwenties)

Some of us would rather be at home instead of at networking events with hundreds of people (back when in-person was still a thing); I am also some of us. My guest today is a technical recruiter at a well-known gaming company in Vancouver, BC and he's here to spill the tea on how to impress HR recruiters on LinkedIn, form professional relationships during this online world admits COVID, and how to be be OK with being the centre of attention when you hate attention.

Imagine this: you see a cute girl in her early 20's carrying her university textbooks, wearing a tube top and ripped jeans. You finally gather the courage to ask her out and she says, "no thanks, I'm married." Yes you heard it. My conversation with a newly wedded 23 year old about her first year of marriage; more than half of it spent during a global PANDEMIC, being forced to be in quarantine with her new husband, and the stigma attached to getting hitched at a young age. (INSTAGRAM: @ashtonvint @_wendz)

What's more awkward: running into your ex or your ex best friend?? There are unlimited movies and TV shows that depict the pain from breakups; but when it comes to the end of friendships, it's confusing and often more frustrating. I talk about some of my own friendship breakups ;( That being said, hug the friends you do have and do as much as you can to be there for them!! (INSTAGRAM: @_wendz)

Learning about living with an undiagnosed mental disorder from my guest, who spent all 21 years of her life not knowing she had ADHD the entire time. How she found empowerment through her diagnosis, how she endured academia in a system that is catered to kids with "normal" brains, and many other questions we discuss that can be educational, relatable, or inspiring for all different types of listeners. (INSTAGRAM: @_audreyjones98) For more information on ADHD, visit http://www.bcchildrens.ca/our-services/mental-health-services/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-(adhd)

Do you do any of these things? If so, I'm gonna need you to stop.

I was reflecting on some of the ways life will never be the same again, and I talk about the reasons I'm SO GLAD life will never be the same again. Ms. Rona is stupid and needs to leave our society alone, but at least she brought some good changes to our 'new normal'.

Daniel Ko has a condition called Muscular Dystrophy, but he is much more than that; especially in his brother's eyes. Listen in on my conversation with UBC student Michael Ko, about how his love and respect for Daniel turned into the invention of a voice-controlled self driving wheelchair. (Follow Michael's project on INSTAGRAM @mtabulous) Read more about Michael and Daniel here: https://globalnews.ca/news/6024160/ubc-student-builds-wheelchair-brother/

These are some of the things that might be stressing you out, that do not need to be stressing you out, that you can stop letting it stress you out. We are all out here trying to do our best with so many other things to worry about; don't let these small things take up space. #NotHereForIt (INSTAGRAM: @_wendz)

Graduating university and trying to figure out what's next is already hard, but it's even harder with Miss Rona going around cancelling all our plans. Listen in on a conversation with a UBC Coronavirus graduate who landed a full-time job right after university; what she has to offer regarding interview and resume tips, and how to best use time right now for personal and skill development. (INSTAGRAM: @kaverzz @_wendz)

Reflecting on petty things we do in our 20's, when we're supposed to be #ADULTS. You can take the girl out of high school, but can you take the high school out of the girl?

This is my experience. Emphasis on my. Everything I say is solely and dependently based on MY experience in therapy accumulated over 3 years, on and off. Mine and the internet. They are not factual so don't take me seriously :) Love you xx

Think about the women in your life; what would your life be like if none of them existed? I can answer that for you; sterile. I'm kind of kidding but also in a literal sense meaning unproductive and unable to produce children.

Reflecting on what I've learned in the one year I've spent living by myself so far...

Things I wish I could have told my younger self. Which ones do you relate to?