Not Your Average British Asian Girl (NYABAG)

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A non-judgemental platform brought to you by the women behind BAM & Beyond. In this podcast, we will open up about our experiences as British East & Southeast Asian women, in hopes to empower fellow Asian girls to speak up and have more of those ‘difficul

Nicole, Sophia, Georgette, Jemaima, Phoebe and Sunny from BAM & Beyond


    • Feb 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    #10: Season 1 Finale, Answering Your Questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 42:27


    It's been quite the journey, but the NYABAG podcast has finally reached the final episode of the season. As the 6 hosts are reunited, they reminisce their experiences of starting the podcast and answer questions related to fave episodes, advice for budding podcasters, things they wish to do but are afraid to do, and more. Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtube.com/bamnbeyond

    Valentine's Special: Is Valentine's Day Outdated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 31:00


    While Valentine's Day is the ultimate cliché, who doesn't enjoy indulging in all the special offers? Geo, Jem, Sophia and Phoebe share their own stories (spoiler alert: someone really threw up their expensive vday meal), as well as thoughts related to this occasion. Regardless of where you are in your love life, celebrate love everyday! Not just with a partner, but with your friends, family and obviously yourself. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/iDKv1sBt9ZM

    Lunar New Year Special: Traditions We Follow and Red Packet Etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 29:13


    Join Nicole, Sophia and Phoebe as they chat about how they celebrate the Lunar New Year. From the traditions they follow, to the food they share during this special occasion, the girls also discuss about red packet etiquette. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/vKDdHQvy1L8

    #9: Practising Healthy Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 26:07


    Can we just talk? *insert Khalid reference*. In this episode, Nicole, Sophia, Geo and Jem discuss what it means by healthy communication, as well as investigating the types of communication styles which they live by. Confrontations can be a difficult challenge in all types of relationships, but they're a necessity for progress. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/kHdfo7xPg4I

    #8: Is Ghosting Someone Ever Ok? ft. Chloe Kwok

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 41:57


    Oops - Didn't mean to ghost! In this episode, Nicole, Sophia and Phoebe are joined by a special guest, Chloe Kwok (@kwokwokwokwokwok). They explore the different types of ghosting (who knew there were so many?), their experiences with ghosting, as well as general communication which can lead to ghosting. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/V0m8QHc-E_s

    #7: How To Stay Organised & Set Boundaries with Work ft. Joelle Phua

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 31:17


    Exam season's coming up! How does one stay organised?! This week, Sophia and Nicole are joined by fellow podcaster and life coach Joelle Phua (@joellephua_)! The ladies talk about their work styles, how they handle deadlines, manage time, and set boundaries with work. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/cmIT6FJpHuE

    New Year's Special: Reflecting on 2020 and Setting Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 26:24


    Who else is more than ready for 2021? To end this crazy ride of a year, Geo, Sophia, and Nicole invite you to reflect on the lessons you've learnt in 2020. They also discuss about the best ways to set goals. Forget about new year's resolutions; if there's something you want to do – do it right now! View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/Tayfqzx47qA

    #6: Attending University & Graduating Amidst the Pandemic ft. John La

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 33:38


    This week, Sophia and Sunny are joined by BAM & Beyond's resident designer, Christy, and the wonderful YouTuber John La (@lajohnla)! From just entering university, to graduating amidst the pandemic, different experiences from each individual are shared as they reach the next stage of their undergrad/grad life. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/pOxnOE0J7hE

    #5: How Attending an All-Girls School Shaped Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 42:55


    Fun fact: 5 out of 6 NYABAG hosts went to all-girls secondary schools! In this episode, Sophia, Nicole, Sunny and Jem dive into the topic of attending single sex schools as British Asians. They share their stories about experiencing increased pressure as minorities in toxic environments (slut-shaming, gossiping, being seen as 'different', etc.), finding it hard to socialise with boys, and more. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/ECtgQ8KrI7I

    #4: Beauty Standards We Face as British Asian Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 47:16


    (Trigger warning: eating disorders and body dysmorphia). When it comes to British Asians, there are two standards at play: British standards, and Asian standards. Nicole, Jem, Phoebe and Sunny discuss about their thoughts on this, and share their experiences with body insecurities from a young age. From being called a 'black beauty'/'黑鬼妹', to being bombarded by advertisements of whitening products and plastic surgery, as well as the influences of social media that come into play. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/DHLU4pB2Jc0

    #3: The Definition of an 'Average' Asian Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 35:30


    He was taken to a marriage market?! In this episode, Sophia, Phoebe, Jem and Geo ask each other what defines the 'average Asian woman', 'leftover women', stereotypes, and the expectations we face as Asian women. Remember that you should never feel like you have to meet anyone else's expectations of who you are! 'Average' can be whatever you want it to be, but never be afraid to challenge the norm. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/RZu2rGgXY6Y

    #2: Navigating Friendships in our 20s

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 39:15


    Can guys and girls be 'JUST friends'? In this episode Nicole, Geo, Jem and Sophia talk about juggling friendships with a busy work schedule, making friends online and why they've turned off read receipts. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/fhRxHy7cKxU

    #1: Warming Things Up With a Game of 'We're Not Really Strangers' (Level 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 33:26


    Meet the women behind BAM and Beyond as they play level 1 of 'We're Not Really Strangers'! In this round, you'll find out how the girls perceive one another, from their first impressions, to who falls in love easily, and who runs on Asian timing (is always late). View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/mnxTzEQjhSk

    Trailer: The NYABAG Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 0:53


    A quick introduction to the 'Not Your Average British Asian Girl' Podcast.

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