Relatively Asian

The ladies are back this week to discuss the semi-recent drama surrounding hoemgirl and her husband. The ladies or one lady go IN on the drama so be prepared to hear the passion, context, and thoughts. They also discuss cancel culture and how it's progressed as social media has grown. Get ready for an intense filled episode!!

This week, Teresa & Mini continue their lively debate on Overhyped vs Underhyped and things even get a little personal. Let the hot takes continue.

The ladies are back this week for the first episode of 2025! They catch up on Teresa's trip to Japan - was it as mind blowing as everyone has hyped it up to be?? Listen to hear the tea

The ladies are back this week with one final episode before the year is over! Teresa & Mini talk through how 2024 was for them by going through some fun questions. What was their favorite book for them? Or how has it been living in NYC this past year or Seattle? The ladies talk through how the year has been and things they've learned. Check out the episode to hear more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relatively-asian/support

Relatively Asian is officially on tour & they've taken on Iceland as their first stop. But really, the ladies are literally on the road driving through the beautiful country as they record today's episode. The ladies chat about their time in Iceland so far, react live to a shocking moment in nature :O, & discuss viral topics on the internet recently including Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, TikTok debates, & of course yet another friendship deep dive. Come along for the ride! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relatively-asian/support

This week, Teresa & Mini are back to talk about yet another spicier topic... quiet quitting friendships. You might have heard this term recently or maybe in the past year as more creators have started addressing it. What exactly does quiet quitting a friendship mean? And what does it look like? And why have we started to hear about it more and more? The ladies dive into this topic talking about their personal thoughts on the matter. Check out this episode to hear more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relatively-asian/support

One episode clearlyyy wasn't enough because Teresa & Mini are back for another hot take deep dive. It seems to be a pattern across many topics where these ladies hold the minority view

Happy Aries season!! This episode, in honor of the aries spirit, the ladies talk about their hot takes. Is white or dark meat better? Kindle or physical books? Does your partner get an automatic invite to any event that you're invited to? What do we really think about social media and posting? Check out this episode to hear our hot takes on these questions and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relatively-asian/support

Closing out our 3 part series on moving to a new city + friendships in your late 20s is this episode where we chat all things Bumble BFF. Teresa's friend Lina who she met via Bumble comes back on the pod to share her experiences using the app to make friends in a new city. How does the app work? What does it look like for a Bumble friendship to make it out of the app & become a real friendship? Mini airs her concerns for the app as someone who has also just moved to a new city and is looking to make friends, and the girls dive into all the details. Check out the episode to hear more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relatively-asian/support

We're back!! This week, the ladies continue the 3 part series where we dive into what it's like moving to a new city in your 20s, making new friends using bumble BFF, and how friendships have changed in our late 20s/early 30s. We also catch up with Mini as she returns from her honeymoon from Singapore and Thailand! This episode, the ladies specifically dive into what they prioritize / look for in friendships now that they're a tad older and what has changed since they last talked friendships 3 years ago. Has getting married or moving to a new city provided a new perspective? Check out the episode to hear more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relatively-asian/support

Life updates!! Mini got MARRIED & the ladies have a SUPER chatty recap of the engagement season, bachelorette, & wedding. Mini shares allll the deets ranging from her advice for future brides planning a wedding, experience doing her own wedding florals, last minute vendor cancellation *gasp*, & sweetest moments from the big day. The girls also had the best time in Scottsdale, AZ for Mini's dreamy bride on cloud nine bach and share both perspectives as the planner & guest of honor. Also, let's just say that if you haven't heard of the Pool Boys, then you may want to tell all your bride friends to add it to their bachelorette celebration after listening to this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relatively-asian/support

This week, the girls are joined by Teresa's friend, Lina, to talk about what it's like to move to a brand new city with no friends in your 20s. As many of you may know, Teresa recently moved to Seattle with her husband last year and she met Lina who also recently moved to Seattle with her boyfriend two years ago. The girls talk about the difficulties, challenges, differences in cultures, and why they both decided to make the move to a new city where they didn't know many people. One of them even made the move to Seattle without even visiting! If you've wondered what it's like to move in your 20s or are on the fence, check out the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relatively-asian/support

On this episode of RelativelyAsian, the ladies catch up on life including announcing Mini's engagement *gasp* !!! Mini & Teresa discuss all the details of ring shopping, proposal, engagement party, and the current status of wedding planning. Mini shares her thoughts leading up to the engagement along with sweet moments & highlights from the day. At the end of the episode Mini also shares tips for those who are currently engaged or those who may want to be engaged & are having a tough time seeing all their friends getting engaged / married. This is an episode you don't want to miss! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relatively-asian/support

This week, Teresa & Mini share their thoughts on New Year's Resolutions. Does anyone even do those anymore? Or more importantly, did we ever believe in them anyways? The ladies discuss their personal thoughts on these questions as well as introduce a new social media trend called "focuses." Focuses are a more manageable resolution where people are "focusing" on setting one goal per month. Does this method work better? The ladies discuss this new trend and share what focuses they have for this upcoming year. And who knows, maybe after this episode, you could have some focuses too.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

This week, Teresa & Mini continue the conversation on relationships, specifically when it comes to the concept of independence. Do society & pop culture set certain expectations on what independence should look like in present times? How do these expectations vary by community and evolve throughout different relationship stages like dating and marriage? With the hype of lifestyles as portrayed by YouTuber Michelle Choi's "Living Alone Diaries" and other social media, the ladies discuss what they've observed around them and reflect on their own relationships and experiences as well.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

Mini & Teresa's friend from college, George Wang, come on to this week's episode to discuss the hot topic of dating apps. What dating apps have we used or currently use and which ones do we prefer? Unfortunately or maybe fortunately for some of you, we've entered an age where dating apps are more common than not and meeting on a dating app has become the norm and meeting people organically is almost rare. George and Mini share their experiences going on first dates, how long they think you should talk before becoming exclusive, catfishes, and general tips and tricks on how to navigate this world. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

At the precipice of 30 (gasp), Teresa & Mini discuss things they wish in their early 20's on today's episode. It's never too late to make a full pivot in your career. Lasting friendships require active intentionality. Don't show up for people who consistently don't show up for you. Those are just some examples they cover as they dive into what listeners submitted, what the internet says (cause it never lies right), and their own takeaways after having lived through most of their 20s. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

Summer break is over and the ladies are feeling readier & refreshed than ever to jump back into podcasting. This week, Mini & Teresa catch up on what they did & where they went over the summer including new hobbies, hot takes, and BIG changes. Tune in as they kick off S3 of Relatively Asian & give a sneak peek of the content to come. Have an idea of certain topics you'd want them to cover? Please drop a message on IG @relativelyasian --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

Mini's good friend David joins the ladies on the podcast this week to talk about a more serious topic that both believers and non-believers have asked themselves at some point -- why does God let bad things happen to good people? And how do you keep believing in Him when bad things have happened? As someone who has been pivotal in showing God's love to those around him, David's life has been far from easy. Having gone through certain life experiences, David has found himself at crossroads where he has had to ask himself those tough questions. Tune in and join the ladies as they dive into David's life story and discover his reason to keep faith even through the difficult circumstances. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

This week, we are joined by a friend from college, Brandon Fong to talk about his journey changing careers after college. Brandon graduated with a humanities major from college but now he works as a iOS software engineer at WeWork. How did he do it? And what were the challenges and struggles of pivoting to a completely different field than the one he graduated college with a degree from? Many of us may not enjoy the career path we chose from college, but how many of us would take the leap into changing careers completely? Brandon talks about the ups and downs and the decisions he made in order to get to where he is today. If you are curious on what it's like to go through a career pivot, what coding boot camps are like, and how to approach changing your career, this is the PERFECT episode for you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

This week Mini & Teresa play We're Not Really Strangers: Podcast Edition, the game that has taken over the internet and encourages connection building between strangers, besties, and lovers alike. Join the ladies as they ask each other questions across the levels of perception, connection, and reflection and get to know each other even better. Who knows, you may even be inspired to pick up a copy of this game for yourself! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

Mini & Teresa continue chatting about all things travel this week including group trip dynamics, travel preferences, expectations, and dream destinations. Structured itinerary or go with the flow? Airbnb or Hotel? Early mornings or late nights? The ladies share their opinions and proceed with their feelings about group trip roles & responsibilities - Who does the planning? Why does there seem to be a gender gap?

Mini's close friend Brenna comes on the podcast again to give us the lowdown on maximizing credit card points and getting that international BUSINESS CLASS flight for under 100k points. Is there such a thing as opening too many credit cards? Should you book your flight in the credit card portal or with the travel partner? Which credit card is best for travel? Listen to find out the answers. As a bonus, Brenna looks into how Mini and Teresa can visit their dream destinations (Japan and Maldives) using points! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

For the Relatively Asian ladies, 2022 is the year they invest MORE & spend less. Fortunately, they have a special guest on this week's episode to guide them through it. Teresa & Mini have the pleasure of chatting with Brenna, a long time friend of Mini's & investing extraordinaire. As a CFA working in financial services, Brenna shares her insight on all things to do with personal finance - budgeting, investing for beginners, portfolios, & more. The ladies share their journeys with investing & prove that it's never too late to start! If investing seems overwhelming at all - this is the PERFECT episode for you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

On this episode, the ladies have the pleasure of chatting with Teresa's good friend & former roommate, Susie Park. Susie shares her story of moving to America as a teenager, the ups & downs of navigating life in a new country, and the journey of finding identity (whether it's through a green card or other things). Her best tips? Positive thinking combined with having an action plan and surrounding yourself with the right people. This is an episode you don't want to miss! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

On this episode, Teresa & Mini continue their discussion about work in maybe their most unstructured and unfiltered conversation yet. I mean that's where the truest thoughts come out, right? They highlight some of the positive experiences, the mindset & approach they've taken on (& wish they had done sooner), & some of the interesting people they've crossed paths with. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

This week, Teresa & Mini begin Part 1 of their work series (the glum side). They recount their first jobs, the expectations they had entering the workforce vs the reality, & dish on work horror stories. Tune in to hear their tales of surviving toxic work culture, dealing with horrible customers (bad BO?!), 3hr commutes, & more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

It's been a couple weeks since World Mental Health Day and the ladies open up about the topic. They share personal experiences with anxiety, depression, eating disorders and the journey to finding help & healing. They also discuss what it's like to be on the receiving end of friends struggling with mental illness. Join them for a vulnerable conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

Mini & Teresa are BACK after taking time off for the summer to catch up on some highlight & lowlights. Specifically, Teresa talks about going on her bachelorette trip to Tulum, Mexico and catching COVID while there (and after being vaxed!). She also talks about getting married and shares details about her dreamy destination wedding. With wedding season coming to a close & friends getting engaged left & right, the ladies do a deep dive on the bridesmaids experience. My friend asked me to be a bridesmaid, do I have to ask her back? How do I choose my MOH? Who pays for what? Tune in to hear their discussion on these juicy questions, personal stories, best advice, & more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

Teresa and Mini wrap up Season 1 of Relatively Asian with a reflection episode on the past year. As the world slowly returns to normal, the girls take a moment to discuss all the things they fell in & out of love with during quarantine, and their biggest takeaways. Relatively Asian will be back with their regular scheduled programming come September 2021. In the meantime, you can be on the lookout for occasional content here & on their IG @relativelyasian! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

Teresa and Mini hit a big milestone for Relatively Asian of TEN episodes! This week, the ladies discuss everything related to friendships. Choosing who to invest in, soulmates and best friends, navigating toxic friendships, and friendship dealbreakers / struggles. The ladies share their unique perspectives and personal experiences on this loaded topic! Check it out :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

In part two of the faith series, Teresa and Mini continue to share about their beliefs specifically how they were changed after leaving home and becoming more independent. Through experiences and encountering specific individuals at boarding school and in college, the girls talk about pivotal moments that redefined their beliefs and view of Christianity. Join these ladies this week for another honest conversation. Confused by anything they shared or have questions? Feel free to reach out to them on Instagram @relativelyasian. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

In part one of the two episode series, Teresa and Mini open up about their Asian Christian upbringings and experiences growing up in the church. From attending retreats and Bible camps regularly to getting called out in prayer in front of a whole congregation and being pressured to get baptized, the ladies describe in detail what Christian life looked like. The ladies reflect on how their upbringings influenced their impression of God and Christians and the pros / cons of growing up in the church. Tune in for their honest recounts and make sure to listen to Part 2 where they'll talk about faith in adulthood. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

Big life update: Teresa and Mini are both in the process of moving so this week's topic is FRESH on their minds. In this episode, the ladies talk about their latest housing plans and reflect on various experiences from living in 10+ places since graduating college. The ladies dish on horror stories involving bird mites and other swarms of bugs, difficult landlords, escalated roommate fights in a foreign language, and more. Listen in for the story time and to glean from the lessons they've learned. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

This week Teresa and Mini are joined by their first guest, Rob Mark - a full time energy consultant, who works 9-5 at an engineering firm while also managing a photography business and freelancing as a creative. Rob gets into the origin of his passion, his most memorable stories (did someone say private Cardi B concert AT Domenico Dolce's 60th birthday party?!) and advice for others interested in pursuing the creative field. The group discuss the business side of being a creative, whether friends should pay $$$ for services their creative friends provide, and more. Listen in for inspiration, good stories and laughs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

This week Teresa and Mini dive into a touchier subject - racism towards Asians in the US. With an alarming 1900% increase in Anti-Asian hate crimes since the beginning of COVID-19, the ladies discuss some of the latest incidents. They also share personal experiences of dealing with racism growing up and in the workplace. Tune in as they raise attention on situations and unfortunate realities which are not often highlighted in societal conversations and mainstream media. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

How do you define success? Whether you were influenced by family, society, friends, or church, Teresa and Mini dive into the different definitions of success on this week's episode of the podcast. The ladies discuss the importance of having family approval, making 6 digits, getting married before a certain age, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

In part two of the two episode series, Teresa and Mini discuss their next steps after getting laid off, where they are now, and lessons learned along the way. In this episode, the ladies discuss filing for unemployment, job hunting in the midst of a pandemic, and explaining being laid off to friends, family, and future employers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

In part one of the two episode series, Teresa and Mini discuss the details around their experiences getting laid off from their jobs and their initial reactions. One person shed tears in a closet and another hid it from her family?? The ladies also introduce a new segment of the podcast where they each share a TV show of the week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support

Episode one of Relatively Asian serves as an introduction to Teresa and Mini and what listeners can expect from listening to their podcast. During this episode, the ladies dive into how they met, their Enneagram and Myers Briggs types, and details surrounding the inception of the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relatively-asian/support