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Women of color live dynamic lives. Tea & Transitions brews up stories of their shifting relationships and new experiences. Come for a cozy chat with co-hosts, Vina Vo and Odelia Younge to add a little t&t in your life.

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    • May 24, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 9m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Tea & Transitions

    S2 E1: Jasmine Tea & Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 86:33


    What are we holding on to from previous generations? How do we engage the past while living in the present? What legacy do we want to leave behind? In this first episode of Season 2, we navigate these questions and more as we serve up another season filled with sips and stories from the dynamic lives of women of color. Guests: Christine P. and Elyse Gainor

    Bonus Episode - Maintaining Long Distance Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 67:10


    As we grow older, life takes us from one place to the next, often creating physical distance between us and our friends. In this bonus episode, we invite our closest friends for a tea time chat on how we bridge the divide of distance and sustain our strong friendships. Guests: Alexandra and Kelly

    Bonus Episode - Life Goes On with BTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 51:31


    International global sensation Bangtan Sonyeondan, better known as BTS, have been encouraging individuals around the world to love themselves since their debut in 2013. During the pandemic, many have been drawn to their openness, honesty, and hope during these difficult times. In this bonus episode, we explore the inspirational and joyful role that BTS has played in our lives. Guest: Paola Pinedo-Vargas

    Episode 5 - Ceremonial Matcha & Touch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 99:43


    In our last episode of the season, we return to the place we started: touch. As vaccine rollouts continue, and we feel hopeful for the future, we revisit this topic again to see where we are over a year into the pandemic, as we discuss missing the weight of another and attending to our grief. Guests: Bhumi Patel and Amber Butts

    Episode 4 - Ancient Red Tea & Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 99:50


    In this episode, we meet for our weekly tea ritual alongside the heaviness of the increased violence of the past few weeks. Sit with us as we discuss how cross-racial solidarity brought us together as a Viet American woman and a Black woman, and engage our guests in conversations about race, identity, resistance, and friendships. Guests: Brittney Enin and Ava Abbey

    Episode 3 - Mekong Mist & Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 89:36


    From what we eat to how we eat it, food is deeply connected to who we are and where we come from. In this episode, our stories remind us of the connections between food, home, and family, and why it's important to hear stories from women of color when we talk about food. Guests: Chef Mahasin "Mo" Thurman and Ashlee Campbell

    Episode 2 - Drum Mountain Cloud and Mist & Avatar: The Last Airbender

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 71:05


    Revisit (or be introduced to) the wonders of airbending as we explore the importance of focusing on our breath, taking risks, and caring for ourselves, while we savor the complex flavors of Cloud Mist tea. Guests: Joyce Hu and Shruthi Gopal

    Episode 1 - Big Red Robe Oolong & Touch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 57:25


    It's been one year since the first shelter-in-place orders went into effect. Familiar feelings of loss, love and longing thread these stories on 'touch' together as we explore finding joy in simple moments and peace in absence. Guests: Eunique Deeann and Wren Lee

    Episode 0 - Tea & Transitions Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 1:07


    Grab a cup of tea and cozy up with this season of Tea & Transitions, where we'll be brewing stories about touch, food, identity and more, from incredible women of color.

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