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4 GenZ girls on their journeys through college & post-college navigating the crazy modern world. On this podcast, Mariana, Sangi, Kala & Su Wern share their personal conversations from topics like their future careers, #girltalk, social impact and everything in-between. Our generation are the rising leaders of the future and we’re not ones to be underestimated. Because truth is, we’re all tryna to make it out here! Follow us at @yagirltrynnamakeit on Instagram. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yagirltrynnamakeit/support

Ya Girl Trynna Make It


    • May 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Ya Girl Trynna Make It

    Q&A about life after graduation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 27:19


    Mariana and Sangi are soon-to-be graduates of the University of Houston! This episode they sat down with Su Wern who graduated as part of the first batch of pandemic graduates in Spring 2020. Tune in to hear all about adulting and adjusting to new-grad life! Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    K-pop and Anime Beauty Standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 38:02


    In this episode, Ya Fangirls share their thoughts on K-pop and Anime beauty standards. Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    1 Year of Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 49:11


    It's been a year since Ya Girls met and became friends! In this episode we talk about our first impressions of each other and how we've grown in the past year! Tune in for a heartwarming and fun episode. Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    Our thoughts on violence against women

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 33:46


    In light of recent events, Ya Girls decided to sit down and discuss our thoughts on violence against women. Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    Our thoughts on the K-Drama, True Beauty with Ya Fangirls

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 37:51


    In this episode, Ya Fangirls, Su Wern and Sangi are back to discuss the recent K-Drama, True Beauty! Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    Our period stories: the firsts and the others

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 42:22


    In this episode we discuss our period stories ranging from our first periods to other interesting experiences we've had! Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    How to set yourself up for success

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 35:37


    In this episode we discuss our "dream careers" and how we're currently setting ourselves up to achieve them! Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    Our names and the stories behind them

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 40:02


    In this episode we discuss the stories behind our names including what we like and dislike about our names! Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    Privilege: What is it and how it shows up in our lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 45:43


    In this episode we discuss what privilege is and how it shows up in our lives. Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    How to set goals for back to school

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 26:57


    Kala, Mariana & Sangi talk about they are preparing for the new semester! Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    How to Land an Interview: Tips & Follow-ups

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 36:53


    In this episode, Mariana & Sangi share their tips & tricks for interviewing! Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    Networking & developing relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 26:30


    In this episode, Kala & Su Wern talk about networking and tips that they've tried on their own. Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    Discussing the No.1 New Year's Resolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 30:36


    As everyone is busy writing their New Year's Resolutions, we thought to share our opinions on the most common New Year's Resolution: Fitness. Trigger warning: we will be talking about fitness, working out, food and nutrition. Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    Hello, 2021: Our goals for the new year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 21:47


    It's FINALLY 2021! In true New Years fashion, we decided to share our 2021 goals and how we plan to achieve them! We're so excited for what this year has in store for us and Ya Girl Trynna Make It. Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    Saying goodbye to 2020...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 29:28


    It's our last episode of 2020! What a crazy year it has been... we started the podcast a few months ago and we're so proud of how far we have come since the beginning of the year. In this episode we discuss how 2020 was for us and share a little sneak peak into what we have in store for 2021! You're gonna have to tune into the episode to find out!

    Ya Fangirls: Our Winter K-drama Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 48:40


    With many of our fellow college students finishing finals and everyone gearing up for the holidays, Su Wern & Sangi share their ultimate winter K-drama recommendations perfect for cozying up under a fleece blanket accompanied by your hot drink of choice. From Netflix's newest additions to older classics Ya Fangirls dish shows that you should add to your watchlist this holiday season. ❄️ Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    College Graduation: Our Bucketlist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 39:06


    Mariana & Sangi discuss their pre and post-graduation bucket list from skydiving to learning Muay Thai to traveling the world. They reminisce on their last semester of college and chat about a potential Ya Girl Trynna Make It meetup. Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    College Graduation: Our thoughts & feels

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 30:36


    In this episode, Su Wern, Kala, Mariana & Sangi share how they feel about college graduation from their varying perspectives. From looking back at the "dream" college experience to graduating during a pandemic the girls share what they've been feeling and reminisce what their college experiences have been thus far. Whether you are attending, have graduated from or have yet to attend college, this episode is still one for you. Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    Hope After Rejection

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 39:42


    On this episode, Sangi & Kala discuss what "standard" job application process is like for a college student, how to deal with rejection and staying hopeful despite whatever situation you're in! Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    What ya girls are thankful for this year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 27:35


    On this episode we thought we'd do a super chill-chit-chat-style episode with all 4 of ya girls discussing what we're thankful this year! Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    Su Wern & Mariana Hyping Up Houston for 30 Minutes Straight

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 33:54


    Good news! We decided to keep the sub-unit episodes going and on this episode, Su Wern & Mariana talk all about why they love Houston. From the culture to great places to eat, and there's even a fun little menopause fact buried in the episode. We hope that you'll fall in love with Houston and feel inspired to explore the city (when COVID-19 goes away of course!) Oh and, #GoCoogs!

    Knowing your worth & negotiating your first salary

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 28:39


    This week's episode is also another special episode featuring Mariana & Kala! On this episode they dive deep into their personal experiences with salary negotiations, knowing when to say “no” and what they've learnt so far from their own budding career paths. They talk through tough conversations they've had to have and knowing how to set healthy work boundaries. Whether you are a student in high school or college, this episode is for you and we hope that you can learn from their golden nuggets of advice!

    Ya Fangirls talk K-pop, K-dramas & Anime!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 32:31


    This week's episode is a super special one! Sangi & Su Wern created this new sub-series called Ya Fangirls where they talk all things K-pop, K-dramas and Anime! From breaking down K-pop comebacks to questioning the messages and plots of their favorite Animes. If you are a fangirl/fanboy/fan non-binary person this episode is for you! Shout out to all our Koreaboos & weebs out there we know you'll be listening.

    Crazy travel stories & manifesting our dream desinations!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 51:23


    In contrast to our previous episode, we wanted to talk about our craziest travel stories, why we love to travel and manifesting our dream destinations. From Sangi's crazy fight in Jerusalem to Mariana's encounter with a natural disaster, this episode is filled with fun and we hope it can bring a smile to your face during these weird & crazy times. Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    Reflecting on college during COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 48:59


    COVID-19 has affected all of us to some degree. In this episode we discussed how the global pandemic affected our time in college and career plans. We also just started full-on reminiscing college life from friendships to student organizations which are both topics we could further cover in future episodes! Make sure to leave a review, rate, subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Instagram at @yagirltrynnamakeit.

    Just 4 Girls Trynna Make It

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 34:45


    Su Wern, Sangi, Kala & Mariana are just 4 girls trynna make it. This is our very first podcast episode ever!

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