The season is changing, and it is time for us to wrap up the Season 4. In this last episode of the season, Heena and Linda share what they have enjoyed and learned from the last two seasons, recording all the episodes in English. They also talk about the challenges they experienced and how they resolved the issues working together as best friends. There is a big announcement at the end, so stay tuned! [Mentioned In This Episode] Episode 21 : Who Are American K-sisters? From Hot Seat Questions to...
Sep 29, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 40
How has your Summer been? Have you traveled anywhere for your vacation, or are you planning a trip in the near future? In this episode, Linda talks about her recent trip to ‘down under’, Australia and New Zealand (Aotearoa), where she suffered a near heart attack from quokka’s cuteness and proudly donned a Korean flag during the 2023 Women’s World Cup games even when Korean players were not playing (find out more in the episode!). Also, Linda shares that she powered through seasickness with Gin ...
Sep 15, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 39
True friends don’t come by easily, especially when you are all grown-up and do not belong to any schools or organizations. In this episode, Linda and Heena talk about various aspects of friendship they have experienced. Linda has become quite good at finding new social groups through frequent moves but confesses challenges in developing the relationships further. As an ‘introverted’ social butterfly, Heena practices her socializing skills at work and alumni events. They also share the hardship o...
Aug 25, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 38
‘The aftermath of a road rage incident between two strangers who brought chaos to each other’s life’ perfectly describes the 2023 Emmy nominee Netflix show ‘Beef’. In this episode, Linda and Heena review the show from a variety of angles - from personal experiences with anger and depression to social issues such as immigration, wealth gaps, and parental relationships. A BIG SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t watched the show, pause our episode right now and come back after finishing the show! [SHOWNO...
Aug 11, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Shaya Morgan (she/her) has been a K-pop fan for eight years. Her first encounter was Psy’s Gangnam Style, and the girl group Sistar led her into the myriad of K-pop songs and dances. Her ult group is Exo, but a variety of artists fill her 58-hour-long Spotify playlist. Shaya, as a Guyanese American, also shares her personal experiences of navigating anti-Black sentiments in K-pop music and its fandom. [Mentioned in This Episode] Shaya’s IG Shaya’s Spotify playlist: The Ultimate K-POP Playlist EX...
Jul 28, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Happy Summer! We can’t believe half of 2023 has passed by already. How’s your year been so far? Are you still sticking with your new year’s plans? In this episode, Linda and Heena check in on their individual goals and share their progress. Tune in to learn more about Linda’s beautiful artwork and Heena’s new passion projects (which you can sign up for!) What’s your biggest gain in the first half of this year and what are you looking forward to in its second half? Let us know by taking a poll on...
Jul 14, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 35
We invited our music sponsor Miss Christine to talk about walking on their journey of queer discoveries and creating space for queer folks in their original songs. Christine Moad, a bassist and singer-songwriter, blends indie rock with blues and soul influences delivered with a defiant punk attitude to open listeners’ minds to possibilities beyond the gender binary. This episode is a fantastic way to wrap up Pride month; however, remember that the struggles and celebration of LGBTQ+ lives contin...
Jun 30, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Happy Father’s Day! Do you have any plans for Father’s Day this year? If you ask Linda and Heena, they would say ‘Nothing.’ Huh? Don’t get them wrong because you will find out the reasons in this episode where American K-sisters explain how they show their appreciation for each of their fathers. They also share sweet memories with their fathers and how much they love their K-dads! [Mentioned in This Episode] Sarira : Śarīra usually refers to pearl or crystal-like bead-shaped objects that are app...
Jun 16, 2023•47 min•Ep. 33
June has something special to celebrate: LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH! To join the celebration, we invited a special guest: our cohost Linda. Linda talks about her queer identity and learning about each one. Also, she shares the story of coming out to herself, her partner, friends, and family over several years. Heena helps out with the conversation with various questions including “What are your day-to-day challenges of living in this hetero-normative society?” “What would you like to say to our queer li...
Jun 02, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 32
Eileen is finally here! Eileen “the most mentioned person in our show” is our loyal audience and a good friend of Heena and Linda. She is also a 1.5-generation Malaysian-Chinese immigrant who has Korean DNA (in the heart). In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM), Eileen talks about her recent trip to Malaysia for QingMing Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) and her story of growing up in the States in an immigrant family. Last but not least, she clarifies her stance on J...
May 19, 2023•43 min•Ep. 31
American K-sisters did not begin as sisters (We are not blood-related). We actually met at a Meetup group to practice the Chinese language. Huh? Get to know the backstory of how Heena and Linda met and became best buddies. We will share the memorable moments of getting closer and the wishes we have for ourselves. We also announce the end of Season 3 at the end. See you soon! [Time Stamps] (00:00) Intro (00:23) Opening (Today’s Topic) (02:25) What we do together (11:58) How we met (19:00) Moments...
Apr 07, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Would you agree that the biggest part of adulting is taking care of ourselves? (Of course, you gotta pay your bills, too.) If yes, let’s have an honest talk about mental and physical health! In this episode, Linda and Heena share their self-care routines to relieve stress and keep things together in day-to-day life. Last but not least, they discuss how social connections and relationships support their general well-being. Check out the show notes for the resources mentioned in this episode. Take...
Mar 24, 2023•39 min•Ep. 29
Who is ready for spring? Me, me, me! While Heena and Linda eagerly await spring, they share all sorts of ways they try to stay active and upbeat during the winter. Attending Zumba online and using light boxes surely help. Also, you can’t miss videos of gorgeous k-pop idols and steamy Korean soup. Join in with a cup of your favorite tea! We are sure that spring will knock on our doors any time soon. [Time Stamps] (00:25) Opening - Today’s Topic (03:23) How has your winter been? (13:18) Favorite w...
Mar 10, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 28
We hope you all had a heart-warming Valentine’s Day full of love, including love for yourself! To celebrate February, the month of love in all shapes, American K-sisters continue their talk about relationships. We put together two awesome K-wives: Linda and our special guest Sandra. You might ask, “What is a K-wife?” We define K-wife as a Korean woman married to a non-Korean partner. In this episode, Linda and Sandra shared marriage stories, including pushbacks from their families and unforgetta...
Feb 24, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 27
“Would you rather get 100 messages a day or one message a month?” Balance game is a fun way to push people out of their comfort zones and learn more about their preferences. Heena and Linda chose 10 questions related to dating and relationships to celebrate love abound in the month of Valentine’s Day. Ranging from high school crushes to love languages, their talk knocked on every corner of their hearts. Join in with your favorite sweets or a cup of hot chocolate! [Time Stamps] (00:23) Today’s to...
Feb 10, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Do you like K-pop? If so, what is your favorite group and who is your bias? In this episode, Linda & Heena enthusiastically talks about the K-pop artists they’re obsessed with, from the all-time favorite, BTS and Seventeen, to the 4th generation groups such as NewJeans and LE SSERAFIM. If you’re going to say “Ditto” to everything we said in the episode, check out our show notes to learn more about the artists & their songs we mentioned in the show. Enjoy! [Timestamps] (00:00) Intro (4:41...
Jan 27, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Have you had many gatherings over the holiday season? What did you like or dislike about the events you attended? In this episode, American K-sisters talk about their experiences of participating in social events as an introvert (Heena) and an extrovert (Linda) as well as personal preferences. Also, we share the lessons we learned the hard way! Standing around at a cocktail party is definitely a challenge for Koreans who are used to having meals at a low table on the floor! [Timestamps] (00:00) ...
Jan 13, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Can you believe it? 2022 is over, and 2023 has come. Even the number sounds unfamiliar, yet we’ve got to move on, don’t we? In this episode, American K-sisters check on the resolutions set at the beginning of this year, summarize the year in three keywords, and discuss their plans for the new year. Join us on our journey forward! [Timestamps] (00:00) Intro (00:23) Opening & Today’s Topic (02:20) Reviewing the resolutions from 2022 (14:52) Summarizing 2022 in Three Keywords (21:45) After Skip...
Dec 30, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 23
We’re very excited to announce our first guest episode in English! As we’re in the middle of the festive holiday season, Linda & Chris (our special guest) openly share their experience as an international and interracial couple living in the States, especially about spending holidays with each other’s families. From the biggest culture shock moment to the lessons learned the hard way, Linda & Chris have been diligently working on open and honest communications to understand each other’s ...
Dec 16, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Linda and Heena celebrate the launch of a new season with fun-filled festivities. Although we have released two seasons in Korean and a few episodes in English, this is going to be a full season recorded in English. So we prepared hot seat questions to introduce the co-hosts in a different way. We also reflect on what got us started on making a podcast together and what motivates us to continue. [Timestamps] (00:00) Intro (00:25) Starting Season 3 and Today’s Topic (05:38) Heena on the Hot Seat ...
Dec 15, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 21
벌써 시즌 2의 마지막 에피소드라니! 그게 사실인가요? 팟캐스트가 곧 1주년을 (11월 5일^^) 앞두고 있다는게 믿겨지나요? 두 시즌을 마무리하며 이번 에피소드에서는 저희 팟캐스트 제작의 비하인드 스토리를 공개하려고 합니다. 녹음과 편집의 1도 모르는 두 사람의 경험이 어땠는지, 뭐가 재밌었고, 어떤 것이 힘들었는지, 그리고 저희 둘의 ‘최애' 에피소드는 무엇인지 궁금하시다면 재생 고고! 저희는 잠시 휴식과 재정비의 시간을 가지면서 다음 계획이 정해지는대로 팟빵, 인스타, 그리고 유튜브에 공지를 올릴거예요. 앞으로 인스타그램에 저희 일상을 더 자주 공유할 예정이니까 americanksisters 팔로우하는 것 잊지 마시고 그 외에 궁금한 사항이나 하고 싶은 이야기는 [email protected]으로 보내주세요. [미국사는 언니들의 추천 에피소드] 린다언니의 최애 에피소드: 1편 - 유학에서 이민까지 언니들의 뉴욕라이프. 그들은 한국인, 미국인? 희나언니의 최애 에...
Oct 07, 2022•35 min•Ep. 20
Heena and Linda came a long way in making two seasons of their podcast American K-sisters. How was their experience? What did they learn? What is the most memorable episode? In this episode, K-sisters openly share their thoughts and emotions from building this podcast from scratch over the past year. [More on American K-sisters] - Website: AmericanKsisters.com - Instagram @ AmericanKsisters - YouTube: YouTube.com/c/AmericanKsisters - Email: [email protected] - Music: MissChristineMusic....
Sep 30, 2022•44 min•Ep. 20
We have waited long enough for this topic: food! Linda and Heena have been living in the United States for over 10 years, and their food tastes have changed dramatically. Do they eat Korean food at home? If not, what do they eat? What would be their picks for the last meals on earth? Join American K-sisters on their food talk in episode 19! [Korean dishes and snacks mentioned in this episode] Juk (porridge) Tteok Bok Ki (rice cake with hot pepper paste) Doenjang jjigae (stew with fermented soybe...
Sep 09, 2022•38 min•Ep. 19
애청자 여러분들, 오래 기다리느라 수고 많으셨습니다. 많은 분들이 오랫동안 궁금해 해온 오늘의 주제는 바로~ 먹는 것! 미국생활 이야기 하는 데에 음식 이야기 절대 빠질 수 없죠? 이번 에피소드 녹음하면서 또 식욕이 올라서 린다언니와 희나언니가 좋아하는 ㄸㅂㅇ랑 ㅍㅋㅁㅇ 그리고 ㅁㄹ음식 바로 먹어줬다는 건 안 비밀. 여기 언급된 음식의 정체가 궁금하다면 지금 바로 에피소드 19 음식이야기 고고! [이번 에피소드에 등장한 음식 정보] - 위키링크 슈이쥬위 - 위키링크 타이야키 [미국사는 언니들을 만날 수 있는 곳] - 웹사이트: AmericanKsisters.com - 인스타그램: @ AmericanKsisters - 유튜브: YouTube.com/c/AmericanKsisters - 이메일: [email protected] - 음악: MissChristineMusic.com...
Sep 02, 2022•42 min•Ep. 19
The Spectacular American Life of Two Korean Sisters Welcome to American K-sisters podcast! Heena and Linda moved from Korea and have been living in the US over the past 10 and 20 years, respectively. We are fans of Kpop, especially BTS, and love talking about Korean food and culture. We also share our experiences with immigration, careers, graduate school, dating, marriage, and interracial relationships. We have released 17 episodes in Korean since 2021, and starting with episode 18, we will be ...
Aug 26, 2022•4 min
Heena finally visited Korea after three years of being apart from her family. The trip was quite a feat because of everything she had to prepare to make it happen. She had to get the flight tickets and apply for a new visa for the return. Her visit turned more difficult due to the scorching heat followed by unprecedented flooding in Korea. Despite all these challenges, Heena stayed positive and enjoyed a staycation with her parents. ----------------------------------------------- More on America...
Aug 26, 2022•57 min•Ep. 18
3년만에 고국 땅을 밟고 돌아온 희나언니의 한국방문 대작전! 왜 대작전이냐구요? 외노자들에게 있어서 고국방문은 단순한 ‘휴가'가 아니라 엄청나게 많은 ‘해야할 일'로 이루어진 프로젝트이기 때문이예요. 3개월 전부터 티켓팅과 비자서류 준비를 시작하고 방문 중의 최우선순위는 대사관 비자 인터뷰라고 해도 과언이 아니지요. 한국의 한여름 폭염과 폭우, 그리고 코비드 확진이 주변에 난무하는 와중에도 긍정적인 마인드로 스테이케이션을 즐기고 왔다는 무시무시한 이야기, 기대 많이 해주세요! [SHOWNOTE] 수정사항: 한국행 항공편의 출발시간을 기준으로 48시간 이전에 받은 코비드 검사 결과를 제출해야 함 [미국사는 언니들을 만날 수 있는 곳] - 웹사이트: AmericanKsisters.com - 인스타그램: @ AmericanKsisters - 유튜브: YouTube.com/c/미국사는언니들AmericanKsisters - 이메일: [email protected] - 음악: ...
Aug 19, 2022•50 min•Ep. 18
한국어냐 영어냐, 그것이 문제로다! 미국에서의 생활이 어느덧 10년 & 20년이 되어가는 미국사는 언니들에게 사실 두 가지 언어를 같이 사용하는 것은 엄청난 혜택이지만 동시에 큰 고충(!)이라는 것 아시나요? 이번 에피소드에서는 직장생활 속 비즈니스 영어 때문에 매일 머리 쥐어뜯는 희나언니와, 미국에서는 한국어 수다에, 한국에서는 영어 수다에 목이 메는 린다언니의 이야기를 나누어보았습니다. To speak English or Korean: That's the Question! American K-sisters have lived in the United States for decades, and using two languages in daily lives can be a double-edged sword. In this episode, Heena confesses her stress from staying most competent with her English usage ...
Aug 05, 2022•54 min•Ep. 17
사우나와 같이 덥고 끈적끈적한 뉴욕의 여름! 그러나 덥다고 집콕으로 여름을 보내기엔 놓치는 것이 너무 많답니다. 대중교통으로 접근할 수 있는 해변가는 물론, 도시 한복판의 오아시스 같은 푸르른 공원에서 펼쳐지는 각종 야외 이벤트부터 화려한 퍼레이드와 미국 최대 규모 불꽃놀이까지, 즐길거리가 정말 많거든요. 이번 에피소드에서는 뜨거운 날씨보다 더 열정적이고 활기찬 뉴욕의 여름에 대해 이야기해 보았습니다. The summer in NYC is hot and humid, yet there is so much fun stuff happening in the city. There are beaches you can get to after a ride on a subway or bus, parks filled with free events, parades with fireworks, and the list goes on. In this episode, we talked about how we ...
Jul 22, 2022•46 min•Ep. 16
미국에 와 생소한 환경에서 집을 구하기는 정말 쉽지 않은 일이지요. 여행으로 와서 숙소를 구하는 것도 그렇고요. 그래서 준비했습니다. 미국편! 린다 언니는 잦은 이사로 짝꿍과 함께 집을 구하는 데 도가 트였다죠. 희나 언니는 몇 번 에어비앤비에서 끔찍한 경험을 한 후, 알차게 호텔 이용을 하는 똑순이가 되었고요. 미국 사는 언니들의 유용한 팁 장착하고 미국으로 출발! It is not an easy feat to find where to live, or where to stay while traveling in the United States. American K-sisters got your back! Linda and their partner have been moving quite a bit, so they have gotten very good at finding suitable housing. Heena, after a few nightmarish incidents with...
Jul 08, 2022•55 min•Ep. 15
