In this week's episode, Mel and Janet answer your questions on dating - What are our pre-date confidence boost rituals? Our go-to pick-up lines on dating apps? How do we deal with not feeling left out as close friends settle down in their relationships and marriages? And what are our biggest challenges in dating right now? Listen to find out! We're curious about your thoughts on dating too -- let us know your answers to some of these questions in the comments! This episode was edited by Michelle...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 13Ep. 156
Finding love through our podcast is something Janet & Mel both thought they would potentially achieve. A lot of their friends joke around asking if anyone has slid through the DM’s or if listeners have sent potential matches & the answer is no LOL However, it looks like some of our guests are having better luck finding love through our ABG podcast. If you remember Ep 66 & Ep 68, we brought on our good friend Anna Lee to talk through her coming out story. We later found out that anoth...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 13Ep. 155
It's been a while since we caught up with you all on our dating adventures on the apps, so in today's episode, we share some of our recent experiences -- conversations via text, a video chat, a couple of in-person dates, drafting and sending hard messages, and getting unexpected responses. We're curious what dating has been like for all of you these past couple of months -- let us know in the comments! This episode was edited by Michelle Hsieh. ___________________________ L I S T E N E R S U R V...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 13Ep. 154
It's the month of Valentine’s Day, so I'm sure your feed is not short on sweet, lovey-dovey content about romance. But let's be real - romantic love isn’t all butterflies and rainbows, and especially in our mid-20s and onward, it often takes on a different weight. Romantic love during this period in life can be incredibly complex – working through each individual’s past relationship “traumas”, ourselves changing and figuring out who we are and what type of partner we are most compatible with, an...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 13Ep. 153
Today we’re going to be talking about Burnout. What is it? Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. This is a topic that we have been seeing EVERYWHERE - We're seeing people post about it on social media, hearing about and seeing it amongst our friends and family, reading about it in articles…and we personally were feeling it HEAVILY at ...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 13Ep. 152
Our friend, Cassey Ho (aka Blogilates), joins us for this week's episode. Cassey is a fitness MOGUL, serial entrepreneur, and true Asian Boss Girl. Her signature format, Pop Pilates is the official Pilates class of 24-Hour Fitness gyms. Her fitness app, Body by Blogilates, provides hundreds of free full-length workout videos and fun challenges to help people get into the best shape of their lives, mentally and physically. And as the CEO and Head Designer of a gorgeous collection of activewear an...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 13Ep. 151
In this episode of AsianBossGirl, we sit down with Berna Anat, financial hype woman, and host of Betches’ Money Please podcast, to discuss personal finance from the perspective of a millennial/gen-z woman of color and child of immigrants. We talk about the concept of financial trauma, what it's like to chase your dreams in NYC on a starting salary, then be confronted with managing your personal finances on a tech salary, how to pay off debt, some hilarious but effective tips for budgeting, when ...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 13Ep. 150
Welcome to a NEW YEAR! In this FIRST episode of 2022, we focus on goal setting in a non-traditional way. Instead of discussing our goals in a list format, we opted for a future self journaling exercise inspired by Jenn Im's vlog where she journals a "future day-in-the-life". This activity can help focus one's desires and goals. Listen in as Mel, Helen, and Janet each share a "future day-in-the-life". What do each of our journal entries reveal about the life we want? Try this exercise out yoursel...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr•Season 13Ep. 149
Hello ABGs and ABBs! And welcome to the last Thursday of the year!! This is the last episode of 2021! And together, through all the ups and downs, the many trials and tribulations we’ve all inevitably faced throughout this year, and the moments of happiness and gratitude that have lifted us and kept us moving from day to day, we have all made it through to the end of a wild year. Welcome to the end of a new beginning. Well, in ABG fashion –we’re going to dedicate this episode to reflect on this ...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 12Ep. 148
It's the week of Christmas, one of the biggest holidays celebrated in America. This time of year has us reflecting on all the ways we relate to these festivities and traditions as 2nd generation Asian Americans. We hope you'll enjoy this special episode from our archives, Episode 93: Asian Parents On Celebrating American Holidays, where we chat with our parents about their experiences with Western holidays for the first time and how each of our families celebrate now. What does celebrating the h...
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 4 min
The Great Resignation is an international phenomenon of massive amounts of workers leaving their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were curious about how ABGs have been affected and what your experiences have been like. From career pivots, new jobs with better growth opportunities, to negotiating changes in current roles, and even moving to another country for school and work - here are stories from ABGs who have made changes in their work these past couple of years. If you're been unhappy w...
Dec 17, 2021•48 min
Taking the music world by storm is not an easy feat. Our guest today is a very special one. Not only is she the first musical artist we’ve ever had on our podcast, but she is a household name who has inspired so many young Asian women around the world. From singing and releasing cover songs in her hometown of Jakarta, Indonesia, moving cross country to Nashville to study music, creating hit songs like “Vintage”, to now headlining concerts with over 25,000 attendees, we feel incredibly lucky to w...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 7 min
It’s been awhile since we’ve had an episode on female sexuality. We know this topic can be a bit taboo in our culture, and maybe among some of your friendship circles as well. As Asian women, our relationship with our sexuality can be incredibly complicated and nuanced. At times it may be disheartening that we cannot control society’s dialogue about Asian women and sexuality, but we can start by controlling our own personal narratives with our sexuality. Join us for a conversation with Anna Lee,...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 21 min
In light of Thanksgiving, we wanted to share an older episode that is close to our hearts & serves as a reminder for us to be thankful (prev. Ep 91). People, Places, and things - in the most simple and direct translation, they are simply the definition of a noun. But these nouns are what make up experiences, the many experiences throughout our lives that have shaped us into who we are today. From the people who left a lasting impression on us, the places that are painted with memories, to th...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Many large life milestones typically occur in our 20s and 30s - Things like work promotions, moving to new cities, developing serious romantic relationships, buying a home, getting married, starting a family, etc. - all events and occurrences that are markers of growth and progress. Between these milestones are periods that can often feel like stagnancy. Nothing’s really wrong in life - in fact, things can feel pretty stable and ok, but so stable and ok that you feel like you’re on auto-pilot - ...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 21 min
In today’s episode, we dig a little deeper with our parents, to hear & share the stories that they never told us. As we get older, we realize we (their children) are the only ones who will live to carry on our parents' journeys and legacies. From stories of their adolescence playing on the rooftops of a small village in China, to pains they felt in being separated from their own parents as they assimilated to America, to their meet-cute at a random mahjong night...we share all of this in tod...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 18 min
It's been a wild 4 years, building this podcast turned small multi-media company. What started as a side passion project has grown into a formal business with multiple departments and team members. In this episode, we share what goes on behind-the-scenes at AsianBossGirl - how we run each sector of our business, the processes we've put in place, the natural evolution and growth of our team, and much more. If you are someone who's interested in your own entrepreneurial journey and learning about ...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 12Ep. 140
"Squid Game" is a South Korean Netflix show that has taken the world by storm! It's eerie, it keeps you on your feet, and it leaves you guessing after each episode. This is one of the few shows all three of us have watched besides "Crash Landing On You", which was also a South Korean Series, so you know we had to do a review of this show too. There are so many reasons why the world is obsessed with Squid Game and this episode will be dedicated to our review of this phenomenon that has taken over...
Oct 29, 2021•47 min•Season 12Ep. 139
According to UCLA Health, 15% of couples have trouble conceiving. It’s really unfortunate and an emotional journey for many. However, thanks to modern assisted reproductive technology, there are different options available to a couple. Today, we will be mainly focusing on in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg-freezing. We brought on a special guest & infertility doctor, Dr. Huang. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infer...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 12Ep. 138
When was the last time you learned something new? In this episode, we talk about why continuous learning is so important to us. Beyond the classroom and office, pursuing your curiosities and developing new skills has so many benefits. We chat about things we've learned, what motivated us to learn these things, our ideal learning styles, and even teach something to each other! Listen in to learn along with us ;) This episode was edited by Michelle Hsieh. ___ P A R T N E R S mentioned in this epis...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr•Season 12Ep. 137
**Disclaimer: This episode contains discussion about drug, alcohol use, sexual abuse, and addiction.** The topic of addiction is rather taboo in Asian culture, so it is often unaddressed and misunderstood. Many people are unaware, uneducated, unprepared, and suffer alone. Research has found that Asian-Americans between 18 and 25 drank heavily although they were considered a “low-risk group” with alcohol abuse, and that 14% of Asian-Americans or Pacific Islanders between 18 to 25 need substance a...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 11Ep. 136
And baby makes 3! We talk a lot about changes and transitions on this podcast. One of the most beautiful, emotional, exciting, unexpected transitions a woman can go through is pregnancy. We are so over the moon for our girl, Helen and the announcement of her & Phil’s first child (due at the end of the year! #babywuwang). Being a mother is something Helen always dreamed of, but along with the joy of knowing she’s expanding her family, comes the emotional & physical journey of bearing a ch...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 11Ep. 135
We didn't expect this episode to take such an emotional turn. In Episode 133, we discuss the customs and celebrations associated with the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. In this episode, we dig deeper into the meaning behind the holiday - concepts of gathering, thanksgiving, prayer, and the symbolism of the moon. We spend some time personally reflecting on how we each plan to practice these concepts in the coming year. Join us in this conversation and let us know how you plan to practice these concept...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 11Ep. 134
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is the second-most important holiday after Chinese New Year, dating back 3,000 years when China’s emperor worshipped the moon for bountiful harvests. On this day, it is believed that the moon is at its brightest and fullest size. As we get older, we have grown a genuine interest in these traditions that we used to not think twice about, or even find to be a nuisance. And as we think about the nature of these tradition...
Sep 17, 2021•39 min•Season 11Ep. 133
Let’s be real! The invites for weddings start to pile up as we get older and fill up our social calendars. In our first season, we talked about our fantasies of our dream weddings, but we realized that there’s a perspective that we didn’t talk about...attending a wedding as a guest! Whether the waves of weddings have just begun or you’ve attended a handful the last 10 years, there are a lot of traditions and unspoken things you need to know as a guest. From how much money to gift, do you bring a...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 11Ep. 132
It is officially September and we are fast approaching the fall season. Many of us are gearing ourselves back up after those summer months - re-adjusting to more structured schedules, trying to figure out how to better manage our growing to-do lists, and making sure that what needs to get done, gets done! So in today’s episode, we’re going to talk about productivity. Each of us has worked in very different industries, settings, and roles and we want to reflect and share the things we’ve learned ...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 11Ep. 131
On today’s episode, we have one of the original queens of social media. She is a Korean-American entrepreneur, fashion icon, and digital influencer who started off her fashion career as a wardrobe stylist. In December 2011, this serious AsianBossGirl founded "The Chriselle Factor" to chronicle her daily musings and personal style. And she has since grown a powerhouse of a following on social media with close to 5M followers across various channels, to empower and inspire women all over the world...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 11Ep. 130
Mel, Janet, and Helen are 90s kids, two of us being 80s babies. And this past year or so, we’ve been seeing a very quick rise of 90s comeback fashion, especially amongst those who were born in the 2000s. It’s been a bit strange to see flares, bell bottoms, spaghetti straps, fanny packs, and bucket hats make a comeback, but we thought it’d be fun to have an episode where we reminisce about the actual 90s and early 2000s trends that we lived through and grew up with! Because who knows? Maybe some ...
Aug 20, 2021•52 min•Season 11Ep. 129
So a topic that comes up quite frequently in our post-college 20s and 30s, when we’re freshly moved out of our parent's homes, is about the roof over our heads!! Where do you live?? Are you renting? Are you thinking about buying? What are you looking for in a house? What does your dream house look like? These are questions we’ve had to think about ever since entering our ‘adult years’. We are all in pretty different places in our lives, with Janet owning her first condo & having lived here f...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 11Ep. 128
Summer is usually a time when we all get outdoors, gather with friends and family, and generally interact with a lot of people. However, this summer season is a unique one - as we are on “what we hope to be” the tail end of a global pandemic. By now, we hope you all are vaccinated or are on your way to getting vaccinated. I know it may feel as if COVID is no longer a big issue, but variants of COVID are developing and starting to pose a large threat, and the longer we delay getting more people v...
Aug 06, 2021•47 min•Season 10Ep. 127
