It seems like just yesterday that we were the fresh-faced new grads at work... but as we're in our mid-twenties, some of our friends are progressing down their careers and becoming MANAGERS! In this episode we discuss the challenges and rewards of people management, the emotional aspects of being a good manager, and the secret tips you learn in managerial training. We also talk about the importance of giving good feedback, mastering the poker face, and managing your stress (hint: scream into a p...
Nov 10, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Conversations are an essential part of our daily lives - everything from small talk with your coworkers to awkward conversations with extended family to deep talks with your closest friends. Today we dissect the various styles of conversations we experience the most, talk about the nuances of conversations we appreciate, and delve into any tips on breaking the ice or taking the conversation beyond the surface level. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Nov 03, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 122
For many of us, the immigration experience is linked through our family - either someone in the family immigrated first or we immigrated alongside our parent. But for a lot of us, immigrating was more of an independent adventure! Today we bring on our friend who has been through both a homestay and a boarding school, and discuss the differences between the cultural experience, parenting style, and long term impacts between the two. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Oct 27, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 121
Going to the gym can be an intimidating experience, especially when you're surrounded by burly jacked people and picture-perfect fitness influencers. Actually, even when you're surrounded by regular ol' people it can still be a bit nerve-wracking. Today we bring on our resident gym expert buds to chat about their first time going to the gym, proper gym etiquette, and embarrassing gym stories! Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Follow Daniel on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/dzkaiten Follow Shangwa...
Oct 20, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 120
Back with another K-Pop episode! This time, we dive deep into the world of girl groups to see how our personal opinions of girl groups has evolved and also how girl groups act and are portrayed differently from debut to mid-stage to late-stage. We also explore the relationship between fan culture, management companies, and capitalism 👀 hope to see all you TWICE, Girls Generation, and BLACKPINK fans tune in! Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcru...
Oct 13, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Whether you go back every chance you get, or you haven't been at all, the "Motherland" can be a mystical place that represents so much - from our cultural heritage, to our familial roots, to even just random memories or references from media. Today we try to define the term in our own words by describing what the Motherland truly represents in our personal lives. From pre-trip rituals (nut shopping anyone?) to language anxiety to getting questioned by the TSA, we delve into some of our favorite ...
Oct 06, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 118
Whether you're an avid TechCrunch reader, a listener of Robinhood Snacks, or even a K-Drama fan who happens to love Bae Suzy and Nam Joo-Hyuk, it's hard not to notice that there's a lot of hubbub about startups in the media. Are the stereotypes of family-style work culture, free food and endless morale, and millionaire 25-year olds true? Today we delve into our personal experiences of working in different stages/styles of startups, and discuss the culture surrounding the mystical IPO and startup...
Sep 29, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Shang Chi is finally in theaters, and both of us have THOUGHTS!!! Today we share our favorite parts of the movie (don't worry, we'll warn you before the spoilers), discuss the various expectations surrounding the release, and share whether we thought Shang Chi did cultural representation correctly. We even discuss some of the latest Twitter controversy surrounding the star of Shang Chi, and talk about the chaos of celebrity status and cancel culture! Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the...
Sep 22, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 116
We’re not qualified to be your financial advisor…but we do have our own personal spending habits that we can share! Today we discuss what we’ve been spending money on recently, our financial black hole categories, and discuss why it is that spending habits tend to become everyone’s business. If you’re my accountant or mom, there’s nothing to see here except how we use our money to empower our goals towards health and happiness! Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Follow Chelsea on IG! @clthelow Su...
Sep 15, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Moving is such an exciting, yet exhausting ordeal, that no matter how much you prep, it never feels like enough. This week we discuss the various methods of moving we’ve tried out, from the good ol’ U-Haul to PODS to full-service movers, share any lessons we’ve learned from our moving mishaps, and celebrate the excitement and joys of moving! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 114
It often feels like there's not enough hours in the day - between managing your job and/or schoolwork, taking care of your health, and pursuing your hobbies and goals, relationships can add another layer of difficulty for managing your time. Today we discuss how relationships (romantic, platonic, and familial) play into the delicate game of time management, explore whether gender & ubringing have an impact on our ideas of "sacrifice", and dive into the complicated nuances of conflicting advi...
Sep 01, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Sometimes the most unexpected things can trigger us to re-examine our identity. Whether it's wondering who to root for in the Olympics or deciding to use an "American" name to meet new people, our identity is constantly in flux! Today we discuss any recent changes our Asian American identity has undergone, and also discuss the role that racial/ethnic identities play in a digital world. Follow us on IG @eatyourcrustpod Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Aug 25, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Do you recall any iconic relationships from your middle school? Not to flex on you, but the iconic relationship from our middle school is still going strong! ;) Today we brought on our good friends to recount the middle school/high school drama surrounding their relationship, explore the various ways the relationship evolved over the years, and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of dating a high school sweetheart. Follow us on IG @eatyourcrustpod Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyo...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 111
We often hear the phrases “bromance” or “bro code”, but what do these things look like in real life? Today we brought on two guy friends of ours to discuss what it means to be best friends for men, see if there’s any difference in communication style or expectations from girl best friends, and delve into some sticky situations that require good ol’ bro code! Follow us on IG @eatyourcrustpod Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Aug 11, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 110
In what seems like a blink of an eye, both of us are (or are about to turn) 25 years old! Although technically we can lump together the past five years of our lives as our "early to mid twenties", personally we feel that each year of our twenties has been a vastly different, wonderfully unique chapter of our lives. In this episode, we describe the mindset, emotions, and big events we had in each year of our twenties, and discuss how our experience as being twenty-somethings lines up to our child...
Aug 04, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 109
Summer of 2021 just feels different from summer of 2020. This is the year of vaccines, better mental health, and setting boundaries for ourselves (Wow!!!) This episode, we get intimate as we discuss how our mental, physical, and spiritual health have evolved over the years. We share what our vision of our 'ideal self' is and discuss how our ideas of "healthy" are completely different now vs. when we were younger! Follow along to hear about our ups and downs & the various mindset changes we'v...
Jul 28, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 108
You may have heard us reference our post-grad Asia trip a few times - the one where we + our two friends James and Abhi explored Tokyo and Seoul for almost 3 weeks in the summer following our college graduation. Today we brought the gang back together to talk about what made that trip so successful, how we went about planning it, and the various memories we have from that summer together! Hopefully you can glean some tips and tricks if you're planning for any vacays with your friends this year, ...
Jul 21, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 107
Apartments can be a great way to begin your dream life of sheer, unadulterated independence ;) It’s also a fantastic way to live in a big city on a tight budget. Today we share our various experiences at apartments - everything from apartment hunting to apartment must-haves to dealing with apartment management! Follow us on IG @eatyourcrustpod Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Jul 14, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 106
We all were kids once…but that doesn’t mean we all WANT kids! Or does it?? Today we discuss every aspect of kids we can think of - starting from our fears about having our own kids, silly stories from our childhood, or dissecting the concept of our inner child, we got KIDS on the mind! Join us if you go through phases of baby fever or if you’ve ever had thoughts about going child-free. Visit Jane’s cool ass website janeekim.com Follow Jane on IG @jane_e_kim Follow us on IG @eatyourcrustpod Suppo...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 105
In an increasingly globalized world (aka, rise of the Third Culture Kids!!), cultural awareness is becoming an incredibly important skill that can help you navigate social situations with people from all different walks of life. Anyone who's been asked, "No, where are you REALLY from?" can attest to how lack of cultural awareness can lead to uncomfortable situations. Today, we discuss various ways we've experienced uncomfortable interactions as TCKs and unpack the power of storytelling on self-i...
Jun 30, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 104
We’re back with a sustainability episode! This week, we check in about some of the small ways we’ve incorporated sustainability into our routine. Whether it’s prolonging the life of our groceries, upcycling our glass jars, or trying to use less THINGS in general, we hope our small humble habits are undoing at least a little bit of environmental harm. Of course, we’re nothing compared to the sustainability role models that our parents often are, and these are just our personal journeys with susta...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Hey you! Did you know Father's Day is coming up this Sunday? This week, we share some stories about our fathers and how their unique quirks have shaped our lives and personalities. From Holiday Party PPTs to getting literally dragged out of bed, our dads both defy and embody Asian Dad stereotypes in their own ways. Join us to hear our cute childhood stories & our dad-daughter dynamic evolutions! Follow us on IG @eatyourcrustpod Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Jun 16, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Today we’re stoked to have on Aly Casas, who balances her work as Director of Education & Events in the luxury skincare industry along with her creative pursuits as a Voice Actor, most recently featured in the Netflix TV show, Trese! Based on a popular Filipino komik series by Budjette Tan, Trese is a horror/mystery series that follows the detective heroine through her adventures and interactions with creatures from Filipino folklore. Don’t miss this episode with Aly where we talk about her ...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 101
We can't believe it! It's our 100th episode! Today we wanted to celebrate hitting the BIG 1-0-0 with you guys by sharing a little bit about...names! Join us to hear how we came up with the podcast name, hear the backstories behind our Asian/English names, learn about our weird AF nicknames, and even more silly name stories :) Follow us on IG @eatyourcrustpod Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Jun 02, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 100
Back again with a #GIRLTALK episode! This week, we dive into how being religious can affect your love life & your relationship with sex, and explore how Christianity can enrich and add unexpected challenges (in a good way!) to your relationships as well. Follow Hairol on Substack! hairol.substack.com Follow Joelle on IG! @joelleolol Follow Joelle on Youtube ! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 99
Today we dissect our frustrations and emotions following the Atlanta spa shootings, the complicated relationship between social media & entertainment and treatment of women, and the various things we do for our personal safety & mental health that men might not think about. Any fed-up women, all curious men, and anyone who loves a good rant can check out this episode to see the various ways we’ve spotted misogyny - in the word “panties”, in porn, in memes, in cuss words, etc… 🤔 Follow u...
May 19, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 98
As a Graphic Designer & Independent Artist with her very own Etsy shop, our friend Michelle has run into many obstacles that stand between her and fair compensation. Today she spills the tea on entitled clients, evil corporations, and the difficult task of ethical shopping as a consumer! Follow Michelle on instagram @mtamdoesart Check out Michelle's shop on Etsy mtamdoesart.etsy.com Follow us on IG @eatyourcrustpod Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
May 12, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 97
With Mother’s Day coming up (yes, this weekend!!!), we wanted to celebrate by talking about our relationship with our moms, their interesting personality quirks, and juicy stories from their mysterious pasts! Tune in to catch some gift recommendations and hear about some other maternal figures who’ve impacted our lives as well. Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, maternal figures, and inspirational caregivers who take on the responsibility of parenthood. ❤️ Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Suppo...
May 05, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 96
Buying a home is quite an intimidating process. Not only will it probably be one of the most expensive purchases in your lifetime, it also has a ton of rules & steps in the procedure you may have never heard of! Since we are two novices who don’t own any property, we invited on our real estate agent friend, Andre Wang, to break down the home-buying process and share what to look for when selecting a real estate agent & mortgage lender to work with. Tune in to catch some insider tips &...
Apr 28, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 95
It's been almost 3 years since we've graduated, which means we've also been working for a similar amount of time. While the 9-5 does have its ups and downs, we're mostly grateful to be along for the ride! Today we reflect on our past few years of being a corporate slave (haha jk) and rate some of the job advice we've been given when we were students. Follow us on IG! @eatyourcrustpod Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Apr 21, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 94
