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on the floor

Chat "on the floor" with Esther and her various guests as they process the all-too-familiar thoughts and feelings that come with being a young adult. New episode biweekly on Wednesdays! For business inquiries, please email esther.sim888@gmail.com. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3wL00YD
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Episode 25: “You’re too clingy”

I've definitely been guilty of being the "clingy" girlfriend. Hana (@hanaylee) and I talk about how we broke out of that pattern and how we learned to value independence in relationships. If you have any questions you want me to discuss with my guests, send them my way on Instagram (@estherys) 🤓 P.S. Thank you Athena Club for sponsoring this episode! For 20% off your first order, use code ONTHEFLOOR at https://www.athenaclub.com/. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3k...

Mar 25, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Episode 24: Do you believe in "the one"?

Kristen Lam (@kristengracelam) and I met in LA two years ago, and we got the chance to reconnect here in New York. We went IN on all the fun dating questions - is there such thing as "the one"? Does playing hard to get work? How important is sex in a relationship? As always, if you have any questions you want us to discuss, send them my way on Instagram (@estherys) 🤓P.S. Thank you Athena Club for sponsoring this episode! For 20% off your first order, use code ONTHEFLOOR at https://www.athenaclu...

Mar 11, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Episode 23: Rule #1 when it comes to toxic friends

I finally got the chance to meet the voice behind one of my favorite songs, Haerin Jang (seriously, if you haven't listened to Sugar yet, go stream it right now : http://spoti.fi/3uCXoMf). She had such a relatable and inviting yet hilariously sarcastic demeanor during our conversation about work-life balance, toxic friendships, loneliness, dating, and more! You can find her on IG @haerherehaer ❤️ P.S. Thank you Athena Club for sponsoring this episode! For 20% off your first order, use code ONTHE...

Feb 25, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode 22: The power of manifestation

I invited Daisy Pyo (@daisypyo), a freelance graphic designer, to pick her brain about what it was like to leave her corporate 9-to-5 job and go freelance, but in true OTF fashion, we ended up getting pretty deep (lol). P.S. Thank you Athena Club for sponsoring this episode! For 20% off your first order, use code ONTHEFLOOR at https://www.athenaclub.com/. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD

Feb 10, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode 21: What is DACA? My experience as a DREAMer

With Inauguration Day last week, I thought it was an appropriate time to share my story as a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient. My good friend Hiseo (@hiseolee) joined me to share a little bit about our experience as DREAMers – from constantly feeling like we're in limbo to the pressure of feeling like marriage is our only way out. ☆ Intro by @nomadic__music. Check out his music here: https://spoti.fi/3lvmzKF ☆ MY INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/...

Jan 28, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20: Dating in New York ft. J Bro (Dr. John Yoo & Jason Ki)

What's the dating scene in New York actually like? Should you follow your ex on social media? How far would you go as a wingman/wingwoman? I sat down with Dr. John Yoo and Jason Ki (aka J Bro 제이브로) to talk about all things DATING. Check out their YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/39sIOx0 P.S. Thank you BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! For 10% off your first month, visit https://betterhelp.com/onthefloor. ☆ Intro by @nomadic__music. Check out his music here: https://spoti.fi/3lvmzKF ☆ MY...

Jan 13, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19: Playing We're Not Really Strangers

What's something you're lying to yourself about? Who is someone you miss right now? Are you trying to prove anything to yourself? My roommates and I play one of my favorite games, and we get deep deep. P.S. Thank you BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! For 10% off your first month, visit https://betterhelp.com/onthefloor. ☆ Intro by @nomadic__music. Check out his music here: https://spoti.fi/3lvmzKF ☆ MY INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD

Dec 30, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Episode 18: Gift giving etiquette & expectations

How much should you spend on a gift? Any awkward gift-giving situations? Freesia and John (and Michelle on FaceTime lol) join me to talk holiday gift giving, curbing expectations, and our favorite New Year's Eve memories. P.S. Thank you BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! For 10% off your first month, visit https://betterhelp.com/onthefloor. ☆ Intro by @nomadic__music. Check out his music here: https://spoti.fi/3lvmzKF ☆ MY INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD...

Dec 17, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17: I feel left out

Is there anything Freesia and I find annoying about each other? Have we ever felt jealous or competitive? How did we get over the fear of putting our lives online? We answered some of your most asked questions. P.S. Thank you BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! For 10% off your first month, visit https://betterhelp.com/onthefloor. ☆ Intro by @nomadic__music. Check out his music here: https://spoti.fi/3lvmzKF ☆ MY INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD

Dec 09, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16: What's the deal with Korean pride?

Why do Koreans have so much Korean pride? Can guys and girls really be friends? What are some dealbreakers vs dealmakers? Monica, Jon, and I have a very raw and open conversation about everything from family and friendships to dating. Check out Jon's podcast here: https://spoti.fi/39Hm8ed Intro by @nomadic__music. Check out his music here: https://spoti.fi/3lvmzKF ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https...

Dec 03, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15: Being single in quarantine hit different

Caught up with one of my good girl friends, chatting about how we’ve been taking care of our mental health during quarantine, what working in media/editorial is like, and how our approach on dating has changed in the past few months. P.S. Shoutout to @nomadic__music for the new intro! ☺ Check out his music here: https://spoti.fi/3lvmzKF ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/ ☆Us...

Nov 26, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14: Define LOVE

How do you have the "ex" talk? Would you rather know about your partner's past relationships or "ignorance is bliss?" When do you say "I love you" for the first time? We answer some hypothetical questions about dating. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/ ☆Use code ONTHEFLOOR at jayjunus.com for 15% off your order!

Nov 19, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13: I failed my first quarter of college

What was supposed to be a light and fun conversation turned into something a bit more vulnerable. We talk about everything from the new K-drama "Start-Up" (yo team Han Ji Pyeong or Nam Do San?) and how we failed our first class in college to how we deal with our emotions and why we say certain phrases so much. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/ ☆This episode was sponsored by...

Nov 12, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12: Let's talk college, majors, internships, career!

Freesia Park (@freesiapark) and I open up about our career journey so far – what we majored in, our internships, how we transitioned into a full-time position right out of college, etc. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/

Oct 28, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11: How do you deal with toxic friends?

Freesia (@freesiapark) and I answered some of your questions on Instagram about toxic friendships, dating, birth control, how we're taking care of ourselves both physically and mentally right now, and more! ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/

Oct 22, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10: Friendships

How do you deal with jealousy? Do you ever feel left out? Some of my closest girl friends joined me to talk all things friendships. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/

Oct 15, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9: Living with a roommate in your 20s

Now that I'm officially moved in to my second NY apartment (woo!), I thought I'd sit down with my new roommates to chat about the apartment hunting process and our different roommate experiences. P.S. We had a little bit of wine so excuse our random bursts of laughter. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/

Oct 07, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: Choosing passion vs stability

I sat down with hip hop artist Yohan Jung (@yohanjung) to chat about overcoming the loss of a loved one and using fear as fuel to chase your dreams. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/

Sep 23, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: The reality of growing up in an immigrant family

This one really hit home for me. Yvonne (@yvonnaye) and I open up about what it was like growing up in an immigrant family. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/

Sep 16, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Breakups & healing a broken heart 💔

A conversation with Freesia (@freesiapark) about our experiences post-breakup – going through the emotions, how we heal, etc. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/

Sep 09, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Body image & insecurities

Freesia (@freesiapark), Michelle (@michellechoii), and I walk through how we deal with body insecurities – from avoiding toxic friendships and social media to living a healthy lifestyle. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/

Sep 02, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Life in quarantine

Michelle (@michellechoii) and I reflect on the highs and lows of the last six months. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/

Aug 26, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Moving to a new city...alone

What is moving to a new city alone really like? I recount my experience – from the finances and job hunting to dating and making new friends. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/

Aug 19, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: What is a "healthy" relationship?

Michelle (@michellechoii) is back with her boyfriend, Ivan (@ivan_mcivan), to offer some insight on how they resolve conflicts and what they think is the most important part of a healthy relationship. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/

Aug 12, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: First date stories

Nipple boy? Boob pits? Michelle Choi (@michellechoii) and Freesia Park (@freesiapark) recall their crazy first date experiences – some successful, some not so successful. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/

Aug 04, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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