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Relatively Asian

Teresa Chen & Mini Chenpodcasters.spotify.com
Welcome to Relatively Asian, a bi-weekly podcast hosted by two friends in their mid twenties, Teresa Chen and Mini Chen. Influenced by their strong faith and Asian American roots, these ladies are navigating the highs and lows of life. Each episode, they will discuss a different topic and will invite guests and friends to join them along the way. From light conversations about their favorite tv show of the week to sharing about their experiences getting laid off - each episode will leave you wanting more!
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Episodes

Episode 11 - Quarantine Wrapped

Teresa and Mini wrap up Season 1 of Relatively Asian with a reflection episode on the past year. As the world slowly returns to normal, the girls take a moment to discuss all the things they fell in & out of love with during quarantine, and their biggest takeaways. Relatively Asian will be back with their regular scheduled programming come September 2021. In the meantime, you can be on the lookout for occasional content here & on their IG @relativelyasian!

May 19, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10 - F R I E N D S - toxic friendships, best friends, friendship dealbreakers, and more

Teresa and Mini hit a big milestone for Relatively Asian of TEN episodes! This week, the ladies discuss everything related to friendships. Choosing who to invest in, soulmates and best friends, navigating toxic friendships, and friendship dealbreakers / struggles. The ladies share their unique perspectives and personal experiences on this loaded topic! Check it out :)

May 05, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9 (Faith Part Two) - Leaving Home & Developing Our Own Faiths

In part two of the faith series, Teresa and Mini continue to share about their beliefs specifically how they were changed after leaving home and becoming more independent. Through experiences and encountering specific individuals at boarding school and in college, the girls talk about pivotal moments that redefined their beliefs and view of Christianity. Join these ladies this week for another honest conversation. Confused by anything they shared or have questions? Feel free to reach out to them...

Apr 21, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8 (Faith Part One) - Christian Upbringings & Growing up in the Chinese Church

In part one of the two episode series, Teresa and Mini open up about their Asian Christian upbringings and experiences growing up in the church. From attending retreats and Bible camps regularly to getting called out in prayer in front of a whole congregation and being pressured to get baptized, the ladies describe in detail what Christian life looked like. The ladies reflect on how their upbringings influenced their impression of God and Christians and the pros / cons of growing up in the churc...

Apr 07, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7 - WE'RE MOVING?! Adulting 101 in Apartment Hunting, Housing Horror Stories, & More

Big life update: Teresa and Mini are both in the process of moving so this week's topic is FRESH on their minds. In this episode, the ladies talk about their latest housing plans and reflect on various experiences from living in 10+ places since graduating college. The ladies dish on horror stories involving bird mites and other swarms of bugs, difficult landlords, escalated roommate fights in a foreign language, and more. Listen in for the story time and to glean from the lessons they've learne...

Mar 24, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 - Balancing a 9-5 Job + Full Time Hustle with Rob Mark

This week Teresa and Mini are joined by their first guest, Rob Mark - a full time energy consultant, who works 9-5 at an engineering firm while also managing a photography business and freelancing as a creative. Rob gets into the origin of his passion, his most memorable stories (did someone say private Cardi B concert AT Domenico Dolce's 60th birthday party?!) and advice for others interested in pursuing the creative field. The group discuss the business side of being a creative, whether friend...

Mar 03, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5 - Experiencing Racism as Asians in the US

This week Teresa and Mini dive into a touchier subject - racism towards Asians in the US. With an alarming 1900% increase in Anti-Asian hate crimes since the beginning of COVID-19, the ladies discuss some of the latest incidents. They also share personal experiences of dealing with racism growing up and in the workplace. Tune in as they raise attention on situations and unfortunate realities which are not often highlighted in societal conversations and mainstream media.

Feb 17, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 - Definitions of Success

How do you define success? Whether you were influenced by family, society, friends, or church, Teresa and Mini dive into the different definitions of success on this week's episode of the podcast. The ladies discuss the importance of having family approval, making 6 digits, getting married before a certain age, and more.

Feb 03, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 - Getting Laid Off From Our Jobs (Part 2)

In part two of the two episode series, Teresa and Mini discuss their next steps after getting laid off, where they are now, and lessons learned along the way. In this episode, the ladies discuss filing for unemployment, job hunting in the midst of a pandemic, and explaining being laid off to friends, family, and future employers.

Jan 20, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 - Getting Laid Off From Our Jobs (Part 1)

In part one of the two episode series, Teresa and Mini discuss the details around their experiences getting laid off from their jobs and their initial reactions. One person shed tears in a closet and another hid it from her family?? The ladies also introduce a new segment of the podcast where they each share a TV show of the week.

Jan 12, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - Meeting the Hosts Behind Relatively Asian

Episode one of Relatively Asian serves as an introduction to Teresa and Mini and what listeners can expect from listening to their podcast. During this episode, the ladies dive into how they met, their Enneagram and Myers Briggs types, and details surrounding the inception of the podcast.

Jan 11, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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