Spilling Our Tea

Spilling Our Tea explores the nuances of being Asian and female in today’s world. Each episode features vibrant Asian women from around the globe discussing family, work, relationships, cultural pressures, and, most likely, food. By addressing topics often left unspoken in the Asian community, we aim to unravel Asian womanhood and normalize mental health conversations—one conversation at a time. Hosted by Sandy Kusano. Email Sandy with ideas for future episodes: sandy@joyfuloptimist.com www.spillingourteapodcast.com

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Episodes

From Cultural Challenges to Business Empowerment with Lorraine Chai

Join us as business growth coach Lorraine Chai spills the tea on her extraordinary journey from a Malaysian-born international student to a powerhouse in the business world. Lorraine doesn't just break the mold; she shatters it, navigating the complexities of cultural identity and societal expectations with grace and determination. Lorraine offers a fresh perspective on viewing individuals beyond stereotypes, emphasizing resilience in overcoming the challenges of being an Asian woman in a predom...

Jan 15, 2025•40 min

Mental Health & Generational Healing in Asian Families with Dr. Esther Castillo

Growing up with the weight of cultural expectations and the challenge of adapting to new environments can shape one's path in unexpected ways. Dr. Esther Castillo's journey from Macau, China, to the United States is a testament to resilience and adaptation. As an immigrant and mental health advocate, Esther opens up about the discrimination she faced, which steered her away from journalism into the realm of sociology. Her story sheds light on the often-overlooked issues within academia regarding...

Jan 01, 2025•48 min

Wealth & Mental Health: A Conversation with Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents

Shang Saavedra, the visionary behind the popular platform Save My Cents, shares her remarkable story of financial empowerment, rooted in her experience as a Chinese-American immigrant. With her unique perspective on personal finance, Shang reveals how her family's deep-seated frugality laid the foundation for her financial independence. Discover the art of joyful frugality, where spending is a deliberate choice aligned with personal values and goals, rather than a mere exercise in penny-pinching...

Dec 11, 2024•30 min

Adoption, Identity, & the Path to Healing and Empowerment with Grace Yung Foster

Grace Young Foster, a trailblazer and the inspiring Founder and CEO of the Inclusion Initiative shares her extraordinary story of resilience and transformation. From her beginnings as a child abandoned in South Korea to her role as a formidable advocate for adoptees of color and foster care alumni, Grace's journey is nothing short of remarkable. She sheds light on the unique challenges faced by transracially adopted Asian Americans, a community often overlooked, and underscores the critical need...

Nov 27, 2024•41 min

Breaking Barriers in Beauty for Asian Women with Jasmine Tran & Christine Nguyen

Jasmine Tran and Christine Nguyen from Essence Skincare join us to reveal the captivating journey of blending modern skincare with time-honored plant wisdom, a journey deeply rooted in Asian heritage. Inspired by her mother's practice of using herbs and adaptogens in meal planning to align with nature's cycles, Jasmine crafts skincare that echoes these principles. As we explore their approach to clean beauty, you'll discover how Essence Skincare adapts to the skin's seasonal needs with their sma...

Nov 13, 2024•50 min

Breaking Cultural Barriers, Resilience, & Mental Fitness with Dr. Maggie Kang

In this week's conversation with Dr. Maggie Kang, we explore the often-overlooked topic of mental fitness within the Asian community. Traditionally hesitant to seek external help, Maggie's journey highlights the significant cultural shift that coaching can bring. Encouraged by her husband and online communities during the pandemic, Maggie discovered that coaching offered a proactive way to reshape her narrative. This pivotal experience led her to become a coach herself, guiding others through si...

Oct 09, 2024•34 min

Rediscovering Happiness: Lucy Liu on Overcoming Societal Expectations & Embracing Authenticity

Have you ever felt like you're just not enough or constantly lagging behind? Join us on the Spilling Our Tea Podcast as we sit down with Lucy Liu, a master life coach, who shares her transformative journey from feeling average to discovering genuine happiness right here, right now. Lucy opens up about growing up with a famous name and the pressures that come with it. We discuss her academic and professional pursuits and how she learned that happiness isn't a distant goal but something to embrace...

Sep 25, 2024•34 min

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