Everyone talks about the freedom of being your own boss, but no one prepares you for the loneliness, sacrifice, and self-doubt that comes with building your dream from scratch. Deborah is a licensed esthetician with over 20 years of experience. She has two spas and a sugar manufacturing company, but it didn’t come easy or quick. This week, she takes us on the emotional rollercoaster of building her sugaring empire from nothing. She shares how her business was suddenly stolen from her with NO not...
Apr 30, 2025•41 min•Ep. 8
What happens after you achieve the impossible? This week, we have an OLYMPIC SWIMMER Jamie Yeung (so yeah, she knows a thing or two about dreaming big), joining us to talk about: Her journey from high school swim team to Division 1 swimming at the University of Michigan The road to qualifying for the Olympics What it’s really like inside the Olympic Village Women vs men in sports and why female athletes still have to be “exceptional” to be seen Finding your identity and purpose after the world s...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 12 min
***This episode is bilingual , video has English translation*** This is for EVERY woman who’s ambitious but tired, capable but unsure, driven but also terrified to start. Some people know her as a chairwoman. Some know her as an artist. But I know her as ‘Mom.’ In this episode, my mom shares her journey from being a housewife to becoming the chairwoman of a major international charity (HKTNWA). Raised in a traditional Asian household to becoming a woman who leads, this episode is about what it m...
Mar 26, 2025•39 min•Ep. 6
How do you say no without guilt? How do you set boundaries without pushing people away? How do you stop overcommitting just to avoid disappointing others? In this episode, we dive into boundary setting, how to say no (thank you) in different situations, and how to prioritize yourself without guilt. From friendships to relationships, if you struggle with people-pleasing, this one's for you.
Mar 14, 2025•48 min•Ep. 5
Facing a career dilemma or thinking about getting an MBA? In this episode, I brought two of my close MBA friends to talk about the real struggles of navigating career choices in our late 20s. We’re getting real about career pressure, comparison, financial stability vs. creative passion. PLUS , I put them to the test with a game to see if money really buys happiness. And of course, we spill the MBA tea: what surprised us, why does it sometimes feel like high school all over again?...
Mar 05, 2025•38 min•Ep. 4
What does it take to take risks and build a successful career in media — without losing yourself along the way? In this episode, the Director of Integrated Media Strategy, spills the tea on navigating the corporate world, making bold career moves, and balancing ambition with personal life. Growing up with Chinese immigrant parents who ran a restaurant, Annie learned early how to take risks and make big decisions independently. She opens up about the reality of working in entertainment, the chall...
Feb 27, 2025•32 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, the VP of Marketing and Network at a MAJOR creative agency talks about divine timing — how career detours, setbacks, and pivots often lead you exactly where you’re meant to be. We get real about the uncertainty of building a creative career, what it’s like to turn your passion into your full-time job, and how to keep going when success doesn’t follow a straight line. PLUS!! Find out how Iona learned metaphors... let’s just say, “Don’t take my heart and put it on a shelf.” (iykyk...
Feb 19, 2025•39 min
If you’ve ever felt like you’re starting over in your late 20s, still trying to find your passion, or wondering how you can be “successful” and still feel unfulfilled — this episode is for you. Whether you’re questioning career choices or just trying to figure it all out... I'm with you! I’m backkkkk! Just a 28-year-old small potato stumbling through a never-ending quarter-life crisis, figuring out where I fit. Join me as I talk about being an intern at 28, reaching a career “pinnacle” that didn...
Feb 12, 2025•34 min•Ep. 1
If it always feels like you never have time to fully commit to your biggest priorities in life, we are right there with you. This week, Janice and Emily talk about their struggles trying to simultaneously maintain their relationships with friends and family, growing their careers and actively participating in their hobbies. What are your biggest priorities in life and how do you balance them? 0:00 What is the impossible triangle?? 4:59 Reminiscing on the structure of being in undergrad 8:43 Bala...
Jun 20, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 10
You asked and we delivered!! “Kitchen Sink” is an UNfiltered and UNstructured series where Emily and Janice catch-up about everything and nothing. Anything goes, so tune in at your own risk! This week, the girls get vulnerable and talk about feeling trapped by societal expectations and the consequences of deviating from the norm. Through stories spanning from buying a new home to high school college acceptance gossip, Emily and Janice discuss the impact of the fear of being wrong on personal gro...
Jun 13, 2023•45 min
We couldn’t be more excited to kick off #aapiheritagemonth by sharing this episode featuring our podcast inspo and friend - Hana from Bulgogi Podcast!!! From our very first hang out, we realized the different stages of dating we were each in. In this episode, we kick off single girl summer by swapping past dating stories, revealing: the behind the scenes dating process after a match is made how to initiate the first moves with a boy whether a first kiss or hand holding is more intimate and more ...
May 02, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 8
We are SO excited to share this episode featuring one of our favorite creators, Corporate Natalie! !! We’ve been following Natalie since the pandemic and if you haven’t heard of her yet, Natalie uses lighthearted humor to poke fun at corporate culture to her nearly 1M followers across TikTok and Instagram. Join us as Natalie dives deep into her personal journey as a content creator, sharing her successes, challenges, and key lessons learned along the way. We talk about how to find balance as a c...
Apr 18, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This week Emily and Janice share their experiences with long distance relationships. When do they work? Where did they go wrong? Does the success of long distance relationships depend on your love language? Tune in to find out!!! 0:00 Wishing we matched for Match Day :/ 3:28 Why I decided to get into a LDR 10:24 LDR prolonged my relationship 14:45 Living a double life in my LDR 21:18 The only way a LDR can work is... 27:26 Why I wouldn't do a LDR again 37:38 Did your love language change after b...
Apr 11, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 6
You asked and we delivered!! “Kitchen Sink” is an UNfiltered and UNstructured series where Emily and Janice catch-up about everything and nothing. Anything goes, so tune in at your own risk! 0:00 In our Eras era!!! 3:37 I got BIT by a dog?? 17:38 Connecting with my late parents in Hawaii 28:47 Tarot Card TikTok is manifesting my love life?? + more! ♥ Hosts Emily & Janice ♥ Follow us Instagram TikTok ♥ Listen All platforms ♥ Graphics Special effects, graphic design and branding by Devi...
Apr 04, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 5
This week, Emily and Janice reveal some of their deepest insecurities and how they struggle and deal with comparisons. Whether we compare ourselves to Instagram models, influencers or even to each other, we all face it alone, mostly. We’re never short of things to compare ourselves and the girls have A LOT to share, so this episode has been split into two parts! We’d love to hear how you may deal with comparing yourself to others. 0:00 Should I get botox?? 8:53 How we combat insecure thoughts 14...
Mar 21, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This week, Emily and Janice reveal some of their deepest insecurities and how they struggle and deal with comparisons. Whether we compare ourselves to Instagram models, influencers or even to each other, we all face it alone, mostly. We’re never short of things to compare ourselves and the girls have A LOT to share, so this episode has been split into two parts! We’d love to hear how you may deal with comparing yourself to others. 0:00 My body image insecurity ~triggered~ 11:00 What helps us thr...
Mar 14, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Dear Four Years Later fam, You’re about to hear how and why Janice lost her job. As they process the situation, on- air for the first time, Emily shares her past unemployment experiences and helps Janice navigate her initial emotions and thoughts. This episode is extremely close to our hearts and was difficult to film because it involved so much vulnerability. We hope this helps anyone who might be going through a similar situation with the current tech layoffs. As always, we are eternally grate...
Mar 07, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 2
You asked and we delivered!! “Kitchen Sink” is an UNfiltered and UNstructured series where Emily and Janice catch-up about everything and nothing. Anything goes, so tune in at your own risk! 0:00 The BEST surprise proposal!! 19:05 The unglamorous side of getting engaged 24:37 Meeting the LOML at the airport?? 36:55 Accidentally liking his IG pic... 41:47 I finally blocked him 49:07 Matchmaking gone wrong 53:49 Singles Inferno S2 reaction 59:38 Playing "corporate games" + and more! ♥ Hosts Emily ...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 1
If you are Asian American, type A, highly organized and crave control in your life… how’s the line-up looking for your next festival??? This week, Emily and Janice talk about the trials and tribulations of being the oldest daughter in an Asian household and the potential pipeline to raving. Stream this week’s episode as they dive into everything from sibling dynamics to falling in love at a rave! ♥ Hosts Emily & Janice ♥ Follow us Instagram TikTok ♥ Listen All platforms ♥ Graphics Special ef...
Dec 06, 2022•41 min
You asked and we delivered!! Introducing the “Kitchen Sink,” an UNfiltered and UNstructured series where Emily and Janice catch-up about everything and nothing. Anything goes, so tune in at your own risk! This week: 0:00 Seeing your ex move on 16:15 Should you block your ex? 18:47 You’re the rule, not the exception 20:39 First date “jitters” 29:18 Am I going to be alone forever?? 30:18 Should you date outside your “type”? +more! ♥ Hosts Emily & Janice ♥ Follow us Instagram TikTok ♥ Listen Al...
Nov 29, 2022•31 min
Are you told you’re too “clingy”? Cry when your boyfriend drops you off after a date?? Then you MIGHT just have the same attachment style as Emily and Janice! If not, there’s still an attachment style for you!! This week, the girls dive into the three main attachment styles as defined in "Attached" by Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller: Secure, Anxious and Avoidant. Stream to hear more on how you can have different attachment styles for the different people in your life. ♥ Hosts Emily & Janic...
Nov 22, 2022•32 min
You asked and we delivered!! Introducing the “Kitchen Sink,” an UNfiltered and UNstructured series where Emily and Janice catch-up about everything and nothing. Anything goes, so tune in at your own risk! This week: 0:00 Crazy college encounters 6:00 Hating your ex to get over him (??) 13:12 Seeing your ex move on 20:38 “The man I ACTUALLY want” list 26:50 Halloweekend and sticky bras 38:00 Feeling underpaid and under appreciated +more! ♥ Hosts Emily & Janice ♥ Follow us Instagram TikTok ♥ L...
Nov 15, 2022•46 min
It’s our BIRTHDAY EPISODE!!! And while no gifts are required (we won’t turn down an Aritzia gift card though), you might want to bring some tissues. As Emily and Janice celebrate another trip around the sun, they explore their experiences grieving both permanent and non-permanent loss, as well as reveal their EXTREMELY controversial sun, moon, and rising signs! ♥ Hosts Emily & Janice ♥ Follow us Instagram TikTok ♥ Listen All platforms ♥ Graphics Special effects, graphic design and branding b...
Nov 01, 2022•37 min
It’s been tough lately for these corporate gals. Tune in as Emily and Janice share their experiences of overthinking at work, tackling office politics, and how they approach conversations surrounding performance reviews, promotions and raises. ♥ Hosts Emily & Janice ♥ Follow us Instagram TikTok ♥ Listen All platforms ♥ Graphics Special effects, graphic design and branding by Devin Bennett ♥ Music Jingle produced by Barry Tan...
Oct 18, 2022•32 min
Emily and Janice invite their college friend Seth, the FIRST (of many) guests, to tackle the tough BUT NECESSARY topic: insecurities. In this week’s episode, the three of them discuss some of their current insecurities including body image, acne, height and imposter syndrome. They also share how they’ve overcome some of their past insecurities. Make sure to stay tuned until the end for a special surprise! ♥ Hosts Emily & Janice ♥ Follow us Instagram TikTok ♥ Listen All platforms ♥ Graphics S...
Oct 11, 2022•29 min
Whatever your worst period story is, Janice has probably had it worse. Tune in to this week’s episode where Emily and Janice comment on their current period struggles, period horror stories of the past and the community that the infamous “time of the month” can foster among women. ♥ Hosts Emily & Janice ♥ Follow us Instagram TikTok ♥ Listen All platforms ♥ Graphics Special effects, graphic design and branding by Devin Bennett ♥ Music Jingle produced by Barry Tan...
Oct 04, 2022•28 min
Emily and Janice have spent a whole season getting to know each other on a deeper level, but this episode they answer some more fun questions. From first kisses, first impressions of each other and relatable bathroom situations, they learn shocking new things about one another. ♥ Hosts Emily & Janice ♥ Follow us Instagram TikTok ♥ Listen All platforms ♥ Graphics Special effects, graphic design and branding by Devin Bennett ♥ Music Jingle produced by Barry Tan...
Sep 20, 2022•29 min
This week, Emily and Janice discuss how they’ve been balancing time alone with family time, and understanding the different types of loyalty between friends and boy friends. ♥ Hosts Emily & Janice ♥ Follow us Instagram TikTok ♥ Listen All platforms ♥ Graphics Special effects, graphic design and branding by Devin Bennett ♥ Music Jingle produced by Barry Tan...
Aug 23, 2022•30 min
Talking about money is never easy. Emily and Janice share their strategies and experiences on a controversial topic: should the guy pay on dates? The conversation then stretches from the roots of their beliefs to the classic battle for the bill amongst extended families and salary transparency in relationships. ♥ Hosts Emily & Janice ♥ Follow us Instagram TikTok ♥ Listen All platforms ♥ Graphics Special effects, graphic design and branding by Devin Bennett ♥ Music Jingle produced by Barry Ta...
Aug 16, 2022•28 min
Emily and Janice share their unique experiences growing up Asian American both abroad and in the states. Can you relate to some of the guilt, embarrassment and surprising stories that come from exploring the line between being Asian and being Asian American? ♥ Hosts Emily & Janice ♥ Follow us Instagram TikTok ♥ Listen All platforms ♥ Graphics Special effects, graphic design and branding by Devin Bennett ♥ Music Jingle produced by Barry Tan...
Aug 09, 2022•32 min
