Have you ever been referred to as SO [insert zodiac sign, MBTI, enneagram, etc here]?? In this episode, Jojo and April chat about having a podcast and being perceived, if we relate to all these boxes we’re told we fit, and more. Aaaand that’s a wrap on season five! This season was a bit different for us but we’re so happy with how it all turned out… we’ll be back soon! In the meantime, don’t forget to follow along on our socials 🤭💌  **************** Find us on Instagram:...

Inspired by those “tag” videos on YouTube circa 2012, we’re going through a list and chatting through all our firsts! Tune in for why Jojo couldn’t go into a Walmart for two years and why April almost didn’t graduate from undergrad… 🤭 Who doesn’t love a trip down memory lane? **************** Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: www.asianglowup.com Get in touch: [email protected] Welcome to season five of Asian Glow Up...

Who else has been victimized by the MySpace Top Friends ranking?? 🥴 In this episode, we discuss the business of friendships and how sometimes it can feel transactional even if you don't mean it to. We talk about our friendship love languages, courting new friends, and more. **************** Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: www.asianglowup.com Get in touch: [email protected] Welcome to season five of Asian Glow Up...

In this episode we called in April’s high school bestie, Timmy, to offer a guy’s perspective on icks and ghosting. Timmy shares some recent dating stories as a single man in SoCal that are equal parts hilarious and toxic. Find Timmy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplytimmy/ Find Good Choice Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodchoiceclub/ **************** Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries:...

April and Jojo spent a good chunk of this summer traveling around South Korea (April for over three months and Jojo for about three weeks). In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite things and what surprised us the most. Unsurprisingly, a lot of this episode is about food 🤭 Hope you enjoy! **************** Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: www.asianglowup.com Get in touch: [email protected] Welcome to season...

We’re all in the middle of what we’re calling a “transition era” — we’re not really where we need to be but we’ve also definitely moved on from who we were before. The three of us moved out of our Brooklyn apartment earlier this year and have not quite found our footing for our next step yet. In this episode, Jojo and April chat through what we’ve been up to, how to find in the joy in these weird transition moments, and share an update on Jackie stepping away from the podcast. This is our...

Hi friends! Welcome to our season four finale 🤯 Have you ever found yourself thinking about the things you wished you had done but didn't? Or maybe how making a different decision five years ago could have altered everything? In this episode, we are excited to invite our bestie and unofficial AGU member, Staci Matsumoto, to discuss the concept of “unlived lives” and the possible regrets that (may) come with them. Join us as we attempt to overcome the fear of missed opportunities,...

Join us as we sit down with the founder of Asian Hustle Network, Bryan Pham, to discuss the pressures of hustle culture and the impact it has on Asian Americans and their identities. We explore the challenges of balancing success and mental health and delve into the importance of community and support in achieving our goals. Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: asianglowup.com Asian Hustle Network AHN’s Instagram:...

What haven’t you told your parents lately? Tune in for an honest conversation on the complexities of family dynamics and how we can all be a bit more vulnerable. We share personal stories and discuss why or why we haven’t mentioned certain things to our parents 🤫 Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: asianglowup.com Welcome to season four of Asian Glow Up — a podcast centered around sharing stories that help Asian Americans...

Featuring Elise Liu of Craving Food Freedom, this episode delves into the complexities of food and body image in Asian culture. We discuss the pressures to conform to traditional beauty standards and the impact it has on our relationship with food. Tune in for a raw and vulnerable conversation on the challenges of establishing a healthy relationship with food and our bodies in a culture that prioritizes perfection. Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our...

Can someone please tell us why it’s so hard to get the girls trips out of the group chat?? This fun episode is all about travel. 🌴 We share our travel routines, mishaps, hook-ups, and more. Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: asianglowup.com Welcome to season four of Asian Glow Up — a podcast centered around sharing stories that help Asian Americans explore themes around identity and connection to their most authentic...

In this episode, we explore the world of stan culture and parasocial relationships. We chat about the fine line between healthy admiration and toxic obsession and share personal stories on our own relationships with our own celebrity faves. Join us as we dish all about Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, BTS, Blackpink, and more. Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: asianglowup.com Welcome to season four of Asian Glow Up — a...

In this episode, we’re joined by self-proclaimed “bag lady” and founder of the vegan bag brand Freja, Jenny Lei. We discuss how she started her business, how she chooses to show up on social, and her philosophy behind making new friends as an adult. Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries: asianglowup.com Where to find Freja Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frejanyc/ Website: https://frejanyc.com/ Welcome to season four of...

In this episode, we are joined by life coach Nicole Cruz, who shares her insights on following your calling and making brave choices. We discuss the challenges of pursuing our passions, especially for people of color with immigrant roots, and how to overcome the fear of failure. Join us for a candid and inspiring conversation on how to live your best life and find fulfillment in your career and personal goals! Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website...

Let’s talk shmoneyyyyy 🤑 In this episode, we dive into the often-taboo topic of money and expose our own spending habits. We pull up our Chase banking accounts and look at the actual hard numbers and dollars we spent in 2022. Join us as we discuss the emotional and mental toll that money management can have and share our own experiences with financial transparency as Asian Americans. Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/asianglowuppod Check out our website for collab inquiries:...

We’ve all been there 😬 Sometimes you’re just not sure where you stand after a relationship. Whether it’s a quick fling, a longterm friendship, or anything in between — do we REALLY need closure? And who is it actually benefitting? In this first episode of season four, we explore the idea of closure and if it’s truly selfish or really needed to heal. Tune in for some personal stories and our honest thoughts, we’ve missed you all! 🧃 Find us on Instagram:...

Welcome to Asian Glow Up — a podcast centered around sharing stories that help Asian Americans explore their identities and connect with their most authentic selves. Tune in on the 15th and 30th of every month for a new episode and remember to follow us @AsianGlowUpPod on Instagram. (https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/) 🧃 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast:...

Happy 2023!! In this annual tradition, we take a look back at some of the highlights and lowlights of the past year + then set a theme and intention for the next (even though April already changed her theme since this episode recording oops) ✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support

The past couple months have been quite the roller coaster for Jojo! Starting in April, she's been in and out of the hospital due to her chronic illness, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS). Tune in to hear us chat as a group about what led to her episodes and hospitalizations, what happened when Jackie and April tried to visit her in Houston over the summer, and more. This is actually our season finale — we're taking a break and will resume with season four(!!) in the new year. Thank you everyone...

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Kat Lieu, founder of the Subtle Asian Baking communities, joins us in this episode to chat about how she intentionally created her journey as a physical therapist, content creator, and writer. An avid supporter of the AAPI community, Kat shares her story and gives her sweet takes on her fave Asian desserts along the way. Preorder Modern Asian Baking's new cookbook: https://www.modernasianbaking.com/preorder Follow Subtle Asian Baking on Instagram:...

We've all seen that TikTok — "Best friends can't be roommates, but roommates can be best friends".  In this episode, we chat through our roommate stories from college, New York City, and share what we think of this quote. Can you guess who had a group chat for sending passive aggressive texts in college? Or what about who lived with an ex-boyfriend? 🤨 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianglowuppod/ 🧃 --- Send in a voice message:...

We're joined by Teresa and Enoch of Main Street Patrol to chat through why they organized for their community, what community means to them, and how everyone can show up and give back in their own way. With the rise of Asian hate crimes in New York, this episode is one that's a bit closer to our hearts. We hope you enjoy and be inspired to take action in a way that both serves you and your community! Follow Main Street Patrol ✨ Instagram:...

In today's episode, we chat through how Brandon from Baisun Candles made the leap and created his own small biz all around nostalgic Asian scents. Find Baisun Candles on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/baisuncandleco/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asian-glow-up/support