Episodes
On this week's episode, get the tea behind Steph and Tina's relationships as they dish about the pros and cons of being in an interracial relationship. They'll share how they've navigated the language and cultural barriers, share their immigrant stories and Asia's education system (their bfs would not have made it), and what they've learned about themselves along the way. Tina dishes on how you can get closer to the parents if they're korean (hint: k-dramas are your best friend) and laments...
Published 04/15/23
Published 04/15/23
The girls learn some hard lessons on what not to do on vacation. Listen along, so maybe you can avoid making the same mistakes on your next getaway! Tina goes on a trip with her boyfriend's family to Las Vegas and Utah and gets traumatized at a Chili's (hello discrimination). Steph is shocked that Tina was on her phone at the dinner table but Tina can explain... Language barriers with your boyfriend's family are the the worst but luckily, Steph has some exeperience and shares her advice with...
Published 03/16/23
Now that summer is wrapping up, the girls retell their exciting adventures of their summer vacations! Tina went on a tropical getaway (if you can call it that) to Hawaii and Steph takes a European tour through Austria and more! Tina and company go through a few snafus on their trip and end up throwing their money away, and Steph is moved to tears on her trip and learns that there is no such thing as customer service in Europe. Steph also reveals an exciting long-time dream of hers that she's...
Published 09/08/22
To celebrate Tina’s official move to Los Angeles, we discuss all things city: concerts, food and construction. We also discuss the well maintained parks and pathways in the suburbs where there’s a tree every ten feet #typical. It’s no secret that the girls despise driving in the city. $20 parking and street sweeping tickets - no thanks! We end with a fun would you rather. Unpopular opinion: we may like the suburbs more than the city. Because we discuss the issues that people experiencing...
Published 06/07/22
The girls share some of their life updates after a few weeks off - Steph goes snowboarding and is once again traumatized by her experience (although it can not be compared to Tina's first time skiing - all-time traumatic experience and will never be repeated again). She also gets to revel in JB's presence in downtown LA, but faces the perils of LA streets and rush hour traffic. Tina reveals her new workout toy in an effort to start exercising again (she's a fraud, she admits it), how she...
Published 04/21/22
After another hiatus, the girls are back and better! Tina went to Las Vegas with her boo, and didn't party until 4 AM (shocker!). She did live her best life eating at michelin star restaurants, watching shows and going to free happy hours though. Steph went on a family trip to New Mexico. While they enjoyed the national parks, the asian food on the trip left something to be desired... The girls then discuss what fitness means to them, and their fitness journeys. Tina and Steph reminisce over...
Published 03/09/22
The girls are back with another episode after a brief hiatus featuring a very MAJOR update - you don't want to miss this one! Tina turns 30 and reflects back on her life with some very sage advice and wisdom. Trust us, Steph left feeling very inspired (or so she says). The girls also discuss the current dating culture and how backwards it has become, Tina talks about her birthday plans and her extravagant gifts (from who??), and Steph is learning how to manage her workouts around her...
Published 01/12/22
Steph throws it back at Game Day #gobears with her little sister, and gains a secret admirer (or so she thought). Sofia joins us to talk about her life which includes lots of twists and turns! She's moved from Guatemala to the US and now she's back in Guatemala. Who knows for how long though? After she completes her MBA , she may be pursuing another masters in Spain. From dealing with childhood bullies and being the bigger person, Sofia has gone through a lot. She couldn't have done it...
Published 11/17/21
Fall is here, and we are so grateful for that (amongst other things). Tina went on a Hinge date, and shares the deets on her date's Korean Drama like past. Steph feels burned out so the girls may start planning a trip somewhere. DM us with your suggestions! It's been almost a year since Tina moved out and she's learned a lot (not cooking though). Steph shares what it's been like since she got promoted and what she's doing to continue to grow. And the girls discuss how (not) to emotionally...
Published 10/13/21
On this week's episode, the girls go back to school with the one and only, Leslie Kam! Not only is Leslie a medical school graduate, but she made the adventurous decision to study medicine abroad. Leslie shares why she decided to go to medical school in a different country (Taiwan), the difficulties she faced as an international student and how she overcame the language barrier, and the culture shock she initially faced. She also shares the typical experience of a Taiwanese medical student...
Published 09/30/21
Wondeirng why you should negotiate, or how to make big changes in your life? This episode is for you. Tiiffany tells us about her educational background and why she went into the field of public health. She reveals information and research she's known about COVID19 since the very beginning #shocking. Tiffany also shares more on her career path, and gives us some much needed advice. Spoiler alert, if you don't like your life, just change it and always negotiate. To wrap it up, we discuss our...
Published 09/01/21
It's summertime and the girls are sharing their summer plans and reflections. Tina comes back from Vegas and re-experiences an alien encounter, Steph gets hangry and misses one of the 7 wonders of the world, and Tina finally gets to utilize her triple A membership. The girls also give valuable tips they've learned when traveling - life pro tip: make sure you realllly like the person you're traveling with, and finally, the girls reflect on lessons they've learned this summer. Follow us on our...
Published 08/17/21
Get ready for some tried and true health tips featuring our very own nurse practitioner, Megan Chang. Megan discusses her experiences as a health care provider as a young Asian-American woman - the challenges and discrimination she's had to face and how she overcame those adversities. We also discuss the current state of COVID and Megan provides her professional guidance on vaccinations and mask wearing (hint: just do it). The girls also reveal Steph is high key a hypochondriac, what it's...
Published 08/03/21
What time is it? Summertime! We were lucky enough to talk to Alex (aka Ms. K) this week while she's on her summer break. Alex shares what it's like being a teacher. Spoiler alert, it's not always fun and games especially when you're trying to keep kids engaged on Zoom during a pandemic. But the students make it all worth it at the end #doitforthekids. We talk about Alex's move from the Philippines to America when she was in middle school, and how that affected her identity. We also dive into...
Published 07/13/21
The girls go to Big Bear this week! Tina tries mountain biking for the first and maybe last time. Steph is on survival mode and Tina gets lost, but everyone made it down the mountain eventually (bruises and all). This week's episode is a two part series #woohoo. We talk about how to be well, and discuss our  preconceived notions on mental health, our experiences with therapy, and the little things that make us happy. If you're curious about therapy or want to know what the heck that is even...
Published 06/29/21
It's finally summer time - we're vaxxed and ready for hot girl summer! Steph and Tina discuss what hot girl summer means to them, why it's a mindset that you can totally keep year-round, and ways to shoot your shot with that cute guy you've been eyeing on - methods veteran Steph has retired now that she's no longer in the game. The girls also discuss their fears and trepidations with things reopening, why we should be grateful, and surprise, we started a TikTok! Follow us on our socials:...
Published 06/22/21
In this episode, we discuss what the deal is behind main character energy, and how to live life as the confident person you are. You may have seen this TikTok trend or maybe you're confused (like Tina at the beginning of the episode), we got you though. Tina and Steph discuss their different journeys with developing more confidence. Steph was once a sidekick, and shares why she was excommunicated from her church. Tina gets some advice from her therapist about how to confront friends about...
Published 06/15/21
It's the episode you've all been waiting for...Tina FINALLY reveals the way to her heart, so if you've been trying to win her over, this episode is a MUST listen! The girls discuss their #relationshipgoals, Tina tries to manifest her dream man into her life, the girls discuss lessons they've learned from past relationships (or situationships), and Steph finally reveals her boyfriend's identity! Tina learns how to negotiate (sort of), Steph accidentally hits a car and makes a scene (it's okay...
Published 06/09/21
On this week's episode, we talk to Sarah Tsai aka Steph's younger sister. She shares what it was like completing her freshmen year at college during a pandemic, and her unconventional tips on how to make friends (hint: it may or may not involve Zoom). We get #inspired with Sarah's talk on her data science major, as well as her YouTube aspirations. Then Sarah shares with us her take on gen Z trends, boys and why having a sister like Steph is the best. To end, Tina and Steph reminisce about...
Published 05/25/21
There's some mice in this house...Steph finds a group of mice had infiltrated her car and Tina discovers that she enjoys lifting heavy things and putting them down. On this week's episode, the girls talk about their different friend groups and how the groups have changed (or not) throughout their different transitions and phases in life, including the tragic end of friend groups when you or your friend break up with their SO (RIP). Steph has some horror roommate stories, and Tina shares some...
Published 05/18/21
Oh mama mia! Here we go, on this week's episode, the girls discuss their relationships with their moms. Tina wishes she could speak more Vietnamese with her mom, and Steph wishes she could party with her mom (jk). We stan moms, but we are not a fan of the... tiger mom. While it is a stereotype, Steph and Tina discuss the aspects that are true, and how that kind of upbringing can lead to a need for therapy. This wouldn't be an episode about moms without any mom perspectives so we asked our...
Published 05/11/21
It's time to get into formation...habit formation that is! In this episode, Tina gives an update on her dating life, Steph has 11 cavities (...yes, at one time), and the girls discuss habits - strategies to implement and habits that have changed their lives, habits they want to work on, and a bad habit they want to improve. Tina finally discovers Steph for the role model she's always been, Steph tries to limit her screen time (good luck girl), and guys...if you're going to have a girl over,...
Published 05/04/21
Drumroll please...we have our first guest ever: Sarah Hernandez! We discuss Sarah's background, and career in tech. Sarah shares why she transitioned from a more independent role to her current role, which requires more communication. We also get to hear about how Sarah and Max met, and why they decided to tie the knot (I'm not crying, you are). Sarah shocks Steph and Tina with some house stats, and we get some tips on what to do when you're looking to get a house.  Follow us on our socials:...
Published 04/28/21
YAAAS QUEEN! It's all about saying YAAAS this week as the girls discuss how being open-minded and saying a simple  "yes" has allowed for new opportunities and people into their lives, helped foster a growth mindset, and helped them to establish more self-confidence and self-esteem. They also provide advice on how to get over the fear of starting something new and being "bad" at it, because trust us, nobody can be as bad as Steph at volleyball (or any other sport that requires hand-eye...
Published 04/20/21