Episodes
if you're just as confused as we are about winter arcs, then this is the episode for you! let's deep dive into "winter arcs," the time of year when life seems to slow down, routines shift, and introspection sets in ~ whether it's about finding comfort in solitude, setting meaningful goals for the new year, or simply enjoying cozy nights in, we're talking about how winter can be more than just a cold stretch :) so grab your favorite hot drink, and let's talk about making your winter arc as...
Published 11/15/24
t-2 months until 2025! in this episode, we're rethinking the idea of waiting for 2025 to start fresh ~ we’ll talk about how the “perfect time” mindset can keep you stuck, and why now is as good as any moment to begin working toward what matters ~ so grab you mugs and let's chat! today's specialty drink on the menu: banana milk matcha chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:15) intro (00:02:56) drink of the day (00:04:02) the end of 2023 vs 2024 (00:06:51) the paradox of...
Published 11/08/24
Published 11/08/24
today’s episode of soju with sarah is a spooky one! we’re diving deep into the fears you face in your 20s — from friendships and adulting to the haunting realities of growing up. you’ll find out why your 20s are truly the scariest era of life (boo!), and we’re breaking down the stuff no one warns you about. grab a cozy drink and join us as we explore the anxieties of adulthood with some laughs along the way 🧋 today's specialty drink on the menu: bloody mary (00:00:00)...
Published 10/31/24
stressed, overwhelmed, worried? in today's episode we take a quick breather and talk about what to do when life feels overwhelming. so grab your mugs & let's navigating this feeling together ~ today's specialty drink on the menu: pumpkin spice white russian chapters (00:00:00) drink of the day (00:00:20) intro (00:02:00) feeling overwhelmed (00:09:26) too much choice is paralyzing (00:12:54) it's hard to let things go (00:15:59) aging makes it even harder (00:18:42) how to...
Published 10/25/24
join us for the second episode of our halloween series! hope you're ready for a discussion about the self-perception gap and our experience with it in life ~ grab a drink and get cozy while you listen to our little chat :) today's specialty drink on the menu: spicy apple cider margarita chapters (00:00:00) drink of the day (00:00:17) intro (00:02:05) james is going thru life for the first time (00:07:18) our costumes (00:11:38) drink of the day (00:13:25) self-perception...
Published 10/18/24
welcome ~ghouls & goblins~ this is the first of our halloween series! today's episode is full of laughs and vulnerable discussions about co-dependency, love languages & more ... so grab a drink and get cozy while you listen :) today's specialty drinks on the menu: strawberry basil soju (neat) & orange cream soda (poppi) chapters (00:00:00) drink of the day (00:00:19) cold open & intro (00:07:18) episode topic! (00:09:53) what is co-dependency? (00:13:41)...
Published 10/11/24
hello from spain :) today we have a fun episode where we discuss the different stereotypes of travelers ~ so grab some vino and get ready for a fun conversation. also let us know which type of traveler you are in the comments! today's specialty drink on the menu: vino de naranja (orange wine) chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:41) intro & traveling in spain (00:02:58) episode topic! (00:05:32) our thoughts on spain (00:08:38) the "planner" (00:16:30) our travel styles...
Published 10/04/24
today we reflect on the fear of growing up that many people feel in their early adulthood + advice for navigating the experience of getting older! get comfy and join us in our discussion :) today's specialty drink on the menu: korean rice milk chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:22) intro & life recently (00:07:00) fear of growing up (00:15:30) mentorship from your siblings (00:18:16) do younger siblings have it easier? (00:20:03) nepo siblings (00:22:13) learning...
Published 09/27/24
thank you soju shotties for submitting your BEST life advice! in this episode, we read through some of them and talk about mindsets & tips to navigate topics from personal growth to career, relationships to self worth ~ so strap in for a thoughtful episode about the best life advice our soju shotties have heard :) The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare! https://skl.sh/sojuwithsarah09241 today's specialty drink on the menu: citron pink...
Published 09/20/24
today we chat about our hobbies and balancing our interests with the busy-ness of being an adult! ~ so grab your mugs & get cozy as we dive into another fun episode of soju with sarah! thank you to Lingoda for sponsoring this video! use code SOJU25 to save $25 when signing up with our link: https://try.lingoda.com/Soju today's specialty drink on the menu: pineapple booster chapters: (00:00:00) preview (00:00:28) intro & my accidental mullet cut (00:06:39) our own hobbies...
Published 09/13/24
coming at you with soju advice column #2! today we chat about navigating communication differences in long distance relationships, navigating responsibilities as an eldest child, toxic friends who are in love with your boyfriend, career challenges & shady friends ~ so grab your mugs & strap in for another enthralling episode of soju with sarah! today's specialty drink on the menu: barley tea chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:21) intro + updates from last episode! (00:05:46)...
Published 09/06/24
a bit of a vulnerable episode today ~ we're talking about feeling lost & all the recent tribulations I've personally been working through in my journey of self discovery! we talk a lot about feeling lost, finding direction in life, how to rebuild or rebrand yourself & how to better navigate ambiguity in life :) today's specialty drink on the menu: barley tea chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:17) intro & ivf update (00:05:37) the 2 causes of feeling lost (00:09:16) self...
Published 08/30/24
for today's episode, let's dive into a discussion around feeling like you don't belong ~ sometimes it's hard to fully shed the feeling of imposter syndrome (especially in work & social settings) but today's discussion is all around our personal experiences navigating the feeling of imposter syndrome, parenting habits & how we tackle this challenging (but normal!) feeling of being out of place ~ today's specialty drink on the menu: strawberry basil soju (from @drinkneat) chapters...
Published 08/23/24
welcome back soju shotties! today we have on a very close friend, content creator & fellow corporate girly, Julia Fei ~ join us as we chat about Julia's backstory, how she approached quitting her job, all the backlash that came with it, navigating being a woman in tech & life as a public figure! so grab your drinks for a chatty sesh :) find julia here! https://www.youtube.com/@juliafei https://www.instagram.com/julia.fei today's specialty drink on the menu: iced...
Published 08/16/24
today's episode is diving into a more niche topic about our passions on the side — content creation! so grab your mugs & drinks because we're spilling some tea in this episode ~ today's specialty drink on the menu: banana milk chapters: (00:00:00) preview (00:00:24) intro & chit chat (00:10:19) creator vs. influencer (00:13:40) hot take: content creation is a lot of work (00:18:06) moose's pawducer check #1 (00:18:41) the importance of planning as a creator...
Published 08/09/24
pick 2: relationships, career or sleep? today we discuss the age old question of adulthood and how to maintain balance in “every” aspect of life — so grab a cup of coffee and let’s talk everything adulthood and more ~ today's specialty drink on the menu: milk black tea chapters (00:00) preview (00:21) intro & my injury this week (03:02) the triangle of adulthood (05:51) how to figure out your triangle (08:51) intermission (10:27) so true with sarah (13:30) average # of job...
Published 08/02/24
today we're diving into our internal self talk and chatting about self confidence, our biggest insecurities & how we've navigated self esteem issues throughout our life! so strap in soju shotties (our official community name ❤️) for the most vulnerable & TMI episode to date ~ today's specialty drink on the menu: lemon citron tea (00:00:00) preview (00:00:21) intro & drink of the day (00:03:03) fit check :) (00:05:15) what does confidence mean to you? (00:06:22) rating...
Published 07/26/24
today we’re talking about scarcity vs. abundance mindset, having confidence in yourself, & law of attraction! so grab your mugs & let’s chat ☕ today's specialty drink on the menu: pineapple ginger (from @drinkneat on IG!) chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:19) intro + new mug + drink of the day (00:03:03) soju name vote! (00:04:43) what is scarcity mindset? (00:08:17) how scarcity mindset manifests (00:19:03) intermission (00:21:03) juices with james (00:35:29) law of...
Published 07/19/24
in celebration of one ENTIRE month of episodes (🎉), today we're doing an advice column session with questions & stories solicited from our lovely soju club community! from relationships to careers to parental expectations, we're going through it all so grab your mugs and join us for a spicy & sweet advice session ☕ today's specialty drink on the menu: mixed fruit cocktail chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:24) intro & drink of the day (00:06:09) 6 year secret relationship...
Published 07/12/24
let’s talk about one of the biggest challenges of adulthood — making friends! in my 20s i’ve learned that making friends is even more confusing, complex, and questionable than it was as a kid. from the different types of friends to *how* to actually make friends, things just somehow seem more challenging… so grab your mugs & let’s chat about friendship in adulthood! today’s speciality drink on the menu: strawberry milk 🍓🥛 chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:20) intro, thank you’s,...
Published 07/05/24
todays episode is one about love! and all the trials & tribulations that come with it ~ we have a very special guest @jung.garments on the pod to chat about his (almost) 7 year relationship with our very own host, sarah! so grab some soju & popcorn because this episode’s a long one :) today's guest: ‪@jung.garments‬ today’s speciality drink on the menu: lychee melon milkis soju chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:30) intro & get to know us! (00:05:15) how we...
Published 06/28/24
*birthday special* an episode about aging and getting older, embracing changes in your aesthetics, my experience with plastic surgery, and all the superficial and non-superficial! today's specialty drink on the menu: strawberry yakult soju chapters: (0:00) preview (0:24) intro & podcast topic! (3:10) my birthday this year :) (4:22) childhood & physical changes as you grow older (7:45) starting social media & self-image (9:50) my first influencer event & influencer...
Published 06/21/24
ta-da! it's finally (!!) the first episode of soju with sarah and today we're talking about the origins of this podcast, college reunions, adulting, and the tantalizing woes of opportunity costs in your 20s ... featuring a surprise guest & some fun bloopers so whip out your nicest mug & join me in the soju cafe :) today's specialty drink on the menu: yuja passion soju seltzer chapters: (0:00) intro (0:14) podcast origin story (5:06) what is opportunity cost? (7:47) decision...
Published 06/14/24
hello hello!! we're finally launching this podcast ~ episode 1 officially releases on june 14, 2024 so grab your mugs and join me there for a chill lil soju session :)
Published 06/08/24