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Episode 212: Finding Strength Through Sisterhood and Personal Wins Mar 24, 2023

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As women, we are often made to feel like our accomplishments are not worth celebrating, or that the struggles we go through are just something we have to bear with a smile. Whether intentional or not, this messaging can come from strangers, our governments, work, and even people we know. There are many days where we can be hard on ourselves, when it feels like things are not going as planned.

So this Women’s History Month, we want to take a moment to celebrate the people and moments in life (big or small) that give us strength and make us feel empowered. Through the ups and downs of life, our sisters and close girlfriends uplift us and make us feel like badasses. Even if the world tells us we are “past our prime,” we take pride in our life experiences and practices that sustain us.

May this episode be a tonic on a rough day. Or an energy boost on a good day! It’s a love note to our ABGs, and for ourselves, and a reminder that we have always been enough.

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Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

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No Dumb Questions with Mel: What Is My Value? Mar 22, 2023

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Hi! It's Mel & I'm back with a new mini show. As the youngest & baby of the ABG trio, I have a lot of questions about everything. I've been told I ask the things people are afraid to ask (because they're afraid to look dumb 😅). In this show, there is no such thing as dumb questions ;) and just an exploration of my curiosity about life. From those random shower thoughts, that personal question buried deep, to those random in between moments, we’re going to explore all of those in No Dumb Questions with Mel.

Today, we go off to the deep end & I share how my loss of value led me to something new.

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Host: Melody Cheng

Editor: Victoria Cheng

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Episode 211: What Feedback Would You Give to Your Boss? The Value of a 360 Review Process Mar 17, 2023

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Receiving feedback on your performance in the workplace is always nerve-wracking, particularly when these review processes are tied to your compensation and perceived value. We started our careers working 9to5 jobs and we came to expect periodic performance reviews – most often annually, but sometimes even quarterly. This process can look different depending on the company. There are self-assessments, peer assessments, and what’s called the 360 review, which involves a full circle of feedback from employees to peers to managers. For anyone who may have these dreaded evaluations coming up, we wanted to share our positive and negative experiences, discuss whether we preferred informal or formal review processes, and even give each other constructive feedback as business partners!

Resources:

• 360 Feedback Survey Questions

• Performance Appraisals in the Workplace

• 360 Employee Feedback Survey Example

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Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: Tips for Flying with a Toddler Mar 15, 2023

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Traveling with a baby or toddler is no joke! In this episode, I recount our first flight with a squirmy toddler and summarize everything I learned – from the best times to book your flight, tips to swiftly get through the airport, my 5 most used items on the plane, and so much more.

Travel bag mentioned: @noreceptionclub - use “helen20” for $20 off

Here are a few shortcuts if you’d like to hop to a topic that interests you!

[01:00] – My Drool of the Week – Separation anxiety!

[03:06] – My Giggle of the Week – Being present, enjoying the moments

[05:54] – Pre-travel prep: Booking times and booking seats

[13:06] – Check-in vs. carryon

[18:17] – TSA and liquids

[22:24] – 5 most used products on the flight

[25:54] – Outro

Nothing about traveling with kids is easy, but it’s always worth it. Hopefully, this helps you as you’re preparing for your travels. The more you know, and the better prepared you are, the better your experience will be not only for yourself but for your kid too. This is only our first flight with a toddler, so especially to all the veteran parent travelers out there – let us know your travel tips and tricks! Share your experience in the comments of AsianBossGirl’s latest Instagram post linked here.

I hope you enjoy!

#SpillTheBabyTea

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Host: Helen Wu

Editor: Victoria Cheng

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Episode 210: What Does It Take to be an FBI Agent? with Alex Pham (Special Agent) and Candyce Ha (Community Outreach Specialist) Mar 10, 2023

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March is Women’s History Month, so we invited Alex Pham and Candyce Ha of the FBI (that’s right, the Federal Bureau of Investigation) to share their experiences with you all! We’ve always seen intelligence agencies portrayed in Hollywood movies and TV shows, but today, we get a first hand account of how accurate those depictions are to reality. What is the training process like for new agents or staff members? What’s the most rewarding part of the job? And how many pull-ups do you have to do?

Whether you’ve considered working for the FBI, or you’re just as curious as we were about this line of work, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Alex Pham is a Special Agent assigned to work Counterterrorism matters. She often travels overseas to Southeast Asian countries to fulfill the FBI’s mission internationally through liaison efforts. She’s also one of the Diversity & Inclusion Coordinators for the LA Division, responsible for promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity within the FBI workforce and local communities.

Candyce is a Community Outreach Specialist overseeing the Los Angeles Division’s AAPI program. She focuses on strengthening ties with AAPI organizational partners, with the goal to cultivate a safe and more inclusive community.

For more info about the FBI and Career opportunities, check out the links below:

• General Info: www.fbi.gov

• Career info: www.fbijobs.gov

• Twitter: @FBIJobs, @FBILosAngeles

• Youtube: www.Youtube.com/FBI

• LinkedIn: www.Linkedin.com/Company/FBI

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Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

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Living Well with Janet: Early Bird, Night Owl, or...Dolphin? What's Your Sleep Chronotype? Mar 08, 2023

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You've heard of early birds and night owls, but what about bears, wolves, lions, and dolphins? According to sleep specialist and clinical psychologist Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., there are four unique sleep chronotypes, each with different characteristics and ideal sleep and wake times. In this episode, I share some of my personal struggles with sleep, what I found when I researched sleep types, and tips on how to adjust your sleep and wake times. Take the sleep chronotype quiz at thesleepdoctor.com/sleep-quizzes/chronotype-quiz and let me know your results in the comments!

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Host: Janet Wang

Editor: Victoria Cheng

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Episode 209: Has NewJeans Cracked a New Formula for Success? Mar 03, 2023

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“I got no time to lose / 내 길었던 하루 / 난 보고 싶어 / ra-ta-ta-ta…” are the lyrics that have been stuck in our heads ever since we discovered NewJeans, a 5-member Korean girl group that has infiltrated our playlists with their bright and youthful vibes. After their debut in July of 2022, NewJeans quickly skyrocketed to fame. Nowadays, their dance challenges and songs like “Hype Boy” and “OMG” are seen/heard all across TikTok. Even if you’re not a fan of the group, it’s hard not to have heard of them! So what makes this new girl group so popular, and how are they different from other K-Pop groups?

On today’s episode, we give a brief overview of NewJeans’ career so far, how we discovered them, and particular aspects of their music and background that could have contributed to their success.

Now that we’ve got your Attention, take a moment to make sure that you are up to date on your COVID vaccines! Getting the updated vaccines allowed us to attend events like these with more confidence, all while helping to reduce the spread of COVID in our community. With more opportunities to attend these fun live shows, you want to make sure you’re keeping yourself & your loved ones safe! Find updated vaccines near you at vaccines.gov. This episode was paid for by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

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K-Dreaming with Mel: 💋He Kissed How Many Women in the First Night??! Comparing Western & Asian Dating Shows Mar 01, 2023

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Hi K-Dreamers! This episode, for the time being, will be my LAST episode of K-Dreaming with Mel. 😭 This may sound like a shock to some & know that I still love K-Dramas & K-Pop very much.

When we started these mini show series, it was a bit of an exploration of topics for us. At the time, I was very excited to explore the realm of Korean entertainment through a podcast. However, as time moved on, I realized there is much more I want to share with you all. SO with that, I will still be having a mini show & am excited to show an even more vulnerable side of me through it. More details will be shared through our social media along the way 😘

For now & always, I will still be consuming a lot of K-Drama & K-Pop content. I mean Part 2 of The Glory is coming out & I am very excited for it. Lastly, I want to say THANK YOU to those who have joined me with Kdreaming. Thank you so SO much!

With that, let’s kick off our last topic that I know we all have many thoughts on…Comparing Western & Asian Dating Shows!

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Host: Melody Cheng

Editor: Victoria Cheng

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Episode 208: Checking In with Janet 6 Months Post-Egg Retrieval Feb 24, 2023

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Last September, Janet shared about the start of her egg freezing journey on this podcast, and the process of going through her first cycle. Since then, she’s gone through one and a half more cycles. At six months, she wanted to share some updates and a deeper reflection on the journey so far. How many eggs was she able to retrieve, and how long do they last? What was it like to meet her partner in the middle of this journey? And what does she wish she knew before starting the process of freezing her eggs? Everyone’s experience with egg freezing is unique and personal, but she hopes today’s conversation can give valuable insight to anyone who is considering or starting egg freezing.

Listen to Episode 183: Janet’s Egg Freezing Journey - Giving Yourself Time to Start a Family if you’d like to hear more about Janet’s story!

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Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: 5 Ways to Manage Mom Guilt Feb 22, 2023

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Mom guilt is real, and when a bad day makes you feel like a bad mom, just know that you are everything your child needs. I wanted to take this episode to share what mom guilt is (cuz it absolutely is real!), when and how it shows up, how it evolves, and how we can overcome it. No mom is perfect, and every mom makes mistakes. But often, to your kids, even those ‘mistakes’ can be exactly what they need. Your kids think you are the best mom even if you forced a missed nap, watched too much TV, or ate dumplings for dinner for the x-th time this week. Let’s normalize the conversation and talk about it all. Mom guilt - the good, the bad, the guilty.

Here are a few shortcuts if you’d like to hop to a topic that interests you!

[01:03] – My Giggle of the Week – Eating out with a toddler

[02:33] – My Drool of the Week – Dropping the second nap!! Nooo

[04:25] – What is mom guilt?

[06:45] – When and why does mom guilt show up?

[16:32] – 5 ways to manage mom guilt

[22:10] – Outro

I’d love to hear if you also have had or are dealing with mom guilt, and perhaps, what your strategies are to overcome it. Let’s continue learning from one another and helping each other through this journey of parenthood. Share your experience in the comments of AsianBossGirl’s latest Instagram post.

I hope you enjoy!

#SpillTheBabyTea

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Host: Helen Wu

Editor: Victoria Cheng

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