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Episode 184: Mythbusting Asian Superstitions - Can Putting Onions In Your Socks Cure Your Cold?? Sep 09, 2022

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If you grew up in an Asian household, you may be familiar with certain rituals or practices that were taken very seriously by your parents, sometimes without much explanation. Beliefs such as, “drinking hot or room temperature water is better for you,” or “wearing slippers will keep your feet warm,” were ingrained in us growing up, but today, we are researching whether or not these beliefs are actually rooted in truth. Will your babies’ hair really grow back thicker if you shave their hair? Why shouldn’t you sleep with a mirror facing your bed? We tackle the questions you’ve always wanted to ask on this episode.

What myths or beliefs did you grow up with? Do you know if it’s true or not? Leave us a comment to let us know!

AsianBossGirl is turning 5 years old! To celebrate, we are hosting a Happy Hour event in Los Angeles on September 16th. RSVP at our Eventbrite link here! Cocktails, mocktails, and light bites will be provided. Spots are limited, so sign up soon!

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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: "Woo to the Young to the Woo"- A K-Drama Review of Extraordinary Attorney Woo Sep 07, 2022

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Welcome back to another episode of K-Dreaming with Mel! Today, I want to talk about a K-Drama that I feel like has made it to everyone's watch list, has taken over my social media stories, and has been leaving everyone (including myself) with such a good feeling. That drama is of course, Extraordinary Attorney Woo! Woo to the Young to the Woo!

Resources:

• Polygon Article

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Host: Melody Cheng

Editor: Victoria Cheng

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Episode 183: Janet’s Egg Freezing Journey - Giving Yourself Time to Start a Family Sep 02, 2022

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As many listeners may already know, Janet is going through the process of freezing her eggs. At the time of this episode’s release, she just finished her first cycle, and she’s planning to do 1-2 more cycles to collect additional eggs. Fertility is still a topic that is not often talked about, so today, Janet is here to share her personal experience and walk us through every step of the process: why she decided to freeze her eggs, how her day-to-day life was affected, and some helpful tips she’s learned so far in her journey. She’s here to shed light on parts of the procedure that may seem scary to some (costs, medication, etc.), the ups and downs of the egg freezing process, and how this whole experience has given her more awareness of her own body.

For more information about egg freezing and IVF, you can also listen to our episode with Dr. Huang.

Resources:

• Reproductive Partners

• ReUnite Assist (ReUniteRX.com)

• FertilitySavings.com

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Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: Who's Helping to Care for Our Baby?! Aug 31, 2022

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Welcome to the very first episode of Spill the Baby Tea!! I’m your host, Helen Wu-Wang, and I am so excited to create a space for all of us to candidly talk about all things motherhood and parenthood. As a first-time mom to an 8-month-old baby boy and a busy working parent, I am here to share with you all what it is really like to juggle both. From breastfeeding and all the ups and downs of that journey, to why my husband Philip and I decided not to show our baby’s face on social media, to what my confinement period led by my super traditional Chinese mom was like, to finding the balance between entrepreneurial aspirations and being a present and intentional parent... there’s so much to cover. For those of you who know me from the ABG podcast, you know I’m going to keep it real with y’all. We’re in this together!

For today’s episode! I’ll be covering the following:

[01:19] – My Giggle and Drool of the Week

[02:33] – Three reasons why I wanted to start this series

[05:20] – Who’s in my metaphorical village (which is really a euphemism for who’s taking care of my baby?! lol)

My village allows me to pursue my dreams, like this one – in growing the AsianBossGirl podcast and in producing Spill the Baby Tea for y’all. So of course – they had to be my very first topic. I am so excited to learn and grow together with you all in this lifelong journey of parenthood. If you enjoyed this episode or have any topic suggestions for me, please connect and let me know! You can reach me on Instagram @hwuwu or email me at hello@asianbossgirl.com.

After you’ve taken a listen, let me know in the comments of our IG post here: Who’s in your metaphorical village! Who would you like to give your thanks to? <3

I hope you enjoy!

#SpillTheBabyTea

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Host: Helen Wu

Editor: Victoria Cheng

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Episode 182: Q&A - Mel’s New Beau, Janet’s Vitamin Lab, and Helen’s Baby Number Two??!! Aug 26, 2022

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August is coming to a close, so it’s time to sit down and catch up with a Q&A! We asked you all to submit your burning questions to our Discord (join the AsianBossGirl Collective here!) and our Instagram, and found that many of you are curious to know more details about recent changes in our lives. Who has influenced our outlook on love and life in the past year? What’s the latest update on Mel’s new beau? And most importantly, what is the first aisle you go to at a Target, Trader Joe’s, or Costco?

We’d love to hear your perspectives on some of these questions as well: What’s your go-to karaoke song? Are bananas located at the entrance of your Trader Joe’s store? Let us know in the comments!

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Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

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Living Well with Janet: What Does it Mean to Live Well? Aug 24, 2022

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Hi, it’s Janet! Most of you know that I’m an avid yogi, meditator, plant-based eater and all-around wellness enthusiast. As a 2nd generation Asian American woman, I often find myself experimenting with Western health trends against the context of the Eastern philosophies I was raised with. I’ve shared parts of my wellness journey in various ABG episodes, but there are pieces I have yet to reveal. Listen to this episode for a thorough recount of my journey to wellness (so far). I explore what it means to live well and talk about periods in my life when I felt unwell and how I sought to feel better.

My goal with this show is not to provide formal medical or health advice - I am not licensed to do that. Nor am I trying to push any one type of diet, workout, spiritual practice, etc. I am merely a youngish middle-aged person who is trying to live my life well, and in doing so, like to expose myself to lots of different practices and perspectives which I want to share with you in the hopes that it enlivens your own personal journey to living well.

If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love it if you leave a comment in our IG post with one thing you’re doing for your wellness and which of the 6 dimensions it addresses (not sure what the 6 dimensions are? You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out!)

Resources:

What is Wellness? -The Global Wellness Institute

7 tips to live a happier life -Mayo Clinic

3 Key Indicators of a Life Well Lived -Psychology Today

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Host: Janet Wang

Editor: Victoria Cheng

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Episode 181: Two Minute News Segments on MTV Led to a Trailblazing Career for SuChin Pak Aug 19, 2022

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Our guest today is SuChin Pak, who is best known for being the first Asian American correspondent at MTV in the early 2000s, and one of the few Asian women we got to see consistently on our TV screens as teenagers. She started as a teen reporter on her local news channel, but didn’t expect to pursue a career in media – there weren’t others like her in the field back then. But thanks to her inspirational work, many of us are now able to consider creative careers that we didn’t think were possible before.

Currently, she co-hosts the podcast “Add to Cart” with comedian and actress Kulap Vilaysak, and recently wrote the introduction for the anthology series: My Life: Growing Up Asian In America.

Join us as SuChin shares her experience of entering the world of journalism during a time before social media, and how her career has informed her thoughts on community building and identity.

Which Asian Americans inspired you growing up, or motivated you to pursue your career?

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Hosts: Melody Cheng and Janet Wang

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

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K-Dreaming with Mel: The Origin of My K-Drama Obsession Aug 17, 2022

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Welcome to K-Dreaming! My name is Mel, and you may know me as one of the co-hosts of the podcast, AsianBossGirl. Through that podcast, you might recognize me as someone who’s a fan of pop culture & media… but if you REALLY know me, you’ll know I’m a huge fan of Korean dramas and K-Pop.

In “K-Dreaming”, my hope is to extend that connection out and allow people to float away into this fantasyland.

Today, we’ll explore the OG K-Drama that opened the doors to this fantastical world for me, “Full House”! We’ll also talk through other notable K-Dramas that have made my heart fill with love and anticipation *dugeun dugeun*

It’s K-Dreaming Time…

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Host: Melody Cheng

Editor: Victoria Cheng

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Episode 180: Our Hall Passes - Asian Men Edition Aug 12, 2022

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Today, we are celebrating Asian men in pop culture and media: those who made an impact on our lives growing up, and those we now admire for using their platforms to advocate for their community. These men have certainly proved that society’s measure of “hotness” has expanded beyond the notion that Asian men are not appealing, and should continue to expand. We reveal who our first Asian male celebrity crushes were, which actors we would want to star alongside in our theoretical biopics, and discuss how our personal definitions of “attractiveness” have changed over time.

Who are your past and current Asian celebrity crushes, and why? Let us know in the comments!

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Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

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Episode 179: How to Retire Early and Manage Debt with YourRichBFF, Vivian Tu Aug 05, 2022

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“Everybody knows that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, but why can’t someone teach me how to do my taxes correctly?”

We’ve all wished at some point in life that personal finance was taught in schools with as much emphasis as algebra and biology. Starting your first job and learning how to save, invest, and manage your money can be difficult without the help of an expert.

Vivian Tu has made it her mission to make professional financial advice easily accessible. In 2021, she started posting videos as YourRichBFF to combat misleading information during the pandemic when many people were struggling to make ends meet. With her background on Wall Street at JP Morgan, her content helps the people who are “leftover” by the finance world - women, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community and low-income groups - who otherwise would not have access to that information. In this episode, we asked her all our burning finance questions to get her insight on what you should know before buying a home, running a business, starting a family, and more.

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Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

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