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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 67- Caring for ChildrenWe were all kids once. But some of us grew up to have different opinions on kids. Some of us love them, and some of us might not be too crazy about them. Whatever the case, your perspectives can always change, especially if you work a job where they constantly surround you. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya discuss their jobs working with children, how they shaped their perspectives and the challenges and rewards that come with it.
Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 66- How The Supreme Court Is Moving America Backwards (Roe vs. Wade)We're sure you've heard the news by now. But if you haven't, Roe vs. Wade has been overturned, ending 50 years of federal rights to abortion. What does this mean for reproductive rights in the United States, and what can we do now? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya discuss what a post-Roe vs. Wade overturn America will look like, their personal views on the matter, and share resources for anyone who needs abortion access.
Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God
Transition Music:
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 65- BTS Visiting the White HouseOn May 31st, 2022, President Joe Biden invited K-pop supergroup BTS to the White House to raise awareness of anti-Asian discrimination, hate crimes, inclusion, and representation. What does this mean for our community? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya discuss their thoughts on BTS' presence at the White House, what our hopes are for the Asian community, and what the government can do further to help us.
Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God
Transition Music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ljtLIKT63k
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 64- The Body Positivity MovementWe're sure you've all heard about being body positive, especially when it comes to breaking societal beauty standards and loving yourself for who you are. But let's dive a little deeper- what does it truly mean to love your body? What does the Body Positivity movement represent, and is it always framed in a healthy way? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya discuss body positivity and its relationship with health and beauty standards, what it means to live a healthy lifestyle, and how we can achieve a healthier version of ourselves while...2022-03-1445 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 63- The Struggles and Benefits of Intercultural DatingBeing in a relationship should be full of the utmost love and happiness. But for an Asian girl in the western world, sometimes being in a relationship can cause deeper problems, especially if you are dating someone who comes from a culture that is vastly different from yours. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about the perks of dating outside of your culture/race, as well as some of the struggles that come with it.
Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God
Transition Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpEkGyre7Tc
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 62- The Horrific NYC Subway Attack (Honoring Michelle Alyssa Go)Trigger Warning: This episode details content that may be violent, graphic, and disturbing to listen to. Listener discretion is advised.
In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya honor the life of Michelle Alyssa Go and discuss solutions for protecting New York City citizens, how to help homeless people who may struggle from severe mental illness, and share some safety tips for taking public transportation.
Cover Art by Jonathan D. Chang
Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God
Transition Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...2022-01-2453 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 61- We're Not Really Strangers2021 is coming to an end! As long as this year felt, it still seems as if we've had no time to stop and reflect. Now that the year is coming to a close, we thought it would be a good idea to do just that. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya play a game called "We're Not Really Strangers", where the objective is to get to know each other better and deepen your relationships with one another. Feel free to grab a friend and play along with us! Also, tune in to...2022-01-0146 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 60- Sharing Asian Narratives Chapter 4: Ayuko & ViGrowing up, we used to feel like outcasts in western society. Things we ate, the language we spoke, the music we would listen to, holidays we would celebrate, and more were very different compared to our friends who aren't Asian. Because of this, we thought we were the only ones who would follow these traditions. Listening to other Asian narratives allowed us to appreciate and love our culture. We created this podcast to share our personal experiences and narratives but we also believe it is important to share others as well! Listening to more stories and experiences others face...2021-11-291h 27
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 59- Our Perfect CrimeIs it just us, or do horror movies and crime shows feel like comedies? You know, the predictable plot lines, the poorly made costumes, the cliche after cliche after cliche...we think it's time for something new. In this special Halloween episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya work together to build their idea of a perfect crime horror story.
Produced by Lulu and Yaya
Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God
Transition Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waPY44w5Zpk&ab_channel=HorrorMusicWorld
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 58- Would You Survive Squid Game? (College Edition)We're pretty sure you've heard about the show Squid Game on Netflix- it's all the rage right now and is predicted to be the most popular show in Netflix history! It's crazy to think about how many people were so interested in watching this K-drama- and it's definitely a go-to binge show for college students. Funny enough, in the show, everyone is trying to win money to pay off some debt. Who else is trying to pay off debt? Us college students! What if you could pay off your college debt by participating in Squid Game? In this episode...2021-10-1142 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 57- No Simp SeptemberWe're sure that you have all heard the term "simp" or "simping", but there is a lot of confusion over what it means. Is it someone who is just plain nice and respectful? Is it someone who is too submissive? Is it someone who expects love in return? What exactly is a simp, and is being a simp a bad thing? In this episode of Asian Girl in a Western World, Lulu and Yaya define the word "simp", discuss how they feel about simps and simping, and talk about simp culture in terms of the Asian community and implications...2021-09-2056 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 56- Asian Girl In A College WorldIt's that time of the year again- back to school! You may be excited, nervous, happy, sad, maybe even a mix of all of the above. But you're definitely not alone. This year is very unique- a lot of us are returning to school after we've gotten used to learning at home for over a year. It feels strange to be learning in person again. For us, we are going through the same exact thing as all of you, and trust us- it has not been easy. But we're here with you every step of the way! In this...2021-09-0649 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 55- Why Have People Stopped Talking About Anti-Asian Hate? (ft. Will Lex Ham)Has anyone heard about anything related to the Stop Asian Hate movement lately? We haven't either. It's disappointing and frustrating to feel like we're just another social media trend. Our community is still getting attacked and it feels like no one knows or cares anymore. Why is this the case? And what can we do about it? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World welcome community organizer and humanist Will Lex Ham to answer these questions as well as talk about his own journey to becoming a frontline activist and offer YOU some ways to help...2021-08-021h 31
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 54- How It All Began (ft. Ramen the God)It's been a year. One year of Asian Girl In A Western World? Can you believe it? You might know us for our banter, our long conversations, our Lucky 8 Times, or even our iconic pink and green. But have you ever wondered how we even had the idea to start this podcast? Why would two Asian girls from New York City decide to start a podcast in the middle of quarantine? In this one year anniversary special episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya take you back in time to the early days of the podcast...2021-07-2640 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 53- Sharing Asian Narratives Chapter 3: Emily, Janessa, LaraGrowing up, we used to feel like outcasts in western society. Things we ate, the language we spoke, the music we would listen to, holidays we would celebrate, and more were very different compared to our friends who aren't Asian. Because of this, we thought we were the only ones who would follow these traditions. Listening to other Asian narratives allowed us to appreciate and love our culture. We created this podcast to share our personal experiences and narratives but we also believe it is important to share others as well! Listening to more stories and experiences others face...2021-07-1946 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 52- Balancing Healthy Eating and Cultural AuthenticityAsian food- it's just full of MSG, preservatives, and who knows what else...it can't be good for you, right? Maybe...but what do you like to eat? Ask yourself- is it any healthier? Take a close look at those nutrition labels and ask yourself if the ingredients are any different from what you eat on a daily basis. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about why Asian food is seen as unhealthy, if there's even a difference between the nutritional value of Asian and Western food, and how to respect...2021-07-1239 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 51- Why Are Asian Men Seen As "Less Attractive"?You might have seen it before on TV or in the movies- the age-old nerdy, stereotypical unattractive Asian stereotype. From Breakfast at Tiffany's to Charlie Chan, early depictions of Asian men in the media have resulted in them being seen as a joke in the public eye. It's a bit rare to see something as blatantly racist as that on the big screen these days, so how come people still view Asians the same way people did in the 50's? Or conversely, why do some people like Asians a little too much? In this episode of Asian Girl In...2021-07-051h 00
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 50- Conquering Life's Obstacles Through Writing (ft. Risha Chaurasia)We're sure you read many books as a kid, but did you ever write one? At what age would you expect someone to publish a book? The more important thing we should be asking is- how old do you have to be in order to share your story with the world? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya speak to teen author Risha Chaurasia about her two books - Tales of Twinkling Teens and Truce - why she likes writing, what obstacles she has faced as a young author, and what advice she...2021-06-2839 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 49- Can People Change?Take a moment and ask yourself- How are you different than you used to be? Do you feel like you've changed a lot or do you feel like you're still the same as you used to be? Whatever the case may be, life takes unexpected turns. No matter how stable things may seem, you could be thrown a curveball at any given moment. And that very idea leads us to ask ourselves- can people change? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya get personal about their early childhood, how they've changed as they've...2021-06-211h 05
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 48- Pre-Colonial LGBTQ+ Pride in AsiaFor a lot of queer Asian people, it can sometimes be very hard to find a place where they are embraced for who they are. This can even be the case in some Asian families, where they may believe that being queer is a direct result of Western influence. In Asia, there are many laws that discriminate against same-sex relationships. But was it always this way? Is being LGBTQ+ only a part of Western culture? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya dive deep into pre-colonial history to look at early homosexual practices...2021-06-1425 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 47- The Asian American Family and AutismIf we were to ask you, "Would you ever discriminate against somebody?", what would your response be? We would hope that your answer would be no. But even so, sometimes when we think of discrimination, we think of it being against something that is physically obvious. But when we see somebody behaving in a way we're not familiar with, we may be quick to judge or even think "That's strange". Especially when we're observing this from a place of innocent ignorance. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya discuss autism, some common characteristics...2021-06-0741 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 46- Language Barriers as Asian Americans"But aren't you Chinese? Shouldn't you know how to speak your own language?" For some of us, especially Asians who are third generation or later, we did not grow up speaking our native language, or we may have forgotten it or even rejected it growing up in order to get by in America. What we didn't realize as kids was how far it would make us feel from our culture. Because language is such a big part of any culture, it is painful when we can't speak with our relatives or our other Asian peers because it makes us...2021-05-311h 01
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 45- Dear Grandma...For a lot of people, grandmothers have a very special place in our hearts. They tell us stories, make sure we're well-fed, and show their love in the most unique and beautiful ways. However, these days, it's hard to see our grandmothers very often. And with everything going on, we find that a huge concern of ours is the well-being of our grandmothers- just like ours is always a huge concern of theirs. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya start off AAPI month by talking about their grandmothers- their favorite memories, their...2021-05-101h 01
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 44- Anti-Asian Racism In SportsSports are all just fun and games, right? Until of course, players are ridiculed for their identity. Racial minorities are treated unfairly in a lot of different ways, and sports is no exception. But why does this happen so often? If you haven't heard anything, maybe this unfair treatment has been so normalized that people think this kind of treatment of Asian athletes is all fair game. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya discuss the recent UFC fight between Zhang Weili and Rose Namajunas, break down the political and racial implications of...2021-05-0355 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 43- Being Asian in Post-Soviet Countries (ft. Daniyar Egen)If you live in the Western world, how often do you learn about other cultures? Or rather, how much do you actually get to learn about them? It's crazy to think that we know so little about countries around the world, or that we may have never even heard of certain places in the world before. We believe it is important and interesting to learn about the world around us, and that's why we want to do our best to bring you what you probably won't get from your high school history class. In this episode of Asian Girl...2021-04-261h 00
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 42- PERIOD. It's That Time of the Month!Is it that time of the month? Let's talk about it! Oftentimes, even though we know every girl gets her period, it is common to feel alone, afraid, or even ashamed to open up about your period. In the Asian community and many cultures, it is often taboo to speak about one's period with family. This can leave us feeling confused or uneasy. We've been there before, and we're here to ease your worries as much as we can! In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about their experiences being on their...2021-04-1943 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 41 - Asian Girl Traveling The World - THE PHILIPPINES (ft. Gayle Fernando & Jo Marguerite Sebastian)What if we could travel for free from the comfort of our own homes? No need to purchase those pricey plane tickets because we as Asian Girl In A Western World Podcast are bringing you, our listeners, on an adventure with us for free! We introduce to you our new series called “Asian Girl Traveling The World!”. In this series, we bring in a guest from each Asian country to talk about their experiences living there. Some places include Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India, and many more. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, we a...2021-04-1249 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 40- The Secret To Having A Business With Your Significant Other (ft. Helen Yin)So maybe you and your partner are looking to do something spontaneous and fulfilling and you're thinking of starting a business together. Or maybe you're in a Jim and Pam situation where your relationship with your co-worker is way more personal than what may be appropriate for the workplace. Whatever the case may be, being in business with your romantic partner or anyone you love and care for deeply can be super fun but also difficult. How do you manage it all? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya invite special guest Helen...2021-04-051h 04
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 39- Sharing Asian Narratives [Chapter 2: Mae, Andrea, Connie]Growing up, we used to feel like outcasts in western society. Things we ate, the language we spoke, the music we would listen to, holidays we would celebrate, and more were very different compared to our friends who aren't Asian. Because of this, we thought we were the only ones who would follow these traditions. Listening to other Asian narratives allowed us to appreciate and love our culture. We created this podcast to share our personal experiences and narratives but we also believe it is important to share others as well! Listening to more stories and experiences others face...2021-03-291h 04
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 38- Standing Together Against Hate (ft. Esther Young Lim)With the rise of hate and attacks that our community has faced as of late, many of us are stuck wondering what we can do, how to feel, and how to process everything. If you are going through this right now, just know that we are here with you. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya speak with Esther Young Lim, the creator of the How To Report A Hate Crime booklets about her outstanding project to help our Asian elderly, our general thoughts on the attacks on our community, how we can...2021-03-2258 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 37- Our Experience On KetoSurely you have all heard of several different diets such as vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, low-fat, paleo, Atkins, etc. Have you heard of the keto diet? If not and you would like to learn more, you've come to the right place! Well, at least as a starting point. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about their personal experiences on keto, what they liked about it, the challenges they faced, the effects of the diet on their health, their overall opinion on keto, and ways to stay healthy. Stay tuned until the end...2021-03-1550 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 36- How To Connect With OthersHave things felt lonely lately? Do you have trouble making friends and genuine connections with people in general? Figuring out how to stay connected with others, interact, and just exist in society can be really tough. We're no experts, but we've noticed that there are many people who struggle a lot, and we're here to do our best to help you out! In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about how to initiate conversations, make friends, stay connected with people or even make new connections during this pandemic.
Produced and E...2021-03-0846 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 35- Would You Rather?Don't you miss playing games with your friends as a kid or at parties? Have you been needing to unwind? Do you like questions that really make you think? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, we have a perfect episode for you! In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya play a good old-fashioned game of Would You Rather! Grab your friends and play along with us!
Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya
Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God
Intermission Music: https://www...2021-02-2254 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 34- Valentine's Day Q&A Part 2Love is hard. Trust us, we know. It’s one of those things that is so versatile, so confusing, and so messy, that sometimes you just don’t know how to deal with it and you would rather just give up altogether. But although we’re not experts ourselves, we’re here to hopefully give you some direction. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya try their hand at giving love advice to their listeners, offering their personal solutions to some of the common dilemmas that one may face when it comes to love and...2021-02-171h 00
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 33- Valentine's Day Q&A Part 1Love is hard. Trust us, we know. It’s one of those things that is so versatile, so confusing, and so messy, that sometimes you just don’t know how to deal with it and you would rather just give up altogether. But although we’re not experts ourselves, we’re here to hopefully give you some direction. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya try their hand at giving love advice to their listeners and offering their personal solutions to some of the common dilemmas that one may face when it comes to love...2021-02-171h 00
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 33- Valentine's Day Q&A Part 1Love is hard. Trust us, we know. It’s one of those things that is so versatile, so confusing, and so messy, that sometimes you just don’t know how to deal with it and you would rather just give up altogether. But although we’re not experts ourselves, we’re here to hopefully give you some direction. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya try their hand at giving love advice to their listeners and offering their personal solutions to some of the common dilemmas that one may face when it comes to love...2021-02-1456 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 32- Lunar New YearOne of our favorite and most important holidays in Asian culture is right around the corner- Lunar New Year! It's a time of happiness, luck, and prosperity to be shared with our dearest family members, friends, and loved ones. While COVID may be restricting us from all being together during this time, we can still take this opportunity to celebrate together! In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya share their favorite Lunar New Year foods, traditions, superstitions, and why Lunar New Year is such a special holiday.
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 31- Dear NYC Mayor De BlasioOur community has been forgotten and often disregarded by the one person who is supposed to oversee the wellbeing of all communities. We believe everyone should know a lot more about the issues we face. The purpose of this episode is to spread awareness about Asian issues that New York City mayor DeBlasio overlooked, ignored, or even worked against and propose solutions that can be addressed by the future mayor or anyone who cares to help the Asian community. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya address New York City mayor Bill DeBlasio's...2021-02-0124 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 30- Our January BopsHave you been wanting to find new music to listen to? Well, look no further, because we got you covered- not just for now, but for every month of the year! We are excited to announce our monthly music playlists, which will feature Lulu and Yaya's favorite songs of each month! In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about their January picks and why they chose to add certain songs to the playlist! Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God Transition Music: https://youtu.be/uK9...2021-01-2536 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 29 - Asian Girl Traveling The World - HONG KONG (ft. Dixon Yeung)What if we could travel for free from the comfort of our own homes? No need to purchase those pricey plane tickets because we as Asian Girl In A Western World Podcast are bringing you, our listeners, on an adventure with us for free! We introduce to you our new series called “Asian Girl Traveling The World!”. In this series, we bring in a guest from each Asian country to talk about their experiences living there. Some places include Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India, and many more. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, we a...2021-01-1838 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 28- Sharing Asian Narratives [Chapter 1: Alison, Hasna, Amara]Growing up, we used to feel like outcasts in western society. Things we ate, the language we spoke, the music we would listen to, holidays we would celebrate, and more were very different compared to our friends who aren't Asian. Because of this, we thought we were the only ones who would follow these traditions. Listening to other Asian narratives allowed us to appreciate and love our culture. We created this podcast to share our personal experiences and narratives but we also believe it is important to share others as well! Listening to more stories and experiences others face...2021-01-1148 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 27- Asian Girl Helping Our World (ft. Welcome to Chinatown)2020 is coming to an end! This year has taken so much from all of us, and sometimes it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. After a year of painful isolation from our loved ones and our communities, we decided that it's time for all of us to take back our year by giving to one another. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya go around Chinatown, NYC to hand out care packages to the local homeless people in the area, and support small Asian businesses. We also talk with...2020-12-2837 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 26- True Representation in Hollywood (ft. Isaac Lee)Hollywood is home to the sets of so many of our favorite movies and TV shows. But how often do you see a character that looks like you? And how often is that character portrayed in a way that you can relate to? In this episode of Asian Girl in A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk to Isaac Lee from Irvine, California, about what Hollywood productions do well, what they can work on, and how they can go about giving Asians the proper representation we deserve on the big screen.
Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 25- Double Eyelid SurgeryIf you've ever traveled to Asia, you would notice that the beauty standards are way different than those in the Western world. Why is it so popular to get plastic surgery in places like Korea, specifically double eyelid surgery? Is there anything wrong with getting double eyelid surgery? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya discuss a recent post made by a white international student regarding the subject of double eyelid surgery's popularity in Asia, its origins, and why so many Asian people request this surgery.
Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 24- Studying Abroad as an Asian Student (ft. Victoria Sin)How often is it that you get to travel all the way across the world for school? Doing so might be more difficult these days during a global pandemic, and even during normal times, there are still a lot of challenges that come with studying abroad, especially as an Asian student. What is it like to travel to another country to pursue your field of study? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk with Victoria Sin, a Hong Kong-born and raised first-year commerce student at UBC Sauder School of Business in Vancouver...2020-12-0738 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 23- ThanksgivingOne of our favorite holidays of the year just passed- Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a different holiday for everyone, and some people don't even celebrate. Whether you love Thanksgiving, hate it, or have no opinion on it, we can all agree that the vibes we very different this year. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about their normal Thanksgiving traditions, their favorite foods, how Thanksgiving was different this year, and what they are thankful for this year.
Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 22- Microaggressions: Where are you REALLY from?"What's wrong with asking someone where they're from? I genuinely want to know!" Sometimes, the ways in which we perceive the world might hinder us from understanding the ways in which we impact others. A seemingly harmless question can be psychologically damaging to the person on the receiving end. Yet, not many people talk about how to solve this issue. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya go over microaggressions, their personal experiences, and talk about why they're important to understand, and debate on how to approach perpetrators of these microaggressions.
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 21- Self-Care Tips2020 has been a tiring year for us all. We're sure you're even tired of hearing that. In times like these, we need to take a step back and ask ourselves what we need. What can we do to take care of ourselves? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya share their self-care methods, some encouraging words, and guide you through a calming meditation exercise.
Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya
Intro and Outro Music by Ramen the God
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 20- UNREPORTED: Chinatown Head Bashing [Storytime]"A good friend knows your best stories. A best friend has lived them with you." - Anonymous. In this series, Lulu and Yaya are going to share some of the stories we have together with you. You might laugh, you might cry, you might think to yourself, “what the hell am I listening to?”, but all of the stories we share had an impact on who we are, our perspectives, and our hopes for the future.
Isn't it crazy to think about just how many things happen that we are not made aware of? Arguably, one can say...2020-11-0943 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 19- Diversity Through Asian Food (ft. Grace Shi)The holidays are coming up! Time to stuff our faces with food and spend valuable time with friends and family. But have you ever stopped to think, what about food brings people together? How is food important to our identities and our cultures? In this episode, Lulu and Yaya speak with Grace Shi, creator of Woks for Washington--a grassroots nonprofit initiative based in the Washington, DC metro area, to discuss the history and significance of Asian food in today's culture, what exactly are lunchbox moments, and why food is one of the greatest tools for activism and promotion of...2020-11-0251 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 18- Asian Horror Tales (Halloween Special)We can all probably agree that 2020 has felt like a year-long Halloween - and not in a good way. We're not just watching a horror movie behind a screen...we live in a very scary reality. But sometimes, the way we cope with our scary reality is by entertaining ourselves with stories we make up that are even more horrifying. In this special Halloween episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya will surprise each other and you with not one, but TWO horror stories based on ancient Asian legends that will send shivers down your...2020-10-2645 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 17- Representation In CosmeticsHave you ever struggled to find a foundation shade even remotely close to your skin tone? Have you ever tried so hard to do a pretty makeup look that just doesn't seem to look right on you? We feel you, and you're not alone. It's time we talk about how we can diversify our beauty standards. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about some noteworthy and iconic makeup brands, what kinds of things we look for in cosmetics, and how makeup companies can do a better job at being more inclusive...2020-10-1952 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 16- Embracing Your Uniqueness (ft. Janki DePalma)A lot of us Asian girls in a Western world feel like outcasts at times. We are made to feel like we are too different, or that we don't fit in with our peers. But why should we be ashamed of that? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk with commercial real estate worker and super-connector Janki DePalma about what it's like being the black sheep, learning to embrace uniqueness, and advice on just loving yourself overall.
Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya
Intro & Outro Music by Ramen...2020-10-1251 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 15- High School & Me [Chapter 2: Our Secrets To Academic Success]High school - the happiest, saddest, most confusing time of your life. Believe us, we've been there. Whether you're still in high school, way past it, or not quite there yet, we hope that you enjoy, relate to, and maybe even have a good laugh while listening to this mini-series! Lulu and Yaya present...High School & Me! Chapter 2: Our Secrets To Academic Success.
In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about what their academic life was like in high school, how they studied for their classes, and some advice for current high school...2020-10-0539 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 14- Parenting StylesHave you ever wondered why the behaviors we exhibit are all so different? Not all parents raise their kids the same way, and different parenting styles produce different outcomes. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya go over 4 parenting styles, the effects of these parenting styles, and which one is our favorite.
Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya
Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God
Intermission Music: Artist Attribution Music By "KaizanBlu" Track Name: "Remember"
Licence: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) - Full licence he...2020-09-2845 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 13- Being Mixed & Effects on Identity (ft. Ida Ahola)Being a part of more than one culture can create an interesting dynamic. It can give you a more diverse understanding of the world, but also make you feel like you don't belong anywhere. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya interview Ida Ahola about her experiences as someone who is biracial, as well as the pros and cons of having a mixed racial identity.
Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya
Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God
Intermission Music: "parkland" (prod.wetgropes) - https://www.youtube.c...2020-09-2840 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 12- Impostor Syndrome (ft. Eunice Lee)So you're the valedictorian, senior class president, captain of the volleyball team, and you spend hours upon hours of what would be your free time serving your community. Why do all the awards and recognition make you feel guilty? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk with rising junior and SWAYE media blogger Eunice Lee about a very common phenomenon among the Asian community called Impostor Syndrome, our experiences with it, and whether or not it is something we can overcome.
Heads Up Buttercup (Eunice's non-profit): https://headsupbuttercup.org/
2020-09-1448 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 11- Racism In Tourism (ft. Romey Louangvilay)Have you ever gone on vacation and automatically gotten mistaken for a hotel worker? Not everyone has the same experience when traveling, but shouldn't travel be enjoyable and inclusive for everyone? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya are featuring Romey Louangvilay, head of communications at ELMNTL and president of non-profit Travel Unity to talk about racism in the tourism industry and explain his goals for making sure EVERYONE of all walks of life can enjoy traveling.
*CONTAINS MILD EXPLICIT LANGUAGE*
ELMNTL: https://elmntl.co/
Travel Unity...2020-09-071h 02
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 10- Historical Trauma & Culture Loss (ft. Evie)“Our Ancestors knew that healing comes in cycles and circles. One generation carries the pain so that the next can live and heal. One cannot live without the other, each is the other's hope, meaning & strength.” - Gemma B. Benton. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, our guest speaker, Evie explains historical trauma and the consequences of this issue on the communities of ethnic minorities.
Resources (provided by Evie):
https://extension.umn.edu/mental-health/historical-trauma-and-cultural-healing#what-is-historical-trauma%3F-378610
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjJUQlodh0g&list=PLyfdph9z-mJxSOl_qbBhe_LurrC...2020-08-311h 10
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 9- High School & Me [Chapter 1: It's A Liberal Arts High School!]High school - the happiest, saddest, most confusing time of your life. Believe us, we've been there. Whether you're still in high school, way past it, or not quite there yet, we hope that you enjoy, relate to, and maybe even have a good laugh while listening to this mini-series! Lulu and Yaya present...High School & Me! Chapter 1: It's A Liberal Arts High School!
In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about their difficulties, memories, and biggest takeaways from their time being two of the few STEM enthusiasts in a l...2020-08-241h 11
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 8- Interracial DatingIn the western world, dating is an adventure full of love and happiness. But for an Asian girl in the western world, dating is way more complicated than stargazing at night or going on a picnic with the person you love. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about the struggles Asian girls may have with opening up about their relationships to their family, the differing mentalities in the East and the West when it comes to dating, and some advice about how to have a fulfilling relationship with a partner who...2020-08-2456 min
Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 7- Acknowledging Diversity: South & Southeast Asia"You're Asian? But you don't look Chinese!" Yeah...maybe because I'm not! In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya discuss the media's role in the misconceptions of all Asian cultures, some amazing aspects of South and Southeast Asian counties, and the importance of not only acknowledging but also celebrating the diversity of the Asian community as a whole.
Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya
Music by Ramen the God
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 6- Asian RemediesFeeling sick, in pain, or even just having a rough day? Maybe your mom will give you Tiger Balm, but we say, let this episode be the medicine you never knew you needed! In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk popular Asian home remedies, personal stories relating to medicine, and the biggest distinguishing factors between Eastern and Western medicine.
Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya
Music by Ramen the God
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 5- The Importance of HairHave you ever thought deeply about something off the top of your head? Literally, we mean off the top of your head. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya discuss the significance and hindrances of certain types of hair in culture and society.
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Music by Ramen the God
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 4- Dim Sum"HA CHEUNG!!! SIU MAI!!! DAN TAT!!!" Does that sound familiar to you? Sit back and enjoy a nice cup of tea while you listen, because in this episode of Asian Girl in a Western World, Lulu and Yaya will revive your fond memories of dim sum with your family.
Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya
Music by Ramen the God
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 3- Cultural Appropriation In Fashion"But what's wrong with my Chinese print mini-dress?" In this episode of Asian Girl in a Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about cultural appropriation vs. cultural appreciation and the possibility of appropriating one's own culture.
Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya
Music by Ramen the God
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 2- Cancel Culture#CANCELLED! No, our show is not being cancelled, but some people and companies are. In this episode of Asian Girl in a Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about what cancel culture is and its effect on today's society.
Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya
Music by Ramen the God
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Asian Girl In A Western World PodcastEPISODE 1- The American DreamThe American Dream- the glorious thing that many come to America in search of but only some truly achieve. What is it and how does one even begin to pursue it? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya discuss the factors that may help or hinder one from achieving the American Dream, and the big question of whether it is attainable or not.
Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya
Music by Ramen the God
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