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bamboo & glassFilming Life and its Epilogue ft. Eleanor ChoWhat stories about death and the afterlife did you grow up with? We chat with filmmaker Eleanor Cho about her short film Dinner is Ready, Korean folklore about death, and the connections between film and mental health. Watch Dinner is Ready. About Eleanor:Eleanor Cho is a Korean American filmmaker and graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts. She is dedicated to writing and directing stories of underrepresented communities, and highlighting the extraordinary stories of ordinary people in order to humanize others and inspire empathy. She worked as a 2022-11-2831 min
bamboo & glassProtecting my privacy as a creator ft. Irene J. KimWe’ve been observing how content creators today choose to share which bits and pieces of their lives to share, and going through some reevaluations ourselves. So let’s talk about it - content creation and privacy - with our good friend, content creator & teacher Irene J. Kim! She dives deep into:what aspects of safety/privacy she is most concerned abouttimes she's had to reevaluate how much she is willing to share, whether that's opening up more or drawing a boundary for herselfand how her debriefs with collaborators and loved ones go when it comes to her posi...2022-11-2355 min
bamboo & glassRevisiting How to Enjoy Meeting New PeopleExcited to feel safe meeting people in person, but nervous about meeting new people? Want to enjoy meeting new people, fulfill your intentions, and build sincere relationships?We share ideas for what you can do as a guest before the event, during the event, and after the event. We also share ideas for hosts and for tricky situations...like how to gracefully exit a conversation that’s getting awkward. Episodes mentioned:🎙️5 Things We've Learned From Living Together🎙️Finding Comfort & Inspiration in BTS🎙️Your Next Date: Niles Wilson🎙️...2022-11-0645 min
bamboo & glassFanded: When Fans Co-Create the Future ft. Travis AtreoThe popularity of particular creators in the zeitgeist doesn't always match up with their realities. When they have thousands if not millions of fans but can't afford their next project, what can be done? Introducing Fanded, created by musician Travis Atreo: a licensed equity crowdfunding portal for musicians and artist to raise money through fan investment for their next creative project. Tune into our interview with him to hear his personal insights into the changing landscape for artists and creators and the gap that exists in their realities.✨Check out Fanded✨Find...2022-10-0145 min
bamboo & glassHow I Befriended My SiblingsOnly child Da Eun talks to eldest daughter Sophia about how her relationships with her siblings have evolved over time. Sometimes, it can be easy to take our families for granted, and here we see Sophia get to genuinely celebrate and acknowledge the growth in her family and points of admiration she has for her younger brother and sister.How to support bamboo & glass: 🌿Share thoughts and ideas with us via Instagram @bambooandglass and TikTok @bambooandglass🌿Share our Instagram posts & episodes with loved ones - we're on every podcast platform🌿Treat us to a coffe...2022-08-1335 min
bamboo & glassThe Art of Play: Remembering Your Inner Child, and Setting Them Free ft. Daniel J. KimWhen you feel too busy to "play," you might actually need it the most. In this episode, we chat about childhood memories of play and how we can incorporate play into different aspects of our lives. About our guest:Daniel Kim is an LA-based actor and alumni of both UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television and of ABC’s 2019 Discovers: Talent Showcase. You can watch him in Bel Air on Peacock, Good Trouble on Freeform, Hollywood Stargirl on Disney+, and later this year as Cheol in Cheol the film. When he’s not actin...2022-08-071h 01
bamboo & glassMaking Peace with Our Big Feelings by @lizandmollieToday, we're talking about feelings. Not just any feeling. BIG FEELINGS. Through Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy’s new book Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay, Sophia goes through and shares some of her favorite tips when it comes to navigating despair, perfectionism, comparison, regret, burnout, anger, and uncertainty. We hope you come away feeling validated and comforted by the mention of these feelings, and that there is at least one tip that you appreciated hearing about! Recommended episodes182. Encouragement for a Hard Day178. Let’s Get Motivated: 15 Tips...2022-07-3023 min
bamboo & glassWhat to do when you're lost & uninspiredHave you felt lost and uninspired lately? We have. That's why we come together to exchange ideas about what has helped us to re-live moments of inspiration, find new inspiration, and tease apart the comparison that helps versus hinders inspiration.Recommended episodes190. Career? I Don't Know Her: navigating career uncertainties as a creative182. Encouragement for a Hard Day175. Discovering Negative Self-Talk & Hidden Talents164. What Makes a Goal Worth Pursuing? Da Eun's Goals162. What Makes a Goal Worth Pursuing? Sophia's Goals146. Don’t Wait, Create: Overcoming Your Inner Critic ft. Erica BarryHow to support ba...2022-07-2419 min
bamboo & glassCareer? I Don't Know Her: navigating career uncertainties as a creativeA long overdue career update from Da Eun, software engineer turned filmmaker turned who knows?! You may resonate if you're a solo entrepreneur, creative, or someone making an unconventional decision in your career next steps!Leave your questions/reactions to this episode here~How to support bamboo & glass: 🌿Share thoughts and ideas with us via Instagram @bambooandglass and TikTok @bambooandglass🌿Share our Instagram posts & episodes with loved ones - we're on every podcast platform🌿Treat us to a coffee through Buy Me a Coffee🌿Invite us to your company/org/school to...2022-07-1725 min
bamboo & glassHow You Can Reevaluate ResponsibilitiesDo you find yourself shouldering a lot of responsibility, not just in the workplace, but in your family, friendships, and other relationships? We share examples of responsibilities we feel empowered vs burdened to uphold, and tools for re-evaluating, reprioritizing, and communicating new expectations about responsibilities.Episodes we recommend:180. Options for Tactfully Saying No175. Discovering Negative Self-Talk & Hidden TalentsFamily-specific episodes:126. Expectations of a Lifelong Caregiver ft. Rachel Cao113. Happy Cleaners: Surviving Crisis and Heartaches as a Family ft. Julian Kim & Peter S. LeeFriendship-specific episodes:149. Deepening F...2022-06-0529 min
bamboo & glassEncouragement for a Hard DayWhat's been on your mind? For Sophia and her friends, everyone’s been feeling some combination of stuck, uninspired, powerless, exhausted, disappointed, angry, lonely, frustrated, and afraid.We hope these quotes from BIPOC creators can offer an encouraging perspective and help you see the light at the end of the tunnel. (Creators include: BTS RM, @MichellCClark, Dr. Mona Masood, DO)Episodes mentioned179. Dedicating a Month to Friendships: Catch up with Da Eun150. Finding Comfort & Inspiration in BTS S. 3, Ep. 12 - Navigating Life on the Unbeaten Path — Two Horny Goats180. Options for Tactfully Sayin...2022-05-2208 min
bamboo & glassHow to Enjoy Reading Fiction & Non-fictionWhat hobby can help you escape into new worlds, imagine new realities, tackle challenges you're facing, and strengthen friendships? Reading! Da Eun and Sophia surprise each other with their opposite preferences when it comes to reading. By the end, we're excited to dive into the book the other recommended.Episodes mentioned:129. Pondering anxiety, belonging, & productivity: “Goodbye, Again” by Jonny Sun176. Making History Timeless: Troublemaker by John Cho with Sarah Suk ft. Sarah Suk166. Crossing Cultures & Careers: Loveboat Reunion ft. Abigail Hing Wen147. Braving the Publishing Marathon Together ft. the Kimchingoos 50. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month...2022-05-1531 min
bamboo & glassDedicating a Month to Friendships: Catch up with Da EunAn engagement, wedding, reunion, birthday, 1st in-person bamboo & glass event at her alma mater, and more - for Da Eun, April has been a month of reconnecting with others and also recalibrating energy dedicated to friends, career, creative pursuits, and fun technical challenges. Mentioned in the episode:Cheol - A Korean American Film by Joon Cho — KickstarterCheol on TikTok, Instagram IG live with Kimchingoos, celebrating Grace K. Shim's The Noh Family , 5/3 4:30 PM PTThe House passed a bill Tuesday that would help establish the first national Asian American and Pacific Islander museum: @NBCAsianAmerica Quotes from @yumi...2022-05-0124 min
bamboo & glassLet’s Get Motivated: 15 TipsUgh! What does it take to get motivated? Why is it sometimes so easy and other times it's pulling teeth?We share 15 tips around:(Re)discovering the passion, the why, and light at the end of the tunnel!Evaluating your environmentDeciding what steps you're gonna takeMoving the needle, but...Sometimes, it’s not about getting motivation for that specific thingEnjoyed this episode? You'll also enjoy:🎙️164. What Makes a Goal Worth Pursuing? Da Eun's Goals🎙️162. What Makes a Goal Worth Pursuing? Sophia's Goals🎙️173. Your Guide to Making Stress Your Friend🎙️12...2022-04-2436 min
bamboo & glassDiscovering Negative Self-Talk & Hidden TalentsAs we constantly learn and unlearn, we are also discovering new things about ourselves! It's been a while since we've caught up, so we're taking you on a journey of our innermost thoughts of what aha moments we've had along with what realizations we've struggled to accept.Sophia celebrates her ability to find novel life hacks while also coming to accept that her ability to exert a lot of labor and effort has actually impacted her confidence and anxiety in a not-so-great way. Meanwhile, Da Eun opens up about how she struggles to give herself permission to...2022-04-0345 min
bamboo & glassYour Guide to Making Stress Your FriendHow do we feel about stress?Most of the time, I’m not a fan. Does being stressed, and knowing the health consequences of being stressed, stress you out even more? What if there’s a way to experience more of the stress that helps you, and less of the stress that hurts you?We’ve been there, and we’re excited to share our experiences and tips for navigating stress and even making stress your friend!In this episode, we cover personal anecdotes of when we find ourselves experiencing the most str...2022-03-2028 min
bamboo & glassHere’s How to Enjoy Meeting New PeopleExcited to feel safe meeting people in person, but nervous about meeting new people? Want to enjoy meeting new people, fulfill your intentions, and build sincere relationships? We share ideas for what you can do as a guest before the event, during the event, and after the event. We also share ideas for hosts and for tricky situations...like how to gracefully exit a conversation that’s getting awkward. Episodes mentioned:🎙️158. 5 Things We've Learned From Living Together🎙️150. Finding Comfort & Inspiration in BTS 🎙️70. Your Next Date: Niles Wilson 🎙️2022-03-1345 min
bamboo & glassExploring the Expectations, Hopes, and Surprises of Our Relationship ft. Kevin Shanchen Pu"Do I deserve better?" "Am I conditioned to ask for too much or too little from my partner?" "What kinds of expectations are even helpful??" "What should I work on when I’m single, so I can attract a healthy relationship?”Have you asked yourself these questions before? It takes a lot of work to refine, communicate, and negotiate expectations in a relationship!We chat about:How it felt to work towards fulfilling each other's expectations, and watch each other work towards fulfilling expectations set by ourselves or our family...some of which we disa...2022-02-131h 05
bamboo & glassDon't Call Me Cute or Ambitious!What descriptors, labels, titles have been associated with you, as an individual? In ep 118, we chatted about the collective label of being an "Asian American podcast," and now we turn to each other to learn what words have left us feeling flattened or like we won't be taken seriously. The power of words is undeniable, and we should all get a say in how we would like to be portrayed/labeled/described!What words are you often described as? How do you feel about them, let us know by DMing us on Instagram!Episodes m...2022-01-2651 min
bamboo & glassWhat Makes a Goal Worth Pursuing? Da Eun's GoalsWhich goals have felt most meaningful to pursue, and what do those goals have in common? Which goals do you wish you had deprioritized, and what do those goals have in common?Da Eun's answers delve into self-trust, defying others' expectations, mundane adulting tasks, prestige, and seeing yourself in a new light.Episodes mentioned:🎙️162. What Makes a Goal Worth Pursuing? Sophia's Goals🎙️19. Jubilee Fellowship: a Storyteller's Dream CommunityHow to support bamboo & glass: 🌿Share thoughts and ideas with us via Instagram @bambooandglass 🌿Share our Instagram pos...2022-01-2326 min
bamboo & glassFlirting 101: 10 Tips with Song Jia (Single's Inferno)Love her or hate her, it's hard to deny Jia's (@dear.zia) mysterious, captivating, and even hypnotic charm that pulled 3 guys into trying to win her heart on Netflix's new dating show, Single's Inferno. We break down 🔟 things she does - not to endorse her actions, but to analyze how her actions work in the context of a (highly edited) reality TV show. Rant & Rave:Snack: Binch (chocolate biscuit, get it at HMart)Books by Axie Oh: Rebel Seoul, XOXO, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea (preorder now! and receive an art card, sti...2022-01-1553 min
bamboo & glassWhat Makes a Goal Worth Pursuing? Sophia's GoalsWhich goals have felt most meaningful to pursue? Which goals do you wish you had deprioritzed?A conversation with childhood friends who are navigating life transitions turns into a 2-part exploration of:What can you learn from the goals that you retroactively believe to be most meaningful?"SMART" goals are popular...but in what ways is quantifying your goal helpful vs unhelpful? ("SMART" stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound")What kind of qualities have you developed in the pursuit of your goals?What are ways to experience progress for goals that are harder to...2022-01-1040 min
bamboo & glassWelcoming 2022: Meditate and Reflect with UsWelcome to season 4!Let's start the new year refreshed and rejuvenated. Our dear friend Vanuyen Pham leads a 10 minute meditation for us, and we delve into some journaling prompts that we'd love to do with you all!We recommend you bookmark this episode for a time when you feel settled and ready to reflect intentionally.We hope you're excited for 2022 and our content this upcoming year!Would you like to help us by:🌿 DMing us with topic/guest recommendations🌿sharing our IG posts & episodes with loved ones🌿treating...2022-01-0125 min
bamboo & glass2021 bamboo & glass Wrapped!Happy holidays! We hope you all have felt cozy and warm for the holidays, as well as safe during the current surge.We always get especially reflective in the new year, so here is our 2021 wrapped! We start off recapping our personal 2021 with prompts, and then we go into celebrating some firsts on the podcasts as well as highlighting a multitude of episodes we've released in the last year!52 episodes, 45 guests, and an infinite amount of love.If you're a new listener, we hope this can serve as a...2021-12-261h 17
bamboo & glassAre We Hellbound?What systems and beliefs motivate people to do "good"? In what ways has fear been a helpful motivator in your life?How do shoddy belief systems and their leaders accumulate such insurmountable power?What are the unintended consequences of projecting morality onto supernatural events?In just 24 hours, Hellbound became #1 show on Netflix - a feat that took Squid Game 8 days to accomplish. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho (who also directed Train to Busan), this 6-episode Korean drama sparks our meaty discussion about fear, justice, power, and religion. Time stamps:⟡ 08:35 synopsis beg...2021-12-191h 01
bamboo & glass5 Things We've Learned From Living TogetherSurprise! We moved in together!Just kidding.But we did get the special opportunity to live together for an entire week, when Sophia visited Da Eun in LA to go watch BTS live! During that visit was so much laughter, heartfelt conversation, and new discoveries about one another that we would've never learned had we not literally been stuck together 24/7.So, what are the 5 things we learned about each other? I'll give you some hints (📺👗🧁🍗), but otherwise tune into the full episode!Follow bamboo & glass on:⟡ instagram: @ba...2021-12-1242 min
bamboo & glassGet You a Man Who...! ft. Kevin J. Nguyen & Frank LinDon't miss out on part 1 and part 2 of this love story!Get you a man who works with you to figure out the best frameworks to wholeheartedly support one another but also can handle all your on-air roasts!If you've been enjoying our update about Kevin, one of our Your Next Date guests, you're going to enjoy this conversation where we finally bring Frank and Kevin together for what seems like 30 minutes of roasting each other, but is really a huge range of affections they...2021-12-051h 01
bamboo & glass"Your Next Date" Success Story: Kevin editionFrom guest on "Your Next Date" to posting adorable photos with his partner on Instagram - check out Kevin's side of the story about his relationship with Frank!Tune in next week to hear them react to each other's answers - and yes, you'll get to hear the roasts, too! More about this 3-part sequel to "Your Next Date"Last summer, we did a 10-episode series called "Your Next Date." In each episode, we went on a date with a friend that one of us knows really well and the other...2021-11-2828 min
bamboo & glass"Your Next Date" Success Story: Frank editionHave you ever been so excited to finally meet the person you’ve been crushing on…that you drop a cake right as you’re about to step into their home? 😆Last summer, we did a 10-episode series called Your Next Date. In each episode, we went on a date with a friend that one of us knows really well and the other doesn’t. Listeners got to see the dynamics our guest has with a close friend as well as a stranger...insight you'd never get on a dating app!! We talked about love, passion, and silly storie...2021-11-2149 min
bamboo & glassAre you revolving or evolving? Reacting to IG Quotes!Instagram quotes. We see them all the time, shared in all sorts of places. So we thought, why not do a whole episode discussing a select few? Join us this episode as we talk about LOTS of learning and unlearning that we've processed in the last year when it comes to cynicism, choosing to hope, daily habits, alignments for where to tell your story, risk-taking, tolerance, and evolutions of identities. Yes, lots of stuff so lots to look forward to!The stellar IG quotes are from:Michelle MiJung Kimconscious_collectiveCassandra LamNicole CruzYumi SakugawaAny IG...2021-11-141h 12
bamboo & glass10 Ways to Influence Without AuthorityLooking for techniques to lead in a way that feels aligned with your values? Tune into 10 challenges Sophia has faced as a product manager, and techniques that have worked for her. Challenges include:3. You need a teammate's input on an idea, but their input constantly shifts. You're running out of time to make a decision. How do you uncover their true motivations, and predict what input they're going to land on?4. You’ve gathered all the inputs, and you’ve made a decision, but the approver disagrees. How do you drill down to d...2021-11-0721 min
bamboo & glassExploring Spirituality & StorytellingSolo episode alert!This episode, Da Eun shares her journey with spirituality and how intertwined it's been with her storytelling endeavors. This is for anyone who’s been wandering in their religious/spiritual practices, especially if it’s a departure from the way they were raised. In her own words, "I wanted to provide an honest, introspective look into my own wanderings, skepticisms, hopes, questions, discoveries, and more."Come with her on the journey of reflecting on her Christian upbringing, the challenges and comforts that came with it, the recent explorations in spirituality, fascinations with mytholo...2021-10-311h 03
bamboo & glassDocumenting a Legacy of Kindness & Curiosity: A Portrait of Us ft. Sarah Park“If my legacy is that I have been a kind and good person, that is enough for me.”Do you ever wonder about your parents' and grandparents' stories? What their life was like before you came into the world? What's stopped you from asking those questions, and how can you hear those stories in time?We're so excited to invite Sarah Park back onto the podcast. You may remember her from ep 63, where we all debated about Facetune, filters, and cancel culture. She’s back for a very different reason and a personal project...2021-10-251h 01
bamboo & glassFinding Comfort & Inspiration in BTSSophia became an enthusiastic fan of k-dramas and Avatar the Last Airbender during the pandemic...and now of BTS! In this episode, Da Eun, a long-time Korean music lover, dives into how Sophia's excitement for BTS came to be. We catch up a bit and then, at 15:30, start chatting about:How others have reacted to our love for various music groups and TV shows, and how their reactions have shaped our engagement and expression Differences between being a fan of real-life artists vs a fan of fictional charactersThe narratives that we're excited to see BTS shatterHow BTS and A...2021-10-201h 19
bamboo & glassDeepening Friendships as a CreatorHow do you decide which aspects of your life you share with which friends? In this catch-up episode, we chat about how our expectations about friends have evolved during the pandemic: How have our needs shifted, how did we realize they shifted, and which needs do we actively communicate?How do our friends approach hangouts with us differently, now that we've been sharing updates about lives publicly via our podcast?Why has Sophia paused using her finsta? How do we draw the line between what we share publicly vs what we only share with cl...2021-10-1045 min
bamboo & glassExpanding the Boxes of Representation ft. the Kimchingoos"We battle with so many things culturally as people in this industry begging to be seen and given a chance.So in advocating for yourself, just having people say "you can" and "you should" is so supportive."What goes into advocating for yourself when your career hinges on getting representation and book deals on the stories that you so eagerly want to share with the world? How does your view on representation evolve as you go through the journey of crafting an untold story?The Kimchingoos get real with us in pa...2021-10-0356 min
bamboo & glassBraving the Publishing Marathon Together ft. the KimchingoosDo you ever feel alone in your creative journey? What is your impression of accountability groups? We got to sit down with the Kimchingoos, a group of Korean diasporic women who are releasing their debut books as we speak! Graci Kim (The Last Fallen Star, ep 140), Jessica Kim (Stand Up, Yumi Chung!), Sarah Suk (Made in Korea), Grace Shim (The Noh Family, 2022), and Susan Lee (Seoulmates, 2022) share the beginning journeys as authors, how they found each other, and poignant moments where they've actively prioritized this accountability group which has slowly become a second family "that I would leave my...2021-09-2650 min
bamboo & glassDon’t Wait, Create: Overcoming Your Inner Critic ft. Erica BarryNeed encouragement and practical advice to create something new? Our dear friend and recurring guest, Erica Barry, recently published Don’t Wait, Create: How to Be A Content Creator in the New Digital Revolution. We chat about: How to create an environment to nurture your inner creativeHow to stop waiting for permission from others and start giving yourself permission to createHow to draw inspiration from every day life How to practice discipline to draw out the potential in new ideas How to separate your creator persona from your everyday self And for you product-strategy-minded folks out there: Erica a...2021-09-191h 06
bamboo & glass2021 Mental Health Check-in: Calling All Young Asian Americans ft. Emily Cho & James Huynh (YAAHS Team)If you are an Asian American age 10-29, please take this survey to aid in the understanding of mental health of young Asian Americans for the development of policies and health programs.How are you doing, this 2021? If you ask me, it's been a lot - we're still in the middle of the pandemic, dealing with many of the same debates that were happening a year and a half ago, and our community has been in the news due to the anti-Asian hate that has felt rampant.Education and policies can have a h...2021-09-151h 00
bamboo & glassGoing Full-Time w/ AsianBossGirl Unlocked Our Potential ft. Janet Wang and Mel Cheng✨It’s always leveling-up season!✨Last week, we chatted with AsianBossGirls Janet and Mel about growing as creative entrepreneurs and creating opportunities to experience the impact, learning, and ownership they want: 143. Growing Up & Growing AsianBossGirl ft. Janet Wang and Mel Cheng.This week, we dive into the powerful friendships and off-the-mic conversations that make AsianBossGirl possible. Janet and Mel share:How to grapple with the instinct to compare yourself with others The conversations and boundaries necessary to foster a sustainable friendship and working relationshipWhat they most appreciate about running AsianBossGirl full-time at this stage of their livesCha...2021-09-0542 min
bamboo & glassGrowing Up & Growing AsianBossGirl ft. Janet Wang and Mel ChengYou asked, we listened: we're finally chatting with AsianBossGirls Janet and Mel about the reframing, redefining, learning, and unlearning that goes into growing up, growing as creative entrepreneurs, and growing AsianBossGirl full-time!Janet and Mel share a wealth of wisdom about: How to identify the kind of impact, learning, and ownership you hope to experience at different points in your careerHow they realized their previous roles did not provide the balance of impact, learning, and ownership they wanted How to define your own career timeline and gain the support of loved ones Next week, we’ll co...2021-08-2944 min
bamboo & glass143. Growing Up & Growing AsianBossGirl ft. Janet Wu and Mel ChengYou asked, we listened: we're finally chatting with AsianBossGirls Janet and Mel about the reframing, redefining, learning, and unlearning that goes into growing up, growing as creative entrepreneurs, and growing AsianBossGirl full-time!Janet and Mel share a wealth of wisdom about: How to identify the kind of impact, learning, and ownership you hope to experience at different points in your careerHow they realized their previous roles did not provide the balance of impact, learning, and ownership they wanted How to define your own career timeline and gain the support of loved ones Next wee...2021-08-2944 min
bamboo & glassShowcasing South Asian Beauty & Joy: Kulfi Beauty ft. Priyanka GanjooWe want South Asians to cast off shackles of self-doubt and step into the protagonist roles of their own lives and bask in their achievements, their shared cultures and their individual stories.We’ve had quite a few interesting conversations around representation (in the workplace and media), as well as how beauty was positioned in our lives, from our relationship to clothing & fashion to the type of self talk we found ourselves having to our bodies! Our guest today is Priyanka Ganjoo, the founder of Kulfi Beauty, a beauty brand and digital platform ce...2021-08-2244 min
bamboo & glassGrappling with Body Image & Negative Self-TalkCW: body image, body dysmorphia, relationship to foodHave you ever felt confused and betrayed by your body, and wanted to hear how others are moving from self-criticism to self-compassion? In this episode, we catch up about: Earliest influences on our body image (e.g., family, school, peers)Questioning influences we took for granted growing upHow fashion trends have impacted our body imageThe line between compassionate accountability and ill-informed criticism from othersWorries about shifting from video calls (during which we only have to show our faces) to in-person hangouts Social obligations that make it more difficult for...2021-08-1455 min
bamboo & glassInfusing Korean Magic into Career & Family ft. Graci KimWe've had a fascination with names and the power they hold, along with the ways people choose to honor their culture/heritage. This episode's guest, Graci Kim, has committed her current creative endeavors to exploring the myths and folktales originating from Korea! Her book, The Last Fallen Star, is about a Korean American girl who discovers her heritage and her magic on a perilous journey to save her witch clan family. As if in parallel, Graci shares how she's navigated her own labels/identities as a hyphenated Asian, at one point going by the pen name Graci Goldheart and c...2021-08-111h 18
bamboo & glassCreating Equitable Workplaces Via Virtual Reality ft. Heather Shen (Praxis Labs)How can virtual reality experiences motivate people to adopt more inclusive behaviors? Tune in to our chat with Heather Shen, a trailblazer in the immersive learning space (and Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education)! Heather is co-founder and CPO of Praxis Labs, which partners with organizations to increase diversity and inclusion outcomes through research-backed immersive learning experiences. Heather shares: Her journey iterating on Pivotal Experiences (Praxis Labs' curriculum), which aims to use finite modules to help participants develop empathy for the infinite range of intersectional identities, and adopt more inclusive behaviorsChallenges of productizing research findings and scaling VR so...2021-08-0854 min
bamboo & glassPunishment & Restorative Justice in Schools ft. Irene KimIf every classroom can instill their students with a sense of "you're beautiful, you're worthwhile, you're lovable, and that's WHY x, y, and z is what you're capable of and what I'm going to hold you to"... I think that would be the epitome of education.What are your memories of the classroom? Do you remember the nostalgic moments if you're a 2000s kid, wheeling in a projector with transparencies to do worksheets as a class, or finding gum on the bottom of the chair? Maybe you remember moments when you felt unseen and lost motivation due...2021-08-041h 31
bamboo & glassFinding Love Across the World on Clubhouse ft. Tony LeeYou don't need to limit your imagination to the realistic ways that love can play out, because as Tony and Eunbi show us, the possibilities are endless. It's been exactly 1 year since our Your Next Date (YND) series, so we're celebrating the love story of listener-turned-friend-and-collaborator who discovered us during our YND era!From publicly declaring in a Clubhouse room that they’d never do a LDR, to celebrating their birthdays with hundreds of friends on Clubhouse, Tony shares the sweet details of an unlikely love story. We chat about what it was like for th...2021-08-011h 03
bamboo & glass136. Capturing Weddings Authentically ft. Sarah LeyingAs the world opens back up, we are seeing an influx of weddings in our circles! While this particular occasion is not near in either of our futures, we invited our friend Sarah, a wedding photographer, to share her experience photographing weddings and working with Asian creatives who are making it possible for couples to honor their culture on their special day.More about Sarah:Sarah (she/her) is a portrait and wedding photographer based in North Carolina who photographs with the intent of documenting easily overlooked, yet emotive, moments. Her current work includes...2021-07-2546 min
bamboo & glassIt's a Wrap: Film School Year 1Want to live vicariously through a brave and learning-filled career transition from tech to film? Although a formal education is by no means the only legitimate way to pursue film, Da Eun shares surprises, challenges, reservations, and other reflections from year 1 of USC School of Cinematic Arts. We chat about:How advocating for herself in her 6-figure tech job prepared her to advocate for herself in film school What kdrama she would add to a "standard" film curriculum Moments she'll hold onto as she ventures into new creative challenges!and much moreOther episodes about Da Eun's fi...2021-07-181h 09
bamboo & glassMy 3 Paths to Serving Patients: VC, Product, and Medicine ft. Sherman LeungAfter realizing which problems you're passionate about solving, how do you determine which paths to take to solve them? While in medical school, Sherman is also investing in early stage healthcare ventures at AlleyCorp. We chat about:Realizations that led him to find this unique balance, and moments that affirmed his decisionsHow he adjusted to the differences between working as a product manager vs working as a medical student Guiding principles and frameworks that help him say no to certain opportunities, and how thoughtful community building enables him to scale his impact even when h...2021-07-111h 11
bamboo & glassProduct Management: Earning Trust & Leveraging Influence PatternsOur reflections and learnings in our careers have shown up here and there in different episodes, but let’s take some time to spotlight ourselves! In this episode, we’re doing a deep dive into Sophia’s career as a product manager. Some of you may be familiar with the term product manager, some of you not so much, so this is the TIME that we get to learn as much as possible and get to know what Sophia spends 40+ hours of her week outside of the podcast doing.Sophia shares all of the good, the ch...2021-07-041h 18
bamboo & glassLife is a Collection of Experiences & Friendships ft. Hayden Won (원성연)When was the last time you went on an adventure? The last time you viewed life itself as an adventure? Our guest today, Hayden Won 원성연, is reframing our perspective on life to be that of adventure and expansion! He's an actor from Korea (having connections to folks from Parasite 기생충 as well as starring in hit dramas like Uncanny Counter 경이로운 소문) who recently made his way over to Hollywood while the world is still in a pandemic. He shares his viewpoint that life is simply a collection of experiences and friendships, so why wouldn't you want to expand your horizons and continually...2021-06-2053 min
bamboo & glassSeize the Moment! with Nightlight's Child Star ft. Ivanna SunDa Eun's short film, Nightlight, was the ultimate collaboration among the hosts and past guests of bamboo & glass (RJ Siu, Ami Park, and Serena Kim). It also features Da Eun's USC colleagues and a new star, Sophia's 13 year old sister Ivanna Sun! We're taking you behind the scenes of the creative process through the eyes of a first-time child actress, who shares her wisdom about stepping up to exciting challenges and expanding her empathy through acting.Da Eun shares the technical challenges she took on to film in the dark, what collaborations she wants to continue pursuing, a...2021-06-131h 25
bamboo & glassPondering anxiety, belonging, & productivity: “Goodbye, Again” by Jonny SunIt's been a while since we've caught up! So what better way to catch up than to use a book of thoughts to flavor our conversation? Sophia shared with Da Eun some of her favorite pieces from Jonny Sun's Goodbye, Again, and boy, were these pieces JUICY. You'll hear us chat about moments of fear when it comes to celebrating, the anxiety that comes with undefined/unproductive time, the choice of motivating ourselves with fear versus joy, expectations of friendships and what influenced those expectations, and the seemingly ephemeral nature of happiness. We get pretty personal, talking about many f...2021-06-061h 28
bamboo & glassQuirks of Being Hmong American ft. Dee Dee ThaoWhen should you tell someone that their baby is ugly? What hazing should you expect if you marry a Hmong person? What does it mean if you have a dream about your teeth falling out? What should you NOT do when visiting Korea, Laos, or China? Two of our favorite episodes from season 1 are "24. Quirks of Being a Chinese American and a Korean American (part 1)" and "25. Chinese School, Korean birthdays, and our names (part 2)," and we wanted to expand this series and share Hmong culture as well. We have tons of fun chatting about superstitions, p...2021-05-301h 15bamboo & glass127. Bringing History to the Big Screen: Unwavering ft. Ami Park, Christine Hughes, & Elizabeth Hales“When we first started writing this script, we were excited to tell a story inspired by historic events. What we didn't realize as we were working on this script, was how eerily similar it would end up being to current events.”Listeners, you may get the chance to contribute and support a film in the making that tackles very important issues! Introducing the team of Unwavering~ Unwavering, inspired by real events, tells the fictional story of Carolyn Kim, a Korean-American student who begins the fight for an Ethnic Studies program on her college camp...2021-05-231h 02
bamboo & glassExpectations of a Lifelong Caregiver ft. Rachel CaoOn this podcast, we've chatted a lot about the intersectional expectations that can be placed on us as Asian American women. In this episode, our guest shares the expectations that have also been placed on her due to her family composition. Rachel's older brother came down with a 108 degree fever right before he turned 2, and her family's life changed overnight due to this event. As the younger sister, Rachel has been an observer of her parents' labor of love for their disabled son as well as the various comments different communities would give to her family. She shares with...2021-05-1654 min
bamboo & glassReminiscing on "Brave" Decisions: 12 Years in 1 Hour ft. Michelle HuangWhat does it sound like to catch up about 12 years worth of "brave" decisions and memories in 1 hour, with a friend you share the most similar upbringing with, yet feel the most different from based on what they've shared on social media? Sophia and Michelle last went to middle school together 12 years ago, and have since attended different high schools and colleges, formed different emotional ties to the Bay Area, and started post-grad lives in different cities.We chat about:assumptions we made of each other based on what we shared on social media,decisions we...2021-05-0958 min
bamboo & glassReckoning with Our Upbringing in the Bay Area ft. Gentle OrientalYou've heard Sophia & Da Eun mention several times that a common experience we share is being brought up in the Bay. In the spirit of eps 120 and 123, where we delved into Juliana and Brian's upbringing, we wanted to have an honest conversation reflecting back on our nuanced experience growing up in the Bay Area. And what better way to do that than to reconnect with old friends who we haven't had an in-depth conversation with before on the topic?In this episode, Da Eun is joined by an old classmate and friend, Gabby, also known as Gentle O...2021-05-021h 10
bamboo & glassUnpacking Asian American Experiences as a Creator ft. Brian XuWhat's the literal translation of "business goose" or "dirt bean ball" in Mandarin? (Answer in episode.) What's it like growing up in Mississippi as a 2nd-gen Chinese American, then going to college and working in the Bay Area? Hear about it from our friend Brian (@bri_xu) - you may have seen his TikToks about height guessing, Asian spelling bee, data, LinkedIn, and more, featuring his lovely parents! In addition to learning how Brian's childhood differed from ours (16:00), we also chat about (44:42): what we think acquaintances might assume about us based on what we share on so...2021-04-251h 32
bamboo & glassConsent Beyond "Sexy": Parents, Podcasting, Professional & Platonic Relationships ft. Justine BanalSo, maybe you've heard how "consent is sexy." Now let's chat about how we navigate consent and boundaries in our day to day! In our previous episode, we chatted about how we learned (or weren't aware) of consent in the different influential spheres of our upbringing, and in this episode, you'll hear us and Justine unpack our current relationship with consent and ponder upon how we can apply our real-time learnings to our lives! You'll hear us chat about:the behind the scenes of how we incorporate consent into podcastingsetting boundaries with our parents2021-04-191h 06
bamboo & glassOur First Encounters with Consent & Boundaries ft. Justine BanalLet's talk about consent. When did you first hear of this word, in what context? For us and our guest Justine, we saw it on college campus flyers: "Consent is SEXY." But as Justine points out, consent has always been present and necessary, whether we explicitly state it or not. Join us for part 1 of our conversation with Justine as we walk down memory lane, noting examples of consent (or lack of consent) that existed in our romantic relationships (where consent is most often mentioned), classrooms, and families.Stay tuned for part 2 where we talk about how...2021-04-111h 06
bamboo & glassINHERITANCE: Traversing Continents, Careers, Languages, Generations ft. Juliana Chang“INHERITANCE is a collection of poems about my relationship to immigration, language, and womanhood, primarily explored through my relationship with my mom.” - Juliana Chang To celebrate Juliana's newest chapbook, we chat about her transnational identity, how her career priorities have evolved, tools for exploring and clarifying career interests, the difference between vain self-promotion versus expanding your ability to give to others, the poems that stood out the most to us from INHERITANCE, and how her love for words has been a throughline connecting her many dreams and passions. More about Juliana:...2021-04-041h 16
bamboo & glassOur Inner Child Guiding Us ft. Tiffany TrieuOne of our favorite themes is unlearning definitions of success that others have placed on us, and learning how folks from different backgrounds are redefining what a "life well lived" can look like. Tiffany, an inner child advocate and guide, shares how her inner child has guided her to be more patient and compassionate, and to make decisions she feels fully aligned with. We chat about how to access/visualize your inner child, discovering what reassurance you can provide for your inner child, moments that validated the importance of self-trust and play, and gifts/insights w...2021-03-281h 08
bamboo & glassLiving with Intention, Clarity, & Support ft. Andrea MaengDo you live intentionally? Do you feel supported on a day-to-day basis? If you don't, do you know how to request support? But before then... what does "intention" and "conscious living" even mean?We invite Andrea Maeng today onto the podcast. She is a spiritual transformational coach, and Da Eun's coach for the last 6 months. From her, we got to learn about her eventful career journey full of career/industry changes which led her to discover breathwork. As a breathwork facilitator and coach, her life's work is now all about guiding womxn of...2021-02-281h 08
bamboo & glassYou Belong in Tech ft. Helen HuangHave you ever felt that you don’t belong in your workplace or industry? Have you ever felt that you DO belong, but worry that hiring managers in the industry won’t recognize the value you bring? As an Earth Sciences major who serendipitously discovered her interest in product management (PM), Helen shares stories about feeling like an outsider when she started preparing for product management roles (what is “low-hanging fruit”?? what is “agile”??), and often feeling like an outsider even when she successfully became a product manager. Today, as co-founder of Co.Lab and the You Belong...2021-02-221h 14bamboo & glassCrafting Unapologetically Antiracist Designs ft. Courn AhnYou’ve likely seen Courn Ahn’s “A Guide to White Privilege” and “A Guide to the Model Minority Myth.” Now, get to know Courn, and her journey of learning, unlearning, and action that informed those pieces.Not only were we drawn to the bold messages she shares through her work, but also the bold boundaries she sets when interacting with others on Instagram, and the bold statement she shares on her website: “When you work with my studio, you know you’re working with someone who… validates your experiences, is an advocate for your well-being, and is dedicated to...2021-02-141h 00
bamboo & glassHappy Cleaners: Surviving Crisis and Heartaches as a Family ft. Julian Kim & Peter S. LeeWe got to feel like VIPs this episode!! Today, we’re talking about Happy Cleaners, a story about the Choi Family living and surviving in Flushing, Queens. We got to sit down with Julian and Peter, the co-directors, to chat about our reflections of the film as well as the behind the scenes of their creative process. Join us in:⟡ laughing about the ways our parents like to sorta kinda apologize and show affection⟡ reminiscing on the experience of growing up in Flushing and what representation we got to see ⟡ opening up about our family dynamics ⟡ c...2021-02-101h 13
bamboo & glassThe Potential and Limitations of Clubhouse ft. Michelle ChanWe have to ask... are you on the app Clubhouse yet?! If not, no worries, we gotchu with our own commentary where we share our experiences so far on Clubhouse. If you haven't heard of Clubhouse, it’s an audio-based social network where people can spontaneously jump into voice chat rooms together without ever needing to show their face. It’s also currently invite only and iOS only, which has interesting implications for who is even able to be on the app and shape the culture of these audio-only conversations. Joining us i...2021-02-071h 21bamboo & glassRevitalizing Empathy & Play Through Creating on TikTok ft. MD MaHow did a diverse, global community of TikTok followers shape MD's decision to quit his full-time job as Head of Product at a tech startup and abandon his 13-year fight for his green card? 13 years ago, MD studied media at Pomona College but doubted the potential of emerging platforms like YouTube to transform the way people tell stories, consume stories, and build empathetic relationships. 5 months ago, MD decided to give TikTok a chance, and has since built a vibrant, giving, curious, empathetic community who he will now continue to serve FULL-TIME while living in China.2021-01-311h 17
bamboo & glassRedefining Self Worth Through Serendipitous Digital Connections ft. Serena KimLet me ask you: do you feel worthy? Do you feel that you have value just by being, or do you feel that you only have value by doing? These are questions that Serena found herself asking as she entered her quarter life crisis (trust us, we get it - at the time of recording, Da Eun is 25 and Sophia is turning 25 next month, eek!).When going through this sort of reevaluation of "what in the world am I doing?" the digital space can be a place of inspiration and comfort...2021-01-241h 24
bamboo & glassCapture & Cultivate Radical Self Love Via Portraits ft. David SuhHow can photographing someone at their best empower them to see their everyday self differently? How can you use content creation to build community, i.e., how can expressing your perspective and passion enable you to find people who are eager to support you, to support each other, and to expand your impact?Portrait photographer David Suh takes us behind the scenes of the VIP experience he invites his clients to enjoy. David designs every moment of the weeks-long experience - from the consultation, to the hair and makeup, to the photoshoot...2021-01-181h 01bamboo & glassHow Are We Going to Pass on the Lessons of 2020 to Future Generations? Catch up with Julie Yeeun KimA lot has happened in 2020 - globally, nationally, within the AAPI community, and personally - and there's no denying that we will especially not forget this year, for both its highs and lows. From experiences like these, there are lessons we are learning as we live through historical times; so how are we going to talk about 2020, both to those living through it at different life stages and those who weren't there?Julie is back to share about her experience as an educator during 2020, not only teaching Asian American Studies at a time where race is a...2020-12-1716 minbamboo & glassTeacher by Day, Student by Night: Catch up with Irene J. KimWe've always loved chatting with folks who've been on both sides of the table, so to speak: interviewee & interviewer, mentee & mentor, employee & manager, etc. Irene is no exception, as she teaches middle schoolers by day and then attends her own classes as a Master's student.Last time we chatted with Irene, we learned about the challenges that came with moving to an online teaching experience due to COVID. Now, her classroom environment has changed again (into a hybrid format) and she shares some of the everyday challenges of teaching students simultaneously virtually & in-person. Join us to also...2020-12-1015 minbamboo & glassYour Next Date: Vanuyen PhamWill Vanuyen be your next date??You’ve seen the policy-expert side of Vanuyen in episodes 33 and 34. Now, with the help of her closest friends, you’ll see what she’s like in many more contexts: sending smitten late night drunk texts, spontaneously getting tattoos, writing poetry, being part of communities that matter to her, and so much more. Watch the full episode on YouTube, then slide into her DMs: https://www.instagram.com/uyenvphamAbout Your Next Date: In each episode, we’re going on a date with a friend that one...2020-08-171h 20bamboo & glassHis 13-Year Fight to Stay in the US ft. MD MaWhat does the journey of obtaining a visa and green card to stay in the US look like, when it's spread out over 13 years? MD Ma is our final guest in our series centering the voices of international students and visa workers, and he first shares how he chose to come to the US - the aspiration to be a part of Hollywood as well as the freedoms a gay man could experience - and his journey through higher education, where he similarly realized the restrictions placed upon international students. But he also sheds light on the tribulations that...2020-08-091h 22bamboo & glassPersisting Through COVID-19 & Visa Restrictions En Route to Harvard Dental School ft. Dahee ChungGetting into Harvard School of Dental Medicine is difficult for ANYONE, but imagine getting in:immediately after undergrad,as an international student, who had to take her senior spring courses in the middle of the night due to a global pandemic.Dahee shares her motivation for pursuing her undergraduate and graduate education in the US and the challenges she had to overcome at every step of her journey. Tune in to celebrate her resilience and wish her luck for a semester of taking dental school classes remotely! More about DaheeDahee is...2020-08-0539 minbamboo & glassHow the American Dream Has Failed International Students ft. Na He Jeon & John SuhJune 2020: Trump issued a proclamation suspending entry of non-US citizen workers to the US. July 2020: ICE issued a rule that students who are not permanent residents must leave the US if all of their courses are taught remotely. These are just 2 examples of how policy changes and government actions heavily impact our peers who have immigrated to the US. None of us are strangers to the American Dream, but is it worth the tribulations and burdens? We invited Na He and John to share with us their personal challenges of navigating the immigration system as students and...2020-08-021h 12bamboo & glassGoodbye, Silicon Valley; Hello, Hollywood!Throughout the past 1.5 years of podcasting, Da Eun has also been honing her skills in another form of storytelling: filmmaking! But now, instead of creating films on top of her 9-5 job as a software engineer, Da Eun will be starting her MFA in Film & TV production at USC! We’ve hinted at her journey throughout several episodes, and will conclude our miniseries about career change makers by sharing her story. Da Eun begins by sharing the power of diverse, nuanced media representation: how it felt to see people who look like her in movies and YouTube videos, and, in...2020-07-241h 11bamboo & glassFacetune & Influencers, Art & Cancel Culture: A Debate! ft. Erica Barry & Sarah Park💬 Debate time! While we cover a variety of topics on this podcast, we as the co-hosts tend to align pretty similarly on a lot of these topics. So in this episode, we intentionally picked difficult and controversial topics that we either disagree on, or that we have unresolved thoughts on. We each invited a friend of ours onto the episode, Erica and Sarah, to fan the fire🔥 that is this debate. The 2 questions we discuss are:Should individuals and / or companies provide disclaimers when they heavily edit the appearance of someone in the ad? What should disclaimers look like...2020-07-191h 10bamboo & glassResolving Conflict With Your Romantic Partner ft. Mark Zhang & Julie Cho“2 months into dating, and he’s already cheating on me on my birthday weekend?!” Mark and Julie met during college and have been in a committed relationship for 3 years. In this episode, they graciously share both sides of the mild, medium, and spicy conflicts that they’ve worked through and continue to work through together. Mark is a 1.5-generation Chinese American who does not come from a Christian family, and Julie is a 1.5-generation Korean American and only child who comes from a Christian family. We discuss how family, culture, and religion shape both our expectations about romantic relationships and our...2020-07-121h 04bamboo & glassCreating Her Own Doors of Opportunities Within the Tech Industry ft. Christina GeeHave you been told a narrative that whatever career you begin full-time sets the trajectory for the rest of your life? We're really aiming to show you all that that does not have to be the case, and our guests are living proof that you can have full control over your career. In this episode, Christina Gee (fun fact: Sophia met Christina through Subtle Asian Dating!) shares her story of exploring many entrepreneurial roles within the tech industry: from being a product marketing manager intern at Microsoft, to becoming a business intelligence analyst and then a product manager...2020-07-051h 03bamboo & glassTesting Hypotheses: From Animal Welfare to Tech to Medicine and Beyond ft. Jen RenAs a college student, how can you learn as much as you can about yourself and the many career options you're interested in? How can you continue this learning beyond college? How do you apply learnings from one experience across many different experiences? In this episode, Jen shares how she tested hypotheses about her many interests and how she found opportunities, environments, and communities that enable her to do her best work. You will learn SO much from her journey spanning Stanford, Counsyl, a gap year, New York City Economic Development Corporation, Civis Analytics, Microsoft, and now...2020-07-0258 minbamboo & glassFrom Professional Violinist to Software Engineer ft. Reina MurookaContinuing our series on "career changemakers," we were delighted to sit back down with Reina (for the third time on our podcast!) to circle back to our conversations about being an Asian woman in classical music (ep 15) and advice about breaking into tech (ep 16). Now, Reina gets to share with us her reflections on her career transition from pursuing music as a profession on the East Coast to now working as a full-time software engineer in San Francisco, including⟡ how her curiosity about tech's potential helped to overcome her imposter syndrome,⟡ what it was like attending an inte...2020-06-2759 minbamboo & glassThe American Education: The Promises, Falterings & Musings ft. Ysabel OjoylanSchooling is a very formative part of our childhood and upbringing; it took up 8 hours of our day, 5 days of the week, for at least 16 years of our lives. It's made us think about the purpose of education, and how this was shaped throughout history. Ysabel Ojoylan joins us to share what she's learned aboutthe supposed ideals of American education and how in the modern day we fall short of these goalspolicy examples as well as personal stories and observations that have shaped what education now looks like (i.e. would you choose to send your child...2020-06-0757 minbamboo & glassNavigating the Writers' Room as a Woman of Color ft. Marie ChengHave you ever wanted to watch comedy writers riff off each other to create unforgettable dialogues? Marie Cheng, who works as a staff writer for a Disney Channel live-action family comedy, takes us behind the scenes at some of the biggest production companies, including Disney, Dreamworks, and Nickelodeon. She shares about the moment her parents bought in to her passion for animation, why she transitioned from animation to writing, the unique stories she's excited to tell, and how cultivating genuine relationships - not schmoozing - has opened doors to amazing opportunities. She also shares how she navigates tricky power...2020-06-021h 07bamboo & glassGoing After Her Childhood Dream: From Pharmacist to Actress ft. Susan ChoDo you remember the childhood question "what do you want to be when you grow up?" For Susan, this was a no-brainer: actress! But life is not always kind to the young dreamers, and after some tribulation, she found herself on the path of becoming a young, successful pharmacist. We have the honor of sharing Susan's story, of what her career trajectory as a pharmacist looked like as she secretly hoped to realize her dream of becoming an actress, and the grit and courage it took for her to take that leap of faith of leaving a stable career...2020-05-2651 minbamboo & glassAsian American Womxn in FaithAnother commonality Da Eun and Sophia share in their background (aside from working in tech, being Asian American womxn, and being classically trained musicians) is their upbringing in faith. We sat down with an old church friend of Da Eun's, who she had the pleasure of reconnecting with after many years, to openly share our struggles of grappling with what we were taught in church coupled with the intersectional identity of being Asian American womxn. Religion and spirituality are such personal journeys that we often don't even share with our loved ones when we're struggling, questioning, or learning something...2020-04-1247 minbamboo & glassSophia & Kevin: Kevin's side of the story ft. Kevin PuYou've heard Sophia's side of the story - now tune into Kevin's as he conveys what their relationship means to him and his loved ones. He shares about the joys of watching Sophia be completely unhindered in expressing her thoughts and energy in Mandarin; how Sophia makes his home feel more like home for him and his parents; his role in enabling a strong, independent woman like Sophia; a fundamental value they disagree on (in Sophia's episode, she claims that they don't disagree on any value...), and more.It's quite rare to hear a guy express his...2020-03-0937 minbamboo & glassSophia & Kevin: Sophia's side of the storyHave you ever wondered how those Subtle Asian Dating Success Stories ACTUALLY pan out?? In this episode, Da Eun asks Sophia 10 spicy questions about her relationship with Kevin to help you find out. Tune in to get to know Sophia’s side of the story: the L’s she and Kevin have taken together, what she has learned about the joy of giving, meeting the parents, how being in a long-term relationship has changed her understanding of what it means to be a strong, independent woman, and so much more. The best part? The story doesn’t end whe...2020-03-0923 minbamboo & glassDa Eun & James: James's side of the story ft. James T. YangIn the last episode, Da Eun shared her side of her relationship with James through 10 questions. These questions touch on a wide range of topics, including their dates, gifts for each other, what they've learned, how they've changed, their cultural differences, LDR, and more. Now, hear James' answers to the same 10 questions and Da Eun's reaction to his answers! Support the show2020-03-0119 minbamboo & glassDa Eun & James: Da Eun's side of the storyThroughout the last 4 years, Da Eun and James have shared countless wonderful memories: watching movies, geeking out over The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, attending a Hmong pre-wedding celebration, picnicking on the Oval, and more. However, Da Eun shares that the highlight of their relationship is being able to sit together and appreciate each other's presence. In this episode, hear her side of the love story through 10 questions. Tune into episode 36 for James' side of the love story through the same 10 questions. Support the show2020-03-0127 minbamboo & glassMean GirlsLoneliness is one of the most universally dreadful feelings. Although Da Eun and Sophia have been close friends for over seven years, only now do they share intimate details of the bullying they endured and its lasting psychological and even physiological impact. They process their experiences together and discuss the insidious role of social media, gossip, and academic competition on experiences that are painful even 10 years later.Note: At the beginning of this episode, Da Eun and Sophia catch up about the show You to distract themselves from the triggering events they are still working hard to...2020-02-031h 13bamboo & glassBreaking into Tech ft. Reina MurookaDa Eun and Sophia chat with Reina Murooka, a classically trained musician who received her Masters in Violin Performance at New England Conservatory. Reina also recently finished the Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy. She asks us about how we connect our classical music experiences with our jobs today and how she can best prepare for the exciting and often intimidating world of tech.Support the show2019-07-2749 minbamboo & glass3 Questions for SophiaIn this episode, Da Eun asks Sophia 3 questions she's never asked her before: 1. Was there ever a time when you chose to forgive someone and take the higher route, and that has turned out for the better? 2. What's a hot take you have?3. If you weren't a HoloLens PM, what would you be doing right now?Sophia shares that through reluctantly forgiving a friend, she learned that their post-grad life rhythms enable them to experience the best version of their friendship. She also shares her dislike of a certain chunky white shoe brand, an...2019-05-0814 minbamboo & glass3 Questions for Da EunWe’ve been friends for 7 years, but there’s still so much we continue to learn about each other. In this episode, Sophia asks Da Eun 3 questions: 1. What’s something you’re really proud of but don’t get much of a chance to talk about? 2. What did you work the hardest to achieve this year? 3. What’s the most memorable compliment you've ever received? Da Eun shares about prestigious and seemingly obvious career decisions that belie personal growth, a recently-released Google Slides feature she helped redesign, and empowering observations from a filmmaker.Support the sh2019-04-2409 minbamboo & glass5. A Few of Our Favorite ThingsNew lives, new cities, new hobbies, new lifestyle! In this episode, Da Eun and Sophia talk about the content creators, music groups, events, and life hacks that bring them joy. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bambooandglass)2019-02-0326 minbamboo & glassReminiscing on Sophia's College App Process (part 2)While the college application process is stressful, Sophia shares how it furthered her journey in introspection and intentionality. Tune in to learn about her experiences navigating two distinct educational philosophies and how she ultimately determined her own. And, while you're at it, enjoy excerpts from essays that mean the most to her!DM @bambooandglass on Instagram to learn more about Sophia's common app essay, and listen to our previous episode to learn about Da Eun's college app experience!Support the show2019-01-2122 minbamboo & glassReminiscing on Da Eun's College App Process (part 1)Freshly out of school, we took a moment to think back to the formative months of applying college in 2013/2014. Da Eun reads us her Common App personal statement and provides her few words of advice to anyone else applying to college.Follow us @bambooandglass on Instagram!Support the show2019-01-0822 min