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Easier With A FriendEasier With A FriendThe Ultimate Best Friend DuosOprah and Gayle you've heard of, but what about Adrienne and Lana. Join us as we name some of our favorite real-life Best Friend duos, and see what we can learn from them to achieve our own #friendshipgoalsWhat is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to...2022-11-1126 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendWhat Would You Do For Love and Money?Can money buy love and happiness? Or would you give up your love for a dream job? Welcome to Season 3 of our podcast, where we show you how life is easier, and definitely more fun with a friend. What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to g...2022-10-2824 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendCrypto for BeginnersWe know you've heard of Bitcoin, but do you really know what it's all about. Join us and learn about the origin of cryptocurrency and if it's too late to join in on the fun.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ide...2022-05-1317 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendAdulting, can you quit?What do you hate the most about being an adult? Listen in our our funny little conversation about what you love and hate about adulthood.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to feel uplifted, or just to laugh along. Better yet...2022-05-1321 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendGoodbye for NowFarewell and enjoy your summer. Hope you get some time to travel and visit friends, and take us along.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to feel uplifted, or just to laugh along. Better yet, listen with your friends and jum...2022-05-1316 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendUkraine, Will Smith, and MITIt has been 6-weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, how has the news coverage affect your mental health? Was the Will Smith incident at the Oscar a bit of a distraction? What else is going on in your world?What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to...2022-04-0132 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendWork Like A KardashianAs women of the same age as Kim Kardashian, here is what we think about her advice to working women.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to feel uplifted, or just to laugh along. Better yet, listen with your friends and...2022-03-1816 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendCurious things you can GoogleWhat was life like before we had smart phones and Google to help us cure all our curious thoughts? Join us for a lighthearted episode on some of the strange things we have Googled.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to...2022-03-0516 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendHow to Bring Calmness Into Your LifeWe tried some different ways to bring more calmness into our homes and our lives. Here are top 5 tips to help you get closer to zen.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to feel uplifted, or just to laugh along. Bet...2022-02-1826 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendBeing #VeryAsian at CostcoWondering what the #veryasian is all about? In celebration of Lunar New Year, we wanted to share some things that we do, that may be very Asian. What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to feel uplifted, or just to laugh alon...2022-02-0421 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendBreakup with your Debt, You Deserve Better!We paid off our student loans and credit card debts. Hear how we did it and let us help you jumpstart your journey to being debt-free.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to feel uplifted, or just to laugh along. Bet...2022-01-2125 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendCan free time be free?How do you like to spend your free time? Take our advice and try one of these hobbies. After all, "hobbies are a great distraction from the worries and troubles that plague daily living".What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to...2022-01-1424 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendHopeful for a Happy 2022Ready for 2021 to be a distant memory? Listen to us reflect on 2021, and hear what we hope for in 2022.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to feel uplifted, or just to laugh along. Better yet, listen with your friends and jum...2022-01-0725 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendLate Night Text, Mistress, and Plastic SurgeryListen in on two friends conversation about some hypothetical situations involving mistress, late night text, and plastic surgery. What would you do?What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to feel uplifted, or just to laugh along. Better yet, listen with you...2021-12-1726 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendHow we found our True FriendsMan's best friend often is used to describe a dog, but what about cats, birds, rabbits, and even alligators? Join us today for a light-hearted discussion about all the pets that enrich our lives every day.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to...2021-12-1017 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendHow We Found Our True FriendsMan's best friend often is used to describe a dog, but what about cats, birds, rabbits, and even alligators? Join us today for a light-hearted discussion about all the pets that enrich our lives every day.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new...2021-12-1017 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendGet 20% Return on Your Health InvestmentsWant to increase your health by 10% or 20%? Listen to our take on healthy habits, things  we've tried to become healthier, and what we've set as our fitness goals.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to feel uplifted, or just to laug...2021-12-0320 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendWhy We’re Happier at 40What is the ultimate life goal? Join us today as we discuss happiness, what it means, and how to increase it. What does happiness mean to you? What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to feel uplifted, or just to laugh alon...2021-11-2723 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendIs No-Gift the Best Christmas Tradition?Who is on your gift giving list this year? Hear how growing up WITHOUT presents for Christmas actually made Christmas more enjoyable for us now as adults. We also give you some suggestions to help inspire and kickoff your shopping this holiday season.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fri...2021-11-1924 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendThanksgiving and Friendsgiving: We Like People Who Love to EatThere's Thanksgiving, and then there's Thanksgiving in an Asian American family. Hear how 2 Asian Americans celebrated growing up, and how they started their new Friendsgiving tradition now.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to feel uplifted, or just to laugh alo...2021-11-1216 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendSplurge or Save? Our Top 5 ListWhat's something you love to treat yourself with? And something you don't think is worth the money? Here's our list of 5 things we forgo, and 5 things that we allow ourselves to splurge on. How do they compare to yours?What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us t...2021-11-0527 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendOur Paranormal Experiences: The Halloween SpecialHave you had a personal encounter with the paranormal? Hear what happened when we moved into a historical 80 year-old home.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to feel uplifted, or just to laugh along. Better yet, listen with your friends and...2021-10-2923 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendThe ReturnDid you miss us? Wondering what we were up to this summer? What updates do we have to share about the future of the podcast? We're back with all-new episodes of your favorite friendship podcast every Friday. What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get...2021-10-2219 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP22 - What IS "Sitting the Month?"Would you be down to be confined inside for a month just because you had a baby? What if it could make you younger longer, prevent arthritis, would you consider it then? Join us today for one of our most fascinating episodes as we and a special guest explore a cultural tradition that is hotly debated.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a...2021-05-0821 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP21 - How Did He Propose?Who popped the question first? Did it go off without a hitch, or were there a few bumps along the way? Join us today for the conclusion of our 2 part special series as we tell the stories of our engagements and offer some advice to listeners looking to propose this year!What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two f...2021-04-3024 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP20 - Special Edition! Dating 101Did you and your significant other have a fun meet cute story? Or are you still searching for that special someone? Join us today as we reminisce about our beginnings with our husbands and also discuss dating tips we've applied ourselves after many many first dates!What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 min...2021-04-2324 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP19 - What Would You Do?What would you do if your significant other wanted to charge you rent? Or if they wanted to hire an attractive nanny? Join us this week for a fun what would you do episode as we discuss a variety of hypothetical situations.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays han...2021-04-1620 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP18 - The Year of the Runaway Mortgage TrainHave you been seeing the historically low interest rates and wondering if you should take advantage of them? Do you really want to buy a home and aren't sure where to start? Join us as we chat about these questions and more in this episode! We are not loan officers, always remember to get a licensed loan officer to help you on your path to homeownership!What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a...2021-04-0924 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP17 - Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, and SamathaSex and the City will be back soon, but are you ready? Gather your girl friends and hear two best friends discuss how the big themes of friendship, loyalty, and, yup, fashion of this iconic show have influenced their friendship with each other.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fri...2021-04-0222 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP16 - Spread Asian LoveHave you been seeing the rising statistics of hate crimes against the Asian community and felt helpless or anxious about it? Are you an ally wondering how you can help? Join us as we spread some love for the Asian community and reflect on things that make us proud to be Asian Americans!What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story o...2021-03-2619 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP15 - Weddings in the Time of CovidDid your wedding look different than what you were expecting this year due to Covid restrictions? Join us as we look back on our own weddings and offer money saving tips and ideas for brides this year!What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get...2021-03-1929 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP14 - Travel FOMOCOVID-19 got you feeling some travel FOMO? Come along as we relive some of our favorite trips and help us make plans for future vacations.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to feel uplifted, or just to laugh along. Better yet...2021-03-1221 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP13 - Get To Know Us TagThis was a fun one to record! Get to know us better and play along as we answer some personal and hypothetical questions about ourselves. What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to feel uplifted, or just to laugh along. Better yet...2021-03-0522 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP12 - Snowpocalypse in Texas!Were you in Texas last week during the great Snowpocalypse of 2021? Did you also feel like you were on an episode of Naked and Afraid?! Or do you not live in Texas and are curious about everything that happened? Join us as we talk about Elaine's personal experience living through the coldest week ever in Texas and how Chi's family fared as well. What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a...2021-02-2622 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP11 - Call Me By (My) NameHilaria Baldwin,  Daenerys Targaryen, Sarah with an “i” - join us as we explore the power of names and our own experiences and struggles between choosing a name for love and for culture. Whether you have an “Americanized” name or an “ethnic” name, or if you kept your maiden name or hyphenated your married name, explore with us what that all means. What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where...2021-02-1925 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP10 - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the (Lunar New) Year!It's Lunar New Year's! Happiness, Health, and Prosperity to all! Join us this week as we recount some of our favorite traditions and also discuss what we do with our families nowadays to celebrate this joyous occasion. What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get...2021-02-1220 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP09 - Current Events: The Battle for GameStopGameStop: David vs Goliath? Did you pay attention to the GameStop controversy this week? Join us as we offer a short explanation of what happened and why it affects us as women. What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to get new ideas, to feel upli...2021-02-0619 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP08 - Resolutions Series: Parenting for the Win!With our special guest, Shu-Ling Matta, we are discussing some goals that we are working towards as parents for our kids and for ourselves. We also touch on the support system that friends can provide in the journey of motherhood. What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with...2021-01-2923 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP07 - Resolutions Series: Am I Mental?Mental health has been making its way to the forefront of the public consciousness in recent years. This past year, especially, has been tough on many people. Join us as we discuss mental health and what it means to us, our personal struggles with it, and what we have been doing to take care of ourselves. What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a...2021-01-2226 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendEP06 - Resolutions Series: Financial Goals Before 40No subject is off limits between friends! We are friends who talk money, and you're invited to listen in as we share our financial goals, as well as some tips and tricks that we hope will help us achieve them before we turn 40.What is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fri...2021-01-1522 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendResolutions Series: To Diet, or not to Diet?Did you know that 51% of Americans made eating healthier a resolution in 2020? Join us as we discuss one of our favorite health management techniques: intermittent fasting!2021-01-0825 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendNY Resolutions: Legally Binding Contract with Yourself?!It's the Resolution time of year! Love them, hate them? Never achieve them? Join us this week as we kick off our resolution series.2021-01-0124 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendCollege: 20 Years Later, Was It Worth It?It's been 20 YEARS since we started going to college!! Looking back on the experience, we're not sure if we would do it all the same way again? Join us as we discuss (with hindsight) our mutual college experience.2020-12-2430 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A FriendA Very Strange Holiday SeasonIt's been a weird year of social distancing. Join us as we bring on our first guest to discuss what has changed for us this holiday season!2020-12-2423 minEasier With A FriendEasier With A Friend25 Years Ride or DieJoin us for our pilot episode, where we introduce ourselves, our podcast, and basically shoot the shit with our best friend.2020-12-2437 min