Miki takes a trip down memory lane and shares stories from early childhood all the way to college and life after finishing her nursing degree. She recounts the days of Japanese school on the weekends and what it was like to drop out of high school. Miki talks about her new definition of success and how she changed the course of her life to pursue the things that make her happiest!


00:00 Introduction
00:31 Starting at the beginning of where Miki was born
01:34 Moving to America
05:23 Japanese school and learning multiple languages
07:01 Middle school days, modeling and acting
10:20 Being an extra in a Bollywood movie
15:56 Dropping out of high school and taking the CHSPE
17:16 Community college
19:55 College experience at UCLA
22:20 First job in the PICU
24:35 Content creation journey
26:52 New job in Seattle + specialty change

Miki’s life story | modeling, dropping out and growing up Asian American

Welcome to Scrubs and Soy Sauce, a weekly podcast where Miki Rai, nurse x social media influencer and surgical resident Dr. Kev come together to discuss all things related to relationships, growing up Asian American and the medical field. From opening empty red envelopes to uncovering buried hospital gossip, join us for laughs, kicks and deep convos. Get your boba ready for new episodes every Tuesday!


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The LAST episode?! Miki and Kev are back to review some of the highlights of this year and also share about what goes behind creating a podcast. To our sassy fam, we love you and are so thankful for you! 


00:00 - 02:00 - Intro
02:32 - Graphics behind S&SS;
03:35 - Favorite episodes to film
05:52 - What goes on behind making a podcast
09:08 - Enneagram 3 and how it affects work
12:53 - Goodbye, for now

Farewell, sassy fam | S&SS Ep 35

Are you a content creator or an aspiring one?! Tune in this week where Miki talks all things related to content creation, how to be a content creator, and the different streams of incomes that creators have. She shares real-life tips and tricks that hopefully are helpful to you :)


00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Miki’s journey of getting into content creation
05:04 - How Miki’s social media grew during the pandemic
08:26 - How to become a creator
12:12 - What style of content to focus on to help grow social media
15:31 - Editing software Miki recommends
17:00 - What type of content should you create?
20:53 - How do creators make money?
21:06 - how Adsense works
24:04 - Starting your own business
29:06 - How much do brand sponsorships pay
31:33 - Are influencers overpaid??

How to become an influencer | S&SS Ep 34

Have you found it difficult to make friends as an adult?? You’re not alone. Miki and Kev share their experiences on adult friendships after moving from California to Seattle during the pandemic. They share some tips on how to connect with new people and how to maintain friendships!


00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Making new friends as an adult
07:20 - Becoming friends with neighbors
10:11 - What is the PIE method?!
15:00 - Showing interest in others in a friendship
19:01 - Example scenario of using PIE method
29:16 - How to maintain friendships
32:56 - Celebrating your friends

How to make friends as an ADULT | S&SS Ep 33

Miki and Kev are back this week to discuss all things wedding related! They discuss their takes on wedding etiquette: plus ones, gift registries, red envelopes, and is it rude to not go to a friend’s wedding?? They also share some details as they start to plan their special day 

Weddings are TOO expensive!!! | S&SS Ep 32

Your biggest questions answered by Dr. Kev. Biggest challenges of working in the medical field? Favorite snacks to get through a shift? And do they really sleep at the hospital? 

Miki’s life story | modeling, dropping out and growing up Asian American

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