on the floor

By Esther Sim

What's on the floor about?

Chat "on the floor" with Esther and her various guests as they process the all-too-familiar thoughts and feelings that come with being a young adult. New episode biweekly on Wednesdays! For business inquiries, please email [email protected]. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3wL00YD

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on the floor episodes:

03.25.2021
Episode 25: “You’re too clingy”
I've definitely been guilty of being the "clingy" girlfriend. Hana (@hanaylee) and I talk about how we broke out of that pattern and how we learned to value independence in relationships. If you have any questions you want me to...
03.11.2021
Episode 24: Do you believe in "the one"?
Kristen Lam (@kristengracelam) and I met in LA two years ago, and we got the chance to reconnect here in New York. We went IN on all the fun dating questions - is there such thing as "the one"? Does...
02.25.2021
Episode 23: Rule #1 when it comes to toxic friends
I finally got the chance to meet the voice behind one of my favorite songs, Haerin Jang (seriously, if you haven't listened to Sugar yet, go stream it right now : http://spoti.fi/3uCXoMf). She had such a relatable and inviting yet...
02.10.2021
Episode 22: The power of manifestation
I invited Daisy Pyo (@daisypyo), a freelance graphic designer, to pick her brain about what it was like to leave her corporate 9-to-5 job and go freelance, but in true OTF fashion, we ended up getting pretty deep (lol). P.S....
01.28.2021
Episode 21: What is DACA? My experience as a DREAMer
With Inauguration Day last week, I thought it was an appropriate time to share my story as a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient. My good friend Hiseo (@hiseolee) joined me to share a little bit about our experience...
01.13.2021
Episode 20: Dating in New York ft. J Bro (Dr. John Yoo & Jason Ki)
What's the dating scene in New York actually like? Should you follow your ex on social media? How far would you go as a wingman/wingwoman? I sat down with Dr. John Yoo and Jason Ki (aka J Bro 제이브로) to...
12.30.2020
Episode 19: Playing We're Not Really Strangers
What's something you're lying to yourself about? Who is someone you miss right now? Are you trying to prove anything to yourself? My roommates and I play one of my favorite games, and we get deep deep. P.S. Thank you...
12.17.2020
Episode 18: Gift giving etiquette & expectations
How much should you spend on a gift? Any awkward gift-giving situations? Freesia and John (and Michelle on FaceTime lol) join me to talk holiday gift giving, curbing expectations, and our favorite New Year's Eve memories. P.S. Thank you BetterHelp...
12.09.2020
Episode 17: I feel left out
Is there anything Freesia and I find annoying about each other? Have we ever felt jealous or competitive? How did we get over the fear of putting our lives online? We answered some of your most asked questions. P.S. Thank...
12.03.2020
Episode 16: What's the deal with Korean pride?
Why do Koreans have so much Korean pride? Can guys and girls really be friends? What are some dealbreakers vs dealmakers? Monica, Jon, and I have a very raw and open conversation about everything from family and friendships to dating....
11.26.2020
Episode 15: Being single in quarantine hit different
Caught up with one of my good girl friends, chatting about how we’ve been taking care of our mental health during quarantine, what working in media/editorial is like, and how our approach on dating has changed in the past few...
11.19.2020
Episode 14: Define LOVE
How do you have the "ex" talk? Would you rather know about your partner's past relationships or "ignorance is bliss?" When do you say "I love you" for the first time? We answer some hypothetical questions about dating. ☆ INSTAGRAM:...
11.12.2020
Episode 13: I failed my first quarter of college
What was supposed to be a light and fun conversation turned into something a bit more vulnerable. We talk about everything from the new K-drama "Start-Up" (yo team Han Ji Pyeong or Nam Do San?) and how we failed our...
10.28.2020
Episode 12: Let's talk college, majors, internships, career!
Freesia Park (@freesiapark) and I open up about our career journey so far – what we majored in, our internships, how we transitioned into a full-time position right out of college, etc. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE:...
10.22.2020
Episode 11: How do you deal with toxic friends?
Freesia (@freesiapark) and I answered some of your questions on Instagram about toxic friendships, dating, birth control, how we're taking care of ourselves both physically and mentally right now, and more! ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/...
10.15.2020
Episode 10: Friendships
How do you deal with jealousy? Do you ever feel left out? Some of my closest girl friends joined me to talk all things friendships. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/
10.07.2020
Episode 9: Living with a roommate in your 20s
Now that I'm officially moved in to my second NY apartment (woo!), I thought I'd sit down with my new roommates to chat about the apartment hunting process and our different roommate experiences. P.S. We had a little bit of...
09.23.2020
Episode 8: Choosing passion vs stability
I sat down with hip hop artist Yohan Jung (@yohanjung) to chat about overcoming the loss of a loved one and using fear as fuel to chase your dreams. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES:...
09.16.2020
Episode 7: The reality of growing up in an immigrant family
This one really hit home for me. Yvonne (@yvonnaye) and I open up about what it was like growing up in an immigrant family. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/
09.09.2020
Episode 6: Breakups & healing a broken heart
A conversation with Freesia (@freesiapark) about our experiences post-breakup – going through the emotions, how we heal, etc. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/
09.02.2020
Episode 5: Body image & insecurities
Freesia (@freesiapark), Michelle (@michellechoii), and I walk through how we deal with body insecurities – from avoiding toxic friendships and social media to living a healthy lifestyle. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/
08.26.2020
Episode 4: Life in quarantine
Michelle (@michellechoii) and I reflect on the highs and lows of the last six months. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/
08.19.2020
Episode 3: Moving to a new city...alone
What is moving to a new city alone really like? I recount my experience – from the finances and job hunting to dating and making new friends. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/
08.12.2020
Episode 2: What is a "healthy" relationship?
Michelle (@michellechoii) is back with her boyfriend, Ivan (@ivan_mcivan), to offer some insight on how they resolve conflicts and what they think is the most important part of a healthy relationship. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/...
08.04.2020
Episode 1: First date stories
Nipple boy? Boob pits? Michelle Choi (@michellechoii) and Freesia Park (@freesiapark) recall their crazy first date experiences – some successful, some not so successful. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD ☆ MICROPHONE: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114y8/ ☆ HEADPHONES: https://go.magik.ly/ml/114yf/

What's on the floor about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

on the floor episodes:

Episode 25: “You’re too clingy”

Episode 24: Do you believe in "the one"?

Episode 23: Rule #1 when it comes to toxic friends

Episode 22: The power of manifestation

Episode 21: What is DACA? My experience as a DREAMer

Episode 20: Dating in New York ft. J Bro (Dr. John Yoo & Jason Ki)

Episode 19: Playing We're Not Really Strangers

Episode 18: Gift giving etiquette & expectations

Episode 17: I feel left out

Episode 16: What's the deal with Korean pride?

Episode 15: Being single in quarantine hit different

Episode 14: Define LOVE

Episode 13: I failed my first quarter of college

Episode 12: Let's talk college, majors, internships, career!

Episode 11: How do you deal with toxic friends?

Episode 10: Friendships

Episode 9: Living with a roommate in your 20s

Episode 8: Choosing passion vs stability

Episode 7: The reality of growing up in an immigrant family

Episode 6: Breakups & healing a broken heart

Episode 5: Body image & insecurities

Episode 4: Life in quarantine

Episode 3: Moving to a new city...alone

Episode 2: What is a "healthy" relationship?

Episode 1: First date stories