It’s been a while since we’ve done a Q&A on the podcast, and since this is one of the last episodes of the year (!!) we thought this would be a perfect time to catch-up and answer some questions from our listeners! We’re curious about some of these too: Does Mel still want to move to Taiwan? How does Helen get her hair to look perfectly curled? Do we ever compare our SOs to other people’s SOs? And what’s next for ABG?

💗 AsianBossGirl Live - THE BFF TOUR 💗

Calling ABGs & ABBs in the NYC & LA area - we’re hittin’ the road, baby! For the first time, AsianBossGirl is bringing the pod to life with a night of big laughs, real talk, and all the bestie vibes. Think friendship, feels, and a few surprises we might have up our sleeves. This is your chance to catch us IRL so grab your BFFs, your group chat crew, or your mom (we’re not picky) and join the ultimate Best Friends Forever tour. It’s gonna be a whole vibe, and we can’t wait to see you there! 

NYC: Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 7pm @ The Bell House

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LA: Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 3pm @ Dynasty Typewriter

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Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

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I recently went through a breakup, again. Heartbreak is never easy, and when you're dating with the intention to find your life partner while trying to beat a biological clock, it involves a new level of hurt, grief, and sense of urgency to move on. How do we know when we've healed? How do we approach asking for support from friends and family? How can we focus on hope when all we want to do is be angry and negative? I talk about all of this and more in this episode.

To listen to this episode of Living Well with Janet, you can find it on its new feed:

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When you’re planning to get married, the legal side of the process can be potentially intimidating and uncomfortable to discuss with your partner. After all, you never want to go into a marriage thinking that it’s going to end. At the same time, it’s important to know what happens on the legal side when you sign those papers, to read the fine print just like you would for any other contract. So today, we’ve brought on family law attorney Alex Payne to answer as many questions as we could think of, so you can get a jump start on your research. Is it best to keep your finances joint or separate? How does social media play a role in divorce proceedings? And the big question everyone always wonders - should you get a prenup??

💗 AsianBossGirl Live - THE BFF TOUR 💗

Calling ABGs & ABBs in the NYC & LA area - we’re hittin’ the road, baby! For the first time, AsianBossGirl is bringing the pod to life with a night of big laughs, real talk, and all the bestie vibes. Think friendship, feels, and a few surprises we might have up our sleeves. This is your chance to catch us IRL so grab your BFFs, your group chat crew, or your mom (we’re not picky) and join the ultimate Best Friends Forever tour. It’s gonna be a whole vibe, and we can’t wait to see you there! 

NYC: Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 7pm @ The Bell House

Get your tickets HERE

LA: Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 3pm @ Dynasty Typewriter

Get your tickets HERE 

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Hosts: Janet Wang and Helen Wu

Guest: Alexander C. Payne

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

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Grab your favorite snack or meal, because today’s episode will probably make you hungry! If you love food, then Inga Lam’s content has probably graced your YouTube screen at some point. From her Buzzfeed days, to now creating for her own channel, Inga’s approachable and fun content promotes a positive relationship with food. She recently got back from culinary school in Paris, so we’re excited to hear about all the bread she made, what her favorite New York food spots are, and where her curiosity for cooking will lead her next!

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Host: Melody Cheng

Guest: Inga Lam

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

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In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Spill the Baby Tea, I’m joined by none other than my husband, Philip! As a dad to our almost 3-year-old baby boy, Philip opens up about his journey through fatherhood, the challenges and joys of raising a toddler, and how he balances his multiple careers with family life. We dive into questions submitted by you (our amazing listeners!) covering everything from navigating the mental load of parenting to maintaining our partnership through the rollercoaster of early parenthood. Whether you’re a mom, dad, or simply curious about what makes our family tick, this episode offers a candid peek into our lives as parents and partners.

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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen is moving to its own feed! You can find it on:

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Host: Helen Wu

Editor: Victoria Cheng

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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at ABG! We’re so grateful to each and every listener for watching us grow over 300 episodes - and what a perfect opportunity to look back on one of our favorite episodes. Now that we’re in our mid/late 30’s, we thought it’d be fun to revisit this time in our lives and get some advice from our past selves. From changing hangover routines to being kind to yourself, these lessons are still applicable no matter which stage of the 30’s you are currently navigating. 

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Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Editors: Michelle Hsieh, Victoria Cheng

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How can I keep my skin barrier healthy during cold months? Should I wear sunscreen even when I don’t get sun exposure? What do I do about frizzy hair - thoughts on gummies and supplements? 

I’ve invited Dr. Joyce Park, otherwise known as Tea with MD (@teawithmd) to answer these questions and more. She is a board-certified dermatologist based in Washington, founder of Skin Refinery, a virtual dermatology clinic, and a skincare and beauty content creator at Tea with MD. She attended college and medical school at Stanford University, and completed her dermatology residency at NYU. During medical school, she completed the Stanford-NBC News Global Health Media Fellowship, working in the communications office of the World Health Organization in Switzerland and as part of the medical unit at NBC News. She is a skincare media expert and has been featured in Forbes, Good Morning America, Allure, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, Huffington Post, Time, Marie Claire, the Gloss Angeles Podcast, and more.

Living Well with Janet is moving to its own feed! You can find it on:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UhaWKTbWHo8jKe7Xzm8WJ?si=73ce4856f7624188 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-well-with-janet/id1779609453 

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Host: Janet Wang

Editor: Victoria Cheng

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Tech companies are a notoriously male-dominated space, but today’s guest has become a voice for Asian American women in that industry. Chloe Shih began her creator journey offering resources and advice to others working in tech. Since then, she’s been honing her personal aesthetic with great success. Earlier this year, she went viral after sharing about her layoff from Discord. Now “starting over” in her 30s and walking the fine line between tech and creative work, Chloe has inspired us with her intentional approach to content creation.  We’re so excited to chat with Chloe about balancing dual careers, her new podcast JOMO, and why she chose to cut watermelon in her videos.

Become an ABG Bestie to get new audio episodes ad-free, monthly “Dear ABG” AMA sessions, discounts on merch, and shout-outs in our episodes. https://abg.supercast.com/ 

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Host: Janet Wang

Guest: Chloe Shih

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

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How am I really doing in NYC?

Eight months in, and it’s time to get real about life in New York. I’ve shared glimpses of my excitement about the city, but behind the scenes, it’s been… different. I didn’t think moving here would feel this lonely, but leaving behind a tight-knit group of friends and adjusting to new rhythms has been harder than I ever expected. It’s tough to admit, but this might be the loneliest I’ve ever felt.

In this episode, I’m opening up about what it’s really been like—navigating big-city life, missing familiar faces, and learning that making new friends as an adult isn’t as easy as it sounds. Sometimes, I find myself wishing for just one effortless conversation with people who know me. Between spending days mostly alone and feeling the weight of vulnerability fatigue, it’s been a rollercoaster. I’m still figuring it out, and I hope sharing this helps anyone else feeling a little out of place to know you’re not alone.

So, let’s get into it: the highs, the lows, and the in-between moments of finding myself in NYC.

No Dumb Questions with Mel is moving to its own feed! You can find it on:

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Host: Melody Cheng

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After going through a significant breakup, it can be difficult to get back into dating. Opening yourself up to new people and experiences might be intimidating, or you might even find that you have new priorities. But if you’re ready to start dating again, it’s always good to reflect on the positives & negatives of your previous relationship to see what you’d like to look for in the next one. Today, Janet is sharing her personal perspective on this topic, as someone who has started dating again after a pretty big breakup, and opening up about a key relationship that defined her last year. She also talks about why she’s given herself permission to take dating at her own pace, and offers some advice to anyone else who may be healing after breakups.

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Hosts: Janet Wang and Helen Wu

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