Employers have job requirements - do you have requirements for your (next) job? Halfway through Milyza's sabbatical, she received an unexpected invitation to interview for a new job. She shares how she figured out what she wants out of her new job, and how she communicated those asks throughout the job search process (which can feel daunting...was she asking for too much?)

She also shares how she separates perspective shifts that are compromises versus genuine revisions of what she wants, and how to convince yourself that you are worthy of the empowering work environment that you want.

About Milyza:
Milyza is an infinitely joyful being from Queens, NY. She has been full-time traveling for the past year and now freelances as a Fractional Chief of Staff for mission-driven companies. She’s passionate about bringing consciousness and intentionality to life and work, and through this, seeks to live her best life every day.

Listen to our how-to series:
186. Your Personal Statement Checklist
184. How You Can Reevaluate Responsibilities
183. Your Guide to the Job Hunt
181. How to Enjoy Reading Fiction & Non-fiction
180. Options for Tactfully Saying No
178. Let’s Get Motivated: 15 Tips
177. 10 Tips to Enjoy Cooking
174. How to Document Memories, Not Just for Instagram
173. Your Guide to Making Stress Your Friend
172. Here’s How to Enjoy Meeting New People

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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun

Stories are all around us! But let's unpack what lessons we've been taught and patterns we've unconsciously internalized when it comes to storytelling. Are they outdated? What other forms or perspectives on storytelling are there? How do story conventions impact marginalized writers and communities? Listen to our discussion and reflections on Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping by Matthew Salesses.

Buy the book at your local bookstore!

Episode recommendations
🎙️181. How to Enjoy Reading Fiction & Non-fiction
🎙️120. INHERITANCE: Traversing Continents, Careers, Languages, Generations ft. Juliana Chang
🎙️108. Decolonizing Our Bookshelves with the #Bookstagram Community ft. HilaryReadsBooks

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⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun

Writing a compelling personal statement is HARD! How do you convey the unique thread among your life experiences, and convert years' worth of feelings and learnings into something concrete?

We've each written and edited dozens and dozens of personal statements - for college, fellowships, scholarships, and graduate programs. We share our tips for choosing which stories to showcase, organizing the stories into a compelling narrative, editing your personal statement, and getting helpful feedback.

Other episodes about writing personal statements 

• 80. Telling Your Story in Applications ft. Betty Bu

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🌿Invite us to your company/org/school to lead a workshop! DM @bambooandglass or email us at [email protected]

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⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun

Friendships and our view/standard of them have evolved - whether it’s because of the pandemic, distance, or just plain old growing up. So here's our check-in with each other: how are we making friends as we enter our late 20s? What's refreshing and challenging? Whether you've been a longtime listener or you're just discovering us for the first time, we would love to be friends and hear from you! Scroll down to see our socials and where you can connect with us.


Other episodes about friendship

• 149. Deepening Friendships as a Creator
• 132. Thriving Friendships in Your 30’s ft. Two Horny Goats

How to support bamboo & glass:  
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Follow bamboo & glass on:
⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
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⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun

Do 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 No
• 175. Discovering Negative Self-Talk & Hidden Talents

Family-specific episodes:

• 126. Expectations of a Lifelong Caregiver ft. Rachel Cao
• 113. Happy Cleaners: Surviving Crisis and Heartaches as a Family ft. Julian Kim & Peter S. Lee

Friendship-specific episodes:

• 149. Deepening Friendships as a Creator
• 132. Thriving Friendships in Your 30’s ft. Two Horny Goats

Relationship-specific episodes:

• 168. Exploring the Expectations, Hopes, and Surprises of Our Relationship ft. Kevin Shanchen Pu
• 39. On Entrepreneurship, Authenticity, and Powerful Partnership: Tubby Nugget ft. Jenine Pastores & Josh Jackson

How to support bamboo & glass:  
🌿Share thoughts and ideas with us via Instagram @bambooandglass
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🌿Treat us to a coffee through Buy Me a Coffee
🌿Invite us to your company/org/school to lead a workshop! DM @bambooandglass or email us at [email protected].

Follow bamboo & glass on:
⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ tiktok: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun

Here are some of our tips and best practices when it comes to tackling the job hunt! How can your application stand out, how can you get in touch, how can you ace those interviews... we hope these are helpful in you snagging that next job!

Enjoyed this episode? You may also enjoy:
🎙️82. Telling Your Story in Interviews ft. Karen Hou Chung
Our career changemakers series
🎙️64. Goodbye, Silicon Valley; Hello, Hollywood!
🎙️61. Creating Her Own Doors of Opportunities Within the Tech Industry ft. Christina Gee
🎙️60. Testing Hypotheses: From Animal Welfare to Tech to Medicine and Beyond ft. Jen Ren
🎙️59. From Professional Violinist to Software Engineer ft. Reina Murooka
🎙️53. Going After Her Childhood Dream: From Pharmacist to Actress ft. Susan Cho
🎙️52. Connecting the Dots: From Public Health to Acting, Producing, and Writing ft. Minji Chang

How to support bamboo & glass:  
🌿Share thoughts and ideas with us via Instagram @bambooandglass
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🌿Treat us to a coffee through Buy Me a Coffee
🌿Invite us to your company/org/school to lead a workshop! DM @bambooandglass or email us at [email protected].

Follow bamboo & glass on:
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⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun

What'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 mentioned

• 179. Dedicating a Month to Friendships: Catch up with Da Eun
• 150. Finding Comfort & Inspiration in BTS 
• S. 3, Ep. 12 - Navigating Life on the Unbeaten Path — Two Horny Goats
• 180. Options for Tactfully Saying No 
• 173. Your Guide to Making Stress Your Friend 
• 154. Are you revolving or evolving? Reacting to IG Quotes! 
• 146. Don’t Wait, Create: Overcoming Your Inner Critic ft. Erica Barry
• 141. Grappling with Body Image & Negative Self-Talk 
• 129. Pondering anxiety, belonging, & productivity: “Goodbye, Again” by Jonny Sun

How to support bamboo & glass:  
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Follow bamboo & glass on:
⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ tiktok: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun

What 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 Sun
• 176. Making History Timeless: Troublemaker by John Cho with Sarah Suk ft. Sarah Suk
• 166. Crossing Cultures & Careers: Loveboat Reunion ft. Abigail Hing Wen
• 147. Braving the Publishing Marathon Together ft. the Kimchingoos 
• 50. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Media Highlights!

How to support bamboo & glass:  
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Follow bamboo & glass on:
⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ tiktok: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun

The art of saying “no” is an important one! “No” helps you establish clear boundaries to protect your time and energy. But saying no can be so hard. In our conversation today, we’re excited to dive into different ways to tactfully, firmly, and gracefully say no!

Recommendation:
⟡ @loewhaley

How to support bamboo & glass:  
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Follow bamboo & glass on:
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⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun

An 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 — Kickstarter
• Cheol on TikTok, Instagram 
• IG live with Kimchingoos, celebrating Grace K. Shim's The Noh Family , 5/3 4:30 PM PT
• The House passed a bill Tuesday that would help establish the first national Asian American and Pacific Islander museum: @NBCAsianAmerica 
• Quotes from @yumisakugawa: 1 and 2

How to support bamboo & glass:  
🌿Share thoughts and ideas with us via Instagram @bambooandglass
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🌿Treat us to a coffee through Buy Me a Coffee
🌿Invite us to your company/org/school to lead a workshop! DM @bambooandglass or email us at [email protected].

Follow bamboo & glass on:
⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ tiktok: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun