In Part 1 of the “Chats With Your Big Sis” episode, Annie and Cheyenne talk about the results of the polls that YOU answered on Instagram! They talk about ways to adopt healthy habits to manifest your best life and their experiences trying to do so. Tune in next week for part 2 where they provide some advice based on your submissions! 

*Sorry about the audio!! The wrong mic was selected so one mic was recording both voices. 😅

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The 2021 Tokyo Olympics are approaching and the world is melting. Cheyenne and Annie dive into topics that have been on their mind lately, from controversial Olympic policies to record-breaking heatwaves. 

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Olympic Sources:

• Japan moves forward with Olympics despite COVID crisis and public doubts: "It's a tug of war"
• Tokyo Olympics 101: What are the new sports?
• There's a Dark History Behind the Glittering Olympic Games
• Column: Yes, the Olympics are political, including ridiculous rules on swim caps
• Namibia teenagers barred from Olympic 400 over testosterone
• The rules around the Olympics are simply confounding
• The doping rules that cost Sha’Carri Richardson have a debated, political history

Climate Crisis Sources:

• ‘Lytton is gone’: Accounts of death, destruction in Canadian village that caught fire in record heat
• Climate Change Drove Western Heat Wave’s Extreme Records, Analysis Finds
• Heat waves kill people—and climate change is making it much, much worse

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Adulting doesn’t mean you can’t watch TV shows or movies! Annie and Cheyenne take a deep dive into their favorite shows and movies. These forms of media can be extremely enriching, so don’t discount binging a show as being lazy! 

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Life can feel so overwhelming sometimes. With the post-pandemic life around the corner and uncertain futures, we all hold some fear of what's next. Annie and Cheyenne talk about the science behind fears and anxiety, our own personal fears of the future, and how we can overcome them. You are definitely not alone! 

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This week, Annie and Cheyenne discuss all things shopping! Growing up means understanding where your money goes and how to spend responsibly. The two Barely-Adults talk about their favorite stores and brands and give some tips about how to be more conscious when shopping!

*All brands mentioned are NOT sponsored.

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As Annie graduates and everyone moves into the next chapter of their lives, Cheyenne and Annie thought it would be fun to play We’re Not Really Strangers. They answer questions about their lives and discover things about each other that they might not have found out without the help of this game. Take a dive into the deep end with them as they answer life’s existential questions and discuss the future! 

Buy the game! https://www.werenotreallystrangers.com/

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With personal finances, where do you start? Why should you care? It feels like a daunting topic to face as we're becoming adults! The internet is filled with information on what bank accounts to open, what stocks to invest in, and how you should be budgeting – it can all be overwhelming. Listen to our conversation with Northeastern Finance major, Tanya Jackson, to get all the tips on how to manage and be empowered by your personal finances. 

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https://www.instagram.com/tanyajaxx/

https://www.tanyajackson.co/

Links to resources: 

Books Mentioned:  

I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Track your spending (if budgets are for you!):

YNAB https://www.youneedabudget.com/

Mint https://mint.intuit.com/

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In this episode, Annie and Cheyenne dive deeper into their experiences being raised in Asia and how their identities have shifted since moving to America. With the recent violent events in the Asian community, it is important to dissect the nuances of communities of color to strive to be more empathetic towards each other. 

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Bystander Revolution: https://www.bystanderrevolution.org/

Time: “The Asian American Response to Black Lives Matter Is Part of a Long, Complicated History” - https://time.com/5851792/asian-americans-black-solidarity-history/

Vox: “The history of tensions — and solidarity — between Black and Asian American communities, explained” - https://www.vox.com/22321234/black-asian-american-tensions-solidarity-history

Learning for Justice “Straight Talk About the N-Word” - https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/fall-2011/straight-talk-about-the-nword

New York Times “Asian-Americans were targeted in nearly 3,800 hate incidents in the past year.” - 

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/17/us/hate-crimes-against-asian-americans-community.html

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In this week's episode, we're featuring our very first guests – our boyfriends, Yuchen and Kenny! Being in a relationship isn't always easy, especially in college. We answer questions about our relationships, how we manage our time while dating, our favorite memories, and how we resolve conflicts.

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Have you ever tried to do a workout program but couldn’t get through the first week? Or maybe you wanted to cut something out of your diet but it made you want it even more. Annie and Cheyenne have been through it all. From Chloe Ting quarantine workouts to doing Yoga with Adrienne, they’ve tried everything to establish a healthier lifestyle. Listen to hear about their relationships with food and what they recommend for people who may be struggling!

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Resources:

Improving Body Image: Nine Steps for Positive Change 

Women’s Health Body Image

Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Anxiety & Depression Association of America 

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