Beyond Friends

Life brings us a lot of unexpected things but never something we can’t overcome. In this episode, Mai Xee, Pang, and Sunny discuss their first big girl job, when to apply, how to negotiate salary, and much more. They will share what it was like for them as first-generation students and women of color exploring the realm of post-college.

Did you say DATING? You heard it right! Join us as we unpack some of our dating stories and struggles as women in their mid-twenties looking for our future someone. We’ll talk about what the “talking stage” is to us as well as some of our ickss. What time span for the “talking stage” is considered too long? Which of the co-host is currently talking to someone? Why doesn’t Sunny want to date a friend? Tune in to find out!

Another year older… another year around the sun~ In this episode, we’re celebrating our amazing birthday girl, Sunny. You’ll get to hear reflections of turning a year wiser and the peaks and valleys of being 25 - along with a few surprises! Did Mai Xee and Pang accomplish catching Sunny off guard? Would Sunny like what Mai Xee and Pang have in store for her? Tune in to hear all about it!

Content Warning: Mentions of depressive state and mindsets, if this part of our story doesn't align with your journey today, please skip (25:24-27:00) and take care of yourself. 💗

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Besties, our seasonal depression is finally dormant for another winter and you know what this means! HOT GIRL SUMMER is among us! 🥴

In this episode, we’re diving into what are the elements of a successful hot girl summer and manifesting what we’re going to be doing on our break. 😳

Join the convo by tuning in and if you got some tips for a successful hot girl summer - shoot us a dm. 😉 Happy listening!

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Break-ups can be hard and difficult to navigate. The one person you spent so much time with, is suddenly gone and you’re not understanding how this all came to be. Who’s to blame - wait, can you even blame anyone? From those few sentences, you might have envisioned that we’re talking about romantic break-ups, but actually, in this episode - we’re talking about friends. No one prepares you for friendship breakups and the recovery process, so we’re going to try our best.

If you’re going through a break-up or planning one right now - just know that it’ll be okay. We got you. Take a breath, drink some tea, and grab a blanket. We’re going on another healing journey together. 💞

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Is it just us or is it getting a bit stuffy in here? Maybe let’s crack a window to let in some Cua Tshiab? ✨

In today’s episode, the trio sits down with all-star, Yayoua Yang, the creative director of the hottest Hmong American girl group, Cua Tshiab (New Air). We’ll be peeling back the layers of Yayoua - by diving into her upbringing and inspirations to learn who she is - beyond her work and calling.

So get cozy and grab something to write on - just in case you’ve been wanting to start your own girl group or learn how to dream big! ❤️‍🔥

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In this era, to be a man “written by a woman” is the highest form of a compliment or at least that’s what Tiktok says. But what about being a woman written by a man; or let’s put it this way, to be a woman seen through the eyes of a man.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear the besties’ experiences as women through their eyes and how the social construct of the male gaze shaped their upbringing - from their clothing choices and beauty ideals. This episode is a long one and it barely touches the ripples of this construct rooted in patriarchal values.

So grab a notebook, jot some questions, and let’s see where this conversation is heading to.

Ahhh... our first dances. The awkward glances, sweaty palms, boys on one side of the gym wall and girls on the other. The room is a mixture of AXE body spray and Bath & Body Works Cherry Blossom mist. In this episode, the besties are taking a trip to memory lane and reminiscing their most memorable school dance.

It’s 2002, the biggest boyband is coming to town, and all your friends are going. They ask if you’ll be joining and you have to choose, be a good daughter or a good friend? Oh, you’re also a red panda.

In this episode, the besties watched Turning Red and are sharing their favorite moments. Listen carefully to catch moments when they’ve turned red as a teen.

Happiest birthday to our hopeless romantic co-host, Pang Chai! This episode is dedicated to her and her impact on us.