To what extent does seeing ourselves reflected in the media we consume have an effect on our lives? Join our co-hosts Isabel and Naina as they unravel the threads of this question in the world of literature, while also delving into the trade secrets of the publishing industry, the factors that affect a book's marketability, and many more!

Buckle in, it's a long one. Sit down with Abi, Eden, and Meghna as they talk all things beauty. In this episode, they address East, South East, South, West, Central, AND North Asian beauty standards, particularly picking up on the distinct lack of attention towards these latter three regions of Asia. From plastic surgery, to 'glass' skin, to colourism, to henna 'trends', to body hair, join our cohosts as they lament the present-day consequences of colonialism and the patriarchy. Sigh.

And stay tuned 'til the end to hear all about body neutrality, a new approach to body positivity that detaches the body as a functional system from the body as an aesthetic tool!

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In this newest off-season episode of Dear Asian Girl, all five of our co-hosts, Abi, Eden, Isabel, Meghna, and Naina dive into an insightful discussion about their personal struggles with identity and how they use different artistic outlets to resolve these internal conflicts. Join them as they explore various forms of creative expression, from literature and comics to poetry and creative writing, providing a sneak-peek into topics they hope to discuss in the up-coming Season 7!

Listen in on the second half of the episode as well to learn more about how Dear Asian Girl plans to pursue its mission of inclusivity and empowerment through a crucial change and a call to action. And make sure to have your creativity caps on! They'll be asking for your input and ideas!

Take a food tour around the world!

In this episode, Eden, Meghna, and Abi launch into a delicious journey. Traveling from restaurants all over, the co-hosts (and researcher Mei) tell you about the importance of rice and spice to Asian cuisine, and their favorite places to chow amidst Asian enclaves in cities everywhere.

Stay tuned for the rest of the episode where Abi interviews siblings Yenvy and Quynh-Vy Pham who are the minds behind Phở Bắc—a chain of Vietnamese eateries in Seattle ranging from a cafe to a traditional soup shop.

Trigger Warning: Brief mention of eating disorders

In this episode, Isabel and Naina dive into the realities and experiences of BIPOC individuals and communities in the field of agriculture. The first segment is a discussion with Chhaya Kolavalli who has a PhD in applied anthropology specializing in equitable city development, race and sexism, and urban agriculture. She shares her research on the harmful presence of white-led local food movements in Kansas City, Missouri, and dives into the complex relationship BIPOC communities may have with soil. The second segment is a conversation with Colin and Kumiko of Jambican Studio Gardens in Ottawa, Canada. Together, they share about the process of fermentation in the cultivation of Japanese crops and foods, their views on the values and life lessons farming has to offer, as well as their perspective on agricultural industries in Canada.

In this episode, Meghna and Eden sit down to unpack the lore behind their own and others' Asian lunchboxes. From the lunchtime anxiety of growing up in primarily white spaces to the disparity of diversity in free meals for kids, the two co-hosts look far and wide to understand how Asian food is perceived through the white gaze.

Later in the episode, hear more from the rest of the team (researchers Mei and Anika) and the foods we love and bittersweetly hate.

This episode is a deep dive into the complex relationship between memory and food. Naina and Isabel interview Professor Nhung Tuyet Tran who is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto where she teaches a course on gender, religious, and regional histories in the Indian Ocean world through the prism of food. Professor Tran shares her insights on how individuals versus the collective hold memory of food through sharing her childhood stories and knowledge of Southeast Asian history. Listeners will also hear from hyperrealistic artist Sarasvathy TK who shares how she personally celebrates and cherishes her memories of food through her process of cooking, photographing, and painting South Indian cultural dishes.

In this episode, Naina and Isabel savor warm cups of tea and join in conversation with Maggie Xue the founder of Us Two Tea, a tea company that encourages the next generation of Asians to have pride in their culture and cherish the joyful moments shared with one another over tea. Maggie shares her experiences starting a company, sourcing high quality tea in Taiwan, and how she uses Us Two Tea to support the Asian community. Maggie introduces the various healing properties of different teas and the co-hosts share their thoughts on coffee versus tea culture. 

In the first episode of season 6, Abi introduces the new co-hosts, Eden and Meghna, to the Dear Asian Girl family. From discussing their personal passions, family recipes, and even their Asian foodie hot takes, listen in as they explore the beginnings of DAG’s food journey for the rest of an all new season!

In this episode, Genesis talks with Chris and Pri about what it is like dating now in 2022. What were their expectations as a kid, what's it like now? All these are answered in this episode. 

Pri is a current senior at Berklee College of Music and she just released her latest single "Prove I'm Lying" that's out now on all streaming platforms. You can find her single through this link here. You can also find her on Instagram: @prioffixial