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gen asian
By Winnie Cheng and Michelle NgSociety & Culture
gen asian episodes
- 31 - Surviving a Long Distance Relationship
In this episode of gen·asian, we talk about long distance relationships - tips to survive it (e.g. regular video calls) and the chaotic travelling schedule that comes with it. Winnie shares about how being long distance makes it easier to overlook issues. Michelle reveals how her and Matt talked through and decided on how to end their long distance situation.
Follow us on Instagram: @gen.asian, @winnieyycheng, and @heymichelleng. Email us at [email protected]
27 min - 30 - Getting "Old" and Feeling Single Anxiety
In this episode of gen·asian, Michelle turns 29. We address our summer sabbatical (sorry!) and talk about our feelings about birthdays and getting older. Michelle shares about feeling incongruent with her real age after 'losing' 2 years to the pandemic. Winnie reflects on the personal growth in the last few years and we talk about single anxiety and the societal/biological time pressure that women face.
Follow us on Instagram: @gen.asian, @winnieyycheng, and @heymichelleng. Email us at [email protected]
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- Tim Ferris on How to Take a Mini-Retirement
27 min - 29 - New Year Updates
A mini update episode of gen·asian where we chat about our podcast highlights from 2022 (thank you Spotify Wrapped 🙌🏻) and discuss our podcast goals for 2023.
Follow us on Instagram: @gen.asian, @winnieyycheng, and @heymichelleng. Email us at [email protected]
8 min - 28 - Red Flags of Job Searching 🚩
In this episode of gen·asian, we chat about our green and red flags 🚩when job searching. We discuss how asking personal questions in a job interview can be a fine line and share our different perspective on approaching friends for job referrals.
Follow us on Instagram: @gen.asian, @winnieyycheng, and @heymichelleng. Email us at [email protected]
26 min - 27 - Trialing Moving In with a Partner
In this episode of gen·asian, we chat about the perks and challenges of moving in with a partner. Michelle fills us in on how her 1 week trial with Matt is going. Winnie shares about moving in too early, feeling stuck, and not knowing how to move out without breaking up.
Follow us on Instagram: @gen.asian, @winnieyycheng, and @heymichelleng. Email us at [email protected]
26 min - 26 - Travelling with Friends & Partners
In this episode of gen·asian, we discuss the complexities of travelling with other people whether it be friends or a partner. Winnie shares about using ✨communication✨ to set expectations and the importance of learning the culture and language of the place you're visiting. Michelle chats about how her travel style has changed over the years and centering her trips around a purpose or activity.
Follow us on Instagram: @gen.asian, @winnieyycheng, and @heymichelleng. Email us at [email protected]
29 min - 25 - Optimizing the Work-to-Pay Ratio 🤑
In this episode of gen·asian, we talk about the "corporate game" and our gripes to corporate life. Winnie talks about her transition from bedside nursing to a more corporate role and the pros and cons having seen both sides. Michelle talks about her framework behind optimizing the “work-to-pay ratio" and her thoughts on the rise of the "lying flat" movement in China.
Follow us on Instagram: @gen.asian, @winnieyycheng, and @heymichelleng. Email us at [email protected]
27 min - 24 - Struggles of Being a Banana 🍌
In this episode of gen·asian, we talk about the perpetual struggle of not fitting in on our Asian side and Canadian side, and how the Asian-American experience is it's own culture. Winnie discusses her interactions with men who have dating preferences for asian women vs having yellow fever. Michelle shares about what she’s most proud of (hint: a relationship breakthrough over the last year).
Follow us on Instagram: @gen.asian, @winnieyycheng, and @heymichelleng. Email us at [email protected]
28 min - 23 - Emotional/Invisible Labour in Relationships
In this episode of gen·asian, we discuss unequal split of invisible and emotional labour within our parents relationships and our own relationships.
Michelle talks about being upset about how she met her boyfriend's grandparents for the first time (lesson learned: give your partner a heads up before). Winnie shares about the time she was offered to be a 5th wheel with an ex 😂.Follow us on Instagram: @gen.asian, @winnieyycheng, and @heymichelleng. Email us at [email protected]
30 min - 22 - "Must-haves" vs. "Nice-to-have" Qualities in a Long Term Relationship
It's another dating episode on gen·asian (lol) where we chat about what makes a suitable long-term partner. Take a listen to Winnie grill Michelle about whether she thinks her boyfriend, Matt, has marriage potential 👀. And Winnie shares about what traits are must-haves vs nice-to-haves in a partner.
Follow us on Instagram: @gen.asian, @winnieyycheng, and @heymichelleng. Email us at [email protected]
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About gen asian
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A podcast sharing stories of Asian Canadian millennials hosted by Winnie Cheng and Michelle Ng. Follow us on Instagram: @gen.asian, @winnieyycheng, and @heymichelleng. Email us at…