Kvetchin' Session

CW: Discussions of workplace-based inequity toward people who are immunocompromised, require mental health treatment, etc. 

Surprise, surprise: A record number of Americans are leaving their jobs. We're burnt out. We want to be treated like humans with lives, not tireless machines. And as we begin our journey toward new horizons, we are all promised one obstacle: That all-too-familiar song and dance routine we know as the interview process. This week, we're getting real about interviewing and all the caveats and curveballs that make it the process we've come to know and dread.

All views expressed represent our own and do not represent the opinions or views of our employers.

CW: Discussions of workplace-based inequity toward people who are immunocompromised, require mental health treatment, etc. 

This week, let's talk sick. We've all been there, and we all know the struggle between self-care and self-sabotage where our paychecks are concerned. In a post-COVID world, shouldn't we be more empathetic and supportive of sick time, of masks, and of self-care? Is there a future where humans are humans first, and taught to value their health? Or are we just going back to where we started?

All views expressed represent our own and do not represent the opinions or views of our employers.

CW: Discussions of racism/racial violence and sexism

A note: This week, in support of AAPI communities, we are highlighting the Asian American Organizing Project (AAOP): A non-partisan, not-for-profit organization founded in 2014. 

This week, join us for a discussion about the latest CDC rulings on mask-wearing and the sudden, surprising-not-surprising change of tone in remote work policies. Plus, if you missed it: The craft beer and brewing industry is now in the midst of an overdue reckoning with racism and sexism—and, just like Clarissa, our special guest host explains it all.  You won't want to miss out on her thoughts and expertise!

All views expressed represent our own and do not represent the opinions or views of our employers.

CW: Racism, hate crimes, murder, gun violence, 

A note: This week, in support of AAPI communities, we are highlighting "Self Evident," a podcast that challenges assumptions about Asian Americans. https://selfevidentshow.com/

This week, we're talking normalcy. As in: The dangers of returning to our old familiar ways that existed prior to COVID-19. The pandemic has highlighted some very obvious, dangerous flaws in our system. Tune in, stay safe, and take good care of one another.

All views expressed represent our own and do not represent the opinions or views of our employers.

CW: Racism, hate crimes, murder, gun violence, suicide

A note: This week, in support of AAPI communities, we are highlighting Asian Mental Health Collective: https://www.asianmhc.org/ . Please visit their website to learn how you can help "normalize and destigmatize mental health within the Asian community."

This week, we confront the epidemic of police violence against Black and Brown people, specifically within the context of the murder of Daunte Wright. We also discuss recent news involving gun violence, and emphasize the importance of mental health care in America.

All views expressed represent our own and do not represent the opinions or views of our employers.

CW: Sexual assault, mention of racially charged violence, miscarriage, abortion, birth

A note: Our last episode was filmed just before the violent attacks on Asian Americans in Georgia. We want to hold space and highlight platforms for others to support AAPI communities. Each episode, we'll highlight one resource you can use to get involved. This week, we're spotlighting a whole host of opportunities.

This week, we discuss the most recent wave of legislation threatening to restrict abortion in 2021, and the hypochondriacal nature of the phrase "pro-life." 

All views expressed represent our own and do not represent the opinions or views of our employers.

CW: Sexual assault, violence against women

In the wake of Sarah Everard's murder, we discuss issues of women's safety and how the not-all-men crowd threatens that.

Please note: We recorded this podcast prior to the attacks on Asian American women in Atlanta, so that story and the critical conversations it merits are absent from this episode. 

All views expressed represent our own and do not represent the opinions or views of our employers.