Messie Minds

By Mary Nguyen & Jessie ChauSociety & Culture

Messie Minds episodes

March 07, 2023 E38. Asking someone "When are you having kids?" is never ok. (Ft Allie)
Graduating university, starting your career, getting married, buying a house and starting a family. This seems to be the ‘conventional‘ rite of passage set in stone for women.
These social values are still being upheld by the older generation and their feelings of righteousness to pry into quite personal aspects of a person’s life, often leaving a lot of people feeling like they have no choice but to smile, nod and give a pleasant answer.
A good friend and fellow Messie Minder Allie Lieu, joins us to talk about her personal fertility journey and her struggles with conceiving over the years, the misinformation she encountered about pregnancy and how she navigated her emotions and marriage through this process.
Truly an eye opening conversation for the girls to learn about fertility and conceiving from someone going through it first hand themselves and one that we feel everyone can benefit listening to.
You can follow Allie’s journey on @ivfbabywabbit_ @a.macaron.a.day

LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Send us a voice message on Spotify :)
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
Podcast Cover: @dtpdraw
55 min
February 28, 2023 E37. The real person behind Fooligan Kevs (Ft JDP)
You've probably landed here because 1) you thought Fooligan Kevs was a real person or 2) because you're interested in the real comic genius behind the character. Well, either way you've come to find out who and why he exists.

This week on the show, Jessie and Mary sit down with Jaemie Dela Pena to discuss who she is outside of her many personas and how she came to find Fooligan Kevs. JDP is an extraordinarily talented artist and contrary to her "cousin" Kev, she is incredibly insightful and intelligent, with a great awareness for social movements. JDP unpacks with the girls about how she decided to choose a life doing what she loved as opposed to following the safe and secure path, that every Asian parent wishes for their children.
This episode is a true representation of the saying "Don't judge a book by it's cover" because you never know what you might learn if you just gave people the time and place to hear their stories.
You can find Fooligan Kevs and Jaemie in the links below:
INSTAGRAM - @fooligankevs, @jdp.pppppp
WATCH THE "AZN E$hays" MUSIC VIDEO HERE
⭐⭐Special thanks to Marcus Lee for assisting us on this episode with the production. We couldn't have done it without you. You can find him and his incredible work @maccaslee.⭐⭐

LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Send us a voice message on Spotify :)
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
Podcast Cover: @dtpdraw
37 min
February 21, 2023 E36. Rapping, respekk & girls (Ft Fooligan Kevs)
This week's episode is a special one because we had the opportunity to collaborate with such an honorary guest. Not only did we successfully slide into his DMs, he also made the flight down to Melbourne to be with us.
This week the Messie Minds girls sit down to unpack with Sydney's viral sensation Fooligan Kevs to discuss his music career and new music release "AZN E$hays".
The girls also probe into his childhood life, disapproving parents, rumours about how he was caught dining and dashing and lastly who Jaemie is and why people are getting them confused. Come and find out what exactly it takes to be a real Asian Eshay.

You can find Fooligan Kevs and Jaemie in the links below:
INSTAGRAM - @fooligankevs, @jdp.pppppp
WATCH THE "AZN E$hays" MUSIC VIDEO HERE
⭐⭐Special thanks to Marcus Lee for assisting us on this episode with the production. We couldn't have done it without you. You can find him and his incredible work @maccaslee.⭐⭐

LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Send us a voice message on Spotify :)
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
Podcast Cover: @dtpdraw
1 hr
February 14, 2023 E35. Collages are out, chaotic spontaneity is in
This week, the girls sit down and unpack their 6 weeks apart from each other and the realisations that they have come to upon venturing out into the world.

Has Mary & Jessie's mindset for 2023 changed? What is in and out for 2023? Did Mary really not follow her partner back on social media for over 3 years?! Find out on this week's episode.

LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Send us a voice message on Spotify :)
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
Podcast Cover: @dtpdraw
1 hr 22 min
February 07, 2023 E34. Breaking the Bamboo Wall (Ft Robert Pham)
This week we sit down with Robert Pham, a Melbournian bred actor who's appeared on shows such as Neighbours, ABC's short TV series Hungry Ghosts and Waves.
Growing up Asian Australian, meant that Robert had to endure the pressures and expectations that many of us have with our Asian parents. Robert decided to go against the grain and follow his heart pursuing a humble career in acting.
Ten years into his career, he reflects on his journey with Messie Minds and offers insight into the Australian industry. An extraordinary discussion about chasing your dreams and bonus segment about transitioning into fatherhood!

LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Send us a voice message on Spotify :)
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
Podcast Cover: @dtpdraw
58 min
January 31, 2023 E33. Why New Year Resos Fail 👎
It would not be a Messie Minds episode, if the first episode of the New Year did not start with new year resolutions and goals! Welcome back and happy New Year guys and girls! On this episode, Mary and Jessie catch up on their holiday break from recording and what they've been up to this Summer in Australia.

The girls also chat about why resolutions don't hold up for a lot of people and how to counter the struggles of being consistent with goal setting. Get a pen and a notepad if you haven't already, because this episode is full of good tips that have worked for these goal getters! :)

LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Send us a voice message on Spotify :)
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
Podcast Cover: @dtpdraw
49 min
November 01, 2022 E32. And that's a wrap on 2022!
Can you believe we're nearing the end of 2022? There's exactly 9 weeks left and honestly when you're working full-time and trying to schedule in a social life and many side hobbies, that's really just 10 business days on the Messie Minds calendar.
This year felt like it was equally as long as it was fast and yet so many things have happened that seemed like a lifetime ago. This week on the very last episode for the season (we know! sad times 🥺 but we will be back before you know it), the Messie Minds girls relive all the unforgettable moments of 2022 and reflect on all of the things they have achieved and have been grateful for, on the personal front.

Life is so short and we need to just take a back seat sometimes and remember all the great things that have happened instead of always chasing our tails. Get a pen and some paper or pull out your notes on your phone and start reflecting with us! We can't wait to see you on the other side of the 2022 rainbow for a fresh new start.

Love you all xx
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Send us a voice message on Spotify :)
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
Podcast Cover: @dtpdraw
48 min
October 25, 2022 E31. The Bridge Between Life & Death 👻
A passing figure at the corner of your eye, an eerie feeling you can’t seem to shake off or perhaps a scary encounter you convince yourself is a coincidence. We’ve all been there before, trying to reason ourselves away.
In light of spooky season, the girls unpack all their scary recommendations, thoughts on whether Australia should embrace the Halloween holiday and their experiences with paranormal activities. So buckle up with your pumpkin spice latte and maybe keep the lights on for this one……
Do you believe in spirits or ghosts? Or is the only ghost you know is the last guy who stopped texting you? 👻

LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Send us a voice message on Spotify :)
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
Podcast Cover: @dtpdraw
1 hr 2 min
October 18, 2022 E30. Change is inevitable, growth is optional (Ft Chau)
Over the last couple of years, there’s been a lot of change that has happened on a global scale which was stressful and/or scary to deal with it. It’s that feeling of finally getting used to something and then all of a sudden, things or situations can change again.
This week, Jessie and Mary invite their very experienced and nomadic friend Chau onto the podcast to chat about how she has built resilience and positivity when moving homes and entering into new social environments where you don’t know anybody or anything.
Chau offers the girls an insightful look into the world of spontaneity, a phenomenon that neither Jessie nor Mary are quite convinced they want to be acquainted with. So grab a coffee and join us for an easy breezy and entertaining ride!

LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Send us a voice message on Spotify :)
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
Podcast Cover: @dtpdraw
1 hr
October 11, 2022 E29. Jet Setter, Go Getter
Around here, we mainly catch flights not feels.
With all the restrictions being lifted across the globe, catching flights is starting to revert to normalcy and for some of us, travelling on a plane and overseas has been a foreign experience for the last couple of years. It's almost like we've forgotten how to pack a bag, but fear not! This week, the Messie Minds girls get on the mics and share their type A, serial organiser skills and tips for an orderly and planned fun-filled trip of a lifetime.
So guys and girls, get your pens and papers (or phones) ready to start taking some notes, because today you're going to learn!
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Send us a voice message on Spotify :)
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
Podcast Cover: @dtpdraw
56 min

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Life's a mess and so are we. Jessie Chau and Mary Nguyen aren't here to sugarcoat it - they're here to talk work fails, love dramas, life lessons, and growing up Asian-Australian in a world that…

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