Relatively Asian

By Teresa Chen & Mini Chen

Welcome to Relatively Asian, a bi-weekly podcast hosted by two friends in their mid twenties, Teresa Chen and Mini Chen. Influenced by their strong faith and Asian American roots, these ladies are nav... more

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The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.

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December 08, 2021 Episode 16 - The American Dream with Susie Park
On this episode, the ladies have the pleasure of chatting with Teresa’s good friend & former roommate, Susie Park. Susie shares her story of moving to America as a teenager, the ups & downs of navigating life in a new country, and the journey of finding identity (whether it’s through a green card or other things). Her best tips? Positive thinking combined with having an action plan and surrounding yourself with the right people. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
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1h 15min
November 24, 2021 Episode 15 - Warmest Regards, Mini & Teresa
On this episode, Teresa & Mini continue their discussion about work in maybe their most unstructured and unfiltered conversation yet. I mean that’s where the truest thoughts come out, right? They highlight some of the positive experiences, the mindset & approach they’ve taken on (& wish they had done sooner), & some of the interesting people they’ve crossed paths with.
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52min
November 10, 2021 Episode 14 - Work Work Work
This week, Teresa & Mini begin Part 1 of their work series (the glum side). They recount their first jobs, the expectations they had entering the workforce vs the reality, & dish on work horror stories. Tune in to hear their tales of surviving toxic work culture, dealing with horrible customers (bad BO?!), 3hr commutes, & more.
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29min
October 27, 2021 Episode 13 - Let's talk about: mental health, eating disorders and therapy
It’s been a couple weeks since World Mental Health Day and the ladies open up about the topic. They share personal experiences with anxiety, depression, eating disorders and the journey to finding help & healing. They also discuss what it’s like to be on the receiving end of friends struggling with mental illness. Join them for a vulnerable conversation.
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43min
October 13, 2021 Episode 12 - The One Where Teresa gets COVID & Married
Mini & Teresa are BACK after taking time off for the summer to catch up on some highlight & lowlights. Specifically, Teresa talks about going on her bachelorette trip to Tulum, Mexico and catching COVID while there (and after being vaxed!). She also talks about getting married and shares details about her dreamy destination wedding. With wedding season coming to a close & friends getting engaged left & right, the ladies do a deep dive on the bridesmaids experience. My friend asked me to be a bridesmaid, do I have to ask her back? How do I choose my MOH? Who pays for what? Tune in to hear their discussion on these juicy questions, personal stories, best advice, & more!
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38min
May 19, 2021 Episode 11 - Quarantine Wrapped
Teresa and Mini wrap up Season 1 of Relatively Asian with a reflection episode on the past year. As the world slowly returns to normal, the girls take a moment to discuss all the things they fell in & out of love with during quarantine, and their biggest takeaways. Relatively Asian will be back with their regular scheduled programming come September 2021. In the meantime, you can be on the lookout for occasional content here & on their IG @relativelyasian!
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32min
May 05, 2021 Episode 10 - F R I E N D S - toxic friendships, best friends, friendship dealbreakers, and more
Teresa and Mini hit a big milestone for Relatively Asian of TEN episodes! This week, the ladies discuss everything related to friendships. Choosing who to invest in, soulmates and best friends, navigating toxic friendships, and friendship dealbreakers / struggles. The ladies share their unique perspectives and personal experiences on this loaded topic! Check it out :)
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37min
April 21, 2021 Episode 9 (Faith Part Two) - Leaving Home & Developing Our Own Faiths
In part two of the faith series, Teresa and Mini continue to share about their beliefs specifically how they were changed after leaving home and becoming more independent. Through experiences and encountering specific individuals at boarding school and in college, the girls talk about pivotal moments that redefined their beliefs and view of Christianity. Join these ladies this week for another honest conversation. Confused by anything they shared or have questions? Feel free to reach out to them on Instagram @relativelyasian.
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28min
April 07, 2021 Episode 8 (Faith Part One) - Christian Upbringings & Growing up in the Chinese Church
In part one of the two episode series, Teresa and Mini open up about their Asian Christian upbringings and experiences growing up in the church. From attending retreats and Bible camps regularly to getting called out in prayer in front of a whole congregation and being pressured to get baptized, the ladies describe in detail what Christian life looked like. The ladies reflect on how their upbringings influenced their impression of God and Christians and the pros / cons of growing up in the church. Tune in for their honest recounts and make sure to listen to Part 2 where they'll talk about faith in adulthood.
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36min
March 24, 2021 Episode 7 - WE'RE MOVING?! Adulting 101 in Apartment Hunting, Housing Horror Stories, & More
Big life update: Teresa and Mini are both in the process of moving so this week's topic is FRESH on their minds. In this episode, the ladies talk about their latest housing plans and reflect on various experiences from living in 10+ places since graduating college. The ladies dish on horror stories involving bird mites and other swarms of bugs, difficult landlords, escalated roommate fights in a foreign language, and more. Listen in for the story time and to glean from the lessons they've learned.
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32min

FAQs about Relatively Asian:

How many episodes does Relatively Asian have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.