Rootin' and Gaijin

Believe it, but it's already the end of 2020 and to toast this strange year, we talk about our hopes for 2021. Also, be sure to catch a *bittersweet* announcement at the end. 

To say that 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year is an understatement.  From the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Black Lives Matter Revolution, & the US presidential election (just to name a few),  this year has taken a toll on everyone both physically & mentally. In today's episode Hana and Missie reflect on their gratitudes, realizations, and what they've learned so far in hindsight of the almost closed chapter that is 2020. 

During quarantine, Hana fell into the K-drama hole and hasn't looked back since. In this solo episode, she breaks down what a K-drama is and gives her recommendations of what shows to watch, what to skip, and what to "maybe" watch, as well as shows that are on her "watch list."

Tune into Missie's solo interview episode ft.  Seiichi Nagai: Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, & producer based in Seattle, WA. We discussed how his experience growing up as a Japanese American translates into the music he creates today & how one's cultural identity exploration is a life long journey.  

Seiichi's Social Media

Music IG: @seiichi.music

Spotify link: https://spoti.fi/3iXaQ7e

The fox eye trend has been popularized by social media influencers and celebrities, but is it a beauty trend or a form of cultural appropriation? Hana breaks down what it is and why it's problematic in this solo episode. 

In today's episode Hana & Missie brainstorm ways you can still have a spooky Halloween holiday in the midst of a pandemic. They give their favorite horror movie reccs, so stay tuned! 

In the age of COVID-19 and the upcoming presidential election, life can get quite stressful. To help calm any nerves or anxiety, we're shared our self-care routines we hope you will incorporate in your daily lives. 

Tune into Missie's solo interview episode ft.  creative April Jingco. We discuss how she started in the music marketing industry to her love of vinyl record collecting. 

April's Social Media

Personal IG: @aytrill

Plant IG: @plant_mamas

Inspired by the podcast Asian Boss Girl (ABG) 's episode 35 of season 4, tune in as Hana and Missie also answer some questions from the NY Time's article 'The 36 Questions That Lead to Love' (https://nyti.ms/2RSU5i8) by Daniel Jones. The series of questions explores the intimacy between two strangers that require them to step into vulnerability and answer personal questions. The goal of this social experiment is to bring forth the importance of how mutual vulnerability through these shared stories fosters a meaningful connection.

Here are the following questions answered in this episode:

11. Take four minutes and tell your partner your life story in as much detail as possible.

20. What does friendship mean to you?

22. Alternate sharing something you consider a positive characteristic of your partner. Share a total of five items.

25. Make three true “we” statements each. For instance, “We are both in this room feeling ... “

In the second episode of our two-part series, we discuss imposter syndrome, and how we've dealt with imposter feelings at work and in our personal lives. We also touch on burnout culture in the U.S. and Japan, and how we grapple with overworking ourselves.