today, co-host becomes interviewee in this riveting discussion on james's quitting journey! let's talk about the experience of quitting your corporate job and taking a bet on yourself. we get deep into the thought process and lead-up to james pivoting to a creative career so grab a nice drink and enjoy our conversation :)

today's specialty drink on the menu: thai tea

chapters

(00:00:00) preview

(00:00:17) intro

(00:07:27) james' current job

(00:13:27) james' background

(00:19:22) job dissatisfaction

(00:21:25) corporate gaslighting

(00:30:58) becoming more creative

(00:34:13) deciding to quit

(00:40:09) intermission

(00:42:25) adult gap year

(00:48:20) quitting doesn’t fix everything

(00:55:37) influencers quitting their jobs

(01:03:27) will sarah quit?

(01:08:15) patreon

(01:09:11) finances of quitting

(01:14:55) outro

(01:19:22) bloopers

welcome soju shotties to the first episode of 2025! with our co-host joining, we have a fun and introspective episode about identity and mindset as we grow older. so grab a nice hot drink and get cozy as we talk about feeling "old" vs feeling "young"

today's specialty drink on the menu: white russian

chapters

(00:00:00) preview

(00:00:18) james is back

(00:03:36) episode topic

(00:06:36) youthful energy

(00:09:58) old person habits

(00:14:22) how to feel younger

(00:21:04) be a "yes" woman

(00:23:21) intermission

(00:25:33) changes in our own identity

(00:34:11) risk aversion vs tolerance

(00:35:24) nice words about sarah

(00:37:15) choose your partner wisely

(00:42:10) feeling more like "adults"

(00:43:46) outro

(00:44:58) bloopers

happy 2025 soju shotties! let's sit down and chat for our very last episode of 2024! today we talk about why 2025 won't be your "year", and advice on how to live your best life. we're so grateful to all our soju shotties for tuning in during the holidays and we can't wait to continue on with you all in the new year :)

today's specialty drink on the menu: mixed herbal tea

chapters

(00:00:00) preview

(00:00:14) intro

(00:03:04) why 2025 won't be your year

(00:04:42) enjoy the process more

(00:08:02) external validation

(00:10:25) see the bigger picture

(00:13:01) build systems not goals

(00:15:22) have self check-ins

(00:17:16) be intentional

(00:22:51) rich life budgeting

(00:25:14) sarah's practical lessons

(00:28:40) reddit life advice

(00:30:47) outro

welcome to a new set & a new beginning! today we talk about change and how to embrace change head on while also learning to grow from it ~ so grab your mugs and let's chat!

today's specialty drink on the menu: yuja seltzer

(00:00:00) preview

(00:00:20) intro

(00:01:30) new apartment setup

(00:03:07) drink of the day

(00:04:00) difficulties moving in

(00:08:03) don’t resist change

(00:13:09) underestimating change

(00:15:28) change takes time

(00:19:04) embrace change

(00:23:23) outro

welcome back to our LAST episode in this apartment, where we talk about finances, our childhoods, and money tips. we hope you find value in our discussion and look out for future episodes in our new apartment :)

today's specialty drink on the menu: milk tea

chapters

(00:00:00) preview

(00:00:13) episode topic

(00:05:20) drink of the day

(00:07:22) how much do we save?

(00:13:05) does money buy happiness?

(00:17:06) money in our childhood

(00:24:28) sarah's family lore

(00:30:16) pay transparency

(00:35:15) should men always pay?

(00:40:03) couples finances

(00:43:58) sending your parents money

(00:50:18) our money tips

(00:58:55) bloopers

welcome to your bi-annual identity crisis! today we talk about the onset of an identity crisis, the plight of social media in this era of overconsumption & how to recover from an ongoing identity crisis ~ we're getting a little more introspective about all things superficial + non-superficial, so grab your mugs and let's chat!

today's specialty drink on the menu: barley tea

(00:00:00) preview

(00:00:13) intro

(00:02:13) personal identity vs. personal branding

(00:04:33) being raw & unfiltered

(00:05:20) overconsumption, social media & personal taste

(00:09:45) life-identity alignment

(00:13:56) identity as a content creator

(00:22:59) life is a mailbox

(00:25:48) who are you / who do you come off as?

(00:28:56) steps to recovering from an identity crisis

(00:36:25) bye bye!

today we’re reflecting on why gratitude is so essential in life and what we're grateful for this holiday season! so grab you mugs and let's all say "thank you" together in unison :)

today's specialty drink on the menu: apple cider

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(00:00:00) preview

(00:00:17) intro

(00:07:16) why gratitude is important

(00:09:52) james has a counterpoint!

(00:12:42) more perks of gratitude

(00:15:20) understanding how to be thankful

(00:20:01) a good movie rec

(00:23:16) ways to express gratitude

(00:30:14) intermission

(00:32:01) what we're grateful for

(00:41:57) practicing self-gratitude

(00:47:46) bloopers

today we're chatting about a topic that is intimidating for a lot of people and often seen as a little "icky". we're going to unpack what networking truly is, beyond just clout chasing and social climbing. there's many different types of networking and ways to do it effectively, so grab your favorite drink and let's talk about how to network in your 20s :)

today's specialty drink on the menu: apple cider

(00:00:00) intro & life update

(00:03:23) let's talk networking!

(00:04:16) networking in college

(00:06:36) social climbing for career

(00:08:02) stigma about networking

(00:08:53) wholesome networking

(00:09:47) social climbing for clout

(00:10:52) career networking

(00:12:24) knowledge sharing

(00:14:58) mentorship networking

(00:17:57) "IOU" networking

(00:21:02) networking isn't bad

(00:31:09) tips for networking

(00:31:41) provide value-add

(00:34:32) nurture your relationships

(00:35:33) build in public

(00:36:49) be a connector

(00:38:29) show gratitude

(00:40:01) set realistic friendship expectations

(00:42:23) outro

if you're just as confused as we are about winter arcs, then this is the episode for you! let's deep dive into "winter arcs," the time of year when life seems to slow down, routines shift, and introspection sets in ~ whether it's about finding comfort in solitude, setting meaningful goals for the new year, or simply enjoying cozy nights in, we're talking about how winter can be more than just a cold stretch :) so grab your favorite hot drink, and let's talk about making your winter arc as meaningful as it can be!

today's specialty drink on the menu: melon milkis

chapters

(00:00:00) preview

(00:00:11) intro

(00:00:37) drink of the day

(00:01:57) what the *flonk*

(00:02:19) what is a winter arc?

(00:04:29) arcs & romanticizing life

(00:09:01) defining & embracing your winter arc

(00:10:41) what do you do in your winter arc?

(00:15:47) social life in the winter

(00:19:47) how to make the most of this time

(00:22:01) journaling & chatgpt

(00:26:59) building good habits

(00:29:23) *pre-resolutions*

(00:32:05) family & loneliness during the holidays

(00:36:51) bloopers!

t-2 months until 2025! in this episode, we're rethinking the idea of waiting for 2025 to start fresh ~ we’ll talk about how the “perfect time” mindset can keep you stuck, and why now is as good as any moment to begin working toward what matters ~ so grab you mugs and let's chat!

today's specialty drink on the menu: banana milk matcha

chapters

(00:00:00) preview

(00:00:15) intro

(00:02:56) drink of the day

(00:04:02) the end of 2023 vs 2024

(00:06:51) the paradox of planning

(00:07:57) prepping vs. excuses

(00:13:52) the new year is a crutch

(00:17:27) SMART goals

(00:20:40) the skill of delegation

(00:23:38) "anti" goals

(00:24:36) my goals for 2025!

(00:30:39) outro