today we're chatting about mindset shifts as we entering our 30s ~ while 30 is still a few years away from me, the 20s can be a confusing & challenging period leading up to it. i've personally had my own existential crises in this time (as y'all have probably witnessed) so today let's break down the little bits of our late 20s that challenge us!

today's specialty drink on the menu: pink lemonade

chapters

(00:00:00) intro

(00:04:13) the idea of turning 30

(00:06:48) learning more about yourself

(00:08:13) caring less about opinions

(00:11:00) aging and self-care

(00:12:36) health is wealth

(00:16:02) listen to your body

(00:17:55) my attitude towards career

(00:24:10) time feels scarce

(00:27:59) deciding what friends matter

(00:30:25) standards for my partner

(00:34:12) outro

today we're talking about family dynamics & growing up in an immigrant household ~ this is a topic that is near and dear to our hearts so we're diving into all things familial responsibilities, commitments & what we truly owe our families. so grab your mugs and let's chat!

today's specialty drink on the menu: yogurt soju

chapters

(00:00:00) intro

(00:03:01) do you owe your parents?

(00:12:37) why do parents feel entitled?

(00:16:26) vicarious dream fulfillment

(00:24:36) pressure to help siblings or partners

(00:27:22) pressure from relatives

(00:32:38) being selfish

(00:33:21) good parenting tactics

(00:38:22) what do we owe our family?

(00:44:01) what do we *not* owe our family?

(00:50:51) bloopers

welcome to another soju friday! for today's episode, i compiled pieces of life advice that i've found personally useful and uplifting~ hope y'all enjoy :)

today's specialty drink on the menu: lilikoi passion soju

chapters

(00:00:00) intro

(00:02:49) fail small, not big

(00:04:28) fall forward rather than backward

(00:05:24) ask stupid questions

(00:07:48) luck needs preparation

(00:12:38) just do it as a joke

(00:14:55) accept criticism selectively

(00:18:35) dealing w/ jealousy

(00:19:35) rant about grammar

(00:20:37) two minute rule

today we're having a fun chat about fashion, style & self expression ~ there will be one too many cringey outfit pics, some *lighthearted* roasts & deep dives into our fashion evolutions :)

today's specialty drink on the menu: melon jelly soju

chapters

(00:00:00) intro

(00:09:10) drink of the day

(00:10:07) james' relationship to personal style

(00:14:45) sarah's relationship to personal style

(00:23:54) fashion & style as a creator

(00:29:13) intermission & fashion ROAST

(00:50:31) don't throw away old clothes!

(00:57:12) style tips

(01:07:54) bloopers

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from high school sweethearts to complete sociopaths, from soulmates to exes who didn’t even know your name—this episode is a rollercoaster. we’re diving into wild dating stories, rekindled romances, matchmaking fails, and love advice straight from the soju shotties. buckle up for some unhinged, hilarious, and heartwarming moments. 💕

today's specialty drink on the menu: orange mango bikkle

chapters

(00:00:00) intro

(00:06:27) high school sweethearts

(00:09:30) a complete sociopath

(00:12:35) meeting your partner online

(00:14:44) ex doesn't know my name

(00:16:50) driving 2 hrs for first date

(00:20:36) charging your ex

(00:23:40) are we soulmates?

(00:29:14) matchmaking for friends

(00:30:53) friends to lovers

(00:35:32) rekindling love

(00:39:49) love advice from soju shotties

(00:54:31) outro

(00:56:51) bloopers

today we're talking about being "cool" - the pitfalls and distractions that "coolness" creates in our lives. we talk about living in nyc, the death of subculture, and what to prioritize in life. get ready for another friday of putting us on your incognito browser at work, minimizing the window, and listening to the dulcet tones of our voices as you pretend to work on this beautiful day :)

today's specialty drink on the menu: pear soda

(00:00:00) intro

(00:02:04) "trendy" cities

(00:05:21) drink of the day

(00:08:13) episode topic

(00:11:47) does sarah care about coolness?

(00:18:29) are we cool?

(00:22:06) just do what you want

(00:25:57) attractiveness = coolness

(00:27:14) first impressions

(00:29:24) coolness never lasts

(00:32:32) outro

(00:35:49) bloopers

the tea is piping hot today! today we're bringing you a long overdue advice column where we talk all things relationship, life, and career based on submissions from our wonderful soju shotties (shawties). get ready for an hour of riveting discussion and maybe even a cameo from our pawducer. have a lovely soju friday! :)

today's specialty drink on the menu: red wine

chapters

(00:00:00) intro

(00:07:34) i sold my house, quit my job...

(00:23:10) relationship breaks

(00:32:18) unsupportive friends

(00:43:03) committing to *one* interest

(00:55:39) my partner is depressed

(01:03:55) bloopers

today is all about love! in this episode, we’re diving into the do’s and don’ts of relationships — and not to mention, spilling some spicy stories from the past ~ whether you’re single, dating, or in a relationship, this is your guide to building connections that actually last; so grab your mugs and let's chat about love!

today's specialty drink on the menu: cucumber mint soju

chapters

(00:00:00) intro

(00:04:51) what i looked for in guys

(00:09:31) my relationship history

(00:14:57) dating don'ts

(00:16:11) don't put yourself down

(00:19:09) be selective

(00:26:42) don't date for comfort

(00:27:30) don't make silent rules

(00:31:01) dating do's

(00:40:10) value yourself

(00:41:39) toxic people

(00:43:38) be mindful of who you date

(00:45:55) outro

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hello soju shotties (shawties)! welcome to another soju friday where we talk all things relating to practical money advice. we share things we've learned through our adulthood and even some questionable life hacks to get you a little more bread. grab your favorite drink and enjoy our discussion :)

today's specialty drink on the menu: barley tea

chapters

(00:00:00) preview

(00:00:52) resources for LA fire

(00:01:34) intro

(00:05:29) our biggest financial mistakes

(00:16:11) how to save your money

(00:19:09) i got scammed

(00:21:35) how to invest

(00:23:43) money making hacks

(00:31:11) lifestyle creep

(00:35:11) intermission

(00:43:28) status signaling

(00:51:08) unethical tips

(00:56:18) summarizing our tips

(00:58:32) bloopers

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