soju with sarah

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

chapters

(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

today’s episode of soju with sarah is a spooky one! we’re diving deep into the fears you face in your 20s — from friendships and adulting to the haunting realities of growing up. you’ll find out why your 20s are truly the scariest era of life (boo!), and we’re breaking down the stuff no one warns you about. grab a cozy drink and join us as we explore the anxieties of adulthood with some laughs along the way 🧋

today's specialty drink on the menu: bloody mary

(00:00:00) preview

(00:00:18) intro

(00:10:03) episode topic

(00:10:43) fear of outgrowing friends

(00:17:43) the comparison game

(00:20:19) FOGO (fear of going out)

(00:24:46) unlearning our childhood

(00:32:45) parents aging :(

(00:36:21) responsibility to our parents

(00:41:16) intermission

(00:45:53) "sponsor" (sum1 pls sponsor us)

(00:46:28) career talk

(00:48:37) managers matter a lot

(00:53:58) ambition burnout

(00:59:48) losing who you are

(01:00:49) finances are scary

(01:01:48) aging is scary

(01:05:24) enough with true crime!

(01:07:32) bloopers

stressed, overwhelmed, worried? in today's episode we take a quick breather and talk about what to do when life feels overwhelming. so grab your mugs & let's navigating this feeling together ~

today's specialty drink on the menu: pumpkin spice white russian

chapters

(00:00:00) drink of the day

(00:00:20) intro

(00:02:00) feeling overwhelmed

(00:09:26) too much choice is paralyzing

(00:12:54) it's hard to let things go

(00:15:59) aging makes it even harder

(00:18:42) how to tackle these feelings

(00:20:55) trim the fat

(00:25:07) don't fix everything at once

(00:28:46) take one step at a time

(00:29:51) change takes time

(00:33:04) lean on others

(00:36:34) positive mindset

(00:37:53) breathing exercises

(00:39:08) build your happy place

(00:41:03) outro

(00:42:32) *soju shotties intermission special* (bloopers)

join us for the second episode of our halloween series! hope you're ready for a discussion about the self-perception gap and our experience with it in life ~ grab a drink and get cozy while you listen to our little chat :)

today's specialty drink on the menu: spicy apple cider margarita

chapters

(00:00:00) drink of the day

(00:00:17) intro

(00:02:05) james is going thru life for the first time

(00:07:18) our costumes

(00:11:38) drink of the day

(00:13:25) self-perception gap

(00:19:08) sarah's perceived intelligence

(00:23:33) get a white male mentor

(00:26:37) james's perceived intelligence

(00:30:16) young people have more perception gap

(00:35:58) intermission

(00:39:03) our perceived looks

(01:03:30) our perceived "coolness"

(01:12:22) tips for reducing self-perception gap

(01:21:01) outro

(01:22:14) bloopers

welcome ~ghouls & goblins~ this is the first of our halloween series! today's episode is full of laughs and vulnerable discussions about co-dependency, love languages & more ... so grab a drink and get cozy while you listen :)

today's specialty drinks on the menu: strawberry basil soju (neat) & orange cream soda (poppi)

chapters

(00:00:00) drink of the day

(00:00:19) cold open & intro

(00:07:18) episode topic!

(00:09:53) what is co-dependency?

(00:13:41) co-dependence in our relationship

(00:21:24) love languages

(00:36:28) sarah's co-dependent tendencies

(00:43:40) small spaces decrease independence

(00:46:31) thank you

(00:50:13) attachment styles

(00:53:36) tips for co-dependency

(00:55:45) maintaining independence in a relationship

(01:03:30) outro

(01:06:32) bloopers