Tea Talk w/ Alyssa & Stacey

For many of us, one of the most complicated relationships we have is with our own blood. Many of us don’t realize that the traumas we endure as children are the result of the traumas our own parents faced. When we embark on healing journeys, we don’t just heal for ourselves--our own healing impacts the line of our family and future family to come. This week we bring on Andrea Ming, a Leadership Coach and Breathwork Facilitator who empowers others to do the deep inner work so that they can live their fullest most authentic lives. We unpack the heavy areas of our own lives and share our own journeys of healing.

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If you’re on social media, then you know that influencer culture is a ubiquitous part of life now. When people join, the idea of amassing a large following, getting sent free products, and being “instafamous” is alluring. But what is it really like to be an influencer? This week we bring on Emily Shon (@emilyaeyoung), a self declared “ex-influencer” who shares her honest experience of what it was like behind the gram and why she left the world that so many people want to join. From the pressure to perform, the hustle and energy spent behind building an online name, and the dark side of “influencing,” Emily shares how her newfound outlook on Instagram and how it can be a space for pure enjoyment and creativity despite the competitive influencer culture.

Who else is wondering why school never taught us about personal finance?! It’s the lesson we wish we had and something we all need! This week we bring on Pamela Capalad, a Certified Financial Planner and host of her own podcast call “Brunch and Budget”! Pamela shares us practical tips on how to get our finances in order, healthy financial habits, and explains to us the basics of finance. It’s time to get that BREAD and learn what to do with it!

In today’s social climate, it’s more important than ever that Asian Americans are using their voice to stand up to social injustice and advocate for change. In the last few weeks, our nation has witnessed some of the most unjust acts of violence against Black people. We’ve seen the impact of COVID-19 and the anti-Asian racism become more contagious than the virus itself. Hate is rampant and social injustice is evident more than ever. This week we bring on Betina Hsieh, the Director of Teacher Education and Professor of Education at La Fetra College of Education at the University of La Verne. She focuses her work on teacher education, teacher identity, and Asian Americans and literacy. Betina shares how she uses her own voice in the education space to elevate the perspectives and experiences of Asian Americans while also being an ally to the Black community and other people of color. *Note: This episode was recorded before the killings of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, but the message is more relevant than ever.

It’s been a minute since we’ve talked about dating and we know you’re ready for the tea! In this episode, we talk about the “In The Wild” challenge, our experience with it, our lessons learned, and what our current relationship status is now. We asked our amazing audience to submit questions about dating and we’re spilling ALL THE TEA! From lessons learned from past relationships, to why you shouldn’t settle, we’re giving you the update you all want!

By now, you know we’re on a constant journey of self growth and self-love. It’s hard, it’s messy, and not always pretty. But we do it because we know that the journey is worth it--that healing for our past and becoming our best selves is within our reach if we choose to put in the work. This week we bring on Ami Park, an actress and mindset coach that teaches others how to become their most abundant selves. We share an honest, real, and raw conversation around how to become our best selves and what manifesting our goals really means. If you feel stuck or are in need of life inspiration, this episode is for you.

Special Thanks to:
The Steady Studio
Calvin Chu

Have you ever had your tarot cards read? No, you can’t see into your future, but you can sure receive guidance and wisdom to help unlock your potential and manifest your goals. This week we bring on Emily Liu, a storyteller who encourages people to connect to their intuition and vulnerability through her writing and audiovisual content. She also happens to a tarot reader who helps people find clarity across different aspects of their lives. This week we talk all things tarot--what it is, how you use it and even do a live reading for you!

One of the universal questions we all ask ourselves is: “What should I do with my life and what is my purpose?” From deciding a major in college, to graduating and entering the workforce--deciding on a career is a major point of anxiety for many of us. Judith Martinez, CEO and founder of InHerShoes, a modern woman’s community of courage, shares with her journey of finding her purpose, paving her own path and what it’s like to be the CEO of her own non-profit. Alyssa, Stacey, and Judith share their unique career paths and how each of their varying career experiences has led them to where they are now.

Special guest: Judith Martinez from InHerShoes
Special thanks to: The Steady Studio and Calvin Chu

2020 is a big year for Alyssa and Stacey. No, not because there’s a global pandemic. 2020 marks their 30th year of living on this planet! The dynamic duo is back for season 3 with a heartfelt reflection on what lessons they’ve learned in their twenties and how they’re entering this new decade of life. From things they’ve learned about themselves, to how they’ve grown and shifted their mindsets about the things that matter in life, this episode is full of truths and honest reflections on entering the Thirties Club!

*Episodes were pre-recorded before COVID-19 and quarantine affected the US.

Special thanks to
The Steady Studios
Calvin Chu

Season 2 comes to a close! In their season 2 recap, Alyssa and Stacey reflect on their favorite episodes from this past season, their goals and plans in 2020, and share some big life updates. Thank you for joining us on this journey, supporting us, and for tuning in each week. We are grateful for each and every one of you and can’t wait to come back for season 3!