Yaaan!

Yaaan!

By Kix and RaeiSociety & Culture
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Yaaan! episodes

  • Top 10 Anime Betrayals in Real Life

    Cue that Olivia Rodrigo song that has made its way around Tiktok: this week, let's talk about betrayals! We've all witnessed how people in privileged positions can simply turn their backs to their friends and fans -- so let's dive into what compel and motivate people to do things that shock and disappoint everyone around them, whether for money, power, greed, or something else. We also share some of the biggest personal betrayals we've experienced around our work and careers, and talk in retrospect about what we wish could've been different.

    42 min
  • Hi, can I get to know you po
    Let's talk about interviews! In the last episode, we talked about negotiating and how to align your goals with the person you're speaking to. In this episode, we discuss some of our experiences going into interviews, the tips that have kept us going through the years, what it means to be fully present in the there and now, and how to recognize that interviews are really just conversations between humans
    43 min
  • The Art of Negotiating
    We've all been there: at one point in our lives, we've had that creeping feeling that we deserve something better. Maybe we've realized our jobs don't pay us enough, or that there's someone out there offering something cushier. When that feeling materializes into something bigger -- how do we start? What are the steps to talk to our bosses about it? What should we look out for? In this episode, we talk about the often overlooked art and science of negotiating and making compromises for something better.
    42 min
  • Mga Planong Naudlot
    WELCOME BACK PO ULIT! We're back with our first episode of season 2. Yaaan! In this episode, we talk about what making plans in 2021 was like, and how we dealt with the fallout of plans not coming to fruition. We talk about hope -- like Leni possibly winning the 2022 elections! -- mental health, self care, and what it means to make plans, have them fail, and feel both relieved and bummed at the same time.
    33 min
  • Safe spaces and taking control with Andrew Beso
    Social media has allowed our generation to connect and openly discuss things that were once considered taboo, including expression of feelings, gender identity, and mental health. In this episode, we talk to Andrew Beso, a creative and mental health advocate, about making full use of social media to create safe spaces and encourage progressive discussions. We also talk about his personal struggles, coping in the time of pandemic, and how to give self-care. Follow Andrew Beso on Instagram @andrewbesoshares and on Youtube “Shared by Andrew B”
    1 hr 14 min
  • Ayokong tumanda!
    Cue that song by the Itchyworms! In this first Yaaanboxing episode sent in by Charm, we talk about adulting: responsibilities, financial freedom, maintaining relationships, and goals and aspirations—and how they’ve changed for us from when we were still teens to now in our late twenties. Thanks to Kitkat for suggesting Yaaanboxing as the name for this episode format! Join us at raei.me/yaaan and send messages to our Yaaanbox for questions and topic suggestions, and be a part of our Telegram group.
    49 min
  • The world of work, passion, and hobby with Jayson Marquez
    The pandemic era has all brought us looking for new hobbies to keep our minds occupied. What makes for a good hobby? What makes passion different from just a hobby? How do you take your hobby to the next level? This and more, including insights into the world of photography, volunteerism, and humanitarian aid with our guest and good friend Jayson Marquez of Juan Portrait. Follow Jayson on IG: @_jayseen and Juan Portrait on FB.
    1 hr 4 min
  • How to say no
    Ever found yourself saying “yes” too much? More work than you actually care to accept, barkada hangouts that make you uncomfortable, and budol that instantly make you feel buyer’s remorse — these are all things we’ve all experienced in the past. So what’s the way out? In this episode, we talk about consent, and saying no without feeling bad about it.
    48 min
  • Huwag kang biased!
    What do community pantries, DDS, ayuda, and disputes in the barkada have in common? In this episode, we talk about different types of biases, the bias that comes with privilege, and how to identify your own personal bias to be more impartial.
    52 min
  • We got married! Part 2: Future plans
    This is the audio from our YouTube live which you can watch at raei.me/live! In this episode, we talk about when we plan to start a family, how we will manage our finances, and how different it feels now that we’re married compared to when we were just living together.
    44 min

About Yaaan!

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Kix and Raei are a millennial husband and wife duo living in Pampanga. He’s from up north, and she’s always been a city girl. Yaaan! explores their challenges — as a couple and as two young adults —…