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This week, our friend Chelsea shares her experiences going to weddings in Malaysia & Guatemala. We explore how weddings outside of the US differ, from cultural ceremonies to expectations around gifts and guest lists. We also discuss how wedding guests decide whether to attend an international wedding or not based on factors like cost and time. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyou...

This week our friend Michelle joins us to talk about the importance of water cooler talk, the process of befriending someone at work, and how to turn a work friend into a lifelong bud. We share our experiences feeling weird emotional attachments to coworkers we’ve trauma bonded with or found common ground with. We talk about swiping on dating apps for your coworkers. Support the show Follow us on...

Crystal takes her family on a vacation to Hawaii! A bit of a role reversal from the family vacations we’re used to from our childhood. She shares how the planning process went, unexpected stories from the trip, and who the best behaved people were :-)  Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

This week, we are joined by our friend Jin to chat about the differences from our friendships in childhood, college, and post-grad. We discuss the way our mindset towards friendship as well as the ease of making new friendships change in the different life stages.  Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Our friend Helen joins us today to talk about our personal icks & how we would react in sticky dating situations. We debate over whether we'd be OK if our hypothetical boos are too nice or follow a lot of IG models. We muse on whether we'd date a trendy guy, an Android guy, or a socks-with-sandals guy. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

We talk about how the winter months make us want to watch sad things and be cozy. We discuss how isolation affects us emotionally, mentally, and socially. We exclaim our love for the word deadass (does this count as a gen z word??) Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Our friend Jimmy joins us to talk about his experience walking his sister down the aisle and being the officiant for his other sister’s wedding. We also discuss what makes a good wedding speech and dive into the prep that goes into being an officiant.  Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

This week our friend Aileen joins us to discuss whether we still seek parental permission for things, even in our late twenties. We talk about the word “gas” and whether it has a spot in our daily vocabulary. We muse on the evolving relationship we have with our parents and how we have changed our expectations and communication styles. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

We discuss some of the unspoken etiquette for hosting friends and being a guest. We talk about good gift ideas, proper leaving times, and the challenge of being not too late, not too early. Join us in our mini quarter life crisis moment as we enter our late 20s.  Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

This week we are joined by our friend Sunny who currently lives alone in SF. We discuss the pros and cons of living alone and whether or not we think it's for us. We also explore Crystal's Gen Z slang word of the week: "rizz". Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

This week we brought on our friend Jonathan to talk about law school. This will be the final episode of our #GRADSCHOOL series!! Thank you for all the love you have showed to the series and to our grad school guests :’) Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Jeesoo goes to Korea and translates up a storm for her Chinese fiancee and Korean family. Crystal deals with a Valorant addiction and fascination with Gen Z slang. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Presenting the last episode of this season!! We are forever grateful for y’all and wish you and your loved ones happy holidays ❤️ We'll be back with a fresh season on January 11th. This week we reminisce on what our winter vacation looked like in our student years, and see how our expectations of the holiday season have evolved as we settle more into our working adult era. Support the show Fo...

The Kpop concert experience is more than just seeing your favorite artist perform songs you love. It’s about the outfit changes, the synchronized choreography, and the fan chants too!! Today we talk about our various Kpop concert experiences, compare Kpop & American concerts, and dive into the impact of Korean fan/idol culture! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Congratulations to Jeesoo for getting engaged!! Jeesoo has evolved her boyfriend into a fiance and we all couldn't be happier.  Getting engaged surprisingly (or unsurprisingly) has a lot of behind the scenes planning and logistics that lead up to the big moment. Jeesoo shares her experiences in ring shopping, timeline planning, decision making, and of course receiving the proposal.  Support t...

What exactly do you get out of business school when you get an MBA - specifically, what kind of connections can you gain, and what kind of soft/hard skills do your classes teach you? Today we dive into the value of an MBA with our guest, debunking any myths that we've commonly heard about the degree as well as diving deeper into the financial factors, the community aspects, and the resulting...

If you've ever had to sacrifice a Saturday morning to go to language school, or spend time slaving away at language school homework, this episode goes out to you :') Today we discuss our Chinese school & Korean school experiences - everything from the style of homework and tests, the feeling of accomplishments and the feeling of annoyance, and the value of knowledge we received from...

Today we dive down the grad school process of dental school & learn about the different intricacies of being a working dentist, whether it's the right balance between aesthetics & dental health, learning to interact with clients, or diversity in dental clinics. Follow Michael's dentistry instagram @kintsugi_dentistry Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Another #GIRLTALK episode for y'all! Today we discuss the different personality traits & habits that are more pronounced depending on our relationship statuses. Does being single or being in a relationship affect our independence levels, attitudes towards self-growth, and willingness to meet new people? We also dive deeper into the relationship between our expectations for our friends and...

Moving out of your parents' place is a whirlwind of emotions - you have the heightened responsibility from having to put food on the table and handle all the chores, but you also get a taste of unadulterated freedom that allows you to go on spontaneous trips and eat ice cream for dinner without any parental commentary. Today we discuss what it looks like when you move back IN with your parent...

FOMO can manifest itself when you catch yourself feeling jealous of other peoples' Instagram photodumps, or you may find yourself feeling JOMO when you feel grateful for your clean sheets & warm bed as you flip through Saturday night bar selfies on Snapchat. Today we discuss the concept of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) to see what our personal triggers are for e...

Today we continue the #GRADSCHOOL series by exploring a non-STEM path, getting a Masters in Arts Education! Our guest turned her Masters in Arts Education into a consulting career, now guiding companies into strengthening their online media experience. We also get a glimpse into what it's like to do a virtual grad school program, and how to turn virtual grad school friends into lifelong frien...

Today we discuss a heavy topic - dealing with the loss of a parent, and how to learn and move past the grief. Our guest today, Ni Zhang, gets vulnerable with us as she shares how she processed the loss of her father at the young age of 18, and how she was able to turn a traumatic experience into life lessons that she still carries on to this day. Ni is an artist, a small business owner, and the ho...

As wonderful and lifechanging as therapy is, there may be a time in your life where you may need to end things with your therapist. It doesn't have to be personal - you may be moving to a new location, strapped for cash, or just looking for a different perspective! Today, we walk through the process of ending things with your therapist. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrust...

Today we tackle the delicate balance of being a professional at work, while still coming off as likeable & pleasant! Staying calm in the workplace can occasionally feel like a challenge, especially when you're just starting out in a new job or are having a stressful time at work. We discuss the different factors that go into the 'perfect work image', and share things we've...