Tell Me Over Tea

We've made it to holiday season!!! The sparkly lights are up, friends and family are gathering around tables, shops are tempting us with mega sales... and yet every person or community's idea of what represents the festive holidays for them can be vastly different. The ways in which we experienced this season at a young age can be a big influence on how we choose to celebrate, or to not, as adults...

Stranger danger! We all grew up with this idea drummed into us. Figuring out how to feel comfortable and courageous in public spaces has been an interesting dance for hosts Lois, Steph and Sylvie to navigate through their lives as adults now. From the streets of Hong Kong to London to California, unspoken rules and social nuances all play a part in determining how they chose to adapt to the people...

Whether you're currently living with friends in a flat share, your parents back at home, in a studio with your partner, or leading the solo living life, we can agree that every ideal scenario comes with its own set of challenges. Hosts Lois, Sylvie and Steph have each gone through their own rites of passage, not just with their living situations throughout the years, but also with making different...

Most people would agree that someone's playlist can really be window into that person's world: how they think, live, and love. In this episode, hosts Lois, Steph and Sylvie decided to have a little fun between them by putting together and sharing their very own playlists. Join them over tea as they huddle in for a debrief on their thoughts of each other's music, what choices surprised them, and wh...

Remember the days when we used to make mixtapes for our friends and crushes? We miss those days. Music is a big part of Lois, Steph and Sylvie's lives in very different ways – from how they consume music, to the ways they have integrated it into their day-to-day. Tune in to find out about their ultimate guilty pleasures, must-see artists, and go-to playlists. For all the music lovers and those who...

Pretty safe to say that puberty and transitioning into the teenage years was somewhat unforgiving for everyone. Acne and hormones were one thing, but having to deal with all these shifts in their school and social lives was a whole other story. Hosts Lois, Sylvie and Steph continue diving deeper into the knitty gritty of their lives as teenagers. What was it like to juggle the pressures of acheivi...

Almost all of us can relate to that feeling of joy every time the recess bell rang, or better yet, the bell that goes off when school was finally done for the day! Join Lois, Steph, and Sylvie in this first episode of a two-part series where they look back on bits of their childhood and early education. What were they like as students? How was primary school in Hong Kong different from that in the...

Poor Things was the talk of all towns when the film, starring Emma Stone, was released worldwide at the beginning of the year. In a pact to revive their reading habits, hosts Lois, Steph and Sylvie come together in this episode to discuss comparisons between the original novel and subsequent film. What was their take on the story, and where does it fit within the spectrum of clout to criticism for...

Hot on the heels of the last episode, hosts Lois, Steph and Sylvie continue to share unfiltered stories of recent weddings they've attended, both as guests and bridesmaids. What are their thoughts on people getting creative with the formats and, sometimes spectacle-like, experiences these days? Have they ever envisioned their own special day? Listen in on the cute, chaos and culture of it all....

It's officially wedding season: open bars, dance floors, and (potentially) bridesmaid duties galore. This episode explores the complex love/hate relationships that hosts Lois, Steph and Sylvie have with being bridesmaids. What part does culture, traditions, logistics play in the overall experience of a wedding? If you're a future bride or bridesmaid, this one's definitely for you. Inst...

We would be a lost world without languages – it's how we primarily communicate and connect with people. Hosts Lois, Steph and Sylvie share how their experiences with language have shaped their identities and sense of belonging in Hong Kong. Does the cultural relationship between English and Cantonese influence their perceptions of diversity and inclusivity in the city? Instagram: @tellmeoverte...

Is it Period drama? or is it Fantasy? Hosts Lois, Steph and Sylvie go down a rabbit hole discussing period dramas and fantasy related media, and how they personally connect with these genres. Instagram: @tellmeovertea Email: tellmeovertea@gmail.com Credits Music - Sky Kung www.theblacksea.space

Hosts Lois, Steph and Sylvie dive into the topic of names – their own names, the fun stories behind them, wild names in the world, and how names often relate to the concept of identity. Instagram: @tellmeovertea Email: tellmeovertea@gmail.com Credits Music - Sky Kung www.theblacksea.space

In this first episode, Lois, Steph and Sylvie take a look back at how they ended up as 3 friends chatting over tea on a couch in Hong Kong. What brought them here and what is it like to live in this city today? Instagram: @tellmeovertea Email: tellmeovertea@gmail.com Credits Music - Sky Kung www.theblacksea.space