Musings with Meg

As twenty-somethings, we have immense buying power — how do we exercise it wisely? What are the implications behind our buying decisions? Where do our clothes come from and where do they go? Can we achieve happiness without spending money? How do we make the world better with our individual choices? In this episode, Katy and I discuss these very questions and offer advice for both conscious consum...

Let's get vulnerable. From our most terrible memories, to thoughts on love and affection, to things we'd do if we were to die suddenly in one year, Victoria and I go through the "36 Questions To Fall In Love" — a set of questions from a viral New York Times Article meant to foster closeness between the two players. Sit back, relax, sip on some tea, and let this calm and intimate...

Curious about life after grad, taking risks, starting a business, and how to make the best of your precious twenties? In this episode, Hwan, the Co-Founder and CEO of PigeonBox, shares his reflections, insights, and advice for navigating your twenties and pursuing entrepreneurship. We chat about the biggest lessons and learnings from his startup journey, how to deal with uncertainty and doubt, ove...

We're not from "The Office", but Angela and I have done a couple of corporate internships and are here to give you an unfiltered look into the 9 to 5 life. Tune in to hear our tips for getting hired, expectations versus reality, embarrassing office stories, and personal advice for making the best of your corporate experience. We also debate what's more acceptable to bring to your...

Motivation can be hard to find — so let's create it with concrete tactics, mindset shifts, and new habits instead! In this solo episode, I share my eight secrets on how I stay motivated and productive to work towards my goals. Listen to learn how I deal with procrastination, break down daunting tasks, design my environment, and other simple tricks that go a long way for reaching future success...

If I ask you how you measure self-worth, do you quickly reference your job title, academic standing, Instagram following, or physical appearance? We often get caught in the hamster wheel of “success” or “worthiness” by society’s standards — but that’s not definite of our true value. In this episode, Philman and I chat about how we define self-worth, from detaching our value from competitive busine...

What makes a great friendship? What's it like making friends in college/university? What differentiates an acquaintance from a friend? What are the different types of friends? And the biggest question of all... how did Fion and I manage to stay best friends for nearly TWO decades, regardless of our differences?! In this episode, I invited my childhood best friend to chat with me about friendsh...

It's no secret that my friend Nick and I have a LOT of passions. Whether it's for people, making an impact, deep conversations, or creating something new, we talk about our experiences with passion, how we pursue them with intention, and the incredible power of sharing it. How do we integrate our passions while living in a culture of hustle? How do you find the balance between daydreaming...

As humans, mental health plays a role in our lives in one way or another, though the degree of its influence differs with every individual. In this episode, my friend Ellen opens up in-depth about her mental health story; anxiety, OCD, and depression. She shares her winding journey including the role of friends and family, getting diagnosed, counselling and therapy, medications, mindset changes, a...

Money, money, money. We chase after it, yet most of us are also confused about whether we’re doing this whole “money management” thing right — especially in our early twenties. Where should we invest our money, and how do we even begin? How should we approach our pursuit towards financial freedom? And is the topic of personal finance really that daunting? In this episode, Vittorio and I break down...

This is the episode where I explode my candid energy into sharing about six (actually, seven or ten-ish) life lessons I learned up to age 22; with the central theme of taking responsibility for your own life and mindset. I spill the dibs on my career-switch journey, friendships, how I balance my lifestyle, a million things I’m grateful for, and more experiences from the past two years — which have...

Most, if not all people, have dealt with physical insecurities. Whether it’s the way our body looks or the flaws on our skin, having open conversations about how we feel can bring comfort in a society that’s so focused on being ‘picture perfect’. Here, Crystal and I open up about our insecurities and how we’ve come to own and accept our physical selves — while also maturing mentally along the way....

Two people like each other. Date. Get married. Sounds simple… right? Wrong. Even before the first date, there’s so much to be considered! In this episode, Sheilla and I dissect everything that happens pre-dating, aka the stage of just 'liking’ somebody. Do I really like them or am I just infatuated? Are they out of my league? Am I wanting to get in a relationship for the right reasons? Should...

Made in China, shipped to Canada — no, not a product. Us! In this episode, Angel and I chat about our stories as Chinese immigrants who came to Canada at a young age. How have our relationships with our parents evolved with cultural and generational differences? How do we tackle traditional career expectations as two people who are passionate about non-traditional paths? This episode features Ange...

How should we deal with uncertainty — and is it always bad? This episode is dedicated to the fear of not-knowing. I talk impromptu to cover tips for people dealing with internship-loss, uncertainty in dating, the nerves of being judged for the work you put out, and the relationship between uncertainty and fear. --- ⊹ LINKS ⊹ ❤ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megkuang.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meg Monday...

What does it mean to approach life intentionally — whether it’s the people you surround yourself with, the content you consume, the career path you choose, or what you do on a day-to-day basis? In this episode, my friend Jayson and I chat about our attitudes towards life, touching on our journeys and the mindset habits we’ve developed. This episode features Jayson Hurstinen. You can connect with J...

Welcome to the I’m In My Twenties?! podcast! In this introductory episode, I talk about who I am, what inspired me to start this podcast, and what you can expect. --- ⊹ LINKS ⊹ ❤ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megkuang.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💌 Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meg Mondays⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🧠 Reads & Listens: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megkuang.com/brainfood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌻 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@megkuang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@musings.with.meg...