Teresa Chen & Mini Chen

Relatively Asian

Society EN ↓ 46 episodes

Welcome to Relatively Asian, a bi-weekly podcast hosted by two friends in their mid twenties, Teresa Chen and Mini Chen. Influenced by their strong faith and Asian American roots, these ladies are navigating the highs and lows of life. Each episode, they will discuss a different topic and will invite guests and friends to join them along the way. From light conversations about their favorite tv show of the week to sharing about their experiences getting laid off - each episode will leave you wanting more!

Author

Teresa Chen & Mini Chen

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Apr 1, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 46 - Q1 TV RECAP (SLOMW, LIB, Bridgerton, Traitors) 01.04.2026

Join us this week as we dive into our favorite guilty pleasure - trash reality tv (with a sprinkle of Shonda Rhimes). We catch up on all the content that television has delivered us in Q12026 including Traitors, Bridgerton, LIB, and SLOMW. It just so happens that the drama gets more unhinged with each new show so tune in for the tea.

Episode 45 - The 20s vs 30s Shift 18.02.2026

We're back this week with another episode! This week, the ladies catch up on the traitors (IYKYK) and dive into our topic, the 20s vs 30s shift. Specifically, how have we changed through this decade in the way we approach travel, career, or even our own self image? Do we still think the same way as we did 5 years ago? Join us as we discuss!!

Episode 44 - Let's talk about mental health & therapy with Rachelle Lee, LMHCA 28.01.2026

Happy 2026! What better way to kick off the new year than an honest, approachable conversation about mental health and therapy. This week, we’re so lucky to be joined by Rachelle Lee, LMHCA - - therapist and dear friend of Teresa’s. Together, we break down what therapy actually looks like, the different types of therapy available, indicators that you might benefit from therapy, and practical tips...

Episode 43 - Things We Thought Were Normal Growing up in an Asian Household (part 2) 17.12.2025

We're back with another episode!! This week, the ladies continue their two part series on things we thought were normal growing up until we talked to our non-asian friends. They discuss light hearted things like never using a dishwasher or only drinking room temp water to deeper topics like the effects of being a first generational child and what that looks like relationally. If you're cur...

Episode 42 - Mini Moves, DWTS, Selling Sunset, Danish Deception & Things we thought were normal growing up in Asian households (part 1) 04.12.2025

The ladies are finally back for what most DEFINITELY is their longest yap session yet. This episode, they catch up on their summer (spoiler: Mini moves!!) as well as the latest goss on television and social media. They also dive in Part 1 of discussing things they grew thinking were normal until chatting with non Asian friends. Join us as we catch up on everything!!

Episode 41 - SUMMER YAP 25.06.2025

The ladies are back for the start of the summer! This episode, the ladies go in on their plans for the summer from dieting for 48 hours to going camping for the first time as an adult. Catch up with us as we talk through our wellness goals, travels, and more!

Episode 40 - Hoemgirl, cancel culture, bachelor, and more 30.04.2025

The ladies are back this week to discuss the semi-recent drama surrounding hoemgirl and her husband. The ladies or one lady go IN on the drama so be prepared to hear the passion, context, and thoughts. They also discuss cancel culture and how it's progressed as social media has grown. Get ready for an intense filled episode!!

Episode 39 - OVERHYPED VS UNDERHYPED CTD 19.03.2025

This week, Teresa & Mini continue their lively debate on Overhyped vs Underhyped and things even get a little personal. Let the hot takes continue.

Episode 38 - Is Japan overhyped??? 19.03.2025

The ladies are back this week for the first episode of 2025! They catch up on Teresa's trip to Japan - was it as mind blowing as everyone has hyped it up to be?? Listen to hear the tea 👀 They also start the discussion on what they find overhyped vs underhyped. It might be a new year but the hot takes aren't stopping. Check out the episode to hear more!

Episode 37 - Let's Talk About 2024 18.12.2024

The ladies are back this week with one final episode before the year is over! Teresa & Mini talk through how 2024 was for them by going through some fun questions. What was their favorite book for them? Or how has it been living in NYC this past year or Seattle? The ladies talk through how the year has been and things they've learned. Check out the episode to hear more!

Episode 36 - ICELAND ADVENTURE 09.10.2024

Relatively Asian is officially on tour & they've taken on Iceland as their first stop. But really, the ladies are literally on the road driving through the beautiful country as they record today's episode. The ladies chat about their time in Iceland so far, react live to a shocking moment in nature :O, & discuss viral topics on the internet recently including Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, TikTok d...

Episode 35 - Quiet Quitting Friendships 07.08.2024

This week, Teresa & Mini are back to talk about yet another spicier topic... quiet quitting friendships. You might have heard this term recently or maybe in the past year as more creators have started addressing it. What exactly does quiet quitting a friendship mean? And what does it look like? And why have we started to hear about it more and more? The ladies dive into this topic talking abou...

Episode 34 - Our Hot Takes round two 15.05.2024

One episode clearlyyy wasn't enough because Teresa & Mini are back for another hot take deep dive. It seems to be a pattern across many topics where these ladies hold the minority view 🤔When introducing a S/O to a group of friends, who should be the one to initiate? Is it weird to be friends with coworkers or use BumbleBFF? How personal should wedding cards be? The ladies dive into it all... & in...

Episode 33 - Our Hot Takes 24.04.2024

Happy Aries season!! This episode, in honor of the aries spirit, the ladies talk about their hot takes. Is white or dark meat better? Kindle or physical books? Does your partner get an automatic invite to any event that you're invited to? What do we really think about social media and posting? Check out this episode to hear our hot takes on these questions and more!

Episode 32 - BUMBLE BFF 03.04.2024

Closing out our 3 part series on moving to a new city + friendships in your late 20s is this episode where we chat all things Bumble BFF. Teresa's friend Lina who she met via Bumble comes back on the pod to share her experiences using the app to make friends in a new city. How does the app work? What does it look like for a Bumble friendship to make it out of the app & become a real friendship? Mi...

Episode 31 - Revisiting Friendships 20.03.2024

We're back!! This week, the ladies continue the 3 part series where we dive into what it's like moving to a new city in your 20s, making new friends using bumble BFF, and how friendships have changed in our late 20s/early 30s. We also catch up with Mini as she returns from her honeymoon from Singapore and Thailand! This episode, the ladies specifically dive into what they prioritize / look...

Episode 30 - Mini’s bach & wedding weekend - SUPER CHATTY ep 13.12.2023

Life updates!! Mini got MARRIED & the ladies have a SUPER chatty recap of the engagement season, bachelorette, & wedding. Mini shares allll the deets ranging from her advice for future brides planning a wedding, experience doing her own wedding florals, last minute vendor cancellation *gasp*, & sweetest moments from the big day. The girls also had the best time in Scottsdale, AZ for Mini’s dreamy...

Episode 29 - What's it like moving to a new city in your 20s? 28.06.2023

This week, the girls are joined by Teresa's friend, Lina, to talk about what it's like to move to a brand new city with no friends in your 20s. As many of you may know, Teresa recently moved to Seattle with her husband last year and she met Lina who also recently moved to Seattle with her boyfriend two years ago. The girls talk about the difficulties, challenges, differences in cultures, a...

Episode 28 - MINI GOT ENGAGED!! ring shopping, proposal, wedding planning 27.04.2023

On this episode of RelativelyAsian, the ladies catch up on life including announcing Mini's engagement *gasp* !!! Mini & Teresa discuss all the details of ring shopping, proposal, engagement party, and the current status of wedding planning. Mini shares her thoughts leading up to the engagement along with sweet moments & highlights from the day. At the end of the episode Mini also shares tips for...

Episode 27 - Do You Believe in New Year's Resolutions? 08.02.2023

This week, Teresa & Mini share their thoughts on New Year's Resolutions. Does anyone even do those anymore? Or more importantly, did we ever believe in them anyways? The ladies discuss their personal thoughts on these questions as well as introduce a new social media trend called "focuses." Focuses are a more manageable resolution where people are "focusing" on setting one goal per month. Does thi...

Episode 26 - Independence in Relationships - Fads vs Truths 21.12.2022

This week, Teresa & Mini continue the conversation on relationships, specifically when it comes to the concept of independence. Do society & pop culture set certain expectations on what independence should look like in present times? How do these expectations vary by community and evolve throughout different relationship stages like dating and marriage? With the hype of lifestyles as portrayed by...

Episode 25 - Dating Apps 101 with George Wang 09.11.2022

Mini & Teresa's friend from college, George Wang, come on to this week's episode to discuss the hot topic of dating apps. What dating apps have we used or currently use and which ones do we prefer? Unfortunately or maybe fortunately for some of you, we've entered an age where dating apps are more common than not and meeting on a dating app has become the norm and meeting people organically is...

Episode 24 - Things You Wish You Knew In Your Early 20's 26.10.2022

At the precipice of 30 (gasp), Teresa & Mini discuss things they wish in their early 20’s on today’s episode. It’s never too late to make a full pivot in your career. Lasting friendships require active intentionality. Don’t show up for people who consistently don’t show up for you. Those are just some examples they cover as they dive into what listeners submitted, what the internet says (cause it...

Episode 23 - 8 Cities in 7 Weeks (Summer Catch-up) 12.10.2022

Summer break is over and the ladies are feeling readier & refreshed than ever to jump back into podcasting. This week, Mini & Teresa catch up on what they did & where they went over the summer including new hobbies, hot takes, and BIG changes. Tune in as they kick off S3 of Relatively Asian & give a sneak peek of the content to come. Have an idea of certain topics you’d want them to cover? Please...

Episode 22 - Why does God let bad things happen to good people? 06.04.2022

Mini’s good friend David joins the ladies on the podcast this week to talk about a more serious topic that both believers and non-believers have asked themselves at some point -- why does God let bad things happen to good people? And how do you keep believing in Him when bad things have happened? As someone who has been pivotal in showing God’s love to those around him, David’s life has been far f...

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