Tea Time with Janice

How do you go from feeling invisible in a new country tobecoming a sought-after celebrity makeup artist with your own agency and beautyline? In this episode, celebrity makeup artist KellyZhang shares her incredible journey from growing up in Henan,China to moving to the U.S., navigating life between two cultures, and building confidence through beauty and creativity. She reveals the early challeng...

We love to say success comes from hard work but the truth is, timing might be the biggest factor no one talks about.  In this episode, we break down the story of Kasing Lung, the creator behind the world’s most viral collectible: Labubus, and how he quietly worked for YEARS before seeing mainstream success at nearly 50 years old. Behind Labubu’s viral rise is a deeper story: one of slow success, t...

Everyone says “age is just a number” until that number is 30 and life feels maybe even more chaotic than your early 20s. This episode is for anyone who thought they'd have it all figured out by now and instead…well, you’re here. BUT WITH ME!! HAHAH We’ll dive into the disconnect between childhood expectations and adult realities. It’s about letting go of unrealistic timelines, embracing the chaos,...

What if you’re just not built for the “safe” path everyone else seems to be on? What if that practical, stable corporate career that’s supposed to feel secure just… makes you feel stuck and unsettled? In this episode, I’m getting real about the messy middle: the uncertainty, the guilt, and the luxury of chasing a creative dream instead of staying on the traditional path. I share the unfiltered tru...

Everyone talks about the freedom of being your own boss, but no one prepares you for the loneliness, sacrifice, and self-doubt that comes with building your dream from scratch.  Deborah is a licensed esthetician with over 20 years of experience. She has two spas and a sugar manufacturing company, but it didn’t come easy or quick. This week, she takes us on the emotional rollercoaster of building h...

What happens after you achieve the impossible?     This week, we have an OLYMPIC SWIMMER Jamie Yeung (so yeah, she knows a thing or two about dreaming big), joining us to talk about:    Her journey from high school swim team to Division 1 swimming at the University of Michigan   The road to qualifying for the Olympics What it’s really like inside the Olympic Village Women vs men in sports and why...

***This episode is bilingual , video has English translation*** This is for EVERY woman who’s ambitious but tired, capable but unsure, driven but also terrified to start.  Some people know her as a chairwoman. Some know her as an artist. But I know her as ‘Mom.’ In this episode, my mom shares her journey from being a housewife to becoming the chairwoman of a major international charity (HKTNWA). R...

How do you say no without guilt?  How do you set boundaries without pushing people away?  How do you stop overcommitting just to avoid disappointing others? In this episode, we dive into boundary setting, how to say no (thank you) in different situations, and how to prioritize yourself without guilt. From friendships to relationships, if you struggle with people-pleasing, this one's for you.

Facing a career dilemma or thinking about getting an MBA? In this episode, I brought two of my close MBA friends to talk about the real struggles of navigating career choices in our late 20s. We’re getting real about career pressure, comparison, financial stability vs. creative passion. PLUS , I put them to the test with a game to see if money really buys happiness. And of course, we spill the MBA...

What does it take to take risks and build a successful career in media — without losing yourself along the way? In this episode, the Director of Integrated Media Strategy, spills the tea on navigating the corporate world, making bold career moves, and balancing ambition with personal life. Growing up with Chinese immigrant parents who ran a restaurant, Annie learned early how to take risks and mak...

In this episode, the VP of Marketing and Network at a MAJOR creative agency talks about divine timing — how career detours, setbacks, and pivots often lead you exactly where you’re meant to be. We get real about the uncertainty of building a creative career, what it’s like to turn your passion into your full-time job, and how to keep going when success doesn’t follow a straight line. PLUS!! Find o...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re starting over in your late 20s, still trying to find your passion, or wondering how you can be “successful” and still feel unfulfilled — this episode is for you. Whether you’re questioning career choices or just trying to figure it all out... I'm with you! I’m backkkkk! Just a 28-year-old small potato stumbling through a never-ending quarter-life crisis, figurin...

If it always feels like you never have time to fully commit to your biggest priorities in life, we are right there with you. This week, Janice and Emily talk about their struggles trying to simultaneously maintain their relationships with friends and family, growing their careers and actively participating in their hobbies. What are your biggest priorities in life and how do you balance them? 0:00...

You asked and we delivered!! “Kitchen Sink” is an UNfiltered and UNstructured series where Emily and Janice catch-up about everything and nothing. Anything goes, so tune in at your own risk! This week, the girls get vulnerable and talk about feeling trapped by societal expectations and the consequences of deviating from the norm. Through stories spanning from buying a new home to high school colle...

We couldn’t be more excited to kick off #aapiheritagemonth by sharing this episode featuring our podcast inspo and friend - Hana from Bulgogi Podcast!!! From our very first hang out, we realized the different stages of dating we were each in. In this episode, we kick off single girl summer by swapping past dating stories, revealing: the behind the scenes dating process after a match is made how to...

We are SO excited to share this episode featuring one of our favorite creators, Corporate Natalie! !! We’ve been following Natalie since the pandemic and if you haven’t heard of her yet, Natalie uses lighthearted humor to poke fun at corporate culture to her nearly 1M followers across TikTok and Instagram. Join us as Natalie dives deep into her personal journey as a content creator, sharing her su...

This week Emily and Janice share their experiences with long distance relationships. When do they work? Where did they go wrong? Does the success of long distance relationships depend on your love language? Tune in to find out!!! 0:00 Wishing we matched for Match Day :/ 3:28 Why I decided to get into a LDR 10:24 LDR prolonged my relationship 14:45 Living a double life in my LDR 21:18 The only way...

You asked and we delivered!! “Kitchen Sink” is an UNfiltered and UNstructured series where Emily and Janice catch-up about everything and nothing. Anything goes, so tune in at your own risk! 0:00 In our Eras era!!! 3:37 I got BIT by a dog?? 17:38 Connecting with my late parents in Hawaii 28:47 Tarot Card TikTok is manifesting my love life?? + more! ♥ Hosts Emily & Janice   ♥ Follow us  ⁠Instag...

This week, Emily and Janice reveal some of their deepest insecurities and how they struggle and deal with comparisons. Whether we compare ourselves to Instagram models, influencers or even to each other, we all face it alone, mostly. We’re never short of things to compare ourselves and the girls have A LOT to share, so this episode has been split into two parts! We’d love to hear how you may deal...

This week, Emily and Janice reveal some of their deepest insecurities and how they struggle and deal with comparisons. Whether we compare ourselves to Instagram models, influencers or even to each other, we all face it alone, mostly. We’re never short of things to compare ourselves and the girls have A LOT to share, so this episode has been split into two parts! We’d love to hear how you may deal...

Dear Four Years Later fam, You’re about to hear how and why Janice lost her job. As they process the situation, on- air for the first time, Emily shares her past unemployment experiences and helps Janice navigate her initial emotions and thoughts. This episode is extremely close to our hearts and was difficult to film because it involved so much vulnerability. We hope this helps anyone who might b...

You asked and we delivered!! “Kitchen Sink” is an UNfiltered and UNstructured series where Emily and Janice catch-up about everything and nothing. Anything goes, so tune in at your own risk!   0:00 The BEST surprise proposal!!  19:05 The unglamorous side of getting engaged   24:37 Meeting the LOML at the airport??  36:55 Accidentally liking his IG pic...  41:47 I finally b...

If you are Asian American, type A, highly organized and crave control in your life… how’s the line-up looking for your next festival??? This week, Emily and Janice talk about the trials and tribulations of being the oldest daughter in an Asian household and the potential pipeline to raving. Stream this week’s episode as they dive into everything from sibling dynamics to falling in love at a rave!...

You asked and we delivered!! Introducing the “Kitchen Sink,” an UNfiltered and UNstructured series where Emily and Janice catch-up about everything and nothing. Anything goes, so tune in at your own risk!  This week: 0:00 Seeing your ex move on 16:15 Should you block your ex?  18:47 You’re the rule, not the exception  20:39 First date “jitters” 29:18 Am I going to be alone forever??  30:18  Should...

Are you told you’re too “clingy”? Cry when your boyfriend drops you off after a date?? Then you MIGHT just have the same attachment style as Emily and Janice! If not, there’s still an attachment style for you!! This week, the girls dive into the three main attachment styles as defined in "Attached" by Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller: Secure, Anxious and Avoidant. Stream to hear more on...