Small Town Girls: Growing Up Between Worlds

In this episode, Janice and Suzanne reflect on their childhood growing up in Squamish, British Columbia, and share memories of small-town life, family traditions, cultural identity, and the experiences that shaped them as first-generation Asian Canadian kids. From wandering around neighborhood creeks and parks to helping at family businesses and navigating life as one of the only Asian families in town, the conversation is filled with humor, nostalgia, and heartfelt stories about growing up in the 90s.Timestamps 00:01 – Welcome to the podcast and why Janice & Suzanne started the show 01:23 – Growing up in Squamish and memories of different neighborhoods 05:10 – Creek adventures, backyard playtime, and classic small-town childhood memories 07:00 – Playing around town, family restaurants, and growing up with independence 10:10 – Parents working constantly and helping out in the family business 12:04 – Being some of the only Asian kids in school and experiences with identity and bullying 18:07 – Strict Asian teachers, school stories, and childhood discipline 21:37 – Taekwondo, piano lessons, Chinese school, and extracurricular activities 26:50 – Childhood memories they would relive again and reflections on home