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bamboo & glass
by Da Eun Kim & Sophia Sun
In each episode, we discover the abundant possibilities of who we can choose to be, and we show you the power of one more perspective.
Episodes
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Clayful: give every kid someone to talk to ft. Maria Barrera
Accelerated by a global pandemic, youth are experiencing a mental health crisis unlike anything we've seen before. There aren't enough clinical providers. For every 1,200 students there's only one school psychologist. Lack of providers makes support inaccessible. Costs are high and waitlists are…
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Growing into your confidence & identity with TikTok ft. Sharon Lee
Part 2 of our conversation with Sharon! Last time on bamboo & glass, we focused on the beginnings of her content creation journey and the tribulations that came with the new chapter. In this episode, we'll chat more about specifically confidence and self-love, and how they go hand-in-hand with...
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Sharing what you love despite discouragement & setbacks ft. Sharon Lee
Posting online is scary - especially when you come in with preconceived notions of what it means to gather a following and to put work into that. We spoke with Sharon Lee, a TikToker best known for her LA recs, loving advice from her dad, and hot takes on media, about her journey into TikTok…
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Our fears about trying new things
Previously on the podcast, Erica came onto the podcast to chat about how we can all level up our lives with side quests. As we dug a little deeper in our questions, at one point Erica shares that it gets into her life philosophy of believing the journey is more important than the destination…
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Pink Lie: exposing your dating dealbreakers ft. Vanuyen Pham
Have you ever wanted to hide a part of your identity or life from someone? As we grow older, we naturally become more aware of what biases and connotations our identity and history hold, and we could either look forward or be really reluctant to witness reactions and judgments from others. What…
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Dear b&g: My biggest insecurity in friendship
Last week, Da Eun asked for Sophia's advice regarding the workplace. Today is Sophia's turn to ask for Da Eun's advice. TODAY'S TOPIC: I notice that overall, you’re very proactive in maintaining friendships and making new friends. For example, there are many times when a friend from hs reacehs…
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Dear b&g: I never feel like I’m doing a good job at work
Da Eun: We’ve been friends for almost a decade now, hard to believe, but we always have so much to learn from each other given our expertise, our lived experiences, and the synergy that is our friendship. Today, I need your advice, Sophia. Sophia: And I’ll need your advice, Da Eun, in the next...
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What really goes into a dream career ft. Karen Mok & Serena Lee Kim
"A professional change in midlife can provide a much-needed reset—at least when you’re looking for a career that more closely aligns with your passion. But finding what you love, especially once you’ve gone down an entirely different path, can feel impossible." On bamboo & glass, we talk about…
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Breaking my standards for love: Single’s Inferno 2
"Would you rather like your crush more, or vice versa? If you couldn’t ask/share about someone’s age or career, what would you ask/share to get someone to choose you to go to Paradise?" Single's Inferno 2 was a fun show that also challenged our assumptions about others and our habits for how we...
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You need to hear these 6 things if you're making a career switch
Career can be simple or it can be complicated. As we're getting older, we're realizing how much more common it is to take a chance on a new career path, but that doesn't make it any less intimidating. In this episode, we're sourcing from interviews we did in 2020 with fellow career changemakers…
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Year 5 kickoff: reintroduction and focus for 2023
Get to know our 2023 theme ("discovering the abundant possibilities of who we can choose to be") - and if you're new, get to know us and the friendship behind our 4-year weekly podcast! Episodes mentioned Here's How to Enjoy Meeting New People “Asian American podcast”: Duties & Possibilities How...
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Celebrate your unseen victories
While it's easy to focus on "highlight reel achievements" that make sense to others, we're here to 🥳 celebrate work in progress and internal victories that don't have to make sense to anyone but YOU. Whether you want to reflect on your own or with a loved one, here are some questions and...
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Let's make our 2023 vision boards together!
There's so much we're grateful for, eager to release, and hopeful about as 2022 comes to a close. Vision boards are a great way to visualize your goals and hopes for 2023, so listen along and let's make one together! How to support bamboo & glass: 🌿Share thoughts and ideas with us via Instagram...
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Why mundane moments make the best stories ft. Niles Wilson
What does it take to tell a good story, make your friends laugh, and help everyone have a grand old time? Turns out, not much. Niles Wilson, resident storyteller, tells us his 5 tips to flexing that storytelling muscle, just in time for the holidays as you gather with loved ones and reminisce on...
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Creating Tangible Teleportation…with a Magical Neck Pillow ft. Akshay Dinakar
How do you create a sense of closeness and intimacy with your loved ones from afar? Even with technology like video calls and friendship lamps, there hasn't been a tool that enhances the love language of physical touch, or presence, the way that Tangible does. Our guest is Akshay, the founder of...
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Filming Life and its Epilogue ft. Eleanor Cho
What stories about death and the afterlife did you grow up with? We chat with filmmaker Eleanor Cho about her short film Dinner is Ready, Korean folklore about death, and the connections between film and mental health. Watch Dinner is Ready. About Eleanor: Eleanor Cho is a Korean American…
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Protecting my privacy as a creator ft. Irene J. Kim
We’ve been observing how content creators today choose to share which bits and pieces of their lives to share, and going through some reevaluations ourselves. So let’s talk about it - content creation and privacy - with our good friend, content creator & teacher Irene J. Kim! She dives deep into:...
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Bringing Nostalgic Asian Flavors to Your Home ft. Brandon Leung (Baisun Candle Co.)
Ashikaga wisteria, yuzu, white rabbit, honeydew melon, brown sugar boba, chrysanthemum tea, vietnamese coffee, dragonfruit tea, white peach, candied plum, ube pancakes...if you want to fill your home (or a loved one's home) with these unique nostalgic scents, Baisun has you covered! We catch up...
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Revisiting How to Enjoy Meeting New People
Excited to feel safe meeting people in person, but nervous about meeting new people? Want to enjoy meeting new people, fulfill your intentions, and build sincere relationships? We share ideas for what you can do as a guest before the event, during the event, and after the event. We also share…
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The $1000 Fine That Kickstarted My Personal Finance Journey
Credit scores, loans, and other aspects of personal finance can seem predatory, exploitative, unintuitive, scary, and shady...and mistakes can feel shameful and irreversible. In this episode, Sophia shares the mistakes, moments of grace, and @yourrichbff videos that nudged her to learn the basics...
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Our Parents are Human
Buckle in folks, you're in for an intimate conversation on our parents: what it was like growing up with them, all the waves of woes and gratitude we feel over and over again with them, and how we navigate this dynamic when it comes to conflicts and boundaries. Related episodes: How I Befriended…
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Reality TV Dating Shows & TikTok FYP
How do American, Korean, and Indian/Indian-American dating shows differ? We break down the best moments of Indian Matchmaking, Love is Blind, The Ultimatum, and Change Days. (We've already done an episode about Single's Inferno.) We also chat about what's been on our TikTok FYP (For You Page)...
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Fanded: When Fans Co-Create the Future ft. Travis Atreo
The popularity of particular creators in the zeitgeist doesn't always match up with their realities. When they have thousands if not millions of fans but can't afford their next project, what can be done? Introducing Fanded, created by musician Travis Atreo: a licensed equity crowdfunding portal...
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Creating Content Consistently 101 (⭐Episode 200⭐)
"How do you publish new conversations every week for 4 years??" and "What's it like working with a close friend??" are the top questions we get! In 2019, we started with far less planning and knowledge than you may expect. But what got us here were our reflections, the creative process we've...
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8 Red Flags To Watch Out for During Job Interviews
Interviews! They're a doozy, and they're an integral part of the career process. Oftentimes, we are in the position of vying for their favor. But what if that workplace may not be the best fit for you? How can you find this out through the only outlet you have: interviews? We give you 8 red flags...
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Design in our Everyday Lives
Think about the products and services you use every day - which ones are delightful, creative, and effective...versus deceitful, consuming, and effortful? We share examples from products we've used around the world, ranging from clothes and cooking to services and shopping. Episodes about the...
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Revisiting The Ethical Sellout ft. Lily Zheng
Do you struggle to maintain your integrity in your personal and professional life, yet face impossible dilemmas that force you to choose between your needs and values? Do you want to take the step from selling out to selling out ethically? If so, Lily Zheng (they/them) and Dr. Inge Hansen’s book,...
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Revisiting His 13-Year Fight to Stay in the US ft. MD Ma
What does the journey of obtaining a visa and green card to stay in the US look like, when spread out over 13 years? MD shares how his passion for media and experiences as a gay man shaped his decision to move from Singapore to the US. He also sheds light on the challenges he faced while…
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Do You Believe in Miracles & Coincidences?
Shamanic readings revealing past lives, unexpected dreams, unexplainable intuition...we share some of the miracles and coincidences we experienced, from 🔥least to 🔥🔥🔥most spicy. We end by reflecting on whether we believe everything happens for a reason, and how our belief shapes our…
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How I Befriended My Siblings
Only child Da Eun talks to eldest daughter Sophia about how her relationships with her siblings have evolved over time. Sometimes, it can be easy to take our families for granted, and here we see Sophia get to genuinely celebrate and acknowledge the growth in her family and points of admiration…
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The Art of Play: Remembering Your Inner Child, and Setting Them Free ft. Daniel J. Kim
When you feel too busy to "play," you might actually need it the most. In this episode, we chat about childhood memories of play and how we can incorporate play into different aspects of our lives. About our guest: Daniel Kim is an LA-based actor and alumni of both UCLA’s School of Theater, Film...
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Making Peace with Our Big Feelings by @lizandmollie
Today, we're talking about feelings. Not just any feeling. BIG FEELINGS. Through Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy’s new book Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay, Sophia goes through and shares some of her favorite tips when it comes to navigating despair, perfectionism,...
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What to do when you're lost & uninspired
Have you felt lost and uninspired lately? We have. That's why we come together to exchange ideas about what has helped us to re-live moments of inspiration, find new inspiration, and tease apart the comparison that helps versus hinders inspiration. Recommended episodes 190. Career? I Don't Know...
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The Age of Anti-Instagram: What’s the Next Big Social Media Platform?
BeReal, Poparazzi, Clubhouse, and many other social media apps have popped up recently to fill in gaps left by Instagram, TikTok, and Snap. Have you tried them? Do you like them? Do you wonder what it takes to build the next big social media platform? Based on our experiences using and building...
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Defining Our Job Requirements ft. Milyza Flores
Employers have job requirements - do you have requirements for your (next) job? Halfway through Milyza's sabbatical, she received an unexpected invitation to interview for a new job. She shares how she figured out what she wants out of her new job, and how she communicated those asks throughout…
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Rethinking Storytelling: Craft in the Real World by Matthew Salesses
Stories are all around us! But let's unpack what lessons we've been taught and patterns we've unconsciously internalized when it comes to storytelling. Are they outdated? What other forms or perspectives on storytelling are there? How do story conventions impact marginalized writers and...
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Your Personal Statement Checklist
Writing a compelling personal statement is HARD! How do you convey the unique thread among your life experiences, and convert years' worth of feelings and learnings into something concrete? We've each written and edited dozens and dozens of personal statements - for college, fellowships,...
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Be My Friend? Navigating friendships in our late 20s
Friendships and our view/standard of them have evolved - whether it’s because of the pandemic, distance, or just plain old growing up. So here's our check-in with each other: how are we making friends as we enter our late 20s? What's refreshing and challenging? Whether you've been a longtime...
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How You Can Reevaluate Responsibilities
Do you find yourself shouldering a lot of responsibility, not just in the workplace, but in your family, friendships, and other relationships? We share examples of responsibilities we feel empowered vs burdened to uphold, and tools for re-evaluating, reprioritizing, and communicating new...
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Your Guide to the Job Hunt
Here are some of our tips and best practices when it comes to tackling the job hunt! How can your application stand out, how can you get in touch, how can you ace those interviews... we hope these are helpful in you snagging that next job! Enjoyed this episode? You may also enjoy: 🎙️82. Telling...
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Encouragement for a Hard Day
What's been on your mind? For Sophia and her friends, everyone’s been feeling some combination of stuck, uninspired, powerless, exhausted, disappointed, angry, lonely, frustrated, and afraid. We hope these quotes from BIPOC creators can offer an encouraging perspective and help you see the light…
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How to Enjoy Reading Fiction & Non-fiction
What hobby can help you escape into new worlds, imagine new realities, tackle challenges you're facing, and strengthen friendships? Reading! Da Eun and Sophia surprise each other with their opposite preferences when it comes to reading. By the end, we're excited to dive into the book the other...
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Options for Tactfully Saying No
The art of saying “no” is an important one! “No” helps you establish clear boundaries to protect your time and energy. But saying no can be so hard. In our conversation today, we’re excited to dive into different ways to tactfully, firmly, and gracefully say no! Recommendation: ⟡ @loewhaley How…
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Dedicating a Month to Friendships: Catch up with Da Eun
An engagement, wedding, reunion, birthday, 1st in-person bamboo & glass event at her alma mater, and more - for Da Eun, April has been a month of reconnecting with others and also recalibrating energy dedicated to friends, career, creative pursuits, and fun technical challenges. Mentioned in the...
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Let’s Get Motivated: 15 Tips
Ugh! What does it take to get motivated? Why is it sometimes so easy and other times it's pulling teeth? We share 15 tips around: (Re)discovering the passion, the why, and light at the end of the tunnel! Evaluating your environment Deciding what steps you're gonna take Moving the needle, but......
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10 Tips to Enjoy Cooking
What makes cooking daunting, and how we can ease ourselves into the joy of cooking? We're 2 years into a pandemic, and definitely needed some inspiration from each other to enjoy something that can easily feel like an overwhelming chore! Enjoyed this episode? You'll also enjoy: 🎙️104. Making 떡...
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Making History Timeless: Troublemaker by John Cho with Sarah Suk ft. Sarah Suk
It's hard enough to talk about recurring examples of racial violence with friends, much less figure out how to talk to kids about racism and our role in making change. Troublemaker, by actor John Cho and Sarah Suk, is a new historical fiction for middle-grade readers that can serve as an amazing...
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Discovering Negative Self-Talk & Hidden Talents
As we constantly learn and unlearn, we are also discovering new things about ourselves! It's been a while since we've caught up, so we're taking you on a journey of our innermost thoughts of what aha moments we've had along with what realizations we've struggled to accept. Sophia celebrates her...
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How to Document Memories, Not Just for Instagram
Do you feel like it's easy to share pretty photos on social media for others to see, but hard to proactively document and relive memories that are closest to your heart, and often matter most? In this episode, we share a wealth of tips so you can easily document the fleeting moments, vibes,...
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Your Guide to Making Stress Your Friend
How do we feel about stress? Most of the time, I’m not a fan. Does being stressed, and knowing the health consequences of being stressed, stress you out even more? What if there’s a way to experience more of the stress that helps you, and less of the stress that hurts you? We’ve been there, and...
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In each episode, we discover the abundant possibilities of who we can choose to be, and we show you the power of one more perspective.
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