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Building Communi-Tea
by Building Communi-Tea
Long distance friends Whitney and Anu explore their identities as Asian-American millennials through the lens of their upbringings and how those influences have shaped how they see the world.Each episode explores a different topic of identity, experience or common struggle with many episodes featuring special guests from both the Asian & broader POC communities bringing their unique perspectives.Through sharing a mix of stories they aim to build an all inclusive empowered Communi-Tea one cup of tea at a time! Instagram:@buildcommuniteaCover art by @whitneykittyart
Episodes
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Everything Everywhere All at Once!
What's not to love about "Everything Everywhere All at Once"? It's sci fi, fantasy, and action all in one! We talk about our favorite parts of the movie and why it was so relatable to the Asian American Diaspora. Follow us on Instagram @buildcommunitea!
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Excel-ing at Your Career! with Special Guest Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi
Happy 2023 everyone! We are kicking off the new year with Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi. Sirisha is the host of Women, Career and Life Podcast and gives millennials sage advice on ways that you can begin to take steps in making positive changes in your career. She also demystifies a lot of things that...
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Creating Zines for Community with Special Guest Katherine Leung
Whitney and Anu are joined by Katherine Leung the founder of Canto Cutie, a literature and art zine that publishes the work of Cantonese artists and writers around the world! With a dedicated team, Katherine creates a colorful empowering zine that is as diverse as the Cantonese diaspora. We later...
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Ask a Future Auntie Part 2!
We got so many great questions from our listeners that we decided to do a second episode!
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A Balancing Act with Special Guest Nikki Soohoo
Whitney and Anu welcome Los Angeles based actress Nikki Soohoo! Nikki brings wealth of experience in the entertainment industry. She has starred in numerous Disney shows such as The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Phil of the Future, , Drake & Josh, Pretty Little Liars and Star Wars Resistance. On the...
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Ask a Future Auntie!
Inspired by advice columns from their teenage years, Whitney and Anu take on the persona of a "future Asian Auntie" and give you semi solicited advice that any auntie would love. This episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa Jewelry. Please visit: https://shop.analuisa.com/communitea and go treat…
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Dressed to Chill
Whitney and Anu discuss various types of clothes that they wore throughout their childhood as well as fashion trends of the past. Then they talk about how they express their personal style now. This episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa Jewelry. Please visit: https://shop.analuisa.com/communitea and…
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Spill the Astrolo-Tea
Whitney and Anu discuss astrology, their signs, compatibility between signs, and a story about how animals got their place in the Chinese zodiac. This episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa Jewelry. Please visit: https://shop.analuisa.com/communitea and go treat yourself and your loved ones. Use the...
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Ask an Asian Auntie *preview*
Hi everyone! Thanks so much for supporting Building Communi-Tea Podcast. We are working on creating a collaborative episode that is inspired by old school advice columns from the 90s. To make that happen we need your questions! This is your chance to get solicited advice from *future Asian...
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50 Shades of Color
"Colorism is the daughter of racism"- Lupita Nyong'o Whitney and Anu talk about various aspects of colorism within the AAPI community as well as their own experiences dealing with it. How do we reconcile our own experiences with colorism as well as show up for others that our skin color gives us...
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They Tried to Break Me but I 2021
Whitney and Anu review the second year of the pandemic and chat about their favorite TV shows, music, and books from 2021. They also reflect on the important life lessons learned this year as they continue navigating life, aging, and adulthood.
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We Are Alike with Special Guest Hanmin Yang
Whitney and Anu are joined by Hanmin Yang the founder and CEO of Alike, a friendship and dating app designed with Asian people in mind! The app itself is unique in that it encourages users to create short videos using different prompts or they can create their own. Hanmin talks about reasons…
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The Tea on Squid Game: A Fan Discussion
We fangirl about the global sensation that is "Squid Game". We break down plot points, favorite characters, and what we think will happen next season! Probably best to wait to listen to this if you haven't watch "Squid Game" in it's entirety yet. Building Communi-Tea is a completely independent…
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Finding Joy in Fitness with Special Guest Reena Parekh
Whitney and Anu are joined by Toronto based fitness coach and pre/post natal specialist Reena Parekh. Reena talks about the importance of enjoying your fitness routine in a variety of ways as well as choosing the right path for you in fitness and life in general! Check out Reena's social media...
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Lost in Time
How do you spend your time? In this episode Whitney and Anu talk about time management or lack thereof. They discuss being a "time pessimist" vs a "time optimist" as well as some tips on how to avoid the inevitable time bandits. They also make a case for why it's OK to procrastinate. Building...
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Learning Languages
Whitney and Anu explore the joys and frustrations of learning a new language, talk about their mother tongues, and contemplate the social dynamics of language.
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Self Care Summer!
We are back from hiatus with our season 2 kickoff of Building Communi-Tea! This episode we keep it casual where we reflect on the Summer in Chicago and Los Angeles as well as how the pandemic has affected this time of year. A lot has changed since we started Building Communi-Tea almost 10 months...
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Season 1 Finale: Show Off Your Pride!
Pride month may be coming to a close, but you can still show off your pride all year long! In this episode, Whitney and Anu talk about their favorite LGBTQIA+ TV shows, books, and more. We’d love to hear your suggestions for positive representations of the queer communi-tea! Check out how cute...
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Storytelling and Authentici-Tea with Special Guest Birdie Garcia
Whitney and Anu are joined by Seattle based storyteller and podcaster Birdie Garcia. Birdie talks about the importance of finding importance in seemingly "common" experiences and how being authentic in the stories you tell can lead to healing within communities. We also take the time to chat…
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A Brew-tiful Day For Coffee With Special Guest Celeste Wong
Whitney and Anu are joined by The Girl in the Cafe aka Celeste Wong! Celeste talks about her amazing career leading various artisan cafes, traveling, acting and podcasting. She is also a writer and consultant for various cafes in addition to having her own brand of small batch coffee by the same...
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The Big Move
They say that moving is one of life's most stressful events alongside marriage and death of a loved one. In this episode, Whitney and Anu discuss their experiences with moving to their current cities and how they have found a sense of belonging despite having to leave things behind. They also...
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Comedy and Identi-Tea with Special Guest Evelyn Mok
Whitney and Anu are joined by Swedish Chinese comedian, actress and podcast host Evelyn Mok. Evelyn talks about how the desire to tell stories about growing up in the Asian Diaspora has influenced her comedy as well as the origins of her podcast “Rice to Meet You”. Growing up as Asian women in...
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Personali-Tea Types
Have you ever taken a personality test? Did you agree with the results? In this episode, Whitney and Anu discuss the rise of the Myers-Briggs Personality test and how it impacts how one perceives the world (Spoiler alert: Whitney and Anu are both introverts). They also discuss how employers have...
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We Belong: Demanding Justice for the AAPI Communi-Tea with special guest Eunsoo Jeong
We speak to the creator of the popular comic/zine series Koreangry, based off Eunsoo Jeong's struggles and experiences as a Korean-American woman and immigrant. Eunsoo talks about the social and cultural issues she explores with her comics and how she deals with both success and criticism. We…
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Creativi-Tea in the Pandemic Era with special guest Coco Ono
In this episode, we are excited to welcome special guest Kayla Tange aka Coco Ono! Kayla is an artist and exotic dancer based in Los Angeles. We talk about ways of keeping creativity alive in the pandemic era as well as what it means to create using ideas of identity, belonging and sexuality. Be...
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High Socie-Tea: A Bridgerton Fan Discussion
If you’re on Netflix, you’ve definitely heard of the phenomenon that is “Bridgerton,” a period drama that's not only visually stunning but has broken down barriers of inclusivity and representation. With all of the attention it’s been getting, it begs the question... did it do as well as it could...
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Food Makes Miso Happy
Have you been eating more than usual during quarantine? In this episode, Whitney and Anu talk about different Asian cuisines that they grew up with, Asian food in the lunchroom, and Anu gives a passionate love letter to Pizza Hut.
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The Beau-Tea of Friendship
In our first episode of 2021, we explore the true meaning of friendship, why some friendships last while others fizzle out, and how Whitney and Anu became close pals. In this time of quarantining, keep your enemies far and your friends close!
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Hindsight is 2020
Join hosts Whitney and Anu as they chat about what exactly happened in 2020, reflect on major events and turning points for our society, and look forward to a wonderful New Year.
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Teas the Season
Hosts Whitney and Anu reminisce about their favorite and least favorite gifts, discuss Japanese and Indian holiday traditions from their childhoods, and reflect on how different this year's holiday season has been due to COVID-19.
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U.S. Election 2020
We finally discuss the results of the 2020 U.S. Election, possibly one of the most stressful elections of our time! Whitney and Anu dissect the different attitudes in American politics today and who we are becoming as a country.
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Redefining Success
What is success? Has your definition of it changed over the years? We explore different aspects of success including what it means to be in a successful relationship, have a successful career, and, ultimately, lead a fulfilling life of success.
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National Coming Out Day
We talk to five diverse individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community about their journeys. Our special guests share their stories and personal experiences of coming out and stepping into their authenticity.
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Lies Our Parents Told Us
Whitney and Anu discuss lies, myths, and other topics that they grew up hearing in an Asian American household. They also touch upon the motivations behind parents "lying" to kids and whether those lies are justified. *Song mentioned in episode is called Knowledge of Self (Determination) by Black...
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What's in a Name
Your name is your unique identifier in the world. What does it mean to you and have your feelings about your name ever changed for the better or worse? Whitney and Anu explore the foreign aspects of their names and chat about how names can have so much power.
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Anxie-Tea and Mental Health
We talk about mental health, a taboo subject that still seems to be in the shadows in both the Asian community and society in general.
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Tea-chable Moments from High School
Two Asian American women look back upon the tough growing pains of high school, examine Asian representation in high school entertainment, and give advice to their younger selves.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Long distance friends Whitney and Anu explore their identities as Asian-American millennials through the lens of their upbringings and how those influences have shaped how they see the world.Each episode explores a different topic of identity, experience or common struggle with many episodes featuring special guests from both the Asian & broader POC communities bringing their unique perspectives.Through sharing a mix of stories they aim to build an all inclusive empowered Communi-Tea one cup of tea at a time! Instagram:@buildcommuniteaCover art by @whitneykittyart
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Long distance friends Whitney and Anu explore their identities as Asian-American millennials through the lens of their upbringings and how those influences have shaped how they see the world.Each episode explores a different topic of identity, experience or common struggle with many episodes...
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