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Roaring Twenties
by Jenny
Your early 20’s is a period full of laughter, tears, adventure, and all of the above. ROARING TWENTIES, navigated by no other than a 21 year old herself, discusses all life has to offer at such a weird time in your life. Filled with advice, stories and just senseless venting, this podcast depicts a realistic portrayal of adulthood in 2022.
Episodes
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Q&A with lyna // get to know us better !!
Todays episode is definitely more chill. We handpicked some questions to ask each other, ranging from surface level to intimate. Not only did we get to know each other better, but you guys can know us better too!
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how to make the MOST of your summer: goodbye bikini bodies, bucketlist ideas and mindset changes!
Summer is officially here and there’s a lot of expectations that come with it. Whether it’s shredding up to have a bikini ready body, or feeling the pressure to make exciting plans, I’m here to debunk those expectations and show you how to have a summer that best serves YOU.
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GREEN & RED FLAGS in friendships
Lyna and I share our list of green and red flags in friendships. Take a listen to hear our DO’s and DON’Ts in a healthy relationship !
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growing up with OVERPROTECTIVE parents (a.k.a being Asian)
You will either heavily relate to this episode or you won’t. (Let’s hope that you don’t lol.) I discuss my own childhood memories of having an overprotective family, and the negative repercussions of this going into adulthood.
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emails i can’t send tour: seeing sabrina carpenter live !!
Last night I went to Sabrina’s concert in Toronto and it was AH-MAZING! I share my experience, let you know what songs she played, and spill the tea on the two influencers that were also there !
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HILARIOUS work stories (getting hit on & finding poop smeared EVERYWHERE!)
Lyna and I get candid as we share some very funny but also lowkey traumatizing stories from our jobs! **Side note* do NOT listen to this while eating or drinking because there is a LOT of mention about poop :)
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i turned twenty two!
It was my birthday a few weeks ago, and while bdays are exciting for most people, they can lead to dread and disappointment for others. Today I talk about having the birthday blues, and what it feels like when your expectations for your bday aren’t met, or when you don’t really have people to...
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sharing my icks & reverse icks
Boys can be icky. Today I share my Icks and reverse Icks in men, some of which have actually happened to me (oof.)
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entering a new season of life
Change can be scary but by the end of the day it forces us out of our comfort zone and welcomes new things that better us. I’m in the process of wrapping up my last year of uni and I’m experiencing a whirlwind of emotions as I close this chapter and get ready to begin a new one. Today I give some...
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fun facts about me !
Get to know me a little better as I answer some questions about myself!
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tips for uni from an (almost) graduate
In two weeks I will be officially done my undergrad! So, naturally, I’ve been thinking of all the things I’ve learned from my 4 years of university and compiled a list of 16 tips that I wish someone would have told me at the beginning of my journey. Hopefully this helps some of you guys in…
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being a *girl’s girl* & the importance of female friendships !!
Today I discuss the differences between being a “girl’s girl” vs. a “boy’s girl.” We get a little deep as we go through the motions of genuine female connections and the importance of having good girlfriends in your life.
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21 things we learned at 21!
Brooke joins me today on the podcast to discuss 21 life lessons we’ve learned while being on this earth for 21 years.
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the realities of growing up
Growing old is scary, exciting and bittersweet all at once. We always talk about getting older as a bad thing, but what if we look at it as a privilege rather than a downfall?
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lucky girl syndrome
I’m a firm believer in the power of adopting a positive mindset. The latest trend sweeping social media right now is telling yourself “I’m the luckiest person on this planet.” I’ve been telling myself I have lucky girl syndrome for a while now and today I share my stories on how this works and…
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GALentines day special | 11 ways to spend valentines day single
Another year, another Valentine’s Day without a boo. But guess what? It’s 2023 and we don’t need a man to make us happy. For all my single girlies, here are 11 ways to have a fun v-day sans man, as well as different present ideas tailored to specific love languages ! Love is in the air -...
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living life to the fullest
How many times are we told to “live life to the fullest?” What does this even mean? Today Lyna joins me to discuss the implications of this popular mantra and how the constant pressure to do so can create stress and anxiety in our lives. We dissect this myth and talk about why living life to our...
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our favourite childhood memories (ft. Catherine!)
If you grew up with mid 2000’s Disney channel, then you’re gonna wanna take a listen to this. Joined by my good friend Catherine, we reminisce our favorite childhood shows and funny childhood stories. Take a walk down memory lane with us! (Spoiler: this is also us gushing over Ross Lynch for a…
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DO IT FOR THE PLOT | mindset shifts to start 2023 right
Today I share some recent revelations and mindset shifts that have made me look at life differently. Take a listen if you’re in need for more positive thinking!
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hot girl college survival guide: good grades, staying motivated, romanticizing school
Happy January! This means it’s back to school season! I know that adjusting to class after the winter break can be stressful so today I give my best tips and tricks on how to stay sane during the school year!
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truth or drink (w./ medha)
This is a special episode because my bestie medha is joining me IN PERSON for the first time! We play truth or drink (the non alcoholic version) and share some embarrassing but also vulnerable facts about ourselves! Join us for some laughs and cheesy tears.
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a step by step guide on building your dream life
2023 is here and this is the year where we take control of our actions and create habits to achieve our goals. Take a listen as I explain what you can do to help make your dreams a reality!
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advice session | dealing with insecurities, how to spice up life, feeling lost
You guys asked and I shall receive. Today I give my best insightful advice to questions I’ve gotten through Instagram. Some are silly while others are serious, but either way, they’re problems that I’m sure everybody has faced at one point or another.
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the “whitewashed” asian
Growing up I would throw the term “whitewashed” around loosely but now that I’m older I get the ick from the word. Today I discuss why this term is offensive and the identity crisis I’ve received from it.
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2023 new year’s resolutions (realistic edition!!)
Today I talk about the small habits and changes I want to make going into the new year.
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we’re not really strangers w./ lyna !
Me and Lyna play the popular game “we’re not really strangers!” Did someone order a pizza??? because it’s about to get extra cheesy right now!
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manifestation **ACTUALLY* works
For the longest time, I thought manifestation was a scam. And I’m not claiming it to be some magical thing that 100% works, but today I share some stories where the things I’ve manifested actually came true and how you can incorporate a healthy dose of manifestation in your own life.
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friendship green flag: when y’all can actually have a conversation
I was at a cafe today when I couldn’t help but eavesdrop on these two people sitting next to me. Their conversation felt very forced, and so i got a lot of flashbacks to my own small talk with people during the early stages of a friendship. Being able to have a fun and genuine conversation is...
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my 2022 recap: best & worst things that happened this year
2022 was definitely a year to remember. One of growth, happy memories and new experiences. Get to know me a little more personally as I list the best and worst things to happen to me this year.
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the obsession with documenting everything
I don’t know about you guys, but I LOVE taking pictures and videos of everything. I’m a huge sentimental person and so each time I go out, I just have to capture the moment. But is there ever a point where this becomes too much? Today I talk about why this generation is so obsessed with…
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why you THINK your life is boring
When we think of people who have a seemingly “cool” life, we forget that they’re regular human beings like us who go through the mundane, everyday as well. In reality, your life only sucks if you THINK it sucks. Today I give a new perspective on how to have a good, fulfilling life and why having…
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to all the girlies who’ve never dated
Society constantly places so much emphasis on our value as individuals based on our relationship status. For alot of us, being single in our 20’s comes with humiliation and shame, especially if you’ve never dated before. We tend to believe that we’re “behind” in life and blame ourselves for never...
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why you should thrive for being content NOT happy
As a society we’re constantly told that happiness is everything. The point of life is to be happy. But we can’t be happy ALL the time. I talk about why in todays episode.
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in my introverted era
Today I discuss the stereotypes that come with being an introvert vs. extrovert. For some reason, the first always gets the most negative connotations and I dive into the reasons why. I’ve gotten to experience the best of both worlds growing up as a super shy kid, but then also branching out to a...
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sibling dynamics
Lyna is an older sister and I am a younger sister, which not only has its own assumptions and expectations, but also challenges and perks. We discuss differing traits for the youngest vs. oldest child to see if any of them ring true for us, and our favourite memories overall with our siblings.
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i stayed in my hometown my entire life
Staying in your hometown is often met with frowns. Society frames your 20’s as a period where you should be exploring and going on adventures as much as possible, which is usually equated with a change of location. In the media, we always see the characters dying to leave their town so that their...
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when you feel sad for “no reason”
Feeling sad and lonely is a natural emotion that comes to everybody from time to time. But there’s nothing worse than not being able to pin point the core reasons for these negative feelings. As a society, we’ve been conditioned to think that if you have a roof over your head, food on your table,...
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is it just me or does it never feel like Christmas anymore ?
Christmas as a kid was the most wonderful time of the year, but as we grow up, that magical feeling slowly goes away. In this episode I talk about the FOMO and loneliness that may arise during the holiday season and how I view Christmas differently in my 20’s.
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my past struggles with calorie restriction & food guilt
This episode is much different than the others because I share a vulnerable part of my past that most people don’t know. Trigger warnings: mentions of eating disorders, calorie counting, food restrictions.
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not feeling ‘cool’ enough
Growing up, it was the biggest compliment ever to be considered “cool.” I don’t have much experience in this realm though, so I discuss what I thought cool was back then vs. how it’s changed in university. The question remains: is anyone actually cool? And why are some people put on a pedestal…
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the stay-at-home girlfriend trend: pro feminist or going backwards?
If you have tik tok, you may have heard of this “stay-at-home gf” trend - which is exactly what it sounds like. It’s been taking up a storm on social media with many people arguing their very strong opinions on this. There are two sides- those who think these women are being anti-feminist, and...
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being famous genuinely sounds awful
I just watched the Selena Gomez documentary and I have a lot of opinions on it. Specifically, about what being a celebrity is really like. Obviously, I’m not famous myself, but I can imagine that it’s not as fun as people make it out to be. Also included in this episode is a mini book review…
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20 things to do in your 20’s
Me and Lyna share our lifelong bucketlists! Some are deep, but most are just fun, silly things we’d like to cross off one day. Join us as we share our specific goals and aspirations…
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watching gilimore girls - should parents be your best friends ?
The current show I’m binging is the iconic Gilmore Girls (I know, I’m late to the game) and it got me thinking about Lorelei’s toxic parenting habits. I guess baby fever is in the air because I talk about my own parenting DO’s and DON’Ts, my favorite baby names, and my hot take on whether or not...
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take Halloween themed buzzfeed quizzes with me !
Happy Halloween y’all! What better way to celebrate this spooky season than some good ol’ fashioned buzzfeed quizzes?
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staying off social media for 2 weeks (and actually liking it?)
I did a little social experiment to refrain from tik tok and Instagram after discovering that my screen time had reached a startling amount of (gasp) 10 hours a day…. Yup. So bad, I know. After detoxing from social media for two whole weeks (WOOP!) I made some discoveries about my life.
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trying to prevent burnout + stress during school
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Nope, not Christmas, but the halfway point of the semester! Dunno about you guys but I’ve definitely been feeling overwhelmed with assignments piling up. I talk about the methods I’m been trying to incorporate into my life to lessen this stress as well as...
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playing “never have i ever” with lyna!
Never have I ever….stolen something, lied to our bosses, or gone snooping through a friend’s belongings… me and Lyna spill it all with some juicy stories. Join us for a fun game night !
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hot takes: is influencing a hard job? do cheaters deserve a second chance?? is “true love” a scam???
I give my honest opinions about controversial topics that are currently dividing the internet. Maybe you’ll agree, or maybe you won’t, but that’s the fun of it, right ?
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FOMO & how to deal with it
F.O.M.O is bound to happen to all of us at some point in our lives. I talk about my specific experiences with FOMO growing up, dealing with it in university, and the specific methods I’ve used to combat it.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Your early 20’s is a period full of laughter, tears, adventure, and all of the above. ROARING TWENTIES, navigated by no other than a 21 year old herself, discusses all life has to offer at such a weird time in your life. Filled with advice, stories and just senseless venting, this podcast depicts a realistic portrayal of adulthood in 2022.
HOSTED BY
Jenny
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Your early 20’s is a period full of laughter, tears, adventure, and all of the above. ROARING TWENTIES, navigated by no other than a 21 year old herself, discusses all life has to offer at such a weird time in your life. Filled with advice, stories and just senseless venting, this podcast depicts a...
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