This week we are talking about haircare for the Asian hair. With so much information and products out there today, it’s natural to be confused and overwhelmed. On this episode, we discuss why we care so much (or so little) about hair and what’s worked for us. We also cover hair beauty ‘idols’ and trends we grew up with (we’re looking at you, South Korea), Asian and American standards of beauty, our personal experiences with hair thinning and loss in our 30s, our personal haircare regimen, and favorite Asian hair salons. Get ready for vulnerability, laughs, and tips.
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This episode is for the working moms, mom-to-be’s, and aspiring moms out there. The Hot Pot Pod discuss what it means to be an Asian American working mom today, the cultural stigmas, societal norms, and generational biases that come with it. The ladies delve into the unspoken mental strains of moms, perceptions verses realities of managing career and motherhood, the current state of working moms in America, and how motherhood impacts career decisions. Also in this episode, we have a low key surprise, don’t miss it.
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This week, Serene shares her uncomfortable reaction to her mother-in-law’s random “I love you.” The Hot Pot Pod ladies discuss how verbalizing and reciprocating these words may feel awkward to not only our Asian families, but also to us as Asian Americans. They also cover Asian vs. American cultural expressions of love, notions of romantic and familial love, and being aware of people’s different ways of “saying” I love you (Are emojis a cop out?).
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This week, we’re getting comfortable discussing the uncomfortable topic about money and wealth. The Hot Pot ladies discuss how personal finances were managed and talked about (or not talked about) while growing up with immigrant parents, why Asian Americans today are least hopeful they will reach their financial goals, and how Asian cultures have influenced our mindsets towards saving verses investing, the cost of time verses money, and emphasis on frugality.
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Liz watches a Korean reality dating show that spurs the question, what does it mean to be beautiful in Asian American culture? From there, the ladies discuss growing up with beauty ideals they never lived up to, colorism, lucky noses, and Wendy makes a strong case for the 7 (not 10) step Korean skincare regimen. Note: this is a re-air (an oldie, but a goodie from our earlier and scrappier days. We received such positive reaction from our beta listener community that we decided to make this more broadly available.)
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“Don't price yourself short, ask for more.” Asking for more is critical to moving ahead and getting what you want in life. We know this, but why is it easier said than done? In this episode, the ladies share helpful tips gleaned from their own experiences as Asian American women in the workplace.
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Amy gets a surprise gift, which then prompts the ladies to chat about the unspoken etiquette of gifting. In today's episode, the ladies chat about existing cultural norms around gift giving, how gifts are an expression of love, and how being a good gift receiver can be potentially more meaningful than being a good gift giver.
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In today’s episode, the Hot Pot Pod wants to make sure you hear these words: you can't say yes to something if you don't say no to something. Too often we say yes to things we do not want. But if we learn how to say no, we can reclaim control over our lives. Tune in as the ladies unpack the gentle art of saying no.
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In our inaugural episode, we introduce our hosts, share what we want our listeners to get out of this and start unpacking the concept of the perfect Asian American daughter.
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