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Episodes
Episode 54: 2019 - A Year in Review
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is dedicated to our collective review of 2019 for ABG (learn how we're growing our business, every step of the way!), followed by our per...
Episode 53: Chinese Medicine and Women's Health with Dr. Helena Zhang
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we explore the topic of Chinese medicine, specifically as it relates to women's health. Alternative medicine has become a rath...
Episode 52: From Accountant to Superhero with Simu Liu
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You may know him as Jung Kim from the Netflix show, Kim’s Convenience or as our next Asian Superhero in Marvel’s Shang Chi and the Legend of the T...
Episode 51: First Comes Love, then Comes Marriage (Helen + Philip’s Engagement Part 2)
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Love takes patience, compassion, and courage. Fairytales paint a story of “love at first sight” that leads to a rainbow and butterfly filled path ...
Episode 50: Let's Talk About Sex, Baby
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We touched (pun intended) on sex a bit in Season 1 on Episode 5: 20 Something Girls vs. 30 Something Women (Part II Sex & Dating), but this time we go...
Episode 49: The One Where Helen Gets Engaged
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alright y'all! We know you've been waiting for this one for a while now!! The one where our ABG, Helen, gets engaged!! We bring on a very special gues...
Episode 48: How to Own Your Insecurities
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Insecurities. From the outside, it can seem like the three of us are fairly put together. But I can assure you that we are.. not. Talking about our fa...
Episode 47: Back to School with ABG!
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're BACK with season 5, and literally TO SCHOOL at Helen's alma mater, Boston College, for a speaking event at the moment this episode is being rele...
Episode 46: Assumptions, ABG edition!
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
ABGs and ABBs -- we have reached the end of Season 4!! Y'all have stuck with us for FOUR whole seasons now. It’s safe to say that you probably have ...
Episode 45: You have Questions, we have Answers!
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of the season when we bring back … Q&A! The three of us feel so fortunate to have you all a part of our journey building this podca...
Episode 44: Mental Health with Christine Chen
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mental Health is a topic that we frequently receive requests to talk about on this podcast. As Asian Americans, mental health is, without question, a ...
Episode 43: Working Women Working Out [Our Fitness Journey]
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now that summer is upon us, what’s been on the top of our minds other than cold boba drinks, summer travel plans, beach, sun and fun?? Getting that ...
Episode 42: The Grey Zone
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some call it post grad life, others call it the Grey Zone. Whatever you call it, it’s an unpredictable time in your life that you feel you aren...
Episode 41: From AIM to IG: Staying Social Through the Ages
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From AIM in the 90s to Xanga and Myspace in the early 2000s to Instagram today, social media has evolved and now-a-days, is ever pervasive in our dail...
Episode 40: Single and Ready to… Marry?
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ah.. the ever continuous discussion of dating (or, lack thereof). For anyone else in their post-collegiate, 30s+ stage in life, this one’s for you! ...
Episode 39: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Imposter Syndrome - a state of insecurity & self doubt about one’s ability and/or achievements, believing they are due to luck or having successful...
Episode 38: In Honor of Father's Day - AsianBossDads
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Father’s Day, we are focusing this week’s episode on the father figures in our lives. We share our relationships with each of our fath...
Episode 37: 36 Questions to Fall in Love (Part II)
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you enjoy our very first episode of Season 4, 36 Questions to Fall in Love (Part I)?? If you did, trust us -- you'll enjoy this Part II continuati...
Episode 36: The Menstrual Movement with Nadya Okamoto
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
May 28th is Menstrual Hygiene Day. We celebrated by sitting down for a conversation with Nadya Okamoto, a 21 year old social entrepreneur, activist, C...
Episode 35: 36 Questions to Fall in Love (Part I)
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Anddddd....we're back! Season 4, we out here! Returning with an intimate episode where we go through the exercise brought to fame by NY Times Article ...
Episode 34: Reflections & Resolutions
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been such an amazing journey of shared stories and building a small ABG/ABB community with y’all. As we near the end of the first month of 20...
Episode 33: Mastering the Art of Adulting
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re still in college and applying for an apartment for the first time, 27 and figuring your shit out after that quarter life crisis, OR i...
Episode 32: What They Don't Tell You About Giving Birth
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Babies, babies, babies…in the last episode of Season 1 “Episode 12: Labor of Love” we focused on the topic of babies! We fantasized about what i...
Episode 31: Questions from our Listeners!
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What’s a season without a Q & A episode? With season 3 more than half way through, we’ve continued to receive encouraging messages & engaging ques...
Episode 30: Pursuit of Yappiness
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is a "Yappie"? Some would say it's the epitome of the model minority myth. Others would argue there's nothing wrong with it. In today's episode, ...
Episode 29: Asian Women - Do We Fit the Stereotypes?
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s the color of our skin, the job title on our LinkedIn, or the city we answer when someone asks us where we are from, each of these aspec...
Episode 28: The One About Friendships
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Friendships. One of the most important elements in our lives. From the people you go out with on Friday nights to the individuals you can always depen...
Episode 27: Thankful, Now!
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving from the AsianBossGirl team! It’s been over a year now since we’ve started this podcast journey, and we fully recognize that ...
Episode 26: Modern Day Dating - Am I Doing This Right?
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dating in in today's world of apps and social media...where do we begin?! In this episode, we talk through the process of meeting someone (hello, dati...
Episode 25: ABM- AsianBossMoms
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Before ABG, there was ABM: Asian Boss Moms. In today’s episode, we talk about our mothers’ specific journeys to the west. Their stories help defin...
Episode 24: Periods & Poop
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Periods and poop — natural conditions of every woman's body, yet topics that are not commonly discussed publicly. From tampons to PMS, and cultural ...
Episode 23: Home-Coming
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, hello! We are BACK with another fun-filled season PACKed with juicy episodes, a few guest speakers near and dear to our hearts (ABMs!) and othe...
Episode 22: Asian American Women in Media
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As a podcast focused on the perspective of modern day Asian American women, we thought it would be fitting to dedicate an episode to highlighting the ...
Episode 21: Q & A
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with another Q&A episode! We've been getting an overwhelming amount of messages, emails, and DMs from you all, and it's been super encour...
Episode 20: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Breakups are never easy. They’re confusing, hurtful, lonely, empty, infuriating, and aren’t the same for any two people. No matter how many times ...
Episode 19: Does Your Personality Fit My Vagina?
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
First dates - whether your last one was years ago, months ago, or just last week, everyone has his or her own rules and ways of handling them. Do you ...
Episode 18: The Pussyhat Project with Krista Suh
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the person responsible for the pink hats at The Women's Marches is an Asian American woman in her 30s? Welcome fellow AsianBossGirl ...
Episode 17: Does Your Personality Fit Your Career?
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever taken the time to really think about who you are and how you operate? What are your strengths? Your weaknesses? Choosing a career that ...
Episode 16: Relationships- Fighting The Not So Good Fight
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every relationship, whether we like to admit it or not, has its problems. How can we work through issues with our significant other in a way that help...
Episode 15: Time to Get Skin-timate
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For us three ladies, the strongest transition for self-care, particularly related to hair and skincare, happened between our 20s and 30s. From a bar o...
Episode 14: What's Yo Zodiac Sign?! (What?!)
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zodiac signs - accurate or too "woo woo" for you? What is your sign and do you think the profile is accurate? Get to know us better as we identify eac...
Episode 13: Fuckboi Part 2 With Special Guests!
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of our most popular topics from Season 1 is back for another round of discussion. In Episode 2: Fuckboi - The Modern Day Player, we offered a fema...
Episode 12: Labor of Love
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As a natural progression from our last episode, we think it is fitting to talk about…BABIES! Like weddings, there are a handful of women (&men) ...
Episode 11: Wedding Fantasies and Ceremony Realities
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many women grow up fantasizing about the day they will get married - what their dress will look like, what type of ring they want, and where the venue...
Episode 10: A's to your Q's
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve reached double digits!! Here’s to episode 10!! This episode is dedicated to all of our listeners who’ve left comments on our social platf...
Episode 9: Work Life Balance- It Ain't Easy!
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A topic that is very relevant for young working professionals, especially those living in major cities (like LA, SF, or NY) where social demands can b...
Episode 8: The One Where Mel Gets a Boo
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In past episodes, our youngest ABG, Mel, has griped with us about the struggles of dating when you're looking for something serious, and the patience ...
Episode 7: ABBBG - Asian Beauty, Boobie, and Booty Goals
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As Asian women, we typically feel pressures to conform to society’s westernized beauty standards based on gender and race. From the shade of our ski...
Episode 6: 20 Something Girls vs. 30 Something Women (Part III Life Commitments)
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode of our three part series: 20 Something Girls vs. 30 Something Women, we discuss some examples of major life commitments that occur...
Episode 5: 20 Something Girls vs. 30 Something Women (Part II Sex & Dating)
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How does dating differ when a woman is in her 20s versus her 30s? Are you attracted to different qualities as you get older? Does your type change? Ho...
Episode 4: 20 Something Girls vs. 30 Something Women (Part I Careers)
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For most of us, the 20s are our first decade operating in the adult world without the safety net and structure of parents and school curriculum. By ou...
Episode 3: Wax On Wax Off
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As women, we participate in many self care routines. One of the most popular, but also least discussed amongst young Asian American women, is waxing.....
Episode 2: Fuckboi - The Modern Day Player
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you call him a fuckboi, a player, or a playboy, every girl has encountered at least one, or knows someone close to her who has. In today's app...
Episode 1: ABG - What's In A Name?
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to ABG, a podcast for the modern day Asian American woman. It's our first episode! Join us for our first time behind the mics as we talk about...