People have a lot to say about a lot of things, but especially about pregnancy predictions. Ways to predict if it's a girl or boy, things you should or shouldn't do, causes for miscarriages. This week we delve into all the old wives' tales we've been hearing, including Chinese superstitions and Chinese confinement practices! What is Chinese confinement? Well, tune in to find out!

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Season 3 Episode 8 - Pregnancy Old Wives Tales & Chinese "Confinement" Practices

What do side parts, pizza and Harry Potter have in common? Apparently all are uncool now. If you haven't heard already, there's a feud brewing between Millenials and Gen Zs. This week we take on some of the things Gen Zs are saying about millenials (as in us!) and we go through them one by one and respond to it. The gloves are off! Let us know what you think - we still love our Gen Zs, even if you think we're ancient. 

Season 3 Episode 7 -Millenials vs. Gen Zs

Alright, Bling Empire has hit Netflix and you may have heard of it or seen it popping up on your news feed or on Ellen. This week, Vee & Jo discuss our thoughts on the Netflix series, the characters, and the drama from our perspectives as fellow Asians. Can we relate? Check out this week's episode to find out!  

Season 3 Episode 6 - The Asian Girls' Perspective on Bling Empire

We're back this week to catch up about Season 25 of the Bachelor - Matt James! This is the reality tv fix we needed as we start 2021 and what a season it's been. We share our thoughts about Matt, what we think of the girls, and who we think will be in the top 3. Let us know if you agree and what you think! 

Season 3 Episode 5 - Let's Talk BACHELOR (Matt James' season)

Despite this being the most repetitive year ever, you know it's coming - 2020 year in review! In this episode, Vee and Jo look back at what happened in 2020, what they've learned in their careers and in their relationships and what they've appreciated. It wasn't all bad! But let's say we're also looking forward to some new things in 2021. Wishing you all a Happy New Year!!

Season 3 Episode 4 -2020 In Review

In this week's episode, Vee shares her COVID scare. How it went down, and what is the test really like? In an unrelated note, we are leading up to the holidays and we share our holiday plans (or lack of...?)  We want to wish you all a very, MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Season 3 Episode 3 - Our COVID Scare and Holiday Plans

After Vee's BIG announcement last week, we catch up with what's been going on with Jo in this episode and she's got a little announcement! Can you guess what it is? This week we talk about how she announced it to her family and the difference between Asian parents and White parents' reactions to news. We're looking forward to sharing all the details with you!!

Season 3 Episode 2 - A Little Announcement

After taking a break, Vee and Jo are back with Season 3! COVID has changed things for all of us, but we're still going through all the other things life throws at us. During our break, both Vee and Jo have gone through some big life changes. Today we talk about what Vee has been up to and her BIG announcement!! We can't wait to share it with you!

Season 3 Episode 1 - We're Back

This week Joanne and her husband Tyler take over the podcast and do a recap of their trip to Canada's capital, Ottawa! They talk about what it was like to travel for the first time during quarantine, what they liked and didn't like about Ottawa, and what "crazy" experience they ran into while they were there. 

Season 2 Episode 31: Quarantine Travel Review of Ottawa

?? Oh Canada ?? This week we are celebrating the country we call home- CANADA Now more than ever we are grateful to be Canadians, and on this episode we talk about all the things that makes this country GREAT! & YES it includes a Tim Hortons iced capp and donuts! I mean what’s more Canadian than Tims eh?  Don’t forget to have a caesar this weekend! Cheers! Jo & Vee 

Season 2 Episode 30: Happy Canada Day

This week we are joined by a special guest and our favorite hair dresser LISA aka @BeautyOnTheGrind. We are so excited to catch up with her to see how this pandemic has affect small business and her plans on re-opening her salons! (all the girls are dying to get in her chairs). Join us as we get tips on how to keep our hair healthy, what products to use to keep our ashy colors and get latest scoop on what Lisa and her team have been working: (hint hint) It's another store!

Season 2 Episode 29: Hair Tips with BeautyontheGrind Hair Colorist

Quarantining in a new “Ship”… so what are we? Believe it or not, it’s been almost 4 months since we’ve been in quarantine. Has the pandemic accelerated the “What are we” conversation? How are new couples navigating their new relationship while trapped in a condo/ house 24/7!? This week we are checking in with our favorite couple Jen and Mike! As you may remember, Jen and Mike went on a blind date set up by US last year. They have been isolating as a couple since March and we can’t wait to catch up with them and see what they’ve been up to.

Season 2 Episode 28: Quarantining in a New Relationship

Many people have been picking up different hobbies during quarantine. From making pasta, dalgona coffee, cookies and banana bread; we’ve seen all rage on social media. Today we invite our friend Deanna, from BakingInFashion.com, to share her love for baking which started PRE-quarantine, but the obsession has escalated exponentially since isolation. We ask her to share the most idiot proof recipe with us, and little tips and tricks that can’t be found in the cook books.  

Season 2 Episode 27: Quarantine Baking

We are just two weeks away from the official start of summer! So before diving into our “summer diet” (ice coffees & sangrias), we thought we would start by doing a little spring detox to get rid of all the toxins in our lives! Yes - we are talking about people & relationships that drain your energy and hinder your personal growth. Many of us hold on to bad relationships a little longer than we should, make excuses for disrespectful behaviour one too many times, and become afraid of sharing our real opinion in fear of how the other person will react. These relationships are draining and this week we share our own experiences being in them, and how we finally got out of them. We talk about when is a good time to end a friendship and how to do it. Have you been in a similar situation? Let us know how you got out of your toxic relationship! 

Season 2 Episode 26: Spring Cleaning (Your Life)

Online Dating is terrifying as is, but online dating during quarantine? – now that’s a whole other ball game! This week we are join our friend Kristy to chat about her online dating experience, and how it has changed during quarantine. She reveals what makes her swipe right, and spills the tea on WHAT NOT TO DO if you don’t want to be ignored.  Listen as we live vicariously through her dating stories, while she shares her best and worst date experiences with us! If you are in a relationship and want to know what the online dating scene is like, or single and ready find out how to navigate this crazy scene, you have to listen to episode!

Season 2 Episode 25: Online Dating No Fish Pics

Two girls, one podcast, and lots of wine. Kick back, relax and get ready for the ultimate girls night in.