Happy new year! It’s been a while but we are excited to be back.

In this episode of gen·asian, we talk about being visible minorities in the US versus in Canada. Michelle laments on the lack of Asian vegetables and grocery stores. Winnie discusses the feeling of being an outsider and whiteness being the default standard.

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In this episode of gen·asian, we talk about all things exes. We discuss whether being friends with a ex is the ulitmate show that you're over them, or is it better to just be 'friendly' rather than actual friends. We chat about whether we'd ever get back together with an ex, why Winnie's exes are all Asian, and how to know when we're over an ex. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@gen.asian⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠@winnieyycheng⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠@heymichelleng⁠⁠⁠⁠. Email us at gen.asianpod@gmail.com

In this episode of gen·asian, we talk all about wedding planning, especially Asian wedding planning🧧🎊! Michelle shares about what it means to join her and her partner's lives and families in the wedding planning process. How to take in the family's perspective while ensuring the couple's preferences are prioritized. She dives into her experience, from coordinating their parents meeting for the first time (and being everyone's translator), to the pressure of creating a social media-worthy event. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@gen.asian⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@winnieyycheng⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠@heymichelleng⁠⁠. Email us at gen.asianpod@gmail.com

In this episode of gen·asian, we talk about finances and our money mindset 🤑. Winnie discusses the financial challenges of funding an out-of-country grad degree. Michelle chats about how she views spending money on personal development and hobbies. We also share in-depth about how we invest our money and how our (asian, frugal, immigrant) families influenced our knowledge of personal finances and financial management. Follow us on Instagram: @gen.asian, @winnieyycheng, and @heymichelleng. Email us at gen.asianpod@gmail.com

In this episode of gen·asian, we discuss our thoughts on the 5 Apology Languages (from the creators of the 5 Love Languages). Michelle is in her homebody plant era 🌱, and talks about her preferred apology language. Winnie shares a story about apologizing for a mistake at work, and the time she was hit with an insincere apology. Follow us on Instagram: @gen.asian, @winnieyycheng, and @heymichelleng. Email us at gen.asianpod@gmail.com

In this episode of gen·asian, we discuss all the feelings and anxieties of starting a new job 😬. From how to make a good first impression, to the challenges of starting at a fully remote company. Michelle shares her struggles of enjoying the new era of hybrid work while fulfilling her managerial duties and holding her team to an in-office culture. Winnie shares her experience as an remote employee starting at two different jobs and the differences in her two experiences.

Follow us on Instagram: @gen.asian, @winnieyycheng, and @heymichelleng. Email us at gen.asianpod@gmail.com