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Building Communi-Tea

33 Episodes

69 minutes | May 27, 2022
A Balancing Act with Special Guest Nikki Soohoo
Whitney and Anu welcome Los Angeles based actress Nikki Soohoo!  Nikki brings wealth of experience in the entertainment industry. She has starred in numerous Disney shows such as The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Phil of the Future, , Drake & Josh, Pretty Little Liars and Star Wars Resistance. On the big screen, she has been in Stick It, Bring It On: Fight to the Finish, and The Lovely Bones. Recently she has been Featured in an article by TeenVOGUE called “37 Asian Actors You Should Know,” and has also joined LA based entrepreneurs group “the League of Badass Dogooders. You can find more information about Nikki on her instagram @nikkisoohoo and http://www.nikkisoohoo.com/  Building Communi-Tea is a completely independent and self produced podcast. Being both Asian and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC comuni-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at our ko-fi link below so we can keep creating content. Consider it like buying us a coffee! (of tea for that matter). If you can't donate, leave us a positive review and rating on Apple Podcasts so we can get into as many ears as possible.  Ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram:@buildcommunitea   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
53 minutes | Apr 28, 2022
Ask a Future Auntie!
Inspired by advice columns from their teenage years, Whitney and Anu take on the persona of a "future Asian Auntie" and give you semi solicited advice that any auntie would love.  This episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa Jewelry. Please visit: https://shop.analuisa.com/communitea and go treat yourself and your loved ones. Use the code COMMUNITEA to get BOGO 40% off! We absolutely recommend them. They are a great brand, making beautiful sustainable jewelry, so go check out https://shop.analuisa.com/communitea code COMMUNITEA #analuisany --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
50 minutes | Mar 24, 2022
Dressed to Chill
Whitney and Anu discuss various types of clothes that they wore throughout their childhood as well as fashion trends of the past. Then they talk about how they express their personal style now.  This episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa Jewelry. Please visit: https://shop.analuisa.com/communitea and go treat yourself and your loved ones. Use the code COMMUNITEA to get 20% off. We absolutely recommend them. They are a great brand, making beautiful sustainable jewelry, so go check out https://shop.analuisa.com/communitea code COMMUNITEA #analuisany --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
46 minutes | Feb 24, 2022
Spill the Astrolo-Tea
Whitney and Anu discuss astrology, their signs, compatibility between signs, and a story about how animals got their place in the Chinese zodiac. This episode is sponsored by Ana Luisa Jewelry. Please visit: https://shop.analuisa.com/communitea and go treat yourself and your loved ones. Use the code COMMUNITEA to get 10% off. We absolutely recommend them. They are a great brand, making beautiful sustainable jewelry, so go check out https://shop.analuisa.com/communitea code COMMUNITEA #analuisany --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
0 minutes | Feb 6, 2022
Ask an Asian Auntie *preview*
Hi everyone! Thanks so much for supporting Building Communi-Tea Podcast. We are working on creating a collaborative episode that is inspired by old school advice columns from the 90s. To make that happen we need your questions! This is your chance to get solicited advice from *future Asian aunties*. Email us at buildcommunitea@gmail.com.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
43 minutes | Jan 27, 2022
50 Shades of Color
"Colorism is the daughter of racism"- Lupita Nyong'o Whitney and Anu talk about various aspects of colorism within the AAPI community as well as their own experiences dealing with it. How do we reconcile our own experiences with colorism as well as show up for others that our skin color gives us privilege over?  COMING UP: "Ask a Future Asian Auntie" Growing up we loved reading advice columns from "Dear Abby" to the random lady giving advice to your 15 year old self. We want to give you kind, empathetic #asianauntie advice on all aspects of your life but to do that we need YOUR questions! message us at our instagram @buildcommunitea or at buildcommunitea@gmail.com!  Building Communi-Tea is a completely independent and self produced podcast. Being both Asian and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC comuni-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at our ko-fi link below so we can keep creating content. Consider it like buying us a coffee! (of tea for that matter). If you can't donate, leave us a positive review and rating on Apple Podcasts so we can get into as many ears as possible. Ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram:@buildcommunitea Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
39 minutes | Dec 30, 2021
They Tried to Break Me but I 2021
Whitney and Anu review the second year of the pandemic and chat about their favorite TV shows, music, and books from 2021. They also reflect on the important life lessons learned this year as they continue navigating life, aging, and adulthood. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
59 minutes | Dec 16, 2021
We Are Alike with Special Guest Hanmin Yang
Whitney and Anu are joined by Hanmin Yang the founder and CEO of Alike, a friendship and dating app designed with Asian people in mind! The app itself is unique in that it encourages users to create short videos using different prompts or they can create their own. Hanmin talks about reasons behind starting Alike as well as the vision behind the formatting of it. All 3 of us reflect on our own dating journey as well as how being Asian affects that.  Alike is available as an app or you can also check out their website here: https://www.alike.social/.  Instagram:@alike.social Alike was also recently featured in Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/alike-new-dating-friendship-app-asians-pacific-islanders-aapi-2021-10 Building Communi-Tea is a completely independent and self produced podcast. Being both Asian and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC comuni-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at our ko-fi link below so we can keep creating content. Consider it like buying us a coffee! (of tea for that matter). If you can't donate, leave us a positive review and rating on Apple Podcasts so we can get into as many ears as possible.  Ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram:@buildcommunitea  Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
65 minutes | Nov 25, 2021
The Tea on Squid Game: A Fan Discussion
We fangirl about the global sensation that is "Squid Game". We break down plot points, favorite characters, and what we think will happen next season! Probably best to wait to listen to this if you haven't watch "Squid Game" in it's entirety yet. Building Communi-Tea is a completely independent and self produced podcast. Being both Asian American and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC communi-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at our ko-fi link below so we can keep creating content.  Consider it like buying us a coffee! (or tea for that matter). If you can't donate, leave us a positive review and rating on Apple Podcasts so we can get into as many ears as possible.  Ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram!  @buildcommunitea --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
50 minutes | Oct 29, 2021
Finding Joy in Fitness with Special Guest Reena Parekh
Whitney and Anu are joined by Toronto based fitness coach and pre/post natal specialist Reena Parekh. Reena talks about the importance of enjoying your fitness routine in a variety of ways as well as choosing the right path for you in fitness and life in general!  Check out Reena's social media handles here! Instagram:@itsreenaparekh Website:https://www.reenaparekh.com/ Building Communi-Tea is a completely independent and self produced podcast. Being both Asian American and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC communi-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at our ko-fi link below so we can keep creating content.  Consider it like buying us a coffee! (or tea for that matter). If you can't donate, leave us a positive review and rating on Apple Podcasts so we can get into as many ears as possible.  Ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram!  @buildcommunitea --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
49 minutes | Sep 30, 2021
Lost in Time
How do you spend your time? In this episode Whitney and Anu talk about time management or lack thereof. They discuss being a "time pessimist" vs a "time optimist" as well as some tips on how to avoid the inevitable time bandits. They also make a case for why it's OK to procrastinate.  Building Communi-Tea is a completely self funded and produced podcast. Being both Asian American and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC communi-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at the link below. Consider it like buying us a coffee! (or tea for that matter!) :) https://ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram! @buildcommunitea --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
42 minutes | Sep 17, 2021
Learning Languages
Whitney and Anu explore the joys and frustrations of learning a new language, talk about their mother tongues, and contemplate the social dynamics of language. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
51 minutes | Aug 25, 2021
Self Care Summer!
We are back from hiatus with our season 2 kickoff of Building Communi-Tea! This episode we keep it casual where we reflect on the Summer in Chicago and Los Angeles as well as how the pandemic has affected this time of year. A lot has changed since we started Building Communi-Tea almost 10 months ago, the world has more or less reopened and whether or not that's a good idea is pretty questionable. We also discuss the meaning of #selfcaresummer.  Building Communi-Tea is a completely self funded and produced podcast. Being both Asian American and Queer owned, we create this podcast to serve as a resource for the AAPI and greater BIPOC communi-teas. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider donating at the link below. Consider it like buying us a coffee! (or tea for that matter!) :)  https://ko-fi.com/buildcommunitea Follow us on Instagram! @buildcommunitea --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
56 minutes | Jun 30, 2021
Season 1 Finale: Show Off Your Pride!
Pride month may be coming to a close, but you can still show off your pride all year long! In this episode, Whitney and Anu talk about their favorite LGBTQIA+ TV shows, books, and more. We’d love to hear your suggestions for positive representations of the queer communi-tea! Check out how cute Whitney’s cats are on Rose Quartz and Pearl’s Instagram @matchycatsotp  This is the last episode of Season 1 of Building Communi-Tea. We are extremely grateful for all of your support throughout our journey thus far! Please share on your socials and we will see you this Fall!  #pridemonth #lgbt  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
62 minutes | Jun 16, 2021
Storytelling and Authentici-Tea with Special Guest Birdie Garcia
Whitney and Anu are joined by Seattle based storyteller and podcaster Birdie Garcia. Birdie talks about the importance of finding importance in seemingly "common" experiences and how being authentic in the stories you tell can lead to healing within communities. We also take the time to chat about various issues going on within the Native community that are seldom talked about. Birdie also talks about their upcoming podcast "Queers and Aliens" (BTW they are still looking for stories! More info below!) in addition to an upcoming web series.  Check out Birdie's social media handles below especially if you're interested in sharing your story on Queers and Aliens. Queers and Aliens Podcast: https://queersandaliens.com/ and @queers.and.aliens Birdie's Instagram: @birdiegarcia  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
69 minutes | May 26, 2021
A Brew-tiful Day For Coffee With Special Guest Celeste Wong
Whitney and Anu are joined by The Girl in the Cafe aka Celeste Wong! Celeste talks about her amazing career leading various artisan cafes, traveling, acting and podcasting. She is also a writer and consultant for various cafes in addition to having her own brand of small batch coffee by the same name “The Girl in the Cafe”. As coffee enthusiasts, all three of us talk about our favorite ways of making coffee, equipment that we use (Whitney has recently gotten a Baratza coffee grinder!), and the timeless universal appeal of one of our favorite beverages. Be sure to follow Celeste’s social media handles below! For more information on Celeste, visit  https://www.thegirlinthecafe.co.uk/  Celeste’s Instagram: @the_girl_in_the_cafe Love What You Do Podcast: @lovewhatyoudo_podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
67 minutes | May 12, 2021
The Big Move
They say that moving is one of life's most stressful events alongside marriage and death of a loved one. In this episode, Whitney and Anu discuss their experiences with moving to their current cities and how they have found a sense of belonging despite having to leave things behind. They also discuss what helped them with their biggest moves that could help you on your next moving adventure! May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. As you go about your day, try taking some time to learn about AAPI culture and our contributions to socie-tea! And if you are AAPI, we hope that you are taking time to celebrate your accomplishments, happiness and progress 💙 Some organizations you can donate to are @redcanarysong @aapiwomenlead @queerasiansocialclub @nqapia We would love to hear from you! Email us at buildcommunitea@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at @buildcommunitea --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
97 minutes | Apr 28, 2021
Comedy and Identi-Tea with Special Guest Evelyn Mok
Whitney and Anu are joined by Swedish Chinese comedian, actress and podcast host Evelyn Mok. Evelyn talks about how the desire to tell stories about growing up in the Asian Diaspora has influenced her comedy as well as the origins of her podcast “Rice to Meet You”. Growing up as Asian women in Western society, all three of us reflect on what it was like growing up in different parts of the world and how it influences our relationships, identities, and self image with a humorous twist. Be sure to follow Evelyn’s social media handles! To listen to “Rice to Meet You”, visit https://ricetomeetyoupod.com/ .  Evelyn’s Instagram: @evelynmok Rice to Meet You Instagram: @ricetomeetyoupod Rice to Meet You Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ricetomeetyoupod Dog Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75e7Ukea5ro --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
69 minutes | Apr 14, 2021
Personali-Tea Types
Have you ever taken a personality test? Did you agree with the results? In this episode, Whitney and Anu discuss the rise of the Myers-Briggs Personality test and how it impacts how one perceives the world (Spoiler alert: Whitney and Anu are both introverts). They also discuss how employers have used personality tests that are influenced by Myers-Briggs to weed out job applicants who do not always fit the mold that American culture has long championed as "a good fit" or "desirable candidate".  Be sure to follow our instagram @buildcommunitea and leave a review on Apple Podcasts!  Show Notes:  The Myers Briggs Test: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test Persona Documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14173880/ An article about the strengths of introversion:https://time.com/5373403/surprising-benefits-introvert/  A list of introvert memes: https://www.happierhuman.com/introvert-memes/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
84 minutes | Mar 26, 2021
We Belong: Demanding Justice for the AAPI Communi-Tea with special guest Eunsoo Jeong
We speak to the creator of the popular comic/zine series Koreangry, based off Eunsoo Jeong's struggles and experiences as a Korean-American woman and immigrant. Eunsoo talks about the social and cultural issues she explores with her comics and how she deals with both success and criticism. We also address the violence being perpetrated against Asians in America, particularly after the pandemic, and offer our personal perspectives and emotions on this serious issue. Link to Hangry Girl meme: https://tinyurl.com/u7jc2my7 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buildingcommunitea/support
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