soju with sarah

sarah pan
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Feb 21, 2025 • 1h 9min

finding your personal style

today we're having a fun chat about fashion, style & self expression ~ there will be one too many cringey outfit pics, some *lighthearted* roasts & deep dives into our fashion evolutions :)today's specialty drink on the menu: melon jelly sojuchapters(00:00:00) intro(00:09:10) drink of the day(00:10:07) james' relationship to personal style(00:14:45) sarah's relationship to personal style(00:23:54) fashion & style as a creator(00:29:13) intermission & fashion ROAST(00:50:31) don't throw away old clothes!(00:57:12) style tips(01:07:54) bloopers
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Feb 14, 2025 • 57min

my ex didn't know my name... | reading your valentine's day love (& horror!) stories

read all our soju shotty 💕vday💕 submissions here! ➭ https://sojuwithsarah.comfrom high school sweethearts to complete sociopaths, from soulmates to exes who didn’t even know your name—this episode is a rollercoaster. we’re diving into wild dating stories, rekindled romances, matchmaking fails, and love advice straight from the soju shotties. buckle up for some unhinged, hilarious, and heartwarming moments. 💕today's specialty drink on the menu: orange mango bikklechapters(00:00:00) intro (00:06:27) high school sweethearts (00:09:30) a complete sociopath (00:12:35) meeting your partner online (00:14:44) ex doesn't know my name (00:16:50) driving 2 hrs for first date (00:20:36) charging your ex (00:23:40) are we soulmates? (00:29:14) matchmaking for friends (00:30:53) friends to lovers (00:35:32) rekindling love (00:39:49) love advice from soju shotties (00:54:31) outro (00:56:51) bloopers
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Feb 7, 2025 • 37min

being cool is overrated

today we're talking about being "cool" - the pitfalls and distractions that "coolness" creates in our lives. we talk about living in nyc, the death of subculture, and what to prioritize in life. get ready for another friday of putting us on your incognito browser at work, minimizing the window, and listening to the dulcet tones of our voices as you pretend to work on this beautiful day :) today's specialty drink on the menu: pear soda (00:00:00) intro (00:02:04) "trendy" cities (00:05:21) drink of the day (00:08:13) episode topic (00:11:47) does sarah care about coolness? (00:18:29) are we cool? (00:22:06) just do what you want (00:25:57) attractiveness = coolness (00:27:14) first impressions (00:29:24) coolness never lasts (00:32:32) outro (00:35:49) bloopers
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Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 5min

I sold my house, quit my job, broke up with my bf & moved across the country…(soju advice column #3)

the tea is piping hot today! today we're bringing you a long overdue advice column where we talk all things relationship, life, and career based on submissions from our wonderful soju shotties (shawties). get ready for an hour of riveting discussion and maybe even a cameo from our pawducer. have a lovely soju friday! :) today's specialty drink on the menu: red wine chapters (00:00:00) intro (00:07:34) i sold my house, quit my job... (00:23:10) relationship breaks (00:32:18) unsupportive friends (00:43:03) committing to *one* interest (00:55:39) my partner is depressed (01:03:55) bloopers
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Jan 24, 2025 • 46min

don't let your boyfriend stop you from finding your husband

today is all about love! in this episode, we’re diving into the do’s and don’ts of relationships — and not to mention, spilling some spicy stories from the past ~ whether you’re single, dating, or in a relationship, this is your guide to building connections that actually last; so grab your mugs and let's chat about love! today's specialty drink on the menu: cucumber mint soju chapters (00:00:00) intro (00:04:51) what i looked for in guys (00:09:31) my relationship history (00:14:57) dating don'ts (00:16:11) don't put yourself down (00:19:09) be selective (00:26:42) don't date for comfort (00:27:30) don't make silent rules (00:31:01) dating do's (00:40:10) value yourself (00:41:39) toxic people (00:43:38) be mindful of who you date (00:45:55) outro
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Jan 17, 2025 • 1h 1min

practical money lessons (& how I was scammed out of $10,000)

❤️ LA FIRE AID RESOURCES ❤️ ➭ Mutual Aid Resources Map: https://www.fireaid.info/ ➭ List of Verified GoFundMe Pages: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california ➭ In-Person Volunteer Opportunities: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1eaSXTYlLY_spJ-_w43ac55qu6X4YtgApgRGfads3cM4 hello soju shotties (shawties)! welcome to another soju friday where we talk all things relating to practical money advice. we share things we've learned through our adulthood and even some questionable life hacks to get you a little more bread. grab your favorite drink and enjoy our discussion :) today's specialty drink on the menu: barley tea chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:52) resources for LA fire (00:01:34) intro (00:05:29) our biggest financial mistakes (00:16:11) how to save your money (00:19:09) i got scammed (00:21:35) how to invest (00:23:43) money making hacks (00:31:11) lifestyle creep (00:35:11) intermission (00:43:28) status signaling (00:51:08) unethical tips (00:56:18) summarizing our tips (00:58:32) bloopers
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Jan 10, 2025 • 1h 21min

i quit my tech job to make pants

today, co-host becomes interviewee in this riveting discussion on james's quitting journey! let's talk about the experience of quitting your corporate job and taking a bet on yourself. we get deep into the thought process and lead-up to james pivoting to a creative career so grab a nice drink and enjoy our conversation :) today's specialty drink on the menu: thai tea chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:17) intro (00:07:27) james' current job (00:13:27) james' background (00:19:22) job dissatisfaction (00:21:25) corporate gaslighting (00:30:58) becoming more creative (00:34:13) deciding to quit (00:40:09) intermission (00:42:25) adult gap year (00:48:20) quitting doesn’t fix everything (00:55:37) influencers quitting their jobs (01:03:27) will sarah quit? (01:08:15) patreon (01:09:11) finances of quitting (01:14:55) outro (01:19:22) bloopers
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Jan 3, 2025 • 46min

are you old or is your mindset old?

welcome soju shotties to the first episode of 2025! with our co-host joining, we have a fun and introspective episode about identity and mindset as we grow older. so grab a nice hot drink and get cozy as we talk about feeling "old" vs feeling "young" today's specialty drink on the menu: white russian chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:18) james is back (00:03:36) episode topic (00:06:36) youthful energy (00:09:58) old person habits (00:14:22) how to feel younger (00:21:04) be a "yes" woman (00:23:21) intermission (00:25:33) changes in our own identity (00:34:11) risk aversion vs tolerance (00:35:24) nice words about sarah (00:37:15) choose your partner wisely (00:42:10) feeling more like "adults" (00:43:46) outro (00:44:58) bloopers
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Dec 27, 2024 • 32min

why 2025 *WONT* be your year :)

happy 2025 soju shotties! let's sit down and chat for our very last episode of 2024! today we talk about why 2025 won't be your "year", and advice on how to live your best life. we're so grateful to all our soju shotties for tuning in during the holidays and we can't wait to continue on with you all in the new year :) today's specialty drink on the menu: mixed herbal tea chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:14) intro (00:03:04) why 2025 won't be your year (00:04:42) enjoy the process more (00:08:02) external validation (00:10:25) see the bigger picture (00:13:01) build systems not goals (00:15:22) have self check-ins (00:17:16) be intentional (00:22:51) rich life budgeting (00:25:14) sarah's practical lessons (00:28:40) reddit life advice (00:30:47) outro
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Dec 20, 2024 • 24min

when life gives you lemons, plant the seeds and grow a tree

welcome to a new set & a new beginning! today we talk about change and how to embrace change head on while also learning to grow from it ~ so grab your mugs and let's chat! today's specialty drink on the menu: yuja seltzer (00:00:00) preview (00:00:20) intro (00:01:30) new apartment setup (00:03:07) drink of the day (00:04:00) difficulties moving in (00:08:03) don’t resist change (00:13:09) underestimating change (00:15:28) change takes time (00:19:04) embrace change (00:23:23) outro

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