soju with sarah

sarah pan
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Oct 4, 2024 • 1h 3min

the worst people to travel with *vacation special*

hello from spain :) today we have a fun episode where we discuss the different stereotypes of travelers ~ so grab some vino and get ready for a fun conversation. also let us know which type of traveler you are in the comments! today's specialty drink on the menu: vino de naranja (orange wine) chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:41) intro & traveling in spain (00:02:58) episode topic! (00:05:32) our thoughts on spain (00:08:38) the "planner" (00:16:30) our travel styles (00:21:11) james thanks the audience (00:22:10) the "documentarian" (00:27:35) the "foodie" (00:30:28) the "historian" (00:32:08) the "independent" traveler (00:33:43) the "content creator" (00:34:27) the "anti-tourist tourist" (00:37:47) the "deadweight" (00:39:48) the "navigator" (00:43:26) the "working" traveler (00:45:27) the "google maps list" traveler (00:46:26) intermission (00:53:09) extreme planners vs hotel bums (00:57:53) traveling as a compatibility test (01:00:58) outro (01:02:20) bloopers
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Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 3min

the fear of growing older

Delve into the relatable fears of growing older, punctuated by humor and heartfelt anecdotes. The hosts explore the chaos of adult life, celebrating the privilege of aging while reflecting on familial support. Themes like mentorship, the nature of charisma, and career pressures are unpacked with candid insights. Join them as they navigate the emotional landscape of adulthood, embracing the uncertainties and joys that come with each new chapter. It's a lighthearted yet profound discussion on the journey of growing up.
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Sep 20, 2024 • 54min

the life advice you need to hear

thank you soju shotties for submitting your BEST life advice! in this episode, we read through some of them and talk about mindsets & tips to navigate topics from personal growth to career, relationships to self worth ~ so strap in for a thoughtful episode about the best life advice our soju shotties have heard :) The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare! https://skl.sh/sojuwithsarah09241 today's specialty drink on the menu: citron pink lemonade chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:26) intro & weekend recap (00:05:13) looking to the future (00:08:06) quality or quantity? (00:11:15) change vs. rest (00:14:02) intermission (00:16:27) skillshare! :) (00:17:32) juice with james (worst life advice) (00:31:49) taking life too seriously (00:35:14) drink of the day! (00:35:35) setting yourself on fire (00:40:19) cats (meow) (00:41:01) what do you deserve? (00:45:50) how to look at failure (00:47:44) authenticity (00:49:33) intro (00:51:25) making daily improvements (00:52:28) outro (00:53:11) bloopers
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Sep 13, 2024 • 1h 11min

finding hobbies & passions as an adult

Discover the joys and challenges of finding hobbies as an adult! The hosts hilariously recount a haircut mishap and explore the evolving nature of personal interests. Gender dynamics in hobbies spark interesting discussions, and they even rank quirky pastimes like breakdancing and beetle racing. Insights on balancing leisure with work and the pressures of monetizing hobbies add depth to the conversation. Plus, they touch on the importance of social connections in exploring new passions. Tune in for a blend of humor and relatable experiences!
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Sep 6, 2024 • 56min

my best friend is in love with my boyfriend... (soju advice column #2)

coming at you with soju advice column #2! today we chat about navigating communication differences in long distance relationships, navigating responsibilities as an eldest child, toxic friends who are in love with your boyfriend, career challenges & shady friends ~ so grab your mugs & strap in for another enthralling episode of soju with sarah!today's specialty drink on the menu: barley teachapters(00:00:00) preview(00:00:21) intro + updates from last episode!(00:05:46) communication differences in an LDR(00:14:21) immigrant families & financially supporting your parents(00:28:20) is my best friend in love with my boyfriend?(00:38:59) low self-esteem, guilt & resentment as an eldest daughter(00:47:39) cutting ties with rude friends(00:54:53) bloopers
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Aug 30, 2024 • 47min

for anyone feeling lost in your 20s

a bit of a vulnerable episode today ~ we're talking about feeling lost & all the recent tribulations I've personally been working through in my journey of self discovery! we talk a lot about feeling lost, finding direction in life, how to rebuild or rebrand yourself & how to better navigate ambiguity in life :) today's specialty drink on the menu: barley tea chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:17) intro & ivf update (00:05:37) the 2 causes of feeling lost (00:09:16) self disappointment & the importance of milestones (00:15:41) feeling lost & craving change (00:19:36) rebuilding & rebranding yourself (00:25:22) intermission (00:28:50) juices with james: film recommendations (00:38:38) positive affirmations & why feeling lost is a good thing (00:45:55) bloopers
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Aug 23, 2024 • 1h 12min

imposter syndrome & feeling like you don't belong

for today's episode, let's dive into a discussion around feeling like you don't belong ~ sometimes it's hard to fully shed the feeling of imposter syndrome (especially in work & social settings) but today's discussion is all around our personal experiences navigating the feeling of imposter syndrome, parenting habits & how we tackle this challenging (but normal!) feeling of being out of place ~ today's specialty drink on the menu: strawberry basil soju (from @drinkneat) chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:21) intro & shenanigans (00:04:12) what is imposter syndrome? (00:07:10) imposter syndrome in our childhood (00:09:13) does imposter syndrome come from parenting styles? (00:18:07) "cultural' imposter syndrome (00:24:00) imposter syndrome as a woman in tech (00:31:22) how to support your partner (00:34:42) intermission + reddit tips (00:52:10) imposter syndrome in social settings (01:00:31) the connotations of wearing glasses (01:05:49) how we navigate imposter syndrome (01:10:35) bloopers
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Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 30min

the reality of quitting your corporate job (with julia fei)

welcome back soju shotties! today we have on a very close friend, content creator & fellow corporate girly, Julia Fei ~ join us as we chat about Julia's backstory, how she approached quitting her job, all the backlash that came with it, navigating being a woman in tech & life as a public figure! so grab your drinks for a chatty sesh :) find julia here! https://www.youtube.com/@juliafei https://www.instagram.com/julia.fei today's specialty drink on the menu: iced coffee chapters (00:00:00) preview (00:00:26) welcome julia! (00:06:23) defining yourself with your career (00:08:49) being a surprise extrovert (00:16:34) is computer science a promising career? (00:23:51) navigating competitive environments (00:25:25) imposter syndrome & discrimination as a woman in tech (00:29:33) making the hard decision to quit (00:36:04) keeping privacy as a creator (00:41:36) our original content creation goals (00:44:44) the importance of personal branding (00:52:25) full-time content creation? (00:55:10) julia's anonymous boyfriend (01:06:35) truth or drink (01:17:12) *exclusive* what is on the horizon for julia? (01:20:56) appeasing different audiences online (01:28:27) thank you's :) (01:29:14) bloopers
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Aug 9, 2024 • 1h 31min

exposing our lives as content creators

today's episode is diving into a more niche topic about our passions on the side — content creation! so grab your mugs & drinks because we're spilling some tea in this episode ~ today's specialty drink on the menu: banana milk chapters: (00:00:00) preview (00:00:24) intro & chit chat (00:10:19) creator vs. influencer (00:13:40) hot take: content creation is a lot of work (00:18:06) moose's pawducer check #1 (00:18:41) the importance of planning as a creator (00:20:39) how much time we spend on content (00:29:28) moose's pawducer check #2 (00:29:38) hot take: doing content is inherently cringey (00:34:46) hot take: creators are not shallow for doing content full time (00:40:58) losing touch as a creator is easy (00:56:38) entertainers losing their relatability (01:06:44) "accidents" in content creation (01:10:51) moose's pawducer check #3 (01:11:32) shallow interactions as a creator (01:13:00) elitism in the creator space (01:19:49) copying content as a creator (01:28:01) james & his content journey (01:30:28) bloopers
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Aug 2, 2024 • 44min

the triangle of adulthood

pick 2: relationships, career or sleep? today we discuss the age old question of adulthood and how to maintain balance in “every” aspect of life — so grab a cup of coffee and let’s talk everything adulthood and more ~ today's specialty drink on the menu: milk black tea chapters (00:00) preview (00:21) intro & my injury this week (03:02) the triangle of adulthood (05:51) how to figure out your triangle (08:51) intermission (10:27) so true with sarah (13:30) average # of job changes (17:32) sleep disorders in adults (19:50) kids = happiness? (22:12) time spent with friends (25:17) the happiest country in the world (26:57) the illuminati (29:39) maintaining balance in career (33:29) maintaining balance in relationships (39:28) maintaining balance wellness & sleep (42:33) bloopers

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