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Perfectly Imperfect with Christine and Regina

Perfectly Imperfect with Christine and Regina

By Christine Chen & Regina Fang

Perfectly Imperfect is the show for those who are searching for growth and acceptance. As two Asian American women, Christine Chen and Regina Fang started having real and raw conversations after work 10+ years ago about our community and us as 20 something women. Now we’ve turned our 3am talks to this podcast where we can openly share thoughts + feels about mental health, friendships, and life lessons we’ve learned along the way.
We are the sisters in your life that believe in building family through honesty, vulnerability and openness with ourselves and each other. We create meaningful and deep connections that make you feel loved and seen. You are not alone, come join our perfectly imperfect conversations!
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#98 - Breaking the Cycle: Intergenerational Trauma Part 2

Perfectly Imperfect with Christine and ReginaNov 29, 2022

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#99 - Adult Friendship Glow Up (20's vs. 30's lessons)

#99 - Adult Friendship Glow Up (20's vs. 30's lessons)

As 2022 is winding down, we wanted to share some lessons we've learned about how to grow more meaningful and vulnerable adult friendships. Not all friendships are built the same and it can definitely be challenging to decide to either evolve with your friends or know when you've outgrown each other. We also chat about how to be your own friend first and how to attract the friendships that foster deeper connections. 

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Dec 06, 202247:18
#98 - Breaking the Cycle: Intergenerational Trauma Part 2

#98 - Breaking the Cycle: Intergenerational Trauma Part 2

We're diving right into this season with the most requested topic: intergenerational trauma. This is a topic we've talked about before in Ep 85 (feel free to listen to that again as well), but since then, we've learned even more about identifying the patterns, learning how everything is connected, and sharing our own experiences on how we're trying different tools to break the cycle within ourselves and in our own families.

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Nov 29, 202249:21
#97 - The Overdue Catch-up

#97 - The Overdue Catch-up

HI PIP FAM! It's been a while, hasn't it? We've finally gathered our thoughts and feels from this past year and wanted to close out 2022 with you all! Grab a cup of hot milk tea and join us as we catch you up on some life updates, life lessons learned, 20's vs. 30's mentality, and some good old perfectly imperfect feels.

Links mentioned in today's episode:

  • Regina's TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@regina.fang
  • Bonfirechats Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bonfirechats
  • Bonfirechats Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MyG3T8pka8
  • Jessthetician Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jessthetician

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Nov 15, 202246:52
#96 - Your 2022 Guide: How to Create Your Dream Life with Aileen Xu (@Lavendaire)

#96 - Your 2022 Guide: How to Create Your Dream Life with Aileen Xu (@Lavendaire)

As 2021 winds down and we begin to dream about all the amazing goals we'd like to reach for 2022, we're faced with the same questions: What's my purpose? How do I want to keep growing? What impact do I want to have on my world?

In other words, how do you become "an artist of life and start creating your dream life through self discovery, self love, and living a meaningful life?" This week, our very special guest, Aileen Xu (@Lavendaire), not only has the answers for these questions but also the very practical guides on starting this journey for yourself. She's a mogul, content creator, entrepreneur, and a beautiful inspirational soul who we've learned so much from. Tune in on our final episode this year! Cheers!!

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Dec 13, 202158:11
#95 - How To Not Take Things Personally

#95 - How To Not Take Things Personally

Ever felt like someone was mad at you for no reason? Or that you felt sad when someone else got a promotion? Projection happens when you least expect it, but it can feel just as painful as the actual event happening to you. This week, we dive deep into the situations where we noticed that we were projecting or being projected onto. The scenarios can be hard to detect, and often times make more sense after it has happened, but when you do the inner work, you can learn to distinguish what is truly bothering you or the other person. 


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Nov 15, 202143:22
#94 - What Season Are You In? (Season 5 Premiere)

#94 - What Season Are You In? (Season 5 Premiere)

We've missed you #pipfam and we are so excited to be back!! For our first episode this season, we wanted to check in and catch up! It took us a minute to recover from all the chaos that was 2020, so this week, we sit down and discuss what it's like to go through the different seasons in our lives. Whether you're in the healing, action, all in, or ending phase, it's important to allow yourself to embrace your emotions and set your intentions. There's so much to catch up on, so grab a cup of milk tea and let's get started!


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Oct 26, 202145:11
#93 - Find Your Spark 2021 (Season 4 Finale)
Jan 19, 202144:37
#92 - Assumptions About Men with Jack (@jackchenwashere)

#92 - Assumptions About Men with Jack (@jackchenwashere)

This week we're joined by Jack Chen, Christine's fiancé, to answer all your assumptions about men! We collected questions from Instagram and dive deeper into assumptions like: men not caring enough, men being less emotional, men fearing commitment and marriage, men only caring about is sex, and most importantly, what's with the negging?
We also wanted to congratulate Jack on launching his new podcast @rightinthefeelspodcast where he talks in depth about men and feelings! What are they thinking? How do you breakthrough the stereotypes or fears that hold you back? And just getting.. right into the feels! Definitely give him a follow and listen in!

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Jan 05, 202101:13:29
#91 - To All the F*ckbois I Loved with Linda Dong (@leendadong)

#91 - To All the F*ckbois I Loved with Linda Dong (@leendadong)

What's the real deal with relationships? As women, we often go into dating blinded by the fantasy of LOOVE. Sometimes it's the Disney princess fairytale type of love or the chaotic but passionate K-drama love, but at the end of the day, we as young women were taught to stay innocent, never talk about sex, and always aim to please.
This week our girlfriend Linda Dong, joins us as we dive into love advice we would give to our younger selves. We reflect on the patterns and self sabotaging ways that affected our past relationships or even how we date now.

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Dec 22, 202001:10:36
#90 - Surrender & Control with @Jrodtwins (Part 2)

#90 - Surrender & Control with @Jrodtwins (Part 2)

This is part 2 of our conversations with Jason and Justin Rodjanapanyakul! Part 1 is up now! From womb-mates to twins for life, the Jrods' journey has been destined to be intertwined forever. In this second half of our episode, we focus on Jay-Jay and JuJu by asking specific questions for each twin about their own personal experiences as separate individuals vs. part of a twin package. Justin talks about life after coming out publicly while Jason shares what it's like to start over but on his terms! Thank you to our sponsors BetterHelp & StoryWorth! Visit BetterHelp.com/pip to get 10% off their counseling services! Visit StoryWorth.com/perfectlyimperfect to get $10 off and free shipping on your first purchase! Follow Justin and Jason here! Instagram/Youtube: @jrodtwins Justin - Instagram: @justinrodjan Jason - Instagram: @jasonrodiculous Joe JK Films 90 Day to Freedom: https://www.joejitsukawa.com Follow us here! Stationery Holiday Gift Boxes - https://xoxo-perfectly-imperfect.myshopify.com Christine - Instagram: @xoxochristinechen; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang; At Last: @wearatlast Perfectly Imperfect - Instagram: @perfectly.imperfect.podcast; Facebook: perfectlyimperfectpodcast Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and don't forget to tell a friend about the show :) See you guys next week! Send us feedback/questions at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 08, 202035:51
#90 - Surrender & Control with @Jrodtwins (part 1)

#90 - Surrender & Control with @Jrodtwins (part 1)

There’s a saying that “image is everything.” In today’s social media run world, the pressures of that mentality are more overwhelming than ever before. With a click or a swipe, anyone and everyone can see what your life is about, how you look, how talented you are, as well as being constantly bombarded with images of how we SHOULD look, act, and live. We're often left with the question, who am I really vs. who I want people to think I am? This week, we talk to our amazing friends Jason and Justin Rodjanapanyakul who share their journeys from moving down to LA to pursue their Youtube dreams to now discovering what their next chapter holds. When do you know it's time to move on? How do you make the next step when it can be scary and uncertain? And how does one learn what your real truths are? Thank you to our sponsors BetterHelp & StoryWorth! Visit BetterHelp.com/pip to get 10% off their counseling services! Visit StoryWorth.com/perfectlyimperfect to get $10 off and free shipping on your first purchase! Follow Justin and Jason here! Instagram/Youtube: @jrodtwins Justin - Instagram: @justinrodjan Jason - Instagram: @jasonrodiculous Follow us here! Stationery Holiday Gift Boxes - https://xoxo-perfectly-imperfect.myshopify.com Christine - Instagram: @xoxochristinechen; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang; At Last: @wearatlast Perfectly Imperfect - Instagram: @perfectly.imperfect.podcast; Facebook: perfectlyimperfectpodcast Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and don't forget to tell a friend about the show :) See you guys next week! Send us feedback/questions at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 08, 202040:34
#89 - What is Life Coaching?

#89 - What is Life Coaching?

What the heck is life coaching? Is it different from therapy? Does it actually help?
Christine answers all these questions and more in this week's episode! As a full time life coach, she shares what her journey has been from starting as an event planner to a film producer, and now a life coach. She dives into how her own life has been transformed through getting life coached to now owning a successful life coaching business!
Listen in as Christine does a mini coaching session with Regina about not being able to stay motivated and going through high highs and low lows, and what we uncover underneath.

For life coaching with Christine, contact her here:
www.xoxochristine.com

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Nov 24, 202059:30
#88 - Let's Talk Sexual Attraction with Kenson (@rikognition)

#88 - Let's Talk Sexual Attraction with Kenson (@rikognition)

Nov 10, 202053:03
#87 - Spilling the Tea on Ourselves!

#87 - Spilling the Tea on Ourselves!

We realized that after recording over 80 episodes of our most vulnerable thoughts, reflections, and experiences, we haven’t really shared the more lighthearted tidbits about ourselves, so that’s what we did! This week we spill the tea on OURSELVES and share some fun facts that we didn't even know about each other!

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Oct 27, 202041:29
#86 - Sister Advice Q&A: Mental Health

#86 - Sister Advice Q&A: Mental Health

In this week’s episode of Sister Advice, we answer your questions about mental health amidst the pandemic and upcoming US elections. It’s been an overwhelming year, and now, more than ever, we need to prioritize/protect our mental well-being, so we are here to help! We answer questions about feeling lost and lonely during covid (@_jennifer.y) and how our experience with therapy has helped us grow (@melodyjma).

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Oct 20, 202035:31
#85 - Intergenerational Family Trauma

#85 - Intergenerational Family Trauma

Oct 13, 202001:03:57
#84 - Only Child vs. Siblings with Michael Chen
Sep 29, 202001:08:38
#83 - Sister Advice Q&A: Disney's Live Action Mulan Review with Minji (@minjeezy)

#83 - Sister Advice Q&A: Disney's Live Action Mulan Review with Minji (@minjeezy)

DISCLAIMER: Before we get started with this week’s episode about our thoughts on Disney’s new live action Mulan, we wanted to address the controversies surrounding the film. We understand the frustrations and concerns including the main actress, YiFei’s, comments on the Hong Kong protests/police brutality and Disney’s decision to film Xinjiang where there are active Concentration Camps. We do not in anyway condone their behavior or actions and believe that this is something that Disney needs to address directly, and we hope they do so soon out of the respect of the one million lives that are still in suffering.
With that being said, we respect everyone’s decision as to why they would or wouldn’t want to watch Mulan. This episode is meant to dissect the film based on our own love of the original animated one and the impact it has had on us as Asian Women, we hope you enjoy this episode.
WARNING: SPOILERS
Soooo, let's talk Disney's new live action Mulan. This week, we invite our incredibly talented sister, Minji, to help us dissect the film from an industry perspective, and we have a LOT to say. Having grown up with the animated film, we each have an emotional attachment to Mulan; she was the first Disney princess who looked like us and inspired us with her courage, perseverance, and loyalty. So, how did Disney do with the live action retelling? Listen in to this week's episode! P.s. Spoilers!

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Sep 22, 202001:00:35
#82 - Dating RED Flags

#82 - Dating RED Flags

Dating is hard enough as it is, so we wanted to share with you some of our biggest dating red flags to look out for! How can you tell if they’re ready to commit? What are some signs of compatibility? Is this person being genuine or fake? Listen in to hear stories of our dating woes!

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Sep 15, 202056:40
#81 - Are We Cancelled? with Jimmy Wong (@jfwong)
Sep 01, 202001:10:01
#80 - Sister Advice Q&A: Family

#80 - Sister Advice Q&A: Family

In this week's episode of Sister Q&A, we answer your questions about family! As first generation Asian Americans, there are decades of cultural and generational misunderstandings. We so desperately want our parents to be proud of us and for there to be understanding, but there are also so many so many differences that cause friction. How do you make a meaningful connection with your parents (@anhthu_dang)? How do you deal with family triggers (@onebeliever2014)? Listen in! Follow us here! Untold Stories Journals - https://xoxo-perfectly-imperfect.myshopify.com/collections/notebooks Christine - Instagram: @xoxochristinechen; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang; At Last: @wearatlast Perfectly Imperfect - Instagram: @perfectly.imperfect.podcast; Facebook: perfectlyimperfectpodcast Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and don't forget to tell a friend about the show :) See you guys next week! Send us feedback/questions at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 25, 202036:44
#79 - How Regina Launched Her Own Clothing Line

#79 - How Regina Launched Her Own Clothing Line

We meet, At Last, the women's workwear line that Regina has been working on over the past year! It is a culmination of the hopes and dreams she's always had of being able to inspire confidence in women by helping them realize that everything they ever wanted is already within themselves.
The fashion industry is constantly polluted with images of unrealistic expectations of how women are supposed to look/dress and Regina realized how much of a toll it took on her own self esteem. With that being her why, she wanted to create a line with timeless classics that are long lasting and fit a variety of body types, which included creating a new sizing system!
However, as picturesque as it sounds, the journey wasn't easy. It was filled with doubts, fears, and insecurities that were put on blast as she tried to navigate becoming a first time entrepreneur. From taking clothing design classes to traveling to China to learn about fabric and production factories, to dealing with a pandemic, to finding her purpose, what were the mistakes she made? What would she have done differently? Why fashion?
Listen to this week's episode to learn more about the company she is trying to build, her purpose, and the efforts they are currently putting to helping first line responders during this pandemic!

At Last - Instagram: @wearatlast; Website:
wearatlast.com

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Aug 18, 202059:02
#78 - 10 Things We're Happy Didn't Work Out

#78 - 10 Things We're Happy Didn't Work Out

It's easy for us to name all the opportunities that have worked out perfectly in our lives, but have you ever taken a moment to stop to think about all the things that didn't work out? This week, we dive deep and think back about all the opportunities we had once hoped and dreamed about, that never came to fruition. At the time, these events were some of our biggest disappointments, but to pivot and see how our lives are better for it just reminds us that everything happens for a reason.

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Aug 04, 202057:08
#77 - Getting the Relationship You Want

#77 - Getting the Relationship You Want

If only love was always mutual. More often than not, we find ourselves (or the other person), being in the friend-zone, friends with benefits, the only one wanting to say I love you, or the only one who wants to get married and constantly waiting around for your partner to be ready...
How do we overcome our fear of getting hurt or rejected while allowing ourselves to be vulnerable? How can we admit what we really want in a romantic relationship? When do you keep doing what is “comfortable” vs. stepping out and asking for what you truly want because you’re really not that happy?
Let's chat
Jul 21, 202045:24
#76 - Sister Advice Q&A: Friendship

#76 - Sister Advice Q&A: Friendship

Continuing our Sister Advice Q&A series! It's been so much fun doing this being able to answer your questions because it makes us feel closer to all of you! Be sure to check out our IG stories to stay up to date for when we accept questions for these episodes. This week, we answer your questions about friendships, the good, the bad, and the toxic. What does it mean to be a good friend? How do you heal after a broken friendship and betrayal? Listen in! Follow us here! Christine - Instagram: @xoxochristinechen; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang Perfectly Imperfect - Instagram: @perfectly.imperfect.podcast; Facebook: perfectlyimperfectpodcast Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and don't forget to tell a friend about the show :) See you guys next week! Send us feedback/questions at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 14, 202030:48
#75 - Feeling Jealous? This One's For You
Jul 07, 202046:21
#74 - Are We "Really Strangers" Game

#74 - Are We "Really Strangers" Game

This week we play the "We're Not Really Strangers" game to really put our 10+ year friendship to the test! We dig deeper with questions like "What was your first impression of me," "Am I intimidating to others," "Are you more afraid of failure or success," "Why do you think we met?"
If you're interested in getting this game to play with your friends, we highly highly recommend it! You can get it here
www.werenotreallystrangers.com/
p.s. This episode was pre-recorded in early 2020

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Jun 23, 202001:04:52
#73 - Black Lives Matter & Healing Together

#73 - Black Lives Matter & Healing Together

In light of the current events that have been happening all around the world right now with Black Lives Matter, we wanted to share some self reflections, with our raw and honest truths. Like many of you, we’ve been listening, educating ourselves, and reflecting about the deeply rooted injustices towards our black brothers and sisters.
We are learning how to do our part to be strong allies and to fight for anti-racism; from checking our own privileges, to sharing how we’ve talked to our parents about the subject matter, to really diving in to what the model minority myth means for us, we are educating ourselves on how we can better bridge that gap from seeing each other as separate to fighting together for one truth. Equality for all.
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Jun 18, 202047:34
#72 - How to Turn Your Hobby into a Successful Business with Shelly Kim (@lettersbyshells)
May 26, 202001:07:57
#71 - Sister Advice Q&A: Who Are You Really?

#71 - Sister Advice Q&A: Who Are You Really?

Welcome to our new podcast series Sister Advice! In an effort to better connect with you guys, we wanted to have more conversations with you. Once a month we will be collecting questions on our Instagram (@perfectly.imperfect.podcast) for the specific theme that month and answer YOUR questions!
This month, in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, we answered your questions around the theme of "identity." So much of who we are is through our heritage and traditions but we all know that it can have drastic affects on our mental health. How do we both embrace our heritage while trying to create our own identity? Should we try to just blend into the crowd? Listen in!

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May 19, 202027:30
#70 - Depression + How to Help
May 12, 202059:44
#69 - ALL Your Dating Questions!
Apr 28, 202056:04
#68 - Dealing with Loneliness
Apr 14, 202040:28
#67 - What is Your Purpose with Rowena Tsai (@rowenatsai)
Mar 31, 202001:07:57
#66 - Surviving the Pandemic

#66 - Surviving the Pandemic

During this very overwhelming time, we wanted to record a special episode of Perfectly Imperfect to offer some emotional support for everything that has been going on in the world. 2020 has been… a LOT and has really forced us to come to terms with a lot of social ugliness that we've gotten used to or overlooked in our own lives. What can we really take away from all this and how do we manage our anxiety during these trying times? We get honest about how we’re dealing with the pandemic and what we’re doing to stay well mentally and physically.

If you are going through a really rough time right now, please feel free to reach out to us via email or DM, we’re here for you #pipfam
Mar 17, 202035:21
#65 - Letting Go + Moving On

#65 - Letting Go + Moving On

We're BACK!! Starting off 2020 with a bit of a cleansing as we talk about how we learned about when is it the right time to let go of something or to push through? It's easy to let fear get in the way and create doubt in your mind about all the things that could go wrong, but how do you channel that energy into having the courage to go out of your comfort zone and really move onto your next chapter? Listen in to our first episode of Season 4!

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Mar 03, 202041:52
#64 - Create + Innovate from Off the Mic Event (part 2)

#64 - Create + Innovate from Off the Mic Event (part 2)

AND WE'RE BACK with part 2 of our Off the Mic Live event. This week we're featuring the second panel "Create + Innovate" with Christine, Minji, and Helen! We share actionable tips and breakthrough experiences we had in order to make your dreams into reality. Join us as Mel + Janet from ABG moderate this panel!
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Dec 03, 201901:03:51
#63 - Lost In Transition from Off the Mic Event (part 1)
Nov 19, 201901:09:51
#62 - Season 3 Finale with Q&A

#62 - Season 3 Finale with Q&A

Oct 08, 201901:07:14
#61 - The Truth About the Entertainment Industry with Steven Lim (@stevenkwlim)

#61 - The Truth About the Entertainment Industry with Steven Lim (@stevenkwlim)

From making videos in his apartment in Ohio to having one of the most popular shows on Buzzfeed, Steven Lim has done it all. After giving up his “stable” career in engineering to pursue the entertainment industry, he found himself in the spotlight living the LA dream he had spent years wishing for. He started to pave the way for Asian American representation and creating content that brought joy to others. Though he seemingly got everything he had hoped for, it didn’t take long for him to become jaded and confused.
This week, we talk to our dear friend Steven about the trials and tribulations he went through while working in this seemingly picturesque industry, and why it ultimately led him to take a mental breather in NYC. What are the biggest differences between east and west coast? Is everyone in the industry really that terrible? How has his mindset changed about the industry since starting it a decade ago? Listen in!

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Oct 01, 201901:03:11
#60 - Overcoming Rock Bottom with Megan Lee (@hellomeganlee)

#60 - Overcoming Rock Bottom with Megan Lee (@hellomeganlee)

Growing up is hard enough as it is. Growing up as a star in the spotlight and constantly being judged on who you can or can't be, what you should wear, what you said or didn't say... it's suffocating.
This week, our little sister Megan Lee joins us to share her story in the entertainment industry. Ever since she was a little girl, Megan knew she wanted to be an entertainer. She loved dancing, signing, acting, and saw the beauty in being able to positively influence others through performance - but after moving Korea to pursue it at full force, the harsh realities of what was expected of her started to settle in and she had to grow up really fast.
Megan opens up about how the industry how affected her mental health, how she was able to overcome her rock bottom and why she still chooses to stay in the industry today.
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Sep 24, 201901:05:26
#59 - Starting Over with Janet Wang (@asianbossgirl) and Minji Chang (@firstofallpod)

#59 - Starting Over with Janet Wang (@asianbossgirl) and Minji Chang (@firstofallpod)

The crossover episode we’ve all been waiting for!! Janet from Asian Boss Girl and Minji from First of All join us this week to talk about all the times they’ve had to hit the restart button. From changing industries to bad break ups to moving cities, everyone has had to start over. How do you know when it’s time to take a risk and pursue a different path without feeling you’re falling behind? Transitions take a lot of self reflection and self motivation that more often than not leads to self doubt, so how do we use this time for self discovery rather than self destruction? Follow Our Guests & Their Podcasts! Minji Chang - Instagram: @minjeezy ; Podcast: @firstofallpod Janet Wang - Instagram: @janetdoubleu ; Podcast: @asianbossgirl Get your tickets to Off the Mic with PIP x ABG x FoA https://www.eventbrite.com/e/off-the-mic-intimate-conversation-with-asian-american-women-podcasters-tickets-71330193529 THENEWSWORTHY Be sure to check out thenewsworthy.com to get your daily news in less than 10 minutes every morning! Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @xoxochristinechen; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang Perfectly Imperfect - Instagram: @perfectly.imperfect.podcast; Facebook: perfectlyimperfectpodcast NEW episodes every TUESDAY! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and don't forget to tell a friend about the show :) See you guys next week! Send us feedback/questions at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 17, 201901:11:33
#58 - TRIGGERED!
Sep 10, 201948:10
#57 - YOU GLOW GIRL!

#57 - YOU GLOW GIRL!

Women are catty. Women get jealous of each other. Women hate other women. These were narratives that were written for us before we even had the chance to decide for ourselves - it’s no surprise when we constantly feel pitted against one another. But what if it didn’t have to be that way?
This week we talk about the importance of women supporting women. In a world where we are taught that if another women succeeds, we have failed, how do we change our perception of what female empowerment truly means? How do we get from hating on other women to genuinely cheering our sisters on and uplifting one another? Is it possible to truly be happy for other women without having that define our own success?
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Sep 03, 201944:28
#56 - Do You Like Me? Seeking External Validation
Aug 27, 201942:02
#55 - Quarter Life Crisis with Jennifer Le (_jdle)
Aug 22, 201953:40
#54 - Men: What They're REALLY Thinking (and not telling you)

#54 - Men: What They're REALLY Thinking (and not telling you)

There has always been a clear distinction in which men and women handle their feelings. For women, it’s okay to openly cry and talk about their feelings but for men, they are taught to suppress any emotion that isn’t anger or happiness. This stark contrast in gender expectations causes a whole lotta pain and assumptions on both sides and ends with us never truly understanding one another.
This week, Christine’s brother Michael and fiancé Jack join in on the conversation about feelings. What were the expectations they faced as young boys that forced them to suppress their emotions? What were the consequences of that as they grew into men? How did they finally learn how to feel their feels and then be brave enough to express them outwardly? Listen in! It’s a good one, full of laughs, tears, and emotions!
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Aug 13, 201901:01:22
#53 - Toxic Friendships
Aug 06, 201944:31
#52 - Afraid to Love

#52 - Afraid to Love

The movies make love seem easy, an instant connection between the pair, a slight disagreement in the middle, but in the end, a happily ever after. From a very young age, we are taught to chase love. It allows us to have a partner in life, to have the family we've always dreamed of, and to feel accepted for everything we are. But what happens when we want all of those things, but are ultimately afraid to love? This week, we dive into how society has often romanticized love and make it seem so effortless. We discuss our fears when it comes opening up and being vulnerable to giving/receiving love and how those fears have affected our relationships in both the past and present. Are we all capable of opening ourselves up to love or are some of us wired differently? Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @xoxochristinechen; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang Perfectly Imperfect - Instagram: @perfectly.imperfect.podcast; Facebook: perfectlyimperfectpodcast NEW episodes every TUESDAY & we go Instagram Live Sundays at 7PM PST! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and don't forget to tell a friend about the show :) See you guys next week! Send us feedback/questions at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 201942:40
#51 - Online Dating: Survival Guide

#51 - Online Dating: Survival Guide

Online dating has taken the internet by storm. The endless options and judgement that goes into swiping can be extremely overwhelming, and you either come out with a slew of awful dating stories or you find your happily ever after. This week, Regina introduces Christine to the world of online dating + apps by walking Christine through decoding profile pictures, the red flags of hidden messages, and the dos and dont's of modern dating. She also shares her dating experience she's had on both the east and west coast and catching us all up on her love life! FABFITFUN To thank you all for listening, we are offering $10 off your first FabFitFun box using code "PERFECTLY" at FabFitFun.com! It's a great way for you to get customizable seasonal boxes filled with full-sized products from some of the most popular brands! Be sure to tag us in your FabFitFun boxes when you get them, we can't wait to see what you guys choose :) Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @xoxochristinechen; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang Perfectly Imperfect - Instagram: @perfectly.imperfect.podcast; Facebook: perfectlyimperfectpodcast NEW episodes every TUESDAY & we go Instagram Live Sundays at 7PM PST! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and don't forget to tell a friend about the show :) See you guys next week! Send us feedback/questions at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 201942:53