Pour the Coffee
By Pour the Coffee
Pour the CoffeeMay 12, 2024
Episode 33 - You Can Reuse Your Outfit Girl
Fast fashion is a serious problem, but can we really blame it all on the boomers for this one?
If you were an American adolescent growing up in the 2000s like Chrizz and Pree, you may remember Forever 21, H&M, and Zara beginning to make an appearance at the local mall (despite Abercrombie and Hollister still having us in a strong hold with their soft fleece branded hoodies...).
But what about Brandy Melville and the 2010s damaging effects of fast fashion? When did it get so much out of hand that Accra, Ghana and cities like it have to play clean-up for the Global North?
In this episode, the Pour the Coffee girls talk about:
[𝐱] Their shopping habits and how they tend to drift towards minimalism
[𝐱] Highlights from the documentary "Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion"
[𝐱] Clothing swaps and other sustainable fashion ideas
"Just because it's not happening in your backyard doesn't mean it's not your problem"
Ooof. Wiser words have never been said. On this planet, everything ultimately affects us all.
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Connect with us: Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/
Connect with Chrizz: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/
Connect with Pree: Blog: www.secondgendesi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 32 - Friendships in Adulthood
Why is it SO DAMN HARD to make friends in adulthood?
We may not have the complete answer, but in this episode of Pour the Coffee, Pree and Chrizz certainly try to dive deep into the trenches that consist of forming friendships in adulthood.
In this episode, the girls discuss:
[x] Why it’s easier to forms friendships in childhood vs. adulthood
[x] The challenges that come with interacting with people at different life stages
[x] Trials and tribulations with actively trying to make friends in adulthood
If you are struggling with finding your girl gang or your bro crew, it’s not you, it’s the state of the world and the unfortunate existence of today’s millennial. Vent with us!
*ALSO – listen through our intro/chit-chat for a very special surprise from Chrizz!
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Connect with us:
Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pourthecoffeepodcast
Connect with Chrizz:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/
Connect with Pree:
Blog: www.secondgendesi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 31 - The Banter Episode
What happens when not the same ol’ two, but THREE best friends since childhood hang out to chat? Random, off-the-cuff conversation that may end up actually making sense!
Rekha, who has graced Pour the Coffee with her beautiful presence on podcast episodes many times before (mostly the writing eps, but check out Episode 12 if you haven’t yet, it’s a good one!), came up with the idea for a “banter episode”---one in which we start off with a topic, and then flow into improvised conversation based on the immediate thoughts and ideas that pop into our heads.
Using a random word generator, Pree, Chrizz, and Rekha sit down to dive into the topics of weigh, sympathy, and food, but don’t worry, the conversation is definitely not limited to the literal definitions of those words.
It allows for some quite whimsical insights!
It’s a WTF experience that will have you LOLing. Join in on the banter with this fun and silly episode of Pour the Coffee!
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Connect with us:
Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @pourthecoffeepodcast
Connect with Chrizz:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/
Connect with Pree:
Blog: www.secondgendesi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 30 - Locational Astrology with Katherine of Fox Hill Witch
Are some places better for us to live in than others? Does astrology have anything to do with it?
Whether astrology is something that woos you or you find “woo-woo”, this episode is one you don’t want to miss!
Pree and Chrizz chat with Katherine of The Fox Hill Witch, a soul astrologer, hedge witch, Reiki healer and spiritual guide based in Estonia. As a multi-passionate witch, her astrological readings are infused with spirituality, energetics and psychology, following an eclectic mix of Modern, Hellenistic and Vedic astrology + the whole house system. She believes astrology to be a tool for understanding yourself and how you can best navigate the earthly life your soul has come to experience. She also strives to make astrology easily understandable, practical and relatable so that in the moments when you need guidance the most, you walk away feeling much clearer than before.
She offers readings through thefoxhillwitch.com and you can find her on Instagram, but in this episode, she breaks down locational astrology and help us understand it better with some examples---using Chrizz and Pree’s very own birth charts!
Connect with Katherine:
Website: https://www.thefoxhillwitch.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoxhillwitch
Connect with Chrizz:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/
Connect with Pree:
Blog: www.secondgendesi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 29 - Help! I'm Going Through a Mid-Life Crisis!
Is it possible to have a mid-life crisis before or at 30?
If you’re a millennial, you betcha!
Pree and Chrizz sit down with fellow writer buddy and millennial also grappling with life, Kelsey, to discuss what a mid-life crisis looks like for the modern-day millennial woman trying to find her place in the world.
In this episode, Kelsey opens up about her experience working through multiple, unrelated jobs and the winding path she took before finding her stride in project management---before turning 30!
Pree and Chrizz also relate and reflect on their own “mid-life crisis” experiences.
If you think you’re too young to be going through something literally every woman your age is going through right now, don’t feel ashamed! We’re all in the same boat and hashing it out---so grab your cup of coffee and do the same!
Connect with Kelsey:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kremosupremo/
Connect with Chrizz:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/
Connect with Pree:
Blog: www.secondgendesi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 28 - Introverts Be Like
Ya’ll, if you are a scorned introvert, we are here for you.
Navigating today’s society as an (introverted) millennial can be challenging. Given that open communication/understanding the different nuances in which people feel comfortable communicating was a foreign concept in the 90s/early 2000s, it’s no surprise that those of us who are now introverted adults feel so unseen and misunderstood.
In this episode, Chrizz and Pree discuss what it means to be an extrovert, introvert, or even an ambivert, among other things related to the introvert sphere such as,
[x] If someone can be an extrovert or introvert depending on the situation and people involved
[x] How being an introvert can lead to unsolicited criticisms and prejudice
[x] How we can be more supportive of introverts as a society
If you’ve ever been called “too quiet” or have been asked to “speak up”, this episode is for you.
We’ve got you.
Connect with us:
Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/
Connect with Chrizz:
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/
Connect with Pree:
Blog: www.secondgendesi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 27 - Secrets of the Food Industry: A Conversation with Priti of Koolfi Creamery
Have you ever wondered what it was like to own a successful eatery---be it a restaurant, coffee shop, or better yet, a storefront serving up one of humankind’s most favorite desserts? Chrizz and Pree had the chance to churn it out with someone who’s mastered it in her own way---Priti, the mastermind behind the San Leandro-based, Indian-inspired ice cream shop, Koolfi Creamery! Priti had tons to share about her experience starting, growing, and maintaining the success of Koolfi Creamery, including: [X] How her background as an engineer and her Indian roots helped to inspire the Koolfi Creamery brand [X] Why she has succeeded as a small-owner, when that is not the case for many who venture out into the food business world [X] The hidden costs and burdens of owning a small business in the food industry [X] Her tips for anyone wanting to start their own creamery! For this episode, you may want to grab a scoop of ice cream to pair with that coffee (or, maybe grab a scoop of coffee ice cream?) to enjoy along with Priti’s sage wisdom! [Conversation with Priti starts at 8:30] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Priti: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koolficreamery/ Website: https://koolficreamery.com/ Connect with us: Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/ Connect with Chrizz: Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/
Connect with Pree: Blog: www.secondgendesi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 26 - What is Plot?
Your favorite millennial gal pal writers have assembled yet again---to talk plot. In another writing-focused episode, Chrizz and Pree are joined by Rekha (of course) to break down a pivotal concept in writing. Without plot, there really is nothing to read! In this episode, the girls break down: [x] What is plot [x] What plotting looks like across genres of writing [x] Whether plotting is a blessing or a curse for the amateur writer [x] Plotting methods and plotting book recommendations If you are a fellow writer or an aspiring author, this is one episode you DON'T want to MISS!
If you are not a fellow writer, tune in for a good laugh with some chatty kool kats!
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Episode 25 - Tick Tock Time Management
Happy new year Pour the Coffee podcast listeners! We are kicking off the new year talking about time management, productivity, and what to do when you feel like you are wasting your life away. A true millennial problem if you ask us. Thanks to the (audio)book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman, we have a renewed outlook on what it means to take back your time, and are ready to share all that we've learned (and in Pree's case, already knew) in the first episode of the year!
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Connect with us: Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/ Connect with Chrizz: Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/ Connect with Pree: Blog: www.secondgendesi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 24 - Doozy '23: An End-of-the-Year Reflection
WE HAVE ARRIVED…to the last episode of 2023 for Pour the Coffee podcast!
In this episode, Pree and Chrizz laugh over the craziness that was 2023, and how recent experiences have trained and better-equipped them to take on 2024---and how you can too!
The ladies run through…
[x] The challenges they faced and the triumphs they achieved in 2023
[x] Goals for 2024
[x] Tips to embrace vulnerabilities
[x] How to handle obstacles that are inevitable in the future, from what was learned in 2023
We hope you’ve enjoyed pouring the coffee with us this year! Happy new year and come back for MORE in TWENTY TWENTY FOUR!!
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Connect with us:
Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/
Connect with Chrizz:
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/
Connect with Pree:
Blog: www.secondgendesi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 23 - Your Life, Not Theirs: A Conversation with Natasha Khawja
For the last Pour the Coffee episode of 2023 featuring a guest, Pree and Chrizz decided to invite one of the best voices out there on “breaking barriers”---South Asian content creator and actress Natasha Khawja!
“Natasha Khawja was born in Texas, raised in Canada and Chicago, and now resides in Los Angeles. Along with her Pakistani ethnicity, her bi-cultural upbringing has allowed her to be relatable to people of various backgrounds. Acting did not sit well within Pakistani tradition, so opposition, even within her family, has met Natasha. Her closeness with her family has been affected by her decision to follow her dreams to Hollywood, but she feels that it was her calling. Although it is a sacrifice that hurts her, she knows that it is necessary to help the less fortunate and change the mindset of a new generation of Pakistani children that will contribute to the world.” [from IMDB]
In this episode, the girls break down the following topics with Natasha!
[x] Life growing up as a Pakistani Canadian in the 90s/early
[x] What gave Natasha courage and strength during times when she had to face the unknown alone
[x] Why children of immigrant families face so much pressure
[x] What children of immigrants can do to not feel so guilty if they make decisions their families don’t agree with
[x] If the new generation of immigrant parents are changing family dynamics compared to our parents’ generation
Sit back and relax as Natasha shares her wisdom as a brown girl breaking barriers!
Connect with Natasha:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purposeandchai/
Connect with us:
Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/
Connect with Chrizz:
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/
Connect with Pree:
Blog: www.secondgendesi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 22 - What is Healthy?
𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴? Back in the day, we feared fat, were obsessed with sugar-free, and us girls were unfortunately pushed to achieve a stick-figure ideal when puberty wanted to give us curves. But now, we have the freedom to eat what we want, exercise how we want, and even sleep and therapy all we want! Even with this freedom, it's important to acknowledge that one person's healthy isn't always the perfect fit for another. In this episode, the Pour the Coffee gals talk about: [𝐱] What health means to them and if a "perfect" healthy lifestyle is possible. [𝐱] If there is one specific way to live healthy. [𝐱] Their past health journeys. [𝐱] The health goals they have planned for the upcoming year. Join on in this fun, casual, and reflective conversation! Connect with us: Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/ Connect with Chrizz: Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/ Connect with Pree: Blog: www.secondgendesi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 21 - Surviving Emotionally as an American Abroad: A Conversation with Michelle Boles
Living abroad as an American sounds like a romantic notion, but we at Pour the Coffee know that there’s more to it than what we see on aesthetically-pleasing social media feeds and Eat, Pray, Love-esque movies.
Chrizz and Pree had the chance to sit down together (yes, Chrizz was live from Pree’s couch in Austin for this one!) and chat with Michelle Boles: a military spouse, SAHM of two young children, and active YouTuber. She’s traveled the world as a military spouse for almost a decade and has been stationed in Naples since the summer of 2021. Michelle started her YouTube channel as a way to keep herself occupied during periods of unemployment, and is not afraid to discuss the challenges that come with not only being an American abroad in Italy, but as a black woman as well.
In this episode, Michelle speaks on:
[x] What her day-to-day look like as an American SAHM raising kids in Italy
[x] The types of challenges she has faced with integration into Italian society
[x] How living in Italy is different from vacationing there
[x] Why race can be problematic when it comes to living in Europe/Italy compared to the US
[x] What needs to be done to allow people of different cultures and races to feel comfortable and welcomed in “traditional” places like Italy
We love that we got to speak with someone as vulnerable and honest as Michelle, and we hope you enjoy the words she had to share with us!
[Conversation with Michelle starts at 7:07]
Connect with Michelle:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjZEAbaxpFcIhiqDfdKmbw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebolesandthebeautiful/
Connect with us:
Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/
Connect with Chrizz:
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/
Connect with Pree:
Blog: www.secondgendesi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 20 - Flying the Free Skies: A Conversation with Flight Attendant Joyie
You know those intriguing careers that exist but seem out of reach for the average individual? The career of a flight attendant is certainly one of them!
In this episode of Pour the Coffee, Pree and Chrizz had the chance to sit down and chat with Joyie, an energetic and enthusiastic flight attendant for a major airline, about her adventurously crazy, yet rewarding life!
In this episode, Joyie shares:
[x] How her flight attendant career took shape.
[x] The differences working domestic vs. international flights.
[x] Perks and challenges of the job.
[x] Her tips for anyone looking to kickstart their flight attendant career.
[x] And some willlllld passenger stories!
Here’s another episode for our wanderlustin’ listeners, enjoy!
Connect with Joyie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyeztravels/
Connect with us:
Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/
Connect with Chrizz:
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/
Connect with Pree:
Blog: www.secondgendesi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 19 - Wordy Treasures: Reading Our Old Works
Oh boy, ya’ll are either gonna laugh your heads off with this one, or wonder what the actual fu---
Join Chrizz, Pree, and of course au-tore Rekha, in this episode of Pour the Coffee where the gals reread “fine literary works” from their past.
Everything from Rekha’s 6th grade short story to Chrizz’s spot-on Halloween-centric tales (that are not quite spooky) to Pree’s essay for English class---nothing is off limits.
This episode will surely resonate with every writer who cringes at the thought of reading their own work, and for everyone else, it’s a gift of laughter you didn’t know you needed!
Connect with us:
Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/
Connect with Chrizz:
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/
Connect with Pree:
Blog: www.secondgendesi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 18 - Passport Privilege and Global Travel with Expat Panda
Pour the Coffee is offering a sweet treat with this episode! Chrizz and Pree sit down with Aneesa, the mastermind behind @expatpanda. In the saturated world of travel content creation, Aneesa has made her mark providing unique, helpful content to the social media masses as a South African woman of South Asian descent holding a weak passport.
Yes ya’ll, passport privilege is a real thing.
In this episode, Aneesa speaks on:
[x] What led her to live life as an expat schoolteacher [x] What passport privilege is and how its effects run deep depending on nationality [x] How she’s been able to travel extensively to beautiful places even with a weak passport [x] Her motivation to provide useful travel content to women holding weak passports, and inspire them to plan their own travels
If you’re hungry for travel, it’s an educational yet lively conversation you don’t want to miss!
Connect with Aneesa: Blog: https://expatpanda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expatpanda/ Connect with us: Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/ Connect with Chrizz: Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/ Connect with Pree: Blog: www.secondgendesi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 17 - All About Pets
We’ve got a FUN episode for ya’ll today!
In this episode of Pour the Coffee, Chrizz and Pree (along with Rekha again!) chat about the furry friends in their lives---this episode is ALL ABOUT PETS.
Cats, dogs, fishes, frogs, the girls chat about it all!
In this episode, the gal pals jump into all things fluffy and talk about…
[x] The pets in their lives (at the time of episode recording)
[x] Fostering vs. adopting a pet
[x] How puppies and kittens are HARD WORK
[x] The pros and cons of adopting from a shelter vs. buying from a breeder
Plus, Pree shares a special poem about the one thing all pet owners can’t stand, but put up with anyway.
If you’re an animal lover with a special doggo or kitty in your life, curl up on the couch for the next hour with us, your four-legged friend, and of course a pipping hot cup of coffee!
Connect with us: Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/ Connect with Chrizz: Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/ Connect with Pree: Blog: www.secondgendesi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 16 - The Perfect Person
In this episode, Pour the Coffee goes there. It’s a topic that's hot click-bait especially for millennial women.
Relationships. Dating. Guys. Emotionally unavailable guys, the latter being the WORST.
While that might be, Pree and Chrizz use this hour to unravel the web of it all, and ponder over if the “perfect person” does exist for everyone.
In this episode, your favorite inquisitive gals dive into:
[x] Does the perfect person exist for everyone?
[x] Why does our generation fear marriage?
[x] What Pree’s and Chrizz’s relationship experiences were like and what they learned from them.
If you like juicy topics, gossip, and are nosy as can be, this eppy is for you!
Connect with us:
Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/
Connect with Chrizz:
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/
Connect with Pree:
Blog: www.secondgendesi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 15 - Pree in Italy: A Former Expat in Italy's Experience
When you think of Italy, what comes to mind?
Pizza? Pasta? Pesto?
How about anything not related to food, like, bureaucracy, difficulty assimilating, or living abroad as a woman in her late-20s essentially alone?
In today’s episode, Pree reflects on her time abroad as an expat in Italy. Rather than going for love or study abroad---as many of the women she met did---Pree went “later” in life. After finishing her PhD, she thought, why not try to live out a Lizzie McGuire fantasy while still staying in touch with her career.
And although she wishes she could be like the many individuals who boast about experiencing la dolce vita, Pree always keeps it honest and vulnerable on the pod!
In this episode, Pree and Chrizz talk about:
[x] What made Pree decide to go to Italy of all places
[x] Her daydreams compared to facing reality
[x] Why things felt tough/why she didn’t feel welcomed
[x] The pros and cons of life abroad as an American
[x] Becoming a “better American” after living abroad
[x] And much more juicy stuff!
Join your millennial, coffee-drinking gal pals as they chat reflect on Pree’s experience abroad. And despite how it turned out, Pree still thinks you should give living abroad a go if you ever have the chance!
Connect with us:
Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/
Connect with Chrizz:
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/
Connect with Pree:
Blog: secondgendesi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 14 - Inspired to Write
Have you ever thought about what makes a piece of writing “great”?
Worthy of a Pulitzer or NYT bestseller branding?
Pree and Chrizz are joined by Rekha (yet again, lol!) to talk about inspiration…what is most likely THE biggest factor when it comes to creating a significant piece of literary work.
Okay, you can also be inspired to write cliché YA vampire love stories too, but in this episode, we dive into:
[x] What inspires us to write
[x] Using emotions as inspiration to write
[x] Finding the energy and inspiration to write about and during challenging times
[x] What we recommend you should try the next time you have an “inspiration block”!
Join us as we chat about how to strive for that lightbulb moment that will allow us to live off the profits of our future literary bestsellers---a millennial can dream, right?
Connect with us:
Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/
Connect with Chrizz:
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/
Connect with Pree:
Blog: secondgendesi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 13 - Mid-Year Manifestation and Goals Review
Can you believe we are already halfway through 2023?? In this episode, Pree and Chrizz chat about how 2023 is going so far, trying to achieve goals, manifestation (if you’re not one of “those girls”, you are probably thinking “what the heck?”), and why goals can seem intimidating as a millennial adult. The girls ask each other if: [x] It’s reasonable to set goals at the beginning of the year, or to do it as you go? [x] Making and achieving goals is difficult as an adult. [x] Manifesting has been a good tool for trying to achieve goals. [x] A goal can not be achieved when you want, is it worth pursuing? [x] There are any tried-and-true strategies for goal-setting. [x] Either one of them have goals for this year, how it’s been going, and… [x]…if there are any exciting goals for Pour the Coffee! Don’t worry, when it comes to goals, it’s been challenging for us too! Join us for this reflective conversation! Connect with us: Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pourthecoffeepodcast/ Connect with Chrizz: Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_christina/ Connect with Pree: Blog: secondgendesi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preeslandingpage/
Episode 12 - Take Care of Yourself
In Episode 9, we dove into our first topic related to mental health: anxiety. This topic resonated with Pree’s sister, Rekha, who has joined us on previous Pour the Coffee episodes about job hunting and writing. In this episode, Rekha gets vulnerable as she shares her own mental health journey. One in which she had challenges growing up with anxiety, but has since found success and happiness with therapy and medication. Some of these details are new even to Pree, who grew up with her sister in the same household. It just comes to show that mental health struggles are indeed silent struggles, and open conversations about them, like you’ll hear in this episode, are absolutely needed: In this episode, the girls discuss: [x] Our mental health history as sisters. [x] How life shaped us growing up. [x] Rekha’s journey with accepting therapy and medication to help her manage her mental health. [x] Pree’s history with therapy and medication, and her contemplation of trying medication again after stopping years ago. Life is going to happen, what tools and tips can we implement to not let things out of our control get to us? Disclaimer: Please consult your physician for personalized medical advice. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Connect with us: Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pourthecoffeepodcast Connect with Chrizz: Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop Instagram: @writer_christina Connect with Pree: Blog: secondgendesi.com Instagram: @preeslandingpage
Episode 11 - The Global 2000s High School Experience
In this episode of Pour the Coffee, Pree invites her close friend from her Italy adventures---Glenis! Glenis is a world traveler, marketing extraordinaire, and is fluent in four languages! Even though she currently lives and works in Italy, she has lived abroad in Peru, and in this episode, she offers her unique perspective on going to high school in both of these countries! In this episode, the girls dive into: [x] American vs. Peruvian vs. Italian high school experiences in the late 2000s. [x] How their personalities were in high school. [x] The good and the bad/awkward memories of high school. [x] If being a teen then vs. now is better than the other. Join us as we journey back to the last of the best decades, and perhaps relive your high school experience with us! Connect with us: Email: pourthecoffeepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pourthecoffeepodcast Connect with Chrizz: Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/TheRoyalGardenShop Instagram: @writer_christina Connect with Pree: Blog: secondgendesi.com Instagram: @preeslandingpage
Episode 10 - Alone Not Lonely
Alone vs. Lonely
Is there a difference? If so, why are both often viewed negatively?
In this episode, Chrizz and Pree contemplate the conundrum and explore...
[x] ...why we are generally afraid of being alone, when we mean lonely.
[x] ...how alone time can be meaningful and even necessary for a healthy, balanced life.
[x] ...if we become more introverted/shy as adults compared to ourselves as children...
[x] ...and if this "pushes us" to a path of loneliness.
[x] ...the fact that doing things alone can be empowering, but it's totally normal to want to do things with others!
But at least YOU don't have to feel lonely, if you give this episode a listen!
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Episode 9 - Anxiety
We pretty much start off all of our episodes saying we keep things raw and vulnerable, and this episode is no different.
Pree and Chrizz have been grappling with a LOT of anxiety lately, and as usual, it's a topic they figured everyone could relate to, so why not hash it out on the pod? In this episode, the girls discuss their thoughts on…
[x] What anxiety looks like for them. [x] How anxiety entered their lives and how they first became aware of it. [x] Why does anxiety paralyze and consume us? [x] Where their anxiety stems from. [x] Therapy and medication.
Disclaimer: Please consult your physician for personalized medical advice. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.
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Episode 8 - The Elements of Writing
As a follow-up to Episode 4, Chrizz and Pree are back with their special guest, Rekha (Pree’s sister and Chrizz’s sister too, practically!). You may remember Rekha from episode 5 about “millennial job struggs”, but this time the girls continue to chat about the elements of writing!
In the second episode in the growing series of “writing topics”, the girls…
[x] Break down the “writer’s glossary”, and discuss what kinds of works one could write, as well as the terminology used in the writing and editing process.
[x] Talk about how to brainstorm ideas for stories and characters.
[x] Discuss not being afraid of being judged for the type of work you write.
[x] Dive into character representation and diversity…
[x]…and Pree cries about the ordeal that is setting creation!
Even if you’re not a writer now, giving this episode a listen will convince you that it’s a fun activity to incorporate into your daily routine---in fact, we end the episode unanimously agreeing that everyone SHOULD write for a better quality of life!
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Episode 7 - Monnnneeeyyyy
Millennials and Monnnneeeyyyy. Chrizz and Pree are excited about this topic, which everyone seems to have an opinion on.
Is there a right way to handle money, or should everyone just leave our generation alone and let us sort it out?
Boomers did us dirty anyway, so know we’ve got to deal with the real!
In this episode…
[x] Pree shows her love for Gen X, and remarks how they are the last generation to go through life’s stages in a “normal” way.
[x] The girls recall their introductions to the concept of money as kids (remember allowances?)...
[x] …and fondly remember days of garage sales, retail jobs, and learning how to save money (#Adulting).
[x] Salary transparency is also brought up---why is this still taboo to discuss? For Pree it’s not, she’ll gladly let you know what’s up, why the low-ballin’ sucks, and why it needs to change.
[x] Pree claps back at her “money savin’ judges”, and shares why ordering food in/dining out can cost just as much as buying groceries and cooking at home!
And remember, file your taxes friends! H&R Block be comin’ thru for us (not sponsored, haha)!
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Episode 6 - Can't Shake Away V-Day
Valentine’s Day is approaching, and in Chrizz’s and Pree’s book, it’s a holiday associated with awkward cringe.
But the girls also agree that it can be what you make of it. You can celebrate it, you can despise it, you can celebrate it with another, or celebrate your bad-ass single self!
V-Day can be fun, but maybe it’s not for everyone---and that’s definitely okay!
As Chrizz says, “it’s just another Tuesday!”
In this episode, your favorite millennial gal pals…
[x] Reflect on Valentine’s Day memories as kids
[x] Discuss the commercialism of the holiday (as with any holiday nowadays…)
[x] Bring up the fact that guys are overlooked on this day (why is it all about the woman?)
[x] Talk about that one time Pree fainted in front of her boss on V-Day
[x] Recall weird candies (Peeps, we lookin’ at you!)
And of course, Pree doesn’t miss a chance to critique the ways of Italy, he he!
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Episode 5 - Millennial Job Struggs
It seems like EVERYONE and their sister is trying to find a new job nowadays...
Most of the millennial generation should be where their parents were at in their 30s by now...but the job market ain't how those Boomers remember it!
In this episode of Pour the Coffee, Pree and Chrizz bring on their first guest---Pree's sister (and heck, Chrizz's too!), Rekha, who just landed a really amazing job after 9 MONTHS of searching.
Rekha shares her experience (and gives us all hope!!) that we can, and will, find the perfect job one of these days.
It takes perseverance, luck, and...not letting all those recruiters who ghost ya get to ya!
You'll like this episode if...
[x] You like crazy-silly banter among three childhood friends (skip to end, you will crack up!)
[x] You are curious to know why it took Rekhs nine months just to get a job!
[x] You wanna know about our experiences working in retail as millennial teens and in our twenties...
[x] You think you'll laugh about our stories of stupid recruiters!
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Episode 4 - Do You Write? Then You ARE a Writer!
Do you like to write, but don’t consider yourself a writer? Why not? If you like to write and you write---then you are a writer!
Chrizz and Pree both consider themselves writers, even though they both have full-time jobs in different industries as well as other life commitments!
In this first episode on writing (of what may be of many!), the girls talk about…
[x] Why they write and their current projects
[x] Why it can be hard to stay motivated and find the time to write, even if you enjoy it
[x] Tips to stay motivated and what they do to get themselves back into a “writing state of mind”
[x] Their future goals with writing and what they hope to achieve
If you are a fellow writer, you definitely don’t want to miss out on this! You also don't want to miss out on Chrizz venting about her kittens!
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Episode 3 - To Kid or Not to Kid?
It's a running joke among millennials: plants have become the new pets, pets the new children, and children...a status symbol of the rich? In this episode, the girls discuss if a future would be better with kids or without them---and they don't shy away from sharing their candid thoughts on the topic.
They touch upon...
[x] If they personally want (or don't want) kids and why
[x] The pros and cons of parenthood in this day and age
[x] What makes someone an "ideal" parent
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Episode 2 - It's Okay to Not Be on Social Media
If you ask Pree for her social media handles, she’ll have nothing to offer you except the URL of her blog. In this solo episode, Pree talks about why she left a platform millions of people use for the sake of her mental health. She’ll go over…
[x] Her journey with the internet/blogging
[x] Her beginnings with Instagram as a food blogger
[x] Creating a new blog and Instagram in the early 2020s
[x] The red flags of the platform and toxic traits of “influencers” and niche accounts
[x] Why getting off social media altogether was the best for her mental health
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Episode 1 - Welcome to Pour the Coffee!
Get to know your co-hosts Chrizz and Pree!
Chrizz is a graphic designer, artist and writer living in Las Vegas. Chrizz is a child of Lebanese immigrants. She spent most of her life trying to navigate through family and societal pressures, all while still trying to live her truth. Chrizz is an artist through and through and seeks to tell stories through her paintings and novels. Life isn’t always easy and sometimes you just need someone to talk things through with. What better way to do that then with your best friend and a cup of coffee.
Pree is an American scientist, runner, and writer currently working abroad in Italy. Pree is a child of Indian immigrants to America, and her experiences growing up “second gen” have pushed her to pursue all kinds of opportunities, while facing tough battles and developing unfiltered opinions about the world along the way. She enthusiastically blogs about her life journey and passions on secondgendesi.com, but she is even more excited to offer fresh perspectives (and okay, vent!) with her bestie about topics that concern the thirty-something of today!
In this introductory episode, the girls talk about…
[x] Their identities as second gen besties and growing up in the 2000s
[x] Why they decided to team up for a podcast
[x] Being thirty/almost thirty and nowhere near what they imagined
[x] And how they feel about it!
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