Part 2 of our conversation with Sharon! Last time on bamboo & glass, we focused on the beginnings of her content creation journey and the tribulations that came with the new chapter. In this episode, we'll chat more about specifically confidence and self-love, and how they go hand-in-hand with putting yourself out there both online and offline, especially when it comes to dating~ About Sharon Lee: Sharon Lee loves food, media, and Asian American culture. Sharon is a restaurant + media critic who shares her favorite Koreatown/LA spots as well as her takes on whatever show she’s watching (p ..read more

What holds you back from starting new things? Could reframing interests as "side quests" lower the barriers, expectations, and even the guilt of trying something totally different? Outside of Erica's 9-5 job as a senior manager of client strategy & analytics, she's also: performer at Disneyland, contestant on the baking show Baker’s Dozen, Ted Talk speaker, reporter, yoga instructor, surfer, model, actress, producer, and author of Don't Wait, Create: How to Be a Content Creator in the New Digital Revolution Erica shares the many benefits of the "side quest mindset" and 3 simple side quest ..read more

"A professional change in midlife can provide a much-needed reset—at least when you’re looking for a career that more closely aligns with your passion. But finding what you love, especially once you’ve gone down an entirely different path, can feel impossible." On bamboo & glass, we talk about the abundant possibilities of who we can choose to be, and one pillar we discuss is career. We all know the career jump is challenging. It’s oftentimes where most of us get stuck: the fear of pursuing our dreams or stepping outside of our comfort zone. But what we don’t talk as much about are the qu ..read more

"Would you rather like your crush more, or vice versa? If you couldn’t ask/share about someone’s age or career, what would you ask/share to get someone to choose you to go to Paradise?" Single's Inferno 2 was a fun show that also challenged our assumptions about others and our habits for how we present ourselves. We chat about:  If it felt clear that your crush liked someone else, what would you do? Would you be more like So E (step back) or Jong Woo (keep pursuing)? What makes a someone a pick-me girl? How do the same actions come across differently based on how you look? What makes Ji ..read more

Get to know our 2023 theme ("discovering the abundant possibilities of who we can choose to be") - and if you're new, get to know us and the friendship behind our  4-year weekly podcast! Episodes mentioned Here's How to Enjoy Meeting New People “Asian American podcast”: Duties & Possibilities How the American Dream Has Failed International Students ft. Na He Jeon & John Suh How to support bamboo & glass:   ?Share thoughts and ideas with us via Instagram @bambooandglass ?Share our Instagram posts & episodes with loved ones - we're on every podcast platform ?Treat us ..read more

While it's easy to focus on "highlight reel achievements" that make sense to others, we're here to ? celebrate work in progress and internal victories that don't have to make sense to anyone but YOU.   Whether you want to reflect on your own or with a loved one, here are some questions and conversation starters:  Is there anything you've acknowledged to be outside of your control this year? Is there anything you've finally taken control of this year? Is there a boundary you've proudly set for yourself this year? What's a new perspective you've come to accept this year? Is there an ..read more

There's so much we're grateful for, eager to release, and hopeful about as 2022 comes to a close. Vision boards are a great way to visualize your goals and hopes for 2023, so listen along and let's make one together! How to support bamboo & glass:   ?Share thoughts and ideas with us via Instagram @bambooandglass ?Share our Instagram posts & episodes with loved ones - we're on every podcast platform ?Treat us to a coffee through Buy Me a Coffee ?Invite us to your company/org/school to lead a workshop! DM @bambooandglass or email us at bambooandglass@gmail.com. Follow bamboo & ..read more

What does it take to tell a good story, make your friends laugh, and help everyone have a grand old time? Turns out, not much. Niles Wilson, resident storyteller, tells us his 5 tips to flexing that storytelling muscle, just in time for the holidays as you gather with loved ones and reminisce on some of the best memories from this year. Remember, good storytelling isn’t looking for content, it’s giving the content that’s already happening in your life the “spotlight” it deserves. How to support bamboo & glass:   ?Share thoughts and ideas with us via Instagram @bambooandglass ?Share ..read more

How do you create a sense of closeness and intimacy with your loved ones from afar? Even with technology like video calls and friendship lamps, there hasn't been a tool that enhances the love language of physical touch, or presence, the way that Tangible does. Our guest is Akshay, the founder of Tangible, a magical neck pillow that creates physical presence over distance. Join us for this conversation as we dive deep into Akshay's story about how the harrowing experience of losing his mom during the pandemic instigated this question, and what it took for him to go from tinkering on a few proto ..read more

What stories about death and the afterlife did you grow up with? We chat with filmmaker Eleanor Cho about her short film Dinner is Ready, Korean folklore about death, and the connections between film and mental health. Watch Dinner is Ready. About Eleanor: Eleanor Cho is a Korean American filmmaker and graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts. She is dedicated to writing and directing stories of underrepresented communities, and highlighting the extraordinary stories of ordinary people in order to humanize others and inspire empathy. She worked as a Writers’ Production Assistant on THE NE ..read more