100% UNAPOLOGETIC Tammy Chan

Sometimes the best relationships are built from having the most uncomfortable, honest, and vulnerable conversations about global and day-to-day issues. In this episode, Vannesa and I recall our high school friendship and the supportive bond we share through activism. Exchanging conversations about activism not only is a way to build a stronger relationship with others. It also allow us to inform ourselves about the Black Lives Matter movement, internalized racism in Asian communities and everyday microaggressions. As women of color, we also express our thoughts on how others react to the recent waves of activism on social media. While bringing up Vannesa's family background and struggles, we both also openly comment on the problematic aspects of colorism and apathy in our communities. 

Juggling with our jobs, chores, social events, workout routines and personal life has always been perceived as the most productive routine that many people commit. When we live in a fast-paced world, we often forget to acknowledge the importance of slowing things down. As time goes by, I learned why we embrace the notion of busyness and why we haven’t been slowing down. I also share my journey with slow-living lifestyle and I hope my experience can encourage you to embrace a sense of slowness in your daily routines!

Have you ever thought about why you could never grasp the complicated idea of female friendships and why women compete with each other? We feel ya! Growing up as a single child, Hannah and I elaborate on our struggles with finding healthy friendships that we’ve always longed for. We also discuss the psychology behind female intra-sexual competition and its detrimental impact on friendships throughout high school and adulthood. By learning from our experiences, we think self-love can prevent us from devaluing other women who could relate to our struggles. 

Previously, TK and I exchange a genuine conversation regarding the process of learning from our inertia breakthrough experiences. In this episode, we discuss more about other personal challenges we are still facing today and the importance of embracing uncertainty for better reasons. To know more about TK’s work, visit https://inertianetwork.com/ and “The Inertia Network Podcast: Break Your Inertia” on Spotify and Apple podcast. 

As a co-founder of the Inertia Network, TK (a great friend of mine) shares the process of creating an inclusive community in Vancouver that offers life-changing traveling experiences around the world. TK discusses the viewpoint of breaking his inertia...

As bi-cultural individuals, Robert (my husband) and I share our previous experiences of the SARS outbreak. Apart from recalling our distinctive memories, we also discuss why face mask wearing practices is highly encouraged and discouraged in various...