Legitimately Liana

Liana Chau

Hi, my name's Liana. I'm in my 20's, and that in itself comes with a lot of struggles: making friends, seeking employment, dating, feeling lost, and so much more. I talk about those things, and oftentimes with guests! Follow this podcast and follow me on IG (@liana_del_rey) to stay connected and updated with new episodes!

  1. 05/18/2021

    Episode 20: Working Full-Time, Money, and Committed Relationships || with Victoria V.

    In this episode, Victoria and I talk about the vast differences between working part-time in jobs that paid us pennies and working full-time at our new post-grad jobs, and our experiences with the seemingly inevitable soul-sucking time period between college graduation and employment. No longer broke college kids, we discussed the age-old question of whether or not money can actually make you happy, along with our plans for the future. Last but not least, we talked about being in long-term, committed relationships throughout college and whether or not we were affected by the expectations of casual dating and hookup culture, which are typical of a college environment.

    45 min

  2. 02/04/2021

    Episode 19: Wanting to Give Up, Gratitude, Affirmations, and the 2 Cup Method

    In this episode, I talk about getting discouraged and wanting to give up, and also practicing gratitude through appreciating the "little things" in life. Additionally, I share some affirmation exercises that have really helped me in times of (quarter-life) crisis and invite you to join me in doing the manifestation technique that is the "2 cup method"-- just for funsies.

    14 min

  3. 01/30/2021

    Episode 18: Stereotypes, Growing Up Asian in the South, and Losing Your Religion || with @backpackbarbs

    In this episode, fellow Youtuber Backpack Barbs and I discuss some of the stereotypes and microaggressions that we have both been subjected to as Asian women living in the United States. Growing up in the complete melting pot that is the Bay Area, I have never felt like a minority, but it was completely different for Barbs, who was adopted into a white family living in Alabama, and often found herself as the only person of color in the room. In the second half, we talk about losing the religious beliefs we were raised on, the specific reasons why that happened for us, how people around us have affected us, and our perspectives on religion now.

    35 min

  4. 11/23/2020

    Episode 17: Fitness Chats, Staying Motivated with No Gym, and Never Have I Ever || with Keiller M.

    Keiller (@keystraining on Instagram) and I talk for the first time since high school in a dedicated fitness episode! We begin by talking about his personal training journey, from getting his NASM certification to now teaching group fitness classes. As lovers of the gym, we discuss home workouts and how we've been managing without the gym-- Keiller with bodyweight exercises and I with my measly 5lb dumbbells. I pick his professional brain for exercise tips. We also touch on staying motivated and why staying fit is so important. Finally, we end the episode with some lighthearted chatter about gym pet peeves and a fun game of Never Have I Ever: Fitness Edition.

    34 min
  5. Episode 16: Societal Pressures, Archaeology, and Sexuality || with Isabell V.

    11/07/2020

    Episode 16: Societal Pressures, Archaeology, and Sexuality || with Isabell V.

    In this episode, Isabell and I discuss the inescapable societal pressures that we experience when it comes to making decisions in life, ranging from choosing a career path to altering your physical appearance. We touch on sexuality and how it comes into play in the dating world. We also talk about archaeology, Isabell's field of study, and what it has taught her about societal constructs.

    31 min

  6. 10/28/2020

    Episode 15: Staying Motivated, Full Time vs Self Employment, and Finances || with Emily Z.

    My best friend Emily (the very same one from Episode 3!) and I start out this episode by discussing our methods for staying productive and motivated. We then transition into talking about her experience with full time employment and my journey with self employment thus far, and why it's very attractive to me despite its instability. We talk about our experiences with past and current supervisors and what qualities we look for in an ideal boss. Finally, we delve into what we've managed to learn so far about Roth IRAs, index funds, stocks, filing taxes and more-- all things that we should have learned about in school but didn't, because, well, the education system kinda sucks.

    32 min

  7. 09/16/2020

    Episode 14: How We Met, Judging a Book by Its Cover, and Feeling Socially Anxious || with Joshua A.

    In this episode, my boyfriend Josh and I take turns telling the story of how we met four years ago. Due to our age gap and the fact that we weren't in the same major at school, we seem like an unlikely couple, and that tends to spark a lot of curiosity from people, which means we get asked to tell this story a lot (this is for you curious kittens). We also recall the assumptions that several people have made about us in the past based solely on our outward appearances: for me, it's the makeup and the way I dress, and for Josh, it's his muscles and shoulder tattoo. Lastly, we touch on how we both feel socially anxious in various situations-- ranging from simply walking down the street to ordering food from a restaurant-- and Josh shares what he's done to actively combat that struggle.

    27 min

  8. 09/08/2020

    Episode 13: What's in a Name?

    In this undeniably self-indulgent birthday episode, I explain the title that I've chosen for this podcast, "Legitimately Liana", and what it means to me. I've gotten a lot of really nice messages in response to my content and it makes me so happy! I also get a lot of people commending me for being open, real, and just not really caring about what other people think (which, in my opinion, is only kinda true. I care a little!) I know there are a lot of people who want to create content as well, whether it be starting a YouTube channel or their own podcast, but are allowing their fear of judgement from others hinder them from actually going for it. This is just my perspective when it comes to tackling that, and it's also applicable to expressing yourself in your daily life the way you want to. So, what does it mean for me to be "legitimately" me? And what will it take for you to be legitimately you?

    15 min
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About

Hi, my name's Liana. I'm in my 20's, and that in itself comes with a lot of struggles: making friends, seeking employment, dating, feeling lost, and so much more. I talk about those things, and oftentimes with guests! Follow this podcast and follow me on IG (@liana_del_rey) to stay connected and updated with new episodes!

Information

  • Creator
    Liana Chau
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Liana Chau
  • Show Website
    Legitimately Liana