Tea & Transitions Novalia Collective

After a summer hiatus, we're back with episode 2 and an inescapable topic: motherhood. And while many conversations and depictions around motherhood are forced upon us, we're exploring stories from individuals reclaiming their narratives around motherhood. So grab your cup or mug, and join us as we take a look at how we define and redefine motherhood.  

Guests: Deepa Manjanatha and Jennifer Ng

What are we holding on to from previous generations? How do we engage the past while living in the present? What legacy do we want to leave behind? In this first episode of Season 2, we navigate these questions and more as we serve up another season filled with sips and stories from the dynamic lives of women of color. 



Guests: Christine P. and Elyse Gainor

As we grow older, life takes us from one place to the next, often creating physical distance between us and our friends. In this bonus episode, we invite our closest friends for a tea time chat on how we bridge the divide of distance and sustain our strong friendships.

Guests: Alexandra and Kelly 

International global sensation Bangtan Sonyeondan, better known as BTS, have been encouraging individuals around the world to love themselves since their debut in 2013. During the pandemic, many have been drawn to their openness, honesty, and hope during these difficult times. In this bonus episode, we explore the inspirational and joyful role that BTS has played in our lives.

Guest: Paola Pinedo-Vargas

In our last episode of the season, we return to the place we started: touch. As vaccine rollouts continue, and we feel hopeful for the future, we revisit this topic again to see where we are over a year into the pandemic, as we discuss missing the weight of another and attending to our grief.

Guests: Bhumi Patel and Amber Butts

In this episode, we meet for our weekly tea ritual alongside the heaviness of the increased violence of the past few weeks. Sit with us as we discuss how cross-racial solidarity brought us together as a Viet American woman and a Black woman, and engage our guests in conversations about race, identity, resistance, and friendships. 

Guests: Brittney Enin and Ava Abbey