Poor People Poor People Podcast
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- Society & Culture
Poor People is a platform for people of color to discuss the current political-economic environment, stories of socioeconomic upbringing, to share success stories and experiences of today.
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012: Careers
Jackie and Mee talk about careers this week! From selecting careers to leveling up, they cover their experiences and share some advice on things they wish their younger selves knew.
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011: Travel!
Eager to jump back into traveling around the world, Mee and Jackie talk about their experiences with travel this week as they dream about their next post-pandemic adventure. They chat about traveling (or not traveling) during their childhood and share some anecdotes about the difficulties of traveling, as well as some tips they've picked up for solo travelers (especially female BIPOC travelers).
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010: On Moving!
PPP chats this week about moving! Using an interview-style format, Mee asks Jackie a bunch of questions about how she's moved multiple times around the country after college. The pair talk about the difficulties of moving, from logistics to parental attitudes of leaving the proverbial nest. With COVID inspiring so many people to move to different parts of the country, you may find some useful tidbits in this episode that help give you that extra nudge to explore a new spot!
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009: Appropriation vs Appreciation
Mee and Jackie have a casual chat about food (specifically POC cuisines!) and how they're represented in American culture. Some highlights include Jackie raging about the spelling of banh mi (n before h, guys!) and Mee (sarcastically) wondering if ketchup belongs in pasta. Have a listen and let us know your thoughts on the topic!
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008: Money, Pt. 1
Mee and Jackie dive into the first part of their discussions about money! They reflect on the part that money played in shaping their childhoods and the habits that have carried onto their present lives.
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007: Confrontations
From encounters with spoiled children to weird comments at the farmers' market, Mee and Jackie chat about some memorable confrontations and conversations they've had over the years.