Welcome to It Only Happens to Earnny — a podcast where I share life, stories, and moments that make you think… “why does this only happen to me?”
Hosted by Earnny, this podcast feels like sitting down with a friend who opens up about what life really feels like — from growing up Thai American between cultures, to navigating life in a small town, to figuring out who you are along the way.
Some stories are funny, messy, and deep… but always real.
If life hits a little differently… you’re not alone—and if something unexpected happens, it probably happens to me. ✨
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Life Update: Trashy Romance & Running Into My Ex's Mom
Between food poisoning (again), taking an unexpected break from the podcast, getting ready to go back to school (also again), and somehow running into my ex's mom (hopefully NOT again), I figured it was time for a little life update.
This week, I chat about perfectionism, why I've been reading way too many trashy romance books lately, what it feels like to be in that weird in-between season where nothing feels certain but everything is changing, and the surprisingly wholesome life lesson I learned after running into people from my past.
And if you're low-key nosy, love a little drama, but don't actually want to be the drama... welcome. You're my kind of people. ☕
15 Jul 2026
Red, White, and Blue Are For Immigrants Too
For many people, the Fourth of July is about fireworks, barbecues, and celebrating America. For me, it's also a reminder of the journey that brought me here.
This week, I'm sharing one of the best holiday weekends I had with my extended family in Ohio and reflecting on my own immigration story- from moving to the U.S. from Thailand to navigating visas, green cards, and citizenship. TWICE. Second time with my English husband. I also talk about why gratitude and disappointment can exist at the same time, and why the American Dream looks different through immigrant eyes.
As America celebrates its birthday, I'm sharing a perspective that isn't often heard: one of earning a place, finding opportunity, and realizing that home isn't always just one place. Plus, this week's Thai Word of the Week is บ้าน (baan)—a little reminder that it's possible to have more than one home.
Happy 250th Birthday, America. ❤️🤍💙
1 Jul 2026
Welcome to the Dead Parent Club
Welcome to the Dead Parent Club.
Not exactly a club any of us asked to join. (I also hate it here)
In this episode, I open up about losing my dad, what grief has looked like over the past year, and the unexpected lessons it taught me about friendship, family, faith, and making the most of the time we have with the people we love.
On a different note, Happy Fourth of July ❤️🤍💙 and happy 250th birthday, America! 🇺🇸 However you're spending this holiday weekend, I hope this conversation reminds you to hold your loved ones a little closer.
If you're part of this club too, you're not alone. ❤️
10 Jun 2026
Too Thai for America, Too American for Thailand
In this week's episode of It Only Happens to Earnny, I'm sharing one of the most personal parts of my journey: growing up as a Thai American in a small town and struggling to figure out where I belonged.
From hating my long Thai name and trying to fit in during high school to learning that I didn't have to choose between being Thai or American, this episode is about identity, culture, and finding the confidence to simply be myself. I also talk about two beautiful Thai concepts—kreng jai and nam jai—and how they've shaped the way I see kindness, community, and the world around me.
If you've ever felt caught between two cultures, wondered if you were "enough," or tried to hide parts of yourself just to fit in, this episode is for you.
Because being Thai American—or any mixed identity—isn't half of two worlds. You're one whole person, and your story deserves to be told. 🩷🤎
3 Jun 2026
What's Your Name in Thai?
After a conversation with an old friend, I found myself remembering all the weird, funny, and sometimes confusing things that happened when I first moved from Thailand to America.
In this episode, I'm sharing stories from middle school, talking about the questions people used to ask me about Thailand, and reflecting on some of the cultural differences that still make me laugh today. From "What's my name in Thai?" to why I absolutely cannot handle shoes in the house, this is a nostalgic look back at my immigrant experience and the culture that continues to shape who I am.
Oh! and we're kicking off a brand-new "Thai Word of the Week" segment, too.
EDIT: Hi guys! So sorry for long silent in my failed attempt to upload with terrible wifi! Major technical difficulty here with this episode, I apologize. I had to re-upload my episode again. It should be fixed now. Let me know if you notice any other issues! Thank for you being patience with me and for supporting my little podcast! :)
20 May 2026
Is It Earn or Earnny?
Is it Earn or Earnny? Which one is my real name?
In this week’s episode, I share the story behind my name, my move from Thailand to America, and the different versions of myself I’ve had to grow through along the way.
We talk about people-pleasing, cultural expectations, finding your voice, and learning that you don’t have to stay the same person forever.
Sometimes growth looks as small as changing a nickname... and sometimes it changes your entire life.
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13 May 2026
"In 10 Years, You Could Have My Job"
Starting over in my late 20s wasn’t part of the plan… but maybe that’s the point.
In this episode, I open up about career burnout, leaving the lab, traveling during COVID, people-pleasing, being told “maybe in 10 years you could have my job,” and the moment I realized I wanted more for my life. Turning my pain into my podcast, I talk about why I’m rethinking everything-from IT to possibly dental school-and what it means to rebuild your life when your dreams start changing.
This episode is for anyone feeling lost, stuck, faced rejections, burned out, scared to pivot, or in season of change like myself. You are not behind. You are allowed to start over. And you absolutely got what it takes to bet on yourself. 🤍
6 May 2026
"Babe, it's not working"
An honest update on why this week's episode didn't go as planned.
I talk about my first world's problem of feeling stuck in my career path and also my struggle with school...and learning when to stop forcing things that don't feel right- including my episode about my mom.
I know it's a short one.
But this is real talk.
30 Apr 2026
Somewhere in Between
After last week's heavy episode, this one here is a check-in. A real conversation about where I am with grief, identity, and being in that "in-between" phase of life- where nothing feels certain, and you are still figuring things out.
If you have been feeling stuck, lost, or questioning your next step... this episode is for you.
A reminder to trust yourself, start anyway, and keep going- even without all the answers.
22 Apr 2026
My Name is John Bauman
For the past month, I’ve been sharing pieces of my story—what it was like moving to America, navigating life, and finding my place. But there’s been one person at the center of it all that I haven’t fully talked about… until now.
This episode is for my dad.
On April 25, it will mark one year since his passing. So today, in this episode, I’m honoring him the best way I know how—by telling his story, sharing the pieces of him that shaped me, and keeping his name alive.
From a “broke country boy” in middle of nowhere town… to a Marine in Vietnam… to the man who became my dad—this is a story about resilience, sacrifice, love, and the complicated, beautiful legacy someone can leave behind this world.
This episode includes real voicemail clips from my dad, and ends with a voicemail I wish I could leave him.
*** NOTE: This episode discusses grief, loss, and war. ***
If you’re listening… thank you for being here. And if you can—call your dad.
15 Apr 2026
She's on the Other Side of the World
From last week's cliffhanger...
I finally opening up about the moment my mom told us she was leaving to go back to Thailand after only nearly a year of moving to USA.
What felt like abandonment as a kid... looks very different to me now as an adult.
This episode is about holding both truths- understanding someone's choices while still healing from how it affected you.
And if you listened to the last episode... this is where it continues.
9 Apr 2026
The Middle of Nowhere Asian
Sometimes it takes someone from your past to remind you how far you've come.
In this episode, I reflect on what felt like when I first moved to the U.S- the version of me who was just trying to figure it all out... while realizing I might just be one of the few to really trying to figure this new chapter of my life in a different country. With my dear, long-time friend visiting again , it brought back memories... and made me see things a little differently now.
If you've ever looked back at an old version of yourself and thought, "wow... I made it through that," this one's for you.
31 Mar 2026
The Middle Seat
I remember getting on a plane and realizing... I didn't even know where this country was on the map- but I was going.
In this episode, I share what life was like growing up in Thailand, my relationship with my mom, and how everything changed after moving to the U.S. at 12.
This isn't for sympathy- it's just my story.
Because sometimes life puts you in between... like sitting in the middle seat. Not quite here, not quite there- just learning how to exist in the in-between.
24 Mar 2026
Me, Myself, and My Podcast
This is me finally starting.
In this first episode, I share who I am, where I come from, and why it took me five years to press record. From growing up Thai-American to figuring out life in a small town, this is just the beginning of something I have been holding onto for a long time.
If you feel like you are still figuring it all out too... you are not alone.
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