About Not Your Average British Asian Girl (NYABAG)
A non-judgemental platform brought to you by the women behind BAM & Beyond. In this podcast, we will open up about our experiences as British East & Southeast Asian women, in hopes to empower fellow Asian girls to speak up and have more of those ‘difficult conversations’ with others! Expect us to get real personal, real quick - shamelessly, and unapologetically. Watch video highlights on YouTube @bamnbeyond.
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Nicole, Sophia, Georgette, Jemaima, Phoebe and Sunny from BAM & Beyond
It's been quite the journey, but the NYABAG podcast has finally reached the final episode of the season. As the 6 hosts are reunited, they reminisce their experiences of starting the podcast and answer questions related to fave episodes, advice for budding podcasters, things they wish to do but are afraid to do, and more. Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtube.com/bamnbeyond
10 Feb 2021
Valentine's Special: Is Valentine's Day Outdated?
While Valentine's Day is the ultimate cliché, who doesn't enjoy indulging in all the special offers? Geo, Jem, Sophia and Phoebe share their own stories (spoiler alert: someone really threw up their expensive vday meal), as well as thoughts related to this occasion. Regardless of where you are in your love life, celebrate love everyday! Not just with a partner, but with your friends, family and obviously yourself. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/iDKv1sBt9ZM
3 Feb 2021
Lunar New Year Special: Traditions We Follow and Red Packet Etiquette
Join Nicole, Sophia and Phoebe as they chat about how they celebrate the Lunar New Year. From the traditions they follow, to the food they share during this special occasion, the girls also discuss about red packet etiquette. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/vKDdHQvy1L8
20 Jan 2021
#9: Practising Healthy Communication
Can we just talk? *insert Khalid reference*. In this episode, Nicole, Sophia, Geo and Jem discuss what it means by healthy communication, as well as investigating the types of communication styles which they live by. Confrontations can be a difficult challenge in all types of relationships, but they're a necessity for progress. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/kHdfo7xPg4I
13 Jan 2021
#8: Is Ghosting Someone Ever Ok? ft. Chloe Kwok
Oops - Didn't mean to ghost! In this episode, Nicole, Sophia and Phoebe are joined by a special guest, Chloe Kwok (@kwokwokwokwokwok). They explore the different types of ghosting (who knew there were so many?), their experiences with ghosting, as well as general communication which can lead to ghosting. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/V0m8QHc-E_s
6 Jan 2021
#7: How To Stay Organised & Set Boundaries with Work ft. Joelle Phua
Exam season's coming up! How does one stay organised?! This week, Sophia and Nicole are joined by fellow podcaster and life coach Joelle Phua (@joellephua_)! The ladies talk about their work styles, how they handle deadlines, manage time, and set boundaries with work. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/cmIT6FJpHuE
30 Dec 2020
New Year's Special: Reflecting on 2020 and Setting Goals
Who else is more than ready for 2021? To end this crazy ride of a year, Geo, Sophia, and Nicole invite you to reflect on the lessons you've learnt in 2020. They also discuss about the best ways to set goals. Forget about new year's resolutions; if there's something you want to do – do it right now! View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/Tayfqzx47qA
23 Dec 2020
#6: Attending University & Graduating Amidst the Pandemic ft. John La
This week, Sophia and Sunny are joined by BAM & Beyond's resident designer, Christy, and the wonderful YouTuber John La (@lajohnla)! From just entering university, to graduating amidst the pandemic, different experiences from each individual are shared as they reach the next stage of their undergrad/grad life. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/pOxnOE0J7hE
16 Dec 2020
#5: How Attending an All-Girls School Shaped Us
Fun fact: 5 out of 6 NYABAG hosts went to all-girls secondary schools! In this episode, Sophia, Nicole, Sunny and Jem dive into the topic of attending single sex schools as British Asians. They share their stories about experiencing increased pressure as minorities in toxic environments (slut-shaming, gossiping, being seen as 'different', etc.), finding it hard to socialise with boys, and more. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/ECtgQ8KrI7I (https://youtu.be/ECtgQ8KrI7I)
10 Dec 2020
#4: Beauty Standards We Face as British Asian Women
(Trigger warning: eating disorders and body dysmorphia). When it comes to British Asians, there are two standards at play: British standards, and Asian standards. Nicole, Jem, Phoebe and Sunny discuss about their thoughts on this, and share their experiences with body insecurities from a young age. From being called a 'black beauty'/'黑鬼妹', to being bombarded by advertisements of whitening products and plastic surgery, as well as the influences of social media that come into play. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/DHLU4pB2Jc0
2 Dec 2020
#3: The Definition of an 'Average' Asian Woman
He was taken to a marriage market?! In this episode, Sophia, Phoebe, Jem and Geo ask each other what defines the 'average Asian woman', 'leftover women', stereotypes, and the expectations we face as Asian women. Remember that you should never feel like you have to meet anyone else's expectations of who you are! 'Average' can be whatever you want it to be, but never be afraid to challenge the norm. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/RZu2rGgXY6Y
25 Nov 2020
#2: Navigating Friendships in our 20s
Can guys and girls be 'JUST friends'? In this episode Nicole, Geo, Jem and Sophia talk about juggling friendships with a busy work schedule, making friends online and why they've turned off read receipts. View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/fhRxHy7cKxU
18 Nov 2020
#1: Warming Things Up With a Game of 'We're Not Really Strangers' (Level 1)
Meet the women behind BAM and Beyond as they play level 1 of 'We're Not Really Strangers'! In this round, you'll find out how the girls perceive one another, from their first impressions, to who falls in love easily, and who runs on Asian timing (is always late). View video highlights here: https://youtu.be/mnxTzEQjhSk
11 Nov 2020
Trailer: The NYABAG Podcast
A quick introduction to the 'Not Your Average British Asian Girl' Podcast.
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