Tea For Two

About Tea For Two

We’re Renee and Amanda, two Malaysian friends navigating life in the UAE. Through real, unfiltered conversations, we share our experiences in personal growth, wellness, and self-improvement—all while embracing the highs and lows of change. 🌱 Lessons learned from our journey 💆♀️ Wellness talks that inspire balance 💡 Tips & practices for mindset shifts 💄 Beauty & fashion insights with a personal touch Instagram/Tiktok: ORIRI_duo. "Oriri" means "Rise" in Spanish—because growth is a journey, not a destination. Join us as we rise to our best selves—one conversation at a time. ✨

Publisher

by ORIRI

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Nov 2024

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

61 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   What Is Malaysia Really Like? What I See Differently Living Abroad

   What do Malaysians miss most when they live abroad? In this Malaysia Day episode, Renee shares what makes Malaysia feel like home — from food and “makan” culture to Manglish, multicultural celebrations, “tapau,” and the little everyday things she only started appreciating after living abroad. Malaysia is more than a destination. It is a feeling, a language, a culture, and a connection to home. Renee reflects on what changes when you leave your home country: how the things you once took for granted — the food, the heat, the familiar rhythms, the way people speak — suddenly become the things you miss most. In this episode, you'll discover: 🇲🇾 Why “Have you eaten?” is more than just a question 🍜 Why food is such a huge part of Malaysian culture 🗣️ What makes Manglish uniquely Malaysian 🥡 What “makan” and “tapau” mean beyond their literal translations 🌏 What makes Malaysia's multicultural identity so unique 🏝️ Why Malaysia is often underrated as a travel destination 🏠 How living abroad changes the way you see home Whether you're Malaysian, part of the Malaysian diaspora, living abroad, or simply curious about Malaysia, this is a little introduction to the country beyond the postcard version. Selamat Hari Malaysia 🇲🇾 Keywords naturally covered: Malaysia, Malaysia Day, Malaysian culture, Malaysian living abroad, Malaysian diaspora, Malaysia travel, Malaysian food, Manglish, makan, tapau, multicultural Malaysia, living abroad, home and identity.

2. 

   8 Sept 2026

   7 Things I Got Wrong Before 40

   7 Things I Got Wrong Before 40 Turning 40 has made me look back at the things I thought I had figured out… only to realise there was still a lot to learn. In this solo episode of Tea for Two Podcast, I’m sharing 7 lessons I wish I had understood sooner — from taking ownership instead of waiting for motivation, finding balance, taking better care of yourself, and becoming more intentional with money, to navigating changing friendships, discovering the potential in a side hustle, and learning to embrace discomfort. Some are practical. Some are uncomfortable. And some made me realise that becoming a better version of yourself isn't about having it all figured out — it's about being willing to look at yourself honestly and make different choices. If you're in your 20s or 30s, maybe these lessons will save you a few mistakes. And if you're already 40+, you might just find yourself nodding along. Welcome to 40. Apparently, I'm still learning. 🤍

3. 

   11 Aug 2026

   Dubai Summer Survival Guide: 7 Ways to Beat the Heat & Enjoy Dubai

   In this episode, Renee breaks down 7 practical ways to turn the city’s 50-degree heat into a season of better routines, better deals, and a full reset. If you have ever wondered what there is to do in Dubai when the sun feels unbearable, this episode gives you the answer with real-life examples, personal lessons, and a mindset shift that changes the way you look at the season. Renee shares the routines that keep her going, the mistakes that taught her the hard way, and the small decisions that make Dubai summer feel less like a burden and more like an advantage. You'll discover: why tweaking your schedule around early mornings is the difference between thriving and getting knocked out by the heat how to romanticize indoor living with cafes, malls, business lunches, and Dubai’s summer walking initiatives where to find summer deals on food, fashion, spa treatments, gyms, workouts, and staycations how hot and cold therapy, hydration, and wellness habits can help you reset your body and energy why mindset matters just as much as weather when you are deciding how to move through a tough season Renee also shares personal stories from her own Dubai summers, including the pool-day lesson that left everyone sick, the blackout scare that forced her to change her routine, and the wellness practices she leans on to stay balanced in extreme heat. She connects those experiences to broader habits like gratitude, opportunity thinking, and taking advantage of off-peak season deals. This episode is especially useful if you live in Dubai, are planning a trip, or simply want a fresh perspective on how to handle a season that everyone else complains about. Instead of asking how to escape the heat, Renee shows you how to work with it. If you need a practical, upbeat guide to Dubai summer - plus a reminder to stop complaining and start noticing opportunity - this one is for you.

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• Marwan
• Dr Jo
• Iskandar Shuqran
• Mira Khoury
• Noha Salmeen

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5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

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