Legitimately Liana

Episode 20: Working Full-Time, Money, and Committed Relationships || with Victoria V.

In this episode, Victoria and I talk about the vast differences between working part-time in jobs that paid us pennies and working full-time at our new post-grad jobs, and our experiences with the seemingly inevitable soul-sucking time period between college graduation and employment. No longer broke college kids, we discussed the age-old question of whether or not money can actually make you happy, along with our plans for the future. Last but not least, we talked about being in long-term, committed relationships throughout college and whether or not we were affected by the expectations of casual dating and hookup culture, which are typical of a college environment.

Episode 19: Wanting to Give Up, Gratitude, Affirmations, and the 2 Cup Method

In this episode, I talk about getting discouraged and wanting to give up, and also practicing gratitude through appreciating the "little things" in life. Additionally, I share some affirmation exercises that have really helped me in times of (quarter-life) crisis and invite you to join me in doing the manifestation technique that is the "2 cup method"-- just for funsies.

Episode 18: Stereotypes, Growing Up Asian in the South, and Losing Your Religion || with @backpackbarbs

In this episode, fellow Youtuber Backpack Barbs and I discuss some of the stereotypes and microaggressions that we have both been subjected to as Asian women living in the United States. Growing up in the complete melting pot that is the Bay Area, I have never felt like a minority, but it was completely different for Barbs, who was adopted into a white family living in Alabama, and often found herself as the only person of color in the room. In the second half, we talk about losing the religious beliefs we were raised on, the specific reasons why that happened for us, how people around us have affected us, and our perspectives on religion now.

Episode 17: Fitness Chats, Staying Motivated with No Gym, and Never Have I Ever || with Keiller M.

Keiller (@keystraining on Instagram) and I talk for the first time since high school in a dedicated fitness episode! We begin by talking about his personal training journey, from getting his NASM certification to now teaching group fitness classes. As lovers of the gym, we discuss home workouts and how we've been managing without the gym-- Keiller with bodyweight exercises and I with my measly 5lb dumbbells. I pick his professional brain for exercise tips. We also touch on staying motivated and why staying fit is so important. Finally, we end the episode with some lighthearted chatter about gym pet peeves and a fun game of Never Have I Ever: Fitness Edition.

Episode 16: Societal Pressures, Archaeology, and Sexuality || with Isabell V.

In this episode, Isabell and I discuss the inescapable societal pressures that we experience when it comes to making decisions in life, ranging from choosing a career path to altering your physical appearance. We touch on sexuality and how it comes into play in the dating world. We also talk about archaeology, Isabell's field of study, and what it has taught her about societal constructs.