Perfectly Imperfect With Christine And Regina

Are we Asian? Are we American? Growing up, we are taught many things about ourselves that start to create the foundation of who we become. Add cultural differences and some underrepresentation, and you have some pretty confused Asian American kids with no reference of how to manage the colliding cultures. We want to make our Asian parents proud, but when their lessons and traits start to conflict with what we are being taught in real life, it creates a whole new level of identity crisis that we have no reference of combating. This week, we discuss what it feels like for us to be Asian American women trying to find and become who we truly are. Being taught to conform to what we can and can’t be as young girls and then being modern minority women who have the world regulating what we can and can’t do, is exhausting! We share how we’ve learned to break barriers and stereotypes as we truly embrace the power of our story. Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @xoxochristinechen; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regi

WE’RE BAAAACK! Thank you so much for the love and support you’ve given us, words cannot describe how grateful we are for each and every one of you! <3 At a very young age, we were taught what the idea of perfection looks like through the successes of others. It can be a great motivator to watch others accomplish great things such as inventing new products, producing new content, etc. but what if it starts hindering you from seeing your own path? This week, we discuss analysis paralysis and how the chase for perfection can both fuel and break us. We dive into our own stories of insecurities and how it feels to constantly be surrounded by everyone’s highlight reel and how we’ve learn to fully embrace our own path. Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @xoxochristinechen; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang Perfectly Imperfect - Instagram: @perfectly.imperfect.podcast; Facebook: perfectlyimperfectpodcast NEW episodes every TUESDAY! Remember to rate, review, a

Our Season 2 finale is here, thank YOU for sticking with us for 42 EPISODES!! We reflect upon one year and two seasons of Perfectly Imperfect. It's been an incredible journey of producing consistent content, strengthening our friendship, and connecting with each and every one of you. Through the vunerability, raw and real talks, thank you for letting us ... be us. WE LOVE YOU ALL <3 Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @peachiechristine; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang Perfectly Imperfect - Facebook: perfectlyimperfectpodcast NEW episodes every TUESDAY! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and don't forget to tell a friend about the show :) See you guys next week! Send us feedback/questions at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast@gmail.com

There are a lot of things in life that don't make sense - jobs that we wanted but never got, relationships that we thought would be our forevers but didn't last, opportunities that we were so sure were right for us but ended up being another disappointment to add to our list. We go through life, dot by dot, attempting to achieve success and happiness - but during the process, we slowly begin to realize that we've become someone we don't know, to try and impress people who don't matter. This week, the ever-inspiring-superwoman Jenn Im, shares her story as she connects the dots in her life that has led her on this wildly amazing journey. We each reflect upon significant moments from our past and uncover insecurities we didn't know we were struggling with. As well as find acceptance and release in what we had to overcome in order to be who we are today. We laugh, we cry, and of course we yaaaasss!! Follow Jenn here: Jenn Im - Instagram: imjennim; Twitter: imjennim; YouTube: clothesencounters Check out Jenn's clo

A child’s relationship with his/her mom can be complicated. We have this ideal image of a mother is one who should ALWAYS provide nurture, care, and unconditional love, but sometimes, this just isn't our reality. As first generation Asian Americans, our relationships with our moms face extra obstacles such as language and cultural barriers, which can make being open and honest with each other extremely difficult. This week, our good friend, Chris Dinh joins us as we dive deeper and explore what our moms' stories are: who they were growing up, what their hopes and dreams were, what they sacrificed and overcame. Knowing their story is key in getting to know yours and untangling years of misunderstandings, regret, and resentment. Follow Chris here: Chris Dinh - http://mymomsfoodblog-blog.tumblr.com Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @peachiechristine; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang Perfectly Imperfect - Facebook: perfectlyimperfectpodcast NEW episodes eve

No one likes to talk about being cheated on or cheating on someone. When the foundation of any relationship is trust and that trust is broken through cheating, lies, broken promises, and crossed boundaries (again and again and again), what the EFF do we do? We want to dive into the heartbreak as well as the consequences of being cheated on, lied to, and how we can learn to build ourselves back up + set better boundaries. This week, our sista love who always keeps things real, Joanna Sotomura joins us in this super difficult and complicated topic. We share our stories of being cheated on as well as being the cheater in past relationships... and of course, our lessons through some of the hardest times of our lives. Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help YouFind - and Keep - Love http://amzn.to/2kmutMq Follow Joanna here: Joanna Sotomura - Instagram: joannasotomura; Twitter: joannasotomura Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @peachiechristine; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina -

We’re too often told to stay positive! Think happy thoughts! Don’t dwell in the negative! And while this can be great advice to help deal with life's woes, how do we approach it authentically so that resentment and anger don't take over? In many aspects of our lives, we suppress a lot of feelings and emotions in order to move on and "be positive". Sometimes it’s for survival, other times it becomes a way of life. But it doesn't mean those "bad" emotions are really gone! This week, our fairy soul sister Mimi Chao joins us as we explore the many ways we have dealt with the suppression of negatives memories from past experiences and how the consequences have affected our lives. We also dive into how we are currently processing all the horrific news happening daily in today's political climate from Harvey Weinstein, Trump, to the devastating Sutherland Springs shooting. How do we find happiness when there is negativity everywhere?! "Life is a creation of the mind." - Buddha A New Ear

Working in corporate gets a bad rep, while pursuing the creative path can be glorified. This week, we invite our incredibly sweet friend Liah Yoo to talk about the difference between these two worlds because she's done both! She studied architecture and design, but then got a corporate job to work for Korea's biggest skincare brand (Amore Pacific), and now she's a full time YouTuber??? Liah's story is the perfect example of how life can throw some pretty surprising curveballs, but every experience leads you one step closer to where you're supposed to be so long as you understand your purpose. We share the realities of working the 9-5 corporate job vs. the create-your-own-schedule freelancer. And answer questions like: what were the signs that told us which world was better suited for us & when is it time to make a change to take that risk? Follow Liah here: Liah Yoo - Instagram: aboutliahyoo; Twitter: aboutliahyoo; Website: http://www.liahyoo.com/ Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @peachiechrist

Being single is always met with sad and pitiful glances. Your friends constantly want to introduce you to someone, you're always the 3rd or 5th wheel, your family keeps asking when you're going to get married, and you're known as the future crazy cat person. #foreveralone! But, hey we've been there. The world makes you feel incomplete and devalued as a person when you're "single," but we can honestly say that being single can be one of the best decisions of your life! And by decision, we mean when you CHOOSE to be single. Christine opens up about her 6 years of being single after jumping from one relationship to the next. That one decision to find THE answer has led to a life changing journey of self love + true freedom. Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @peachiechristine; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang Perfectly Imperfect - Facebook: perfectlyimperfectpodcast NEW episodes every TUESDAY! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and

Navigating in an extroverted world as an introvert can be exhausting. Others perceive introverts as shy, antisocial, weird, or even socially awkward is typically untrue. So what is it really like living inside the mind of an introvert? What are they really thinking... about themselves, others, and the world around them? After listening to this episode, you may realize that you got a bit of introvert all along! This week, we invited our big brother and favorite introvert Ted Fu to speak about this highly anticipated topic! Ted is known to be extremely private but we got the rare privilege to dig into his feels and talk about his experience + insecurities of being an introvert thrust into the spotlight. He shares how that has completely changed his life and perspective on himself. The more we explored our own stories, the more we began to understand that whether you're an introvert or extrovert, we have a lot more in common than we realize. AWKWARD ANIMAL GIVEAWAY To enter, be sure you’re following @peachiechri

As first generation Asian Americans, we understand the sacrifices our parents have made in order for us to have the opportunities we are blessed with today. We grow up in a society that they are unfamiliar with but we must abide by traditions we are unfamiliar with. This contrasting reality leads to many unanswered questions and leave us feeling the need to sacrifice our passions to fulfill our parents' wishes. But IS it selfish to pursue a path we know feels right? Do our families truly know what's best for our future? This week, our shining light of wisdom Jennet Liaw shares her beautiful insight on how we can and should responsibly chase our dreams. We give practical tips and advice on how we got our foot in the door and why fueling your fire is the MOST responsible and USEFUL thing you can do for the world. “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” -Howard Thurman Follow Jennet here: Jennet Liaw - Instagram: @

Have you ever felt like no matter what you did, you just didn't quite fit in... or belong? Is it you? It is your fear of rejection from the past? Or is it everyone else? This week our community soul brother aka Dan Matthews comes by to explore why he still feels out of place even though he’s constantly surrounded by friends. Dan shares how he's still navigating through life trying to embrace his true identity. Korean adoptee aka rapper aka community leader aka friend aka.. Dan. Follow Dan here: Dan Matthews - Instagram: @danakadan; Twitter: @DANakaDAN Find out more about Dan's Album "Escape LA" here: http://danakadan.me/ Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @peachiechristine; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang Perfectly Imperfect - Facebook: perfectlyimperfectpodcast NEW episodes every TUESDAY! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and don't forget to tell a friend about the show :) See you guys next week! Send us feedback/questions at

Our comedic soul sister Amy Okuda joins us this week to talk about confidence. The three of us may come off as confident women on the outside, but do we actually feel as confident as we look? Most people encourage the idea of faking it till you make it but how do you do that when it makes you feel like a fraud? We answer all types of questions about confidence such as where does ours come from? When do we feel least confident? How do we overcome our own doubts and insecurities? Find out this week on Perfectly Imperfect! Follow Amy here: Amy Okuda - Instagram: @amyokuda; Twitter: @amyokuda Watch Atypical here: https://www.netflix.com/atypical Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @peachiechristine; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang Perfectly Imperfect - Facebook: perfectlyimperfectpodcast NEW episodes every TUESDAY! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and don't forget to tell a friend about the show :) See you guys next week! Send us feedback/qu

Not everything is what it seems. From the outside, things can look sparkly and flawless, but what is it really like on the other side? Is the grass really greener? This week, we invite our ray of sunshine soul sister, Ashley Matsunami @ashmats to explore the different masks we've each had put on since childhood and what they look like now as grown women. After digging through our past, we finally own up to ourselves and tell the true stories of why we are the way we are. Spoiler alert: Being bullied and bullying has a lot to do with it. Follow Ashley here: Ashley Matsunami - Instagram: @ashmats Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @peachiechristine; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang Perfectly Imperfect - Facebook: perfectlyimperfectpodcast NEW episodes every TUESDAY! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and don't forget to tell a friend about the show :) See you guys next week! Send us feedback/questions at theperfectlyimperfectpodcast@gmail.co

Our relationship with our dads affect every aspect of our lives, especially as women. It shapes how we see our self worth, how we give and receive love, our sense of security + self confidence, etc.. But what happens when you don't get along with you dad? How can one of the most important relationships in your life that's supposed to be filled with love and acceptance is instead filled with anger and misunderstandings? This week, we explore these exact questions with our own Asian Oprah sister, Cassey @blogilates!! She opens up about her difficult times with her dad and how it still currently impacts her self esteem. We give our best advice on how we've learned to bridge the gap and have that father daughter relationship we've all wanted. Follow Cassey here: Cassey Ho - Instagram: @blogilates; Twitter: @blogilates; YouTube: @blogilates; Podcast: Sheroic Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @peachiechristine; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang Perfectly Imper

This week, we sit down with our first male guest and our very dear brother friend THE Wesley Chan! We've been there for each other, through so many years of ups and downs, growth, and laughs so we wanted to sit down and reflect on what each of us are really chasing and why. When it comes to chasing perfection, we wanted to dig in deeper and explore what that means to each of us. How do we factor it into the different facets of our lives and where does it stem from? Everyone knows Wes for his artistic creativity, meticulousness, and sense of style; but what is really going on inside his head when the rest of the world sees just one side to him? Does he believe in perfection? Is he trying to prove something to others or himself? What makes him afraid of looking stupid? Turns out when it strip it down bare naked, WES ROBOT MACHINE MAN is just as human as you and me. Yas <3 Follow Wes here: Wesley Chan - Instagram: @thewesleychan/@basegray; Twitter: @thewesleychan; YouTube: Wong Fu Productions Thank you Jasmin

This week we want to give the biggest YAAASSS to a dear dear sister friend of ours... Jen (frmheadtotoe)! Jen is best known for her YouTube channel, of over 10 years, for creating beauty and lifestyle tutorials for her 1.2m fans! Throughout our friendship, we've had the privilege of having intimate talks about our struggles in the industry and our careers as women. Jen is now a first time mommy to the ADORABLE Aria June and we have TONS of questions! We dive into the expectation vs. reality of motherhood with our vastly different experiences and discuss the pressure of societal expectations for women to be mothers. Hopefully it will help change or confirm your thoughts on whether or not you want to have a baby in the future. It did for us! Follow Jen here: Jen Chae (From Head to Toe) - Instagram: @frmheadtotoe; Twitter: @frmheadtotoe; YouTube: frmheadtotoe THANK YOU Marvin and Jasmine for helping us out! Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @peachiechristine; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram

Ever feel the need to have and do everything as perfectly as possible? So no one will judge you? So you don't disappoint your parents? So you live up to your own expectations? Because of your fear of failure, you never started that project you've always talked about or finished the ending to that script you've been working on for the past 6 months. Fear paralyzes us. We become terrified that the product isn't good enough or what we envisioned. It's that little voice in our head that constantly reminds us that we could have been more. So how do you combat these thoughts? How do you overcome them and find the courage to start your own passion project that you've been putting off? Listen in and find out! Read the article here: http://www.ravishly.com/you-arent-lazy-youre-just-terrified-paralysis-and-perfectionism-mental-health Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @peachiechristine; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang Perfectly Imperfect - Facebook: perfectlyimp

Are you feeling deflated and uninspired? Do you feel lost? This week we have our most uplifting episode yet!! We've been there (and tbh, are still climbing our way out). We definitely know how it feels to want to make an impact, to want to find your passion, and to make that difference in the world. But where do you start? How do you just start over or take any risks without having a solid plan for the future?? We share our thoughts and first hand experience of learning the difference between passion and a higher purpose. That is the key to moving higher and living with intention. That is the secret to finding peace and being able to share that overwhelming joy with the world. Follow us on social! Christine - Instagram: @peachiechristine; Twitter: @christinechen4 Regina - Instagram: @regina.fang; Twitter: @reginafang Perfectly Imperfect - Facebook: perfectlyimperfectpodcast NEW episodes every TUESDAY! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and don't forget to tell a friend about the show :) See you

OMG YAAAASSS!!!! We've hit 25 episodes of PIP! We can't believe we made it! We want to thank all of you incredible, generous, and beautiful people (our PIP family) for listening and supporting us each week by sharing this very special treat: our first episode with a super special guest... the amazing and super inspirational Wendy Nguyen (wendyslookbook)! This week we talk about love, tips on why you should move to a new city, and soul mates. Wendy opens up about her own love journey with soul mates in people and cities: Do they exist? How does our belief in soul mates affect how we find love? And can we have multiple soul mates? We also share our love languages, how it has changed our love lives, and how we've learned to better communicate and receive love from others and ourselves! Cheers to love guys! Discover your own love language here: http://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/ Follow Wendy here: Wendy Nguyen (wendyslookbook) - Instagram: wendyslookbook; Twitter: wendynguyen A special THANK YOU to Marvin for