5: Bridesmaids

We've made it to holiday season!!! The sparkly lights are up, friends and family are gathering around tables, shops are tempting us with mega sales... and yet every person or community's idea of what represents the festive holidays for them can be vastly different. The ways in which we experienced this season at a young age can be a big influence on how we choose to celebrate, or to not, as adults now. Bring along your hot cocoa (or mulled wine) to join in as hosts Lois, Steph and Sylvie chat about their holiday plans as well as persepctives. Hot take or not: 70% of all the decorations out there are way too tacky... Instagram: @tellmeovertea Email: [email protected] Credits Music - Sky Kung www.theblacksea.space

Stranger danger! We all grew up with this idea drummed into us. Figuring out how to feel comfortable and courageous in public spaces has been an interesting dance for hosts Lois, Steph and Sylvie to navigate through their lives as adults now. From the streets of Hong Kong to London to California, unspoken rules and social nuances all play a part in determining how they chose to adapt to the people and culture of each place. How does their experiences inform their choices? Do they have one of those faces that attracts street promoters or gets approached for directions? Who's got an RBF and does it really help? Tune in for a fun(ny) guide on being street smart and beyond! Instagram: @tellmeovertea Email: [email protected] Credits Music - Sky Kung www.theblacksea.space

Whether you're currently living with friends in a flat share, your parents back at home, in a studio with your partner, or leading the solo living life, we can agree that every ideal scenario comes with its own set of challenges. Hosts Lois, Sylvie and Steph have each gone through their own rites of passage, not just with their living situations throughout the years, but also with making different spaces and faces feel like home. They think back on stories of the past and touch on how they've grown from each 'roommate' experience. Oh, and ctach them spilling some real tea: Is boarding school really as rogue and unruly as what we've seen on the screen? Instagram: @tellmeovertea Email: [email protected] Credits Music - Sky Kung www.theblacksea.space

Most people would agree that someone's playlist can really be window into that person's world: how they think, live, and love. In this episode, hosts Lois, Steph and Sylvie decided to have a little fun between them by putting together and sharing their very own playlists. Join them over tea as they huddle in for a debrief on their thoughts of each other's music, what choices surprised them, and whether there were new revelations that came out of exploring someone else's music taste. Maybe this could inspire you to start a playlist exchange with you and your people too. Special gift: all three of their playlists can be found below for you to dive into... Lois' Playlist Steph's Playlist⁠ Sylvie's Playlist Maybe this could inspire you to start a playlist exchange with you and your people too! Instagram: @tellmeovertea Email: [email protected] Credits Music - Sky Kung www.theblacksea.space

Remember the days when we used to make mixtapes for our friends and crushes? We miss those days. Music is a big part of Lois, Steph and Sylvie's lives in very different ways – from how they consume music, to the ways they have integrated it into their day-to-day. Tune in to find out about their ultimate guilty pleasures, must-see artists, and go-to playlists. For all the music lovers and those who are looking for new sounds to obsess over, this one's for you. Lois's Playlist Sylvie's Playlist Stephanie's Playlist Instagram: @tellmeovertea Email: [email protected] Credits Music - Sky Kung www.theblacksea.space

Pretty safe to say that puberty and transitioning into the teenage years was somewhat unforgiving for everyone. Acne and hormones were one thing, but having to deal with all these shifts in their school and social lives was a whole other story. Hosts Lois, Sylvie and Steph continue diving deeper into the knitty gritty of their lives as teenagers. What was it like to juggle the pressures of acheiving academically, developing their personal hobbies, and figuring how all this could fit into their (seemingly daunting) futures? Instagram: @tellmeovertea Email: [email protected] Credits Music - Sky Kung www.theblacksea.space

Almost all of us can relate to that feeling of joy every time the recess bell rang, or better yet, the bell that goes off when school was finally done for the day! Join Lois, Steph, and Sylvie in this first episode of a two-part series where they look back on bits of their childhood and early education. What were they like as students? How was primary school in Hong Kong different from that in the States? Instagram: @tellmeovertea Email: [email protected] Credits Music - Sky Kung www.theblacksea.space

Poor Things was the talk of all towns when the film, starring Emma Stone, was released worldwide at the beginning of the year. In a pact to revive their reading habits, hosts Lois, Steph and Sylvie come together in this episode to discuss comparisons between the original novel and subsequent film. What was their take on the story, and where does it fit within the spectrum of clout to criticism for this fantastical tale? Instagram: @tellmeovertea Email: [email protected] Credits Music - Sky Kung www.theblacksea.space

Hot on the heels of the last episode, hosts Lois, Steph and Sylvie continue to share unfiltered stories of recent weddings they've attended, both as guests and bridesmaids. What are their thoughts on people getting creative with the formats and, sometimes spectacle-like, experiences these days? Have they ever envisioned their own special day? Listen in on the cute, chaos and culture of it all. Instagram: @tellmeovertea Email: [email protected] Credits Music - Sky Kung www.theblacksea.space

It's officially wedding season: open bars, dance floors, and (potentially) bridesmaid duties galore. This episode explores the complex love/hate relationships that hosts Lois, Steph and Sylvie have with being bridesmaids. What part does culture, traditions, logistics play in the overall experience of a wedding? If you're a future bride or bridesmaid, this one's definitely for you. Instagram: @tellmeovertea Email: [email protected] Credits Music - Sky Kung www.theblacksea.space