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Tina Yong

Kitchen Catchups

A Food , Arts and Society & Culture podcast

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Kitchen Catchups is all about real conversations, real food, and a pinch of chaos. Every episode, we'll cook, eat, and chat about life, from friendships and relationships to career, travel, behind the scenes stories, and everything in between. So grab a snack, get comfortable, and think of it as catching up with a friend in the kitchen over good food and honest conversations.hosted by shkeffy network (shkeffy.com)

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We Lived in 3 Countries… Here's What Nobody Tells You

45 min

We packed up our life in Australia, started over in Singapore… then did it all again in Vietnam 😂 In this Kitchen Catchups, Alfred and I share why we left, why that first year was harder than we expected, and what raising our kids overseas looks like. Plus, Alfred has a Rolex story I’m glad he only told me afterwards. If you could move anywhere, where would you go? Tell us below! 💛 CHAPTERS 00:00 Coming up 00:38 Catching up over cơm hến 02:47 Did we ever imagine living overseas? 04:28 Why we left Australia 06:37 Moving to Singapore & my visa struggles 10:59 Packing our life into four suitcases 11:58 Homesickness & how Biscuit helped us settle 15:06 Our first impressions of Singapore 17:03 Alfred’s missing Rolex 20:24 How our parents felt about us moving 21:12 Did we regret it? Starting fresh overseas 23:50 Why we left Singapore for Vietnam 26:50 Would we move back to Australia? 28:39 Ask Tina: Cultural differences 29:56 Reconnecting with our Vietnamese roots 31:19 Managing money & buying a home in Vietnam 32:36 Raising kids across cultures 33:37 Where will we settle long term? 35:10 One last thing: Where would we move next? 38:10 Where would you move? ASK TINA 💌 Have a dilemma or question? Submit it anonymously here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCH0VU0OnTMIxOY_x6gFUS482Vkr8lC9__3oTIQyJEjOSlrQ/viewform ____________________________ 🦋 FIND ME HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_yong/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tina_yong keywords: tina yong, kitchen catchups, moving to singapore, moving to vietnam, leaving australia, alfred rolex, vietnamese roots, raising kids abroad, expat life, moving abroad

Things We Never Knew About Each Other After 10 Years Together

1 hr 12 min

We are back for a proper catch up🤍 In this episode, we’re talking about our very different childhoods, growing up with immigrant parents, how becoming parents has changed our perspective, raising our own kids, moving from Australia to Singapore and eventually Vietnam, and what it’s really been like working together as a couple for almost a decade. We also answer some of your anonymous dilemmas, from questioning whether you’re with the right person to knowing when it’s time to leave a toxic relationship 👀 Grab some food and catch up with us! 🎧 Listen to Kitchen Catchups on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 💌 Have a dilemma or question for Ask Tina? Submit it anonymously using the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCH0VU0OnTMIxOY_x6gFUS482Vkr8lC9__3oTIQyJEjOSlrQ/viewform Follow Kitchen Catchups on socials so you don’t miss our latest episodes, clips & behind-the-scenes ☕️💗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitchen_catchups/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kitchen_catchups 00:55 Welcome to Kitchen Catchups 01:46 Bánh cuốn & childhood memories 02:59 Growing up very differently 08:18 Growing up without much 13:29 How our childhood shapes our parenting 15:18 Teaching our kids about money 18:05 What we want for our kids 23:11 How becoming parents changed us 25:14 The parents we thought we'd be vs reality 27:27 Working from home with kids 28:18 Moving from Australia → Singapore → Vietnam 30:08 Why we moved to Vietnam 33:00 The cost of raising a family in Singapore vs Vietnam 34:31 Choosing time with family over money 35:12 Working together as a couple 38:15 Expecting your partner to be as ambitious as you 42:34 Should couples work together? 44:19 Is entrepreneurship actually worth it? 46:03 Ask Tina: What happened to Petite Cosmetics? 49:26 Relationship dilemma: Is 34 too late to start over? 58:42 Relationship dilemma: Should she leave her toxic boyfriend? 1:04:16 What we're loving right now 1:06:16 Outro _________________...

We Hired a Cleaner… Then THIS Happened

1 hr 11 min

Things are getting WEIRD in the kitchen today! 😂 From the time we accidentally hired a topless cleaner (yes, really!) to creepy sleep paralysis stories, dreams that came true, manifestation and some wild conspiracy theories. Alfred and I are sharing stories we've never told publicly, debating whether the universe is sending us signs, and revealing a few things you might find a little strange about us. Grab a snack and catch up with us! 💗 **ASK TINA 💌** Have a dilemma or question? Submit it anonymously using the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCH0VU0OnTMIxOY_x6gFUS482Vkr8lC9__3oTIQyJEjOSlrQ/viewform **CHAPTERS** 00:00 The weirdest moments from today's episode 00:55 Welcome back to Kitchen Catchups! 02:15 The time we accidentally hired a topless cleaner 17:09 My terrifying sleep paralysis experiences 22:45 Dreams that actually came true 27:24 Does manifestation really work? 35:59 My obsession with tarot readings 41:50 We forgot our birthdays?! 46:20 What our numerology numbers say about us 50:38 Our personality types explained 55:30 Would you rather…? Weird questions 59:19 Celebrity cloning conspiracy theories 01:01:57 One Last Thing: Our weird obsessions **LET'S CHAT! 💬** Have you ever experienced something you couldn't explain? Or do you believe in manifestation? Share your stories in the comments! Subscribe for more real conversations, real food and a pinch of chaos on Kitchen Catchups! 💗 #KitchenCatchups #TinaYong #Podcast ____________________________ 🦋 FIND ME HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_yong/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tina_yong ✨ GLOW UP GUIDES Vietnam Beauty & Fashion Guide https://theglowupguide.co/products/tinas-vietnam-beauty-fashion-insider-guide Singapore Beauty & Fashion Guide https://theglowupguide.co/products/singapore-beauty-fashion-guide

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We Lived in 3 Countries… Here's What Nobody Tells You

45 min

We packed up our life in Australia, started over in Singapore… then did it all again in Vietnam 😂 In this Kitchen Catchups, Alfred and I share why we left, why that first year was harder than we expected, and what raising our kids overseas looks like. Plus, Alfred has a Rolex story I’m glad he only told me afterwards. If you could move anywhere, where would you go? Tell us below! 💛 CHAPTERS 00:00 Coming up 00:38 Catching up over cơm hến 02:47 Did we ever imagine living overseas? 04:28 Why we left Australia 06:37 Moving to Singapore & my visa struggles 10:59 Packing our life into four suitcases 11:58 Homesickness & how Biscuit helped us settle 15:06 Our first impressions of Singapore 17:03 Alfred’s missing Rolex 20:24 How our parents felt about us moving 21:12 Did we regret it? Starting fresh overseas 23:50 Why we left Singapore for Vietnam 26:50 Would we move back to Australia? 28:39 Ask Tina: Cultural differences 29:56 Reconnecting with our Vietnamese roots 31:19 Managing money & buying a home in Vietnam 32:36 Raising kids across cultures 33:37 Where will we settle long term? 35:10 One last thing: Where would we move next? 38:10 Where would you move? ASK TINA 💌 Have a dilemma or question? Submit it anonymously here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCH0VU0OnTMIxOY_x6gFUS482Vkr8lC9__3oTIQyJEjOSlrQ/viewform ____________________________ 🦋 FIND ME HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_yong/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tina_yong keywords: tina yong, kitchen catchups, moving to singapore, moving to vietnam, leaving australia, alfred rolex, vietnamese roots, raising kids abroad, expat life, moving abroad

Things We Never Knew About Each Other After 10 Years Together

1 hr 12 min

We are back for a proper catch up🤍 In this episode, we’re talking about our very different childhoods, growing up with immigrant parents, how becoming parents has changed our perspective, raising our own kids, moving from Australia to Singapore and eventually Vietnam, and what it’s really been like working together as a couple for almost a decade. We also answer some of your anonymous dilemmas, from questioning whether you’re with the right person to knowing when it’s time to leave a toxic relationship 👀 Grab some food and catch up with us! 🎧 Listen to Kitchen Catchups on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 💌 Have a dilemma or question for Ask Tina? Submit it anonymously using the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCH0VU0OnTMIxOY_x6gFUS482Vkr8lC9__3oTIQyJEjOSlrQ/viewform Follow Kitchen Catchups on socials so you don’t miss our latest episodes, clips & behind-the-scenes ☕️💗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitchen_catchups/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kitchen_catchups 00:55 Welcome to Kitchen Catchups 01:46 Bánh cuốn & childhood memories 02:59 Growing up very differently 08:18 Growing up without much 13:29 How our childhood shapes our parenting 15:18 Teaching our kids about money 18:05 What we want for our kids 23:11 How becoming parents changed us 25:14 The parents we thought we'd be vs reality 27:27 Working from home with kids 28:18 Moving from Australia → Singapore → Vietnam 30:08 Why we moved to Vietnam 33:00 The cost of raising a family in Singapore vs Vietnam 34:31 Choosing time with family over money 35:12 Working together as a couple 38:15 Expecting your partner to be as ambitious as you 42:34 Should couples work together? 44:19 Is entrepreneurship actually worth it? 46:03 Ask Tina: What happened to Petite Cosmetics? 49:26 Relationship dilemma: Is 34 too late to start over? 58:42 Relationship dilemma: Should she leave her toxic boyfriend? 1:04:16 What we're loving right now 1:06:16 Outro _________________...

We Hired a Cleaner… Then THIS Happened

1 hr 11 min

Things are getting WEIRD in the kitchen today! 😂 From the time we accidentally hired a topless cleaner (yes, really!) to creepy sleep paralysis stories, dreams that came true, manifestation and some wild conspiracy theories. Alfred and I are sharing stories we've never told publicly, debating whether the universe is sending us signs, and revealing a few things you might find a little strange about us. Grab a snack and catch up with us! 💗 **ASK TINA 💌** Have a dilemma or question? Submit it anonymously using the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCH0VU0OnTMIxOY_x6gFUS482Vkr8lC9__3oTIQyJEjOSlrQ/viewform **CHAPTERS** 00:00 The weirdest moments from today's episode 00:55 Welcome back to Kitchen Catchups! 02:15 The time we accidentally hired a topless cleaner 17:09 My terrifying sleep paralysis experiences 22:45 Dreams that actually came true 27:24 Does manifestation really work? 35:59 My obsession with tarot readings 41:50 We forgot our birthdays?! 46:20 What our numerology numbers say about us 50:38 Our personality types explained 55:30 Would you rather…? Weird questions 59:19 Celebrity cloning conspiracy theories 01:01:57 One Last Thing: Our weird obsessions **LET'S CHAT! 💬** Have you ever experienced something you couldn't explain? Or do you believe in manifestation? Share your stories in the comments! Subscribe for more real conversations, real food and a pinch of chaos on Kitchen Catchups! 💗 #KitchenCatchups #TinaYong #Podcast ____________________________ 🦋 FIND ME HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_yong/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tina_yong ✨ GLOW UP GUIDES Vietnam Beauty & Fashion Guide https://theglowupguide.co/products/tinas-vietnam-beauty-fashion-insider-guide Singapore Beauty & Fashion Guide https://theglowupguide.co/products/singapore-beauty-fashion-guide

She Dated 3 Guys in ONE WEEK… It Got Worse Every Time 😭

44 min

Zenn is back and this time we’re spilling the REAL tea ☕️👀 From meeting 3 guys in ONE WEEK, getting catfished and spotting some very questionable dating red flags… to exes throwing out toothbrushes, weird compliments and the things men have said that still live rent-free in our heads 😭 We’re also getting into relationships, arguments, bottling up our feelings and the lessons we’ve learned from dating over the years. Basically… it’s Kitchen Catchups: After Hours. The kind of conversation that starts innocent and somehow ends with us exposing our love lives 😂 Grab your tea and catch up with us 🤍 Subscribe for more Kitchen Catchups! Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up 00:20 Welcome to Kitchen Catchups: After Hours ☕️ 01:20 Zenn’s Dating App Era 05:20 I Met 3 Guys in ONE Week 06:15 Date #1: I Got Catfished?! 10:20 He Kissed My HAIRLINE 😭 12:00 Date #2: I Became His Dog Sitter 15:05 Date #3: Was This Even a Date? 19:45 Tina’s Weirdest Dating Stories 23:55 “You’re Smarter Than You Look” 26:15 He Complimented My TOES?! 27:55 Let’s Talk Red Flags 🚩 29:29 Tina’s Biggest Dating Ick 31:25 When Tina First Met Alfred 33:05 The Toothbrush Story… 34:05 The WORST Birthday Gift 35:30 Dating, Marriage & Turning 30 36:50 Bottling Up Your Feelings 38:00 Final Thoughts ____________________________ 🦋 FIND ME HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_yong/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tina_yong ✨ GLOW UP GUIDES Vietnam Beauty & Fashion Guide https://theglowupguide.co/products/tinas-vietnam-beauty-fashion-insider-guide Singapore Beauty & Fashion Guide https://theglowupguide.co/products/singapore-beauty-fashion-guide

I Married My One Night Stand… Now We Have 2 Kids 😂

40 min

Welcome back to Kitchen Catchups ☕️🍴 Today I’m joined by my husband, Alfred! We’re going all the way back to how we first met, what dating was like in the early days, getting married, working together, becoming parents and what marriage actually looks like after kids. We chat about how our relationship has changed over the years, navigating parenthood together, balancing work and family life, the things we’ve learned about each other since getting married and all the little behind-the-scenes moments you don’t usually see online. Basically, this is a very overdue husband-and-wife catch-up about love, marriage, work, parenthood and everything that happens in between. Grab a coffee and come hang with us 🤍 Kitchen Catchups Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4X5DYTE What should we talk about next on Kitchen Catchups? 👀 Drop your questions or topic ideas below or submit them anonymously here: https://forms.gle/NpvwJvhWQBHLQFk1A TIMESTAMPS ☕️ 00:00 Coming up 00:40 Welcome to Kitchen Catchups with Alfred 03:37 How we first met 07:20 Tina only wanted a one-night stand 😂 08:01 What actually happened that night 11:04 How we ended up together 13:25 Who said “I love you” first? 14:09 Moving in together & quitting the corporate life 15:31 Going all-in on YouTube 17:11 Working together for almost 10 years 19:17 Working with your partner: the good & the bad 21:52 Why we moved overseas 24:43 Did we always want kids? 27:18 What no one tells you about becoming parents 29:35 Motherhood vs fatherhood 😂 30:53 How kids changed our relationship 32:19 The reality of motherhood 33:34 A VERY wild story for another episode 👀 34:11 See you next time! ____________________________ 🦋 FIND ME HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_yong/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tina_yong ✨ GLOW UP GUIDES Vietnam Beauty & Fashion Guide https://theglowupguide.co/products/tinas-vietnam-beauty-fashion-insider-guide Singapore Beauty & Fashion Guide https...

8 Years of Friendship, Work & WAY Too Many Secrets 😂

35 min

Welcome back to Kitchen Catchups ☕️🍴 Today I’m joined by Zenn, aka my other brain cell, longtime friend, editor, travel buddy and accidental Kitchen Chaos co-star 😂 We’ve known each other since 2017, so naturally… she knows WAY too much about me. We’re going back to how we first met, what it’s really been like working together for 8 years, how Zenn somehow became part of my YouTube videos, the most unhinged things she’s witnessed behind the scenes, dating apps, stalking your date before meeting them, awkward influencer events, motherhood, friendship and how much we’ve both changed over the years. Basically, this is one very overdue catch-up with someone who has genuinely seen me through some of the biggest chapters of my life. 00:00 Welcome to Kitchen Catchups 00:39 Coffee, Vietnamese food & introducing Zenn 02:34 How Tina & Zenn actually met 05:57 Becoming Tina’s first video editor 07:34 From coworkers to actual friends 08:02 Travelling & working together for 8 years 09:02 How Zenn accidentally became part of Kitchen Chaos 10:06 “She’s seen parts of me nobody else has…” 11:13 The colonoscopy story 💀 13:04 Tina’s show & tell 14:19 Zenn’s secret stalking superpower 15:01 Tracking down a mystery man in China 17:42 Is researching your date before meeting them okay? 18:58 Tinder vs Bumble vs Hinge 20:17 Tina & Zenn are complete opposites in relationships 21:11 Living through your single friend’s dating life 😂 21:47 Tina barely uses social media… despite being a creator 22:45 Working together from different countries 24:33 How motherhood changed Tina 25:27 How Zenn has changed since they first met 26:22 The awkward reality of influencer events 28:35 Becoming more confident alone 29:01 What being a content creator is actually like 29:17 See you next time ____________________________ 🦋 FIND US HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_yong/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tina_yong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zxnnie/ Ti...

Let’s Catch Up… Finally Sharing the Stuff I Usually Cut Out

17 min

Welcome to the very first episode of Kitchen Catchups 🥟🤍 This is a new series where I cook, chat and share the things that normally get cut out of my videos. Think less polished, more personal, and probably a little too much oversharing 😂 In this episode, we’re making dumplings while catching up on life, motherhood, relationships and how much my life has changed over the years. I talk about a psychic reading that strangely predicted my future, why I once wasn’t sure I even wanted kids, my relationship with Alfred, my thoughts on soulmates, getting older, and why I wanted to create this series in the first place. Basically, it’s the kind of conversation you’d have with a friend in the kitchen while making dinner. I hope Kitchen Catchups can be a little space where we can talk about life beyond beauty and the more curated stuff you usually see online. Let me know what you think of the first episode and what you want us to chat about next! 🤍 CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Kitchen Catchups 01:26 Making Dumplings + Why I Started Cooking Online 04:27 The Psychic Reading That Predicted My Future 06:13 I Wasn’t Sure I Wanted Kids 07:38 “Why Are You With Alfred?” + My Thoughts on Soulmates 08:38 Turning 36 + How I Feel About Getting Older 09:40 What You Can Expect From Kitchen Catchups 11:30 I’m the Alpha in My Marriage 😂 12:34 How Alfred Changed Me 13:43 My Wild 20s vs My Life Now #KitchenCatchups #TinaYong #Podcast

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