Join Jazz, Delia, and Candice, three African-American ex-expats for candid conversation on all things life, love, and legacy. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sotong-sessions/support
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S3:E10 -Season Finale: Exclusive Relationships| Meeting Your S.O.’s family| Wish Lists for a Partner
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The Season 3 Finale is here! In this Dating 2.0 episode, we take things to the next level. How long do you date before becoming exclusive? Is it okay to date multiple people? When’s the appropriate time to meet your S.O.’s family and friends? How long are you dating a person’s “representative”? Tune in to hear our answers to all these questions and…
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The Season 3 Finale is almost here! In this Dating part 2 episode we take things to the next level. How long do you date before becoming exclusive? Is it okay to date multiple people? When’s the appropriate time to meet your S.O.’s family and friends? How long are you dating a person’s “representative”? Tune in Tuesday at 10/9 am CST to hear our an…
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S3:E9 - Our Reactions to Trump Supporters Storming the Capitol
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The #SotongSistas React to Trump Supporters Storming the Capitol Candid. Raw. Unfiltered. Trump supporters storm the Capitol Building with no consequences but BLM peaceful protesters warrant the National Guard? 🤔 In this episode the Sotong Sistas break down a different narrative than what’s being shown in the mainstream media. This is the Black exp…
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S3:E8 - Seoulful Memories: Our Favorite Korean Foods & Places
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Reminiscing on old times is good for the soul! This week’s episode is all about that #expat life. Join in on our conversation as we take it back to when we first became Seoul Sistas in Korea. We share about our favorite food, places, and memories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sotong-sessions/messageSupport th…
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S3:E7 - NYE Sip Along: 10 Things We Are Here For in 2021
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We did a Sip Along for our Season 1 finale so of course we had to run that back for our Season 3 NYE Special Episode! Grab a drank and join us as we list 10 things we are here for in 2021! 🥂 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sotong-sessions/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soton…
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S3:E6 - Christmas: Holiday Traditions, Our Favorite Things, Drinks, and More!
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Is eggnog a staple in your holiday traditions? Let us know in the comments 👇🏾 In this special Christmas episode we talk about family celebrations, past and present wishlists, and a few of our favorite things! Merry Christmas to all of our listeners! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sotong-sessions/messageSupport …
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S3:E5 - Childhood Nostalgia: 80s/90s
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In Part 2 of #GrowingUpBlack we take it back to when the internet first came out, and when AOL screen names were a thing. We talk about our favorite Black sitcoms and movies...can you guess our top five picks? Tune in to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sotong-sessions/messageSupport this podcast: https…
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S3:E4 - Growing Up Black: Black Card Revoked | Chores | Black Moms
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In this week’s episode #GrowingUpBlack we reminisce on the Black childhood experience by playing #BlackCardRevoked and sharing memories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sotong-sessions/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sotong-sessions/support…
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S3:E3 - Storytime: Dating Horror Stories | Finding a Good Man
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Ever been on a date with someone who fell asleep? 😴 Ever shoot your shot at a stoplight? 🚦Ever been to a martyr museum on a first date? The Sotong Sistas tell it all! 2 years after the release of Sotong's extremely popular dating episode, the girls take some time to reflect on their worst (and best) dates and what they've learned since 'Send Me You…
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S3:E2 - Black Thanksgiving | Small Blessings | Who Made the Macaroni?
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As the Sotong Sistas prepare for a Thanksgiving like no other, we remember the small blessings. Whether it’s wine delivery or time to relax, 2020 has provided a few things to be thankful for. Also in this episode: - How You Make Your Macaroni? - Christmas starts in November (or nah) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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S3:E1 - Kamala Harris | Election 2020 | How to Escape it All
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The Sotong Sistas are back and there is much to be discussed! A 3-month hiatus proved good for the soul as Delia made her return to theatre, albeit under strange circumstances and Candice extended a mini vacation to Cozumel by months, all in the name of self-care. And if you're struggling with a wisdom tooth, Jazz has a fool-proof plan to handle it…
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We did it again! Sotong Sessions has wrapped another season and we are so glad you were all here for it. We have enjoyed being free to discuss the major issues of America from the lens of ex-expats. In our final episode of the season, we share our reflections of the season, the things we are NOT here for in 2020, and our hopes for the future. Thank…
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It's ok to not be married by 30. It's ok to still be searching for the perfect career. It's ok to not hit any of the benchmarks society has laid out for you. You are in good company. Hosts: Candice, Delia, and Jazz --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sotong-sessions/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…
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Episode 8: The Not-So-Mirco-Agression
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It's the act of following a black man through a store because you think he might steal something. It's calling a young black woman articulate. It's defined as 'a comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced attitude toward a member of a marginalized group'. It's microagression. Except there's nothi…
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Episode 7: A Woman's Work
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In the midst of historic unemployment numbers and the convoluted status of 'working from home', the Sotong Sistas reflect on simpler times. In this episode, they discuss the ease and difficulties of working abroad. Hosts: Delia, Jazz, and Candice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sotong-sessions/messageSupport thi…
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Episode 6: More Than Strong
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"When was the last time you heard 'strong white woman'?". In this episode, the Sotong Sistas touch on identity as it pertains to the double-edged moniker 'strong black woman' as well as the perception of black women both foreign and domestic. Hosts: Candice, Delia, and Jazz Related Reading: 1. To Be Female, Anxious and Black https://adaa.org/learn-…
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It has many names. The global pandemic that has cancelled flights, cancelled outside, cancelled the economy has been called Covid-19 or the novel coronavirus. But here at Sotong Sessions, it's just 'that Rona'. Listen in as we discuss the very real struggles and blessings of this 'new normal'. Hosts: Candice, Delia, and Jazz --- Send in a voice mes…
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Episode 4: How To Emotionally Detox
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That sluggish, lethargic feeling you get when you scroll through your social media feeds is a sign, sis. 2020 is a whole other beast and maybe now is a good time to deal with its mayhem on a personal, emotional level. It’s time to up your self-care game and emotionally detox. Hosts: Candice, Delia, and Jazz In this episode: - How to emotionally det…
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You can catch feelings. You can catch flights, not feelings. But can you catch feelings for flights? These are the type of questions we seek to answer in this episode as the Sotong Sistas discuss life back in the U.S. Hosts: Candice, Delia, and Jazz Topics in this episode: 1. Dating in Korea aka "Send Me Your Location" https://podcasts.apple.com/us…
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Episode 2: How To Save A Life
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Talk about speaking things into existence! Your favorite ex-expats reflect on #blackouttuesday, allies who march, and the election of Ferguson's first black mayor. This episode is full of tips for the times, so get your notepads or voice notes ready. It's time to save lives! Hosts: Delia, Jazz, and Candice Topics in this episode: 1. Ava Duvernay's …
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Episode 1: The Voice of the Unheard
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"How do you feel?" is probably the most loaded question to ask African-Americans right now. And the answer is often multi-layered, complex, and controversial. Delia, Jazz, and Candice come back together in an attempt to answer that question and present their vision of how to move beyond it in this premiere episode of the season. --- Send in a voice…
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Finale: Reclaiming Our Time
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The bittersweet moment you have bemoaned has finally arrived as the SoTong Sistas bid farewell. But not without challenging the status quo and adding commentary on current phenomenons. In the words of Auntie Maxine, reclaiming time in 2018 has been articulated in that tone and quip that you’ve grown to love. Grab a drink and sip along to this final…
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Episode 14-The Perpetual Single Life of the Black Woman
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“Black women are the least desirable, but the most imitated.” These words open what can be described as the sequel to Episode 5 (“Send Me Your Location”) as it addresses the dating struggles of the SoTong Sistas in comedic fashion. Where it differs lies in the depth of expository given as these educated women attempt to tackle the perpetual singlen…
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You’re favorite squad is back!!! After an eventful time in the States, the SoTong Sistas have returned with stories of home as well as a big announcement. Have a listen! You know you’ve been waiting.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sotong-sessions/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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Episode 12-Woke While Abroad
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Treyvon Martin was shot. And Walter Scott. And Stephon Clark. And Philando Castile. And Alton Sterling. And Eric Harris. The #blacklivesmatter movement swept across America and the SoTong Sistahs have felt every pang of fear and every ounce of solidarity thousands of miles away. In this episode, they are joined by Marcus Corpening (their favorite b…
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The self-made man is a myth. Behind every person of success is someone who showed support or provided mentorship. When it comes to forging a destiny abroad, the Sotong Sistas admittedly and triumphantly recognize that what makes their unique journeys to personal success manageable is the squad they have formed. Listen along as they share the joys a…
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Episode 10-#ThrowbackThursday
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In the timeless words of Jay-Z, “[it] was all good just a week ago”. In this episode, the SoTong Sistas take the listeners on a flashback to the not so distant past when Beyonce had just finished her first Coachella (aka ‘Beychella’) performance, Kendrick had just received a Pulitzer Prize and two black men had just been escorted from Starbucks in …
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Episode 9-I Said What I Said
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The faculty or power of uttering sounds through the mouth by the controlled expulsion of air. An agency by which a point of view is expressed or represented. A particular opinion or attitude expressed. Voice. In part two of the two-part series on the rise of women, the SoTong Sistas speak candidly about the journey of finding their voice as black w…
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What was once a loose agreement among American women for suffrage rights rose to a constant chant for liberation and has now finally escalated to a full blown, middle-finger raised, arm-in-arm stand of solidarity. The Year of the Woman is here and enough is enough. Women have taken the reigns and given each other the permission to be free in sexual…
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Episode 7-Don't Touch My Hair
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A woman's hair is a reflection of her personal journey. It is an indication of her culture and it's standards. It's a point of acceptance, expression, and identity. It is also the source of some serious struggle! Nothing unites the So Tong Sisters in a unanimous roar of laughter like the mention of a hot comb or Jheri curl. Listen along for a bit o…
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Episode 6-Calling All Artists
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Wake up o' dreamer! In this episode, Delia and Candice are joined by a local talent and close friend, Ms.Sonya-Maria! These three put to death the image of a lonely artist as they openly share their insecurities and vulnerabilities, revealing a deep appreciation and genuine support for one another. While their starts in acting, singing, and writing…
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Episode 5-Send Me Your Location
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We are all fools in love. However dating in the digital age has its own challenges. Couple that with the unique but inherent nature of the expat life and, well, you have yourself an interesting conversation. The forgone conclusion is simple: meeting Mr. Right while on the other side of the world is no easy task. But never has the topic been broache…
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Episode 4-Black Girl Magic
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It is defined as a strength that can hold the world together but knows when to ask for help. It is joy in the midst of difficulty and adaptability in a fast-changing environment. For 소통 Sessions, it is the three-part harmony of laughter against a backdrop of the dynamic. Black Girl Magic is better heard than defined, best experienced than explained…
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Episode 3-Crossing Shondaland
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The name Shonda Rhimes has become as ubiquitous as Spielburg. And Shondaland is more than her famed production company; it is the Thursday night destination of millions of viewers across America and even the world. It is where rich diversity serves as a given, where intellect is a priority, and where drama is never too far away. But this is more th…
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Episode 2-(Under)Scoring A Movement
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First there was Louis and Duke. Then Odetta and Nina. And now Ludwig and Kendrick. Every great movement has its great composers of the story and curators of the moment. Black Panther (the movement) is without exception. Join Jazz and Candice, two self-proclaimed music heads, in this sequel episode on the movie that articulated a movement as they di…
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Episode 1-Black Panther for the Culture
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At the height of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, Marvel releases a record-shattering blockbuster. The movie is phenomenal, of course. But at this time and place where specifically African-Americans find themselves, the movie was an experience. Join Jazzmin, Delia, and Candice, three African-American women currently living in Seoul, for an in-depth …
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