Timezone Talks

38. Would You Pay for Nostalgia?

From Hannah Montana turning 20 to brands bringing back everything we grew up with, nostalgia is everywhere. But how much are we actually willing to pay for the thing? We get into whether nostalgia gets stronger as you get older, if it’s about the object or the moment in life, and whether we’re more likely to fall for nostalgic products or experiences. Plus, do these throwbacks ever live up to the hype, or are they better left as memories? As always, you can reach out to us at: timezonetalkspod@gmail.com [timezonetalkspod@gmail.com]

37. Spring Wardrobe Refresh: Elevating Casual (Part 2)

We’re back with part 2 of our spring wardrobe refresh, and this time, it’s less “cleaning out” and more “who am I trying to be??” Claudia is deep in her minimal chic but still comfy but also cute for everything era... which sounds simple until you realize her closet currently says otherwise. We get into the reality of online shopping (why is the hit rate so bad??), being ruthless with returns, and the ongoing struggle of wanting elevated outfits when your default is aggressively casual. + a tangent on shopping in China and navigating WeChat Pay as a foreigner. Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out to us at: timezonetalkspod@gmail.com [timezonetalkspod@gmail.com]

36. Spring Wardrobe Refresh: Nothing to Wear, Somehow (Part 1)

Spring has sprung! Claudia’s hit the “I have nothing to wear” wall - both for work and going out - and it’s the perfect storm of a recent move and a new season. This week, we’re getting into wardrobe refreshes, closet cleanouts, and figuring out what actually deserves space in your closet. From letting go of aspirational pieces that never get worn to realizing how little of our wardrobes we actually use, we talk through what stays, what goes, and how we’re trying to fill the gaps (with hopefully smarter purchases this time). Feel free to reach out to us at: timezonetalkspod@gmail.com [timezonetalkspod@gmail.com]

35. The MBTI Rabbit Hole: Accurate or Astrology?

You’ve probably heard of MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator), a cultural phenomenon that has rooted itself in many Asian countries.  This week, we share our own results, how they’ve changed over time, and whether it actually impacts how we treat the people around us - or is it just a self-fulfilling prophecy? As always, you can reach out to us at: timezonetalkspod@gmail.com [timezonetalkspod@gmail.com]

34. Cost of Living: Would You Move to a Different Country? (Part 2)

This is part 2 of our cost-of-living conversation *for white collar, young adults*. We move onto a popular question people have when cost of living gets a bit unmanageable: would you ever move to a different (cough cough Asian) country to save on costs? As always, you can reach out to us at: timezonetalkspod@gmail.com [timezonetalkspod@gmail.com]