is being single in your 30s truly a drought, or could it actually be a season that changes you for the better? in this episode, the hot pursuit girls open up about the loneliness and woes of being single in your 30s, while celebrating the unexpected freedom that comes with truly getting to know yourself deeply. the girls share advice they wish they could give their 20-year-old selves about love, timing, and learning to trust the story.

0:00 symptoms of being single in your 30s

24:55 the woes of singleness

34:10 getting to know yourself better

43:47 respect being essential in a relationship

46:37 advice to your 20-year-old self 

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Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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what does it actually take to build a career you’re excited about? in this episode, the hot pursuit girls discuss navigating the throes of corporate america and pursuing passions that don’t always fit the traditional path. they share their experiences forging major career shifts throughout the years and how learning to bet on yourself opens the door to a career that is one step closer to fulfilling your dreams and passions.

0:00 overview of hp girls' corporate backgrounds

12:14 what lies were you sold at the start of your corporate career?

20:55 when did you realize corporate was a game?

25:55 planning your escape out of the corporate hole

33:00 is there a time to stay the course?

40:53 after you decide you want it, how do you get there?

50:56 common mistakes in making career jumps

54:25 last words of advice for forging your path

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Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Sutton Dreher of Adler Grey Videography

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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how much of who you are began generations before you? in this episode, the hot pursuit girls share stories about their grandparents: the lives they lived, the hardships they endured, and the ways their experiences shaped their family lines. from sharing sweet memories to honest reflections on generational trauma, the girls reflect on how understanding their grandparents has helped them understand their parents, themselves, and the pieces of their family legacy they’re proud to carry forward today.

0:00 our grandparents’ stories

7:43 favorite memories with our grandparents

16:11 the struggles of grandmothers endured

20:20 intergenerational trauma

31:20 one thing we took forward from our grandparents 

40:40 chinese grandma cooking is elite

46:36 caring for aging grandparents

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Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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we often write open letters to our past loves or family members... but what about our teachers? in this heartfelt episode, jen, emily, and madelyn each read open letters they wrote to the teachers who shaped them deeply, sharing the lessons, encouragement, and small moments that stayed with them long after the classroom. the hp girls reflect on the people who believed in them, challenged them, and helped make them who they are today.

0:00 why our teachers matter so much

4:56 jen’s letter to her teacher

23:57 mads’ letter to her teacher

43:09 em’s letter to her teacher

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Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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as a woman in her 30s, do you really learn to love your body a little more? or do we all just get a lil better at the "self-love" talk? in this episode, the hot pursuit girls share the ups and downs of learning to embrace their bodies as they are (with all the quirks and imperfections that come with it). they share the pivotal moments from childhood when body image insecurities kicked in, realizing how body image trends are constantly shifting sand, and one part of their body image they're learning to accept (and maybe even love) a little more lately.

0:00 rapid fire of our body insecurities 

17:28 when did it all go wrong?

25:13 has your relationship with your body image changed in your 30s?

35:53 creating habits that make you feel your best

41:54 body image is a trend

49:50 one thing you’ve learned to love about your body

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Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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no really tho... is church a community or a cult? maybe a bit of both? the rituals, traditions, and practices in many faith contexts can be high key overwhelming for anyone. in this episode, the hot pursuit ladies share their thoughts about how church can feel kinda whack (and toxic) from the outside, but can sometimes be the place where they've experienced deep relationships (and somehow found each other).

0:00 rapid fire: getting our feet wet

16:49 rapid fire: getting cult-y

27:40: rapid fire: getting culty-er for sure

30:48 so is church a cult?

43:10 can church be a community?

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Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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the hp girls delve into the uncomfortable topic of anger - how do you deal with it? is it bad? what do you do when someone is angry at you? why does anger exist in the first place? can you use anger for good? despite being one of the least approachable emotions, anger is a critical part of the human experience. jen, emily, & madelyn attempt to grapple with the dissonance of giving anger enough space without allowing it to be harmful.

0:00 rapid fire: does this make you angry?

15:38 are you an angry person?

23:04 is anger bad?

26:39 healthy anger management techniques

29:20 how do you express anger? 

34:48 is anger necessary?

47:35 one thing that has helped you manage your anger better

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Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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how much of reality tv is scripted & why is it so enticing? the hp girls break down reality tv's draw, what's missing in the reality tv landscape, and discuss the bigger implications of how reality tv is a snapshot of where society stands culturally - good or bad. emily shares an experience auditioning for a reality tv show, and how it fundamentally shifted her impression of this form of entertainment!

0:00 reality tv rapid fire: watch or not?

16:35 what makes reality tv appealing?

21:22 what goes into making good reality tv?

26:14 would you ever be part of a reality tv show?

31:38 what is missing in the reality tv landscape?

39:26 em’s experience auditioning for reality tv

49:20 reality tv is reflective of society

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Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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media minute is back! in this series by hot pursuit, the girls unpack what's new in pop culture: music, movies, viral trends, and everything in between. on this week’s episode, we discuss how "the romantic" by bruno mars wrecked us real good, the story arc in pixar's latest new release "hoppers", and all the juicy chaos of "love is blind ohio".

PSA: spoiler alert for everything we cover in this episode! definitely go watch and listen to each, before coming back and listening to our yap session about it all!

0:00 welcome back to media minute 

3:41 brunos mars: the romantic

21:39 pixar’s hoppers

33:30 love is blind ohio

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Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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is your work wind down actually rest...or just stress in comfy clothes? in this episode, the hot pursuit girls dive into the realities (and struggles) of truly clocking out from the utter chaos of the work day. they share their favorite wind down activities, what makes real rest difficult, and how giving yourself permission to rest is a true act of self-care.

0:00 do you do any of these to wind down?

16:39 when does wind down begin?

24:08 the guilt from taking a break

30:55 wellness marketed as productivity

41:34 the healthy mind platter

50:07 most challenging category in the healthy mind platter

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Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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is being single in your 30s a crisis, or is it secretly one of the most freeing seasons of adulthood? in this episode, the hot pursuit girls share the highs and lows of single life—from family pressure and societal timelines to the unexpected freedom that comes with doing life on your own terms. they talk about finding contentment along the way and how deep friendship can sometimes be the real and entirely unexpected love stories of your 30s.

0:00 what is a thornback?!

4:14 so done with hearing “you’re such a great catch”

8:58 ok so am i the problem? 

14:41 why being single ain’t so bad 

20:38 when did you feel more content being single?

31:50 valuable guidance we’ve heard from non-single people

35:57 single life in your 30s can be soo fun

42:30 do you still feel pressured to get married?

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THE HOT PURSUIT PODCAST:

Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong

Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl

Edited by: Josh Jang

Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim

Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky

Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling

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