116th Hotline: Recent Episodes
116th Hotline
A WOC trio that shares our experiences about not-so-talked about or taboo ideas. Focusing on supporting and uplifting POC. Let’s dive into life as we know it but from a different perspective.
How is it already the end of Season 2? Not to be biased but this may have been our biggest season of growth yet.
To be able to create this community that we have with YOU, yes, you— is amazing. Thank you for believing in us, for sharing your stories and for always tuning in every week.
We cannot wait to share Season 3 with you, but for now, enjoy your summer and remember— R E L A X!!
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Do you believe the saying “Right place, right time”? Our last guest of the season is someone that we got to meet by chance, during our Galentine’s event in February.
We were blessed to find out that Ayilla is a local singer, producer, writer, creative — all in one! Join us as dive into balancing life as an artist along with the struggles that Ayilla faces along the way.
Check out her music for 🧚🏼 fairy vibes and beautiful soundscapes for your ears
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We decided to do things a bit different this week! We are nearing the end of Season 2! What a wild ride it’s been.
With only a few episodes remaining, we wanted to go outside of the box. Thank you as always for sticking with us. We wouldn’t be doing this, if it weren’t for you.
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As we say.. time for a mental health check-in! Be sure to check in, not only on yourselves but your friends and family.
We are approaching May… which is AAPI month! There will be SOOOO many events this coming month and we will be present if not all of us, then one of us at these events.
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We welcome Rose, the business owner of a local Asian market that discusses with us the origin of how the store started, it’s impact and what it means to her to own a business.
We unpack her journey to Oklahoma, what her love life looks like and most of all, the way she manages to stay grounded in this crazy world.
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Thank you as always to our lovely listeners For sending in your requests! We love to cover them for you and for thinking of our input for these lighthearted topics.We dive into the discussion of full circle moments and the agenda that if you’re a man, some things are considered “cool” and “okay” but when women do it, it’s the total opposite.Tap in, listen and let us know how this topic makes YOU feel.You can find us @116thhotline on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Spotify and Apple Podcast--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/116thhotline/message
We are so excited to share this exciting and informative conversation that we had with Phia! Not only can we expand our individual knowledge by leaning on those who have more insight or wisdom, we also learn to become a bigger hearted human and person. The topics we discussed in this episode as always, are our OWN opinions. If you feel uncomfortable with any subject spoken about, as always, we urge you— ask yourself why? Follow us on all socials @116thhotline and we’ll see you next week for a new episode!Thank you for watching 🙌🏼--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/116thhotline/message
Giving you a quick mental health check-in and talking about energy!! It’s been a reoccurring theme in not only our individual lives but as a group. How we inspire each other and those around us can influence the direction of our lives.What does that look like for you and what do you do to ensure that you’re growing to your full potential— IF that’s something you’re interested in?Follow us @116thhotline on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify and Apple Podcast--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/116thhotline/message
We run it back to our cringiest memories of what we thought was just normal at the time. Who’s to say that cringey isn’t
in these days? Tap In and let’s
unpack that!
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We want to again thank and dedicate all the sponsors, attendees, and YOU.
Our listeners who make our podcast an essential part of our days and by creating this safe space community for us all.
To say you’ve all have supported the podcast would be an understatement. Because of you, this podcast has LIFE.
For that, we’ll always be thankful.
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Thank you again to Archive Creative Studios in downtown Tulsa for sponsoring today’s episode.
Archive Creative Space is a blank canvas studio created for events, photo shoots or your next workshop. They’re a one-stop shop and located in a great part of downtown Tulsa.
We are heading to Valentine’s Day and talking about LOooOoVEeEee! Tap in and let us know what makes you feel like you’re in love 💗
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We are diving in with Jenny aka Nerinudeskin! She’s a friend of the podcast and someone who we value dearly. As a fellow creative and boss lady— we’re unpacking all the good tea!
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Mai Vang, Realtor: Thank you for sponsoring our new headphones! We appreciate the love, support and kindness!
Noxon Studios: Thank you for allowing us to use your space for this episode! We truly appreciate the kindness 💗
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We asked you what you wanted us to cover this week! This week we had TONS happen within the community so.. let’s unpack that.
Huge thank you to Archive Creative Space located in Downtown Tulsa for sponsoring this space for us to film today. Check them out if you’re in need of a intimate venue space that also meets the fun definition of Downtown.
Tap in, enjoy and let US know…. What’d you think about these?
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Introducing a role model woman that has always been a part of our lives since our McD days because helloooo, we were a little crazy in our younger days but Kathleen kept us grounded. We like to think of this episode as the journey of womanhood with our mama figure since Day 1.
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We welcome Danny to this week’s episode. As we’re expanding our guest list to be more inclusive with different perspectives, we encourage you to listen or watch with an open mind and heart.
There may be a part of these conversations that you, yourself can connect or relate to. As always, we aim to provide a safe space not only for us, but for you, our listeners.
Tap in and let’s unpack that 🙌🏼
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The hotline isn’t here for us but for you too! If you have something you’d like for us to cover, submit your request via voice message, DM us or email us at 116thhotline@gmail.com
We love interacting with you and being able to provide a safe space is what we will continue to be for our community. Thank you for sticking around 🩷
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It’s about time we had a male guest on the show. We dive into Brian’s life on how he found his love for football, his hurdles that led him to his current role of being a coach and educator. Brian’s story is truly one of those that make you remember that everything happens for a reason.Grab your tissues because it’s an emotional one.Follow us on all socials @116thhotline to see more BTS and visual references.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/116thhotline/message
Gather round as we come to the end of the year, it’s VITAL that we check up on our friends and family as we head into the holiday season. This mental health Check-in has been a favorite of ours as well as yours (so we’ve heard!)
We also came across this video on TikTok about buying or letting go of expectations that we didn’t meet or goals that weren’t accomplished.
And that’s okay, because we also need to celebrate how far we’ve come.
Hope you had a beautiful weekend with family and friends 🩵
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In order to understand the world around us, we have to experience the good, the bad and the ugly. Today we are unpacking moments that has helped us individually see life the way we do.
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If you’re in the Tulsa metro area and you haven’t heard of Emily, where have you been?! Emily is a seasoned hair professional and also a sweetheart!
We’re diving into peeling back the layers of who Emily is, getting a little personal and honestly sharing a bit of her story as to why she’s one of our good friends.
Enjoy!
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We are kicking it up a notch and dialing into a real life perspective of life when you don’t feel accepted, enough or valued. Let’s unpack how we each define those moments and cope with it.
As we discuss these serious topics, this is a reminder that 116th Hotline was created with the intention to be a safe space. We welcome you to join the space to unpack, destress and be vulnerable with asking yourself these uncomfortable questions.
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Val was browsing and came upon this podcast talking about the definition of your Day 1’s and Day 2’s.
What does that look like? It’s not necessarily a bad or good thing but it’s not a topic we think of often. Why is it important to be aware of these relationships and how do they affect us?
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HUGE thank you to our sponsors for believing in us and helping bring our vision to life. In honor of our one year anniversary we wanted to celebrate this moment with YOU, our listeners. Tap in and let unpack the party! Don’t forget we always have additional visuals on our socials!
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So you’re feeling burnt out? It’s a feeling all too familiar that we’ve experienced before. Just know that you’re NOT alone. Let’s unpack that and see if we can help you through this tough time.
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It’s officially SPOOKY SZN!! Which means…. Scary stories! One of listeners on YouTube requested us to share our own personal stories with paranormal experiences. If you couldn’t tell we get spooky and scared but we do this for y’all! Listen in and let US know your paranormal experiences
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Let’s unpack the idea that Sultana saw on Tiktok. What happens when you introduce someone in your life to another person in a different friend group in your life? Not only does this apply to friends, acquaintances or family.
Who you surround yourself with not only determines who you are in different aspects but also shows a side of you that perhaps you may not show everyone.
Grab a snack, a drink and let’s unpack that ❤️
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We had the pleasure of talking with a favorite from the Hmong community… the one, the ONLY, Jennipho!
Jenni Pho creates beautiful melodic songs that hit you deep in the feels when you feel like reminiscing or when you’re simpin over that special someone.
We talk about her life, how music has helped her and what she wishes to do through her music. Join us for this exciting conversation!
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And just like that! We're back!! We've missed you all SO, SOOOOO much! Season 2 is here and ready to get back into the groove of things. Let's unpack it and as always, pick up the hotline!
Here are a few personal messages from our crew:
"Welcome back to your weekly safe space / therapy session with the three most funniest gals!" - Sasa
"Welcome, sit back enjoy the ride and live life alongside of us. PERIOD." - @val.bee_
"Dedicated to the ones who hated us, loved us and cheered for us. Let the journey begin.. once again." - @SultanaXiong
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We have officially hit 30 EPISODES. In honor of hitting 30, we figured what better way to chit chat, and just unpack. How our lives individually has been and if its where we thought we would be at the beginning of the year. Cheers to 30 episodes and thank you for continuing to support! We are filled with joy knowing that our podcast can resonate with many other individuals too. We love you all!
Have you ever travelled with a group or individual that just rubbed you the wrong way? Maybe the vibes were off? Maybe the trip just was NOT IT. Or the individuals themselves didn't match your personality? We let you know our own experiences on what you should look out for aka RED FLAG so you can save yourself time, money and wasted energy SIS. Let us know in the comments what things you've experienced are?
Summer is quickly approaching which means.. time to rest! ... Or does it? Let's unpack how important it is to relax and why relaxing and the idea of it is different for everyone. Just like clothes, relaxing or just destressing is not a "One size fits all" mantra. Grab your snacks and unpack your day with this new episode.
Do you have an inner dialogue? AKA.. that little voice inside your head that maybe narrates what you do on a daily basis, or helps you decide what you're going to wear for that day. If you do, let us know how YOUR inner dialogue looks like. And if you don't, explain to us what you do since you don't have one. This episode was a tad bit chaotic but we get nitty gritty about the M I N D.Grab your snacks and enjoy!
A listener/viewer recommended this topic for us to discuss. This episode is almost an HOUR LONG. Woopsies.. or maybe.. yay?! We're changing up the pace at 116th Hotline by letting you, join in on the conversation. How do you identify yourself within your culture or community? Do you think there should be a measure of how "cultured" someone is in order to "pass" as being so? Let's dive in.. it's going to get DEEP.
If you’re Hmong then you know that taboo is a word used for one specific taboo. But is there more than one in our community? Let’s unpack the different taboos that we think are active in our own community. Take this time to reflect on you and your own community. What are some taboos that perhaps you’ve heard or maybe not heard about and is there anything YOU can do to combat it?
This episode was inspired by The SelfWork Podcast by Dr. Margaret Rutherford where she talks about time. Let’s unpack our different version of what time, time management or appreciating time looks like
First, what is YOUR definition of a pick me? Have you been "victim" to this epidemic?! If not, have you experienced or come on, you have to know atleast SOMEONE who has maybe shown signs intentionally or even UN-intentionally. Grab your popcorn, because it's time for a show!Listen to us on:- Spotify- Apple Podcast- AnchorThank you for tuning into the Hotline, see you next week!
Emotional and physical abandonment comes in all different forms. Does it come from when we are children? Does it come from us being adults and experiencing or seeing other people go through abandonment? How can we cope with these feelings and what are our personal feelings about being abandoned? As adults, we don't realize the velocity of what these types of damages can do to children, even to adults. Join us on this episode of explaining the different types of abandonment we've personally witnessed and/or have seen.
Perception when it comes to ourselves has a huge impact on our insecurities. As humans, we all have insecurities, but how we deal with it varies. We often get DM's and messages from listeners/viewers about how we each individually deal with our past insecurities or how we've all "leveled" up to get to where we are today. Each one of us has had to make rocky journeys to get here, but we are sharing with you previous things that has helped us get closer to being happier, every step of the way. Thank you for listening.
Being in a relationship in itself is tricky, but, defining whether or not you and your partner are on the same page as well as the label of your relationship can turn sour or good. The golden question... If you've been together with someone for years without committing to marriage, is that okay? Then, vice versa, does the label itself even matter?.. Let's unpack it!
After a delay, we are back! Now this, THIS, is a hot topic. So please, let us know what your thoughts are. Not only in our community space, but, other spaces in general. Have you encountered male photographers that specifically photograph just boudoir or nude shoots? If so, what are your thoughts? Let us know. Because, it's really something we don't think or talk about that perhaps has other ulterior motives, you decide. Let's unpack it!
Happy Monday! We hope that your weekend was wonderful. This week, let's get real and dive in deeper to our feelings and unpack the stigma around antidepressants. We also do our favorite, mental health check-in!
Let's talk about gossiping. What is it in it's truest form? Are you gossiping just to be a lil noisy human, orrrr are you doing it for the purposes of finding out the truths? We're also unpacking the idea of fake friends that you need to be alert about when they're around while your venting. Not all friends are going to be there for you (they will most likely be the ones who use your drama to get attention!)
It's about that time of the year.. tax season! Which brings us to money, what a hot debate. How we manage money, does that come with how we were around money growing up? Does it change us when we get older? What other values make us see the value of the dollar in such different ways? We always have different opinions and creating a safe space to talk about these topics without fear of what will happen if we speak our truths is what we strive to have. Let us know if your youth influenced your view(s) on money and how it should be spent or saved.
Trigger warning Domestic violence/abuse, murder suicides, The Hmong Community — So what happens when our community introduces a frightening truth to what our society is deemed as “the normal”? How do we overcome these hurdles? How can we introduce the solution to these problems? Hold on to your drinks because this is a heavy episode. Thank you for tuning in.
Not every situation in life is peachy keen or up to par with what we envision it to be. Whether you're looking for that next job opportunity or even getting rejected in a relationship, or general situation. How we overcome these different hurdles tell a story about us as individuals. Did you continue to see it in a negative way? Or did you try to turn that around to a positive one? Let's talk about it and let us know your rejections or missed opportunities and how you dealt with them.
We often talk about the factors that lead us to where we are today. But have you really thought about everything that had to happen for you to go through certain scenarios? Did you manifest it? Did it intentionally happen or did it unintentionally happen to you? The mind is a strong powerhouse that can lead us down many different paths. Enjoy this episode!
Just because you’ve gone through something, you hold the key to changing that for your future children (and yourself). We talk about a part of our past that is looked at as taboo or things we normally wouldn’t speak on. Reminiscing about childhood and how we’ve moved through life with our family in the present time. Have you ever been in a situation that scarred or left you with no choice but to turn your life around?
Identity. Does it entirely define who we are? Does it describe us perfectly? Everything about us in this moment, is who we think we are. But what if a life changing event occurred? Could you still say that your identity and who you are as a person will stay the same? Who are you outside of your titles and life roles?
Happy New Year!! To start this year off strong, we have our first ever special guest on the pod! We unpack the previous year and openly share what we’re struggling with and what hopes we have for 2023. Thank you for sticking with us!!
Identity plays a huge role in how we navigate the world. Being WOC, acknowledging our culture and how it fits into this modern society is essential to our self-awareness. We will not hide our voices or be scared to share our truths and experiences. This is the reality of life through a different lens that perhaps you can find a relatable view. Thank you for tuning in & enjoy!
From childhood we are each differently instilled with the versions of shopping that our parents or guardians have shown us. Whether you shop fast fashion, or sustainably, let’s dive into that and see what can seem like differences are more similar than we think.
This is real life. It’s not a movie, it’s not full of fictional bullshit that you think life is about. We only have one life and to live it, we have to depend on your own experiences to make sure that we are living it the way we like. You call this topic taboo, we call it being real. Listen and let us know, what this topic means to you.
Just the the trauma and cold sweats this episode brought us is crazy. Let’s dive into binge drinking to childhood flashbacks and talk about the real issues that alcohol can create for us
This week we dive into each of our pasts for relationship evaluation to help others realize that maybe the person you’re with is perhaps holding you back from becoming who you’re truly meant to be.
Everyone is different and that what makes us so special. Being a POC doesn’t make that it any easier to live our lives. If anything we struggle and go through many obstacles even in our normal everyday activities. Hear our experiences and maybe you can also relate.
In this episode we talk openly about toxic friendships as well as realizing that toxicity isn’t always the other person. Self realization and reflecting plays a HUGE part of finding yourself within a friendship too. Enjoy!!
In this episode we dive into the backstories of how we each individually knew when this friendship was one to hold on to for life. It’s not often that we find those who truly love us and care about our wellbeing without that extra relationship maintenance. We hope you can relate!
Our first episode of the worlds hottest podcast (or so we think!) Taking you on our journey of our past and what led us here! Stay tuned for our next episode