Welcome to the final episode of the first season of Threaded Connections! In this episode, we hear the amazing story of Emily and Maya, who have been lifelong friends. Since they were babies, they have crossed paths in the most auspicious ways and have maintained their relationship through adulthood. Hear stories of family trips, returning to China, and journeys of identity. 

If you like their story and want to see where they are now, Emily's IG is @emily_c_raber and Maya's IG is @happy.hat.ms

In this episode, Lili, one of our social media creators, has a great conversation with Eryn about our guest's journey with her Chinese identity and her emotional experience returning to China. She also talks about art and how she uses different mediums to express herself and her adoptee identity. Finally, we share tips on how to become the main character of your own life, putting yourself first and treating yourself with respect! 

If you like what Eryn has to say, feel free to follow and communicate with her on IG @eryn.mei and check out her amazing art on her website: https://sites.google.com/view/theoutsideislookingin/are-we-just-on-the-outside-looking-in?authuser=0

Finally, Eryn also works on the popular podcast by Asian girls for Asian girls, Dear Asian Girl, so you can't get enough of her, listen to her over there! On IG under the same name.

In this episode of Threaded Connections, learn all about pole fitness with Kristen and how it strengthens and empowers others! We talk about her journey with pole fitness, the advantages and difficulties, and how it has helped Kristen herself. We also talk about Confessions of a Chinese Adoptee and how she came to found the organization and what's to come. Finally, we wrap up with self-improvement and self-care and how to implement them into your life.

If you liked what you heard and want to learn more about pole fitness or self-care or any of the topics we discussed, her IG is @rareorchid24 and for more about her adoptee organization, the IG is @confessionsofachineseadoptee