According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), over 75% of US plastic surgeons have seen an increase in their services over the past three years. Today, we talk about social media and its effects on beauty, why demand for cosmetic surgery is booming, and the most common cosmetic plastic surgery procedures done today. Our guest today is a visual artist, educator, dancer, lacrosse player, and most importantly go-to friend we go to for beauty advice — Georgie! Listen to hear about the general trend of cosmetic surgery in the United States and China, and how each of us have been impacted by the standards of beauty to partake in different cosmetic treatments. Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria Gu Music Credit: Keep Calm & Podcast CONNECT WITH US Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram Let us know your feedback on the podcast here Email: [email protected]

The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate is a 1992 book by Gary Chapman. Referencing Chapman's five core love languages (words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, & physical touch), Mel & Vic analyze how love languages can make or break a relationship. 1. Not every couple speaks the same love language 2. Establish what your love language is 3. Learn to compromise 4. Communicate what you need to feel loved Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria Gu Music Credit: Keep Calm & Podcast CONNECT WITH US 1. Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram 2. Let us know your feedback on the podcast here 3. Email: [email protected]

Episode 2: Modern Dating Tips for the Digital Age Single Mel & Vic have invited a dear friend to join us in this week’s episode to gain some valuable tips on how to build our personal brands again after ending long-term relationships. We invited a self-proclaimed Slytherin who's used over 6 dating apps, and a buddy we can always count on for a late-night drink — Robyn Li! Listen to hear how to get your online profile up and running, tips for the swiping game, and how to spot a potential swindler. Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria Gu Guest: Robyn Li Music Credit: Keep Calm & Podcast CONNECT WITH US 1. Subscribe and Follow us (cultural.collision) on 2. Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram 3. Email: [email protected]

Episode 1: Meet Mel & Vic Cultural Collision is a podcast aiming to provide listeners a space to connect and share insights on society and culture, as told by native-born Chinese and Taiwanese-American hosts. Through our bilingual (English and Mandarin) podcast, we hope to tell stories about people crossing paths and connecting in spontaneous ways. Sharing thoughts and opinions on social matters, we aim to build a connected virtual community that sparks engagement, reflection, and friendships. We are a brew made up of an array of experiences within different environments, and Cultural Collision hopes to recognize, embrace, and celebrate our differences through candid conversations. 北腔南调为大家提供一个连接彼此的空间，与大家分享对社会文化的理解，由土生土长的北京人和美籍华人共同主持讲述。通过我们的双语频道（英语和中文），我们想要讲述不同成长背景的人们是如何不期而遇并与彼此链接。通过分享对社会事件的想法和见解，我们的目标是建立一个开放的线上社区，让每一个人参与其中、激发思考和建立友谊。我们希望通过开诚布公的对话来认识、拥抱和赞美我们的不同。 Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria Gu CONNECT WITH US 1. Subscribe and Follow us (include username) on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram 2. Email: [email protected]