Best Davina Tang and Helena Li Podcasts (2025)

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EP 22: The Great Resignation 51:02

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This week’s episode is all about the great resignation, the mass of people who are quitting their jobs for something different. Will we be quitting our jobs too? Maybe not. Do we have a list of things we hope for in a job? Absolutely yes. Join us as we discuss our work non-negotiables, views on working from home, and whether working freelance or as…

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EP 21: Let's get moving - fitness, motivation and misconceptions about health 55:28

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We are talking with our own fitness guru Jonita who has a degree in physiotherapy and a lifetime passion for playing sport. Join us to chat more about what an active lifestyle looks like, how to stay motivated and some misconceptions about health. Don’t worry if you’re not a fitness fanatic, Davina asks all the questions for those of us who can’t b…

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EP 20: K-Drama (DP, Penthouse, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Squid Game), Youtube and Food favourites 44:03

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This week is the return of the favourites episode where we chat about the top three things we have each been obsessed with over the past few months. There is a mix of food faves and youtube videos as well as a deep dive into the world of K dramas. We touch on Penthouse, Squid Game, DP and Hometown Cha Cha - just to name a few.…

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EP 19: Working at the Most Magical Place on Earth - Disney World 56:38

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We all know Disney, whether it’s through the films we watched growing up or TV shows playing on a Saturday morning, but how many of us have experienced working in the magic kingdom? In this episode, we are talking to Emma about her experience working at Disney World in Florida, the behind the scenes of the work, the highlights and lowlights and, of…

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EP 18: Moving out with your partner 56:29

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The first guest on our new interview series is Davina’s one and only sister, Jo! In this episode, we talk about moving in with your partner and all the trials and tribulations that come with it. Jo talks about how she decided to make the big move, the negotiations they had along the way, and some surprisingly effective tips on how to deal with a me…

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EP 17: Restarting our Careers? New jobs, learnings and career chat 49:03

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Work can be overwhelming and stressful, especially during your twenties when most people are just starting out in their careers. Six months into our new jobs, we chat about how our work lives have changed and discuss the challenges and learnings from starting afresh and leaping into new fields of work. Davina also finally watches some of Helena’s T…

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EP 16: How well do you know me? 55:03

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This week, we do something lighthearted and fun with a friendship quiz!Join us as we answer random questions about each other’s dream jobs, names we would give our children and the reality shows we think we would survive on.1. What’s my favourite junk food?2. What is my favourite ice-cream flavour?3. What’s my go-to song?4. What are my favourite mo…

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EP 15: BTS, Couples Therapy and the colour purple 49:41

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Join us for a chatty episode about everything that we have been watching and consuming over the past few months. Helena reveals her newfound obsession for BTS while Davina shares her thoughts on docuseries Couples Therapy. We also get into a heated debate about whether reality TV helps people develop more empathy, sparked by Helena’s recent foray i…

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EP 14: We're back!! 17:29

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We are back! It’s been a while but we have returned ready to launch into season 2! Somehow six months have flown by and we are almost halfway through the (not so) new year. We have a lot to catch you up on including new jobs and moving cities, as well as the many exciting things planned and disrupted due to the unending situation called Coronavirus…

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EP 13: Monthly Favourites: Justin Bieber, Girls Incarcerated and other Netflix observations 48:40

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In this month’s favourites, Helena talks about a new gadget, a restaurant recommendation and some new music released by the one and only JB! Davina includes a book favourite as well as a reality TV series (shocker!) that she has been obsessed with. Helena also gives a debrief on Netflix’s new series Bollywood Wives and Davina makes a case against t…

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EP 12: It's (almost) Christmas!! - our traditions, favourite food and songs 48:08

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The festive season is upon us and we wanted to spread some joy with a special Christmas episode! We talk about all things merry and bright, discussing Christmas traditions and sharing some of our favourite Christmas memories. We also go through our favourite movies, foods and of course, songs that get us into the festive spirit. Join us for a good …

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EP 11: Turning your hobby into a small business, motivation and baking tips w/ @bakingwithsilva 49:09

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Welcome our first ever guest to the podcast - Silvia from Baking with Silvia! Silvia is an avid baker turned small business owner, garnering a substantial following on her instagram page where she started posting the baked goods she made during quarantine. We talk to her about her journey from turning her hobby into a small business, how she stays …

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EP 10: Our cultural identity - Growing up Asian-Australian, the bamboo ceiling and unconscious bias 1:09:34

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Strap yourselves and get ready for our longest episode yet! This week we are talking about our experiences growing up Asian-Australian. We discuss the differences between Chinese and Australian culture, the aspects we relate to most, and how all these things affect our identity. Helena talks about her experience working in a corporate environment a…

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EP 9: What personality type are we? - Myers-Briggs 16 Personalities 47:58

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This week we are doing something a bit different with a personality quiz! Join us as we try to self-assess our extrovertedness/introvertedness, reflect on our values and discuss whether we agree with our Myer-Briggs personality type. We share some small anecdotes and answer some unrealistic hypotheticals - all to get to know ourselves and each othe…

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EP 8: Monthly favourites: Mulan, scotch fingers and Epictetus 52:09

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Join us this week for another episode of favourites! Davina talks about a recent read discussing three great untruths being fed to university students while Helena shares her thoughts on the Blackpink documentary and the 1998 Mulan movie which she watched for the first time (shocker!). There is also a mention of an interesting podcast episode as we…

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EP 7: Lockdown lessons - Melbourne lockdown, switching off and life after lockdown 42:24

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Lockdown in Melbourne is finally over! We recorded this episode just before the restrictions were lifted and who knew such good news would come so soon! Join us as we talk about Helena’s experience during lockdown, our personal learnings through the past few months and whether we think coronavirus will change the way we live in the future. We also …

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EP 6: Money, money, money - spending habits, budgeting and purchases we regret 44:58

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This week’s episode is all about money! We discuss how we spend money, how we save and also the good spending habits we have developed over the years. Helena also explains her budgeting process and we talk about the purchases we have made that we regret buying. Davina also talks about her new favourite show New Girl, and that descends into a passio…

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EP 5: Exchange...again - China nightlife, visa issues and living in a yurt 45:13

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We all have that friend who won’t stop talking about exchange long after exchange is over. This week, we are those friends as we reminisce about the time we spent in China together, studying at Tsinghua University and Peking University. Hear us talk about The Mansion in Shanghai, that time we froze to death in a yurt and Davina’s 28-hour round trip…

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EP 4: Monthly favourites - wasabi peas, century egg and Insight Timer 33:59

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We are switching things up with a monthly faves episode! Helena shares some of her most recent purchases which include the new Apple watch (!!!) along with some workout gear and a very comfy pair of shoes. Davina talks about a book favourite and a meditation app and there is also a very passionate discussion about the century egg.To keep in touch, …

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EP 3: Redundancy reflections - working our first full-time jobs during a pandemic 34:00

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This week’s topic is all about work, specifically losing work and looking for work during a recession. Davina shares her experience finding herself jobless at 22 and Helena talks about her view on the role of work and how that has changed over time. Helena also gives Davina a crash course on Love Island and there is also some debate over Davina’s n…

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EP 2: How to be woke - staying informed, social injustices and social media 36:40

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This week we are talking about being woke! Pandemic times have made keeping up with news even more important, but the question is how much is too much information? We discuss how we stay up-to-date with what’s going on around the world, and share our opinions on the way social media is being used to raise awareness about social injustices.To keep t…

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EP 1: Is it time to move out? - living at home, moving interstate and cultural expectations 46:36

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This week we compare the perks and challenges of living at home and moving out. Davina shares her experience of finding herself back in her parents’ house during the pandemic, and Helena talks about the cultural expectations of living under the same roof as her parents even after marriage and having kids. We also discuss Helena’s baking adventures …

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EP 0: Welcome to Peel the Pomelo! 12:31

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We are bringing you a short intro about who we are and how we met! We are two besties from Australia who love to talk about culture, entertainment, work, finances, and all the little interesting and not-so-interesting things that make up life. We also happen to be in our twenties, out of uni and embarking on the beginning stage of adulthood. Join u…

Davina Tang And Helena Li Podcasts

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Davina Tang and Helena Li

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EP 22: The Great Resignation 51:02

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EP 21: Let's get moving - fitness, motivation and misconceptions about health 55:28

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EP 20: K-Drama (DP, Penthouse, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Squid Game), Youtube and Food favourites 44:03

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EP 19: Working at the Most Magical Place on Earth - Disney World 56:38

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EP 18: Moving out with your partner 56:29

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EP 17: Restarting our Careers? New jobs, learnings and career chat 49:03

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EP 16: How well do you know me? 55:03

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EP 15: BTS, Couples Therapy and the colour purple 49:41

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EP 14: We're back!! 17:29

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EP 13: Monthly Favourites: Justin Bieber, Girls Incarcerated and other Netflix observations 48:40

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EP 12: It's (almost) Christmas!! - our traditions, favourite food and songs 48:08

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EP 11: Turning your hobby into a small business, motivation and baking tips w/ @bakingwithsilva 49:09

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EP 10: Our cultural identity - Growing up Asian-Australian, the bamboo ceiling and unconscious bias 1:09:34

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EP 9: What personality type are we? - Myers-Briggs 16 Personalities 47:58

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EP 8: Monthly favourites: Mulan, scotch fingers and Epictetus 52:09

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EP 7: Lockdown lessons - Melbourne lockdown, switching off and life after lockdown 42:24

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EP 6: Money, money, money - spending habits, budgeting and purchases we regret 44:58

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EP 5: Exchange...again - China nightlife, visa issues and living in a yurt 45:13

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EP 4: Monthly favourites - wasabi peas, century egg and Insight Timer 33:59

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EP 3: Redundancy reflections - working our first full-time jobs during a pandemic 34:00

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EP 2: How to be woke - staying informed, social injustices and social media 36:40

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EP 1: Is it time to move out? - living at home, moving interstate and cultural expectations 46:36

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EP 0: Welcome to Peel the Pomelo! 12:31