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Hello tea friends! In this episode, we sit down with Emily in Paris writer Prathiksha Srinivasan to talk all things writing, the pro’s of cognitive dissonance, and the underrated glory of white tea! 🎙️✨ We dive deep into the creative writing process behind the hit show, explore cultural nuances, and discuss how cognitive dissonance shapes storytelling. Plus, we take a lighthearted detour into the world of rare dried teas—white tea lovers, you’ll want to tune in for this one! ☕️Try Sister Ai's White Tea: https://jessesteahouse.com/products/sister-ai-2008-white-tea-cakeGet ready for playful banter, thoughtful insights, and tea envy. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations! 👇#EmilyInParis #jessesteahouse #teatimewithjesse #yourchineseteaguy #Podcast #PrathikshaSrinivasan #WritingProcess #CulturalNuances #WhiteTeaChat #Storytelling00:40 -"White Tea Gal"1:53 - Why white tea?3:23 - First Steep3:42 - Prathiksha's background4:20 - Emily in Paris and Plan B5:16 - Writing foreign characters6:27 - "If you have to think about it it's not culture."6:44 - "Son of a *%&!" First taste tea reaction8:42 - Pressure of writing foreign characters10:28 - Not all white guys10:53 - Writer vs Actor11:35 - Power of Storytelling12:46 - Why writing?13:56 - "Reality is dictated by narrative."15:30 - Western Understanding of Asia16:50 - History of Tea17:58 - What writing is like...19:38 - Writing Challenges24:15 - 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'25:18 - Why are you writing?28:22 - "I'm hungry"28:46 - "How do you like the tea?" First sip orgasm30:50 - Good white tea = teeth squeaks32:34 - Why did you feel stupid?32:58 - "people tell me I talk weird.."33:38 - Attractiveness vs Capability37:00 - Writing as therapy39:20 - Don't lose your rage41:09 - Core wound42:27 - Writing to like yourself43:29 - Chinese immigrant in America44:40 - Loving cognitive dissonance48:57 - Writing Emily in Paris49:38 - "Buy that day from yourself."52:16 - Improv vs Standup53:10 - Siblings53:58 - Problems with cognitive dissonance57:21 - Indian culture vs American1:00:33 - "Culture is the new map."