Jai Xiong is the owner/founder and Executive Pastry Chef of Amour Patisserie. She first launched her home-based bakery under the Cottage Food Laws of Minnesota in 2014, while attending Le Cordon Bleu in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated in 2016 and also received her business certificate through Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) in 2017. After working for many years with some of the best-renowned businesses in Minnesota, such as JW Marriott and Interlachen Country Club, she took a leap of...
Dec 05, 2021•18 min•Ep. 53
Bob Yau is an entrepreneur and has founded several multi-million dollar businesses, such as Resource Torrent and BEK Foods (Boba Bam). Bob believes in giving back to the community and open to mentoring or sharing advice with Mx. Asian American listeners! Connect with Bob: @bobyau on Linkedin or Twitter https://www.resourcetorrent.com/ https://www.bekfoods.com/ Connect with us: @mxasianamerican mxasianamerican@gmail.com...
Nov 21, 2021•33 min•Ep. 52
Joe Nguyen is the son of refugees, running for King County Executive against a 12 year incumbent. He's currently the first ever Vietnamese-American Washington State Senator, who has already made a big splash in the legislature with his effective and community-based leadership style and unwavering commitment to progressive values and working people. Connect with Joe: @meetjoenguyen meetjoenguyen.com Connect with us: @mxasianamerican mxasianamerican@gmail.com...
Nov 07, 2021•26 min
Victor Chung is a martial artist, martial arts instructor, and kettlebell-certified instructor. In this episode, we discuss Victor’s journey from learning martial arts as a young child to teaching martial arts now. We also discuss the importance of physical fitness and martial arts in helping and protecting oneself against anti-Asian attacks. Lastly, Victor is in the Men’s Journal Legendary Dadbod competition. Please give him a vote! legendarydadbod.com/2021/victor-chung-2 Connect with Victor: @...
Oct 27, 2021•32 min•Ep. 50
In this episode, I invited Angie Yu and Kristy Yee, who are the hosts of Shit We Don’t Tell Mom podcast, to chat about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. We go through the actors, the plot, the language, and cultural implications of the movie. Check out Louis Cha or Jin Yong! Connect with Shit We Don’t Tell Mom: https://www.shitwedonttellmom.com/ @shitwedonttellmom Connect with us: @mxasianamerican mxasianamerican@gmail.com...
Oct 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 49
Eva Marino discusses her hapa, mixed race identity in this episode. Specifically, we talk about how she balances/keeps her multi-racial identities, queerness in her community, and the recent buzz around anti-tourism in Hawaii. Please make sure to be vaccinated and be cautious before going to Hawaii. Texts mentioned: The Kumu Hina Project, "Kapaemahu," "which reveals the healing power of four mysterious stones on Waikiki Beach – and the legendary transgender spirits within them." http://kapaemahu...
Sep 26, 2021•52 min•Ep. 48
Taige Zhang is the founder of Fairytrail , a travel matching app. People use it for finding their next adventure, new friends, and even a life partner. Previously, he worked in social gaming and marketplaces; and at companies such as Apple, Shipt, and Walmart. He's passionate about solving problems in marketplaces and health. Outside of work, he loves traveling and has lived in 5 countries. His goal is to reduce loneliness in the remote worker, travel, and elderly community. In this episode, we ...
Sep 13, 2021•32 min•Ep. 47
Suraj Kandukuri is a Telugu American, who grew up in Canada and the United States. He is the producer and host of Brown People We Know, an interview podcast with South Asian Americans who take non-traditional paths. In this episode, we discuss his own “non-traditional” path and his podcast journey. Connect with Suraj: Suraj@brownpeopleweknow.com @bpwkpodcast Connect with us: @mxasianamerican mxasianamerican@gmail.com...
Aug 29, 2021•32 min•Ep. 46
Show Notes: Louise Yan is a Chinese Canadian tattoo artist born and raised in Vancouver. In this episode, we talk about her journey to becoming a tattoo artist. Connect with Louise: louiseflowerbloom.com @louiseflowerbloom Connect with us: @mxasianamerican mxasianamerican@gmail.com
Aug 15, 2021•41 min•Ep. 45
Cathy Lu is the illustrator and author of ABCs for the American Born Chinese, an alphabet book featuring Asian fruits, vegetables, and other foods, from A is for Asian Pear to Z is for Zongzi. She is also a full-time software engineer and works to balance both her career and artistic and creative hobbies. In this episode, we talk about her journey creating this children’s book. Connect with Cathy: https://www.amazon.com/ABCs-American-Born-Chinese-Cathy/dp/B08QGJBT7Y/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ca...
Aug 01, 2021•22 min•Ep. 44
Mimi Young is a Taiwanese Canadian occultist and shamanic intuitive, and the founder of Ceremonie , an esoteric brand focused on imparting ancient and practical wisdom so clients can actively receive support from spirits and healing energies, break negative patterns, and celebrate their path. Mimi works at the intersection of core shamanism, ancestral wisdom, dream work, chaos magick, and other Chinese mystic practises to communicate with the Unseen, offering education and mentorship, private re...
Jul 18, 2021•33 min•Ep. 43
Join us for our very first LIVE podcast event! Jung Byun Lau recently became a Math Teacher at Poe Middle School. Prior to teaching, she was a Senior Lead Data Scientist at Booz Allen Hamilton for 7 years where she analyzed national public education data and policies to improve public education support for military families. During her time at Booz Allen, she ran for Fairfax County School Board in 2019, served as an Education Pioneers Fellow in the New York City Department of Education and cofou...
Jul 04, 2021•51 min
Thuy Ngo Tran is a mother of four, an optometrist and an online entrepreneur. She teaches women how to create more time and financial freedom to prioritize what's important to them; that's taking care of themselves, taking care of their families and doing more of what they love. Specifically, she helps women start a high-profit and high impact online business that leverages automation and partnering with a company whose mission is to promote health, vitality and sustainability. For more informat...
Jun 27, 2021•47 min
Jerry Won is a “professional Asian American,” the founder and CEO of Just Like Media, and Asian American storytelling company whose brands include Dear Asian Americans, Beyond the Resumes, MBAsians, The Janchi Show, and Asian Podcast Network. He is the CEO of the Podcast Firm, a podcasting production, consulting, and education company. Before his jump into entrepreneurship, he was a strategy consultant and sales leader. In this episode, we dive into his journey with becoming a father and raising...
Jun 13, 2021•50 min
Xuan and Marina are co-owners and co-founders of Amplify Bookstore. The two were frustrated with the lack of diversity within the publishing world and the difficulty of obtaining BIPOC books through various venues, so they decided to create their own online bookstore. Amplify Bookstore is a space dedicated to making BIPOC books and authors more easily accessible. Amplify Bookstore: https://amplifybookstore.com/ Connect with us: IG: @mxasianamerican Email: mxasianamerican@gmail.com
May 16, 2021•31 min
Nidhi Shastri is the host of the podcast Model Minority: Uniquely America. Currently, she works as a campaign organizer for single-parent healthcare and works as a scientific researcher for environmental science videos. In this episode, we discuss vegetarianism/veganism within the Asian and Asian American community vs vegetarianism/veganism within the Western community. Connect with Nidhi: https://anchor.fm/nidhi-shastri/episodes/Introducing-Model-Minority-Uniquely-American-ee15sl
Apr 25, 2021•51 min
Tanushree is the host of The Desi Condition and a current math teacher based in New York. In this episode, we discuss each of our mental illness journeys and the stigmas associated with our journeys. Connect with Tanushree: The Desi Condition Podcast
Apr 11, 2021•49 min
Sheena Yap Chan is a blogger, podcaster, consultant, author, and speaker on building self-confidence, especially for Asian American women. She is the host of The Tao of Self Confidence. In this episode, we discuss her journey towards self-confidence and her journey to try to help others realize their own self-confidence as well. Her collaborative books, Asian Women Who Boss Up and Women of Color Boss Up will be out March 2021 and May 2021, respectively. Asian Women Who Boss Up can be found on th...
Mar 28, 2021•31 min
Gofundme: Stop Asian Hate https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate Hate is a Virus https://hateisavirus.org/ Welcome to Chinatown NYC https://www.welcometochinatown.com/ Asian Americans Advancing Justice ATL https://www.advancingjustice-atlanta.org/ Stop AAPI Hate https://stopaapihate.org/ Gofundme: HyunJungKim https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-hyunjungkim-to-support-my-brother-i
Mar 19, 2021•13 min
Victor Ung is a certified emotional intelligence life coach for self-identifying Asian men. He also provides cannabis wellness coaching. He is also the host of Human Up, the podcast where he explores what it means to be emotionally intelligent. In addition, he is offering a group experience called The Emotion Dojo for Asian Dudes. In this episode, we talk about Victor’s journey into realizing the importance of emotional intelligence and his wellness journey. Connect with Victor: https://victorun...
Mar 14, 2021•40 min
Cindy Truong (she/they) is a Vietnamese American who is currently a science operations associate with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). In this episode, we discuss Cindy’s multi-dimensional journey through her initial major in behavioral neuroscience to professional baking and eventually to her current profession. Connect with Cindy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindytruong210/ IG: @citrus.sparkle http://bostonlightsaber.com/ Connect with us: IG: @mxasianamerican Email: mxasianamerican@...
Feb 28, 2021•36 min
Janice Chow is a registered dietician based in San Francisco Bay Area. She owns her own private practice called The Mindful Chow, where she aims to empower Asian women through a Health at Every Size approach. In this episode, we discuss the harmful things that may impact Asian American women and ways we can combat it. Connect with Janice: https://www.themindfulchow.com/ Connect with us: IG: @mxasianamerican Email: mxasianamerican@gmail.com
Feb 14, 2021•36 min
Introducing a very exciting two part series! I've partnered with Shit We Don't Tell Mom podcast to help showcase other podcasters of this vibrant community I'm part of. This is part 2 of the series, a Shit We Don't Tell Mom episode where I am featured as the guest! Enjoy! Kristy and Angie are hosts of the podcast, Shit We Don’t Tell Mom, where they talk about uncomfortable shit they don’t tell mom on the podcast. Connect with Kristy and Angie: https://www.stitcher.com/show/shit-we-dont-tell-mom...
Jan 30, 2021•54 min
Introducing a very exciting two part series! I've partnered with Shit We Don't Tell Mom podcast to help showcase other podcasters of this vibrant community I'm part of. Part 1 of this series is the regular episode that I've recorded with them. Part 2 will be a Shit We Don't Tell Mom episode where I'm the guest! This is part 1. Enjoy! Kristy and Angie are hosts of the podcast, Shit We Don’t Tell Mom, where they talk about uncomfortable shit they don’t tell mom on the podcast. In this episode, we ...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Xixi Wang is a Chinese Canadian-American fine artist currently studying art history and visual arts at Barnard College of Columbia University. In 2014, Xixi started posting her pieces on Instagram and began accumulating followers. Her work has been featured in art galleries and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In this episode, we discuss her journey into art that centers around sexuality, sensuality, queerness, and intimacy. Connect with Xixi: @xixiwangartist xixiwangartist.com...
Jan 01, 2021•46 min
Lillian So is a Korean American facilitator of transformation, helping people change their lives, overcome limiting beliefs, and finding their MAGIC. She is also the founder of fitness and life coaching company, SOfit SF Inc. She offers programs rooted in Yoga philosophy, emphasizing mental, emotional, and spiritual health. In this episode, we dive deeper into Lillian’s own wellness journey and what inspired her. Connect with Lillian: http://sofitsf.com/ https://meetlillianso.com/ Connect with u...
Dec 18, 2020•48 min
Leo Xia is a Chinese American singer-songwriter, poet, and activist. His music has been featured on Wu Assassins (Netflix), Warrior (Cinemax), and national commercials on Panda Express. His first full-length album 384 is available on all streaming platforms. In this episode, we discuss his experiences as a child and what influenced him to pursue music. Specifically, we talk about his newest song “Sliced Fruit,” and his creative process. Connect with Leo: @leoxia or @leoxiamusic on all platforms ...
Dec 05, 2020•40 min
Sam Chiu (she/they) is a Chinese-American master’s student studying clinical psychology. In this episode, we discuss mental illness, therapy, and seeking therapy, especially among Asian Americans, queer folkx, and queer Asian Americans. Connect with us: IG: @mxasianamerican Email: mxasianamerican@gmail.com Support: patreon.com/mxasianamerican
Nov 20, 2020•39 min
Jojo is a Korean American, recent graduate from Wellesley College currently living in Southern California. In this episode, we discuss Asian vs American skincare, skincare routines, and whitening. Jojo is also the host of More Than 5, a podcast about friendship. JoJo’s Podcast: @morethan5podcast Resources mentioned: Beauty and Fashion in the Time of Asia https://nyupress.org/9781479892846/fashion-and-beauty-in-the-time-of-asia/ Beauty in the Age of Empire http://cup.columbia.edu/book/beauty-in-t...
Nov 06, 2020•43 min
Yi Jun Loh is a Malaysian food writer and podcaster. He runs his food blog, Jun & Tonic and his podcast, Take a Bao. In this egg-citing episode, we discuss the boiling pot in Asia vs in America, diving into spicy topics like authenticity and appropriation. Connect with Jun: junandtonic.com Take a Bao podcast Connect with us: IG: @mxasianamerican Email: mxasianamerican@gmail.com Support: patreon.com/mxasianamerican
Oct 23, 2020•46 min
