This is such a special episode! Emilie Kealani brought forth an idea a while back about hosting a panel discussion with her AAPI initiative, Kapwa. It brings forth AAPI members from different organizations. Alice Chung and myself from Wear Yellow Proudly, Robert Feng from Asian Opera Alliance, and Everett Robinson from WHYY make up this fabulous panel with Emilie moderating. We had some serious and fun discussions throughout that highlight leadership and advocacy. I got to learn so much from my ...
May 09, 2025•56 min
My guest for this episode is Emilie Kealani, a Filipina-Hawaiian soprano that is the curator and producer of Kapwa, multi-disciplinary performance that brings Asian and AAPI artists together. We had a terrific conversation of foods we grew up with, being homesick while on the road, our culture, and, most especially, her current project, Kapwa. She is a fantastic performer and discusses what it’s like being a producer. I am incredibly excited to share this episode with Emilie!
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 3
When I was starting this podcast, I actually created a list of people that I wanted to bring on and this episode’s guest, Tehillah Flores, has been on it since day one. She is a musician, works in management, and a terrific friend. Ever since I have known her, she has always put 110% of herself into everything she does. It is a ton of fun trying to keep track of her adventures because she is on the road more than I am. Getting to engage with her on her experiences and her perseverance was incred...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 15 min
For this week’s episode, I was incredibly fortunate to bring on a long time friend, Laura Bleakley. We catch up, reminisce, discuss her Asian identity, and expand on her experiences as a collaborative pianist. I used to think she was the coolest person ever, and after having had the immense honor of getting to know her through the years, that statement could not be any more true. She is one of the realest people I know and she brings the most fun energy, a very candid attitude, and the warmest f...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This is Season 2! ! Eiki Isomura joins me for this episode. I’ve known Eiki for years and it is a privilege for him to bring his insight and experiences to the podcast. He talks about his experiences growing up immersed in music, representation vs. belonging, the responsibilities of being the Artistic and Interim General Director of Opera in the Heights in Houston, all while he and his wife raise a family together. I’ve admired him throughout the years and it is exciting to have had the chance t...
May 21, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week, Hannah Chua joins me on the podcast! Hannah is a graphic designer in New York. This is a special episode for me because she's someone I've known for over half of my life, and is a very close friend of my sister, yet I didn't know as much about her as much as I would've liked to. We were able to meet up and talk about her work, her life, and living in New York. Come get to know Hannah with me!
Oct 17, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This episode concludes the episodes we recorded in Saratoga Springs and the last of having Lisa Buhelos and Randy Ho on the show! We continue to talk about their careers as singers, their cultural background, and having the chance to be in the same festival together.
Aug 29, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Happy August! Since we will be releasing two episodes this month, we will be having our first two-part episode! Similar to last month, I bring on Lisa Buhelos and Randy Ho. Lisa shares about her Japanese heritage and how she descends from the Samurai class and Randy shares what it’s like growing up as a Vietnamese-American in Colorado.
Aug 15, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This episode is about…me! Friends Randy Ho and Lisa Buhelos take over the podcast and turned the tables on me. They asked me about myself, my stage management, videography, photography, my culture, and what Wear Yellow Proudly means to me. It’s a fun twist of events, and it was a humbling experience being the interviewee. I am excited to share with you guys a bit more about myself and what I do! Join us and come learn about Julius Sanchez.
Jul 18, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 4
For this episode, we have Julian Gau! Julian is our assistant conductor for the show I am currently in. We are also currently housemates! He delves into the ensembles he conducts, including Horizon Ensemble, a Boston-based orchestra he founded with his friends, and The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. We also get into the topic of Taiwanese and Chinese culture, Asian queer identity, and masculinity. I learn so much from him from the Chinese instruments he has played, the dishes he cooks, and ...
Jun 20, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Jade Panares joins me this week on the show! Jade has been a friend for years since we were in university together. On this episode, she discusses being a music educator and a performer. She discusses what it was like growing up as a first generation Filipina and having a different Filipino dialect spoken at home than I did. We discuss vulnerability, mental health, and the agency of saying yes and saying no. I was fortunate to receive her openness and it’s exciting to share her experiences....
May 30, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Through Our Lens! Our first guest is violist and arts administrator Lauren Ross. We talk about growing up in diverse communities, representation, and our individual experiences in Houston. She graduated from Rice University with a dual degree in Viola Performance and Religion. We delve into her Korean background and the ensembles she is in. Her passion for community and music provided such insightful wisdom. I was beaming at the end of our conversation, and it was so refreshing to lea...
May 16, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1
This is Through Our Lens: Conversations with Asians and Asian Americans, a podcast by Wear Yellow Proudly. Join me, Julius Sanchez, as we bring Asian and Asian-American artists and have conversations about their journey. Everyone has a story to tell. We can't wait to share these stories with you!
May 09, 2023•2 min
