Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of young(ish) Asian creatives, one uncensored conversation at a time. Discussing: home, belonging, body, beauty, love, sex, dating, racism, power, identity, upbringing, representation, family, healing, work... LIFE.
This episode wraps up season three! Marc Conaco is a Bisaya illustrator, designer, curator and producer of Asian in Aotearoa. Here, we dive into the six-month rollercoaster ride of podcast production, handling the guest lineup, schedule conflicts, and general chaos while also answering some questions sent in from past guests. Follow @marcconacoFill out the season three feedback survey, HERE. Asian in Aotearoa InstagramAsian in Aotearoa SubstackHosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco.Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand.asianinaotearoa.com
Swap Gomez is a multi-faceted creative - a professional drummer, director, producer, editor and events coordinator. He has toured and recorded around the world with international artists, he runs and curates the annual Drummers Day Out and currently performs with CHAII, Yoko Zuna and The Delivery Boyz. In this episode we hear about Swap's creative projects, his birth chart (very heavy on Aries), leadership and connection to his ancestors.Keep up to date with Swap on IG:@swapgomez@chaiimusic@yokozunabeatsAsian in Aotearoa InstagramAsian in Aotearoa SubstackHosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco.Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand.asianinaotearoa.com
Zed Xu 榛子瞬 is a multidisciplinary artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau, originally from China. Zed's artistic practice spans painting, performance art, and filmmaking, driven by their experience as a non-binary, queer, neurodivergent Asian migrant. Zed is yet another guest with a vipassana experience to share (!!) and we also delve into where they're at in their creative evolution. Spoiler: it's exciting! Keep up to date with Zed's mahi:@zedsishun@zishun_studiosFind @zedxufilm on YouTube and TikTok, @zedzishun is also on rednote.__Asian in Aotearoa InstagramAsian in Aotearoa SubstackHosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco.Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand.asianinaotearoa.com
In celebration of Lunar New Year and Pride month, Asian in Aotearoa returns to the stage for a special Year of the Snake panel and podcast recording. Recorded at Auckland Art Gallery, host Jenna Wee sits down with an all-Queer panel reflecting on their creative process, inspiration, growth – and what Year of the Snake might look like for them.Meet the Panel:Steven Junil Park 박준일 (he/they): Korean-born artist handcrafting functional objects and clothing under the label, 6x4.Mariadelle ‘Abbey' Gamit (they/she): Pinay artist, DJ and co-director of Asia and Pasifika-led arts organisation, All My Friends.Nathan Joe 周润豪 (he/him): Chinese-Kiwi multi-award-winning playwright, dramaturg and performance poet.Thank you to Ellie, Fern and the team at Auckland Art Gallery for making this special episode possible.__Asian in Aotearoa is a podcast that explores the lives of Asian creatives, one conversation at a time. We explore our relationship to creativity, courage, compassion, community and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our work. Founded in November 2020 by Jenna Wee, the podcast – now 50+ episodes deep – has featured artists, writers, actors, musicians, theatre-makers, directors and more.LINKSAsian in Aotearoa InstagramAsian in Aotearoa Substackasianinaotearoa.com
A former dancer with the prestigious Royal New Zealand Ballet during the 2010s, William started making stage costumes and today he's currently at Whitecliffe studying Sustainable Fashion. Here, William opens up about his creative journey, including having dreams fall apart, ghosting friends and finding his way back to dance. Keep an eye out for his own label Jung-Ying: @__jungying Asian in Aotearoa Instagram Asian in Aotearoa Substack Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. asianinaotearoa.com
Jenny Gao is a documentary maker and writer, deeply immersed in human relationships and spirituality. Here she shares where she's at creatively, along with Vipassana insights, psychic insights, and working outside conventional creative fields to nurture inspiration. We pull some cards, have a laugh and discuss spontaneity, adventure, and playfulness in life and creative pursuits. Follow Jenny on Instagram: @iennygao → Register to attend the live podcast and panel recording happening at Auckland Art Gallery on February 1st: https://www.aucklandartgallery.com/whats-on/event/asian-in-aotearoa-or-year-of-the-snake-panel-and-podcast-recording Asian in Aotearoa Instagram Asian in Aotearoa Substack - READ THE EP.55 NEWSLETTER AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE! Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. asianinaotearoa.com
Pulkit Arora is a writer-director of Indian origin, now based in Tāmaki Makaurau. His debut short Milk Toffee premiered at Tribeca and travelled through 8 other international festivals in 2021. His follow-up film Anu won the Audience Award at Whānau Mārama: NZIFF 2023, followed by screening in competition at Melbourne International Film Festival and winning at IFFLA, Cornwall and Film Bazaar India. It released globally on the streaming platform MUBI in May 2024. As a screenwriter, he led development for two adaptation projects with Disney+ and Home Stories, a Netflix anthology. In this episode, Pulkit talks about how he's feeling about summer, a rabies scare, the projects he's working on, vipassana trips and loads more. Follow Pulkit on Instagram: @pulzkit Asian in Aotearoa Instagram Asian in Aotearoa Substack Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. asianinaotearoa.com
Fazerdaze, otherwise known as Amelia Murray, is an Indonesian-Pākehā artist, musician, and creative force - currently based in Ōtautahi. Her new album ‘Soft Power' marks an evolution in her artistry and here we touch on Amelia's creative process, spirituality, courage and so much more. This episode gives listeners insight into how Amelia sees the world, and the way she chooses to move through it. Enjoy!Listen to the album, Soft Power.fazerdaze.comFazerdaze InstagramAsian in Aotearoa InstagramAsian in Aotearoa SubstackHosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco.Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand.asianinaotearoa.com
Jennifer Cheuk is a mixed Hong Kong Chinese / Welsh indie publisher, researcher and curator. She's the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Rat World Magazine - an independent print magazine and collective that's all about showcasing underground and underrepresented voices from all over the world. In this episode, Jennifer reflects on the last 12 months including her landmark anthology (see below!) plus personal growth, anger, arts and more! Rat World's Instagram Jennifer's Instagram Book: Everything That Moves, Moves Through Another Asian in Aotearoa Instagram Asian in Aotearoa Substack Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. asianinaotearoa.com
Originally from Korea, Sung Hwan moved to Aotearoa at the age of ten. His artistic journey explores themes of identity, protection, and queer identity. In this episode, he reflects on the courage needed to create amidst uncertainty and how serving in Korea's military has influenced his life and art. From navigating challenges and critiques to resilience and insights on self-compassion - learn more about where Sung Hwan is at as he prepares for international residencies in Los Angeles and Korea. Sung Hwan's Instagram Asian in Aotearoa Instagram Asian in Aotearoa Substack Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. asianinaotearoa.com
Julie Zhu is an award-winning director, producer, and storyteller born in Xian, China, and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau. Committed to championing marginalised voices and stories, Julie co-directed the podcast and docu-series Conversations With My Immigrant Parents for RNZ. She also directed observational documentary series Takeout Kids for The Spinoff, winning Best Director at NZ WebFest 2022. Here, Julie reflects on the last few years and discusses the challenges of promoting one's work, the balance between humility and self-promotion, and the importance of self-compassion. Watch Takeout Kids on The Spinoff Julie's Instagram Julie's Website Asian in Aotearoa Instagram Asian in Aotearoa Substack Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. asianinaotearoa.com
In our final episode of this season, Jenna is joined by creative community champion, returning guest and founder of Aunty's House, Amita Kala. An episode of introspection, Jenna and Amita reflect on season 2, answer questions from recent guests and discuss creative processes, grind culture and the importance of rest. Instagram: @amitakala Check out @auntysh0use ___ SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter: asianinaotearoa.substack.comFOLLOW the pod on Instagram: @asianinaotearoaasianinaotearoa.comABOUT THE PODCASTHosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored conversation at a time.✨This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North, Creative NZ & Big Fan.✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Ankita Singh अंकिता सिंह shares her journey from producing to writing and having the courage to create. This episode delves into Ankita's experience writing “Basmati Bitch”, the ever-looming ‘burden of representation', and the state of the creative community today. Ankita also shares her recent quest exploring her family history in India, digging up inspiration for her next play, and exploring other creative pursuits. https://ankitasingh.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/artkita/ SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter: asianinaotearoa.substack.com FOLLOW the pod on IG @asianinaotearoa VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored conversation at a time. ✨This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North, Creative NZ & Big Fan.✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
In this episode, Jenna sits down with 이혜지 Hye Ji (Erica) Lee - a Korean-born sociologist and writer, who opens up about her journey and the ideas that shape her world. This episode delves into relationships, personal growth, decoloniality, academia, and Erica's own candid reflections relating to aspirations, self-compassion and spirituality. https://instagram.com/ehyeji.ig SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter: asianinaotearoa.substack.com SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa Instagram: @asianinaotearoa asianinaotearoa.com ABOUT THE PODCAST: Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time.✨This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North, Creative NZ & Big Fan.✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Recorded at the recent Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year & Pride month event, Jenna sits down with four brilliant Asian, queer creatives. Covering themes from success and courage to reinvention and self-expression, the panelists reflect on their journeys and look to the future. The panel shares insights on how embracing their heritage and ancestry has enriched their sense of identity and fuelled their artistic expression. Panelists: Marc Conaco: Bisaya artist, graphic designer and zine-maker Sam Low: Fiji-born Chinese, MasterChef NZ Winner, cookbook author and food creative Sung Hwan Bobby Park 박성환: Korean multidisciplinary artist Zed Xu 榛子瞬: Chinese-born, makeup artist, audio-visual & multidisciplinary artist SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter: asianinaotearoa.substack.com SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW the pod on Instagram: @asianinaotearoa VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored conversation at a time. ✨This episode is proudly supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate. ✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Tāmaki Makaurau-based, award-winning comedian, David Correos, talks to Jenna about the lengths of his creativity, being a Taskmaster favourite, and leadership in the comedy world. He also opens up a bit about his love life, risk-taking, fame, friendships and heaps more. Catch David on tour, HERE. Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidpostoffice TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidpostoffice SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter: asianinaotearoa.substack.com SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa Instagram: @asianinaotearoa asianinaotearoa.com ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. ✨This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North, Creative NZ & Big Fan.✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Abbey a.k.a DJ RNG+SUS joins Jenna to talk about everything from exciting things happening this month for Pride, co-creating and fostering safe spaces with All My Friends, and navigating Queer and POC identity through their creative practice. Abbey also provides Jenna event-producing advice, as well as insight into why it might be time to take a step back from their intense schedule to prioritise growth. Check out more of Abbey and their mahi at: www.mariadellegamit.com , www.amf.nz , soundcloud.com/abbey-gamit , instagram.com/jpegmezaddy/
Hailing from Manawatū and based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Jess Hong sits down with Jenna and talks about her growth and the whirlwind of filming Netflix's upcoming show, 3 Body Problem, and grounding herself in finding community and being at home in Aotearoa. They both delve into defining what purpose means to them and where their pursuits have spontaneously taken them. Follow @jessthehong on Instagram Listen to Jess on the Dumplings & Dragons podcast online now ___ SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter: asianinaotearoa.substack. com SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. ✨This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North, Creative NZ & Big Fan.✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Kiwi-Malaysian-Chinese filmmaker Jack Woon joins Jenna for our last episode of the year. In this episode, he shares his acute perfectionist tendencies, some of which we may or may not relate to, and how collaboration actually helps fight those tendencies. He delves into his screen practice and the changes for Asian representation in the industry, his favourite collaborations, creative (see: coffee) rituals, and pursuing dream projects. Jack's work
In this episode, Jenna sits down with music producer Edward Liu, also known as EDY. They discuss his experiences in Aotearoa's music scene, the importance of creating a safe space in the recording studio, and his family's understanding of his work. Beyond being a producer, EDY talks about his work as a teacher, his initiative Schools 2 Studio, and the practice of self-love. Listen to EDY's music here. SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter: asianinaotearoa.substack.com SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. ✨This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North, Creative NZ & Big Fan.✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
In this episode, Jenna talks to Wellington-based artist, Ali Pang. The conversation goes deep and not only touches on Ali's career as an artist and jewellery maker, but also delves into her experiences being diagnosed with ADHD, spirituality, and struggles with guilt and self-love. Check out Ali's work: PANGjewellery.com Instagram: pang.jewellery and AAPPA.PAPPA SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter: asianinaotearoa.substack.com SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. ✨This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North & Creative NZ.✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
New Zealand Poet Laureate, Chris Tse, talks to Jenna Wee about his role and advocacy as New Zealand Poet Laureate all while juggling his creative practice with maintaining a day job. Chris also reflects on sustainability in the arts, the challenges of writing funding applications, and supporting fellow Asian creatives. The conversation dives into Chris' thoughts on leadership, creativity, collaboration, and self-love. SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter: asianinaotearoa.substack.com SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. ✨This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North & Creative NZ ✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Writer and Metro magazine food editor, Jean Teng, talks to Jenna about her unexpected journey into food writing, starting with a complaint email to Metro itself. Jean reflects on the evolving food media landscape in Auckland and the challenges it presents. This conversation delves into cultural appropriation, diversity in food writing, Jean's evolving leadership style, personal growth, and her writing process. Read Metro Eats: https://www.metromag.co.nz/food/metro-eats ___ SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter: asianinaotearoa.substack.com SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. ✨This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North, Creative NZ & Big Fan.✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Award-winning writer, director and actor Bala Murali Shingade joins Jenna on the podcast to talk about his play Boom Shankar, art and identity, funding applications AND he answers questions on themes of Leadership, Collaboration, Creativity, (Self)Love. Buy tickets to see Boom Shankar this September at Q Theatre, HERE.
Writer and software developer Rose Lu talks with Jenna about her first book All Who Live on Islands, writers festivals, racism plus the novel she's currently trying to work on. Rose migrated from China as a child and currently lives in Pōneke, Wellington. Buy Rose's book HERE ___ SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Maggie is a Chinese-New Zealander, a multimedia journalist at Re: News, a documentary maker and an aspiring lady of leisure. Here, we talk about the new series that Maggie directed called Dating While Asian and her own dating experiences. What also comes up is some stuff around being fetishised, pleasure or lack thereof for women in straight partnerships, breakups, burnout and more. Watch Dating While Asian on YouTube HERE Maggie on Re:News
To mark two years of Asian in Aotearoa, Jenna is joined by Elina Ashimbayava (episode 22 guest, Storyo founder & friend) and answers questions sent in from various past guests about the podcast, life, relationships, vulnerability and more! Thank you for your great questions: Cindy Leong Marwin Silerio Geoff Ong Alyssa Medel Amanda Grace Leo Grace Ko Steven Junil Park Nathan Joe Hazel Zishun Sam Low Marc Conaco Jenna is Aotearoa-born and raised, Malaysian-Chinese, Japanese, Pākehā and Melanau. She is the founder and host of Asian in Aotearoa and a seasoned marketer, a certified coach, a Tarot reader, an INTJ, Cancer Sun with a Capricorn stellium. FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Jess is an Aotearoa-born Chinese DJ, music journo, and host of the web series Amplified (which you should totally watch). In this episode, we talk about the series and Jess' background - from being terrible at singing to playing sets at some epic NZ festivals. Follow Jess on IG @fu.f.u Watch Amplified HERE Listen to Jess' Daylight Ravings mix HERE ___ SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Rhohil Kishore AKA K'SHORE is an artist, songwriter, producer, performer, educator and overthinker (his words, not mine) - and he's of Fijian-Indian descent, born and raised in Aotearoa. We talk about identity, the creative arts industry, general life stuff and music. Check out these links for Rhohil: Instagram @rhohilkishore Spotify / Linktree
Asian in Aotearoa is officially two years old! To celebrate, I'm going to be recording a special AMA episode - where I answer the questions instead of asking them. So, dear listener here is your opportunity to ASK ME ANYTHING. Email your question to asianinaotearoa@gmail.com or send me a DM or voice note on Instagram by mid-November. This episode is with Chyna-Lily Rawlinson. She is Chinese-Samoan-Pākehā, a multi-disciplinary artist hailing from Tāmaki Makaurau, and recently released a book with Simon L Wong called Territory Unknown. In this episode, we talk about Body image, heritage, parents, life and lots more. https://chynalily.com/ @chyna.lily SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Casey Yeoh / KC YO is of Malaysian and Singaporean-Chinese descent, she's a multidisciplinary creative - a graphic designer, photographer, director, editor and cinematographer. She also has creative and personal ties to the awesome musical duo Imugi. If you're familiar with Imugi, then chances are that you've seen her work. This is a fun episode where we talk about dreaming and work, and we also talk about family stuff, spiritual stuff, fan fiction stuff, personal development-stuff - the works! Follow Casey: https://www.instagram.com/kc.yoo SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Steven is a multidisciplinary artist of Korean descent, based in Ōtautahi. He creates work under the label 6x4. Usually, I ask guests about how they're comfortable being introduced on here, and when I asked Steven, he said I'm welcome to call him a speck of dust floating through an uncaring void. In this convo, we discuss labels and talk about the difference between clothing and fashion, the relationship between clothing and spirituality, the visible and invisible, feeling and not feeling. If you wear clothes, then you should listen to this. ;) Follow @6x4online on IG https://www.6x4online.com/ Watch Steven's video collection on YouTube HERE SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Miki is a 30-year-old, talented artist and illustrator. She's an Aries, she's New Zealand Japanese Albanian and has recently started saying yes to things that she might've previously avoided. Hence, she's here. So in this episode, we talk about all of that, her work and body stuff too. FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/mikip.art/ SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa @asianinaotearoa | asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Sam is back to chat about winning MasterChef and his journey since he was last here. We talk about the show, food politics, identity, spirituality, self-growth, the cookbook he's working on, community and more. Sam is a 30-year-old Fiji-born Chinese-Kiwi, a food and flavour creative/expert, a coffee pro, an indie-movie lover, an extremely good gift-giver, an Aquarius with strong Capricorn placements and incredible skin, who also happens to be a close friend of mine. He is also single. ;) Follow https://www.instagram.com/_sam_low_/ SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
For some context, in partnership with my friends at Where the Asians At?!, comes ASIAN(SOUND)SCAPES - a free event that's showcasing the best pan-Asian-kiwi local talent around and it's happening at Potters Park in Auckland on July 2nd and 3rd. Expect cultural celebration, music, dance battles, poetry AND Tai Chi… … which is where my father, Charles, comes in. Dad is Malaysian-Chinese and Melanau and starting with Tae Kwon Do, he and his friends were among the first to teach the art in Auckland well before I was born. He doesn't like to talk himself up at all, but he did reach 7th dan black belt before focusing on Tai Chi and has been teaching it since the 90s. Although he doesn't refer to himself as a Master, others sometimes do. He will be at ASIAN(SOUND)SCAPES talking about and teaching some Tai Chi on July 2nd at 10am. See you there! Book your spot for Tai Chi HERE ASIAN(SOUND)SCAPES event info: @wheretheasians.at.nz SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Amita is South African Indian, a fat, plant-based, cooking enthusiast, creative and digital marketer. This episode is NSFW. Trigger warning: eating disorders, dieting, fatphobia/anti-fatness are discussed. If you are offended or feel a bit funny about conversations surrounding: pleasure, sex, being fat, periods, masturbation, orgasms, vaginas - you might want to skip this one. IF you are my parent, family member, or know me in a professional or work capacity, do us both a favour and wait until the next episode (coming very soon). However, if you are curious about what happens when two, fat, single, creative women in their 30s get together in the same room, and who are also Asian in Aotearoa, this episode is for you. Follow https://www.instagram.com/amitakala/ SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Cindy is Kiwi Malaysian Chinese, a painter, photographer and a curious student of life. Her interests lie in abstract art, philosophy, nature, meditation and self-growth. Here we talk about Cindy's vipassana experience, our Asian parents and their expectations, as well as potentially having or not having kids - as women in our 30s currently without them… and more! Cindy-leong.com / @cindyleong__ ☕️ SUPPORT the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa
Jane is a Fiji-Chinese-Pākehā New Zealander, a theatre director, maker, dramaturg and creator, an arts politics nerd, policy and strategy writer. I ask Jane about her academic, arts and work background as well as some personal stuff and just generally what's going on for her right now including being pregnant and directing Scenes from a Yellow Peril - which is a show you must go to in June/July this year if you're in Auckland. We also talk about systemic stuff, boundaries, overworking, being afraid of the dark and more. janeyonge.nz ☕️ SUPPORT the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Balamohan is Tangata Tiriti, a New Zealander from the Deccan region of India. Trained in Western philosophy, contemporary visual arts, and Hindustani music, he currently works in communication research at CARE, Massey University. In this longest episode to date, we talk about political ideology, disinformation, identity, community, resistance and romance (and a whole lot more).
Yery is an Aquarius, a writer, singer, dreamer, and is of course one-half of the musical duo Imugi 이무기. We talk about the music industry, mental health, spirituality - the experience of it and the neoliberal commodification of it, community, our teen heart-throbs, and so much more. Listen to the new Imugi EP HERE. @yeriyaki__ @_imugi_ ☕️ SUPPORT the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on IG VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa New Zealand explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Karen is a Japanese photographer, gamer, and TikTok scroller born and raised in New Zealand. Originally, Karen and I were meant to record last year but then we went into lockdown. Back then she had broken up with her boyfriend but they're back together, so of course, I asked about that. This convo ranges from talking about growing up with shame and feeling unlovable to thirsting over fictional characters and more. Follow: @karenishigurophoto Check out http://www.karenishiguro.com/ ☕️ SUPPORT the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Elina is originally from Kazakhstan and is the co-founder of the content platform Storyo. She also works in service and design and is deeply invested in diversity and equity work along with storytelling. We chat about her coming to New Zealand as a teen, Elina's inner critic and internal stuff, family stuff, as well as systems, leadership, work and more. Follow @elyaelina @storyo.co Check out https://www.storyo.co.nz/ ☕️ SUPPORT the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives in their 20s and 30s, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Kaya is Aotearoa-born Japanese, with a connection to the sea, snow and sun. A lover of cannabis and communication, she's the host of Bellas who Blaze - a podcast focused on demystifying and destigmatising cannabis for women and wellness. We speak about cannabis (obviously) and we talk about our own experience as well as Kaya's work. We also chat about spirituality, weed clarity, intuition, racism, body stuff and more. Follow @bellaswhoblaze @kaya.blooms on IG Listen to Kaya's podcast on Spotify HERE ☕️ SUPPORT the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives in their 20s and 30s, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
To mark and celebrate 1 YEAR of uncensored conversations with Asian creatives, this special mini episode features a round up of snippets and all 19 guests to date. THANK YOU for listening and of course, a huge thanks to all guests so far. In order of appearance: Amanda Grace Leo Tanya Barlow Abhi Chinniah Gemishka Chetty Helen Yeung Gwendolyn Lin Aiwa Pooamorn Sam Low Jem Yoshioka Geoff Ong Grace Ko Marc Conaco Hazel Xu Alyssa Medel Shana Graham Nathan Joe Marwin Silerio Sarita Das Kishan the Jinn ☕️ SUPPORT the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives in their 20s and 30s, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Kishan the Jinn is an independent South Asian artist and producer, born and raised in Aotearoa. Self-taught in his art, his music captures the core elements of R&B and hip-hop, created while wearing his culture without shame. In this episode, you'll hear about his recently released debut album (listen below), his relationship to music, heritage and just more about him. Follow Kishan: @kishanthejinn Listen to the album Suno on Spotify HERE. FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives in their 20s and 30s, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Sarita Das is a Bangaladeshi-Pākehā queer, gender diverse Somatic Sex Educator who dabbles in art occasionally and looks forward to it being warm again so they can swim in the moana. We recorded this convo before lockdown and Sarita shares about their background, tough conversations, consent, art, sex and at around the 25-minute mark Sarita guides a little somatic practice, which I highly recommend you participate in. See what happens! Follow Sarita: @roti.gurl @somaticsarita @bodyhausnz ___ See HERE for more info on Awaken, the two-night retreat facilitated by Jenna Wee & Sandra Washington For a different kind of conversation visit tarotwithjenna.com DM @asianinaotearoa on Instagram for Asian in Aotearoa stickers VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives in their 20s and 30s, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Marwin is a Filipino-born, New Zealand-raised, Creative and Personal Trainer living in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. He enjoys asking himself the hard questions and didn't shy away from any of mine. The following is what happens when two Cancers record during Cancer season - we talk about boundaries, shame, fear of rejection, self-compassion, and some cool stuff Marwin is working on. LINKS Follow Marwin: https://instagram.com/marwinsilerio Attend Marwin's health & self-development event HERE. ☕️ SUPPORT the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa
Nathan Joe is a Christchurch born Chinese-Kiwi, an award-winning playwright and performance poet. He is the curator of DIRTY PASSPORTS and the director of upcoming play YANG/YOUNG/杨 (23-30 July at Basement Theatre). Nathan shares about his creative journey, expression of identity and labels, taking up space, relationships, romance, and what's on the horizon for him. Follow Nathan: https://instagram.com/yellowperilproductions ☕️ SUPPORT the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives in their 20s and 30s, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Shana AKA Valere, is a Filipino songwriter, producer, soon-to-be-mother based in Kirikiroa, Hamilton. Her music blends soul and synths and she's currently touring. This was a really fun chat. Shana shares about her journey to New Zealand, her music, her creativity, fear, family and more @valeremusic ☕️ SUPPORT the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives in their 20s and 30s, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Alyssa is a Filipino-New Zealander filmmaker and theatremaker who is dedicated to telling stories that bring marginalised voices to the forefront and inspire social change. She shares about her work, the fear of failure, self-tending, marriage, success, and her post-grad study which, since recording, Alyssa has actually pressed pause on - but I've kept our chat about this in because a) it's interesting and relevant and b) because it's totally ok to change your mind sometimes! @yssamdl WATCH Three Dots: https://www.asianz.org.nz/arts/three-dots/ ☕️ SUPPORT the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives in their 20s and 30s, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
Hazel (榛) is an artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau. They use their skills in makeup, spfx and body art to creatively direct and tell stories. In this uncensored convo, Hazel shares about growing up in China as a nonbinary child, healing, self-expression, creating art and friendships. Their show “Now You See Me” is a photography story not to be missed: an immigrant only-child, finding their place in the world, thriving in their creative energy and living their truth - all while healing from intergenerational trauma. @hazelpaints @ahuacollective for exhibition info ☕️ SUPPORT the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives in their 20s and 30s, one uncensored convo at a time. Discussing our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message
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