Jackfroot presents The Slice Podcast

In this episode, we got to connect with the 'King of Bling' himself - Johnny Dang. Some of the topics we discussed includes: Where he was born and raised How he got into jewelry Most expensive pieces he's made Crypto and getting into NFT's Be sure to stay updated with Johnny Dang on Instagram @johnnydangandco. This podcast was hosted by Steven Lee @asianhappyhour and @cryptopainter.

Meet Aebaybayy (real name Ae Southammavong), an immigrant Lao content creator residing in San Diego who loves making relatable content around Lao culture and food. You've probably seen some of her viral content on Instagram and TikTok. In this episode we got to discuss and learn: Where Ae was born and raised School and major How she got into becoming a content creator Types of food she loves cooking How she made it onto 'Next Level Chef' Experiences with racism How she comes up with content Her role models that inspires her Tips and advice Thank you for tuning in to this podcast. Be sure to follow Aebaybayy on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

In this podcast, we had a chance to connect with a talented Korean American RnB artist from Los Angeles named Justin Park. Some of the topics we discussed includes: Where he was born and raised Where he worked before doing music What artist inspires him How the pandemic affected things BTS sharing his song Food/Travel Future plans Be sure to connect with Justin Park on Instagram: @justinparkofficial This podcast was hosted by Steven Lee @asianhappyhour and DNR. Thanks for tuning in to The Slice podcast, brought to you by Jackfroot.

In this episode, we got a chance to connect with Chris Ngo, one of the cofounders of The Leverage. Chris has made quite a name for himself in the fashion industry and works with large retailers and brands from all around the globe. This podcast talks about: Where Chris was born and raised College Travel How he got into fashion How he started The Leverage Life in the pandemic Racism And more Be sure to follow Chris @chris_theleverage to stay updated. This podcast was hosted by DNR and Steven Lee @asianhappyhour. Thank you for tuning in to Jackfroot's podcast, The Slice.

In this podcast, we got to connect with Phúc Mập, a fast growing YouTuber who left Florida and moved to Vietnam to create content. What makes him unique is that he's a white man who learned how to read and write in Vietnamese and creates content with subtitles in both Vietnamese and English so people can learn. He shares his journey, what life is like in Vietnam, and life in the pandemic. Be sure to follow him on Instagram and subscribe to his YouTube channel. This podcast was hosted by DNR and Steven Lee (@asianhapphour).

Love food? Mike Chen is one of the most influential personalities on YouTube as of 2021. His main channel, Strictly Dumpling, has over 3 million followers and an accumulated 700 million views. Mike also has other channels that feature videos on a wide range of topics such as traveling, the paranormal, Asian culture, and foreign traditions and is also a restauranteur. In this podcast, we discuss how he became a YouTuber, travel, life as a foodie in the pandemic, places he loves to eat at, Asian representation, racism, equipment he uses, and more. Thank you for tuning in to this Jackfroot podcast. Be sure to check out and subscribe to his YouTube channel and follow him on Instagram @mikexingchen. This podcast was hosted by Kris D @krisdesantos_ and Steven Lee @asianhappyhour.

In this episode, we take introduce you to a Korean artist and growing expert in the NFT space from Los Angeles named Richard Lee aka Cryptopainter. Richard has an extensive background in illustration and has made quite a name for himself with credits in many movies, some receiving big awards (like an Oscar). We've all been hearing more about NFTs, so we wanted to interview Cryptopainter to get more insight and knowledge about what it is. Stephen Curry recently purchased a Bored Ape NFT for about $180,000. He mentions how there are only 10,000 Bored Apes floating around and the lowest one now costs about $55,000 and can go onwards up to $1 million or more. Have you ever looked into NFT's? Check out his website for more details on his work and background and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. This episode was hosted by Steven Lee (AsianHappyHour) and DNR. #jackfroot

We had the chance to connect with Eric Toda. Toda has a very impressive background, worked with many successful companies (like Snapchat, AirBnB and more), and is currenrly the Global Head of Social Marketing at Facebook. In this episode we got to learn and discuss: - How Toda dropped out of law school and got into his marketing/advertising career. - Challenges he faced in his career - Bamboo ceiling in corporate America - Experiences with racism - Projects and activism in the AAPI community - Career advice Follow Toda on Instagram to stay updated with his work. This episode was hosted by Steven Lee and DNR.

We had the chance to connect with the one and only Kelly Hu. In this podcast, we discussed: How she started her career in Los Angeles What she did to market herself to agents Working with The Rock in Scorpion King Fighting to be the solo cover for Maxim Magazine Racism against Asians Travel in Thailand And her upcoming film about breast cancer Stay updated with Kelly: http://instagram.com/kellyhu

In this episode, DNR and Steven Lee of Asian Happy Hour had a chance to sit down with pioneer legend Kaila Yu. Kaila started off her career in the import car industry modeling and transitioned into music. As time went by, Kaila somehow found a passion and purpose in journalism and writing. We also had a chance to discuss what she's been up to living in the pandemic and how she began growing her TikTok account. The account is used to highlight a lot of 90s pop culture and Asian entertainers etc. Some of the other topics we discussed included what's going on with Tila Tequila and chat about Gina Darling's breakup with TikTok user Read Choi. Be sure to follow Kaila Yu on TikTok and Instagram!

James V Ta is a well known jeweler from Los Angeles. He's been in the business for a long time and has worked with famous celebrities including Akon, Usher, Dom Kennedy, Stupid Young, and many more. He shares his background and where he's from, how he got into the business, and growing up dealing with racism in LA. Be sure to check him and his work out on Instagram: @jamesvta. The Slice Podcast is hosted by DNR & Kris D. Follow us on Instagram: @jackfroot.

In this episode, we had the chance to sit down and connect with a tattoo artist from the Bay Area. Tito shares his story about becoming a tattoo artist, traveling to Southeast Asia and some of the experiences he had there. During his travels, he dived deeper into the Filipino roots and culture. Earlier in March of 2020, Tito caught Covid on a trip back from New York. He became very ill and had to visit the ICU. It took him about 2 months to fully recover. Check out Tito on Instagram. @titogavina.

In this episode, we had the chance to sit down and connect with Mark Bustos. Mark shared his story about how he got started as a hairstylist and shares some memories dealing with racism growing up. He also shares his journey dealing with the pandemic. Mark is known for doing something very different and unique, and that's cutting hair for homeless people. Listen to his journey and how he got into helping others in need. Be sure to check him out on Instagram: http://instagram.com/markbustos

We came across Bobby Tino after seeing several TikTok videos of him speaking AND singing in Vietnamese. Bobby is a very interesting man who self taught himself how to fluently speak in Vietnamese as well as 8 other languages. He is originally from Boston and currently resides in Luxembourg (a country between Belgium and Germany), but has been around the world and traveled to 51+ countries and counting. Listen to his story and prepare to be inspired to learn new languages and want to travel the world.

We had the chance to connect with Dion Lim from ABC 7 News and learn about how she got into journalism and hear about her journey in becoming one of the biggest Asian American reporters. She discusses some of the challenges that she's struggled with and had to overcome in her career to get to where she is today. Dion also shares some great career advice and tips for those that want to get into journalism and reporting. Be sure to check out and purchase Dion's book "Make Your Moment" available now on Amazon.

We had the chance to sit down with Arnelle, a wildlife conservationist, who works with a non-profit organization called Global Wildlife Conservation (now rebranded as Rewild). Their mission is to conserve the diversity of life on Earth, where all of life has value and can flourish - plant, animal, and human. Their goal is to help retain, restore and revitalize the planet. Born in the Philippines and raised in the Bay Area, Arnelle shares her story of her journey to how she became a wildlife conservationist. Arnelle shares some stories of safaris she's been on in Africa, talks about challenges finding her career path, discusses about the non-profit she works with, and shares tips for those that want to get involved. Connect with Arnelle on Instagram @arnelle. Learn more about the non-profit at http://GlobalWildLife.org

In this episode of The Slice podcast, we discuss the importance of travel. We share some of the places we've traveled to, what traveling can do for you and talk about some stories that happened in some countries. Some of the reasons why you should travel more include experiencing new cultures, exploring new places, trying new food, and meeting amazing people. Travel will heal the soul and give you priceless memories and experiences you can't buy. Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode of The Slice, we had a chance to sit down with Alan Z, a rapper/artist from Atlanta, Georgia. Some of the topics we discuss include: Normalization of racism towards Asians. The unresolved tension between Asians and other POCs Yellow Peril 2.0: The Anti-Asian Western propaganda making a comeback with the coronavirus. People gaslighting Asians when we talk about our struggles. Solutions towards protecting our community, especially the elderly, women, and children. Lack of Asian-American history taught in the US educational system. Self defense: Not letting people harass or attack us. Thanks for tuning in to Jackfroot.

In this episode, we had a chance to connect with Cung Le and his girlfriend Sunshine Spring to discuss and expose some of the corruption happening in Kentucky.

In this episode, DNR and Kris D had a chance to sit down with Vietnamese MMA fighter Cung Le. We had a chance to learn how Cung Le got into MMA and look into his career life. We also talk about his son Anthony Le and his journey into becoming a fighter, racism, self defense, and guns. Stay connected with us by following us on Instagram and Facebook.

Welcome to the first episode of Jackfroot's official podcast, The Slice, hosted by DNR and Kris D. We wanted to kick this podcast off by first introducing the story of how Jackfroot all began. In this episode, we talk about how the name was created, some of the challenges we faced, experiencing racism growing up, and how things led it to where things are now. Thanks for tuning in. Stay updated with us: http://instagram.com/jackfroot http://facebook.com/jackfroot