JUST BE.

Kelly Marie Tran joins The Joy Luck Hub to talk about her experience as a part of the Star Wars Universe, her incredible new film, The Wedding Banquet, her journey to stardom, her experience with social media, and so much more. She talks about what drew her to her roles, the importance of an exploration of identity, family, and creativity. The Wedding Banquet is out in theaters today, April 18th. Buy your tickets now! It's one you won't want to miss.

In this episode of The Joy Luck Hub, host Audrey Woo sits down with the incredibly talented Alicia Hannah-Kim, best known for her powerful performance as Kim Da-Eun in Cobra Kai. But there's so much more to her story.Alicia opens up about navigating identity as an Asian actress in Hollywood, the challenges and triumphs of her career, and the importance of representation in the entertainment industry. We also dive into relationships, the power of community, and, of course, all things Cobra Kai!

From Singapore to Oz and Beyond! In this episode of The Joy Luck Hub, we sit down with the brilliant Jon M. Chu, the visionary director who captured hearts worldwide with Crazy Rich Asians, brought musical magic to life in In the Heights, and is now stepping into the iconic world of Wicked. We talk about his journey from the glitz and glam of Crazy Rich Asians to the green-tinted, gravity-defying world of Oz. Jon also shares insights from his deeply personal memoir, Viewfinder, where he reflects on his identity, family, technology, and the creative forces that have shaped his incredible career. Whether you're here for the behind-the-scenes scoop on Wicked, the inspiring story of how Jon brought representation to the forefront with Crazy Rich Asians, or the candid wisdom from his memoir, this episode is packed with inspiration and heart. Wicked is out in theaters nationwide TODAY, November 22nd! Be sure to buy your tickets ASAP. Xoxo, Audrey Lyric Woo.

Sue Kim, a brilliant documentary filmmaker, joins Audrey on the podcast to chat about the role of culture, heritage, and upbringing in the documentary filmmaking process! Sue's new film, THE LAST OF THE SEA WOMEN is available now on Apple TV+! Tune in now! - Xoxo, Audrey

Tune in to hear Audrey chat with IZAAC WANG, the star of the new film, Dìdi (弟弟)! Izaac and Audrey talk about working with Academy Award nominee, Sean Wang, as well as ad-libbing/improv, and the joy of embracing childhood, among many other topics. Tune in now! XOXO - Audrey Lyric Woo

"Happy is what happens when all your dreams come true." - WICKED. Well, I'm soooo happy because my dream just came true. Make way for Jon M. Chu! The director of Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights, Now You See Me 2, and Wicked Parts 1 & 2, joins me to chat about his new memoir, Viewfinder, and his true passion and undying love for filmmaking. We talk about optimism, the importance of Asian representation in entertainment, and so much more. Tune in now! XOXO - Audrey Lyric Woo

it's been a while -- welcome back to the joy luck hub! this episode features manners expert, co-founder of Antevorta, and the host of the Netflix series, Mind Your Manners, as well as the author of a book by the same name, the one and only sara jane ho! did your parents ever tell you to make eye contact or to get your elbows off the table? did they ever tell you to mind your manners? well, that's not the only thing sara jane does. she teaches us about social fluency and how to navigate social and cultural differences. tune in now! - xoxo, the hub

OK..SEE YOU! In this episode of The Joy Luck Hub, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Kim's Convenience, The Mandalorian, Avatar: The Last Airbender) joins Lyric to chat about being the child of immigrants, taking on a Korean accent, being a part of iconic TV shows, and SO much more! Tune in now! - xoxo, The Hub Instagram: @thejoyluckhub Email: thejoyluckhub@gmail.com Website: thejoyluckhub.com

Our first male guest on The Joy Luck Hub??? You betcha. Theo Iyer (The Morning Show, Limitless, Shortcomings) joins Lyric today to talk about South Asian identity in the film industry, working on The Morning Show, his inspirations, New York City, and...is there talk of a wedding? Tune in now!

I'm sure 2010s Disney Channel Shows are what kept both you and me on our toes throughout our middle school years. (Depending on our demographic, of course...) Well, lucky for you, one-half of Bizaardvark is here on The Joy Luck Hub today! Madison Hu joins Lyric to talk about being a child actor, being Asian in Hollywood, and balancing school and work. Plus, we get a little insight into her new show The Brothers Sun which is available on Netflix now! Tune in! - xoxo, The Hub.

I'm a sexy mouse...DUH! The new it-girl of the season, Avantika, joins Lyric on the podcast to talk about everything Mean Girls, making Karen her own, Bollywood vs. Hollywood, anxiety, and so much more. Tune in! - xoxo, The Hub

Priyanka Ganjoo, the founder of Kulfi Beauty, joins Lyric on the pod today to discuss what it was like to shift from the corporate world to the more creative side of the beauty industry. Priyanka tells us about her experience with highlighting South Asian beauty in her line, and how she draws inspiration from bright colors. Tune in now! - xoxo, The Hub

Calling all art lovers!! Even if you're NOT an art lover, you will 100% love this episode with the one and only Sharon Lee Clark, founder of Krane Home. In this episode, Lyric chats with Sharon about her creative process, and the impact that Korean heritage has on art, design, and even mentality, among many other things. Tune in now to the The Hub!

Calling all fashion and design lovers! This episode of The Joy Luck Hub features the founder of Krane Home, Sharon Lee Clark. As an incredible fine artist and interior designer, Sharon chats with Lyric about the ins and outs of the design industry, how she incorporates Korean heritage into her work, and what it means to be a female founder. Tune in now!

In this episode of The Joy Luck Hub, Lyric chats with entrepreneur Jennifer Meng (Founder of Ready-Made Jewelry). They discuss career changes, being an Asian female small-business owner, and Jennifer's hopes and dreams for her brand. Tune in to the Hub!

In this episode, Lyric chats with Chinese-born cinematographer, Rain Li, to discuss her experience in being an Asian woman in the film industry. They delve deep into the process of bringing a film to fruition, and the different roles that Rain can play in that process. Tune in!

In this episode, Lyric chats with novelist Abigail Hing-Wen to discuss her book, Loveboat, Taipei. The two talk about what the Asian identity and the Asian story really mean, imposter syndrome, and what we can do to combat racial stereotypes.

In this episode, Lyric discusses her fear of rejection and failure specifically in relationship to the looming college application process. In the latter part of the episode, she also discusses her pride when it comes to staying true to her values and her identity when making important life decisions.

This episode is an archived interview from our previous brand, Proud AF. Lyric chats with actress and writer, Greta Lee (The Morning Show, Russian Doll, Girls, and more) to discuss both the challenges and the rewards that come with identifying as an Asian woman in the film industry.  

In this first episode of our newly rebranded podcast, JUST BE, Lyric discusses her struggles with nostalgia and mourning her inner child. She also talks about the importance of broadening social horizons and throwing all judgements out the window.