Unapologetically Asian

We get candid and real about the ups and downs of uprooting our lives in Melbourne, Australia and moving to London as 2 Aussie Asians

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We're joined by boss babe, Brenda Van - founder of Dating Apps Suck - a dating events company that brings together like-minded individuals through connection-building initiatives like mixers, speed dating & most recently, run clubs. Grab that cup of tea or shot of tea-quila and join us as we delve into the culture of modern day dating (Melb vs. Syd

Talking to Thanh 'Fruit Nerd' Truong was B-A-N-A-N-A-S

We're stoked to be BACKKK and joined by the uber talented yet down-to-earth powerhouse that is Amber Liu! Amber took time out of her 2024 'No More Sad Songs' world tour to chat to us about where it all began, the highs and lows of the Asian pop industry and the importance of community. In this episode we discuss: Growing up as a Chinese American Being scouted by SM Entertainment Highs and lows of KPOP Industry Mental health in the Asian Pop music industry Importance of mentorship & role models Fame Life on the No More Sad Songs world tour and so much more!

Joined by special guests - YouTuber & actress Natalie Tran, comedian & writer Lizzy Hoo, and MasterChef & restaurateur Brendan Pang, we'll be having a live intimate podcast conversation ‘Under the Stars'. Featuring goodies from awesome Asian Australian businesses, live music & more - this night is all about celebrating what it means to be Unapologetically Asian.

Welcome to another ep of UA Unplugged - the dnms that we usually have after a recording day/sesh when the mics are unplugged. UA Unplugged will be our more casual episodes and a place where you can get to know the UA fam better. Join us as we throw straight bants and roast each other about first impressions, being delulu & everything in-between. Hope you enjoy! In this episode, we discuss: Who would headline out our music festival? First impressions of each other Work crushes S/O having work wives/husbands Jealousy How we solve conflict in relationships Social media and how it impacts dating and more!

Aussie Asian Muay Thai legends, Spring Sia, River Daz & Tim Nguyen take us on their rollercoaster of a journey with Muay Thai. From humble beginnings to pivotal wins, losses and everything in-between. This was such a fun conversation full of inspiration and of course, a whole lot of banter. In this episode, we discuss: How everyone got into Muay Thai Misconceptions about martial arts and fighting Pivotal moments First fights and career highlights What losing feels like Importance of maintaining mental health Confidence challenges What's it like to fight overseas Getting injured and feeling pain Resilience in fighting Funny travel stories and so much more!

Welcome to another ep of UA Unplugged - the dnms that we usually have after a recording day/sesh when the mics are unplugged. UA Unplugged will be our more casual episodes and a place where you can get to know the UA fam better. Join us as we throw straight bants and roast each other about cheating, romance & everything in-between. Hope you enjoy! In this episode, we discuss: Do you and your partner need to have the same interests? Would you rather be cheated on with someone more attractive or less attractive? Emotional vs. physical cheating Once a cheater, always a cheater? What have you learnt from fam/parents that you bring into your relationships? How does your family role (youngest child/eldest child etc) impact what you want/need in relationships? and more! What is the most romantic thing we've ever done for a partner? What is the most romantic thing a partner has ever done for us? Who usually says 'I love you' first? and more!

Welcome to UA Unplugged - the dnms that we usually have after a recording day/sesh when the mics are unplugged. UA Unplugged will be our more casual episodes and a place where you can get to know the UA fam better. Join us as we throw straight bants and roast each other about rizz, the chase and everything in-between. Hope you enjoy! In this episode, we discuss: Who has the most rizz? Guy rizz vs. girl rizz The Robin Yang treatment Do pickup lines work? Ideal first dates Are date vibes 2-way street IRL vs. online personality Do guys like girls chasing and vice versa and more!

Our ol' mate Thuy is BACK for an extra spesh catch-up! For those of you who are new, Thuy was the co-host of UA for 4 seasons. We catch up about what's changed since she's left the show - from moving to Sydney to living with her bf. Find out if Melb is better than Sydney once and for all ;) In this episode, we discuss: Change in our lives Pros + cons of living in Syd vs. Melb Sydney people vs. Melbourne people Difficulties of moving to a new city How to have space when living with partner and house mates Another quarter-life crisis?? Expat friends living abroad Fear of moving vs. comfortability Sydney vs. Melb Nightlife - which is better Maintaining interstate friendships Maintaining friendships as you get older Recos and so much more!

From humble beginnings to the hustle and grind, join us as we deep dive into the birth of successful Asian Australian businesses ⁠⁠The Sneaker Laundry⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Paire⁠⁠ with the masterminds behind the madness - Eugene Cheng and Nathan Yun. In this episode, we discuss: the birth of paire & the sneaker laundry when friendship and business mix why market surveys are redundant pitching to investors over Pho running account down from $110K to $500 product innovation - solving pain points with new formulations importance of defensibility + mario kart banana peels biggest business failures every rejection is a redirection stinky feet and so much more!

From military school to high achieving Asian culture, join us on this wild ride into the childhood and lives of 'Foot Fighter' entrepreneurs Eugene Cheng of The Sneaker Laundry and Nathan Yun of Paire. A fascinating conversation about how childhood, roots and upbringing can leave a profound impact on an entrepreneur's path to success. In this episode, we discuss: growing up in singapore - V high achieving culture elitist school vibes melb high boys rebelling going to military school in china culture shock moving from west to east and back good kid, bad kid in asian culture working a 9-5 vs. working for yourself and so much more!

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In our season 5 finale, we're joined again by the crew behind No Sleep Entertainment - an Asian Australian based music & events company that produces events for the community by the community. NSE collaborates with international and local DJs and stellar production crews to give us raves and festivals like Bass Horizon, Asteria & more!

Today we have the crew behind No Sleep Entertainment - Lilly, Cat, Jubs, Michael & Eugene bring us good vibes, bants and infectious energy. No Sleep Entertainment (NSE) is an Australian based music & events company that produces events for the community by the community. NSE collaborates with international and local DJs and stellar production crews to give us raves and festivals like Bass Horizon, Asteria & more!

We're joined by the bold & brilliant Rowi Singh! Rowi is a proud, Indian Australian artist, beauty content creator and all-round style icon. She's amassed a community of 402K Instagram followers and 191K Tiktok followers through her unapologetically bold looks, fight for diversity, face accessories business called embellishbyrowi and a colourfully aesthetic home. In this episode, we discuss: Rowi's colourful life - from Sydney to Connecticut to Singapore and back to Australia Feeling in-between cultures Rejecting your own identity as an adolescent Tradition vs. passion The white creator landscape Meeting Rihanna and so much more!

We're joined by tattoo artists Thao Tran (@thao.tattoo) & Jen Nguyen (@tattsbyjen) who share their stories of resilience, vulnerability & badassery. We delve into the art of tattooing, tattoo culture in Asian communities and how Thao and Jen discovered themselves through ink, art and community. In this chat, we discuss: Jen & Thao's tattoo origin story Conditioned to think job/money= success The tattoo apprenticeship experience First tattoo experiences Do tattoos need meaning behind it? First exp of tattooing clients Where does it hurt the most to be tatted? Hardest places to get tatted Correlation between art and tattooing Tattoo culture in asian countries Imposter syndrome Most exxy tattoos completed Numbing cream y/n? and so much more!

UA is officially in our emotionally unavailable era (ok everyone except for Nicole). Join the UA fam (minus Anth) for a fun convo all about love and not love? In this chat, we discuss: Taking a break Icks Green flags Sibling Theory Would we do long distance relationships? Our love languages Opinions on the 3 month rule Would we have a one-night stand? Would we get back with an ex? Are we open to dating right now? Do we rave - our raving experiences Melbourne vs. Sydney raves Dating in Asian households Do we have types? When does having "a type" become racist? Do girls settle in terms of looks vs. boys won't settle? and more!

Melissa Leong is unapologetically Asian. She's a powerhouse in the food industry and is one of the hosts and judges on Masterchef Australia. To add to her stellar resume, she's also a renowned food and travel writer, columnist, TV and radio broadcaster, MC and author. Whether it be on set or in the kitchen, she breathes defiance and voracity into everything that she does. In this conversation, we explore what it was like for her to grow up as a first gen Singaporean Australian, navigating the Asian diaspora experience and how food plays a core ingredient in her life. In this episode, we discuss: Living with defiance and voracity Growing up Singaporean Australian Memories of food, family and childhood Food as an Asian love language Grieving loss of language East meets west: grappling with duality and cultural identity Masterchef & Asian Australian representation The long game Weight of Asian representation and more! Please note: this conversation was recorded on the 28th April 2023.

We'll be deep diving into the multifaceted world of mental health and exploring the cultural and generational nuances that impact us, as Asian Australians with our special guest - Dr Phoebe Lau. Dr Phoebe is a Clinical Psychologist and has has spent more than a decade in counselling, research, and clinical psychology. She is also the Director of ⁠⁠Inner Collective⁠⁠ and brings a wealth of knowledge into our discussion today. *Disclaimer: my apologies that the audio isn't 100% perfect in this one. I hope you enjoy the convo regardless, because Dr Phoebe is extraordinary! In this episode we discuss: Dr Phoebe Lau's upbringing and motivation to pursue psychology What is The Inner Collective? Common experiences of children of immigrant families Love languages in Asian households Filial piety Guilt and shame What is intergenerational trauma? How intergenerational trauma manifests physically and mentally? Cyclical coping mechanisms How does your intersectional identity affect your mental health? The bamboo ceiling Playing the 'white game' to get promotions Unconscious bias Q&A - UA community

We're stoked to be joined by the endearing Grant Perez aka Grentperez. Grant is a young, ultra-talented Filipino Australian singer & songwriter who oozes old soul vibes and quirky authenticity. He first took the world by storm on YouTube, singing and playing the guitar and has now garnered over 100 million views and 618K subscribers, 178K followers and 2.5M monthly Spotify listeners. Hot off the press, we're so excited that Grant has just released his EP - When We Were Younger. This EP is a collection of music each relating to figures of the past, whether it be in love, loss, families and friendship."  With the lethal combo of his superb talent, smooth voice, meme-y humour & infectious energy - it's not hard to be a fan of Grant. In this episode we chat through his roots, inspirations and the importance of community in the music industry. In this episode we discuss: Growing up as a Filipino-Australian The Motherland Childhood musical memories Grant Perez' sound Authenticity in the music industry Sing you to sleep + ASMR David Attenborough impersonations Touring around the world Singing origin story Career highlights Importance of leaning into your roots Diversity in the creative industry What makes Grant Unapologetically Asian? & so much more!

Ok google, play My Type - Saweetie. Your resident single baddies are back w/ part 2 of our convo where we talk about our adventures navigating the world of modern day dating. In this chat, we discuss: What's our type - preferences Filters on the dating apps? Speed dating story Getting rejected Do we ghost people? The game Our ideal first dates Guys making the 1st move vs. girls Does the guy always have to pay? Hiking dates? Recommendations

Listen to your resident single pringles - Mai, John, Imdad & Tiana, as we share our stories navigating the oh-so fun world of dating, swiping right and cultural pressures to settle down. In this chat, we discuss: Swiping left/right Dating app icks First date icks Bad date stories Vibing with dates Asking for feedback after dates Dating introverts vs. extroverts Our dating criteria/check-list Dating expectations Cultural/societal pressures to find da one Arranged marriages/blind dates Can you learn to fall in love? Leftovers vs diamond bachelors

Get to know the Unapologetically Asian fam - Cylina, Robin, Nicole, Anthony & Tiana, as we talk all about growing up Asian in Australia, our fam/our own immigration stories and the impact of Asian representation in media. In this chat, we discuss: Who is the most tragic? Where we really came from? Our different immigration stories & childhoods Fave cartoon characters Why representation matters Authenticity on screen White Male Asian Female relationships Asian female fetishziation and Asian male emasculation Weight of Asian representation UA Q&A: How to show up proud of Asian background in workplace How to make friends as adult Changing appearance to fit in Cultural bits to pass onto our future kids & so much more.... Important Resources: Lifelife: 13 11 14 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ https://www.thecut.com/2022/03/what-white-men-say-in-our-absence.html Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:

We're kicking off season 5, chatting candidly with the bubbly and down-to-earth Melody Cheng! Melody Cheng is one of the hosts and co-founders of AsianBossGirl - a podcast(now turned media company) for the modern day Asian-American woman. ABG is undoubtedly one of the biggest and best success stories to come out of Asian media, globally!!! Bursting with creativity & passion and having experience working in production, leading social media and community growth, Mel has cemented herself as a true creative pioneer. Mel is also a proud Taiwanese-American, currently residing in LA and outside of work, she has a deep appreciation for Kdramas and food. In this chat, we discuss: Growing up Asian in America Do ABGs/LGs still exist? Tech bros Kevin Nguyens Nightlife in American vs. Australia Dating scene in Australia vs. America Asian American Media and what's the secret sauce to their success Cultural and societal pressures to settle down Dating and career trajectory in 20s vs. 30s & so much more.... Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:

Heya! It's Thuy here. No, this is not click bait, the title is sadly true :( After almost 3 years working on this podcast, recording 60 episodes and meeting a fkload of the most beautiful souls, it is time to say my goodbyes. I made the decision about a year ago to sunset my time at UA and now we're releasing my final episode as co-host! NGL, this kinda feels like a break-up

When we were planning to create Unapologetically Asian a few years ago, we thought to ourselves 'who would be the GOLDEN PERSON to interview?' Immediately we both said COMMUNITY CHANNEL. Fast forward two years, 1 campaign and 58 episodes later; we're bloody proud to release this episode with the amazing Natalie Tran. Natalie started uploading videos to YouTube back when people posted video ‘replies' rather than comments…what??? Although she's not as active on the YouTube any more, her videos remain #iconic in the Australian Internet landscape. From addressing everyday first world problems to travelling the globe with The Lonely Planet (pre-covid of course) and other avenues, Natalie has really paved the way for Australian Asians in media and a place in our hearts (lol lame but we luv u Nat). E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ Childhood and upbringing What's AZN and sticker photos?? - navigating through cultural differences Tackling racism as a kid vs. adulthood Embracing Australian identity and feeling Asian/not-Asian-enough Maggie noodles vs. Mi Goreng Asian Food > EVERYTHING ELSE Using language as a way to connect with culture Nat's YouTube journey Shifts in Asian representation in media Being okay with playing the Diversity card Going to the 'Secret Asian Meeting'?? Building the Asian Australian community. ------------------------------------------ T I M E S T A M P S 1:40 Intro to Natalie 2:38 Discussion begins ------------------------------------------ Find more about Natalie below: YouTube Instagram Twitter ------------------------------------------ Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors!

From dreamy heartthrobs to predictable yet addicting storylines where the rich, arrogant male lead falls for the plain, defiant female lead who accidentally gets kidnapped?!? Only to be found by the male and then end up in a coma?!?!? Korean dramas have captured our hearts around the world.  In this episode we have so much fun dissecting the common tropes of Kdramas, discuss why we love them, why they're so damn bingeable and why they can be a lil lowkey toxic… Not an episode where we fangirl for 30 mins over PSJ and kdramas or do we.. just kidding :P E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ Deep dive into the tropes that are in majority of Korean dramas I.e. rags to riches, love triangles, Subway (not spon), trauma, sex is a no-no, second lead syndrome Our fave Korean drama moments  Our fave Korean actors and actresses WHY ARE KOREAN DRAMAS SO DAMN ADDICTIVE!?!!?! T I M E S T A M P -------------------------------- 2:05 Discussion begins 34:55 Recommendations  Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors!

She's a creative. She's an entrepreneur. She's a creative entrepreneur! We have had the absolute delight of bring on board Diana Nguyen, winner of the 2020 "40 Under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australians Awards". She's a female comedian who has a wide remit of skills under her belt, with acting, writing and directing to name a few. Catch her on LinkedIn has a video content producer and on stage as she tours Australia with her latest show 'Chasing Keanu Reeves' in 2022. Putting aside her bubbly aura, we really deep dive into how Diana's Asian Australian experience has impacted her career and how family has affected her creative pursuits. The second half has us discussing the rollercoaster of a ride it took to get her Theatre and, now webseries, show called Phi and Me running and what it's like to be a LinkedIn famous influencer! E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ Chasing Keanu Reeves?! Asian Australian Childhood trauma Family and acting Raising $200,000 for a web series?! Bringing Phi and Me to life Becoming LinkedIn famous with #DancingDiana Harsh realities of being an Asian Australian in the creative industry. ------------------------------------------ T I M E S T A M P S 1:40 Intro to Diana 2:38 Discussion begins ------------------------------------------ Find more about Diana below: https://www.diananguyen.com.au/ LinkedIn Instagram Get tickets to her latest National show, "Chasing Keanu Reeves" here! ------------------------------------------ Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors!

Everybody give your ears to Australia's youngest majors in history and finest Asian Australian leaders in all the land - Madame Jasmine Nguyen & Your Worship, Anthony Tran! At 23 and 24 years old, Anthony Tran (Mayor of Maribyrnong) and Jasmine Nguyen (Mayor of Brimbank) are breaking through the bamboo ceiling, paving a new road for young Asian Australians to speak up a little louder and stand a little taller in the political sphere. In a space that is traditionally regarded as "scary" and taboo, Anthony and Jasmine prove that being politically active is really approachable and just all about making tangible differences in our society. In this episode, we cover everything from their journey into politics to how they really are just normal 20 something year olds still navigating the realms of dating and clubbing. Get ready for roasts, loads of inspo & help us uncover whether we've elected a fkboi as a mayor or not

Today, we're going to put the MEN in mental health

"Oh no, that's too expensive!!" Fighting over the bill

It's time for a bit of a vibe check. We've covered heaps about relationships in this podcast so far, but in this episode, we really put our hearts on the table and chat about what's been going on in our own love lives

Started from the bottom and now, they're out here, grinding & creating a $2 million bubble tea revolution! After Jenny Le & Pamela Yip both lost their jobs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, they discovered a sweet niche in the market for bubble tea that can be made in the comfort of your own home. Thus, The Bubble Tea Club was born - Australia's first DIY Bubble Tea Kit. In this episode, we chat to the bubbly duo about the sugary parts - the sweet success, the chewy pearls - the challenges they encountered along the way and spill a bit of boba.. I mean tea along the way ;) E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ Ice-breakers How did BBT Club start? Research and development Funding/VC process Ingredients to success Importance of community Challenges of being an entrepreneur and creating a start-up Recommendations T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 01:01 Intro to girls 01:50 Discussion 42:42 Recommendations You can follow Bubble Tea Club on Instagram and check out their delicious products here. If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors!

Chuc Mung Nam Moi ya'll, we're coming at you hot with an episode from our archives - EP 8. OMG, you're so CulTurEd: Asian Australian Traditions We Grew Up With. It's an oldie but a goldie. Tune in to hear us explore the different traditions and customs we face yearly and hold true to us dearly. It's through these experiences that have made and shaped us into who we are today and we hope you can relate or learn something new! We recognise we only repped a Vietnamese Australian experience, so slide into our dms ;) and let us know what you've been celebrating and traditions you've grown up with in your household! E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •How religion plays into our lives •Religious practices we partake in •How culture has mixed in with religion •Celebrating death anniversaries with a family gathering and traditional food •Asian weddings vs. Western weddings •Lunar New year •Receiving red pockets •Continuing cultural traditions as we grow older -------------------------------------- We'd love to know your thoughts about this topic as well, feel free to check out our website https://www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au/or follow us and slide into our dms on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallyazn/ Stay safe and healthy, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)  ✨Music by the talented Joakim Karud✨ •Say Goodnight  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyasian/message

We thought we'd do something a little different in this quick episode and dive in to some Worldly News! Of course in theme with the podcast, we've chosen two articles within the Asian Diaspora landscape; one that's a bit more hard hitting

Somebody get the nutribullet out because your girls are about to get juicy

Episode 48 sees a continuation of our amazing conversation with Remy Hii, an Asian Australian actor who has appeared in numerous amounts of well-known work, including (and not limited to) Marvel's Spider-Man: Far From Home, Crazy Rich Asians and Marco Polo. If you thought Pt.1 was a fun listen, then we can't wait for you to dive into the second half of our interview with Remy! With a few name drops here and there *aheMTomHollandAhem* and an insight into how to make, what sounds like the most delicious creation on earth, a kimchi cheese toastie, this episode rounds off our interview with Remy and is bound to leave you feeling hungry but full of joy! E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ Pranks on Marvel's Spiderman Set Behind the scenes of Crazy Rich Asians Arcane's production and voice acting on the show Diversity on The Great and in Australian media Remy's movie recommendations Remy's love for food and his guiltiest snack creation Recommendations T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 00:25 Intro to Remy Hii Pt. 2 00:53 Discussion begins Loved this interview? You can check out more of Remy Hii here. If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you! Slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or check us out at https://www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au/

We're starting off this badass season with badass Asian Australian actor & kimchi cheese toastie connoisseur, Remy Hii. His stellar resume includes the likes of Marvel's Spider-Man: Far From Home, Crazy Rich Asians, Marco Polo, Arcane & The Princess Switch 3, just to name a few. Remy exudes charisma, charm and channels an Unapologetically Asian spirit in absolutely everything he does. In part 1 of our conversation with Remy, we chat all about how he grew up Asian Australian, mixed race identity and the progress (yet long journey we still have) with Asian representation in Hollywood. We're so excited to be back and hope you enjoy the episode as much as we do :) E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •Growing up Asian Australian •Dual Identities •Shift in roles available for Asian actors/actresses •Asians behind the scenes •Diversity in Australian Media Landscape •Life as an actor •Spider-Man Audition Process T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 00:25 Intro to Remy Hii 01:30 Discussion begins Be sure to tune in next week as we continue our fun conversation with Remy. In the interim, you can check out more of Remy Hii here. If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you! Slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or check us out at https://www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au/

Last episode of Season 3, what?! It's been an absolute joy ride the past few months with heaps of amazing guest speakers and new partnerships (shout out to Scoopy and Shapes and Sounds!). As a way to round off the season, us girls get hella deep and play the heartfelt, introspective game called "We're Not Really Strangers", a card-based game that encourages meaningful conversations through carefully curated questions. We cycle through three level of questions: Perception, Connection and Reflection. Prepare some Lacteeze tablets 'cause the amount of cheese in this episode would put Doritos Cheese Supreme to absolute shame. Feel free to check out the actual card game yourself via this link OR you can play online with your friends using the online version.   E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ Explanation of 'We're Not Really Strangers Game' Level 1: Perception Level 2: Connection Level 3: Reflection Recommendations If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We’d love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com ✨ Be sure to check out the amazing Asian Australian Mental Health Initiative at https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/justshapesandsounds/. Join the 3 month trial of the Shapes & Sounds Club from the end of April to July and get the first month FREE!!! We'll see you on there! ✨

Uh-oh. There's a 4 in the title of this episode! What's wrong with that, you may wonder? Well, according to Asian superstitions, the number 4 sounds eerily similar to the word 'death' in Chinese and Japanese and is hence considered a very unlucky number. In this episode, we dabble into the (in)auspicious world of Asian superstitions and the supernatural world where we uncover some of the beliefs we've grown up with or stumbled across in our lives. Did you grow up with any of the ones we've covered? Have a unique one that you solidly believe with all your heart and follow till this day? Please let us know! We'd love to learn about what other mysterious, confounding and spooky superstitions that exist out there. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ Superstitions related to numbers Habits that might bring you bad luck... Supernatural superstitions Shamans and possession?! Recommendations T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 02:00 Intro to topic & discussion begins 24:20 Recommendations If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We’d love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com ✨ Be sure to check out the amazing Asian Australian Mental Health Initiative at https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/justshapesandsounds/. Join the 3 month trial of the Shapes & Sounds Club from the end of April to July and get the first month FREE!!! We'll see you on there! ✨

As humans, we all have lots on our plate and are all prone to experiencing waves of burnout. In this episode, we discuss the struggles that we have balancing work, podcasting, social activities, relationships, family and self-love. We talk about practical habits and tips that we are trying to implement to manage our varying responsibilities. And get real about how work-life balance is HARD AF! E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ Discuss what's our current workload Full-time work Small snippet of behind the scenes of Unapologetically Asian Social life Relationships/dating Physical health Mental health Life admin Hobbies Being an A+ daughter Tips and tricks to try and balance everything on our plates Planning & prioritising Forming productive habits Changing your mindset Accepting the stress and feelings Having unproductive days is a good thing T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 02:03 Intro to topic & discussion begins If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com We also have a website BABY!!!! Check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au ✨ Be sure to check out the amazing Asian Australian Mental Health Initiative at https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/justshapesandsounds/. Join the 3 month trial of the Shapes & Sounds Club from the end of April to July and get the first month FREE!!! We'll see you on there! ✨

Do you sometimes put up a wall up in relationships because you don't want to get hurt? Do you constantly crave attention from your partner and always wonder whether they actually like you? Are you able to give and receive love confidently? Attachment Theories is a psychological and evolutionary concept that breaks down human behaviour in social settings into 4 main groups: Secure, Dismissive-avoidant, Anxious-preoccupied and Fearful-avoidant attachments. Conceptualised by psychologist John Bowlby and further developed by psychologist Mary Ainsworth, these attachment theories can be used to help understand why we react and behave in certain ways when it comes to romantic/ platonic relationships. We both took this quiz to find out how what our attachment styles are and break it down in this episode! E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •What the attachment theories are and how they originated •What are the different types of attachment styles? •K-Dramas and attachment styles?! •Revealing our test results... :O •Ways to move into a secure attachment style •Recommendations T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 02:05 Intro to topic & discussion begins 22:35 Scoopy Ad Break 28:14 Recommendations If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com We also have a website BABY!!!! Check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au ✨ Be sure to check out the amazing Asian Australian Mental Health Initiative at https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/justshapesandsounds/. Join the 3 month trial of the Shapes & Sounds Club from the end of April to July and get the first month FREE!!! We'll see you on there! ✨

Alrighty, so this is not the hit song by Calvin Harris & Rihanna BUT it is all about the theory of love languages baby!!!! Ahh, love is complex innit. As we try to navigate different romantic and non-romantic relationships, it is important to understand that humans give and receive love in different ways. According to Dr Gary Chapman's book The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate, there are 5 different expressions of love: •Acts of Service •Physical Touch •Words of Affirmation •Gifts •Quality Time We both took the quiz to find out how we each give and receive love and divulged all in this episode! Based on our experiences growing up as Asian Australians, we also applied an Asian household lens on the love languages and spoke about how love was present in our homes and why that might be the case. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •Intro to love languages •Guessing each other's love language •Discussing our results •How love languages have impacted our relationships •Talking about how our results might correlate w/ how we received or saw love as a child •Looking at love languages from a non-romantic perspective •Asian households x love languages T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 02:00 Intro to topic & discussion begins If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com We also have a website BABY!!!! Check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au ✨ Be sure to check out the amazing Asian Australian Mental Health Initiative at https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/justshapesandsounds/. Join the 3 month trial of the Shapes & Sounds Club from the end of April to July and get the first month FREE!!! We'll see you on there! ✨

Have you ever felt conflicted because a family member's old school way of thinking doesn't align with what you value? Or felt a pull between being Asian and being Australian? Growing up Asian in the west comes with many beautiful things but it can also harbour feelings of confusion and disconnect as we explore our cultural identity. From gendered stereotypes to challenging patriarchal ways of thinking in Asian households, we chat to the incredibly intelligent author, illustrator, editor and lawyer, Rebecca Lim. Rebecca is the author of over 20 books, including Tiger Daughter, The Astrologer's Daughter (a Kirkus Best Book of 2015 and CBCA Notable Book for Older Readers), Afterlight and the bestselling Mercy. Her work has been shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Award, Aurealis Award, INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award and Davitt Award, and has also been longlisted for the Gold Inky Award and the David Gemmell Legend Award. We are so lucky to have her join us on the poddy today as she brings her brilliant insights, witty sense of humour and passion for equality and diversity & inclusion. You can find more Rebecca Lim here and follow her on instagram here. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •Growing up as an Asian Australian in rural Queensland •Casual racism •Cultural and societal pressures of being an Asian female •Gendered stereotypes •Value differences between generations •The migration experience •Challenging old school waves of thinking •The 'invisible leash' •Patriarchy in Asian countries •Western vs. Asian contexts of feminism and equality •Having arguments with parents because of cultural values and differences •Linking silence with respect and obedience •Why change is can be so difficult •Seeing the other side of the spectrum •Background of Rebecca Lim's novel, Tiger Daughter •Importance of Asian representation and migrant stories in books T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 01:52 Rebecca Lim's background 03:00 Discussion begins If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com We also have a website BABY!!!! Check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au ✨ Be sure to check out the amazing Asian Australian Mental Health Initiative at https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/justshapesandsounds/. Join the 3 month trial of the Shapes & Sounds Club from the end of April to July and get the first month FREE!!! We'll see you on there! ✨

'To swipe left or to swipe right? That is the question.' - Hamlet Shakespeare or something like that. Modern day dating has led to some interesting new inventions, apps being one of the biggest players in the realm. We're joined by our lovely girlfriends, Lucy, Ina Jade and Trinh for a fun chat about the eccentric world of dating apps. So, what constitutes a good profile? What makes a good date? What sort of bad dates have we unfortunately encountered?! Tune in to find out ;) Note that this is part 2 of our Girl Chat with the lovely ladies, so if you haven't already, be sure to check out episode "37. Slaying Single ft. Lucy Nguyen, Ina Jade & Trinh [Girl Chat pt. 1]". E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •What apps we've trialled •What makes us swipe left or right on an app? •Giving our friends free reign over the apps •Bad dates experiences?? •Red flags on dates •Dating mindsets •Sooo, wyd ;) •Random men messaging on FB •Sus interactions from men •Types of ghosting •Dating expectations on the apps •Finding love/friendship on the apps? •Setting boundaries from the get go •Recommendations T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 00:40 Intro to guests 00:56 Intro to topic/discussion begins If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com We also have a website BABY!!!! Check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au Also, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of April, 2021, you can use our code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! Check out their website and Instagram @scoopymilkbar for their sweet desserts! Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎) ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud •Say Goodnight •Soundcloud •SpotifyLakey Inspired •Chill Day •YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unapologeticallyasian/message

This is part 2 of our fantastic chat with ex-Masterchef Australia contestant, Khanh Ong! If you haven't already, be sure to check out Pt. 1 (episode #38) for an equally hilarious and insightful conversation.Khanh Ong is a loud and proud, Vietnamese Australian cook, presenter, author and ex DJ. Born in a Malaysian refugee camp into an incredibly hard-working family, his infectious bubbly, down-to-earth personality, wit and captivating story won over Australia, as he graced our screens on MasterChef Australia season 10 and 12. He is the part owner of the George on Collins, a content creator and an incredible advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.E P I S O D E O U T L I N E------------------------------------------Khanh's mum's openess with the LGBTQIA+ communityWhat is Minus18 and QLife?Advice for those struggling with their sexuality in an Asian householdFacilitating conversations with the older generation and encouraging changeThe importance of embracing our differencesLife as a DJBeginning the MasterChef journeyBehind the scenes at MasterChef!MasterChef and its diversityWhat makes Khanh Ong Unapologetically Asian?T I M E S T A M P S--------------------------------00:42 Intro to Pt. 201:09 Discussion continuesYou can follow Khanh on Instagram and check out his ventures and projects here.Also, please check out Minus18 and QLife, two amazing platforms that support the LGBTQIA+ community.If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We’d love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.comWe also have a website BABY!!!! Check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.auAlso, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of March, 2021, you can use our code UA10 during checkout for 10% off their menu! Check out their website and Instagram @scoopymilkbar for their sweet desserts!Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)✨Music✨Joakim KarudSay GoodnightSoundcloudSpotifyLakey InspiredChill DayYouTube

You are in for a treat because we are absolutely BLESSED to have the vivacious Khanh Ong grace us w/ his warmth, wit and wonder!Khanh Ong is loud and proud, Vietnamese Australian cook, presenter, author and ex DJ. Born in a Malaysian refugee camp into an incredibly hard-working family, his infectious bubbly, down-to-earth personality, wit and captivating story won over Australia, as he graced our screens on MasterChef Australia season 10 and 12. He is the part owner of the George on Collins, a content creator and an incredible advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.E P I S O D E O U T L I N E------------------------------------------How Tiana 'met' KhanhWould you rather....Khanh's upbringing and childhoodHistory of comfort foodsHigh school and handling family mattersPost high-school life and attending fashion school in LondonEducating the older generation about self-careAsian love languagesFavourite Vietnamese dishesT I M E S T A M P S--------------------------------00:25 Intro to who Khanh Ong is01:04 Discussion beginsYou can follow Khanh on Instagram and check out his ventures and projects here.If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We’d love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.comWe also have a website BABY!!!! Check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au Also, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of March, 2021, you can use our code UA10 during checkout for 10% off their menu! Check out their website and Instagram @scoopymilkbar for their sweet desserts!Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)✨Music✨Joakim KarudSay GoodnightSoundcloudSpotifyLakey InspiredChill DayYouTube

The legendary Beyonce once said, all the single ladies - put yo' hands up!Whether you're a single pringle who is ready to mingle, Miss Independent or always on the prowl for a mans or womans, there is not doubt that all our experiences shapes us and our future relationships.In this episode, we are joined by 3 amazing babes who are all single and in different stages of their lives. We go rogue and chat unapologetically about our past relationships and how that's led us to where we are today.We dive into stories of taking out the trash, cheating, pussy power and tips to slay being single.E P I S O D E O U T L I N E------------------------------------------Intro to the girlsTypes of single peopleWhere we fit on the spectrum of singledomOur past experiences and relationshipsCheating storiesRespecting yourselfPerks of being singleTips to slay being singleT I M E S T A M P S--------------------------------00:29 Intro to the girls01:32 Discussion beginsIf you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We’d love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.comAlso, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of March, 2021, you can use our code UA10 during checkout for 10% off their menu! Check out their website and Instagram @scoopymilkbar for their sweet desserts!Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)✨Music✨Joakim KarudSay GoodnightSoundcloudSpotifyLakey InspiredChill DayYouTube

On today’s episode we are seizing the yay with boss babe, lawyer turned funtrepreneur Sarah Davidson!Born in South Korea, at 6 months old, Sarah was adopted by a beautiful Australian family. She started off her career as a lawyer at a top tier firm and after an incredible sliding doors moment, quit corporate life to start her entrepreneurial journey. Sarah is the co-founder of Matcha Maiden and Matcha Mylkbar. Outside of her (matcha) grind, she also runs the incredibly successful podcast Seize the Yay which has amassed millions of independent downloads with guests such as Miranda Kerr and Gary Vaynerchuk.She has also published a book - Seize the Yay and is regularly a guest speaker at events hosted by Vogue, Lululemon and League of extraordinary women just to name a few. We’ve only scratched the surface of her incredible legacy of work but omg we're so excited to share with you our convo with the bubbly and effervescent Sarah Davidson today.E P I S O D E O U T L I N E------------------------------------------Who is Sarah, an introductionGrowing up as an adopted South Korean AustralianCultural identity crisis and internalised racismFrom lawyer to 'funtrepreneur'Sliding doors momentsBirth of her startups Matcha Maiden and Matcha MylkbarHow she maintains such a positive outlook on lifeSeizing the YAY!T I M E S T A M P S--------------------------------00:39 Intro to who Sarah Davidson is01:40 Discussion beginsYou can follow Sarah on Instagram and check out her ventures and projects below: @spoonful_of_sarahspoonfulofsarah.com/linksIf you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We’d love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.comAlso, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of March, 2021, you can use our code UA10 during checkout for 10% off their menu! Check out their website and Instagram @scoopymilkbar for their sweet desserts!Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)✨Music✨Joakim KarudSay GoodnightSoundcloudSpotifyLakey InspiredChill DayYouTube