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In this episode of The Asian Soup Podcast, Rox and Jules chat about facing the realities of their parents getting older and older. They revisit their childhood and how their parents dealt with their own ageing parents (our grandparents). It's only human that we all get older, now we're also in our mid-30s. What do we foresee for any upcoming responsibilities that we might have in the future with our parents? Is there anything that we already need to deal with? Are there any Asian Australian cultural expectations of filial piety that we have? Everyone's family situations are different, and how we take care of our ageing parents will also differ. A bit of a more personal take on family and what's to come. Hopefully, you enjoy and can relate to some of the things we share in this episode. Tune in for another cosy conversation. Enjoy!YOUTUBE

BBC Contains Strong Language 2024 took place in Sydney Australia in partnership with Red Room Poetry and ABC Australia . This special edition of The Verb was recorded in State Library of New South Wales n front of a audience as part of the festival. With guests Eileen Chong the first Asian Australian poet to be on the school syllabus, who came to Australia from Singapore in 2007. Singer songwriter Paul Kelly - described as the Laureate of Australia - whose latest project sets the work of poets as varied as Shakespeare and Les Murray to music . Omar Sakr - the son of Turkish and Lebanesemigrants whose collection The Lost Arabs won the prestigious Prime Ministers Literary Award . Ali Cobby Eckermann - a First Nation poet who only met her birth mother as an adult. She, her mother and grandmother were all stolen , tricked or adopted away from their families . Her poetry talks powerfully about this personal and national story .Recorded with an acknowledgement of the Gadigal people the traditional custodians of the land where this edition of The Verb took place Produced by Susan Roberts

New South Wales will head to the council elections on 14 September this year. Former Dy Mayor of Hornsby Gurdeep Singh and researcher Dr Sukhmani Khorana spoke with SBS Hindi about the role of councillors and voting literacy in Asian-Australian communities. Dr Khorana's research revealed that nearly half of the survey respondents struggled to understand Australian politics. This discussion provides valuable insights on becoming a more informed voter ahead of the elections.

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Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Level: Asian Podcast, we break down the roles and responsibilities we carry amongst our siblings, how we live into our stereotypical traits, and unlearning our roles within the family to allow our siblings to grow. Kan and Viv share their experiences growing up with the ‘first' version of their parents, juggling with their dual roles to manage the parental and sibling emotional burden, and how they have started sharing the burden with the siblings, while Noel reflects his childhood as an only child and his desires to have a sibling to grow up with. Davie opens up about his family's sibling dynamics, from being the youngest, carefree, and playful sibling, to the struggles of constantly being overlooked and now being the ‘breadwinner' of the household. 

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we're joined by Michelle Lim, an organisational culture and change lead, and an advocate for intersectional diversity, ethics, and equity and inclusion in the workplace. Michelle shares her personal journey growing up as an Asian Australian, navigating the challenges of feeling ashamed of her identity and trying to fit in, before eventually embracing her heritage with pride.Michelle also opens up about her unconventional educational path, including homeschooling and pursuing ballet, and the mental health struggles she faced while supporting her family through a difficult health crisis. We explore the importance of cultural literacy, language accessibility, and representation, especially in areas like healthcare and government services, and how these systemic issues can have real impacts on marginalised communities.Michelle advocates for the need to understand the difference between equality and equity, and the importance of having diversity targets to create more inclusive leadership representation.Disclaimer:This podcast discusses themes around domestic violence, suicide, self-harm and mental health. We want to ensure that everyone listening feels safe and supported, so please do listen with care. If this podcast might be heavy for you, feel free to skip and join us in our next episode. If you're in need of support, remember help is always available. Contact lifeline on 13 11 14.Show Notes Links:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-lim1/?originalSubdomain=auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellelim?igsh=MWppYXV2N2NvZTBxOQ==

Across the month of August Jess is changing things up with a special mini-series where she opens up the microphone beyond her famous guests, and talks to Australians who are often marginalized, ignored or misunderstood, and don't get a chance to share their stories and perspectives in a SAFE SPACE without judgment.  Over 4 episodes hear Jess speak with women who have a lived experience of Ice Addiction, Schizophrenia diagnosis, Racism as an Asian Australian and Obesity Stigma. New episodes will publish every Wednesday kicking off tomorrow 6th August. CREDITS:Host: Jessica RoweExecutive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat Marshall Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos  The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a Text Message.Join us as we dive into the journey of Eigen Ting, co-founder of a Sucre du Jour, a French fine patisserie, as he navigates the challenges of starting a business in a niche market, learning to navigate life after the death of his mother and travelling around the world in the hospitality industry. In this episode, we explore his experiences, becoming independent at an early age, and the hurdles he faced in the culinary world.- Starting a bespoke cake business with minimal capital and secondhand equipment.- The significance of building a community and understanding cultural backgrounds through sweets.- Overcoming the challenges of finding a location and capital amid COVID-19.- The impact of family dynamics on career choices and personal growth.- Insights on working with a partner in the same industry and managing dynamic roles.Show Note Links:Sucre du Jour website: https://www.sucredujourofficial.com/online-orderingInstagram: https://instagram.com/sucre.du.jour?igshid=ZGUzMzM3NWJiOQ==Eigen Ting: https://www.instagram.com/eigenting/

Send us a Text Message.Join us as we share our SURVIVOR GUILT as second-generation migrants grappling with the messy and complex issues around being the ones who ‘made it out'. In this episode, we explore issues around escaping war, sending money back home, recognising our privilege and sharing our parents' migration story to preserve what they went through as a way to heal.Enjoy the episode! Show Notes Links:Check Out Our Other Eps: www.levelasianpodcast.com/Our Merch Store: store.levelasianpodcast.com/

"I AM: Celine Dion"Dream to Be an International Star:Celine Dion always aspired to be an international star. Despite traveling the world many times, she didn't really see or experience much beyond her performances.Health Struggles:The story begins with Celine on the floor, requiring a 911 call due to Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare condition affecting 1 in a million people, triggered by stress, noise, and instability, and affecting women twice as often as men.In 2021, she canceled her tour due to her inability to perform. Seventeen years ago, she started experiencing voice spasms, making it difficult to control her voice.By 2020, her condition worsened to the point where she struggled to walk and maintain her balance.Impact on Performances:Cancelling shows is difficult for Celine, as she dislikes disappointing her fans. Before SPS, her voice guided her life. Now, breathing and singing are challenging due to the physical effects of the syndrome.Personal Moments:Celine visits her warehouse, reminiscing about her shoes, costumes, and memories with her children.Her philosophy: "I walk the shoes, and the shoes don't walk me." She rarely re-wears dresses due to their association with significant events.Her band and backup singers are like family, contributing to her identity as an artist.Family and Upbringing:Celine cherishes moments with her young children, Eddy and Nelson, who once made a mess with coconuts in a video for their butler, which Celine cleaned up.Growing up in a large family in Quebec, her strong mother, also a musician, met her father through music. Despite financial struggles, her mother always provided for the family.Celine's first audience was her family.Coping and Resilience:Her necklace from her late husband originally belonged to Maria Callas, a renowned opera singer.Celine took high doses of Valium daily to manage her symptoms, risking her life. The medication was necessary for basic functions like walking and swallowing.She no longer wanted to lie to her fans about her condition when canceling shows.Musical Career Highlights:In 2018, she performed "You're the Voice" with John Farnham during her Asian/Australian tour.Prefers singing on stage over the studio; in 2018, she did Carpool Karaoke with James Corden at the Bellagio fountain, performing "My Heart Will Go On."Current Challenges:Celine hasn't sung in two years and is unsure if she will be able to sing again. Her health challenges have caused her embarrassment and required immediate medical intervention.Despite these challenges, she remains determined to sing and dance, always having backup plans and refusing to stop pursuing her passion.Closing Note:She performs one more song, "Gotta Be Me," embodying her unwavering spirit and dedication to her craft.Support the Show.

In this episode, we talk with Dani, a clinical psychologist specializing in schema therapy and cultural responsiveness. Dani shares her personal and professional journey, the importance of integrating cultural nuances in therapy to better support Asian Australian clients. Dani discusses common misconceptions about therapy, her passion project 'Project Horizon,' and practical approaches such as visual aids and culturally-modified schema therapy techniques. The episode also delves into Dani's personal life, her love for trashy TV, and her strategies for preventing burnout. Tune in for an insightful conversation about blending cultural understanding with effective therapy. This episode includes:  - Meet Dani Hotan: Background and Personal Life - Professional Journey and Focus - Challenges in Therapy for Asian Clients - Integrating Cultural Responsiveness in Therapy - Understanding Client Grievances - Schema Therapy and Cultural Adaptations - Misconceptions About Therapy - Intergenerational Trauma and Cultural Sensitivity - Personal Well-being and Self-Care

Are family traditions passed down from the last generation? Or do you make your own? Why does it feel like it always revolves around food? In this episode of the Asian Soup Podcast, we share more around our family traditions and meals, as well as our views on how they may have come about. Rox shares what some typical Chinese traditions could be, as well as what her own family traditions are. Jules shares how her family traditions have changed from childhood to adulthood, and what brings her family together. We explore what makes up our immediate and wider family and the traditions that have been created. We also chat about how regularity in what makes an event or activity a tradition, and how food is a common theme around our Asian Australian family traditions. Actually, a lot of it is around food! Grab a bowl and join us for a casual and a little hearty chat about the family traditions we've had while growing up in Sydney and our experiences and reflections from 30-something-year-old Asian Australians. Hope you enjoy another catch-up with us :-) YOUTUBE

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, we're joined by Mental Health Advocate, Emily Unity!Emily shares her powerful story navigating childhood trauma and mental health challenges to become a voice for change. She opens up about how her diagnosis allowed her to make sense of her experiences and understand how to create safe spaces to support others with their journeys.Emily also discusses how mental health symptoms can present differently for women and men, the need for representation in advocacy work and her framework for opening vulnerable and constructive conversations - as well as the power that holds, especially as Asian Australians, refugees and migrants.Enjoy the episode!Disclaimer:This podcast discusses themes around domestic violence, suicide, self-harm and mental health. We want to ensure that everyone listening feels safe and supported, so please do listen with care. If this podcast might be heavy for you, feel free to skip and join us in our next episode. If you're in need of support, remember help is always available. Contact lifeline on 13 11 14.Show Notes Links:Check Out Our Other Eps: www.levelasianpodcast.com/Our Merch Store: store.levelasianpodcast.com/Emily's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyunity/?originalSubdomain=au

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, it's a family affair, as we're joined by the brains behind ‘Gong Grocer' - Sydney's premiere Asian supermarket!Brian and Vivian Nguyen, along with their mother Linh, get candid about the rollercoaster of building a business empire with loved ones. We learn about the lineage of grocers in their family, the dos and don'ts for working with relatives and how the generational and cultural differences between them helped shape brand culture.The Nguyen family also shed light on how they mended their relationship to foster open, honest and healthy child-parent bonds, the importance of setting ego aside to understand those closest to you and the responsibility of passing heritage forward.Enjoy the episode!Show Notes Links:www.gonggrocer.com.auwww.instagram.com/gonggrocerwww.tiktok.com/@gonggrocer

Send us a Text Message.How does the tapestry of our upbringing weave into the person we become? Will Vuong, a respected mental health social worker and founder of Wellspring Counseling, joins us to unravel the threads of Asian Australian identity, shaped by a childhood in Adelaide with Chinese Vietnamese migrant parents. His personal narrative of intergenerational trauma and the pursuit of a career in social work sheds light on the deep-seated influence of cultural expectations and parental survival stories. As Will elucidates the transformative power of addressing mental health, we peel back layers of identity complexities and the resilience born from them.https://www.wellspring.net.au danabaltutis.com, mytherapyhouse.com.au, https://mytherapyhouse.com.au/your-childs-therapy-journey/ https://www.danabaltutis.com/services

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, we share our favourite things about Asian culture! Of course there's food, the arts and travel, but what are the values and day-to-day nuances that we hold closest to our hearts?From the language we use to show love and respect, the ‘above and beyond' hospitality, and frugality shaped by the migrant hustle, there's so much richness in our cultures beyond the surface. On the flip side, we also address the cultural behaviours we could live without, including old fashioned expectations and WeChat experts (#iykyk).Davie also narrates a couple of crazy stories from his recent travels, and as with most episodes, we conclude with an unplanned trauma dump.Enjoy the episode!

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, we're back by popular demand for another Reddit Reacts! But once the mics turned on, things didn't go quite to plan… (who's cutting onions?)We begin by reacting to stories from the “Not So Subtle Asian Parent Traits” Subreddit; from blurred boundaries, Asian love languages, financial expectations and more! However, what was meant to be a fun episode, quickly turned into group therapy, as a particular post hit a little too close to home.This opened a vulnerable conversation, where the crew shared their experiences healing from family trauma, forgiving our parents' mistakes and appreciating the challenges of the migrant journey.Don't forget your tissues, you'll need them for this one!Disclaimer:This episode discusses sensitive topics including abuse. Please listen with care and at your own discretion. If you are in need of support, please reach out to Lifeline: 13 11 14.Show Notes Links:Check Out Our Other Eps: www.levelasianpodcast.com/Our Merch Store: store.levelasianpodcast.com/

IT'S THE EPISODE YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!! A very spooky celebration with these three glorious Australians, Claire Low 

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we chat with YouTuber and Influencer Amy Lyons, aka Blondie in China (@blondieinchina). Amy shares her incredible story - finding a second home in China, without having any Asian ancestry. We chat about her experiences learning the history and culture of a country whilst travelling and working in it, the reception of her content and how foreigner privilege has reshaped her current worldview.Amy also reveals her hottest food recommendations, favourite travel memories and advice to budding vloggers.Enjoy the episode! 

In this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, we unpack the housing and cost of living crisis.We begin by sharing how recent increases in rent, interest rates and groceries have impacted us personally and how we've changed our spending habits to adjust. The crew also discusses the challenges different generations face when it comes to wealth building, the changing values towards money and outlooks towards work/life balance.Davie then explains the dire state of housing affordability in Australia, using his favourite thing in the world (spreadsheets).Enjoy the episode! 

In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by content creator, Tara Chandra, who peels back the curtains of her life as a fashion and lifestyle influencer.Tara shares how a passion for Tumblr sparked her artistic journey, how she uses fashion to showcase the different parts of her identity and the power of manifesting your wildest dreams. Tara also opens up about how traumatic experiences with chronic eczema gave her the courage to speak out, in hopes of normalising conversations around skin conditions and beauty standards.She then discusses her values towards ethical and sustainable fashion, learning from iconic pioneers, and the need for representation both in front of, and behind the camera.Enjoy the episode! Shownote links:https://www.instagram.com/tarachandra_/https://www.tiktok.com/@tarachandra_https://www.youtube.com/user/fashionbambini

Home to one of the world's oldest continuous cultures and over seven million people born overseas, identity in multicultural Australia is complex. Join Hannah Kwon as she chats with guests including writer and broadcaster Benjamin Law on Asian-Australian media representation, the Scanlon Foundation's Trish Prentice on interracial relationships and Geoff Anderson on how learning his Indigenous heritage language helped saved his life, and others in Who We Are.

In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by actor, performer, speaker, comedian and creative entrepreneur, Diana Nguyen.Diana shares her incredible journey as a storyteller, from being kicked out of home when she was eighteen and self-funding her first show, to running her own TedTalk and performing at Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Diana opens up about how the arts helped her mend family trauma and build bridges where words fail to.She also unpacks her experiences with Sex Therapy and Spiritual Coaching which unlocked a powerful connection to self, body positivity and healing.

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.

On this episode, we check out the new Asian Australian rom com FIVE BLIND DATES, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video about a woman who returns to her hometown and is told by a fortune teller to go on five blind dates to find her soulmate. We are on record for being fans of romcoms, but does this one have the right formula to become good pop?What's Popping? - The Wiz, Ready, Set, Love, Unicorn OverlordFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic Media

One of the best things about hosting a podcast is the education I receive in the process. I've learned about work life balance from Anthony Zaccaria at Linktree, values from Julie Mathers at Flora & Fauna and timing from Gabby Liebovich of Catch. I've even got a recipe for homemade bread from Adam Lindsay from Koh. Today's episode has more than its fair share of revelations for me - on everything from textile weaving machinery settings to what it's like to work for one of Hollywood's most famous martial arts stuntmen. More on that later. Today, we are joined by Nathan Yun and Rex Zhang, old friends and Co founders of Paire - P A I R E - a sock brand that is all about comfort and sustainability. The pals set about reinventing sock functionality to address frustrating experiences with smelly, sweaty, slippy foot underwear and the results have bagged them five star reviews, angel investment and revenue doubling year on year. Their range has now expanded to include t-shirts, towels and loungewear. In this chat Nathan and Rex give us a fascinating window into the world of fabric technology, advice on how a Shopify site can be anything but standard and some sobering insights from their lived experience as Asian Australian founders. Links from the episode:PaireShopify Plus (sponsored)Signet (sponsored)Questions answered:What are your primary marketing channels? How do you make your Shopify site look unique?What are your experiences as Asian Australian founders?About your co-hosts: Nathan Yun from PaireNathan possesses a diverse background in the film industry, having served as Jackie Chan's assistant, and later excelling in business, startup marketing and branding. Witnessing the exploitation during a research trip to India fueled his passion for sustainable fashion. Nathan's creativity and determination, coupled with his eye for responsible business practices, have been instrumental in the success of Paire's revolutionary clothing line.Rex Zhang from PaireRex comes from a family that has been running textile factories for over 40 years. He is a textile expert with extensive knowledge of fabric technology and materials science. Drawing from Rex's expertise and dedication, Paire introduced Supreme CoolBlend, a game-changing thread blending Merino wool and cotton. Rex's commitment to sustainable innovation has propelled Paire's mission to revolutionise the fashion industry, creating environmentally friendly and incredibly comfortable clothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Australia's economic fortunes relying on Asia, building up good local connections to the region will be a crucial step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!

 This week on Women on the Line we are covering the recent abrupt cancellation of The Asian American Literature Festival in Washington DC on Turtle Island. We spoke with Liminal Founder and Editor, Leah Jing McIntosh as well as writer Hasib Hourani, who are currently over on Turtle Island and who were expected to attend the festival alongside 8 Asian-Australian and Aotearoa-based writers. You can learn more about the campaign to hold the Smithsonian accountable to the Asian-American literature community by following the Asian American Literature Collective on instagram. Checkout their community action toolkit here.

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!

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.

Yeah, we vote every two-ish years, but I figured it was time to finally figure out how it all works, behind all the ballot papers and 'vote for me' cards.We cover:Dai's origin story of leaving a war-torn country, which a lot of families would resonate withHow Cabramatta was back in the early 80's, 90'sThe accumulation of events that eventually led to her career within politicsWhat are the basics of politics?Why do younger people tend to have a low interest in politics?What's the difference between Council and the Senate/House of Representatives election?What obstacles did Dai face when moving into a political career as an Asian-Australian?Guest: Dai Le - Independent Member for FowlerItems mentioned:Labor's Fowler parachute for Kristina KeneallyDAWNHow to Vote ComicLinkedIn Post regarding diversity1:17:35 - Trai Oc Si Mui - I asked my parents what this was in English and they had no idea. I will find out eventually and report back.TV Show/Movie: The Big Bang Theory // The Stamford Prison ExperimentDai's details can be found on her guest page on our website.Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ricenmicspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcastMusic: aKu - The Final Blow

On this bonus episode, we invited Asian-Australian singer-songwriter and Tiktok creator Keenan Te onto the Level Up Podcast to answer all our burning questions about Tiktok, social media, and most importantly - how to navigate social media as a musician. Amassing over 4 million followers currently across Tiktok, Spotify and various social media platforms, Te broke through the clutter during Covid while stuck at home during Melbourne's lengthy lockdowns with his soulful covers and heart-wrenching deliveries. But what was even more interesting for us was how he navigated the transition successfully from cover artist to original singer-songwriter, and maintained and grew his audience while doing so.Back with his new single 'Scars', we took the chance to ask him all our burning questions, and to pick his brain on the changing social media landscape as he sees it. For all budding musicians, this is one episode you won't want to miss.Subscribe to our Patreon ‘Level Up' Tier for forthcoming ‘Level Up' cheat sheets and materialsSubscribe to our mailing list for access to the first three episodes' cheat sheets!More about the podcastFollow us on Instagram or Facebook for Podcast updatesHang with us on Asian Pop WeeklyFollow Keenan on Tiktok or InstagramListen to 'Scars' out on all streaming platforms Don't forget to subscribe/follow our podcast if you enjoy levelling up with us! And please leave a review so we can keep helping even more artists! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leanne is an Asian-Australian author of Singaporean and Malaysian heritage who loves writing the diaspora experience into contemporary and fantasy fiction.She started her career as an IT business analyst (boring – her words, not ours!) and is now an escape room creator (much more interesting). She has designed internationally recognised games with her partner that weave unique puzzle mechanics with narrative.Although she lives in Sydney, Brisbane is where her home is. Our interview begins at 0:19:00We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Caitlin recommends: Jennette McCurdy at All About Women 2023We wouldn't usually recommend an event that's passed, but for a limited time you can rent the live stream of this conversation between Jennette McCurdy and our fave Rosie Waterland. Off the back of that Caitlin recommends I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy and Rosie Waterland's two books, The Anti-Cool Girl and Every Lie I've Ever Told.Michelle recommends: Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllisterThis is a twisty thriller of the best kind, exploring the little moments that lead up to life-changing events. Perfect for non-thriller readers and guaranteed to keep you up past your bedtime. In this interview, we chat about:Leanne's love for gaming – and why she didn't actually expect to write about itWhy Leanne 'aged down' protagonist Sam from graduating uni to post-high school to secure a book dealExploring cultural expectations, Malaysian food and supportive Asian parentsHow Leanne got into gamingThe real games that inspired the novel's games – and how Leanne wrote those scenesLeanne's journey to publication (and the many manuscripts she wrote along the way)How Leanne became an escape room designerBooks and other things mentioned:Hogwarts Legacy (game)Take a Bow, Noah Mitchell by Tobias Madden (listen to us chat about the book here)Red Dead Redemption II (game)Final Fantasy 7 (game)What Was Gamergate?Follow Leanne @shewhowritesthingsTwo Can Play That Game is available now. Thank you to Allen & Unwin for providing a copy of the book in preparation for the interview. Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod

Lunar New Year comes early this year, as usual, we talk briefly about our observation of the modern LNY celebrations, the debates online between Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year, the capitalisation of Lunar New Year by the chocolate brands, and fond memories of our childhood LNY sweets. (01:30) Intro, visiting Cabramatta, the gratitude of the Vietnamese community (05:10) Darjeeling Limited, discussion on Wes Anderson's works, Owen Wilson (13:51)  Babylon (21:25) Midnight Diner (25:26) Asian Australian 2022 List, James Wan, M3GAN (31:18) Lunar New Year 2023, horoscopes and more capitalisation, Lunar New Year sweet   Facebook | Asian Bitches Down Under Instagram | Asian Bitches Down Under  Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under Email: asianbdownunder@gmail.com  

Yasuko Toda is one of the five Asian-Australian artists chosen to create banner art for this year's Sydney Lunar New Year Festival. - Yasuko Todaさんは今年のシドニー・ルナニューイヤー・フェステイバルで、バナーアートを担当したアジア系アーティストのひとりです。

Shuang Hu is an award-winning Asian Australian actress, writer, director and producer who has been involved in the film and TV industry for over a decade. As an actor, She is best known for her role as Candy Law in SBS's critically acclaimed series ‘The Family Law', the first Australian show to be led by a full Asian cast. She also starred in Comedy Central's ‘Ronny Chieng: International Student' and made her theatre debut appearing in The Outhouse Theatre's production of Annie Baker's ‘John'. Shuang is the host of documentary feature ‘Beyond The Reef', due for a theatrical release in mid 2022, and was a cast member in the prestigious VIACOMCBS Sketch Showcase 2022. Shuang has made a number of short films and also creates comedy skits online for her 4.2 million followers on TikTok, 3.7 million subscribers on Youtube and 91k followers on instagram. She recently completed principal photography on FIVE BLIND DATES, a feature she co-created, co-wrote, co-produced and is starring in for Amazon Studios. She hopes to continue telling stories that entertain and delight, whether it's on the big screen, silver screen, or phone screen.

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Emily Dean is an Asian-Australian writer, director, and artist living in LA. Emily holds a BA (Honours I), History and English Major, from the University of Sydney. Following her academic studies, Emily pursued a career in animation first at the Australian Film TV Radio School (AFTRS) and earned a Graduate Certificate in Animation Directing, then further at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Following training at Pixar in the Story Department, Emily has worked as a Story Artist and Visual Consultant for Warner Bros and Animal Logic on films such as THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE (2017), THE LEGO MOVIE 2 (2019); Lionsgate's sci fi thriller HOTEL ARTEMIS (2019) starring Jodie Foster; and on Sony Picture Animation's Oscar Award winning HAIRLOVE (2019) from creator/director Matthew A. Cherry. In 2012, Emily's animated short film FORGET ME NOT was nominated for an Australian Academy Award (AACTA), and in 2018 her first live action sci fi short film ANDROMEDA played and was awarded at numerous genre fests including the Trieste Science Fiction Festival.  In 2019, Emily was awarded Variety Magazine's Top 10 Animators To Watch; and in 2021, Emily was named one of Piaget's Extraordinary Women. Emily is also currently serving a term on the inaugural Alumni Advisory Committee for the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) for 2022-2023. Emily recently directed THE VERY PULSE OF THE MACHINE, written by Philip Gelatt and based on the Hugo Award -winning short story by Michael Swanwick for Volume 3 of the Emmy-award winning Netflix R-rated animated series LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS, under the creative leadership team of Tim Miller, David Fincher, and Jennifer Yuh Nelson. Emily currently writes, directs and executive produces content for film and television under her production banner Grade 8 Productions. In this Podcast, Allan McKay interviews Director, Writer and Artist Emily Dean about her experiencing directing THE VERY PULSE OF THE MACHINE for LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS, directing her first short films, the lessons and mindsets for filmmakers, starting her own production company and importance of supporting up-and-coming artists. For more show notes, visit www.allanmckay.com/374.

An award ceremony has honoured a series of Asian-Australians for their significant contribution to society. Vietnamese Australian lawyer Tu Le takes home top award while Filipino-Australian environmental and climate lawyer Matthew Joseph Floro wins 'Legal and Professional' category. The recognition hopes to help break down systemic barriers that disadvantage Asian-Australians from obtaining leadership roles. - Kinilala ang ilang natatanging Asian-Australian nitong Martes ng gabi para sa kanilang mahalagang kontribusyon sa lipunan. Ang Vietnamese Australian lawyer na si Tu Le ang nakakuha ng pinakamataas na gawad. Nanalo naman ang Filipino-Australian lawyer na si Matthew Joseph Floro sa 'Legal and Professional Category'.

An award ceremony has honoured a series of Asian-Australians for their significant contribution to society. The recognition hopes to help break down systemic barriers that disadvantage Asian-Australians from obtaining leadership roles. The bamboo ceiling is a term used to describe workplace discrimination limiting Asian Australians.

On this episode, author Tracey Lien joins the podcast to talk about her debut novel All That's Left Unsaid, a thrilling mystery about a journalist who returns to her hometown of Cabramatta after her baby brother's violent death in search for answers and to confront her past. Tracey shares about her inspirations for the novel, as well as about her journey to becoming a novelist.Follow Tracey on instagram at @hellotraceylien and check out her latest novel All That's Left Unsaid on sale now!*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *---This episode was sponsored by the Ma-Yi Theater Company:From Ma-Yi Theater Company (The Chinese Lady, Teenage Dick) comes a generation-spanning new journey through the historical and fantastical. Mixing traditional Korean fables with the horrors of the Korean War, Daniel K. Isaac's epic new play is a funny and deeply moving analog for the experiences of the Korean American diaspora. Isaac deftly moves his characters through time, tracing the legacies of trauma that are passed from one generation to the next, and the various coping mechanisms each one uses to soldier on.Playing August 23 - September 18 at the  La Mama's Ellen Stewart Theater in New York City---Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba September 2022 pick is You're Invited by Amanda JayatissaThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

We had SO MUCH FUN with this guest and we think you will too. Korean-Australian adoptee Ra Chapman is a writer, actor and dramaturg. She has strong ties with the adoption community and works closely with Asian-Australian and diverse artists. Ra is one of those people who has been on our list of guests to invite for a long time, but we were just waiting for the right moment—and here it is! Ra's debut play, K-BOX, which won the 2021 Patrick White Playwright Award, will premiere at the Malthouse Theatre next month (and we are so freakin' proud of her!). K-BOX is a surreal comedy with an Australian Korean adoptee main character named Lucy. Lucy has just quit her job, dumped her boyfriend, and turned up on her adoptive parents' doorstep needing somewhere to crash. She's depressed, she's a mess, and she's stumbled across an old cardboard box that was once full of childhood memories but is now completely empty. Lucy and her parents haven't always seen eye to eye on everything, but when a K-Pop star mysteriously wanders into their lives and starts asking destabilising questions about her Korean roots, new fault lines are exposed in the family unit that become impossible to hide. In this episode Ra talks about the inspiration for K-BOX, as well as her transition from acting to writing. Then Ra shares her experience as an Asian Australian actor and writer, and her thoughts on diversity and representation in the Australian arts scene. Plus, we make our acting debut reading a short excerpt from K-BOX, we learn some industry lingo, such as “meat puppet”, and much more. K-BOX opens at the Malthouse Theatre, in Melbourne, Australia on 2nd September 2022. Book tickets here! https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/tickets/malthouse-theatre/k-box/

Ep 194 - From pop-up store to Australia-wide delivery doughnut empire with Phillip Kouch from Goldelucks At only 28-years-old our next guest Phillip Kuoch, founder and CEO of Goldelucks, has built one of Australia's most fun and successful bakery businesses, pioneering the future of the baked goods and gift industries.  He is a keen and passionate entrepreneur, harbouring innovative and forward-thinking marketing strategies for business growth. Proud to be an Asian-Australian, Phillip hopes to inspire younger Asian kids of immigrant/refugee backgrounds to know their worth and follow their intuitions in business. The COVID-19 pandemic saw Goldelucks pivot from bricks and mortar to an online dessert delivery business. While maintaining its storefronts in Melbourne, Goldelucks has now expanded around Australia with next-day delivery available across the country.  So I know we are going to learn so much from our guest this week, Phillip Kuoch. In this podcast we discuss: -How the business started out and what was the initial driver for it was. -How he leveraged social media to grow the business. -How he handled the demand that was coming from social media. -The success from their first donut festival against his mum's advice. -The story of the $20 gold donut. -How Phillip comes up with new ideas for the range. -The importance of customer reviews in shaping the identity of the brand. -The advice Phillip would you give to people who are running family businesses -How he has been able to scale the delivery side of the business nationally and not just locally. -Exciting projects that he is working on in 2022. Please find our guest information here: Website: https://www.goldelucks.com.au/ (https://www.goldelucks.com.au/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldelucks_au/ (https://www.instagram.com/goldelucks_au/) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goldelucks (https://www.tiktok.com/@goldelucks) Please find us here at POH: Website: https://principleofhospitality.com/ (https://principleofhospitality.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/principle_of_hospitality/ (https://www.instagram.com/principle_of_hospitality/) Thanks to our supporter for this season - https://www.mryum.com/ (Mr Yum) https://www.mryum.com/split-and-pay (https://www.mryum.com/split-and-pay) Mentioned in this episode: Mr Yum - Split & Pay Split the bill, pay the bill - their way Allow guests to quickly split the bill by a percentage, item or custom amount and make payments their way including credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Afterpay and use partial cash payments and vouchers. Simple! https://principle-of-hospitality.captivate.fm/https-www-mryumcom-split-and-pay (Mr Yum - Split & Pay ) Mr Yum - Split & Pay Split the bill, pay the bill - their way Allow guests to quickly split the bill by a percentage, item or custom amount and make payments their way including credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Afterpay and use partial cash payments and vouchers. Simple! https://principle-of-hospitality.captivate.fm/https-www-mryumcom-split-and-pay (Mr Yum - Split & Pay )

Mental Health - it's okay to not be okay. In this week's episode, we're so excited to have Asami Koike from Shapes and Sounds come on board to discuss the importance of mental health across the Asian-Australian community. Shapes and Sounds is the leading voice for Asian Australian mental health and wellbeing. Please do check them out as they have some amazing information and welcomes many Asian diversities. ▶ Shapes and Sounds https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/

Josie Huynh is an Australian journalist of Vietnamese heritage. She's currently the editor of Domain Magazine and Domain Prestige Magazine, two Australian property publications. We talk: - Surfy towns and Vietnamese restaurants- What the heck is assimilation?- Her family's harrowing journey to Aus after the Vietnamese war - This confusing feeling with racism that we can't put our fingers on. Help!I'd LOVE to hear about your personal experiences! Slide into my dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.comIf you want to support CBA through monthly donations, you can find me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasiansProduced and edited by Sharon Jiang.Support the show

Before you climb under the sheets with us and get too comfortable, here is just a brief introduction of ourselves and why we wanted to make this podcast. Although we are telling our own stories, Asian Girl Talk is ultimately about the shared experience of Asian Australian women, and creating a safe space to openly talk about these nuanced topics.

We briefly mentioned in our Pilot EP how we wanted to provide more Asian Australian representation in the media so here we are - our first official episode talking about what it was like growing up as first generation Australian-born Vietnamese kids with immigrant parents and how our perspectives have changed now that we're adults. ▶ Join the HA family IG & Facebook - @high.keyasian ✌