Podcasts about asian heritage month

The Adult Empire Podcast celebrates Asian Heritage Month in this new in-depth chat with performer Connie Perignon. She discusses her experiences during the recent California wildfires, the transition from marketing to sex work, her personal brand, fan interactions, personal preferences, professionalism in the industry, and more.

“How can we break the Bamboo Ceiling and build a more inclusive Canada?”In honour of Asian Heritage Month this May, we are thrilled to welcome Teresa Woo-Pawn for this inspiring episode of Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham. As a trailblazer in human rights advocacy, Teresa made history by becoming the first Asian Canadian woman elected to the Alberta legislature.Throughout her career, Teresa collaborated with diverse communities across Canada to promote inclusivity and equitable representation of Asians in all spheres of society. In this episode, she shares how her family's immigration story and cultural background have informed her activism and public service. We delve into the importance of telling a fuller, more inclusive history of Canada, the persistence of Yellow Peril stereotypes, and the challenges of the Bamboo Ceiling in leadership.In addition, Teresa reflects on the evolution of Asian Canadian networks, sharing practical advice for developing cultural competency and resources for deeper learning. This episode is packed with actionable insights to help build a more equitable future for Asian Canadians and guidance for allies looking to offer meaningful support.Key Points From This Episode:Canada's richly diverse and multicultural Asian population.Teresa's election as the first Asian Canadian woman in the Alberta legislature.The story of her family's immigration, which began with her two grandfathers.How her cultural background has shaped the way in which she works and lives.Asian Heritage Month and its role in telling the full history of Canada. Underreporting of the statistics and experiences of Yellow Peril bias and stereotypes. Unpacking solutions to the problem of the Bamboo Ceiling in leadership.How the Asian Canadian network has evolved and formalized over time. Developing cultural competency as Asian Canadians and allies to the community.Digital resources for those who wish to dive deeper into this topic. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Teresa Woo-Paw LinkedInAsian Heritage Foundation CalgaryAct 2 End RacismAction Chinese Canadians Together (ACCT) FoundationCanadian Race Relations FoundationCanadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

In this episode of the Matt Watch That Podcast, host Matt Seroski talks about Asian Heritage Month and reviews historical drama Shogun (2024).

With Asian Heritage Month in full swing, Donnovan dives into chats with a variety of hockey players from all levels across the sport, including Los Angeles Kings defenceman Jordan Spence (5:38), Winnipeg Jets 2024 draftee Kevin He (27:04), and three-time Olympic medallist and Team Canada legend Vicky Sunohara (39:48). From California's Manhattan Beach to the University of Toronto, Donnovan travels across North America to find out more about the varied paths these players took to the sport of hockey, what they've accomplished, and what's still ahead. Jordan Spence Video Feature: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/kings-spence-inspiring-hockey-fans-in-australia-japan-pei-and-l-a/ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In this special Asian Heritage Month episode, host Donnovan Bennett sits down with Canada Basketball's Abby Albino and TSN's John Lu to reflect on their experiences in the sports industry. From childhood memories of using sport to belong, to pushing for representation in media, marketing and sneakers, they share powerful stories of navigating identity, the importance of visibility and building spaces where everyone feels seen. Diversity is Strength Conversations is presented by Kyndryl and powered by SiriusXM.

It's hard to believe, but it's already time to say goodbye to 2024 and ring in a new year. Before we do, however, we'd like to take the next half an hour to review some of our favourite interviews of this year. It's become a tradition at rabble radio, after all! Let's dive right in.  2024 at a glance…   In January, then-Jack Layton Journalism for Change fellow Madison Edward-Wright sat down with associate professor at Concordia University Ted Rutland to talk about his research work on anti-Black racism and policing in Canada – and specifically, in Montreal. In this clip, Rutland will take us through a brief history of policing in Quebec and give us a temperature check of the situation today.  At the end of her term as Jack Layton Journalism for Change fellow in 2023, Kiah Lucero covered the Kearl mine tailings leak, and how the Alberta Energy Regulator and Imperial Oil both failed to report those leaks for a disastrous nine-month period. Brandi Morin, an award-winning Cree/Iroquois/French journalist, released Killer Water, a documentary which shines a light on the environmental impacts of Alberta's oil sands industry. Morin shares with Lucero the grave ways the community of Fort Chipewyan has been impacted by the Kearl mine tailings spill. May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, and this year we were very excited to share with our listeners a two-part discussion on the history of Asian labour in Canada. Kiah Lucero sat down with Patricia Chong and Karine Ng from the Ontario and BC branches of the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance. In this clip, we'll hear them dive into the concept of a “model minority” and how all racial justice fights are intertwined. This year, a major win for the pro-choice movement – and indeed a win for women's health across Canada – came in the form of an announcement by the Liberal federal government that crisis pregnancy centers and charities must now clearly reveal to their clients whether they offer abortion or abortion referrals. This new policy will prevent anti-choice pregnancy crisis centers from misleading women to try to deter them from having an abortion. In the months leading up to this policy being announced, Joyce Arthur, the founder and executive director of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, joined rabble editor Nick Seebruch to talk about belief-based denial of care and the state of abortion rights in Canada.  And finally, listeners, the last clip we wanted to highlight today came from a conversation between Nick Seebruch and Louise Smith from Independent Jewish Voices Canada. Solidarity with Palestine was a huge topic of conversation this year on the podcast and on rabble.ca, and in this interview Smith and Seebruch  outline the important work Independent Jewish Voices Canada does to advocate for peace and justice in Israel-Palestine and explain how all forms of oppression are connected. In this clip, Smith aims to dispel the myth that solidarity with Palestine equals antisemitism and criticizes the Jewish groups in Canada which tout that sentiment.  Did we miss a favourite interview of yours from 2024? Let us know on social media or by leaving a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube!  Thank you for listening to rabble radio! Our show would not be possible without listeners like you. So thank you!  From all of us here at rabble, we want to wish you and your communities a very merry holiday season and a safe and happy new year!  If we've caught you in the giving mood and would like to support our show today, please visit rabble.ca/donate. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. Or, if you have feedback for the show, get in touch anytime at editor@rabble.ca.

As part of Asian Heritage Month, media organization Halitube partnered with the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax to host a mahjong learn-and-play event. Mainstreet's Alex Guye stopped by to talk to organizers and some attendees about their connection to the game.

It's May, which means you can still wish people a happy Jewish Heritage Month. You can also wish them a happy Asian Heritage Month—because, in Canada, both minority groups got their politically fluffy cultural celebrations crammed into the same 31-day timespan. To honour the stuffing-together of both heritage months, the Menschwarmers wanted to take a look at a different minority group with some solidarity in mind: Asian athletes. The similarities and societal hurdles between both Asian and Jewish athletes are striking, with both groups coming from largely immigrant communities, facing stereotypes about mathematic abilities and flippant derogatory comments. To examine the subject, we invited on Adrian Lee, an opinion editor at the Globe and Mail who is also a longtime sports fan and good friend of the hosts. They discuss these themes and more, including the complicated relationship between minority fans and players who share their ethnicity—and even rattle off a few Asian-Jewish athletes worth remembering. Credits Menschwarmers is hosted by James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver, and produced and edited by Michael Fraiman. Our intro music is by Coby Lipovitch, and our outro music is "Organ Grinder Swing" by chēēZ π. This show is a member of The CJN Podcast Network. Follow the Menschwarmers on Twitter @menschwarmers or TikTok @menschwarmers. Support the show by subscribing to this podcast or donating to The CJN.

In honour of Asian Heritage Month, we're talking to two people making a big impact on the game of football. Katie Miyazaki of Football Canada and Royce Metchie of the Toronto Argonauts.

AUSU celebrated Asian Heritage Month with an inspiring event featuring Josephine Pon. Josephine was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in April 2019 and served as Alberta's Minister of Seniors and Housing, She is also celebrated for her extensive background in banking and her passionate involvement in community service. She looked at the compelling theme “Unlocking the Potential of Diversity: How Immigration Strengthens Our Country and Fulfills the Canadian Dream." looking at the contributions Asian immigrants have made in our community. This was originally recorded at an event on May 9, 2024. Starring: Josephine Pon

This week on Cultural Manifesto, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with music from Asian musicians and composers connected to the Hoosier state.  Enjoy pop, folk, classical, and electronic music featuring Indiana musicians representing Vietnam, Myanmar, China, India and more.

This week on Cultural Manifesto, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with music from Asian musicians and composers connected to the Hoosier state.  Enjoy pop, folk, classical, and electronic music featuring Indiana musicians representing Vietnam, Myanmar, China, India and more.

May is Asian Hertiage Month. Anu Pala reflects on her family's journey to Canada. From the May 14, 2024, episode.

!!A special episode for Asian Heritage Month!! In this episode, Bart speaks with Rebecca Pang about the unique stereotypes and challenges Asian professionals face and how they can overcome them. Rebecca, a Vice President with RBC and co-founder of the Asian Professionals Network at the bank, shares some startling numbers that illustrate how Asian professionals are not well-represented in leadership across sectors in North America. She then shares her own journey and reflects on why this may be, and then explains what she has done to advance herself in the face of these challenges. Rebecca outlines her advice to anyone looking to grow and advance themselves and gain the advancement they are seeking. Rebecca's story is an inspiring one and well worth listening to not only for Asian professionals but for anyone who wants to serve as a better Ally. | Learn more with these statistics and resources: | Ascend Foundation - Hidden in Plain Sight (2018) - "Glass Ceiling for Asian Americans Is 3.7x Times Harder to Crack" - Report: https://www.ascendleadership.org/pressrelease/glass-ceiling-for-asian-americans-is-37x-times-harder-to-crack | Ascend Foundation - Asian Representation on Fortune 1000 Boards (2020) - "Asians represent 13% of the professional workforce but only 6% of executives and 4% of Fortune 1000 board seats." Report:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/621f898a98dc785cd663ab7b/t/6411f2ee4666315d84f17833/1678897904702/asian-representation-fortune-1000-boards-2022-edition.pdf | CPAC Institute - Underrepresentation of Chinese Canadian Leadership in GTA (2021): Report PDF - "Chinese Canadians are 11.1% of the GTA population, yet hold only 2.17% of Tier 1 leadership positions." - Report: https://cpac-canada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CI-Report-2021.pdf | Harvard Business Review - Article (2018) - "Goldman Sachs reported 27% of its professional workforce was Asian American, but only 11% were in senior management." - Article: https://hbr.org/2018/05/asian-americans-are-the-least-likely-group-in-the-u-s-to-be-promoted-to-management | 0:30 Show intro 1:05 Introducing Rebecca and all her accreditations 2:26 Co-founding the Asian Professional Group 3:10 Rebecca talks about her sales team 4:00 Introvert, who grew up in Hong Kong 4:21 Heavy on the numbers and math 4:49 Feedback about her communication 5:06 What does it mean to "work on your communication" 5:41 Why start the Asian Professional Group 6:07 Bart lists of stats about Asian representation in US 7:52 Exam oriented 8:15 Bart talks about how he's totally opposite re: exams 9:18 Story about wanting a "hockey certificate" 9:46 Bart jokes about leafs 10:13 Back to conversation 10:20 Non-book stuff very important for new Asians in NA 10:45 Mid career -- other aspects become more important 11:45 Common career advancement blocks for Asian Canadians 12:02 Speaking up 12:18 Too polite 12:40 Learning to debate respectfully 13:11 Feeling comfortable taking the lead 13:28 Bragging....need to do it once in a while 15:02 Bart talks about intersectional women+Asian and some stats 15:55 How Rebecca learned to improve communication 16:23 Leaders should be more specific 17:31 Learning from good speakers 17:52 Practice makes perfect 18:07 Do recordings and listen back 18:24 Bart mentions the AI tool 20:00 Bart gives kudos 20:39 We can all unlock leadership potential 21:06 Coming back to Asian pro network 22:15 What is the scope of the network? 23:03 What advice to others would she give? 23:47 Start with an authentic presence 24:30 Every Interaction is also an energy exchange 24:49 Bart talks about authentic presence 26:40 Embrace the power of networking! 26:53 Pushing past natural introversion 27:45 Celebrate each other's success 28:10 Why not me? Being a leader 29:15 What have you learned from starting the APN? 29:50 Finding your North Star 30:22 Finding the Canadian Dream 30:49 Have you achieved your Canadian dream? 32:07 Thank yous 32:45 Outro

When darkness is all around you, it's hope that can be the light and help you have sight! Dr. Ming Wang is a world-renowned eye surgeon that has helped restore eyesight to millions of patients thanks to his patented technology.  But that's just the latter half of his story. As a teenager, Dr. Wang fought to escape China's Cultural Revolution — during which millions of innocent youths were faced with a life sentence of hard labor and poverty. His inspiring true story is now a major motion picture. The movie “Sight” releases nationwide on May 24th. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams catches up with his good friend, Dr. Ming Wang, to share Ming's personal story and inspire others that the present is made possible by the past! “Sight” stars Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winner Greg Kinnear, and Terry Chen. Tickets are available now! #SightFilm #AngelStudios #AsianHeritageMonth #SIGHT #DrMingWang #GregKinnear #TerryChen #DavidSams #KeepTheFaith #ContagiousInfluencer SIGHT Tickets & Showtimes | Angel Studios  

It's Asian Heritage Month in Canada – and this month, we're very excited to bring you a two-part discussion on the history of Asian labour in Canada.  This week's episode is a continuation from last week's conversation in which rabble labour reporter Kiah Lucero, and Patricia Chong and Karine Ng from the Ontario and BC branches of the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance discussed the history of the Alliance; key moments of Asian labour in Canada; and how racism, systemic discrimination, and “othering” still shows up in Canada today.  Today, we continue that discussion and dig into the concept of a “model minority,” what it means to be an immigrant on stolen land, and how all racial justice fights are intertwined.  About our guests  The Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA) is a national organization that represents the voice of Asian Canadian trade union members, Asian Canadian workers and the Asian community at large. Through educational events, organizing and strike support, the ACLA hopes to establish a wide network of labour and community activists in Canada. Patricia Chong holds a MA in Labour Studies from McMaster University and a Masters in Labour Policies and Globalisation from the Global Labour University (Germany). She is a short documentary film maker and a member of the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance Ontario Chapter. She has worked as an organizer for both public and private sector unions and has successfully unionized workers in Ontario, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the Yukon. 吳珏穎 Karine Ng (she/her) is an immigrant-settler on Turtle Island, a spore blown across the Pacific from then British colonized Hong Kong, with ancestral roots in what is known today as China. Her work is anchored in education, spanning across diverse ages and socio-cultural settings in the ancestral lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and the Tseil-Waututh people and elsewhere.  For additional information on the organizations mentioned please visit:  ACLA Ontario  Canadian Sikh Heritage  Challenging Racist “British Columbia”: 150 Years and Counting Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC Chinese Canadian Museum Coalition of Black Trade Unionists  For reading and watching materials:  Addressing Anti-Asian Racism: A Resource for Educators A Resource for Educators White Riot: The 1907 Anti-Asian Riots in Vancouver Toronto Solidarity Rally Against Anti-Asian Racism (2021)  More about Emmie Tsumura, the artist who worked on the Asian Canadian Labour History banners Asian Heritage Month designs Follow her on Instagram here  If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.

Host Adam Walsh speaks with members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Chinese community about the theme of this year's Asian Heritage Month — Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future: Amplifying Asian Canadian Legacy.

In this episode of the Matt Watch That Podcast, host Matt Seroski talks about Asian Heritage Month and reviews the martial arts stunt spectacular Police Story (1985).

For more detailed shownotes including transcripts, go to nuancespod.com If you enjoy this show and would like to show some love, go to nuancespod.com/support ABOUT THIS EPISODE Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! Wow, that was a mouthful. Who's idea was it to group us all together in such a long acronym? It's a long story but let me know if you'd like me to do a deep dive on that next time. If you're in Canada, Happy Asian Heritage Month. At least the Canadians knew scope creep was a thing.  TOPICS: Unequal representation in AANHPI celebrations. Why May? Intersectionality: Asian Settler Colonialism. Upcoming series on "queerness" in premodern Asia. Episode recommendations that feature underrepresented Asian perspectives. EPISODES FEATURED Kiran Kaur Gill (Sikh American) S3 E08: Kiran Kaur Gill on fighting Turban Myths with occupationally relevant training programs at the TSA, FBI, and other law enforcement agencies. Dani Saldo (Queer Filipino Canadian) S3 E05: Dani Saldo is a hot, talented, disabled bisexual pop-star on the rise, who had to break up with her old (able-bodied) self. Rita Phetmixay (Lao American) S3 E09: Rita Phetmixay: No such thing as boundaries in Asian culture – the Lao diaspora, owning the narrative, and healing intergenerational trauma with compassion. Soo Jin Lee (Korean American) S4 E1: Soo Jin Lee was never told she was undocumented, but she somehow knew. Also: therapy isn't the only way to heal. Manijeh Moradian (Iranian American) S3 E03: Dr. Manijeh Moradian on why Iran isn't always considered part of Asia, and how the West may be misinterpreting what Iranians truly want out of the current feminist revolution Travis Nguyen (Vietnamese American) S3 E06: Travis Nguyen, interpreter & translator, on working with the deaf & deaf/blind communities, how intergenerational trauma manifests in day-to-day life, and more. Qasim Rashid (Pakistani American) S2 E4: Qasim Rashid on how Islam inspires him to advocate for women, for the poor, and even for his haters, and how he remains focused in a world full of injustice. AUSLIN (Hmong American) S1 E05: AUSLIN, the artist supermom who's breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma she experienced as a Hmong American growing up in Wisconsin. Offering Rain (Queer Ecuadorian and Indian American) S2 E09: Offering Rain on reclaiming their Ecuadorian and Indian roots as a mixed-raced multimedia artist, and the importance of early access to the arts to increase diversity in the creative fields. Rahul Borkar (Indian American) S1 E02: Rahul Borkar on being a music artist and producer from Louisville, KY Scott Okamoto (Japanese American) S3 E07: Scott Okamoto on losing faith and becoming an English professor at an evangelical school. Cece Chow (Trans Chinese Canadian) S4 E07: Trans Day of Visibility special with Cece Chow & her son Gideon – the wholesome Asian trans representation you needed to hear. NEXT WEEK I'll be back with episode recs for mothers day but also a new guest, Dr. Sophia Yen! We'll be talking about women's health, making periods optional, best to worst methods of contraception, menopause, and what is missing from sex education.  MENTIONED Essay by Chinese Hawaiian Asians & Asian Settler Colonialism in Hawaii USA: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month Canada: Asian Heritage Month CONTACT Instagram | TikTok | Web | LinkedIn | Twitter Host: Lazou --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nuancespod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nuancespod/support

May is Asian Heritage Month, and with culinary classes, cultural celebrations, performances and film screenings in the works, it's going to be a bigger celebration that usual across the Greater Saint John Region. Host Julia Wright speaks with Som Das, director of the Saint John chapter of the Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick.

It's Asian Heritage Month in Canada – and this month, we're very excited to bring you a two-part discussion on the history of Asian labour in Canada.  Over the next two weeks, we're sharing a conversation between rabble's own labour reporter Kiah Lucero, and Patricia Chong and Karine Ng from the Ontario and BC branches of the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance. The three discuss the history of the Alliance; key moments of Asian labour in Canada; and how racism, systemic discrimination, and “othering” still shows up in Canada today.  About our guests  The Asian Canadian Labour Alliance (ACLA) is a national organization that represents the voice of Asian Canadian trade union members, Asian Canadian workers and the Asian community at large. Through educational events, organizing and strike support, the ACLA hopes to establish a wide network of labour and community activists in Canada. Patricia Chong holds a MA in Labour Studies from McMaster University and a Masters in Labour Policies and Globalisation from the Global Labour University (Germany). She is a short documentary film maker and a member of the Asian Canadian Labour Alliance Ontario Chapter. She has worked as an organizer for both public and private sector unions and has successfully unionized workers in Ontario, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the Yukon. 吳珏穎 Karine Ng (she/her) is an immigrant-settler on Turtle Island, a spore blown across the Pacific from then British colonized Hong Kong, with ancestral roots in what is known today as China. Her work is anchored in education, spanning across diverse ages and socio-cultural settings in the ancestral lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and the Tseil-Waututh people and elsewhere.  For additional information on the organizations mentioned please visit:  ACLA Ontario  Canadian Sikh Heritage  Challenging Racist “British Columbia”: 150 Years and Counting Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC Chinese Canadian Museum Coalition of Black Trade Unionists  For reading and watching materials:  Addressing Anti-Asian Racism: A Resource for Educators A Resource for Educators White Riot: The 1907 Anti-Asian Riots in Vancouver Toronto Solidarity Rally Against Anti-Asian Racism (2021)  More about Emmie Tsumura, the artist who worked on the Asian Canadian Labour History banners: Asian Heritage Month designs Follow her on Instagram here  If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. 

Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett break down all of the moves from the 2024 CFL Draft alongside expert insight and analysis from Marshall Ferguson. The guys make their picks for which team won the CFL Draft before sitting down with BC Lions owner Amar Doman to discuss Asian Heritage Month and the big plans in store for the BC Lions this season as they get set to host the 111th Grey Cup this November.

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In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Undergraduate Student Erin Seepersad speaks with Jenny Jiang, a Business Analyst at Babbel. They talk about Jenny's experience learning from both success and failure, developing transferable skills, and the value of making connections. Jenny Jiang graduated from New York University in 2020 with a B.S. in Business and a concentration in Computing & Data Science, as well as a minor in Psychology. At NYU, she studied abroad in Singapore and was heavily involved with Asian Heritage Month and Stern International Business Exchange (IBEX). She currently works at Babbel as a Business Analyst and has previously worked at Sony Music. For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

South Asian Heritage Month runs from 18 July until 17 August and aims to celebrate the contributions that South Asian communities are making to the UK.Shahnaz Ahmed, director of creative and innovation at The Social Element; Debarshi Pandit, senior vice president for international business and head of multicultural business at Sky; and Naren Patel, chief executive and founder of Media For All, discuss the experiences of people from a South Asian background in the advertising and marketing industries.Campaign's creativity and culture editor Gurjit Degun and work and inspiration editor Imogen Watson discuss menopause and period policies.Further reading:South Asian Heritage MonthMenopause in adland: 'I thought, I can't do my job anymore'Putting the normal in hormonal: adland implements more period policies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are delighted to share a dedicated “Spotlight on…” podcast episode for South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) 2023. This year's SAHM theme is “Stories to Tell.” Today, we welcome Kawsar Zaman, elected Alderman of the City of London, barrister at No5 Chambers, and LSE guest teacher, to tell us his. 

The Gal Pals are celebrating Asian Heritage Month! Bonnie finishes up the month talking about the Queen of Physics, Chein Shiung Wu!

In this bonus episode to close out Asian Heritage Month, we're joined by Senior Scientist, Noushin Mir, Ph.D., who discusses her personal and professional journey with us and shares her insights and experiences along the way. Noushin's story begins in Iran where she was an Associate Professor of Chemistry, and continues in the US where she now works in the private sector and continues to publish research. In this episode, we delve into the world of identity and authenticity, and what happens when our options for living authentically are narrowed. Noushin shares with us the internal and external challenges she faced both before and after moving to the US and her vision for a society in which individuals can express themselves authentically and feel included in their community. She discusses her Persian heritage and common misconceptions about what is included in the term "Asian." We also explore how workplace groups such as BRGs/ERGs can be effective. Thank you to Noushin for sharing her deeply personal story with openness, candor, and authenticity. 

Rick Hu, founder and CEO of Midas Wealth, a private wealth management firm, shares his story becoming the youngest Managing Director at Northwestern Mutual at the age of 25. In this special episode for Asian Heritage Month, we discuss his journey becoming himself, becoming successful, and becoming a father and a son. You can find Rick on Instagram. For show notes, timestamps, and additional resources, visit https://afterhourprojects.com/podcast

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, and students at MUN are all decked out to take part in its festivities tonight. We're joined by Executive Director of Campus Life for the Graduate Students' Union, Fatima Mehdi, food vendor, Jamil Hussain, and event co-host, Hanushika Thurairajah.

In this episode, author and CUNY professor Ava Chin, a 5th generation Chinese New Yorker, discusses her new book, Mott Street: A Chinese American Family's Story of Exclusion and Homecoming.The book artfully explores themes of exclusion as it relates to all Chinese Americans, plus personally for Chin with her father, a "crown prince" of Chinatown that she didn't meet until adulthood. Chin reveals personal family stories against the backdrop of the U.S. eugenics movement and draws a connecting line between the current rise in violence against Asians in North America and anti-immigration laws more than 100 years old.Chin also showcases the resilience, love lives and dreams of Chinese immigrants as well as their resistance to the attitudes and laws of the era.In our conversation, Chin said:> This story goes back to a period in time, in the era of reconstruction, when the country, when the young country was asking itself, who is an American and who is not, who is one of us? And the decisions that they made back then in the 19th century set us on a course as a nation towards viewing all Asians as being foreign and suspicious. And so the great aim of this book is to shed light on Asian American stories and place Asian Americans into our proper space into the larger American story.

Vineeta Rajani, owner of Halifax Henna, puts hand-drawn Henna designs on anything and everything. She has been doing Henna for just under a decade in the city and recently held a workshop at Halifax Public Libraries. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler stopped by.

Helen Huang is the Co-Founder at Co.Lab, an online school focused on helping non-traditional technologists gain confidence, credibility, and community. As an earth scientist turned product manager turned startup founder Helen has a unique perspective to tackle entrepreneurship as a whole. After leaving her mark at companies such as Zynga, Microsoft, and Github, she now leads Co.Lab! Since 2020, Co.Lab has graduated over 700+ non-traditional tech learners globally through our experiential learning programs, with the majority being woman-identifying and people of colour. The Co.Lab focus uproots the traditional learning system today, taking a unique hands-on, collaboration-centric approach. May is Asian Heritage Month. Learn more at https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/asian-heritage-month.html Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter  

Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler chats with Iranian Nova Scotian guitarist Yousef Mousavi about the first single from his new musical project called ARAM Blue, and what it means to release this song during Asian Heritage Month.

May is Asian Heritage Month! In Halifax, the people behind the multimedia platform Halitube are hosting a Cultural Artisan Market on the waterfront. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler met up with Halitube founder Will Yang at the site of his upcoming event.

The Gal Pals are celebrating Asian Heritage Month! Katie continues by discussing what she learned about the first woman of color to the U.S. House of Representatives, Patsy Takemoto Mink! 

In recognition of Asian Heritage Month, CFL on TSN's Farhan Lalji, former O-lineman Obby Khan and football official Henry Chiu join Donnovan Bennett to share their experiences in Canada and in football.

The Gal Pals are celebrating Asian Heritage Month! Barb starts us out with  Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei. Junko is the first woman to summit Mt. Everest.  

In this episode of the Matt Watch That Podcast, host Matt Seroski talks about Asian Heritage Month and reviews the Best Picture Academy Award winner Parasite (2019).

Jaspreet Kaur and Harman Singh are back with a new episode of #AskCanadianSikhs! This month, we discuss Bhai Amritpal Singh courting arrest, South Asian Heritage Month and the term South Asian and lastly, the King's Coronation. We end with national board member, Mahekleen Kaur's interview with Raj Sidhu, the Director of Operations at Dashmesh Cultural Centre. They discussed the day-to-day operations of the Gurdwara along with the initiatives they have taken on, such as the women's shelter and the no-hungry tummy program.

Will Lou and Alex look ahead to a fresh start for the Raptors next season before discussing Asian Heritage Month, if they're taking too many professional photos on social media, a full-length recap of their karaoke night, their bubble tea tasting experience, and Will's first impressions of Alex's upcoming book “Prehistoric.” The two then answer listener questions about their favorite songs, food challenges, and where they see themselves in 10 years. Later, the two are joined by Andy Liu of The Light Years Podcast to talk about covering the Warriors, the feedback he gets from the team, his game day routine, growing up in San Francisco, finding his way into the sports media industry, his love of K-Pop, his impressions of Toronto, what Coachella is like, and finally, they draft favorite food items at a Chinese buffet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In which, in honour of May being Asian Heritage Month, Patrick talks to Vancouver-based artist Henry Tsang about the anti-Asian riots that took place in British Columbia in 1907. Find out about Henry's work, how he adapted the event into virtual art, and edited a book around the event: White Riot. Find the book here: https://arsenalpulp.com/Books/W/White-Riot ---Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recommended reading page (https://historiacanadiana.wordpress.com/books/) ---Contact: historiacanadiana@gmail.com, Twitter (@CanLitHistory) & Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CanLitHistory).

Ash and Monica discuss their culture, and the queer Indian experience, in celebration of South Asian Heritage Month! TW for discussion of ableism and mistreatment of autistic youth from the 33 minute mark onwards.

Having dedicated her entire adolescent years to music, Elaine took her talents off the stage and decided to perform in the world of entrepreneurship.   She founded her own event planning company called Doctor Events, specializing in a broad spectrum of events from corporate events to expos to weddings. As her passion for event planning started to run its course, she started her endeavors in influencer marketing and launched her own agency, Beverly Hills Society at the ripe age of 32.   Beverly Hills Society is a minority woman found and run talent agency in the digital space, aiming to spread awareness of the importance of ethics and diversity in social media marketing. They focus on racial inclusivity while maintaining exclusivity in representing established creators, as well as help build up-and-coming talent achieve their fullest potential. They execute social media partnerships with established advertisers that align with creators' audiences, values and long term visions while laying the groundwork for creators to pursue their business endeavors. Which then led her to managing a talented EDM artist, Ravell!    As her agency continued to grow, Elaine, her husband and 3 amazing partners launched a lifestyle cannabis brand! Too High To Remember specializes in live resin infused pre-rolls paired alongside current and fun merch. She vows to continue to uplift everyone around her and hopes to inspire other women that no dream or goal is unattainable!   Keep in touch with her @laneydarling.    “There's a cookie cutter image or plan that's set out for me, but I've always been against the flow.”   “I realized that every little job or business that I've had including vocal training geared me for this moment.”    “I'm Asian, I'm Korean. If you go on Instagram, you don't see a lot of Asian influencers, a lot are lowkey. Brands will approach Asian Americans, but for diversity hire. I want to see this kind of interest all year round, not just for Asian Heritage Month. I want to normalize Asian representation and inclusivity, but also to maintain exclusivity of these individuals with my agency @BeverlyHillsSociety.    #FiveGoldenNuggets   Be careful and Explore every scenario before it happens because any scenario could happen. As a manager, you plant the seed, and give them the reasons why and let them make the decision. Don't front! Learn how to be responsible and be transparent. Always pay it forward. You deserve a partner who supports you When you have a partner that is supportive. Men are competitive and possessive by nature. f Have a supportive partner. Time is the highest form of currency: be smart about your time and the people who you spend your time with.    Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)

One of the best things about being human is our ability to make choices. If you're in the mood for a hamburger but also in a rush, you still have options. Do you go to Mcdonald's, Burger King, Wendy's or one of the other fast-food burger joints? If you're in the market for a new car, do you look at Ford, Dodge, Toyota, or Honda? Need a new computer? You can choose one of the many models of Pcs or go with a Mac. Regardless of your choices, the ultimate decision is still up to you. But how do you go about choosing? You do so by looking at what makes each option different and how those differences appeal to you. We all know that not all hamburgers are equal. McDonald's has consistently stated that “Great Taste” makes them different. I know, that's very subjective. But it is a recurring marketing slogan they've used over the years. Burger King claims it's the flame broiling that makes them different. At Wendy's, it's the fact that their meat is never frozen, so it taste's fresher. Ultimately, you decide which one of these differences appeals to you the most. And that's where you get your burger. This same concept of what makes something different can equally apply to designers. What makes you different from the other designers in your town? What would make a client choose you over one of them? If you can figure out this question and use it to your advantage, you may outpace your competition with more work than you can handle. So what makes you different? Culture and Heritage. Maybe your culture or heritage makes you different. People find it easier to deal with people similar to them or who understand them. It's currently the middle of May, which is Asian Heritage Month. As a white person, I would never expect someone to hire me to design a campaign for Asian Heritage Month. It's not that I don't think I could do a good job. It's just that I feel that an Asian designer is better suited for the project. After all, they can relate to the subject matter better than I ever could. Whatever your heritage or culture is, you should embrace it and find a way to use it. A member of the Resourceful Designer Community is an indigenous Canadian woman. She's using this to her advantage by marketing her design business to companies, organizations and groups run by First Nation people. And she's killing it. She had to halt a recent marketing campaign because her available time quickly filled up for the rest of the year. Wouldn't you like to be booked entirely for the rest of the year? She's become so busy that she's in the process of hiring another designer to help with the workload. How is this possible? Is it because she's terrific at marketing her services? That may be part of it. But her marketing message alone isn't what's bringing in so many new clients. It's who she's marketing to. First Nations people, just like everyone else, need help when it comes to design and branding. And when given a choice, they are more likely to choose someone like them who is a member of a First Nation. Someone who understands their culture doesn't need to be educated on what works and what doesn't for them. In other words, it means they are comfortable working with her because she understands them. And this makes it easy for them to choose her over another designer who isn't a member of a First Nation. Perhaps you can apply a similar strategy. Are you Hispanic, Asian, or a person of colour? Have you ever thought of marketing yourself to people of the same ethnic background? It may give you an advantage over others in your field as clients may prefer you over someone who isn't of the same ethnicity as them. It's worth a try. Gender and Orientation. There has never been so much discussion over gender and orientation as there is today. And that's a good thing. The more we talk about it, the more it will become accepted. And when it comes to your business, your gender and orientation could be an excellent opportunity for you to attract clients. If you are part of the LGBTQ community, you have an advantage over those of us who aren't. Like-minded people prefer to deal with like-minded people. It makes them feel safe and understood. And it's no different when it comes to business. I know it's not design-related, but I recently heard of a podcast editing company that only deals with LGBTQ clients. They've created a place where LGBTQ podcasters can feel safe and unjudged for the podcasts they make. The same concept can be applied to a design business. An LGBTQ entrepreneur may feel more comfortable working with a designer from the same community. The manager at the print shop I used to work at is gay. And I know we had many LGBTQ clients because they felt comfortable dealing with him. And when we talk about gender, it could be as simple as a female designer opting to work with women-led businesses. I've heard of several designers who do just this. They only work with companies that are run by other women. And they have plenty of work to keep them busy. Niches But what if you're someone who can't embrace your culture or heritage, or your particular gender or orientation doesn't help? Then maybe you want to look at niching. Choosing a niche makes you different than other designers who don't specialize. Take Craig Burton, for example. I interviewed him back in episode 174 of the Resourceful Designer podcast. Craig's design company is called School Branding Matters. And you guessed it; he designs brands for schools. That's what makes Craig different. That's what makes him stand out. And it's helped him land clients around the globe. Not bad for a solo graphic designer from New Zealand. But any time a school needs new branding searches for a designer, there's a good chance they come across Craig's website. And when given a choice between a generic designer and one who specializes in school branding. The choice is pretty simple. After all, chances are they won't have to explain to Craig the intricacies of the school ecosystem and how a brand would be incorporated. So yes, niches are a great way to make yourself different. You can hear more about niching in episode 54 and episode 93 of the podcast. Other ways to be different. Are there other ways to make yourself stand out from other similar designers? Sure there are. Take Ian Paget, for example. You may know him as Logo Geek. He's a logo designer from Manchester, the UK and has a popular podcast of the same name as his business, Logo Geek. Ian specializes in Logo Design, but so do a lot of designers. So how does he stand out? I just mentioned he has a logo design podcast. So that gives him some authority in the space. Ian has also judged logo design competitions. And he's written articles about logo design for some well-established publications. All of this gives Ian credibility and has earned him some prestigious clients. He's been hired to design logos for universities, big corporations, large conferences, etc. His credentials differentiate him from all the other logo designers around. So he uses it to his advantage. And it's working. Small things can make a difference. Finally, I want to mention that you don't have to do much to be different. The things I just talked about are significant steps. But there are little things you can do to set yourself apart. Take me as an example. As you may know, a few years ago, I started a second design business called Podcast Branding, which specializes in podcast cover artwork and websites for podcasters. Other businesses in this niche specialize in podcast cover artwork beside me. Even though I know I'm priced higher than most of my direct competition; I have a thriving business. So what did I do to make myself different? For one, I established that not only am I a designer, but I'm also a podcaster. I've been podcasting since 2013, and that lays a strong foundation for my credibility in the space. I get podcasting. Any designer can design a square piece of art. But the fact that I'm familiar with the podcast industry helps me stand out. The other thing I do that makes me unique is offer a one-on-one meeting with every client. Most of my competitors provide a questionnaire for clients to fill out. They then take the client's information and design a podcast cover. On the other hand, I get on a Zoom call with every client to discuss their podcast. I ask why they're starting a podcast. What do they hope to accomplish with it? What format will it be? Will it be just them, or will they have a co-host? Will they interview guests? I find out everything I can about their new show. I do this for two reasons. I need to know about the show if I'm going to design artwork for it. And I want to get a feel for who the podcaster is. Their personality will affect what I create for them. If a person is very serious and formal, I may design their cover one way. However, if they come across as joyful and bubbly, I'll probably create it differently. These 15-minute meetings make a massive difference to me. And I've been told over and over it's the reason why a client chose me over someone else. Even when I'm the more expensive option, they felt my way of doing things is more personal than a questionnaire. Conclusion We all know that finding new clients can be difficult, especially when you're just starting. We also know that word of mouth is the most common way designers get new clients. I talked about this in length in episode 281 of the podcast. Word of mouth spreads quickest among like-minded people. Why is that indigenous member of the Resourceful Designer Community doing so well? It's because indigenous people talk to other indigenous people, and when she does a good job with one, the word spreads. The same applies in all communities, whether it's an Asian or coloured community, an LGBTQ community or even a school or podcaster community. Like-minded people talk to like-minded people. And when you do a good job helping one of them, they'll spread the word. Especially if they know you specialize in people of that community. So what's unique about you. What can you do to make yourself stand out from the competition? What can you do differently that will make clients choose you? Figuring the answers to these questions can mean the difference between looking for your next client and being completely booked for the rest of the year. Worth thinking about, isn't it?

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the storylines from the second round of the playoffs including another early exit for the Philadelphia 76ers, the Bucks-Celtics series, and why the Warriors might be in trouble. Later, CCYAA co-founder Clement Chu joins the program to discuss his organization's involvement with the Toronto Raptors dating back to the 1995-96 season (25:58). Finally, the trio draft their favourite Raptors, athletes, and celebrities in the official Asian Heritage Month draft (32:43). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Alex Wong is joined by Sportsnet's Faizal Khamisa to reflect on the three-year anniversary of Kawhi's iconic shot (06:27). The two discuss their favourite recent Toronto sports memories before diving into how playoff teams including Milwaukee, Boston, and Miami provide a model for how the Raptors can potentially return to championship contention. Later, Alex and Faizal celebrate Asian Heritage Month by discussing their immigrant childhood experiences including becoming figure skaters and finding a way from the business world to sports (35:54). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Will Lou (live from Macau where he's playing poker?) and Alex Wong (celebrating Asian Heritage Month as always) link up for another hour of riveting Raptors content as they dive into player exit interviews to chat about expectations moving forward for Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam as a leader and three-level scorer (05:30). They carry on that theme in the back-half by discussing what Scottie Barnes should focus on this off-season, the one thing Will would love to see from OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. next season, and the amazing development story of Precious Achiuwa (33:02). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Will Lou and Alex Wong dive into Masai Ujiri's end of season presser including his belief in the team's roster construction moving forward, where the Raptors might find flexibility in team building, and the end of the Nick Nurse to the Los Angeles Lakers rumors (03:38). Later, the two share details on their upcoming Asian Heritage Month live event, before chatting about Masai's enduring trust and belief in the core group, specifically Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam (32:51). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

Will Lou and Alex Wong look ahead to Game 4 against the Sixers and react to afternoon practice quotes from Nick Nurse on his Game 3 regrets and Pascal Siakam on his expectations for tomorrow's game (00:35), before getting into Friday shoutouts, an Asian Heritage Month live-event tease, and Magic Johnson's comments on Scottie Barnes (28:48). In the second hour, they are joined by Sahal Abdi of Raptors Republic for a stock report on the Raptors-Sixers series and a look ahead to what Toronto might do in the offseason (52:42). Finally, Will and Alex go around the NBA for a first round stock report on the Utah Jazz, Nikola Jokic, and Milwaukee's chances of repeating as NBA Champions (01:25:15). Watch on YouTube! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.