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If you find yourself in need of a few moments of beauty, a breeze of empathy, and the warmth of a shared quiet space, this special episode of This Is the Author is for you. We're celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month (all September long) by hearing from authors on their favorite library memories. Listen to clips from interviews with Naomi Watts, Glory Edim, Griffin Dunne, and so many more of your favorite authors to learn how libraries have impacted their lives and their communities. And don't be shy about letting a happy tear fall; this is truly lovely stuff. Episode features interview clips from the following authors: Naomi Watts, Glory Edim, Daniel Stone, Whitney Hanson, Tao Leigh Goffe, Joy McCullough, Susan Minot, Lydia Yuknavitch, Griffin Dunne, Haley Mlotek, Jefferson Fisher, Mikaela Loach, Antwan Eady, Manny Arango, Tourmaline, Mark Kriegel, Jennifer Pastiloff, David Gate, Jessa Crispin, Kaila Yu, Alishia McCullough, Vaunda Nelson, Suzanne Scanlon, Kevin Barry
Fetishized is a memoir-in-essays by Kaila Yu--a former pin-up model and lead singer of the all-Asian American female rock band Nylon Pink. The book delves into her personal journey as she confronts--and unpacks--the complexities of being both the object and agent of fetishization in a media landscape shaped by stereotypes and colonial mindsets. Her memoir interrogates harmful portrayals--from geishas in Memoirs of a Geisha, to the Austin Powers twins in Goldmember, to the character in Full Metal Jacket, and even pin-up iconography figures like Sung-Hi Lee. These archetypes--and the lack of diverse Asian representation--led Yu to internalize the painful belief that sexualizing herself was her only path to perceived value or desirability. Ultimately, Fetishized is a path toward self-reclamation. It's an unflinching look at the violence of objectification, balanced with deep empathy for the fractured relationships we might have with beauty, desire, and our own bodies.
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What happens when we confront the ways we've perpetuated stereotypes?Kaila Yu joins me to discuss her raw, unflinching journey from pin up girl and import model to memoirist.Kaila's memoir "Fetishized" emerged from the aftermath of the Atlanta spa shootings, forcing her to reckon with her own relationship with Asian fetishization. With remarkable candor, she reveals how she initially welcomed the attention that came with being an "exotic" Asian American woman after feeling invisible during her youth. "Getting older and discovering there are people who like us, it's like a compliment at first," she explains, before describing how this validation ultimately became a trap.Her memoir weaves in fascinating historical context, exposing how military occupation and media stereotypes created the dual images of Asian women as both submissive geishas and dangerous dragon ladies. And Kaila doesn't shy away from difficult subjects, including her experiences with substance abuse, cosmetic surgery, and sexual assault. Her reflections on changing her name from Elaine to Kyla reveal a poignant attempt to escape feelings of inadequacy—creating a character she thought the world would find more valuable than her authentic self.What makes this discussion particularly powerful is Kaila's willingness to examine her own complicity in these systems before finding a path toward healing. Through therapy and self-reflection, she's learned to embrace her authentic identity while using her experiences to educate others and articulating how fetishization disguises objectification as appreciation.Have you considered how stereotypes might be shaping your own perceptions? Listen to this episode for an enlightening conversation that will challenge assumptions and expand your understanding of how race, gender, and media intersect in today's world.Support the show:On Patreon Buy us a book Buy cute merchHave you read “Fetishized"? Share your thoughts with us! Connect with us @babesinbooklandpod or email babesinbooklandpodcast@gmail.com.If you leave a kind review, I might read it at top of show!Buy "Fetishized" by Kaila Yu Transcripts are available through Apple's podcast app—they may not be perfect, but relying on them allows me to dedicate more time to the show! If you're interested in being a transcript angel, let me know. This episode is produced, recorded, and edited by me. Theme song by Devin KennedySpecial thanks to Kaila and Lisa! Xx, AlexConnect with us and suggest a great memoir!
Kaila Yu used to tell people that she was born in Tai Pei, she was actually born in Lawence Kansas and moved to Southern California at a young age where she was reared by her tiger mom parents until she discovered ecstasy and cocaine in Socal's rollicking rave scene of the early aughts. She dropped out of UCSD and became an import model making money as a pinup girl in the underground world of street racing. She eventually got sober and worked every twelve-step program under the sun before finding her footing as a writer. She's just written a new memoire published by Penguin Randomhouse called- "Fetishized - A reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism and Beauty" which explores how media, pop culture, and colonialism as well as her own behavior have contributed to the oversexualization of Asian women.
Kaila Yu joins the podcast for a very unfiltered episode. We celebrate the release of her new book (Fetishized) and Kaila opens up about being a functioning drug addict for 20 years. Kaila takes us behind the scenes of the dark side of the entertainment industry and explains why victims of abuse and the vulnerable are often led into the world of addiction. Kaila discusses growing up with low self-esteem in a strict asian household, experiencing sexual assault in college, establishing her international modeling career while on drugs, and traveling the world as the lead singer of Nylon Pink. Kaila candidly talks about the ritualistic nature of drug usage and her time rotating between ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine, prescription drugs, and the damage it did to her life. Kaila breaks down the hypocrisy of feminism, how the patriarchy tricked women into thinking being a slut was empowering, and how men were tricked into suppressing their vulnerability. We debate OnlyFans, conspiracies behind Diddy's light verdict, and why cocaine turns you evil. I even share my own experiences dating a man who had an asian fetish and later an older man with a drug addiction who tried to ruin my life. No subject is off limits here!
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In this week's episode of The Fake Ass Book Club, the hosts welcome author, journalist, singer, and cultural critic, Kaila Yu, to discuss her brand-new memoir-in-essays, Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty. The conversation is equal parts funny, insightful, and timely, as Kaila unpacks her personal journey through the lens of identity, beauty standards, and the harmful stereotypes that shaped — and often constrained — her sense of self. With unflinching honesty and reflection, she shares what it means to reclaim your story in a world that insists on defining you. From laughter to hard truths, this episode offers a thoughtful exploration of culture, resilience, and healing that listeners won't want to miss.
Season 6 of the Hot Girls Read podcast has officially begun! We are opening the season by chatting with Kailu Yu: author, travel writer, and former pop star. Kaila's recently released book, Fetishized, is a collection of essays that explore Kaila's first hand experience of the fetishization of Asian women in the US during the early ‘00s. Not only do we cover everything from ABGs, import modelling, the fetishization of robots, and the current reality of racism towards Asians in the United States, but we also talk about Kaila's journey from model and pop star to writer. This one is a conversation that touches on a little bit of everything!
What happens when your earliest moments of intimacy are taken from you? In this raw and powerful conversation, author Kaila Yu shares the truth about a traumatic experience in her early twenties that splintered her sense of self. Raised in a household where emotions were rarely named, Kaila spent years seeking validation outside herself. When a modeling opportunity turned into a violent betrayal, she dissociated to survive. For a long time, she told no one. But silence has a way of catching up to you. In time, Kaila found the strength to tell the truth and honor the version of herself who got through it. Three key takeaways from Kaila’s life shift: Sometimes survival looks like silence, but healing begins when we tell the truth Dissociation is a form of protection, not weakness Self-worth is something we can reclaim, even after it’s been stolen This episode holds space for the complexity of trauma, cultural expectations, and the slow, brave act of integration. Listen at www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/202 Kaila Yu is a luxury travel and culture writer and on-camera correspondent based in Los Angeles. Her work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Rolling Stone, Condé Nast Traveler, and National Geographic. In her powerful debut memoir, Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty, Kaila explores the intersections of racialized desire, consent, trauma, and identity. The book will be released on August 19, 2025, by Penguin Random House’s Crown Publishing. Through her writing and advocacy, Kaila brings voice to the often-overlooked realities of Asian American women and invites deeper conversations around healing and self-worth. More from The Life Shift Podcast:
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Jeff and Phil welcome writer and former pinup model Kaila Yu, author of Fetished: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty, a memoir-in-essays exploring the roles pop culture and colonialism played in shaping pervasive and destructive stereotypes about Asian women and their bodies. She talks about her iconic status as a model on import tuner scene; her own reckoning with being an object of Asian fetish; and her personal journey of self-love and healing. They also discuss Phil and Kaila's shared history as members of the extended Fast & Furious cinematic universe, as well as the remote possibility that Jeff and Kaila (née Elaine Yang) could be related.
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She altered her body. She lost herself to desire and the gaze of others specifically men. But she fought to reclaim her identity and now, she's telling the truth the world has ignored for too long. This week, we sit down with author Kaila Yu to unpack beauty, trauma, yellow fever, and what it really means to heal as an Asian woman in a world that loves to label but refuses to listen. This one is raw, revealing, and radically necessary.
In this powerful Reza Rifts episode, host Keith Reza sits down with author and former musician Kaila Yu for a deep, necessary conversation about her explosive new book 'Fetishized'. They pull back the curtain on the pervasive fetishization of Asian women—from harmful stereotypes and sex tourism to the tragic Atlanta spa shootings. Kaila shares shocking personal stories from her time in the music industry, insights on Hollywood misrepresentation, and even behind-the-scenes tales from the Fast & Furious franchise. This is an essential listen for anyone ready to challenge societal norms and understand diverse perspectives.
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Shauna interviews author Kaila Yu, whose fascinating and deeply personal debut memoir Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty was published on August 19th. Kaila, who is also a singer, travel and culture writer and model, discusses everything that led her to writing the book: the terrible lessons of The Little Mermaid (both versions), life as an import model, and experiencing society's stereotypes of Asian women, pervasive in everything from classic Hollywood films to rap music to porn to anime culture. Kaila and Shauna also bond over their youthful soul searching and feminist ideology, and Kaila tells of her career touring the world as the singer for the band Nylon Pink, writing for publications like Rolling Stone, The New York Times, National Geographic and more, as well as her memorable appearance in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. Order Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738645/fetishized-by-kaila-yu/ Follow Kaila Yu on Instagram: @kailayu and follow her book account: @fetishizedbook You can watch the Pop Culture Junkie Podcast on YouTube! Click here: https://www.youtube.com/@popculturejunkiepod/videos We have affordable and rewarding Patreon tiers! Be the first to hear new and uncensored content, if you dare! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/popculturejunkiepodcast/posts Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-junkie/id1536737728 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7k2pUxzNDBXNCHzFM7EL8W Website: www.popculturejunkie.comFacebook: PopCultureJunkiePodcastInstagram: @pop.culturejunkieThreads: @pop.culturejunkieBluesky: @pop-culture-junkie.bsky.socialEmail: junkies@popculturejunkie.com Shauna on Instagram: @shaunatrinidad Shauna on Threads: @shaunatrinidad Olivia on Instagram: @livimariez
Kayla Yu, former pinup model and lead singer of Nylon Pink, and her new book Fetished - a deeply personal memoir-in-essays, reckoning with being an object of Asian fetish and how media, pop culture, and colonialism contributed to the oversexualization of Asian women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're chatting with Kaila Yu, author of "Fetishized," about her experience growing up online in the 90s and 00s and reckoning with her relationship to Asian fetishization. Yu started as an "import model" and pin-up girl who appeared in "Playboy" and the "Fast and Furious" franchise, then became a MySpace star and lead of the all Asian-American punk band Nylon Pink, and now, she's a writer and content creator studying the portrayal of Asian women in the media.Links"Fetishized" by Kaila YuKaila's Instagram & TikTokFind Us Online Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wowiftrue.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/wowiftruepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wowiftruePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wowiftrueWebsite: https://wowiftrue.com/ Email: wowiftruepod@gmail.comAbout Us Wow If True was created by Isabel J. Kim and Amanda Silberling. Our editors are Allison Mills and David Newtown. Wow If True is a member of Multitude, a podcast collective, production studio and ad sales provider.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If you were around pop culture in the early 2000s, you know Kaila Yu's face. She was a young import car model and pin-up girl. In her just-released book, Fetishized, Kaila pulls back the curtain on what it was like to be an Asian model in the 2000s. Her book is raw and revealing, and definitely worth a read. We recorded this way back in April, as I think I was one of the first podcasters to jump in line to speak with Kaila. It was really fun to chat with her, and I hope you enjoy our conversation. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Kaila @kailayu and @fetishizedbook. Get a copy of Fetishized wherever you get books! Write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianauthor #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters
This week, I got to talk with Kaila Yu about her memoir Fetishization: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty. We dive into her experience growing up amidst yellow fever, how her self image was affected, and how she learned to love and accept herself.Fetishization: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty SynopsisNo one fetishized Kaila Yu more than she fetishized herself. As a young girl, she dreamt of beauty. But none of the beautiful women on television looked like her. In the late '90s and early 2000s Asian women were often reduced to overtly sexual and submissive caricatures—the geishas of the book-turned-film Memoirs of a Geisha; the lewd twins, Fook Mi and Fook Yu, in Austin Powers in Goldmember; Papillon Soo Soo's sex worker character in the cult Vietnam War movie Full Metal Jacket; and pin-up goddess Sung-Hi Lee. Meanwhile, the "girls next door" were always white. Within that narrow framework, Kaila internalized a painful conclusion: The only way someone who looked like her could have value or be considered beautiful and desirable was to sexualize herself.Blending vulnerable stories from Yu's life with incisive cultural critique and history, Fetishized is a memoir-in-essays exploring feminism, beauty, yellow fever, and the roles pop culture and colonialism played in shaping pervasive and destructive stereotypes about Asian women and their bodies. Yu reflects on the women in media who influenced her, the legacy of U.S. occupation in shaping Western perceptions of Asian women, her own experiences in the pinup and import modeling industry, auditioning for TV and film roles that perpetuated dehumanizing stereotypes, and touring the world with her band in revealing outfits. She recounts altering her body to conform to Western beauty standards, allowing men to treat her like a sex object, and the emotional toll and trauma of losing her sense of self in the pursuit of the image she thought the world wanted. Get Bookwild MerchCheck Out My Stories Are My Religion SubstackCheck Out Author Social Media PackagesCheck out the Bookwild Community on PatreonCheck out the Imposter Hour Podcast with Liz and GregFollow @imbookwild on InstagramOther Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrian
In this special episode we are joined by the author, Kaila Yu, talking about her new book "Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty". Topics range from the import modeling scene and the very troubling depictions of asians in media in the early 2000's, to completely important questions by a returning "Quizbot". Check out this episode, and check out Kaila's book, available now wherever you usually buy books!
This week we're joined by Kaila Yu, author of the new book Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty.Kaila tells her story: from growing up in Southern California idolizing pinup models to working in the import car scene to appearing in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and touring internationally with the girl band Nylon Pink. We discuss the concept of the Asian fetish as it exists in pornified mass media vs. real-world relationships, its roots in American military occupation, and the genesis of the ABG trope, influence of Stargirl Sung Hi Lee, Sam Rockwell's monologue from White Lotus, and more. Kaila also shares her ultimate dissatisfaction with performing an object of desire, how she got sober, and how she's re-inhabited her body after decades of alienation from it. Big thank you to Kaila for all that you shared
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My guest this week is Kaila Yu. Her new memoir, Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty takes on a provacative question: what happens when you've built a large part of your career in a culture that objectifies you? And how complicit are you in keeping that culture alive? Kaila looks back at her years as a model and musician, and then forward to the harder work of reclaiming her story and challenging the stereotypes that still harm Asian women today. Subscribe to my Substack: jonsmalltalk@substack.com
Kaila Yu, author of the newly released book Fetishized, joins us to discuss the fetishization of Asian Women in the Western Media. We cover the 2000s as problematic, Memoirs of a Geisha, how stereotypes affect mental health, dating, and building up your self-esteem after being fetishized, the nuance of sexualization, and more. We also nibble on being a foodie, LA restaurants, Emily Ratajkowski, Sabrina Carpenter, the empathy crisis, menopause, not being honest about plastic surgery, etc.
Kaila Yu is a luxury travel and culture writer and on-camera correspondent based in Los Angeles, with bylines in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Times, Bon Appétit, Condé Nast Traveler, and more. Her debut memoir, Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty, will be published on August 19, 2025, by Penguin Random House's Crown Publishing.
In this episode, I sit down with author and creator Kaila Yu to explore what it takes to move from external validation to authentic self worth. We talk about the harm of fetishization, the healing power of sobriety and community, Internal Family Systems therapy, and simple practices like meditation and gratitude that actually shift your biology and your story. If you have ever felt invisible or not enough, this one is for you. Content advisory: mentions of addiction and sexual assault. Read more at kienvuu.com Follow @doctorvmd Get the 2nd edition of Thrive State at thrivestatebook.com Download the free Longevity and Performance Starter Kit at thrivestatestarter.com References: IFS evidence and randomized trials, meditation and gratitude research, and reporting on anti Asian violence. Taylor & Francis Onlineifstherapy.orgSpringerLinkJAMA NetworkPBS Episode Highlights: UCSD connection Five to Thrive: self love, rest, and power Why Kaila wrote Fetishized and the TikTok pivot Hollywood stereotypes and narrow roles for Asian women Sobriety and the start of real inner work Depression, chaos, and chasing validation Parents, achievement, and the missing words of affirmation What 12 step work opens up Naming the assault and why secrets make us sick IFS therapy and befriending your parts First steps that actually help Meditation and gratitude in practice Why fetishization is not harmless Book details and where to find Kaila
EP289 Kaila Yu is on the Mount Rushmore of Asian American models and influencers from the early 2000's. She joined the show to talk about her new book Fetishized (available August 19, 2025) and also share her thoughts about the modern culture and the historical media exploitation of Asian women. From Kaila's website https://kailayu.com/ : Kaila is an author based in Los Angeles. Her debut memoir, ‘Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty,' will be published on August 19th, 2025, with Penguin Random House's Crown Publishing.She is also a luxury travel, food, and culture writer and on-camera correspondent based in Los Angeles, who has written for The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic, and more. She's a certified PADI scuba diver, freediver, and mermaid.Her former band, Nylon Pink, has toured in Australia: Melbourne and Sydney, played in Shanghai at the launch party for Havaianas in China, Costa Rica, played at the Hard Rock in Tokyo, Japan, Macau, China, and Penang, Malaysia.You can follow Kaila on all her social media accounts as just @KailaYuLinks from episode: Man Accused of Killing 8 in Atlanta Pleads Guilty https://www.npr.org/2021/07/27/1021144933/georgia-man-pleading-guilty-to-4-of-8-atlanta-area-spa-killingsRemembering the victims of Atlanta Spa Shootinghttps://people.com/crime/victims-of-atlanta-spa-shootings/Jeremy Lin, Knicks top NBA jersey saleshttps://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/11845/jeremy-lin-knicks-top-nba-jersey-salesThe Dangerous Privilege of Yellow Feverhttps://www.newsweek.com/dangerous-privilege-yellow-fever-opinion-1577449Main Show Sponsors:Right Honda: https://righthonda.com/Right Toyota: https://www.righttoyota.com/Arcus Foundry: https://arcusfoundry.comAutocannon Official Gear: https://shop.autocannon.com/Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:email: Info@HardParking.com Website: www.Hardparking.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/Instagram: instagram.com/hardparkingpod/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HardParking
Kaila Yu's memoir "Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty" is coming out on August 19. In this special interview episode, we discuss her upcoming book as well as one chapter which specifically highlights the inaccuracies and falsehoods found in the popular novel "Memoirs of a Geisha."Purchase Kaila Yu's Memoir from Bookshop.org by clicking here. It will also available wherever books are sold. (Not an affiliate link)Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many other online platforms!
Welcome to episode 221 with Kaila Yu, a journalist, travel writer and the author of Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty. A former model, Kaila became closely associated with the import scene that took off in the late 90's (think Fast & Furious 1) and also featured in many of the high-profile magazines of that time. In this episode Kaila joins me to chat about growing up as an Asian woman in America and how pop culture warped her sense of self-worth and mental wellbeing. We chat about her journey in to modelling, the lack of Asian representation and role models at that time, the emotional and psychological impact of being hypersexualized by media and her own journey with beauty standards self-acceptance, and healing. And we chat about Asian fetish, feminism, finding self-love and compassion, and the intersection of race, body image and mental health. Connect with Kaila on Instagram @kailayu and TikTok @kaila.yu Learn more at https://kailayu.com Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty is available everywhere, learn more at: Fetishized by Kaila Yu: 9780593728017 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books You can connect with me on social media @propermentalpodcast or via www.propermentalpodcast.com. You can support the show and help me to keep it independent and ad free by buying a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/propermental Another great way to support the show and spread the word is to rate, review and subscribe on whatever platform you get your podcasts from. If you or anyone you know needs to find support in your local area, please go to www.hubofhope.co.uk Thanks for listening!
In this episode, author Kaila Yu delves into the cultural and historical roots of the fetishization of Asian women. She discusses the stark contrast between fetishism and genuine preference, emphasizing the commodification and stereotypical perceptions often involved in fetishes. Connect with Yellow ChairIG: https://www.instagram.com/yellowchaircollective/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowchaircollectiveGet Fetishized Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738645/fetishized-by-kaila-yu/Time Stamps00:00 Introduction to Asian Fetish and Preferences00:45 Meet Kaila Yu: Author and Influencer02:08 The Impact of Media on Asian Fetishization02:56 Exploring Asian American Identity03:37 Understanding Fetishization vs. Preference05:45 Media Influence on Asian Stereotypes08:37 Kyla's Book: A Deep Dive11:06 Personal Stories and Reflections21:27 The Journey to Sobriety23:45 Creative Journey and Self-Worth31:05 Final Thoughts and Book Information
Today, Kaila Yu, author of the memoir Fetishized joins us to explore how Asian women are portrayed in the media. We discuss the impact of books like Memoirs of a Geisha and raunch culture from the 2000s, and talk about how much of the media we consume is internalized as women. We chat about how to ground ourselves in self-love instead of seeking validation externally.Find Kaila on Instagram @kailayu or on her website kailayu.com. Her book, Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty will be out in all stores on August 19th!Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod
In this episode, meet Thomas Chatterton Williams, author of Summer of Our Discontent, Robert B. Reich, author of Coming Up Short, and Kaila Yu, author of Fetishized. Hear Thomas Chatterton Williams on the pivotal and complex meaning of the summer of 2020, Robert Reich on what he would most like listeners to understand, and Kaila Yu both on what inspired her to write her memoir, and how she would describe her recording experience. Summer of Our Discontent by Thomas Chatterton Williams: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704632/summer-of-our-discontent-by-thomas-chatterton-williams/audio Coming Up Short by Robert B. Reich: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763803/coming-up-short-by-robert-b-reich/audio Fetishized by Kaila Yu: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738645/fetishized-by-kaila-yu/audio
Send us a textKaila Yu is a Los Angeles–based luxury travel and culture journalist whose bylines include The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and more. Before her journalism career, she was an actress, an import model, the lead singer of the rock band Nylon Pink, and a student at UCLA. Each chapter of her life, as she shares in her upcoming memoir Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty (Crown, releasing August 19, 2025), was deeply marked by fetishization—often by others, but painfully, at times, by herself.In her memoir, Kaila traces how growing up in the late '90s and early 2000s with limited and hypersexualized Asian female representation shaped her identity. Without authentic role models in media, she learned early that being seen often meant being objectified. She leaned into visibility through modeling, music, and entertainment, but struggled with constant performance—writing overtly sexual lyrics, undergoing body-altering surgeries, and living through years of haze and internal disconnection.Fetishized boldly dismantles the narratives media, culture, and history have forced onto Asian American women. Kaila writes with raw honesty about coercion, trauma, and pain—including being manipulated by a pornographer and having the footage distributed without her consent. She weaves these personal stories with cultural critique, referencing everything from the War Bride Act of 1945 to the myth of the “submissive Asian woman,” and how tropes like these continue to impact real lives. Her writing is both personal and political—an act of truth-telling, resistance, and healing.Now, as she nears publication of her debut book, Kaila is stepping into long-form storytelling with courage and clarity. Her goal: to provide strength and education for others who have experienced similar objectification, and to invite everyone—especially Asian American women—into a deeper understanding of their worth. Through her journalism, her art, and her voice, Kaila Yu is fighting for a world where visibility isn't conditional on being fetishized.__________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com
This episode we talk with author Kaila Yu, new book Fetishized and her classic Taiwanese comfort food, Lu Rou Fan. We're a little light on the food this episode but spend lots of time on Kaila's new book, the fetishization of Asian women, and stories that feel like they're from 20 years ago but are, unfortunately, still true today. Plus we talk about Kaila's experience as an import model, Chinese school, and padding that college application with extracurriculars. Fetishized is out August 19 and available for pre-order whenever you get your books. It's a great read—plus a chapter on The Joy Luck Club!
This week on Salt Lake Dirt, I'm thrilled to welcome author Kaila Yu to discuss her new book, Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty, set to release on August 19th through Crown Publishing. This powerful collection of essays challenges societal perceptions of Asian women, delving into the complexities of fetishization, identity, and the impact of media narratives.Kaila shares her journey of writing this memoir, revealing the surprising historical insights she uncovered along the way. We explore her reflections on popular culture, including a thought-provoking analysis of Disney's The Little Mermaid and its implications on beauty standards and femininity. Thanks for tuning in!Kyler---Episode Links:Kaila's WebsitePurchase FetishizedFollow Kaila on Instagram
In this episode, we sit down with writer, former model, and OG MySpace star Kaila Yu to talk about her new book Fetishized. Kaila opens up about her journey through the spotlight — from living in the Inland Empire and internet fame to unpacking the stereotypes and cultural expectations she's faced as an Asian woman in the public eye. We dive into identity, representation, and the power of telling your own story.http://instagram.com/kailayuhttp://instagram.com/fetishizedbook
Solo travel might seem daunting, but as you'll hear from my guests today, the benefits can be amazing. While this episode features women who travel alone, the advantages they talk about are definitely relevant to anyone. First up, Heidi Brown shares her love of solo travel and explains that she's developed a unique strategy for finding great restaurants when she's travelling alone - it's surprisingly effective and has something to do with design choices. Next, Kaila Yu travels solo frequently for work and has discovered a clever way to avoid unwanted attention as a solo female traveller. She also talks about the freedom of not having to compromise when you're on your own. Renae Ninneman then tells us about her spontaneous encounter with a fellow traveller at a music festival in South Korea - one of those benefits of travelling alone when you can be completely flexible. Finally, Chelsea Gruber shares her approach to staying safe while solo travelling, including some practical preparation tips and a system involving her mother back home. Links: Heidi Brown - https://www.heidikristinbrown.com/ Heidi’s memoir The Map I Draw: A Memoir of Travel as a Passport to Self - https://amzn.to/44Mky6T Kaila Yu - https://kailayu.com/ Kaila’s memoir Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Beauty, and Feminism - https://amzn.to/40EL7ID Renae Ninneman - Beyond Tourism Cultural Travel and Training - https://www.goingbeyondtourism.com/ cultural training and cultural competence biz Chelsea Gruber - https://www.chelseasolotravels.com/ Chelsea's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chelseasolotravels/ Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/358 Support the show: https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kaila Yu is a Taiwanese American singer, songwriter, former model, and freelance journalist. She was formerly the lead singer and vocalist for the all-Asian-American, female rock band Nylon Pink. As a journalist and on-camera correspondent based in Los Angeles for KEYT which broadcasts on CBS/NBC/FOX. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, CNN, VICE, Business Insider, Travel and Leisure, Rolling Stone, Newsweek, Thrillist, and more. Give her a follow at @kailaYu Episode 85 is sponsored by Uncruise the small boat adventure company. Use the code TWM500 to get $500 off per person when you sign up for an Uncruise adventure.
In this episode, DNR and Steven Lee of Asian Happy Hour had a chance to sit down with pioneer legend Kaila Yu. Kaila started off her career in the import car industry modeling and transitioned into music. As time went by, Kaila somehow found a passion and purpose in journalism and writing. We also had a chance to discuss what she's been up to living in the pandemic and how she began growing her TikTok account. The account is used to highlight a lot of 90s pop culture and Asian entertainers etc. Some of the other topics we discussed included what's going on with Tila Tequila and chat about Gina Darling's breakup with TikTok user Read Choi. Be sure to follow Kaila Yu on TikTok and Instagram!
Hell Yes Lifers, today my guest on the show is Kiki Wong. Kiki was the lead guitarist and singer for the band Nylon Pink. Kiki has shared the stage with acts like Taylor Swift, Usher, Bret Michaels, The Misfits, and more. Currently, Kiki loves traveling the world with her best friend and former band mate, Kaila Yu, and they are both founders of the Travel/Beauty/lifestyle blog NylonPink.tv They are the authors of the best-selling book, 30-Day Travel Challenge: How to Make Your Travel Dreams a Reality and have recently appeared as travel experts on multiple news networks such as Fox, CBS, and NBC.… Read more
#23: Traveling can change your life. It can help you to awaken, to become more connected with other people and the planet, and to help you know yourself on a deeper level. Unfortunately, though, a lack of consciousness in the tourism industry has taken a toll on the planet and on the lives of local people in many popular travel destinations. Luckily, sustainable travel is on the rise and we are learning ways to make travel more beneficial for local people and travelers while lessening the toll on the environment. In this week's episode of Woke Wellness, I am joined by Kaila Yu - a travel and wellness expert, author, and producer of the beauty and wellness convention - Blushcon. In this week's episode, Kaila and I talk about how she transitioned from a rockstar to living sober as a travel and wellness writer, sustainable travel tips, (super interesting) wellness travel trends for 2020, and skincare tips for your travels! To connect with Kaila Yu click HERE. To connect with Kelly Collins click HERE. To view Kelly's website click HERE. To learn more about the Free The Wild Woman Retreat in Costa Rica click HERE. To read Kelly's blog on Plastic-Free Lifestyle Tips click HERE. To learn more about the Credo Recycling Program click HERE. Get your '7 Mantras To Heal Your Chakras Freebie' HERE.
Kaila YU – The Holistic Approach To Working With InfluencersI am so happy to announce the return of Kaila Yu on today’s episode of Winning with Shopify! I sit down with Kaila for the second year in a row at our Social Media Influencers Online Summit! Kaila is a WEALTH of influencer knowledge and will take us through the changing nature of social media landscape, influencer diversification and platform usage. Kaila has tons of tips and brings a unique perspective to the Podcast this week. As the co-author of the best-selling book 30 Day Travel Challenge, Kaila is a seasoned travel & food writer and appears in a regular television travel segment for FOX news. She is the founder of two extremely popular women’s travel blogs titled, “Kaila Yu” and “Nylon Pink”. She is also a writer for various other travel, food and news outlets such as VICE, Extra Crispy, Fodors, The Matador Network, Skyscanner, FWT Magazine and many more! Today we are focusing on emerging social media platforms such as TikTok, how influencers can think outside the box, and the importance of promoting your content across social media platforms. There are easy and proven tactics you can employ to ensure your brand and products are seen by the right audience using influencer marketing, and we’re going to explore that today! Be sure to go and listen to the full podcast with Kaila over at www.winningwithshopify.com/summit. You can sign up today for free and you’ll get three days full access where you can listen to tons more interviews from the top minds in marketing!Questions I covered:What are the new trends in social media marketing for 2020?What audiences age group/ demo for TikTok? What are some of the best ways to showcase a travel or food brand on a platform like TikTok? What are some other emerging platforms and what audiences can you reach on them? How do you still find success with SEO search paid ads? How can you and your brand help drive sales for eCommerce merchants and Shopify merchants? What should our brand do with the content once the influencer has created that content, what can they do themselves once they've got it? What are the tools and apps that are available at the moment that you're recommending that you're seeing work really well for influencer marketing? Topics:Followers are not always the most important metric on every social media platformThe importance of diversifying your platformSEO search is still a strong marketing tactic despite all the emerging platformsBuilding solid traffic to a blog or site takes dedication and patience Frequency and repetition of messaging builds brand loveImportant tools and planning apps to help drive your influencer marketing forwardResources: Find out more and contact details are below.instagram.com/kailayukailayu.comMake sure you are giving your customers the best service possible. Gorgias is a customer support helpdesk specially designed for online stores. Get flawless customer service for eCommerce stores today! https://gorgias.grsm.io/askparkerofferGet free and VIP lifetime access to the Social Media Influencer Marketing Online Summit here: winningwithshopify.com/summit Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/groups/WinningWithShopify/)
In this episode, Suzi is joined by Kaila Yu, travel and wellness expert and co-host of the podcast "From Hell to Wellness" all about travel wellness trends for 2020. Find Kaila on Instagram @KailaYu and @FromHelltoWellness and online at Find Suzi at @suziconfesses and or email her at info@suzifevens.ca
And in the next episode of Who Would Win... Batwoman (repped by James Gavsie) takes on Moon Knight (repped by Ray Stakenas)! Will the tactical and brutal style of Batwoman get the victory or will the crazed and straight forward method of Moon Knight emerge victorious? How will special judge and world-reknowned travel writer & influencer Kaila Yu see as the winner? Follow the Who Would Win Show on Instagram - @whowouldwin_show and Twitter - @whowouldwinshow Follow James Gavsie on Twitter & Instagram @JamesGavsie Follow Ray Stakenas on Twitter @AlmightyRay Follow Kaila Yu on Twitter & Instagram @Kailayu Music provided by No Copyright Music: https://www.youtube.com/c/royaltyfree... Music used: In Light Of Darkness by Jay Man - OurMusicBox http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... & ( “music by Twisterium / freebackgroundtracks.net”) Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.WhoWouldWinShow.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
Ena and SunAh are joined by guest Kaila Yu, founder of NylonPink and producer of BlushCon. Get ready to learn all the beauty trends for 2020 including the latest in K-beauty. SunAh shares some of her favorite Korean skincare products, and Kaila talks about her journey into podcasting "From Hell to Wellness."For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty
Ever since Kiki was a wee little girl, she had a passionate burning desire to be a musician. After graduating from the University of California, Irvine with a bachelors in Biological Science/Pre-Medicine, she decided to take a break from the books and become a full-time shredder with the all Asian-American girl band, Nylon Pink, as the lead guitarist and, later, lead vocalist. After traveling the world as a musician, she discovered her obsession for travel. With her best friend and former bandmate, Kaila Yu, she created a successful travel blog and began to explore the world getting paid to write about her travels. Kiki Wong is also the co-founder of Nomlist.com and co-author of 30-Day Travel Challenge: How to Make Your Travel Dreams a Reality 30daytravel.com. ?Also catch her work at: https://fromhelltowellness.com/ & https://www.nylonpink.tv/
Ever since Kiki was a wee little girl, she had a passionate burning desire to be a musician. After graduating from the University of California, Irvine with a bachelors in Biological Science/Pre-Medicine, she decided to take a break from the books and become a full-time shredder with the all Asian-American girl band, Nylon Pink, as the lead guitarist and, later, lead vocalist. After traveling the world as a musician, she discovered her obsession for travel. With her best friend and former bandmate, Kaila Yu, she created a successful travel blog and began to explore the world getting paid to write about her travels.Kiki Wong is also the co-founder of Nomlist.com and co-author of 30-Day Travel Challenge: How to Make Your Travel Dreams a Reality 30daytravel.com.Also catch her work at: https://fromhelltowellness.com/ & https://www.nylonpink.tv/
Kaila Yu is a travel and food writer and blogger based in Los Angeles and is is co-writer of the best selling book “30 Day Travel Challenge: How to Make Your Travel Dreams a Reality”. In this episode, Kaila shares the upcoming wellness travel trends for 2020. She includes specific recommendations for resorts and her personal favorite. You can find Kaila at http://www.KailaYu.com and http://www.blushcon.com. You can listen to her podcast at http://www.fromhelltowellness.com.
Kaila Yu and Kiki Wong, former bandmates dive into the explicit details of their past lives as hard-partying rockstars in Los Angeles. Follow their transformational journey from hellish hangovers to spiritual sobriety as they live out their newfound dream lives as travel writers. They are here to ultimately dispel the myth that you can't have the same kind of fun sober. Through openly sharing their personal recovery paths, they show you that a healthy, fun and invigorating transformation to sobriety is possible and real.Along the way, they’ll share the best wellness techniques from around the world that helped them stay on the sober train. The girls are always game to try out any new healing treatment no matter how silly, gnarly, or scary.
From Rock Band member traveling the world to Travel Writer, Blogger and Foodie, to Author of a best selling book. Kaila shares her remarkable journey. There are ups and downs, but more importantly she shares the lessons learnt , along with plenty of advice for those wanting to launch a music or blogging career. This insightful chat left no stone unturned as Kaila bravely and transparently tells of her misty hazy lifestyle in a band, and how her new found love of life is once again opening all of her senses. This remarkable womans work can be found at www.KailaYu.com
In this week's episode of the podcast, we have a very special guest, Kaila Yu. Kaila is a travel & food blogger, the author of the best selling book “30 Day Travel Challenge: How to Make Your Travel Dreams a Reality” and the founder of "Nylon Pink". When it comes to travel Kaila is your gal, she has been all around the world and has been sharing insightful travel advice for years! If you are looking to explore the world or simply take a getaway to an incredible destination, then you will love this travel-filled episode. So grab your passport and enjoy this episode on travel!
Travel Bloggers and Co-Founders of Nomlist.com, Kiki Wongo, and Kaila Yu join Nadia to discuss their journey from recording artist to influential best- selling authors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
30 Day Travel Challenge Kiki Wong's new Book 30 Day Travel Challenge. Kiki Wong Musician and Travel Expert. After graduating from the University of California, Irvine with a bachelors in Biological Science/Pre-Medicine, she decided to take a break from the books and become a full-time shredder and professional musician with the all Asian-American girl band, Nylon Pink, as the lead guitarist and, later, lead vocalist. Kiki found herself having an experience playing on stage with Taylor Swift at the MTV VMA’s and Usher at CBS’s Fashion Rocks. During this time, she was also the lead guitarist of Bret Michael’s in a commercial for Nissan. Always out for an adventure, Kiki followed up by joining the band She Demons, created by The Misfits' Jerry Only. Her venture providing an opportunity for touring internationally and nationally in the fall of 2015 as direct support for the Misfits. The band name was later changed to Hellfire Heart. After music took a halt, her and former singer of Nylon Pink, Kaila Yu, decided to pivot their brand into a travel, beauty, and lifestyle blog, which generated over 100,000 views per month in the first 6 months of release. Kiki and Kaila Yu co-wrote the best-selling book “30-Day Travel Challenge: How to Make Your Travel Dreams a Reality and speaking as travel experts on multiple news networks such as KTLA, CBS, NBC, and Fox News." Kiki Wong Co-Founder, Nylon Pink info@kikiwongo.com www.kikiwongo.com | Skype: kikiwongo Got a friend or colleague who dreams of traveling more? Let them know they can grab a free chapter of my best-selling book 30-Day Travel Challenge here (they'll love you for it!). Get it here!
Kaila explains:Make sure to reach out to influencers that have the same aesthetic as your brandGive free products to influencers so they can create content for youUse a website that is easy to navigateUse pop-ups to get emails and build your email listInfluencers would usually work with brands with products that they can useExperiment and do research with micro-influencers if you are starting outDon’t dictate the content to the influencer; Choose an influencer that makes their own content to make it more authenticTrust the influencer to create contentIn fashion, you can get a lot of influencers on PinterestInfographics work really well on PinterestCheck with the influencer if you can reuse contents that they createSupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/groups/WinningWithShopify/)
Host Meghan Jones chats to Kaila Yu, influencer, blogger, and Co-Founder of Nylon Pink who provides insight on content creation and how to grow your social media following. Knowledge is dropped! Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn more about social media and personal branding.
Kaila Yu is a travel expert and writer based in Los Angeles. She has written for VICE, Extra Crispy, Fodors, Skyscanner, and more. She also writes for the blog Nylon Pink and was the former lead singer of an all-girl rock band! Many of the stamps that she earned on her passports were earned while touring the band. She is co-writer of the best selling book “30 Day Travel Challenge: How to Make Your Travel Dreams a Reality” . She has also guest posted at Buzzfeed and is a social media pioneer, all the way back to when Myspace was a thing! She currently runs her PR company Hello Drama Pr, specializing in creating fully immersive brand experiences for Influencers. Her last event for Amika generated over generating over 3.5 million impressions. Kaila shares her realizations about travel being her true calling in life and how it gave her the confidence to create a successful career out of it. She also shares her tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Kaila's episode, Kaila's website, resources, gifts and so much more.
Kaila Yu is a travel writer and blogger originally from Upland, California. Kaila was raised in a traditional Asian household. Growing up a lot of focus was put on her academic future. She did well in school, but because she was under so much pressure to succeed, she lacked a real sense of identity. By high school, Kaila began to rebel, and her grades began to slip. Later, she discovered drugs, and the course of her life would take a completely different direction. Kaila achieved some notoriety as a pop singer and was able to travel the world doing music. Eventually, she found herself in an all-Asian female rock band, but she still found herself feeling unhappy and unfulfilled, and her excessive drug and alcohol abuse caught up to her. At rock bottom, Kaila had to make a decision-- one that would put her on course for discovering what she truly wanted out of life. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/spokendreams.
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Travel Media Showcase Post Event Review with Gary House & Kaila Yu. In today’s episode, Gary and Kaila and I discuss the Travel Media Showcase as well as how to prepare for the conference and tips for follow up. Click here to listen to the full interview and hear Gary and Kaila's advice about applying for [...] The post BITW 118: Travel Media Showcase Post Conference Review with Gary House & Kaila Yu appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.
Travel Media Showcase Post Event Review with Gary House & Kaila Yu. In today’s episode, Gary and Kaila and I discuss the Travel Media Showcase as well as how to prepare for the conference and tips for follow up. Click here to listen to the full interview and hear Gary and Kaila's advice about applying for [...] The post BITW 118: Travel Media Showcase Post Conference Review with Gary House & Kaila Yu appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, nonconsensual image sharing, racism, and fetishization. Listener discretion is advised.Kaila Yu is the author of the new memoir, Fetishized. In this episode, Kaila opens up about her personal journey navigating fetishization, media exploitation, and a sexual assault that was recorded and shared without her consent. We explore how pornography and media have distorted perceptions of Asian women, stripping away individuality and fueling harmful stereotypes that echo far beyond the screen. Kaila's story highlights both the personal toll of these narratives and the urgent need to challenge them.Episode Resources:Kaila's Book: FetishizedKaila's Instagram: @KailayuArticle: 6 Marginalized & Vulnerable Groups of People Porn FetishizesPodcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 125: Melanie ThompsonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What happens when the way the world sees you isn't who you really are?Kaila Yu has lived many lives in the public eye: as a singer in the Asian American rock band Nylon Pink, a model gracing magazines like Maxim and FHM, and a journalist writing for Rolling Stone and The New York Times. But through it all, she's wrestled with one truth — as an Asian woman, she was often fetishized, reduced to a stereotype, and misunderstood.Now, in her debut memoir Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty, Kaila tells her story with unflinching honesty. From the pressures of modeling and music to the deeper cultural forces that sexualize and silence Asian women, her book is both a raw personal account and a powerful cultural critique.In this episode, Kaila opens up about why she wrote the book now, what it was like to revisit painful chapters of her past, and how she reclaimed her identity on her own terms.In this episode, you'll hear:• What it feels like to be fetishized — and how those stereotypes show up in daily life• The impact of modeling and music on Kaila's self-image• Why she says representation of Asian women in media still has a long way to go• The hardest chapters of her memoir to write — and why she included them• The healing, self-love, and cultural change she hopes Fetishized inspiresConnect with Kaila Yu:Instagram: @kailayuMemoir: Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty — Available now wherever books are soldHit play — and step behind the headlines with Kaila Yu, a woman reclaiming her story in her own voice.--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: George Carmona Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: ru@missumedia.comListen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hARumble: https://rumble.com/c/RachelUchitelWebsite: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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