Dear Asian Girl Dear Asian Youth
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This is your podcast for Asian girls, by Asian girls. Our hosts, Abi, Eden, Isabel, Meghna, and Naina, and our guests, explore the funny, insightful, and awkward experiences of what it means to be of Asian descent. With the lack of representation in media, it's important that we support one another, bring awareness, and be at the forefront of change.
We are entirely volunteer-run and wouldn't be possible without the help of our amazing team based all over the world. If you have ideas, want to join our organization, or are looking to follow us, please explore: https://dearasiangirl.carrd.co/
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RepresentASIAN Matters! More Than Material with Olivia Kim
Join Abi, Eden, Meghna, and super special guest Olivia Kim in this exciting episode as they talk all things fashion. As SVP of Creative Merchandising at Nordstrom, Olivia is paving the way for young Asian women in the fashion industry, so it was a true honour to pick her brains for today's interview!
How are real people, personalities, and stories reflected in pieces of clothing? How does Olivia's Korean-American culture and upbringing influence her work? Are trends becoming so microscopic and fast-moving nowadays that they cease to exist at all?
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RepresentASIAN Matters! Asian Art That Speaks To The Heart
Get ready for a tearjerker.
Join Abi, Eden, and Meghna in this chatty episode as they discuss why representation is important to them, and which pieces of film, literature, and music have made them feel most represented in the past.
From John Okada's fantastic novel No-No Boy, to Kimber Lee's poignant rebuttal and modern take on the infamous Miss Saigon, to the musical goddess that is Mitski herself.... we cover it all.
Don't miss out on our cohosts' closing conversation about their hopes for the future of representation. What are your hopes? We want to hear from you! -
RepresentASIAN Matters! Maurissa Tancharoen on Breaking Barriers as a TV Showrunner
Join co-hosts Naina and Isabel as they explore the spectacular career of Maurissa Tancharoen, a co-creator, executive producer, and showrunner of Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD—Marvel’s first and longest running TV show. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Tancharoen grew up as a dancer and singer in and around the environment of film, TV, and Hollywood where she would eventually get her start in her writing career.
Together we discuss how Maurissa led the charge in championing diversity at Agents of SHIELD—one of the most diverse shows on air of its time—as well as her challenges navigating the industry both as an actress and up-and-coming writer. She shares what she’s most proud of, how her relationship to her Asian identity has evolved over time, as well as her advice for the next generation of writers. This episode also features our very own Podcast Manager, Lindsay Kamikawa, who worked alongside her as a writers production assistant and showrunner’s assistant for Agents of SHIELD’s last two seasons. -
RepresentASIAN Matters! Lindsay Kamikawa on Asian Female Identity in Hollywood
In this episode, co-hosts Naina and Isabel sit down with screenwriter (and our very own Podcast Manager!) Lindsay Kamikawa and talk about the profound influence of popular media and Asian representation in Lindsay’s journey in Hollywood thus far. Lindsay candidly recounts pivotal moments of finding representation and the initial steps toward establishing a screenwriting career, while emphasizing the significance of Asian mentors and those in positions of power elevating the voices of the next generation. Through this, she offers insight into the unique challenges and strengths that come with her “overachiever” mindset, and exploring how it shapes the path to success and self-appreciation in the industry.
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RepresentASIAN Matters! White Walls and Glass Boxes: Breaking Free with the Wing Luke Museum
Put on your thinking caps and come ponder art (and specifically museums) with us for a while! Join co-hosts Eden and Meghna through a conversation on Asian representation in the world of museums, and stay a little longer for an interview with co-host Abi and Education Specialist at the Wing Luke Museum, Maya Hayashi!
Located in Seattle, WA, the Wing Luke is the only Pan-Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander museum in the United States. Listen in to learn how Wing Luke is putting community over colonialism in the world of museums and get a brief tour of the newest exhibit, "Sound Check! The Music We Make." -
RepresentASIAN Matters! Ranting and Crying In Our Voice Memos: Cultivating Creativity Amidst Career Pressures
"What's your major? Where are you planning to go to college?" These ubiquitous questions echo through the minds of students and reverberate through family gatherings during this time of year. In this episode, join our co-hosts Isabel and Naina as they openly delve into the intricate web of familial expectations, career pressures, and the pursuit of creativity. This episode is an exploration of the complexities faced by individuals striving to define success on their own terms, and the power of embracing authenticity amidst the noise of external expectations.