The Old Asian Lady Show

Sharon Landon

Welcome to 'Old Asian Lady,' where East meets West and inspiring stories come to life. Join us on journeys of self-discovery and resilience as we meet diverse individuals who push boundaries, break stereotypes and triumph over life's challenges. From intercultural love stories to age-defying adventures, our channel celebrates untold tales that make us think, reflect, and appreciate the human experience. Ordinary people, extraordinary stories — let's explore the world through the lens of 'Old Asian Lady' and discover the threads that connects us all.

  1. VOR 5 TAGEN · BONUS

    Going Back to the U.S. After 20 Years Abroad | Identity, Fear & Belonging

    What does it feel like to leave the place you’ve called home for your entire adult life? In this #OldAsianLady video, Erin Clark shares openly about her fears and the logistics of repatriation — finding housing, navigating healthcare and insurance, rebuilding a career, and returning to a society that no longer feels familiar. After building an entire adult life in Taiwan, the idea of “starting over” in America brings up questions of identity, belonging, safety, and grief for a place once called home. 💬 “I don’t know how to adult anywhere else.”

    17 Min.

  2. 17. FEB. · BONUS

    I Don't Date Asian Guys : Social Conditioning?

    In this powerful clip from the #OldAsianLady, Vincent Soberano dives into the raw realities of growing up Asian in California during the 1980s and 90s. It’s a conversation about navigating racism, dating rejection, stereotypes, and the subtle ways media shaped our sense of worth. From being called racial slurs to hearing the painful phrase, “I don’t date Asian guys,” we explore how discrimination shapes identity and how Hollywood’s narrow lens influenced what we thought was attractive, valuable, or even possible.💬 Have you ever felt pressured to change who you are just to fit in?

    15 Min.

  3. 3. FEB. · BONUS

    Diagnosis to Dating & Scars to Self-Love

    February is National Cancer Prevention Month—but behind the statistics are real lives, real scars, and real resilience.On this episode of #OldAsianLady, Amy Marcs shares her deeply personal journey: a mother lost to breast cancer and her own diagnosis & treatment. She recalls the shock of hearing “It Is Cancer,” the pain of losing her breasts and the empowerment of reconstruction. 💬 “It’s not about them—it’s about how I feel.”🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ahImABVplAk

    12 Min.

  4. 27. JAN. · BONUS

    Aging Parents & Obligations: Choosing Family Over Distance

    What happens when your parents age, and the roles reverse?In this heartfelt conversation on #OldAsianLady, Aileen Chang shares her difficult decision to leave the U.S. and move to Taiwan to care for aging parents. This is about obligation, love, and the cultural differences in how we care for our elders. 💬 “You don’t plan for illness and aging. But when the time comes, you know you’re needed.” 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/pwqedZ78u6s

    19 Min.

  5. 20. JAN.

    Dreams Take Flight: My Journey to Captain

    What starts as a dream can become reality.In this episode of #OldAsianLady, we follow the journey of Carrie Kwok who discovered her passion at 16 with a trial flight voucher—and turned it into a career spanning 14 years. From cadet training to long-haul flights, from second officer to captain, she shares how determination, resilience, and support transformed a late discovery into a lifelong calling.💬 “I fell in love with flying… and never looked back.”This is more than a career story—it’s proof that dreams can take flight.

    13 Min.

  6. 13. JAN. · BONUS

    Grew Up Abroad: Asian American Identity, My Culture Shock Story

    What happens when you grow up abroad in multiple countries, then land in America for college—and realize you’re in total culture shock? In this #OldAsianLady clip, Carol Yao shares her layered shocks of identity: meeting classmates who thought cowboy boots in Malaysia made them Texans, missing 15 years of American pop culture, and being taught by "Hippies" at MIT’s socialist architecture department. From feeling like an outsider at parties to realizing I was “American by passport, but not by culture,” this is a story about belonging, differences, and seeing society through new lenses. 💬 “I don’t feel like I’m in the society—I feel like I’m looking at it.” This video is for anyone who’s ever felt caught between cultures, laughing at the absurdities while learning to embrace the perspective it gives.

    14 Min.

  7. 6. JAN. · BONUS

    Gentle Parenting vs "Because I Said So"

    Parenting looks different across cultures—in this #OldAsianLady chat with Marie Mestagh, she shares what happens when East meets West. From setting screen-time limits and using timers, to blending science with gentle parenting, she shares how boundaries can be firm and compassionate. We also talk about parenting contrasts: Emphasis on reasoning vs. traditions of obedience, and how kids quickly learn to navigate both. “I was raised with ‘because I said so.’ Now I explain the why.”

    14 Min.

  8. 30.12.2025 · BONUS

    Growing Up Asian American: From Hiding to Thriving

    What does it mean to grow up Asian American in a world where you’re constantly reminded you’re “different”? In this #OldAsianLady conversation, Stephen Rong & Sarah Chang share personal stories of childhood in Virginia —navigating microaggressions, hiding parts of our culture, and struggling with self-image. From dealing with Asian stereotyping to being told “Your English is so good,” these moments shaped how we saw ourselves. "We were taught to hide parts of ourselves. Now we celebrate them.”

    11 Min.
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Welcome to 'Old Asian Lady,' where East meets West and inspiring stories come to life. Join us on journeys of self-discovery and resilience as we meet diverse individuals who push boundaries, break stereotypes and triumph over life's challenges. From intercultural love stories to age-defying adventures, our channel celebrates untold tales that make us think, reflect, and appreciate the human experience. Ordinary people, extraordinary stories — let's explore the world through the lens of 'Old Asian Lady' and discover the threads that connects us all.

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  • Erstellt von
    Sharon Landon
  • Jahre aktiv
    2024 - 2026
  • Folgen
    71
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