The AuthEthnic Podcast

The AuthEthnic Podcast

Authentic + Ethnic. Bringing authenticity to ethnicity. AuthEthnic is a podcast for those that want unfiltered discussions around race, social issues and the Asian/American experience. Hosted by Jen Lee and Yonsoo Kang, we invite BIPOC and APIAs to have authentic conversations. And not about boba or raves.

  1. 01/11/2023

    Growing Up Mixed Asian

    Jen brings in veteran podcaster, Sharmane Fury, to talk about what it's like to live with a multiracial identity and to grow up mixed in Asian American spaces. We then address some questions asked by our followers on Instagram. We unpack xenophobia (10:59), colorism (17:16), exclusion (19:01), people's romantic preferences (30:16), how to support mixed friends (40:15).  Thank you Amber, Nati, Rose, and Christina for your questions/comment!

    45 min

  2. 12/07/2022

    Dim Sum is in the Heart: Being British Born Chinese

    We go across the pond to the UK! Yonsoo and his guest, Allie Liu, get into deep discussion about her complicated relationship with dim sum (3:07)! Pressure of being a food conductor for your friends and guests (10:28). Living and working at your family's Chinese carryout (17:28). Aspects of British Asian Diaspora and the life of being BBC (26:31)

    35 min

  3. 11/08/2022

    Revisiting Why Some Asians Tend to Vote Conservative

    Red-baiting! Affirmative Action! Healthcare! Citizenship! Reproductive Rights! These are just a few of the political issues being debated around the US right now. As various Midterm Election battles rage across the country yet again, we revisit an old (but still relevant) topic regarding Asian American political power and ideological leanings in the nation. Our guest, Bill Tamayo is the District Director for the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offers his professional experience & historical knowledge to shed light on how US foreign policy, immigration trends, and colonialism have all influenced certain groups to ideologically vote the way they do. This episode originally posted Oct 2020 under "Why Do Asians Vote for Trump?"

    36 min

  4. 11/02/2022

    Teachers and Techies Talk

    Our Season 3 Opener! The lowest paid and the highest paid have a chat.  We bring our guests, Lillian and Lior, to share their thoughts about their experiences from Silicon Valley to your local public school. - How history, gender, and capitalism have helped create this disparity between tech and school. (5:30) - Are we able to stick to our values? Finding those bits of joy in our profession! (12:46) - Who gets left out in fields that are not designed for us? (16:46). - Dealing with harmful workplace behavior. i.e. microaggressions, retaliation, exclusion (29:19).  - Advice to anyone who's interested in these industries (38:52) and answering a few questions submitted by our listeners on Instagram (41:45).

    52 min

  5. 02/21/2022

    Boba Liberalism

    What is Boba Liberalism, and why do we keep hearing people accuse others of being a "boba liberal" on social media? For our season finale, Neha comes back to the show for an authentic discussion around the perils of cultural awakening, the dangers of consumerism, and becoming a politically conscious Asian American. We also talk about the Desi equivalent of Boba Liberalism (which we dub "Chai Liberalism"), and the negative effects this term often has when it's used as an insult in Asian liberal spaces. Guest Bio: Neha is a recurring guest on the AuthEthnic Podcast. Her extensive experience in Asian American studies, organizing, and teaching allow her to give us a nuanced level of analysis.

    42 min

  6. 01/24/2022

    Asians for Sex Positivity

    Jen, Yonsoo and Christina from "The Best is Yet to Cum Podcast" talk about sex. We get to the bottom of what sex positivity is, why Asians feel shame when talking about sex, the lack of sex education, and the double standards Asian women face in both dating and sex. We also discuss how to start normalizing sex talk — both in and out of the bedroom. About Our Guest: Christina is a writer, artist, swimsuit sewing extraordinaire, zine-maker and the host of "The Best is Yet to Cum" podcast. Her show celebrates sex and pleasure in all its beautiful forms and expressions. You can find her at @yet.to.cum on Instagram.

    36 min

  7. 12/20/2021

    Be Áothentic: Building a Fashion Brand in the Pandemic

    How do you launch a fashion brand in the pandemic? Van Phan and Patricia Cruz, the creatives behind Vietnamese clothing brand Áothentic, sit down with Jen for an authentic conversation about the fashion industry and staying true to your heritage. We also talk about the dangers of selling out to a white audience, fast fashion and the struggles of building a brand virtually. We also discuss Van and Patricia's personal experiences as first-generation Vietnamese and first-generation Mexican Americans – and how that inspired their first collection. About Our Guests Van Phan is a first-generation Vietnamese American fashion designer based in Austin, Texas. With a bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, more than 10 years of working in retail, and her most recent experience as a merchandise manager, Van decided to pivot her career path and begin building her own clothing brand. She recently launched her fashion brand Áothentic, which focuses on quality fabrics and careful craftsmanship. Her collections are inspired by Vietnamese clothing and culture, as well as the women in her life. Patricia Cruz is an artist, visual designer and art director from Monterrey, Mexico who currently lives in Austin, Texas. The creative behind Áothentic’s lookbook and photography, Patricia also draws at @cara.de.paca on Instagram. About Áothentic: Inspired by Vietnamese heritage, the name Áothentic comes from the Vietnamese word, “Áo,” meaning “shirt,” or “clothing,” when used with other words. Combining the word “Authentic” with “Áo”, we came up with Áothentic. Our clothing is meant to help you embrace your most authentic self and realize that you can rock any piece with confidence. One of our greatest influences is the fashion scene in Vietnam during the 1950s-1970s. This time period was bustling with energy, with women strutting around in both Áo Dài (the Vietnamese traditional dress) and the trendiest outfits of the time. We want Áothentic to carry that same energy, along with a touch of modern elegance. https://aothentic.com/

    36 min

  8. 11/23/2021

    The Price of Asian Food

    We see an increase of non-Asian folks exploring and popularizing Asian cuisine into mainstream America. Chefs also seek to expand the traditional boundaries of Asian cuisine by elevating dishes using more luxurious ingredients and different cooking methods. Some welcomed this development while others see it with disdain. We discuss the benefits and pitfalls of expensive Asian food. Saadia explains what it's like to be a foodie on social media (2:15) and gives some major shout outs to foodie accounts and businesses local to D.C., Maryland, Virginia (DMV) (10:14). The criteria to judge "good food" (12:51). Is Asian food supposed to be cheap? (22:36). Asian dishes that notoriously slept on by the wider public (32:13). Food/drink opinion speed round game: "Yay or Meh" (37:30). Guests: Saadia & Charles

    48 min
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Authentic + Ethnic. Bringing authenticity to ethnicity. AuthEthnic is a podcast for those that want unfiltered discussions around race, social issues and the Asian/American experience. Hosted by Jen Lee and Yonsoo Kang, we invite BIPOC and APIAs to have authentic conversations. And not about boba or raves.

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  • Creator
    The AuthEthnic Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The AuthEthnic Podcast
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