Eating Rice in the Breakroom

Eating Rice in the Breakroom
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Join hosts Mofei and Calvin each week as they shed light on the challenges Asians face in the workplace and beyond, and how we navigate cultural identity, familial expectations, and inclusion in society.

  1. 12/27/2024

    Asian Hallmark Holiday Movie Review

    In our last episode of the season, Mofei and Calvin break down the holiday Hallmark movie, Christmas at the Golden Dragon. Spoiler alert: The conversation is better than the movie. Join us as we wrap up the holiday season!

    38 min

  2. 12/19/2024

    The Invisible Struggles of Asians in Education

    Join Mofei this week as she examines the education system with Tim, a high school teacher. They discuss the invisibility of Asian teachers and students in schools, and the parallel expectations between being a teacher and a leader in American society.

    29 min

  3. 12/12/2024

    Let's Talk about Immigration

    In this episode, Mofei sits down with Vince Lau, managing partner of Clark Lau LLC to talk about immigration, why should we care about it, what are some challenges with the system, what are current policies, and how to advocate for yourself as an immigrant or for others in your community.

    35 min

  4. 12/05/2024

    The Way Back Ep 2: The Soul Excavation

    This week, Calvin utilized NotebookLM to reflect on his decision to leave his 10-year career in ministry and how jumping into the unknown forced him to rediscover his identity and redesign his life. The AI is weird, but it's really interesting!

    16 min

  5. 11/28/2024

    Asian American Thankfulness

    In this episode, hosts Mofei and Calvin explore the unique expressions of thankfulness in Asian American communities. They discuss how navigating dual identities shapes the way we give and receive appreciation in our lives. Join us for a great conversation and stick around to the end to hear what we're grateful for!

    25 min

  6. 11/21/2024

    Asian Americans in the 2024 Presidential Election

    This week, Mofei and Calvin dive into the cultural, economic, and political factors that shaped how Asian Americans voted in the 2024 election, touching on key issues like immigration and the economy. They also explore the country's shift to the right and the emerging silos forming around education in the U.S. Tune in for a candid, down-to-earth conversation about what drove the AAPI vote this year—and what it could mean for future elections.

    25 min

  7. 11/14/2024

    Discussion Mental Health with Dr. Sen Xu

    In this week's episode, Mofei and Calvin discuss the unique challenges and cultural stigmas surrounding mental health within the Asian American community. Dr. Sen Xu, a licensed therapist, joins us to explore how cultural values, family dynamics, and societal expectations impact mental wellness for Asian Americans.

    39 min

  8. 11/07/2024

    The Way Back Episode 1: The In-Between Chapter

    This week, Calvin discusses his year-long job search and how the best way to handle change is to live just long enough in the Neutral Zone between what was and what will be, the In-Between Chapter.

    17 min
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Join hosts Mofei and Calvin each week as they shed light on the challenges Asians face in the workplace and beyond, and how we navigate cultural identity, familial expectations, and inclusion in society.

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  • Episodes
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