Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast

Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast
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The Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast, hosted by veteran journalist Charlie Smith, explores Wendy Yuan’s remarkable journey from arriving in Canada with just $50 to becoming a respected entrepreneur, political leader, and community advocate. Each episode dives into conversations about business, politics, immigration, and the power of giving back. Through unfiltered stories and insights, Wendy shares how determination and heart helped shape her life and her community.

  1. 3d ago

    The Nomination Battle for Vancouver Kingsway

    In this episode of Wendy Unfiltered, Wendy revisits the dramatic 2006 federal Liberal nomination battle in Vancouver Kingsway following David Emerson’s controversial defection to the Conservative government. Wendy also reflects on her years of involvement with former Prime Minister Paul Martin’s team, her grassroots organizing efforts, and the intense contest against a high profile community leader and lawyer Mason Loh.The discussion highlights the importance of volunteer networks, multicultural coalition-building, and political perseverance, culminating in Wendy’s historic nomination victory—widely regarded as the first time a candidate born in mainland China secured a major Canadian federal party nomination in a winnable riding. Along the way, the episode explores the political climate of the era, the legacy of Paul Martin’s government, and the power of cross-cultural cooperation, particularly between Chinese Canadian and Indo-Canadian communities, in shaping Canadian democracy. ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast, hosted by veteran journalist Charlie Smith, explores Wendy Yuan’s remarkable journey from arriving in Canada with just $50 to becoming a respected entrepreneur, political leader, and community advocate. Each episode dives into conversations about business, politics, immigration, and the power of giving back. Through unfiltered stories and insights, Wendy shares how determination and heart helped shape her life and her community.FOLLOW THE PODCASTListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BL5KDYbZ2o2XRoNjXOakJListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wendy-yuan-unfiltered-podcast/id1862667081Follow Wendy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyyuanFollow Wendy on X (Twitter): https://x.com/Wendy_YuanFollow Wendy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy_yuan_richmond_Follow Wendy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ca.wendyyuan

    23 min

  2. May 29

    How Wendy Yuan Became Hon. Paul Martin’s Representative in BC in 2004

    In this episode of Wendy Yuan Unfiltered, Wendy Yuan shares how she became deeply involved in Canadian federal politics during the rise of Hon. Paul Martin in the early 2000s. From organizing thousands of supporters in Vancouver Kingsway to almost becoming a Liberal candidate herself, Wendy reflects on the political battles, behind-the-scenes tensions, and key moments that shaped her journey. Wendy and Charlie also discuss Chinese Canadian political participation, party nominations, and David Emerson’s controversial floor-crossing in 2004. ABOUT THE PODCAST The Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast, hosted by veteran journalist Charlie Smith, explores Wendy Yuan’s remarkable journey from arriving in Canada with just $50 to becoming a respected entrepreneur, political leader, and community advocate. Each episode dives into conversations about business, politics, immigration, and the power of giving back. Through unfiltered stories and insights, Wendy shares how determination and heart helped shape her life and her community. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WendyYuanUnfilteredPodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wendy-yuan-unfiltered-podcast/id1862667081 Follow Wendy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyyuan Follow Wendy on X (Twitter): https://x.com/Wendy_Yuan Follow Wendy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy_yuan_richmond_ Follow Wendy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ca.wendyyuan

    25 min

  3. May 20

    BC Conservative 2026 Leadership Candidate Peter Milobar on Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast

    In this special edition of Wendy Yuan Unfiltered, B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Peter Milobar makes his case as the experienced and the prepared candidate ready to lead since he is the only sitting MLA among all leadership candidates . He believes he is best positioned to defeat the BC NDP. As the MLA for Kamloops Centre and his party's finance critic, Milobar outlines his positions on various important issues, including fiscal policy, DRIPA, public safety, SOGI, drugs & addiction , uniting conservatives and suburban swing voters.BC Conservative Party members will vote online for their new Leader from May 23 to 29, with the result announced on May 30. Milobar spoke to co-hosts Wendy Yuan and Charlie Smith as part of the podcast's BC Conservative Leadership Forum.ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast, hosted by veteran journalist Charlie Smith, explores Wendy Yuan’s remarkable journey from arriving in Canada with just $50 to becoming a respected entrepreneur, political leader, and community advocate. Each episode dives into conversations about business, politics, immigration, and the power of giving back. Through unfiltered stories and insights, Wendy shares how determination and heart helped shape her life and her community.Credits to : Upperland Studio - www.upperlandstudio.com | Focus Media Inc - www.focusmediainc.ca Peter Xie , Senior Advisor, Wendy Yuan Unfiltered ( Special Edition ) Mike Hillman , Senior Advisor , Wendy Yuan Unfiltered (Special Edition ) FOLLOW THE PODCASTListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BL5KDY...Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Follow Wendy on LinkedIn:   / wendyyuan  Follow Wendy on X (Twitter): https://x.com/Wendy_YuanFollow Wendy on Instagram:   / wendy_yuan_richmond_  Follow Wendy on Facebook:   / ca.wendyyuan

    22 min

  4. May 20

    BC Conservative 2026 Leadership Candidate Yuri Fulmer on Wendy Yuan Unfiltered

    In this special edition of Wendy Yuan Unfiltered, B.C. Conservative candidate Yuri Fulmer explains why he believes that his strong business background makes him the best choice to lead the party. Fulmer, a successful entrepreneur and global chair of United Way, Chancellor of Capilano University outlines his positions on many important issues, including fiscal policy, DRIPA, public safety, SOGI , drug & addiction and uniting conservatives and suburban swing voters. BC Conservative Party members vote for their new leader online from May 23 to 29, with the result announced on May 30. Fulmer spoke to co-hosts Wendy Yuan and Charlie Smith as part of the podcast’s BC Conservative Leadership Forum.ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast, hosted by veteran journalist Charlie Smith, explores Wendy Yuan’s remarkable journey from arriving in Canada with just $50 to becoming a respected entrepreneur, political leader, and community advocate. Each episode dives into conversations about business, politics, immigration, and the power of giving back. Through unfiltered stories and insights, Wendy shares how determination and heart helped shape her life and her community.Credits to : Upperland Studio - www.upperlandstudio.com | Focus Media Inc - www.focusmediainc.ca Peter Xie , Senior Advisor, Wendy Yuan Unfiltered ( Special Edition ) Mike Hillman , Senior Advisor , Wendy Yuan Unfiltered (Special Edition ) FOLLOW THE PODCASTListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BL5KDY...Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Follow Wendy on LinkedIn:   / wendyyuan  Follow Wendy on X (Twitter): https://x.com/Wendy_YuanFollow Wendy on Instagram:   / wendy_yuan_richmond_  Follow Wendy on Facebook:   / ca.wendyyuan

    25 min

  5. Apr 20

    How Doorstep Conversations Inspired Wendy Yuan's Desire to Make a Difference

    In this episode of Wendy Yuan Unfiltered, Wendy shares how she first got involved in Canadian federal politics through grassroots campaigning and community work. From door knocking in Vancouver to organizing within the Chinese Canadian community, she reflects on what she learned about people, systems, and society along the way. ABOUT THE PODCAST The Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast, hosted by veteran journalist Charlie Smith, explores Wendy Yuan’s remarkable journey from arriving in Canada with just $50 to becoming a respected entrepreneur, political leader, and community advocate. Each episode dives into conversations about business, politics, immigration, and the power of giving back. Through unfiltered stories and insights, Wendy shares how determination and heart helped shape her life and her community. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WendyYuanUnfilteredPodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wendy-yuan-unfiltered-podcast/id1862667081 Follow Wendy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyyuan Follow Wendy on X (Twitter): https://x.com/Wendy_Yuan Follow Wendy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy_yuan_richmond_ Follow Wendy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ca.wendyyuan

    18 min

  6. Mar 30

    How Wendy Yuan Joined Hon. Paul Martin’s Campaign and Entered Politics as an Entrepreneur

    In this episode of Wendy Yuan Unfiltered, Wendy shares how she entered the world of Canadian politics as an entrepreneur.From attending Team Canada trade missions to being recruited into the Hon. Paul Martin’s leadership campaign, Wendy takes us behind the scenes of fundraising, media strategy, and political “backroom” work, as well as the burgeoning political engagement of the Chinese Canadian community in the early 2000s.This is a story about ambition, opportunity, and stepping into something bigger than yourself. ABOUT THE PODCAST The Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast, hosted by veteran journalist Charlie Smith, explores Wendy Yuan’s remarkable journey from arriving in Canada with just $50 to becoming a respected entrepreneur, political leader, and community advocate. Each episode dives into conversations about business, politics, immigration, and the power of giving back. Through unfiltered stories and insights, Wendy shares how determination and heart helped shape her life and her community. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WendyYuanUnfilteredPodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wendy-yuan-unfiltered-podcast/id1862667081 Follow Wendy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyyuan Follow Wendy on X (Twitter): https://x.com/Wendy_Yuan Follow Wendy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy_yuan_richmond_ Follow Wendy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ca.wendyyuan

    23 min

  7. Mar 9

    From Babysitter to Successful Entrepreneur: How Wendy Yuan Built Her Multimillion-Dollar Company

    In this episode of Wendy Yuan Unfiltered, Wendy recounts her journey from being an international student working multiple jobs, including as a nanny (for $20 a day) and restaurant server, to achieving remarkable success, selling $36,000 worth of products in a single summer, and eventually establishing a company nominated among the Top 25 export companies in British Columbia. Wendy also shares insights into how she and her husband Kan successfully executed a reverse takeover of a venture capital company listed on the Vancouver Stock Exchange in 1994. Following their relocation to Vancouver, Bradley Pacific diversified its business into international commodity trading. Additionally, Wendy discusses her invitations to join Team Canada Trade Mission to China in 2001 and 2005, led by Prime Ministers Jean Chrétien and Paul Martin. ABOUT THE PODCAST The Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast, hosted by veteran journalist Charlie Smith, explores Wendy Yuan’s remarkable journey from arriving in Canada with just $50 to becoming a respected entrepreneur, political leader, and community advocate. Each episode dives into conversations about business, politics, immigration, and the power of giving back. Through unfiltered stories and insights, Wendy shares how determination and heart helped shape her life and her community. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WendyYuanUnfilteredPodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wendy-yuan-unfiltered-podcast/id1862667081 Follow Wendy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyyuan Follow Wendy on X (Twitter): https://x.com/Wendy_Yuan Follow Wendy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy_yuan_richmond_ Follow Wendy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ca.wendyyuan

    20 min

  8. Feb 23

    The Business Pivot That Took Wendy Yuan from Montreal to Global Markets in the 1990s

    In Episode 6 of Wendy Unfiltered, Wendy Yuan shares how she and her husband pivoted their business during a difficult economic downturn in the early 1990s. As she navigated global trade opportunities between Canada, China, and Europe, Wendy was also facing the sudden illness and loss of her father. This episode is a powerful story of risk, resilience, and how one bold pivot opened a new chapter in her life and career. ABOUT THE PODCAST The Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast, hosted by veteran journalist Charlie Smith, explores Wendy Yuan’s remarkable journey from arriving in Canada with just $50 to becoming a respected entrepreneur, political leader, and community advocate. Each episode dives into conversations about business, politics, immigration, and the power of giving back. Through unfiltered stories and insights, Wendy shares how determination and heart helped shape her life and her community. FOLLOW THE PODCAST Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WendyYuanUnfilteredPodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wendy-yuan-unfiltered-podcast/id1862667081 Follow Wendy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyyuan Follow Wendy on X (Twitter): https://x.com/Wendy_Yuan Follow Wendy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy_yuan_richmond_ Follow Wendy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ca.wendyyuan

    20 min
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The Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast, hosted by veteran journalist Charlie Smith, explores Wendy Yuan’s remarkable journey from arriving in Canada with just $50 to becoming a respected entrepreneur, political leader, and community advocate. Each episode dives into conversations about business, politics, immigration, and the power of giving back. Through unfiltered stories and insights, Wendy shares how determination and heart helped shape her life and her community.

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  • Creator
    Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast
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    Wendy Yuan Unfiltered Podcast