Unapologetically Asian Tiana Nguyen

We're joined by boss babe, Brenda Van - founder of Dating Apps Suck - a dating events company that brings together like-minded individuals through connection-building initiatives like mixers, speed dating & most recently, run clubs.
Grab that cup of tea or shot of tea-quila and join us as we delve into the culture of modern day dating (Melb vs. Syd 👀), why we're emotionally unavailable & why dating apps do in fact suck!!


In this episode we discuss:


Immigrant fam work ethic
What is Dating App Sucks?
Dating apps vs. dating events
Dating App Sucks success stories
Date zero
Best & worst dating stories
Being emotionally unavailable
Australia's low effort dating culture
Dating in Melb vs. Syd
The provider mindset
Future of DAS
and so much more!



🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠
Special guests: ⁠Brenda Van
Attend a Dating Apps Suck event - Dating Apps Suck

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Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:
🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨
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Much love,
♥︎ UA ✌︎

✨Music✨
Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight
Lakey Inspired - Chill Day
Joakim Karud - Fresh Start




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From cut fruit as a love language in Asian households to being the only POC in the Coles boardroom, this was such fruitful convo that is guaranteed to leave you feeling so good! Thanh is a produce expert, wholesale fruiterer & absolute legend in the fruit & veg media scene. We're SO excited to share with ya'll this upbeat episode!



In this episode we discuss:


Gifting fruit in Asian culture
Why durian is KING
Changing the narrative of negative connotations with Asian food
Importance of POC heroes in media
Lunar New Year x Coles x Bok Choy??
Being President of ASEAN
Cut fruit as a love language
Orange peel theory
Growing up in a fruit shop
and so much more!

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠
Special guests: Thanh Truong

Support Thanh's projects (including his book - Don’t Buy Fruit & Veg Without Me!)
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Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:
🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨
🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟
🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋



If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠
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Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠

Much love,
♥︎ UA ✌︎

✨Music✨
Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight
Lakey Inspired - Chill Day
Joakim Karud - Fresh Start




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We're stoked to be BACKKK and joined by the uber talented yet down-to-earth powerhouse that is Amber Liu! Amber took time out of her 2024 'No More Sad Songs' world tour to chat to us about where it all began, the highs and lows of the Asian pop industry and the importance of community.

In this episode we discuss:

Growing up as a Chinese American
Being scouted by SM Entertainment
Highs and lows of KPOP Industry
Mental health in the Asian Pop music industry
Importance of mentorship & role models
Fame
Life on the No More Sad Songs world tour
and so much more!

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠
Special guests: Amber Liu
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Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:
🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨
🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟
🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋

If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠
Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠
Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠

Much love,
♥︎ UA ✌︎

✨Music✨
Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight
Lakey Inspired - Chill Day
Joakim Karud - Fresh Start

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Joined by special guests - YouTuber & actress Natalie Tran, comedian & writer Lizzy Hoo, and MasterChef & restaurateur Brendan Pang, we’ll be having a live intimate podcast conversation ‘Under the Stars’.

Featuring goodies from awesome Asian Australian businesses, live music & more - this night is all about celebrating what it means to be Unapologetically Asian.



🗓️ WHEN: 29th of February 2024 | doors open 7:30pm📍WHERE: Malthouse Theatre (113 Sturt Street Southbank)🎟️ TICKETS: $35

https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/what-s-on/malthouse-outdoor-stage/under-the-stars-with-unapologetically-asian/

We cannot wait to share with you all the fun convos & special surprises we have planned. Be sure to grab your tickets - you don’t want to miss out!

Sending love & good vibes,

Unapologetically Asian


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Welcome to another ep of UA Unplugged - the dnms that we usually have after a recording day/sesh when the mics are unplugged. UA Unplugged will be our more casual episodes and a place where you can get to know the UA fam better. Join us as we throw straight bants and roast each other about first impressions, being delulu & everything in-between. Hope you enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss:

Who would headline out our music festival?
First impressions of each other
Work crushes
S/O having work wives/husbands
Jealousy
How we solve conflict in relationships
Social media and how it impacts dating
and more!


🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠, ⁠Cylina Tran⁠ & ⁠Robin Yang⁠

Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:
🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨


If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠
Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠
Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠


Much love,
♥︎ UA ✌︎


✨Music✨
Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight
Lakey Inspired - Chill Day
Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


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Aussie Asian Muay Thai legends, Spring Sia, River Daz & Tim Nguyen take us on their rollercoaster of a journey with Muay Thai. From humble beginnings to pivotal wins, losses and everything in-between. This was such a fun conversation full of inspiration and of course, a whole lot of banter.

In this episode, we discuss:


How everyone got into Muay Thai
Misconceptions about martial arts and fighting
Pivotal moments
First fights and career highlights
What losing feels like
Importance of maintaining mental health
Confidence challenges
What's it like to fight overseas
Getting injured and feeling pain
Resilience in fighting
Funny travel stories
and so much more!

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠⁠
🎙️ Special guests:

Spring Sia / Heartmuaythai

River Daz

Tim Nguyen

Sukhari Muay Thai
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Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:
🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨

Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠and YouTube
Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠⁠

Much love,
♥︎ UA ✌︎

✨Music✨
Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight
Lakey Inspired - Chill Day
Joakim Karud - Fresh Start




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