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What Kind of Asian Are You? DIASPORA ASIAN PRODUCTIONS
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Tired of not seeing and hearing about Asian stories that reflect your lived experiences in mainstream western media? OR do you want more inspiration and motivation from Asians like yourself? Then, tune in each week to hear conversations with host, Kyle and his awesome Asian guests about being Asian (in the diaspora). Connect with the Podcast on Instagram: @whatkindofasianpod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatkindofasian
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The OG BLASIAN of the Internet! | @Jonahsahn | #97 SEASON 5 FINALE
Send us a Text Message.SEASON FIVE FINALE!Our guest today, Johnathan Gibbs known as Jonahsahn and formerly blasianFMA. He’s 100% Black 100% Filipino and according to him the OG Blasian of the internet. He has been creating content on the internet since 2008 and is one with many hats. He’s a content creator, activist, gamer, chorister and Gayasian. In our conversation, he shared his Blasian upbringing, being an activist for Black and Asian issues, Blasian representation, and Black and Asian un...
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What Does Being "Chinese" Mean in the Diaspora? + Asian Joy | Aydin Quach | #96 #aapiheritagemonth
Send us a Text Message.Today's episode features Aydin Quach(he/they).MA student in History @UBC and Ph.D. in American Studies and Ethnicity @USCWe talked about:1. What does being "CHINESE" mean in the Diaspora?2. Aydin's upbringing as a Chinese Canadian growing up/living in Vancouver, Canada3. Harmonizing Chinese/Asian identity with Queerness4. Asian Joy and our right as immigrants/descendants of immigrants to have that without guilt His BioI was raised in what is now known as Vancouver ...
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AAPI Mental Health and Therapy | Vera Cheng | #95 #aapiheritatemonth
Send us a Text Message.In support of AAPI heritage month and mental health awareness month, we are happy to bring you a conversation about Asian mental health and therapy. Our guest for today’s episode is Vera Cheng. Things covered on today’s episode: Vera’s background Asian mental health Trauma and therapy Blossom mental health fund Vera’s bio:Vera Cheng is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, seasoned speaker, and the founder of Talk Therapy with V...
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Always a Gift and Opportunity in Every Situation | Amy Yip | #94
Send us a Text Message.WE are back from a long break! We finally pulled it together and this would be the first of the final 6 episodes for our fifth season. Thank you for your continued support and I hope you will continue to support us and listen to the rest of our season to be released weekly until we finish probably in February.Today, we have Amy Yip joining us for a conversation about:-Being Chinese American in America, trying to fit in while trying to rebel against her family but still ...
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"Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant" - A Memoir | Curtis Chin | #93
Send us a Text Message.You know how sometimes you would meet someone and be blown away by the stories and experiences of their lives and how you think their stories should be in a book or a movie? Well, that's how I feel about our guest today, Curtis Chin. Curtis is a writer, filmmaker, director, and activist with a brand new memoir out now called, "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant". Our conversation went in-depth into Curtis's upbringing at a Chinese restaurant growing...
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Amplifying Underrepresented Voices | Daniela Hornskov Sun (THIIIRD) | #92
Send us a Text Message.WE ARE BACK!A conversation with a new friend, Daniela Hornskov Sun, writer, musician, producer, and all-around creative. I came upon Daniela through the community she is a part of, THIIIRD. THIIIRD and their team asked us if we are able to help spread the word on their new podcast series, All My Half East Asian BFF that they just released (all episodes are out now so check it out!). If you have been following our feed, we spotlighted an episode of the podcast seri...