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Healing the Tigress

Healing the Tigress Podcast

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A podcast that focuses on conversations & stories around Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) maternal mental health, hosted by Taiwanese American mothers Peggy (LCSW, PMH-C) & Jasmine (PharmD, PMH-C) who are also postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety survivors. Mental health is not talked about enough in our AAPI communities, and we want to break these stigmas especially for mothers and partners. As AAPI healthcare providers who personally struggled during postpartum and are now pe ...
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The AAIM High Podcast stands for Asian American Inspirers in Management. The podcast is centered around interviewing Asian American executives in the business world. The goal of the podcast is to inspire and empower the next generation of Asian American business leaders.
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Ikigai Essentials

Ikigai Essentials

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A movement to better overall health geared towards the Pan-Asian community but ultimately to all that can benefit. As children of Asian immigrants, we were taught at an early age to not speak out and accept things as they are. Ikigai Essentials is a platform to inspire and empower others, particularly Asian Americans who may have felt similar pressures to conform or stay silent. Life is too precious to remain silent, so I am hopeful that by taking a step forward I am able to help reduce the ...
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Asian American History 101 is a fun, family-friendly, and informative podcast co-hosted by Gen and Ted Lai, the daughter and father team. The podcast will entertain and educate people as Gen and Ted dive into the vast history of Asian Pacific Americans from the struggles they faced to their contributions and triumphs. And sometimes we cover topics of the Asian Pacific Diaspora globally.
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Tuckered Out with Ami Thakkar

Ami Thakkar Raval: Podcaster and Writer

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A podcast interviewing trailblazers, experts, leaders and prominent voices around the world with a special spotlight on the South Asian community. We discuss the messiness of childhood, have honest conversations about personal and professional journeys, talk about projects that currently fulfill our souls, and discuss all those things that make us tuckered out. Because let's face it, being Tuckered Out is universal.
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Behind the Lavalava

Behind the Lavalava Cast

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Welcome to Behind the Lavalava! Here, you will find authentic, firsthand perspectives on Pacific Island culture and life from a group of seasoned veterans. We share stories and express our opinions, all drawn from our own life experiences. This podcast places a special emphasis on all veterans, the people and cultures of the Pacific, and small businesses.
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Mind Your Margins

Michelle Myers

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Feeling world weary? Disheartened by politics? Enraged by racism? In MIND YOUR MARGINS, Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses topics with a focus on marginalized identities. She also encourages healthy ways to manage anxiety and anger as well as emphasizes the importance of practicing daily affirmations of personal acceptance, healing, an ...
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In May 2021, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced AAPI LA, an initiative to help amplify and address the challenges and needs of AAPI communities to ensure that AAPI Angelenos, who have historically been left out of important conversations - whether due to cultural and language barriers or biases - have a seat at the table. A podcast, Asian American Stories, launched as the initiative’s effort to provide a platform to give voice to the Asian American Pacific Islander communities by sharing their st ...
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Making Waves

AAPI FORCE-EF

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Join AAPI FORCE-EF volunteers as we explore how AAPI organizations, activists, and community members are Making Waves across California. In this 5-episode podcast series, we highlight long histories of pro-people organizing and resistance against injustice, diving particularly into topics like… How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Filipino nurses? What does it look like to build progressive people power in the Central Valley? How are Asian American youth getting involved? From AAPI FORCE-E ...
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Engaged Communities Series

South Asian American Justice Collaborative

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The South Asian American Justice Collaborative ("SAAJCO") is a civil rights and legal services nonprofit dedicated to advancing the civil and human rights of the South Asian diaspora in the U.S. through Direct Legal Services, Community Engagement, and Impact Litigation. SAAJCO, in partnership with the South Asian American Policy & Research Institute (SAAPRI), presents the Engaged Communities Series—a multimedia initiative running from April 2025 to March 2026. This series features monthly we ...
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Syracuse University celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in April (when students are still on campus). In 2022, several members of the AAPI Heritage Month Planning Committee collaborated with The SENSES Project in a podcast series that highlighted various aspects of the AAPI college experience.
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Someday is Here

Vivian Mabuni

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A podcast created for Asian American & Pacific Islander women on leadership and culture. I’ve wanted to carve out a space for AAPI women to explore and validate living in both Eastern and Western worlds. Each week we will celebrate our heritage and highlight our history as we explore our AAPI journeys, parts that we are proud of and those of pain.
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Gaysian

Geoffrey Gaurano

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Gaysian is a show that celebrates, educates, and raises awareness about the gay and Asian lived experience through interviews with AAPI or gaysian scholars, activists, and creatives. Subscribe on Spotify for new episodes every other Tuesday.
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Shut Up And Dribble

Fung Jen Productions

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This podcast is about more than basketball; it's about culture, business, and everything beyond the X's and O's. From how the NBA addresses social issues to the decline in TV ratings, join Jeffrey Lin, Matt, and friends in discussing how the real world crosses over with basketball. Hosted by Jeffrey Lin Part of Fung Jen Productions Interested in AAPI movies? Reel Asian Podcast dives into some of the most impactful AAPI movies
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The Linsider

Story Arch Pictures

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Welcome! The Linsider shares conversations on the entertainment industry from a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspective. If you are new to the show, consider starting from Episode 1 with Kenny Leu. Evergreen content.
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MISREPRESENTED tells stories that challenge the way you think about how history gets made. The show was recently awarded the Gotham Film & Media Institute and Variety Magazine's Audio Honor "in recognition of their innovations in audio storytelling." It's also been featured by Apple Podcasts and has become a Top 100 hit in over a dozen countries. MISREPRESENTED is produced by Kahaani, a project to put the world back in world history. Learn more at www.kahaani.io
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Introducing a new podcast addressing the issues facing the AAPI community today. Hosted by Jason, Will, and Carol, this podcast aims to challenge stereotypes, celebrate successes, and explore the complexities of Asian identity in North America. Each episode features thought-provoking discussions, inspiring stories from influential AAPI individuals, and expert insights on how we can all contribute to making AAPI voices feel ”major” — empowered, recognized, and respected. This podcast is a val ...
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Pride Talk

NAAAP Pride - A National Program by National Association of Asian American

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Pride Talk features conversations with Asian American LGBTQ+ professionals and their allies to empower, educate, engage, and celebrate this community. You'll hear casual conversations, stories, and life experiences from various Asian American LGBTQ+ individuals as well as their allies.
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Artists at Play produces theatrical programming that explores the Asian American experience. This podcast will feature new play broadcasts, conversations, and a behind-the-scenes look at our organization and programming.
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By, for, and about Asian American Christians, the AACC Podcast is the official podcast of the Asian American Christian Collaborative. To find out more about AACC’s work, donate, or learn more visit asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com.
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Where Y'all Really From

Louisville Public Media

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What’s the one universal question Asian Americans are asked at least once (but more like a million times) in their lives? "Where are you from?” “No, but where are you really from?” Where Y'all Really From focuses on the tens of thousands of folks whose answer is, “Kentucky!” Hosts Charlene Buckles & Dan Wu chat with and share the diverse stories and perspectives of Asian American and Pacific Islanders living, learning, and loving in the bluegrass state.
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The AAPI label is an umbrella term for over 50 ethnic groups and when considered as a standalone identity, a monolithic group, the richness of our community is diminished and our different experiences and truths become void. On this podcast, we invite you on a journey to dismantle the stereotypes as we set out to show we are more than a monolith by addressing misperceptions, sharing our truths and exploring personal stories. Each episode is a conversation where we dive into a variety of topi ...
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The Wok

The Wok

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The Wok is a platform to share and tell stories through the lens of food by Asian and Pacific Islander communities. The team presents narratives, and personal stories to add context to the foods we see and eat everyday. These stories explore identity, family history, and what it means to be part of the AAPI community.
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Hosted by a Filipino-American Pastor. Stuck between races. Stuck between generations. This is a Podcast about understanding just how messy the in between can be. In a country that is built on the basis of choosing sides; sometimes we find ourselves in the middle of it all. Welcome to the Messy Middle. Premieres April 5th. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/noahmata
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Building unapologetic confidence in AAPI professionals Through systematic training Jeanny, Founder of BambooMyth.com will outline step by step how to transform overwhelm and burnout to taking ownership of your leadership and career design. Tapping into her experience coaching over 300+ AAPI women and speaking at dozens of Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon, Uber, KPMG, Salesforce, and Cisco, she reveals the strategies needed to overcome ingrained cultural norms that have become a roadbl ...
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We, The Many

The Black & Asian Alliance Network

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This podcast features Black, Asian, and Blasian perspectives on prominent issues affecting our communities. These episodes will be a home for Black and Asian voices where, together, we will work to mend the divide between Black and Asian communities. We have so much to share, to voice, and to discuss - and we’ve created a space in which we can learn from each other and hold each other accountable in our shared fight for equality. Together, we choose unity over division.
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Welcome to Real Talk: Unfiltered, where we dive deep into the experiences of trusted leaders in our community. Hosted by Katherine Ally Zaslavsky and Raymond Luu, our show gets real about issues facing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, to add context to tough topics and to make the political -- personal. Unlike most media, we don't rely on sound bites - we use our platform to take space and make space for the unfiltered truth of AAPI existence. Created by Katherine Ally Zaslavsky Real T ...
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The word “ Bánh Mì “ means “bread” in Vietnamese. Bánh Mì sandwiches are a long-time Vietnamese staple that’s been influenced since the French colonization. It was the first Vietnamese food I grew to like as a Southeast Asian kid growing up in a White middle class neighborhood outside of Chicago. Through "The Bánh Mì Chronicles," I am looking to "break bánh mì" with AAPI folks in Chicago and beyond, to understand the work they are doing for themselves, their community, and their family. This ...
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Queer Asian Podcast Club

Queer Asian Social Club

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Formerly known as "The Gaysian Podcast", the Queer Asian Podcast Club is a podcast from the Queer Asian Social Club that aims to create a space in which we can explore the Queer Asian experience. Hosted by the QASC founder Maya Reddy, an American Born Confused Queer Desi, this podcast embarks on conversations with folx both within the Queer Asian community and outside of the community in an effort to empower our stories and experiences and understand the assumptions and attitudes placed upon ...
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The Sassy Asian Times

The Sassy Asian Times

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The unapologetic, sassy, proud Asian Americans you didn’t know you needed. Follow along the journey of two Asian American artists as we talk, discuss, and bring up real topics about the current issues within the Asian American experience.
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Product Management podcast where 20 year PM veteran Tom Leung interviews VP's, CPO's, and CEO's who rose up from product to talk about their careers, the art and science of product management, and advice for other PM's. Watch video on YouTube. firesidepm.co Learn more about host Tom Leung at http://tomleungcoaching.com
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Mayly Tao is a Teochew, Khmer, and Thai first generation Asian American woman based out of Southern California who is the host of Short & Sweet Podcast. She explores themes relating to women empowerment, entrepreneurs, and uplifting and highlighting AAPI stories. She shares a fresh outlook on a variety of topics, sharing anecdotes regarding small business, systems, branding, and partnerships from her experience of owning her own bakery and multiple businesses. She brings on guests in a varie ...
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Are you a woman of color who feels like you work in spaces that don’t invest in your success? Do you feel like you’re expected to be less than who you are to make your co-workers comfortable? You know being “authentic” at work doesn’t apply to you? Have you gotten the advice to be “twice as good” to succeed at life and work? Are you tired of playing by someone else’s rules (that don’t apply to others) to have the life and career you want? Well this is the right podcast for you. Embracing You ...
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The BRN Podcast brings together teachers, leaders, and peers from different recovery lineages and approaches. In addition to substance addictions, we are committed to the inclusion of process addictions (AKA non-substance or behavioral addictions) as an essential part to the whole discussion of recovery. Join us as we explore themes like: Mindfulness. Gratitude. Compassion. Appreciation.
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Asian Hustle Network

Bryan Pham and Maggie Chui

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Bryan and Maggie interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. They believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us.
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Hey, I’m A.J. I own a plant shop in Greenville, SC. This podcast is just a bunch of conversation I have with people who inspire me, interest me, or people I just want to know more of. Here we will discuss life, business, queer things, and of course plants. Hope you enjoy!
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Books Are Magical

Analicia, Rachael, & Hannah

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Books Are Magical is a weekly podcast featuring three friends chatting about books. We cover multiple genres, including fantasy, science fiction, nonfiction, and contemporary fiction. Want to connect? We would love to hear from you! Our email is [email protected], and our Insta is @booksaremagicalpod. Thank you for listening!
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This week on 365 Amplified, Rob Chappell, Stephanie Diaz de Leon and Omar Waheed bring you an episode of the week's most important news. 🎉 The crew starts with a look at the NFL Draft in Green Bay, including how the Packers are using the moment to promote diversity through workshops and vendor opportunities. Read our story on Off the Trail, the new…
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In this episode of Kiss My Mike, I dive into why Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has captured my heart and hope as a potential future pope. As a queer Filipino, seeing someone who not only shares my heritage but also speaks with compassion and inclusivity—especially toward the LGBTQ+ community—means the world. I talk about his powerful sermons where he…
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As a queer Filipino American who believes in Christ, I’ve had a complicated but deeply personal journey with faith. Today, I want to reflect on Pope Francis — what he’s done, what he represents, and what it all means to people like me. From his groundbreaking "Who am I to judge?" moment to his inclusive stance toward LGBTQ+ individuals—including tr…
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In this heartfelt episode, our guest Elise Ruiz-Hom, a Portland-based new mom, shares the powerful story of her and her wife Lydia’s years-long journey to parenthood. Raised in a multicultural, biracial family in Hawai'i, Elise reflects on how her identity has shaped her worldview—especially as a white-passing Asian woman navigating life on the mai…
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I’m so excited to be back with a brand new season, and this time, we’re diving deep into the experiences of women of color in business. My first guest of the season is the incredible Cher Hale - founder and director of Ginkgo PR, an agency committed to creating a more equitable media landscape by amplifying historically excluded voices. Cher’s stor…
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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 16! April 30, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. So we’re excited that our conversation today is with Vicky Nguyen, an award-winning NBC News Daily anchor and Senior Consumer Investigative Correspondent. She can be seen regularly on The TODAY Show, NBC Nightly News, and NBC News NOW. And that’s not a…
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The guest on the 12th episode of the AAIM High Podcast is Diane Gotua. Ms. Gotua is a global strategy and growth executive with nearly 20 years of experience across entertainment, sports, and finance. Early in her career, she held roles in finance at Lehman Brothers, Barclays, and the World Bank. She worked at the NBA, with her final role being the…
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In this episode, I open up about what Easter means to me as an LGBTQ Filipino American and a Christian. How does being LGBTQ shape my experience of Christianity? What challenges and joys come with holding these identities together—especially around big holidays like Easter? I also reflect on the differences in how Easter is celebrated in the Philip…
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\🎙️ Episode Title: Hands Off Black Women, with Dana Pellebon 📅 Release Date: April 18, 2025 🕒 Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 🎧 Hosts: Stephanie Díaz de León, Rob Chappell, Omar Waheed, Nicholas Garton 🎙️ Special Guest: Dana Pellebon Episode Summary: In this week’s deeply personal and unapologetically honest episode, the 365 Amplified team is joined by…
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Send us a text Get ready, because we're capping off our SXSW 2025 coverage with a bang! Brother Versus Brother is a one-shot musical film in which twin brothers wander the streets of San Francisco in search of their missing father, guided by music and historic Beat Generation landmarks. Brothers/stars of the film/director and composer (respectively…
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On this episode of the AACC Podcast, Raymond Chang sits down with the dynamic author and speaker, Simi John, for a powerful conversation about identity, faith, and culture. Simi shares her journey of navigating life as both an Indian and a Christian woman—two identities that often felt at odds. Through raw insights and personal stories, she reveals…
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Grief doesn't follow a schedule—and healing isn't one-size-fits-all. In this heartfelt episode of Love, Discovery & Dim Sum, hosts Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu (aka Only Won) open up about dealing with the loss of Baldwin's father and friends they've lost along the way. From honoring loved ones who have passed to navigating the complex emotions tha…
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On the 11th episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I sat down with Stefanie Tsen Ward. Ms. Ward is an experienced executive and leader in the world of retail, luxury, and customer experience. She has held senior leadership roles at some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Louis Vuitton, Sephora, and most recently, Neiman Marcus Group. One …
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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 15! When it comes to Supreme Court decisions that impacted the classroom, most people know about Brown v Board of Education. A lesser known landmark decision was also very impactful in schools across the U.S. We’re talking about Lau v Nichols… a case that influenced the interpretation of Title VI and how U.S. schools ne…
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Send us a text We’re bringing you two SXSW 2025 short films that we absolutely loved! The Singers takes place in a lonely dive bar where an impromptu sing-off will determine the best singer in town. Director Sam A. Davis shares what inspired him to adapt this short story into film, casting first time actors via viral videos on social media, and our…
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Release Date: April 11, 2025 Duration: 1h 8m Hosts: Stephanie Díaz de León, Rob Chappell, Nicholas Garton, Omar Waheed 🧵 Episode Summary: This week, the crew dives deep into the University of Wisconsin’s decision to abruptly cancel monthly BIPOC employee lunches—an initiative that served as a space for connection, networking, and support for people…
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 Hey, what's up? EYV fam? It's been a little minute. Yeah, I know, but your girl needed a break, especially with everything going on in the world right now. But I am just dropping into the, let you know I haven't forgotten about you. Season four is just around the corner, and this season we're focusing on women of color in business. With a lot of h…
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Welcome to the Engaged Communities Series! Meet our moderator, Sufiyan Sohel, and the founders of SAAJCO and SAAPRI who in partnership present the Engaged Communities Series—a multimedia initiative running from April 2025 to March 2026. Each podcast episode will delve deep into exploring your rights, unpacking hate and discrimination toward the Sou…
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Send us a text We are celebrating SXSW 2025 with two short documentary films about big topics. Red Sands shares the story of an off-road culture that thrives along the notorious border of El Paso, Texas, and Cd. Juárez, Mexico. Director Romina Cenisio and cinematographer/producer (and returning guest!) Sean Mattison join us to discuss showing a dif…
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Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. In thi…
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Among our AAPI community, it can feel like not enough people talk about the neurodivergent population and how it can impact their families and communities because of a heavy stigma–a stigma that echoes the one around talking about mental health. Our guest for this episode is Clarissa Chui, LCSW, a second generation Chinese American therapist, who w…
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Welcome to the 10th episode of the AAIM High Podcast! Today’s guests are brothers and co-founders of The Plug Drink, Justin and Ray Kim. Ray is currently the CEO of the startup, and Justin (Forbes 30 under 30) is the COO. The Plug is a plant-based recovery drink designed to support liver health. In 2024, for the list of fast-growing private us comp…
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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 14! Our guest today is Chef Saeng Douangdara. He’s a food content creator, social media star, and soon-to-be cookbook author. Saeng specializes in Lao cuisine. A first-generation Lao American, he left a job in counseling to pursue his passion for teaching Lao cuisine. A trip back to Laos helped him reconnect with his ro…
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What happens when Ikigai Essentials meets Big Asian Energy? You get one Ike, two Wangs, and a whole lot of legendary vibes! We’re teaming up with none other than John Wang — the brilliant mind behind Big Asian Energy. You don’t want to miss this one as we’re diving into the 7 Adaptive Patterns and how they’ve shaped our personal journeys. Pre-Order…
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Send us a text It's Freaky Fridays at Bitch Talk because we're celebrating the theatrical release of Freaky Tales with our exclusive red carpet coverage at the Oakland premiere of the film at none other than the Grand Lake Theatre! Freaky Tales tells four interwoven stories set in 1987 Oakland. It's a love letter to Oakland, and we're bringing you …
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This week on 365 Amplified, the crew is back and broadcasting from the new Madison365 HQ at Starting Block in the Spark Building to recap a week filled with local political shakeups, Open Cup soccer drama, and some serious inspiration on and off the court. Stephanie, Rob, Omar, and Nick dive into: Madison city council election results—Who held on, …
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On this episode of the AACC Podcast, Raymond Chang speaks with Walter Kim on the relationship between Asian Americans and Evangelicalism. Should Asian Americans Christians use the term “evangelical”? Where do AAPI fit in the changing demographics of evangelicalism? And how can Asian Americans lead faithfully in evangelical contexts? Linked Resource…
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Bing Chen is the Executive Chairman, CEO, and Co-founder of Gold House, a leading cultural ecosystem dedicated to empowering Asian Pacific creators and entrepreneurs to drive societal change. A visionary leader in media and diversity, Bing was formerly YouTube’s Global Head of Creator Development and Management, where he played a pivotal role in sh…
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Send us a text We are celebrating SXSW 2025 with a feature length film and a narrative short that both deal with topics of death in a very different (and often hilarious) way. Dead Lover is a horror comedy that tells the story of a lonely gravedigger who stinks of dead people so badly, that she is willing to do anything in her power to have (and ke…
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the hot topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), especially in the military and government. With recent changes eliminating DEI programs, we discuss how these policies impacted service members and whether they were even noticeable during our time in uniform. Did DEI lower standards, or did it ope…
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Listen to the 9th episode of the AAIM High Podcast! Today's guest is Jia Shan Lee. Ms. Lee was a former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs for 20 years, focusing on Debt Capital Markets and Corporate Derivatives. She is currently the Senior Vice President and Deputy Treasurer at Verizon, managing a $150 billion debt and $60 billion derivative portf…
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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 13! Have you heard of Walter Tin Kit Achiu? He was the first Native Hawaiian and first Asian American to play in the National Football League. Although his career was groundbreaking, he’s largely been forgotten over time. In this episode, we talk about his life, his football career, and what he did after he finished pla…
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Send us a text Welcome back to SXSW 2025! Today’s episode celebrates two beautifully shot short films with different messages about family and community. Grandma’s Four Color Cards follows a 101 year-old woman in Saigon as she runs nightly card games with her friends, and is supported by the people in her community. Director Sally Tran joined us to…
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Two Filipinos. One lasting friendship. In this episode, I catch up with my college best friend, Jocy Dollison-Walla. We met as student assistants in College at De La Salle University (Manila) and bonded during our shifts at work (while in school) —now years later, we reflect on how our friendship has stayed strong despite the distance. We talk abou…
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This week, the team is back from a much-needed break and ready to break down the big news in Madison and across Wisconsin. 🧑‍⚖️ Local Elections Are Here (April 1!) The gang discusses the impact of local elections, including the upcoming Madison Common Council races and the statewide constitutional amendment on voter ID. Confusion around election da…
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Send us a text We're continuing our SXSW 2025 coverage with two documentaries centering around the strength of a mother. MOLA: A Tibetan Tale of Love and Loss, chronicles the life of Kunsang Wangmo (aka "Mola"), a 100 year-old Tibetan nun who was exiled from Tibet in 1959 and, after celebrating her 100th birthday, dreams of dying in "the religious …
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Dr. Sunita Sah is a leading expert on decision-making, compliance, and ethical influence. A tenured professor at Cornell University, she has spent decades researching why people struggle to say "no" and how they can reclaim their voice. Her groundbreaking work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The LA Times, shedd…
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Of all the perinatal mental health disorders, postpartum psychosis is considered a medical emergency and absolutely requires treatment. It affects 1 to 2 in 1000 mothers and is often misunderstood. On this episode, our guest is Jigyna Patel, a South Asian mom of 3 girls from Houston, Texas. Her perinatal story spans over 10 years, including many di…
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On the 8th episode of the AAIM High Podcast, I talked to Masako Konishi. Masako Konishi is the Chief Merchandising Officer at Forever 21 and has also been recognized as a Top 50 Woman Leader in Consumer Products for 2024. With leadership roles at Victoria’s Secret, James Perse, and other major brands, she brings a wealth of experience in merchandis…
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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 12! Today’s conversation is with the amazing storyteller, activist, performer, and co-founder of the multicultural storytelling theater group Eth-Noh-Tec. Along with her real-life partner Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo, Nancy co-founded Eth-Noh-Tec with a commitment to the preservation, revival, and performance of Asian and Asia…
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Send us a text We're back! After a long hiatus, we’re kicking off 2025 with a deep dive into the biggest headlines shaping the world today. In this episode, we catch up on life, health scares, and nonprofit work before tackling major current events. We discuss Trump’s first few months back in office, the ripple effects of his policies, and the role…
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