The podcast exploring the work lives of Asian Americans beyond the conventional doctor, lawyer, and engineer.
In this episode, I speak with Penguin Random House Editor Ashley Hong (she/her) about what makes a book marketable and her path to the publishing world with a couple detours through Grey's Anatomy and computer science.
Ashley's website: https://ashleysunghae.com/
In this episode I talk to Hanna Chiou, the co-creator of one of my favorite products, the Habbi Habbi Reading Wand and Global Library. We discuss her journey from global consulting to toy and book manufacturing as well as the power of seeing your identity in books.
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Feminist Asian Dad Eugene Hung (he/him) shares about his journey from teacher to blogger and activist and back to teacher, what his kids really think of his blog, and how he amplifies female voices without taking away space.
Eugene's blog: https://feministasiandad.com/
In this mini episode, my business bestie joins me in going through our year-end reviews, talking specifically about which income metrics are actually informative and important.
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Sam Brandt (they/them) provides a fascinating (seriously!) glimpse at technical writing, which I now think is the most underrated niche in the writing world. Marketing copywriters get customers and clients in, but good documentation keeps them coming back for more. Tune in to hear Sam talk about what a technical writer really does all day, how being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult helped them understand their work and life better, and the power of putting their identity into their fiction work.
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In this (ironically long) mini episode, I talk about how to raise your overall rates by reducing the amount of time you spend working. Here are 7 ways to improve your business efficiency and your bottom line.
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In this episode, I somehow manage to not pee myself while talking to Rebecca Kuang, award-winning author of The Poppy War trilogy about her writing process, changing her major (we’d all be sad if she’d stayed in economics and finance), and the many complexities of Asian/Asian American representation in stories and publishing.
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In this episode, Auntie throws down over freelancers and creatives price shaming one another and pours the tea about what a "good" client actually means.
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In this episode, Los Angeles County Youth Poet Laureate Sophie Kim shares the benefits of taking a gap year, her experience as poet laureate, and her hopes for her creative work during and beyond her education at Harvard.
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In this episode I discuss the words and phrases I don't use in my brand communications and why it's not really about "not offending people." (Which seems like a perfectly worthy goal to me, but what do I know.)
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In this episode I chat with romance author and actress Preslaysa Williams about the 5am writer’s club, what feedback to take and what to ignore, and the magic that comes with writing your true identity into your work. We also talk about what it’s really like to be a working actress. (You may have seen Preslaysa on The Secret Files of Shelby Woo on Nickelodeon!)
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In this mini episode, I discuss the need for an In Case of Emergency plan for your business and how to start putting one together.
My pal Anna's recession-proofing toolkit:
https://www.annafhetzel.com/recession
Literary agent Jen Chen Tran and editor Jenny Chen talk about the different sides of book publishing. We discuss how to get started in the publishing industry, what they look for in books, and how to get better representation at every step of the publishing process.
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In this mini episode, I finish a project 7 months late and talk about why project delays can be so stressful and at least one thing you can do about it.
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Steph Wu never described herself as a creative or a writer when she was growing up, but she is now an experienced and accomplished journalist and novelist. Steph is the Articles Director at Conde Nast Traveler and the co-founder of Mochi Magazine, an online publication for Asian American women that I now have the honor of leading. We chat about what a food and travel editor really does all day, our role models (or lack thereof), and the future of journalism.
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In this mini episode, I talk about a haircut gone...at least a bit wrong, and what to do when faced with a project that you might not be fully qualified for (or excited about).
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I'm pleased to welcome Cynthia Pong back to Chief Executive Auntie. Cynthia is a feminist career strategist and now self-published author. Tune in for her career advice during COVID-19, an inside peek at writing and self-publishing her book, and a very special offer for Chief Executive Auntie listeners.
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I wanted to be a writer even when I was a young child, but I gave up on that dream before I reached high school partly because I didn't know of anyone who looked like me who was in writing, publishing, or media. Turns out they were out there, I just didn't know to look for them. This season of Chief Executive Auntie will feature Asian American writers, authors, journalists, editors, and agents in all sorts of industries and roles. Tune in starting August 24. Subscribe in your favorite podcast player so you don't miss a thing!
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Episode Recap:Joanne and I talked about
Guest Bio:Joanne Machin is a copyeditor, life/career coach, and romance author. She is based in the Seattle area.
Links and Resources:* Joanne’s website * Joanne’s Twitter * Joanne’s Instagram
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Episode Recap:Dr. Lam and I talked about
Guest Bio:Andrew Lam, M.D., is the award-winning author of three books. Born in Philadelphia and raised in central Illinois, he graduated summa cum laude in history from Yale University, where he studied military history and U.S.-East Asian relations. He then attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by specialty training in ophthalmology and retina surgery at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine, a partner at New England Retina Consultants, and an attending surgeon at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Links and Resources: Dr. Lam’s author website * Repentance (available at Indiebound) * Saving Sight (available at Barnes & Noble) * Two Sons of China* (available at Amazon)
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Episode Recap:Maddy and I talked about
Guest Bio:Maddy Siriouthay is the co-founder and COO of Ovee, a sexual and reproductive health hub that empowers vagina-havers with re-educational content, curated products and the supportive community they need to navigate their healthcare needs. Before Ovee, Maddy received her journalism degree from the Missouri School of Journalism and her M.F.A. in Design and Technology at Parsons, where she met the two other co-founders of Ovee, Courtney and Jane.
Links and Resources:* Ovee Health * Maddy’s Instagram * Maddy’s Twitter * Laotian American National Alliance
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Episode Recap:Virginia and I talked about
Guest Bio:Virginia is a writer, blogger, and bilingual homeschooling mom of 4 based in the Bay Area.
Links and Resources:* Virginia’s blog, Mandarin Mama * Virginia’s YouTube channel * Virginia’s Twitter * Virginia’s Instagram * Virginia’s Facebook page * Virginia’s Contently portfolio * Guavarama’s blog
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Episode Recap:I got to speak with Dr. Anna Huang, PhD, Dr. Martin Hsia, PsyD, and Dr. Joseph Lee, MD about the everyday reality of being a mental health care provider. We debated what the best kind of doctor is, and discussed some of the challenges and rewards of being a therapist.
Guest Bios:Dr. Anna Huang, PhD. is a licensed psychologist with doctoral and master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University (APA accredited). She provides individual and couples therapy to adults and is certified to conduct pre-marital and couples therapy with the Prepare and Enrich program.
Dr. Martin Hsia, PsyD. is a Psychologist and the Clinical Director at the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Southern California (CBT SoCal). His specialties are helping people with OCD, Anxiety Disorders, and Insomnia. Dr. Hsia has a doctorate of Clinical Psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, a M.A. in Christian Leadership from Fuller Graduate School of Theology, and a B.A. in psychology and Spanish from Tufts University.
Dr. Joseph Lee, MD., is a Psychiatrist in private practice in Redondo Beach, California. He is also an educator in social and emotional learning (SEL) and provides individual and group supervision to licensed therapists looking to add mental healthiness and SEL principles to their own practices. Dr. Lee has a medical doctorate from University Of California, Los Angeles, School Of Medicine.
Links and Resources:* Dr. Huang’s personal website * CIFT Counseling (Dr. Huang practices here) * Acacia Irvine (and here!) * Cognitive Behavior Therapy of Southern California (Dr. Hsia’s practice website) * Dr. Lee’s personal and practice website
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Episode Recap:Cynthia and I talked about
Guest Bio:Cynthia Pong, JD is a feminist career and negotiation coach based in New York City. She offers a range of services – private one-on-one career coaching, group workshops and events, and free resources, including worksheets and a monthly newsletter, The Trajectory – to support women of color in their work and personal lives. Prior to founding Embrace Change, Cynthia was a public defender in the Bronx for six years.
Links and Resources:* Embrace Change website * The Trajectory, Cynthia’s newsletter * Cynthia’s Instagram
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Content Warning: On this episode, we discuss sex, pleasure, and erotica. You may want to listen away from your boss or kids, but it might also be a great opportunity for conversation! (Maybe not with your boss, though.)
Episode Recap:Thien-Kim and I talked about
Guest Bio:Thien-Kim Lam is the founder and Chief Erotica Officer of Bawdy Bookworms. The curated boxes are the perfect partnership of Thien-Kim’s love of romance books and passion for empowering women’s sexuality. Ever since she snuck a copy of The Sleeping Beauty Chronicles by Anne Rice in her stack of SAT study guides, Thien-Kim has been on the search for sexy, smart romance. Years later, instead of sneaking around to purchase and read them, she’s helping more women discover fun, steamy books and encouraging them to take charge of their sexual pleasure.
Links and Resources* Bawdy Bookworms website * Bawdy Bookworms Insiders (Facebook group)
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Episode Recap:Aunties JDF and Virginia sound off about the important things to do before you turn 25.
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Episode Recap:Nikki and I talked about
Guest Bio:Nikki Soohoo is an actress based in LA, best known for her roles in the movies: "The Lovely Bones," "Stick It," and "Bring It On: Fight to the Finish.” She is an actress ambassador for Passion Planner and also served as the executive assistant to Passion Planner CEO Angelia Trinidad.
Links and Resources* Nikki’s website * Nikki’s Instagram * Passion Planner website
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Episode RecapJeff and I talked about
Guest Bio:Jeff Basladynski is the co-founder of 2 Bros and Bard. He started out making wooden Tetris earrings for his girlfriend now wife, then branched out into coasters, cutting boards, butcher blocks, chopsticks and more.
Links and Resources* 2 Bros and a Bard website
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Episode RecapTanya and I talked about
Guest Bio:Born and raised in LA, Tanya Zhang studied Interdisciplinary Computing & the Arts from UC San Diego and Minor in Writing. She has worked as art director, brand designer, and UX/UI consultant, and now freelances full time while running Nimble Made with her partner Wesley Kang.
Links and Resources* Nimble Made website * Tanya’s design website
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Episode RecapTrisha and I chatted about
Guest BioTrisha Hautéa is an educator and a consultant, a digital media strategist and the illustrator of Pepper Zhang Artist Extraordinaire, a book that has been featured on multiple media outlets, including NPR, HuffPost, NowThis, Upworthy, Bustle and more. She and her colleague Jerry started Little Ning books, which seeks to bring diverse Asian characters to the children's publishing market.
Links and ResourcesTrisha’s website: https://www.trishahautea.com/
Little Ning Books: https://www.littleningbooks.com/shop
Podcast listeners can take $5 off on orders over $25 with the code Pepper19.
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Episode Recap:Peggy and I had a great conversation about...
Guest Bio:Peggy Li is a jewelry designer whose designs have been featured on shows like Riverdale, Why Women Kill, Grey’s Anatomy, and many more. Peggy grew up in Santa Rosa, California, and currently works from her home and studio space in San Francisco.
Links and Resources* www.peggyli.com * instagram.com/plcpeggy * chiefexecutiveauntie.com/accelerator
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Episode Recap:Cassie and I had a great conversation about...
Guest Bio:Cassie Valente is the owner of Cassie Valente Photography, a wedding photography studio based in San Francisco. Cassie grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and her work covering the wedding of Cody Williams and Maria Flores was recently featured in People Magazine.
Links and Resources* www.cassievalente.com * @cassievalentephoto * Chief Executive Auntie’s freelance rate calculator
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Episode RecapDae and I talked about
Guest Bio:Dae Jeong is a pastor turned photographer and work-at-home dad based in Silver Spring, MD. He is a Pittsburgh, PA native, who has also lived in MA, NY, NJ, and MI. Dae graduated from The University of Michigan as well as Calvin Theological Seminary. After several years of doing church ministry in the MD/VA area, he found himself called to a different sort of ministry, using his passion for photography to serve others.
Links and Resources* Eyeglass Photography
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Episode RecapI shout about my favorite ways for providing a great client experience and keeping my biz shit organized.
Links and Resources* Dubsado CRM (affiliate link) * Trello * Calendly * MailerLite * ConvertKit * Hootsuite * Planoly * Tailwind * X Theme * Divi Theme
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Episode RecapGeng and I talked about:
Guest Bio:Geng is a proven serial entrepreneur with a keen interest in social impact. He is currently the CEO and co-founder of Civic Champs, a social enterprise that creates technology solutions for nonprofit organizations to automate volunteer management. The goal of the company is to make volunteering a frictionless experience for both volunteers and service organizations.
Prior to Civic Champs, Geng co-founded two companies based in Pittsburgh. The first company, RentJungle.com is an apartment search engine which was sold in 2014 to The Rainmaker Group. The second, Community Elf (rebranded as Cosmitto) is a social media management agency which was sold in 2017 to a private equity firm. In addition, Geng had the honor of spending 4 years at McKinsey & Company, as an advisor to senior executive clients at Fortune 500 companies – helping them solve their most pressing strategic and management issues. Geng holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Michigan State University.
Links and Resources* Civic Champs * Civic Champs was a semifinalist in the TechCrunch Battlefield Pitch
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AppalAsian poet and Indiana University professor Lisa Kwong and I discuss:
Links and Resources
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Auntie Jennifer sounds off on specific questions about pricing freelance or creative services.
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Teresa Robeson is the author of Queen of Physics, a picture book about female physicist Wu Chien Shung, and the forthcoming Bicycles in Beijing, a picture tour of the sights of Beijing told from the POV of two bicycles. Teresa and I talked about:
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Meet the Chief Executive Auntie, here to help you bust through expectations and imposter syndrome with the confidence of a mediocre white man.
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