A Seat at Our Table: Recent Episodes

Tracy & Wendy

Candid conversations about our Asian Australian experience in the creative industry.

We're Tracy & Wendy, two friends from South-West Sydney, with dreams to make the creative industry a more diverse and inclusive place. This podcast is about creating a space to share underrepresented stories, with the goal to educate, learn and drive change within our communities.

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Join us for a very raw and open conversation about our personal battles with burnout. We talk about the signs of burnout, when we realised it was time to ask for help, recovering, and the life lessons learnt.

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Every Australian country town has a Chinese restaurant. Why are they there and who are the people behind them? We sit down with Jennifer and Lin Jie to uncover the making of the book and six-part ABC series, 'Chopsticks or Fork', featuring a collection of stories and recipes from these regional Chinese restaurants.

Chopsticks or Fork? (Hardie Grant) by Jennifer Wong and Lin Jie Kong is available online and in bookstores from 3 September.

Watch 'Chopsticks or Fork?' on ⁠ABC iview⁠.

See upcoming book events: ⁠https://www.jenniferwong.com.au/events⁠

Get $5 off Jennifer's Sydney comedy show with code 'POWER' when you book online: ⁠https://www.jenniferwong.com.au/events/sydney-encore-the-sweet-and-sour-hour-of-power⁠

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Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Everyday, we make creative decisions, whether it's choosing an outfit, curating our socials, or deciding what to cook. These are forms of style and self-expression, and come hand in hand with creativity.

We reflect on the rituals we follow for everyday creativity, the evolution of our personal styles, how we have experimented with trends, staying authentic to ourselves, and realise we may be more creative than we think.

Join our conversation on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aseatatourtable.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠aseatatourtable.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Four years after the pandemic started, the world is looking a little different. We reflect on the trends and transformations that have passed or stayed, how our lives has changed permanently, and what the 'new normal' is in our post-pandemic world.

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References:

  • McCrindle's 'The trends of 2024'

  • ⁠Pinterest Predicts⁠

  • ⁠'Unleashing The Power of Gen Z'⁠ article

  • VML's 'The Future 100: 2024'

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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As children of immigrant parents, scarcity mindset may be more present in our everyday lives than we think. We never buy anything at full price, need to eat everything on our plates, love to hoard, and nothing goes to waste. Reflect with us on the impact scarcity mindset has on our behaviours - the good and the bad.

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Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Shashank 'Shanky' Achuta is Good Food Guide's Young Chef of the Year and one of NSW's 25 Most Influential Indian Australians. Having worked in some of Australia's best restaurants, including Attica, Hubert and Brasserie 1930, Shanky gives us an honest look at the hospitality industry, the biggest pressure points he faces as a chef, dealing with overworking and burnout, and his ambitions for our future food scene.

Follow Shanky:

  • Instagram: @chef_achuta

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Music credits:- Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]- Music provided by Audio Library Plus- Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alplus.io/waves

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Nathan Kwok is an award-winning marketer, strategist and researcher with over 11 years of experience. He is a 3x Gold Young Lions Australia Winner, 1x Bronze Young Lions Global Winner and shortlisted in B&T's 30 Under 30. He is currently a Lifecycle Marketing Lead at Canva.With so many career shifts and achievements under his belt, Nathan shares his wisdom on building a compelling personal brand and becoming the most employable you can be.

Connect with Nathan: linkedin.com/in/nathan-kwok-8578b932

Join our conversation on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aseatatourtable.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠aseatatourtable.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Music credits:- Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]- Music provided by Audio Library Plus- Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alplus.io/waves

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Sue Kang is a Korean Australian lawyer turned lifestyle and wellness model. With over 10 years of experience, Sue shares her behind the scenes stories, her take on being authentic and confident, and the state of cultural representation in modelling, as an Asian Australian in an interracial relationship.

Follow Sue:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suekang_

  • Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@suekangaroo

Join our conversation on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aseatatourtable.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠aseatatourtable.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In an Asian household, food is more than just 'food'. We unpack the food culture in our families, the eating rituals we had, and throwback to school lunches and our favourite childhood snacks.

P.S. We also do a fun mukbang at the end, so join us at the dinner table.

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Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alplus.io/waves

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From changing roles to preparing for a promotion or staying on par with your industry standard, how do you prepare for the best outcome? We talk through our tips and tricks for negotiating salary, having difficult career conversations, and knowing when it's time to leave a job.

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Get 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ClassBento⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with our discount code 'CBENTOSOT23'.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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It's been 10 years since high school! We look back at our yearbook, who we were, our dreams and aspirations, what was trending at the time, and all the drama in our lives.

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Get 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ClassBento⁠⁠⁠⁠ with our discount code 'CBENTOSOT23'.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Dr James Jiang is the Editor of Sydney Review of Books. We talk to James about what it means to be a literary critic, the role of criticism in our society, balancing commercialism and creativity as a writer, and the challenges for diversity and inclusion within the industry.

Follow James: @idiolect_87

Follow Sydney Review of Books: @sydreviewbooks

Photo Credit: Rohan Dias

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  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠⁠⁠

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It's time to reflect on our biggest life lessons from 2023. We talk through our greatest hits, our greatest misses, what we'll bring into the new year, and what we'll leave behind. We also share our 'favourites' for the year, so tune in!

Reflection questions:

  1. How would you describe your 2023 in one phrase?

  2. Was 2023 what you expected? Any surprises?

  3. Did you achieve your goals and resolutions?

  4. What risks were you afraid to take and why?

  5. What new skills and knowledge did you learn?

  6. What areas could you have worked harder on?

  7. What were the 'greatest hits'?

  8. What were the 'greatest misses'?

  9. How did you take care of yourself this year?

  10. What will you bring into the new year?

  11. What will you leave behind in the new year?

  12. Where will you focus your energy in 2024?

Join our conversation on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@aseatatourtable.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠aseatatourtable.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠⁠⁠

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We are going behind the scenes into the juicy details of our relationship experiences! We chat about the differences between starting a relationship in your teens versus your late 20s, building healthy relationships, and the pressures that come with introducing our partners to our Asian families.

Join our conversation on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@aseatatourtable.podcast⁠⁠⁠ and on our website ⁠⁠⁠aseatatourtable.com.au⁠⁠⁠.

Get 10% off at ⁠⁠ClassBento⁠⁠ with our discount code 'CBENTOSOT23'.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠⁠

  • Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠https://alplus.io/waves

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Individually, twin brothers Andrew and Chris Yee are multidisciplinary creatives focused on the power of storytelling. Together, they are the powerhouse duo behind global media platform Eastern Standard Times (EST) in Australia.

We deep dive into Andrew and Chris' relationship as brothers and professional partners, how they established their strong identities, and their experience being a part of the emerging Asian Australian creative community.

Follow EST: https://www.easternstandardtimes.com/

Follow Andrew Yee: https://www.instagram.com/yeetheeast/

Follow Chris Yee: https://www.instagram.com/andysfrnds/

Join our conversation on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@aseatatourtable.podcast⁠⁠⁠ and on our website ⁠⁠⁠aseatatourtable.com.au⁠⁠⁠.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠⁠

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As children, we spend all our time playing, but as we get older, we struggle to find time. There are societal pressures to find 'your thing' but is it okay to not have hobbies? We talk about how we nourish our creative selves, find interests as adults, and share tips for getting out of a slump and into a flow state.

Resources:

  • Get 10% off at ClassBento with our discount code 'CBENTOSOT23'.

Join our conversation on Instagram ⁠⁠@aseatatourtable.podcast⁠⁠ and on our website ⁠⁠aseatatourtable.com.au⁠⁠.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠

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Linh Diep is a two-time winner in B&T's 30 Under 30 Agency Account Management category. She is an Account Director at Ogilvy by day and the founder and CEO of Assisterhood by night.

Assisterhood is Australia's leading not-for-profit mentorship program in the creative and communications space. We talk to Linh about starting and scaling Assisterhood, her successes, and the importance of mentoring in underrepresented groups.

Follow Assisterhood:

https://assisterhood.com.au/

@assisterhood

Join our conversation on Instagram ⁠⁠@aseatatourtable.podcast⁠⁠ and on our website ⁠⁠aseatatourtable.com.au⁠⁠.

Photo by Melissa Cowan via Miss Bossy Boots.

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  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

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Achieving perfection is impossible but many of us still feel the pressure to be perfect. We explore the traits of perfectionism, the difference between being a perfectionist and a high achiever, and what it means to be 'perfect' in an Asian household.

Join our conversation on Instagram ⁠@aseatatourtable.podcast⁠ and on our website ⁠aseatatourtable.com.au⁠.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

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Yeo's newly released album TIRED is his most vulnerable storytelling yet. Yeo is a genre-bending musician, songwriter and producer with an expansive body of work spanning over a decade. TIRED features raw and exposed tracks, grungy alt-R&B, 90s-inspired bass and bilingual tracks.

We have an honest conversation about the realities of being Asian Australian in the music industry, Yeo's experience as an independent artist, and music as a means of experimentation and self-discovery.

TIRED - out now: Listen here

Follow Yeo: @snackswithyeo

Join our conversation on Instagram ⁠@aseatatourtable.podcast⁠ and on our website ⁠aseatatourtable.com.au⁠.

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  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

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With The Voice to Parliament referendum coming up, we want to chat about politics and the importance of informed voting. Politics can be intimidating, especially for those who weren’t always engaged with it from a young age or avoided it altogether. We talk about how we've gone from being "not into politics" to how we're now increasing our political education and awareness.

Resources:

  • https://www.reconciliation.org.au/reconciliation/support-a-voice-to-parliament/

  • https://www.yes23.com.au/

  • https://www.yesreasons.au/

Join our conversation on Instagram ⁠@aseatatourtable.podcast⁠ and on our website ⁠aseatatourtable.com.au⁠.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

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Jono is a contestant from this year's season of FBoy Island. We get all the behind-the-scenes gossip of being on reality TV, the dramas that unfolded, the relationships and friendships that formed, and how accurate people's portrayals were. We also discuss the lack of Asian Australian representation on these reality TV shows.

FBoy Island is Binge's latest dating show hosted by Abbie Chatfield. The show follows three women looking for love among 24 bachelors. Half are 'FBoys' playing for the prize money and the other half are 'nice guys' looking for love. The twist is, we don't know who is who.

Follow Jono on Instagram: @jonathanlau___

Follow Jono's podcast 99 EVERYTHING

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Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

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Sheila is the curator of the MÌNH exhibition at the Fairfield City Museum & Gallery (FCMG). MÌNH explores the Vietnamese and Chinese diasporic life in Australia today. Featuring works by 17 writers and artists, it is the first exhibition of its kind at the FCMG.

We talk to Sheila about her non-linear creative path, the stories that connect us across generations, how we can heal as a community, and the making of an exhibition.

Follow Sheila: https://www.sheilatakeabow.com/

Visit MÌNH: https://www.fcmg.nsw.gov.au/Exhibitions-Events/Current-Upcoming-Exhibitions/M%C3%8CNH

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Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

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Language, culture and identity are inextricably linked. We explore what it means to be multilingual, how language influences our personality and behaviour, the existence of the Asian Australian accent, and the concept of code-switching.

Special shout out to our loyal listener, Bing, for suggesting this topic!

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References & Resources:

  • The amazing benefits of being bilingual

  • Does an 'Asian-Australian' Accent exist?

  • What is Code-Switching?

  • Code-switching: More common than you think and hurting your team

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠

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For our season finale, we have a vulnerable conversation about how we almost stopped being friends and our biggest lessons learnt in friendship. We chat about toxic friends, friendship maps, the different types of friends we have and are, and being a better friend.

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

References & Resources:

  • 'How to Be a Better Friend'

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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EQ vs IQ - why is emotional intelligence more important? Emotional intelligence is highly valued in the workplace and is fundamental in our personal lives and relationships. We discuss the four domains of EQ, how it is measured, what happens when it is lacking, and how it can be improved.

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References & Resources:

  • 'Why Emotional Intelligence is Important in Leadership'

  • 'Emotional Intelligence Has 12 Elements. Which Do You Need to Work On?'

  • 'Why emotional intelligence makes you more successful'

  • 'Emotional Intelligence' by Daniel Goleman

  • 'The Emotionally Intelligent Office' by The School of Life

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

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Kim Luo is a Chinese Australian designer, currently working at Ragged Edge in London. Previously, she was at For The People in Sydney where she worked on impactful projects for the NSW Government, Tech Central, Women’s and Girls Central and many more.

We chat to Kim about her experience working abroad as a designer, moving overseas from Sydney to London, and the lessons she's learnt from the creative industry.

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Follow Kim:

  • https://www.behance.net/kimberlyluo

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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Why do we sweep conflict under the rug in Asian households? Is conflict good or bad? What has saving 'face' got to do with it? We dive deep into Western vs Eastern styles of dealing with conflict, why they are often opposing, and how to manage conflict and bridge the cultural differences.

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References & Resources:

  • The Cult of "Face" in China

  • 'Smiling Tiger, Hidden Dragon'... Why Asians Avoid Conflict

  • How to Argue Across Cultures

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

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Daniel Angus is a sought-after psychologist and clinical supervisor practising in Western Sydney since 2006. Daniel is also currently the Deputy Commissioner for the NSW Mental Health Commission.

We discuss issues affecting young people and the Western Sydney community, the importance of access and interpreter services, and how Daniel's mixed Vietnamese-Australian heritage informs his practice.

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Follow Daniel:

  • Website: https://www.danielangus.com.au/

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-angus-040913105/

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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When pursuing a creative career, is it better to be a specialist or a generalist? We talk about which is more valued in the workplace, the pressures to find our niche, pivoting in our careers, and how we've crafted our careers so far.

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References & Resources:

  • Generalist vs Specialist: Choosing a Path for Career Success

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

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Martin Lo is a Vietnamese-Australian professional soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for V.League 1 club Haiphong. He grew up in Western Sydney and started playing soccer from the age of seven. At the age of 16, he represented the Western Sydney Wanderers as a midfielder. Outside of soccer, he also runs a clothing brand KIOH and a bar Tipsy Cocktails & Chill in Vietnam.

Episode outline:

  1. Pursuing a soccer career in an Asian family

  2. Monumental moments in Martin's career

  3. The story of perseverance that led Martin to Vietnam

  4. Experiences of discrimination in sports

  5. Adapting to a new lifestyle and culture in Vietnam

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

Follow Martin:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maartylo/

  • KIOH: https://kioh.com.au/

  • Tipsy - Cocktails & Chill: https://www.facebook.com/TipsyHaiPhong

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

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We're talking about everyone's favourite topic - travel! Between us, we've travelled to over 20 countries and 60 cities, and we have A LOT to share. We talk about the quirks and perks of travelling as an Asian Australian, scary stories from overseas, and our best and wildest travel memories.

Episode outline:

  1. What type of traveller are you?

  2. Travel lessons from our upbringing and childhood

  3. The impact of our dual cultural identity

  4. Solo travelling as females

  5. Stereotypes we encounter overseas

  6. Our best travel hacks, tips and tricks

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

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Damson is the owner of local food truck, Rice and Rolls. After 15 years of banking, Damson left his corporate job to explore his entrepreneurial side right before the pandemic hit. We talk about the corporate grind as an Asian Australian, taking risks as an entrepreneur, innovating as a small business, and becoming more than just a food truck.

Episode outline:

  1. Growing up on the rougher side of Sydney

  2. Climbing the corporate ladder from back office to front office

  3. Experiences of discrimination, inequality and burnout that led to leaving the industry

  4. Damson's entrepreneurial pursuits leading up to starting a food business

  5. Creating the Rice and Rolls concept

  6. The challenges of being an entrepreneur

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

Follow Rice and Rolls:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riceandrollsfood/

  • Location: 107 Hume Hwy, Lansvale (next to Blair's Tyre)

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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Mike Yee, Writer at AAP, is a consultant, writer, wrestler and rapper, of Fijian Chinese descent. He is also the founder of coffee micro-roastery 'Sleepy Bloc'. We do a whistle-stop tour of Mike's creative pursuits and the ways he personally advocates and champions ethnic diversity within Sydney's suburban fabric. From anime to comedy to politics, we discuss the multitudes of ways we can support the Asian Australian community on an every day basis.

Episode outline:

  1. An introduction to Mike's multi-hyphenated identity

  2. Championing local and community level representation

  3. Seeing anime culture in mainstream media

  4. The commodification and stereotyping of Asian Australian culture

  5. Advocacy and impact as daily actions

  6. Asian Australian engagement with politics

This episode is the fifth and final part of a collaboration between A Seat at Our Table & the Asian Australian Project (AAP). AAP at Our Table is a five part series where we sit down with various members of AAP, take a look behind the scenes, and get to know the diverse stories that make up the organisation.

About AAP:

The Asian Australian Project (AAP) is a not-for-profit initiative run by and for young Asian-Australians and more broadly, Asians Between Cultures (ABCs): those who grow up sharing cultural influences from both the East and the West.

Living in a multicultural society like Australia is a unique and often confusing experience for many ABCs. AAP wants to help facilitate their journey in growing their awareness and understanding of the nuances of these unique cultural experiences while nurturing a surrounding network and community.

Follow AAP:

  • Website: https://asianaustralianproject.com/

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianaustralianproject/

  • Email: hello@asianaustralianproject.com

References & Resources:

  • Mike's linkr.ee: https://linktr.ee/xtrilliams

  • Besto Friendo's podcast: https://www.instagram.com/bofospodcast/

  • Sleepy Bloc Coffee & Goods: https://shopsleepybloc.square.site/

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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Charlene Behal, Writer at AAP, is an Asian Australian of Indian, Vietnamese and Filipino heritage. We chat to Charlene about her upbringing, the conflicting dialogues she has about her identity, the impact of not seeing ourselves represented in media, and how she learnt to embrace her mixed Asian Australian identity personally and professionally.

Episode outline:

  1. Growing up as a mixed Asian Australian in Melbourne

  2. Discovering the Asian Australian community

  3. Pursuing a career in media and arts

  4. Why media representation of mixed identities matters

  5. The impact Charlene aims to have as a writer

This episode is the fourth part of a collaboration between A Seat at Our Table & the Asian Australian Project (AAP). AAP at Our Table is a five part series where we sit down with various members of AAP, take a look behind the scenes, and get to know the diverse stories that make up the organisation.

About AAP:

The Asian Australian Project (AAP) is a not-for-profit initiative run by and for young Asian-Australians and more broadly, Asians Between Cultures (ABCs): those who grow up sharing cultural influences from both the East and the West.

Living in a multicultural society like Australia is a unique and often confusing experience for many ABCs. AAP wants to help facilitate their journey in growing their awareness and understanding of the nuances of these unique cultural experiences while nurturing a surrounding network and community.

Follow AAP:

  • Website: https://asianaustralianproject.com/

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianaustralianproject/

  • Email: hello@asianaustralianproject.com

References & Resources:

  • 2021: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly? - The Wins and Triumphs by Charlene Behal

  • 'Tan and Lovely?' - the intersection of colourism as an Asian-Australian by Charlene Behal

  • From West to East: Reading with an Asian lens by Charlene Behal

  • Charlene's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lenebehal

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

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Happy holidays, friends! 2022 has been a massive year for us, for the podcast and personally. We reflect on how far we've come this year compared to where we were last year (spoiler: we've come leaps and bounds). Sit down and catch up with us as we get vulnerable and talk through our lowlights, highlights, learnings and growth.

Episode outline:

  1. Highlights from our Spotify Wrapped

  2. Favourite moments and biggest challenges from doing the podcast

  3. Checking in on our 2022 new year's resolutions

  4. What energised and drained us in 2022

  5. How our relationships evolved this year

  6. What we will work on in 2023

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

Reflection questions:

  1. How would you describe this year?

  2. What were your favourite moments?

  3. What energised you? What drained you?

  4. How did your relationship with yourself evolve? How about with others?

  5. What do you want the overarching theme to be in 2023?

  6. How will you help yourself and others in 2023?

  7. What personal quality do you want to develop or strengthen?

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

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Lina Ali, AAP's Lead Editor, is a Muslim Indian-Australian writer. She has been published by ABC, SBS Voices, Meanjin Quarterly and Sydney Opera House. We chat to Lina about Asian Australian representation beyond East Asian stories, her drive to write about the topics people don't talk about, and what our media landscape can do to better support diverse voices.

Episode outline:

  1. Writing about the diasporic experience

  2. Problematic South Asian representation in media

  3. The tensions within the Muslim Indian-Australian identity

  4. Lina's writing process from personal experience to public expression

  5. What great media representation looks like

This episode is the third part of a collaboration between A Seat at Our Table & the Asian Australian Project (AAP). AAP at Our Table is a five part series where we sit down with various members of AAP, take a look behind the scenes, and get to know the diverse stories that make up the organisation.

About AAP:

The Asian Australian Project (AAP) is a not-for-profit initiative run by and for young Asian-Australians and more broadly, Asians Between Cultures (ABCs): those who grow up sharing cultural influences from both the East and the West.

Living in a multicultural society like Australia is a unique and often confusing experience for many ABCs. AAP wants to help facilitate their journey in growing their awareness and understanding of the nuances of these unique cultural experiences while nurturing a surrounding network and community.

Follow AAP:

  • Website: https://asianaustralianproject.com/

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianaustralianproject/

References & Resources:

  • Here Out West

  • Shaking Hands Suffocate by Lina Ali

  • We’re Not Immune: A Reality Check about Eating Disorders within Asian communities by Lina Ali

  • How Lina separated mental health struggles from her 'worth' as a Muslim by Lina Ali

  • Delivery from Hyderabad House: Love, family and resilience by Lina Ali

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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This episode is the second part of a collaboration between A Seat at Our Table & the Asian Australian Project (AAP). AAP at Our Table is a five part series where we sit down with various members of AAP, take a look behind the scenes, and get to know the diverse stories that make up the organisation.

Carrie Feng (Marketing Director) and Robin Lao (Design Director) talks us through the process of rebranding AAP as a not-for-profit, and how design is leveraged to create a distinct brand identity for social impact. We chat about why AAP’s brand stands out, being controversial, and community building.

Episode outline:

  1. The importance of accessible design

  2. AAP's brand: before, now and in the future

  3. Carving out a distinct identity as a not-for-profit

  4. Engaging with community through design

  5. Not shying away from controversial topics

  6. Lessons learnt from AAP

About AAP:

The Asian Australian Project (AAP) is a not-for-profit initiative run by and for young Asian-Australians and more broadly, Asians Between Cultures (ABCs): those who grow up sharing cultural influences from both the East and the West.

Living in a multicultural society like Australia is a unique and often confusing experience for many ABCs. AAP wants to help facilitate their journey in growing their awareness and understanding of the nuances of these unique cultural experiences while nurturing a surrounding network and community.

Follow AAP:

  • Website: https://asianaustralianproject.com/

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianaustralianproject/

  • Email: hello@asianaustralianproject.com

References & Resources:

  • Carrie's portfolio: https://carriefeng.com/

  • Robin's portfolio: https://www.robinlao.com/

  • Resources for understanding and fighting racism in Australia:https://asianaustralianproject.com/resources/

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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This episode is the first part of a collaboration between A Seat at Our Table & the Asian Australian Project (AAP). AAP at Our Table is a five part series where we sit down with various members of AAP, take a look behind the scenes, and get to know the diverse stories that make up the organisation.

Michelle Lim, President of AAP, joins us in a conversation about leading a not-for-profit organisation, working as a social worker, her identity as a third culture kid, and everything we need to know about AAP.

Episode outline:

  1. Being Asian Australian and a third culture kid

  2. AAP's role in our community

  3. Balancing the 9-5, AAP and other volunteer work

  4. AAP's initiatives

  5. How AAP has shaped Michelle

  6. Tips on getting started with social justice work

About AAP:

The Asian Australian Project (AAP) is a not-for-profit initiative run by and for young Asian-Australians and more broadly, Asians Between Cultures (ABCs): those who grow up sharing cultural influences from both the East and the West.

Living in a multicultural society like Australia is a unique and often confusing experience for many ABCs. AAP wants to help facilitate their journey in growing their awareness and understanding of the nuances of these unique cultural experiences while nurturing a surrounding network and community.

Follow AAP:

  • Website: https://asianaustralianproject.com/

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianaustralianproject/

  • Email: hello@asianaustralianproject.com

References & Resources:

  • Submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission: Developing a National Anti-Racism Framework

  • Resources for understanding and fighting racism in Australia: https://asianaustralianproject.com/resources/

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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What does love and emotion look like in an Asian household? When "I love you" is not a part of our vocabulary, how is love expressed in an Asian family? We take a look at loving through food and service, the roundabout ways we say "I love you" to our parents, and all that's left unsaid.

Episode outline:

  1. Why saying 'I love you' is so difficult

  2. How we process and express emotions in an Asian household

  3. Loving through acts of service

  4. Food as the sixth love language

  5. How we love now

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

References & Resources:

  • Why "I love you" is so elusive for Asian immigrant families like mine

  • The Role of Silence in Asian American Families

  • What Does Love As A First Generation Asian-American Look Like?

  • "Have You Eaten Yet?": Food is the Ultimate Asian Love Language

  • 5 Asian Love Languages

Episode transcripts: https://www.aseatatourtable.com.au/episodes

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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How inclusive is your industry? The Create Space census is Australian advertising's first-ever industry-wide diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) survey by Advertising Council Australia and Kantar. As creative professionals passionate about this area, we dive deep into the findings, what they mean, and our experiences with DE&I in multiple areas within the industry.

Episode outline:

  1. The good and the bad

  2. Gender equality

  3. Ethnic diversity

  4. Physical ability and mental health

  5. LGBTQI+ representation

  6. Age discrimination

  7. Social mobility

  8. The industry's next steps

  9. Ways we can support D&I

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

References & Resources:

  • The Create Space Report

  • Create Space Resources

  • Guide to Tackling Microaggressions

  • Six ways to actually support diversity

  • OnlyOneInTheRoom Destroy This Brief

Episode transcript: https://www.aseatatourtable.com.au/episodes

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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Ilin Ho is a multidisciplinary artist who explores the reinvention of old materials and the founder of Artists' Apparel. Artists' Apparel opens the opportunity for more conversations surrounding mental health as many designs were created with a focus on depression and anxiety. We chat to Ilin about her personal experiences with mental health and art, her 'failures' and lessons leading up to Artists' Apparel, and her creative process as artist and small business owner.

Episode outline:

  1. Ilin's journey to becoming an artist and starting Artists' Apparel

  2. Ilin's personal experiences and evolving relationship with mental health

  3. Behind the scenes of running Artists' Apparel

  4. Lessons learnt and looking towards a sustainable future

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

Follow Artists' Apparel:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artists_apparel/

  • Website: https://artistsapparel.com/

Episode transcript: https://www.aseatatourtable.com.au/episodes

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

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From YouTube to music to TV, who were our Asian idols growing up? We unpack the Asian media landscape that shaped us, pay homage to the OG trailblazers, and analyse the current state of Asian representation in media.

Episode outline:

  1. The Asian idols we grew up with

  2. The different types of Asian stereotypes in media

  3. Why it matters to have authentic stories in mainstream media

  4. The Asian Australian landscape vs the Asian American landscape

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

References:

  • Media Matters: Why Asian American Representation in Media is a Social Justice Issue

  • Asian Americans Are Poorly Represented in Hollywood, Study Shows

  • Why Asian-Australian actors are making it big in Hollywood but not at home

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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With the rise of movements like Quiet Quitting, the Great Resignation and #TangPing, we reflect on how our Asian Australian values has influenced our relationship with work. When all we've known is to hustle, what do we unlearn and what do we embrace? Join us as we debate the controversies of quiet quitting versus hustle culture.

Episode outline:

  1. Quiet quitting as the opposite of hustle mentality

  2. The post-pandemic transformation of our relationship with work and hustle culture

  3. How quiet quitting originated from China's 'lying flat' movement

  4. Is quitting a good or a bad thing? Why are we resisting it?

  5. The role of privilege and our cultural values in quiet quitting

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

References:

  • Employment Hero Wellness at Work Report 2022: https://employmenthero.com/wellness-at-work/

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

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We celebrate the end of Season 1 in true Tracy & Wendy style - we get vulnerable and have a heart to heart. We reveal the hardest parts of running a podcast, shout out to the people who has supported us along the way, reflect on unexpected learnings, gush over some of your comments, and look to what's next.

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

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Let's get comfortable with the uncomfortable, and let's talk money. Growing up with immigrant parents, our relationship with money has been interesting and is ever-evolving. We talk about our attitudes and emotions towards money, where our money anxiety stems from, and the ongoing pursuit of financial independence.

Episode outline:

  1. Our relationship with money

  2. The symbolism of money in Asian culture

  3. Recognising money anxiety

  4. Becoming financially independent

  5. Financial literacy as an ongoing journey

Resources:

  • 'Generation gap: ensuring a fair go for younger Australians' - Grattan Institute Report, 2019.

  • Kakeibo - The Japanese art of saving money

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

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Van Anh is a part-time school teacher and part-time life coach. With immigrant parents who worked hard to restart their lives in Australia, the values of hard work and finding stability was instilled in Van Anh from a young age. This led to Van Anh's career in teaching, which eventually led to the discovery of her passion in life coaching. Through Kind of Heart, Van Anh is a second generation coach who helps Asian Australian women let go of cultural pressures and stop overworking.

Episode outline:

  1. Introducing Van Anh & Kind of Heart

  2. Pursuing stability as a school teacher

  3. From POP Pilates instructor to life coach

  4. The impacts of being the eldest child

  5. Greatest learnings from Kind of Heart

  6. What is life coaching?

  7. Building deeper relationships with parents

  8. Resources for personal growth

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast.

Follow Van Anh:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_kindofheart/

  • Website: https://kindofheart.com/

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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From the brands we wear and the slang we use, to the pop culture references and even our local chicken shops, Western Sydney has an identity of its own. For us, being from South West Sydney means community, culture and home. In this episode, we talk about why we're proud of being from "the area", what it means to be a "Westie", and the stereotypes we deal with.

Episode outline:

  1. Surprising facts about Greater Western Sydney

  2. The 'Westie' identity

  3. Growing up in migrant families

  4. Postcode prejudice

  5. Western Sydney stereotypes - expectations vs. reality

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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Ling and Jace are mixed Asian-Australians living in Sydney. When bushfires tore through the country a few years ago, they decided to change everything and find ways to contribute to the bigger picture.

They pivoted from corporate law to photography and policy, and now run a blog @cereal.for.lunch where they share travel stories, landscape photography and conversations around biodiversity and sustainability. They have been featured in WILD Wellbeing magazine and explore the connection between nature and mindfulness.

Episode outline:

  1. The origin story of Cereal for Lunch

  2. Learning and experimenting with photography for the first time

  3. Burnout from corporate law and the decision to transition out

  4. What does Ling & Jace's 'work week' look like now?

  5. Focusing on slow and sustainable travelling

  6. An insight into the creative process behind Cereal for Lunch

  7. Advice for aspiring creatives

  8. Staying present whilst capturing content

  9. How Cereal for Lunch has shaped Ling & Jace's relationship

  10. Lessons on managing burnout

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast.

Follow Cereal for Lunch:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cereal.for.lunch/

  • Website: https://www.cerealforlunch.com/

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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“Listen to your elders.” Sound familiar? Growing up, this was something our parents drilled into us but what does it really mean? And what has it taught us? We unpack the concept of ‘filial piety’ by reflecting on the lessons our elders have taught us and how they have shaped who we are today.

Episode outline:

  1. What does it mean to 'Respect your elders'?

  2. The history of filial piety

  3. How we show respect to our elders

  4. Life lessons from our elders

  5. How these lessons show up in our lives today.

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast.

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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What is your presence in your absence? What do people say about you when you're not around? In this episode, we chat about building our personal brands, being authentic, how we see ourselves vs. how others see us, the importance of storytelling, and redefining our elevator pitches.

Episode outline:

  1. Increasing our self-awareness with the Johari Window Exercise

  2. The importance of having a strong personal brand

  3. How being Asian Australian influences our personal brand

  4. The principles of a good brand

  5. What we do to continually evolve our personal brands

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast.

References/Resources:

  • The Johari Window Exercise: https://www.fearlessculture.design/blog-posts/the-johari-window

  • 10 Golden Rules of Personal Branding: https://www.forbes.com/sites/goldiechan/2018/11/08/10-golden-rules-personal-branding/?sh=3b33516358a7

  • DiSC Styles: https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-disc/disc-styles

  • VIA Survey of Character Strengths: https://www.viacharacter.org/

  • Email Like a Boss: https://www.instagram.com/p/BxyDCCbheLX/

  • PwC Personal Brand Workbook: https://www.pwc.com/c1/en/assets/downloads/personal_brand_workbook.pdf

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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Kevin, aka, Sydney Food Boy, our local food vlogger is on a mission to find the best food in Sydney, particularly South-West Sydney. We chat to Kevin about life as a food content creator, connecting to culture and community through food, and of course, his top food recommendations.

Episode outline:

  1. Sydney Food Boy's origin story

  2. Life as an optometrist vs content creator

  3. Kevin's journey with food storytelling

  4. Creating content for TikTok vs YouTube vs Instagram

  5. The untold stories of South-West Sydney

  6. The significance of 'Best Cheap Eats in Cabramatta'

  7. Best and worst parts of being a content creator

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  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

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Have you felt like you've been stuck in a rut? Asking yourself, "is this it?" We reflect on our quarter-life crises, the perks and quirks of being in our 20s, the pressures to hit certain milestones, and the highs and lows of transitioning into adulthood.

Episode outline:

  1. Recognising a quarter-life crisis

  2. Feeling like we're stuck in a rut

  3. The transition from university to full-time work

  4. Lessons from overcoming a quarter-life crisis

  5. The pressures to "succeed" in your 20s

  6. Attaching your identity to work

  7. Do we have a 5 year plan?

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Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

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Grab a cuppa and take a seat because we're getting up close and personal with Tracy. Wendy asks Tracy about her milestones, the values that shape her, discovering what matters, her personality traits, and living her best life in London.

Episode outline:

  1. A glimpse into Tracy’s childhood

  2. Finding the confidence to be yourself

  3. How family has shaped Tracy today

  4. Geeking out over paper and hobbies

  5. Quality time in relationships

  6. Prioritising enjoyment and growth in a job

  7. Adventure and freedom on exchange

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Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

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Grab a coffee and sit down because today, we're getting to get to know Wendy on a whole other level. Tracy asks Wendy everything she wants to know about Wendy's childhood, personal growth, struggles, friendships, and career as a designer.

Episode outline:

  1. What was Wendy like as a child?

  2. Being a go-getter and dealing with burnout

  3. Lessons from exchange

  4. Being a good friend

  5. Life as a designer at a Big 4 vs. agency vs. in-house

  6. The origin story of Fin. by Wendy

  7. Advice for freelancers

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Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

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Kelly Lam is an Asian Australian mental health counsellor specialising in cultural values. We ask Kelly all our burning questions about the second gen mental health experience, diving deep into intergenerational issues, system issues, overcoming stigma, and how we can take charge of our mental health.

Episode outline:

  1. Kelly's journey from personal breakdowns to becoming a counsellor

  2. What's the difference between a counsellor, therapist and psychologist?

  3. The cycle of intergenerational trauma

  4. The Asian Australian mental health experience

  5. Kelly's message for our listeners

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Kelly and The Feel Project:

  • Website: www.thefeelproject.com.au

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_feelproject/

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefeelprojectcounselling

  • The Feel Project Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-feel-project/

Mental health resources:

  • Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ | 13 11 14

  • Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ | 1300 22 4636

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

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Happy Lunar New Year everyone! We spend this episode learning about the origins of Chinese New Year, sharing how we celebrate it, and reading each other's 2022 zodiac horoscopes. Find out which zodiacs are lucky this year and what's in store for our career, love, wealth and health.

Episode outline:

  1. The myth and origin of Chinese New Year

  2. Our Lunar New Year traditions and rituals

  3. Reacting to our 2022 zodiac predictions

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References/Resources:

  • Read your 2022 horoscopes: https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/tiger.htm

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

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We think people are born creative, but creativity is a muscle we can all work on. In this episode, we discuss how we gained creative confidence, myths about creativity, the creative process, and overcoming creative doubt. We also share tips for improving creativity, and idea generation exercises. Everyone has creative potential, go out there and find it!

Episode outline:

  1. Can creativity be learnt or is it inherited?

  2. Creativity as a process, not an event ("eureka moment")

  3. Commercialising creativity in advertising

  4. Creative problem solving in service design

  5. Wendy's creative process as a designer

  6. Tracy's experience with AWARD School

  7. Overcoming creative block

  8. Exercises for strengthening your creative muscle

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References/Resources:

  • Cards for Humanity: https://cardsforhumanity.idean.com/

  • Deck of Brilliance: https://deckofbrilliance.com/

  • Creative Types quiz: https://mycreativetype.com/

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

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For the beginning of 2022, we reflect on our 2021 new year's resolutions, the processes that help us reflect, our highlights and lowlights, and the biggest lessons we learnt. We also share a useful framework that can help you reflect on the past year and set your intentions for 2022.

Episode outline:

  1. Being intentional and prioritising wellbeing in 2021

  2. How journalling has helped our personal growth

  3. What made us feel most happy in 2021?

  4. What made us feel unhappy in 2021?

  5. Our biggest personal and professional learnings

  6. The good habits will we take into the new year

  7. The habits we will leave behind

  8. What do we wish we would have done more of?

  9. What are our goals for 2022?

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References/Resources:

  • Jay Shetty's '9 Powerful Reflection Questions for 2021':

  • What made you feel most happy this year?

  • What made you unhappy this year?

  • What was the biggest lesson you learned this past year?

  • What do you wish you would have done more of this year?

  • What's something you want to do less of next year?

  • What was your biggest success this year?

  • What was a moment you failed this year?

  • What is something you want to learn next year?

  • What is your favourite way to refuel?

  • You're Not Listening by Kate Murphy: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/45892276

  • Jim Kwik's 1 Billion Dollar Routine: https://youtu.be/5CMDOd97DRw

  • Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits

  • Sleep Cycle App: https://www.sleepcycle.com/

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

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How much from our childhood has translated into adulthood? What was our upbringing like? For this festive season, we sit down and reflect on our childhood memories, growing up in an Asian household, stories our parents told us, subtle asian traits, and the things we always have to explain to others.

Episode outline:

  1. Growing up in the 90s and 00s

  2. The joys of Chinese school, tutoring and extracurricular activities

  3. Were our parents actually strict?

  4. The lies our parents told us

  5. Asian traditions and superstitions

  6. Things only Asians will understand

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Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

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How does culture impact our experience with imposter syndrome? In this episode, we sit down with our good friend, Jason, to discuss our experience with self-doubt and imposter syndrome in the workplace, where we think it stems from, and our tactics to deal with it. The focus of imposter syndrome has historically been on fixing the individual, but we discuss why fixing the organisation is more important.

Episode outline:

  1. The five types of imposter syndrome

  2. The situations in which we feel imposter syndrome

  3. How our Asian upbringing has impacted our fear of speaking up

  4. Why imposter syndrome affects women and people of colour more

  5. The impacts of being high achievers

  6. Tactics for dealing with imposter syndrome and building workplace confidence

As always, we also end the episode with our dinner table questions. Today we chat about our thoughts on Shang-Chi, being a morning person vs night owl, and our biggest phobias.

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References/Resources:

  • Identifying and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/imposter-syndrome

  • 'Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome' article: https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

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In Episode 3, we talk about a very important topic - diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace. We reflect on our personal experiences with workplace diversity, times when we've spoken up, the conscious decisions we make at work, and how we can promote change.

Episode outline:

  1. Defining D&I - what's the difference?

  2. Uncomfortable situations at work

  3. The conscious decisions we have to make

  4. Why inclusive and accessible design matters

  5. Giving out fortune cookies for Chinese New Year

  6. What individuals vs organisations can do about D&I

  7. Reflecting on our use of inclusive language

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References/Resources:

  • Diversity & Inclusion Explained: https://www.dca.org.au/di-planning/getting-started-di/diversity-inclusion-explained

  • Inclusion@Work Index: https://www.dca.org.au/sites/default/files/inclusion-at-work-index/dca_inclusive_index_2019_synopsis_online_new_accessible.pdf

  • Power/Privilege Wheel: https://ccrweb.ca/en/anti-oppression

  • WCAG Guidelines: https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/

  • WCAG Colour Checker: https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/

  • WordsAtWork Guide: https://www.dca.org.au/sites/default/files/dca_wordsatwork_overall_guide.pdf

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

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After some technical (and manual) difficulties, Episode 2 is ready for the world! We talk about our experience pursuing non-traditional Asian careers, living for our parents, pressures we put on ourselves, and saying yes to everything.

Episode outline:

  1. How we got into the creative industry

  2. Why stability is the priority for our migrant parents

  3. Dealing with pressures from our family

  4. Does money = success?

  5. Chasing every opportunity and getting out of our bubble

  6. Our transition from high school to university

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Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

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There's a new kid on the block! Introducing A Seat at Our Table, by your friends from the area, Tracy & Wendy.

We're two friends from South-West Sydney with dreams to make the creative industry a more diverse and inclusive place.

In our very first episode, we share our friendship story, chat about why this podcast is important to us, and discuss being Asian Australian in the creative industry. We also have some nervous laughs.

Episode outline:

  1. The significance of 'A Seat at Our Table'

  2. Our 13 year friendship story

  3. Being the only Asian in the room

  4. Surprising diversity and inclusion stats from the creative industry

  5. Asking each other some fun questions

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References mentioned:

  • Diversity in adland: https://ashtonmedia.com.au/diversity-adland/

  • 'Shifting the Balance' report: https://diversityarts.org.au/app/uploads/Shifting-the-Balance-DARTS-small.pdf

  • 'Australia's creative industry is shockingly white' article: http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/aug/15/australias-creative-industry-is-shockingly-white-but-dont-be-discouraged

Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

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A sneak peek of what's coming up. We saved you a seat, come join us!

Episodes dropping every second Saturday.

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Music credits:

  • Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

  • Music provided by Audio Library Plus

  • Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

  • Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves