Keeping Up With KDPhi: Recent Episodes
UMCP aKDPhi
Join Hailey as she talks with Emily from VSA, Zaz from FDS, and Kaylee from KSA about the importance of leadership, what makes a good leader, and how to prevent burnout.
As October is coming to an end, join Joyce as she talks about how breast cancer affects Asian Americans and a few survivor stories. Our guests Gabby and Alyssa will also be featured in talking about breast cancer awareness and what it means to them.
While breast cancer awareness is aKDPhi's national philanthropy, the UMCP chapter's specific philanthropy is climate change, an issue that affects everyone on the planet. Join Gabby and guests Emma, Elenna, and Maddie as they discuss the importance of climate change and sustainability and what individuals can do to live more sustainable lives.
With having busy schedules in life, it's easy to forget to prioritize your health and take care of yourself. Many women may also not be aware of common health issues that affect lots of women and could affect them, too. Join Emma and Alyssa as they discuss important health issues that affect women and what preventative measures to take against these issues!
Join KC, Alyssa, and Maddie as they speak with some of the mothers of sisters of UMCP aKDPhi about their personal experiences being an Asian American woman and mother in the U.S. Hear conversations about facing stereotypes, raising children in a different environment, and more!
Join Isabell and Melanie as they talk to UMCP aKDPhi alumnae Grace, Kat, and Crystal about their careers, what makes a good leader, and balancing working hard and setting boundaries for yourself.
Join Shawna, Isabell, and Jenny as they share their experiences transitioning to in-person life again and what they did over Thanksgiving break!
To wrap up Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join Ellis and Gabby as they talk about how breast cancer affects Asian Americans and talk to guest speakers Inseo and Abby about breast cancer awareness and what it means to them.
*LnF = Love and Friendship
The sisters of UMCP aKDPhi chat about sisterhood and share their favorite memories from within the chapter, between chapters, and during quarantine. This episode is hosted by Crystal Wang and she's joined by Julie Pham, Lindsay Yee, Maddi Paige, and Emma Tran.
Why are Asian parents in denial of mental illness so much? What’s therapy actually like, and how do you even start? What do you do if you can’t afford or access therapy right now? Join Lynn and Shawna as they discuss why mental health stigmas exist in Asian communities, on-campus mental health resources, tips on starting therapy and what to expect, and what to do for free if you decide not to do therapy.
Mental Health Creators to Check Out:
HINDZ (Youtube, “IN HINDZSIGHT” podcast Spotify), Amy Lee (Instagram @amy_lee, Youtube, TikTok @amyvagabond), Nedra Glover Tawwab (Instagram @nedratawwab), Dr. Thema (Instagram @dr.thema), Yung Pueblo (Instagram @yung_pueblo), Faith Broussard Cade (Instagram @fleurdelisspeaks), Alex Elle (Instagram @alex_elle, “hey, girl” podcast on Spotify)
Feeling lost in your career search? Need some guidance and professional advice? Listen to our podcast, where we get real about a variety of career fields. With speakers from academia, journalism, the sciences, and more, we hope you gain a variety of perspectives!
Hosts: Maddie Ho, Emma Tran
Guests: Dr. Patricia A. Alexander, Maris Medina, Dr. Quynh Nguyen, Anita Galiano
Join Ellis and Mimi as they talk about the difficulties of volunteering in a virtual era and the importance of community building. Come learn about what's happening in the AAPI community and ways you can help.
Join Kat, Lynn, Emily, and Kathleen as they share nuggets of wisdom learned from TikTok, and why the movie Soul is a must-watch.