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Da Eun Kim & Sophia Sun
2 Asian American women sharing the underrepresented perspectives that shape our lifelong journey of learning and unlearning. Instagram: www.instagram.com/bambooandglass, Website: https://beacons.ai/bambooandglass
Accelerated by a global pandemic, youth are experiencing a mental health crisis unlike anything we've seen before.
- There aren't enough clinical providers. For every 1,200 students there's only one school psychologist.
- Lack of providers makes support inaccessible. Costs are high and waitlists are as long as 4-6 months
- Support is reactive rather than proactive. Students don't get help until they reach a breaking point
- Educators are burnt out. There's not enough support & educators are feeling the burden
Clayful provides coaching for every student - when & where they need it. We chat with founder Maria Barrera about:
- Maria's experiences as an immigrant from Colombia
- What it takes to get schools admin, teachers, counselors, parents, and students onboard
- The financial incentives that make it possible for schools to provide Clayful
- The importance of providing support, not advice - and the inspiration behind this intention
- How to measure success and what to optimize for - "We want to reach more kids - but we also want to build their own capacity to coach themselves. If we design for daily use, does that mean we become a crutch? How do you define value? If one session changes a kid's life, is that enough?"
About Maria
Maria ran her first coaching session when she was 15.
Then as a tutor, and now as founder of Clayful, Maria has always found joy in coaching others through everyday life stressors and challenges. This led her to start a tutoring company while getting her engineering degrees at Stanford University, to leading growth, product, and marketing at edtech leader Nearpod, and to being a part of the early team at HR-focused, a16z-backed, ChartHop.
Now, she is building Clayful to be the support she wished she had had (and that would have saved her lots in therapy bills!). With Clayful, kids have access to personalized resources that improve their mental wellness, regardless of socio-economic status.
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- www.clayfulhealth.com
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Part 2 of our conversation with Sharon! Last time on bamboo & glass, we focused on the beginnings of her content creation journey and the tribulations that came with the new chapter. In this episode, we'll chat more about specifically confidence and self-love, and how they go hand-in-hand with putting yourself out there both online and offline, especially when it comes to dating~
About Sharon Lee:
Sharon Lee loves food, media, and Asian American culture. Sharon is a restaurant + media critic who shares her favorite Koreatown/LA spots as well as her takes on whatever show she’s watching (probably a reality dating show on Netflix.) Born in Memphis, Tennessee but raised to be a proud Korean American by Los Angeles, Sharon is grateful to be embraced by Koreatown. Sharon is training for the LA Marathon with Koreatown Run Club, volunteers at Bicycle Meals, and loves to have her Korean corrected by the ajumma's at various Koreatown establishments. Sharon contributes for Netflix Golden, Infatuation LA, Eater LA, Sundae School, and many more fun upcoming projects—stay tuned :)
⟡ tiktok: @helloimsharon
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Posting online is scary - especially when you come in with preconceived notions of what it means to gather a following and to put work into that. We spoke with Sharon Lee, a TikToker best known for her LA recs, loving advice from her dad, and hot takes on media, about her journey into TikTok - how she hated (and still hates) influencer culture, how she positions herself to make this endeavor meaningful, and how she even deals with negative feedback from judgmental friends and getting canceled.
Part 2 coming next week!
About Sharon Lee:
Sharon Lee loves food, media, and Asian American culture. Sharon is a restaurant + media critic who shares her favorite Koreatown/LA spots as well as her takes on whatever show she’s watching (probably a reality dating show on Netflix.) Born in Memphis, Tennessee but raised to be a proud Korean American by Los Angeles, Sharon is grateful to be embraced by Koreatown. Sharon is training for the LA Marathon with Koreatown Run Club, volunteers at Bicycle Meals, and loves to have her Korean corrected by the ajumma's at various Koreatown establishments. Sharon contributes for Netflix Golden, Infatuation LA, Eater LA, Sundae School, and many more fun upcoming projects—stay tuned :)
⟡ tiktok: @helloimsharon
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Reading the love story I got to introduce to millions of people on TikTok: "You May Want to Marry My Husband"
Media mentioned in the episode
- My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me link
- weekly, short newsletter: bambooandglass.substack.com
Additional stories about love & loss
- Children Don't Always Live link
- What Does Daddy Cry About? link
- Years Ago, My Sister Vanished. I See Her Whenever I Want. link
- Best stories about love and loss, curated by Sophia
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Previously on the podcast, Erica came onto the podcast to chat about how we can all level up our lives with side quests. As we dug a little deeper in our questions, at one point Erica shares that it gets into her life philosophy of believing the journey is more important than the destination (it’s even her go-to second date question). But what if you’re more like us and have habitually cared about the destination, but still crave the ability to feel freedom/agency to start a new hobby? We’ll share our perspectives as trained main questers and some of the mistakes we’ve learned as we’ve embarked on new hobbies and side quests.
Previous episode: Level up with a side quest ft. Erica Barry
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What holds you back from starting new things? Could reframing interests as "side quests" lower the barriers, expectations, and even the guilt of trying something totally different?
Outside of Erica's 9-5 job as a senior manager of client strategy & analytics, she's also: performer at Disneyland, contestant on the baking show Baker’s Dozen, Ted Talk speaker, reporter, yoga instructor, surfer, model, actress, producer, and author of Don't Wait, Create: How to Be a Content Creator in the New Digital Revolution
Erica shares the many benefits of the "side quest mindset" and 3 simple side quests you can start today, to build the muscle of trying new things.
About Erica:
Erica Barry is a media strategist, entertainment industry professional, writer, and digital content creator. She studied economics and media studies at Pomona College, where she discovered her passion for media, entrepreneurship, and representation.
⟡ Instagram: @eribarry
⟡ Email: erica@ericabarry.com
Related episodes:
- Da Eun's experience with a Korean shaman: Do you believe in miracles and coincidences?
- Don’t Wait, Create: Overcoming Your Inner Critic ft. Erica Barry
- Facetune & Influencers, Art & Cancel Culture: A Debate! ft. Erica Barry & Sarah Park
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Malicious compliance, quiet hiring, worker hoarding, career cushioning, and quiet quitting are movements in the ever-shifting relationship between employer and employee in this economy.
We break down what these terms mean, and talk about how social media influences our relationship with labor and autonomy.
We end by talking about the most recent round of layoffs by big tech, and predict what’s going to happen next.
More episodes about career:
- Dear b&g: I never feel like I’m doing a good job at work
- What really goes into a dream career ft. Karen Mok & Serena Lee Kim
- You need to hear these 6 things if you're making a career switch
- Revisiting His 13-Year Fight to Stay in the US ft. MD Ma
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Have you ever wanted to hide a part of your identity or life from someone? As we grow older, we naturally become more aware of what biases and connotations our identity and history hold, and we could either look forward or be really reluctant to witness reactions and judgments from others. What if we took those insecurities, those what if’s, and leveled the playing field for all your love interests and gave you all the chance to present yourself the way you want to be presented?
Here's your Valentine's Day watch, PINK LIE, a show that's equal parts spicy and sincere, and we're so excited to dive deep into our review and reflections with our good friend and former guest, Vanuyen Pham.
Move aside Single's Inferno & Love is Blind, Pink Lie is here!
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What can you do to ensure that lunch with your parents & partner goes well...especially if your parents have disliked your partner for the last 7 years?
This week, Da Eun shares her dilemma, and Sophia shares her perspective/advice.
“My partner and I have been dating for over 7 years now.
But what most people don’t know is that my parents have not liked my partner.
There are several reasons for their judgment, some of which I understand, some of which I don’t relate to. Whenever my relationship was brought up at home, one of us would always start crying. Because those conversations were filled with so much strife, it became easier to not talk about it. It’s probably been 5 years since I have spoken about my relationship in depth with my parents. Add the pandemic on top of that and my parents being on the other side of the world, there was really no chance to advocate for my relationship.
However, my parents are finally visiting me in the US, which could be an opportunity for my partner and family to spend time with one another in the form of a meal together. [...]
(1) Should I bring up the idea of a meal together with my parents?
(2) What can I do to ensure the meal goes well?”
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Last week, Da Eun asked for Sophia's advice regarding the workplace. Today is Sophia's turn to ask for Da Eun's advice.
TODAY'S TOPIC: I notice that overall, you’re very proactive in maintaining friendships and making new friends. For example, there are many times when a friend from hs reacehs out and you make time to catch up. Also, when you see someone interesting on LinkedIn, you’re great at reaching out and following through on scheduling time to get to know each other. I want to be like you, but I think some barriers for me are:
- I’m scared to be tired when the time of the scheduled call/meetup comes around: I feel like my energy level is unpredictable, and I really dislike the feeling of being tired but having to muster up the energy to meet someone, EVEN IF I end up following through and enjoying the conversation.
- I know I over-value spontaneity yet that knowledge isn’t enough to push me to catch up with people: I like the feeling of keeping my evenings free to be spontaneous…even though I’ve learned again and again that once I go out and see people, I end up being really happy I did.
- Deep down, I’m afraid I’ve become a less interesting person. It’s hard to re-find that energy and desire to meet up with people, when I wonder what how people's perceptions of me will change upon meeting up.
Do you have any tips on navigating these particular barriers?
Resources mentioned
Old/New Identity Activity on TikTok
clay.earth to support you in deepening friendships
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Da Eun: We’ve been friends for almost a decade now, hard to believe, but we always have so much to learn from each other given our expertise, our lived experiences, and the synergy that is our friendship. Today, I need your advice, Sophia.
Sophia: And I’ll need your advice, Da Eun, in the next episode. Hopefully, people can gain some more insight into the vulnerable aspects of our friendship, and also hear our personal thought processes when it comes to supporting our loved ones.
TODAY'S TOPIC: Dear bamboo & glass, at work, I lack a lot of confidence and catch myself having incredibly invasive self-talk. I tell myself “oh my goodness, everyone thinks I’m a fraud and I am not capable. They’re just tolerating me at this point.” “how I could I be so dumb? There’s no way I can keep up.” I’m tired of how that can ruin my day and week so easily, and I know that it’s the meaning that I put behind these incidents that give it so much power. How can I get rid of this self-talk, especially when I am prone to believe it’s over 60% true? How to support bamboo & glass:
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"A professional change in midlife can provide a much-needed reset—at least when you’re looking for a career that more closely aligns with your passion. But finding what you love, especially once you’ve gone down an entirely different path, can feel impossible."
On bamboo & glass, we talk about the abundant possibilities of who we can choose to be, and one pillar we discuss is career. We all know the career jump is challenging. It’s oftentimes where most of us get stuck: the fear of pursuing our dreams or stepping outside of our comfort zone. But what we don’t talk as much about are the questions and sobering realizations we continue to have months, even years into the new venture, and how we relate that back to our “old selves.” We'll hear two past guests, Karen Mok and Serena Lee Kim, share their meandering journeys of wandering through career, unpacking success and passion alongside reinventing and redefining their identities.
Our guests:
Karen Mok | Twitter @itskmok
Serena Lee Kim | Youtube @SerenaLeeKim
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Episodes mentioned🎙️ Building The Cosmos: a Digital Community of Asian Womxn ft. Cassandra Lam & Karen Mok
🎙️ Redefining Self Worth Through Serendipitous Digital Connections ft. Serena Kim
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"Would you rather like your crush more, or vice versa? If you couldn’t ask/share about someone’s age or career, what would you ask/share to get someone to choose you to go to Paradise?"
Single's Inferno 2 was a fun show that also challenged our assumptions about others and our habits for how we present ourselves. We chat about:
- If it felt clear that your crush liked someone else, what would you do? Would you be more like So E (step back) or Jong Woo (keep pursuing)?
- What makes a someone a pick-me girl?
- How do the same actions come across differently based on how you look?
- What makes Jinyoung so charming?? Is he the Song Jia of Season 2? Flirting 101: 10 Tips with Song Jia (Single's Inferno)
- How we'd spice up Season 3
Episodes mentioned🎙️ Flirting 101: 10 Tips with Song Jia (Single's Inferno)
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Career can be simple or it can be complicated. As we're getting older, we're realizing how much more common it is to take a chance on a new career path, but that doesn't make it any less intimidating. In this episode, we're sourcing from interviews we did in 2020 with fellow career changemakers to provide you with 6 things to keep in mind as encouragement and affirmation as you ponder upon an important change in your life.
Episodes mentioned🎙️Testing Hypotheses: From Animal Welfare to Tech to Medicine and Beyond ft. Jen Ren
🎙️From Professional Violinist to Software Engineer ft. Reina Murooka
🎙️Going After Her Childhood Dream: From Pharmacist to Actress ft. Susan Cho
🎙️Connecting the Dots: From Public Health to Acting, Producing, and Writing ft. Minji Chang
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Get to know our 2023 theme ("discovering the abundant possibilities of who we can choose to be") - and if you're new, get to know us and the friendship behind our 4-year weekly podcast!
Episodes mentioned
- Here's How to Enjoy Meeting New People
- “Asian American podcast”: Duties & Possibilities
- How the American Dream Has Failed International Students ft. Na He Jeon & John Suh
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While it's easy to focus on "highlight reel achievements" that make sense to others, we're here to 🥳 celebrate work in progress and internal victories that don't have to make sense to anyone but YOU.
Whether you want to reflect on your own or with a loved one, here are some questions and conversation starters:
- Is there anything you've acknowledged to be outside of your control this year?
- Is there anything you've finally taken control of this year?
- Is there a boundary you've proudly set for yourself this year?
- What's a new perspective you've come to accept this year?
- Is there an area of life that's historically been neglected that you've tended to this year?
- What's a seemingly trivial bucket list item that you've finally checked off this year?
- What have you made progress on that, to others may have seemed linear, but was actually full of ups and downs and thus something to be even prouder of?
- What's the best support you've received this year?
- What's something new that you realized brings you much happiness?
- What's something in your life that you're talking your time on?
- What’s an unseen victory of the other person’s that you want to call attention to?
Episodes mentioned
- I Took a Medical Leave from Tech
- The $1000 Fine That Kickstarted My Personal Finance Journey
- What Makes a Goal Worth Pursuing? Sophia's Goals
- What Makes a Goal Worth Pursuing? Da Eun's Goals
- How to Enjoy Reading Fiction & Non-fiction
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There's so much we're grateful for, eager to release, and hopeful about as 2022 comes to a close. Vision boards are a great way to visualize your goals and hopes for 2023, so listen along and let's make one together!
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What does it take to tell a good story, make your friends laugh, and help everyone have a grand old time? Turns out, not much. Niles Wilson, resident storyteller, tells us his 5 tips to flexing that storytelling muscle, just in time for the holidays as you gather with loved ones and reminisce on some of the best memories from this year.
**Remember, good storytelling isn’t looking for content, it’s giving the content that’s already happening in your life the “spotlight” it deserves.
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The Rich Somers Report
Want to build wealth through real estate investing? Give this new podcast a listen!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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How do you create a sense of closeness and intimacy with your loved ones from afar? Even with technology like video calls and friendship lamps, there hasn't been a tool that enhances the love language of physical touch, or presence, the way that Tangible does. Our guest is Akshay, the founder of Tangible, a magical neck pillow that creates physical presence over distance.
Join us for this conversation as we dive deep into Akshay's story about how the harrowing experience of losing his mom during the pandemic instigated this question, and what it took for him to go from tinkering on a few prototypes to fleshing out his vision into a company.
About Akshay:
Akshay Dinakar is a consumer product designer from Stanford University, currently passionate about taking “the distance” out of long-distance relationships. The creator of over a dozen different inventions, Akshay’s career vision is to help take a leap forward for humankind.
When he’s not in design studio mode, you’ll likely find him sketching architectural blueprints, recording classical/pop violin, writing short story mysteries, hanging rim on the basketball court, or cooking really spicy Asian food.
www.akshaydinakar.com
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
The Rich Somers Report
Want to build wealth through real estate investing? Give this new podcast a listen!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Passive Real Estate Strategies
We expose retail investors to truly passive REI opportunities & education
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Smells Like Humans
Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.
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What stories about death and the afterlife did you grow up with? We chat with filmmaker Eleanor Cho about her short film Dinner is Ready, Korean folklore about death, and the connections between film and mental health. Watch Dinner is Ready.
About Eleanor:
Eleanor Cho is a Korean American filmmaker and graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts. She is dedicated to writing and directing stories of underrepresented communities, and highlighting the extraordinary stories of ordinary people in order to humanize others and inspire empathy. She worked as a Writers’ Production Assistant on THE NEVERS (HBO). She is part of Creative Visions’ Women Excel Project, Visual Communications’ Armed with a Camera Fellowship, and a finalist for NBC Writers on the Verge and Hillman Grad Rising Voices. She also won the Ghetto Film School (GFS) x Dolby Institute “Finish the Script” competition, where she wrote and directed a short film while being mentored by Academy Award-nominated director, Carlos López Estrada (Raya and the Last Dragon). She is currently being mentored by Academy Award-nominated director, Bing Liu (Minding the Gap) through Sophia Chang’s Unlock Her Potential program.
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Business doing good
Interviews with CEOs of companies where making a difference is as key as making a profit.
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We’ve been observing how content creators today choose to share which bits and pieces of their lives to share, and going through some reevaluations ourselves. So let’s talk about it - content creation and privacy - with our good friend, content creator & teacher Irene J. Kim! She dives deep into:
- what aspects of safety/privacy she is most concerned about
- times she's had to reevaluate how much she is willing to share, whether that's opening up more or drawing a boundary for herself
- and how her debriefs with collaborators and loved ones go when it comes to her position as a content creator attracting 100K+ viewers
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The Product World
Deep dives with expert leads in Tech on how to build and lead world changing products.
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Ashikaga wisteria, yuzu, white rabbit, honeydew melon, brown sugar boba, chrysanthemum tea, vietnamese coffee, dragonfruit tea, white peach, candied plum, ube pancakes...if you want to fill your home (or a loved one's home) with these unique nostalgic scents, Baisun has you covered! We catch up with founder Brandon Leung about his journey building Baisun and what meaningful collaboration with AAPI creators and organizations can look like.
About Baisun Candle Co.
Founded in 2020 by Brandon Leung, Baisun Candle Co. creates hand-poured soy candles that are reminiscent and nostalgic to the AAPI community. Our mission is to celebrate the aromatic Eastern flavors & aromas one would typically find in an Asian kitchen or pantry through our candles and home fragrances. We hope you enjoy our traditional scents alongside some of our modern spin-off blends!
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- Chinese School, Korean birthdays, and our names (part 2)
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Excited to feel safe meeting people in person, but nervous about meeting new people? Want to enjoy meeting new people, fulfill your intentions, and build sincere relationships?
We share ideas for what you can do as a guest before the event, during the event, and after the event. We also share ideas for hosts and for tricky situations...like how to gracefully exit a conversation that’s getting awkward.
Episodes mentioned:
🎙️5 Things We've Learned From Living Together
🎙️Finding Comfort & Inspiration in BTS
🎙️Your Next Date: Niles Wilson
🎙️Capture & Cultivate Radical Self Love Via Portraits ft. David Suh
🎙️Redefining Self Worth Through Serendipitous Digital Connections ft. Serena Kim
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Credit scores, loans, and other aspects of personal finance can seem predatory, exploitative, unintuitive, scary, and shady...and mistakes can feel shameful and irreversible. In this episode, Sophia shares the mistakes, moments of grace, and @yourrichbff videos that nudged her to learn the basics and take simple, safe steps towards saving and spending money more effectively. Listen if you need a safe space to explore the basics of personal finance, and replay as many times as you need :)
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- Your Rich BFF
- Credit card quiz: https://smartasset.com/credit-cards/find-my-card
- High-yield savings account recommendations by @yourrichbff
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Buckle in folks, you're in for an intimate conversation on our parents: what it was like growing up with them, all the waves of woes and gratitude we feel over and over again with them, and how we navigate this dynamic when it comes to conflicts and boundaries.
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How do American, Korean, and Indian/Indian-American dating shows differ? We break down the best moments of Indian Matchmaking, Love is Blind, The Ultimatum, and Change Days. (We've already done an episode about Single's Inferno.) We also chat about what's been on our TikTok FYP (For You Page) lately.
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The Brave Marketer
Many of the most memorable brand campaigns have been driven by cutting edge marketers
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Become a Media Maven
If you’re tired of seeing your competition in places you would love to be mentioned or...
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Foresight: The CPA Podcast
Hear about how sustainability is integrating into the business world.
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After realizing that she needed a break to heal from burnout, Sophia finally takes a leave from her job as a product manager. She shares what nudged her to take a leave, the process of applying for a leave, and the realizations she gained during leave that she cherishes.
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- Product Management: Earning Trust & Leveraging Influence Patterns
- Let’s Get Motivated: 15 Tips
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The popularity of particular creators in the zeitgeist doesn't always match up with their realities. When they have thousands if not millions of fans but can't afford their next project, what can be done? Introducing Fanded, created by musician Travis Atreo: a licensed equity crowdfunding portal for musicians and artist to raise money through fan investment for their next creative project. Tune into our interview with him to hear his personal insights into the changing landscape for artists and creators and the gap that exists in their realities.
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- 142. Showcasing South Asian Beauty & Joy: Kulfi Beauty ft. Priyanka Ganjoo (buzzsprout.com)
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
Buzzsprout — Easiest Way to Start a Podcast
Start podcasting today. It's the easiest way to start, grow, and monetize your podcast.
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"How do you publish new conversations every week for 4 years??" and "What's it like working with a close friend??" are the top questions we get!
In 2019, we started with far less planning and knowledge than you may expect. But what got us here were our reflections, the creative process we've refined, our friendship, and the messages we've gotten from you, our listeners.
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Soraya -Be Convinced! Sharing Lifechanging Stories of Hope
Host Soraya Coffelt shares lifechanging stories of hope to encourage and motivate you.
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The Future Is Freelance
This show is for freelancers, sole traders, solopreneurs, digital nomads, consultants,...
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Interviews! They're a doozy, and they're an integral part of the career process. Oftentimes, we are in the position of vying for their favor. But what if that workplace may not be the best fit for you? How can you find this out through the only outlet you have: interviews? We give you 8 red flags to watch out for when you're in the thick of interviewing, as people who've gone through countless interviews and have experienced the other side of the interview table.
Episodes about the workplace & job hunting:
188. Defining Our Job Requirements ft. Milyza Flores
183. Your Guide to the Job Hunt
117. Honoring your Values, Energy, & Worth While Job Searching: Catch up with Reina Murooka
47. Advocating For Yourself, As Told by a Manager ft. Kevin J. Nguyen
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The Engine Builder's Show
How do you build sustainable engines in your business and personal life so you can...
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Think about the products and services you use every day - which ones are delightful, creative, and effective...versus deceitful, consuming, and effortful? We share examples from products we've used around the world, ranging from clothes and cooking to services and shopping.
Episodes about the design of social media products:
189. The Age of Anti-Instagram: What’s the Next Big Social Media Platform?
137. Finding Love Across the World on Clubhouse ft. Tony Lee
112. The Potential and Limitations of Clubhouse ft. Michelle Chan
111. Revitalizing Empathy & Play Through Creating on TikTok ft. MD Ma
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Ego Lab - Our mission is to help people feeling alone, lost, or stuck in life.
What is the ego anyway? Join Anthony and Brian as they explore philosophy, discuss...
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Do you struggle to maintain your integrity in your personal and professional life, yet face impossible dilemmas that force you to choose between your needs and values?
Do you want to take the step from selling out to selling out ethically?
If so, Lily Zheng and Dr. Inge Hansen’s book, The Ethical Sellout, is for you.
In this episode, we dive into the stories of folks Lily interviewed, as well as our own, to discuss culturally-specific conceptions of selling out, the social structures that force people to sell out, the emotions tied to selling out, and more.
We also hear about the tough decisions Lily faces as a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant and author, and how she applies the CHANGE framework.
Learn more about Lily at http://lilyzheng.co, and learn more about her book at theethicalsellout.com
This episode was originally published in January 2020.
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Follow Your Gut With Sarah Bennett
No more of the runaround. It’s time to heal and be the leader of your family’s wellness.
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What does the journey of obtaining a visa and green card to stay in the US look like, when spread out over 13 years? MD shares how his passion for media and experiences as a gay man shaped his decision to move from Singapore to the US. He also sheds light on the challenges he faced while navigating the workplace, from getting support from leadership to kickstart his green card process to carefully deciding what his next job should be.
All the while, MD holds much empathy for companies and businesses that are doing their best to support the workers who hope to maintain their life in the US.
We hope that through the stories (linked below) by MD, Na He, John, and Dahee, you've learned a little bit more about the lived experiences of immigrants who pursue the American dream.
This episode was originally published in August 2020.
More about MDBorn in China, raised in the UK, China, and Singapore, I have always enjoyed learning stories of others who own different pieces of the world I will never see. I have taken many personality tests and they all came back with a similar outcome, telling me that I’m a big “giver”, which is totally on point, given I always think about how I could amplify my limited time and energy to help as many people out there as possible. I did consulting, sold tactical pants, and now work in the fertility business to change the world, one family at a time. But I know I still need to continue the journey inward, and find out what I ultimately want to do for the rest of my life. You see - I’m still a work-in-progress human - probably just like you.
⟡ Instagram & TikTok: @mdthekiddo
⟡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdxyma/
Related episodes⟡ 66. How the American Dream Has Failed International Students ft. Na He Jeon & John Suh
⟡ 67. Persisting Through COVID-19 & Visa Restrictions En Route to Harvard Dental School ft. Dahee Chung
Watch our highlights for this episode!⟡ A Fresh Start in America... Then Comes the Reality Check | https://youtu.be/ldOllrTFDYE
⟡ Removing the Instagram Filter of the American Dream | https://youtu.be/r1YPftDIp0s
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⟡ F-1 visa: A visa issued to allow one to enter the US as a full-time student at an accredited educational institution.
⟡ H1-B visa: A visa that allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.
⟡ Green card: Also known as the Permanent Resident card, this allows one to live and work permanently in the US.
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Shamanic readings revealing past lives, unexpected dreams, unexplainable intuition...we share some of the miracles and coincidences we experienced, from 🔥least to 🔥🔥🔥most spicy. We end by reflecting on whether we believe everything happens for a reason, and how our belief shapes our willingness to take a chance on ourselves and others.
Episodes mentioned:⟡ 152. Exploring Spirituality & Storytelling
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Empowering Nonprofits
My mission is to empower those who empower others!
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Sober Dating One Date at a Time
Sober Dating Conversations are based in the conviction that we are constantly evolving...
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Only child Da Eun talks to eldest daughter Sophia about how her relationships with her siblings have evolved over time. Sometimes, it can be easy to take our families for granted, and here we see Sophia get to genuinely celebrate and acknowledge the growth in her family and points of admiration she has for her younger brother and sister.
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Chaos to Clarity
“Chaos to Clarity”! There’s a ton of entrepreneurial advice out there. Too much! Here...
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When you feel too busy to "play," you might actually need it the most. In this episode, we chat about childhood memories of play and how we can incorporate play into different aspects of our lives.
About our guest:
Daniel Kim is an LA-based actor and alumni of both UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television and of ABC’s 2019 Discovers: Talent Showcase. You can watch him in Bel Air on Peacock, Good Trouble on Freeform, Hollywood Stargirl on Disney+, and later this year as Cheol in Cheol the film. When he’s not acting or writing music, he loves a game of Dungeons & Dragons, getting lost reading a book, and a good cup of black coffee. You can find him on Instagram at @daniel_j_kim.
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PPC Ponderings Podcast
Consider core questions about digital advertising, in an investigative journalism format.
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Today, we're talking about feelings. Not just any feeling. BIG FEELINGS. Through Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy’s new book Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay, Sophia goes through and shares some of her favorite tips when it comes to navigating despair, perfectionism, comparison, regret, burnout, anger, and uncertainty. We hope you come away feeling validated and comforted by the mention of these feelings, and that there is at least one tip that you appreciated hearing about!
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⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
PPC Ponderings Podcast
Consider core questions about digital advertising, in an investigative journalism format.
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Have you felt lost and uninspired lately? We have. That's why we come together to exchange ideas about what has helped us to re-live moments of inspiration, find new inspiration, and tease apart the comparison that helps versus hinders inspiration.
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A long overdue career update from Da Eun, software engineer turned filmmaker turned who knows?! You may resonate if you're a solo entrepreneur, creative, or someone making an unconventional decision in your career next steps!
Leave your questions/reactions to this episode here~
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⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
She Leads Now: A Podcast For Women Leaders
Advance your organization’s mission and help others reach their highest potential!
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BeReal, Poparazzi, Clubhouse, and many other social media apps have popped up recently to fill in gaps left by Instagram, TikTok, and Snap. Have you tried them? Do you like them? Do you wonder what it takes to build the next big social media platform?
Based on our experiences using and building social media apps, we share:
- trends in social media,
- the difference between authentic vs spontaneous content,
- frameworks for analyzing different aspects of social media platforms,
- considerations and challenges when building new social media platforms
- whether we'd enjoy using BeReal and Poparazzi,
- the kinds of content that help us feel the most meaningfully connected to our friends,
- innovation we'd like to see in the social media space.
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Small Business PR
Get your small business seen and valued without ads, agencies, or connections necessary.
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The Muslims Down Under Podcast
Welcome to the Muslims Down Under Podcast, presented by MuslimsDownUnder.com. In this...
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The Strength of Us
Dating, Divorce, Diversity, Disability & Mental Health. Together we are stronger.
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Employers have job requirements - do you have requirements for your (next) job? Halfway through Milyza's sabbatical, she received an unexpected invitation to interview for a new job. She shares how she figured out what she wants out of her new job, and how she communicated those asks throughout the job search process (which can feel daunting...was she asking for too much?)
She also shares how she separates perspective shifts that are compromises versus genuine revisions of what she wants, and how to convince yourself that you are worthy of the empowering work environment that you want.
About Milyza:
Milyza is an infinitely joyful being from Queens, NY. She has been full-time traveling for the past year and now freelances as a Fractional Chief of Staff for mission-driven companies. She’s passionate about bringing consciousness and intentionality to life and work, and through this, seeks to live her best life every day.
Listen to our how-to series:
186. Your Personal Statement Checklist
184. How You Can Reevaluate Responsibilities
183. Your Guide to the Job Hunt
181. How to Enjoy Reading Fiction & Non-fiction
180. Options for Tactfully Saying No
178. Let’s Get Motivated: 15 Tips
177. 10 Tips to Enjoy Cooking
174. How to Document Memories, Not Just for Instagram
173. Your Guide to Making Stress Your Friend
172. Here’s How to Enjoy Meeting New People
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⟡ website
Global Podcast Editors
The LIVE Global Podcast Editor Chats are twice a month on YouTube. It's a rotating...
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Stories are all around us! But let's unpack what lessons we've been taught and patterns we've unconsciously internalized when it comes to storytelling. Are they outdated? What other forms or perspectives on storytelling are there? How do story conventions impact marginalized writers and communities? Listen to our discussion and reflections on Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping by Matthew Salesses.
Buy the book at your local bookstore!
Episode recommendations🎙️181. How to Enjoy Reading Fiction & Non-fiction
🎙️120. INHERITANCE: Traversing Continents, Careers, Languages, Generations ft. Juliana Chang
🎙️108. Decolonizing Our Bookshelves with the #Bookstagram Community ft. HilaryReadsBooks
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⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
Finding Freedom with Simple Systems
Learn how time management & systems can bring more success in business & freedom in life.
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The Master Delegator Podcast
Learn how to delegate effectively and become the CEO of your business not an employee!
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Clarity Cafe Podcast
A little self-help & a lot of laughs in this sip-sized podcast full of good vibes
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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Writing a compelling personal statement is HARD! How do you convey the unique thread among your life experiences, and convert years' worth of feelings and learnings into something concrete?We've each written and edited dozens and dozens of personal statements - for college, fellowships, scholarships, and graduate programs. We share our tips for choosing which stories to showcase, organizing the stories into a compelling narrative, editing your personal statement, and getting helpful feedback.
Other episodes about writing personal statements
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- Telling Your Story in Applications ft. Betty Bu
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Friendships and our view/standard of them have evolved - whether it’s because of the pandemic, distance, or just plain old growing up. So here's our check-in with each other: how are we making friends as we enter our late 20s? What's refreshing and challenging? Whether you've been a longtime listener or you're just discovering us for the first time, we would love to be friends and hear from you! Scroll down to see our socials and where you can connect with us.
Other episodes about friendship
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- Deepening Friendships as a Creator
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- Thriving Friendships in Your 30’s ft. Two Horny Goats
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Do you find yourself shouldering a lot of responsibility, not just in the workplace, but in your family, friendships, and other relationships? We share examples of responsibilities we feel empowered vs burdened to uphold, and tools for re-evaluating, reprioritizing, and communicating new expectations about responsibilities.
Episodes we recommend:
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- Options for Tactfully Saying No
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- Discovering Negative Self-Talk & Hidden Talents
Family-specific episodes:
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- Expectations of a Lifelong Caregiver ft. Rachel Cao
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- Happy Cleaners: Surviving Crisis and Heartaches as a Family ft. Julian Kim & Peter S. Lee
Friendship-specific episodes:
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- Deepening Friendships as a Creator
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- Thriving Friendships in Your 30’s ft. Two Horny Goats
Relationship-specific episodes:
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- Exploring the Expectations, Hopes, and Surprises of Our Relationship ft. Kevin Shanchen Pu
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- On Entrepreneurship, Authenticity, and Powerful Partnership: Tubby Nugget ft. Jenine Pastores & Josh Jackson
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⟡ tiktok: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Here are some of our tips and best practices when it comes to tackling the job hunt! How can your application stand out, how can you get in touch, how can you ace those interviews... we hope these are helpful in you snagging that next job!
Enjoyed this episode? You may also enjoy:🎙️82. Telling Your Story in Interviews ft. Karen Hou Chung
Our career changemakers series🎙️64. Goodbye, Silicon Valley; Hello, Hollywood!
🎙️61. Creating Her Own Doors of Opportunities Within the Tech Industry ft. Christina Gee
🎙️60. Testing Hypotheses: From Animal Welfare to Tech to Medicine and Beyond ft. Jen Ren
🎙️59. From Professional Violinist to Software Engineer ft. Reina Murooka
🎙️53. Going After Her Childhood Dream: From Pharmacist to Actress ft. Susan Cho
🎙️52. Connecting the Dots: From Public Health to Acting, Producing, and Writing ft. Minji Chang
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⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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What's been on your mind? For Sophia and her friends, everyone’s been feeling some combination of stuck, uninspired, powerless, exhausted, disappointed, angry, lonely, frustrated, and afraid.
We hope these quotes from BIPOC creators can offer an encouraging perspective and help you see the light at the end of the tunnel. (Creators include: BTS RM, @MichellCClark, Dr. Mona Masood, DO)
Episodes mentioned
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- Dedicating a Month to Friendships: Catch up with Da Eun
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- Finding Comfort & Inspiration in BTS
- S. 3, Ep. 12 - Navigating Life on the Unbeaten Path — Two Horny Goats
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- Options for Tactfully Saying No
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- Your Guide to Making Stress Your Friend
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- Are you revolving or evolving? Reacting to IG Quotes!
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- Don’t Wait, Create: Overcoming Your Inner Critic ft. Erica Barry
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- Grappling with Body Image & Negative Self-Talk
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- Pondering anxiety, belonging, & productivity: “Goodbye, Again” by Jonny Sun
How to support bamboo & glass:
🌿Share thoughts and ideas with us via Instagram @bambooandglass
🌿Share our Instagram posts & episodes with loved ones - we're on every podcast platform
🌿Treat us to a coffee through Buy Me a Coffee
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Follow bamboo & glass on:⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ tiktok: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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What hobby can help you escape into new worlds, imagine new realities, tackle challenges you're facing, and strengthen friendships? Reading! Da Eun and Sophia surprise each other with their opposite preferences when it comes to reading. By the end, we're excited to dive into the book the other recommended.
Episodes mentioned:
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- Pondering anxiety, belonging, & productivity: “Goodbye, Again” by Jonny Sun
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- Making History Timeless: Troublemaker by John Cho with Sarah Suk ft. Sarah Suk
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- Crossing Cultures & Careers: Loveboat Reunion ft. Abigail Hing Wen
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- Braving the Publishing Marathon Together ft. the Kimchingoos
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- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Media Highlights!
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Follow bamboo & glass on:⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ tiktok: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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The art of saying “no” is an important one! “No” helps you establish clear boundaries to protect your time and energy. But saying no can be so hard. In our conversation today, we’re excited to dive into different ways to tactfully, firmly, and gracefully say no!
Recommendation:
⟡ @loewhaley
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⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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An engagement, wedding, reunion, birthday, 1st in-person bamboo & glass event at her alma mater, and more - for Da Eun, April has been a month of reconnecting with others and also recalibrating energy dedicated to friends, career, creative pursuits, and fun technical challenges.
Mentioned in the episode:
- Cheol - A Korean American Film by Joon Cho — Kickstarter
- Cheol on TikTok, Instagram
- IG live with Kimchingoos, celebrating Grace K. Shim's The Noh Family , 5/3 4:30 PM PT
- The House passed a bill Tuesday that would help establish the first national Asian American and Pacific Islander museum: @NBCAsianAmerica
- Quotes from @yumisakugawa: 1 and 2
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⟡ tiktok: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Ugh! What does it take to get motivated? Why is it sometimes so easy and other times it's pulling teeth?
We share 15 tips around:
- (Re)discovering the passion, the why, and light at the end of the tunnel!
- Evaluating your environment
- Deciding what steps you're gonna take
- Moving the needle, but...
- Sometimes, it’s not about getting motivation for that specific thing
Enjoyed this episode? You'll also enjoy:🎙️164. What Makes a Goal Worth Pursuing? Da Eun's Goals
🎙️162. What Makes a Goal Worth Pursuing? Sophia's Goals
🎙️173. Your Guide to Making Stress Your Friend
🎙️12. 3 Articles: Procrastination, Analogical Thinking, and Emotional Labor
🎙️153. 10 Ways to Influence Without Authority
🎙️133. Product Management: Earning Trust & Leveraging Influence Patterns
Resources⟡ Habit Stacking (James Clear, author of Atomic Habits)
⟡ Articles from episode 12:
- https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/08/the-procrastination-loop-and-how-to-break-it/379142
- https://curiosity.com/topics/this-is-how-elon-musk-can-learn-and-master-anything-quickly-curiosity/
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Follow bamboo & glass on:⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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What makes cooking daunting, and how we can ease ourselves into the joy of cooking? We're 2 years into a pandemic, and definitely needed some inspiration from each other to enjoy something that can easily feel like an overwhelming chore!
Enjoyed this episode? You'll also enjoy:🎙️104. Making 떡 (tteok) with a Korean Sieve that Crossed the Pacific Ocean for Me: Catch up with Na He Jeon
🎙️174. How to Document Memories, Not Just for Instagram
Resources⟡ NPR Life Kit: Intro to Korean American cooking
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Follow bamboo & glass on:⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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It's hard enough to talk about recurring examples of racial violence with friends, much less figure out how to talk to kids about racism and our role in making change.
Troublemaker, by actor John Cho and Sarah Suk, is a new historical fiction for middle-grade readers that can serve as an amazing starting point for conversation!
Troublemaker follows the events of the 1992 LA Riots (Sa-I-Gu), as seen through the eyes of a 12-year-old Korean American boy.
We chat with Sarah about:
- how she and John honored the complex, tragic realities of the LA Riots, while writing a story that is appropriate for middle-grade readers
- memorable reflections along the way
- tips for writing historical fiction
More about Troublemaker
- @JohnTheCho
- Buy Troublemaker from your local bookstore, or online!
More about Sarah
- @_SarahSuk
- Website
- MADE IN KOREA by Sarah Suk
- MADE IN KOREA k-pop playlist
- The Space Between Here and Now by Sarah Suk
Episodes featuring Sarah
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- Braving the Publishing Marathon Together ft. the Kimchingoos
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- Expanding the Boxes of Representation ft. the Kimchingoos
How to support bamboo & glass:
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Follow bamboo & glass on:⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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As we constantly learn and unlearn, we are also discovering new things about ourselves! It's been a while since we've caught up, so we're taking you on a journey of our innermost thoughts of what aha moments we've had along with what realizations we've struggled to accept.
Sophia celebrates her ability to find novel life hacks while also coming to accept that her ability to exert a lot of labor and effort has actually impacted her confidence and anxiety in a not-so-great way. Meanwhile, Da Eun opens up about how she struggles to give herself permission to experience joy when her self-perceived timeline/progress is behind, and she also exclaims her superpowers of being a hype friend!
We felt so seen and heard getting to share this with each other, and we hope you feel the same way!
Media referenced:
📰NYTimes: Why Girls Beat Boys at School and Lose to Them at the Office
📚Atomic Habits by James Clear
📚Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
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Follow bamboo & glass on:⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Do you feel like it's easy to share pretty photos on social media for others to see, but hard to proactively document and relive memories that are closest to your heart, and often matter most?
In this episode, we share a wealth of tips so you can easily document the fleeting moments, vibes, reflections, and affirmations you hope to never forget...and relive them whenever you want.
Enjoyed this episode? You'll also enjoy:🎙️151. Documenting a Legacy of Kindness & Curiosity: A Portrait of Us ft. Sarah Park
🎙️136. Capturing Weddings Authentically ft. Sarah Leying
🎙️154. Are you revolving or evolving? Reacting to IG Quotes!
🎙️109. Capture & Cultivate Radical Self Love Via Portraits ft. David Suh
How to support bamboo & glass:
🌿Share thoughts and ideas with us via Instagram @bambooandglass
🌿Share our Instagram posts & episodes with loved ones - we're on every podcast platform
🌿Treat us to a coffee through Buy Me a Coffee
🌿Invite us to your company/org/school to lead a workshop! DM @bambooandglass or email us at bambooandglass@gmail.com.
Follow bamboo & glass on:⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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How do we feel about stress?Most of the time, I’m not a fan. Does being stressed, and knowing the health consequences of being stressed, stress you out even more? What if there’s a way to experience more of the stress that helps you, and less of the stress that hurts you?
We’ve been there, and we’re excited to share our experiences and tips for navigating stress and even making stress your friend!
In this episode, we cover personal anecdotes of when we find ourselves experiencing the most stress, and what small yet effective interventions we've discovered help us befriend and alleviate the stress.
Stress is here to stay, it's bound to show up again and again, and we'd love to figure out together how stress can be a friendlier and helpful presence in our lives. Liked this episode? Consider listening to:🎙️147. Braving the Publishing Marathon Together ft. the Kimchingoos
🎙️146. Don’t Wait, Create: Overcoming Your Inner Critic ft. Erica Barry
🎙️129. Pondering anxiety, belonging, & productivity: “Goodbye, Again” by Jonny Sun
🎙️132. Thriving Friendships in Your 30’s ft. Two Horny Goats
🎙️117. Honoring your Values, Energy, & Worth While Job Searching: Catch up with Reina Murooka
Podcast recommendation: NPR's Life Kit
How To Work Less And De-Stress
Feeling Anxious? Here's a Quick Tool To Center Your Soul How to support bamboo & glass:
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Follow bamboo & glass on:⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Excited to feel safe meeting people in person, but nervous about meeting new people? Want to enjoy meeting new people, fulfill your intentions, and build sincere relationships?
We share ideas for what you can do as a guest before the event, during the event, and after the event. We also share ideas for hosts and for tricky situations...like how to gracefully exit a conversation that’s getting awkward.
Episodes mentioned:
🎙️158. 5 Things We've Learned From Living Together
🎙️150. Finding Comfort & Inspiration in BTS
🎙️70. Your Next Date: Niles Wilson
🎙️109. Capture & Cultivate Radical Self Love Via Portraits ft. David Suh
🎙️110. Redefining Self Worth Through Serendipitous Digital Connections ft. Serena Kim
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Follow bamboo & glass on:⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Time to play games and test the strength of our friendship 🧐
Listeners, you've been with us for over 3 years now, and we can't thank you enough from the depths of our hearts. We've had so many thoughtful conversations about our histories, musings, and visions, but do we even know about each other's celebrity crush? Worst quality? Favorite fruit? All the places we've lived in?
Enjoy hearing us struggle with- I mean, NAIL- these questions about one another!
Episodes mentioned:
🎙️ 168. Exploring the Expectations, Hopes, and Surprises of Our Relationship ft. Kevin Shanchen Pu
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We're going back to school, but not just any school - Chinese/Korean school! We have had the pleasure of learning from each other's lived experiences, but we don't always get to talk about tangible skills that we'd like to teach one another. So we decided to teach each other our mother tongues, for the laughs, epiphanies, and joy of being a student again.
You can look forward to phrases commonly used in K-dramas, Mandarin slang, even animal sounds (?!), and a bonus challenge at the end ;) So get your student cap back on to learn alongside us!
How did we do in learning new phrases? What else should we teach each other? Let us know by DMing us on Instagram @bambooandglass!
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Let's talk about public speaking. Your voice. Your ability to speak your truth and advocate for yourself... in all the contexts: workplace, family, friends, even just with yourself.
Eunice KS is on a mission to help us all liberate our voice and share our magic and truth to the world! We all share where we began with our voices (were we loud or quiet children?) and how we discovered resources and epiphanies to allow us to unblock fears and resistance to sharing our stories authentically. Eunice even describes herself as Clark Kent as she straddled parallel journeys of working in the startup world and her spiritual self-actualization journey. Ultimately, this all culminates in her self-started companies, podcasts, and now group coaching program that beautifully amalgamate her passions and life experiences together to elevate our consciousness and allow us to feel HEARD.
More about Eunice:Eunice KS (@eunice.ks) is a Korean American public speaker and somatic healing facilitator on a mission to help people liberate their voice and share their magic with the world. She is the Host of SENSORIAL with Eunice Podcast: a portal to Asian diaspora creativity and healing.
SOUL SPEAKERS is an 11-week group program experience and community for next-generation BIPOC & diaspora changemakers, healers, artists, and leaders who are ready to liberate their voice and share their magic with the world.
If you’re feeling the call to awaken the powerful speaker within you and speak your truth with ease and confidence, you’re invited to apply!
Learn More & Apply Here: euniceks.com/soulspeakers 🐬
Questions? Book a free 30-min Clarity Call 💎 with Eunice.
If you want to experience a taste of Soul Speakers, come to the upcoming workshop:
Liberate Your Voice: Throat Chakra Activation Workshop with Eunice KS
Wednesday, Feb 23, 5pm PT / 8pm ET
$15
RSVP here. (All proceeds go to The Cosmos’ Gofundme)
Episodes mentioned:
🎙️152. Exploring Spirituality & Storytelling
How to support bamboo & glass:
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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"Do I deserve better?" "Am I conditioned to ask for too much or too little from my partner?" "What kinds of expectations are even helpful??" "What should I work on when I’m single, so I can attract a healthy relationship?”
Have you asked yourself these questions before? It takes a lot of work to refine, communicate, and negotiate expectations in a relationship!
We chat about:
- How it felt to work towards fulfilling each other's expectations, and watch each other work towards fulfilling expectations set by ourselves or our family...some of which we disagree with
- How it felt when our expectations (of various levels of importance) were met, or not met
Regardless of whether you're in a relationship, we hope our stories help you more intentionally:
- Articulate what qualities are important to you, and why
- How to consider family and friends' expectations of your partner
- Reconsider expectations that aren't supporting you or your current/future relationship
Episodes mentioned:
🎙️160. 2021 bamboo & glass Wrapped!
🎙️152. Exploring Spirituality & Storytelling
🎙️109. Capture & Cultivate Radical Self Love Via Portraits ft. David Suh
🎙️38. Sophia & Kevin: Kevin's side of the story
🎙️37. Sophia & Kevin: Sophia's side of the story
How to support bamboo & glass:
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Esther, creator of @asianfounded, has responded to EVERY request for collaboration she's received from Asian-founded brands and businesses. Incredible, right?? We dive into:
- her thoughtful and creative approach to representing brands and businesses, and pricing her impactful offerings
- the surprising reason she doesn't share her name on @asianfounded
- tips for working with brands and social media agencies
- industries that are more difficult to represent
- how amplifying diverse brands and businesses has expanded her view on what it takes to be an entrepreneur
More about Esther:
Esther Lee grew up in Seoul, Korea until the age of 11 when her family immigrated to sunny California. Esther graduated from UCLA and worked as an on-air reporter for a few years before switching her career to become a TV producer. Last summer, she launched Asian Founded, a social media agency that works exclusively with Asian-founded brands and businesses. During her free time, she loves meeting new business owners, hiking, and trying new pastry shops with her husband.
⟡ instagram: @asianfounded
⟡ tiktok: @asianfounded
⟡ website: www.asianfounded.com
⟡ email: social@asianfounded.com
⟡ recommend a business: comment on @asianfounded posts or DM @asianfounded!
Businesses mentioned:Covry, Baisun Candle, Mala, JIA, Emme
Episodes mentioned:
🎙️160. 2021 bamboo & glass Wrapped!
How to support bamboo & glass:
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Meet Abigail Hing Wen: a powerhouse woman who's worked in DC, Silicon Valley, and now Hollywood. She's out with her sequel to Loveboat, Taipei: Loveboat Reunion. Loveboat Reunion takes readers back to Taipei through the eyes of Sophie and Xavier, on an unforgettable journey of glittering revelry and self-discovery that’s perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Mary H. K. Choi. The story merges Abigail's interests in culture, leadership and artificial intelligence through the eyes of a girl in tech.
Join us for this interview as we chat with Abigail about how her own experiences in tech informed Sophie's worldview in the novel, and the advice she gives folks who are wanting to be unconventional with how they pursue their passions and interests.
Check out Loveboat Reunion, available at your local bookstore!
More about Abigail:
After working as a rare woman-in-tech leader, Abigail Hing Wen took a surprising career pivot and transitioned to writing romance novels. Her first book, Loveboat, Taipei, charted on the New York Times Best-Sellers list and has been optioned for adaptation by ACE Entertainment (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before) where Abigail will executive produce. Her anxiously anticipated sequel, Loveboat Reunion, releases on January 25, 2022.
⟡ instagram: @abigailhingwen
⟡ website: abigailhingwen.com
Episodes mentioned:
🎙️32. A Nuanced Celebration of Parasite's Victory
🎙️45. Navigating the Workplace: Identifying Red Flags
How to support bamboo & glass:
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⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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What descriptors, labels, titles have been associated with you, as an individual? In ep 118, we chatted about the collective label of being an "Asian American podcast," and now we turn to each other to learn what words have left us feeling flattened or like we won't be taken seriously. The power of words is undeniable, and we should all get a say in how we would like to be portrayed/labeled/described!
What words are you often described as? How do you feel about them, let us know by DMing us on Instagram!
Episodes mentioned:
🎙️160. 2021 bamboo & glass Wrapped!🎙️118. “Asian American podcast”: Duties & Possibilities
🎙️45. Navigating the Workplace: Identifying Red Flags
How to support bamboo & glass:
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Follow bamboo & glass on:⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
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Which goals have felt most meaningful to pursue, and what do those goals have in common? Which goals do you wish you had deprioritized, and what do those goals have in common?
Da Eun's answers delve into self-trust, defying others' expectations, mundane adulting tasks, prestige, and seeing yourself in a new light.
Episodes mentioned:
🎙️162. What Makes a Goal Worth Pursuing? Sophia's Goals 🎙️19. Jubilee Fellowship: a Storyteller's Dream Community
How to support bamboo & glass:
🌿Share thoughts and ideas with us via Instagram @bambooandglass
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Follow bamboo & glass on:⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Love her or hate her, it's hard to deny Jia's (@dear.zia) mysterious, captivating, and even hypnotic charm that pulled 3 guys into trying to win her heart on Netflix's new dating show, Single's Inferno. We break down 🔟 things she does - not to endorse her actions, but to analyze how her actions work in the context of a (highly edited) reality TV show.
Rant & Rave:
- Snack: Binch (chocolate biscuit, get it at HMart)
- Books by Axie Oh: Rebel Seoul, XOXO, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea (preorder now! and receive an art card, sticker, and pin!)
Episodes referenced:
⟡ Your Next Date series: teaser, and listen to dates with guests in episodes 69-79.
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⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
How to support bamboo & glass:
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Which goals have felt most meaningful to pursue? Which goals do you wish you had deprioritzed?
A conversation with childhood friends who are navigating life transitions turns into a 2-part exploration of:
- What can you learn from the goals that you retroactively believe to be most meaningful?
- "SMART" goals are popular...but in what ways is quantifying your goal helpful vs unhelpful? ("SMART" stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound")
- What kind of qualities have you developed in the pursuit of your goals?
- What are ways to experience progress for goals that are harder to quantify?
Tune in next week for Da Eun's reflections!
How to support bamboo & glass:
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⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Welcome to season 4!
Let's start the new year refreshed and rejuvenated. Our dear friend Vanuyen Pham leads a 10 minute meditation for us, and we delve into some journaling prompts that we'd love to do with you all!
We recommend you bookmark this episode for a time when you feel settled and ready to reflect intentionally.
We hope you're excited for 2022 and our content this upcoming year!
Would you like to help us by:
🌿 DMing us with topic/guest recommendations
🌿sharing our IG posts & episodes with loved ones
🌿treating us to a coffee through Buy Me a Coffee
🌿answering any one of our reflection posts in the last year, so that we can engage with you directly
🌿inviting us to your company/org/school to lead a workshop or speak to an audience?
See you in the next episode!
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Happy holidays! We hope you all have felt cozy and warm for the holidays, as well as safe during the current surge.
We always get especially reflective in the new year, so here is our 2021 wrapped! We start off recapping our personal 2021 with prompts, and then we go into celebrating some firsts on the podcasts as well as highlighting a multitude of episodes we've released in the last year!
52 episodes, 45 guests, and an infinite amount of love.
If you're a new listener, we hope this can serve as a small guide of episodes for you to check out. We ask each other for recs of:
- an episode that left us feeling creatively inspired
- an episode to share with our 21 year old self
- an episode that embodied "soft leadership"
- an episode that was just dang fun to record
- & many more!
If you're a longtime listener, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us! We hope that this can be a walk down memory lane as we recap some of the most salient episodes. We're gearing up for season 4, and so if you feel called to, please consider treating us to a coffee through our Buy Me a Coffee page.
Happy New Year!
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⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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What systems and beliefs motivate people to do "good"?
In what ways has fear been a helpful motivator in your life?
How do shoddy belief systems and their leaders accumulate such insurmountable power?
What are the unintended consequences of projecting morality onto supernatural events?
In just 24 hours, Hellbound became #1 show on Netflix - a feat that took Squid Game 8 days to accomplish. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho (who also directed Train to Busan), this6-episode Korean drama sparks our meaty discussion about fear, justice, power, and religion.
Time stamps:
⟡ 08:35 synopsis begins
⟡ 21:19 discussion begins
Episodes referenced:
⟡ 152. Exploring Spirituality & Storytelling
Shows referenced:
⟡ Circle: Two Worlds Connected
⟡ Attack on Titan
⟡ The Good Place
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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**Surprise! We moved in together!
Just kidding.**
But we did get the special opportunity to live together for an entire week, when Sophia visited Da Eun in LA to go watch BTS live! During that visit was so much laughter, heartfelt conversation, and new discoveries about one another that we would've never learned had we not literally been stuck together 24/7.
So, what are the 5 things we learned about each other? I'll give you some hints (📺👗🧁🍗), but otherwise tune into the full episode!
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Don't miss out on part 1 and part 2 of this love story!
Get you a man who works with you to figure out the best frameworks to wholeheartedly support one another but also can handle all your on-air roasts!
If you've been enjoying our update about Kevin, one of our Your Next Date guests, you're going to enjoy this conversation where we finally bring Frank and Kevin together for what seems like 30 minutes of roasting each other, but is really a huge range of affections they have towards one another. We hope you get to feel fuzzy and learn from how they have built up their relationship that is so strong, given the unusual circumstances of the pandemic and how they met earlier this year!
But really let us know, is it gross to bring your phone into the bathroom with you?
Episodes mentioned:
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- Looking for "Your Next Date"? (Teaser)
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- Your Next Date: Kevin J. Nguyen
Follow bamboo & glass on:⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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From guest on "Your Next Date" to posting adorable photos with his partner on Instagram - check out Kevin's side of the story about his relationship with Frank!
Tune in next week to hear them react to each other's answers - and yes, you'll get to hear the roasts, too!
More about this 3-part sequel to "Your Next Date"
Last summer, we did a 10-episode series called "Your Next Date." In each episode, we went on a date with a friend that one of us knows really well and the other doesn’t. Listeners got to see the dynamics our guest has with a close friend as well as a stranger...insight you'd never get on a dating app!! We talked about love, passion, and silly stories to help you get to know the many dimensions of our amazing guests better. Their friends also made a surprise appearance... 👀
A year after Kevin shares his love for David Archuleta🎤, his type 🅰️ tendencies, his fatherly aspirations👶, and his secret to glowing skin✨...Kevin and his partner Frank return to share their love story.
In part 1 (Frank's solo episode) & 2 (this episode), we chat with Frank and Kevin separately, and ask:
- 🧐How did you view dating/your romantic life before meeting Kevin/Frank? Were you actively looking to be in a relationship?
- 😯What were some things about Kevin/Frankthat first piqued your interest?
- 😍What did your DTR conversation look like?
- 🤗How have you two supported each other throughout [various challenges]?
- 🥳Tell us about a time when Kevin/Frank celebrated you!
- 😮How has your view on what love and support can look like changed because of Kevin/Frank?
- 🌿What have you been learning/unlearning through being with Kevin/Frank?
In part 3 - Kevin and Frank will react to each others' solo episodes - including roasts!
Episodes mentioned:
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- Looking for "Your Next Date"? (Teaser)
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- Your Next Date: Kevin J. Nguyen
Follow bamboo & glass on:⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Have you ever been so excited to finally meet the person you’ve been crushing on…that you drop a cake right as you’re about to step into their home? 😆
Last summer, we did a 10-episode series called Your Next Date. In each episode, we went on a date with a friend that one of us knows really well and the other doesn’t. Listeners got to see the dynamics our guest has with a close friend as well as a stranger...insight you'd never get on a dating app!! We talked about love, passion, and silly stories to help you get to know the many dimensions of our amazing guests better. Their friends also made a surprise appearance... 👀
A year after Kevin shares his love for David Archuleta🎤, his type 🅰️ tendencies, his fatherly aspirations👶, and his secret to glowing skin✨...Kevin and his partner Frank return to share their love story.
Part 1 - In this episode, we ask Frank:
- 🧐How did you view dating/your romantic life before meeting Kevin? Were you actively looking to be in a relationship?
- 😯What were some things about Kevin that first piqued your interest?
- 😍What did your DTR conversation look like?
- 🤗How have you two supported each other throughout [various challenges]?
- 🥳Tell us about a time when Kevin celebrated you!
- 😮How has your view on what love and support can look like changed because of Kevin?
- 🌿What have you been learning/unlearning through being with Kevin?
Part 2 - Kevin's solo episode - coming soon!
Part 3 - Kevin and Frank react to each others' solo episodes - including roasts!
Episodes mentioned:
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- Looking for "Your Next Date"? (Teaser)
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- Your Next Date: Kevin J. Nguyen
Follow bamboo & glass on:⟡ instagram: @bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: beacons.ai/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Instagram quotes. We see them all the time, shared in all sorts of places. So we thought, why not do a whole episode discussing a select few? Join us this episode as we talk about LOTS of learning and unlearning that we've processed in the last year when it comes to cynicism, choosing to hope, daily habits, alignments for where to tell your story, risk-taking, tolerance, and evolutions of identities. Yes, lots of stuff so lots to look forward to!
The stellar IG quotes are from:
- Michelle MiJung Kim
- conscious_collective
- Cassandra Lam
- Nicole Cruz
- Yumi Sakugawa
Any IG quotes that resonate with you? DM us on Instagram and maybe we'll do a part 2 of the conversation!
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⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Frustrated by unempathetic, forceful leadership around you? Looking for techniques to lead in a way that feels aligned with your values? Tune into 10 challenges Sophia has faced as a product manager, and techniques that have worked for her. Challenges include:
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You need a teammate's input on an idea, but their input constantly shifts. You're running out of time to make a decision. How do you uncover their true motivations, and predict what input they're going to land on?
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You’ve gathered all the inputs, and you’ve made a decision, but the approver disagrees. How do you drill down to diagnose the fundamental disconnect and get alignment there?
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Let’s say you need the support of many partner teams. How do you rally others to evangelize your idea for you?
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You're working in an environment where many ideas are floating around, direction seems to shift all the time, and decision making criteria are unclear. People hesitate to completely commit to your idea, because they’re afraid other ideas are suddenly gonna become more urgent and important. How can you rally people behind your idea?
- How can you start genuinely investing in relationships NOW, so that people are more likely to support you in the future?
Recommended episodes:152. Exploring Spirituality & Storytelling
133. Product Management: Earning Trust & Leveraging Influence Patterns
100. Evaluating PM Opportunities & Defining Global Fintech Trends: Catch up with Christina Gee
61. Creating Her Own Doors of Opportunities Within the Tech Industry ft. Christina Gee
51. How Mixed Reality & Remote Assist Help Frontline Workers
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⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Solo episode alert!
This episode, Da Eun shares her journey with spirituality and how intertwined it's been with her storytelling endeavors. This is for anyone who’s been wandering in their religious/spiritual practices, especially if it’s a departure from the way they were raised. In her own words, "I wanted to provide an honest, introspective look into my own wanderings, skepticisms, hopes, questions, discoveries, and more."
Come with her on the journey of reflecting on her Christian upbringing, the challenges and comforts that came with it, the recent explorations in spirituality, fascinations with mythology and folklore, parallels with the personal development space, and more~
Previous episodes covering spirituality
⟡ 44. Asian American Womxn in Faith
⟡ 116. Living with Intention, Clarity, & Support ft. Andrea Maeng
⟡ 126. Expectations of a Lifelong Caregiver ft. Rachel Cao
⟡ 128. Quirks of Being Hmong American ft. Dee Dee Thao
Read Andy Marra's piece "This Is My Unbelievable But Totally True Transgender Ghost Story"
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“If my legacy is that I have been a kind and good person, that is enough for me.”
Do you ever wonder about your parents' and grandparents' stories? What their life was like before you came into the world? What's stopped you from asking those questions, and how can you hear those stories in time?
We're so excited to invite Sarah Park back onto the podcast. You may remember her from ep 63, where we all debated about Facetune, filters, and cancel culture. She’s back for a very different reason and a personal project of hers: she recently released “A Portrait of Us | 우리의 착한 이야기,” a documentary about her grandparents.
A poignant, introspective telling of her grandparents' immigration story, Sarah amazes us with her intentionality behind each thought, word, and shot in this film. We get to chat with her about legacy, the level of openness and transparency in multigenerational conversations, and the behind the scenes of choosing when to invest in oneself through a passion project.
Watch “A Portrait of Us | 우리의 착한 이야기”
vimeo.com/598611004
More about Sarah
Sarah Park is a Korean American video editor and storyteller based in NYC. Throughout her artwork, she focuses on uplifting Korean American voices across generations, particularly through the lenses of family, love, and food.
While completing her bachelor’s degree in Integrated Digital Media at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, she was able to explore the social and ethical potentials of emerging technologies at the intersection of art and technological practice, which has since been her foundation for approaching her artwork and storytelling. In the past couple of years, she has worked on projects for a wide variety of tech and media brands such as Snapchat, DIVE Studios, SoulCycle, and Group Nine Media, using her skills in video and podcast post-production, motion graphics, and graphic design to convey impactful stories and messages.
⟡ website: parksarah.com
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Sophia became an enthusiastic fan of k-dramas and Avatar the Last Airbender during the pandemic...and now of BTS! In this episode, Da Eun, a long-time Korean music lover, dives into how Sophia's excitement for BTS came to be. We catch up a bit and then, at 15:30, start chatting about:
- How others have reacted to our love for various music groups and TV shows, and how their reactions have shaped our engagement and expression
- Differences between being a fan of real-life artists vs a fan of fictional characters
- The narratives that we're excited to see BTS shatter
- How BTS and ARMY (BTS fans) bring us comfort, hope, and inspiration
Songs and interviews mentioned in this episode:
- Jin, on self-care and hustle culture: https://magazine.weverse.io/article/view?ref=⟨=en#=211
- BTS Class of 2020 Commencement Speech, on taking the time you need to find your passion and persevere through hardships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU6uF5sFtwA
- Promise, by Jimin: https://soundcloud.com/bangtan/firstjiminpresent
- Life Goes On: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5q5mZbe3V8
- Spring Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEeFrLSkMm8
- Mic Drop: https://youtu.be/kTlv5_Bs8aw
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How do you decide which aspects of your life you share with which friends? In this catch-up episode, we chat about how our expectations about friends have evolved during the pandemic:
- How have our needs shifted, how did we realize they shifted, and which needs do we actively communicate?
- How do our friends approach hangouts with us differently, now that we've been sharing updates about lives publicly via our podcast?
- Why has Sophia paused using her finsta?
- How do we draw the line between what we share publicly vs what we only share with close friends?
- How might friendships and our attachment to productivity shift if we take small breaks from social media?
Mentioned in this episode:
- Irene Kim's YouTube channel
- Serena Kim's ABG Transformation video
- @theNapMinistry
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"***We battle with so many things culturally as people in this industry begging to be seen and given a chance.
So in advocating for yourself, just having people say "you can" and "you should" is so supportive."***What goes into advocating for yourself when your career hinges on getting representation and book deals on the stories that you so eagerly want to share with the world? How does your view on representation evolve as you go through the journey of crafting an untold story?
The Kimchingoos get real with us in part 2 of our conversation, and we're so thankful for their wisdom, insight, as well as their empowering friendship. We hope that y'all get that warm feeling in your heart too as you hear these ladies hype each other up and share intimate thoughts on the podcast.
Learn a bit about Graci and Grace, and make sure to follow everyone on social media👇🏼
Grace Shim
Grace grew up in Tulsa Oklahoma as one of two Korean-Americans at her high school (her sister was the other one). Today, Grace writes books with Korean-American protagonists that she wished she had read about as a teen. When she’s not plotting (the writing kind, not the world domination kind), you can find her wearing a Korean sheet mask, baking French macarons, and unintentionally killing house plants & succulents. She lives in the Bay Area with her husband and three kids.
⟡ instagram: @gkshimwrites
Graci Kim
Graci Kim is a bestselling author of magic-infused books, inspired by her Korean heritage. Her debut middle grade novel, The Last Fallen Star, published by Rick Riordan Presents, became an instant bestseller in the US, and has been optioned by the Disney Channel for a live-action television series. In a previous life, Graci was a diplomat for the New Zealand foreign service, and now lives in Auckland with her husband and daughter.
⟡ instagram: @gracikimwrites
Sarah Suk
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Susan Lee
⟡ instagram: @susanleewrites
Jessica Kim
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Do you ever feel alone in your creative journey? What is your impression of accountability groups? We got to sit down with the Kimchingoos, a group of Korean diasporic women who are releasing their debut books as we speak! Graci Kim (The Last Fallen Star, ep 140), Jessica Kim (Stand Up, Yumi Chung!), Sarah Suk (Made in Korea), Grace Shim (The Noh Family, 2022), and Susan Lee (Seoulmates, 2022) share the beginning journeys as authors, how they found each other, and poignant moments where they've actively prioritized this accountability group which has slowly become a second family "that I would leave my husband during our honeymoon for."
Stay tuned for part 2, where we chat about representation in the publishing industry!
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Sarah Suk
Sarah Suk (pronounced like soup with a K) lives in Vancouver, Canada where she writes stories and admires mountains. When she’s not writing, you can find her hanging out by the water, taking film photos, or eating a bowl of bingsu. Made in Korea is her first novel. You can visit her online at sarahsuk.com and on Twitter and Instagram @sarahaelisuk.
⟡ instagram: @sarahaelisuk
Susan Lee
Susan Lee has had a lifetime of careers from bartender, to network engineer, to HR Executive at some of today’s most successful companies. But one thing has always been clear throughout, she was born to be a storyteller. And she has channeled her myriad of experiences into her writing of light-hearted, quirky novels about the oftentimes hilarious human condition. And love. Always write about love. She currently lives in Southern California (fighting her inner New Yorker from breaking free too often) with a pack of three feisty chihuahuas and a too-hearty obsession with K-pop and K-dramas.
⟡ instagram: @susanleewrites
Jessica Kim
Jessica Kim writes about Asian American girls finding their way in the world. Before she was an author, Jessica studied education at UC Berkeley and spent ten years teaching third, fourth, and fifth grades in public schools. Like Yumi, Jessica lives with her family in Southern California and can’t get enough Hot Cheetos, stand-up comedy, and Korean barbecue.
⟡ instagram: @jesskimwrites
Grace Shim
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Graci Kim
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Need encouragement and practical advice to create something new? Our dear friend and recurring guest, Erica Barry, recently published Don’t Wait, Create: How to Be A Content Creator in the New Digital Revolution. We chat about:
- How to create an environment to nurture your inner creative
- How to stop waiting for permission from others and start giving yourself permission to create
- How to draw inspiration from every day life
- How to practice discipline to draw out the potential in new ideas
- How to separate your creator persona from your everyday self
And for you product-strategy-minded folks out there: Erica also shares what killer feature she wishes TikTok and Instagram would build!
Episodes mentioned:
98. Becoming an Entrepreneurial Creative & Performative Casualness
76. Celebrating 10K
65. Looking for "Your Next Date"? (Teaser)
63. Facetune & Influencers, Art & Cancel Culture: A Debate!
About Erica
Erica Barry is a media strategist, entertainment industry professional, writer, and digital content creator. She studied economics and media studies at Pomona College, where she discovered her passion for media, entrepreneurship, and representation.
Contact⟡ Instagram: @eribarry
⟡ Email: erica@ericabarry.com
Buy Don't Wait, Create⟡ Website: www.ericabarry.com/book⟡ Amazon: Don't Wait, Create
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If you are an Asian American age 10-29, please take this survey to aid in the understanding of mental health of young Asian Americans for the development of policies and health programs.
How are you doing, this 2021? If you ask me, it's been a lot - we're still in the middle of the pandemic, dealing with many of the same debates that were happening a year and a half ago, and our community has been in the news due to the anti-Asian hate that has felt rampant.
Education and policies can have a huge impact in how these crises are addressed, and to motivate change in these areas, there's a team of researchers behind the Young Asian American Health Survey who are collecting data to better understand the impact of these events on our mental health. We have James Huynh and Emily Cho from the team joining us to share:
- the historical context behind the connection of COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate
- how Asian American youth are particularly left out of the conversation
- the pre-existing data motivating research, as well as preliminary findings from YAAHS
So now, we invite you, if you are a young Asian American, especially those younger than 18 and not from the West Coast, to take part of this important survey which will inform policies and education in the (hopefully) near future!
More about the Young Asian American Health Survey
We are a group of scientists and professionals concerned about the well-being of Asian American adolescents and youth amid rising anti-Asian racism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Driven to support our community, we came together to amplify the voices of young Asian Americans through data and evidence.
⟡ Website: https://www.yaahsteam.org/
James Huỳnh (he/him/his) grew up in desert-turned-suburbia Fontana, CA and is the son of Vietnamese refugees from Huế, Việt Nam. James is a PhD student in Community Health Sciences at UCLA. His scholarly and activist commitments are to dismantling racial capitalism and to centering queer Asian/American well-being, kinship-making practices, and grassroots organizing. Outside of academia, James is the Board Chair for Viet Rainbow of Orange County (VROC), a grassroots organization that builds community and mobilizes intergenerationally with LGBTQ+ Vietnamese Americans and their loved ones through research, education, and advocacy.
⟡ Twitter: @semajaime
Emily Cho (she/her/hers) is a Seoul-born Third Culture Kid who grew up bouncing between 5 different countries. Based in New York, she is the Research Communications and Uptake Coordinator at Population Council’s Girl Innovation, Research, and Learning (GIRL) Center, where she translates research into actionable, evidence-based solutions to improve the lives of girls around the world. Building on her interest in international relations and development from a young age, she has also worked in the United Nations system and international food policy.
⟡ Twitter: @msemilycho
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✨It’s always leveling-up season!✨Last week, we chatted with AsianBossGirls Janet and Mel about growing as creative entrepreneurs and creating opportunities to experience the impact, learning, and ownership they want: 143. Growing Up & Growing AsianBossGirl ft. Janet Wang and Mel Cheng.
This week, we dive into the powerful friendships and off-the-mic conversations that make AsianBossGirl possible. Janet and Mel share:
- How to grapple with the instinct to compare yourself with others
- The conversations and boundaries necessary to foster a sustainable friendship and working relationship
- What they most appreciate about running AsianBossGirl full-time at this stage of their lives
- Challenges they're excited to tackle together
- Top 3 AsianBossGirl episodes they'd recommend to their 20-year-old selves
More about AsianBossGirl
A podcast for the modern day Asian American woman hosted by Melody Cheng (@melodyccheng), Helen Wu (@hwuwu), & Janet Wang (@janetdoubleu). It's no secret that Asian women are lacking in almost all media outlets, and those who are present mostly represent the fashion, beauty, or blogging industries.
We started ABG as girlfriends while balancing jobs in finance, technology, & media with corporate careers spanning over a decade. Here, we share our experiences and explore topics as 20/30 something Asian American women working, dating, and living in LA, CA. Grab a glass of wine and let's get this show started ;)
Instagram: @AsianBossGirl
Website: AsianBossGirl.com
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You asked, we listened: we're finally chatting with AsianBossGirls Janet and Mel about the reframing, redefining, learning, and unlearning that goes into growing up, growing as creative entrepreneurs, and growing AsianBossGirl full-time!
Janet and Mel share a wealth of wisdom about:
- How to identify the kind of impact, learning, and ownership you hope to experience at different points in your career
- How they realized their previous roles did not provide the balance of impact, learning, and ownership they wanted
- How to define your own career timeline and gain the support of loved ones
Next week, we’ll continue the conversation by uncovering the powerful friendships and off-the-mic conversations that make AsianBossGirl possible! Subscribe on your preferred podcast platform now to be notified when part 2 comes out.
More about AsianBossGirl
A podcast for the modern day Asian American woman hosted by Melody Cheng (@melodyccheng), Helen Wu (@hwuwu), & Janet Wang (@janetdoubleu). It's no secret that Asian women are lacking in almost all media outlets, and those who are present mostly represent the fashion, beauty, or blogging industries.
We started ABG as girlfriends while balancing jobs in finance, technology, & media with corporate careers spanning over a decade. Here, we share our experiences and explore topics as 20/30 something Asian American women working, dating, and living in LA, CA. Grab a glass of wine and let's get this show started ;)
Instagram: @AsianBossGirl
Website: AsianBossGirl.com
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We want South Asians to cast off shackles of self-doubt and step into the protagonist roles of their own lives and bask in their achievements, their shared cultures and their individual stories.
We’ve had quite a few interesting conversations around representation (in the workplace and media), as well as how beauty was positioned in our lives, from our relationship to clothing & fashion to the type of self talk we found ourselves having to our bodies! Our guest today is Priyanka Ganjoo, the founder of Kulfi Beauty, a beauty brand and digital platform celebrating South Asian beauty.
Join us for this episode as we chat about:
- what research was done to better understand what felt missing in the beauty space for South Asians
- what Priyanka put forth about herself to attract the right business partners and team
- the ways Kulfi is pushing the boundaries on what authentic community-building and representation can look like
- and more!
More about Priyanka:
I am the founder of Kulfi, a beauty brand and digital platform celebrating South Asian beauty. I spent years in the beauty industry at powerhouses like Estee Lauder and IPSY helping indie and established brands grow their business. I rarely saw South Asians represented at the forefront or behind the scenes in the industry. For years, I kept waiting for a brand that celebrated and centered us South Asians in its narrative. All I found were brands that tokenized and appropriated our culture, without even creating shades that worked for our skin tones! I always felt like an outsider. In 2019, I said to myself, this isn’t good enough. So I left the world of corporate beauty and started Kulfi.
⟡ instagram: @kulfi.beauty
⟡ website: https://kulfibeauty.com/
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CW: body image, body dysmorphia, relationship to food
Have you ever felt confused and betrayed by your body, and wanted to hear how others are moving from self-criticism to self-compassion? In this episode, we catch up about:
- Earliest influences on our body image (e.g., family, school, peers)
- Questioning influences we took for granted growing up
- How fashion trends have impacted our body image
- The line between compassionate accountability and ill-informed criticism from others
- Worries about shifting from video calls (during which we only have to show our faces) to in-person hangouts
- Social obligations that make it more difficult for us to intentionally choose what we eat (e.g., what are ways to extend an in-person hangout other than getting boba and inevitably adding toppings and sugar?)
We end by sharing practices that enable us to form habits that are healthier for us - physically, emotionally, and mentally. As always, we hope you feel seen and supported through our conversation.
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We've had a fascination with names and the power they hold, along with the ways people choose to honor their culture/heritage. This episode's guest, Graci Kim, has committed her current creative endeavors to exploring the myths and folktales originating from Korea! Her book, The Last Fallen Star, is about a Korean American girl who discovers her heritage and her magic on a perilous journey to save her witch clan family. As if in parallel, Graci shares how she's navigated her own labels/identities as a hyphenated Asian, at one point going by the pen name Graci Goldheart and continuing to experiment with her pen names. Amidst these confusing explorations of names and identities, she opens up about how magic and childlike wonder are pillars in her life that she is committed to infusing in her works, career, and family as she is raising her 1 year old daughter.
If you love conversations about names, fantasy, books, parenting, you don't want to miss this episode!
Read The Last Fallen Star!
https://bookshop.org/books/the-last-fallen-star/9781368059633
More about Graci:
Graci Kim is a bestselling author of magic-infused middle grade books, who was vine-picked in Korea and sun-ripened in New Zealand… Her Korean mythology-inspired debut, The Last Fallen Star, published by Rick Riordan Presents, became an instant US bestseller. It was named by Indigo as a Best Book of 2021, was an Amazon Best Book Ages 9-12, and was selected by Publishers Lunch as a 2021 Buzz Book. It’s also already been optioned by the Disney Channel for a live-action television series. In a previous life, Graci was a diplomat for the New Zealand foreign service, a cooking show host, and once ran a business that turned children’s drawings into cuddly toys. She lives in New Zealand with her husband and daughter.
⟡ instagram: @gracikimwrites
⟡ website: https://www.gracikim.com/
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How can virtual reality experiences motivate people to adopt more inclusive behaviors? Tune in to our chat with Heather Shen, a trailblazer in the immersive learning space (and Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education)!
Heather is co-founder and CPO of Praxis Labs, which partners with organizations to increase diversity and inclusion outcomes through research-backed immersive learning experiences. Heather shares:
- Her journey iterating on Pivotal Experiences (Praxis Labs' curriculum), which aims to use finite modules to help participants develop empathy for the infinite range of intersectional identities, and adopt more inclusive behaviors
- Challenges of productizing research findings and scaling VR solutions
- The biggest unknowns before launching, and the experiences, resources, perspectives, and communities turned out to be the most helpful
- Decisions she wishes she spent more time making when launching Praxis Labs, versus decisions that proved to be more easily reversible
- How events in 2020/2021 shaped Praxis Labs' and clients' approaches to JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, inclusion)
- Advice for finding investors that align with your mission and approach
- and more!
About Heather Shen
Prior to co-founding Praxis Labs, Heather has experience at NASA researching mixed reality, at Microsoft HoloLens as an electrical engineer, and at Bain & Co focused on tech strategy. Heather holds a M.S. and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. As a first generation Asian American, she is driven by her parents’ immigration story and her own experiences to share across and celebrate cultural differences. Combining this with her engineering background, she believes technology can change the way we connect with individuals and communities.
About Praxis Labs
Research has shown that first person perspective-taking in virtual reality (VR) can increase empathy, reduce bias, and encourage the adoption of more inclusive behaviors. We’re re-imagining work cultures by developing inclusive leaders that drive sustainable change for individuals and organizations.
- @praxis_labs on Instagram
- praxislabs.co
- Careers
- Join the waitlist
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If every classroom can instill their students with a sense of "you're beautiful, you're worthwhile, you're lovable, and that's WHY x, y, and z is what you're capable of and what I'm going to hold you to"... I think that would be the epitome of education.
What are your memories of the classroom? Do you remember the nostalgic moments if you're a 2000s kid, wheeling in a projector with transparencies to do worksheets as a class, or finding gum on the bottom of the chair? Maybe you remember moments when you felt unseen and lost motivation due to a negative interaction with a teacher. And maybe you've wondered how education has evolved since we've left school.
Irene's been a guest on our show before, and she's back to reflect on her time as a middle school teacher for the last few years. She shares how some of those practices and philosophies have evolved since we’ve been in the classroom, as we collectively reflect on the impact of the classroom!
We also discuss Code Switch's series on Ron Brown High School, a radical public high school for boys of color that opened in 2016. What would classrooms look like with restorative justice as a leading principle?
More about Irene:A middle school teacher now turned content creator, please support her on her Youtube, IG, TikTok journey!
⟡ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP73HvkeuSyVYtwEDhi3fdw
⟡ instagram: @reni.set.go
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You don't need to limit your imagination to the realistic ways that love can play out, because as Tony and Eunbi show us, the possibilities are endless.
It's been exactly 1 year since our Your Next Date (YND) series, so we're celebrating the love story of listener-turned-friend-and-collaborator who discovered us during our YND era!
From publicly declaring in a Clubhouse room that they’d never do a LDR, to celebrating their birthdays with hundreds of friends on Clubhouse, Tony shares the sweet details of an unlikely love story. We chat about what it was like for their first impression of each other to be each others' voices (in Korean and English), how their relationship has transformed other relationships, and how they support and celebrate each other.
About Your Next Date
We’re going on a date with a friend that one of us knows really well and the other doesn’t. That way, you’ll get to see the dynamics our guest has with a close friend as well as a stranger; you would never get this insider info on a dating app! We’ll talk about love, passion, and silly stories to help you get to know our guests better. We’re also getting help from their friends...👀
65. Looking for "Your Next Date"? (Teaser) Dates include:
- 70. Your Next Date: Niles Wilson
- 72. Your Next Date: Joanne Nguyen
- 73. Your Next Date: Justine Banal
- 75. Your Next Date: RJ Siu
- 79. Your Next Date: Jacky Jung
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As the world opens back up, we are seeing an influx of weddings in our circles! While this particular occasion is not near in either of our futures, we invited our friend Sarah, a wedding photographer, to share her experience photographing weddings and working with Asian creatives who are making it possible for couples to honor their culture on their special day.
More about Sarah:
Sarah (she/her) is a portrait and wedding photographer based in North Carolina who photographs with the intent of documenting easily overlooked, yet emotive, moments. Her current work includes styling Asian culture-based photography editorials and workshops, through which she seeks to encourage representation and empathy in the luxury wedding industry.
⟡ instagram: @sarahleying
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Want to live vicariously through a brave and learning-filled career transition from tech to film? Although a formal education is by no means the only legitimate way to pursue film, Da Eun shares surprises, challenges, reservations, and other reflections from year 1 of USC School of Cinematic Arts. We chat about:
- How advocating for herself in her 6-figure tech job prepared her to advocate for herself in film school
- What kdrama she would add to a "standard" film curriculum
- Moments she'll hold onto as she ventures into new creative challenges!
- and much more
Other episodes about Da Eun's film career, available on every podcast platform:
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- Goodbye, Silicon Valley; Hello, Hollywood!
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- Seize the Moment! with Nightlight's Child Star ft. Ivanna Sun
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After realizing which problems you're passionate about solving, how do you determine which paths to take to solve them? While in medical school, Sherman is also investing in early stage healthcare ventures at AlleyCorp. We chat about:
- Realizations that led him to find this unique balance, and moments that affirmed his decisions
- How he adjusted to the differences between working as a product manager vs working as a medical student
- Guiding principles and frameworks that help him say no to certain opportunities, and how thoughtful community building enables him to scale his impact even when he must say no to a founder
- How his faith provides clarity and motivation for entrepreneurship
- What anyone can do starting today to build the skills and confidence necessary to join or create a community
- and much more!
About Sherman
I'm a reformed programmer, product manager, turned early-stage investor and medical student based in NYC. In addition to studying medicine, I invest in and incubate healthcare companies at AlleyCorp. I care deeply about leveraging technology to support underserved patient populations and increasing the efficiency/efficacy of healthcare delivery. Learn more:
- Medium
- MD++
Articles referenced:
- https://joshelman.medium.com/a-product-managers-job-63c09a43d0ec
- Incoming med student <> investing/incubating at AlleyCorp
- PM to VC: From building products to building portfolios
- The Joy of Creating Connections
- Breadth and Depth: Connecting others and with others through venture capital and medicine
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Our reflections and learnings in our careers have shown up here and there in different episodes, but let’s take some time to spotlight ourselves! In this episode, we’re doing a deep dive into Sophia’s career as a product manager. Some of you may be familiar with the term product manager, some of you not so much, so this is the TIME that we get to learn as much as possible and get to know what Sophia spends 40+ hours of her week outside of the podcast doing.
Sophia shares all of the good, the challenging, the rewarding moments of product management, answering our questions like:
- How would you define “product manager”?
- How do you navigate being a young, new, WOC PM? How do you make sure you’re not undermined by someone simply because they have more years on the team than you?
- What are some challenges that come with being a PM that you wouldn’t know just from reading the job description?
- In your opinion, how important is it for a prospective PM to care about the product versus have the transferable skills of relationship building, communicating effectively, etc.?
- What is the motivation behind changing teams (and also, changing teams within the same company)?
Resources mentioned:
Adam Grant/Brene Brown episode about vulnerability
WorkLife podcast
The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo
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Have you ever been afraid of growing up? You may feel more hopeful after hearing Priska and Roxy share the joys of deepening their friendship in their 30s through their podcast Two Horny Goats, and witnessing the collective leveling up of those they love.
We celebrate:
- How having hard conversations on Two Horny Goats created new ways for their parents to listen, un-defensively, and learn their perspectives
- Priska and Roxy’s admiration for and support of each other in every aspect of learning and unlearning
- Priska and Roxy’s decision to first learn their own podcasting voice, before jumping in to interview others
- Surprising things they’ve learned about each other through podcasting
- So much more!
We feel so fortunate to chat with 2 creators who have brought us so much laughter, comfort, and wisdom. You will love hearing us all laugh together and cheer each other on!
About TWO HORNY GOATS by Priska Liang and Roxy Shih
Each week, these two ball-busting Taiwanese-American capricorns will tackle all aspects of life—from human sexuality to food & culture to growing up with savage Asian parents. We’re just two horny goats climbing the mountain of life, eating Asian American stereotypes for breakfast.
Their top picks:
- "Fatphobia, Binge Eating, & Other Struggles With Our Bodies"
- "Our Dads (Pt. I) - Michael Shih"
- "Our Dads (Pt. 2) - Timothy Liang"
Connect and learn more!
Website: www.TwoHornyGoats.com
Instagram: @TwoHornyGoats
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About Priska
Priska is a Taiwanese-American singer/songwriter from Los Angeles, CA who, despite her small stature, will draw you in with her big voice and intimate lyrics. Though she spent most of her adolescent years being bullied in school, she was able to find solace and comfort in music and found that her strength lay in her ability to express herself through song.
Priska has performed and competed in various international showcases and singing competitions. Judges and fans have been drawn in by her powerful vocals and soulful delivery. A lifelong lover of feeling out songs with her heart, Priska will take you on an emotional journey that involves heartache, loss, and learning to carve your own path.
About Roxy
Roxy Shih is an internationally acclaimed, Emmy-nominated writer/director and speaker. Born in Europe, Roxy’s third culture background has given her a distinct perspective. As a filmmaker, she is known for her versatility and has worked with many independent companies both overseas and domestically, making her one of the most in demand cinema artists today.
On the side, Roxy enjoys playing the violin, freestyle waacking/voguing, and reading tarot. She also believes in giving back to her community and was a Co-Founder of the Taiwanese American Film Festival in Los Angeles.
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When was the last time you went on an adventure? The last time you viewed life itself as an adventure? Our guest today, Hayden Won 원성연, is reframing our perspective on life to be that of adventure and expansion! He's an actor from Korea (having connections to folks from Parasite 기생충 as well as starring in hit dramas like Uncanny Counter 경이로운 소문) who recently made his way over to Hollywood while the world is still in a pandemic. He shares his viewpoint that life is simply a collection of experiences and friendships, so why wouldn't you want to expand your horizons and continually challenge yourself? Hear stories about:
- how Hayden manifested his trip to LA a year ago, and has dedicated his time to achieving this goal
- how he challenged his English skills by working at a pizza shop in Korea where the manager knows no Korean
- how he's hosted a Clubhouse room for 106 days straight
- how a Clubhouse fan invited him on a spontaneous trip to NYC
- how through all of these adventures, he keeps his lessons and mottos simple yet inspiring
We hope you're reinvigorated by our very first bilingual episode!
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Da Eun's short film, Nightlight, was the ultimate collaboration among the hosts and past guests of bamboo & glass (RJ Siu, Ami Park, and Serena Kim). It also features Da Eun's USC colleagues and a new star, Sophia's 13 year old sister Ivanna Sun! We're taking you behind the scenes of the creative process through the eyes of a first-time child actress, who shares her wisdom about stepping up to exciting challenges and expanding her empathy through acting.
Da Eun shares the technical challenges she took on to film in the dark, what collaborations she wants to continue pursuing, and how shows like This is Us helped her to tap into the psyche of a first time parent who tries to communicate with a child striving for independence.
You'll also get to hear samples from Sophia and Da Eun's creative process of composing Nightlight's score.
Nightlight logline
A young girl can't wait to grow up, but she must confront her biggest fear: the dark.
Nightlight synopsis
Lily, a 10 year old girl, is in a hurry to grow up. She doesn't want storytimes anymore, and she's embarrassed that her mom goes around telling people she still sleeps with a nightlight. She pushes her mom away one night, insisting that she can handle herself. But behind closed doors, Lily freely takes comfort in her nightlight... until a frightening world of darkness threatens to rip her away from everything she's loved, including her mom.
About Ivanna
Ivanna is a 7th grader who loves baking, crocheting, creating science experiments, building KiwiCo engineering projects, playing basketball with friends, thinking about dogs, and scrolling through Pinterest to collect the best Avatar the Last Airbender memes. She also enjoys watching She-ra, The Dragon Prince, and Voltron. She hopes to one day meet Mark Rober, whose videos have inspired her love for math and science.
Nightlight is the first film she acted in, and she is grateful for the opportunity to work with such a fun and talented team!
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It's been a while since we've caught up! So what better way to catch up than to use a book of thoughts to flavor our conversation? Sophia shared with Da Eun some of her favorite pieces from Jonny Sun's Goodbye, Again, and boy, were these pieces JUICY. You'll hear us chat about moments of fear when it comes to celebrating, the anxiety that comes with undefined/unproductive time, the choice of motivating ourselves with fear versus joy, expectations of friendships and what influenced those expectations, and the seemingly ephemeral nature of happiness. We get pretty personal, talking about many facets of our lives where we've felt these themes show up: in our careers, friendships, personal growth, etc.
We hope you enjoy catching up with us! Let us know some other books and pieces of media that we should discuss~
Excerpts from Goodbye, Again mentioned:
- This is Really Happening
- What about your guilt is helping you
- On nostalgia
- On friendship
- On peace
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When should you tell someone that their baby is ugly? What hazing should you expect if you marry a Hmong person? What does it mean if you have a dream about your teeth falling out? What should you NOT do when visiting Korea, Laos, or China?
Two of our favorite episodes from season 1 are "24. Quirks of Being a Chinese American and a Korean American (part 1)" and "25. Chinese School, Korean birthdays, and our names (part 2)," and we wanted to expand this series and share Hmong culture as well.
We have tons of fun chatting about superstitions, pregnancy dreams, weddings, birthdays, dating, new year celebrations, common household items, and words that sounds the same in Hmong, Korean, and Mandarin. We also end by sharing some Hmong and Konglish jokes!
More about Dee Dee
Dee Dee is a Hmong American woman from Fresno, CA. She is currently based in New York City, where she can be found exploring her role in the world, crying over Korean dramas, or searching for good eats.
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On this podcast, we've chatted a lot about the intersectional expectations that can be placed on us as Asian American women. In this episode, our guest shares the expectations that have also been placed on her due to her family composition. Rachel's older brother came down with a 108 degree fever right before he turned 2, and her family's life changed overnight due to this event. As the younger sister, Rachel has been an observer of her parents' labor of love for their disabled son as well as the various comments different communities would give to her family. She shares with us the experience of growing up with the expectation that she will partake in being a caregiver as she grows older, how it's impacted career, romantic relationships, and even the seemingly innocuous conversations where folks are curious to learn more about her family.
Thank you so much Rachel for opening your heart and sharing your lived experience with us!
More about Rachel
Rachel is a second generation Vietnamese American that grew up in Long Beach, CA. After moving to the Bay Area for college, she stayed up there to learn, grow, and better herself independently. While she started off her career in technical support, she is currently a self-taught software engineer and a proud dog pawrent of @cloud.the.eskie.
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⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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What does it sound like to catch up about 12 years worth of "brave" decisions and memories in 1 hour, with a friend you share the most similar upbringing with, yet feel the most different from based on what they've shared on social media? Sophia and Michelle last went to middle school together 12 years ago, and have since attended different high schools and colleges, formed different emotional ties to the Bay Area, and started post-grad lives in different cities.
We chat about:
- assumptions we made of each other based on what we shared on social media,
- decisions we feel proud of making,
- decisions that would feel easier for one of us to make but more difficult for the other to make,
- conventional definitions of success that we are fulfilling and defying,
- what our 13-year-old selves would be proudest of,
and more.
[content warning: brief mention of suicide]
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also enjoy hearing Da Eun catch up with high school friend, Gabby (aka Gentle Oriental): 124. Reckoning with Our Upbringing in the Bay Area ft. Gentle Oriental
More about Michelle
⟡ Instagram: @mich.elada
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You've heard Sophia & Da Eun mention several times that a common experience we share is being brought up in the Bay. In the spirit of eps 120 and 123, where we delved into Juliana and Brian's upbringing, we wanted to have an honest conversation reflecting back on our nuanced experience growing up in the Bay Area. And what better way to do that than to reconnect with old friends who we haven't had an in-depth conversation with before on the topic?
In this episode, Da Eun is joined by an old classmate and friend, Gabby, also known as Gentle Oriental, as they unpack what their high school experience was like, especially after having left the area for several years now. Our reflections of the Bay are informed by:
- our involvement in music, through band and orchestra
- the new experiences college introduced to us (Da Eun stayed in the Bay while Gabby went to art school on the East Coast)
- the biases and conditioning we began to recognize as we entered new vibrant Asian American communities (anti-blackness, model minority myth)
- the lack of education around activism and social justice
- our disparate experiences in NYC, one other location we both share in common
Stay tuned for next week's episode, where Sophia invites her childhood friend to continue the conversation around the Bay Area!
More about Gentle Oriental:Gentle Oriental, aka Gabrielle Widjaja (she/her) is a 24-year-old Chinese-Indonesian born, California-raised, Brooklyn-based creative who explores the intersection of visual ephemera and Asian diasporic identity through design, illustration and tattoo.
⟡ instagram: @gentle.oriental
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What's the literal translation of "business goose" or "dirt bean ball" in Mandarin? (Answer in episode.) What's it like growing up in Mississippi as a 2nd-gen Chinese American, then going to college and working in the Bay Area? Hear about it from our friend Brian (@bri_xu) - you may have seen his TikToks about height guessing, Asian spelling bee, data, LinkedIn, and more, featuring his lovely parents!
In addition to learning how Brian's childhood differed from ours (16:00), we also chat about (44:42):
- what we think acquaintances might assume about us based on what we share on social media
- how our boundaries have shifted as our audience grew
- what we consider when showcasing family members in our content during a time of increased reports of hate crimes against Asians
- what it looks like in our respective creative process to amplify others' work
- how we feel when friends mention our TikTok or podcast when introducing us
- the difference between attention and connection
This episode continues the conversation about growing up in different parts of the world (as started in "120. INHERITANCE: Traversing Continents, Careers, Languages, Generations ft. Juliana Chang") and the conversation about considerations when creating Asian American content during the resurgence of reported hate crimes against Asians (as started in "118. “Asian American podcast”: Duties & Possibilities").
More about Brian:
I work in data science and tell stories using LinkedIn Economic Graph data to understand the workforce and help members advance their careers. The workforce data in that LinkedIn notification you might have received before was likely from me! It’s basically just: SELECT the_best_data_insights FROM linkedin.economic_graph;
Here's some non-work topics we can chat about: NBA, watermelon, Jesus, Asians in America, Mississippi and the South, LoL, fantasy bball, Chopin, Chinese food, dad shoes, coaching 7-8 year olds, and being in a constant state of identity crisis.
TikTok: @bri_xu
Instagram: @bri_xu
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brixu
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⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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So, maybe you've heard how "consent is sexy." Now let's chat about how we navigate consent and boundaries in our day to day! In our previous episode, we chatted about how we learned (or weren't aware) of consent in the different influential spheres of our upbringing, and in this episode, you'll hear us and Justine unpack our current relationship with consent and ponder upon how we can apply our real-time learnings to our lives! You'll hear us chat about:
- the behind the scenes of how we incorporate consent into podcasting
- setting boundaries with our parents as adults, especially when navigating different communication styles and assumptions
- how we signal whether we're open for meetings in the workplace, and how we decide when to explicitly opt into a meeting
- reframing consent in long-term friendships that have evolved as the parties involved have changed and grown as well
Thank you so much Justine for wanting to bring this conversation consent to bamboo & glass!
More about Justine:
Justine Banal (they/she) is a queer non-binary Filipino educator, community organizer, and creative based in Orange County, CA. Their passions include helping marginalized communities access higher education, destigmatizing community colleges, championing LGBTQ+ rights, planning art-driven community events, and encouraging others to see the throughlines between different social movements to move toward collective liberation. After completing her associates degrees at Fullerton College, Justine transferred to UCLA, where she received her degree in Asian American Studies and is on her way to getting her Master’s. Justine also co-hosts @fandomfemmes - a comedic podcast where two queer femmes of color take your favorite anime/comic book convention's diversity panel and turn it into a year round conversation.
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Let's talk about consent. When did you first hear of this word, in what context? For us and our guest Justine, we saw it on college campus flyers: "Consent is SEXY." But as Justine points out, consent has always been present and necessary, whether we explicitly state it or not. Join us for part 1 of our conversation with Justine as we walk down memory lane, noting examples of consent (or lack of consent) that existed in our romantic relationships (where consent is most often mentioned), classrooms, and families.
Stay tuned for part 2 where we talk about how we navigate consent and setting boundaries in the present day (with regards to podcasting, professional relationships, and more)!
More about Justine:
Justine Banal (they/she) is a queer non-binary Filipino educator, community organizer, and creative based in Orange County, CA. Their passions include helping marginalized communities access higher education, destigmatizing community colleges, championing LGBTQ+ rights, planning art-driven community events, and encouraging others to see the throughlines between different social movements to move toward collective liberation. After completing her associates degrees at Fullerton College, Justine transferred to UCLA, where she received her degree in Asian American Studies and is on her way to getting her Master’s. Justine also co-hosts @fandomfemmes - a comedic podcast where two queer femmes of color take your favorite anime/comic book convention's diversity panel and turn it into a year round conversation.
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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“INHERITANCE is a collection of poems about my relationship to immigration, language, and womanhood, primarily explored through my relationship with my mom.” - Juliana Chang
To celebrate Juliana's newest chapbook, we chat about her transnational identity, how her career priorities have evolved, tools for exploring and clarifying career interests, the difference between vain self-promotion versus expanding your ability to give to others, the poems that stood out the most to us from INHERITANCE, and how her love for words has been a throughline connecting her many dreams and passions.
More about Juliana:
Juliana Chang is a Taiwanese American poet, filmmaker, and incoming law student. She received a BA in Linguistics and a MA in Sociology from Stanford University in 2019. Juliana is the 2019 recipient of the Urmy/Hardy Poetry Prize, the 2017 recipient of the Wiley Birkhofer Poetry Prize, and a 2015 Scholastic Art & Writing Gold Medalist in Poetry. Her film and screenplay, Many Names, placed among the top 4 films in the national 2018 AT&T Create-a-thon Short Film competition. Her debut poetry chapbook, INHERITANCE, was the winner of the 2020 Vella Prize and is forthcoming from Paper Nautilus Press in 2021.
She works as a Product Content Strategist in San Francisco.
⟡ instagram: @julianawritespoems
⟡ website: https://julianachang.com/poetry
⟡ purchase INHERITANCE! Paper Nautilus
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One of our favorite themes is unlearning definitions of success that others have placed on us, and learning how folks from different backgrounds are redefining what a "life well lived" can look like. Tiffany, an inner child advocate and guide, shares how her inner child has guided her to be more patient and compassionate, and to make decisions she feels fully aligned with.
We chat about how to access/visualize your inner child, discovering what reassurance you can provide for your inner child, moments that validated the importance of self-trust and play, and gifts/insights we may be overlooking until we get to know our inner child better.
Tiffany also shares moving stories about gently reparenting her parents, and guiding them to realize that in difficult situations, they often have more agency than they realize. She also shares how she is bringing play to her loved ones and to YOU!, through her community, Our Village (patreon.com/ourvillage).
More about Tiffany:
Tiffany Trieu is an inner child guide and self-trust coach for children of Diaspora, with a soft spot for her own inner child. Her practice has grown from her own personal journey, being a child of immigrants and a queer person, she has always been curious to ask "How can I be my full self in this world? Despite what has been taught and shown to me?" Through connecting with our inner child, we get to begin exploring how it feels to fully accept ourselves and what it truly means to create Home - a place that exists within us and around us.
⟡ instagram: @itstiffanytrieu
⟡ website: www.itstiffanytrieu.com
⟡ patreon: patreon.com/ourvillage
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When you find us on Instagram, you'll notice our Instagram name is "Asian American podcast👩🏻👩🏻."
If you've been a regular listener, you'll know that our tagline is "a space where two Asian American women share the underrepresented perspectives that shape our lifelong journey of learning and unlearning."
In this episode, we're revisiting these names and descriptions that we had carefully selected for ourselves and unpacking what it even means to be an Asian American podcast.
- What are the duties and responsibilities that we feel come with the label "Asian American podcast?"
- How has our involvement in digital Asian American communities shaped our understanding of "the Asian American community" and the meaning of that label?
- How have our thoughts on representation and our role as creators in representation evolved?
- How else can we expand the possibilities of podcasting as 2 East Asian straight cis-gendered women?
- Amidst all this wondering, how are we choosing to shape our podcast, something that we have been co-creating for over 2 years now?
We hope you'll enjoy this candid, honest conversation of what's been on our minds as we reflect on our journeys as hosts & producers of bamboo & glass. ✨Thanks for being on this journey with us. ✨
❗Want to discuss this episode further? We're going to be on Clubhouse with @sheckii on MONDAY, 3/15 6PM PDT. The event link is here. Hope to see you there!
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⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun
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“I’m unhappy in my current role, but I feel indebted to the people who gave me a chance…do I deserve to start looking for something new?” “Without pre-determined timelines, how do I figure out when and how to look for my next job?”
Have you ever asked yourself these questions?
In episodes 16 and 59 (linked below), we chatted about Reina’s career transition from professional violinist to software engineering. We learn that breaking into tech is HARD, even with the support of her bootcamp cohort. (Additional career change episodes: 52-54, 60-61, 64).
Now, we hear about what it’s like deciding to look for her second opportunity in tech - this time, without the support of everyone in her cohort interviewing for roles at the same time. (And Sophia shares about her PM job search as well!) Despite new challenges, Reina reflects on how she learned to protect her time and energy, and honor her worth and values - you never know when a meaningful opportunity will come up, and you'll want to feel prepared!
Resource for finding opportunities that align with your values: www.keyvalues.com
Resource for understanding and managing burnout: @emilybruth
Episodes that feature Reina:
⟡ 59. From Professional Violinist to Software Engineer
⟡ 16. Breaking into Tech
⟡ 15. Classical Music as an Asian Woman
More about Reina:⟡ LinkedIn
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⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun
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Do you live intentionally? Do you feel supported on a day-to-day basis? If you don't, do you know how to request support? But before then... what does "intention" and "conscious living" even mean?
We invite Andrea Maeng today onto the podcast. She is a spiritual transformational coach, and Da Eun's coach for the last 6 months. From her, we got to learn about her eventful career journey full of career/industry changes which led her to discover breathwork. As a breathwork facilitator and coach, her life's work is now all about guiding womxn of color in recognizing the cycles they are in and providing the lessons and new perspectives for us to be open-minded and empowered to make conscious decisions that amount to the life we are creating. (Can spiritual work be practical? What is breathwork? Can language really have a profound impact?)
We felt our own perspectives open up to the possibilities of how our day to day can be profoundly impacted with mindset shifts, and Da Eun gets to vulnerably share some of the breakthroughs and poignant changes she's been able to unearth through Andrea's group coaching program.
If you're interested/intrigued by Andrea's work, follow her on Instagram to see updates on her offerings and programs (enrollment for her Break the Cycle program is open right now!).
More about Andrea:
Andrea Maeng is a guide and spaceholder for Womxn of color. As a spiritual transformational coach she facilitates spaces for Innerwork and healing so that we can break the cycles of our own sociaization and live in OUR truth, on our own terms. Her approach combines mindfulness, energy healing, somatic/body centered practices like breathwork with the practical action and conscious leadership skills for whole body learning, so that you can thrive in a way that feels good to YOU in business, life and relationships.
⟡ instagram: @inbusinessandlife
⟡ website: inbusinessandlife.com
⟡ clubhouse: @andreaming
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Have you ever felt that you don’t belong in your workplace or industry? Have you ever felt that you DO belong, but worry that hiring managers in the industry won’t recognize the value you bring?
As an Earth Sciences major who serendipitously discovered her interest in product management (PM), Helen shares stories about feeling like an outsider when she started preparing for product management roles (what is “low-hanging fruit”?? what is “agile”??), and often feeling like an outsider even when she successfully became a product manager.
Today, as co-founder of Co.Lab and the You Belong in Tech community, she and Sefunmi Osinaike are creating practical, collaborative, inclusive, and accessible learning opportunities for aspiring technologists (including PMs, software engineers, and designers).
Through these communities, many talented technologists from unconventional backgrounds have been able to grow their confidence and take their confidence and pride to other meaningful opportunities in tech.
Tune in for her hilarious stories about discovering product management, a heartfelt cameo by Sefunmi, and much more. You will admire Helen's candor, approachableness, and ambitious commitment to belonging of all kinds.
More about Helen:
Helen (@heyohelen) (she/her) is the Co-founder of Co.Lab (@joincolab_io) and the You Belong in Tech community. As of last week, she’s quit her job as a Product Manager at Microsoft, to focus her full time and attention to growing a collaborative, inclusive and accessible community for aspiring technologists. In her spare time, she loves dancing, solo travel, and collecting cat gifs.
⟡ instagram: @heyohelen
⟡ LinkedIn: Helen Huang 🥕
⟡ Co.Lab website / Instagram: www.joincolab.io / @joincolab_io
⟡ You Belong in Tech: youbelong.substack.com
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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You’ve likely seen Courn Ahn’s “A Guide to White Privilege” and “A Guide to the Model Minority Myth.” Now, get to know Courn, and her journey of learning, unlearning, and action that informed those pieces.
Not only were we drawn to the bold messages she shares through her work, but also the bold boundaries she sets when interacting with others on Instagram, and the bold statement she shares on her website: “When you work with my studio, you know you’re working with someone who… validates your experiences, is an advocate for your well-being, and is dedicated to dismantling white supremacy and systemic oppression through their design practices as a woman of color."
Courn shares about:
- Experiences that led her to create these boundaries
- How these boundaries have supported herself and her community
- The excitement and frustration of seeing her pieces gain visibility
- How she's continuing to learn and unlearn, especially from other antiracist creators of color like @ohhappydani
We're also sponsoring 2 people to join Courn's Patreon! Details to be announced on Instagram @bambooandglass.
Organizations mentioned in intro:
@edacyu@itsjiyounkim@saveourchinatowns@ktown4all@ccedla@oaklandchinatowncoalition@apienc@stopaapihate@asianhealthservices @advancingjustice_aajc
@cpaforg
@vietqseattle
@gabrielaseattle
More about Courn:
Courn Ahn is a multidisciplinary designer, illustrator, and freelance creative based in Portland, Oregon. Her direct experience as a Korean American has largely shaped her career philosophy, serving as inspiration for the social justice advocacy present in her creative work. Through her freelance studio, she aims to provide accessible design services for small BIPOC business-owners and partner with organizations working directly in the equity space as a force for good. In the past year, Courn has found purpose in using art as a tool for activism, sharing weekly posts navigating white supremacy and oppressive systems through her Instagram account, @courtneyahndesign.
⟡ instagram: @courtneyahndesign
⟡ website: www.courtneyahndesign.com
⟡ Patreon: www.patreon.com/courtneyahndesign
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⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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We got to feel like VIPs this episode!! Today, we’re talking about Happy Cleaners, a story about the Choi Family living and surviving in Flushing, Queens. We got to sit down with Julian and Peter, the co-directors, to chat about our reflections of the film as well as the behind the scenes of their creative process. Join us in:
⟡ laughing about the ways our parents like to sorta kinda apologize and show affection
⟡ reminiscing on the experience of growing up in Flushing and what representation we got to see
⟡ opening up about our family dynamics
⟡ celebrating the addition of this authentic Korean American film to the tapestry of Asian American media
Be sure to check out Happy Cleaners, which is coming out to video on demand on Friday, February 12th! Follow @happycleanersfilm for updates.
Got a chance to watch the film but have more to share? Want to spend some time with the hosts reflecting on our journey with sharing stories and connecting with our listener community? Join us on Thursday, February 18th, at 5:00pm PST - we'll go live @bambooandglass to share our reflections on this episode and answer your questions! 🔔Follow us @bambooandglass to be notified.
More about Julian:
JULIAN KIM (Co-Director & Writer), born and bred in New York, pursued a career in the arts at an early age despite the Korean-American norm. An animator-to-be turned filmmaker, Julian always felt passionate about telling moving and creative stories. He works at ABC News Digital as an Editor and Producer and 'Happy Cleaners' will be his feature film directorial debut. His quirky compartmentalizing work ethic comes as no surprise to his colleagues as he enjoys long walks inside the Container Store, Muji's packaging aisle, and building his Legos in a very linear manner.
⟡ instagram: @julian_pg
More about Peter:
PETER S. LEE, (Co-Director & Writer) grew up in a blue-collar, immigrant family in Flushing, New York. The films that Peter creates are born from a singular desire to tell authentic stories of the invisible and the marginalized, using his own experiences, upbringing, and observations as a guide.
⟡ instagram: @petesreel Follow us on:
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⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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We have to ask... are you on the app Clubhouse yet?! If not, no worries, we gotchu with our own commentary where we share our experiences so far on Clubhouse. If you haven't heard of Clubhouse, it’s an audio-based social network where people can spontaneously jump into voice chat rooms together without ever needing to show their face. It’s also currently invite only and iOS only, which has interesting implications for who is even able to be on the app and shape the culture of these audio-only conversations.
Joining us is Michelle Chan, the person who actually gave Sophia her invite into Clubhouse! In this episode you'll get to hear about:
⟡ Michelle's first venture into Clubhouse and her first impressions
⟡ What she's learned about moderating Clubhouse rooms
⟡ Our thoughts on the implications of the exclusivity of Clubhouse
⟡ How an unlimited character limit for our bios has pushed us to be mindful of how we introduce ourselves
⟡ The current challenges of navigating Clubhouse with such a spontaneous culture and limited feature set
If you're intrigued by Clubhouse and are able to get on the app, connect with us! We'd love to interact with you all on there - find us at @michellechan, @daeunkim, and @sophiasun.
Want to spend some time with the hosts reflecting on our journey with sharing stories and connecting with our listener community? Join us on Sunday, February 7th, at 5:30pm PST - we'll go live @bambooandglass to share our reflections on this episode and answer your questions! 🔔Follow us @bambooandglass to be notified.
More about Michelle:
Michelle is a Hawaii-based traveling wedding & elopement photographer with a passion for building digital communities. Most recently, Michelle launched the Creative Asian Community on the social media platform Clubhouse. She is a staunch advocate for cultural competence, mental illness and disability education, and empowering others to create the life of their dreams.
⟡ clubhouse: @michellechan
⟡ instagram: @michellechanphoto
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⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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How did a diverse, global community of TikTok followers shape MD's decision to quit his full-time job as Head of Product at a tech startup and abandon his 13-year fight for his green card?
13 years ago, MD studied media at Pomona College but doubted the potential of emerging platforms like YouTube to transform the way people tell stories, consume stories, and build empathetic relationships.
5 months ago, MD decided to give TikTok a chance, and has since built a vibrant, giving, curious, empathetic community who he will now continue to serve FULL-TIME while living in China.
Tune in to hear MD's reflections on how his journey creating content on TikTok has:
- Expanded his perception of who he can relate to and connect with
- Revealed the beauty of leading with joy and empathy instead of labels
- Empowered him to explore his potential as a people connector
- Encouraged him to unlearn traditional definitions of success
Want to spend some time with the hosts reflecting on our journey with sharing stories and connecting with our listener community? Join us on Tuesday, February 2nd, at 8:30pm PST - we'll go live @bambooandglass to share our reflections on this episode and answer your questions! 🔔Follow us @bambooandglass to be notified.
More about MD:Born in China, raised in the UK, China, and Singapore, I have always enjoyed learning stories of others who own different pieces of the world I will never see. I have taken many personality tests and they all came back with a similar outcome, telling me that I’m a big “giver”, which is totally on point, given I always think about how I could amplify my limited time and energy to help as many people out there as possible. I did consulting, sold tactical pants, and now work in the fertility business to change the world, one family at a time. But I know I still need to continue the journey inward, and find out what I ultimately want to do for the rest of my life. You see - I’m still a work-in-progress human - probably just like you.
⟡ Instagram & TikTok: @mdthekiddo
⟡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdxyma
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Let me ask you: do you feel worthy? Do you feel that you have value just by being, or do you feel that you only have value by doing? These are questions that Serena found herself asking as she entered her quarter life crisis (trust us, we get it - at the time of recording, Da Eun is 25 and Sophia is turning 25 next month, eek!).
When going through this sort of reevaluation of "what in the world am I doing?" the digital space can be a place of inspiration and comfort. In this episode, Serena shares how she began to question whether seminary was for her, and the decision to depart from this path really pushed her to confront her self-worth as she meandered through finding her purpose. She then decided to realize her dream of starting a YouTube channel... but knew no one around her doing what she hoped to do.
Her endeavors with content creation led her to create serendipitous relationships online which opened her to possibilities of how community can be built digitally - something that really drew her to ministry initially. Through widening her horizon of possibilities of how she can live beyond this quarter life crisis and humanizing the digital connections she encountered, she imparts one of the most poignant lessons we've heard on bamboo & glass: through her search for purpose, she realized how - by simply existing - she is already worthy and amazing as she is.
Want to spend some time with the hosts reflecting on our journey with self-worth and the meaningful digital relationships that opened our eyes to new possibilities? Join us on Tuesday, January 26th at 8:30pm PST - we'll go live @bambooandglass to share our reflections on this episode and answer your questions! Follow us @bambooandglass to be notified.
More about Serena:Serena Kim is a content creator and deep listener who is passionate about fostering meaningful relationships with people and holding safe space for people to feel fully seen and supported.
⟡ instagram: @imserenakim
⟡ youtube: SerenaKim
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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How can photographing someone at their best empower them to see their everyday self differently? How can you use content creation to build community, i.e., how can expressing your perspective and passion enable you to find people who are eager to support you, to support each other, and to expand your impact?
Portrait photographer David Suh takes us behind the scenes of the VIP experience he invites his clients to enjoy. David designs every moment of the weeks-long experience - from the consultation, to the hair and makeup, to the photoshoot - in a way that encourages clients to reflect on who they want to see in their portrait and enables them to visualize, believe in, and work towards that version of themselves long after the session ends.
Making the every day person feel confident while trying a bold look for the first time is an art. David shares how being a third culture kid, photographing loved ones, and being his goofy, genuine self on TikTok all play a role in empowering his clients in any situation - in his studio, during a remote portrait session, or through a chance encounter.
And as fellow creators, we're especially excited to learn from the way David leads with authenticity, joy, and intentionality.
Want to ask us a question about beauty standards, visualizing your best self, or content creation as form of community building? Join us on Tuesday, January 19th at 8:30pm PST - we'll go live @bambooandglass to share our reflections on this episode and answer your questions! Follow us @bambooandglass to be notified.
More about David:David Suh is a photographer who empowers women to re-connect with their inner queen. He has a 2.5 yr old pug named Maya, has photographed over 100 women in the last year, and eats his clients' self-doubts for breakfast. Every day.
⟡ instagram: @davidsuhphoto
⟡ TikTok: @davidsuh
⟡ YouTube: David Suh
⟡ Website: davidsuhphotography.com
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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What have books meant to you, and have you felt represented in books? Maybe you frequented the library every week after school, or you were assigned literature in English class. Maybe you read a book with the Pulitzer Prize - what does it even mean for that book to receive that award, given the publishing industry still has a long way to go with regards to diversity and inclusion?
As part of our digital communities series, we're elated to be joined by Hilary, someone who’s been consciously discovering community on her own around a specific interest: her love of books. Tune into this conversation to hear us chat about:
⟡ Hilary's intention for creating a bookstagram
⟡ Her hope of discovering marginalized and underrepresented narratives to further educate and inform herself
⟡ What we are unlearning about the culture around books
⟡ How Hilary has felt seen in navigating her disabled identity with the support of BIPOC disabled bookstagrammers & authors
⟡ Some of our most impactful childhood reads!
We're so encouraged by how intentional and critically Hilary approaches each book and book review she encounters. If you're ever looking for a new book to read, check out @hilaryreadsbooks for recommendations and thought-provoking reviews.
Interested to hear follow up thoughts? Join us on our IG on Tuesday, January 12th at 8:30pm PST where we'll go live to share our reflections on this episode and the topics of decolonizing our bookshelves and finding digital communities!
Books mentioned:⟡ The Mysterious Benedict Society
⟡ Get a Life, Chloe Brown
⟡ Cemetery Boys
⟡ Disability Visibility
⟡ The Pretty One
⟡ Sitting Pretty*the links above will direct you to a page that supports ordering books from your local bookstores!
Bookstagrammers mentioned:⟡ @sitting_pretty
⟡ @bookedwithemma
⟡ @thunderbirdwomanreads
⟡ @diversifyyourshelf
More about Hilary:Hilary is an engineer who works in the accessibility space and a bookstagrammer.
⟡ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilaryreadsbooks/
⟡ medium: https://medium.com/hilaryreadsbooks
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⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun
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Thank you for tuning into our last episode of 2020 & our last guest of the year! Last but not least, we have MD who was part of our series centering the voices of international students & visa workers. And boy... do we have an UPDATE for y'all. You're going to have to tune in to hear the updates, but let's just say MD is free of his golden handcuffs and you can get some neat insight into the popular platform that is TikTok.
Episode that features MD:
⟡ 68. His 13-Year Fight to Stay in the US ft. MD Ma
More about MD:
⟡ TikTok: @mdthekiddo
⟡ Instagram: @mdthekiddo
⟡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdxyma/
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⟡ links to various platforms: https://linktr.ee/bambooandglass
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⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun
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We got to catch up with Jen in ep 101 about how remote med school has been going. Our guest this episode is Dahee, another fellow student in the health field currently attending Harvard Dental School remotely all the way from Korea!
Now, Dahee gets to share her first semester in Korea and what a blessing it was to be able to reconnect with old friends she hasn't seen since leaving Korea for college, as well as spending an extended amount of time with family in Korea. And... turns out that she'll be heading to Boston in 2021! So she's been extra reflective of this past year, and we got to ask her of her vision of becoming a future health practitioner and what she holds dear to her heart.
Episode that features Dahee:
⟡ 67. Persisting Through COVID-19 & Visa Restrictions En Route to Harvard Dental School
More about Dahee
⟡ Instagram: @dahee1002
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⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm
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John has been going through many changes in 2020! He graduated from college earlier this year, he is now working his first full-time job, he's beginning this job remotely due to the pandemic, and he also was watching the 2020 presidential election very intently as an international visa worker. Also, you might remember from ep 66 that John was not sure where he was going to end up living for the rest of year - so where is he at now? Join us for this catch up with John as he shares what he's had to navigate in these transitions in order to feel some sense of security that has always been... not quite present.
Episode that features John:
⟡ 66. How the American Dream Has Failed International Students
More about John
John was born in Seoul, South Korea. He spent his elementary school years in South Korea, while attending middle school and high school in the U.S. After graduating from Princeton with a B.S. in Computer Science, he is now working as a software engineer at Robinhood.
⟡ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssuh/
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⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun
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What moments have made you appreciate home, family, and your culture more? Sophia shares how Na He's episode about her immigration journey motivated her to appreciate her parents in a new way. Na He shares how not getting to go to Korea gave her newfound motivation for making Korean dishes from scratch. We talk about our favorite Korean dishes, so you may not want to tune in on an empty stomach!
Episode that features Na He:
⟡ 66. How the American Dream Has Failed International Students
More about Na He:
Na He was born in Seoul, South Korea. She spent her childhood and half of her pre-college schooling in South Korea, and the other half in America (Florida and Virginia). She received her B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University (and a minor in Art Practice). Currently, she’s working for Gusto as a software engineer.
⟡ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nahejeon
Episode about Sophia's childhood friend who taught in Korea:
⟡ 18. Learning about South Korea through living in South Korea as a Fulbright scholar ft. Zoya Hsiao
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Remember Mark & Julie with their mild, medium, spicy conflicts? We do, and they're back to share MORE- just kidding. We find their honesty and vulnerability to share these intimate discussions with us so inspirational, and we were eager to check back on them especially during the pandemic. Are they physically together or apart? How are they continuing to hold their relationship high and care for one another as the external world continues to be unpredictable? Mark & Julie share the importance of communication, setting expectations, accepting change, and being open to new experiences no matter how long your relationship has been or how little or big of a physical distance there is between the two of you.
Episode that feature Mark & Julie:
⟡ 62. Resolving Conflict With Your Romantic Partner
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Ysabel's high school students grew up seeing police patrol their schoolyards, and began questioning their surveillance during the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement. Eager to bring others into the discussion and learn about police brutality beyond the U.S., they organized "International Solidarity Against Police and State Violence: Panel on Chicago, Mexico, and the Philippines," a conference that examined the universal effects of police brutality and state violence.
Episode that features Ysabel:
⟡ 55. The American Education: The Promises, Falterings & Musings
More about Ysabel:
⟡ https://instagram.com/ysabelmariah
About HANA center:
⟡ In Korean, HANA means "one." HANA’s mission is to empower Korean American and multi-ethnic immigrant communities through social services, education, culture, and community organizing to advance human rights.
⟡ FIGHTING YOUTH SHOUTING OUT FOR HUMANITY (FYSH):FYSH is HANA Center's social justice youth leadership council. Stronger as one, we can create positive systems change that uplift the most vulnerable people in our communities. We make our voices heard by developing and leading campaigns, mobilizing young people to take collective action, educating legislators & holding them accountable, and sharing experiences and knowledge to fight and shout out for our collective humanity. Find FYSH on Instagram and Facebook.
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⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm
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You heard from Jen Ren in ep 60 about the eclectic fields and careers she's pursued since entering college (as a refresher, it ranges from animal welfare to tech to design to medicine... really the list goes on). Now, let's get up to speed how the beginning of med school has been going for Jen! (read: remotely, all on Zoom).
A common misconception of med school is that the curriculum is rigid, and students are limited to only learning topics and issues that solely fit under the category of "medicine," leaving no time to explore other interests. However, we were delighted to hear Jen share how there have been many intersections with medicine that she's been able to explore in her short time at school: from looking into food and medicine, bringing in her design thinking and innovative mindset to a student organization, as well as learning about the social & structural determinants of health that address factors of SES, race, etc.
For Jen, med school, while having constraints of operating under COVID circumstances, has just been another arena of exploration and testing personal hypotheses, as well as building strong community despite physical distance.
Episode that features Jen:
⟡ 60. Testing Hypotheses: From Animal Welfare to Tech to Medicine and Beyond
More about Jen
⟡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenren
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We're ending this year by surpassing 100 published episodes total and 45 featured guests. We're humbled by the reception to our content and our growth over the last year. When 2020 began, we had no idea we would reach this stage.
Another exciting announcement: we're a finalist in the Best Hosts category of the Asian Podcast Awards! Again, we wouldn't be here without you all, and if you're a member of the Asian Podcast Network, go support your favorite podcasters by voting for them by December 24th. Otherwise, you can follow @asianpodcastnetwork and @jerryjwon for updates on the event. This awards event is a collective win for our community - we've been able to connect with more AAPI podcasters than ever before, more AAPI changemakers/thought leaders/inspirational figures all through bamboo & glass.
Finally, we're on the lookout for more incredible guests to host on bamboo & glass in 2021. If you are interested or know of anyone, you can DM us on Instagram or email us at bambooandglass@gmail.com.
Thank you again, we love you, get excited for 2021~
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Do you have a framework for defining your career values and your company’s values? After working as a product manager (PM) at fintech startup Affirm for 10 months, Christina shares the exciting challenge of defining Affirm’s identity, values, and contribution to the fast-growing fintech industry, and how COVID-19 has shaped the trajectory of fintech.
We also discuss:
- How important is it to love the problem space you work in?
- Should you choose a team/company based on the manager you’ll be working with?
- How does the answer to those questions change depending on if you’re at a startup versus a big tech company?
- What factors determine our job satisfaction, and the career decisions we’re making based on our reflections?
Episode that features Christina:
⟡ 61. Creating Her Own Doors of Opportunities Within the Tech Industry
More about Christina!
⟡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geechristina
⟡ Twitter: https://twitter.com/christinagee12
About Fintech
⟡ Fintech is technology that provides financial services to businesses or consumers.
⟡ Affirm enables you to buy now and pay later with no late fees or surprises.
⟡ Shopify's "Future of Commerce" report
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A lot has happened in 2020 - globally, nationally, within the AAPI community, and personally - and there's no denying that we will especially not forget this year, for both its highs and lows. From experiences like these, there are lessons we are learning as we live through historical times; so how are we going to talk about 2020, both to those living through it at different life stages and those who weren't there?
Julie is back to share about her experience as an educator during 2020, not only teaching Asian American Studies at a time where race is a prevalent topic, but also incorporating current events such as hate crimes against Asians due to COVID and the 2020 elections, as part of the education. From there, we arrived at the meta question of "How Are We Going to Pass on the Lessons of 2020 to Future Generations?" and Julie shares her take.
Episode that features Julie:
⟡ 56. Inviting Asian Americans into Solidarity with Black Folx
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⟡ Instagram: @julieyeeun
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Have you ever felt that your career is in the hands of a million other people except you, especially during the pandemic job market? Erica, a performer and creator at heart, certainly felt that way. But, since we last chatted on bamboo & glass, she has quit her management consulting job and written a TV show pilot. She’s also writing “Cast Yourself: How to be an Entrepreneurial Artist in Hollywood” to share the stories that inspired and empowered her to make this significant career shift. Tune in and join us in celebrating her journey!
Episodes that feature Erica:
⟡ 76. Celebrating 10K
⟡ 63. Facetune & Influencers, Art & Cancel Culture: A Debate!
More about Erica:
⟡ Instagram: @eribarry
⟡ Website: www.ericabarry.com
⟡ Pre-order “Cast Yourself: How to be an Entrepreneurial Artist in Hollywood”
⟡ About her pilot presentation for "Next Steps": Created by two women who bravely leaped into the male-dominated world of management consulting -- after interviewing dozens of consultants about their first-year experiences, we created Next Steps to bring visibility to the experiences of women and BIPOC working in corporate America. Support the production!
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AAPI representation in media and the fabled stories of making it in Hollywood are prevalent in our American/Asian American landscape today. Marie Cheng is a successful TV writer, having worked at several well-known studios such as Nickelodeon, Dreamworks, Netflix, and Disney Channel. However, many are not aware of the instability of the entertainment industry, and how that instability seeped through into the pandemic. Marie joins us in a candid conversation of how she's been doing job-wise in 2020, sharing how she did go a few months without a job (even as someone with 2 years packed with experience) but also how the financial instability early in her career sort of prepared her for the chaos that ensued due to the pandemic.
She also spoke to the civil unrest in the US and how she sees that permeating through the entertainment industry (read: probably not for a few years, but surely change will come). She ends with some of her favorite shows over the past few months that she recommends to our listeners!
Episode that features Marie:
⟡ 54. Navigating the Writers' Room as a Woman of Color
More about Marie:
⟡ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariewcheng/
⟡ MANY NAMES: Follow a day in Euna Kim's life as she navigates the delicate process of teaching basically everyone how to properly say her name. (Marie stars as Lisa)
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What do you miss most about life before the pandemic? Susan and Sophia describe the cozy moments of finally seeing family again, and Susan reminisces about working with Da Eun and a full production team on short film "Love, 엄마" during Jubilee Fellowship 2019. During the pandemic, Da Eun and Susan have continued to collaborate, but this time, they've gotten even more creative as a 2-person film team working on Da Eun's film school projects!
We also fangirl about our favorite scenes in Start Up, gush about our favorite interviews with Start Up actors, and hear how Susan is coping with the challenges of auditioning for acting opportunities during the pandemic.
Episode that feature Susan:
⟡ 76. Celebrating 10k
⟡ 53. Going After Her Childhood Dream: From Pharmacist to Actress
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⟡ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susancho_
⟡ Love, 엄마 (Jubilee Fellowship 2019 Short Film): A girl wants to uncover who her missing father is, but the person hiding information from her is her own mother.
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Oftentimes, we discuss between ourselves which podcasts we're inspired by that motivate us to continue the work we do. One that has been consistent throughout our podcasting journey has been First of All by Minji Chang. It was a great honor to have Minji join us for our career changemaker series in ep 52, and now we get to catch up with her again!
Minji had shared with us how she connects the dots among all her endeavors (entrepreneur, community activist, Executive Director of Kollaboration, producer, actor, podcast host, to name a few), so now we ask her how she has been handling the global shift of WFH and particularly the hit of the pandemic on the entertainment industry. She shares those moments of growth she's experienced, maybe reluctantly at first, but how she's expanded her view of the world, people, and herself through uncomfortable times.
If what Minji says in this episode resonates with you, go tune into her podcast First of All! Her candid and raw disposition on the platform makes you feel like she's a big sister who is eager to share all that she learns with you.
Episode that feature Minji:
⟡ 52. Connecting the Dots: From Public Health to Acting, Producing, and Writing
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⟡ First of All podcast: https://www.instagram.com/firstofallpod/
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We've always loved chatting with folks who've been on both sides of the table, so to speak: interviewee & interviewer, mentee & mentor, employee & manager, etc. Irene is no exception, as she teaches middle schoolers by day and then attends her own classes as a Master's student.
Last time we chatted with Irene, we learned about the challenges that came with moving to an online teaching experience due to COVID. Now, her classroom environment has changed again (into a hybrid format) and she shares some of the everyday challenges of teaching students simultaneously virtually & in-person. Join us to also celebrate her matriculation into a Masters in Teaching program and how she's able to bring lessons and experiences from both occupations to the other. Irene is the teacher we wish we had when we were younger, and we're so excited to see what impact you continue to have on students!
Episode that features Irene:
⟡ 48. Teaching from Home
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How do you balance honoring the static core values of your faith community, while redefining your own values?
How do you "love" people in your faith community who hold many values that are different from yours?
How do you respond when loved ones take personal responsibility to support Trump for the few policies of his they agree with, while claiming that "God is the ultimate judge" who will hold Trump accountable for actions they disagree with?
Many questions, no easy answers. We hope you enjoy this honest snapshot of our reflections on faith, family, politics, and personal growth.
Episode that features Kourtney:
⟡ 44. Asian American Womxn in Faith
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“Idle hands are the devil’s tools.” Have you ever heard that saying? Where does that kind of thinking come from, and what are its implications for education?
How would educators and parents approach early childhood education differently if they believed that children are inherently good - competent, relational, powerful, and intelligent - rather than evil?
Beyond that, how would we relate to our own “inner child” differently?
Last we chatted with Vivian, she shared the joys and challenges of teaching kindergarteners remotely. Now, she teaches Expanded Transitional Kindergarten, and shares how she puts Reggio-inspired early childhood education into practice in her virtual classroom.
Vivian's reflections about Reggio-inspired early childhood education can be found on her teaching Instagram account. Check out the discussion in the comments section!
Episode that features Vivian:
⟡ 48. Teaching from Home
More about Vivian:Vivian aspires for child-centered, anti-bias, and reggio-inspired early childhood education. She teaches ETK (Expanded Transitional Kindergarten) and shares her teaching journey at www.instagram.com/spaceforsmallhumans. ETK is a full-day preschool program for 4-year-old children turning 5 between December and June, offered at select district elementary schools.
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Join us in celebrating Kevin, whose short film BLUE SUIT has been accepted into 8 film festivals so far! He shares the most memorable moments from connecting with queer, Asian, and queer, Asian storytellers around the world, and ideas he experimented with in BLUE SUIT and is excited to bring into future works. He closes the conversation by sharing encouragement and tips to effectively advocate for the boundaries you need in a virtual workplace.
In 2020 alone, he has already taught us how to advocate for ourselves in the workplace, and shared the masculinity tropes and stereotypes he’s combatting as a queer Asian American man. If you enjoyed those episodes or our date with him, you won't want to miss this catch up conversation celebrating his short film, BLUE SUIT.
Episode that features Kevin:
⟡ 47. Advocating For Yourself, As Told by a Manager
⟡ 49. The Asian American Masculinity Conversation We Want to See
⟡ 74. Your Next Date: Kevin J. Nguyen
More about Kevin⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinjnguyen_
⟡ BLUE SUIT:https://www.kjnguyen.com/bluesuit
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What does it mean to find or create joy and abundance, especially in a tumultuous year like 2020? Ami again strikes us with her generous heart and joyous soul, sharing with us how her manifestations have come with such ease in the most illogical of times (like getting so many callbacks for acting when she wasn't even in LA) as well as tools and questions that have helped her cultivate a relationship with anxiety, sadness, anger to ground herself in finding the light. She reminds us that everything starts with mindset, because when the world feels so out of control, mindset is the constant we can step into our power for. We hope you feel hopeful after listening to Ami's episode, the universe has graced us with angels like her!
Episode that features Ami:
⟡ 42. How to Manifest Your Best Self ft. Ami Park
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Amidst the chaos of 2020, have you been taking care of yourself? What does self-care and self-love look like for you? It's certainly been a year where many of us turn inwards to care for ourselves and figure out what serves us. Matt has been an inspiration to witness, from his origin story in ep 41 of how he created his non-profit Psypher, to sharing many sides of himself in ep 78: how he practices self-care, the intentionality behind the art he creates, and more. Today, we get to hear about how he's been doing in 2020 and what he envisions for 2021, and we are re-inspired to see the value of creativity intertwining with wellness.
Episodes that feature Matt:
⟡ 41. How Dance Saved His Life ft. Matt Diep
⟡ 78. Your Next Date: Matt Diep
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You may remember Leena as the medical student from UCSF who chatted with us at the beginning of the pandemic about the racial implications of COVID-19 and the rhetoric used by prominent figures in the US, especially in the Asian American community. Leena joins us again to share some of her observations and experiences working in the hospital during a COVID era, and how this time period is shaping what questions and values she hopes to lead by as a future healthcare worker. All this to say, it's a difficult and complicated time for many of us - be kind, stay vigilant, stay safe.
Episode that features Leena:
⟡ 40. Coping with a global pandemic ft. Leena Yin
Leena's List of Socially Conscious Public Health Accounts to Follow⟡ @lashnolen
⟡ @uche_blackstock
⟡ @zh_angela
⟡ @bernielim
⟡ @tsaiduck77
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“A lot of people say that working with a loved ones is dangerous and scary, but once you get over those hurdles together, it’s definitely worth it.” Once again, we take you behind the scenes of the most positive corner of the internet - this time, quarantine edition! Jenine and Josh moved out of the Snap accelerator office space and started working together from home. They open up about the business fears and personal fears they overcame together and the 8-hour coaching session that guided them to fully trust each other’s creative decisions. We celebrate their commitment to resolving conflict and supporting each other to be the best they can be!
Episode that features Jenine and Josh:
⟡ 39. On Entrepreneurship, Authenticity, and Powerful Partnership: Tubby Nugget ft. Jenine Pastores & Josh Jackson
More about TubbyNugget:
What started off as little doodles to make ourselves laugh, or cheer us up, has reached thousands of people around the world. Nuggetverse, the company, was also recently accepted into Snap's accelerator program, Yellow.
Instagram: @tubbynugget
Website: www.tubbynugget.com
Snap Yellow news: https://techcrunch.com/2020/02/19/snap-accelerator-names-its-latest-cohort
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Many events during 2020, as well as the persistent backdrop of the pandemic, have compelled us to become more politically active and to research policies and candidates thoroughly before voting. Vanuyen shares how conversations about politics with loved ones changed as we approached the November elections, and how our consumption of news, political commentary, and calls to action is shaped by the rise of Instagram infographics.
Episodes that feature Vanuyen:
⟡ 33. Becoming More Politically Aware and Active ft. Vanuyen Pham
⟡ 34. 2020 Elections ft. Vanuyen Pham
⟡ 69. Your Next Date: Vanuyen Pham
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⟡ www.instagram.com/uyenvpham
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Last time, we got to immerse ourselves in the joy of sharing our love for particular shows that make us reflective and introspective. This time, we share the joy in some of the most intimate moments in our friendships. We don't share the same friend groups, but we can share the lessons that we're gleaning from moments of acknowledgement, reconciliation, admiration, and connection that we experienced in the year 2020 that is somehow passing by nonchalantly with a sprinkle of anxiety and chaos.
Get ready for some awws, tears, laughs, wows. Special shout-outs to the friends that made us glow inside. We're immensely grateful for the friends who teach us something new each day of what's possible, for each other to hold space for one another in sharing these special stories, and for you our listeners in joining us for this conversation.
We hope this episode can bring you some amount of joy that we felt as we recorded.
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In the anxiety and chaos of 2020, we’re going to share what has given us a sense of wonder, wonder that leads to JOY, JOY that can be contagious. We’ve discussed SO many topics on our episode, but the ones that lead to the most contagious excitement and giggling and happy yelling are TV shows that give us hope and compel us to think about the most important questions in life in a different way!
Here were our homework assignments: Da Eun watched the first few episodes of the family drama This is Us, and Sophia watched the first few episodes of the Korean drama Start-Up. If you've seen either or both of these shows, join us in sharing how our hearts were overflowing with beautiful depictions of relationships, career, loss, and moving forward in life. If you haven't seen either show, maybe these are recs that you can pick up! Imagine yourself in a cafe with us as your two friends, sharing with you some of our favorite shows of the season.
If you have any recs for us, definitely DM us @bambooandglass on Instagram.
We hope this episode can bring you some amount of joy that we felt as we recorded.
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Millennials & Gen Z constitute a majority of the global workforce, and have values, needs, and expectations that differ greatly from those of older generations. In this live podcast recording with Asian American Professional Association (AAPA), we team up with Leana Ahmed, Bank of America manager and ERG (employee resource group) leader, to share:
- our greatest challenges transitioning from college to the workforce
- the best career advice we've received
- the best support we've received from our managers
- missed opportunities for supporting Millennials & Gen Z
- how to retain Millennials & Gen Z talent, especially those who are underrepresented in your industry
- why Millennials & Gen Z seem to be so "noncommittal" and hop from job to job more frequently than older generations do, and why that might not be a bad thing
- how you can build a psychological safe work environment by demonstrating the conversations and dynamics are welcome
If you’re not a Millennial or Gen Z-er and want to better support them, this episode is full of concrete examples you can apply right away.
If you are a Millennial or Gen Z-er, we hope you feel less alone in any of the challenges you may be going through, and feel empowered by the advice we share about advocating for yourself in the workplace.
More about Leana Ahmed:Leana Ahmed currently works in the Data Analytics & Insights Technology division of Consumer Small Business & Wealth Technology. She is the Risk & Governance execution lead for a suite of applications within that space. She works with application managers and the many compliance programs across the enterprise ensuring that the portfolio aligns with the Bank’s risk and governance objectives for application management.
Leana’s passion for diversity and inclusion was ignited at a very young age by observing her parents work towards these goals while growing up in Houston, Texas. As a teenager, she began working with her parents and community groups towards the acceptance of all. This passion drove her to co-chair Bank of America’s internal employee resource group North Texas chapter of ALN (Asian Leadership Network) in 2012. After moving to Southern California, she revamped the San Diego subchapter in 2014 for the Southern California chapter.
In her spare time, Leana volunteers with a number of charities in Southern California. She partakes in cultural activities throughout the region via her lifelong study of Indian Classical and Middle Eastern dance. She was on the board of Ogrojatra in San Diego County, a non-profit dedicated to Bengali people and culture.
More about AAPA:
AAPA’s mission is to inspire, develop, and promote Asian American and minority professionals to maximize their leadership potential.
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⟡ LinkedIn:Asian-American-Professional-Association-aapa
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How can you most effectively showcase your experiences and expertise in an interview, especially in a video call? More specifically, how can you most effectively showcase your self-awareness, communication skills, and ability to connect over non-medical topics during a medical school interview?
Karen Hou Chung, a 4th year medical student at the University of Washington School of Medicine, shares the tips that she learned as an admissions interviewer and that she is applying in her residency interviews.
A tip that Karen shares again and again is to take GAP YEARS! Nervous about telling your loved ones that you'd like to take a gap year, and even more nervous about spending it doing something "unrelated to medicine"? After hearing Karen describe memorable interviewees' unconventional paths to medicine, you'll likely feel encouraged to commit to one (or more!) gap years.
Not applying to medical school? These tips apply to any interview! We connect Karen's advice to our experiences interviewing software engineers for Google and product managers for Microsoft.
More about Karen:
⟡ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenchung47
Relevant Episodes:⟡ Reminiscing on Da Eun's College App Process
⟡ Reminiscing on Sophia's College App Process
⟡ The College App Process: What We're Learning and Unlearning
⟡ Telling Your Story in Applications ft. Betty Bu
Behind the Mic: Asian Womxn in Podcasting ft. Fandom Femmes & Project Voice!
⟡ When: Saturday, 11/21/20 at 1PM PT / 4 PM ET
⟡ Event details: https://fb.me/e/1Ic2yZoIr
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⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun
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Community is something many of us value. But with the pandemic, there is a particular kind of community people have been valuing even more: online, digital communities. We’ve chatted in previous episodes about the power of social media and online connection. But building out an entire online community? That’s certainly another story that needs to be highlighted.
We're honored to be joined by Cassandra and Karen,the co-founders of The Cosmos, “A space for Asian womxn to care for themselves, their community, and their world.” In this episode, you'll hear them share:
⟡ the lonely journey that is entrepreneurship
⟡ how they crafted this powerful partnership with the hopes of creating a sustainable business
⟡ the values they embody and bring into their leadership of The Cosmos
⟡ the stories and narratives they hope to destigmatize within their community
⟡ how they've continued to embrace change and allowed The Cosmos to undergo its multiple evolutions over the years
If you are seeking a digital community, hoping to start your own, or want to hear about the entrepreneurial journey of 2 Asian American womxn, this is absolutely the episode for you.
More about The Cosmos:⟡ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointhecosmos/
More about Cassandra Lam:Cassandra Lam is a community builder, entrepreneur, and yoga teacher currently based in Brooklyn, NY. As CEO and Co-Founder of The Cosmos, she is committed to creating spaces for Asian womxn to care for themselves, their community, and their world. Since March 2018, The Cosmos has hosted 100+ workshops, produced 4 sold-out wellness retreats, and produced The Cosmos Summit: a 300-person experiential conference. In service of their mission to end the health and wellness care gap within the Asian community, The Cosmos launched Give Good Care: a 7-month virtual accelerator for 20 Asian wellness practitioners to grow their impact, build sustainable businesses, and serve the community.
Born and raised in Covina, CA, Cassandra graduated UCLA 2013 with a B.A. in Political Science. She is the proud first generation daughter of Vietnamese refugees.
⟡ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandthecity/
More about Karen Mok:Karen Mok is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of The Cosmos. She’s a lover of pop culture, The Internet, and publisher of entirely too many anonymous Tumblr blogs.
She was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina by immigrant parents. She is currently a homebody in Brooklyn with her new pup!
⟡ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moxykk/
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⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun
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When you find an opportunity you're excited to apply for, do you ever open up the app, see that you have to write a personal statement, and immediately feel dread because "how in the world can I showcase myself with just a few words? What are they even looking for?" We've been there: in our college applications, cover letters and interviews with companies, and applications are never going away. We've chatted about the college application process before in eps 3, 4, and 21, but this time we wanted to take a look at applications from the angle of storytelling.
Betty Bu, a former Your Next Date guest (#ifixbrokenhearts, IYKYK), shares with us her experience as a college admissions counselor at Northwestern University:
- what people commonly ask her about Northwestern
- what applications have stood out to her
- how it's informed her own experiences applying as she considers PhD programs
With Betty, we got to revisit some of the stories we were told about college applications and see if they still hold true as we've gone through our college experience and more various application processes, as well as any advice we could give to folks who aren't sure how to answer the question "tell me about yourself."
We hope it's informative and helpful to hear from someone who's been on the other side of admissions, and share with us what stories of applications you've grown up internalizing!
More about Betty:
⟡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbu18/
⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bubetty_/
Relevant Episodes:⟡ Reminiscing on Da Eun's College App Process
⟡ Reminiscing on Sophia's College App Process
⟡ The College App Process: What We're Learning and Unlearning
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⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun
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STRAIGHT MEN! Here's your LAST CHANCE to meet a HOTTIE on Your Next Date! Jacky is a dynamic, resilient, nerdy, and goofy actress who has not only manifested incredible roles but can also help you manifest your dreams. Learn more about her in our spiciest 🌶️🍑episode yet.
Join us on this date to hear about:
⟡ ⚡advice for taking professional risks
⟡ 🎭Jacky's acting journey
⟡ 😍how to woo Jacky and 😨how NOT to woo Jacky
⟡ 🎅why Jacky ruined Santa for her 3 year old cousin
⟡ 👀Jacky's "fetish"
⟡ 🙅♀️tactfully and firmly dealing with unwanted advances
⟡ 🎬who plays Spiderman the best?
⟡ 🛀🏽Korean spa culture
⟡ & more!
💌Slide into Jacky's DM on Instagram💌: https://www.instagram.com/wackehjackeh. Jacky (she/hers) is 25 years old and lives in LA.
About Your Next Date:
In each episode, we’re going on a date with a friend that one of us knows really well and the other doesn’t. That way, you’ll get to see the dynamics our guest has with a close friend as well as a stranger; you would never get this insider info on a dating app! We’re going to talk about love, passion, and silly stories to help you get to know the many dimensions of our amazing guests better. We’re also getting help from their friends...👀
Learn more about this series in episode 65:
⟡ https://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/4810643-65-looking-for-your-next-date-teaser
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⟡ links to various platforms: https://linktr.ee/bambooandglass
⟡ website: https://www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun
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Men!! Are you on your search for the perfect bae? Maybe you want a creative soul, a man who isn't afraid to prioritize his self-care, is down for a wild night but also a night in surrounded by his 17 plants. You're in luck! Our penultimate date is none other than Matt Diep. You may remember him from ep 41, where we focused on his journey to create his non-profit Psypher which sits at the intersection of the arts and mental health, but we're 🌶️spicing things up by hearing all sorts of sides to Matt!
Join us on this date to hear about:
⟡ 🌿plant parenthood
⟡ 😨our phobias
⟡ a WILD New Year's Eve party involving 🍻👨⚕️🤒
⟡ 😍self-care
⟡ 🎭Matt's acting chops
⟡ & more!
💌Slide into Matt's DM on Instagram💌: https://www.instagram.com/think.diep/
📺WATCH the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Jedlz9JxY64 (includes timestamps!)
Community Shout-outs!
⟡ https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthevote/
⟡ https://www.instagram.com/windmeetswest/ & https://www.instagram.com/setvoimusic/
About Your Next Date:
In each episode, we’re going on a date with a friend that one of us knows really well and the other doesn’t. That way, you’ll get to see the dynamics our guest has with a close friend as well as a stranger; you would never get this insider info on a dating app! We’re going to talk about love, passion, and silly stories to help you get to know the many dimensions of our amazing guests better. We’re also getting help from their friends...👀
Learn more about this series in episode 65:
⟡ https://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/4810643-65-looking-for-your-next-date-teaser
Follow us on:
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⟡ website: https://www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun
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Looking for a considerate, attentive, supportive, and mindblowingly talented guy whose bucket list with a committed partner includes joining forces to tackle the most pressing issues of our time?
Meet Jeff! With the help of his closest friends, you’ll:
⟡ 🤯 hear about his passion for pool, ballroom, surfing, guitar, soccer, and his MANY other hobbies
⟡ 😮 hear moving stories about Jeff going the extra mile for his loved ones
⟡ 😳 MELT watching Jeff react to his friends' adoring voice messages
⟡ 🥰 learn what he's looking for.
Smitten?? Listen carefully for the tips we’ll drop throughout the date, and listen until the end to learn how to slide into his DMs!
💌Slide into Jeff's DM on Instagram💌: https://www.instagram.com/_j_kang_
📺WATCH the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ym7WfiZTVxM Includes timestamps!
Voting resources mentioned:
⟡ https://www.instagram.com/weareaapi
⟡ https://www.instagram.com/vote2020project
⟡ https://www.instagram.com/aapiforceef (California voters)
⟡ https://www.instagram.com/aapiprogressiveaction
⟡ https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthevote
⟡ https://www.instagram.com/soyouwanttotalkabout
⟡ https://www.instagram.com/diversifyournarrative
⟡ 2020voterguide.org/courtneyahndesign
⟡ Patriot Act on Netflix
About Your Next Date:
In each episode, we’re going on a date with a friend that one of us knows really well and the other doesn’t. That way, you’ll get to see the dynamics our guest has with a close friend as well as a stranger; you would never get this insider info on a dating app! We’re going to talk about love, passion, and silly stories to help you get to know the many dimensions of our amazing guests better. We’re also getting help from their friends...👀
Learn more about this series in episode 65:
⟡ https://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/4810643-65-looking-for-your-next-date-teaser
Follow us on:
⟡ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: https://linktr.ee/bambooandglass
⟡ website: https://www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun
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We're taking a break from our Your Next Date series to celebrate a milestone: we reached ✨10,000 listens✨on bamboo & glass! 🎊Erica & Susan, our guests from episodes 63 and 53, took over as the hosts this time, and Da Eun & Sophia were the guests! Join us in this celebration as we reflect on some of the hardest episodes we had to record, the most memorable interactions with listeners, which 3 guests we'd take with us to a stranded island, and the evolution of our friendship in the last 1.5 years of podcasting together. And of course, we have to thank YOU, our listener, for taking the time to listen to our hearts, our stories, and we hope to continue provide learnings, brighten your day, and help you feel seen and heard.
Watch our highlights for this episode!⟡ Behind the Scenes of bamboo & glass | https://youtu.be/sHg0qy_Zl-E
⟡ How has Your Friendship Changed from this Podcast? | https://youtu.be/yddGQbOfVR8
Erica's episode: https://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/4603109-63-facetune-influencers-art-cancel-culture-a-debate-ft-erica-barry-sarah-park
Susan's episode: https://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/3923657-53-going-after-her-childhood-dream-from-pharmacist-to-actress-ft-susan-cho
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⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm/
⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun/
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Looking for a creative, energetic, funny, dependable, and fashionable filmmaker who can't wait to show you off in his vlogs?? Meet RJ! With the help of his closest friends, you’ll get to hear about how he made his dream prank come true, his journey from Silicon Valley to USC film school, and stories from his mother's and grandfather's life he is honoring through film. Want to be his baby girl?? Listen carefully for the tips we’ll drop throughout the date, and listen until the end to learn how to slide into his DMs!
💌Slide into RJ's DM on Instagram💌: https://www.instagram.com/rjsiu
📺WATCH the full episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W89g57H9ZEI Includes timestamps!
📺WATCH a 1-minute trailer: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFm5otEANiI/
About Your Next Date:
In each episode, we’re going on a date with a friend that one of us knows really well and the other doesn’t. That way, you’ll get to see the dynamics our guest has with a close friend as well as a stranger; you would never get this insider info on a dating app! We’re going to talk about love, passion, and silly stories to help you get to know the many dimensions of our amazing guests better. We’re also getting help from their friends...👀
Learn more about this series in episode 65:
⟡ https://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/4810643-65-looking-for-your-next-date-teaser
Follow us on:
⟡ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: https://linktr.ee/bambooandglass
⟡ website: https://www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm/
⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun
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You've heard from this man twice already. He empowered us through his wisdom as a manager about advocating for yourself✊, and he opened up about his experience as a gay Vietnamese American man learning and unlearning masculinity. Now, he's here to share his love for David Archuleta🎤, his type 🅰️ tendencies, his fatherly aspirations👶, and his glowing skin✨. Men, we all know Kevin's a catch, so don't wait! Snag a date with this fella.
💌 Slide into Kevin's DMs: https://www.instagram.com/kevinjnguyen_/
📺WATCH the full episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVGwntlEsBk Includes timestamps!
About Your Next Date:
In each episode, we’re going on a date with a friend that one of us knows really well and the other doesn’t. That way, you’ll get to see the dynamics our guest has with a close friend as well as a stranger; you would never get this insider info on a dating app! We’re going to talk about love, passion, and silly stories to help you get to know the many dimensions of our amazing guests better. We’re also getting help from their friends...👀
Learn more about this series in episode 65:
⟡ https://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/4810643-65-looking-for-your-next-date-teaser
Follow us on:
⟡ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: https://linktr.ee/bambooandglass
⟡ website: https://www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm/
⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun/
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Eager to get to know our incredible guests, but unsure if you're looking for something romantic? Looking for someone who is down to explore whatever it takes to get to know you, and seeks to form a genuine connection that's unique to your dynamic?
Meet Justine (they/she)--community builder, dancer, activist, nerd, cosplayer, podcaster, and so much more. Then, you two take it from there--platonic, romantic, or something you don't even have a label for! (Unless you're a "mactivist" 😉) We feel so lucky that we got to go on a date with them before everyone else starts crowding their DMs, and so grateful for her willingness to share about her dating experiences as a bisexual person interested in polyamory. Note: Justine is not interested in meeting couples romantically, but is open to meet individuals in other partnerships.
💌 Slide into Justine's DMs: you have 3 options!
⟡ Personal: https://www.instagram.com/dorkmagiciangirl
⟡ Cosplay: https://www.instagram.com/thefilipinerd
⟡ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/fandomfemmes: Turning your favorite convention’s diversity panel into a year-round conversation. Powered by queer femme creativity.
📺WATCH the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/76PLF8wAYbQ. Includes timestamps!
About Your Next Date:
In each episode, we’re going on a date with a friend that one of us knows really well and the other doesn’t. That way, you’ll get to see the dynamics our guest has with a close friend as well as a stranger; you would never get this insider info on a dating app! We’re going to talk about love, passion, and silly stories to help you get to know the many dimensions of our amazing guests better. We’re also getting help from their friends...👀
Learn more about this series in episode 65:
⟡ https://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/4810643-65-looking-for-your-next-date-teaser
Follow us on:
⟡ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: https://linktr.ee/bambooandglass
⟡ website: https://www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm/
⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun/
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✈️ Your Next Date is going INTERNATIONAL! ✨ In this episode, we get to go on our first international date with Joanne Nguyen. If we were to sum her up in just a few phrases, it would be: 🎨creative genius👩🏻💻, 😍wholesome, 🎵music aficionado, and 🦁a lion's heart. Does this intrigue you?! It SHOULD, because you're going to get to hear her friends preciously affirm her bravery in moving across the world to Seoul, her genuine enthusiasm for the arts and seeking out new experiences, and maybe some fangirl moments over music and Korean dramas. If you would love to get to know a girl exuding passion and love, who is down for spontaneous adventures 24/7, who will show you how you can find the beauty and life by living it to the fullest, slide into her DMs right now!
💌 Slide into Joanne's DMs: https://www.instagram.com/joannemainguyen/
📺WATCH the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/a1XKw416dbk
More about Joanne: https://www.joannemainguyen.com/
Community Shout-outs!
⟡ https://www.instagram.com/cabacani/ & https://www.instagram.com/everythingstays.film/ (0:00:00)
⟡ https://www.instagram.com/projectvoicepod/ (1:00:18) - fun fact: Joanne's sister!
About Your Next Date:
In each episode, we’re going on a date with a friend that one of us knows really well and the other doesn’t. That way, you’ll get to see the dynamics our guest has with a close friend as well as a stranger; you would never get this insider info on a dating app! We’re going to talk about love, passion, and silly stories to help you get to know the many dimensions of our amazing guests better. We’re also getting help from their friends...👀
Learn more about this series in episode 65:
⟡ https://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/4810643-65-looking-for-your-next-date-teaser
Follow us on:
⟡ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambooandglass
⟡ links to various platforms: https://linktr.ee/bambooandglass
⟡ website: https://www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
⟡ Da Eun: https://www.instagram.com/daeunkm/
⟡ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiasysun/
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Tune in for some toasts and roasts of two wonderful women you will NEVER want to ghost!
WATCH THE FULL DATE: https://youtu.be/zxthaEjjIeI
In the third episode of our dating show, Your Next Date, we’re trying something new: showcasing two single hotties at once! Betty and Vivienne met in the comments section of Brooklyn 99 memes, and have quite a legendary long-distance friendship. With the help of their closest friends, you’ll get to hear about awesome and awful first dates, learning outside their comfort zone, their favorite Instagram accounts, fixing broken hearts…professionally (!!), raising plants and pups, feeling truly fulfilled by a career they stumbled upon, and so much more. Interested in reaching out to Betty or Vivienne? Listen carefully for the tips we’ll drop throughout the date, and listen until the end to learn how to slide into their DMs!
Timestamps:
⟡ Betty and Viv's friends hype them up before our date: 2:02
⟡ About Your Next Date: 3:23
⟡ Introducing Betty and Viv: 4:37
⟡ Lightning round about Viv: 5:24
⟡ Lightning round about Betty: 16:16
⟡ Rest of the date: 28:58 onward
About Your Next Date:
In each episode, we’re going on a date with a friend that one of us knows really well and the other doesn’t. That way, you’ll get to see the dynamics our guest has with a close friend as well as a stranger; you would never get this insider info on a dating app! We’re going to talk about love, passion, and silly stories to help you get to know the many dimensions of our amazing guests better. We’re also getting help from their friends...👀
How to reach out to Betty and Viv:
⟡ Slide into Betty’s DM on Instagram💌: https://www.instagram.com/bubetty_
⟡ Slide into Vivienne’s DM on Instagram💌: https://www.instagram.com/viv_mango
Learn more about this series in episode 65:
⟡ http://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/4810643-65-looking-for-your-next-date-teaser
Follow us on:
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Ladies!! ️Our guest is looking for the trusty belay partner ready to road trip through national parks and get the adrenaline pumping, but is also down to be a homebody and arts-and-crafts it up (cross-stitch, knit, crochet, paint, you name it!). Also is ready around the clock to laugh your head off.
In our second episode of our dating show, Your Next Date, we have a first-timer and one of Da Eun's oldest friends from college: Niles Wilson. Now, with the help of his closest friends, you’ll get to enjoy his storytelling, learn about how his self-awareness has left us with meaningful life lessons, college party mishaps, and his joy in working in higher education. Interested in reaching out to Niles? Listen until the end to learn how 😜
You'll also want to watch the full episode (and see that charming smile of his): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrDEQXRkNaw
About Your Next Date:
In each episode, we’re going on a date with a friend that one of us knows really well and the other doesn’t. That way, you’ll get to see the dynamics our guest has with a close friend as well as a stranger; you would never get this insider info on a dating app! We’re going to talk about love, passion, silly stories to help you get to know the many dimensions of our amazing guest better. We’re also getting help from their friends...👀
⟡ Slide into Niles's DMs💌: https://www.facebook.com/niles.wilson.7
Learn more about this series in episode 65:
⟡ http://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/...
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⟡ links to various platforms: https://linktr.ee/bambooandglass
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Will Vanuyen be your next date??You’ve seen the policy-expert side of Vanuyen in episodes 33 and 34. Now, with the help of her closest friends, you’ll see what she’s like in many more contexts: sending smitten late night drunk texts, spontaneously getting tattoos, writing poetry, being part of communities that matter to her, and so much more. Watch the full episode on YouTube, then slide into her DMs: https://www.instagram.com/uyenvpham
About Your Next Date:In each episode, we’re going on a date with a friend that one of us knows really well and the other doesn’t. That way, you’ll get to see the dynamics our guest has with a close friend as well as a stranger. (You would never get this insider info on a dating app!) We’re going to talk about love, passion, and silly stories to help you get to know the many dimensions of our amazing guest. We’re also getting help from their friends...👀 Learn more about this series in 65. Looking for Your Next Date? (Teaser): http://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/4810643-65-looking-for-your-next-date-teaser
Vanuyen's previous appearances on bamboo & glass:
⟡ 33. Becoming More Politically Aware and Active: http://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/2771425-33-becoming-more-politically-aware-and-active-ft-vanuyen-pham
⟡ 34. 2020 Elections: http://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/2824234-34-2020-elections-ft-vanuyen-pham
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⟡ links to various platforms: www.linktr.ee/bambooandglass
⟡ website: www.bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com
Follow us on Instagram @bambooandglass
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
Music:
Original cover inspired by Blue Wednesday's "New Shoes"
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What does the journey of obtaining a visa and green card to stay in the US look like, when it's spread out over 13 years? MD Ma is our final guest in our series centering the voices of international students and visa workers, and he first shares how he chose to come to the US - the aspiration to be a part of Hollywood as well as the freedoms a gay man could experience - and his journey through higher education, where he similarly realized the restrictions placed upon international students. But he also sheds light on the tribulations that he experienced while navigating the workplace, whether it was garnering support from leadership to kickstart his green card process or carefully deciding where his next job should be. All the while, MD acknowledges the privilege he has, and he holds so much empathy for companies and businesses that are doing their best to support the workers who hope to maintain their life in the US.
We hope that through the stories by MD, Na He, John, and Dahee, you've learned a little bit more about the lived experiences of immigrants who pursue the American dream.
More about MDBorn in China, raised in the UK, China, and Singapore, I have always enjoyed learning stories of others who own different pieces of the world I will never see. I have taken many personality tests and they all came back with a similar outcome, telling me that I’m a big “giver”, which is totally on point, given I always think about how I could amplify my limited time and energy to help as many people out there as possible. I did consulting, sold tactical pants, and now work in the fertility business to change the world, one family at a time. But I know I still need to continue the journey inward, and find out what I ultimately want to do for the rest of my life. You see - I’m still a work-in-progress human - probably just like you.
⟡ Instagram & TikTok: @mdthekiddo
⟡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdxyma/
Watch our highlights for this episode!⟡ A Fresh Start in America... Then Comes the Reality Check | https://youtu.be/ldOllrTFDYE
⟡ Removing the Instagram Filter of the American Dream | https://youtu.be/r1YPftDIp0s
Glossary
⟡ F-1 visa: A visa issued to allow one to enter the US as a full-time student at an accredited educational institution.
⟡ H1-B visa: A visa that allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.
⟡ Green card: Also known as the Permanent Resident card, this allows one to live and work permanently in the US.
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Getting into Harvard School of Dental Medicine is difficult for ANYONE, but imagine getting in:
- immediately after undergrad,
- as an international student,
- who had to take her senior spring courses in the middle of the night due to a global pandemic.
Dahee shares her motivation for pursuing her undergraduate and graduate education in the US and the challenges she had to overcome at every step of her journey. Tune in to celebrate her resilience and wish her luck for a semester of taking dental school classes remotely!
More about Dahee
Dahee is a South Korean international student at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Biomedical Computation from Stanford University in June 2020. During her time at the undergraduate institution, Dahee was a president of Stanford Undergraduate Research Association and worked as an undergraduate researcher at Joy Wu Lab. As she loves to travel internationally, she participated in Bing Overseas Seminar Program, visiting Germany, Austria and Switzerland and also did a summer internship at INSERM, Paris. Furthermore, Dahee volunteered at Stanford Health Advocacy and Research in the Emergency Department Program to connect patients to appropriate community resources by understanding the social determinants of health.
She recently joined the organization “F1 doctors” which helps mentor international pre-meds and pre-dentals. Its mission is to provide a network of international medical students, dental students, residents, and attendings for mentorship and guidance as pre-dentals and pre-meds apply to programs .
In her free time, she was part of Stanford K-pop Dance Organization and Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority.
⟡ Instagram: @dahee1002
Watch our highlights for this episode!
⟡ Why I Chose to Pursue U.S. Universities Instead of SKY Universities | https://youtu.be/Tj5wAW8CyUs
Glossary
⟡ F-1 visa: A visa issued to allow one to enter the US as a full-time student at an accredited educational institution.
⟡ CPT (Curricular Practical Training): Off-campus employment option for F-1 students while they're enrolled in a college-level degree program.
⟡ OPT (Optional Practical Training): Temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student's major area of study, usually allowing students to work in the US for a set amount of time after graduating. Students in STEM fields may be granted a STEM extension for OPT.
⟡ H1-B visa: A visa that allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.
⟡ Green card: Also known as the Permanent Resident card, this allows one to live and work permanently in the US.
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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June 2020: Trump issued a proclamation suspending entry of non-US citizen workers to the US. July 2020: ICE issued a rule that students who are not permanent residents must leave the US if all of their courses are taught remotely. These are just 2 examples of how policy changes and government actions heavily impact our peers who have immigrated to the US. None of us are strangers to the American Dream, but is it worth the tribulations and burdens? We invited Na He and John to share with us their personal challenges of navigating the immigration system as students and visa workers, giving us important social context of the Korean society's perception of an American education, all the while questioning the value of the US education and the American dream.
More about Na He
Na He was born in Seoul, South Korea. She spent her childhood and half of her pre-college schooling in South Korea, and the other half in America (Florida and Virginia). She received her B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University (and a minor in Art Practice). Currently, she’s working for Gusto in California as a software engineer.
⟡ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nahejeon/
More about John
John was born in Seoul, South Korea. He spent his elementary school years in South Korea, while attending middle school and high school in the U.S. After graduating from Princeton with a B.S. in Computer Science, he will be working as a software engineer at Robinhood.
⟡ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssuh/
Watch our highlights for this episode!
⟡ The Invisible Barriers for International Students | https://youtu.be/LHWPhTvJ7hM
⟡ In Between Identities: Korean, American, Asian American | https://youtu.be/9ad_Tn_9hnM
Glossary
⟡ F-1 visa: A visa issued to allow one to enter the US as a full-time student at an accredited educational institution.
⟡ CPT (Curricular Practical Training): Off-campus employment option for F-1 students while they're enrolled in a college-level degree program.
⟡ OPT (Optional Practical Training): Temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student's major area of study, usually allowing students to work in the US for a set amount of time after graduating. Students in STEM fields may be granted a STEM extension for OPT.
⟡ H1-B visa: A visa that allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.
⟡ Green card: Also known as the Permanent Resident card, this allows one to live and work permanently in the US.
Follow us on Instagram @bambooandglass
⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Look no further. We've heard so many complaints about quarantine dating (and we ourselves have experienced challenges with dating in general). We'll be showcasing beautiful single folks right here on bamboo & glass starting 8/15, and we'll make dating WAY more fun than swiping through dating apps or scrolling through Subtle Asian Dating. Tune in to learn more!
Episodes referenced:
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Resolving Conflict With Your Romantic Partner: http://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/4537484-62-resolving-conflict-with-your-romantic-partner-ft-mark-zhang-julie-cho
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Sophia & Kevin: Kevin's side of the story: http://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/2956903-38-sophia-kevin-kevin-s-side-of-the-story-ft-kevin-pu
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Sophia & Kevin: Sophia's side of the story:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/241094/episodes/2956816-37-sophia-kevin-sophia-s-side-of-the-story. -
Da Eun & James: James's side of the story:
http://bambooandglass.buzzsprout.com/241094/2878279-36-da-eun-james-james-s-side-of-the-story-ft-james-t-yang -
Da Eun & James: Da Eun's side of the story:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/241094/episodes/2877733-35-da-eun-james-da-eun-s-side-of-the-story
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Throughout the past 1.5 years of podcasting, Da Eun has also been honing her skills in another form of storytelling: filmmaking! But now, instead of creating films on top of her 9-5 job as a software engineer, Da Eun will be starting her MFA in Film & TV production at USC! We’ve hinted at her journey throughout several episodes, and will conclude our miniseries about career change makers by sharing her story. Da Eun begins by sharing the power of diverse, nuanced media representation: how it felt to see people who look like her in movies and YouTube videos, and, in contrast, how it felt to not see other Korean Americans with Korean names that many English speakers struggle to pronounce. Da Eun also shares the ups and downs of post-grad life that motivated her to apply to film school, and what questions you can ask to determine what kind of work is most life-giving for you.
Watch Da Eun's short films
⟡ Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE680xkY7UFFS8_4omLh6Jg
Articles and blog posts from her journey
⟡ Stanford News article about first short film: https://news.stanford.edu/2018/07/19/student-filmmakers-go-hollywood
⟡ Power of Names (one of the first pieces about my personal identity): https://www.facebook.com/sapaac/posts/a-beautifully-written-piece-by-daeun-kim-class-of-2017-on-the-power-of-your-name/10155204161829132
⟡ Pixar Cover Letter: https://daeunkimsophiasun.wordpress.com/2018/09/24/pixar-cover-letter
⟡ First blog post about filmmaking: https://daeunkimsophiasun.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/roll-sound-roll-camera-action
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⟡ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk3K1QNOu4MM3f4U6m3taNw
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💬 Debate time! While we cover a variety of topics on this podcast, we as the co-hosts tend to align pretty similarly on a lot of these topics. So in this episode, we intentionally picked difficult and controversial topics that we either disagree on, or that we have unresolved thoughts on. We each invited a friend of ours onto the episode, Erica and Sarah, to fan the fire🔥 that is this debate. The 2 questions we discuss are:
- Should individuals and / or companies provide disclaimers when they heavily edit the appearance of someone in the ad? What should disclaimers look like? (8:30)
- Should we support artists (e.g., listen to their music, attend their concerts, purchase their artwork, follow them on social media) even if they’ve been problematic (e.g., have been accused of sexual harassment, have made racist/sexist remarks on their social media)? (36:48)
More about EricaErica Barry is a former Disneyland princess, current management consultant, and future Tik Tok star. She is currently developing multiple comedic narrative projects to write and direct, and is in the process of developing her first comedic web series called “Worst Practices” to be distributed at film festivals in 2021. She is also writing a book called “Cast Yourself” about how artists can write and create content for themselves during uncertain times in the entertainment industry.
⟡ IG: @eribarry
⟡ Website: www.ericabarry.com
More about SarahSarah Park is a young Korean American digital media artist based in New York and Los Angeles with experience in podcast and video production and post-production, and a strong passion for film! She hopes to someday work as a traveling documentary filmmaker.
⟡ Website: parksarah.com
⟡ IG: @lalaspark
⟡ YouTube: chicknuggits
Watch this episode's Youtube highlight!
⟡ Should We Support the Artwork of Problematic Artists? | https://youtu.be/VZF5PH-vRRs
Community Shout-outs!
⟡ @emilymeiliu
⟡ @thenikkibdesigns
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⟡ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk3K1QNOu4MM3f4U6m3taNw
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“2 months into dating, and he’s already cheating on me on my birthday weekend?!” Mark and Julie met during college and have been in a committed relationship for 3 years. In this episode, they graciously share both sides of the mild, medium, and spicy conflicts that they’ve worked through and continue to work through together. Mark is a 1.5-generation Chinese American who does not come from a Christian family, and Julie is a 1.5-generation Korean American and only child who comes from a Christian family. We discuss how family, culture, and religion shape both our expectations about romantic relationships and our skills in navigating conflicts. Through our discussion, we exchange lessons about ourselves and lessons we’ve applied to other types of relationships.
Timestamps:
⟡ Mark and Julie introduce themselves and what they cherish most about each other (2:14),
⟡ what motivates Mark and Julie to share stories of conflicts they've experienced (7:58),
⟡ mild conflicts (10:10),
⟡ medium conflicts (17:14),
⟡ spicy conflicts (30:33)
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for more BONUS content!
⟡ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk3K1QNOu4MM3f4U6m3taNw
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Have you been told a narrative that whatever career you begin full-time sets the trajectory for the rest of your life? We're really aiming to show you all that that does not have to be the case, and our guests are living proof that you can have full control over your career. In this episode, Christina Gee (fun fact: Sophia met Christina through Subtle Asian Dating!) shares her story of exploring many entrepreneurial roles within the tech industry: from being a product marketing manager intern at Microsoft, to becoming a business intelligence analyst and then a product manager on Windows, to now being a product manager at the startup Affirm. Even within the tech industry, Christina has held 3 different roles in the few years she's been out of school, so she sheds light on her experience as a student at an entrepreneurial school like Babson College, what she's learned from each role, what prompted her to continue to explore more opportunities, and how to not lose faith that there is always a way to get your foot through the door, even if you don't go to a tech-centric school or immediately look like the perfect candidate on resume.
Timestamps:
⟡ Christina explains her school background (4:40)
⟡ Why product management (8:40)
⟡ Getting her foot through the door of Microsoft (13:30)
⟡ What is a business intelligence analyst (18:45)
⟡ Big tech versus startup observations as a college student (26:45)
⟡ Finally landing a role in product management (31:00)
⟡ What it really was like being a PM (38:00)
⟡ Looking into other opportunities post-Microsoft (44:20)
Watch our highlights for this episode!
⟡ How She Landed Her Dream Role | https://youtu.be/1qecRT--RoQ
⟡ What It Really Means To Be a Product Manager | https://youtu.be/ceE3qO7fYVM
More about Christina!
⟡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geechristina/
⟡ Twitter: https://twitter.com/christinagee12
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for more BONUS content!
⟡ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk3K1QNOu4MM3f4U6m3taNw
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As a college student, how can you learn as much as you can about yourself and the many career options you're interested in? How can you continue this learning beyond college? How do you apply learnings from one experience across many different experiences?
In this episode, Jen shares how she tested hypotheses about her many interests and how she found opportunities, environments, and communities that enable her to do her best work. You will learn SO much from her journey spanning Stanford, Counsyl, a gap year, New York City Economic Development Corporation, Civis Analytics, Microsoft, and now Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai!
Topics include: Advice she received about approaching her college experience (3:40), how working at a zoo through Stanford’s sophomore college program inspired her interest in product design (13:41), discovering the option to take a gap year and pursue Mt. Sinai’s FlexMed program (21:58), navigating the risks of pursuing many different interests (37:25), questions to ask yourself when determining post-grad plans (42:10), what’s on her mind and what hypotheses she’s eager to test as she transitions from tech to medical school (46:12).
More about Jen!
⟡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenren
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⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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Continuing our series on "career changemakers," we were delighted to sit back down with Reina (for the third time on our podcast!) to circle back to our conversations about being an Asian woman in classical music (ep 15) and advice about breaking into tech (ep 16). Now, Reina gets to share with us her reflections on her career transition from pursuing music as a profession on the East Coast to now working as a full-time software engineer in San Francisco, including
⟡ how her curiosity about tech's potential helped to overcome her imposter syndrome,
⟡ what it was like attending an intense coding bootcamp like the Grace Hopper Program, which was also a tight-knit community of womxn,
⟡ the connections between music and tech she is now able to appreciate a year into her full-time job,
⟡ reminiscing on the aspects of music we've grown to appreciate now that we've all stepped away from the professional music world, and
⟡ how she hopes to bridge these 2 disparate worlds later in life.
Watch our highlights for this episode!
⟡ Her First Venture into Tech: Gameboys & Grace Hopper | https://youtu.be/pPwr19iUIbQ
⟡ What Classical Music Has Taught Us | https://youtu.be/s7PMlY5D3oA
⟡ Advice for Pursuing Your Dreams | https://youtu.be/0iT8m2aa-gI
More about Reina!
⟡ instagram: @reinairu
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⟡ Da Eun: @daeunkm
⟡ Sophia: @sophiasysun
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It's been a while since we've caught up with each other and our listeners, so we wanted to share what was on our minds in April 2020. We chat about Da Eun's Cosmos cohort and an activity @itstiffanytrieu led about unleashing and re-parenting our inner child. We also gush about our favorite Korean drama, Pinocchio, which explores justice and corporate responsibility in the broadcast journalism industry. Other topics include overcoming our fear of trying new things, working from home during quarantine, and evolving definitions of success. Despite being close friends for 8 years, we learn a lot about each other and hope you have fun peeking into our lives!
Disclaimer: About a month after we recorded this episode, news about the violent killings of Black folks made international news. We dedicate two episodes to identifying our own anti-Black thoughts and actions and learning how we can be better allies to Black folks: "56. Inviting Asian Americans into Solidarity with Black Folx" and "57. How Should I Engage with Social Media for Black Lives Matter?" And of course, we will, and encourage you to, continue learning and taking action. Through this episode, we’re excited for you to get to know the things that bring us joy and anxiety, and we hope you also consider tuning into stories of Black folks - stories of both joy and of anxiety. Check out @wocpodcasters on Instagram, an account that features Black podcasters.
Watch our highlights for this episode!
⟡ "Sneaking Around to Watch Our Favorite Korean Dramas" |
https://youtu.be/sJT7fdpsi6g
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The episode title is a question we have been asking ourselves time and time again throughout the Black Lives Matter movement. Especially during shelter-in-place, we can’t have the same ad hoc conversations with friends we used to have in person, so most of us are using social media to share resources and encourage followers to take tangible action. It’s interesting to see how social media has become our main way of communicating with folks and for information to be disseminated. We wanted to share our personal observations of how people are using social media, especially when it comes to propelling the Black Lives Matter movement, and how we've been continuously rethinking the roles that we should be playing ourselves. We cover social media phenomena such as #BlackoutTuesday, Yellow Peril Supports Black Power, #8CantWait, our thoughts on performative allyship and virtue signaling, and how we plan to use our platform moving forward for conversations and amplifying Black voices. We are by no means experts on this, and we hope to show that we too are learning alongside you.
**update: I had a great conversation with a listener who let me know that while Aoki did provide arms early on, the Black Panther party's practice and belief from the beginning was about needing armed self-defense against the police, so Aoki is not fully responsible for this as we had questioned in this episode. (sharing this because we want to be transparent about what we're learning even after recording the episode and about the great conversations we get to have with you all!)
Please feel free to DM us on Instagram @bambooandglass to continue the conversation!
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“Now that we have knowledge, let’s also learn compassion, let’s learn grace, let’s learn words of invitation. Let’s get rid of shaming, let’s get rid of flexing. Let’s really try to reach people."
During the last few weeks, the murder of Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, George Floyd, and countless other Black folx gained international attention. Many of us took to social media to implore others to learn about racism, police violence, and how the model minority myth encourages Asian Americans to stay silent. In this episode, we discuss why it's important for Asian Americans to be in solidarity with Black folx, barriers to doing so, how discussions about racism have unfolded over social media, and how to compassionately invite others into the lifelong journey of becoming more anti-racist. We are honored to be in conversation with Julie Yeeun Kim and hear her perspective as an educator and person of faith.
About our guest: Julie Yeeun Kim is an artist based in Los Angeles, CA. She is also a lecturer in the Department of Asian American Studies at CSU Long Beach. Having grown up as an undocumented immigrant her mission is to speak truth to and against systems of injustice, such as poverty and racism. Read her writing at https://julieyeeun.com and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @julieyeeun.
Watch our highlights for this episode!
⟡ Please Stop Flexing Your "Wokeness" | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rilYUPbPjWA
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Schooling is a very formative part of our childhood and upbringing; it took up 8 hours of our day, 5 days of the week, for at least 16 years of our lives. It's made us think about the purpose of education, and how this was shaped throughout history. Ysabel Ojoylan joins us to share what she's learned about
- the supposed ideals of American education and how in the modern day we fall short of these goals
- policy examples as well as personal stories and observations that have shaped what education now looks like (i.e. would you choose to send your child to a private school or public school? is education truly a right or is it still a privilege?)
- and findings from psychology that can truly transform education equity.
⟡ Find Ysabel on Instagram! https://instagram.com/ysabelmariah
Watch our highlights for this episode!
⟡ Understanding the Goals of American Education | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJh9pCOcZqk
⟡ Simple Interventions to Transform Education | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yc4uZKucx4
Articles & Organizations mentioned:Tandem
https://www.tandembayarea.org/
"Since 2003, Tandem® has engaged the whole community to ensure all families have the resources, skills, and confidence they need to support their children’s kindergarten readiness. We do so by meeting families and community members where they are, respecting and building upon their strengths, and supporting them to maximize their impact both in their own families and within their community."
Public Goods, Private Goods: The American Struggle Over Educational Goals
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/83f1/d25e7816bea96f3d0a8ae1eb3f73b58e93b7.pdf?_ga=2.207588115.1608249595.1589129786-1282056498.1589129786
Choosing a School for My Daughter in a Segregated City
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/12/magazine/choosing-a-school-for-my-daughter-in-a-segregated-city.html
Rosenthal's Work on Expectancy Effectshttps://psych.wisc.edu/braun/281/Intelligence/LabellingEffects.htm
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Have you ever wanted to watch comedy writers riff off each other to create unforgettable dialogues? Marie Cheng, who works as a staff writer for a Disney Channel live-action family comedy, takes us behind the scenes at some of the biggest production companies, including Disney, Dreamworks, and Nickelodeon. She shares about the moment her parents bought in to her passion for animation, why she transitioned from animation to writing, the unique stories she's excited to tell, and how cultivating genuine relationships - not schmoozing - has opened doors to amazing opportunities. She also shares how she navigates tricky power dynamics in the writers' room and how taking acting classes enables her to establish a stronger rapport with other writers and actors.
Marie Cheng is a comedy writer, performer, and cartoonist. Learn more about her at https://mariewcheng.com
Watch our highlights for this episode!
⟡ Navigating Tricky Power Dynamics in the Comedy Writers' Room | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXrf9i3H7Lg
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Do you remember the childhood question "what do you want to be when you grow up?" For Susan, this was a no-brainer: actress! But life is not always kind to the young dreamers, and after some tribulation, she found herself on the path of becoming a young, successful pharmacist. We have the honor of sharing Susan's story, of what her career trajectory as a pharmacist looked like as she secretly hoped to realize her dream of becoming an actress, and the grit and courage it took for her to take that leap of faith of leaving a stable career to one fueled with passion. She shares with us how she feels "more like herself" as an actress, the struggles of balancing a full time job with her side hustle, the magic and fulfillment of going through a myriad of emotions just by sitting and watching a film, and how she's learned that career pivots into passion require action and a willingness to grow.Watch our highlights for this episode!
⟡ Gaining Family's Support to Go After Your Dream | https://youtu.be/-HDFQXBr-MY
⟡ A Leap of Faith: From Side Hustle to Full-Fledged Career | https://youtu.be/AKFCE-mvL1o
More about Susan
⟡ Instagram: @susancho_
⟡ Love, 엄마 (Jubilee Fellowship Film): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyQuP7vWXTk
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Minji Chang - entrepreneur, community activist, Executive Director of Kollaboration, producer, actor, podcast host, and so much more - shares it all: how she connects the dots among all her endeavors, tough love that she received and now gives others, her gradual transition into the entertainment industry, and how her definition of success has expanded and shifted. Working in the entertainment industry requires commitment and often hard-fought buy-in from loved ones, and Minji also shares how she's been able to balance committing to her craft and giving herself permission to try new things.
Follow Minji on Instagram @minjeezy and listen to her podcast @firstofallpod, which is available on all podcast platforms.
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We talk a lot about our experiences as womxn in tech, but have you ever wondered what we really work on? This episode, the spotlight is on Sophia, who works as a product manager for the HoloLens and Remote Assist at Microsoft, and Da Eun gets to ask her some of the nitty gritty questions behind:
- the differences between virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality,
- the challenges of being a product manager on an enterprise product,
- and what's been most surprising and fulfilling about her work during this time of COVID-19 (spoiler alert: she never thought her product could be used by doctors to help them conserve the use of PPE and still effectively diagnose patients!)
Sophia, you are an inspiration to many others out there, and we hope you continue to find fulfillment in your work and are recognized for it!
Watch our episode highlights (you'll see Sophia showing her HoloLens 2!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCefnpG9gyE&list=PLDsh_DnbS1s6gjkjWBwrZSG87-au3W55Q
More on Sophia's work at Microsoft:
Why she loves working on mixed reality - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sophiasysun_1year-hololens-hololens2-activity-6572610235700252672-AWht
20 Questions on her life as a PM at Microsoft - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20-questions-my-life-pm-microsoft-hololens-sophia-s-sun/
An introduction to Remote Assist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-C6GE2gFYw&feature=youtu.be
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For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we're sharing 11 works created by Asians and Asian Pacific Americans that we love. Our recommendations span memoirs (Know My Name and Dear Girls), film (Yellow Rose), science fiction short stories (Exhalation), Korean drama (Crash Landing on You), graphic novels (American Born Chinese and They Called Us Enemy), conversational podcast (First of All), narrative podcasts (Moonface), TV show (The Good Place) and essays (Trick Mirror). We hope you get an opportunity to experience the talent and wisdom that Asians and Asian Pacific Americans are sharing with the world! Visit our YouTube channel for episode highlights.
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Toxic masculinity. This is a term that Sophia and I first encountered in college, and the intersectional Asian American masculinity is a term that comes up often nowadays when it has to do with Asian American representation in media. With our guest Kevin J. Nguyen (you may remember him for his 🔥tips on managing up 2 episodes ago), we dissect what definition of masculinity was performed for us growing up, what masculinity tropes and stereotypes we're combatting especially when coupled with being Asian American, and the current conversation within the Asian American community about what Asian American figures/characters we want to see (i.e. do they always need to have rock hard abs?). This is the conversation on Asian American masculinity we want to have.
You can learn more about Kevin and contact him at kjnguyen.com
Article discussed: The Miseducation of the American Boy (https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/01/the-miseducation-of-the-american-boy/603046/)
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COVID-19 shelter-in-place mandates have completely changed many people's work and home lives, and in this episode, two dedicated and creative elementary school teachers share what it's like to teach from home.
Vivian Quan teaches kindergarteners at a large public school in LA, and Irene J Kim teaches 5th graders at a private Catholic school in the Bay Area. They redesigned their curriculum overnight based on their students' developmental, academic, and emotional needs. However, they're not just teaching academic content - they're also coaching students to reframe this challenging time and reassuring parents that their children will learn everything they need to learn.
Vivian and Irene also share what they miss most about teaching students in person, self care tips we can all benefit from, and new insights about the potential and limitations of using leveraging technology to teach remotely.
Episode highlights are available on YouTube!
⟡ (1/4): "How Role Models and a Love for Languages Led Us to Teaching": https://youtu.be/n8ZrXg_NJM0
⟡ (2/4): "Creating Curriculum to Teach from Home During COVID-19": https://youtu.be/OFjvtbsW8RE
⟡ (3/4): "The Potential and Limitations of Leveraging Tech to Teach Remotely": https://youtu.be/nGlS3BYrSy0
⟡ (4/4): "Why I Love Teaching": https://youtu.be/07jLG1zCv1Q
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Navigating the workplace is hard! Especially navigating your relationship with your manager. So we hand the mic over to Kevin J. Nguyen, who's been a manager at companies like Snap and BuzzFeed, to share with us his journey into management, what it's felt like being the only queer person of color in a room of managers, what it means to "advocate your ass off," and how he would encourage folks early in their careers to "manage up."
Find the video recording of this episode at: https://youtu.be/8jiKQOawuM0
You can learn more about Kevin and contact him at kjnguyen.com
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In part 2 of our series about navigating the workplace, we talk about green flags of our managers and team cultures, and how we gauged these green flags when interviewing for new teams.
- For folks who are feel stuck in a toxic team and cannot even imagine things being better, we empathize and hope you realize that you deserve better.
- For folks who are searching for a new team, we hope you use our questions and gain important insight into how the culture of that team impacts your day-to-day.
- And if you're happy with your team, treat our stories as ideas for being an even more considerate, inclusive coworker!
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When we transitioned from college to our full-time jobs, we experienced lots of friction with our managers and teammates. At first, we second-guessed ourselves and wondered if the issue was ourselves or our environment. After a few months, we realized that so many other early-in-career folks experienced the same frustrations, but didn't talk about them for a variety of reasons, including (1) not knowing who to trust, (2) fearing retaliation from authority figures, and (3) team members gaslighting us. When we finally realized we were not alone and entirely at fault, we each bravely moved to new teams. Red flags may not be obvious at first, and we hope listeners can recognize red flags in their workplace and feel empowered to change teams or ask others to do better.
Tune in to our next episodes to hear about green flags we looked for in a new team, and red flags and green flags from a manager's perspective.
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Another commonality Da Eun and Sophia share in their background (aside from working in tech, being Asian American womxn, and being classically trained musicians) is their upbringing in faith. We sat down with an old church friend of Da Eun's, who she had the pleasure of reconnecting with after many years, to openly share our struggles of grappling with what we were taught in church coupled with the intersectional identity of being Asian American womxn. Religion and spirituality are such personal journeys that we often don't even share with our loved ones when we're struggling, questioning, or learning something new and unconventional. All 3 womxn in this episode are in different stages of their religious/spiritual journey, so we hope to show that this can be an open dialogue and we can still celebrate and acknowledge our current place in it.
CW: sexual assault
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Have you ever been asked your MBTI? Enneagram? Astrological sign?
Personality tests are a multi-billion dollar industry and it's not difficult to understand their appeal - they're a convenient way to categorize and discuss our (and others'!) tendencies and motivations.
Despite the many valid reasons to be critical of personality tests, we share how we've chosen to use insights from personality tests, and how we've grown as a result!
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Ami Park is a Korean-American actress best known for her recurring role as "Soo" in the award winning Drama television series This is Us (2018) along with The Middle (2017) and Fractured (2017).
In this episode, she shares how she has manifested what she wants and knows she's worthy of: acting in her dream show, meeting her partner, working with her dream manager, and so much more.
Tune in to learn how she holds on to her abundance mindset while being a double minority in a competitive industry, and how her abundance mindset has awakened joy not only in her own professional and personal life, but also the professional and personal lives of those around her.
Ami's grounded, action-oriented optimism is so motivating to witness, and she wants to help YOU shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. Reach out to Ami on Instagram @ami_park or www.awakened-joy.com for a free consultation about her Awakened Joy program.
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Can an art form like dance bring about miracles, or be tied to mental health in some way? We see it, specially through our guest Matt's story of how he found dance at a pivotal time in his life. In this episode, he shares his journey with his mental health, navigating through his identity as a queer Vietnamese American and what masculinity means, and how several transformative events led him to begin his non-profit, Psypher, which empowers the youth to learn about wellness and mental health through the unique entrypoint of urban dance.
Psypher is beginning WELLNESS IN PLACE, a 14 day virtual workshop designed to foster wellness together, this MONDAY 3/30. No dance experience required, and it's FREE. Be sure to sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmAZiUEbb6AKXLLZHur1_iy_B-yuuH9LI1XA6ja425Y5xX-g/viewform
(CW: drugs, self harm)
ABOUT MATT DIEP:
His passion lies in bringing different community members to the center of discussions about mental health so that we can successfully innovate and transform our system of education, prevention, and treatment. Ultimately, he hopes to be a catalyst who forms bridges between leaders across fields by spurring collaboration, creative problem solving, and collective efforts to strengthen our sense of community. Reach out to Matt at matthew@psypherla.com
ABOUT PSYPHER:
What started as a student organization at UCLA in 2017 has evolved into a nonprofit that has reached over 1,000 high school and college students throughout LA County. Psypher facilitates two-part workshops that engage students in youth-centered discussions about wellness and provide an expressive outlet through urban dance. Our vision is to show the nation what a youth-centered wellness education can look like.
IG: @psypherla
website: PsypherLA.org
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We love to celebrate incredible people making incredible impact on the world, and on this episode, we get the privilege of celebrating Tubby Nugget: the most positive corner of the Internet. Jenine Pastores and Josh Jackson, the creators of Tubby Nugget, join us to share their origin story of how they built up the business, surprising learnings of what it means to grow the business while remaining authentic to themselves, and how they navigate their beautiful relationship with their strong, equal business partnership.
MORE ABOUT TUBBY NUGGET:
What started off as little doodles to make ourselves laugh, or cheer us up, has reached thousands of people around the world. Nuggetverse, the company, was also recently accepted into Snap's accelerator program, Yellow.
Instagram: @tubbynugget
Website: www.tubbynugget.com
Snap Yellow news: https://techcrunch.com/2020/02/19/snap-accelerator-names-its-latest-cohort/
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You've heard Sophia's side of the story - now tune into Kevin's as he conveys what their relationship means to him and his loved ones. He shares about the joys of watching Sophia be completely unhindered in expressing her thoughts and energy in Mandarin; how Sophia makes his home feel more like home for him and his parents; his role in enabling a strong, independent woman like Sophia; a fundamental value they disagree on (in Sophia's episode, she claims that they don't disagree on any value...), and more.
It's quite rare to hear a guy express his appreciation for his partner with such specificity and enthusiasm - enjoy!
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Have you ever wondered how those Subtle Asian Dating Success Stories ACTUALLY pan out?? In this episode, Da Eun asks Sophia 10 spicy questions about her relationship with Kevin to help you find out. Tune in to get to know Sophia’s side of the story: the L’s she and Kevin have taken together, what she has learned about the joy of giving, meeting the parents, how being in a long-term relationship has changed her understanding of what it means to be a strong, independent woman, and so much more.
The best part? The story doesn’t end when this episode ends - tune into the next episode to hear Kevin share his side of the story through his answers to the same 10 questions.
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In the last episode, Da Eun shared her side of her relationship with James through 10 questions. These questions touch on a wide range of topics, including their dates, gifts for each other, what they've learned, how they've changed, their cultural differences, LDR, and more. Now, hear James' answers to the same 10 questions and Da Eun's reaction to his answers!
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Throughout the last 4 years, Da Eun and James have shared countless wonderful memories: watching movies, geeking out over The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, attending a Hmong pre-wedding celebration, picnicking on the Oval, and more. However, Da Eun shares that the highlight of their relationship is being able to sit together and appreciate each other's presence.
In this episode, hear her side of the love story through 10 questions. Tune into episode 36 for James' side of the love story through the same 10 questions.
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2020 is the year of elections, and we've had a long journey of coming to learn anything about politics. As Asian American womxn, we may have not grown up with the familial environment in which politics are a common dinner topic, or maybe we struggled to "fit into" identity-based organizations at school where our peers were so impassioned to advocate for issues we knew little to nothing about. We wanted to share with you all our convoluted path to not only learning more about politics but also becoming more politically aware and active, and we hope that it can be empowering to hear 3 Asian American womxn have an open, candid conversation about what terrified them about politics before, what intrigued them, and what motivates us to raise our voices now.
MORE ABOUT VANUYEN:
Vanuyen is proud to be a second generation Vietnamese American. She's currently learning a ton about policy and narrative change as Program & Operations Manager at the Economic Security Project and has previously been a legislative intern at Congresswoman Barbara Lee's office, health policy intern at Southeast Asia Resource Action Center, and advocacy intern at Asian Americans for Community Involvement. At Stanford, she was active in Stanford Vietnamese Student Association, Sigma Psi Zeta, Okada House, and the Stanford Asian American Activities Center.
SEED:
https://www.stocktondemonstration.org/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/people-500-month-california-city-experiments-guaranteed-income/story?id=66158831
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/dec/10/town-gives-families-500-dollars-month-results
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/universal-basic-income-heres-how-residents-of-stockton-california-are-spending-500-a-month/
Magnolia Mother's Trust:
http://springboardto.org/index.php/blog/story/introducing-the-magnolia-mothers-trust
https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/all-told/1000-a-month-no-strings-attached/
ESP & Anti-Monopoly Fund:
https://www.economicsecurityproject.org/
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/09/opinion/sunday/chris-hughes-facebook-zuckerberg.html
https://www.thenation.com/content/more-than-enough/
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It’s a special week for our favorite movies: "Parasite" won four Oscars and "To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You" is coming out on Netflix tonight!! We recorded a special episode to start a more nuanced discussion about how people are responding to Parasite’s victory.
You might assume that those who have always loved engaging with Korean media would be most vocal when celebrating Parasite’s victory. However, it’s important to remember that it hasn't always been cool to love Korean music, dance, film, and other aspects of Korean culture.
Da Eun shares her perspective on growing up being shamed by fellow Korean Americans into hiding her love for Korean culture, and now FINALLY seeing Korean media being recognized more formally in America.
You don’t have to be Korean American to relate to her story about growing accustomed to hiding something you love, and now watching others engage with it with such ease.
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Loneliness is one of the most universally dreadful feelings. Although Da Eun and Sophia have been close friends for over seven years, only now do they share intimate details of the bullying they endured and its lasting psychological and even physiological impact. They process their experiences together and discuss the insidious role of social media, gossip, and academic competition on experiences that are painful even 10 years later.
Note: At the beginning of this episode, Da Eun and Sophia catch up about the show You to distract themselves from the triggering events they are still working hard to heal from. Spoilers end at 5:45.
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Do you struggle to maintain your integrity in your personal and professional life, yet face impossible dilemmas that force you to choose between your needs and values?
Do you want to take the step from selling out to selling out ethically?
If so, Lily Zheng and Dr. Inge Hansen’s book, The Ethical Sellout, is for you.
In this episode, we dive into the stories of folks Lily interviewed, as well as our own, to discuss culturally-specific conceptions of selling out, the social structures that force people to sell out, the emotions tied to selling out, and more.
We also hear about the tough decisions Lily faces as a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant and author, and how she applies the CHANGE framework.
Learn more about Lily at http://lilyzheng.co, and learn more about her book at theethicalsellout.com
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It's been one year of bamboo & glass!! 👯 In Spotify Wrapped fashion 🎧, we bring you our celebrations, our frustrations, and most of all, our lessons. Thank YOU for being part of our journey, as we finagled with technology, laughed our heads off, and were humbled by our amazing guests. Here's to 2020, an even better year!
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Many organizations recognize the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI), but don't know how to motivate everyone to work together to make that a reality. In this episode, Lily Zheng shares about her career as an organizational consultant, executive coach, author, and design researcher who works with organizations to create healthy, inclusive, and innovative workplaces. We learn about her advocacy work as a student and administrator at Stanford University, and hear her perspective on questions including:
- How do you respond when people lament that diverse hires "lower the bar"?
- How can new organizations invest in institutionalized resources that match the size and responsibilities of their organization as it scales?
- Most media coverage of DEI is about DEI fails. What do you think are the most impactful practices that we should be celebrating?
More about Lily Zheng: Zheng is a coauthor of Gender Ambiguity in the Workplace and The Ethical Sellout, she has written for dozens of media outlets, including the New York Times, Quartz at Work, Entrepreneur, and Psychology Today. Zheng frequently speaks at companies such as Google, Affirm, and Entelo. Zheng received her master’s degree in sociology from Stanford University. She also received the Lyons Award for Service, the Outstanding Achievement Award, and the President’s Award for Excellence through Diversity from Stanford University. Recently, she was named in Forbes Magazine's "10 Diversity And Inclusion Trailblazers You Need To Get Familiar With."
Articles mentioned in the episode:
- https://hbr.org/2019/07/its-not-your-coworkers-job-to-teach-you-about-social-issues
- https://hbr.org/2019/10/how-to-show-white-men-that-diversity-and-inclusion-efforts-need-them
Follow Lily Zheng:
- https://twitter.com/lilyzheng308
- http://lilyzheng.co/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilyzheng308/
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Do you think that beauty pageants are frivolous and problematic? Before you dismiss them entirely, tune into our conversation with Priscilla Wang (Miss World Oklahoma) and Savannah Pham (Miss Asia World, Miss Asian America, and Miss Vietnam USA) about their experiences competing in pageants with intentionality.
They share about the opportunities and limitations of pageants as a platform for advancing issues they're passionate about.
They also share what it's like to support women in their professional and personal lives while "competing" very publicly against women in pageants.
If you want to hear an episode about sisterhood, self-improvement, culturally-defined beauty standards, unique platforms for advocacy, the difficulty of being acknowledged simultaneously for one's beauty and brains, and negotiating one's professional image in industry and academia while pursuing a time-consuming and often controversial endeavor - you won't want to miss this episode.
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Part 2 of us sharing our experiences as Asian Americans, but more importantly, as a Chinese American and Korean American. Asian America is so diverse and we oftentimes use it as a blanket term to group all of us together. But do we REALLY share all the same experiences? Here's this episode, where we get to engage in a fun yet informative discussion about experiences with Chinese school, Korean birthdays, what our names mean, etc., and we discover whether we actually share the same experiences or if they may be insular to the particular cultural backgrounds we come from. We learned a lot from each other in this episode, and we hope you can too!
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Did you wear slippers during your period because you were told it wasn't good to have "cold feet"? Were you not allowed to have 미역국 on test days because the seaweed would cause all that knowledge to "slip away"? Or maybe you also found yourself caught between 2 drastically different beauty standards from America and your motherland. These are our experiences as Asian Americans, but more importantly, as a Chinese American and Korean American. Asian America is so diverse and we oftentimes use it as a blanket term to group all of us together. But do we REALLY share all the same experiences? Here's this episode, where we get to engage in a fun yet informative discussion about experiences about beauty standards/holiday foods/church/superstitions/home remedies, and we discover whether we actually share the same experiences or if they may be insular to the particular cultural backgrounds we come from. We learned a lot from each other in this episode, and we hope you can too!
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Sophia's emotional journey with fashion has been impacted by so many factors: by how her parents engage with fashion, by her childhood growing up in a Chinese immigrant church community, by puberty, by ted talks, by fashion influencers, by the financial freedom of working a tech job, and by thrifting.
In this episode, we talk about the ted talks and life events that inspire our mindset that fashion isn't frivolous, but a powerful tool to align how we show up in the world (which always involves clothing) with who we want to be. At the end, we suggest styles for each other to try out!
The ted talks we reference are: "Dressing for Confidence and Joy" (https://youtu.be/L5n3V0VYGNg) and "Change Your Closet, Change Your Life" (https://youtu.be/WiVHSRY2I5Y).
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Sit back and relax as Da Eun shares a brief overview of her last year in NYC and how she's learned to prioritize her mental health, how to navigate the workplace, to continue growing in her relationship with her parents, and to be unapologetic and unafraid to make strides for her own happiness and growth. Hope this can help anyone else going through (rough) transitions and hopefully this can empower you to be the person you've always wanted to be.
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Although the college app process is far behind us, it’s similar to many other moments in life when we need to be true to ourselves despite the narratives of success that surround us.
Da Eun and I invite 3 friends who are seeing the college app process from the other side. We talk about learning - learning how to identify and articulate passion, and learning how to investigate opportunities that matter to you. We also talk about unlearning - unlearning the mindsets you’ve been conditioned to adopt, and unlearning the habit of letting others set the agenda for your life.
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For Sophia and Da Eun, September has always been a month of reflection and transition - transition into a new school year or into a new job. Sophia just wrapped up her first year of working in Seattle, and in this episode, she looks back 1 year and reads her post-college reflection about perspectives and tips that enabled her to tackle challenges with courage, focus, and peace. She shares how she now understands these perspectives in a deeper way.
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"We could all see that our hearts were coming from a good place and we could get behind each other's aspirations." Da Eun just returned from an incredible two-week fellowship with Jubilee Media, and we catch up on her experience of sharing personal stories - through conversations and through film - with a community of talented and generous storytellers.
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Our previous episodes have discussed traveling, and in this one, we catch up with Zoya Hsiao, a Fulbright grantee who just wrapped up a year of teaching English in South Korea. Listen in on our conversation about how trend culture shapes her engagement with makeup, aspects of Korean culture and history that Korean food teaches us, and some differences between living in South Korea as a Taiwanese American who passes as Korean vs as someone who looks foreign.
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Da Eun and Sophia chat with Reina Murooka, a classically trained musician who received her Masters in Violin Performance at New England Conservatory. Reina also recently finished the Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy. She asks us about how we connect our classical music experiences with our jobs today and how she can best prepare for the exciting and often intimidating world of tech.
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Sophia and I were competitive musicians up through college, but we did not pursue a professional career/tertiary education in classical music. We invited Reina Murooka, a violinist graduated from New England Conservatory of Music and Bard College, to tell us a little bit about her experience as an Asian woman/woman of color in these spaces.
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Happy Father's Day! As a tribute to this holiday, we invited our friend Kevin Pu to share his reflections and experience on his most recent travels, which happened with family. A lot of times we spend our energy planning tons of trips with friends, but we wanted to take some time to think about our limited time with family, particularly parents, and be open to sharing such experiences with you all!
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Anyone who knows Sophia knows she LOVES a good article, and in this episode, we once again use Motif to share and discuss 3 of her favorites: "The Procrastination Doom Loop," "This Is How Elon Musk Can Learn and Master Anything Quickly," and "50 Ways People Expect Constant Emotional Labor from Women and Femmes."
Tune in to hear our discussion about:
- How growing up with asian parents influenced our ideas about discipline, procrastination, and motivation
- Examining the emotions involved in procrastination
- How analogical thinking enriches our creative pursuits and makes us more courageous in pursuing our career goals
- Emotional labor we've never explicitly thanked our friends, coworkers, and romantic partners for
Click here to scroll through the articles and listen to our discussion:
https://app.usermotif.com/showroom/watch?v=S1gKBhbg94
Articles:
https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/08/the-procrastination-loop-and-how-to-break-it/379142 https://curiosity.com/topics/this-is-how-elon-musk-can-learn-and-master-anything-quickly-curiosity/ https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/magazine/50-ways-people-expect-constant-emotional-labor-from-women-and-femmes/
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In this episode, Da Eun asks Sophia 3 questions she's never asked her before:
- Was there ever a time when you chose to forgive someone and take the higher route, and that has turned out for the better?
- What's a hot take you have?
- If you weren't a HoloLens PM, what would you be doing right now?
Sophia shares that through reluctantly forgiving a friend, she learned that their post-grad life rhythms enable them to experience the best version of their friendship. She also shares her dislike of a certain chunky white shoe brand, and her love for performing.
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We’ve been friends for 7 years, but there’s still so much we continue to learn about each other. In this episode, Sophia asks Da Eun 3 questions:
- What’s something you’re really proud of but don’t get much of a chance to talk about?
- What did you work the hardest to achieve this year?
- What’s the most memorable compliment you've ever received?
Da Eun shares about prestigious and seemingly obvious career decisions that belie personal growth, a recently-released Google Slides feature she helped redesign, and empowering observations from a filmmaker.
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For our fellow Asian Americans out there, how much do you know about events that impacted us and generations before us in this country? Have you heard about Tape v. Hurley? The I-Hotel? LA Riots? Vincent Chin? Here is our personal exploration and deep dive into Asian American events and how learning them have and could have informed our identities as we grew up in America as one of the fastest growing racial groups in the country.
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Today, so many platforms facilitate what we call "online friendships," which include friendships made online and also friendships made in person and maintained online.
In discussing our experiences with online communities and friendships, we distinguish the content of a conversation from the chemistry of a conversation, and answer questions such as:
- What Facebook groups have enabled us to make friends and maintain friendships?
- What is appealing about making friends online? about maintaining friendships online?
- What’s it like to meet “online friends" in person?
- What have we learned about friendship by maintaining online friendships?
Online communities we mention include Asian Creative Network and Progressive Asian American Christians.
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While the college application process is stressful, Sophia shares how it furthered her journey in introspection and intentionality. Tune in to learn about her experiences navigating two distinct educational philosophies and how she ultimately determined her own. And, while you're at it, enjoy excerpts from essays that mean the most to her!
DM @bambooandglass on Instagram to learn more about Sophia's common app essay, and listen to our previous episode to learn about Da Eun's college app experience!
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Freshly out of school, we took a moment to think back to the formative months of applying college in 2013/2014. Da Eun reads us her Common App personal statement and provides her few words of advice to anyone else applying to college.
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