proud AF! (asian feminist): Recent Episodes
Lyric Woo
Exploring what it means to be a proud Asian girl by spotlighting several inspirational Asian women to discuss the importance of embracing culture, heritage, and intersectional identity.
it's been a while -- welcome back to the joy luck hub! this episode features manners expert, co-founder of Antevorta, and the host of the Netflix series, Mind Your Manners, as well as the author of a book by the same name, the one and only sara jane ho! did your parents ever tell you to make eye contact or to get your elbows off the table? did they ever tell you to mind your manners? well, that's not the only thing sara jane does. she teaches us about social fluency and how to navigate social and cultural differences. tune in now! - xoxo, the hub
OK..SEE YOU! In this episode of The Joy Luck Hub, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Kim's Convenience, The Mandalorian, Avatar: The Last Airbender) joins Lyric to chat about being the child of immigrants, taking on a Korean accent, being a part of iconic TV shows, and SO much more! Tune in now! - xoxo, The Hub
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Our first male guest on The Joy Luck Hub??? You betcha. Theo Iyer (The Morning Show, Limitless, Shortcomings) joins Lyric today to talk about South Asian identity in the film industry, working on The Morning Show, his inspirations, New York City, and...is there talk of a wedding? Tune in now!
I'm sure 2010s Disney Channel Shows are what kept both you and me on our toes throughout our middle school years. (Depending on our demographic, of course...) Well, lucky for you, one-half of Bizaardvark is here on The Joy Luck Hub today! Madison Hu joins Lyric to talk about being a child actor, being Asian in Hollywood, and balancing school and work. Plus, we get a little insight into her new show The Brothers Sun which is available on Netflix now! Tune in! - xoxo, The Hub.
I'm a sexy mouse...DUH! The new it-girl of the season, Avantika, joins Lyric on the podcast to talk about everything Mean Girls, making Karen her own, Bollywood vs. Hollywood, anxiety, and so much more. Tune in! - xoxo, The Hub
Priyanka Ganjoo, the founder of Kulfi Beauty, joins Lyric on the pod today to discuss what it was like to shift from the corporate world to the more creative side of the beauty industry. Priyanka tells us about her experience with highlighting South Asian beauty in her line, and how she draws inspiration from bright colors. Tune in now! - xoxo, The Hub
Calling all art lovers!! Even if you're NOT an art lover, you will 100% love this episode with the one and only Sharon Lee, founder of Krane Home. In this episode, Lyric chats with Sharon about her creative process, and the impact that Korean heritage has on art, design, and even mentality, among many other things. Tune in now to the The Hub!
In this episode of The Joy Luck Hub, Lyric chats with entrepreneur Jennifer Meng (Founder of Ready-Made Jewelry). They discuss career changes, being an Asian female small-business owner, and Jennifer's hopes and dreams for her brand. Tune in to the Hub!
In this episode, Lyric chats with Chinese-born cinematographer, Rain Li, to discuss her experience in being an Asian woman in the film industry. They delve deep into the process of bringing a film to fruition, and the different roles that Rain can play in that process. Tune in!
In this episode, Lyric discusses her fear of rejection and failure specifically in relationship to the looming college application process. In the latter part of the episode, she also discusses her pride when it comes to staying true to her values and her identity when making important life decisions.
This episode is an archived interview from our previous brand, Proud AF. Lyric chats with actress and writer, Greta Lee (The Morning Show, Russian Doll, Girls, and more) to discuss both the challenges and the rewards that come with identifying as an Asian woman in the film industry.
In this first episode of our newly rebranded podcast, JUST BE, Lyric discusses her struggles with nostalgia and mourning her inner child. She also talks about the importance of broadening social horizons and throwing all judgements out the window.
In this solo episode, Lyric addresses difficult topics such as gun reform and hate crimes in response to recent national events. She discusses hate crimes geared towards Asian women and goes into depth about how to best combat them.
In this episode, Lyric chats with actress, writer, and inspiration, Greta Lee (Russian Doll, The Morning Show, New Girl) to discuss her upbringing, the obstacles she has tackled throughout her life, and what it means to be an Asian woman in Hollywood.
Welcome to the Proud AF Family! In this very first episode, our host, Lyric Woo, introduces herself and gives an idea of what Proud AF has to offer. Stay tuned for more!