Our latest episode features Tu Le, a community worker, advocate and organiser. Tu shares her journey in community advocacy and the pivotal moments in her much spotlighted political career. We also discuss the changing landscape for representation in Australian politics, and how the 2022 Australian election brings with it a sense of relief and hope for Australians around the country. Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Have thoughts or concerns?  Send us an email: contact@asiam.me Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/  Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ  Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

Our latest episode features Tu Le, a community worker, advocate and organiser. Tu shares her journey in community advocacy and the pivotal moments in her much spotlighted political career. We also discuss the changing landscape for representation in Australian politics, and how the 2022 Australian election brings with it a sense of relief and hope for Australians around the country. Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a> Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a> Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Tu Le

Tune into this episode with Rushani Epa (@epa___), Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Colournary Magazine (@colournarymag) and Commissioning Editor in food and lifestyle for Hardie Grant Books (@hardiegrantbooks). We hear about the journey of Colournary blooming during the pandemic lockdown, and how Rushani has been able cultivate a space for food and culture to be written by First Nations, Black and People of Colour. We explore food and identity, the landscape of food media, and the importance of letting people tell their own stories. Episode out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast.  Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ  Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

Tune into this episode with Rushani Epa (@epa___), Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Colournary Magazine (@colournarymag) and Commissioning Editor in food and lifestyle for Hardie Grant Books (@hardiegrantbooks). We hear about the journey of Colournary blooming during the pandemic lockdown, and how Rushani has been able cultivate a space for food and culture to be written by First Nations, Black and People of Colour. We explore food and identity, the landscape of food media, and the importance of letting people tell their own stories. Episode out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast.  Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a> Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a> Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Colournary

Tune in our new episode where we unpack the importance and power that comes with our names and accents. Our names and accents are core to our identity and comprise an important part of how others perceive and interact with us. In this episode, we discuss our relationship to our ethnic names and the nuances of imitating accents. Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.   Have thoughts or concerns?  Send us an email: contact@asiam.me Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/  Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ  Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

Tune in our new episode where we unpack the importance and power that comes with our names and accents. Our names and accents are core to our identity and comprise an important part of how others perceive and interact with us. In this episode, we discuss our relationship to our ethnic names and the nuances of imitating accents. Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a> Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a> Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Names & Accents

In this episode with Mariam Mohammed, she shares her career journey and how it culminated in her co-founding MoneyGirl @moneygirlau, an organisation on a mission to give women and non-binary folks the financial literacy and confidence they need to live a life of freedom and independence. We speak about the merits of assuming control over your personal finances, the influence of ethnicity on financial literacy, as well as the importance of building community and democractising financial education across our society. Episode out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.    Have thoughts or concerns?  Send us an email: contact@asiam.me Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/  Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ  Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

In this episode with Mariam Mohammed, she shares her career journey and how it culminated in her co-founding MoneyGirl @moneygirlau, an organisation on a mission to give women and non-binary folks the financial literacy and confidence they need to live a life of freedom and independence. We speak about the merits of assuming control over your personal finances, the influence of ethnicity on financial literacy, as well as the importance of building community and democractising financial education across our society. Episode out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a> Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a> Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Money with Mariam

This episode features Ayesha, Managing Director and Co-founder of GRID Series (@grid_series_presents), a platform supporting creatives in Australia, and Shantanu, one of five members from Manorism (@manorismband), a band that GRID Series supports. Ayesha began GRID Series in a pub, and has evolved it into a platform that builds bridges between early career creatives in outer suburbs around Australia and the industries they wish to innovate. Manorism is a dream pop and heartland band from suburbia in Melbourne's deep South East. Both share how their journeys intertwined and how the music industry has evolved, and is still evolving, today. Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.   Have thoughts or concerns?  Send us an email: contact@asiam.me Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/  Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ  Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

This episode features Ayesha, Managing Director and Co-founder of GRID Series (@grid_series_presents), a platform supporting creatives in Australia, and Shantanu, one of five members from Manorism (@manorismband), a band that GRID Series supports. Ayesha began GRID Series in a pub, and has evolved it into a platform that builds bridges between early career creatives in outer suburbs around Australia and the industries they wish to innovate. Manorism is a dream pop and heartland band from suburbia in Melbourne's deep South East. Both share how their journeys intertwined and how the music industry has evolved, and is still evolving, today. Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a> Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a> Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

GRID Series

David Chau

In this episode we sit down with David Chau (@chaudave1), an Asian Australian lawyer turned business reporter for the ABC. We chat about his career journey into journalism, representation in Australian media, and whether or not his news voice is put on or not. Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.    Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/  Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ  Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

In this episode we sit down with David Chau (@chaudave1), an Asian Australian lawyer turned business reporter for the ABC. We chat about his career journey into journalism, representation in Australian media, and whether or not his news voice is put on or not. Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a> Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a> Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

In this episode we sit down with Vi-An Nguyen from Shapes and Sounds (@justshapesandsounds) an Asian Australian mental health and wellbeing service to Australians with multicultural backgrounds. We discuss all things therapy, the importance of factoring in cultural nuances to the therapy experience, and the need to normalise conversations around mental health both within the Asian community and across society more broadly.    Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/  Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ  Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

In this episode we sit down with Vi-An Nguyen from Shapes and Sounds (@justshapesandsounds) an Asian Australian mental health and wellbeing service to Australians with multicultural backgrounds. We discuss all things therapy, the importance of factoring in cultural nuances to the therapy experience, and the need to normalise conversations around mental health both within the Asian community and across society more broadly.  Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a> Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a> Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Shapes and Sounds

This episode features a chat about the obsession with authenticity that many Asian people hold as it pertains to food, particularly Asian food. We discuss the relevance of authenticity, the reasons why we've tried to gatekeep "traditional" food in the past, as well as the importance of not allowing authenticity to be a barrier to innovation and creativity. This is an episode where we tried very hard to take the logical path, however the discussion highlights that we still have much to learn in terms of navigating this complex issue.    Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/   Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ  Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

This episode features a chat about the obsession with authenticity that many Asian people hold as it pertains to food, particularly Asian food. We discuss the relevance of authenticity, the reasons why we've tried to gatekeep "traditional" food in the past, as well as the importance of not allowing authenticity to be a barrier to innovation and creativity. This is an episode where we tried very hard to take the logical path, however the discussion highlights that we still have much to learn in terms of navigating this complex issue.  Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a> Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a> Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Food and Authenticity

Mary Liu is the Asian-Australian founder behind Soy + Spice, a brand built on the core belief that their lingerie symbolises the empowerment of women and enables women to feel confident, to self love and to be courageous. We chat with Mary about what it takes to launch a successful apparel business, her entrepreneurial spirit and explore the idea of sexual conservatism in Asian culture. Episode out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.   TIMESTAMPS (0:30) Introducing Mary Liu &amp; Soy + Spice(1:10) Entrepreneurship journey &amp; idea behind Soy + Spice(5:41) Inspiration behind Asian design &amp; sustainability (8:10) Conversations around sexuality of Asian women(11:35) Family’s reception to Mary’s new business(14:08) Challenges of being the sole founder of a business(16:13) Mary’s evolving openness with sexuality(18:38) Inclusivity, diversity and the future of lingerie(21:40) Representation &amp; sexual empowerment amongst the Asian community   Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/   Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

Mary Liu is the Asian-Australian founder behind Soy + Spice, a brand built on the core belief that their lingerie symbolises the empowerment of women and enables women to feel confident, to self love and to be courageous. We chat with Mary about what it takes to launch a successful apparel business, her entrepreneurial spirit and explore the idea of sexual conservatism in Asian culture. Episode out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. TIMESTAMPS (0:30) Introducing Mary Liu &amp; Soy + Spice (1:10) Entrepreneurship journey &amp; idea behind Soy + Spice (5:41) Inspiration behind Asian design &amp; sustainability  (8:10) Conversations around sexuality of Asian women (11:35) Family’s reception to Mary’s new business (14:08) Challenges of being the sole founder of a business (16:13) Mary’s evolving openness with sexuality (18:38) Inclusivity, diversity and the future of lingerie (21:40) Representation &amp; sexual empowerment amongst the Asian community Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a>  Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a>  Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Soy + Spice

Our first episode of 2022 is all about the new year, and more specifically, new years according to the west vs. new years according to the east. We give our thoughts on the obsession with new years resolutions, the new year traditions within our families, in addition to the broader sinofication of Lunar New Year. On another exciting note, look forward to fortnightly episodes from us moving forward!   TIMESTAMPS (0:32) Introduction and reflection(4:31) How do you spend the new year?(6:33) New Year's resolutions(10:02) Thoughts on "new year, new me"(15:20) Do you prefer New Year or Lunar New Year?(19:16) Significance of Lunar New Year(25:41) Sinofication of Lunar New Year Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/   Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

Our first episode of 2022 is all about the new year, and more specifically, new years according to the west vs. new years according to the east. We give our thoughts on the obsession with new years resolutions, the new year traditions within our families, in addition to the broader sinofication of Lunar New Year. On another exciting note, look forward to fortnightly episodes from us moving forward! TIMESTAMPS (0:32) Introduction and reflection (4:31) How do you spend the new year? (6:33) New Year's resolutions (10:02) Thoughts on "new year, new me" (15:20) Do you prefer New Year or Lunar New Year? (19:16) Significance of Lunar New Year (25:41) Sinofication of Lunar New Year Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a>  Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a>  Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Lunar New Year

Take a deep dive into unpacking the Asian identity in the West with Jeff and Isabella, two Asian-Australians who are still figuring it out too. Amidst trying to find other words synonymous to unpack, they delve into topics ranging from internalised racism and representation, all the way to the weight of expectations and why food can be so political. As I Am is a journey to understand the experience of being othered, whilst rejoicing in the uniqueness of a multi-faceted identity. The best way to support As I Am is to hit the follow/subscribe button, and to spread the good word with your friends and loved ones. Music by Sugiwa.

Asian-Australians know a thing or two about entrepreneurship, especially when it comes to food. We sit down with Angelo and Tesia, the co-founders of Scoopy. Scoopy is a dessert bar that specialises in bingsu, a Korean shaved ice dessert with a modern twist. We discuss their Scoopy journey, the opportunities and challenges of Asian food trends, and how they have transitioned from humble beginnings to a household name in the Melbourne food scene. TIMESTAMPS (1:28) Favourite Scoopy flavours(2:17) Origins of Scoopy(4:27) The History of Bingsu and shaved ice desserts in Melbourne(6:39) Background of Scoopy founders(7:27) Traditional career paths vs. entrepreneurial ambitions(11:47) The Success of Scoopy(15:17) Coming up with new flavours(17:30) Scoopy as "The Perfect Storm" and the early days testing of Bingsu(23:33) Jeff's initial project idea before the podcast(24:24) Melbourne's sandwich craze + some top picks(25:07) Asian food trends and issues with trends(27:50) Thoughts on the future of Asian food trends vs. staple restaurants(32:50) Melbourne's Filipino cuisine recommendations and Jollibee's Australia(34:28) More on food trends, favourite trends and hot takes(37:50) Onigiri recommendation from Scoopy(38:34) Isabella's hot take on Banh Mi and Bubble Tea(40:55) Building stronger Asian-Australian communities and empowering entrepreneurship  Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/ Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/ Find us on:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA  As I Am

Asian-Australians know a thing or two about entrepreneurship, especially when it comes to food. We sit down with Angelo and Tesia, the co-founders of Scoopy. Scoopy is a dessert bar that specialises in bingsu, a Korean shaved ice dessert with a modern twist. We discuss their Scoopy journey, the opportunities and challenges of Asian food trends, and how they have transitioned from humble beginnings to a household name in the Melbourne food scene. TIMESTAMPS (1:28) Favourite Scoopy flavours (2:17) Origins of Scoopy (4:27) The History of Bingsu and shaved ice desserts in Melbourne (6:39) Background of Scoopy founders (7:27) Traditional career paths vs. entrepreneurial ambitions (11:47) The Success of Scoopy (15:17) Coming up with new flavours (17:30) Scoopy as "The Perfect Storm" and the early days testing of Bingsu (23:33) Jeff's initial project idea before the podcast (24:24) Melbourne's sandwich craze + some top picks (25:07) Asian food trends and issues with trends (27:50) Thoughts on the future of Asian food trends vs. staple restaurants (32:50) Melbourne's Filipino cuisine recommendations and Jollibee's Australia (34:28) More on food trends, favourite trends and hot takes (37:50) Onigiri recommendation from Scoopy (38:34) Isabella's hot take on Banh Mi and Bubble Tea (40:55) Building stronger Asian-Australian communities and empowering entrepreneurship  Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a>  Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a>  Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Scoopy

Devni Wimalasena is a law student that is heavily active in the feminist and body positivity space. She is currently based in Sri Lanka and recently worked with CNN on issues of colourism as part of their AsEquals series. In this episode, we discuss colourism in the context of beauty standards, the influence of skin lightening products and the biggest factors that drive attitudes towards skin colour within our society. Episode out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.   TIMESTAMPS   (2:58) What is colourism and how does it differ from racism?(7:56) When did you first learn about this term and what are your personal experiences with colourism?(13:23) Skin-lightening in the beauty industry and its marketing ploys(18:12) What drives attitudes towards skin colour and how do they influence what we understand about beauty standards?(27:15) Is the beauty industry beginning to address the core issues of anti-blackness? Are the changes meaningful?(37:58) Working with CNN and how media organisations can have a tangible impact in the space of colourism   Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/   Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

Devni Wimalasena is a law student that is heavily active in the feminist and body positivity space. She is currently based in Sri Lanka and recently worked with CNN on issues of colourism as part of their AsEquals series. In this episode, we discuss colourism in the context of beauty standards, the influence of skin lightening products and the biggest factors that drive attitudes towards skin colour within our society. Episode out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. TIMESTAMPS (2:58) What is colourism and how does it differ from racism? (7:56) When did you first learn about this term and what are your personal experiences with colourism? (13:23) Skin-lightening in the beauty industry and its marketing ploys (18:12) What drives attitudes towards skin colour and how do they influence what we understand about beauty standards? (27:15) Is the beauty industry beginning to address the core issues of anti-blackness? Are the changes meaningful? (37:58) Working with CNN and how media organisations can have a tangible impact in the space of colourism Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a>  Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a>  Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Colourism

Avatar: The Last Airbender is probably one of the greatest television shows to date. We sit down and unpack a show that hosts complex characters in a truly epic narrative that imagines a ‘world free of whiteness’. This one’s a lighthearted episode, exploring how the show successfully portrayed Asian influences, culture, and ideologies - as well as the missteps - as we revisit the storylines we intimately know and love.   TIMESTAMPS (1:10) Introduction and reflection on the Asian Futures Event(4:23) What is Avatar: The last Airbender?(8:20) What element would you bend?(12:16) Aang vs. Korra(17:48) Favourite episodes(23:58) Why is Avatar the best show ever?(29:18) Thoughts on Avatar being created by Westerners(34:57) Hopes for the future of the Avatar universe?(40:45) Favourite characters   Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/   Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

Avatar: The Last Airbender is probably one of the greatest television shows to date. We sit down and unpack a show that hosts complex characters in a truly epic narrative that imagines a ‘world free of whiteness’. This one’s a lighthearted episode, exploring how the show successfully portrayed Asian influences, culture, and ideologies - as well as the missteps - as we revisit the storylines we intimately know and love. TIMESTAMPS (1:10) Introduction and reflection on the Asian Futures Event (4:23) What is Avatar: The last Airbender? (8:20) What element would you bend? (12:16) Aang vs. Korra (17:48) Favourite episodes (23:58) Why is Avatar the best show ever? (29:18) Thoughts on Avatar being created by Westerners (34:57) Hopes for the future of the Avatar universe? (40:45) Favourite characters Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a>  Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a>  Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Avatar: A Love Letter

Our first post-hiatus episode features a sit down with Co-Founder and CEO of Mr Yum, Kim Teo. Mr Yum is a start up focussed on showing beautiful mobile menus married with the ability to order and pay through a QR code. QR codes have become integral with everyday life during the era of COVID-19, and there aren’t many more recognisable than Mr Yum. We chat with Kim about her experiences navigating the tech startup scene, and her key motivations in paving a new narrative on gender norms for the Asian identity.   TIMESTAMPS (1:33) Kim's background and journey so far(5:32) The Founding of Mr Yum(7:13) Consulting and Start-ups(12:02) What drew you to the Start-up space?(15:39) Leadership(20:50) Responsibility and accountability in Start-ups(22:25) The Bamboo Ceiling, women in the workforce and COVID improving attitudes towards working from home(33:33) The Start-up space in the present and future; the need for more females in STEM and start-ups(43:08) Coding Retreat in Bali(50:20) LinkedIn's odd trends(53:39) Final piece of advice to her younger self   Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/   Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

Our first post-hiatus episode features a sit down with Co-Founder and CEO of Mr Yum, Kim Teo. Mr Yum is a start up focussed on showing beautiful mobile menus married with the ability to order and pay through a QR code. QR codes have become integral with everyday life during the era of COVID-19, and there aren’t many more recognisable than Mr Yum. We chat with Kim about her experiences navigating the tech startup scene, and her key motivations in paving a new narrative on gender norms for the Asian identity. TIMESTAMPS (1:33) Kim's background and journey so far (5:32) The Founding of Mr Yum (7:13) Consulting and Start-ups (12:02) What drew you to the Start-up space? (15:39) Leadership (20:50) Responsibility and accountability in Start-ups (22:25) The Bamboo Ceiling, women in the workforce and COVID improving attitudes towards working from home (33:33) The Start-up space in the present and future; the need for more females in STEM and start-ups (43:08) Coding Retreat in Bali (50:20) LinkedIn's odd trends (53:39) Final piece of advice to her younger self Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a>  Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a>  Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Mr Yum

Michelle Law

An Asian-Australian writer, actor and screenwriter extraordinaire, we had the privilege to sit down with Michelle Law (writer of the smash-hit play Single Asian Female, and co-creator of the SBS series Homecoming Queens, just to name a few). Join us as we discuss the importance of Asian representation, storytelling, her relationship to her brother, Ben Law, the landscape of Asian oriented narratives in Australian media, and its future.   TIMESTAMPS (1:18) Being in "Deadline City"(2:03) Michelle's New Play: Miss Peony(2:56) Chinese Australian Beauty Pageants(4:27) Her first play: Single Asian Female and Asian representation in theatre(6:11) Using Asian leads and Asian-orientated stories in her writing and Michelle's background in writing(9:03) The universal narrative of immigrant children rejecting their background in their struggle with their identity through the younger years(11:10) Changes in the landscape and appetite for Asian media over the last decade(12:36) Tokenism in representation(14:05) Diversity in hiring and casting(16:23) Cultural appropriation and the potentially harmful effects of the trend of diversity(20:49) The future of Asian-made media(22:29) Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling and overlooked Asian talent(23:20) Asian YouTubers in America and Australia - WongFu, Community Channel, MyChonny, etc.(26:30) Michelle's favourite content and recommendations(29:33) Michelle's other projects(30:22) Michelle's opera on the Brisbane anti-Asian race riot in 1888(33:17) Relationship with her brother Benjamin Law and family(37:25) Politics in the industry and the gap between younger and older generations(43:41) The complexity of BIPOC and why the term is problematic(45:22) Michelle's guest pick   Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/   Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

An Asian-Australian writer, actor and screenwriter extraordinaire, we had the privilege to sit down with Michelle Law (writer of the smash-hit play Single Asian Female, and co-creator of the SBS series Homecoming Queens, just to name a few). Join us as we discuss the importance of Asian representation, storytelling, her relationship to her brother, Ben Law, the landscape of Asian oriented narratives in Australian media, and its future. TIMESTAMPS (1:18) Being in "Deadline City" (2:03) Michelle's New Play: Miss Peony (2:56) Chinese Australian Beauty Pageants (4:27) Her first play: Single Asian Female and Asian representation in theatre (6:11) Using Asian leads and Asian-orientated stories in her writing and Michelle's background in writing (9:03) The universal narrative of immigrant children rejecting their background in their struggle with their identity through the younger years (11:10) Changes in the landscape and appetite for Asian media over the last decade (12:36) Tokenism in representation (14:05) Diversity in hiring and casting (16:23) Cultural appropriation and the potentially harmful effects of the trend of diversity (20:49) The future of Asian-made media (22:29) Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling and overlooked Asian talent (23:20) Asian YouTubers in America and Australia - WongFu, Community Channel, MyChonny, etc. (26:30) Michelle's favourite content and recommendations (29:33) Michelle's other projects (30:22) Michelle's opera on the Brisbane anti-Asian race riot in 1888 (33:17) Relationship with her brother Benjamin Law and family (37:25) Politics in the industry and the gap between younger and older generations (43:41) The complexity of BIPOC and why the term is problematic (45:22) Michelle's guest pick Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a>  Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a>  Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Global warming, environmental degradation and sustainability are amongst the key challenges of the 21st century. Yet, the magnitude of these problems can make tackling them seem daunting and unapproachable. We sit down with Brian and Jian, the co-founders of Naked Asian Grocer - Australia’s first zero waste Asian grocer - to chat through their founder journey, as well as how people can implement sustainable practices in their lives through small progressive changes.   TIMESTAMPS (2:35) Beginning of conversation(2:58) Naked Asian Grocer backstory(5:08) How did the name come to be?(9:06) Subtlety of "Sustainability" and "Zero Waste" in Asian Culture(13:39) NAG as a solution to food waste from specialty recipes(15:52) Who is your target consumer?(21:17) How can we communicate and highlight this issue for the Asian community? Are sustainability and low-zero waste important topics in Asian communities?(23:47) Environmentalism as a form of activism(30:28) What is your dream for Naked Asian Grocer?(34:26) Is there potential for expansion away from Asian products?   Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/ Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

Global warming, environmental degradation and sustainability are amongst the key challenges of the 21st century. Yet, the magnitude of these problems can make tackling them seem daunting and unapproachable. We sit down with Brian and Jian, the co-founders of Naked Asian Grocer - Australia’s first zero waste Asian grocer - to chat through their founder journey, as well as how people can implement sustainable practices in their lives through small progressive changes. TIMESTAMPS (2:35) Beginning of conversation (2:58) Naked Asian Grocer backstory (5:08) How did the name come to be? (9:06) Subtlety of "Sustainability" and "Zero Waste" in Asian Culture (13:39) NAG as a solution to food waste from specialty recipes (15:52) Who is your target consumer? (21:17) How can we communicate and highlight this issue for the Asian community? Are sustainability and low-zero waste important topics in Asian communities? (23:47) Environmentalism as a form of activism (30:28) What is your dream for Naked Asian Grocer? (34:26) Is there potential for expansion away from Asian products? Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a>  Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a>  Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Naked Asian Grocer

What’s the difference between advocacy &amp; activism? Do the merits of slactivism outweigh the costs? How can we make activism less daunting? We discuss these questions and much more in this episode with Asian Youth Act, a non-partisan organisation that seeks to promote political and civic engagement of Asian youth. Engaging in advocacy and activism can often be intimidating for many, including the As I Am team. However, by breaking down the barriers and understanding the many ways in which you can support the causes you care most about, however small, being an advocate or taking action becomes that much more approachable and accessible.   TIMESTAMPS (1:39) What is Asian Youth Act(6:56) How COVID has impacted navigating activism(9:06) Advocacy vs. Activism(12:16) How activism presents itself in different ways(11:38) "Slactivism"(23:53) Challenges that are unique to Asians when it comes to activism(26:18) Tackling anti-blackness with Asian parents(31:07) Implicit biases and learned racist behaviours(34:17) Dismantling the barrier to activism(43:07) Discrepancies between Asian-American activist communities and Asian-Australian activist communities   Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/ Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

What’s the difference between advocacy &amp; activism? Do the merits of slactivism outweigh the costs? How can we make activism less daunting? We discuss these questions and much more in this episode with Asian Youth Act, a non-partisan organisation that seeks to promote political and civic engagement of Asian youth. Engaging in advocacy and activism can often be intimidating for many, including the As I Am team. However, by breaking down the barriers and understanding the many ways in which you can support the causes you care most about, however small, being an advocate or taking action becomes that much more approachable and accessible. TIMESTAMPS (1:39) What is Asian Youth Act (6:56) How COVID has impacted navigating activism (9:06) Advocacy vs. Activism (12:16) How activism presents itself in different ways (11:38) "Slactivism" (23:53) Challenges that are unique to Asians when it comes to activism (26:18) Tackling anti-blackness with Asian parents (31:07) Implicit biases and learned racist behaviours (34:17) Dismantling the barrier to activism (43:07) Discrepancies between Asian-American activist communities and Asian-Australian activist communities Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a>  Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a>  Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Advocacy & Activism

Conversations about difficult topics are never easy and easily avoidable. When you add in the hierarchical nature of many Asian cultures, this difficulty doubles. In this episode, we discuss our personal experience of talking to family members about topics ranging from racism and anti-blackness, to mental health and perspectives on Vietnamese colonialism. As you will hear, we are not great at doing it ourselves. However, our hope is that through this episode, you may hear similarities with discussions that you have avoided or tried to engage in, and then just maybe, learn something to kickstart those tough conversations again.   TIMESTAMPS (1:13) "How open are you with your family?", January 26th (Invasion Day)(10:45) Cultural hierarchies and caring about our parents' opinions of us(18:17) Mental health in Asian cultures(18:46) Navigating politics, particularly Chinese politics with Jeff's parents, anti-CCP propaganda(22:36) Discussions of racism with our family, racism among minority groups(29:30) Coming to terms with our parents' views on French-Vietnamese colonialism(33:30) The biggest takeaway from this conversation and our take on how you can navigate these topics   Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/ Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/    Find us on: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA    As I Am

Conversations about difficult topics are never easy and easily avoidable. When you add in the hierarchical nature of many Asian cultures, this difficulty doubles. In this episode, we discuss our personal experience of talking to family members about topics ranging from racism and anti-blackness, to mental health and perspectives on Vietnamese colonialism. As you will hear, we are not great at doing it ourselves. However, our hope is that through this episode, you may hear similarities with discussions that you have avoided or tried to engage in, and then just maybe, learn something to kickstart those tough conversations again. TIMESTAMPS (1:13) "How open are you with your family?", January 26th (Invasion Day) (10:45) Cultural hierarchies and caring about our parents' opinions of us (18:17) Mental health in Asian cultures (18:46) Navigating politics, particularly Chinese politics with Jeff's parents, anti-CCP propaganda (22:36) Discussions of racism with our family, racism among minority groups (29:30) Coming to terms with our parents' views on French-Vietnamese colonialism (33:30) The biggest takeaway from this conversation and our take on how you can navigate these topics Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a>  Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a>  Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

Tough Conversations

Do you Asian flush? We do, along with approximately 1 in 3 East Asians in the world. We discuss the politics of drinking in this episode with our friend Moi, a wine industry professional and author of Veraison Magazine. Join us as we explore the joys and stigmas that comes with drinking, the interaction between race, Eurocentrism and wine, and our hopes of changing attitudes to Asian flush and the makeup of the wine industry. TIMESTAMPS (2:07) Drinking culture in Asian Australian families and our parents' views on us drinking(6:52) Transitioning from drinking to get drunk to drinking for enjoyment(10:07) The taboo of Asian flush within the Western context / De-stigmatising Asian flush(19:19) Becoming a wine professional(24:07) The wine industry in Australia and Asian winemakers(25:25) Eurocentrism in the wine industry, Asian v Western palette(28:40) Anecdotes of being Asian in the wine industry(32:48) Future of diversity in the wine industry(36:06) Moi's project Veraison Magazine Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/ Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/  Find us on: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ  Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA  As I Am

Do you Asian flush? We do, along with approximately 1 in 3 East Asians in the world. We discuss the politics of drinking in this episode with our friend Moi, a wine industry professional and author of Veraison Magazine. Join us as we explore the joys and stigmas that comes with drinking, the interaction between race, Eurocentrism and wine, and our hopes of changing attitudes to Asian flush and the makeup of the wine industry. TIMESTAMPS (2:07) Drinking culture in Asian Australian families and our parents' views on us drinking (6:52) Transitioning from drinking to get drunk to drinking for enjoyment (10:07) The taboo of Asian flush within the Western context / De-stigmatising Asian flush (19:19) Becoming a wine professional (24:07) The wine industry in Australia and Asian winemakers (25:25) Eurocentrism in the wine industry, Asian v Western palette (28:40) Anecdotes of being Asian in the wine industry (32:48) Future of diversity in the wine industry (36:06) Moi's project Veraison Magazine Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a> Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a> Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

The Politics of Drinking

Alice Pung

For our first episode of 2021, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alice Pung, an award-winning writer, editor, teacher and lawyer based in Melbourne. She is the bestselling author of Unpolished Gem and Her Father’s Daughter and the editor of the anthologies Growing Up Asian in Australia and My First Lesson. Our discussion spans stories about Alice's family, her experience of giving birth and raising a child in the wake of COVID-19, the future of Asian parenting and much much more. Speaking with Alice has been one of the biggest highlights of our podcasting career and we're so excited for you to listen. TIMESTAMPS (1:25) Alice's time in lockdown and her newborn baby(7:19) Alice's family and their experience moving to Australia(10:09) Career in Law(14:10) Discovering her voice in Writing(20:50) Raising a newborn during COVID(22:33) The influence of Alice's upbringing on her own parenting choices(32:40) "Growing Up Asian in Australia" - the future of the Asian Australian identity(34:47) The language surrounding racism(38:00) The spectrum of Asians in Australia , Ali Wong and Asian hierarchy stereotypes(46:23) Navigating the Law industry as an Asian woman(55:15) Alice's podcast guest pick(56:48) Navigating the Writing industry as an Asian woman(61:13) Identity politics, sharing BIPOC stories and allyship(68:26) Diversity checklists and Jeff's favourite new words Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: contact@asiam.me Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/ Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/  Find us on: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ  Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA  As I Am

For our first episode of 2021, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alice Pung, an award-winning writer, editor, teacher and lawyer based in Melbourne. She is the bestselling author of Unpolished Gem and Her Father’s Daughter and the editor of the anthologies Growing Up Asian in Australia and My First Lesson. Our discussion spans stories about Alice's family, her experience of giving birth and raising a child in the wake of COVID-19, the future of Asian parenting and much much more. Speaking with Alice has been one of the biggest highlights of our podcasting career and we're so excited for you to listen. TIMESTAMPS (1:25) Alice's time in lockdown and her newborn baby (7:19) Alice's family and their experience moving to Australia (10:09) Career in Law (14:10) Discovering her voice in Writing (20:50) Raising a newborn during COVID (22:33) The influence of Alice's upbringing on her own parenting choices (32:40) "Growing Up Asian in Australia" - the future of the Asian Australian identity (34:47) The language surrounding racism (38:00) The spectrum of Asians in Australia , Ali Wong and Asian hierarchy stereotypes (46:23) Navigating the Law industry as an Asian woman (55:15) Alice's podcast guest pick (56:48) Navigating the Writing industry as an Asian woman (61:13) Identity politics, sharing BIPOC stories and allyship (68:26) Diversity checklists and Jeff's favourite new words Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: <a href="mailto:contact@asiam.me">contact@asiam.me</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/</a> Visit our website: <a href="https://www.asiam.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.asiam.me/</a> Find us on: Apple Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439</a> Spotify <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ</a> Google Podcasts <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA</a> As I Am

As I Am

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