Episodes

April 14, 2021

Solo Episode: How to Find a Therapist & Pay for Sessions

In this episode, I'll be going soloooo (cue Jenny from Blackpink's song).  I'll provide some guidance on how to find a therapist and various methods of payment.  Disclaimer: This is for informational and educational purposes.  Please...
April 12, 2021

Margaret Cho: Comedian

Read any bio of Margaret Cho, and it will scream, "Legend," indicating her extensive career as a comedian, actor, activist, entrepreneur, and musician. When I asked Margaret what she preferred to include in the show's bio, she humbly stated,...
April 5, 2021

Chris Partee: Solidarity Across Black & Asian/Asian American Communities

Chris Partee is a freelance writer and sports media professional, having been in the industry for over a decade.  A veteran of radio and podcasting, Chris grew up in the Bay Area, but has lived in multiple states.  Chris & Dr. Stephanie...
Feb. 20, 2021

Jessica Woo: Mom, Bento Box Queen, Social Media Star

Jessica Woo, is Las Vegas local, and has recently seen massive success as a viral food and lifestyle content creator, surpassing over 4 million followers on TikTok and being featured in Vogue Teen and People Magazine as one of the top TikTok talents...
Feb. 16, 2021

CalmOn App: A Focus on Children's Mental Health

Join Co-Founders of the CalmOn app, Angela Luong & Farrah Wong, and Visual Development Artist, Andrew "AJ" Lopez as they describe the virtual, magical world created for children to identify and manage emotions.  They share their experiences...
Feb. 11, 2021

Mohammad "Momo" Ullah: The Wushu Lawyer

Mohammad Ullah AKA Momo is Houston's very own Wushu Lawyer. He graduated with 4 degrees from the University of Houston. Mohammad started his own law firm in the middle of the pandemic, specializing in Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business Contracts,...
Jan. 24, 2021

Iris Chen: Untigering Parenting

Iris Chen is the founder of the Untigering movement, which seeks to promote mental health, and peaceful and anti-oppressive parenting and education. After starting out as a Tiger mother, she began to deconstruct this notion when she observed the...
Jan. 24, 2021

Katherine "Kat" Chung: WebToon Artist of Cat Loaf Adventures and Translating Emotions into Art

Katherine “Kat” Chung is the creator of the popular Webtoon, Cat Loaf Adventures which is a slice of life story about cute pastry animals. The main character is a bread cat named Cat Loaf, and they love going on grand adventures with their other...
Jan. 20, 2021

That Time I Talked with Kimchee (Part 2): Andrew Phung on Kim's Convenience & the Therapeutic Value of Improv

Andrew Phung is known for his role as the hilarious, likeable, and loyal Kimchee on the show, Kim’s Convenience. We bond over wrestling and food.  We explore the therapeutic value of improv, which led him to the Loose Moose Theatre Company to...
Jan. 6, 2021

Kev Luu: Working in the Music Industry, Coping with Bipolar Disorder, & Fighting for Social Justice

Kev Luu, is a music producer/engineer, working with the biggest names in music, artist, and educator.  He is also a native of Las Vegas, Berklee College of Music Alumni, and son of Chinese immigrant parents from Vietnam.  For the first time...
Dec. 28, 2020

That Time I Talked with Kimchee (Part 1): Andrew Phung on Kim's Convenience & the Therapeutic Value of Improv

Andrew Phung is known for his role as the hilarious, likeable, and loyal Kimchee on the show, Kim’s Convenience. We bond over wrestling and food.  We explore the therapeutic value of improv, which led him to the Loose Moose Theatre Company to...
Dec. 22, 2020

Drew Sing: Work from Home? Why Not Become a Digital Nomad, Working in Other Countries?

Drew is a Growth Product Manager from Seattle, Washington, and author of “Work From Abroad” - A how-to guide to exploring the world, while working a full-time U.S. remote job. He’s been living a remote-friendly lifestyle since 2018 which has led...
Dec. 17, 2020

Daisy Jing: Acne, Mental Health, and Finding a Skincare Solution by Building a Multi-million Dollar Business, Banish

Daisy is an OG YouTube vlogger, speaker, and mompreneur who was included in Forbes 30 under 30. Daisy and I talk about our struggles with acne and ways it impacts mental health. Daisy went viral with her YouTube video, “Growing up Ugly,” and in...
Dec. 11, 2020

Episode 18: Toom Chanda, Laotian/Hmong Actor/Filmmaker, Philanthropist, and Muy Lao Coach

Toom Chanda is a Laotian/Hmong actor, filmmaker, philanthropist, and Muay Lao Coach, operating three gyms prior to pursuing his acting career.  He has appeared on Chicago Fire, commercials, and produced his own films, such as the Cure,...
Dec. 2, 2020

Episode 17: Tsubaki: Youthful Skin through Gua Sha

Have you heard of the ancient technique, Gua Sha, scraping a flat stone over the skin to help increase circulation and decrease the appearance of wrinkles?  Tsubaki founder, Mel Ta, details her journey to finding natural skin care products to...
Nov. 24, 2020

Real Talk with Lillian So: Addressing Racial Identity and Body Image Issues

Lillian So engages in Real Talk during this interview, sharing her history of an Eating Disorder and racial identity issues.  She grew up in Chicago, spending time at her parents’ store with a demographic of mostly Black/African American. She...
Nov. 16, 2020

Dr. Meagan Copelin: Harnessing Pain to Empower Women

**Disclaimer: Discussion of trauma and may trigger some listeners** Dr. Meagan Copelin, BIPOC and psychologist, describes a childhood characterized by abuse.  Determined to achieve the highest degree possible, she earned her M.A. while being...
Nov. 10, 2020

Special Episode: Peter Stults: Renowned Artist of the “What If” Posters and the Color of Success Logo

Who is the person behind the “What If” posters that went viral? Peter created retro movie posters, taking recent movies and imagining actors and credits from past eras.  He takes us through his journey of feeling stuck after college, taking a...
Nov. 1, 2020

Alan Z Music: Rapper, Singer, Actor, and Voice of Anti-racism

Alan Z is ATL's own triple-threat: rapper/singer/actor. He is the epitome of resilience and his genre-bending musical styles has led him to make R&B/pop songs, hard-hitting raps, and inspirational anthems to inspire the champion within his...
Oct. 25, 2020

Chase Tang: From Hockey & the Corporate World to Celebrity Actor

Chase Tang, a Taiwanese-Canadian actor whose star continues to rise, will soon become “everyone’s celebrity crush”  He will be playing a supervillain in Netflix’s upcoming superhero drama, Jupiter’s Legacy, alongside Josh Duhamel,...
Oct. 11, 2020

Phi Huynh: The rise of the "Phi-nex," a Vietnamese-Canadian Actor

Phi "Phi-nex" Huynh is one of the fewest leading Vietnamese-Canadian actors and is a 'film festival award-nominated actor."  He is a fan favorite in the TV show, Heroes Reborn, and had principal roles in V-Wars (Netflix), Titans, and Walking on...