Publishing a book is a journey filled with unexpected twists. 📚 Initially, I considered a traditional publisher for 20 Seconds from Losing My S**t, but their language changes led me to Munn Avenue Press. 🤝 Though hesitant about his fit in my podcast, The Color of Success, my publisher's self-awareness…
In my book Cancel the Filter, I delve into the isolation of pregnancy and motherhood. 👩👧👦 My husband and I were the first among friends to start a family, an exciting yet scary journey. 🚼 Now, as a mother of a 12-year-old, I offer support to friends just beginning this…
Intersectionality is crucial in our diverse world, recognizing that people can belong to multiple underrepresented groups. 🌍 As an Asian American woman, I may have certain privileges, but my identity also comes with unique challenges. 🎎 It's not just about race or gender but understanding the complexities of identity and…
In the book Cancel the Filter, I explore the realities of motherhood, a journey far from the perfect images on social media. 📸 Behind those flawless family photos lies a different story—one of effort and exhaustion. My book is a reflection of my experiences, urging us to cancel the filter…
In today's world, who says something can be just as important as what's said. 🎙️ For people of color, every word is weighed, not just for meaning but for how it will be received. This ongoing conversation about stereotypes, discrimination, and stigma needs more voices, more action to break down…
Growing up in San Francisco's Chinatown, my family knew poverty's toll. 🏮 I witnessed the depression it cast on my mother, a shadow I didn't fully understand as a child. School became my refuge. 🎓 Looking back, I see how mental health resources could've changed our lives. It's a potent…
In my book Cancel the Filter, I discuss one of the scariest experiences of my life. When I was being threatened by someone I initially perceived through a clinical lens. This ordeal wasn't just about my survival, but how it shaped my practice and advocacy for providers facing similar threats.…
My podcast guest Band!t's biggest inspiration was Kanye West. At 14, Kanye's College Dropout was a sonic boom, introducing backpack rap. 🎧 It resonated deeply, shaping Band!t's music into something soulful and authentic. 🎒 Kanye made him feel seen and understood, a powerful influence he hopes to work with someday.…
My podcast guest Band!t shares tips for aspiring music engineers. 🎵🎧 Start as an intern in a mid-sized studio for hands-on experience. Aim to work directly with artists. The dream? — An up-and-coming artist takes you on tour. Big studios may make you wait years for a shot. Choose an…
My podcast guest Band!t's favorite artist to work with is Raina Simone. 🗽🎤 Her music, reminiscent of J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, weaves stories and sparks conversations. She's set to release an album with 24 tracks, each with a music video. 🎵🎥 "We're already planning our next project. Keep an…
My podcast guest Band!t talks about his career choice as a music producer. Initially on a path to a master's in accounting, his sister urged their parents to let him follow his passion. 🎎 When he confessed his love for music, the initial response was "absolutely not". After a year,…
In a world driven by societal norms, my guest, Band!t, broke the mold. Born into a family where academic rigor was the norm, music, not conventional careers, was his calling. 🎵 A chance encounter with a friend's gear led him to music production in college. He became a teaching assistant,…
Imagine a heart attack's sensation: tight chest, breathlessness. 💔😮💨 This is what a panic attack feels like. 😨 My guest, Band!t, describes a recurring dream during these episodes: a blank white space with a red brick wall separating him from loved ones. 🕳️🧱 On a trampoline, he jumps but can't…
Imagine waking up at six years old, heart pounding, gripped by fear. 🌙 This was the reality for my podcast guest, music producer Band!t, who unknowingly had panic disorder. In the Asian community, mental health issues are often misunderstood. Without the right words, the psychiatrist couldn't fully grasp the situation.…
Storytelling breaks stereotypes and fosters mental health awareness. 🎤 Charlton Lee is collaborating with poet Jenny Lim on "Songs of the Diaspora", a fusion of music and poetry by three female composers of Chinese descent. 🎶📖🌏 They're creating art and a platform for important voices. Let's mobilize our community and…
A simple question can spark self-discovery. 🌸 During the pandemic, Dr. Melvin Varghese asked, "What do you have to share with the world?" 🌏 This question led to a reflection on de-stigmatizing mental health. It wasn't just about starting a podcast but finding a voice to share powerful messages. 🎙️…
Charlton Lee discussed the power of music in therapy on my podcast. 🎵 Music, a universal language, heals and inspires. In mental health, art brings unspoken issues to light. 🎨 Community activist Andy Wong's exhibit at Angel Island intertwined music and visual art, creating a powerful, immersive experience. 🏞️ It…
My book "Cancel the Filter" 🌸 Inspired by motherhood, aims to show my daughters that women can balance careers and passions. 🎎 How do we enrich our lives with meaningful experiences? No one on their deathbed wishes they had worked more. Priscilla Escueta, despite battling multiple myeloma, lived and loved…
The Asian experience in America is complex and often misunderstood. 🎎 Growing up here, many Asians face unrecognized discrimination. 🏮 Words casually thrown around and adults laughing it off highlight a lack of awareness. The pandemic exposed deeper issues of discrimination. It's time to address these, understand them, and initiate…
In my work, I help many people rebuild their lives, including veterans. 🇺🇸 Their journey is about more than finding a job; it's about psychosocial support and transformation. Witnessing someone transition from homelessness to a meaningful life is humbling and inspiring. It's a reminder that people can change and the…
In this episode of the Color of Success Podcast, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down with the remarkable BAND!T, a Grammy-nominated engineer and two-time Billboard charting producer. BAND!T, born in Queens, New York, and now residing in Los Angeles, shares his journey as a first-generation Korean American making a significant…
On my podcast, Charlton Lee discussed the Angel Island project. 🎤 Inspired by Huang Ruo's opera, a group of artists dreamed of bringing Chinese poetry to life. 🎵🇨🇳 They chose Angel Island, rich with immigration history, as their canvas. 🌉 Discovering Chinese poems on the detention center's walls, they envisioned…
On my podcast, Libby Liu discussed how Radio Free Asia finds their journalists. 📰 They train dissidents, activists, exiles, and asylum seekers—people who never experienced journalism freedom. 🗣️ In truth-restrictive societies, speaking truth becomes whistleblowing. 🚫 Authoritarian governments and corporations use similar tactics to silence whistleblowers. Their courage shows the…
The journey of parenthood is unique and hard to fully grasp until you're in it. 👶 Just as we don't need to experience a specific mental health issue to support those who have, we don't need to be parents to empathize with those who are. 🌸 Support can come in…
