16 Weddings

Other than grades, is there anything else Asian parents nag their kids about more than getting married?

In our hilarious 16th episode, Ramneet talks about the 16 weddings she’s invited to this year, and how she deals with parents who bug her NON-stop to get married.

Eat, Travel, Live

1 year after the recording of her first podcast session and after 5 months of living abroad, what has Sonsera learned about going outside her comfort zone while eating, traveling, and living – with intention?

Has she finally learned to give less f*cks?

I WANT

At some point we were taught that thinking / saying / doing what you want somehow means you’re “bad” – Declaring “I want” means you’re selfish, disobedient, ungrateful.  But do we really prefer a generation of robots?

What do you do when your whole life has been planned out and now you’re on your own? How do we learn to break free and discover what WE want in OUR lives?

Find out with our youngest guest yet – Katherine! 

Speechless

As the first Asian American (and Asian American female) to serve as Speaker of the Student Senate at Texas A&M University, Jasmine shares all the ways the powers that be tried to keep her speechless during her term.

While working for NARAL Pro-Choice Texas during the 2019 Texas legislative session, Jasmine experienced taunts and threats, berating and blocking.

So just how does one keep on fighting the good fight – when it seems like everyone is against you? 

Ending music credits: Disney’s Aladdin “Speechless” cover by J.Fla 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9MTXEUhL54

The Farewell

If you haven’t seen The Farewell, go so see it. Like, right now. If you’ve seen The Farewell, and/or have Asian parents or grandparents, this episode is for you.

Join Rachel, who actually hails from China and eloquently provides some much needed emotional balm for the gaping wound the movie left behind in my soul. 

The Importance of Being … Happy

As the spawn of tiger moms & dads, we were always asked “What could you have done better?” and not “What makes you happy?” 

How has this mindset impacted our life choices – from college majors to career decisions to relationships?  Is it too late to shift our focus and prioritize happiness at 25? 35? 45?

Join Angeline during her quarter life crises as she questions … everything. 

Sexism & Racism & Ageism, Oh My!

Broadcasting from Houston Chinese Youth Camp, PhD-to-be Amy covers a spectrum of issues that impact young/old/male/female Asian Americans today.

Pay Gaps, Ageism, Sexism, Racism, Work Culture, Immigrant Culture, Alpha males in the wild…

So how DO we gain awareness of the injustice we face every day, navigate around it, and create sustainable, positive cultural change in our communities?

I’m (NOT) Too Old For This Shit

“Too old, too girly, too silly”… Is your “Egoic Self” limiting you from real experiencing joy?  

Why do we wait until it’s too late to tell people we appreciate them? Do Asians have a harder time accepting compliments? How do we have courageous conversations and deal with shit in an adult way?  

But first.  You get to hear our returning guest Gloria sing the Egg Song.  Because you’re never too old for the Egg Song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNndX9qua1o

Less Pain, More Gain

Do you often relive the pain from your past?  How do we stop creating pain in our present?  Have Asians been brainwashed by our culture to not speak up – even against pain?  When does tough love become too tough?  What is the secret to inner peace? 

Find out in episode 7, featuring Gloria basically living Ch 2 of The Power of Now.