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Proudly Asian

Proudly Asian Media

Bold and proud stories of Asians, by Asians that challenge stereotypes. Hosted by journalist Isabel Wong, the podcast series touches on identities, struggles and triumphs of Asians around the world while taking a closer look at how biases influence the way we see ourselves and others. - FOLLOW US Youtube: http://youtube.com/@proudlyasianpodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/proudly.asian Website: http://proudly-asian.com Support Us: https://ko-fi.com/proudlyasian

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01:01:29

111 - Neuroinclusive Workplace: Why and How?

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2025/10/10

October is a big month for mental health and neurodiversity - it’s World Mental Health Day, Dyslexia Awareness Month, and ADHD Awareness Month.Satomi Ogata, a Japanese HR leader and neuroinclusion advocate with over 15 years of global HR experience across the United Nations and US tech companies, was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia in adulthood.In this episode, Satomi talks about her lived experience working across cultures, what it takes to build truly neuroinclusive workplaces, and why embracing

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01:12:51

110 - Growing Up Cape Malay in South Africa

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2025/09/23

Imán Daniels, a Cape Malay teacher born and raised in Cape Town, grew up between multiple cultures before moving across the world to South Korea and Hong Kong. She talks to us about growing up in South Africa, the nuances of being Cape Malay, and what it means to navigate the world when few people truly understand her background. Proudly Asian Playlist: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hmol1gJIFlnJVn6zyeJTm?si=vHFLpZjLQPyX4DTEz_ufFA----------------------------------------Stay Connected with

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01:17:22

109 - Vietnam-Bred Indian Sustainability Professional...

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2025/08/27

From identity to purpose: In this episode, we hear from an Indian-born and Vietnam-bred sustainability professional Shruthe Kirupakaran. Having spent most of her life in Ho Chi Minh City, she reflects on what it was like to grow up Indian in Vietnam, the ways her upbringing shaped her worldview, and how she eventually pursued a career in sustainability in Hong Kong. Along the way, she shares why her ultimate life goal is simple yet profound: To live as wholesomely as possible.Proudly Asian Playlist:

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00:57:36

Mixed Indigenous Taiwanese on Reclaiming Indigenous...

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2025/08/12

Born and raised in and around Vancouver, Jason Born - a descendant of Indigenous Taiwanese (Amis, Sakizaya) with German and Japanese ancestry - recently took a big step in reconnecting with his roots by gaining Taiwanese citizenship and legal recognition of his Indigenous identity. In this episode, Jason opens up about the highs and hurdles of speaking out about who he is, the connections he’s built along the way, and what it really means to embrace an identity that lives across cultures. Available

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01:07:44

Lao-German Podcaster on Asian Visibility in Europe...

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2025/07/29

Proudly Asian European Special Series: Khoulap - host of German podcast Khouliconnects - was born and raised in Dortmund, Germany. Growing up, Khoulap had to navigate the intersection of her Lao heritage and European upbringing through moments that often raised questions about identity and belonging. She joins us to talk about growing up in Germany with Lao parents, Asian representation in Europe, and what it means to be both Asian and European.Check out the Proudly Asian Playlist:

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00:50:35

106 - Swiss-Born, Dutch-Raised Indian-Hongkonger

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2025/07/08

Proudly Asian European Special Series: Yashna Manglani is an Indian postgraduate student and owner of the candle brand MY Casa Decor. Born in Switzerland, raised in the Netherlands, and now based in Hong Kong, she carries Indian roots, a European upbringing, and a deep connection to Hong Kong. In this episode, Yashna shares her experience of navigating life across continents, reflects on what it means to grow up Asian in Europe, and challenges assumptions about identity.Check out the Proudly Asian

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00:43:57

105 - French Afro-Asian Dancer on Finding Her Own...

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2025/06/10

Proudly Asian European Series: Anisha ThaiAnisha Thai, a French Afro-Asian artist and content creator joins us to talk about how she’s rewriting the rules and celebrating her cultures loudly through dance. Born and raised in Paris, Anisha takes us through her whirlwind journey of identity, movement, and major career plot twists. From growing up in a Vietnamese-Comorian household to ditching the engineering path and chasing her creative passions across South Africa and Asia, her story is all about

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00:25:43

104 - Norwegian-Chinese Entrepreneur on Growing Up in...

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2025/05/20

Proudly Asian European Special Series: In our first episode of this brand new special series, we speak with Elin Fu, a Norwegian-Chinese entrepreneur and the content creator behind the Instagram page @always.elin.Elin talks about growing up in an immigrant family in Harmar, Norway, and how she celebrates her multicultural upbringing through food by turning that passion into a F&B journey in Hong Kong, including launching a Nordic café that blends the flavours of her hometown with the energy of

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01:02:24

103 - Hmong-American TV Anchor on What It Means to Be...

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2025/05/06

May marks the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich histories and diverse voices that make up the AANHPI community in the US. But this year feels different, with the Trump administration’s policy agenda reshaping the socioeconomic landscape for AAPI communities across the country.For our AAPI Month special, we are joined by Gia Vang - Emmy Award-winning journalist, the first TV anchor of Hmong descent in a major US news market, and co-founder of the Very

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02:03:24

102 - A Tale of Two Hongkongers (ft. Adam & Zaref Khan)

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2025/03/11

We are dropping our longest, most laugh-filled episode yet - with Hong Kong born and bred Pakistani creatives Adam and Zaref Khan. For those craving the ultimate hangout sesh with a bunch of friends who just won’t stop yapping, this one’s for you🎙️🔥Adam and Zaref might have grown up in the same Hong Kong-Pakistani family, but their respective journeys making sense of their own identities were quite different. From navigating third culture identities, pursuing a creative career to the eternal

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00:59:10

101 - Hong Kong-Filipina Entrepreneur on Insecurities...

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2025/02/25

A brand new Season 6 dropping just in time for International Women’s Day🎧🔥We’re kicking things off with a woman who knows all about making bold moves: Sarah Vee, founder of Women of Hong Kong. From growing up as a Filipino-Hong Konger and battling insecurities to building a 13,000-strong network of powerhouse women, Sarah spills on what it takes to create a space where women uplift each other and break barriers together.So grab your headphones, hit play, and celebrate IWD with us - because this is

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00:53:55

100 - We are 3 & Back!

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2025/02/18

Hey Friends of Proudly Asian, it’s been a minute... but did you really think we’d leave you hanging? After a little beauty sleep, Proudly Asian is BACK, just in time for our 100th episode. We’re serving up a very special celebration of everything that’s made this podcast your go-to for unapologetic, authentic, and proudly Asian stories. And the best part? A brand-new season is just around the corner. So pour the tea, hit play, and get ready - because we’re only just getting started. You know you

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00:37:06

099 - Hong Kong-American Author’s Vegan Twist on...

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2024/11/20

Christine Wong, Hong Kong-American cookbook author and founder of Conscious Cooking, is an active member in New York Chinatown and a champion of sustainable living. Born in the US and raised in Cincinnati, the New York-based plant-based cook joins us to talk about her culinary journey and newest vegan Cantonese cookbook. Find Christine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conscious_cooking Check out the Proudly Asian Playlist:

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00:38:10

098 - Hong Kong-Canadian Illustrator Serves Up...

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2024/10/23

Kitty Wong, the Hong Kong-Canadian award-winning illustrator whose playful depictions of Hong Kong’s culture and food have captured the hearts of many locals and Asian diasporas, joins Proudly Asian to share her journey growing up in Canada, her career as a full-time illustrator, and how she seamlessly weaves egg tarts and cheeky Cantonese phrases into her work. Find Kitty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kittynwong Check out the Proudly Asian Playlist:

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01:16:26

097 - Neurodiversity 101: Why Are You "Different"?...

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2024/10/09

Diagnosed with ADHD and autistic spectrum disorder at the age of 37, Jonathan Mok is a neurodiversity advocate based in Hong Kong who has been playing an active role in educating the public and private sector about neurodiversity. He joins us to break down what neurodiversity really means, how he navigates daily life as a neurodivergent, and what you should know about neurodiversity. Find Jonathan on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kahonm Check out the Proudly Asian Playlist:

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01:13:43

096 - Juicy Parenting for Modern Asian Parents

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2024/09/25

Whether you are a parent, parent-to-be, or even a son or daughter of Asian parents, traditional Asian parenting can at times give us all the heebie-jeebies.Why did our parents parent the way they did? How careful do new parents need to be without becoming overprotective? We take a fun and juicy dive into modern parenting with Singaporean parenting coach Kelly Tay who dishes out the parenting hacks that can help raise confident, emotionally savvy kids while keeping your sanity intact. Find Kelly on

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00:49:17

095 - Filipino-American Therapist Helps AAPI...

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2024/09/09

Joy de Jesus is a Filipino-American marriage and family therapist who works for the LA Chinatown Service Center. After being a full-time mum for decades, Joy took a leap of faith going back to school to become a therapist in her 50s. She joins Proudly Asian to talk about her work helping AAPI immigrants settle in the US and why cultural and language representation in counseling is so important. Find out more about the Los Angeles Chinatown Service Center:

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00:41:13

094 - America's First and Only Cream Tea Company

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2024/08/26

Meet Rose Bakewell, the Korean-American baking enthusiast and entrepreneur who founded America's first and only cream team company. Born and raised in Virginia, Rose is a self-proclaimed Anglophile, she joins Proudly Asian to talk about growing up in a small town as one of the only Asians around, her love for all things British, and what really is cream tea. Follow Mrs. Bakewell's: https://instagram.com/mrsbakewells ---------------------------------------- Stay Connected with Proudly

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00:56:36

093 - Colourism in Pakistan (ft. Kanwal Hassan)

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2024/08/14

Kanwal Hassan, a Pakistani artist based in Hong Kong, is a Shia Muslim who grew up in Swat. Growing up as a religious minority in Pakistan, Kanwal faced challenges on a daily basis - from discrimination at school, colourism, to receiving death threats.She joins Proudly Asian to talk about her experience living in Hong Kong as an ethnic minority, and how she experienced more racism back home in Pakistan than in Hong Kong. Follow Kanwal on Instagram:

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01:06:29

092 - Subtle Art of Code-Switching (ft. Karina Curlewis)

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2024/07/09

Is code-switching a superpower or a curse? One thing that's certain is that it's an IYKYK thing among mixed race or third culture kids, it's a survival strategy. Eurasian yoga instructor and artist Karina Curlewis joins us to talk about her experience growing up British-Filipino American-Chinese in Hong Kong, beauty standards in Asia, and the competition among Eurasians. ---------------------------------------- Stay Connected with Proudly Asian: Website -

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