Proudly Asian is Not Only For Asians + Proudly Mini Asian Special
In this solo episode, Proudly Asian Podcast Host Isabel talks about the mission of Proudly Asian. In a special Proudly Mini Asian segment, Isabel asks an 11 year-old Asian American boy what it means to be proudly Asian
Thai Transgender Human Rights Defender Takes Her Fight to the United Nations
Thai transgender human rights defender and Young Pride Club Founder Best Chitsanupong Nithiwana joins Proudly Asian to talk about growing up as a transgender woman in Chiang Mai, and how she took her fight for equality to the United Nations
Deeper Dive into Modern Asian Identities and Racism in Hong Kong
Humanities Professor Dr. Daisy Tam joins Proudly Asian to answer questions about modern Asian identities and racism in Hong Kong
Indonesian Product Manager Living the Nordic Life
Helsinki-based Indonesian Product Manager Jennifer Elizabeth joins Proudly Asian to talk about her her Nordic life in Finland and why she made the career switch from finance to product management.
From Fashion Designer to Airline Pilot: Hong Kong Pilot Christina Ho
Hong Kong airline pilot Christina Ho joins Proudly Asian to answer common biased questions about female pilots.
Lao-American Chef on Why It’s Time to Show Lao Cuisine Some Love
Saeng Douangdara, Lao-American personal chef, joins Proudly Asian to answer all the questions that you might have about Lao cuisine.
The Future of Ageing: Turning Dim Sum into Soft Meals?
#ProudlyAsianFoodMonth: Queenie Man, CEO of Hong Kong-based social enterprise The Project Futurus, joins Proudly Asian to talk about how she is changing the perception of ageing by creating Captain Softmeal - an initiative that empowers the elderly and those who suffer from difficulties swallowing solids.
Behind America’s First Woman-Owned Tibetan Frozen Food Brand
#ProudlyAsianFoodMonth: Kyikyi, the Oregon-based Tibetan-American chef and entrepreneur of Himalayan Dumplings, joins Proudly Asian to talk about her journey starting America’s first woman-owned Tibetan frozen food brand.
Burmese Restaurateur Nelson Htoo Puts Myanmar Flavours on Hong Kong Diners’ Radar
Nelson Htoo, the co-founder of hospitality group Common Abode, joins Proudly Asian to talk about how he decided to establish Hong Kong’s first and only Burmese restaurant. The Yangon native also talks about how he raised awareness about Myanmar’s coup with a menu.
Malaysian Investigative Journalist Ian Yee Talks the Future of Journalism
Award-winning Investigative Journalist Ian Yee joins Proudly Asian to talk about how he turned a college lifestyle section of The Star newspaper into an investigative journalism unit and what he thinks the future of journalism looks like.
Filipino Millennial on How Youths in the Philippines are Claiming Their Own Narratives
Mauie Muñoz, a Filipino business development associate based in Manila, joins Proudly Asian to talk about her experience growing up in the Philippines, why not every Filipino youth has an American dream, and the Filipino identities.
Mongolian YouTuber Anu Harchu on Growing Up in Ulaanbaatar
Anu Harchu, a Mongolian content creator, joins Proudly Asian to talk about her experience growing up in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. With over 94k subscribers on her YouTube channel, the former broadcast journalist also talks about the media landscape in Mongolia and her upcoming project.
Hong Kong Writer Talks LGBTQ+ Misconceptions in Asia
In this Pride Month special, Kyle Yue, a Paris-based writer who was born and raised in Hong Kong, joins Proudly Asian to talk about growing up gay in Hong Kong, his coming out experience, and harmful misconceptions about the LGBTQ+ community in Asia.
Dr. Anthony Ocampo on Growing Up Filipino and Gay in LA
Proudly Asian returns with a brand new season! In this Pride Month special episode, Dr. Anthony Ocampo, a Filipino-American author and sociologist, shares his experience growing up brown and gay in LA and his take on how to define Asian identities.
Season Finale: Proud Proudly Asian Moment
In this solo episode, Proudly Asian Podcast Host Isabel Wong talks about a recent milestone, why she does what she does, and what’s next for Proudly Asian.
French-Chinese Luxury Watch Specialist Shares His Take on French Stereotypes
Kevin Cureau, a French-Chinese luxury watch specialist, joins Proudly Asian to talk about his experience growing up in a French-Chinese household and how he got started with a career in the luxury watch industry.
Hong Kong-Canadian Digital Marketer Talks Stereotypes of Asian Women
Claudia Cheung, a Hong Kong-born Canadian digital marketer, talks to us about her experience growing up between Hong Kong, Toronto, and Xiamen, and harmful stereotypes of Asian women.
South Korean Journalist on Living as a Korean outside of K-Dramas and Metaverse
Danny Park, a South Korean journalist who covers all things cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and metaverse, talks to Proudly Asian about what K-dramas tell us about the Korean society and his favorite metaverse.
Eat the Tibetan Way with Taste Tibet Husband-And-Wife Duo
Yeshi Jampa and Julie Kleeman - the English-Tibetan husband-and-wife team who co-authored the cookbook “Taste Tibet: Family Recipes of the Himalayans” - join Proudly Asian to talk about Yeshi’s semi-nomadic childhood in rural Tibet, the shared love of food that brought them together, and Himalayan food culture and practices including mindful living and eating.
Hong Kong-Indian Entrepreneur on Breaking Biases in the Media Industry
Aanchal Wadhwani, a Hong Kong born and raised Indian photographer, model, actress, and entrepreneur who owns four businesses in the creative industry, talks to us about Asian representation in media, and her entrepreneurial pursuit to challenge biases.