Filipino Transgender Psychologist on Navigating Transness in Asia
Transgender Filipino Registered Psychologist and Gender Studies Lecturer Dr. Brenda Alegre joins Proudly Asian to talk about the stereotypes of transgender people in Asia, and navigating gender identities and intersectionality
Mixed-Japanese Artist Mizuki Nishiyama on Navigating Cultures and Identities with Art
London-based mixed-Japanese Artist Mizuki Nishiyama joins Proudly Asian to talk about how she draws inspiration from her Hong Kong, Japanese and Italian cultural heritage, and her ongoing journey exploring human fragility and reconstructing what it means to be a modern Japanese woman through art
Swiss-Chinese Entrepreneur Carla Martinesi on Racism in Europe and Fighting Food Waste
Chomp CEO and Co-Founder Carla Martinesi joins Proudly Asian to talk about growing up half-Swiss half-Chinese, racism in Europe and how she is helping Asia make progress with sustainable living
Japanese DEI Practitioner Driving Equity from a Wheelchair
Japanese DEI practitioner Mizuki Hsu talks to Proudly Asian about her passion to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities, and how DEI can be effectively integrated into global businesses
Singaporean Marketer Ci En Lee Standing Tall Despite Born Different
Born with the condition of achondroplasia or genetic dwarfism, Singaporean advertising strategist Ci En Lee joins Proudly Asian this week to talk about about accessible different Asian cities are, and how he hopes to change the stigma and perceptions around people with disabilities with the work he does
From IKEA to the World: The Role of Cultural Awareness in International Business
IKEA Marketing & Communication Intelligence Leader Lydia Choi-Johansson joins Proudly Asian to talk about the research work she does to inform IKEA’s product development by looking into people’s life at home, and how cultures play a part in people’s home decor choices
Coffee Meets Bagel Founder Dawoon Kang on the Science of Love
Dawoon Kang, co-founder of Coffee Meets Bagel, joins Proudly Asian to talk about how she entered the business of love, the science of dating, how the dating app operator makes the four-day work week work.
Engadget’s Richard Lai on Why the Future of Technology is Asia
Engadget Chinese Editor-in-Chief Richard Lai joins Proudly Asian to talk about how he began his tech journalism career, the online commenting culture, and what to expect in the tech world in 2023
Worst Asian Podcast’s Ben on Being Korean-American and Type B
Worst Asian Podcast Co-Host Ben An joins Isabel to kick off Season 3 of Proudly Asian with his hot takes on traditional Korean culture and growing up Asian American in New York
Anniversary Special: Proudly Asian is 1!
In this anniversary special, friends of Proudly Asian from around the world send in their messages and blessings. Our host Isabel also takes a stroll down memory lane
Season 2 Finale: Top Moments from 2022
We have come to the end of Season 2! In this solo episode, Proudly Asian Podcast Host Isabel closes out the year with some key moments from Season 2
Say No to Toxic Asian Body Image and Diet Culture
Body Banter Founder Steph Ng joins Proudly Asian to talk about toxic Asian body image. She also shares tips on how to empower people to talk about body image and mental health on their own terms
New York’s First Asian American Female Firefighter on Keeping Womxn Safe
Sarinya Srisakul, New York’s first Asian American female firefighter, joins Proudly Asian to talk about how she keeps AAPI womxn in New York safe with Angry Asian Womxn
When They Dismiss Your Identity + Being In-Between
In this magazine style episode, Proudly Asian takes a deeper look into identity and why some people just fail to address their unconscious bias
She’s No Foreigner: British Girl Born and Raised in Japan Redefines Concept of Identity
Jazmine Sachiko Ross was born and raised in Ishikawa, Japan to two British parents, but has always been seen as an outsider in her hometown because of her appearance. She joins Proudly Asian to talk about how she defines her identity and her efforts raising awareness about mental health in Japan
Maine Girl in Asia: Chinese-American Digital Creator on Finding Her Roots
Born and raised in Presque Isle, Maine, Chinese-American Digital Creator Bonnie Zeng grew up in a town with not much diversity but potato fields. She joins Proudly Asian to talk about finding her roots in Asia
How to Find a Culturally Competent Therapist
In our Mental Health Day special series, we speak with Hong Kong-Indian Writer Kopal Manglik about her journey battling bi-polar disorder and organisation psychology
Finding Calm in the Midst of Chaos
As part of our World Mental Health Day special, Hong Kong entrepreneur Gianne Chan joins Proudly Asian to talk about her own personal mental health journey and how she continues her mission of providing affordable wellness solutions for people who want to improve their physical and mental health.
Why is it So Hard But So Important to Set Boundaries?
As part of our World Mental Health Day special, Scottish-Chinese Entrepreneur and Soul Coach Coco Alexandra joins Proudly Asian to talk about setting healthy boundaries with your family, at work, and in relationships or friendships
Mental Health Day & Halloween Special: We Don’t Talk About Burnout Enough
To mark the very occasions of Mental Health Day and Halloween in October, we are talking burnout in the Asian context, with a Halloween twist. Advertising & Marketing Strategist Rachel joins Proudly Asian to list out some workplace worst practices and how to find THAT balance in life - unfiltered, with no reservations - all in an action-packed hour that’s good for your mental health