What if you could turn personal challenges into a source of inspiration and creative expression? Join us as Vietglish EDM artist theoneDNA shares his remarkable journey of self-expression and cultural celebration. From his early beginnings growing up in Australia to creating his recent bilingual EP, theoneDNA's story is one of resilience, family support, and the power of music to bridge cultures.

He chats about co-founding the Vietnamese Creatives Collective, a supportive community for AANHPI artists, aiming to foster creativity and representation in mainstream media. With a surprise pivot to EDM inspired by a music festival, theoneDNA demonstrates how unexpected turns can lead to creative breakthroughs, infusing Vietnamese cultural elements into his music while maintaining a sense of identity within the group and solo projects.

In a heartfelt conversation, he candidly discusses coming out to his family, the challenges faced, and the importance of mental health. We explore the journey to self-compassion, overcoming the people-pleasing mentality, and the significance of kindness and empathy in personal and artistic relationships. As we wrap up, the discussion shifts to impactful purchases and paying homage to influential artists such as Mariah Carey. TheoneDNA leaves us with a reminder of the importance of gratitude, meaningful work, and nurturing supportive relationships, all while maintaining a balance between passion, career, and personal life.

Guest Bio:
theoneDNA is a "Vietglish" EDM singer/songwriter.  He strives to use his music to promote self-expression, mental health, and empower the Vietnamese diaspora to recognize and embrace their heritage by incorporating bilingualism into his work.  He is a board member of his non-profit organization, the "Vietnamese Creatives Collective"  He is also the co-founder and lead vocalist of his band, "New Tradition", who received the opportunity to perform at Disney California Adventure for Lunar New Year and Downtown Disney for AANHPI Heritage Month, both earlier this year.

Socials:
IG: @theoneDNA
TikTok: @theonedna
YouTube: @theoneDNA
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theonedna

Links/resources: 

• theoneDNA - Linktree (all links)
• EDM EP - Beautiful
• @newtradition_official
• @thevietcreatives
• The Meaning of Mariah C

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