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This week, we sat down with Ron Kim, NY Assemblymember of District 40, to talk about what it is like to be a politician at the New York State Level. His journey in politics started when we barged into the office of then Council-member John Liu and demanded improvements leading Mr. Liu to offer him a summer internship. Since then, Ron has put in the blood, sweat, and tears working for various state departments and gubernatorial offices to eventually be elected to the Assembly in 2012 representing the 40th district. Growing up in Flushing, NY, Ron is passionate about fighting for families and small businesses in Flushing & Murray Hill who are faced with a rise in cost of living due to the large influx of money coming in from outside of the 40th District.  

We also, talk about the 2020-2021 NY State Budget and the continual cutting to education, hospitals, and other social services. Even though there is alot of disappear,  Ron is excited about the new class of Asian American civic leaders that are on the come up. He is ready to, "Pass the baton to them when the time comes".  Tune in to learn more about the political system. That is our civic duty!

You can learn more about Ron Kim at:

https://www.ronkimnewyork.com/

https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Ron-Kim/

Twitter @rontkim

Check out one of the Virtual Townhalls put on by the NY Asian Pacific American Task Force Co-chaired by Ron Kim & Yuh-Line Niou:

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ny-state-assembly-asian-pacific-american-task-force-30119400210

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Produced by Michael Stewart 

Mixed and Music by Marcus 'Avecplaisir' Hahm

Our last episode of our Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Jaeki and Jojo sit down with Jessica Kim Gruber, Licensed LMFT Therapist in the state of New York, and open up about their personal, business and career struggles during  the COVID-19 pandemic. Jaeki shares his thoughts on having to furlough employees, the stresses of trying to save a business, and being resilient in the face of everything. Jojo gets honest about her struggles trusting herself outside of set boundaries, finding clarity in her work, and gaining a balance in all the things she wants in her life. We get real with y'all for this one. Tune in!

**Disclaimer** - Our conversation with Jessica is a EXAMPLE consultation with a therapist. We did this in the hopes of demystifying the process of seeking a therapist. Listen to our episode with Joy Lieberthal Rho as a supplement to this episode. Each therapy relationship looks and feels different depending on the people involved and where you are in your journey. You or people you know may experience something different and that is okay.  After any consultation, take the time to ask yourself how the conversation went and decide if you want to talk about these things with this specific therapist. At the end of the day, it is your decision. Seek out multiple therapists and see if it is for you.  

Find Jessica Kim Gruber:

Her website -https://jessicakimgruber.com/  

Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jessica-kim-gruber-new-york-ny/723711

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Produced by Michael Stewart

Mixed and Music by Marcus 'Avecplaisir' Hahm

Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Jojo and Jaeki talk with Jeff H Sipe, International Career Coach, to provide actionable steps for anyone looking for a job right now. He has over 10 years of experience recruiting talent for Fortune 500 technology companies like the infamous Google. Jeff shares invaluable tips on how to network and build meaningful connections by leveraging Linkedin with his 'Give First Model'. He also explains how remote interviewing can become a advantage, if you take steps to turn the situation in your favor. Step 1 - sit next to the router. Tune in for the rest. As a bonus, get insider tips on negotiating with tech companies and how to be seen as a Asian American leader.

You can learn more about Jeff H Sipe at his website https://www.jeffhsipe.com/ and on his Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhsipe/

Also tune into his weekly Youtube videos about how you can become a better candidate https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs-7SAP1mhEQF1NlubjSzqQ

Check out the rest of our Last Call series as we provide you perspectives and personal stories on how Asians have been impacted by COVID-19.

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Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Jaeki spoke with Madison Bondoc, leader of a volunteer 3D printing chapter in Washington DC called e-NABLE DC, about the 3D printed face shields they are supplying to frontline healthcare workers to hospitals like Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, NY. When many hospitals are faced with a shortage of PPE, 3D printing communities, including e-NABLE, turned on their 3D printers to fill a urgent need. Using a NIH approved open source face shields file, e-NABLE has been producing face shields around the clock. As of the release of this episode they have delivered over 2000 shields to 59 healthcare facilities across 10 states. Tune in to learn more about the potential of 3D printing to change the way we live!

3D Printing ain't free - Support e-NABLE print more face shields by donating to there Gofundme:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/enable-dc-039s-coronavirus?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR1VqkrdtyNGy1r4n3MEWu1xMZ-E1adoqd3Llu4NIjTtyaTwMJhqJW6iVqE

Learn more about e-NABLE D.C. on Facebook @eNableDC

Learn about entire e-NABLE network at https://enablingthefuture.org/

Follow Madison Bondoc on IG @simplyseraphic 

In the coming weeks, $6.99 Per Pound is going to provide you perspectives and personal stories on how Asians have been impacted by COVID-19. Make sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date with the latest drops from our special series!

FILL OUT THE CENSUS https://2020census.gov/en.html

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Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Jaeki and Jojo speak with Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist Joy Lieberthal Rho about how Asian Americans can take care of their mental health with the rise of hate crimes. Joy breaks down how therapists can help validate these real anxieties and fears and work with clients to find new ways forward. She gives us tips on what you can do when you feel nervous about going outside like Facetiming a friend so they are watching over you. As a therapist that works with adoptees, she also provides guidance on how a Asian person can talk to their non-Asian parents, partner(s), and friends about the fear they are feeling. For all that are interested in therapy, Joy demystifies the steps to finding a therapist. Tune in now!

Learn more about Joy Lieberthal Rho:

on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joy.lieberthalrho

And follow her Adoption work:

Adoptee international network https://iamadoptee.org/

Culture Camp for Korean adoptees https://www.sejongusa.org/

In the coming weeks, $6.99 Per Pound is going to provide you perspectives and personal stories on how Asians have been impacted by COVID-19. Make sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date with the latest drops from our special series!

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Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Ryan Chow, PT & DPT returns to the pod and explains to Jaeki and Jojo how to improve their fitness and stay fit during this time of social distancing. Extended time inside and closed gyms have disrupted our workout routines but Ryan tells us that this is a opprotunity to rework our fitness programs. Learn the step by step process of creating an effective program starting with measuring your baseline fitness level, which is often overlooked. As Ryan says, "You can't manage what you don't measure." Tune in and get a master class in fitness during the time of the virus.  

Learn more about Ryan's Health and Performance business:

Website: http://reloadpt.com/

Instagram @reload.pt & Facebook @Reload Health and Performance

Ryan also trains out of Performix House https://performixdriven.com/pages/trainers

In the coming weeks, $6.99 Per Pound is going to provide you perspectives and personal stories on how Asians have been impacted by COVID-19. Make sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date with the latest drops from our special series!

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Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Sam Han rejoins the podcast from his residence in Western Australia to make sense of what the world is going through from the lens of a sociologist. Sam breaks down various governmental responses in South Korea, Australia, Singapore, and the USA and explores how that affects the mindset of citizens in that country. As always, Sam brings a curious and entertaining conversation that will provide you a 1000 foot view about our feelings toward government, Asian people's place in America, and the imagined communities we are all a part of. Tune in for an intellectual and worldly conversation now!

Learn more about Sam Han:

website http://sam-han.org/

Twitter @Sam_han

Buy his latest book - (Inter)Facing Death: Life in Global Uncertainty:

https://www.routledge.com/InterFacing-Death-Life-in-Global-Uncertainty-1st-Edition/Han/p/book/9781138214101

In the coming weeks, $6.99 Per Pound is going to provide you perspectives and personal stories on how Asians have been impacted by COVID-19. Make sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date with the latest drops from our special series!

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Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Jaeki and Jojo spoke with John C. Yang (President) and Marita Etcubañez (Director of Strategic Initiatives) of Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) about how Asian Americans can support each other during this time and how we can become more civically engaged. John C. Yang breaks down how AAJC operates behind the scenes to make sure Asian American's political voice are heard and challenges us to get involved in local PTSA groups and community boards to make a direct impact. Marita Etcubañez takes us through AAJC's hate crime reporting site and the Bystander Training program they created with Hollaback! to empower people to support victims of hate crimes in the moment. Tune in for this healthy discussion! 

Report a Hate Crime at:

You can contact Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law for assistance with legal and social services at (1-844-966-4283)

Bystander Training in Collaboration between AAJC x Hollaback!

Learn more about Asian Americans Advancing Justice:

Website - https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/   |  Twitter @AAAJ_AAJC

Learn more about Hollaback!:

Website https://www.ihollaback.org/   |  Instagram & Twitter @ihollagram 

FILL OUT CENSUS https://2020census.gov/en.html

In the coming weeks, $6.99 Per Pound is going to provide you perspectives and personal stories on how Asians have been impacted by COVID-19. Make sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date with the latest drops from our special series!

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Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

Jaeki and Jojo talk with Zeyi Yang, Wuhan native and international student at Columbia University, about his experience adjusting to online classes and not being with his family in Wuhan during lockdown. With graduation and career expo canceled, Zeyi reflects on his last semester as a Master’s candidate in Journalism and International Affairs at Columbia University. We also get into the confusing US Work Visa system that international students have to navigate as they look for a job that will support their Visa application. As a contributor of South China Morning Post, Zeyi also shares with us his thoughts on Chinese media and the future of the press in China as whistleblowers like Li Wenliang’s death lead to a large outcry for freedom of press in China. Tune in now!

Find Zeyi on this website https://www.yangzeyi.com/ and on Twitter @zeyiyang

Read some of his work:

Coronavirus: Wuhan natives in US unite to support their city during crisis - South China Morning Post

Two Gay Chinese Dads: One Long and Winding Trip to Fatherhood - Narratively.com

Overseas Chinese Students: How the coronavirus outbreak might change China in the long term - South China Morning Post

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Last Call: Special Series Dedicated to the Covid-19 Crisis

This episode, Jaeki and Jojo spoke with Steven Raga, the Chief of Staff for District 30 of the NY State Assembly, which covers Queens, NY from Long Island City to Middle Village. As Chief of Staff, Steven is tasked with making sure every aspect of the office is running smoothly from prepping Assemblyman Brain Barnwell to hiring all the office's staff. Learn how Steven and his young diverse staff didn't mess around and put in place measures that would allow them to be effective during the time of COVID-19. Jaeki and Steven also get down to the business of talking about what makes Queens 'The Mecca' and how the borough has been one of the hardest hit areas in American in terms of this virus. Remember to call your representatives! 

We hope everyone is safe and continues to do their part. Our heart goes out to all the frontline workers in Queens, who continue to work everyday. You are the backbone of this great city and we thank you for your service.

You can find Steven Raga on IG @stevenraga and also on Twitter @stevenraga

New York Assembly District 30 website: https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Brian-Barnwell/

Find out who represents you in NYC here: http://www.mygovnyc.org/

In the coming weeks, $6.99 Per Pound is going to provide you perspectives and personal stories on how Asians have been impacted by COVID-19. Make sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date with the latest drops from our special series!

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