Language, culture and identity are inextricably linked. We explore what it means to be multilingual, how language influences our personality and behaviour, the existence of the Asian Australian accent, and the concept of code-switching.

Special shout out to our loyal listener, Bing, for suggesting this topic!

Join our conversation on Instagram ⁠@aseatatourtable.podcast⁠ and on our website ⁠aseatatourtable.com.au⁠.

References & Resources:

- The amazing benefits of being bilingual

- Does an 'Asian-Australian' Accent exist?

- What is Code-Switching?

- Code-switching: More common than you think and hurting your team

Music credits:

- Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

- Music provided by Audio Library Plus

- Watch: ⁠https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k⁠

- Free Download / Stream: ⁠https://alplus.io/waves

For our season finale, we have a vulnerable conversation about how we almost stopped being friends and our biggest lessons learnt in friendship. We chat about toxic friends, friendship maps, the different types of friends we have and are, and being a better friend.

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

References & Resources:

- 'How to Be a Better Friend'

Music credits:

- Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

- Music provided by Audio Library Plus

- Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

- Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

EQ vs IQ - why is emotional intelligence more important? Emotional intelligence is highly valued in the workplace and is fundamental in our personal lives and relationships. We discuss the four domains of EQ, how it is measured, what happens when it is lacking, and how it can be improved.

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

References & Resources:

- 'Why Emotional Intelligence is Important in Leadership'

- 'Emotional Intelligence Has 12 Elements. Which Do You Need to Work On?'

- 'Why emotional intelligence makes you more successful'

- 'Emotional Intelligence' by Daniel Goleman

- 'The Emotionally Intelligent Office' by The School of Life

Music credits:

- Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

- Music provided by Audio Library Plus

- Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

- Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

Kim Luo is a Chinese Australian designer, currently working at Ragged Edge in London. Previously, she was at For The People in Sydney where she worked on impactful projects for the NSW Government, Tech Central, Women’s and Girls Central and many more.

We chat to Kim about her experience working abroad as a designer, moving overseas from Sydney to London, and the lessons she's learnt from the creative industry.

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

Follow Kim:

- https://www.behance.net/kimberlyluo

Music credits:

- Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

- Music provided by Audio Library Plus

- Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

- Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

Why do we sweep conflict under the rug in Asian households? Is conflict good or bad? What has saving 'face' got to do with it? We dive deep into Western vs Eastern styles of dealing with conflict, why they are often opposing, and how to manage conflict and bridge the cultural differences.

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

References & Resources:

- The Cult of "Face" in China

- 'Smiling Tiger, Hidden Dragon'... Why Asians Avoid Conflict

- How to Argue Across Cultures

Music credits:

- Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

- Music provided by Audio Library Plus

- Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

- Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

Daniel Angus is a sought-after psychologist and clinical supervisor practising in Western Sydney since 2006. Daniel is also currently the Deputy Commissioner for the NSW Mental Health Commission.

We discuss issues affecting young people and the Western Sydney community, the importance of access and interpreter services, and how Daniel's mixed Vietnamese-Australian heritage informs his practice.

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

Follow Daniel:

- Website: https://www.danielangus.com.au/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-angus-040913105/

Music credits:

- Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

- Music provided by Audio Library Plus

- Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

- Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

When pursuing a creative career, is it better to be a specialist or a generalist? We talk about which is more valued in the workplace, the pressures to find our niche, pivoting in our careers, and how we've crafted our careers so far.

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

References & Resources:

- Generalist vs Specialist: Choosing a Path for Career Success

Music credits:

- Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

- Music provided by Audio Library Plus

- Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

- Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

Martin Lo is a Vietnamese-Australian professional soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for V.League 1 club Haiphong. He grew up in Western Sydney and started playing soccer from the age of seven. At the age of 16, he represented the Western Sydney Wanderers as a midfielder. Outside of soccer, he also runs a clothing brand KIOH and a bar Tipsy Cocktails & Chill in Vietnam. 

Episode outline:

1. Pursuing a soccer career in an Asian family

2. Monumental moments in Martin's career 

3. The story of perseverance that led Martin to Vietnam

4. Experiences of discrimination in sports

5. Adapting to a new lifestyle and culture in Vietnam

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

Follow Martin:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maartylo/

- KIOH: https://kioh.com.au/

- Tipsy - Cocktails & Chill: https://www.facebook.com/TipsyHaiPhong

Music credits:

- Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

- Music provided by Audio Library Plus

- Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

- Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

We're talking about everyone's favourite topic - travel! Between us, we've travelled to over 20 countries and 60 cities, and we have A LOT to share. We talk about the quirks and perks of travelling as an Asian Australian, scary stories from overseas, and our best and wildest travel memories. 

Episode outline:

1. What type of traveller are you?

2. Travel lessons from our upbringing and childhood

3. The impact of our dual cultural identity

4. Solo travelling as females

5.  Stereotypes we encounter overseas

6. Our best travel hacks, tips and tricks

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

Music credits:

- Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

- Music provided by Audio Library Plus

- Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

- Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

Damson is the owner of local food truck, Rice and Rolls. After 15 years of banking, Damson left his corporate job to explore his entrepreneurial side right before the pandemic hit. We talk about the corporate grind as an Asian Australian, taking risks as an entrepreneur, innovating as a small business, and becoming more than just a food truck.

Episode outline:

1. Growing up on the rougher side of Sydney

2. Climbing the corporate ladder from back office to front office

3. Experiences of discrimination, inequality and burnout that led to leaving the industry

4. Damson's entrepreneurial pursuits leading up to starting a food business

5. Creating the Rice and Rolls concept

6. The challenges of being an entrepreneur

Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au.

Follow Rice and Rolls:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riceandrollsfood/

- Location: 107 Hume Hwy, Lansvale (next to Blair's Tyre)

Music credits:

- Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release]

- Music provided by Audio Library Plus

- Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k

- Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves