AAPI NARRATIVE

AAPI NARRATIVE

By Rachelle, Nhi, ZiBusinessNon-Profit
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AAPI NARRATIVE episodes

  • Episode 17: K - Drama Obsessed! Are you Team Seo-Jun or Su-Ho?

    *This episode may contain spoilers*

    Do you fall for the good boys or bad boys? In today's episode we will go down the rabbit hole talking about our all time favorite Korean dramas in 2020. We reviewed a few trending K-Dramas such as True beauty, Its Okay Not to be Okay, Crash Landing on You, and The Start Up. We had so much fun discussing which team we are on, team Seo-Jun or Su-Ho? Which team are you rooting for? Tune in to listen to us debate about our perspective on each characters development.

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    29 min
  • Episode 16: Let's Cook with Peter Duong
    We're kicking off episode 16 in celebration of Khmer New Year. For those who may not know, Khmer New Year is celebrated in the Cambodian community over the span of three days in April. It’s a time where families, friends, and loved ones gather to celebrate good health and pray for future blessings. Khmer New Year is also deeply rooted in Buddhism and so many families pay respect to Buddha during this time.
    Our guest in this episode is Peter Duong! Peter is an online Chef and has curated over a hundred recipes online from lime butter garlic shrimp rolls to stir fry gravy noodles. His delicious and easy-to-make dishes have garnered over 95,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok. Catch up with Peter and learn more about his upcoming cookbook!
    Purchase his cookbook: https://pete-eats.myshopify.com/?key=533e96f36d95ce617bae920426ff7cf26cb9922522fcd77f7d1197dbe7643071 Check out Peter's Instagram: instagram.com/pete_eatss
    Check out Peter's TikTok: tiktok.com/@pete_eats
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    22 min
  • Episode 15: Growing Up Asian-American in the Bay Area

    Have you ever woken up early on a Saturday to attend a language school? Been told that mirrors attract evil spirits? In this episode, Nhi, Rachelle, and Zi reflect on some aspects of their childhood and what it was like growing up in the bay area!


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    Website: aapinarrative.com

    Instagram: instagram.com/aapinarrative

    30 min
  • Episode 14: The Rise in Anti-Asian Violence
    Trigger Warning: Content includes content on physical violence/physical assault.
    In this episode, Rachelle, Zi, and Nhi will be discussing a heavier topic - covering their responses to the rise in anti-Asian violence within the United States. Below are some community resources if you are in need of support.
    Follow Us: AAPI Narrative Website | AAPI Narrative Instagram
    Mental Health Resources for AAPI:
    Asian Mental Health Collective - asianmhc.org
    SAMHSA National Hotline - 800.662.HELP
    National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance - nqapia.org
    Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741
    Organizations:
    APIENC: API Equality NorCal - apienc.org
    Oakland Vietnamese Community Center - oaklandvnchamber.com
    Chinese Progressive Association - cpasf.org
    Filipino Cultural Center - filipinocc.org
    Stop AAPI Hate - stopaapihate.org
    Asian Law Caucus - advancingjustice-alc.org
    Support Lines for Hate Crime (UK) - supportline.org.uk/problems/hate-crimes/
    Resources for Hate Crimes (US) - victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/hate-crimes/
    Hate is a Virus - hateisavirus.org
    15 min
  • Episode 13: How Well Do We Know Each Other?

    Nhi, Rachelle and Zi have been friends for over a decade! Nhi and Zi have been housemates for a year, and prior to that, Zi and Rachelle were housemates for 6 years! We exchange messages on the daily and spent many weekend recording sessions together. You'd think after all this time, we'd know each other pretty well, but the big question is -- how well do reeeeally know each other? Throughout this episode, we learned many juicy secrets like our funny drunk stories, our first crush, to even our parents' English names. We invite you to join our girl talk session as we go on this adventure to uncover stories we've never heard from each other. 

    20 min
  • Episode 12: Growing up Asian in Russia and Immigrating to the US with Burte | Mental Health Series

    Get to know Content Creator, Burte Lkhagvasuren! Burte was born in Mongolia and moved to Russia when she was only 3 years old. She's a first-generation Russian with parents from Mongolia. Burte received her bachelor's degree in Public Relationship and Advertisement in Moscow and worked in the field for three years after graduating in 2013. During her mid-20s, she made the decision to immigrate to the United States. Now through social media, she shares her different life lessons and experiences with people around the world.

    Watch Burte's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCibiCjNJxukt88nNFggOQaQ

    Follow Burte on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsburte

    Follow Burte on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsburte/


    Check out our website: https://www.aapinarrative.com/ 

    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aapinarrative/ 

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    23 min
  • Episode 11: Be Your Own Financial Advisor with Quang Nguyen | Finance Series

    Quang Nguyen is a finance professional and real estate investor who grew up in San Francisco, CA. He is a first-generation American with parents who came from Vietnam. Quang studied Business Economics at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He has taken on various roles in the finance field. Quang has helped thousands of business owners and individuals - lending a direct hand on their needs as it relates to business and investment growth. In this episode, Quang will go over the power of consistency and good habits!

    Buy "Be Your Own Financial Advisor" here!

    Check out our website: https://www.aapinarrative.com/ 

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    28 min
  • Episode 10: Navigating Dental School and Exploring Mental Health with Lisa J | Mental Health Series
    Hear first hand about the pressures of being a full-time dental student at NYU with Lisa J and the ladies of AAPI Narrative. Lisa opens up not only about her passion for dentistry but also about how she has navigated through mental health from her early adolescents until now. Focusing on our mental health and exercising self-care is just as important as our physical health and exercising our muscles. In this episode, we open up to what stresses us out and what helps us cope. So get comfortable and join us on our mental health journey!
    Check out our website: https://www.aapinarrative.com/
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    24 min
  • Episode 9: A Filmmaker's Lens with Kristy Choi & So Yun Um | Career Series
    We dig deep into the minds of two Los Angeles based Korean-American filmmakers and learn about the art of filmmaking. Their craft is deeply rooted in their Korean-American heritage as they and their families navigate the world. Explore the landscape of cinematography through the lens' of Kristy  Choi & So Yun Um. 
    Check out more of their work: https://www.kristy-choi.com/   &   https://www.soyunum.com/ 
    Check out our website: https://www.aapinarrative.com/ 
    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aapinarrative/ 
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    30 min
  • Episode 8: Our 2020 Reflection | Get to Know Us Series
    We are a couple of weeks into 2021, It is never too late to reflect on the previous year and start setting resolutions. As much as we want to forget about 2020, we want to ensure that we have not experienced the year in vain. There were so many downs but so many unforgettable moments as well. In today's episode we will be sharing our personal and professional reflections of 2020. Are you ready? Here we go!
    Check out our website: https://www.aapinarrative.com/ 
    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aapinarrative/ 
    Share Your Narrative - Podcast Speaker Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/WUF9tLV8UacmvSqo6
    39 min

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Capturing the lived experiences of the Asian and Pacific Islander community. Your narrative is important. Your story matters. Your voice is powerful.