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In this week’s episode of From the Ashes, I am joined by Ellie Yang Camp—artist, educator, and author of Louder Than the Lies: Asian American Identity, Solidarity, and Self-Love.
As a daughter of Asian immigrants myself, Ellie’s story struck a deep chord with me. Together, we dive into the challenges of navigating racial identity, unpacking white supremacy, and learning what it really means to embrace self-love as Asian Americans. Ellie shares her journey of discovering her voice and claiming her space in a system that often tries to box us in.
I also reflect on my own experiences—how I’ve grappled with my Asian American identity, where I’ve felt “othered,” and what it means to embrace our full, nuanced selves. This conversation isn’t just about race—it’s about finding compassion for ourselves, for others, and for the struggles that shape us.
If you’ve ever felt stuck between cultures, struggled to reconcile societal expectations, or questioned your worth, this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.
Ellie Yang Camp is an artist and Asian American community educator from the San Francisco Bay Area. The proud daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, she has been a high-school history teacher, a full-time parent, a calligrapher, an anti-racist educator, and now an author. She has a bachelor's degree in Political Science from UC Berkeley and a master's degree in Education with an emphasis in Teaching of Social Studies from Stanford. Her first book, Louder Than the Lies: Asian American Identity, Solidarity, and Self-Love which unpacks the racial experiences of Asian Americans under the system of white supremacy was published in October 2024 with Heyday Books.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "From the Ashes." My goal for From the Ashes is to inspire listeners to embrace their personal growth and evolution towards a fulfilling, vibrant life. If you are feeling the call to uplevel your life, then let's talk. Click here to book a 30-minute Evolve YOU session with Valerie. Looking forward to connecting!
Loving the show? Please leave a review and share this episode with your friends to help spread the word! Subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes of "From the Ashes," where every story ignites hope and healing. If you have any questions or thoughts about the episode, I would love for you to send them to me at [email protected].
By Valerie Hwang BeckIn this week’s episode of From the Ashes, I am joined by Ellie Yang Camp—artist, educator, and author of Louder Than the Lies: Asian American Identity, Solidarity, and Self-Love.
As a daughter of Asian immigrants myself, Ellie’s story struck a deep chord with me. Together, we dive into the challenges of navigating racial identity, unpacking white supremacy, and learning what it really means to embrace self-love as Asian Americans. Ellie shares her journey of discovering her voice and claiming her space in a system that often tries to box us in.
I also reflect on my own experiences—how I’ve grappled with my Asian American identity, where I’ve felt “othered,” and what it means to embrace our full, nuanced selves. This conversation isn’t just about race—it’s about finding compassion for ourselves, for others, and for the struggles that shape us.
If you’ve ever felt stuck between cultures, struggled to reconcile societal expectations, or questioned your worth, this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.
Ellie Yang Camp is an artist and Asian American community educator from the San Francisco Bay Area. The proud daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, she has been a high-school history teacher, a full-time parent, a calligrapher, an anti-racist educator, and now an author. She has a bachelor's degree in Political Science from UC Berkeley and a master's degree in Education with an emphasis in Teaching of Social Studies from Stanford. Her first book, Louder Than the Lies: Asian American Identity, Solidarity, and Self-Love which unpacks the racial experiences of Asian Americans under the system of white supremacy was published in October 2024 with Heyday Books.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "From the Ashes." My goal for From the Ashes is to inspire listeners to embrace their personal growth and evolution towards a fulfilling, vibrant life. If you are feeling the call to uplevel your life, then let's talk. Click here to book a 30-minute Evolve YOU session with Valerie. Looking forward to connecting!
Loving the show? Please leave a review and share this episode with your friends to help spread the word! Subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes of "From the Ashes," where every story ignites hope and healing. If you have any questions or thoughts about the episode, I would love for you to send them to me at [email protected].