Growing up as a Vietnamese American in a predominantly white, midwestern suburb, Vivien Bui once viewed her heritage as a cultural impediment. However, with time, this perspective started to shift. Listen to Vivien revisit her evolving relationship with identity politics and attempt to parse out what being Vietnamese means to her. "Defining Vietnamese-American, five years later" can also be found as a companion piece on our website: noodleshopmedia.com. This episode was curated by Carmen Zheng, and produced by Kyle Lok. If you enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate a subscribe or follow. Bone Broth Soup is part of The Noodle Shop Media Group. Find us on Instagram @NoodleShopMedia.

Born in Gwangju, South Korea, Daniel Ahn later immigrated to Chicago when he was nine. As someone who helps support his family's restaurant business, Daniel often wrestles with striking a balance between filial piety, cultural expectations, and pursuing one's passions. Today we'll get to listen to Daniel tell his story about the time he was laid off and the resulting introspection that came out of that event. "Promise to Grandma" can also be found as a companion piece on our website: noodleshopmedia.com. This episode was curated by Carmen Zheng, and produced by Kyle Lok. If you enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate a subscribe or follow. Bone Broth Soup is part of The Noodle Shop Media Group. Find us on Instagram @NoodleShopMedia.

As a half-Japanese person living in the Midwest, Joe Coffey often thinks about the cultural negotiations that present themselves in his daily life. Today we'll get to listen to Joe recall how an interaction at a sushi bar can evolve into an introspective account on identity politics, while also diving into his thoughts around interracial dating, rituals of cultural connection, and the idea of "making do." "Please Don't Give the Half-Japanese Guy at the Sushi Bar a Fork" can also be found as a companion piece on our website: noodleshopmedia.com. This episode was curated by Carmen Zheng, and produced by Kyle Lok. If you enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate a subscribe or follow. Bone Broth Soup is part of The Noodle Shop Media Group. Find us on Instagram @NoodleShopMedia.

A lover of "real chai," Hina Husain is a freelance writer who was born in Pakistan and later immigrated to Canada when she was seventeen. As a teenager, retaining roots to the "homeland" and trying to understand her cultural identity were not topics that interested Hina, but these sentiments started to shift following the passing of her father. Listen to Hina tell her story about the role that Kashmiri chai plays in connecting with her family and her Pakistani heritage. "A Daughter's Tribute," along with Hina's recipe for chai can be on our website: noodleshopmedia.com. This episode was curated by Carmen Zheng, and produced by Kyle Lok. If you enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate a subscribe or follow. Bone Broth Soup is part of The Noodle Shop Media Group. Find us on Instagram @NoodleShopMedia.

A social sculptor and creative strategist, Philippa Hughes connects people who would not normally meet and engages them in meaningful dialogue using art as the catalyst for conversation. Listen to Philippa share her thoughts on the term, "jungle Asian," reflect on her Vietnamese heritage, and discuss how her evolving perspective on identity has influenced her artistry and the work she does today. "I am a proud Sh*thole American!" can also be found as a companion piece on our website: noodleshopmedia.com. This episode was curated by Carmen Zheng, and produced by Kyle Lok. If you enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate a subscribe or follow. Bone Broth Soup is part of The Noodle Shop Media Group. Find us on Instagram @NoodleShopMedia.

A child of Vietnamese refugees, Dan Nguyen often viewed their identity as a product of two cultures. However, this framework around personhood became further complicated as they came into their own understanding of gender. In today's episode, Dan shares their experiences around displacement, loss of queerness, and the paradoxical contexts in their life. "I Grew from the Abundance of Displacement and Identity" can also be found as a companion piece on our website: noodleshopmedia.com. This episode was curated by Carmen Zheng, and produced by Kyle Lok. If you enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate a subscribe or follow. Bone Broth Soup is part of The Noodle Shop Media Group. Find us on Instagram @NoodleShopMedia.

As a first-generation Filipino American who has never traveled to the Philippines, Marissa Guiang often finds herself grappling with competing feelings of authenticity and fraud in relation to her cultural heritage. Listen to Marissa share her thoughts around cultural identity, and question what it means to be both "Filipino enough" and "American enough." "Grasping Tightly to My Fading Roots" can also be found as a companion piece on website: noodleshopmedia.com. This episode was curated by Carmen Zheng, and produced by Kyle Lok. If you enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate a subscribe or follow. Bone Broth Soup is part of The Noodle Shop Media Group. Find us on Instagram @NoodleShopMedia.

Born in Seoul, South Korea, raised in Ithaca, New York, and now living in Valencia, Spain, Hyun Kim often encounters situations that lead him to ponder the nuances embedded in the question, "Where are you from?" In today's episode, we'll get to hear Hyun reflect on his high school years and share his thoughts on his evolving relationship with Asian American identity. "Where I'm From (and Memories of My Badass Asian-American Friends in High School)" can also be found as a companion piece on our website: noodleshopmedia.com. This episode was curated by Carmen Zheng, and produced by Kyle Lok. If you enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate a subscribe or follow. Bone Broth Soup is part of The Noodle Shop Media Group. Find us on Instagram @NoodleShopMedia.

Law student, aspiring novelist, and a self-described "third-culture kid," April Xu is currently working on a legal thriller romance, but throughout her writing career, has published more than 100 articles spanning diverse topics, with work featured in publications such as the Huffington Post, South China Morning Post, Caixin, and more. In today's episode, April reflects on her roots and how her perspective on Asian-ness is closely tied to her academic and professional outlook. "Reflections on Roots, Writing, and the Law" can also be found as a companion piece on our website: noodleshopmedia.com. This episode was curated by Carmen Zheng, and produced by Kyle Lok. If you enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate a subscribe or follow. Bone Broth Soup is part of The Noodle Shop Media Group. Find us on Instagram @NoodleShopMedia.

As a transracial adoptee, Sarah Carlson recounts her experiences of visiting her birth country of South Korea for the first time and how it re-sparked a connection to her cultural heritage. Listen to Sarah share her journey on reconciling identity, shedding insecurities, and carving out a space to feel acceptance and belonging. "Chicken for the Seoul: My Appetite For Acceptance As A Korean Adoptee" can also be found as a companion piece on our website: noodleshopmedia.com. This episode was curated by Carmen Zheng, and produced by Kyle Lok. If you enjoyed this podcast, we would greatly appreciate a subscribe or follow. Bone Broth Soup is part of The Noodle Shop Media Group. Find us on Instagram @NoodleShopMedia.