Dear Asian Generation

Join Eden, Meghna, and Abi today for a rich discussion with the lovely Katerina Jeng.

They touch on everything from Katerina's debut poetry collection 'Gospel of a Whole Sun', to the concept of freedom dreaming (Prof. Robin Kelley) for sustainable and enjoyable resistance, to the importance of centering love, rest, and friendship in our protest, to the challenges of pursuing a career in the arts as an Asian kid.

Be sure to pick up a copy of ‘Gospel of a Whole Sun’ from

Check out Katerina’s website here:

And follow them on Instagram at @katerinajeng

Notes:

In this episode, Katerina mentions Tricia Hersey’s book, ‘Rest Is Resistance'.

They also paraphrase Dr Bayo Akomolafe, who said 'the times are urgent, let's slow down'.

Join Isabel and Naina as they delve into their reflections on and experiences of growing up queer. Listen for a conversation ranging from coming to terms with your queerness as an asian kid, the sensationalised experience of "coming out", and thoughts on better ways to approach acceptance and celebration of LGBTQ individuals.

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! To celebrate, we are launching an entire LGBTQIA+ season in honour of our beloved gays and theys <3

Join Meghna and Eden in Episode 1 as they deep dive into the history of stigma against interracial marriages, and their personal experiences navigating the unique challenges posed by relationships that are not only interracial... but queer as well. It's tough out here.

We'd love to hear your thoughts! Have you ever been in a queer interracial relationship?

What drew our founder, Stephanie Hu, to start the @dearasianyouth account - now a globally operating nonprofit with over 300 volunteers - aged 16?

How has she found a sense of belonging as a queer Asian woman, and what does this intersection mean to her?

And what are her thoughts on our recent rebrand?

Today's episode is a heartwarming interview with the beloved mother of our podcast. You do NOT want to miss it! Listen now.

From Heartstopper, to Homestuck, to Percy Jackson, to Glee, to Bottoms, to gay Asian zines, this is THE episode to tune into if you're craving a big fat gossip about queer art and culture.

Join the cohosts as they talk about which queer media shaped their lives most, and how consuming this art influenced their perceptions of and expectations for relationships growing up.

Let us know - what has shaped you?

Ever had any burning questions you wanted to ask about the LGBTQIA+ experience but were too nervous to? Never fear! Tune in to this episode where all 5 of our co-hosts launch into an open, judgement-free Q & A session about the complexities of queer culture and identity. Join us as we discuss everything from first crushes and queer relationships, to advice on coming out, to the intersectionality of what it really means to be "Gaysian." By the end of this episode, we hope you've learned something new about queer experiences and that you continue to be curious and supportive of all the LGBTQIA+ community members around you!

Join Abi, Eden, Meghna, and super special guest Olivia Kim in this exciting episode as they talk all things fashion. As SVP of Creative Merchandising at Nordstrom, Olivia is paving the way for young Asian women in the fashion industry, so it was a true honour to pick her brains for today's interview!

How are real people, personalities, and stories reflected in pieces of clothing? How does Olivia's Korean-American culture and upbringing influence her work? Are trends becoming so microscopic and fast-moving nowadays that they cease to exist at all?

Tune in now to hear all about how fashion is SO much more than material.

Get ready for a tearjerker.

Join Abi, Eden, and Meghna in this chatty episode as they discuss why representation is important to them, and which pieces of film, literature, and music have made them feel most represented in the past.

From John Okada's fantastic novel No-No Boy, to Kimber Lee's poignant rebuttal and modern take on the infamous Miss Saigon, to the musical goddess that is Mitski herself.... we cover it all.

Don't miss out on our cohosts' closing conversation about their hopes for the future of representation. What are your hopes? We want to hear from you!

Join co-hosts Naina and Isabel as they explore the spectacular career of Maurissa Tancharoen, a co-creator, executive producer, and showrunner of Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD—Marvel’s first and longest running TV show. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Tancharoen grew up as a dancer and singer in and around the environment of film, TV, and Hollywood where she would eventually get her start in her writing career. 

Together we discuss how Maurissa led the charge in championing diversity at Agents of SHIELD—one of the most diverse shows on air of its time—as well as her challenges navigating the industry both as an actress and up-and-coming writer. She shares what she’s most proud of, how her relationship to her Asian identity has evolved over time, as well as her advice for the next generation of writers. This episode also features our very own Podcast Manager, Lindsay Kamikawa, who worked alongside her as a writers production assistant and showrunner’s assistant for Agents of SHIELD’s last two seasons. 

In this episode, co-hosts Naina and Isabel sit down with screenwriter (and our very own Podcast Manager!) Lindsay Kamikawa and talk about the profound influence of popular media and Asian representation in Lindsay’s journey in Hollywood thus far. Lindsay candidly recounts pivotal moments of finding representation and the initial steps toward establishing a screenwriting career, while emphasizing the significance of Asian mentors and those in positions of power elevating the voices of the next generation. Through this, she offers insight into the unique challenges and strengths that come with her “overachiever” mindset, and exploring how it shapes the path to success and self-appreciation in the industry.