Gender expression is often taught to us through things like TV shows, school uniform rules, or conversation with our parents. But when you grow up in between two different cultures, it can mean you’re exposed to double the stereotypes and expectations! 

Today we take a blast to the past to observe the various gender roles we’ve picked up through our favorite Asian dramas and celebrities, and explore how these portrayals translate to female empowerment and LGBTQ acceptance in society and our families. 

Our guest, Karen, is a fellow podcast host of her own show Mx. Asian-American, where she explores the Asian-American experience in all aspects of life. Check out the episode that Crystal and I did on Karen's podcast (ep#24 - East vs. West with Crystal and Jeesoo)!

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Silicon Valley is the pinnacle of technology - so much so that you can’t go anywhere without being reminded of it! Whether it’s the tech company logos on everyone’s laptops or the constant conversations on which start-up will IPO next, tech culture imbues both work and personal life in the Bay Area. 

Today we are delighted to feature Mayuko Inoue, a Content Creator and Software Engineer who is breaking down barriers in tech culture. Not only does she demystify the world of tech in her informative YouTube videos, she also makes coding seem fun and chill through her co-working streams on Twitch. Don’t miss today’s episode where we talk about the importance of diversity in tech, discuss our favorite (and least favorite) parts of tech culture, and explore what it’s like to be an Asian-American woman in STEM! 

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When we think about our well-being, we often think of our physical health. But wellness isn’t restricted to just exercise - it’s a combination of factors including your mental health, your social life, and many other aspects you wouldn’t have expected! Tune in to catch our chat about the 8 dimensions of wellness and our current health goals!

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Ever look at your coworker and wonder if they have a secret online identity you never would have expected? Their ability to type up emails, code, or business plans could be hiding a whirlwind of talents. 

In today’s episode, Gina aka DiskQ shares her experience balancing her day job as a software engineer and her dream job as a music producer. If her dreamy bedroom pop songs and nostalgic 8bit tracks aren’t impressive enough, she has also performed in festivals like Joy Ruckus Club, alongside big-name artists like Eric Nam and f(x)’s Luna. 

Don’t miss out on catching her thoughts on managing ADHD as an engineer and musician, the treatment of women in the music industry, and handling critiques on her music!   

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Election Day is coming up! If you can vote, please do. Not only is voting important for the Presidential race, it’s also crucial to pass propositions that can transform your state and community. And what about for those of us who can’t vote? Today we bring on two friends, Neil and Richard, to guide us through different ways we can make change, whether it’s through voting or through other means!

Neil Park McClintick is a political organizer, current Chair of the grassroots coalition Cupertino for All, and former Poli Sci major at UC Berkeley joining us with tips on getting involved on a more local level. Richard Lim is a current Researcher and coordinator at Stop AAPI Hate Reporting Center, and former History / Asian-American studies major at UC Berkeley, with an abundance of insight on historical events and the current Asian-American climate.

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To celebrate our love for Asian movies, we are virtually attending the Asian American International Film Festival this year!! We give our love to the movies “Model” and “Stealing School” (yes, there are spoilers, but we’ll warn you first!) There’s still a few more days left in the festival and a TON of movies that are super interesting, so check it out and let us know what films you decide to watch :)

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Today we gather an only child, a younger sibling, and a middle child to talk about our various “siblingships” and how they affected different parts of our life.
While different age gaps, personalities, and genders can completely transform the dynamic, one thing’s for sure - siblings have a huge impact during childhood and can help shape your preferences and personality! 

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It feels like it used to be easier to make new friends when you were constantly meeting new people every year in classes or clubs. Now that we are (kind of) fully functioning adults, we invite our friend who has moved to a new city to talk about the various ways she was successful in making new friends in an unfamiliar place - including work functions, mutual friends, and Bumble BFF! Tune in to hear the ~vibes~ we look for when we make friends, and our first impressions of each other (from 6 years ago!!) 

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Secret confession: I had no idea that there were Asian-American movies prior to the launch of Crazy Rich Asians. Oops! If any of you are like me, you’ll be stoked to hear Wynton Wong, Head Programmer of the Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) talk about groundbreaking Asian-American films that flew under the radar. Bonus content - we share our honest, unfiltered thoughts on Mulan o: 

AAIFF is a fantastic platform that not only celebrates historically significant films, but also showcases up-and-coming creatives that bring colorful, nuanced stories to our community (and are also just great movies in general!) This year, the festival will be VIRTUAL, so don’t miss out on some awesome films and content!

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If you've ever used Spotify or YouTube to listen to music, you've probably stumbled upon a song in a language you don't know how to speak. But have you ever heard a song that features not just one, but 3 different languages?

This week we chat with Crystal's high school friend Austin (aka Aleebi). He makes music in English, Korean, and Japanese and has garnered over 200,000 total streams on Spotify.

Austin shares with us his experience as an Asian-American rapper in an increasingly global music market. What role does language play in self-expression? How can Asian artists explore the Hip Hop space without veering into cultural appropriation?

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