There are many misconceptions surrounding Asian Beauty. We talk about shade-ism, why being pale isn't necessarily a white beauty standard, the "evil" China debate regarding the animal testing debate and the rise of K-beauty.

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Find us on Twitter:

J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient

Other Social Media:Vi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/

Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/_cD0vKlQ6lsPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2 

We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076 

Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp 

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Read J's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/03/15/winter-olympians-spotlight-asian-american-stories/

March is International Women's History Month and International Women's Day is March 8. We talk about who we consider our role models, the lack of  Asian Women in mainstream feminist space and seeking out people to support.

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Find us on Twitter:

J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient

Other Social Media:Vi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/

Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/Q9uVq1_QREg Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2 

We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076 

Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp 

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Read Vi's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/03/05/how-to-fight-racial-prejudice-in-your-daily-asian-american-life/

The main four are back and discuss Asian diaspora and their achievements at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics 2018. Some controversies are addressed which include a radio host's gross comments toward Chloe Kim, unsolicited advice and "activism" towards dog meat consumption and Mirai Nagasu skating to Miss Saigon. 

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Find us on Twitter:

J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient

Other Social Media:Vi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/

Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/QksjazB7PvcPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343?mt=2

We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076 

Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp 

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Read J's latest Article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/02/22/being-in-a-pan-asian-relationship/

Join Vi with special guests Al and Paget for a special collaborative episode of JttW. Listen to us talk about the lack of positive representation for Asian American men and women in media, and sit down with Paget Kagy, the creator of web-series Kat Loves LA, to highlight how the show tackles this problem.----more----

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Find us on Twitter:

Kat Loves LA: https://twitter.com/katlovesla Paget Kagy: http://twitter.com/PagetKagyAlbert Hur: http://twitter.com/AlbertHur888   

Vi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen  J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraan Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient 

Other Social Media:Vi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen Paget's: https://www.instagram.com/pagetkagy KLLA: https://www.instagram.com/katloveslaseries

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Check us out on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-the-west/id1347539343? We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076  Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp  Youtube: https://youtu.be/fVw_htxuAyA---

Kat Loves LAOfficial Website: http://katlovesla.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katlovesla

Vi, J, Sen, and Wen are back to talk about "praisin' the Asian"! We touch on the gendered double standards of attractiveness, promoting self-love among the Asian community, and our Asian crushes. Fangirling ensues!----more----

Find us on Twitter:

J. Maraan: http://twitter.com/j_maraanVi Nguyen: http://twitter.com/missvinguyen Sen Tien: http://twitter.com/sen_tient

Other Social Media:Vi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/missvinguyen/

Check out the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/QksjazB7Pvc

We're also on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=167076 

Stream on the latest pods on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttwp -Read Vi’s article: http://www.aprilmag.com/2018/01/25/to-the-people-who-dont-care-about-asian-representation-issue/

Vi, J, & special guest Lisa reflect on the Logan Paul incident and the cultural significance of Aokigahara forest.----more----

 

Vi is a recent college graduate majored in Asian American studies. Her passions are beauty, politics and social media with the hopes of empowering other minorities in the US. She enjoys traveling, doing her skin care routine, and writing about various topics from beauty to social issues.

J is a 2nd-generation Filipina living in the U.S. and a regular voice on “Journey to the West,” a podcast by and for Asians in diaspora. Her interests include reflecting on social issues and exploring complex identities.

Lisa is an Architectural Design graduate from Melbourne, Australia. Currently living in Japan, she is a freelance writer who is often found chasing art exhibitions, surreal landscapes, and innovative design.

 

Thanks to April Mag for sponsoring this collaboration and giving Asian women a platform to share our stories!

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

Tune in to our Youtube channel for the video version, click here to view.

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Connect with us on twitter:

Vi - @missvinguyen

J - @j_maraanLisa - @lisaa_cheungApril Mag - @April_Magazine

Sen - @sen_tient

J, Sen, Wen, and Vi cover the unique type of harassment that Asian women experience. An intersectional look at fetishization and hypersexualization of Asian women.----more----

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

Tune in to our Youtube channel for the video version, click here to view.

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Connect with us on twitter:

Vi - @missvinguyen

J - @j_maraan

Sen - @sen_tient

Join J, Sen, Wen, and Vi as we review the positive and negative highlights of 2017. From BTS to whitewashing to anti-Asian crimes, we cover topical news that was important to us from the past year.

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Tune in to our Youtube channel for the video version: https://youtu.be/hfwaX4ANzSU

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Connect with us on twitter:

Vi - @missvinguyen

J - @j_maraan

Sen - @sen_tient

Who are the Asian women behind Journey to the West? Listen to Wen, J, Sen, and Vi talk about our backgrounds, how we all met, and how we became interested in Asian issues.

If you enjoy hearing what we have to say, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Tune in to our Youtube channel for the video version: https://youtu.be/u2X1qFdGXlY----more----

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Connect with us on twitter:

Vi - @missvinguyen

J - @j_maraan

Sen - @sen_tient