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In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by Dai Le, a Vietnamese-born Australian politician currently serving as the federal member for Fowler and councillor for Fairfield/Cabravale Ward.

Dai shares her harrowing experience of escaping on a boat at age seven during the fall of Saigon, getting stranded at sea multiple times, and ending up in refugee camps for months before being resettled in Australia.

She also talks about the intergenerational trauma of the refugee experience, the challenges Dai's mother faced adjusting to life in Australia, and the painful realisation that gambling had become an unhealthy coping mechanism for many Vietnamese refugees.

Show Notes Links:
https://daile.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/DaiLeMP/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dailemp/
https://www.instagram.com/dai_le/
https://www.youtube.com/@DaiLeTheOfficial

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In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by Asami Koike, Founder and Director of Shapes and Sounds, a social enterprise that destigmatises and promotes mental health in Asian communities.

Asami opens up about her challenges adapting to Western culture as a Japanese immigrant,  the notable gap she discovered in Asian-Australian mental health research and how dropping out of university to pursue yoga helped catalyse the growth of her identity.

She also shares the origins of "Shapes & Sounds", its role in addressing Asian-Australian generational trauma, the community she was able to build and her advice on mental health to the younger generation.

Show Notes Links:
https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/ https://www.instagram.com/justshapesandsounds https://www.facebook.com/justshapesandsounds https://www.tiktok.com/@justshapesandsounds http://www.linkedin.com/company/justshapesandsounds

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In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by Asami Koike, Founder and Director of Shapes and Sounds, a social enterprise that destigmatises and promotes mental health in Asian communities.

Asami opens up about her challenges adapting to Western culture as a Japanese immigrant,  the notable gap she discovered in Asian-Australian mental health research and how dropping out of university to pursue yoga helped catalyse the growth of her identity.

She also shares the origins of "Shapes & Sounds", its role in addressing Asian-Australian generational trauma, the community she was able to build and her advice on mental health to the younger generation.

Show Notes Links:
https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/ https://www.instagram.com/justshapesandsounds https://www.facebook.com/justshapesandsounds https://www.tiktok.com/@justshapesandsounds http://www.linkedin.com/company/justshapesandsounds

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Join us as we 'wine down' and share some of the craziest and most unforgettable travel experiences.

Hear Davie's untold pre-trip break-up story, Noel's backpacking adventures, Kan's year-long trip to Asia & Europe, and Viv’s SOLO travel experiences vs. with family.

We also answer questions like: 

• What travel compromises have we made in the past that we wouldn't make today? 
• If we could choose any member of the L:A crew for a journey, who would it be? 
• And if we could fly tomorrow, where would we go?

A huge shoutout to Millon Wines for sponsoring this week’s episode! Explore their finest selections and learn more about their exquisite collection by visiting their website or checkout out the links below.👇 

Shownote links:
https://www.millonwines.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/millonwines
https://www.instagram.com/millonwines/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/millon-wines/mycompany https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWkVT3LK6YhwgtCOEbz-WA

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Join us as we 'wine down' and share some of the craziest and most unforgettable travel experiences.

Hear Davie's untold pre-trip break-up story, Noel's backpacking adventures, Kan's year-long trip to Asia & Europe, and Viv’s SOLO travel experiences vs. with family.

We also answer questions like: 

• What travel compromises have we made in the past that we wouldn't make today? 
• If we could choose any member of the L:A crew for a journey, who would it be? 
• And if we could fly tomorrow, where would we go?

A huge shoutout to Millon Wines for sponsoring this week’s episode! Explore their finest selections and learn more about their exquisite collection by visiting their website or checkout out the links below.👇 

Shownote links:
https://www.millonwines.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/millonwines
https://www.instagram.com/millonwines/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/millon-wines/mycompany https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWkVT3LK6YhwgtCOEbz-WA

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Before we dive into this episode, check out Salena's first episode on our podcast-it sets the perfect stage for what's to come! 

Link here: https://www.levelasianpodcast.com/episodes/salena-kulkarni-inkosi-wealth-episode-13

Not only is Salena a familiar face, but also a wealth strategist and certified property investment adviser who has helped 100’s of investors achieve financial freedom faster in preparation for early retirement.

In this episode, Salena talks about the motivation behind Asian migrants' drive for wealth, how buying any piece of real estate early can serve as your insurance policy, and how her three-phase wealth-building strategy works. 

Salena also discusses the risks of drawing on equity, highlights offshore real estate opportunities, and shares stories of individuals buying property on modest incomes.

https://www.inkosiwealth.com/
https://www.inkosiwealth.com/podcast/ 
https://www.instagram.com/kulkarnisalena/
https://au.linkedin.com/in/salenakulkarni
https://facebook.com/iamSalenaKulkarni/
https://www.tiktok.com/@kulkarnisalena 

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Before we dive into this episode, check out Salena's first episode on our podcast-it sets the perfect stage for what's to come! 

Link here: https://www.levelasianpodcast.com/episodes/salena-kulkarni-inkosi-wealth-episode-13

Not only is Salena a familiar face, but also a wealth strategist and certified property investment adviser who has helped 100’s of investors achieve financial freedom faster in preparation for early retirement.

In this episode, Salena talks about the motivation behind Asian migrants' drive for wealth, how buying any piece of real estate early can serve as your insurance policy, and how her three-phase wealth-building strategy works. 

Salena also discusses the risks of drawing on equity, highlights offshore real estate opportunities, and shares stories of individuals buying property on modest incomes.

https://www.inkosiwealth.com/
https://www.inkosiwealth.com/podcast/ 
https://www.instagram.com/kulkarnisalena/
https://au.linkedin.com/in/salenakulkarni
https://facebook.com/iamSalenaKulkarni/
https://www.tiktok.com/@kulkarnisalena 

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In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by Traci Chen, CEO and Principal Lawyer at Maison Chen Law Group, a law firm that specialises in Australian migration support and visa application courses.

Traci shares her parents' migration story and how it guided her journey from studying law to losing her corporate job and establishing her own firm with 50 employees.

She also talks about how she's grown hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, her personal life of getting married and getting pregnant, and how she wants to continue helping migrants achieve their Australian dream. 

Show Notes Links:

https://www.maisonchenlaw.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/traci_migration/ https://www.facebook.com/tracimigration https://www.tiktok.com/@migrationlawyer https://www.linkedin.com/company/76185704/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoASYddmpvR6rjkJWJ14Khg https://open.spotify.com/show/6Se71vjFQ3hLgrynhDvmkl?si=lYgq

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In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by Traci Chen, CEO and Principal Lawyer at Maison Chen Law Group, a law firm that specialises in Australian migration support and visa application courses.

Traci shares her parents' migration story and how it guided her journey from studying law to losing her corporate job and establishing her own firm with 50 employees.

She also talks about how she's grown hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, her personal life of getting married and getting pregnant, and how she wants to continue helping migrants achieve their Australian dream. 

Show Notes Links:

https://www.maisonchenlaw.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/traci_migration/ https://www.facebook.com/tracimigration https://www.tiktok.com/@migrationlawyer https://www.linkedin.com/company/76185704/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoASYddmpvR6rjkJWJ14Khg https://open.spotify.com/show/6Se71vjFQ3hLgrynhDvmkl?si=lYgq

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In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by Joe Kwon, CEO and Founder of ConFit and ConFit Pathways, a social enterprise and NFPO dedicated to fostering a sense of self-worth among inmates to help them successfully reintegrate into society.

Joe candidly shares his journey from mingling with the wrong crowd during his youth, to leading a criminal syndicate by age 21, and serving 13 years in prison.

He also talks about how he met his billionaire father figure who greatly impacted his life, the creation and success of ConFit and Confit Pathways, and shares his thoughts on reevaluating societal biases against former detainees. 

 Show Notes Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-kwon/
https://www.instagram.com/joe.kwon.confit/
https://www.convictfitness.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/confitaus/
https://www.instagram.com/confit_gym/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/convictfitness/
https://www.confitpathways.org/
https://www.instagram.com/confitpathways/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/confit-pathways/