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Content Creator and Actor Mike Bow grew up being with some diversity in Queens NY. Being half Korean, half Chinese he grew up assimilating to Western ideas, cultures and food while his parents introduced him to Korean Dramas and food. Mike dreamed of being an actor but noticed that the very rare cases he did see an Asian on screen where all portrayed as the nerdy, undesirable, awkward outcasts. He struggled with his identity, realized not only was he an "other" but if he were to try and pursue his dreams of being in actor --the odds were stacked against him. He knew that Asian roles were extremely rare and IF he were to even get a part, it was likely, that he be amplifying that stereotype. Mike still went to break into the entertainment industry and work to change the ideas of what an Asian is. Now, he has credits that include Maze Runner, How To Get Away With Murder and most recently, he was brought back by popular demand as Simon Lau on CW's Kung Fu.

Mike's story is one of the heart, determination and disposition it takes to pursue your dreams. The importance of positive and building one another up--and what it's like to not allow the world to label him and place him in the in between.

Hear how his experiences can help inspire you to go after your goals and how to not allow the world's biases to box you in.

Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikebowshow/

Mike's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikebowshow

Mike's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mikebowshow

The short version: On the podcast called REPPIN-you'll meet really awesome people who share their incredible stories and lessons with YOU. It's your power packed dose of feel good-bad assery. Got it? Now, go get it.

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Reppin is a podcast about representation of ALL kinds. You can represent a lot of things. The conversation goes beyond race, gender and orientation. You'll gain insight into notable people, people you THINK you know. You'll see who they are, what they fight for and what they represent. Essentially, you'll eavesdropping into a meaningful and revealing conversation. The stories are of diversity, empowerment, belonging, identity, courage, love, strength and so much more.

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Actress Yvonne Chapman from CW's Kung Fu is leading the charge with being a VIP on Reppin, with three guest appearances thus far. With each conversation, we have gone deeper -we've learned how she wrestled and managed expectations, her fears and self doubts, the importance of community and how she gambled and left a lucrative, stable career in corporate finance in pursuit of being an actress. In her most recent guest stint--which was the most revealing--Yvonne shared what she's learned since that leap of faith and the seismic life changes she's been going through.

Through each conversation, I've had the opportunity to get to know this talented actress and find her to be a genuine, thoughtful and all around lovely human being. Here today, I share what I've learned, how our relationship has formed and some of my behind the scenes stories with Yvonne.

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Yvonne's social links:

Yvonne’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yvonne__chapman

Yvonne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ypchapman/?hl=en

Yvonne's 1st appearance on Reppin:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421?i=1000527878304

Yvonne's 2nd appearance on Reppin:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421?i=1000557101860

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Yvonne Chapman is a talented actress with credits that include Street Legal, Family Law, Netflix's upcoming release Avatar and currently on CW's hit Kung Fu as Zhilan. She's guested twice before on Reppin and on her latest guest appearance is without question the most personal conversation we have had on the show. She has allowed us into her private life, revealing some of the inner changes she's been experiencing in the last year. In the conclusion of this conversation, she continues to share what other changes she's had to go through in the last few years and you'll find out IF and how she's been trying to move ahead.

YOU. DO. NOT. WANT. TO. MISS. THIS.

YVONNE’S SOCIAL LINKS:

Yvonne’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yvonne__chapman

Yvonne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ypchapman/?hl=en

1st Reppin appearance from Yvonne:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421?i=1000527878304

2nd Reppin appearance from Yvonne’s 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421?i=1000557101860

REPPIN SERIES LINK: Meet the other incredible guests who have come by!

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Yvonne Chapman is a talented Chinese Canadian actress from Street Legal, Family Law and she’s most known for being the complicated, ass kicking anti-hero Zhilan on the CW’s KUNG FU. She has guested twice before on Reppin, where she shared how she gambled a stable, lucrative career in finance in pursuit of her dream to be an actress. Yvonne talked about being on a show that features an all Asian cast, the importance of representation and how a cab driver gave her precious advice that changed her life. Yvonne shared how she  had wrestled with self doubt, pressures of expectations, the importance of community and collaboration. Here on her return —Yvonne talks more about being on Kung Fu, her character Zhilan and how she's grown. But Yvonne also really allows us into her personal life and opens up on the major life changes she’s struggled with in the past several years. And you'll hear IF she’s been able to process and reconcile all of it. 

You're right to think the first two episodes with Yvonne were deep. But get ready- this one is the MOST personal, real and contemplative conversation we’ve had on the show. 

Find out what this talented, amazing actress has been going through in her real life, how much heart and courage she displays in her real life, how she’s trying to manage the seismic shifts she had to go through. And perhaps if what she’s doing in her life—can help you with your own self growth. 

This is part 1 of 2….and you—DO. NOT. WANT. TO. MISS. THIS.

YVONNE’S SOCIAL LINKS:

Yvonne’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yvonne__chapman

Yvonne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ypchapman/?hl=en

1st Reppin appearance with Yvonne:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421?i=1000527878304

2nd Reppin appearance with Yvonne’s 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421?i=1000557101860

REPPIN SERIES LINK: Meet the other incredible guests who have come by!

https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LAV5292937504

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Reppin: Learned Lessons

Evelien & Zach Smadu

Zach Smadu by Photo Credit: Richie Lubaton

Actor Zach Smadu from CW’s Family Law shared how his father’s battle with cancer reshaped his life and perspectives. Today, on my time with you, I’m going to share what I connected with and my personal reflections. So, let’s get to know one another as I let you into my own takeaways and see if you agree!

I’ve also made my donation to support Zach and to help the brilliant researchers do what they need to to help further along cancer research. Pitch in if you’re able to.

Donate to the organizations Zach works with:

Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan: cancerfoundationsask.ca

Canadian Cancer Society: cancer.ca

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada:

www.bloodcancers.ca

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What can you learn when you and your loved ones are faced with a life threatening illness? Actor Zach Smadu from CW’s Family Law a show featuring a dysfunctional family law firm operating to help other families navigate a host of legal problems.

Zach maybe on a show that details a complicated, dysfunctional family-but in real life, his family is anything but that. Zach talks about how he and his family struggled and fought through cancer, how that impacted him -how that terrible experience made his life better and how you can salvage invaluable perspectives and lessons in spite of a devastating experience that can make your life better.

Zach’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/zachsmadu?lang=en

Zach’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsmadu/To

Donate to the organizations Zach works with:

Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan: cancerfoundationsask.ca

Canadian Cancer Society: cancer.ca

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada:

www.bloodcancers.ca

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Start doin your warm ups and get ready -because Reppin is comin back! Yes, the podcast has been on hiatus. This is a really good time to catch up on past episodes because there will be a new lineup of shows and awesome guests comin at ya soon!! Check out what I’ve been working on!

Series Directory:

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The short version: On the podcast called REPPIN-you'll meet really awesome people who share their incredible stories and lessons with YOU. It's your power packed dose of feel good-bad assery. Got it? Now, go get it.

Here's the breakdown:

Reppin is a podcast about representation of ALL kinds. You can represent a lot of things. The conversation goes beyond race, gender and orientation. You'll gain insight into notable people, people you THINK you know. You'll see who they are, what they fight for and what they represent. Essentially, you'll eavesdropping into a meaningful and revealing conversation. The stories are of diversity, empowerment, belonging, identity, courage, love, strength and so much more.

Meet our amazing guests!

https://campsite.bio/reppinpodcast

Reppin on Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/ReppinPodcast

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podc...

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Actress Laura Sohn broke onto television screens as Agent Alina Park on NBC’s mega hit The Blacklist with James Spader. Her other credits include NCIS and God Friended Me.

Like many of us, Laura has a jam packed schedule—especially being in the entertainment industry which is known to have many, many long hours. Self care and really anything else usually has to take a backseat.

Regardless of what your profession is or where you are—the need to have a job and really the demands of everyday life make it extremely hard to slow down and think about the life you want to carve out for yourself. It’s a universal struggle.

So, you may be surprised to hear that Laura recently stepped back wrapping up a thrilling run on a hugely successful show so she can take a break. This is even tougher to do being that minority roles in entertainment are still very hard to come by.

Today, you can learn more about this talented actress, the values she shows up for and the responsibility she has as an Asian American and how she’s working to open doors.

Laura also shares what she’s doing to prioritize her self care, how she’s using her voice to help others and how you can do it too.

Laura’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurastellasohn/

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J.R. Martinez is an Army Veteran, Burn Survivor, Actor, New York Times Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Dancing the Stars Winner & Host of the podcast Rebirth. He has faced death and come out on the other side finding hope, defining his own path, priorities & identity. The hard learned lessons, about life, value, and worth are what he’s sharing with you. My conversation with J.R. was an incredibly powerful, positive and absolutely inspiring one. it’s not just about facing challenges, it’s about loving yourself and your life.

This truly is not a conversation you want to miss.

J.R.’s website: https://jrmartinez.com/

J.R.’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamjrmartinez

J.R.’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjrmartinez/?hl=en

Rebirth: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebirth-with-j-r-martinez/id1514640056

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All of the opportunities we enjoy today—everything from civil liberties to social standings to professional opportunities are made possible because of all those who preceded us. But what did they have to overcome to make this possible?

Hiro Kanagawa is an actor with over 200 credits that include everything from Smallville, NBC’s “Heroes Reborn” to Taishi Okamura in Amazon’s “Man in the High Castle” to Captain Tanaka in Netflix’s “Altered Carbon.” Now, he’ll be joining Star Trek Discovery. He’s also an award winning playwright. But these incredible achievements have been hard fought. At the start of his career, Hiro has struggled with the very limited opportunities that existed for Asians. He faced dilemmas like do you take the very few parts available but know that you are also reinforcing stereotypes?

It is a delicate negotiation between whether or not to take what was give-stay in that lane and the impact that it would have on your own personal self worth. Hiro has been at the forefront and shares how he navigated this process, what he had to do not only to build his own career but open the doors for all those who follow. And listen in on what his thoughts are on whether or not he thinks any progress has been made.

Hiro’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/hirokanagawatv

Hiro’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hirokanagawatv/

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