There are now exactly 3 weeks left before Election Day on November 3 so May wanted to dedicate this episode to what's at stake, what research is telling us and how Asian voters can make a very big difference IF and only if we vote! This election is, perhaps, the most consequential election in modern history and if you don't think it is, think about what we're facing...a continuing worldwide pandemic that isn't going away, economic chaos, increased racism against Asians, social unrest, climate change, white supremacy...the list goes on and on. So if you think your vote won't matter...YOU'RE WRONG! This is a pivotal moment for the United States and the world. 

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The world of hip-hop is often seen as dominated by urban, black men with very few women able to penetrate the inner sanctum. But one Korean-Canadian woman not only got inside, Sophia Chang broke down barriers and was completely and totally embraced by hip-hop. Her work in A&R and marketing with some of the biggest names in music including ODB, RZA, A Tribe Called Quest and Wu-Tang Clan catapulted Sophia into history as the first Asian female in hip-hop. Her amazing story is now in her memoir, “The Baddest Bitch in the Room”. May and Sophia had A LOT to talk about including how being “the other” helped fuel their determination to fight racism, division and hatred. This is a badass interview you don’t want to miss. 

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Growing up in the giant shadow of the world’s greatest martial artist has and continues to be a journey of discovery on multiple levels for Shannon Lee. As the daughter of Bruce Lee, she has had to process tragic loss at a very young age, fanatical fans of her father, the heartbreaking death of her older brother and her search to finding her own true identity. In this episode, Shannon shares stories of Bruce Lee, her mother Linda and her beloved brother Brandon. Shannon also shares how the words of her father have inspired her throughout her life…words that she’s now sharing with the world in a new book, “Be Water My Friend, the teachings of Bruce Lee”. 

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One of the many downsides of quarantining has been the restrictions on professional grooming. So many of us have not been able to get a hair cut, including May who started referring to herself as “Cousin It” from “The Adams Family”. But recently, one of the hottest celebrity stylists, Anh Co Tran, came to save the day. His jaw-dropping roster of clients includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Anne Hathaway, Aimee Song and Michelle Dockery. May, not only got a new look, but she also had a chance to sit down with Anh and get to know the man behind the glitz and glamor. Anh’s story is one about escape, sacrifice, family and passion. At the end of this episode, May also addresses current events including her unfiltered take on the dark COVID-19 milestone, Donald Trump and Ruth Bader Ginsberg.                        

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In 2019, the late-night live television sketch comedy show, “Saturday Night Live” added a cast member that drew a collective “Finally!” from the Asian-American community. After a year of cutting his teeth as an SNL writer, Bowen Yang was promoted as a full-time cast member, making him the first Chinese-American to be given that coveted role. 
Bowen is also on the hit show “Nora from Queens”, which stars Awkwafina and his podcast “Las Culturistas”, with co-host Matt Rogers, is still going strong. So needless to say, Bowen Yang is on fire! In this episode, May and Bowen have a deep and very honest conversation about everything from his comedic pursuits to coming out as gay and the conversion therapy that his parents signed up for to his support of Asian American solidarity.

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Creating original videos online has never been easier or more popular thanks to the explosion of user friendly apps that are giving anyone and everyone a creative outlet to be seen and heard. Until recently, TikTok seemed to be the only game in town, but fears of privacy breaches and a presidential threat to ban TikTok in the U.S. have helped elevate the app Triller. What started in 2015 as a modest platform to help struggling musicians edit and distribute music has now become THE social media platform for all kinds of content creators and artists like Snoop Dog, Cardi B and Alicia Keys. Mike Lu, founder and CEO of Triller, had big dreams for his company when he launched it and now those dreams are becoming a reality. In this episode, Mike shares his beginnings, the stunning growth of the company now and the huge plans he has for Triller going forward.

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Being featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition is, arguably, the most coveted gig to land in the world of modeling and Mia Kang did just that two years in a row. First as winner of SI’s 2016 model search and then being named Rookie of the Year in 2017. But the young British-Korean’s outward beauty did not reflect her painful internal struggles with insecurity and self-hatred, which led to dangerous eating disorders and thoughts of suicide. A trip to Thailand, however, changed everything when she discovered the martial art Muay Thai and found both her physical and mental power. Since then, Mia has been on a journey towards self-care, self-love and self-confidence, which she shares openly and honestly with her many fans and followers. Mia Kang’s metamorphosis from darkness to light is a story of true survival and grit. 

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Korean American singer, songwriter and musician James Lee was well on his way to becoming an established star in Asia when fate took a cruel turn. A horrific accident in Seoul, Korea left James with a nearly severed hand, which changed the trajectory of his personal and professional life. But in the darkest moments, James somehow found slivers of light and much of it came from his love of music. In this episode, which was first recorded in early March before COVID-19 slammed the U.S., May sat down with James to talk about his highs, lows, pains and triumphs. This is a truly inspirational story. 

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In this episode, May first addresses some of the latest incidents of racism happening across the country and shares her insights and views. Then she gets right into Part 2 of “Dating in the Age of COVID-19”, which focuses on people who have turned crisis into opportunity. May talks to Anna Li, an MBA student who launched a dating service inspired by the Netflix show “Love is Blind”. The results have been surprising. And May also speaks with the producers of the live series “Zoom Bachelorette” and “Zoom Bachelor”, which started off as a haphazard concept, but quickly turned into an unexpected online hit. 

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Has dating become another victim of COVID-19? When everyone is stuck at home how is it even possible to date and build a relationship? Well, May was curious to find out how the pandemic is impacting the world of dating and how people are adjusting to this new normal. In Part 1 of  “Dating in the Time of COVID-19”, May talks with dating expert and co-host of the podcast “Dateable” Yue Xu about the dramatic changes in dating behavior including the death of “F*#% Boys” and shares some of her tips on how to find connection. 

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