Amy Minh Hanh Corey, a singer-songwriter and mental health motivational speaker, shares her journey of being adopted from Vietnam and growing up in Oregon. She discusses her experience with bullying and the importance of mental health. Amy also talks about her transition from music to public speaking and her recent TEDx Talk in Vietnam. She reflects on the significance of reconnecting with her birth mother and her decision to return to music with a new single. Overall, Amy's story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and embracing her Vietnamese heritage.

Jennifer Le is the founder of Manifesment, a modern personal development company on a mission to build community and help people around the world consciously create a life of peace, purpose, and prosperity. She’s also the host of the Manifesment podcast, which covers topics such as manifestation, self-growth and spirituality.

At the age of 17, Jennifer became Miss Vietnam Global 2007, later making history as the first Vietnamese-American woman to win Mrs. World in 2019.

Jennifer's journey extends into the tech field with notable roles at Apple, Meta, and Accenture. Recognizing the gender gap in the industry, she founded a nonprofit, Female for Tech, to provide financial assistance to young women in school through scholarships and grants.

Gabrielle Nguyen, is an experienced entertainment tech and culture marketer and founder of the creative collective AZN AMERICANA. They discussed Gabrielle's background growing up in Houston, Texas, her experience at UC Berkeley, and her career in entertainment tech and culture marketing. They also touch on the importance of mental health, the misconceptions about Gen Z, and the need for safe spaces for open conversations. Gabrielle shares how AZN AMERICANA was born out of a desire to create a support community for Asian female creatives and highlights the success of their recent art gallery event.

Get ready for an inspiring episode as JohnnyD interviews the talented actress Paulina Nguyen, who shares her fascinating background and unique experiences growing up as a Vietnamese American in Portland, Oregon. Through this interview, you'll get to know more about Paulina's family history, her upbringing in a diverse community, and her journey as an actress in the entertainment industry.

Paulina also touches upon the crucial issue of representation in Hollywood and shares her thoughts on how the industry can become more diverse and inclusive. She sheds light on her role as Mai in Power Book IV: Force and what it means to be a part of a show that represents people from different backgrounds. In addition, Paulina opens up about her experiences as a proud member of the LGBTQ community and how she hopes to use her platform to advocate for others like her.

So, tune in to this exciting episode and be inspired by Paulina's journey!

Meet Cameron Nguyễn (@camfairfax), a partner at OFF TOP, an entertainment management company representing top-notch professional athletes and musicians. With his passion for music and sports, Cameron has dedicated his career to helping talented individuals reach their full potential and achieve their dreams.

Linda Nguon is the founder of Banh Mi Media. She has explored Asia for eight years, gaining deeper understanding of her upbringing and cultural richness of the continent. Upon returning to France, she created her platform to amplify the voices of multicultural individuals. 

Join her each week as she aims to connect you with the others who are navigating the complexities of balancing different cultures and discover your own identity.

Eirene Tran Donohue is a Vietnamese-Irish American writer known for A Tourist's Guide to Love (2023), A Christmas Spark (2022) and Girls' Night Out.

A first-of-its-kind event focused on Vietnamese creatives in visual art, music, food and beverage, and culture. Brought to you by the Vietnamese Creatives Collective, Hot Noize, and Little Saigon Official.

The George Floyd riot was a powerful display of the collective outrage and pain felt by people of color around the world. @crystalbuinews was live on scene when this all went down.
Her memoir “More To Tell” is out now. The memoir unveils the intimate details revealed when the cameras stopped rolling—the moments after George Floyd’s murder, the men responsible, and the turbulent experience of an Asian female television news reporter in a traditionally white, male-dominated industry. The memoir exposes the grave shortcomings of the news industry during what was one of the largest social justice movements of our time.