Jade Panares joins me this week on the show! Jade has been a friend for years since we were in university together. On this episode, she discusses being a music educator and a performer. She discusses what it was like growing up as a first generation Filipina and having a different Filipino dialect spoken at home than I did. We discuss vulnerability, mental health, and the agency of saying yes and saying no. I was fortunate to receive her openness and it’s exciting to share her experiences.

Welcome to Through Our Lens! Our first guest is violist and arts administrator Lauren Ross. We talk about growing up in diverse communities, representation, and our individual experiences in Houston. She graduated from Rice University with a dual degree in Viola Performance and Religion. We delve into her Korean background and the ensembles she is in. Her passion for community and music provided such insightful wisdom. I was beaming at the end of our conversation, and it was so refreshing to learn about her and her work.

This is Through Our Lens: Conversations with Asians and Asian Americans, a podcast by Wear Yellow Proudly. Join me, Julius Sanchez, as we bring Asian and Asian-American artists and have conversations about their journey. Everyone has a story to tell. We can't wait to share these stories with you!