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Meet our Asian Creative: Tiger. S

Tiger is an award-winning, high-energy creative professional working as a video producer, director, film editor, and content producer for both corporate and non-profit organizations.

Building engaging content, attracting 484M online views and 400M minutes of watch time over the production of 100+ videos. 

He’s worked with companies such as BuzzFeed, and NBCUniversal’s Playful, and has worked on the creative team for Australia’s well-loved toilet paper brand, Who Gives A Crap, 

His efforts contributed to raising millions of dollars to help build toilets in developing countries. 

Currently, he works in social media amplifying trends and diverse creators in an effort to create a more empathetic community online. During his spare time outside of work, he leads a creative team at church. He documents their international mission trips in Malawi, Africa to not only amplify marginalized voices but to allow other people to join in on the work that God is doing. 

In this episode, we get to hear how Tiger grew up being Buddhist and how he became Christian, gain insight on creating viral videos, and not be afraid to step into something you don’t know yet. 

Truly I learned so much in this episode and we hope you do too! :) 

SUPPORT TIGER: 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/madebytiger/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hayitstiger

Website: https://madebytiger.com/

📚Resources!!! 📚

https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong

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(The audio def get's better halfway through this episode!) 

Meet our Asian Creative: Kara Makishi! 

You might know her as Karakanani with over 27K followers on Instagram! 

She studied public relations at Biola University and is an independent illustrator and a small business owner that sells cute stationary items and handmade goods. She loves to spark nostalgia through tangible creations and hopes her work can reveal a fraction of Christ's desire to love others.

Dive in with us as we get to hear more about Kara’s story and what it’s like to be an independent illustrator and a small business owner. 

SUPPORT KARA: 

Kara's IG: https://www.instagram.com/karakanani/

KARAKANANI store: https://karakanani.com

Kara's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/karakanani

📚Resources!!! 📚

creative pep talk -  https://www.creativepeptalk.com

https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong⁠

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Meet our Asian Creative: Samuel Choi!

Samuel is the founder and creator of Child Worldwide (created in 2018) -  It is a community-driven apparel brand that empowers believers in their identity and faith as a child of God. 

He has an amazing background in the streetwear industry and has worked professionally in StockX & Nike Labs. Currently, he is serving the church in LA.

SUPPORT SAMUEL:

Samuel's IG: https://www.instagram.com/achildinawe

CHILD WORLD WIDE IG: https://www.instagram.com/childworldwide/

CHILD WORLD WIDE WEBSITE: https://welivechild.com

📚Resources!!! 📚

⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong⁠

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Meet our Asian Creative: Pauline Zoe Park! 

She is a soul, pop, and r&b singer, songwriter, producer, and speaker based in Los Angeles, CA.

With a passion for being a voice of healing in this generation and breaking the boundaries that define Christian music, You may know some of Pauline's original songs: “Sunflower" and "Changing" 🌻 Which touched the hearts of hundreds of thousands around the world, garnered millions of streams, and become anthems of God's breakthrough and freedom!

In this episode, we dive into the meanings of her songs, her songwriting process, how Pauline is exploring that there is more to what worship & expression of singing can be to God, and more! 

SUPPORT PAULINE: 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulinezoepark/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EtDkb4TepNWQ3k09hrW4T?si=Vu6DZ6U3Q9GNnGKKds8CeQ

📚Resources!!! 📚⁠

https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong⁠

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We're back and excited!!

In this episode, Rosie dives into what season 2 will be all about, what happened and why it took a while to come back, and what Rosie's been learning along the way.

Listen in to find out what happens :)

Resources mentioned:

The Christian & Missionary Alliance: https://cmalliance.org/

Jonathan Pokluda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HngTWGt5Gl0

(I think it's this one, I can't find the exact one but this is a good sermon)

Jackie Hill Perry: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiNOm4iDFZn/?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

The man who was healed: https://cmalliance.org/video/out-of-the-ashes/

Gentle & Lowly: https://www.amazon.com/Gentle-Lowly-Christ-Sinners-Sufferers/dp/1433566133

⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong⁠

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Ahh, the final episode for season 1! 

Thank you so much for tuning in to Turn On The AC! 

To tie everything together is Edward & Jan Lee! You can hear more about their individual stories in episodes 9 & 10! Make sure to take a listen to them :) Together, Edward and Jan are the founders of Eight Parables and parents to Maisey, and one more is on the way!

Support Edward & Jan:

Edward's IG: https://www.instagram.com/edwardyounglee/

Jan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/fivetwosix/Eight Parables

Eight Parables IG: https://www.instagram.com/eightparables/

Eight Parables Website: https://www.eightparables.com/

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Make sure to follow our IG for updates on season 2 :)! 

Hello! This is part 2 of the 3 part season finale for season 1 on Turn On The AC Podcast!   

Meet our Asian Creative: Jan Lee 

Jan has produced and commissioned over a million dollars of original films and branded content for global TV networks and brands. Her films have picked up awards, theatrical distribution, and were selected for international film festivals. After graduating from the University of Melbourne in Australia, she spent her twenties "tent-making" across four continents. She is currently an MBA candidate at Biola.  

Today we dive into - Jan's journey from being a tentmaker to being called to minister in the darkness of Hollywood.   

Join us in our conversation with Jan, as her faith and confidence inspired us.  

Support Jan: 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/fivetwosix/Eight Parables 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/eightparables/  

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Hello! This is part 1 of the 3 part season finale for season 1 on Turn On The AC Podcast! 

Meet our Asian Creative: Edward Lee

Edward is a Korean-American graduate of Harvard University and was the videographer for the Obama Presidential campaign and later an Associate Director at The White House office of public engagement!

He is a co-founder of Eight Parables and one of the co-founders at the beginning of Jubilee Project.

With 10 years of experience, he has directed and produced over 100 short films, documentaries, and PSA’s generating 30 million views online.

Today we dive into - Edwards's story of being successful and having everything he could have ever wanted but feeling empty inside to coming to a crossroads and meeting God. 

Join us as Edward tells us more about how God has been using him on his creative journey. 

Support Edward: 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/edwardyounglee/

Eight Parables IG: https://www.instagram.com/eightparables/

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Happy New Years everyone!!   

Meet our Asian Creative: Alison Chang  Alison is a Tawainese American Filmmaker, storyteller and is currently working as an assistant editor in the motion picture industry! 

Alison took this leap of faith to follow her dreams and passion by moving from Texas to LA!   

Join us in our conversation as we hear more about Alison's story and talk about doubts and this season of transition for Alison!   

Go support Alison -  IG: https://www.instagram.com/aleeviate/ 

Film: Searching 2   

📚Resources!!! 📚 

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lison is a Taiwanese-American filmmaker and storyteller, discovering at a young age that the craft of editing sparked a passion deep inside of her, and has since been following that passion with faith, wonder, and determination.

Born and raised in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, she started off working in various areas of film and video content in Austin, Texas before moving to Los Angeles, CA, where she is now a working assistant editor in the motion picture industry. Although filmmaking is her craft of choice, Alison loves all creative mediums - including photography, fashion, and design - and in a pre-pandemic world could be found frequently traveling and enjoying new experiences. She also loves connecting deeply with others and having soul conversations like the ones on this podcast.

Ultimately, Alison hopes to live a life that encourages others to live fully into the gifts and passions God has given them, particularly in the Asian-American community, and to make her younger self proud.“