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Unapologetically Asian
By Tiana NguyenSociety & Culture
Unapologetically Asian episodes
- the reality of moving to london ft. paula ly
We get candid and real about the ups and downs of uprooting our lives in Melbourne, Australia and moving to London as 2 Aussie Asians đŹđ§ Join us as the @SheilasAbroad aka my home girl - Paula Ly and I share our journey across the pond so far!
In this episode:
- first impressions of london
- house hunting debacle
- living in a share house with boys
- working for money vs. passion
- finding a job in london
- money anxiety
- family immigration appreciation
- craving asian culture/community
- future travels
- and so much more!
Thank you for tuning in and for all your support <3
Let us know what type of content you'd be keen to hear and see from us next!Sending love & good vibes,TianaâĽď¸ UA âď¸đď¸Hosted by: â â â â Tiana Nguyenâ â âSpecial guest: Paula Ly
Follow the Aussie Asians moving to the UK journey on instagram: â @sheilasabroadâ____SOCIALS:Slide into our dms on instagram: â â â â â â @unapologeticallyaznâFollow us for more video content on â â â â TikTokâ â â â or YouTubeFind more UA: â â â â â https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyaznâ â â ââ¨Musicâ¨Joakim Karud - Say GoodnightLakey Inspired - Chill DayJoakim Karud - Fresh Start43 min - i'm moving to london | UA Goes Global
'Ello Guv'nas đââď¸đŹđ§
In this episode:- I'm moving to London innit - who, what, when, where, why?!
- Eldest child in an immigrant fam energy
- Team updates
- What's in store for UA Goes Global
- Future of UA - p.s. we'll still be alive!!!
Thank you for tuning in and for all your support <3
Let us know what type of content you'd be keen to hear and see from us next!
Sending love & good vibes,
TianaâĽď¸ UA âď¸đď¸Hosted by: â â â â Tiana Nguyenâ â âFollow the Aussie Asians moving to the UK journey on instagram: â @sheilasabroadâ____SOCIALS:Slide into our dms on instagram: â â â â â â @unapologeticallyaznâFollow us for more video content on â â â â TikTokâ â â â or YouTubeFind more UA: â â â â â https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyaznâ â â ââ¨Musicâ¨Joakim Karud - Say GoodnightLakey Inspired - Chill DayJoakim Karud - Fresh Start22 min - 82. Dating Apps Suck, Emotional Unavailability & Low Effort Culture ft. Brenda Van
We're joined by boss babe, Brenda Van - founder of Dating Apps Suck - a dating events company that brings together like-minded individuals through connection-building initiatives like mixers, speed dating & most recently, run clubs.
Grab that cup of tea or shot of tea-quila and join us as we delve into the culture of modern day dating (Melb vs. Syd đ), why we're emotionally unavailable & why dating apps do in fact suck!!In this episode we discuss:
- Immigrant fam work ethic
- What is Dating App Sucks?
- Dating apps vs. dating events
- Dating App Sucks success stories
- Date zero
- Best & worst dating stories
- Being emotionally unavailable
- Australia's low effort dating culture
- Dating in Melb vs. Syd
- The provider mindset
- Future of DAS
- and so much more!
đď¸Hosted by: â â â â Tiana Nguyenâ â â
Special guests: â Brenda VanAttend a Dating Apps Suck event - Dating Apps Suck____AFFILIATE SPONSORS:Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:đ¨ â â Scoopy Milk Bar:â â Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! đ¨đĽ The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) đĽđ§ â â Bubble Tea Club:â â Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! đ§SOCIALS:- Slide into our dms on instagram: â â â â â @unapologeticallyaznâ â
- Follow us for more video content on â â â TikTokâ â â
- Find more UA: â â â â https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyaznâ â â
Much love,
âĽď¸ UA âď¸â¨Musicâ¨Joakim Karud - Say GoodnightLakey Inspired - Chill DayJoakim Karud - Fresh Start1 hr 7 min - 81. Cut Fruit as a Love Language & Being the Only POC in the Boardroom ft. Thanh Truong aka Fruit Nerd
From cut fruit as a love language in Asian households to being the only POC in the Coles boardroom, this was such fruitful convo that is guaranteed to leave you feeling so good! Thanh is a produce expert, wholesale fruiterer & absolute legend in the fruit & veg media scene. We're SO excited to share with ya'll this upbeat episode!
In this episode we discuss:
- Gifting fruit in Asian culture
- Why durian is KING
- Changing the narrative of negative connotations with Asian food
- Importance of POC heroes in media
- Lunar New Year x Coles x Bok Choy??
- Being President of ASEAN
- Cut fruit as a love language
- Orange peel theory
- Growing up in a fruit shop
- and so much more!
đď¸Hosted by: â â â Tiana Nguyenâ â
Special guests: Thanh TruongSupport Thanh's projects (including his book - Donât Buy Fruit & Veg Without Me!)
____Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:
đ¨ â â Scoopy Milk Bar:â â Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! đ¨đĽ The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) đĽđ§ â â Bubble Tea Club:â â Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! đ§If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: â â â â @unapologeticallyaznâ â â â
Follow us for more video content on â â â TikTokâ â âFind more UA: â â â https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyaznâ âMuch love,âĽď¸ UA âď¸â¨Musicâ¨Joakim Karud - Say GoodnightLakey Inspired - Chill DayJoakim Karud - Fresh Start1 hr 2 min - 80. Amber Liu: Identity & Mental Health in the Asian Pop IndustryWe're stoked to be BACKKK and joined by the uber talented yet down-to-earth powerhouse that is Amber Liu! Amber took time out of her 2024 'No More Sad Songs' world tour to chat to us about where it all began, the highs and lows of the Asian pop industry and the importance of community.In this episode we discuss:Growing up as a Chinese AmericanBeing scouted by SM EntertainmentHighs and lows of KPOP IndustryMental health in the Asian Pop music industryImportance of mentorship & role modelsFameLife on the No More Sad Songs world tourand so much more!đď¸Hosted by: â â â Tiana Nguyenâ âSpecial guests: Amber Liu____Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:đ¨ â â Scoopy Milk Bar:â â Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! đ¨đĽ The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) đĽđ§ â â Bubble Tea Club:â â Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! đ§If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: â â â â @unapologeticallyaznâ â â âFollow us for more video content on â â â TikTokâ â âFind more UA: â â â https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyaznâ âMuch love,âĽď¸ UA âď¸â¨Musicâ¨Joakim Karud - Say GoodnightLakey Inspired - Chill DayJoakim Karud - Fresh Start33 min
- Come See Natalie Tran, Brendan Pang & Lizzy Hoo â¨LIVEâ¨
Joined by special guests - YouTuber & actress Natalie Tran, comedian & writer Lizzy Hoo, and MasterChef & restaurateur Brendan Pang, weâll be having a live intimate podcast conversation âUnder the Starsâ.
Featuring goodies from awesome Asian Australian businesses, live music & more - this night is all about celebrating what it means to be Unapologetically Asian.
đď¸ WHEN: 29th of February 2024 | doors open 7:30pm
đWHERE: Malthouse Theatre (113 Sturt Street Southbank)
đď¸ TICKETS: $35https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/what-s-on/malthouse-outdoor-stage/under-the-stars-with-unapologetically-asian/
We cannot wait to share with you all the fun convos & special surprises we have planned. Be sure to grab your tickets - you donât want to miss out!
Sending love & good vibes,
Unapologetically Asian
2 min - 79. Being Delulu, Conflict in Relos & First Impressions | UA UnpluggedWelcome to another ep of UA Unplugged - the dnms that we usually have after a recording day/sesh when the mics are unplugged. UA Unplugged will be our more casual episodes and a place where you can get to know the UA fam better. Join us as we throw straight bants and roast each other about first impressions, being delulu & everything in-between. Hope you enjoy!In this episode, we discuss:Who would headline out our music festival?First impressions of each otherWork crushesS/O having work wives/husbandsJealousyHow we solve conflict in relationshipsSocial media and how it impacts datingand more!đď¸Hosted by: â â Tiana Nguyenâ â , â Cylina Tranâ & â Robin YangâThank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:đ¨ â â Scoopy Milk Bar:â â Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! đ¨If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: â â â â @unapologeticallyaznâ â â âFollow us for more video content on â â â TikTokâ â âFind more UA: â â â https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyaznâ â âMuch love,âĽď¸ UA âď¸â¨Musicâ¨Joakim Karud - Say GoodnightLakey Inspired - Chill DayJoakim Karud - Fresh Start57 min
- 78. Muay Thai Wins, Losses & Mental Resilience ft. Spring Sia, River Daz & Tim Nguyen
Aussie Asian Muay Thai legends, Spring Sia, River Daz & Tim Nguyen take us on their rollercoaster of a journey with Muay Thai. From humble beginnings to pivotal wins, losses and everything in-between. This was such a fun conversation full of inspiration and of course, a whole lot of banter.
In this episode, we discuss:- How everyone got into Muay Thai
- Misconceptions about martial arts and fighting
- Pivotal moments
- First fights and career highlights
- What losing feels like
- Importance of maintaining mental health
- Confidence challenges
- What's it like to fight overseas
- Getting injured and feeling pain
- Resilience in fighting
- Funny travel stories
- and so much more!
đď¸Hosted by: â â â â Tiana Nguyenâ â â â
đď¸ Special guests:Spring Sia / Heartmuaythai
River Daz
Tim Nguyen
Sukhari Muay Thai
âThank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:đ¨ â â Scoopy Milk Bar:â â Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! đ¨Slide into our dms on instagram: â â â â â â @unapologeticallyaznâ â â â â âFollow us for more video content on â â â â â TikTokâ â â â â and YouTubeFind more UA: â â â â â linktr.ee/unapologeticallyaznâ â â âMuch love,âĽď¸ UA âď¸â¨Musicâ¨Joakim Karud - Say GoodnightLakey Inspired - Chill DayJoakim Karud - Fresh Start1 hr 40 min - 77. Love, Romance & Cheating | UA UnpluggedWelcome to another ep of UA Unplugged - the dnms that we usually have after a recording day/sesh when the mics are unplugged. UA Unplugged will be our more casual episodes and a place where you can get to know the UA fam better. Join us as we throw straight bants and roast each other about cheating, romance & everything in-between. Hope you enjoy!In this episode, we discuss:Do you and your partner need to have the same interests?Would you rather be cheated on with someone more attractive or less attractive?Emotional vs. physical cheatingOnce a cheater, always a cheater?What have you learnt from fam/parents that you bring into your relationships?How does your family role (youngest child/eldest child etc) impact what you want/need in relationships?and more!What is the most romantic thing we've ever done for a partner?What is the most romantic thing a partner has ever done for us?Who usually says 'I love you' first?and more!đď¸Hosted by: â â Tiana Nguyenâ â , â Cylina Tranâ & â Robin YangâThank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:đ¨ â â Scoopy Milk Bar:â â Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! đ¨đĽ The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) đĽđ§ â â Bubble Tea Club:â â Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! đ§If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: â â â â @unapologeticallyaznâ â â âFollow us for more video content on â â â TikTokâ â âFind more UA: â â â https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyaznâ â âMuch love,âĽď¸ UA âď¸â¨Musicâ¨Joakim Karud - Say GoodnightLakey Inspired - Chill DayJoakim Karud - Fresh Start34 min
- 76. Rizz, Our Crushes & the Chase | UA Unplugged
Welcome to UA Unplugged - the dnms that we usually have after a recording day/sesh when the mics are unplugged. UA Unplugged will be our more casual episodes and a place where you can get to know the UA fam better. Join us as we throw straight bants and roast each other about rizz, the chase and everything in-between. Hope you enjoy!
In this episode, we discuss:
- Who has the most rizz?
- Guy rizz vs. girl rizz
- The Robin Yang treatment
- Do pickup lines work?
- Ideal first dates
- Are date vibes 2-way street
- IRL vs. online personality
- Do guys like girls chasing and vice versa
- and more!
đď¸Hosted by: â â Tiana Nguyenâ â , â Cylina Tranâ & â Robin Yangâ
Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:đ¨ â â Scoopy Milk Bar:â â Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! đ¨đĽ The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) đĽđ§ â â Bubble Tea Club:â â Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! đ§If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: â â â â @unapologeticallyaznâ â â âFollow us for more video content on â â â TikTokâ â âFind more UA: â â â https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyaznâ â âMuch love,âĽď¸ UA âď¸â¨Musicâ¨Joakim Karud - Say GoodnightLakey Inspired - Chill DayJoakim Karud - Fresh Start52 min
About Unapologetically Asian
From the publisher's feed
Asian Australian podcast where we have candid conversations about dating, culture, careers and everything in-between.
đď¸ Hosted by Tiana Nguyen