Hey hey hey!! 

Thanks for tuning in, everyone!! In this episode, we’ll be sharing our thoughts on the current political climate regarding the presidential and vice presidential debates and the upcoming election. Please remember to vote if you're eligible and stay updated on politics!!  

Disclaimer: Some of the contents covered are based on opinionated ideas and beliefs. Please fact check everything before forming conclusions. 

Links 

1. https://abc7news.com/fake-ballot-drop-box-ca-republican-sam-mahood/7171554/ [california fake ballot drop offs] 

2. https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/essay/on-the-cusp-of-adulthood-and-facing-an-uncertain-future-what-we-know-about-gen-z-so-far/ [youth vote] 

3. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/fact-checking-trump-biden-2nd-2020-presidential-debate/story?id=73750341 [overview of 2nd pres. debate]  

Team 

🌻 Kelly Huang: creator 

🌻 Helen Tang: podcast host 

🌻 Michelle Chen: graphic designer 

🌻 Carolyn Nguyen: writer/editor-in-chief 

🌻 Amy Le: writer/social media manager  

Social Media Accounts 

🌻 twitter: https://twitter.com/voicetoculture

🌻 instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicetocult... 

🌻 website: www.voicetoculture.com

Hey guys!!  

On today's bonus episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Miriam Shoman!! She is the founder of Education for All, an organization dedicated to providing children all over the world with an equal education opportunity. Her team has done so much to help the New Jersey community and we are grateful to have her on our podcast.  

Education For All 🌻 instagram: @shapetheyouth  

Contact Miriam 🌻 [email protected]   

Team 🌻 Kelly Huang: creator 

🌻 Helen Tang: podcast host 

🌻 Michelle Chen: graphic designer 

🌻 Carolyn Nguyen: writer/editor-in-chief 

🌻 Amy Le: writer/social media manager  

Social Media Accounts 

🌻 twitter: https://twitter.com/voicetoculture

🌻 instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicetocult... 

🌻 website: www.voicetoculture.com

We're back with another one 😎🤘🏼

In this episode, we discussed the prejudices placed on immigrants (specifically in America), asylum erasure along the Mexican border, and the role immigrants play in our society. What is your stance on immigration? Let us know in the comments below👇

Disclaimer: We do not endorse illegal immigration. Some of the contents covered are based on opinionated ideas and beliefs. Please fact check everything before forming conclusions.

Links

1. https://www.rescue.org/article/how-trump-administration-eliminating-asylum-us [asylum erasure]

2. https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/514289-ice-reports-over-230-more-covid-19-infections-at-arizona-facility [ICE]

3. https://youtu.be/UzYDqQDNFzc [DACA explained]

4. https://www.ilcm.org/latest-news/five-things-you-can-do-to-support-immigrants-and-refugees/ [how to help]

5. https://www.boundless.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-finish-an-immigration-regulation/ [immigration in the US]

6. https://www.litwinlaw.com/Articles/How-Long-Does-it-Take-to-Immigrate-to-the-United-States.shtml [immigration in the US]

7. To check out the article on non-citizen voting that Kelly mentioned, click here to go to our website and download it: https://www.voicetoculture.com/episodes/immigration-in-the-us-episode-11 

Team

🌻 Kelly Huang: creator

🌻 Helen Tang: podcast host

🌻 Michelle Chen: graphic designer

🌻 Carolyn Nguyen: writer/editor-in-chief

🌻 Amy Le: writer/social media manager

Social Media Accounts

🌻 twitter: https://twitter.com/voicetoculture

🌻 instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicetocult...

🌻 website: www.voicetoculture.com

#VoicetoCulture #immigration #unitedstates

Hey guys 🌟 

In this episode, we’ll be discussing the Green New Deal and the future of our climate. Listen to us discuss these questions in this episode, and let us know your thoughts as well in the comments👇  

Disclaimer: some of the contents covered are based on opinionated ideas and beliefs. Please fact check everything before forming conclusions.  

Links 

1. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/21/climate/green-new-deal-questions-answers.html [GND] 

2. https://youtu.be/GxIDJWCbk6I [Vox, Green New Deal explained] 

3. https://www.npr.org/2019/02/07/691997301/rep-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-releases-green-new-deal-outline [AOC outline] 

4. https://www.dataforprogress.org/gnd-support [stats on GND support] 

5. https://www.dataforprogress.org/green-new-deal-report [more stats] 

6. https://www.demconvention.com/press-releases/for-immediate-release-august-19-2020-media-contact-pressdemconvention-com-bidens-plan-to-combat-climate-change-and-create-jobs/[Biden’s Plan] 

7. https://joebiden.com/climate-plan/# [Biden’s plan] 

8. https://sunrisemovement.github.io/scorecard/ [comparison of Democratic candidates]  

Team 

🌻 Kelly Huang: creator 

🌻 Helen Tang: podcast host 

🌻 Michelle Chen: graphic designer 

🌻 Carolyn Nguyen: writer/editor-in-chief 

🌻 Amy Le: writer/social media manager  

Social Media Accounts 

🌻 twitter: https://twitter.com/voicetoculture 

🌻 instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicetocult... 

🌻 website: www.voicetoculture.com  

#VoicetoCulture #globalwarming #greennewdeal

Hey everyone 💖 In this bonus episode, we had the honor of speaking with Melanie Deziel, a keynote speaker, award-winning branded content creator, and lifelong storyteller. She is the founder and Chief Content Officer of StoryFuel, a consulting agency which teaches marketers, publishers, creators and companies of all sizes how to tell better brand stories. As the author of The Content Fuel Framework: How to Generate Unlimited Story Ideas, she shared her insight on entrepreneurship, content strategizing, and journalism. Please show her some love by sharing this episode with your circle as well as checking out her new book and socials!  

StoryFuel 

🌻 website: storyfuel.co 

🌻 about melanie: https://www.storyfuel.co/about-1  

🌻 press, honors, podcast appearances:  https://www.storyfuel.co/press  

🌻 speaking: https://www.storyfuel.co/speaking-1  

🌻 consulting: https://www.storyfuel.co/consulting-1  

🌻 mastermind: brandstorytellermastermind.com 

🌻 testimonials: https://www.storyfuel.co/testimonials  

🌻 contact: https://www.storyfuel.co/contact 

🌻 twitter: @storyfuel_co 

🌻 instagram: instagram.com/storyfuel.co  

Melanie's Social Media Accounts 

🌻 twitter: @mdeziel 

🌻 instagram: Instagram.com/meldeziel 

🌻 linkedin: linkedin.com/in/melaniedeziel 

🌻 facebook: facebook.com/storyfuel 

🌻 youtube: youtube.com/melaniedeziel  

The Content Fuel Framework: How to Generate Unlimited Story Ideas 

🌻 book website: http://contentfuelframework.com/ 

🌻 amazon & kindle:  https://amzn.to/32u7Isc 

🌻 barnes & noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-content-fuel-framework-melanie-deziel/1136276313?  

🌻 praise for the book:  http://contentfuelframework.com/praise *listeners can download the first chapter of the book for free using the link in melanie's instagram bio: instagram.com/meldeziel*  

Team 

🌻 Kelly Huang: creator 

🌻 Helen Tang: podcast host 

🌻 Michelle Chen: graphic designer 

🌻 Carolyn Nguyen: writer/editor-in-chief 

🌻 Amy Le: writer/social media manager  

Social Media Accounts 

🌻 twitter: https://twitter.com/voicetoculture 

🌻 instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicetocult... 

🌻 website: www.voicetoculture.com  #StoryFuel #MelanieDeziel #podcast #contentcreation

How does social media algorithms affect us? Is cancel culture effective? Why are we so invested in these platforms? Listen to us discuss these questions in this episode, and let us know your thoughts as well in the comments👇  

Disclaimer: Some of the contents covered are based on opinionated ideas and beliefs. Please fact check everything before forming conclusions.  

Links 

1. https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/en-us/blog/how-do-social-media-algorithms-work [algorithms] 

2. https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2017/06/30/a-run-down-of-social-medias-effects-on-our-mental-health/#6bc9c75d2e5a [effects on health] 

3. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/31/trump-says-he-will-ban-tiktok-through-executive-action-as-soon-as-saturday.html [trump banning tiktok] 

4. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-50287383 [tiktok refusing to testify] 

5. https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/social-media-and-mental-health.htm [tips]  

Team 

🌻 Kelly Huang: creator 

🌻 Helen Tang: podcast host 

🌻 Michelle Chen: graphic designer 

🌻 Carolyn Nguyen: writer/editor-in-chief 

🌻 Amy Le: writer/social media manager  

Social Media Accounts 

🌻 twitter: https://twitter.com/voicetoculture 

🌻 instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicetocult... 

🌻 website: www.voicetoculture.com  

#VoicetoCulture #socialmedia #cancelculture #algorithms

Hey guys 💖

In this episode, we’ll be debating the increasingly controversial subject of Affirmative Action, specifically with the ACA-5 Bill. Let us know your thoughts and stance on this topic!

Disclaimer: Some of the contents covered in this episode are based on opinionated ideas and beliefs. Please fact check everything before forming conclusions.

Links

1. https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/press-room/uc-board-regents-endorses-aca-5-repeal-prop-209 [summary]

2. https://calmatters.org/justice/2020/06/affirmative-action-california-aca5-webe/ [effects of AA on UC schools]

3. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/30393117/ns/us_news-life/t/asian-americans-blast-uc-admissions-policy/#.Xve7V5NKjPa [misleading article abt 12% quota for asians]

4. https://hbr.org/2018/05/asian-americans-are-the-least-likely-group-in-the-u-s-to-be-promoted-to-management [asian american workforce statistic]

5. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/08/24/us/affirmative-action.html [minorities still underrepresented despite AA]

6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJgQR6xiZGs [Crash Course’s Video]

Team

🌻 Kelly Huang: creator

🌻 Helen Tang: podcast host

🌻 Michelle Chen: graphic designer

🌻 Carolyn Nguyen: writer/editor-in-chief

🌻 Amy Le: writer/social media manager

Social Media Accounts

🌻 twitter: https://twitter.com/voicetoculture

🌻 instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicetocult...

🌻 website: www.voicetoculture.com

#VoicetoCulture #affirmative action

Hey guys 💖 

We had the privilege of interviewing BLM protestor, Jennifer Holcombe, a couple days back and thought it would be a great idea to share her insights with you guys! We discussed topics such as defunding the police, the media's false narrative on protestors, and ways to bring about change to the system. What are you thoughts? Let us know in the comments!  

If you would like to hear us discuss more on this topic, please check out episode 4 and 5!  

BLM Episodes 

🌻 04: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lCeF... [part 1] 

🌻 05: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFvfX... [part 2]  

Disclaimer: We will be discussing sensitive topics, some of which are based on personal opinions. We apologize if there are points in the episode where we come off as insensitive or inappropriate. Our only intention is to further inform our community of the current issue and emphasize the importance of taking action. As always, please fact check everything before forming conclusions.  

Jennifer's Social Media Accounts 

🌻 twitter: https://twitter.com/Jholcombe13 

🌻 instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenholcombe13/  

Petitions to help the BLM movement 

1. https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/peti... 

2. https://www.naacp.org/campaigns/we-ar... 

3. https://www.change.org/p/national-act... 

4. https://www.standwithbre.com  

5. https://www.change.org/p/human-rights... 

6. Text “FLOYD” to 55156 [George Floyd] 

7. Text “ENOUGH” to 55156 [Breonna Taylor] 

8. Text “JUSTICE” to 55156 [Ahmaud Arbery]  

Donations to help the BLM movement 

1. NAACP National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/naa...  

2. Color of Change: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute...   

Support funds for the families of victims of police brutality 

1. George Floyd: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd 

2. Breonna Taylor: https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-just... 

3. Ahmaud Arbery: https://www.gofundme.com/f/i-run-with...  

4. Regis Korchinski: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-fo...  

Protest precautions (please be safe if you go) 1. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-pr...  

Team 

🌻 Kelly Huang: creator 

🌻 Helen Tang: podcast host 

🌻 Michelle Chen: graphic designer 

🌻 Carolyn Nguyen: writer/editor-in-chief 

🌻 Amy Le: writer/social media manager  

Social Media Accounts 

🌻 twitter: https://twitter.com/voicetoculture 

🌻 instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicetocult... 

🌻 website: www.voicetoculture.com

It's Pride Month, everyone ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 

In honor of Pride Month, we will be discussing topics surrounding the LQBTQIA+ community such as its tragic history, its relationship with the Christian community, and intersectionality. We encourage you guys to thoroughly research the situation, to express your voice, and to show your support through your actions!  

Disclaimer: some of the contents covered are based on opinionated ideas and beliefs. Please fact check everything before forming conclusions.  

Links 

1. https://sanjosespotlight.com/vargas-pride-month-has-always-been-about-liberation/ [op-ed summary] 

2. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/21/style/lgbtq-gender-language.html [meaning behind LGBTQIA+ terms]  

3. https://www.nytimes.com/article/gay-pride-2020-events-online.html?searchResultPosition=4 [2020 pride guide] 

4. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/06/12/868073068/transgender-health-protections-reversed-by-trump-administration [trump admin]  

5. https://www.glaad.org/bisexual/bierasure [bi erasure]  

6. https://www.healthline.com/health/kinsey-scale#how-its-used [kinsey scale] 

Black LGBTQIA+ businesses/brands 

❤️ Q26: theq26.com 

🧡 Alani Taylor: www.alanitaylor.com 

💛 Helen with the Gold Teeth: helenwiththegoldteeth 

💚 Coco and Breezy: cocoandbreezy 

💙 Stuzo Clothing: stuzoclothing.com 

💜 Gal-dem Magazine: gal-dem.com 

💖 Gc2b: gc2b.co  

Donate to LGBTQIA+ organizations  

1. https://give.thetrevorproject.org/give/63307/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=pride2020&c_src2=headerdonatebutton [The Trevor Project] 

2. https://www.lgbtqfund.org/donate-1 [LGBTQ Freedom Fund] 

3. https://marshap.org/donate/ [Marsha P. Johnson Institute] 

4. https://alp.org/index.php?q=civicrm/contribute/transact&reset=1&id=5 [Audre Lorde Project] 

5. https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780 [NAACP Legal Defense Fund] 

6. https://www.transjusticefundingproject.org/donate/ [Trans Justice Funding Project] 

7. https://srlp.org/donate/ [Sylvia Rivera Law Project] 

8. https://transgenderlawcenter.org/programs/blmp [Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project] 

9. https://www.instagram.com/forthegworls/?hl=en [For the Gworls]  

New York Pride: https://www.nycpride.org/events/The%20Rally  

San Francisco Pride: http://sfpride.org/   

24-hour Global Pride livestream: https://www.globalpride2020.org/  

New York City special broadcast on ABC NEWS live channel: https://www.nycpride.org/events/nyc-pride-march   

Team 

🌻 Kelly Huang: creator 

🌻 Helen Tang: podcast host 

🌻 Michelle Chen: graphic designer 

🌻 Carolyn Nguyen: writer/editor-in-chief 

🌻 Amy Le: writer/social media manager  Social Media Accounts 

🌻 twitter: https://twitter.com/voicetoculture 

🌻 instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicetocult... 

🌻 website: www.voicetoculture.com

Social Media Accounts 

🌻 twitter: https://twitter.com/voicetoculture 

🌻 instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicetocult... 

🌻 website: www.voicetoculture.com