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Taboo Talks

By TabooThao

Hosted by Millennial-Hmong-American TabooThao; this podcast exists to increase everyone’s, including his own, capacity of empathy by tackling topics through multiple perspectives that are perceived as controversial.

While connecting with old friends and new faces alike, TabooTalks highlights current public conversations and focuses on sensitive ideas: self-improvement, representation, community, the creative hustle, and much more.

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Defining Allyship (TabooTalks Ep.9) [feat.Joyce Guo]

Taboo TalksJul 03, 2020

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Defining Allyship (TabooTalks Ep.9) [feat.Joyce Guo]

Defining Allyship (TabooTalks Ep.9) [feat.Joyce Guo]

I was able to discover a real gem in this one with this definition of being an ally! I say why in the vid, but short version: "it's flexible, meaning it can apply to many multiple cases".  Please share this podcast with your friends, it would super appreciated!  **Working through technical difficulties this Covid Experience
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1:27 - Pronouns / Updates on Life
6:37 - Effects of Covid on us being Asian
15:50 - Being a leader and navigating different personalities / ignorance
23:31 - Toxic Positivity
27:57 - Political Correctness, SJW, and just defending human rights
37:41 - Stop shaming other who are helping, but aren't helping the way you want
40:10 - Movements that are successful
48:30 - The concept of Humanity is separate from a person's actions/identity/personality
54:20 - Ideas/opinions ≠ people 59:00 - What is an Ally?
1:09:00 - Catering as a leader, Healthy or Toxic?
1:16:30 - Passing the Torch to the next generation
1:26:22 - Stop talking about me
1:32:40 - Juggling perceptions while invoking the Tough Leader
1:41:38 - Where to find us


Jul 03, 202001:45:42
The Journey So Far (TabooTalks Ep.8) [feat.TabooThao]
Apr 05, 202001:06:25
Yes, Know Your Love Languages (TabooTalks Ep.7) [feat. Y.E.S. Podcast]

Yes, Know Your Love Languages (TabooTalks Ep.7) [feat. Y.E.S. Podcast]

Join me on a journey that is about increasing everyone’s, including my own, capacity of empathy through tackling controversial topics through the lens of multiple perspectives.  Some technical Difficulties with the Audio in this episode

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  [1:53] We had some issues with each other awhile back
 [4:02] HMSA & Heritage Day, What is it??
 [10:30] Our PRONOUNS are
 [11:24] The image of Hmong Men from the perspective of women
 [17:29] Do Hmong men have too much pride on a whole?
 [21:58] Why would Hmong Women rather date outside of the culture
 [26:45] The toxicity in Hmong Culture also generates from women, not just men
 [29:53] Empathy and understanding comes from encountering new world views
 [36:28] What we want in a partner
 [43:20] Find someone who’s taller than you
 [44:50] 5 Love Languages
 [49:53] Don’t be with someone who consistently brings you down
 [53:00] Your Love Language is how you give and would like to receive love
 [54:00] Dobler-Dahmer Theory
 [58:20] What does Cis Mean?
 [58:48] Best way to discover yourself is to interact with others
 [1:02:49] Is there a quality that is inherently bad?
 [1:07:42] Stop demonizing something using its extreme as your basis
 [1:11:10] When Y.E.S. Podcast airs
 [1:12:09] COVID -19
 [1:14:51] Where to find us

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  TabooThao
 
https://open.spotify.com/show/6VQzAdaJSPgrqnRh0KjYm6
 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-talks/id1500805981
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/taboo-thao-50a432165/
 
https://www.instagram.com/taboothao
 
https://www.facebook.com/taboothao
 
https://soundcloud.com/taboothao

Mar 29, 202001:15:43
Move with Confidence and Intention(TabooTalks Ep.6)[feat. Bert Lee]

Move with Confidence and Intention(TabooTalks Ep.6)[feat. Bert Lee]

Join me on a journey that is about increasing everyone’s, including my own, capacity of empathy through tackling controversial topics through the lens of multiple perspectives.

  Technical Difficulties with the Audio in this episode

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  [8:22] When did you start dancing?
 [13:22] Struggling with English as a Second language → Public Speaking
 [17:15] Psychology with Body Language
 [19:37] The Direction of people’s feet can tell you a lot
 [21:11] Great Speeches involves intentional body movement
 [23:07] At all times, How aware are you in social situations
 [25:17] How to know someone is open to talk to at a party
 [28:31] Eye Contact, don’t forget to practice it
 [31:20] Taboo’s Big Forehead
 [33:08] Specific Hairstyles complement specific Head Shapes
 [36:32] Self Imaging while you're young
 [38:25] Growing up with Asian Stereotypes
 [40:54] Fashion change caused by feeling like an anomaly
 [42:52] It’s not you being Asian, it’s about being confident(dating)
 [46:01] Bert’s Perspective on generating Confidence
 [50:30] Have Intention and Purpose in your actions
 [53:16] Preparing for your speech
 [56:40] Speaking Together at the HMEN Conference
 [1:00:08] Philosophies of Words and Love
 [1:10:40] Don’t focus so much on the Mechanics / Methodology
 [1:15:39] MLM’s and Network Marketing
 [1:24:15] TabooThao’s Trajectory
 [1:27:02] Ambition, Motivation, Execution
 [1:30:28] Designing Your Life’s Vision / Purpose
 [1:33:52] When you Know What You Want, but can’t put it into words
 [1:36:08] Ways to Keep yourself Disciplined
 [1:41:50] How Taboo reached this level of Self Discipline
 [1:47:25] Doing / Executing and Progress brings you closer to fulfillment
 [1:52:13] Always strive to do better, You Always Got Time
 [1:56:51] Where to find us 

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  TabooThao

  https://open.spotify.com/show/6VQzAdaJSPgrqnRh0KjYm6

  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-talks/id1500805981

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https://soundcloud.com/taboothao

Mar 22, 202001:58:42
Affirmations, A Tool Towards Fulfillment (TabooTalks Ep.5) [feat. Mai Yer Xiong]

Affirmations, A Tool Towards Fulfillment (TabooTalks Ep.5) [feat. Mai Yer Xiong]

Join me on a journey that is about increasing everyone’s, including my own, capacity of empathy through tackling controversial topics through the lens of multiple perspectives.

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  My amazing Friend in this episode can be found in these links!

  Mai Yer Xiong:

  https://www.facebook.com/aylee.leexiong

  https://www.instagram.com/aylee.official

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  TabooThao

  https://open.spotify.com/show/6VQzAdaJSPgrqnRh0KjYm6

  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-talks/id1500805981

  https://www.instagram.com/taboothao

  https://www.facebook.com/taboothao

  https://soundcloud.com/taboothao

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  Sparrow Program with Nelsie Yang [1:30]

  How did you start doing Affirmations for yourself? [5:30]

  Being a Sales person [8:00]

  Affirmations, are they for everyone? [12:00]

  WooWoo [13:09]

  Why do you do affirmations [15:43]

  How to go about Affirmations [18:45]

  Changes with not saying affirmations [25:15]

  Affirmations is a tool of self love [26:50]

  What does Self Love look like? [29:50]

  Components of self love [39:10]

  Do Affirmations encompass goals? [46:00]

  Personal Development & Power of Self Belief [48:26]

  Finding Fulfillment [50:30]

  Holistically Finding Fulfillment [54:30]

  What makes a Good Leader? [57:48]

  How we met [1:01:01]

  Example Affirmations [1:05:43]

  Announcements [1:07:26]

  Aylee’s Upcoming Book [1:08:55]

  Aylee’s Upcoming Jewelry Line [1:09:25]

  Hill Murray High School Scholarship [1:11:41]

  Hill Murray is Taboo’s old High School [1:14:00]

  Words of Encouragement for those interested [1:18:25]

  Where to find us [1:21:19]

Mar 15, 202001:23:22
Sustainability for Working Families (TabooTalks Ep.4) [feat. Nelsie Yang]

Sustainability for Working Families (TabooTalks Ep.4) [feat. Nelsie Yang]

Join me on a journey that is about increasing everyone’s, including my own, capacity of empathy through tackling controversial topics through the lens of multiple perspectives.

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  My amazing guest in this episode can be found in these links!

  Nelsie Yang, City Council Member of Ward 6 for St Paul MN:

  https://www.facebook.com/NelsieYangWard6

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  TabooThao

  https://open.spotify.com/show/6VQzAdaJSPgrqnRh0KjYm6

  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taboo-talks/id1500805981

  https://www.instagram.com/taboothao

  https://www.facebook.com/taboothao

  https://soundcloud.com/taboothao

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  More on Nelsie Yang [0:50]

  Relief, Recovery, Reform → Economic stability for Working Families [3:09]

  Let's Understand who the system is built for [4:40]

  Let's get policies into place to help the Working Families Prosper [7:53]

  Raising the Minimum wage [10:07]

  Privileges of Large Corporations & the Repercussions [13:09]

  One Reason why Corps get some Privileges [15:21]

  Painting the picture of a Successful Working Family [17:44]

  Support your Employees if you have the means [18:00]

  Being able to live a dignified life [19:34]

  Trying to Translate so far in the chat [24:13]

  What does Wealth mean? [26:09]

  Your Zipcode is more indicative of your success than other facets [28:38]

  Shameless Plug → Hmong Men Conference [30:18]

  How to Empower Small Businesses [36:20]

  Where to Find us [39:39]

Mar 09, 202042:13
Navigating Life as a Content Creator (TabooTalks Ep.3) [feat. Dan Yaj]

Navigating Life as a Content Creator (TabooTalks Ep.3) [feat. Dan Yaj]

Join me on a journey that is about increasing everyone’s, including my own, capacity of empathy through tackling controversial topics through the lens of multiple perspectives.  

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  https://www.facebook.com/taboothao

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  Spirit’s Dawn-Ntsuj and the Vietnam War’s influence on Hmong Men [2:32

  Dan’s Film Origin Story [7:38]

  Gordon Parks, Racism, Art-Activist, & his Influence [9:19]

  Filmmaker or Content Creator? [15:02]

  How to Stand Out through all the Noise [18:35]

  The Magic of Thinking Big → Stop making Excuses for yourself [27:15]

  Starting something? Make sure it’s something you love [30:44]

  I’m 24 and I’m too Old [35:05]

  To reach your dreams, Emulate that version of yourself every day [40:09]

  How do you determine that someone is your friend? [42:05]

  Snippet into Why I want to make as many friends as possible [52:19]

  For the Entertainment Industry, you really have to know people [57:11]

  Ultimately, people are a resource [1:01:25]

  Take the projects and collaborations that you resonate with [1:04:04]

  Are you asking me to Collaborate or to do most of the work? [1:05:35]

  Being an Artist by default puts into the business scene [1:12:51]

  The criteria for being a Director in Spirits Dawn [1:16:53]

  The biggest issue as an aspiring Filmmaker [1:22:22]

  Sometimes, it’s out of your control [1:27:07]

  Where to Find us [1:34:35]

Mar 01, 202001:36:25
Take Action With YOUR Creativity (TabooTalks Ep.2) [feat. Ess Era]

Take Action With YOUR Creativity (TabooTalks Ep.2) [feat. Ess Era]

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  Stage Personas [2:55]

  T.BExtraordinary Origin Story [6:50]

  Purpose of T.BE [15:30]

  Working with KPop Star Amber Liu [17:02]

  Be Grateful for your own actions [22:57]

  One perspective on Artist showing appreciation of other artists [23:24]

  Why pursue art when you can do something sustain you? [25:17]

  Why not get a stable job first(Sustainable), then make art(Passion)? [29:09]

  Creativity is not only reserved for the Arts [32:54]

  Change is always happening, So I’m not afraid of over saturation [35:34]

  You’re being Naive [40:28]

  Creativity is only limited by your perception [45:38]

  You’re only Naive if you’re doing this [50:15]

  Haters get pleasure from being validated, Don’t let them have it [53:49]

  Right mindset + Intentional actions + Risk = better than 80% of the world [57:00]

  Book Suggestion #1 → The 5 Love Languages [1:04:11]

  Book Suggestion #2 →The Power of Your Subconscious Mind [1:09:00]

  Always Grow, You CAN do it, Age of the Creator is now [1:10:24]

  Where to find us [1:12:41]

Feb 23, 202001:14:27
Redefining Self Love (TabooTalks Ep.1 ) [feat. Wabi Sabi]

Redefining Self Love (TabooTalks Ep.1 ) [feat. Wabi Sabi]

It’s the first official Taboo Talks Episode!

  This really begins our journey that is about increasing everyone’s, including my own, capacity of empathy through tackling controversial topics through the lens of multiple perspectives.

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  Dam You’re Beautiful Movement [1:48]

  Finding Yourself After a Breakup Workshop [7:48]

  Self-Love Definition [12:12]

  Self-Love = Overrated [15:55]

  How to start your Self-Love Journey [19:25]

  Can you Self Love while wanting Love from outside sources? [25:30]

  Romantic Love is Fake [29:42]

  The Essence of Love [33:18]

  If you really love someone, can you stop loving them? [34:38]

  Applying Love to “Self”-Love and your intentions [39:25]

  It’s Important to have a supportive Community [45:55]

  Are you using “Self Love” as an excuse for your vulnerability? [47:40]

  There’s gotta be some objective truth to Love [56:28]

  One of the Benefits of continual Self-Love [59:28]

  Everyone talks about the “love” in Self Love, but what is the “self”? [1:03:20]

  The difference between Self and Identity [1:08:52]

  Sometimes embracing your identities can help you find the “self” [1:14:37]

  Where to find us [1:18:31]

Feb 23, 202001:20:26
Gender StereoTypes (TabooTalks Prologue Ep.2) [feat. Liezel Rivera]

Gender StereoTypes (TabooTalks Prologue Ep.2) [feat. Liezel Rivera]

Welcome to the second prologue episode of Taboo Talks. The official episode begins our journey that is about increasing everyone’s, including my own, capacity of empathy through tackling controversial topics through the lens of multiple perspectives.

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Poke Bowls from Hawaii vs Mainland [3:59]  

2020 Seeds and Initiatives [7:52]  

What are your pronouns? [12:47]  

Gender Stereotypes Project [15:00]  

Is Gender necessary? [20:47]  

LA has gender-nonconforming bathrooms everywhere [23:59]  

Questioned as I walked into the bathroom at the Club [26:37]  

My Coming Out Story [34:12]  

Advice for those looking for acceptance [37:22]  

Finding the clarity in self-awareness [43:05]  

Do Your Parents actually want your life to be better for you? [47:23]  

Do people choose to be gay? [55:36]  

Losing a close friend because you admitted to being gay [59:16]  

Born gay or culturally psychological reasoning? [1:10:22]  

Queer Community, is it clicky? [1:19:17]  

How do you consider someone to be an ally? [1:23:12]  

Be empathetic towards those who show you hate / rage [1:32:15]  

Give thanks to the Leaders in the Queer Community [1:38:44]  

Queer in Media [1:41:57]  

Where to find us [1:51:20]  

Feb 18, 202001:49:32
2020 Seeds (TabooTalks Prologue Ep.1) [feat. Jonathan Obdin & Kengi Yang]

2020 Seeds (TabooTalks Prologue Ep.1) [feat. Jonathan Obdin & Kengi Yang]

Welcome to the first Prologue Episode of Taboo Talks.  The mission of the podcast is about increasing everyone’s, including my own, capacity of empathy through tackling controversial topics through the lens of multiple perspectives

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  Intro and what we do as artists @ 0:00

  2020 Seeds/Goals @ 4:50

  Our Bad Habits @ 11:02

  Clean room = Clear mind @ 12:48

  Shout out to the Podcast location -- Coffeesessions @ 4:11

  Throwing away/ Donating / Recycling Shirts @ 16:51

  "Some days I just be stanky" @ 18:24

  Thrifting and Clothing brands @ 19:12

  New Clothing Brand @ 19:50

  Minimalism doesn't work for certain careers @ 20:45

  Tamales break & Intermission @ 22:08

  Intention & Clarity for your goals @ 23:11

  Having a strong Why gets you through any How @ 26:30

  Self-Love & Self-Worth @ 33:23

  Jim Kwik and our own limitations @ 35:45

  Definitions of Self-Love @ 37:32

  Where to find us @ 46:35


Feb 17, 202048:06