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Unapologetically Asian

Unapologetically Asian

By Tiana Nguyen

Asian Australian podcast where we have candid conversations about dating, culture, careers and everything in-between.

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Unapologetically AsianMay 10, 2021

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81. Cut Fruit as a Love Language & Being the Only POC in the Boardroom ft. Thanh Truong aka Fruit Nerd

81. Cut Fruit as a Love Language & Being the Only POC in the Boardroom ft. Thanh Truong aka Fruit Nerd

Talking to Thanh 'Fruit Nerd' Truong was B-A-N-A-N-A-S 🍌 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!

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠ Special guests: Thanh Truong

Support Thanh's projects (including his book - Don’t Buy Fruit & Veg Without Me!) ____


Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋


If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


Mar 26, 202401:01:11
80. Amber Liu: Identity & Mental Health in the Asian Pop Industry

80. Amber Liu: Identity & Mental Health in the Asian Pop Industry

We'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 American Being scouted by SM Entertainment Highs and lows of KPOP Industry Mental health in the Asian Pop music industry Importance of mentorship & role models Fame Life on the No More Sad Songs world tour and so much more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠ Special guests: Amber Liu ____ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
Mar 19, 202432:49
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Feb 24, 202401:08
79. Being Delulu, Conflict in Relos & First Impressions | UA Unplugged

79. Being Delulu, Conflict in Relos & First Impressions | UA Unplugged

Welcome 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 other Work crushes S/O having work wives/husbands Jealousy How we solve conflict in relationships Social media and how it impacts dating and more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠, ⁠Cylina Tran⁠ & ⁠Robin Yang⁠ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
Nov 14, 202356:09
78. Muay Thai Wins, Losses & Mental Resilience ft. Spring Sia, River Daz & Tim Nguyen
Nov 08, 202301:39:50
77. Love, Romance & Cheating | UA Unplugged

77. Love, Romance & Cheating | UA Unplugged

Welcome 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 cheating Once 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! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠, ⁠Cylina Tran⁠ & ⁠Robin Yang⁠ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
Oct 17, 202333:11
76. Rizz, Our Crushes & the Chase | UA Unplugged

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!

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠, ⁠Cylina Tran⁠ & ⁠Robin Yang⁠ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


Oct 11, 202351:56
75. Quarter-Life Crisis, Moving Out & Melb vs. Syd ft. THUY

75. Quarter-Life Crisis, Moving Out & Melb vs. Syd ft. THUY

Our ol' mate Thuy is BACK for an extra spesh catch-up! For those of you who are new, Thuy was the co-host of UA for 4 seasons. We catch up about what's changed since she's left the show - from moving to Sydney to living with her bf. Find out if Melb is better than Sydney once and for all ;)
In this episode, we discuss:


Change in our lives
Pros + cons of living in Syd vs. Melb
Sydney people vs. Melbourne people
Difficulties of moving to a new city
How to have space when living with partner and house mates
Another quarter-life crisis??
Expat friends living abroad
Fear of moving vs. comfortability
Sydney vs. Melb Nightlife - which is better
Maintaining interstate friendships
Maintaining friendships as you get older
Recos

and so much more!

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
🎙️ Special guests:
Thuy Nguyen

Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:
🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨
🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟
🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋

Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠
Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Much love,
♥︎ UA ✌︎

✨Music✨
Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight
Lakey Inspired - Chill Day
Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
Oct 03, 202301:00:48
74. The Grind Don't Stop Baby ft. Eugene Cheng of The Sneaker Laundry & Nathan Yun of Paire | pt. 2

74. The Grind Don't Stop Baby ft. Eugene Cheng of The Sneaker Laundry & Nathan Yun of Paire | pt. 2

From humble beginnings to the hustle and grind, join us as we deep dive into the birth of successful Asian Australian businesses ⁠⁠The Sneaker Laundry⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Paire⁠⁠ with the masterminds behind the madness - Eugene Cheng and Nathan Yun. In this episode, we discuss: the birth of paire & the sneaker laundry when friendship and business mix why market surveys are redundant pitching to investors over Pho running account down from $110K to $500 product innovation - solving pain points with new formulations importance of defensibility + mario kart banana peels biggest business failures every rejection is a redirection stinky feet and so much more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Special guests: ⁠Eugene Cheng⁠ ⁠Nathan Yun ⁠ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠and ⁠YouTube⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
Sep 26, 202301:11:42
73. Childhood Trauma & The Making of an Entrepreneur ft. Eugene Cheng of The Sneaker Laundry & Nathan Yun of Paire | pt. 1

73. Childhood Trauma & The Making of an Entrepreneur ft. Eugene Cheng of The Sneaker Laundry & Nathan Yun of Paire | pt. 1

From military school to high achieving Asian culture, join us on this wild ride into the childhood and lives of 'Foot Fighter' entrepreneurs Eugene Cheng of The Sneaker Laundry and Nathan Yun of Paire. A fascinating conversation about how childhood, roots and upbringing can leave a profound impact on an entrepreneur's path to success.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • growing up in singapore - V high achieving culture
  • elitist school vibes
  • melb high boys
  • rebelling
  • going to military school in china
  • culture shock moving from west to east and back
  • good kid, bad kid in asian culture
  • working a 9-5 vs. working for yourself
  • and so much more!

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠

🎙️ Special guests:

Eugene Cheng

Nathan Yun

Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ and YouTube Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


Sep 19, 202343:33
Cheeky Ask | We Want to Hear From YOU 🫵🏼

Cheeky Ask | We Want to Hear From YOU 🫵🏼

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Aug 22, 202301:35
72. Business Lows, Dreaming Big & Building a Rave Community w/ No Sleep Ent ft. Michael Duong, Lilly Lin, Cat NLien, Eugene Cheng & Jubs | pt. 2

72. Business Lows, Dreaming Big & Building a Rave Community w/ No Sleep Ent ft. Michael Duong, Lilly Lin, Cat NLien, Eugene Cheng & Jubs | pt. 2

In our season 5 finale, we're joined again by the crew behind No Sleep Entertainment - an Asian Australian based music & events company that produces events for the community by the community. NSE collaborates with international and local DJs and stellar production crews to give us raves and festivals like Bass Horizon, Asteria & more! 🌟Watch the full episode on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@unapologeticallyasian 🌟⁠ In this episode, we discuss: The raw hustle of ilovernb Biggest lows in NSE history Blue sky dreams of NSE Fashion trends of hardstyle/rave community 3 ways to successfully dodge drinks First experiences of going to events What makes NSE Unapologetically Asian? Michael calls his mum babe And so much more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Special guests: ⁠No Sleep Entertainment team⁠: ⁠Lilly Lin⁠ ⁠Catherine NLien⁠ ⁠Michael Duong⁠ ⁠Jubs⁠ ⁠Eugene Cheng⁠ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA:⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
Aug 01, 202342:58
71. Bringing Raves to Life w/ No Sleep Entertainment ft. Michael Duong, Lilly Lin, Cat NLien, Eugene Cheng & Jubs | pt. 1

71. Bringing Raves to Life w/ No Sleep Entertainment ft. Michael Duong, Lilly Lin, Cat NLien, Eugene Cheng & Jubs | pt. 1

Today we have the crew behind No Sleep Entertainment - Lilly, Cat, Jubs, Michael & Eugene bring us good vibes, bants and infectious energy. No Sleep Entertainment (NSE) is an Australian based music & events company that produces events for the community by the community. NSE collaborates with international and local DJs and stellar production crews to give us raves and festivals like Bass Horizon, Asteria & more! 🌟Watch the full episode on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@unapologeticallyasian 🌟⁠ In this episode, we discuss: Can you find love in the club/at a rave? Who can chuck the phattest hack or muzz? What is everyone's role in No Sleep Entertainment? The Asian Australian nightlife scene Cultural and familial stigma and expectations Being labelled a degenerates, LGs/LBs etc for partying Rebranding what it means to be a promoter Highs & lows of running events From ilovernb to Bass Horizon, Asteria & beyond And so much more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠ 🎙️ Special guests: No Sleep Entertainment team: Lilly Lin Catherine NLien Michael Duong Jubs Eugene Cheng Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Find more UA:⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
Jul 25, 202301:08:38
70. Rowi Singh: In-Between Cultures, South Asian Pride & Being Seen as a Beauty Content Creator

70. Rowi Singh: In-Between Cultures, South Asian Pride & Being Seen as a Beauty Content Creator

We're joined by the bold & brilliant Rowi Singh! Rowi is a proud, Indian Australian artist, beauty content creator and all-round style icon. She’s amassed a community of 402K Instagram followers and 191K Tiktok followers through her unapologetically bold looks, fight for diversity, face accessories business called embellishbyrowi and a colourfully aesthetic home. In this episode, we discuss: Rowi’s colourful life - from Sydney to Connecticut to Singapore and back to Australia Feeling in-between cultures Rejecting your own identity as an adolescent Tradition vs. passion The white creator landscape Meeting Rihanna and so much more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠ Special guests: Rowi Singh Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
Jul 18, 202340:43
69. How to be a Tattooed Asian Baddie ft. Thao Tran (@thao.tattoo) & Jen Nguyen (@tattsbyjen)

69. How to be a Tattooed Asian Baddie ft. Thao Tran (@thao.tattoo) & Jen Nguyen (@tattsbyjen)

We're joined by tattoo artists Thao Tran (@thao.tattoo) & Jen Nguyen (@tattsbyjen) who share their stories of resilience, vulnerability & badassery. We delve into the art of tattooing, tattoo culture in Asian communities and how Thao and Jen discovered themselves through ink, art and community.

In this chat, we discuss:

  • Jen & Thao's tattoo origin story
  • Conditioned to think job/money= success
  • The tattoo apprenticeship experience
  • First tattoo experiences
  • Do tattoos need meaning behind it?
  • First exp of tattooing clients
  • Where does it hurt the most to be tatted?
  • Hardest places to get tatted
  • Correlation between art and tattooing
  • Tattoo culture in asian countries
  • Imposter syndrome
  • Most exxy tattoos completed
  • Numbing cream y/n?

and so much more!


🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠, ⁠Cylina Tran⁠

Special Guests: Jen Nguyen, Thao Tran


Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start

Jul 11, 202301:01:09
68. Living In Our Single Era, One Night Stands & Getting Back w Exes?

68. Living In Our Single Era, One Night Stands & Getting Back w Exes?

UA is officially in our emotionally unavailable era (ok everyone except for Nicole). Join the UA fam (minus Anth) for a fun convo all about love and not love?

In this chat, we discuss:

  • Taking a break
  • Icks
  • Green flags
  • Sibling Theory
  • Would we do long distance relationships?
  • Our love languages
  • Opinions on the 3 month rule
  • Would we have a one-night stand?
  • Would we get back with an ex?
  • Are we open to dating right now?
  • Do we rave - our raving experiences
  • Melbourne vs. Sydney raves
  • Dating in Asian households
  • Do we have types?
  • When does having "a type" become racist?
  • Do girls settle in terms of looks vs. boys won't settle?

and more!

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠, Cylina Tran, Nicole Odviar & Robin Yang


Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start

Jul 04, 202343:49
67. Melissa Leong: A Love Letter to Food & the Asian Diaspora

67. Melissa Leong: A Love Letter to Food & the Asian Diaspora

Melissa Leong is unapologetically Asian. She’s a powerhouse in the food industry and is one of the hosts and judges on Masterchef Australia. To add to her stellar resume, she's also a renowned food and travel writer, columnist, TV and radio broadcaster, MC and author. Whether it be on set or in the kitchen, she breathes defiance and voracity into everything that she does. In this conversation, we explore what it was like for her to grow up as a first gen Singaporean Australian, navigating the Asian diaspora experience and how food plays a core ingredient in her life.


In this episode, we discuss:

  • Living with defiance and voracity
  • Growing up Singaporean Australian
  • Memories of food, family and childhood
  • Food as an Asian love language
  • Grieving loss of language
  • East meets west: grappling with duality and cultural identity
  • Masterchef & Asian Australian representation
  • The long game
  • Weight of Asian representation
  • and more!


Please note: this conversation was recorded on the 28th April 2023.


🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠ Special guests: Melissa Leong

Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


Jun 20, 202329:20
66. Intergenerational Trauma, Filial Piety & Asian Mental Health ft. Dr Phoebe Lau

66. Intergenerational Trauma, Filial Piety & Asian Mental Health ft. Dr Phoebe Lau

We’ll be deep diving into the multifaceted world of mental health and exploring the cultural and generational nuances that impact us, as Asian Australians with our special guest - Dr Phoebe Lau. Dr Phoebe is a Clinical Psychologist and has has spent more than a decade in counselling, research, and clinical psychology. She is also the Director of ⁠⁠Inner Collective⁠⁠ and brings a wealth of knowledge into our discussion today.

*Disclaimer: my apologies that the audio isn't 100% perfect in this one. I hope you enjoy the convo regardless, because Dr Phoebe is extraordinary!

In this episode we discuss:

  • Dr Phoebe Lau's upbringing and motivation to pursue psychology
  • What is The Inner Collective?
  • Common experiences of children of immigrant families
  • Love languages in Asian households
  • Filial piety
  • Guilt and shame
  • What is intergenerational trauma?
  • How intergenerational trauma manifests physically and mentally?
  • Cyclical coping mechanisms
  • How does your intersectional identity affect your mental health?
  • The bamboo ceiling
  • Playing the 'white game' to get promotions
  • Unconscious bias
  • Q&A - UA community


🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠

Special guest: Dr Phoebe Lau

Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:

🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨

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If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠

Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


Jun 13, 202301:03:02
65. grentperez: it’s giving nostalgic music & rizz

65. grentperez: it’s giving nostalgic music & rizz

We're stoked to be joined by the endearing Grant Perez aka Grentperez. Grant is a young, ultra-talented Filipino Australian singer & songwriter who oozes old soul vibes and quirky authenticity. He first took the world by storm on YouTube, singing and playing the guitar and has now garnered over 100 million views and 618K subscribers, 178K followers and 2.5M monthly Spotify listeners. Hot off the press, we're so excited that Grant has just released his EP - When We Were Younger. This EP is a collection of music each relating to figures of the past, whether it be in love, loss, families and friendship."  With the lethal combo of his superb talent, smooth voice, meme-y humour & infectious energy - it’s not hard to be a fan of Grant. In this episode we chat through his roots, inspirations and the importance of community in the music industry.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Growing up as a Filipino-Australian
  • The Motherland
  • Childhood musical memories
  • Grant Perez’ sound
  • Authenticity in the music industry
  • Sing you to sleep + ASMR
  • David Attenborough impersonations
  • Touring around the world
  • Singing origin story
  • Career highlights
  • Importance of leaning into your roots
  • Diversity in the creative industry
  • What makes Grant Unapologetically Asian? & so much more!

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠ Special guests: Grant Perez aka @grentperez Follow him on Spotify Download his latest EP - When We Were Younger Check all things grentperez here Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below:

🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨

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If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠

Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠

Find more UA: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


Jun 06, 202347:11
64. First Dates, Our Dating Types & The Game ft. Mai Dinh, John Do & Imdad Khan

64. First Dates, Our Dating Types & The Game ft. Mai Dinh, John Do & Imdad Khan

Ok google, play My Type - Saweetie. Your resident single baddies are back w/ part 2 of our convo where we talk about our adventures navigating the world of modern day dating.

In this chat, we discuss:

  • What's our type - preferences
  • Filters on the dating apps?
  • Speed dating story
  • Getting rejected
  • Do we ghost people?
  • The game
  • Our ideal first dates
  • Guys making the 1st move vs. girls
  • Does the guy always have to pay?
  • Hiking dates?
  • Recommendations

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠ Special guests: ⁠Mai Dinh⁠,⁠ John Do⁠, ⁠Imdad Khan⁠

Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠TikTok⁠ Find more UA: ⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


May 30, 202343:27
63. Icks, Bad Dates & Diamond Bachelors ft. Mai Dinh, John Do & Imdad Khan

63. Icks, Bad Dates & Diamond Bachelors ft. Mai Dinh, John Do & Imdad Khan

Listen to your resident single pringles - Mai, John, Imdad & Tiana, as we share our stories navigating the oh-so fun world of dating, swiping right and cultural pressures to settle down. In this chat, we discuss:

  • Swiping left/right
  • Dating app icks
  • First date icks
  • Bad date stories
  • Vibing with dates
  • Asking for feedback after dates
  • Dating introverts vs. extroverts
  • Our dating criteria/check-list
  • Dating expectations
  • Cultural/societal pressures to find da one
  • Arranged marriages/blind dates
  • Can you learn to fall in love?
  • Leftovers vs diamond bachelors

🎙️Hosted by: Tiana Nguyen Special guests: Mai Dinh, John Do, Imdad Khan

Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ Follow us for more video content on TikTok Find more UA: https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


May 23, 202301:05:28
62. The Multiverse of Asian Representation in Media + Growing Up Aussie Asian

62. The Multiverse of Asian Representation in Media + Growing Up Aussie Asian

Get to know the Unapologetically Asian fam - Cylina, Robin, Nicole, Anthony & Tiana, as we talk all about growing up Asian in Australia, our fam/our own immigration stories and the impact of Asian representation in media. In this chat, we discuss:

  • Who is the most tragic?
  • Where we really came from?
  • Our different immigration stories & childhoods
  • Fave cartoon characters
  • Why representation matters
  • Authenticity on screen
  • White Male Asian Female relationships
  • Asian female fetishziation and Asian male emasculation
  • Weight of Asian representation


UA Q&A:

  • How to show up proud of Asian background in workplace
  • How to make friends as adult
  • Changing appearance to fit in
  • Cultural bits to pass onto our future kids
  • & so much more....

Important Resources: Lifelife: 13 11 14 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ https://www.thecut.com/2022/03/what-white-men-say-in-our-absence.html Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠ UA Fam: ⁠Cylina Tran, Robin Yang, Anthony Chi, Nicole Odviar If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠TikTok⁠ Find more UA: ⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


May 16, 202301:03:42
61. ABGs, Tech Bros & Love ft. Melody Cheng (AsianBossGirl)

61. ABGs, Tech Bros & Love ft. Melody Cheng (AsianBossGirl)

We're kicking off season 5, chatting candidly with the bubbly and down-to-earth Melody Cheng!

Melody Cheng is one of the hosts and co-founders of AsianBossGirl - a podcast(now turned media company) for the modern day Asian-American woman. ABG is undoubtedly one of the biggest and best success stories to come out of Asian media, globally!!! Bursting with creativity & passion and having experience working in production, leading social media and community growth, Mel has cemented herself as a true creative pioneer. Mel is also a proud Taiwanese-American, currently residing in LA and outside of work, she has a deep appreciation for Kdramas and food.

In this chat, we discuss:

  • Growing up Asian in America
  • Do ABGs/LGs still exist?
  • Tech bros
  • Kevin Nguyens
  • Nightlife in American vs. Australia
  • Dating scene in Australia vs. America
  • Asian American Media and what's the secret sauce to their success
  • Cultural and societal pressures to settle down
  • Dating and career trajectory in 20s vs. 30s
  • & so much more....

Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠

Special guests:

👩‍💼 Find more Melody Cheng and AsianBossGirl Mel's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/melodyccheng ABG Insta: https://www.instagram.com/asianbossgirl ABG episodes: https://www.asianbossgirl.com/episodes


If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠TikTok⁠ Find more UA:⁠ https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn

Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎

✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start

May 09, 202301:16:13
60. Thuy's Last Hurrah/Goodbye

60. Thuy's Last Hurrah/Goodbye

Heya! It's Thuy here. No, this is not click bait, the title is sadly true :( After almost 3 years working on this podcast, recording 60 episodes and meeting a fkload of the most beautiful souls, it is time to say my goodbyes. I made the decision about a year ago to sunset my time at UA and now we're releasing my final episode as co-host! NGL, this kinda feels like a break-up 😂 However, I'll be leaving this poddy in Tiana's most capable hands. 

From the bottom of my usually icy heart, thank you. Over the years, your sweet messages and words of encourage have thawed that ice box and I've definitely grown and changed as a person because of the listeners and guests who have supported this podcast. 

Apparently this won't be the last of me!! I'll be back to make a guest appearance every now and then if Tiana will have me LOL but UA will always have a special place in my heart.

Sending absolute love and good vibes my dudes. Over and out ✌️

xx Thuy


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  • Why Thuy's leaving
  • What's next in store for UA?!
  • Walking down memory lane - reminiscing the good times!
  • The final check-in and our life updates

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T I M E  S T A M P S

  • 0:56 Intro to episode

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If you'd like to continue the conversation, we'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au

Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)

✨Music✨

Joakim Karud •Say Goodnight •Soundcloud •Spotify

Lakey Inspired •Chill Day •YouTube

Aug 24, 202250:12
59. Natalie Tran aka CommunityChannel // Being AZN Enough & Discovering Mi Goreng

59. Natalie Tran aka CommunityChannel // Being AZN Enough & Discovering Mi Goreng

When we were planning to create Unapologetically Asian a few years ago, we thought to ourselves 'who would be the GOLDEN PERSON to interview?’ Immediately we both said COMMUNITY CHANNEL. Fast forward two years, 1 campaign and 58 episodes later; we’re bloody proud to release this episode with the amazing Natalie Tran.

Natalie started uploading videos to YouTube back when people posted video ‘replies’ rather than comments…what??? Although she’s not as active on the YouTube any more, her videos remain #iconic in the Australian Internet landscape. From addressing everyday first world problems to travelling the globe with The Lonely Planet (pre-covid of course) and other avenues, Natalie has really paved the way for Australian Asians in media and a place in our hearts (lol lame but we luv u Nat).

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  • Childhood and upbringing
  • What's AZN and sticker photos?? - navigating through cultural differences
  • Tackling racism as a kid vs. adulthood
  • Embracing Australian identity and feeling Asian/not-Asian-enough
  • Maggie noodles vs. Mi Goreng
    • Asian Food > EVERYTHING ELSE
    • Using language as a way to connect with culture
    • Nat's YouTube journey
    • Shifts in Asian representation in media
    • Being okay with playing the Diversity card
    • Going to the 'Secret Asian Meeting'?? 
    • Building the Asian Australian community. 

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T I M E  S T A M P S

  • 1:40 Intro to Natalie
  • 2:38 Discussion begins

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Find more about Natalie below:

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Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors!

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If you'd like to continue the conversation, we'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au

Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)

✨Music✨

Joakim Karud •Say Goodnight •Soundcloud •Spotify

Lakey Inspired •Chill Day •YouTube

Apr 05, 202253:36
58. Rags to Riches, Love Triangles and Second Lead Syndrome | Dissecting K-Dramas

58. Rags to Riches, Love Triangles and Second Lead Syndrome | Dissecting K-Dramas

From dreamy heartthrobs to predictable yet addicting storylines where the rich, arrogant male lead falls for the plain, defiant female lead who accidentally gets kidnapped?!? Only to be found by the male and then end up in a coma?!?!? Korean dramas have captured our hearts around the world.
In this episode we have so much fun dissecting the common tropes of Kdramas, discuss why we love them, why they’re so damn bingeable and why they can be a lil lowkey toxic…
Not an episode where we fangirl for 30 mins over PSJ and kdramas or do we.. just kidding :P
E P I S O D E O U T L I N E
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Deep dive into the tropes that are in majority of Korean dramas
I.e. rags to riches, love triangles, Subway (not spon), trauma, sex is a no-no, second lead syndrome
Our fave Korean drama moments
Our fave Korean actors and actresses
WHY ARE KOREAN DRAMAS SO DAMN ADDICTIVE!?!!?!

T I M E S T A M P
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2:05 Discussion begins
34:55 Recommendations


Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors!
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www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au
Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)
✨Music✨
Joakim Karud •Say Goodnight •Soundcloud •Spotify
Lakey Inspired •Chill Day •YouTube
Mar 28, 202238:34
57. Diana Nguyen // Nguyen-ing It as an Asian Australian Creative Entrepreneur

57. Diana Nguyen // Nguyen-ing It as an Asian Australian Creative Entrepreneur

She's a creative. She's an entrepreneur. She's a creative entrepreneur!

We have had the absolute delight of bring on board Diana Nguyen, winner of the 2020 "40 Under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australians Awards". She's a female comedian who has a wide remit of skills under her belt, with acting, writing and directing to name a few. Catch her on LinkedIn has a video content producer and on stage as she tours Australia with her latest show 'Chasing Keanu Reeves' in 2022. 

Putting aside her bubbly aura, we really deep dive into how Diana's Asian Australian experience has impacted her career and how family has affected her creative pursuits. The second half has us discussing the rollercoaster of a ride it took to get her Theatre and, now webseries, show called Phi and Me running and what it's like to be a LinkedIn famous influencer!

E P I S O D E O U T L I N E

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  • Chasing Keanu Reeves?!
  • Asian Australian Childhood trauma
  • Family and acting
  • Raising $200,000 for a web series?! Bringing Phi and Me to life
  • Becoming LinkedIn famous with #DancingDiana
  • Harsh realities of being an Asian Australian in the creative industry.

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T I M E  S T A M P S 

  • 1:40 Intro to Diana
  • 2:38 Discussion begins

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Find more about Diana below:

Get tickets to her latest National show, "Chasing Keanu Reeves" here!

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Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors!

🍵 East Forged: You can use code UA15 for 15% off their delicious nitro cold brewed tea.

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If you'd like to continue the conversation, we'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au

Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)

✨Music✨

Joakim Karud •Say Goodnight •Soundcloud •Spotify

Lakey Inspired •Chill Day •YouTube

Mar 21, 202257:53
56. Being Young Changemakers & Clubbing At D1, Get You A Mayor That Can Do Both // Jasmine Nguyen & Anthony Tran

56. Being Young Changemakers & Clubbing At D1, Get You A Mayor That Can Do Both // Jasmine Nguyen & Anthony Tran

Everybody give your ears to Australia's youngest majors in history and finest Asian Australian leaders in all the land - Madame Jasmine Nguyen & Your Worship, Anthony Tran!

At 23 and 24 years old, Anthony Tran (Mayor of Maribyrnong) and Jasmine Nguyen (Mayor of Brimbank) are breaking through the bamboo ceiling, paving a new road for young Asian Australians to speak up a little louder and stand a little taller in the political sphere. In a space that is traditionally regarded as "scary" and taboo, Anthony and Jasmine prove that being politically active is really approachable and just all about making tangible differences in our society.  

In this episode, we cover everything from their journey into politics to how they really are just normal 20 something year olds still navigating the realms of dating and clubbing. Get ready for roasts, loads of inspo & help us uncover whether we've elected a fkboi as a mayor or not 👀👀

You're in for a treat!


E P I S O D E O U T L I N E

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  • The road to being Australia's youngest mayors
  • Shout-out to DILP - Dual Identity Leadership Program
  • Household conversations around politics
  • Cultural overlays of politics
  • Being Asian Australian changemakers and leaders
  • Can you still be a mayor and public figure AND let loose at D1 and Manchuria?
  • What's the dating life of a mayor really like?
  • Fave parts of being mayor
  • MAKING POLITICS GREAT AGAIN

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Find more about the mayors below:

Jasmine Nguyen

  • https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/cr-jasmine-nguyen-mayor 
  • https://www.instagram.com/asiangirltalk/


Anthony Tran

  • https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/About-us/Your-Councillors 


Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors!

🍵 East Forged: You can use code UA15 for 15% off their delicious nitro cold brewed tea. 

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If you'd like to continue the conversation, we'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au


Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)


✨Music✨

Joakim Karud •Say Goodnight •Soundcloud •Spotify

Lakey Inspired •Chill Day •YouTube

Mar 07, 202201:07:44
55. Men Have Feelings Too ft. Mayank Sohani & Sunny Bahuguna of Bottled Up Podcast

55. Men Have Feelings Too ft. Mayank Sohani & Sunny Bahuguna of Bottled Up Podcast

Today, we're going to put the MEN in mental health 🤝

We're joined by the legends from Bottled Up - a podcast that aims to create conversations around men’s mental health and wellbeing! Tune in as Mayank Sohani & Sunny Bahugana bring the bants, knowledge and incredible insights to the table. We unpack the gendered and cultural nuances that underpin the conversations around mental health and learn about how we all can play a role in distigmitising it.

Buckle up everyone, you're in for a fun ride!

E P I S O D E O U T L I N E

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  • Bottled Up's Origin Story
  • Mental Health from a male's perspective
  • Language being used as a toolkit for communicating about Mental Health
  • Gender based stereotypes in Mental Health
  • Toxic masculinity and Asian cultural overlays
  • Mental Health conversations growing up
  • Intergenerational trauma and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
  • Opening up to our parents??

T I M E S T A M P S

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00:38 Intro to Bottled Up

01:16 Welcome Mayank & Sunny and discussion begins

49:01 Recommendations


✨FOLLOW BOTTLED UP✨


✨MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES✨


Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors!

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Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)


✨Music by the talented Joakim Karud✨

•Say Goodnight

•Soundcloud

•Spotify

Feb 28, 202258:17
54. Cultural Money Psychology ft. Paridhi of SkilledSmart (Financial Education Start-Up)

54. Cultural Money Psychology ft. Paridhi of SkilledSmart (Financial Education Start-Up)

"Oh no, that's too expensive!!" Fighting over the bill 😩 Study hard, get a good job & get rich 💸 - any of these sound familiar? Believe it or not, our financial behaviours, ideas and money habits are all intrinsically linked to our cultural upbringing. In today's episode we are joined by the lovely and insightful Paridhi, founder of SkilledSmart - an Australian financial education start-up. She's helped hundreds of students become more financially free and unpack their relationship with money. Tune in as she blesses our ears with interesting insights about growing up Asian Australian and tips on how we can be more confident and control of our finances YASSSS. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ Growing up Indian Australian Migrant hustle The birth of SkilledSmart | Money Education Money Psychology & emotional baggage Impact of culture on how you manage your finances Return on spending ethos Tips, advice and tricks for financial freedom Why is money so heavily ingrained in Asian culture? T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 00:22 Intro to Paridhi 35:52 Recommendations Find more about Paridhi and her journey below: https://skilledsmart.com.au/  https://www.instagram.com/skilledsmart/  If you'd like to continue the conversation, we'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors! 🍨 Scoopy Milk Bar: You can use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🧋 Bubble Tea Club: Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎) ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud •Say Goodnight •Soundcloud •Spotify Lakey Inspired •Chill Day •YouTube
Feb 21, 202241:28
53. Strangers Again - From the Chase to the Breakup

53. Strangers Again - From the Chase to the Breakup

Feb 14, 202236:08
52. Lose Our Jobs But Make It A $2 million Bubble Tea Start-Up // Jenny Le & Pamela Yip of Bubble Tea Club

52. Lose Our Jobs But Make It A $2 million Bubble Tea Start-Up // Jenny Le & Pamela Yip of Bubble Tea Club

Started from the bottom and now, they're out here, grinding & creating a $2 million bubble tea revolution!

After Jenny Le & Pamela Yip both lost their jobs during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, they discovered a sweet niche in the market for bubble tea that can be made in the comfort of your own home. Thus, The Bubble Tea Club was born - Australia's first DIY Bubble Tea Kit.

In this episode, we chat to the bubbly duo about the sugary parts - the sweet success, the chewy pearls - the challenges they encountered along the way and spill a bit of boba.. I mean tea along the way ;)

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  • Ice-breakers
  • How did BBT Club start?
  • Research and development
  • Funding/VC process
  • Ingredients to success
  • Importance of community
  • Challenges of being an entrepreneur and creating a start-up
  • Recommendations



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01:01 Intro to girls
01:50 Discussion
42:42 Recommendations

You can follow Bubble Tea Club on
Instagram and check out their delicious products here.

If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au

Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors!

🍨 Scoopy Milk Bar: You can use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 

🧋 Bubble Tea Club: Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋

Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)

✨Music✨
Joakim Karud
•Say Goodnight
•Soundcloud
•SpotifyLakey Inspired
•Chill Day
•YouTube

Feb 07, 202251:01
51. Happy Lunar New Year, We Hope You Get Rich
Jan 31, 202236:11
50. Barbie Dolls & Detained in China?! Reviewing Asian World News

50. Barbie Dolls & Detained in China?! Reviewing Asian World News

We thought we’d do something a little different in this quick episode and dive in to some Worldly News! Of course in theme with the podcast, we’ve chosen two articles within the Asian Diaspora landscape; one that’s a bit more hard hitting 😖and another article with some Good News feels to finish it off 🥳. Listen in as we break down the tension between National governments after the arrest of Asian Australian journalist Cheng Lei and how representation in the form of Barbie Dolls will have a lasting impact on the growing mindset of future generations. Disclaimer!!: We are not subject experts in politics or economics and this is just our understanding of the articles covered. We are always open to learning and educating ourselves so please reach out if you’ve got any thoughts or comments on this episode, we’d love to hear your feedback!

Jan 24, 202220:29
49. UA Q&A | Cheating, Internalised Racism & What Makes a Man?

49. UA Q&A | Cheating, Internalised Racism & What Makes a Man?

Somebody get the nutribullet out because your girls are about to get juicy 🥵🥵🥵 

A couple months ago, we asked you beautiful human beings to be part of S4 and ask us anythang!! And boy, did ya’ll deliver some goodies. From offering our best sisterly advice to getting down and dirty with some spicy topics, we try to give you the answers to all your questions! 

So, what separates the boys from the men? What is the worst type of cheating in the world? And do we harbour any internalised racism?? Tune in to find out ;) Massive shout-out to everyone who submitted a question, ya’ll are real ones. 

 

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Relationship & dating questions 

Culture questions 

Random quick ones 


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00:10 Intro  

00:40 Q&A begins 

29:10 Recommendations 


If you'd like to continue the convo, we’d love to hear from you! Slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or check us out at https://www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au/ 

🍨 Thank you so much to Scoopy Milkbar for sponsoring this episode. You can use our code UA10 during checkout for 10% off their menu! 🍨    

Much love, ♥️ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌) 

✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day

Jan 17, 202232:30
48. Remy Hii pt. 2 // Tricks, Tackling Tokenism & Tasty Toasties

48. Remy Hii pt. 2 // Tricks, Tackling Tokenism & Tasty Toasties

Episode 48 sees a continuation of our amazing conversation with Remy Hii, an Asian Australian actor who has appeared in numerous amounts of well-known work, including (and not limited to) Marvel’s Spider-Man: Far From Home, Crazy Rich Asians and Marco Polo.

If you thought Pt.1 was a fun listen, then we can’t wait for you to dive into the second half of our interview with Remy! With a few name drops here and there *aheMTomHollandAhem* and an insight into how to make, what sounds like the most delicious creation on earth, a kimchi cheese toastie, this episode rounds off our interview with Remy and is bound to leave you feeling hungry but full of joy!

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  • Pranks on Marvel’s Spiderman Set
  • Behind the scenes of Crazy Rich Asians
  • Arcane’s production and voice acting on the show
  • Diversity on The Great and in Australian media
  • Remy’s movie recommendations
  • Remy’s love for food and his guiltiest snack creation
  • Recommendations

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00:25 Intro to Remy Hii Pt. 2

00:53 Discussion begins

Loved this interview? You can check out more of Remy Hii here. If you'd like to continue the convo, we’d love to hear from you! Slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or check us out at https://www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au/

🍨 Thank you so much to Scoopy Milkbar for sponsoring this episode. You can use our code UA10 during checkout for 10% off their menu! 🍨 Much love, ♥️ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌)

✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day

Jan 10, 202232:22
47. Remy Hii pt. 1 // Race, Representation & Rising in Hollywood

47. Remy Hii pt. 1 // Race, Representation & Rising in Hollywood

We’re starting off this badass season with badass Asian Australian actor & kimchi cheese toastie connoisseur, Remy Hii. His stellar resume includes the likes of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Far From Home, Crazy Rich Asians, Marco Polo, Arcane & The Princess Switch 3, just to name a few. Remy exudes charisma, charm and channels an Unapologetically Asian spirit in absolutely everything he does. In part 1 of our conversation with Remy, we chat all about how he grew up Asian Australian, mixed race identity and the progress (yet long journey we still have) with Asian representation in Hollywood. We’re so excited to be back and hope you enjoy the episode as much as we do :)  E P I S O D E O U T L I N E  ------------------------------------------  •Growing up Asian Australian  •Mixed Race Identity   •Shift in roles available for Asian actors/actresses •Asians behind the scenes  •Diversity in Australian Media Landscape •Life as an actor  •Spider-Man Audition Process  T I M E S T A M P S  --------------------------------  00:25 Intro to Remy Hii  01:30 Discussion begins  Be sure to tune in next week as we continue our fun conversation with Remy. In the interim, you can check out more of Remy Hii here. If you'd like to continue the convo, we’d love to hear from you! Slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or check us out at https://www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au/   🍨 Thank you so much to Scoopy Milkbar for sponsoring this episode. You can use our code UA10 during checkout for 10% off their menu! 🍨 Much love, ♥️ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌)  ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day
Jan 03, 202237:17
46. Feeling Unworthy of Love & Craving Rebel Whoppers // We're Not Really Strangers

46. Feeling Unworthy of Love & Craving Rebel Whoppers // We're Not Really Strangers

Last episode of Season 3, what?! It's been an absolute joy ride the past few months with heaps of amazing guest speakers and new partnerships (shout out to Scoopy and Shapes and Sounds!). As a way to round off the season, us girls get hella deep and play the heartfelt, introspective game called "We're Not Really Strangers", a card-based game that encourages meaningful conversations through carefully curated questions. We cycle through three level of questions: Perception, Connection and Reflection. Prepare some Lacteeze tablets 'cause the amount of cheese in this episode would put Doritos Cheese Supreme to absolute shame. Feel free to check out the actual card game yourself via this link OR you can play online with your friends using the online version.   E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ Explanation of 'We're Not Really Strangers Game' Level 1: Perception Level 2: Connection Level 3: Reflection Recommendations If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We’d love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com ✨ Be sure to check out the amazing Asian Australian Mental Health Initiative at https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/justshapesandsounds/. Join the 3 month trial of the Shapes & Sounds Club from the end of April to July and get the first month FREE!!! We'll see you on there! ✨ 🍨 Also, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of May, 2021, you can use our code UA10 during checkout for 10% off their menu! Check out their website and Instagram @scoopymilkbar for their sweet desserts! 🍨 Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎) ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud Say Goodnight Soundcloud   Spotify   Lakey Inspired Chill Day YouTube

Jun 01, 202132:45
45. Love, Death & Asian Superstitions

45. Love, Death & Asian Superstitions

Uh-oh. There's a 4 in the title of this episode! What's wrong with that, you may wonder? Well, according to Asian superstitions, the number 4 sounds eerily similar to the word 'death' in Chinese and Japanese and is hence considered a very unlucky number. In this episode, we dabble into the (in)auspicious world of Asian superstitions and the supernatural world where we uncover some of the beliefs we've grown up with or stumbled across in our lives. 

Did you grow up with any of the ones we've covered? Have a unique one that you solidly believe with all your heart and follow till this day? Please let us know! We'd love to learn about what other mysterious, confounding and spooky superstitions that exist out there.

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  • Superstitions related to numbers
  • Habits that might bring you bad luck...
  • Supernatural superstitions
  • Shamans and possession?!
  • Recommendations

T I M E S T A M P S

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02:00 Intro to topic & discussion begins

24:20 Recommendations


If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We’d love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com

✨ Be sure to check out the amazing Asian Australian Mental Health Initiative at https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/justshapesandsounds/.

Join the 3 month trial of the Shapes & Sounds Club from the end of April to July and get the first month FREE!!! We'll see you on there! ✨

🍨 Also, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of May, 2021, you can use our code UA10 during checkout for 10% off their menu! Check out their website and Instagram @scoopymilkbar for their sweet desserts! 🍨

Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)

Music

Joakim Karud

Lakey Inspired

May 17, 202131:07
44. wtf is even work-life balance?

44. wtf is even work-life balance?

As humans, we all have lots on our plate and are all prone to experiencing waves of burnout.

In this episode, we discuss the struggles that we have balancing work, podcasting, social activities, relationships, family and self-love. We talk about practical habits and tips that we are trying to implement to manage our varying responsibilities. And get real about how work-life balance is HARD AF!

E P I S O D E O U T L I N E

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  • Discuss what's our current workload
  1. Full-time work
  2. Small snippet of behind the scenes of Unapologetically Asian
  3. Social life
  4. Relationships/dating
  5. Physical health
  6. Mental health
  7. Life admin
  8. Hobbies
  9. Being an A+ daughter
  • Tips and tricks to try and balance everything on our plates
  1. Planning & prioritising 
  2. Forming productive habits
  3. Changing your mindset
  4. Accepting the stress and feelings
  5. Having unproductive days is a good thing


T I M E S T A M P S

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02:03 Intro to topic & discussion begins

If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com

We also have a website BABY!!!! Check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au

✨ Be sure to check out the amazing Asian Australian Mental Health Initiative at https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/justshapesandsounds/.

Join the 3 month trial of the Shapes & Sounds Club from the end of April to July and get the first month FREE!!! We'll see you on there! ✨

🍨 Also, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of May, 2021, you can use our code UA10 during checkout for 10% off their menu! Check out their website and Instagram @scoopymilkbar for their sweet desserts! 🍨

Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)

✨Music✨

Joakim Karud

•Say Goodnight

•Soundcloud

•SpotifyLakey Inspired

•Chill Day

•YouTube

May 10, 202136:17
43. Breaking Down Your Walls: Understanding Attachment Styles

43. Breaking Down Your Walls: Understanding Attachment Styles

Do you sometimes put up a wall up in relationships because you don't want to get hurt? Do you constantly crave attention from your partner and always wonder whether they actually like you? Are you able to give and receive love confidently? Attachment Theories is a psychological and evolutionary concept that breaks down human behaviour in social settings into 4 main groups: Secure, Dismissive-avoidant, Anxious-preoccupied and Fearful-avoidant attachments. Conceptualised by psychologist John Bowlby and further developed by psychologist Mary Ainsworth, these attachment theories can be used to help understand why we react and behave in certain ways when it comes to romantic/ platonic relationships. We both took this quiz to find out how what our attachment styles are and break it down in this episode! E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •What the attachment theories are and how they originated •What are the different types of attachment styles? •K-Dramas and attachment styles?! •Revealing our test results... :O •Ways to move into a secure attachment style •Recommendations T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 02:05 Intro to topic & discussion begins 22:35 Scoopy Ad Break 28:14 Recommendations If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com We also have a website BABY!!!! Check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au ✨ Be sure to check out the amazing Asian Australian Mental Health Initiative at https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/justshapesandsounds/. Join the 3 month trial of the Shapes & Sounds Club from the end of April to July and get the first month FREE!!! We'll see you on there! ✨ 🍨 Also, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of April, 2021, you can use our code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! Check out their website and Instagram @scoopymilkbar for their sweet desserts! 🍨 Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎) ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud •Say Goodnight •Soundcloud •SpotifyLakey Inspired •Chill Day •YouTube
Apr 26, 202134:14
42. We Found Love (Languages) in a Hopeless Place

42. We Found Love (Languages) in a Hopeless Place

Alrighty, so this is not the hit song by Calvin Harris & Rihanna BUT it is all about the theory of love languages baby!!!! Ahh, love is complex innit. As we try to navigate different romantic and non-romantic relationships, it is important to understand that humans give and receive love in different ways. According to Dr Gary Chapman's book The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate, there are 5 different expressions of love: •Acts of Service •Physical Touch •Words of Affirmation •Gifts •Quality Time We both took the quiz to find out how we each give and receive love and divulged all in this episode! Based on our experiences growing up as Asian Australians, we also applied an Asian household lens on the love languages and spoke about how love was present in our homes and why that might be the case. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •Intro to love languages •Guessing each other's love language •Discussing our results •How love languages have impacted our relationships •Talking about how our results might correlate w/ how we received or saw love as a child •Looking at love languages from a non-romantic perspective •Asian households x love languages T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 02:00 Intro to topic & discussion begins If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com We also have a website BABY!!!! Check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au ✨ Be sure to check out the amazing Asian Australian Mental Health Initiative at https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/justshapesandsounds/. Join the 3 month trial of the Shapes & Sounds Club from the end of April to July and get the first month FREE!!! We'll see you on there! ✨ 🍨 Also, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of April, 2021, you can use our code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! Check out their website and Instagram @scoopymilkbar for their sweet desserts! 🍨 Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎) ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud •Say Goodnight •Soundcloud •SpotifyLakey Inspired •Chill Day •YouTube
Apr 19, 202140:55
41. Exploring & Challenging Cultural Differences Between the East & West w/ Author and Lawyer, Rebecca Lim

41. Exploring & Challenging Cultural Differences Between the East & West w/ Author and Lawyer, Rebecca Lim

Have you ever felt conflicted because a family member's old school way of thinking doesn't align with what you value? Or felt a pull between being Asian and being Australian? Growing up Asian in the west comes with many beautiful things but it can also harbour feelings of confusion and disconnect as we explore our cultural identity. From gendered stereotypes to challenging patriarchal ways of thinking in Asian households, we chat to the incredibly intelligent author, illustrator, editor and lawyer, Rebecca Lim. Rebecca is the author of over 20 books, including Tiger Daughter, The Astrologer's Daughter (a Kirkus Best Book of 2015 and CBCA Notable Book for Older Readers), Afterlight and the bestselling Mercy. Her work has been shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Award, Aurealis Award, INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award and Davitt Award, and has also been longlisted for the Gold Inky Award and the David Gemmell Legend Award. We are so lucky to have her join us on the poddy today as she brings her brilliant insights, witty sense of humour and passion for equality and diversity & inclusion. You can find more Rebecca Lim here and follow her on instagram here. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •Growing up as an Asian Australian in rural Queensland •Casual racism •Cultural and societal pressures of being an Asian female •Gendered stereotypes •Value differences between generations •The migration experience •Challenging old school waves of thinking •The 'invisible leash' •Patriarchy in Asian countries •Western vs. Asian contexts of feminism and equality •Having arguments with parents because of cultural values and differences •Linking silence with respect and obedience •Why change is can be so difficult •Seeing the other side of the spectrum •Background of Rebecca Lim's novel, Tiger Daughter •Importance of Asian representation and migrant stories in books T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 01:52 Rebecca Lim's background 03:00 Discussion begins If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com We also have a website BABY!!!! Check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au ✨ Be sure to check out the amazing Asian Australian Mental Health Initiative at https://www.justshapesandsounds.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/justshapesandsounds/. Join the 3 month trial of the Shapes & Sounds Club from the end of April to July and get the first month FREE!!! We'll see you on there! ✨ 🍨 Also, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of April, 2021, you can use our code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! Check out their website and...
Apr 12, 202143:09
40. Swiping Right? Adventures w/ Dating Apps ft. Lucy Nguyen, Ina Jade & Trinh [Girl Chat pt. 2]

40. Swiping Right? Adventures w/ Dating Apps ft. Lucy Nguyen, Ina Jade & Trinh [Girl Chat pt. 2]

'To swipe left or to swipe right? That is the question.' - Hamlet Shakespeare or something like that. Modern day dating has led to some interesting new inventions, apps being one of the biggest players in the realm. We're joined by our lovely girlfriends, Lucy, Ina Jade and Trinh for a fun chat about the eccentric world of dating apps. So, what constitutes a good profile? What makes a good date? What sort of bad dates have we unfortunately encountered?! Tune in to find out ;) Note that this is part 2 of our Girl Chat with the lovely ladies, so if you haven't already, be sure to check out episode "37. Slaying Single ft. Lucy Nguyen, Ina Jade & Trinh [Girl Chat pt. 1]". E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •What apps we've trialled •What makes us swipe left or right on an app? •Giving our friends free reign over the apps •Bad dates experiences?? •Red flags on dates •Dating mindsets •Sooo, wyd ;) •Random men messaging on FB •Sus interactions from men •Types of ghosting •Dating expectations on the apps •Finding love/friendship on the apps? •Setting boundaries from the get go •Recommendations T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 00:40 Intro to guests 00:56 Intro to topic/discussion begins If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com We also have a website BABY!!!! Check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au Also, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of April, 2021, you can use our code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! Check out their website and Instagram @scoopymilkbar for their sweet desserts! Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎) ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud •Say Goodnight •Soundcloud •SpotifyLakey Inspired •Chill Day •YouTube
Apr 05, 202132:40
39. Khanh Ong pt. 2 // DJ turned Masterchef on being Unapologetically Gay-sian

39. Khanh Ong pt. 2 // DJ turned Masterchef on being Unapologetically Gay-sian

This is part 2 of our fantastic chat with ex-Masterchef Australia contestant, Khanh Ong! If you haven't already, be sure to check out Pt. 1 (episode #38) for an equally hilarious and insightful conversation.

Khanh Ong is a loud and proud, Vietnamese Australian cook, presenter, author and ex DJ. Born in a Malaysian refugee camp into an incredibly hard-working family, his infectious bubbly, down-to-earth personality, wit and captivating story won over Australia, as he graced our screens on MasterChef Australia season 10 and 12. He is the part owner of the George on Collins, a content creator and an incredible advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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•Khanh's mum's openess with the LGBTQIA+ community
•What is Minus18 and QLife?
•Advice for those struggling with their sexuality in an Asian household
•Facilitating conversations with the older generation and encouraging change
•The importance of embracing our differences
•Life as a DJ
•Beginning the MasterChef journey
•Behind the scenes at MasterChef!
•MasterChef and its diversity
•What makes Khanh Ong Unapologetically Asian?

T I M E S T A M P S
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00:42 Intro to Pt. 2
01:09 Discussion continues

You can follow Khanh on Instagram and check out his ventures and projects here.

Also, please check out Minus18 and QLife, two amazing platforms that support the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email:
unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com

We also have a website BABY!!!! Check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au

Also, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of March, 2021, you can use our code UA10 during checkout for 10% off their menu! Check out their website and Instagram @scoopymilkbar for their sweet desserts!

Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)

✨Music✨
Joakim Karud

•Say Goodnight
•Soundcloud
•SpotifyLakey Inspired

•Chill Day
•YouTube
Mar 29, 202137:18
38. Khanh Ong pt. 1 // Food, Family & Forging Your Own Path

38. Khanh Ong pt. 1 // Food, Family & Forging Your Own Path

You are in for a treat because we are absolutely BLESSED to have the vivacious Khanh Ong grace us w/ his warmth, wit and wonder!

Khanh Ong is loud and proud, Vietnamese Australian cook, presenter, author and ex DJ. Born in a Malaysian refugee camp into an incredibly hard-working family, his infectious bubbly, down-to-earth personality, wit and captivating story won over Australia, as he graced our screens on MasterChef Australia season 10 and 12. He is the part owner of the George on Collins, a content creator and an incredible advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.

E P I S O D E O U T L I N E
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•How Tiana 'met' Khanh
•Would you rather....
•Khanh's upbringing and childhood
•History of comfort foods
•High school and handling family matters
•Post high-school life and attending fashion school in London
•Educating the older generation about self-care
•Asian love languages
•Favourite Vietnamese dishes

T I M E S T A M P S
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00:25 Intro to Khanh Ong
01:04 Discussion begins


You can follow Khanh on Instagram and check out his ventures and projects here.

If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email:
unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com

We also have a website BABY!!!! Check us out at www.unapologeticallyasian.com.au

Also, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of March, 2021, you can use our code UA10 during checkout for 10% off their menu! Check out their website and Instagram @scoopymilkbar for their sweet desserts!

Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)

✨Music✨
Joakim Karud

•Say Goodnight
•Soundcloud
•SpotifyLakey Inspired

•Chill Day
•YouTube
Mar 22, 202143:55
37. Slaying Single ft. Lucy Nguyen, Ina Jade & Trinh [Girl Chat pt. 1]

37. Slaying Single ft. Lucy Nguyen, Ina Jade & Trinh [Girl Chat pt. 1]

The legendary Beyonce once said, all the single ladies - put yo' hands up!

Whether you're a single pringle who is ready to mingle, Miss Independent or always on the prowl for a mans or womans, there is not doubt that all our experiences shapes us and our future relationships.

In this episode, we are joined by 3 amazing babes who are all single and in different stages of their lives. We go rogue and chat unapologetically about our past relationships and how that's led us to where we are today.

We dive into stories of taking out the trash, cheating, pussy power and tips to slay being single.

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•Intro to the girls
•Types of single people
•Where we fit on the spectrum of singledom
•Our past experiences and relationships
•Cheating stories
•Respecting yourself
•Perks of being single
•Tips to slay being single

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00:29 Intro to the girls
01:32 Discussion begins

If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email:
unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com

Also, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of March, 2021, you can use our code UA10 during checkout for 10% off their menu! Check out their website and Instagram @scoopymilkbar for their sweet desserts!

Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)

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Joakim Karud

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Mar 15, 202128:35
36. Sarah Davidson // Lawyer turned Funtrepreneur on being Unapologetically YAY-sian

36. Sarah Davidson // Lawyer turned Funtrepreneur on being Unapologetically YAY-sian

On today's episode we are seizing the yay with boss babe, lawyer turned funtrepreneur Sarah Davidson!

Born in South Korea, at 6 months old, Sarah was adopted by a beautiful Australian family. She started off her career as a lawyer at a top tier firm and after an incredible sliding doors moment, quit corporate life to start her entrepreneurial journey. Sarah is the co-founder of Matcha Maiden and Matcha Mylkbar. Outside of her (matcha) grind, she also runs the incredibly successful podcast Seize the Yay which has amassed millions of independent downloads with guests such as Miranda Kerr and Gary Vaynerchuk.

She has also published a book - Seize the Yay and is regularly a guest speaker at events hosted by Vogue, Lululemon and League of extraordinary women just to name a few. We've only scratched the surface of her incredible legacy of work but omg we're so excited to share with you our convo with the bubbly and effervescent Sarah Davidson today.

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•Who is Sarah, an introduction
•Growing up as an adopted South Korean Australian
•Cultural identity crisis and internalised racism
•From lawyer to 'funtrepreneur'
•Sliding doors moments
•Birth of her startups Matcha Maiden and Matcha Mylkbar
•How she maintains such a positive outlook on life
•Seizing the YAY!

T I M E S T A M P S
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00:39 Intro to who Sarah Davidson is
01:40 Discussion begins


You can follow Sarah on Instagram and check out her ventures and projects below: @spoonful_of_sarah
spoonfulofsarah.com/links

If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com

Also, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month of March, 2021, you can use our code UA10 during checkout for 10% off their menu! Check out their website and Instagram @scoopymilkbar for their sweet desserts!

Much love, ♥︎ Thuy and Tiana (UA ✌︎)

✨Music✨
Joakim Karud

•Say Goodnight
•Soundcloud
•SpotifyLakey Inspired

•Chill Day
•YouTube
Mar 01, 202148:28
35. The Phenomenal & Dark Side of KPOP

35. The Phenomenal & Dark Side of KPOP

BTS, Big Bang, EXO, Black Pink... sound familiar? Within the last few decades, Korean POP music culture has swept the world by storm, introducing a remarkable new world of entertainment in the form of eccentric music videos, perfectly synched choreography and eclectic fashion style. From the Hallyu wave to international collaboration with Western artists, we discuss the ins and outs of the KPOP revolution and the drivers behind its continuous success. However, with success and power always comes a darker shadow lurking behind closed doors, KPOP cannot be without its darker secrets... Trigger Warning: Please be advised that we touch on topics such as suicide and sexual assault. If you require professional help, we've included mental health resources below. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •Hallyu Wave, what is it? •Seo Taiji and the Boys and their cultural influence •The IDOL group formula •Tough realities Idol trainees face •The business aspect behind Idol groups •Globalisation and marketability of KPOP groups •Thuy's obsession with BTS, LOL •International collaboration with KPOP •KPOP and mental stress •Seungri and the Burning Sun scandal •Manipulation and exploitation of female members within the industry T I M E S T A M P S -------------------------------- 00:53 Intro to topic 02:00 Discussion begins 18:50 Scoopy Milkbar shoutout! Use UA15 for 15% your order ;) 38:38 Recommendations ✨MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES✨ •Government support during COVID-19 •Lifeline Australia: 24 Hour Crisis Line - 131 114 •Beyond Blue: Hotline - 1800 512 348 •24/7 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 •Asian Australian Mental Health Practitioner List by Shapes & Sounds ✨KPOP RESOURCES✨ •https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-11-06/k-pop-s-dark-side-assault-prostitution-suicide-and-spycams •https://www.insider.com/kpop-dark-side-gym-diet-dating-great-guys-crayon-pop-2019-10 •https://martinroll.com/resources/articles/asia/korean-wave-hallyu-the-rise-of-koreas-cultural-economy-pop-culture/ •Netflix's Explained KPOP documentary If you'd like to continue the conversation, please message us. We'd love to hear from you, feel free to slide into our dms on instagram: @unapologeticallyazn or send us an email: unapologeticallyasianpodcast@gmail.com Also, thanks to Scoopy Milk Bar for sponsoring this episode. For the month ...
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