Unapologetically Asian

Unapologetically Asian

Tiana Nguyen

Asian Australian podcast where we have candid conversations about dating, culture, careers and everything in-between. 🎙️ Hosted by Tiana Nguyen

the reality of moving to london ft. paula ly

the reality of moving to london ft. paula ly

We get candid and real about the ups and downs of uprooting our lives in Melbourne, Australia and moving to London as 2 Aussie Asians 🇬🇧 Join us as the @SheilasAbroad aka my home girl - Paula Ly and I share our journey across the pond so far! In this episode: first impressions of london house hunting debacle living in a share house with boys working for money vs. passion finding a job in london money anxiety family immigration appreciation craving asian culture/community futu

Sep 6, 2024 • 42:34

i'm moving to london | UA Goes Global

i'm moving to london | UA Goes Global

'Ello Guv'nas 💂‍♀️🇬🇧 In this episode: I'm moving to London innit - who, what, when, where, why?! Eldest child in an immigrant fam energy Team updates What's in store for UA Goes Global Future of UA - p.s. we'll still be alive!!! Thank you for tuning in and for all your support <3 Let us know what type of content you'd be keen to hear and see from us next! Sending love & good vibes, Tiana ♥︎ UA ✌︎ 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Aussi

Apr 26, 2024 • 21:14

82. Dating Apps Suck, Emotional Unavailability & Low Effort Culture ft. Brenda Van

82. Dating Apps Suck, Emotional Unavailability & Low Effort Culture ft. Brenda Van

We're joined by boss babe, Brenda Van - founder of Dating Apps Suck - a dating events company that brings together like-minded individuals through connection-building initiatives like mixers, speed dating & most recently, run clubs. Grab that cup of tea or shot of tea-quila and join us as we delve into the culture of modern day dating (Melb vs. Syd 👀), why we're emotionally unavailable & why dating apps do in fact suck!! In this episode we discuss: Immigrant fam work ethic

Apr 2, 2024 • 1:06:27

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

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

Mar 26, 2024 • 1:01:10

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

Mar 19, 2024 • 32:49

Come See Natalie Tran, Brendan Pang & Lizzy Hoo ✨LIVE✨

Come See Natalie Tran, Brendan Pang & Lizzy Hoo ✨LIVE✨

Joined by special guests - YouTuber & actress Natalie Tran, comedian & writer Lizzy Hoo, and MasterChef & restaurateur Brendan Pang, we’ll be having a live intimate podcast conversation ‘Under the Stars’. Featuring goodies from awesome Asian Australian businesses, live music & more - this night is all about celebrating what it means to be Unapologetically Asian. 🗓️ WHEN: 29th of February 2024 | doors open 7:30pm📍WHERE: Malthouse Theatre (113 Sturt Street Southbank)🎟️ TICKETS

Feb 24, 2024 • 1:08

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 wor

Nov 14, 2023 • 56:08

78. Muay Thai Wins, Losses & Mental Resilience ft. Spring Sia, River Daz & Tim Nguyen

78. Muay Thai Wins, Losses & Mental Resilience ft. Spring Sia, River Daz & Tim Nguyen

Aussie Asian Muay Thai legends, Spring Sia, River Daz & Tim Nguyen take us on their rollercoaster of a journey with Muay Thai. From humble beginnings to pivotal wins, losses and everything in-between. This was such a fun conversation full of inspiration and of course, a whole lot of banter. In this episode, we discuss: How everyone got into Muay Thai Misconceptions about martial arts and fighting Pivotal moments First fights and career highlights What losing feels like Importance

Nov 8, 2023 • 1:39:50

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 o

Oct 17, 2023 • 33:11

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 v

Oct 11, 2023 • 51:56

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 part

Oct 3, 2023 • 1:00:48

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

Sep 26, 2023 • 1:11:42

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 milit

Sep 19, 2023 • 43:32

Cheeky Ask | We Want to Hear From YOU 🫵🏼

Cheeky Ask | We Want to Hear From YOU 🫵🏼

✨FEEDBACK SURVEY - https://forms.gle/QuZ921FNNB1XCoN57 ✨ Hey everyone! Just a quick one - if you have a few minutes to spare, we've got a cheeky lil survey we'd love for you to fill out ☺️ We're constantly trying to improve our content to provide you beautiful souls a superb listening experience. Please find the survey link above and again here! In the mean-time, feel free to binge the rest of our episodes or check out our Instagram/TikTok for more content! Hope you're all starting or ending

Aug 22, 2023 • 1:35

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

Aug 1, 2023 • 42:58

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

Jul 25, 2023 • 1:08:37

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-bet

Jul 18, 2023 • 40:43

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

Jul 11, 2023 • 1:01:09

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 rav

Jul 4, 2023 • 43:48

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 th

Jun 20, 2023 • 29:19

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 thi

Jun 13, 2023 • 1:03:02

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

Jun 6, 2023 • 47:11

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

May 30, 2023 • 43:26

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/

May 23, 2023 • 1:05:27

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 fe

May 16, 2023 • 1:03:42

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

May 9, 2023 • 1:16:12

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

Aug 24, 2022 • 50:11

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 rem

Apr 5, 2022 • 53:35

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 fo

Mar 28, 2022 • 38:33

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 b

Mar 21, 2022 • 57:53

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 t

Mar 7, 2022 • 1:07:44

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 r

Feb 28, 2022 • 58:16

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.

Feb 21, 2022 • 41:28

53. Strangers Again - From the Chase to the Breakup

53. Strangers Again - From the Chase to the Breakup

It's time for a bit of a vibe check. We've covered heaps about relationships in this podcast so far, but in this episode, we really put our hearts on the table and chat about what's been going on in our own love lives 😳. So, what's the honeymoon phase 🥰? How real is it? How much can self-sabotage affect our relationships 💔? Tune in to hear us discuss the different stages of a relationships, lessons we've learnt and how we'll use to them to approach our relationships moving forward! E P

Feb 14, 2022 • 36:08

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 - th

Feb 7, 2022 • 51:01

51. Happy Lunar New Year, We Hope You Get Rich

51. Happy Lunar New Year, We Hope You Get Rich

Chuc Mung Nam Moi ya'll, we're coming at you hot with an episode from our archives - EP 8. OMG, you're so CulTurEd: Asian Australian Traditions We Grew Up With. It's an oldie but a goldie. Tune in to hear us explore the different traditions and customs we face yearly and hold true to us dearly. It's through these experiences that have made and shaped us into who we are today and we hope you can relate or learn something new! We recognise we only repped a Vietnamese Australian experience, so slid

Jan 31, 2022 • 36:10

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 las

Jan 24, 2022 • 20:29

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

Jan 17, 2022 • 32:29

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 del

Jan 10, 2022 • 32:22

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

Jan 3, 2022 • 37:17

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 Reflecti

Jun 1, 2021 • 32:45

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

May 17, 2021 • 31:06

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 ------------------------------------------ Discuss what's our current wor

May 10, 2021 • 36:17

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 Bowl

Apr 26, 2021 • 34:13

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

Apr 19, 2021 • 40:55

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 law

Apr 12, 2021 • 43:09

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

Apr 5, 2021 • 32:40

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 Master

Mar 29, 2021 • 37:18

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

Mar 22, 2021 • 43:54

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.

Mar 15, 2021 • 28:35

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

Mar 1, 2021 • 48:28

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 come

Feb 22, 2021 • 42:33

Minari Mini Film Review [BONUS EP]

Minari Mini Film Review [BONUS EP]

Disclaimer: this is NOT a sponsored episode! We were so excited to have the opportunity to attend an advance screening of the breathtaking film, Minari. Minari is a movie written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung and starring Steven Yuen, Han Ye-Ri, Young Yuh-jung, Alan S. Kim, Noel Cho and Will Patton. It's a film that centres around a Korean immigrant family chasing the American dream. Throughout Minari are elements of family, perseverance and strength. Although, we are both not Korean-America

Feb 22, 2021 • 5:52

34. thank u, next (breakups & heartbreak 💔)

34. thank u, next (breakups & heartbreak 💔)

Siri, play Drake's entire discography because we about to hit da sad girl hours. Whether you've had your heart broken or broken up with your S/O, one thing is for sure.. breakups suck. In this episode, we get raw 'n' real and share our experiences with heartbreak. We talk about lessons we've learnt from these past relationships, get introspective and give tips on how to mend that gaping hole in your chest. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •We describe h

Feb 15, 2021 • 26:39

33. BRB, Chasing Dreams w/ Kelogsloops aka Hieu Nguyen

33. BRB, Chasing Dreams w/ Kelogsloops aka Hieu Nguyen

Guess who's back?! To kick off Season 3, we're absolutely elated to be joined by the amazingly talented Hieu Nguyen, a.k.a kelogsloops! Hieu is a self-taught Asian Australian artist who goes by the alias kelogsloops. He specialises in both digital and watercolour paintings, blending abstract and surreal art styles with anime influences from his upbringing. With over 1.2 million followers on Instagram, 864K subscribers on YouTube and many solo exhibitions, Hieu is definitely an inspiration to ma

Feb 8, 2021 • 35:47

32. Benjamin Law // Unapologetically Asian Australian

32. Benjamin Law // Unapologetically Asian Australian

For our season 2 finale, we are stoked to be joined by an absolute Asian Australian treasure - writer & broadcaster Benjamin Law. *Warning: this episode is an actual FEAST FOR YOUR EARS because of Benjamin Law* He is best known for being the creative genius behind the SBS award winning TV show, 'The Family Law' - which was originally a memoir based on his experiences growing up in a Chinese Australian family. He is the author of Gaysia: Adventures in the Queer East, the Quarterly Essay Moral P

Oct 26, 2020 • 51:32

31. Swinging through the Corporate Jungle ft. Cordell Carmody & Vivien Leung

31. Swinging through the Corporate Jungle ft. Cordell Carmody & Vivien Leung

Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No, it's an overworked, underpaid, caffeinated corporate worker leaving their 60 story building on the way to their next client meeting. We had the absolute pleasure of being joined by our boss af friends, Cordell and Vivien, who are years deep into their careers at a Big 4 & Tech firm and have kindly shared their experiences swinging through the corporate jungle. In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of finding value in your work through experience, networ

Oct 19, 2020 • 40:26

30. Uncovering the Female Mind

30. Uncovering the Female Mind

The infamous "I'm fine"... what does it really mean?! Women, girls, ladies and those who identify as female are known to be mysteriously complicated, but there's a reason behind all of our thinking. A few of our amazing listeners have sent us through some questions and in this episode, we're answering the ones related to the female species. We've also included some curly questions from the internet that boys, dudes and all those who identify as male are dying to know about girls and make a soli

Oct 12, 2020 • 25:53

29. Where We're Really From - Our Families' Immigration Stories ft. David Tran

29. Where We're Really From - Our Families' Immigration Stories ft. David Tran

As proud children of immigrants and first-generation Asian Australians, we are incredibly grateful for our families' sacrifices and the hardships that they endured whilst escaping their lives in war-torn Vietnam. In this episode, we're joined by our good friend David Tran. We all candidly share the tumultuous journeys that our loved ones went through. From leaving family members behind to whales guiding their family to safety, from accidentally getting on a boat to being rescued by the U.S Navy

Oct 5, 2020 • 40:32

A Quickie

A Quickie

Hi everyone! Just a quick one - if you have a few minutes to spare, we've got a cheeky lil survey we'd love for you to fill out ☺️ We're constantly trying to improve our content to provide you beautiful souls a superb listening experience. Want to hear about a particular topic? Perhaps a 1hr+ compilation of Tiana's stand-up comedy level jokes? A deeper dive into Thuy's escapades in the dating world? Let us know! We deeply appreciate every single drop of feedback given and thank you in advance fo

Sep 28, 2020 • 1:05

28. Dating Red Flags ft. Big Trouble Podcast

28. Dating Red Flags ft. Big Trouble Podcast

Whether you're the type of person who will run straight through red flags like a bull running towards the giant red flag in Spain or you press eject as soon as you see a shade of pink, one thing is for sure. RED FLAGS spell DANGER on the dating/relationship battlefield. So, how adventurous are you feeling? In this episode we're joined by our favourite Canadian boys/sweetermen from Big Trouble Podcast, Jon & Paul. Join us in this fun episode as we get insightful & interesting male perspectives a

Sep 21, 2020 • 46:06

27. Cultural Influences on Mental Health ft. Maddy Trinh

27. Cultural Influences on Mental Health ft. Maddy Trinh

Opening up the dialogue about mental health is definitely not an easy task in some households. It can be frustrating, daunting and sometimes tiresome to be vulnerable in front of your family and friends. Although now, more than ever, it's become so important to normalise these conversations about mental health! In this episode, we're joined by the our dear friend Maddy Trinh (who is currently undertaking her Master's degree in clinical psychology) and together we discuss how cultural values hav

Sep 14, 2020 • 32:01

26. Mental Health & Music Therapy ft. Therapist Asami Koike

26. Mental Health & Music Therapy ft. Therapist Asami Koike

Rooted in cultural nuances, cracks in our healthcare system and barriers to entry, starting your mental health journey can seem daunting at first. However, we're here today to break it down. In this episode, we're lucky to be joined by the delightful Asami Koike, a registered Music Therapist and founder of Shapes & Sounds - an initiative dedicated to Asian Australian Mental Health & Well-being! We delve into cultural factors, different avenues of treatment & how we can start our journey with me

Sep 7, 2020 • 26:24

25. Lessons We've Learnt in Our 20s

25. Lessons We've Learnt in Our 20s

To celebrate us both turning 24 this week, we've put together 9 lessons (+ some bonus ones) that we've learnt in love, friendships, relationships & self-reflection. Move over Confucius. Aristotle who? Join us for this very chill episode as we get hella deep and candid about our inner flaws and lessons we've realised in our early 20s. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •Lessons in relationships •Lessons in love •Lessons about failing •Mistakes we've made

Aug 31, 2020 • 20:44

24. The Rise of Asian Representation in Media

24. The Rise of Asian Representation in Media

One of our main motivators behind starting this podcast was to do our little part to increase Asian representation in media. In this episode, we deep dive into the past, present & future of Asian representation in film, tv & YouTube. We dissect how it has progressed over the years and the direction we're moving towards with the increase in Asian talent recognition in Hollywood that will hopefully trickle down to and influence all of media in general #REPRESENTATIONMATTERS E P I S O D E O U T

Aug 24, 2020 • 29:14

23. Let's talk about Sex, Mental Health & Drugs, Baby

23. Let's talk about Sex, Mental Health & Drugs, Baby

Let's talk about sex baby, let's talk- JUST KIDDING, that is DEFINITELY not happening in an Asian household. It's a fact, there are plenty of taboo topics that one must not mention beneath the roof of an Asian house; drugs, love, sex, mental health and getting bad grades are the in the no go-zones of an average conversation with the parents. Tune in to this episode as we discuss our experiences (or lack-of) with these unfathomable taboo topics and how we've delicately navigated the awkward top

Aug 17, 2020 • 29:34

22. Anatomy of Fuckbois & Nice Guys

22. Anatomy of Fuckbois & Nice Guys

Do nice guys always finish last? Do fuckbois/players always slay? Tune into this episode as we deep dive into the common traits we come across in the notorious fuckboi, beloved nice guy and soft boy hybrid. We unpack what makes these guys tick, why we're attracted to some guys over others & try to justify their behaviours as if we're some highly qualified David Attenborough stats professionals (DISCLAIMER: we are defs not). E P I S O D E O U T L I N E -----------------------------------------

Aug 10, 2020 • 30:36

21. Navigating the Quarter-Life Crisis ft. Anthony Ngo

21. Navigating the Quarter-Life Crisis ft. Anthony Ngo

During our 20s, we experience waves of different emotions. From the excitement of being a "fully fledged adult" with a newfound sense of independence to feeling lost as we discover more about ourselves through valuable life lessons. It's fun, scary, confusing, wild, anxiety-inducing and thrilling; all at the same time. In this episode, we chat about those life realisations and reflections with our hustler and TikTok extraordinaire friend, Anthony Ngo! E P I S O D E O U T L I N E -------------

Aug 3, 2020 • 33:13

Welcome to Unapologetically Asian (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ*:・゚✧

Welcome to Unapologetically Asian (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ*:・゚✧

Hi beautiful human beings, we're Thuy & Tiana! This is the place where we talk about navigating through adulthood as Asian Australians 💬 🐨 Noticing a lack of Asian representation in the media, we decided to create a place to share our stories and experiences to: ✨ entertain ✨ inform ✨ & represent our community. We have candid conversations about culture, identity, careers, dating & everything in-between. We try to open up the dialogue for both big, important issues as well as light-hearted,

Aug 2, 2020 • 0:52

20. You Glow Glen Coco: Asian Beauty & Skincare 101 ft. Sterne

20. You Glow Glen Coco: Asian Beauty & Skincare 101 ft. Sterne

Emulsion? Serum? Toner? Don't worry, we're just as confused as you are - all of these words sound like an alien language but are actually products that everyone should adopt in their own skincare regimen! In this episode, we explore the interesting world of Asian beauty; from the 7-step Korean skincare routine to where Asian beauty standards get their influence from, prepare to be walk away from this episode with a plethora of new learnings. We're also fortunate enough to be joined by the love

Jul 27, 2020 • 34:58

19. We Need to Talk - Asians for Black Lives Matter

19. We Need to Talk - Asians for Black Lives Matter

We know this topic can seem quite heavy and tbh we're not experts, so we defs ain't out here trying to preach. In this episode, we share our feelings towards Black Lives Matters and the convos we've had with our parents about it. We hope that by sharing our experiences, you feel like you can relate and it encourages you to reflect and start a dialogue with your own fam and friends about being anti-racist. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •Our initial reac

Jul 21, 2020 • 24:24

18. Modern Day Dating ft. Jasmine Nguyen & Martin Chan

18. Modern Day Dating ft. Jasmine Nguyen & Martin Chan

In our Season 2 Premiere, we discuss our experiences trying to navigate today's dating landscape to find da one. From swiping right on Tinder to making moves on Hinge, we breakdown the pros and cons of the juicy world of online dating and find out which app is most app-ealing to us ;) We're joined by our lovely friends Jasmine & Martin, who spill the tea and share with us their wild Subtle Asian Dating Assessment Centre story. YES, you read that correctly hehe. Join us as we discuss what attr

Jul 13, 2020 • 1:20:06

17. Reflections & Highlights

17. Reflections & Highlights

It's been an amazing journey leading up to where we are today with Unapologetically Asian and we couldn't have done it without every single one of your support. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for putting in the time and effort to listen to us! Join us in this quick recap, as we reflect on our favourite moments & highlights in Season 1. Don't fret, we will be back for Season 2 with some very exciting content in the works! Did someone say tinder dates and hot tea?! See y'all on the flip

Jun 28, 2020 • 8:34

16. Challenging Asian Career Stereotypes ft. LEMON Podcast

16. Challenging Asian Career Stereotypes ft. LEMON Podcast

Whilst many Asians have typically been guided towards a traditional career path and pursued success in STEM industries; there is a rise of Asians challenging the status quo, breaking the mould and redefining the meaning of success as an Asian. In this episode, we talk to Phillip Kuoch & Tom Tan from LEMON podcast. From KPOP auditions to a career as an Oral Health Therapist, Tom broke the mould by quitting his 6 figure salary job to pursue his passion in songwriting & music. From being the brai

May 25, 2020 • 51:06

15. Breaking through the Bamboo Ceiling

15. Breaking through the Bamboo Ceiling

The bamboo ceiling is the construct that mitigates Asians from progressing to leadership positions within an organisation. Whilst Asians are able to see these leadership positions through the gaps of the metaphorical bamboo ceiling, they are unable to physically break through due to a combination of cultural, social & systematic factors that impede progress to the top. In this episode, we deep dive into the possible causes of the bamboo ceiling, our own experiences in the boardroom and how we c

May 13, 2020 • 27:48

14. Shower Thoughts

14. Shower Thoughts

Is it me or is it hot and steamy in here? Everyone has had a eureka moment in their lives where they come up with a revolutionary thought and most of the time, it happens in the presence of hot running water and solitude - shower time. In today's episode, we talk about some shower thoughts we've come across online and thought of on our own. Come and social distance with us as we take you down a rabbit hole into the most complex thoughts of the human mind. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ----------

Apr 24, 2020 • 18:37

13. First Time Feels: First Job Out of Uni Survival Tips

13. First Time Feels: First Job Out of Uni Survival Tips

From making a good first impression with the big cheese to making new friends, we discuss nuggets of advice that we've learnt through our own experiences. Spoiler alert: it may or may not involve copious amounts of caffeine. We address how we've adapted in predominately caucasian workplaces as the token Asian and how we try to chase that sweet, sweet work life balance. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •How to make a good first impression •How to make fr

Apr 12, 2020 • 30:49

12. Am I a Bad Asian?

12. Am I a Bad Asian?

So, are all asians good at maths and studying to become doctors or engineers whilst being super timid & quiet with a love for anime? In this episode we deep dive into the stereotypes associated with being a good asian and deduce whether we're good or bad? From studying the Asian 5 to typical Asian career choices, and being a goody two-shoes who loves all things Asian to being frugal; we uncover the common pressures from society that has shaped our decisions and impacted our search for validati

Apr 1, 2020 • 32:20

11. Dating Us Be Like...

11. Dating Us Be Like...

Amidst this bleak time of uncertainty, we wanted to do something fun and silly to help brighten up your day. So, we decided to write Subtle Asian Dating-esque profiles for each other. Basically, a list of pros and cons of dating the other person. We have a juicy discussion about whether wholesome LGs actually exist, uncover Thuy's logic about why she's always late & try to deduce whether Tiana's jokes are endearing or actually just plain dorky and lame af. BTW, this is all for shits & gigs and

Mar 24, 2020 • 23:55

10. Our Favourite Travel Stories [Part 2]

10. Our Favourite Travel Stories [Part 2]

We are back baby with Part II of our fave travel experiences - all aboard the TT750 Express. From physics defying earrings to 5 girls:1 Malaysian bed, getting spirited away in Taiwan to giving Bear Grylls are run for his money in NZ; we share more of our favourite travel stories over the years! As always, remember your neck pillows, plug in those earphones BUT ALSO bring that sanitiser & face masks honey, it's gonna be another fun ride! E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ----------------------------

Mar 11, 2020 • 21:39

9. Our Favourite Travel Stories [Part 1]

9. Our Favourite Travel Stories [Part 1]

If you're like us, then you would agree that having a flight booked in your calendar is fuel to getting through life. Join us on the TT750 Express as we embark on a journey around the world and relive our experiences overseas. From street food in Vietnam to Bachelor escapades in Thailand, clogging toilets in Korea and getting barred by clubs in Japan; we share some of our favourite travel stories over the years. Remember your neck pillows and plug those earphones in, this is going to be a fun

Feb 26, 2020 • 45:56

8. OMG, you're so CulTurEd: Asian Australian Traditions We Grew Up With

8. OMG, you're so CulTurEd: Asian Australian Traditions We Grew Up With

For us, our New Year doesn't start on January 1st, but in February - wait no I mean, January.... okay when the full moon cycle restarts... what?? Happy Lunar New Year everyone! Tune in to hear us explore the different traditions and customs we Asians face yearly and hold true to us dearly. It's through these experiences that have made and shaped us into who we are today and we hope you can relate or learn something new! E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------

Jan 25, 2020 • 42:37

7. Send Nood(le)s: Growing up with Asian Food

7. Send Nood(le)s: Growing up with Asian Food

Is it fur, foe or phở? Growing up Asian, we've been exposed to many unique traits that differ from the traditional Australian household, but probably the most notable is our experiences with food. In this episode, we explore the cultural practices surrounding Asian cuisine and what it was like being raised with a variety of customs that has influenced our eating habits and perspective on food in a western setting. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •What we

Jan 15, 2020 • 46:14

6. Crazy Broke Asians: Managing Finances in our Early 20s

6. Crazy Broke Asians: Managing Finances in our Early 20s

THE $TRUGGLE IS REAL YA'LL! Whether you're currently living at home or living pay check to pay check to make rent; we have all experienced the internal struggle of spending vs. saving. On this episode, we discuss how we try to work hard & play hard (SPOILER ALERT: it's not easy), the pressures we face from ourselves, society & parents to save up for a house and where we spend most of our money as two 20 something year olds just wanting to live our best lives. As the gr8 Khalid once said, we'r

Dec 30, 2019 • 34:32

5. VSA; a Cult or a Club? [Uni Society Life]

5. VSA; a Cult or a Club? [Uni Society Life]

Here's a fun drinking game: Take a shot every time you hear us say VSA! Ever wondered what it's like to be in a student club in university? Look no further, because your girls were both very heavily involved in the Vietnamese Students Association, a University based club that hosts social and cultural events. In this episode, we'll discuss everything VSA and go through the lows and highs of being a part of an organisation that's as close as family. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------

Dec 10, 2019 • 35:09

4. What Do You Meme? (Subtle Asian Traits Meme Review)

4. What Do You Meme? (Subtle Asian Traits Meme Review)

Ever find yourself scrolling aimlessly through FB and seeing memes that make you go "wow, that shit's relatable man"? So, do we! From a soju hierarchy to bubble tea addictions, tough Asian love to avocado noodles ??? join us on this casual podcast episode, where we kick back and go through classic memes from Subtle Asian Traits. You can see us live in action with our recorded episode on IGTV @Unapologeticallyazn ^_^ P.S Sorry for the background noise, I forgot to tell my fam we were recording

Nov 11, 2019 • 24:45

3. The Middle: Postgraduate Life

3. The Middle: Postgraduate Life

Some people graduate with a job lined up, others go travelling and many go soul searching. Regardless, most of us go through a phase we define as 'The Middle' - a period of time between graduating and finding a full-time job. Tune in to hear us talk about our experiences and woes after university and discover more about how we trudged through this period of blatant uncertainty. E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •Defining 'The Middle' •LinkedIn in tour of

Oct 24, 2019 • 37:39

2. Subtle Racist Traits: Casual Racism

2. Subtle Racist Traits: Casual Racism

From the ol' classic question - " So, where are you really from?" to being complimented, only to be followed with the phrase "... for an Asian", we share our encounters with casual and overt racism. By unpacking how racism has subtly infiltrated everyday conversations and acknowledging where we've played a role in this narrative, we hope to spark a sense of passion in you - to feel empowered & heard! Take a listen & let us know if you've ever experienced casual or overt racism. P.S. Apologies

Oct 9, 2019 • 23:03

1. The Scientific Guide to Aussie Asians: Asian Stereotypes

1. The Scientific Guide to Aussie Asians: Asian Stereotypes

In this episode, we identify 5 different Asian archetypes and pinpoint their unique traits. Got silver hair and own a Kathmandu puffer? Stan Jimin or listen to ABBA on the daily? Take a listen to see what category you might be in! E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------ •Asian archetypes (LG's, weebs, koreaboo, white-washed, hard-asians) •What we identify ourselves as •Identity crisis being not 'asian enough' •Embracing our Asian identity T I M E S T A M P S

Sep 22, 2019 • 31:49

What is Unapologetically Asian?

What is Unapologetically Asian?

The pilot is finally flying! In this episode, we introduce what Unapologetically Asian is and the masterminds behind it all. Join us to find out who we are and what being Unapologetically Asian is all about. This is a place where we talk about navigating through adulthood as Asian Australians! E P I S O D E O U T L I N E ------------------------------------------- •What is UA all about? •Our motivations behind creating a podcast •What we hope to achieve from this podcast •Potential topi

Aug 30, 2019 • 18:31

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