Level: Asian

Sep 08 2024 84 ep. 62 mins 62
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A weekly podcast focused on showcasing and sharing Asian Australian success, and the stories, experiences and strategies that helped them get there. Bamboo ceiling? Let's build our own house. Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a 5-star rating!

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A Special Announcement & Reflecting on the Last 2 Years | Ep. 82

Sep 08 2024 19 mins  
Send us a textCome sit and reflect with us on the amazing accomplishments and MASSIVE milestones we’ve shared as Level: Asian turns TWO!THANK YOU to everyone for your incredible support over the last TWO years! We’ve grown so much together, shared many insane projects (👀 Vinh Giang’s Carter Event, #WAWE series, and two Food Events, just to name a few) and shared many stori

Explaining Asian Sibling Relationships, Roles, Rivalries & Dynamics | Ep. 81

Aug 25 2024 60 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of the Level: Asian Podcast, we break down the roles and responsibilities we carry amongst our siblings, how we live into our stereotypical traits, and unlearning our roles within the family to allow our siblings to grow. Kan and Viv share their experiences growing up with the ‘first’ version of their parents, juggling with their dual roles to mana

Equity vs. Equality in the Workplace, Grappling with a Sibling’s Health Crisis at a Young Age & The Consequences on Mental Health ft. Michelle Lim | Ep. 80

Aug 11 2024 72 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we're joined by Michelle Lim, an organisational culture and change lead, and an advocate for intersectional diversity, ethics, and equity and inclusion in the workplace. Michelle shares her personal journey growing up as an Asian Australian, navigating the challenges of feeling ashamed of her identity and trying to fit in, before eventually embracing

Dealing with the Death of a Parent During Childhood, Working for Joel Robuchon & Launching a Pastry Business in Australia ft. Eigen Ting of Sucre du Jour | Ep. 79

Jul 28 2024 75 mins  
Send us a textJoin us as we dive into the journey of Eigen Ting, co-founder of a Sucre du Jour, a French fine patisserie, as he navigates the challenges of starting a business in a niche market, learning to navigate life after the death of his mother and travelling around the world in the hospitality industry. In this episode, we explore his experiences, becoming independent at an

Survivor Guilt as Second Gen Asians, Sending Money Back Home & Reconnecting With The Motherland & Your Heritage | Ep. 78

Jul 14 2024 52 mins  
Send us a textJoin us as we share our SURVIVOR GUILT as second-generation migrants grappling with the messy and complex issues around being the ones who ‘made it out’. In this episode, we explore issues around escaping war, sending money back home, recognising our privilege and sharing our parents’ migration story to preserve what they went through as a way to heal.Enjoy the

Shame & Silence in Mental Health, Why You’re Not Defined By Your Mental Health & Opening Healthy Family Discussions ft. Emily Unity | Ep. 77

Jun 30 2024 63 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, we’re joined by Mental Health Advocate, Emily Unity!Emily shares her powerful story navigating childhood trauma and mental health challenges to become a voice for change. She opens up about how her diagnosis allowed her to make sense of her experiences and understand how to create safe spaces to support others with their

Repairing Child-Parent Relationships, Doing Business With Family & Leaving A Legacy ft. Gong Grocer | Ep. 76

Jun 16 2024 63 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, it’s a family affair, as we’re joined by the brains behind ‘Gong Grocer’ - Sydney’s premiere Asian supermarket!Brian and Vivian Nguyen, along with their mother Linh, get candid about the rollercoaster of building a business empire with loved ones. We learn about the lineage of grocers in their family, the dos and

Our Favourite Parts of ASIAN CULTURE: Filial Piety, EXCESSIVE Hospitality & Davie’s MEDICAL Emergency?! | Ep. 75

Jun 02 2024 58 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, we share our favourite things about Asian culture! Of course there’s food, the arts and travel, but what are the values and day-to-day nuances that we hold closest to our hearts?From the language we use to show love and respect, the ‘above and beyond’ hospitality, and frugality shaped by the migrant hustle, there’s

REDDIT REACTS (Gone Wrong?!): The Love/Hate Relationship With Migrant Parents, Asian Expectations & Emotional Abuse | Ep. 74

May 19 2024 57 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, we’re back by popular demand for another Reddit Reacts! But once the mics turned on, things didn’t go quite to plan… (who’s cutting onions?)We begin by reacting to stories from the “Not So Subtle Asian Parent Traits” Subreddit; from blurred boundaries, Asian love languages, financial expectations and more! Howev

Best Food City in China, Winning Chinese Game Shows & Foreigner Privilege ft. Amy Lyons aka BlondieinChina | Ep.73

May 05 2024 63 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we chat with YouTuber and Influencer Amy Lyons, aka Blondie in China (@blondieinchina). Amy shares her incredible story - finding a second home in China, without having any Asian ancestry. We chat about her experiences learning the history and culture of a country whilst travelling and working in it, the reception of her con