Best Asian Menswear Podcasts (2024)

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60. Living Beyond Limitations of Chronic Illnesses with Artist Sophia Hotung 37:09

5M ago37:09

37:09

Artist and illustrator Sophia Hotung suffers from chronic illnesses that present very real daily life challenges but she does not allow them to limit her. She talks to us about coping with unexpected circumstances life throws at her while maintaining hope and joy. Her latest illustration collection - Choreopolis transforms everyday scenarios into s…

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59. How Overcoming His Mental Health Struggles Made Him a Silicon Valley Designer with Astro Vinh 36:04

7M ago36:04

36:04

Meet Astro Vinh, a Vietnamese designer at Meta and Google, and now founder of Murror, an AI mental health assistance. Astro shares his compelling story of overcoming mental health challenges and how those challenges shaped him into the entrepreneur he is today and prepared him to work for these tech giants. Delve into the transformative potential o…

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58. Cutting ties with Family and Reconnecting with Love: A Story on Self Healing 37:50

7M ago37:50

37:50

Meet a French engineer-turned-life coach who shares her shares insights on overcoming family trauma, reconnecting with love, and healing from heartbreak. She talks about what cutting ties with family really means and the beautiful ways to self-elevate and eventually reconnecting with those you love. Prepare to receive encouragement and strategies f…

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57. Mixed Japanese Artist Mizuki Nishiyama on Identities, Cultures, and Death through Art 34:48

7M ago34:48

34:48

Mixed Japanese Artist Mizuki Nishiyama is known for her honest portrayal of emotions, trauma, feminism, life and death, through her art. In this raw conversation with our host, she explores the complexities of coming from a mixed background, identity crisis, the intricate tapestry of ancestry, and finding one's place as a woman straddling the Easte…

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56. Telling Stories that Matter: Using the Power of Film to Give Voice to Silenced Communities 35:08

8M ago35:08

35:08

In this episode of Beyond the Label podcast, we dive deep into the world of storytelling with the filmmaker and director, Qasim Khan. Our host delves into how Qasim fearlessly uses the power of film to shed light on silenced communities. His latest release, "Daayre," is an eye-opening film that tackles the existing challenges faced by Muslim commun…

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55. Panel Discussion: How Three Women Manifest their Dream Lives and the Tools You can Use to Achieve your Goals 43:11

10M ago43:11

43:11

For this November 11th, Leanne Blu, Gianne Chan and Bernice Li from Sole Soul Club come together to discuss manifestation. The three women entrepreneurs share personal anecdotes on their self-growth journey, how they came to manifest their dream lives, and the tools to help the audiences achieve their goals. Get inspired and learn all about manifes…

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54. Building a Menswear Brand and Upholding Traditional Craft in the 21st Century 40:25

11M ago40:25

40:25

The co-founder and creative director of The Anthology, a highly regarded menswear label specialising in bespoke tailoring, Buzz Tang talks on Beyond the Label podcast about turning his long-time passion for fashion into a menswear brand. He shares insights on this journey leading up to his success, overcoming challenges that life throws at him, dre…

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53. Yes! We can rewire our brains 🧠 Consultant turned Coach on Burnout and Prioritizing Health 41:34

11M ago41:34

41:34

Management consultant turned life coach Hanan B talks to our host on her health journey from burning out and being forced to leave corporate to making real changes to prioritize her physical and mental health. She shares her insights and tips on how our bodies respond to rest, training our brain as a muscle, and how to progress when feeling stuck. …

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52. Chanel bags for everyone! Shifting mindsets and transforming the second hand luxury market with Sarah Fung 40:34

11M ago40:34

40:34

Founder of preloved luxury marketplace HULA, Sarah Fung talks to our host Leanne Blu, on shifting the mindsets of Asian consumers on second-hand shopping and giving pre-loved goods a new life. She shares personal stories including losing a parent, living in foster care and investing her life savings into her dream, and how she builds her empire alo…

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51. Reforming Education and Breaking through the Mold of "A Perfect Asian" with OWN Academy's Natalie Chan 35:59

1y ago35:59

35:59

What happens when you don't grade students academically? But bring them out to the real world to learn from industry professionals to gain real skills that are needed in society? ✨ How amazing would that be if we had that as students? Natalie Chan is doing exactly that to revolutionize education for high school students worldwide with her company, …

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50. How a Young Restauranteur Builds a Legacy 5,000 miles Away from Home 32:15

1y ago32:15

32:15

Restauranteur and content creator Elin Fu talks to us about leaving her home country Norway to bring Nordic food and build an F&B group in Hong Kong, which was awarded Forbes 30 Under 30. She shares insights on working and living with her boyfriend and all the very real struggles as a 20 something year old entrepreneur far away from home. Tune in t…

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49. Going Beyond Filters and Haters, on being Mindful and Authentic on Social Media 34:36

1y ago34:36

34:36

This episode explores navigating social media mindfully and healthily with Leanne Blu, the host of Beyond the Label podcast, as she gets invited by Own Academy to speak to a group of students on her experiences as social media manager for multiple companies and a content creator. The conversation delves into the reality of having an online presence…

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48. Keeping her CBD business alive when Hong Kong banned the industry and overcoming 10 years of depression with Gianne Chan 36:55

1y ago36:55

36:55

When CBD was banned in Hong Kong this year, Gianne Chan was among the first to experience the effects as a CBD brand owner. The entrepreneur opens up about how she pivoted and rebranded to keep her business alive and the story about her overcoming 10 years of depression that eventually inspired her to begin working in wellness and non-profit. Throu…

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47. Panel Discussion on Navigating Life, Arts, Career as Asian Artists in the UK 50:32

1y ago50:32

50:32

Asian artists Xu Yang, Catherine Ko Chen and illustrator Lun Wong come together to chat with Leanne Blu at White City Soho House on the challenges and realities on being a creative in the UK. Coming from China, San Francisco and Hong Kong, respectively, the artists share they personal journeys from managing family expectations and balancing arts wi…

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46. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs as Entrepreneurs and Finding Your Best Learning Style 34:36

1y ago34:36

34:36

Entrepreneurs and founders of the creative coaching platform Qreating Tobi Agbaje and Tife Agunbiade talk to Leanne Blu about their journey on how they overcame limiting beliefs and break through societal limitations to bring their vision to life. They share tips on finding the best-suited way to learn, building a community and the traits needed to…

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45. Real life "Devil Wears Prada"? The Journey of Shaping Sustainable Styling in Asia with Denise Ho 36:31

1y ago36:31

36:31

As a fashion stylist of 18 years, Denise Ho notices the problems that come with fast fashion and fashion waste, which led to her journey to reshape the styling industry in Asia towards a more sustainable path. The entrepreneur talks to us about creating her award-winning restyling tool - Kitdo, what it takes to be in the fashion industry and her ex…

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44. Building a 1 Million Followers Women's Community and Living in Main Character Energy with founder of the Posh Girl's Club 40:38

1y ago40:38

40:38

The Founder of the Posh Girls Club, a women empowerment community of 1 million followers, Tori Torres talks about how she started her brand with no capital as a single mother. She radiates main character energy and shows what is possible when you trust in your path, work smart and lean into the person you want to become. Tune in to Beyond the Label…

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43. The Secret Life of a Gen Z Popstar 38:21

1+ y ago38:21

38:21

Gen Z pop star and TikTok star Sunny Lukas takes us behind the scenes of the glamorous entertainment industry into what it’s really like to keep it real and stay true to himself in the industry. He also walks us through collaborating with artists in the digital age, getting a million followers on TikTok, and filming a TV show. Tune in to Beyond the…

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42. No clothes I want to buy in a new country? I'll just create my own 40:29

1+ y ago40:29

40:29

When Katy moved from UK to Hong Kong, she couldn't find a cute dress that fits so she ended up creating a silk dress that stormed the city's sustainable fashion scene. The entrepreneur and founder of Anaphe shares her insights with us on building a truly sustainable brand, building a community and giving back to society. Leave a review or DM us on …

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41. Pirates and UFOs are real? Life on deck with ship captain Jeff Tsang 26:31

1+ y ago26:31

26:31

Hong Kong-born ship captain and maritime content creator Jeff Tsang answers all the questions we have about living on deck, from the food they eat to encountering pirates and UFOs. He shares insights on digital detox, solidarity and integrating land on the sea and the land. Tune in to Beyond the Label podcast episodes every two weeks to be inspired…

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New Year, Same Me (Why most people fail their new years resolutions, finding your WHY, Chris shares the most important rule of success and more) Ft. Chris Ngo [Co-founder of The Leverage] 47:49

1+ y ago47:49

47:49

In today's episode, we're bringing back entrepreneur Chris Ngo, co-founder of The Leverage, a fashion house agency recently said to be the next global conglomerate in menswear by Forbes back on the show. I'll be doing a new four-part series highlighting four high-performing individuals to break down what it takes for them to successful. With the Ne…

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40. The confession of a content creator with Sherrybyw 39:26

1+ y ago39:26

39:26

Canadian-born YouTuber and start-up founder Sherry Wong opens up on the nitty-gritty of the creator economy, what really goes on in the start-up life, and everything you need to know about being an expat in Singapore. If you are looking to become a content creator, move across the globe, not become restricted by your passport or start your own comp…

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2022 RECAP! (2022 Podcast Stats, Goals & What To Expect in 2023) 7:03

1+ y ago7:03

7:03

Happy New Year's AM Fam! Wanted to drop a recap episode for everything that happened in 2022 and what's to come in 2023. Wishing everyone a fruitful year and hoping 2023 is your best year! SOCIAL MEDIA: The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpod Mike Tran -- @asianmenswear Leo Chan -- @levitatestyle CONTACT US: asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.com J…

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39. Creating colors from India to Hong Kong to live her truth with artist Iswarya Venkat 39:14

2y ago39:14

39:14

Indian-born artist Iswarya Venkat moved to Hong Kong without knowing anything beforehand. She opens up on creating colors in a monotone city, starting a new life in a new country, living her truth, the Indian match-making culture, and building confidence. Tune in to this episode to get inspired by her passion for life and colors. Leave a review or …

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Asian Representation in The Hit Fox Show The Cleaning Lady (Becoming an overnight sensation, not seeing many Asian Americans dancers, landing the role as Chris in The Cleaning Lady & More) Ft. Sean Lew ... 59:23

2y ago59:23

59:23

I'm happy to welcome Sean Lew to the show for today's Spotlight episode. Sean Lew is a multi-talented individual with an impressive resume that includes a professional actor, dancer, choreographer, award-winning chef, writer, creative director, editor, and singer. My guest is perhaps best known for his two seasons on the hit competition series Worl…

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38. How to get unstuck in a "post-pandemic" world with relationship coach Valentina Tudose 42:09

2y ago42:09

42:09

Relationship expert, coach, and TEDX speaker Valentina Tudose answers the question of "how to get unstuck", provides guiding prompts to lead us to clarity and the direction that is meant for us, and shares tips on creating mindset changes to cope with this post-pandemic world. Have you felt stuck lately? Do you feel uneasy going back to your routin…

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No NBA Team Picked Up Jeremy Lin Because He's Asian? (Jeremy Lin's Latest Documentary 38 at The Garden, a pair of Levi's with anti-Chinese slogan sells for $87k and best-selling book "Interior Chinatown ... 35:54

2y ago35:54

35:54

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share their thoughts on Jeremy Lin's latest documentary "38 at The Garden, a pair of Levi's from the 1800s with an anti-Chinese slogan that sells for 87K, and the best-selling novel "Interior Chinatown" get TV series adaptation. 0:45 - Topic #1 - 1880's Levi's Jeans Fetches 76,000 2:45 - Leo was unaware…

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Breaking Down GQ's 2022 Fall/Winter Men's Fashion Trends To Help You Upgrade Your Style Ft. Leo Chan | LEVEL UP Part 2 23:25

2y ago23:25

23:25

Part 2 - Today's episode is our level-up series, and we'll talk about how you can upgrade your style for this upcoming fall/winter season. We're going to break down GQ's 16 Men's Fashion Trends for 2022 with the help of our cohost Leo, a fashion/style expert. You should have some ideas on how to level up your wardrobe when you're done listening. Li…

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Breaking Down GQ's 2022 Fall/Winter Men's Fashion Trends To Help You Upgrade Your Style Ft. Leo Chan | LEVEL UP Part 1 32:17

2y ago32:17

32:17

Today's episode is our level-up series, and we're going to talk about how you can upgrade your style for this upcoming fall/winter season. We're going to break down GQ's 16 Men's Fashion Trends for 2022 with the help of our cohost Leo, a fashion/style expert. You should have some ideas on how to level up your wardrobe when you're done listening. Li…

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The End of Asian Menswear 12:02

2y ago12:02

12:02

Join the AM newsletter here so you’ll be the first to know when we launch our new website! -https://s0yni6nf2s5.typeform.com/to/EDM4O2Lz Support the showBy Mike Tran

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How Much Money Guys 5'6 & Under Need To Make To Compete With Tall Guys 6'+ (Discussing how impactful your height is when it comes to dating, whether AI technology is a good or bad thing, Asian Born Chinese ... 40:53

2y ago40:53

40:53

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo unpack how height plays a role in finding a partner, AI influencers/Deep fakes, and the release of the upcoming show 'Asian Born Chinese' featuring Chinese mythology and gods on Disney+. 1:51 - Leo talks about expediting his LA plans -Talking to a realtor 3:25 - Leo putting down an offer for a home in L…

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Are You A Banana? (Mike & Leo explore different categories Asian American men fall under, Awkwafina code-switching, what is Asian American culture & more) | BARBERSHOP TALK 29:21

2y ago29:21

29:21

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo explore the different categories Asian men fall under, how our environment shapes who we are, and what is considered Asian American culture. 1:20 - What do you think of when you think of "Banana" within the Asian community 2:20 - Describing the different categories Asian American men fall under 3:50 - M…

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Life Update + Leo Lands His First Lead Role in Short Film (Mike Travels to Asia, Leo tries out LA for a month, Leo recalls jumping into acting and stepping out of his comfort zone) | BARBERSHOP TALK 40:38

2y ago40:38

40:38

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share what they've been up to these past couple of months. In this episode, we discuss: 0:50 - Mike talks about his trip to Asia 3:00 - Food in Thailand wasn’t as great as Mike thought 4:45 - The difference between traveling as a young man vs. an older man 10:25 - Leo gives his life update (moving to LA…

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What Is The Bamboo Ceiling For Asian Americans in Corporate America? (How the 'Model Minority' hurts Asian Americans in corporate America, the East vs West clash) Ft. Dennis Yu [Co-Chair of the AAPI Resource ... 47:57

2y ago47:57

47:57

For today's Spotlight/Barbershop episode, I'm happy to welcome Dennis Yu to the show. Dennis Yu, is a Merchant Success Team Lead and the Co-Chair of the AAPI Employee Resource Group at Shopify. In addition to his long career in sales and business development in corporate America, Dennis is an angel investor focused on e-commerce, and Asian found/le…

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37. Law school dropout-turned-musician Jero Wong on successfully building a new career 42:04

2y ago42:04

42:04

Law school dropout turned singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and band leader of The Lemon Ones, Jero Wong, shares his story of pursuing his passion, meeting Asian parents' expectations and becoming the best version of yourself. Jero shares tips on how to begin a new career path from scratch, the importance of consistency and how to practice it…

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AAPI Heritage Month Recap 2022 (The history of AAPIHM, what companies are doing for the AAPI community, do people even celebrate?) | BARBERSHOP TALK 37:50

2+ y ago37:50

37:50

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo give a recap on AAPI Heritage Month. In this episode, we discuss: 2:14 - Intro 2:33 - how AAPI month came about originally 3:40 - Mike & Leo share their thoughts on AAPI Heritage Month 6:00 - The celebration was birthed during a time when our parents were around but it has not taken on a different meani…

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San Francisco Gets Rid of District Attorney Chesa Boudin & AAPI History Being Taught in Schools | BARBERSHOP TALK 41:11

2+ y ago41:11

41:11

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share their thoughts on the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Asian American history being taught in public schools. In this episode, we discuss: 1:25 - Mike gives a life update 3:45 - Leo gives his update (Mexico, traveling in Europe, Leo’s birthday) 7:31 - Chesa Boudin SF DA g…

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Are You The Token Asian? (What does being the token Asian person mean, the good and bad about being the only Asian person & more) | Barbershop Talk 30:47

2+ y ago30:47

30:47

In this episode, Mike and Leo talk about being the token Asian person in different social settings. Inspired by a tweet written by author Min Jin Lee, Mike & Leo explore the nuances of being the token Asian person, what it means, and what to expect. In this episode, we discuss: 1:15 - What inspired today's topic 3:50 - Leo shares his perspective on…

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36. A full time mom's story on finding inner peace in a chaotic world with Mandee Yuen 32:55

2+ y ago32:55

32:55

Mandee Yuen shares with us her journey to cultivate self-love and prioritize her well-being as a stay-at-home mom of two beautiful sons and an influencer. She takes us through setting healthy boundaries with her kids and husband, finding ways to stay sane, and inspiring other moms and moms-to-be through sharing her personal experiences. NEW EPISODE…

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Life Update: Why The Two Month Hiatus From Podcasting? (Moving into a new spot, job hunting, working with your hands and Chinatown's new mega jail) | Barbershop Talk 33:56

2+ y ago33:56

33:56

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo talk about why there hasn't been a new podcast episode in over a month, why a notable podcast featuring two Asian-American guys is breaking up, and what's going on with the new mega jail going up in Chinatown in New York. In this episode, we discuss: 2:00 - Intro 4:00 - Mike talks about the interview ex…

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35. Redefining gender roles and breaking taboos in Asian society as a single mother with Bhakti Wong 31:35

2+ y ago31:35

31:35

Bhakti Wong, a somatic therapist opens up on her journey of navigating through life in Asian society as a single mother and divorcee. She redefines gender roles, breaks the taboo on single parents and pregnancy myths. As well as to continue her work to help women and children to overcome trauma and spread positive messages. NEW EPISODE EVERY TWO WE…

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The Power of Networking (Your network is your net worth, networking in a professional setting, what not to do when it comes to networking, & more) | Level Up 35:57

2+ y ago35:57

35:57

Today we’re bringing you an episode from our level-up segment, where we provide actionable advice and tips to apply in your own life. We want the podcast to not only educate you but motivate you to take action. Today’s topic is all about the power of networking, why it matters, and how you can apply networking to different areas of your life. What’…

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34. Leaving her dream job at Goldman to transforming the beverage scene with Flora Ma 32:54

2+ y ago32:54

32:54

Flora Ma, the co-founder of ONLY Beverages shares her journey from starting her career in auditing and finance to leaving her dream job to build her own alcohol brand. Flora gives insights on discovering your strengths and utilizing them in different settings as well as the reality of being an employee vs an entrepreneur, in addition to cultivating…

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Leo Shares His Experience At NBA All-Star Weekend (2022) 75th Anniversary (How All-Star weekend was an essential part of our childhoods, why Asian Americans love basketball, how the All-Star games has ... 27:40

2+ y ago27:40

27:40

Welcome back to the Asian Menswear Podcast. In this episode, Leo talks about his experience attending NBA All-Star Weekend as a guest for Mountain Dew. Mike and Leo both grew up playing basketball and All-Star weekend was always an important event to look forward to every year. If you enjoy playing basketball, follow the NBA, or are just interested…

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Are You an Introvert, Extrovert or Both? (The benefits of understanding personality types, what are enneagrams, breaking down different personalities, how do you recharge? & more) | Level Up 36:57

2+ y ago36:57

36:57

Welcome back to the Asian Menswear Podcast. Today we're bringing you a Level Up episode, where we bring you actionable advice and tips to apply in your own life. We want the podcast to not only educate you but motivate you to take action. Today's topic will focus on extroversion, introversion, and the different types of personalities. Why is this i…

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The Impact of Linsanity, 10 Years Later (Linsanity was one of the most significant events that happened in 2012, first time hearing about Jeremy Lin, Linsanity 2.0? & more) | Barbershop Talk 37:37

2+ y ago37:37

37:37

It's been ten years since the amazing run dubbed "Linsanity", took the world by surprise and in today's podcast, Mike and Leo reflect on the impact Jeremy Lin had and continues to have on Asian Americans and the world. Jeremy Lin went from being overlooked and on the brink of giving up his basketball dreams to becoming a superstar and one of the mo…

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33. Managing a side hustle and how to NOT get lost in the hustle culture with banker/ baker Salina Tang 26:28

2+ y ago26:28

26:28

Full-time banker and owner of a sustainable cake shop, Salina Tang shares her journey and tips on balancing a side hustle with a full-time job. She dives deep Into managing expectations, self-motivation, and how to be mindful while staying your true purpose in a toxic hustle culture environment. Tune into this episode to know all about the real cha…

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Lightning Round! We Review & Rate Marvel's 'Eternals', Eddie Huang's 'Boogie', & Justin Chon's 'Blue Bayou' (Missed opportunity in 'Eternals', South Asian representation, strong Asian male leads & more ... 51:32

2+ y ago51:32

51:32

Today's Barbershop Talk podcast is a lightning movie review episode and we're rating three Asian-American-directed films that were recently released. We'll review Marvel's 'Eternals', Eddie Huang's 'Boogie', & Justin Chon's and give our honest review! We talk about the good, the bad, the ugly and give our rating out of 10. In this episode, we discu…

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32. A story of discovering purpose though depression with celebrity lifestyle coach Tanvir Hassan 32:13

2+ y ago32:13

32:13

Lifestyle coach, personal trainer, and founder of Bengal Calisthenics fitness center, Tanvir Hassan, shares with our host his journey of overcoming depression and discovering his purpose to help others in the process. Even though he trains with beauty pageant winners and celebrities, Tanvir focuses on elevating life through a mindset change. Tune i…

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Lunar New Year, Vietnamese New Year or Chinese New Year? (Discussing Chinese horoscopes, difference between Lunar New Year & Chinese New Year, Do Korean and Japanese people celebrate this holiday too ... 35:11

2+ y ago35:11

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With Lunar New Year around the corner, today's Barbershop Talk podcast is about our unique experience with this special holiday and what we're doing this year to celebrate. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoy the podcast! In this episode, we discuss: Timestamps: 1:32 - Lunar New Year vs. Chinese New Year 4:04 - Discussing our Chine…

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