Best Minji Chang Podcasts (2024)

1
#193 - Milestones & A Call To Action (Solo) - Happy 7th Birthday FOA! 1:12:37

7m ago1:12:37

1:12:37

We’re back baby! In this solo episode, our tired but determined host Minji returns to breathe some life back into First Of All and back into herself. Celebrating another trip around the sun for both podcast and host, this milestone brings in new reflections on aging, filmmaking, friendship, authenticity & (of course) the chaotic state of the world.…

1
#192 - Reviewing & Saying Goodbye to 2023 1:10:41

7M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Hey FOA fam! It's been a hot minute but Minji comes back to close out an insane year of ups and downs, and some big wins and losses. Did anyone else live their best and worst year ever at the same exact time??? In a moment of exhausted reflection and hopeful encouragement, Minji sends you all a ginormous hug in her "wearing a giant hoodie (with the…

1
Introducing Dear Alana, a new show from Tenderfoot TV 34:54

11M ago34:54

34:54

Hi First of All listeners! While we wait for the next season of the podcast, we wanted to share something cool with you all. Please enjoy the first episode of the new hit podcast, Dear Alana, from our partners at Tenderfoot TV. Dear Alana, is a show exploring the life of Alana Chen, a 24-year-old woman who disappeared from Boulder, Colorado in 2019…

1
#191 - Trusting the Process with Ben Chung (Kinjaz, Jabbwockeez) 1:45:26

1y ago1:45:26

1:45:26

Asking for a friend - does anyone else feeling like just giving up and becoming a potato lately? Because same. In this episode, Minji closes out SEASON 4 and celebrates a beautiful milestone for 6 YEARS OF First Of All Podcast by processing her most recent super fun existential crisis with her dear friend am, the amazing dancer, entrepreneur, and s…

1
#190 - From Overthinking to DOING - We FINALLY made a short film! - with Scott Sayasithsena 1:43:18

1y ago1:43:18

1:43:18

There are few things more satisfying than taking an idea and turning it into a reality. Some call that manifesting (ahem, like Minji) and some call it just taking simple actions to achieve a goal. Potato, po-tah-to. Whatever you call it, there's SO much that gets in the way, all the imposter syndrome (bleh), the self-sabotage (ugh), the literal yea…

1
#189 - Making Sacrifices, Pivoting, & Persisting w/ Trus Real 1:54:16

1y ago1:54:16

1:54:16

In the very wise words of our goddess Aaliyah (RIP) - If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again. In theory (and in lyrics/beats that slap thanks to the GOAT Timbaland), it's amazing. In practice, it's pretty freakin' hard. To chase dreams, to pursue life goals, to endeavor the seemingly impossible...in this day and age...in thi…

1
#188: Solo Episode: Messing Up, Apologizing, Forgiving...& Thriving 1:19:43

1y ago1:19:43

1:19:43

In this solo episode, Minji shares a personal story about unintentionally being a total a-hole, letting down one of her best friends, spiraling, prolonging the awkwardness (as one does), making it worse, freaking out a bit more, and then finally taking steps to make it right again. As universal and commonplace as these mistakes and rifts can be, th…

1
#187 - Demanding & Exploring Better Sex Education with Anne Hodder-Shipp 1:35:26

1y ago1:35:26

1:35:26

Let's talk about sex! Because despite our global society's obsession with it, we're still frighteningly undereducated about it. While more conversations and information on sexuality are shared much more openly due to social media content and online resources, longstanding attitudes and deeply rooted cultural beliefs can take a lot longer for a pers…

1
#186 - Stepping into Main Character Energy w/Priska 1:25:00

1y ago1:25:00

1:25:00

As Minji has created this space and inadvertently shared a lot about herself over the course of First Of All's 180+ episodes, she's changed quite a bit. Grown on a good day, unraveled on a bad one. And one thing that she has intentionally confronted in 2023 is to not only make space for others but how take it up herself. In this episode we get a li…

1
#185 - F*ck Up, Make Mistakes & Be Messy with Adele Lim (Director of Joy Ride) 1:21:08

1y ago1:21:08

1:21:08

A lot of good can come out of striving for excellence - a high standard of quality, valuable skillsets and smarts, plus amazingly positive contributions to self and society. It can also have a dark side in the form of all-consuming and suffocating perfectionism - an existence where there's no room for error or subpar...well, anything. Every flaw, e…

1
From #PotluckPod Modern Minorities - Gabrielle Berbey's (revealing) The Experiment 1:02:00

1y ago1:02:00

1:02:00

For APAHM, we're highlighting some of our fellow Asian American podcasts from the Potluck Podcast Collective, so we're dropping in an episode from our sister show, Modern Minorities, a podcast featuring minority voices for ALL of our majority ears - Modern Minorities is trying to solve racism...one conversation at a time. Their co-hosts Sharon and …

1
#184- Seize the Day with Chef Viet Pham (Iron Chef) 1:53:47

1y ago1:53:47

1:53:47

You know how they say live your life to the fullest and every day as if it's your last? And you know how most of us think "Oh that's nice, I should do that. I will do that."...and then, even with the BEST of intentions, we just don't? (No judgment here, it's a super normal part of life.) Let's face it, it's so easy to stay in autopilot - chasing go…

1
#183 - Owning The Narrative & Telling Your Story with Author Emily Inouye Huey 1:23:28

1y ago1:23:28

1:23:28

Far too many times in life, our narratives get told by others. Sometimes, being a passive passenger in the journey can feel the safest and most comfortable...until you realize the consequences of not speaking up on your or your community's behalf. Like misinformation, isolation, erasure, and even the exploitation of narratives to serve another's ag…

1
#182 - Stop Seeking Outside Validation with Gina Darling 1:27:12

1y ago1:27:12

1:27:12

We’re back FOA fam!! So glad to be back on the airwaves, kicking off season 4 with a vulnerable and honest conversation with the beautiful and badass queen of the Internet herself- Gina Darling. In this episode, Minji gets to fangirl a bit and also get some insight into how Gina has navigated one helluva life path with her family, unorthodox educat…

1
#181 - FOA Bonus Episode: Holiday Check-In! 1:04:28

1+ y ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Ahhh the holidays.. a time to reflect and prepare the next vision board, and maybe a family tiff or deep introspective existential moment to round it out. Whatever your plans are for the holidays, whether you’re seeing all your loved ones or asserting your boundaries and sitting on top of a mountain solo, Minji stops by to say hi and wish you well …

1
#180 - Healing & Falling In Love With Yourself with Anna Akana 1:21:44

2y ago1:21:44

1:21:44

The healing process, the inner work, the letting go, the consciousness, the forgiveness, it's all undeniably helpful...aaand let's be real, it also takes a lot outta you too. To close out FOA Season 3, we thought - who better to talk through all the ups and downs of battling ego, addressing inner child wounds and trauma, and conquering crippling em…

1
#179 - Red Flags In Dating Pt. 1 with Dia Frampton 1:36:38

2y ago1:36:38

1:36:38

Dating can be super fun, exploratory, and adventure-filled with charming people you can connect with...when it's not a dumpster fire of poor communication, confusing mixed signals, bad manners, and weird vibes from strangers we'd rather forget. All in a day in the life of the modern single human being, right? Well a silver lining to our over-connec…

1
#178 - A Conversation On Asian Racism & Intraracial Prejudice with Sami Jayne 1:33:09

2y ago1:33:09

1:33:09

Racism is a very complicated topic to broach. It can intimidate, trigger, and overwhelm so many so easily because of how pervasive and personal it gets, on top of how exhausted so many feel. Sometimes it feels like we've made some tiny headway towards a baseline respect, maybe even a bit of progress towards equity. Sometimes it feels like we've reg…

1
#177 - Mental Health Breaks & Being OK Not Being OK Update! 45:12

2y ago45:12

45:12

Minji returns to the FOA airwaves after an extended mental health and recharge break after one exhausting summer. A big update with reflections on making her first short film, learning to be proud of herself, unraveling with the overturning of Roe v Wade, and other impactful moments. She gets into the power of sharing stories, facing our unique fea…

1
#176 - Learning How To Protect Yourself & Lawyer Up with Chuong Bui 1:41:03

2y ago1:41:03

1:41:03

No one likes a lawsuit. Lawyers are commonly vilified for exorbitant billable hours and sharklike tendencies. For many people, any situation involving legal counsel is one to run away from and avoid at all costs. And yet at some point, many folks do require legal help to navigate a complicated system of rules and power plays. In this episode, Minji…

1
#175 - Unpacking Celebrity & Influencer Culture with Kevyn Fong (Level4Alpha) & Priska (Two Horny Goats Podcast) 1:49:04

2y ago1:49:04

1:49:04

From the days of Marilyn to The Beatles to Michael Jackson, Kim K & Logan Paul, it's safe to say that celebrity culture has evolved and transformed in its way into becoming an everyday part of our modern life. Now celebrity status includes "everyday" content creators or influencers who make funny skits from their respective glass rectangles, or eve…

1
#174 - Home Ownership & Real Estate For Newbies with Ken Er 1:34:53

2y ago1:34:53

1:34:53

So how about those home loan interest rates, eh? And...mortgages! Escrow? Closing costs. Contingencies. Bidding wars. OK, anyone else totally lost too? If you're anything like Minji, seemingly responsible grown up as she (mostly) saw herself, you might have reached adulthood hearing about this grand milestone of owning a home over and over again. Y…

1
#173 - Emotional Thirst Traps & Life Lessons with James Tang AKA Your Internet Boyfriend 1:33:28

2y ago1:33:28

1:33:28

With times as crazy as these, we need all the support we can get. Deep conversations with friends, a good book, a tranquil walk through a park, a home cooked meal, meditation...and a social media persona moonlighting as our ultra caring significant other. Enter our Internet Boyfriend and charming FOA guest this week, James Tang. In this episode, Mi…

1
#172 - Motherhood: The Good, The Bad, & The Unacceptable with Gaby Mier 1:49:05

2y ago1:49:05

1:49:05

Motherhood is a monumental, life-changing and sacred experience for those who embark on it. It's also an incredibly loaded topic shrouded in mystery, fear, and sometimes shame when it comes to the complex reality behind the glowy maternity photos, sonogram announcements, and darling newborn portraits. In this episode, the single and childless Minji…

1
#171 - Exploring The Law of Attraction and Manifestation with Roxy Shih (Two Horny Goats Podcast) 1:46:56

2y ago1:46:56

1:46:56

We're back with SEASON 3 fam! To kick off this third installment of First Of All, we set intentions to bring good vibes and deeply personal insights on some long-awaited topics. So we're starting by going all in on vibrations, frequencies, manifesting, and the law of attraction. In this episode, Minji brings back the hilarious and wise filmmaker an…

1
#170 - Self-Awareness, Nonsense & Parenting Our Parents with David So (Genius Brain Podcast) 2:09:37

2+ y ago2:09:37

2:09:37

And just like that, we have reached the end of season 2 fam! And what better way to close it out than with the realest unfiltered-est conversation with comedian/podcaster/OG YouTuber/entrepreneur David So. In this extended season finale, David and Minji go down rabbit holes of self-awareness, fully owning what they dislike and also being disliked, …

1
#169 - Late Bloomers and the Ugly Duckling Syndrome with James Liao 1:37:00

2+ y ago1:37:00

1:37:00

This week, we get to hear a very personal and insightful conversation about late bloomers and the evolution of an ugly duckling from our well-spoken guest, James Liao. Most of us think of being a late bloomer in terms of physical appearance and romantic relationships. And while those are major players in the conversation, James also walks us throug…

1
#168 - The RISE of Asian American Culture with Jeff Yang & Phil Yu aka AngryAsianMan (They Call Us Bruce Podcast) 1:37:35

2+ y ago1:37:35

1:37:35

This one goes out to the Asian diaspora Gen X, millennial & Gen Z-ers who are getting better acquainted with or just further embracing tf out of their Asian identities. For most of us Asian Americans, we grew up assimilating, disconnecting, and/or over-representing this side of ourselves - our languages, customs, features - in a society where we we…

1
#167 - Starting A Business & Exploring Entrepreneurship with Sajani Amarasiri (Kola Goodies) 1:50:51

2+ y ago1:50:51

1:50:51

If you've dreamt of starting a business, you may have stumbled across a roadblock or fifty to get off the ground or even take the leap to pursue it... Should I quit a secure thing? What if I fail? How do I prepare financially? How do I break this to my parents/significant other/industry? How do I get started or even get my foot through the door? Do…

1
#166 - A Rough Valentine's Day & Self-Love Story (SOLO) 49:02

2+ y ago49:02

49:02

It's one day after Valentine's Day and we know everyone's already over it, but what society never seems to be over are real life tales of love and loss - the good, the bad, and the excruciatingly ugly. We at First Of All admit it openly - we love LOVE. And over time we can appreciate the bad for what it teaches us. In this solo episode, Minji share…

1
#165 - Let's Talk Money & Personal Finances with Melly Lee 1:35:45

2+ y ago1:35:45

1:35:45

LET'S TALK ABOUT MONEY, Y'ALL. Now if talking about money openly and honestly ever felt taboo, this episode. is. for. YOU! To get into the nitty gritty of money relationships, habits and strategies, Minji brings back a wonderful returning guest - photographer and blogger Melly Lee - to unpack this broad and emotionally charged topic. The two dive i…

1
#164 - I Hate Wedding Culture (& Love Weddings) with Anna Sun 1:27:57

2+ y ago1:27:57

1:27:57

Weddings! Love. Joy. Family. Friendship. Magic! Celebration!! .... Stress. Tension. Regrets. Bills. Fights. FOMO. As beautiful as these momentous milestones are meant to be, let's be real. Weddings can be as painful as they are joyous. In the whirlwind of dreams coming true under very strained budgets while juggling tons of deadlines, expectations,…

1
#163 - Evolving Beauty Standards with David Yi (Very Good Light) 1:13:50

2+ y ago1:13:50

1:13:50

Beauty can be such a fun way to channel your self-expression, try new products/personas/looks, practice self-care, and get in touch with your innermost confidence. It can also be overwhelming and painful trying to keep up with societal standards that feel rigid, unattainable, and downright dehumanizing at times. In this week's episode, Minji sits d…

1
#162 - The Great Resignation & When To Walk Away with Da Eun Kim & Sophia Sun (bamboo & glass podcast) 1:24:25

2+ y ago1:24:25

1:24:25

Season 2 of the Pandemic brought on a nationwide phenomenon known as The Great Resignation where MILLIONS of Americans either switched or quit their jobs..or have been thinking very hard about it. In this episode, the Gen Z hosts of Bamboo & Glass Podcast Da Eun Kim and Sophia Sun join Millennial big sis Minji to talk about their perspectives on ho…

1
#161 - Men in Therapy & Why We Love It with Abe Kim 1:23:08

2+ y ago1:23:08

1:23:08

Welcome back to Season 2! To kick off our return to the airwaves, Minji and our wonderful guest, Abe Kim, explore their perspectives about men, feelings, and therapy. They discuss longstanding societal pressures that have formed our ideas about male identity as well as the brutal impact of conditioning men not to feel. You'll hear about how Abe got…

1
#160 - Happy Holidays!! Updates & Special Request For Season 2! 12:52

2+ y ago12:52

12:52

Surprise FOA fam!! Minji stops by to say hello & share some updates as we prepare for season 2! Tune in for this short episode with a special call to action for FOA listeners. Happy Holidays everyone! Follow Minji On: Twitter (@minjeeeezy) Instagram (@minjeezy) Clubhouse (@MinjiChang) ▫️ Music featured in this episode is "Uzutrap" by Uzuhan ▫️ Foll…

1
#159 - Stepping Out & Stepping Away 34:28

3y ago34:28

34:28

You ever reach a point in life when you step back and are just like, "Why have I been doing it this way???" Four plus years and many episodes later, Minji takes a moment to pause, reflect and make some big life decisions. Tune in to hear about radical responsibility + self-love, changing habits, and what’s changing for First Of All. Follow Minji On…

1
#158 - Jumping Out of Planes with David Choi 1:30:37

3y ago1:30:37

1:30:37

We've all been navigating a lot of unrest and uncertainty this past year and a half (or more), with so many TBDs, IDKs and false starts all around us. Some folks have made some major life changes, whether that's switching up a relationship, geographical location, family plans, or a career path. Our guest this week is pretty dang familiar with all o…

1
#157 - Being Single & Dating in your 30s with Mel Cheng (AsianBossGirl Podcast) 1:22:45

3y ago1:22:45

1:22:45

So the world continues to feel like it's imploding for a lot of us. And in the meantime, we're all at different stages in life - family dynamics, age, income, career trajectories, and relationship status - and just doing our best to figure things out from day to day. It has been one helluva strange year and a half to say the least, but also packed …

1
#156 - Finding Your Voice, Setting Intentions + Spirituality with Roxy Shih & Priska Liang-Kim (Two Horny Goats Podcast) 1:24:00

3y ago1:24:00

1:24:00

The world feels like it's on fire or flooding at the moment, but we're here to bring some joy into it however we can. The two amazing hosts of Two Horny Goats podcast join Minji this week to put it all on the table about finding their voice and spirituality. Can we say dream collabo? The strength, vulnerability and honest humor of these women come …

1
#155 - Spilling Tea & Creating Diversity in Hollywood with Dino-Ray Ramos 1:23:28

3y ago1:23:28

1:23:28

Times are a-changing in Hollywood when it comes to putting stories from minority voices up on the screen. How does it all work? How have people made a lasting difference in this very historically white male dominated industry? In this week's episode, we get a little peek into the world of a seasoned Hollywood journalist working in "the trades". Our…

1
#154 - Panic Attacks & Chicken Cutlets 59:47

3y ago59:47

59:47

This week, Minji is extra thankful, humbled, and lost all at the same time as she examines the state of the world, America’s battle with Covid and common sense, concerns in her personal life as well as her very own scary run-in with 'Rona. Forced to go into full blown quarantine once again, she works through a panic attack, bouts of despair and a l…

1
#153 - "Normal People", Intimacy & Growth with Priska 1:14:05

3y ago1:14:05

1:14:05

First loves, coming of age, passion, romance, angst. YES, PLEASE. Minji and Priska openly share their love for the show “Normal People” based on the beloved novel by Sally Rooney. They go deep right out the gate with their thoughts and experiences with intimacy, abuse, heartache, beauty, class and mental health. They also dive into how the series p…

1
#152 - Coping With The Latest "Normal" with Steve Lim aka Steebu 1:30:55

3y ago1:30:55

1:30:55

So how about that Delta variant, eh? Yeah, it's been a lot for us here at First Of All and for our returning guest Steve, making us just like every other person on this planet in 2021. As many of you out there may have been sorting through returning to work, getting vaccinated, debating about vaccinations, pondering about work, questioning the mean…

1
#151 - Embracing Identity & Chosen Family with Sam Futerman 1:31:04

3y ago1:31:04

1:31:04

Understanding our unique identities is no small feat. We're made up of so many intersecting things that also evolve over time. Some parts we embrace wholeheartedly, others confuse us, and some can just be difficult to accept. In this episode, Minji sits down with her friend, Sam Futerman, to discuss her incredible journey as a transracial adoptee f…

1
#150 - A Beautiful & Terrifying Getaway (Happy 4th Birthday FOA!!) 1:09:46

3y ago1:09:46

1:09:46

In this episode, Minji shares a meaningful and harrowing experience of treating herself to her very first solo vacation to Hawaii. From making the decision, committing to keeping it, budgeting, and then actually spending a lot of time alone in a new environment, she goes through a whole mess of fun and sometimes awkward, sometimes difficult growth.…

1
#149 - The Hero's Journey with Anthony Francisco (Marvel Studios) 2:30:25

3y ago2:30:25

2:30:25

Ever stop and look back on your life and realize that you've actually overcome some pretty crazy things? Same. It may not feel like particularly special at the time, but everyone is navigating their own unique path on their individual hero's journey. In Hollywood-land, the hero's journey is a storytelling mechanism in which the main character overc…

1
#148 - Getting Over Getting Ghosted (Ouch) 1:30:53

3y ago1:30:53

1:30:53

Getting ghosted is great. If great suddenly means the absolute worst. As much as we wish we could be eternally unbothered, always in our most confident state, completely incapable of feeling small or rejected...it happens to the best of us. Falling for someone can be a high like no other- full of mystery, intrigue, butterflies, and anticipation. An…

1
#147 - Asian & Black Community Healing with Marcus Moore & BT (Culture Score) 1:46:46

3y ago1:46:46

1:46:46

Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month~ hope you all take time to celebrate the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) folks in your universe, including yourself if that applies. While May calls for honoring the Asian diaspora, it has been a painful and scary year for the AAPI community, with surges in anti-Asian brutality, hatred, and xenopho…

1
#146 - Outgrowing People Pleasing (the Disease to Please) with Kevyn Fong 1:05:07

3y ago1:05:07

1:05:07

For some people, it's easy to ask for what they want. It's not a big deal to say no. It doesn't take everything out of them to put themselves first all the time or even a majority of the time when it comes to big and little decisions. Some people walk around not having a bottomless need for approval, permission, or external validation. For anything…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Minji Chang Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide