Celebrating and redefining Asian American identity through interviews with business owners, entertainers, creatives and extraordinary people about self discovery, overcoming obstacles, and personal and professional achievements.
…
continue reading
This podcast is an extension of the book, Order Without Design: How Markets Shape Cities. With its focus on economic theory, you might not realize that this book is the product of the adventurous life Alain & Marie-Agnes Bertaud two have shared together. Join the three of us on a journey to the Bertauds' past lives in Bangkok, NYC, San Salvador, Algiers, and beyond! We'll explore the incredible stories that informed the theories in the book.
…
continue reading
1
The evolution of urban utopias (guest episode from Caos Planejado)
1:21:14
1:21:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:21:14
Alain was interviewed by our friend Anthony for a Brazilian urbanism blog called Caos Planejado. They discussed Brazilian cities, municipal financing, what it was like to live in NYC in the time of Jane Jacobs and Robert Moses, how urban planners' thinking has evolved over the course of Alain's long career, and lots more. Transcript & photos: https…
…
continue reading
1
Supersonic planes, levitating trains, & electric automobiles
1:12:54
1:12:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:54
Mobility is central to living in every city. In this episode, we discussed how different communities tackle the question of transportation, and how culture shapes how different transport technologies get adopted. As usual, the conversation traveled far and wide across the globe. We talked about Bolivian intersections, Japanese trains, French jets, …
…
continue reading
Every place has some dirty secrets, even Disney World. We all have to get rid of waste somehow! So in this episode, the Bertauds and I discuss methods of sanitation and waste management from around the world, and how these hidden systems shape our cities. It also includes one of my favorite stories I've heard from the Alain and Marie-Agnes — but I …
…
continue reading
Alain and Marie-Agnes raised three children while living their nomadic lifestyle. So in this episode, we dug into how their role as parents shaped how they experience cities. Join us as we roam from Bangkok to Guadalajara, Sana'a to Paris, and Port-au-Prince to NYC! Transcript & photos: https://devonzuegel.com/owd-2-vanished-in-guadalajara --- Send…
…
continue reading
Transcript · Audio · Photos · https://devonzuegel.com/owd-1-tea-time-in-yemen This first episode is an introduction to the Bertauds. I was going to title it "Keeping Up With The Indiana Joneses", but I was advised against it. In this first conversation, we traveled all around the globe for a whirlwind tour of the adventurous life they've led togeth…
…
continue reading
Welcome to Order Without Design, a new podcast I'm starting the most interesting couple I know: Alain and Marie-Agnes Bertaud. This project is an extension of their book, Order Without Design: How Markets Shape Cities. With its focus on economic theory, you might not realize that this book is the product of the adventurous life these two have share…
…
continue reading
1
Roselyn Keo, Former Exotic Dancer + Author of The Sophisticated Hustler
56:45
56:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:45
Not all Asians get straight A's in high school and go off to college. Some drop out of high school and work in strip clubs. Roselyn just happened to get arrested in the process and inspired the Hustlers movie starring Constance Wu and J.Lo. She talks about her tough childhood, strip therapy, what goes on in the champagne room, post-pregnancy "fishi…
…
continue reading
1
Jeik Savage, Sunset Co-founder + SRQ Labs Director on Alcohol Flush aka Asian Glow
28:11
28:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:11
Jeik wants Asians to be able to enjoy drinking alcohol without getting a red face or other alcohol flush symptoms. Having experienced firsthand the social awkwardness of exhibiting Asian glow, he helped create a supplement called Sunset that helps break down the toxins that your body produces when you consume alcohol. Jeik talks about the physical …
…
continue reading
1
Aya Kanai, Chief Fashion Director of Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, Seventeen, Good Housekeeping, Redbook and Woman's Day
30:31
30:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:31
Aya Kanai wants to get into your head when she styles you. As the Chief Fashion Director of six different magazines, she has to understand the different celebs that she styles as well as the different demographics that the magazines cater to. She talks about dressing like a tomboy, why you won’t see her in heels at work, the hours of work that goes…
…
continue reading
1
Judy Joo: Chef, Restaurateur, Television Personality + Author
33:20
33:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:20
A regular on Food Network and The Cooking Channel, Judy has made Korean food accessible to large audiences with her simplified recipes. Now she’s out with a new cookbook that reflects her identity as a Korean, American and Londoner. She talks about giving up a lucrative finance job to pursue a more fulfilling career, breaking the mold of what a fem…
…
continue reading
1
Andrew Samuel, Author of "Our American Dream" + LINKBANK CEO
34:32
34:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:32
Andrew Samuel went from collecting and selling cow dung in India to leading multi-billion dollar banks in the US. He talks about living in a tiny shack with 15 family members, relocating to Africa as a kid, utensil shock in the US, night-shift restaurant work igniting his true passion, cultivating a culture of the heart at his companies, the best w…
…
continue reading
1
Yu Gu, Filmmaker of Documentaries + Narratives
44:10
44:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:10
Yu Gu wants you to think about urgent social issues of race, gender and equality through her documentaries Who is Arthur Chu (co-directed by Scott Drucker) and A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem. An expression of her personal values and experiences, her films connect audiences with marginalized people who risk finding their own voices to…
…
continue reading
1
Chiok Va Sam aka A$AP Eva, Jeweler to Hip Hop Stars
29:09
29:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:09
A$AP Eva, owner of Popular Jewelry, has survived Chinatown’s brutal jewelry competition in the last 3 decades by making a name for herself among hip hop stars and other celebs. But what really keeps customers coming back is the way she treats people--she is a genuinely kind person. Eva talks about her connection with A$AP Rocky, changes in Chinatow…
…
continue reading
1
Mikki Yamashiro, Wrestler + Artist, on Being Part Asian and Queer Identity
33:03
33:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:03
Mikki Yamashiro fights systems of oppression through her wrestling nom de guerre Candy Pain. She talks about being half-Japanese half-white, correct usage of ‘Hapa’, being mistaken for a Latinx or Jewish, figuring out her queer identity, wrestling to fight The Man and to educate people on how to deal with uncomfortable social situations, being a qu…
…
continue reading
1
Benny Luo, NextShark Founder, Connects Asian Americans via News
34:23
34:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:23
Benny wants Asian Americans to connect with each other and understand different views through his news site, NextShark. He talks about being a bad college student, his journey to internet marketing, being called a dog eater, dj’ing on Winamp, NextShark’s poker connection, going all in after Dr. Dao’s United Airlines debacle, giving Asian Trump supp…
…
continue reading
1
Jen Huang, Film Photographer, is a Bride Whisperer
38:36
38:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:36
Named one of the top 10 film photographers in the world, Jen Huang is an expert in natural light and creating the most romantic, fine art portraits. She talks about how she started her career, making mistakes early on, developing her own style, pros and cons of film photography, having someone else handle the business side, being a bride and groom …
…
continue reading
1
Phung Huynh, Badass Artist + Educator, Creates Art About Her Asian American Experience
40:56
40:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:56
Phung Huynh wants people to question dominant culture (aka white and patriarchal) and embrace their Asian identity through her artwork. She talks about paying homage to immigrant labor in Roy Choi’s Las Vegas restaurant, Chinatown life, Barbie confusion, cathartic art, pre-med college lies, community college love, vagina peaches, baby nose pinching…
…
continue reading
1
Aaron Takahashi, Actor aka Commercial King
40:24
40:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:24
Aaron talks about being labeled as the Asian Commercial Guy, going from a grocery store manager to landing a national TMobile commercial, Backstage vs Backpage, auditioning against a bunch of white guys, racist Asian accents, Mr. Robot, representation behind the camera, red carpet awkwardness, and sad Facebook friend requests. Guest info: Instagram…
…
continue reading
1
Amanda Cho, Korean Cajun + L'Oreal AVP of Creative, Reflects on her New Orleans Life
42:37
42:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:37
Growing up in New Orleans as a Korean kid comes with its own unique experiences and challenges. Amanda talks about alcohol allergies, fuck you Gavin, Mardis Gras as a child, being temporarily disowned by her mom, moving to NYC jobless, struggling to find her identity, working as a freelance graphic designer to landing her job at L'Oreal, the squirr…
…
continue reading
1
Bao Han: Vietnamese Singer, Fashion Designer + Stylist Living Her Dreams Despite Parkison's Disease
29:30
29:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:30
Singer Bao Han spent nearly 2 decades performing for Vietnamese audiences worldwide when a medical diagnosis shattered her life. She talks about her von-Trapp-family upbringing, giving up her dreams to make her parents proud, finding her identity after leaving Austria, coping with Parkinson's disease, dealing with damn buttons, finding happiness in…
…
continue reading
1
Cathie Urushibata, Shake Shack Art Director on her Japanese and Creative Roots
30:43
30:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:43
She's the designer behind Shake Shack's signage, merchandise and other creative visuals. Cathie Urushibata talks about Californians in NYC, being Japanese American vs Japanese, dolphin trainer dreams, her path from art therapy to freelance graphic arts to managing the creative team at Shake Shack, keeping it fresh in-house, Game of Thrones collab, …
…
continue reading
1
Sarah Lee, Glow Recipe Co-Founder + Co-CEO
42:21
42:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:21
K-Beauty boss Sarah Lee talks about adjusting from Korean to American corporate culture, female empowerment, sandwiching, being direct, embracing your acne, starting her own company, Alexa, conference calls during bathtime, building a positive company culture, and dealing with competitive coworkers and unsupportive bosses. Guest info:www.glowrecipe…
…
continue reading
1
Evan Sung, Award-Winning Food Photographer's Secret to Working with Top Chefs + Restaurants
38:21
38:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:21
Agnes designates a theme song that perfectly captures Evan Sung's work and discusses his identity as a New Yorker, Craig's List, the chef that he credits in launching his work with cookbooks, his not-so-big secret to working with all the big-name chefs, his photography pet peeve, and tips on photographing food. Guest info: evansung.comInstagram: @e…
…
continue reading
1
Yu-mi (Youmee) Cha, OG K-Pop Singer of Baby Vox and LFBJ + Founder of Qoop
33:25
33:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:25
A member of one of the first K-Pop girl groups called Baby Vox, Yu-mi talks about the grueling training to become a K-Pop star, getting hate mail, sustaining on Choco Pie, challenges of being a female in K-Pop, opportunities for Asian American singers, transitioning to becoming a founder of a startup app, and still being recognized on the streets. …
…
continue reading
1
David Yi, Very Good Light Founder + Editor-in-Chief Redefines Masculinity
51:26
51:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:26
David Yi is set out on a mission to redefine masculinity and men’s beauty standards through his media company, Very Good Light. David talks about eating kimchi for lunch in elementary school, faking it until making it in fashion writing, visiting Melania Trump in her NYC apartment, traditional vs. modern masculinity, designing a travel beauty bag, …
…
continue reading
1
Lisa (Cao) Matsunari, The OG FOB's Journey as a Vietnamese Boat Person
54:44
54:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:44
Agnes talks to her cousin about leaving Vietnam in 1980 on a small boat, starving for nearly 2 weeks at sea, witnessing unfathomable atrocities, living in an orphanage refugee camp, reuniting with family in the US, and discovering the truth about her childhood. For more info: asiansinthehouse.com Instagram: @asiansinthehouse…
…
continue reading
1
Introduction to a Podcast on Asian American Identity
3:29
3:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:29
Creator and host Agnes Cao talks about milk tea, being math-challenged, childhood dreams of being white, paranoia of Asian person quotas, and positive Asian representation. For more info: asiansinthehouse.comBy Asians in the House
…
continue reading