Best Vanessa Tsang Shiliwala Podcasts (2024)

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Turning Trauma into Purpose: Michelle Li's Journey as a Korean Adoptee and TV Journalist 1:02:02

1y ago1:02:02

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How do you turn trauma into purpose? This AAPI Heritage Month, get ready to be inspired as Michelle Li, TV journalist and Co-Founder of the #VeryAsian Foundation, opens up about her healing journey as a Korean adoptee and author. She's faced the "double shame" of not feeling Asian enough or American enough, and dealt with the trauma of racism both …

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Modern, Ambitious Women Unsubscribing from Self-Doubt with Neha Ruch | AAPI Heritage Month & Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 54:53

1y ago54:53

54:53

In honor of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week and AAPI Heritage Month, host Vanessa talks with Neha Ruch, Founder of Mother Untitled, about choosing yourself, unsubscribing from judgements and self-doubt, and finding growth and clarity in times of transition. As modern, ambitious, Asian American women raising mixed-race families, Neha and Vanes…

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AAPI Healing Session | Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay 46:53

1+ y ago46:53

46:53

Join Vanessa Shiliwala and special guest Leslie Lew as we hold space for AAPI community healing in the aftermath of Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay shootings. It's a raw, honest session as we struggle to process grief alongside joy during Lunar New Year, which is supposed to be a time of celebration, community and joy. We talk about the intersectio…

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Asian Women Rising: Nancy Luong on Breaking Bamboo Ceilings in Tech, Immigrant Dads, and Money Myths in a "Bling Empire" World 44:49

1+ y ago44:49

44:49

Vanessa interviews Nancy Luong, a senior marketing leader at Salesforce, author of "How We Got Here", and recently crowned Ms. Southern California 2023. We talk about why allyship is the key to breaking the Bamboo Ceiling and Glass Ceiling, healing intergenerational trauma with immigrant parents, and busting money and success myths in a “Bling Empi…

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The “Busy” Trap: Dr. Jenny Wang on Navigating Anxiety, Anger, and Uncertainty 1:11:09

1+ y ago1:11:09

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What happens when society is OK with Asian women feeling anxious - but not angry? Perhaps we find comfort with hyperproductivity - until it leads to anxiety, burnout, and rage. “Busyness is an addiction to urgency,” says Dr. Jenny T. Wang, PH.D, a Taiwanese American psychologist, founder of @asiansformentalhealth and author of Permission to Come Ho…

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Breaking the Stigma: Neurodiversity and South Asian Mental Health 43:14

2y ago43:14

43:14

“I thought therapy was a hardcore luxury for the rich”, says Mrinal Gokhale, Author of Saaya Unveiled: South Asian Mental Health Spotlighted. Mrinal shares how growing up as a bicultural, neurodivergent and "defiant" kid enabled her to become a game-changer in mental health. We explore what it means to be neurodivergent - which can span autism, ADH…

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Work-Life Balance, Doomscrolling, & Social Media: BIPOC Mental Health in a Hyper-Digital Age 30:55

2y ago30:55

30:55

As busy BIPOC professionals, parents, and partners who often WFH or do remote work, is it possible to put our phones (and anxiety) to bed? Vanessa is interviewed by our guest host, CEO & Founder Linda Ong of Cultique, a Seacrest global group agency for businesses in media, entertainment, tech, and consumer spaces. We talk about why the Model Minori…

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Stepping Into Our Power with Ira Briones | Queer Asian Identities & Mental Health 42:39

2y ago42:39

42:39

Happy Pride Month! Vanessa talks to special guest Ira Briones (they/them), a Filipinx business empowerment and energy coach based in New York City. Ira shares their multifaceted journey as a queer nonbinary immigrant leader and activist, their healing journey with PTSD, depression, and anxiety, and how they help marginalized entrepreneurs overcome …

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Top 8 Mental Health Lessons from AAPI Leaders | Best of AAPI Heritage Month & Anniversary Special 1:11:14

2y ago1:11:14

1:11:14

The best mental health tips from AAPI Leaders, creators and activists, including how to navigate anxiety and depression, self-care, imposter syndrome, social media, body image issues, and hate crimes. PLUS: Thrive Spice was featured on Apple Podcasts' home page for the Best of AAPI Heritage Month! Vanessa celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month an…

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Aparna Shewakramani of Netflix's "Indian Matchmaking" On Fame, Fate, and Freedom from People-Pleasing 34:41

2y ago34:41

34:41

Aparna from Netflix’s hit TV show “Indian Matchmaking” opens up about her new book, She’s Unlikeable: And Other Lies that Bring Women Down. The author and reality star shares what it’s like to go from a life of normalcy and privacy as a lawyer looking for love in Texas, to a life over-examined and hyper-edited for the entire world to see. We talk a…

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On Self-Love, Starting a Business, and Raising Kids who are Proud to be Asian 29:04

2+ y ago29:04

29:04

Samantha Ong is on a mission to Stop Asian Hate and colorism, and Start Asian Love with Joeydolls, the first inclusive collection of Asian dolls for kids. The Founder/CEO, Mom and Entrepreneur gets real about juggling mom life and starting a business, creating a more inclusive world that celebrates all Asian cultures and skin tones with Joeydolls, …

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The Success Trap: How to Overcome Perfectionism and Live Authentically 54:26

2+ y ago54:26

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In the pursuit of success, do we lose ourselves? As a recovering perfectionist, I spill the tea on my own personal journey going from corporate life to mom to podcaster to Lillian So, fitness entrepreneur and co-author of the new book FitCEO, and share the incredible lessons I’ve learned along the way on parenting, career and relationships. We dig …

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Alyce Chan on Mental Health for Moms: Comedy, Postpartum Depression and the Glass Ceiling 1:07:19

2+ y ago1:07:19

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Mom by day, comedian by night, Alyce Chan (@MomComNYC, @Scary Mommy) is ready to smash two glass ceilings - the one at home, and the other in the male-dominated world of comedy. Alyce is a modern-day Marvelous Ms. Maisel who entertains and uplifts thousands of moms with her stand-up comedy while offering parenting insights with deadpan humor, spot-…

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Lillian So on Bossing Up as the CEO of Your Own Life 1:18:22

3y ago1:18:22

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If you've ever felt the urge to escape your life and "Eat, Pray, Love" your way to a yoga ashram in India or Bali, please listen to this podcast episode instead - it will save you a lot of time, money and heartache. Lillian So, a life coach, fitness entrepreneur, and co-author of the new book FitCEO, gets personal and shares everything: her moment …

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How to Manage Anxiety & Panic Attacks 11:48

3y ago11:48

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If you feel like your anxiety and stress have intensified since COVID-19, you're not alone. Nearly half of Asian Americans have reported anxiety during the pandemic, according to a recent report by Stop AAPI Hate. This is a mini podcast episode focused on panic attacks: what they are, where they come from and what we can do about it. I'm also going…

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Gregory Cendana on Reclaiming Joy through Dance & Pandemic Self-Care 57:57

3y ago57:57

57:57

Can leaning into something you were previously ashamed of actually become your superpower? We find out when Vanessa talks to Gregory Cendana, a dancer, political strategist and entrepreneur who has been named one of Washington DC's most influential 40 under 40, about dancing for social justice. Gregory reflects upon his upbringing in a conservative…

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Lyn Liao Butler, Author of The Tiger Mom's Tale: Asian Family Drama. Adoption. Food as a Love Language. 52:58

3y ago52:58

52:58

Lyn, author of The Tiger Mom’s Tale, speaks out on her own personal mental health journey as a Taiwanese-American writer, mother, designer, and fitness trainer. Lyn tells us how she found peace and healing in her writing and Taiwanese heritage, and how fate led her to adopt “the happiest little boy in the world.” We talk about the effects of racism…

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Mayuko Okai on Intuitive Eating, Body Acceptance and Mindful Living 1:00:48

3y ago1:00:48

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Mayuko and Vanessa unpack myths about our mental and physical health in diet culture and discuss the allure of the abundance trap in many areas of our lives: our bodies, our self worth, our relationships, and our careers. Mayuko shares her own journey of self-discovery after uprooting her life in Los Angeles, CA and moving to Japan. We talk about f…

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LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Mental Health Advocacy with James Coleman, City Council Member, South San Francisco 58:37

3y ago58:37

58:37

Biracial. Bisexual. Unapologetically Progressive. At 21 years of age, James Coleman is the youngest and first openly LGBTQ+ member to be elected to South San Francisco's City Council. We talk to James about the remarkable journey he's had - from growing up biracial as a child of a Taiwanese immigrant mother and Caucasian father, to having to care f…

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Asians Speak Up | Brian Gao and Arin Siriamonthep on Activism, Allyship and Mental Health under Pressure 1:04:03

3y ago1:04:03

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You're never too young or too old to find your voice. We talk to Brian Gao (incoming NYU Stern '25) and Arin Siriamonthep (Boston University '24) of Asians Speak Up, a New York based AAPI community advocacy group that has been featured on ABC Eyewitness News and Buzzfeed News. Brian and Arin tell us why the pandemic and recent hate crimes inspired …

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Jonathan TranPham on the Power of Therapy, LGBTQ+ Pride, and Hustle Culture in Silicon Valley 52:23

3y ago52:23

52:23

Happy Pride Month! Our guest is Jonathan TranPham, the CEO and Founder of reflect, a company whose mission is to make mental health more accessible. We talked about his own struggles with anxiety and how finding a therapist inspired him to create reflect. We talked about coming to terms with gay pride at work, toxic masculinity, and the model minor…

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Mirfie Chan on Motherhood, Money, and Purpose 1:00:34

3y ago1:00:34

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Mirfie Chan, founder of Love, the Chans, a social impact-based artisanal textile brand, shares how her experiences as an Arab Singaporean immigrant, wife and mother raising a mixed-race Asian American family have led her to champion diversity and conscious change in her personal and professional life. We talk about defying barriers to give ourselve…

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Holly Raña Lim on Confronting Stereotypes, Imposter Syndrome, and Racial Identity 1:02:06

3y ago1:02:06

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Holly talks about her journey and ever-changing identity growing up as a Pinay immigrant, and how she found her voice as a self-described introvert to become Student Body President at UC-Riverside and the founder of Holly Lim Strategies, a campaign strategy consulting firm that helps BIPOC and young adult candidates win their first election. She al…

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Therapist Sakina Issa on the Power of Affirmations, Boundaries and Unlocking a Positive Mindset 57:09

3y ago57:09

57:09

Sakina talks about finding balance between both Indian and American cultures, and how it ultimately shaped her personal and career journey as a mother (who just gave birth to her 3rd child 2 days ago - Congrats Sakina!), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Co-Founder of the E.L.O. Deck, a children's affirmation card deck and parent resource…

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Kimberle Lau on Positive Parenting, Breaking the "Bamboo Ceiling", and Breast Cancer 1:04:37

3y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Kimberle Lau, mother of 2 and founder of Kimmie’s Healthy Treats, talks about her mental health journey as a Chinese-American parent and clean baking entrepreneur, a professional trying to break the “Bamboo Ceiling”, and her family's battle with breast cancer. We discuss how we parent differently than previous generations, why we feel the stigma of…

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Sherene Chou on Asian Joy during a Pandemic, Hate Crimes, Body Positivity, and Suicide Loss 58:20

3y ago58:20

58:20

Sherene Chou, an award-winning dietitian and Co-Founder of Food + Planet, is on a mission to advocate for representation for AAPI and BIPOC communities. She talks about her mental health during the pandemic, from anti-Asian hate crimes to a delayed wedding due to COVID and a car accident. We discuss why body positivity is so hard within Asian cultu…

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Vanessa Tsang Shiliwala Podcasts

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Turning Trauma into Purpose: Michelle Li's Journey as a Korean Adoptee and TV Journalist 1:02:02

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Modern, Ambitious Women Unsubscribing from Self-Doubt with Neha Ruch | AAPI Heritage Month & Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 54:53

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AAPI Healing Session | Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay 46:53

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Asian Women Rising: Nancy Luong on Breaking Bamboo Ceilings in Tech, Immigrant Dads, and Money Myths in a "Bling Empire" World 44:49

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The “Busy” Trap: Dr. Jenny Wang on Navigating Anxiety, Anger, and Uncertainty 1:11:09

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Breaking the Stigma: Neurodiversity and South Asian Mental Health 43:14

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Work-Life Balance, Doomscrolling, & Social Media: BIPOC Mental Health in a Hyper-Digital Age 30:55

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Stepping Into Our Power with Ira Briones | Queer Asian Identities & Mental Health 42:39

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Top 8 Mental Health Lessons from AAPI Leaders | Best of AAPI Heritage Month & Anniversary Special 1:11:14

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Aparna Shewakramani of Netflix's "Indian Matchmaking" On Fame, Fate, and Freedom from People-Pleasing 34:41

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On Self-Love, Starting a Business, and Raising Kids who are Proud to be Asian 29:04

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The Success Trap: How to Overcome Perfectionism and Live Authentically 54:26

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Alyce Chan on Mental Health for Moms: Comedy, Postpartum Depression and the Glass Ceiling 1:07:19

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Lillian So on Bossing Up as the CEO of Your Own Life 1:18:22

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How to Manage Anxiety & Panic Attacks 11:48

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Gregory Cendana on Reclaiming Joy through Dance & Pandemic Self-Care 57:57

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Lyn Liao Butler, Author of The Tiger Mom's Tale: Asian Family Drama. Adoption. Food as a Love Language. 52:58

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Mayuko Okai on Intuitive Eating, Body Acceptance and Mindful Living 1:00:48

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LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Mental Health Advocacy with James Coleman, City Council Member, South San Francisco 58:37

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Asians Speak Up | Brian Gao and Arin Siriamonthep on Activism, Allyship and Mental Health under Pressure 1:04:03

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Jonathan TranPham on the Power of Therapy, LGBTQ+ Pride, and Hustle Culture in Silicon Valley 52:23

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Mirfie Chan on Motherhood, Money, and Purpose 1:00:34

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Holly Raña Lim on Confronting Stereotypes, Imposter Syndrome, and Racial Identity 1:02:06

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Therapist Sakina Issa on the Power of Affirmations, Boundaries and Unlocking a Positive Mindset 57:09

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Kimberle Lau on Positive Parenting, Breaking the "Bamboo Ceiling", and Breast Cancer 1:04:37

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Sherene Chou on Asian Joy during a Pandemic, Hate Crimes, Body Positivity, and Suicide Loss 58:20

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