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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
Manage episode 330656945 series 2758862
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 being the Token Asian guy
5:30 - How Leo's never been in a position where he felt he didn't want to hang with other Asians
7:30 - Mike shares his theory on why some Asians feel like they should be the only Asian person amongst a group of non-Asians
10:30 - it's easier for your race to hate on you because we come from similar backgrounds and look similar
13:05 - Leo's experience as the only token Asian guy at influencer events
21:00 - How to go about being the Token Asian person the right way
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Manage episode 330656945 series 2758862
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 being the Token Asian guy
5:30 - How Leo's never been in a position where he felt he didn't want to hang with other Asians
7:30 - Mike shares his theory on why some Asians feel like they should be the only Asian person amongst a group of non-Asians
10:30 - it's easier for your race to hate on you because we come from similar backgrounds and look similar
13:05 - Leo's experience as the only token Asian guy at influencer events
21:00 - How to go about being the Token Asian person the right way
FOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:
https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswear
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpod
Mike Tran -- @asianmenswear
Leo Chan -- @levitatestyle
CONTACT US:
asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.com
JOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:
The Official Asian Menswear Community
Support the show103 episodes
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