Daniel Angus is a sought-after psychologist and clinical supervisor practising in Western Sydney since 2006. Daniel is also currently the Deputy Commissioner for the NSW Mental Health Commission.

We discuss issues affecting young people and the Western Sydney community, the importance of access and interpreter services, and how Daniel's mixed Vietnamese-Australian heritage informs his practice.

When pursuing a creative career, is it better to be a specialist or a generalist? We talk about which is more valued in the workplace, the pressures to find our niche, pivoting in our careers, and how we've crafted our careers so far.

Martin Lo is a Vietnamese-Australian professional soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for V.League 1 club Haiphong. He grew up in Western Sydney and started playing soccer from the age of seven. At the age of 16, he represented the Western Sydney Wanderers as a midfielder. Outside of soccer, he also runs a clothing brand KIOH and a bar Tipsy Cocktails & Chill in Vietnam.

We're talking about everyone's favourite topic - travel! Between us, we've travelled to over 20 countries and 60 cities, and we have A LOT to share. We talk about the quirks and perks of travelling as an Asian Australian, scary stories from overseas, and our best and wildest travel memories.

Damson is the owner of local food truck, Rice and Rolls. After 15 years of banking, Damson left his corporate job to explore his entrepreneurial side right before the pandemic hit. We talk about the corporate grind as an Asian Australian, taking risks as an entrepreneur, innovating as a small business, and becoming more than just a food truck.

Mike Yee, Writer at APP, is a consultant, writer, wrestler and rapper, of Fijian Chinese descent. He is also the founder of coffee micro-roastery 'Sleepy Bloc'. We do a whistle-stop tour of Mike's creative pursuits and the ways he personally advocates and champions ethnic diversity within Sydney's suburban fabric. From anime to comedy to politics, we discuss the multitudes of ways we can support the Asian Australian community on an every day basis.

Charlene Behal, Writer at AAP, is an Asian Australian of Indian, Vietnamese and Filipino heritage. We chat to Charlene about her upbringing, the conflicting dialogues she has about her identity, the impact of not seeing ourselves represented in media, and how she learnt to embrace her mixed Asian Australian identity personally and professionally.

Happy holidays, friends! 2022 has been a massive year for us, for the podcast and personally. We reflect on how far we've come this year compared to where we were last year (spoiler: we've come leaps and bounds). Sit down and catch up with us as we get vulnerable and talk through our lowlights, highlights, learnings and growth.

Lina Ali, APP's Lead Editor, is a Muslim Indian-Australian writer. She has been published by ABC, SBS Voices, Meanjin Quarterly and Sydney Opera House. We chat to Lina about Asian Australian representation beyond East Asian stories, her drive to write about the topics people don't talk about, and what our media landscape can do to better support diverse voices.

Carrie Feng (Marketing Director) and Robin Lao (Design Director) talks us through the process of rebranding AAP as a not-for-profit, and how design is leveraged to create a distinct brand identity for social impact. We chat about why AAP’s brand stands out, being controversial, and community building.

Michelle Lim, President of AAP, joins us in a conversation about leading a not-for-profit organisation, working as a social worker, her identity as a third culture kid, and everything we need to know about AAP.

What does love and emotion look like in an Asian household? When "I love you" is not a part of our vocabulary, how is love expressed in an Asian family? We take a look at loving through food and service, the roundabout ways we say "I love you" to our parents, and all that's left unsaid.

How inclusive is your industry? The Create Space census is Australian advertising's first-ever industry-wide diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) survey by Advertising Council Australia and Kantar. As creative professionals passionate about this area, we dive deep into the findings, what they mean, and our experiences with DE&I in multiple areas within the industry.

Ilin Ho is a multidisciplinary artist who explores the reinvention of old materials and the founder of Artists' Apparel. Artists' Apparel opens the opportunity for more conversations surrounding mental health as many designs were created with a focus on depression and anxiety. We chat to Ilin about her personal experiences with mental health and art, her 'failures' and lessons leading up to Artists' Apparel, and her creative process as artist and small business owner.

From YouTube to music to TV, who were our Asian idols growing up? We unpack the Asian media landscape that shaped us, pay homage to the OG trailblazers, and analyse the current state of Asian representation in media.

With the rise of movements like Quiet Quitting, the Great Resignation and #TangPing, we reflect on how our Asian Australian values has influenced our relationship with work. When all we've known is to hustle, what do we unlearn and what do we embrace? Join us as we debate the controversies of quiet quitting versus hustle culture.

We celebrate the end of Season 1 in true Tracy & Wendy style - we get vulnerable and have a heart to heart. We reveal the hardest parts of running a podcast, shout out to the people who has supported us along the way, reflect on unexpected learnings, gush over some of your comments, and look to what's next.

Let's get comfortable with the uncomfortable, and let's talk money. Growing up with immigrant parents, our relationship with money has been interesting and is ever-evolving. We talk about our attitudes and emotions towards money, where our money anxiety stems from, and the ongoing pursuit of financial independence.

Van Anh is a part-time school teacher and part-time life coach. With immigrant parents who worked hard to restart their lives in Australia, the values of hard work and finding stability was instilled in Van Anh from a young age. This led to Van Anh's career in teaching, which eventually led to the discovery of her passion in life coaching.

From the brands we wear and the slang we use, to the pop culture references and even our local chicken shops, Western Sydney has an identity of its own. For us, being from South West Sydney means community, culture and home. In this episode, we talk about why we're proud of being from "the area", what it means to be a "Westie", and the stereotypes we deal with.