Lessons from 2023
It's time to reflect on our biggest life lessons from 2023. We talk through our greatest hits, our greatest misses, what we'll bring into the new year, and what we'll leave behind. We also share our 'favourites' for the year, so tune in!
Our Romantic Relationships
We are going behind the scenes into the juicy details of our relationship experiences! We chat about the differences between starting a relationship in your teens versus your late 20s, building healthy relationships, and the pressures that come with introducing our partners to our Asian families.
Amplifying Asian Australian Stories on the Global Stage (w/ the Yee brothers)
Individually, twin brothers Andrew and Chris Yee are multidisciplinary creatives focused on the power of storytelling. Together, they are the powerhouse duo behind global media platform Eastern Standard Times (EST) in Australia.
We deep dive into Andrew and Chris' relationship as brothers and professional partners, how they established their strong identities, and their experience being a part of the emerging Asian Australian creative community.
An Adult's Guide to Creative Play and Hobbies
As children, we spend all our time playing, but as we get older, we struggle to find time. There are societal pressures to find 'your thing' but is it okay to not have hobbies? We talk about how we nourish our creative selves, find interests as adults, and share tips for getting out of a slump and into a flow state.
Unlocking the Power of Mentorship
Linh Diep is a two-time winner in B&T's 30 Under 30 Agency Account Management category. She is an Account Director at Ogilvy by day and the founder and CEO of Assisterhood by night.
Assisterhood is Australia's leading not-for-profit mentorship program in the creative and communications space. We talk to Linh about starting and scaling Assisterhood, her successes, and the importance of mentoring in underrepresented groups.
The Pursuit of Perfectionism
Achieving perfection is impossible but many of us still feel the pressure to be perfect. We explore the traits of perfectionism, the difference between being a perfectionist and a high achiever, and what it means to be 'perfect' in an Asian household.
Tiredness and Finding Hope in the Music Industry (w/ Yeo)
Yeo's newly released album TIRED is his most vulnerable storytelling yet. Yeo is a genre-bending musician, songwriter and producer with an expansive body of work spanning over a decade. TIRED features raw and exposed tracks, grungy alt-R&B, 90s-inspired bass and bilingual tracks.
We have an honest conversation about the realities of being Asian Australian in the music industry, Yeo's experience as an independent artist, and music as a means of experimentation and self-discovery.
Political Literacy in an Age of Misinformation
With The Voice to Parliament referendum coming up, we want to chat about politics and the importance of informed voting. Politics can be intimidating, especially for those who weren’t always engaged with it from a young age or avoided it altogether. We talk about how we've gone from being "not into politics" to how we're now increasing our political education and awareness.
FBoy or Nice Guy? (w/ Jonathan Lau from FBoy Island Australia)
Jono is a contestant from this year's season of FBoy Island. We get all the behind-the-scenes gossip of being on reality TV, the dramas that unfolded, the relationships and friendships that formed, and how accurate people's portrayals were. We also discuss the lack of Asian Australian representation on these reality TV shows.
FBoy Island is Binge's latest dating show hosted by Abbie Chatfield. The show follows three women looking for love among 24 bachelors. Half are 'FBoys' playing for the prize money and the other half are 'nice guys' looking for love. The twist is, we don't know who is who.
Healing Through Art Within the Vietnamese-Chinese Diaspora (w/ Sheila Ngoc Pham)
Sheila is the curator of the MÌNH exhibition at the Fairfield City Museum & Gallery (FCMG). MÌNH explores the Vietnamese and Chinese diasporic life in Australia today. Featuring works by 17 writers and artists, it is the first exhibition of its kind at the FCMG.
We talk to Sheila about her non-linear creative path, the stories that connect us across generations, how we can heal as a community, and the making of an exhibition.
How Language Shapes Our Identity
Language, culture and identity are inextricably linked. We explore what it means to be multilingual, how language influences our personality and behaviour, the existence of the Asian Australian accent, and the concept of code-switching.
Friendship Dynamics: From Best Friends to Friendship Break-Ups
For our season finale, we have a vulnerable conversation about how we almost stopped being friends and our biggest lessons learnt in friendship. We chat about toxic friends, friendship maps, the different types of friends we have and are, and being a better friend.
The Art of Emotional Intelligence
EQ vs IQ - why is emotional intelligence more important? Emotional intelligence is highly valued in the workplace and is fundamental in our personal lives and relationships. We discuss the four domains of EQ, how it is measured, what happens when it is lacking, and how it can be improved.
Living and Working Abroad in London (w/ Kim Luo, Designer at Ragged Edge)
Kim Luo is a Chinese Australian designer, currently working at Ragged Edge in London. Previously, she was at For The People in Sydney where she worked on impactful projects for the NSW Government, Tech Central, Women’s and Girls Central and many more.
We chat to Kim about her experience working abroad as a designer, moving overseas from Sydney to London, and the lessons she's learnt from the creative industry.
Everything Our Parents Taught Us About Conflict
Why do we sweep conflict under the rug in Asian households? Is conflict good or bad? What has saving 'face' got to do with it? We dive deep into Western vs Eastern styles of dealing with conflict, why they are often opposing, and how to manage conflict and bridge the cultural differences.
Advocating for Mental Health in Our Multicultural Communities (w/ Daniel Angus, Deputy Commissioner for the NSW Mental Health Commission)
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.
Specialists vs Generalists: Finding Your Niche in the Creative Industry
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.
Kicking Goals as a Professional Soccer Player (w/ Martin Lo)
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.
The Asian Australian Travel Experience
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.
All the Ingredients Behind Running a Food Truck (w/ Damson Nguyen, Owner of Rice and Rolls)
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.