What is life like for a biracial, white passing daughter of a mother that chose to erase her Indian heritage? How does looking "ethnically ambiguous" effect an actor when booking jobs? It&apos;s not enough Sheila is an executive producer, writer, show runner, opera singer, and krav maga-er. On top of it all, she is a role model, philosopher, mental health advocate, and veritable geyser of wisdom and humor. From creating a safe set on her upcoming project Night, Mother to representing BIPOC and neuro-divergent characters with respect and grace, Sheila could teach Hollywood a thing or two on how it should be run. Links at getrawpodcast.org/the-long-white-con/

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The Long White Con

According to her eastern and western zodiac signs, Stacy is a riotous combo of a stubborn ox and fiery ram. Just kidding, Stacy hates astrology. And compliments. And parental PDA. And marriage. And Affluent Anti-Affirmative Action Asians.So how did a painfully shy girl turn into an irreverent, irrepressible illustrator that people just can&apos;t get to shut up? Get ready to hear a lot of opinions, and laugh - a lot. Visit getrawpodcast.org for Stacy&apos;s illustrated story about a hilarious convo with her mom and why she hates astrology so damn much.@stacynguyencreativeStacyNguyen.com

The Fault of the Stars

What happens when Stephanie&apos;s neighbor&apos;s dog attacks her dogs for the third time in three months? Does she channel Leslie&apos;s training to defend herself and her pup?Part 2 of "You are Worth Defending" with Leslie.Bonus: Listen to the recording between the neighbor, the police, and me.  Fun times.For those who haven&apos;t checked it out, you really need to let Leslie empower you at reclaimingyourcourage.comSpecial thanks to Jerry who taught this podcast host over a decade ago about the "One Party Consent Rule" when it comes to recording conversations, and all the friends and fam who have been supportive while I dealt with this @$$hole.PS: Jerry says,  "One party consent is only in certain jurisdictions. You should seek legal advice from an attorney licensed in your particular state or territory."

Defend Yourself

Where did our Instagram Account go? Down the Sh*tter. What happened? Was it because I pulled The Tower card in my last Tarot card reading?! Find out in this mini episode.  www.getrawpodcast.org

F*&%ing F#@$

Love. Freedom. Strength. Vulnerability. These are the tenets of Leslie Lew, Martial Arts / Female Empowerment / Modern Self Defense Coach & Badass Kung Fu Witch . If you have EVER felt hesitant standing up for yourself at work, at home, or in life, Leslie is the guide and verbal hug we all didn&apos;t know we desperately needed. From overcoming generational to personal trauma, to being bullied at work, to potentially losing faith in romantic love, Leslie teaches us in this inspirational episode how to distill your deepest pain into the purest form of inner power. "Sick and tired of being sick and tired?" This podcast is for you.Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault, SuicideLinkswww.reclaimingyourcourage.comhttps://www.instagram.com/reclaimingyourcourage/Highlight videos to look forhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CNa34hwjgRs/https://www.instagram.com/p/COGJjgjD0HN/Skills to build from LeslieMindset questions to ask yourself What do I believe is a worse case scenario here? What is my strategy to navigate through this?VocalizationWhat is a boundary I have no problem protecting? What can I say to someone who crosses that boundary?MovementWhen presented with a technique or self-defense advice, ask yourself: "How can this work for me?"

You Are Worth Defending

Our producer Kristal hosts this episode, telling the very dark, twisting, fascinating and TRUE story of Sister Ping, Queen of the Snakeheads, arguably the most successful documented human smuggler in history and based right in the heart of New York’s Chinatown.From warring Fujianese street gangs, to international money laundering, to sneaky-sneak side deals with the FBI, fans of the HBO Show Warrior (and women led organized crime syndications) will NOT want to miss this. Also, there is a movie soon to be released based on this sensational story! Links on our website an in bio.Warning: Descriptions of Graphic ViolenceBased on the book “The Snakehead: An Epic Tale of the Chinatown Underworld and the American Dream” by Patrick Radden KeefeSister Ping photo credit: NY Daily News Archive/GettyThis episode is dedicated to our friend Jenny. www.GetRawPodcast.org

The Snakehead

Jordana is full of wishes. She wishes to be more connected to her Chinese culture. She wishes she knew more before engaging in hookup culture. She wishes she knew her birth parents. She wishes her two Jewish dads were ok with her wearing spaghetti straps. She wishes people were more ok with her emotions, her thoughts, her opinions - and if they&apos;re not, actually, come to think of it.... she doesn&apos;t care. The thing about Jordana is, she&apos;s not just a dreamer, she&apos;s a doer. She KNOWS she will learn from her past, she INTENDS to cultivate a better relationship with her parents, and she PLANS to go back to China one day to live, work, and search for her birth parents. From learning how to set boundaries to dismantling her drive to be hyper productive, this episode has a little something for everyone. www.GetRawPodcast.org

What I Wish I Knew

On the inaugural episode of Real Asian Voices, Sho Morikawa opens up about his experience as an Asian American trans man. From telling his Asian parents (while navigating language barriers) to telling his girlfriend he&apos;s trans, Sho shares and bares all, with humor, vulnerability, and awe-worthy honesty. "People who identify as queer ... their identity tends to be more fluid, and that may or may not have to do with the fact that once they identify with the queer community, you&apos;re exposed to more diverse types of people, and you become more educated in the different nuances of gender identity — It&apos;s not just about identifying as a man or a woman." - Sho MorikawaInstagram: @greatestshomanPhoto Cred: @graceful_captureswww.GetRawPodcast.orgResources from Sho for trans people and/or for trans allies:@translifeline (https://translifeline.org)@translawcenter (https://transgenderlawcenter.org) @getplume (https://getplume.co) @pinkmantaray (https://pinkmantaray.com) https://getrawpodcast.org/he-him-his/

He/Him/His

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the course of the parent/child relationship never did run smooth. Why didn’t our Asian immigrant parents talk to us about their/our feelings? Was that because they didn’t love us, or were they just dealing with their own trauma?How many of you now, as parents, are grappling with how to raise kids – trying to uphold the values of your honored ancestors while teaching them empathy so they don’t grow up to be racist a-holes?Also – what do you do when your Asian kid comes home from school, asking you if they’re White? From acknowledging the strength of her parents who came to the US (literally by boat), to recognizing her own privilege, to raising a bevy of 3 children (all under the age of 7), superwoman Kristine very candidly shares her journey of parenting during a pandemic.Mentioned Links:www.instagram.com/asianlitforkids/www.instagram.com/asiansformentalhealth/ www.GetRawPodcast.org

Parenting in a Racist World

Ever been called a Coconut ? or a Banana ??  No, not the yummy tropical fruit, but the racial slur. Reclaiming the pejorative word in her upcoming book "Coconut" is Nisha Patel - a self proclaimed queer, fat, femme, disabled poet laureate and artist of color. A poetry slam champion, poetry publishing house founder, writer in residence at a library, and prolific public performer, what really makes Nisha a badass is not her awe-inspiring array of accomplishments, but her clear sense of self, her strength in the face of asshat haters, and her indomitable spirit. From wrangling with racism, sexism, and ableism to just living as an artist with Asian immigrant parents, Nisha tackles it all - with uncompromising candor and inimitable style.Learn more at nishapatel.cawww.GetRawPodcast.org

Coconut

We work out, we eat healthy, we go to the doctor when we don&apos;t feel well. Why don&apos;t we treat our minds and hearts with the same level of care? Why is mental health still not prioritized, especially amongst Asians, and why is there ANY negative stigma at all towards one of the BEST THINGS YOU CAN EVER DO FOR YOURSELF? Therapy: No Shame, All Gain. If listening to amazing mental help therapist Diana in this episode doesn&apos;t make you realize how AMAZING therapists can be, this podcast host will shave her head.Additional Resources from Diana at www.GetRawPodcast.org

No Shame, All Gain

PSA to all Asians: Did you know that dating outside your ethnicity can make you LESS Asian? We didn&apos;t either. Meet Alicia, a first-gen Vietnamese American, Master of Public Health student who struggles daily not to become "Less Vietnamese" as she dates someone Black.  SARCASM. You are not less of ANYTHING by dating outside your race. In this episode, Alicia shares the eternal joy of tolerating the opinions of relatives regarding one&apos;s dating life. Visit www.getRAWpodcast.org for more info!

Don't Be Less Vietnamese

News Flash! Your life is NOT over after a divorce (or two!) Also, not staying with the same human partner until you die does NOT make you a failure - no matter what your Asian family says. Thank goodness for Grace, a defiant, daring, and dating divorcée - listen and learn, and then love - however you damn well please.Visit www.getRAWpodcast.org for recommended content by Grace!

Happily Ever After ... Divorce

Imagine being a newly grad, arts focused young professional with immigrant parents who want you to be a doctor or lawyer (no joke) during the height of a global pandemic while living at home. How do we NOT let ourselves be defined by the external, cultural, familial, societal, and self applied pressures to &apos;succeed&apos; in the job market? How do we stay motivated, creative, active - when it&apos;s honestly hard enough to just get out of bed?Also - we dish a bit about Bling Empire. Hate it or Love it, the reality show featuring Real Life &apos;Crazy Rich Asians&apos; is a hot topic on the internets. Either way, Angela and I agree - support Asian (diverse) representation!Also - Watch HBO&apos;s Warrior.www.getRAWpodcast.org

You Are NOT Your Work

Erica is mouthy, opinionated, rebellious.  An artist, photographer, and musician hailing from Singapore, this F bomb dropping young lady sounds off on the struggles of being a creative, refusing to be a cog in the corporate machine, Asian on Asian racism, and giving herself and her grandma at home tattoos during quarantine. From fighting the power of parental disapproval to surprisingly sage advice on dating, you don&apos;t want to miss out on Erica&apos;s wild, winsome wisdom!Check out Erica&apos;s music at www.getRAWpodcast.org*Recorded 6/12/2020

22 Me

After 35 years of being an Asian woman, Stephanie Chen grew tired of feeling underrepresented, unheard, and misunderstood. "There must be other women out there feeling this way," she mused. "I wish I could hear their stories. Let's make a podcast!"Ok, so maybe it wasn't that simple. Maybe it was an idea developed over years, from hundreds of conversations, with dozens of amazing women, all who felt a little lost, a little defiant, and more than a little silenced. Here are their stories.

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