Episode 51: Ragini Bhasin (@bhasinragini) is an award-winning film director from New Delhi, India who is currently working as a director at Jubilee Media, a Youtube channel with over 5M subscribers. She studied her Masters In Film Directing from Chapman University. She is the recipient of the Meredith MacRae Award in 2018 sponsored by Women in Film for telling diverse stories. Her first short film ‘The Deafening Silence’ was picked up by India’s biggest short film distributor Pocket films and has garnered almost 3M views. She then went on to make 3 short films that won awards, played festivals worldwide and 2 of them found distribution online. Her next short film, Ghazaal which she developed in the prestigious Aotearoa Short Film Lab in New Zealand revolves around a young refugee experiencing her period in a refugee camp. Support the show (http://whyyounodoctor.com/podcast)

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Ragini Bhasin: Being a Filmmaker as an Immigrant from India

Kulap was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Eagan, Minnesota. She is the child of Lao refugees. Her debut documentary, Origin Story, chronicles a road trip into her complicated past to meet her biological father and understand her mother. Vilaysack was also the creator, showrunner and sometimes director of the 4-season semi-scripted comedy series Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ (Seeso). She served as showrunner and co-executive producer of A Legendary Christmas With John & Chrissy (NBC). Kulap also directed the Emily Heller Comedy Special, Ice Thickeners (Comedy Central Digital). She currently co-hosts Add To Cart with SuChin Pak --a podcast about what we buy and what that says about who we are for Lemonada Media.In this episode, Kulap shares her experience being a showrunner as a woman of color and the challenges that come along with that. Support the show (http://whyyounodoctor.com/podcast)

Kulap Vilaysack: Running Shows as A Woman of Color

Episode 49: Dr. Jenny Wang, also known for @asiansformentalhealth, is a 1.5 generation Taiwanese American and licensed psychologist in Texas and North Carolina. Dr. Wang works exclusively with women’s mental health issues across the lifespan with a specific focus on racial identity and trauma, social justice, and cultural reverence.In this episode, Dr. Jenny Wang talks about the stigmatized relationship between mental health and Asian culture, the doubt expressed by her parents in pursuing social work, and how she is trying to bridge together her psychological practice and her own Asian American identity. Support the show (http://whyyounodoctor.com/podcast)

Dr. Jenny Wang - Advocating for Women's Mental Health

Episode 48: Eric Sze (@esze.e) is the chef-owner of  886 (@eighteightsix), a Taiwanese cuisine restaurant in Manhattan, and soon to be Brooklyn too! Eric was born and raised in Taiwan, and recently featured on the Forbe 30 under 30 list. In this episode, Eric shares his journey trying to expand his restaurant against all odds, mainly a global pandemic. Support the show (http://whyyounodoctor.com/podcast)

Eric Sze: Opening A Restaurant Amid the Pandemic in NYC

Episode 47: Kylie Ying (@kylieyying) is a computer engineer currently earning her Master&apos;s at MIT and creating content about coding & programming on Youtube. Kylie has always loved math, science, and engineering; her focus is working on applying machine learning to particle physics and improving the dynamical model of a self-driving car! Kylie also started her Youtube channel out of pure love and the intention of sharing her knowledge with anyone with a desire to learn about coding/programming, especially women of color. In this episode, Kylie talks about her love for machine learning, her upbringing as an Asian woman, her experiences of being in a space dominated by white men, and her mission to create more space for women of color in her field. Follow us on Instagram for more content at @wyndpodcast!Support the show (http://whyyounodoctor.com/podcast)

Kylie Ying: Coding Content Creator Paving the Way for Others

Episode 46: Esther Moon (@esthermoonstagram), plays Mrs. Oh in Minari, the Oscar-nominated film. Born in South Korea, she immigrated to the United States with her parents at the age of two. Esther decided to pursue acting later in her life and is relatively new to Hollywood. She spent the last two decades as a licensed mental health clinician; it was not until a battle with breast cancer in 2015 that she finally decided to pursue her American Dream. In this episode, Esther shares about her upbringing, reflections on her career change after her cancer diagnosis, and the importance of finding joy. Support the show (http://whyyounodoctor.com/podcast)

Esther Moon: Actress from Minari on Finding Joy

Episode 45: Vanessa Pham (@vanessatpham) cofounded Omsom, an emerging Asian pantry staple brand that makes cooking favorite dishes with uncompromised flavors and hard-to-find ingredients possible in any home kitchen. A former consumer packaged goods management consultant at Bain & Company, Vanessa and her sister Kim, first-generation Vietnamese-Americans, created Omsom to reclaim the cultural integrity of Asian cuisines that are too often diluted in the grocery aisle. Their sauces span flavors from East Asia to South Asia, including Vietnamese lemongrass barbecue and Korean spicy bulgogi. Kim, a former head of platform at Frontline Ventures in London who was named to 2017&apos;s 30 Under 30 Europe list.In this episode, Vanessa shares her origin story, her connection and relationship to her culture through food, and the difficulties faced by growing up as a child of Asian immigrants. Support the show (http://whyyounodoctor.com/podcast)

Vanessa Pham: Food as A Love Language

Episode 44: Jason Y. Lee (@jasonylee_) is the Founder & CEO of Jubilee Media, a platform that thrives to provoke a new culture of empathy. With a mission to push people to feel more, think more, and see more in others, Jubilee has garnered over 1B views and 6M+subscribers on Youtube. In this episode, Jason shared more about the core of his mission on empathy, the challenges that come along with it, and what it means to be an Asian American to him. With the recent rise of violence against the AAPI community, we felt that it was important to touch upon topics such as racism, mental health, and political progress. Join the community! Follow us on Instagram @wyndpodcast and find all of our socials at whyyounodoctor.com/podcast. Support the show (http://whyyounodoctor.com/podcast)

Jason Y. Lee: A Mission on Empathy & Being Asian American

Episode 43: Jurassiq (@jurassiqlol), also known as Clarence Mabansag, is a Professional League of Legends Player and Content Creator. Born in Manila but raised in Chicago, he is breaking stereotypes within the gaming world. During this competitive gaming career, he was a part of Team Gates and Golden Guardians Academy, making his way to the NACS 2017 Summer Qualifiers and NA Academy League. Jurassiq made the transition to content creation in partnership with Twitch, you can find his content on YouTube. In this episode, Jurassiq talks about the negative stigma surrounding gamers, dropping out of college, growing up with video games, and how they played an important role in his personal life. Join the community! Follow us on Instagram @wyndpodcast and find all of our socials at whyyounodoctor.com/podcast.Support the show (http://whyyounodoctor.com/podcast)

Jurassiq: Breaking Stereotypes within the Gaming World

Episode 42:  Maggie Lee is a playwright based in Seattle who aims to create diverse, imaginative new worlds in genres like science fiction, horror, and action-adventure. Her works have won numerous awards and prizes, produced in Seattle, New York, Seoul, Chicago, and San Francisco. Maggie is currently a board member of Rain City Projects, an organization that supports playwrights in the Pacific Northwest, an Artist Associate with Macha Theatre Works, and a member of the Dramatists Guild. You can find selected plays by Maggie on Amazon! In this episode, Maggie Lee shares the expectations of being raised by Asian parents, how her journey led her to be a playwright, and some of the most rewarding moments as a playwright. Show Notes: 1:05 - Introduction to Maggie and her previous theater experience4:21 - Learning more about Maggie's work in theater during high school and college7:10 - Maggie's parents and their reserved support for Maggie's untraditional vocation8:45 - Contrasting the traditional path with her work in lighting, and how her theater work seemed much more applicable and practical after graduating13:20 - Maggie's work right after college as an Operations Analyst, moving to Seattle16:45 - Dividing time between being a playwright and working as a freelance typesetter to pay the bills21:30 - Working in an office in Seattle before doing sketch comedy, which became an entryway to producing, acting, etc.26:40 - Continuing freelance while enduring the recession in 2008, and learning how to work optimally while switching between her freelance work from her creative work33:40 - Defining her success: having fun and enjoying the process while she has the opportunities37:31 - Discussing how to get greater recognition as a playwright, debating on getting an MFA, and what kinds of plays Maggie is inspired to write41:15 - Describing the most rewarding moments as a playwright43:55 - Relating her experiences as an Asian American in the Bay Area and expanding beyond the common narratives of Asian American heritage48:55 - The types of writing that she sees now among Asian Americans circles within theater54:17 - Drawing inspiration from her background and letting it flow into her work57:30 - Most important traits in becoming a playwright- be open-minded and make connections!59:30 - How to keep in touch with Maggie, Macha Theatre Works, and a timeline for reopening things up in a post-COVID world1:02:07 - Some of Maggie's plays on Amazon!1:04:01 - Final thoughts on being an artist and choosing to share both the good and the bad in your lifeJoin the community! Follow us on Instagram @wyndpodcast and find all of our socials at whyyounodoctor.com/podcast.Support the show (http://whyyounodoctor.com/podcast)

Maggie Lee: Creating Diverse and Imaginative New Worlds

Episode 42:  Maggie Lee is a playwright based in Seattle who aims to create diverse, imaginative new worlds in genres like science fiction, horror, and action-adventure. Her works have won numerous awards and prizes, produced in Seattle, New York, Seoul, Chicago, and San Francisco. Maggie is currently a board member of Rain City Projects, an organization that supports playwrights in the Pacific Northwest, an Artist Associate with Macha Theatre Works, and a member of the Dramatists Guild. You can find selected plays by Maggie on Amazon! In this episode, Maggie Lee shares the expectations of being raised by Asian parents, how her journey led her to be a playwright, and some of the most rewarding moments as a playwright. Join the community! Follow us on Instagram @wyndpodcast and find all of our socials at whyyounodoctor.com/podcast.Support the show (http://whyyounodoctor.com/podcast)

Episode 41:  Dan Tran (@dandantran) is a professional ballroom dancer and dance instructor. Growing up, Dan never identified himself as a confident individual until he stumbled upon a dance class in college. Discovering dance meant he was able to find his own voice and an outlet of expression. Dan&apos;s interest in dance eventually led him to a competitive career, and ultimately won him two National Titles. Aside from being a performer, Dan holds multiple top teacher & studio awards as an instructor. In this episode, Dan shares how dancing became a way of expression for him, his struggle to find support from family for his dance career, and how he is coping with the pandemic. Join the community! Follow us on Instagram @wyndpodcast and find all of our socials at whyyounodoctor.com/podcast.Support the show (http://whyyounodoctor.com/podcast)

Dan Tran: Dancing as a Way of Expression

Episode 41:  Dan Tran (@dans.first.dances) is a professional ballroom dancer and dance instructor. Growing up, Dan never identified himself as a confident individual until he stumbled upon a dance class in college. Discovering dance meant he was able to find his own voice and an outlet of expression. Dan's interest in dance eventually led him to a competitive career, and ultimately won him two National Titles. Aside from being a performer, Dan holds multiple top teacher & studio awards as an instructor. In this episode, Dan shares how dancing became a way of expression for him, his struggle to find support from family for his dance career, and how he is coping with the pandemic. Show Notes: 00:50 - How would you normally describe yourself, and how did you get into dance?04:40 - Dan's parents and his dancing background growing up in San Jose6:55 - Speaking about his post on Asian Creative Network and his desire to dance in order to reinvent himself10:27 - Getting bullied out of auditioning for a part, but using the fresh start in San Jose State to learn Latin Dance14:50 - How dance became a medium to measure how much he has grown over the years17:30 - Parental pressure to pursue a traditional vocation or a traditional major in college, despite all of his success in dancing21:16 - Learning Salsa Dance in college, giving Ballroom Dance a shot, and losing in the competition25:25 - Practicing partner dance doesn't always require a partner, which allows independent practice!31:41 - Choosing between Breakdancing and Ballroom, coincidences, and being inspired by So You Think You Can Dance33:50 - Not seeing himself as a minority until leaving the Bay Area and traveling to different places in the US35:30 - Not a lot of successful Asian American representation, although there are many Asian American dancers38:25 - Feeling inspired after seeing a legendary performance from Victor Fung at a Stanford dancing event41:56 - Learning more about DanceSport events, the different divisions, and the difficulties of each event47:55 - Explaining the benefits of dance and how it appeals to such a broad audience53:45 - The experience of putting out a Cosplay Ball where his students and attendees dance and get out of their comfort zone58:20 - How Dan is teaching now despite COVID restrictions1:01:50 - Don't wait for opportunities to come to you. Create the opportunities you want1:03:40 - How to keep in contact with Dan!Join the community! Follow us on Instagram @wyndpodcast and find all of our socials at whyyounodoctor.com/podcast.Support the show (http://whyyounodoctor.com/podcast)

Documenting stories and advice from established Asian professionals to empower young Asians across the globe to pursue unconventional career paths. This podcast supplements WhyYouNoDoctor.com.

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