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Jieh-Yung Lo – What Asian-Australians Can Do To Propel Forward (Part 2) | Ep. 25 Nov 12, 2022

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In Part 2 of our episode with Jieh-Yung Lo, the founding Director of the Centre for Asian-Australian Leadership at the Australian National University, we hear his insights into what the future looks like for Asian-Australians, what he’s excited for and leaves us with some valuable advice for the younger generation.

Jieh-Yung Lo – Director of the Centre for Asian Australian Leadership at ANU & Personal Backstory (Part 1) | Ep. 24 Nov 05, 2022

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We sit down with Jieh-Yung Lo, the founding Director of the Centre for Asian-Australian Leadership at the Australian National University. He’s an experienced advocate, innovator and changemaker, focusing on advancing ethnic and cultural diversity in Australia and in particular, addressing the ‘bamboo ceiling’ and elevating emerging Asian-Australian leaders to the public sphere.

In Part 1 of our episode with Jieh-Yung Lo, we hear his extensive backstory – taking it all the way back to childhood, and we even hear stories from his schooling days as a ‘B-sian’ student.

Solo Episode – Asian Parent-Child Relationships, Expectations, Breaking Generational Trauma Cycles & Lessons Learnt As Migrant Kids | Ep.23 Oct 29, 2022

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Welcome to our new Solo Series, where we sit down with eachother to discuss more personal topics around our Asian upbringing, parental relationships and identity.

In this episode, we talk about our own relationships with our parents and highlight both the tumultuous and healthy side of things, we unpack our experiences growing up as migrant kids and give insights into the lessons we’ve learnt from our parents.

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Solo Episode – How Much It Costs to Run & Grow a Podcast, The Production Process & Future Projects & Plans | Ep. 22 Oct 22, 2022

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We’ve got a special episode for you this week! We sit down together and recap the last 6 month journey we’ve had, since launching the Level: Asian Podcast.
You’ll hear about the specific costs and production process behind building the podcast, how much $$$ we’ve made, our favourite memories and what we’ve got planned for the future.
Thanks for all of your support so far, we couldn’t have done it without you! <3

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Solo Episode – How Much It Costs to Run & Grow a Podcast, The Production Process & Future Projects & Plans | Ep. 22 Oct 22, 2022

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Jason Om of ABC on The 16-Year Struggle for his Father’s Acceptance, Growing up as a Gay Asian & Life as an Asian Australian Journalist | Ep. 21 Oct 15, 2022

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We’re joined by Jason Om, an award winning reporter with the ABC’s 7.30 program. Jason has recently released his first memoir, All Mixed Up: a powerful story about growing up as a gay Asian-Austalian, uncovering his family history and finding resilience.
In this episode, we talk to Jason about his professional career in journalism, working with the SBS and ABC, how he’s paved the way for other Asian-Australian journalists, the 16-year struggle for acceptance with his Cambodian father and how he’s navigated his experience around being a gay Asian-Australian.

Jason Om of ABC on The 16-Year Struggle for his Father’s Acceptance, Growing up as a Gay Asian & Life as an Asian Australian Journalist | Ep. 21 Oct 15, 2022

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Jessica Wong-Saunderson - Asian Females & The Corporate Ladder, Working Abroad & Sage Career Advice | Ep. 20 Oct 08, 2022

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In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica Wong-Saunderson, who has an extensive background in advising on cross-border mergers and acquisitions as a tax lawyer and accountant. She’s worked across Melbourne, Kolkata, New York and Sydney.
Jessica is currently working as PwC’s Tax Director in Australia as well as being an advocate for greater gender and cultural diversity in Australian business leadership. She is also involved in leading the engagement of the alumni community at the Australia-China Youth Dialogue to engage mid-careers professionals engaged in the Australia-China bilateral relationship.
Amongst all things, Jessica is also the Co-founder of MumbleMe, a platform that connects professionally skilled working mums with flexible work opportunities, as well as a Board Member for OIC Australia, a charity that supports the establishment of a speech therapy ecosystem for children with communication impediments in Cambodia.

Jen Trinh - 7+ Years Travelling the World & Dealing with the Guilt of Parental Expectations | Ep.19 Oct 01, 2022

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We’re joined by Jen Trinh, an ex-pat living and teaching in Bangkok. Jen grew up in South West Sydney she has spent the last decade teaching abroad, travelling and making connections with people from all over the world.

In this episode, we talk to Jen about the concept of being a ‘Third Culture Kid’ and why she feels more aligned with her identity in Asia. We also unpack the parental expectations she’s grown up with, especially with being the eldest Asian daughter, the example she wants to set for her siblings and how Jen was able to break away from societal norms to focus on herself.
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Nancy Yu aka NC Qin - Earning a Living as an Asian Australian Artist & Mastering Glass Art | Ep.18 Sep 24, 2022

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We’re joined by Nancy Yu, aka. NC Qin, a Sydney-based cast glass artist and sculptor. Nancy creates glass weaponry exploring concepts of history, heritage and psychology. She has a long list of accolades that include winning the National Emerging Art Glass Prize in 2020 and The Vicki Torr Prize in 2021 and being featured in museums and art galleries worldwide.

In this episode, we hear about Nancy’s journey in becoming an artist, as it was not an easy feat, especially in an Asian household. She recounts the years of convincing her parents to allow her to pursue the artist pathway and takes us through the different skills she’s had to learn along the way.

We also delve into the inspirations behind Nancy’s incredible work, and she gives us some insight into how artists can make a living.

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