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Spilling Our Tea explores the nuances of being Asian and female in today’s world. Each episode features vibrant Asian women from around the globe discussing family, work, relationships, cultural pressures, and, most likely, food. By addressing topics often left unspoken in the Asian community, we aim to unravel Asian womanhood and normalize mental health conversations—one conversation at a time. Hosted by Sandy Kusano. Email Sandy with ideas for future episodes: [email protected] www. ...
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From Cultural Challenges to Business Empowerment with Lorraine Chai
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Join us as business growth coach Lorraine Chai spills the tea on her extraordinary journey from a Malaysian-born international student to a powerhouse in the business world. Lorraine doesn't just break the mold; she shatters it, navigating the complexities of cultural identity and societal expectations with grace and determination. Lorraine offers …
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Mental Health & Generational Healing in Asian Families with Dr. Esther Castillo
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Growing up with the weight of cultural expectations and the challenge of adapting to new environments can shape one's path in unexpected ways. Dr. Esther Castillo's journey from Macau, China, to the United States is a testament to resilience and adaptation. As an immigrant and mental health advocate, Esther opens up about the discrimination she fac…
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Wealth & Mental Health: A Conversation with Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents
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Shang Saavedra, the visionary behind the popular platform Save My Cents, shares her remarkable story of financial empowerment, rooted in her experience as a Chinese-American immigrant. With her unique perspective on personal finance, Shang reveals how her family's deep-seated frugality laid the foundation for her financial independence. Discover th…
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Adoption, Identity, & the Path to Healing and Empowerment with Grace Yung Foster
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Grace Young Foster, a trailblazer and the inspiring Founder and CEO of the Inclusion Initiative shares her extraordinary story of resilience and transformation. From her beginnings as a child abandoned in South Korea to her role as a formidable advocate for adoptees of color and foster care alumni, Grace's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Sh…
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Breaking Barriers in Beauty for Asian Women with Jasmine Tran & Christine Nguyen
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Jasmine Tran and Christine Nguyen from Essence Skincare join us to reveal the captivating journey of blending modern skincare with time-honored plant wisdom, a journey deeply rooted in Asian heritage. Inspired by her mother's practice of using herbs and adaptogens in meal planning to align with nature's cycles, Jasmine crafts skincare that echoes t…
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Breaking Cultural Barriers, Resilience, & Mental Fitness with Dr. Maggie Kang
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In this week's conversation with Dr. Maggie Kang, we explore the often-overlooked topic of mental fitness within the Asian community. Traditionally hesitant to seek external help, Maggie's journey highlights the significant cultural shift that coaching can bring. Encouraged by her husband and online communities during the pandemic, Maggie discovere…
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Rediscovering Happiness: Lucy Liu on Overcoming Societal Expectations & Embracing Authenticity
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Have you ever felt like you're just not enough or constantly lagging behind? Join us on the Spilling Our Tea Podcast as we sit down with Lucy Liu, a master life coach, who shares her transformative journey from feeling average to discovering genuine happiness right here, right now. Lucy opens up about growing up with a famous name and the pressures…
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