Breaking down the differences between feeling included and actually having the power and capability to speak up, David and Emi reunite once again for the first episode of a two-part series on microaggressions. From their personal experiences with Asian stereotypes to what spaces of equity and inclusion actually look like, they discuss the harmful repercussions of microaggressions and what steps we can take to solve the issue.
Podcast Show Notes
Guest Title: Emi Lea Kamemoto
Recording Date: October 2020
Episode Title: Microaggressions (Part 1) w/ Emi Lea Kamemoto
Episode Summary Introduction: In this episode, David talks with Emi Lea Kamemoto about what microaggressions are, how it is embedded in the entertainment industry, and more.
Topics Discussed In This Episode:
Topic 1 - What are microaggressions?
Topic 2 - Navigating microaggressions and helping the communities around us
Topic 3 - Personal experiences
Topic 4 - “Calling out” vs. “Calling in”
Topic 5 - Responses to confronting microaggressions
Topic 6 - Perpetuation of microaggressions in the entertainment industry
Topic 7 - Being mixed-race and stepping into your confidence
Topic 8 - Creating spaces of equity and inclusion
Topic 9 - The downfall of “diversity hires”
Topic 10 - Generational repercussions of stereotypes
Topic 11 - Working towards sustainable solutions for the future
Links:
Handles:
Emi’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/defiant.changemaker/
Defiant Changemakers Twitter - https://twitter.com/defiantchange?lang=en
David's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmoriya/?hl=en
Mentioned Notes:
Saigon Bodyguards Remake w/ Chris Pratt - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/chris-pratt-wu-jing-to-star-in-saigon-bodyguards-remake-from-russo-bros-4090350/
SAL Links:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongasianlead_ /
Crowdfunding - https://strongasianlead.com/crowdfunding
SAL’s Feature in Feedspot’s Top 20 Asian Film Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/asian_movies_podcasts/
SAL Podcast Team:
Project Manager - Sanjana DeSilva (www.theangryelephantproductions.com)
Audio Editor - Ravi Lad (www.itsravilad.com and @itsravilad on Instagram)
Podcast Producer - Kenna Tanouye (Connect with her on LinkedIn)
Podcast Volunteer Intern - Sadia Hussain
Episode Transcript: Transcript of the episode’s audio.
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