Author Kaila Yu Discusses Her Debut Memoir 'Fetishized' and Asian American FeminismIn this episode of the Brazn Azn podcast, co-hosts Stella and Virginia Duan, have a compelling conversation with author and cultural writer Kaila Yu about her debut memoir Fetishized: a Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty."
Kaila shares her experiences navigating the fetishization of Asian women, the slow yet collaborative process of writing her memoir, her journey towards self-love and sobriety, and the transformations in Asian representation in media. Kaila's memoir is a deeply personal narrative interspersed with essays on various themes, offering a nuanced exploration of identity and resilience.- Discussing Kaila's Memoir: Fetishized- The Impact of Vulnerability and Recovery- Challenges in Asian Representation in Media- Nylon Pink and the Rock Scene- Asian Fetishization and Its Real-Life Consequences
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