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AAS AnecdotesEp. #27 | Seniors' Stories
Welcome to our Senior podcast! We are excited to share with you the stories, experiences, and insights of high school seniors as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. Join us as we chat with students about their plans during the last few months of their senior year, their hopes and dreams for the future in college, and reminisce about the memories they've made so far.
Throughout the podcast, we'll explore a variety of topics, including the highlights and challenges of senior year, the paths students are taking after graduation, and the lessons...2023-05-1532 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #26 | All About LoveIn this month’s AASuccess Anecdotes podcast hosted by students Aashee Balani, McKenzie Tran, Nathan Le, and Leo Lue, the topic of discussion is love languages. The guests of the podcast, Marvin Pham and Madison Do, join in as each person takes a love language test and discovers their own unique love language. Through their discussion, they explore the different types of love languages, and how they can be expressed in different relationships. In addition to discussing love languages, the students also reflect on their experiences with Valentine’s Day and what the holiday means to them. They share thei...2023-03-0521 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #25 | Shower ThoughtsCheck out our recent “Shower thoughts” podcast with Leo Lue, Mckenzie Tran, Nathan Le, and Aashee Balani. An interesting discussion with our AAsuccess students about strange strange thoughts and questions as well as intriguing zodiac sign discussion! Listen to this podcast to hear what the students have to say!2023-03-0517 minAAS AnecdotesEp. #24 | Igniting the SparkA conversation with our lead for this year’s Youthcon, Kingston Ho, about the upcoming Youthcon plans. During this conversation we are joined by Nathan Le, Madison Do, and Aashee Balani. We discuss the theme for the 2023 Youthcon as well as why Youthcon is important to us and the community and how you can sign up!2022-11-0309 minAAS AnecdotesEp. #23 | Success Stories with Betty SunA podcast with AAS’s mentor Betty Sun about Stories for Success and growing up in America starting a career. In this podcast Betty shares about what it’s like to face failure and how to overcome the obstacles. Betty talks about what it was like starting up her career and doing what she loves. Betty also discusses the cultural influences that were surrounding her growing up. Listen to this podcast on Spotify for AAS anecdotes to learn more about this intriguing discussion held with Betty, Aashee, Leo, and Nathan!2022-10-1534 min
Journey to Me & BeyondFind Your Fierce with Amy M. LeIn this episode, I have a very special guest. She is a powerhouse in the publishing world! Also, she and I are in the same book which we’d written, which is called Asian Women Trailblazers Who Boss up. I’d like to introduce you to the Founder of Quill Hawk Publishing and the award-winning author of the Snow Trilogy, Amy Le.In this episode, Amy shared with us her journey of going to America from Vietnam, and how she started writing her books.Amy also shared with us on how she found her v...2022-09-1314 minAAS AnecdotesEp. #22 | Women EmpowermentIn this episode, we discuss “Women Empowerment” with our special guest, Amy Chin! Ms. Chin is a womens’ rights activist who founded the Crescendo Group to support bipoc women and survivors in career building and empowerment workshops. The student hosts: McKenzie Tran, Nathan Le, Aashee Balani, and Leo Lue delve into this thought-provoking topic and the inspiring anecdotes that Ms. Chin has to share!2022-09-1049 minAAS AnecdotesEp. #21 | RoVersity ProjectIn this episode, McKenzie Tran hosts a discussion about Roversity with the project leads, Nicole Oturno and Nico Cadernas. Roversity is a program started by Nicole to educate and support the underserved youth about STEM and Robotics through hands-on experiences. Nicole and Nico are currently working with Hispanic students at the Second Story Homeless Shelter. They come in bi-weekly to introduce students to the robotics kits and teach them different aspects of creating robots: programming, electrical, and mechanical. Using robotic kits from education equipment companies, the students are able to try many different creative ideas on their own. Listen...2022-07-2819 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #20 | School's Out, Summer's In!This episode features student Ethan Le along with the hosts, McKenzie Tran and Nathan Le. Listen in to hear the three discuss their Summer schedules and the upcoming school year as excited and hopeful students!2022-07-0227 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #19 | The Asian Experience!Tune in to this episode to hear our students McKenzie Tran, Liem Nguyen, Nathan Le, Kathleen Pham, and Cindy Lam share stories about their Vietnamese-American identity. They explore the belongingness, struggles, and joys that they experience!2022-06-1326 minAAS AnecdotesEp. #18 | Would You Rather...?This episode features our students: Colby Pham, Aashee Balani, and Ethan Le. It is hosted by Liem Nguyen, McKenzie Tran. and Nathan Le. Tune in and listen to the students discuss trivial and thought-provoking topics while playing Would-You-Rather!2022-05-0127 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #17 | 2022 YouthConThis month’s episode features three important guests: Colby Phan and Nathan Nguyen who were the leads for YouthCon 2022 Scholarship program, and Amanda Kossoff who was the event’s winner! The hosts, McKenzie Tran, Liem Nguyen, and Nathan Le interviewed them about their experience participating in the event and what they have learned from it. Listen to gather more insight on our annual program and its impact.2022-03-3029 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #16 | Catching UpThis episode features our members Wendy Yuan (mentor), Kathleen Pham, and Liem Nguyen (students), who have been through major times of change and development! The hosts McKenzie Tran and Nathan Le discuss with them their personal growth and how important it is to take breaks and focus on self-healing. Wendy shares about her pregnancy, Kathleen talks about her return to AASuccess activities after a mental break, and Liem communicates about his time in high school.2022-02-2720 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #15 | MentorshipSince January is the national mentoring month, this special episode features Erica Shin and her mentor, Dave Nguyen. Listen to hear the hosts, McKenzie Tran and Liem Nguyen, interview the two guests for their experiences and thoughts on this topic!2022-01-2824 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #14 | Winter Mental Retreat!This podcast episode features Erica Shin, a new AASuccess student who recently led and organized our Winter Mental Health Retreat. Listen to hear the hosts, McKenzie Tran and Liem Nguyen, interview Erica for her experience as a student and event coordinator!
For context, The Mental Health retreat was organized by her along with a few other people, to give an opportunity for students to wind down and participate in various, fun activities and enjoy a break from working hard in school.2021-12-2619 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #13 | A Conversation with the GoGreen Team!This episode features Aashee Balani and Leo Lue, two middle schoolers and AASuccess students who collaborated to lead the Go Green Project. Listen to hear the host, McKenzie Tran, interview them for their experience working on the project.
As for a brief introduction to what exactly Go Green is, their giving back project was conducted as an effort to raise awareness about the problem of climate change and the importance of home gardening. They provided information about the topics above, how to take care of plants, and also sold plants to the interested audience. To learn more, visit htt...2021-11-2714 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #12 | Student Spotlight: Kaila LeThis podcast features our new member, Kaila Le, and some insight into her current standing as a student at AASuccess. Moreover, she discusses her interests in projects and some plans for the future.
Host: McKenzie Tran, a Marketing Intern and AASuccess Student
Guest: Kaila Le, AASuccess Student2021-10-2610 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #11 | #15for15The 15-impacts-for-15-years (15for15) campaign will celebrate the people and projects of AASuccess over the past 15 years it has been serving communities in the United States and abroad. We hope that through this campaign, our community will learn more about our growth, impacts, and people over the past 15 years, and we hope you will join us in advancing our mission of building the next generation of civic-minded leaders for 15 more years. To stay up to date with our campaign, connect with us on Facebook and Instagram, or check out our website!
Host: Lani Nguyen — Board member and AA...2021-08-2634 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #10 | Mental Health Retreat2021 is the first year AASuccess introduced the Mental Health Retreat, with the purpose of helping students to feel refreshed and rejuvenated, as well as leaving them with a better mental state. Coming out from the retreat, patience for obstacles was reset and students improved their coping mechanisms. In this episode, students share their memories of the retreat and what they take away from it.
Host: McKenzie Tran, AASuccess student
Guests: Kathleen Pham, Alice Cao-Dao, Nathan Nguyen, and Jenna Bufenbarger — AASuccess students2021-07-2715 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #9 | Student Spotlight: Nathan NguyenThis episode features Nathan Nguyen! As a student of AASuccess since 2019, he reminisces about his experience and the opportunities that came to him here. Nathan talks about how much he has changed as a person and student. He answers questions about his obstacles, projects, and the turning point of his journey at AASuccess. Listen to know more about what being an AASuccess student is like.
Host: McKenzie Tran, AASuccess Student
Guest: Nathan Nguyen, AASuccess Student2021-07-0318 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #8 | The 2021 YouthCon TeamWith the 2021 YouthCon scholarship, the team is working hard to organize and manage the event! Listen in to learn how the team members handle their important roles along with their hopes and expectations.
Host: McKenzie Tran, AASuccess student
Guests: Deanna Morgan and Kathleen Pham, students and 2021 YouthCon Coordinators.2021-05-0614 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #7 | The Innovation SessionInnovation Session is a program created by our students to talk about various topics such as mental health, COVID-19 and its impact, stress management, etc. Every week, Phillip Nguyen, Vincent Tran, and Leo Lue come together to brainstorm and prepare for their training session for all AAS members. Listen to this mini-podcast in which they share their experience in participating in this wonderful program!
Host: McKenzie Tran, an AASuccess student
Guests: Philip Nguyen and Vincent Tran, students and co-leads of the Innovation Session2021-03-3119 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #6 | Virtual LearningFor all AASuccess students, this will be their first experience having to attend school virtually. Even tech-savvy students can use some fresh ideas to start the new school year. Here are some thoughts and sharing from the college and high school students at AASuccess on their experience of learning online!
Guests: AASuccess students and mentors2020-11-2023 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #5 | The Life of Delta Success StudentsIn this episode, you will hear 3 Delta Success students share about their lives in Vietnam! (This episode is in Vietnamese)
Host: Nguyen Nguyen, AAS mentor, and a coordinator of the DELTA program2020-08-1926 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #4 | YouthCon 2020: Lasting LegacyThe annual YouthCon Scholarship has been an ongoing initiative created by AASuccess in 2010 with the mission of providing financial assistance to college and high school students who share our passions of bettering the world through serving their community. As we are wrapping up the 2019-2020 scholarship, we meet with this year’s YouthCon coordinators – who like many of our applicants are upcoming college students as well.
Host: Board member and AASuccess student, Lani Nguyen
Guest: Youthcon coordinators and AASuccess students, Daniel Nguyen, Ashley Rodriguez, and Jen Hoang2020-07-2136 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #3 | Delta Success ProgramAlthough AASuccess is known for our social projects based in the US, we want to create change on a global level. In 2018, we created one of our biggest and most successful projects in Vietnam connecting students from rural areas with mentors from America to provide the students with supplementary education in English and life-skills. Join us this week, as we talk about DELTA, our sister organization in Vietnam, and the meaningful impact it has on students in Vietnam.
Host: Nguyen Nguyen, AAS mentor, and a coordinator of the DELTA program
Guests: Frere The Anh, the principal...2020-07-1024 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #2 | What is Life Skills Academy?At AASuccess we do everything to prioritize our connection with our students and one core part of that is through LSA. What is that exactly and how do our students feel meeting their mentors every Saturday? Join us this week as we introduce two of our newest students and thoughtfully revisit how their first encounter with AASuccess went.
Host: Khue Bui — AAS chairwoman and mentor
Guests: Dave Nguyen — the founder of AASuccess, and Ashley Rodriguez & Jen Hoang — students of AASuccess since 2019.2020-06-0326 min
AAS AnecdotesEp. #1 | The New NormalWelcome to our very first AASUCCESS podcast episode. We are all amateurs at this but as we all are going through a very unique time in history – a global pandemic event, we hope to create new ways to connect with people. In this channel, you will hear many meaningful conversations between our AASUCCESS members, skilled mentors, students, and supporters, all those who have enriched our lives with their passion and life experience.
Our chairwoman Khue Bui will host the first episode with the topic: New Normal. And our first guests are Mr. Dave Nguyen – founder of AASUCCESS and...2020-05-2622 min