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The Monolid DiariesEpisode 017 — A Chat With My DadThis week I spill the tea with none other than the man, the myth, the legend, my Dad! It’s a Father’s Day Special you don’t want to miss. We chat about the most impactful things I’ve learned from my dad, his origin story, how he went from dreaming of being President of the United States to President of his own company, and his thoughts and advice for adoptive parents. This is the last episode of the season!
2021-06-1847 min
The Monolid DiariesEpisode 016 — Grief + Taylor LezhenThis week I spill the tea with Chinese-American adoptee, Taylor Lezhen. Taylor was found in a movie theater in Wu Hu, China. She has lived in NYC for all of her life, and loves traveling, global relations and current events. We chat about her upbringing, her travels, and her curiosity to find belonging.
2021-06-1340 min
The Monolid DiariesEpisode 015 — Insight from an Adoption Family Therapist Featuring Moses FarrowThis week I spill the tea with Moses Farrow, Korean-American Adoptee, Family Therapist, and Adoption Trauma Educator. Moses opens up about his origin story and growing up in New York City. This is such an insightful, impactful interview, don’t miss it! We chat about internalized racism, adoptive parent fragility, and how trauma affects adoptees.
2021-06-0444 min
The Monolid DiariesEpisode 014 — Technically Difficulties + Maddie O’BrienThis week I spill the tea with the beautiful and uber funny, Maddie O’Brien. Maddie is a KAD, NHL Cheerleader and a Spin Instructor. We chat about her upbringing, laugh through major technical difficulties, and chat about her upcoming Podcast, Seoul Searching! You don’t want to miss this gem of an episode, I had a blast chatting with Maddie! Robot Amee makes an appearance in this special episode.
2021-05-2847 min
The Monolid DiariesEpisode 013 — The Big B + Sarah Wood’sI spill the tea with my gorgeous friend, Sarah Woods. She is a Korean-Adoptee, world traveler, and tango dancer. Sarah has one of the most unique stories I’ve heard. We chat about her initiating a birth search at the age of thirteen, the difference between American tango and Argentine tango, and her travels as a young child and adolescent. Don’t miss this EP!
2021-05-2152 min
The Monolid DiariesEpisode 012 — Mother’s Day SpecialI spill the tea with my beautiful Mama! Get to know my mom, how she met my Dad, and what it was like growing up as a PK (Preacher’s Kid). We chat about her perspective as an AP, and she offers some incredible insight and advice for perspective adoptive parents. This is such a special episode, you don’t want to miss it!
2021-05-0943 min
The Monolid DiariesEpisode 011 — Owning Your Worth + Nick CapicottoI spill the tea with my good friend Nick Capicotto, Korean-American Adoptee, Self-Identity Explorer, and Dad Joke Aficionado. Nick grew up in Buffalo, New York and has recently come to terms with his adoption journey. We chat about his origin story, his K-hair, and of course Nick drops some Dad jokes. This is one of my favorite episodes, don’t miss it!
2021-05-0140 min
The Monolid DiariesEpisode 010 — Authenticity + Kevin Kwan LoucksI spill the tea with Kevin Kwan Loucks, Korean-American Adoptee. Kevin grew up in NorCal, and is a Juilliard-trained concert pianist, and educator. We chat about how he met his birth mom, how he first got started as a pianist, and his experiences at Juilliard. He also shares his perspective on being a transracial adoptee, it’s a story you don’t want to miss!
2021-04-2334 min
The Monolid DiariesEpisode 009 — Reflection and Interview with Kevin GroenI spill the tea with Kevin Groen, South-Korean Adoptee. Kevin grew up in the Netherlands and is a spoken word artist and behavioral change enthusiast. We chat about what is was like growing up in the Netherlands, accepting his identity and considering plastic surgery, and his work surrounding behavioral change. STAY TUNED until the end! Kevin preforms one of his amazing spoken word pieces.
2021-04-1638 min
The Monolid DiariesEpisode 008 — A Lesson on Forgiveness, and Kira Oman’sI spill the tea with Kira Oman’s, Chinese-American Adoptee, Actor, Third Degree Black Belt, Transracial Adoptee Advocate, and dear friend. We learn about her origin story, and how she became a Jackie of All Trades.
2021-04-0934 min
The Monolid DiariesEpisode 007 — Mimi Choi Illusion Makeup ArtistI spill the tea with my favorite makeup artist and influential Asian-American. Mimi Choi is an illusion makeup artist, Chinese-American immigrant, and the sweetest, most down to earth person you’ll ever meet!
2021-04-0235 min
The Janchi Show032 // The Korean Flag, Amee Finigan & Orion Fresh Pie!// Support 2 killer Korean-American brands! Get 15% off a Hello Korea Box with code JANCHI15!// Meet Amee Finigan!@aestheticallyamee on Instagram Show ResourcesThe Monolid Diaries Podcast! In this episode we talk about:The Korean Flag: 3:11We cancel Patrick (and replace him with Amee): 15:07Amee’s complex relationship with her Asian Identity: 31:23WE GET IT NATHAN, YOU LOVE HAWAI’I: 37:25Establishing Aesthetically Amee & the Monolid Diaries: 40:44Fresh Berry Pie! 52:35---// Support/Follow the Show!Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/suppor...
2021-03-311h 04
The Monolid DiariesEpisode — 006 Amee + Ally Take the Monolid DiariesJoin me and my special co-host Ally Park, my friend and fellow KAD, and #NotAThing co-founder. We spill the tea, and spread Adoptee Joy. Listen in as we chat about mean DM’s we’ve received, the struggle of being an adoptee in relationships, and we get into a bit of her adoptee background. ALSO...don’t miss us ambushing Jordan VanHemert for a surprise dance party!
2021-03-2652 min
The Monolid DiariesEpisode 005 — Addressing Asian Hate + Liz KleinrockJoin me as I spill the tea with Liz Kleinrock, anti-bias and anti-racist educator, author, TedTalk speaker, and all around incredible human.
2021-03-2331 min
The Monolid DiariesEpisode 004 — Dr. Jordan VanHemert Jazz Composure and MusicianJoin me as I spill the tea with Jordan VanHemert, a saxophonist, composer, and Korean-American Adoptee! His new album I Am Not A Virus is out now!
2021-03-1247 min
The Monolid DiariesEpisode 003 — Kevin Kreider from Bling EmpireI’ll catch you up on what’s going on in my life, and I’ll chat with Kevin Kreider, Korean-Adoptee and breakout star of Bling Empire about his adoption journey, racism, and finding his identity.
2021-03-0530 min
The Monolid DiariesEpisode 002 — Get To Know Me + Everyday Makeup TutorialWelcome back! This is the second installment of Get To Know me. My name is Amee and I am a transracial adoptee. Follow me on my journey to find the path where identity and aesthetics interest.
2020-09-2241 min
2020-09-1700 min
The Monolid DiariesEpisode 001 — Get To Know Me — Part 1Hi Beauty! Welcome to the Monolids Diaries — this episode is all about me and my journey to find the intersection between aesthetics and identity.
2020-09-1630 min