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Imagine Talks PodcastDo You Know Who You Are? Hacking Imposter Syndrome with Diamond RypkaImposter syndrome—is it something you’ve yet to overcome? Or, having a difficult time stopping thoughts of self-doubt? Then you’ll want to learn from Diamond Rypka, who spoke at the Imagine Talks symposium on how to overcome the feeling of unworthiness and self-doubt. Australia-based Diamond Rypka created the podcast Asian Tales to create a conversation to share the Asian American experience and insights that have made that community unique along the way. The podcast represents a beacon for individuals to look towards for inspiration and connection to identify and share knowledge and culture. Its mission is to break throug...
2021-09-2800 min
Imagine Talks PodcastDo You Know Who You Are? Hacking Imposter Syndrome with Diamond RypkaImposter syndrome—is it something you’ve yet to overcome? Or, having a difficult time stopping thoughts of self-doubt? Then you’ll want to learn from Diamond Rypka, who spoke at the Imagine Talks symposium on how to overcome the feeling of unworthiness and self-doubt.Australia-based Diamond Rypka created the podcast Asian Tales to create a conversation to share the Asian American experience and insights that have made that community unique along the way. The podcast represents a beacon for individuals to look towards for inspiration and connection to identify and share knowledge and culture. Its mission is to break throug...
2021-09-2820 min
The Asian TalesEpisode 12: Kevin LooKevin is Malaysian Chinese and talks about his childhood in Australia, his experience with his move to the Czech Republic, while touching on the Asian population in the Czech Republic. We touch on our generations interactions with asians, are they a yay or a nay?Join us as Kevin shares his tale.
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2021-07-1538 minThe Asian TalesEpisode 12: John Bundalian- Familial Influences and Learning to Communicate with Unspoken WordsHello beautiful people! Today's guest is John Bundalian! John was born in the Philippines and moved to Australia at 9 months old. He shares how important family ties are in Philippino culture, and how his relationship with his parents and sister influenced how he communicates with people. At a young age, John learned how to speak with unspoken words, and how to pick up on facial expressions and gestures. He shares how this is an extremely useful skill now, but wasn't always for his benefit growing up. Join us, as John shares his tale!
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2021-06-1553 minThe Asian TalesEpisode 11: Marian Mae Cedeño- Visayan Culture and Becoming an Educational Pioneer for Young Individuals!Hello beautiful people! In this episode, Marian Mae Cedeño shares about her Visayan culture. Visayan culture and language is one of many smaller components to Filipino culture as a whole. She shares about language, food, and about witch doctors! Additionally, Marian is the first from her region to gain a scholarship and study abroad. She's opened the door and become an inspiration for many young individuals to pursue higher education. Join us as Marian shares her tale...
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2021-05-1534 minThe Asian TalesEpisode 10: Sylvia Wakana- Let's talk about Japanese food & culture!Today's guest is Sylvia Wakana. Sylvia is half Japanese/half Slovenian American and a popular Japanese food blogger based in Los Angeles. In this episode we talk about Japanese food, Japanese food culture, and about her trips back to Japan! Join us, as Sylvia Wakana shares her tale!
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2021-04-0133 minThe Asian TalesEpisode 9: Rose Chung- Founding Miss Asian GlobalToday's guest is the amazing Rose Chung. Rose shares what it was like to be the youngest of five sisters and being first generation Chinese American. She tells how it was her dream to be Miss Chinatown USA and how she's evolve her original Miss Chinatown pageant into Miss Asian Global. We also dive into how important it is for Miss Asian Global to provide multiple opportunities for success for each delegate. Join us, as Rose Chung shares her tale...
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2021-03-0121 minThe Asian TalesMini Episode: Get to Know Olivia WongHello Friends!
Mini Episodes are a way to learn more about each guest in a fun and light-hearted way. Today's Mini Episode features Olivia Wong, Entrepreneur-Business Owner AND Miss Asian Global 2020. Join us as Olivia answers some pretty silly questions and we learn more about her favorite Chinese traditions, how she's going to survive a zombie apocalypse and with who, and much more.
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2021-02-2414 minThe Asian TalesEpisode 8: Tara Nash- The Educational Value of Being HapaToday's guest is the amazing Tara Nash. She shares her experiences growing up as a Hapa and how much she appreciates her culture through Hapa eyes. We also get a chance to talk about the struggle of feeling part of your culture and share our opinions on cultural appropriation. Join us, as Tara shares her tale!
2021-02-1636 minThe Asian TalesBonus Mini: Get to know Lan HoHello Friends!
The first Mini Episode of 2021! Let's get to know our first ever guest, Lan Ho, a little better. She speaks about her participation in a beauty pageant as well as answers some fun questions so we can learn a little more about her!
2021-01-2219 minThe Asian TalesEpisode 7: Cary Hokama- Growing up Japanese American, Asian Marketability in Media & Stepping out of a Second Class MindsetHello Beautiful People!
Today's guest is the amazing Cary Hokama! Cary is Japanese American and shares what it was like growing up trying to find somewhere to fit in, too foreign for his American peers and too American for his Japanese peers. He goes on to share what is was like being an Asian American trying to break into the music industry and being told he was not marketable and what it's like today. Lastly, he discusses how important it is to be your best self and to break away from a second class mindset. Cary shares h...
2021-01-1840 minThe Asian TalesEpisode 6: Your Host- Why did I create this podcast?Hello beautiful people! In today's episode we speak with... Me! Your host! I wanted to share the reason behind why I created The Asian Tales Podcast and a few minutes to share my own tale being Japanese and feeling like a cultural fraud.
2020-12-1619 minThe Asian TalesEpisode 5: Kim Huynh -Vietnamese School VS Regular School, Social Justice Warrior & a Powerlifting HobbyHello Beautiful People!
Today's episode is with Miss Kim Huynh and she talks about what it was like for her to go to regular school and a Vietnamese language school at the same time. She shares the struggle of learning two different grammar structures while growing up. Kim talks about what it means to be a social justice warrior to her and how she can stand up for others. On her free time she enjoys powerlifting and talks about how her Asian parents were against it and how she continues to do what makes her happy.
2020-12-0233 minThe Asian TalesEpisode 4: Vy Vo - Growing up as a Vietnamese Immigrant in the United StatesHello Beautiful People!
Today's guest is the amazing Vy Vo! Vy is Vietnamese and shares what it was like immigrating to the United States at the age of nine. She tells a touching story of her grandmother helping her uncle come to the US while Vietnam was dealing with war. Her uncle then helps bring the family over for a batter life in the United States, but through a child's eyes, was it a better life? Vy explains the importance of language and how she's gotten to where she is now through hard work and extra study ti...
2020-11-1633 min
Student PathFinding productive habits/routinesFeeling like you can't find the right working flow, or just don't feel effective? Maybe you should wake up at 4am to study, or something different. That is what the guest Diamond Rypka and I talk about in this week episode. Diamond woke up early one morning and tried to study after she mad a pot of tea, and that started a routine which helped her become more effective.Give Diamond a follow on instragram @diamondrypkaFollow the podcast on instagram @studentpathpodcast and on facebook: studentpathpodcast Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Studentpath)
2020-11-0350 minThe Asian TalesEpisode 3: Dr. Francis Kong - On Bullying, Finding What Matters Most, & Becoming a MentorToday's guest is Dr. Francis Kong. Francis is Chinese-American and speaks about the hardships he faced as a child. After he was bullied during his youth, he chose to become a mentor to others, specifically for Asian American individuals. During his time in Ireland, finishing up medical school, he had a near-death experience that changed his outlook on life forever. Today, he works closely with Miss Asian Global (a beauty pageant), IMAGINE Talks, and Edge Interns.
2020-11-0248 minThe Asian TalesEpisode 2: Olivia Wong- Appreciating her ethnicity & Becoming a humanitarianToday's guest is Olivia Wong. Olivia share's a story from her youth describing a form of Identity dysmorphia. She goes on to share how she over came this as an adult, and wants to provide mentorship to younger individuals from any background. Olivia also talks about the goals she wants to accomplish as Miss Asian Global 2020. Here's a hint, she's an amazing humanitarian and truly wants to help the homeless population.
2020-10-1647 minThe Asian TalesEpisode 1: Lan Ho-Becoming your own championToday's guest is Lan Ho. Lan is Vietnamese and believes in being her own champion. She talks about different pressures her family put on her to go into Pharmacy school, and how she broke away from the cycle to achieve her own goals
2020-10-0234 min
The Asian TalesWelcome to The Asian Tales PodcastA small blurb of why The Asian Tales Podcast was created. Hope you can join us and share your tale.
2020-09-1601 min