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Stay Soft, Stay OpenGajok, Ep. #97: April 19, 2024I went to the Asian Boss Girl Meet-Up and I had a really good time. I met up with someone from the Return to Jeong group and we both found out we're from Northern Virginia, and even went to the same church. I'm learning how to carry my grief with me wherever I go — I'm learning how to weave it into my conversations with people. And my comfort with my grief makes me feel less stressed over socializing because I can just be fully me. I was reminded tonight how much I truly am an extrovert, and connecting with ot...
2024-04-2022 min
In Our BodiesEp 7 part 2 Doing art, spreading the word ft Chanika SvetvilasPlease note: there is discussions around suicide from 17:55 min to 19:00 min of this episode.
We're back with Chanika Svetvilas for part 2 of our conversation. In this part of the episode I was so honoured to get to hear about all the cool projects Chanika has done. Two I'll mention here, the rest you're just going to have to listen and find out! Project opening the conversations about diagnosis and community care around mental health. Chanika's projects has also taken part in trying to disseminate information on racial discrimination and immigrant rights in New York in a post 9/11 Ne...
2022-07-0437 min
Moving OolongEpisode 60. From Representation to Rallies ft. Vinh DangHappy APAHM! We’re excited to have Vinh Dang on this week to share how he went from ignoring his Vietnamese culture in high school to leading a workshop on Asian American representation to volunteering as the director of communications at ECAASU (in addition to his regular ol’ 9-5).
Vinh also shares his views on boba liberalism, gives advice on getting involved in Asian American advocacy efforts post-grad, and spills what it’s like to be Linda’s boss.
Check out ECAASU’s podcast, Community Echos, co-hosted by Vinh!
2021-05-031h 08
Community EchoesGetting to Know EPIC (Empowering Pacific Islander Communities)In this episode of Community Echoes, ECAASU's Communications Director Vinh Dang interviews Sina Uipi the Policy Associate at EPIC (Empowering Pacific Islander Communities) about what the organization is, its mission, and some of the projects they are currently working on.
EPIC (Empowering Pacific Islander Communities):
Website - https://www.empoweredpi.org/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ElevateYourVoice
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/empoweredpi/?hl=en
Twitter - https://twitter.com/empoweredpi?lang=en
ECAASU 2021 Virtual...
2021-04-3020 min
Community EchoesGetting to Know NAKASECIn this episode of Community Echoes, we bring on Sam Yu, the Communications Manager at NAKASEC to talk about what the organization is and some of the projects they are working on!
NAKASEC (National Korean American Service & Education Consortium):
Website - https://nakasec.org/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nakasec/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nakasec/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/nakasec?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
ECAASU 2021 Virtual Conference:
Registration Link...
2021-04-2821 min
Community EchoesFinding Joy & Understanding Your Worth with Ami ParkIn this episode of Community Echoes, we bring on actress and life coach, Ami Park, and ECAASU Board of Directors member Andrea Namkung for a conversation about Mental Health, understanding your worth and finding joy.
Ami Park:
Instagram - @ami_park
Facebook - Ami Park
Email - Amijopark@gmail.com
Awakened-Joy Program - www.awakened-joy.com
ECAASU 2021 Virtual Conference:
Registration Link - https://hopin.com/events/ecaasu-2021-virtual-conference-resilience-6e019a6d-1683-4b6d-af80-45f02c446280
2021-03-1235 min
Community EchoesPt. 2 - Understanding Okinawan Culture and Identity with Professor Adam MiyashiroIn this episode, we bring on Stockton University professor Adam Miyashiro to talk about Okinawan culture and identity with ECAASU members Leangelo Acuna and Kenzo Kimura!
ECAASU 2021 Virtual Conference:
Registration Link - https://hopin.com/events/ecaasu-2021-virtual-conference-resilience-6e019a6d-1683-4b6d-af80-45f02c446280
Conference Website: https://ecaasu2021.squarespace.com/
ECAASU Media Platforms:
Instagram and Twitter - @ecaasu
Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn - East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU)
Check Out our Website:
https://www.ecaasu.org/
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2021-02-1831 min
Community EchoesECAASU PoetryIn this episode, we hear poems written by members affiliated with ECAASU; Christian Banez, Erica Hom, Randell Rueda, Yi Wei, Miru Osuga, and Sagar Rawal. We hope you enjoy this special episode!
ECAASU Media Platforms:
Instagram and Twitter - @ecaasu
Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn - East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU)
Check Out our Website:
https://www.ecaasu.org/
Transcribed by: Liren Ma and Carolynne Liu
Intro/Outro Music by EyeLoveBrandon & Sarah Kang
2021-01-2911 min
Community EchoesPt. 1 - Understanding Okinawan Culture and Identity with Professor Adam MiyashiroIn this episode, we bring on Stockton University professor Adam Miyashiro to talk about Okinawan culture and identity with ECAASU members Leangelo Acuna and Kenzo Kimura!
ECAASU Media Platforms:
Instagram and Twitter - @ecaasu
Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn - East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU)
Check Out our Website:
https://www.ecaasu.org/
Transcribed by: Liren Ma and Carolynne Liu
Intro/Outro Music by EyeLoveBrandon & Sarah Kang
2021-01-0931 min
Community EchoesWhy Some Adoptees Still Don't Have Citizenship with Adoptees for JusticeIn this episode of Community Echoes, we bring on guests Kristopher Larsen and Anissa Druesedow from Adoptees For Justice (A4J) for a conversation surrounding the Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2019 and National Adoptee Awareness Month!
Kristopher Larson: kris@adopteesforjustice.org
Twitter: @adopteekris
Kristopher is an adoptee from Saigon, Vietnam who escaped during the evacuation of Saigon in 1975 during US Military Operation Babylift due to the imminent communist takeover of South Vietnam. He is the former Director of IT and Apprenticeship Opportunities for the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle. As the Director for...
2020-11-1646 min
Community EchoesBeyond the Ballots for API/As with Helen GymWe talk with Philadelphia City Councilmember Helen Gym about her experience as an activist, the importance of voting, and what we can do to help beyond the ballots.
More Information on Councilmember Helen Gym:
Website: www.helengym.com
Official City Council page: www.phlcouncil.com/helengym
Find her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @HelenGymPHL and @HelenGymAtLarge
GOTV: https://bit.ly/34IkGFl
ECAASU Media Platforms:
Instagram and Twitter - @ecaasu
Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn - East...
2020-10-3022 min
Community EchoesECAASU: Community Echoes PreviewWelcome to ECAASUs very first podcast Community Echoes, hosted by Chanhi Chheth and Vinh Dang! We are excited to share awesome conversations with special guests varying from different backgrounds and we hope you enjoy our future content!
Intro/Outro Music by Sarah Kang and EyeLuvBrandon
2020-10-1102 min
Marathon Running Podcast by Marathon Journal18. Heart Health, Mental Health and Covid with Dr. Calvin Sun, MDThis is the bio of our interviewee, Dr. Calvin D. Sun, MD:
Calvin D. Sun, MD is a currently practicing Attending Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine, a public speaker, phoblographer, activist, choreographer, and entrepreneur based in NYC.
Graduating from Columbia University and SUNY Downstate College of Medicine respectively as Vice President and President of his classes, Dr. Sun was also a host on MTVu’s hit show “The Freshmen" for 4 years and an award winning independent filmmaker. He is known for his films on Asian American stereotypes and female body image, the last of which won the inau...
2020-09-2642 min
Crushing the MythFollowing Your Dreams Is Too Long Term for Me | Calvin Sun Ep 7About The Speaker:
Calvin D. Sun
Calvin D. Sun, MD is a currently practicing Attending Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine, a public speaker, phoblogopher, activist, choreographer, and entrepreneur based in NYC.
Graduating from Columbia University and SUNY Downstate College of Medicine respectively as Vice President and President of his classes, Dr. Sun was also a host on MTVu’s hit show “The Freshmen" for 4 years and an award winning independent filmmaker. He is known for his films on Asian American stereotypes and female body image, the last of which won the...
2020-09-1810 min
Inside OutlookInside Outlook #14 - Phoebe BalascioHow does ECAASU (East Coast Asian American Student Union)help colleges across the Eastern Seaboard plan educational summits at their very own campuses? Through people like Phoebe Balascio, of course!
Join us as we discuss the importance of civic engagement, pressing Asian American issues, and the inspiration for a career with AAPIs.
And hang out with the entire Binghamton ASU community on March 2nd for our ECAASU campus summit!
New episodes every other Friday!
Hosted by Asian Outlook President Michael Messina
2019-02-2422 min