In this episode, Mike and Leo talk about being the token Asian person in different social settings. Inspired by a tweet written by author Min Jin Lee, Mike & Leo explore the nuances of being the token Asian person, what it means, and what to expect.
In this episode, we discuss:
1:15 - What inspired today's topic
3:50 - Leo shares his perspective on being the Token Asian guy
5:30 - How Leo's never been in a position where he felt he didn't want to hang with other Asians
7:30 - Mike shares his theory on why some Asians feel like they should be the only Asian person amongst a group of non-Asians
10:30 - it's easier for your race to hate on you because we come from similar backgrounds and look similar
13:05 - Leo's experience as the only token Asian guy at influencer events
21:00 - How to go about being the Token Asian person the right way
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