Dear Asian Americans

Meet Patrick Armstrong!We celebrate his journey and his newfound conviction to learn more about his Korean identity and culture through his work with KAD Town Square and Gide Foundation.We support his work at All Times Are Local, providing critical communication tools for older foster youth.We are inspired by his energy and spirit of service and gratitude in serving both foster youth and the Korean adoptee communities.//Connect with Patrick! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickintheworld/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-armstrong-3585b4154/Check out his music!SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/patrickisntreal/popular-tracksbandcamp: https://patrickarmstrong.bandcamp.com/Meet The All Times Are Local Foundation!Web: https://www.nimble-made.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alltimesarelocal/The Gide Foundation: https://www.gidefoundation.org/KAD Town Square: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336391607378263///Soapbox is an e-commerce software designed to simplify order fulfillment. By providing storefront details, orders, inventory, and shipping all on one platform, Soapbox allows business owners to quickly and efficiently process customer orders as they come in. Learn more at:Web: http://www.soap-bx.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/soapboxincLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/19146634Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapboxincTwitter: https://twitter.com/soapbxinc// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms: Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.com Apple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.com Spotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.com Stitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.com Google: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans  Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans  Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon///Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Meet Tanya Zhang!We celebrate her journey though academics, advertising, and now entrepreneurship. We support her and Wesley's business Nimble Made, born out of need by Asian American men who could never find shirts that fit them well at big box stores.We are inspired by their creativity and drive in creating a company that not only serves our community but also serves is an example of a business that thrives on targeting the Asian American customer base.//Connect with Tanya! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taneeyuh/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyazdesigns/Meet Nimble Made!Web: https://www.nimble-made.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nimblemade///RSVP and buy tickets to How to Talk to Your Asian Family About Anti-Black Racism, an event hosted by Michelle Kim and Dr. Kim Tran: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-talk-to-your-asian-family-about-anti-black-racism-tickets-114345422236?ref=estw// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms: Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.com Apple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.com Spotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.com Stitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.com Google: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans  Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans  Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon///Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Meet Eunsoo Jeong!We celebrate her journey through life, both its challenges and blessings.We support her work at Koreangry, creating a way for her to express herself while giving the community inspiration.We are inspired by her creativity, tenacity, and grit and are grateful of her taking chances in life. // Meet Koreangry!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koreangry/Web: https://koreangry.com/Connect with Eunsoo! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeinkorea1988/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eunsoojeong/Web: https://eunsoo.art/Features:VoyageLA: http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-trailblazer-eunsoo-jeong/The Eastsider LA: https://www.theeastsiderla.com/eastsider_on_the_go/meet-the-echo-park-illustrator-behind-the-comic-zine-koreangry/article_ef1e96c2-84f0-11ea-a772-af4e9d39bfe0.htmlKeyframe Magazine: https://keyframemagazine.org/2020/05/27/eunsoo-jeong///RSVP and buy tickets to How to Talk to Your Asian Family About Anti-Black Racism, an event hosted by Michelle Kim and Dr. Kim Tran: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-talk-to-your-asian-family-about-anti-black-racism-tickets-114345422236?ref=estw// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms: Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.com Apple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.com Spotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.com Stitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.com Google: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans  Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans  Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon///Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Meet Kim & Vanessa Pham!We celebrate their family and their parents for raising two badass Vietnamese American women who now have started a meaningful food startup together.We support Omsom and their mission to create foods and sauces rooted in cultural integrity and their vision to share it with the world.We are inspired by their vision to make Asian cuisine and their brand Omsom household names in America and to impact future Asian American female founders.//Meet Kim!Web: https://www.kimpham.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimpham617/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kim_tpham/Meet Vanessa!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessatpham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessatphamForbes: https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30-europe-2017/youngest/#338359733837Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/person/kim-pham-2//Learn More about Omsom and Order Yours TODAY!Web: https://omsom.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omsomTwitter: https://twitter.com/weareomsomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareomsom/High Praise for Omsom:NBC Today.com: https://www.today.com/video/women-owned-businesses-to-support-now-rae-of-light-and-omsom-85808197729VICE: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/dyzdpj/omsom-meal-starters-save-me-from-quarantine-cooking-fatigueVOGUE: https://www.vogue.com/article/omsom-asian-cooking-kits-launchThrillist: https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/omsom-starter-kits-asian-cooking-recipesSampan: https://sampan.org/food-for-thought-6/Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaynaharris/2020/05/13/meet-your-new-pantry-stapleomsom-brings-unapologetic-asian-flavors-to-your-kitchen/#1e9dd59879d4Eater NY: https://ny.eater.com/2020/5/12/21256006/nyc-top-southeast-asian-restaurants-omsomTechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/14/forget-sourdough-these-sisters-are-launching-a-starter-to-create-authentic-asian-foodFood & Wine: https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/omsom-asian-meal-kits//Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon///Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Meet KJ Roelke! We celebrate his life, career, family, and journey into connecting more deeply with his Korean identity. We support his work in using his musical and creative gifts to share with the world his faith and passions. We are inspired by his positive outlook on life and his dedication to do his part to make the world a more diverse and inclusive place. // Born Kang Joon-Tae in Daegu, South Korea, KJ (Kaleb Joon-Tae) Roelke is a transnational and transracial Korean adoptee who was adopted by a loving family in Texas at six months old who now serves as the Worship and Creative Director at Schweitzer Church in Springfield, Missouri. He is also a talented musician and creative freelancer whose works can be found on YouTube and SoundCloud. He holds a BS in Worship Arts from Greenville University and lives currently in Springfield, Missouri with his wife Sara. Learn more and connect with KJ through the links below. // Connect with KJ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kjroelke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kjroelke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeMdrOIVua20W8cX-mIrhHw SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kj-roelke Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7o7qRfGGQ9dNYTWJ8xp8RK // Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms: Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.com Apple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.com Spotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.com Stitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.com Google: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans  Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans  Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon///Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Meet Kim Pham!We celebrate Kim's achievements, being globally recognized for her achievements and successes in the worlds of startups and venture capital.We support her and sister Vanessa newest venture Omsom, with ambitions to make Asian food and spices a normal staple in American supermarkets and homes.We are inspired her decision to pursue her own American dream, one that bring meaning, purpose, and pride to her family and the Asian American community.//About Kim (from CrunchBase)Kim is a co-founder at Omsom. Prior to starting Omsom, she was the Head of Platform at Frontline Ventures. She graduated from New York University’s Stern School of Business. She has been working at early-stage startups in New York and Boston since she was 16, at companies like Blue Apron, Onswipe, and HowAboutWe. She serendipitously fell to the other side of the table, learning the ropes of early-stage venture at Atlas Venture in Cambridge, MA. Kim has a love for enabling passionate creators, which led her to becoming President of Tech@NYU, NYC’s largest developer and designer organization of 8000+. With the help of her executive board, she coordinated programs such as Startup Week and DemoDays, to further the student technology culture. She was also founding partner of Dorm Room Fund, a $.5M student-run venture fund investing in student startups throughout the East Coast. //Meet Kim!Web: https://www.kimpham.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimpham617/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kim_tpham/Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30-europe-2017/youngest/#338359733837Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/person/kim-pham-2Learn More about Omsom and Order Yours TODAY!Web: https://omsom.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omsomTwitter: https://twitter.com/weareomsomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareomsom/High Praise for Omsom:NBC Today.com: https://www.today.com/video/women-owned-businesses-to-support-now-rae-of-light-and-omsom-85808197729VICE: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/dyzdpj/omsom-meal-starters-save-me-from-quarantine-cooking-fatigueVOGUE: https://www.vogue.com/article/omsom-asian-cooking-kits-launchThrillist: https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/omsom-starter-kits-asian-cooking-recipesSampan: https://sampan.org/food-for-thought-6/Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaynaharris/2020/05/13/meet-your-new-pantry-stapleomsom-brings-unapologetic-asian-flavors-to-your-kitchen/#1e9dd59879d4Eater NY: https://ny.eater.com/2020/5/12/21256006/nyc-top-southeast-asian-restaurants-omsomTechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/14/forget-sourdough-these-sisters-are-launching-a-starter-to-create-authentic-asian-foodFood & Wine: https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/omsom-asian-meal-kits//Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon///Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Meet Vanessa Pham!We celebrate Vanessa's academic and professional achievements and her decision to tackle her next big challenge alongside her sister.We support her and sister Kim's newest venture Omsom, with ambitions to make Asian food and spices a normal staple in American supermarkets and homes.We are inspired her decision to pursue her own American dream, one that bring meaning, purpose, and pride to her family and the Asian American community.//About VanessaVanessa Pham is a Co-Founder of Omsom, whose mission is to make mainstream grocery stores reflect the changing DNA of this country, and to showcase the depth and nuance in Asian recipes and traditions. Seen in Tech Crunch, Forbes, Food & Wine, Epicurious, Eater.Previously, Vanessa worked with Fortune 500 companies, across a number of industries, to solve their toughest strategic issues at Bain & Company. She is a graduate of Harvard University, where she earned her ABs in Sociology and Economics.//Meet Vanessa!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessatpham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessatphamLearn More about Omsom and Order Yours TODAY!Web: https://omsom.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omsomTwitter: https://twitter.com/weareomsomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareomsom/High Praise for Omsom:NBC Today.com: https://www.today.com/video/women-owned-businesses-to-support-now-rae-of-light-and-omsom-85808197729VICE: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/dyzdpj/omsom-meal-starters-save-me-from-quarantine-cooking-fatigueVOGUE: https://www.vogue.com/article/omsom-asian-cooking-kits-launchThrillist: https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/omsom-starter-kits-asian-cooking-recipesSampan: https://sampan.org/food-for-thought-6/Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaynaharris/2020/05/13/meet-your-new-pantry-stapleomsom-brings-unapologetic-asian-flavors-to-your-kitchen/#1e9dd59879d4Eater NY: https://ny.eater.com/2020/5/12/21256006/nyc-top-southeast-asian-restaurants-omsomTechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/14/forget-sourdough-these-sisters-are-launching-a-starter-to-create-authentic-asian-foodFood & Wine: https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/omsom-asian-meal-kits//Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon///Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Jerry chats with Jenny Aramony, Kawe Mossman-Saafi, and Gloria Wang Shawber to learn more about the Census, its importance and impact within in the Asian American community, and the people who are working hard to make sure we are all counted.Meet the Panelists:Jenny Aramony: Branch Chief // Asian American and Non Profit Partnership Specialist Manager - US CensusKawe Mossman-Saafi: Branch Chief // Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Portfolio Manager for the National Partnership Program - US CensusGloria Wang Shawber: Associate Account Director - TDW+CoSpecial thanks to Henry Han and the TDW+Co Team for their hard work in help us create this amazing event.visit.2020CENSUS.gov to fill out your Census today!//Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon///Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

Meet Joon Lee on Episode 056 of Dear Asian Americans!We celebrate Joon's successes in his journalism career, writing for publications like ESPN, The Washington Post, The Boston Herald, and more.We support his work in sharing stories for all fans to enjoy, but with particular excitement those with the context which only he could provide.We are inspired by Joon's decision to pursue a career not often chosen by Asian Americans and now serving as a role model and mentor to so many who'll follow in his steps.//About Joon (from his website joon.me) "Hey there! I’m currently a staff writer for ESPN based out of New York City. I’m originally from the Boston area, but was born in Seoul, South Korea. I previously worked for Bleacher Report and B/R Mag, where I interviewed and photographed sports & pop culture figures like David Ortiz, Kylian Mbappe, Jimmy Garoppolo, Chloe Kim and Action Bronson. My work for B/R has been featured on Longform.org and The Sunday Longform, recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors & the Best American Sports Writing series. In 2018, I was named by a Media Rising Star by Folio Magazine. My freelance work has appeared on The Ringer, SB Nation, Boston.com and The Hardball Times. I interned in The Washington Post in the summer of 2016, and have spoken to classes at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Cornell University and Boston University. In 2017, I graduated from Cornell University, where I worked at the Cornell Daily Sun and student radio WVBR, after transferring from Boston University, where I worked on the Daily Free Press. In 2013, I graduated from Brookline High School, where I worked on the student newspaper, The Sagamore. From 2011 through 2014, I interned at the Boston Herald and WEEI.com, where I contributed to Boston Red Sox coverage. I was named a Chips Quinn Scholar in 2016 by the Freedom Forum and an Al Neuharth Free Spirit Journalism Scholar in 2012. Chad Finn of the Boston Globe named me one of the 75-best Twitter follows for Boston sports. In high school, I ran a YouTube channel, where I shot, edited and produced reviews of gadgets, smartphones, tech accessories and headphones. I like to watch movies, collect Star Wars memorabilia and eat hamburgers. //Connect with Joon!Web: http://www.joon.meInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/joonTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/joonleeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joon-lee-74b15a47/Highlights of Joon's work:A Family Dream Come True and a Limitless Future: US Teen Chloe Kim Wins Gold (Bleacher Report): https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2759159-a-family-dream-come-true-and-a-limitless-future-us-teen-chloe-kim-wins-gold Chloe Kim is Just Getting Started (Bleacher Report):https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2754663-chloe-kim-is-just-getting-startedInside the rise of MLB's Ivy League culture: Stunning numbers and a question of what's next (ESPN):https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29369890/inside-rise-mlb-ivy-league-culture-stunning-numbers-question-nextWashington Post articles: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/joon-lee///Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon///Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:

Meet Israa Nasir!We celebrate her academic and professional achievements amidst the challenges of growing up in three different and distinct cultures. We support her mental health advocacy work through Well.Guide and her mission to normalize the topic. We are inspired by her dedication to making mental health a normal and encouraged conversation within our communities. //About Israa:"Hi! I'm Israa, I'm a psychotherapist by training, a writer, and mental health advocate.  I'm Pakistani-Canadian mental health professional, currently living and working in New York City. I am passionate about Asian Diaspora issues, especially mental health, women, and the role of (im)migration on identity. I hope to reduce the stigma around mental health; and explore the interaction between mental health and South Asian identity, especially between first and second generation communities.  I also work towards increasing mental health awareness though writing for other publications, as well as my own website."//Connect with Israa!Web: http://www.IsraaNasir.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/israanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/israanasir/Discover Well.Guide:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/well.guideFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellguidebyisraa///Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans  Like us on Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans Learn more about DAA Producer and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon///Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia