
Proudly Asian
Bold and proud stories of Asians, by Asians that challenge stereotypes. Hosted by journalist Isabel Wong, the podcast series touches on identities, struggles and triumphs of Asians around the world while taking a closer look at how biases influence the way we see ourselves and others.
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Latest episodes

Jun 10, 2025 • 44min
105 - French Afro-Asian Dancer on Finding Her Own City (ft. Anisha Thai)
Proudly Asian European Series: Anisha ThaiAnisha Thai, a French Afro-Asian artist and content creator joins us to talk about how she’s rewriting the rules and celebrating her cultures loudly through dance. Born and raised in Paris, Anisha takes us through her whirlwind journey of identity, movement, and major career plot twists. From growing up in a Vietnamese-Comorian household to ditching the engineering path and chasing her creative passions across South Africa and Asia, her story is all about owning your roots, making bold moves, and finding your place in the world one city at a time.Check out the Proudly Asian Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hmol1gJIFlnJVn6zyeJTm?si=qBmgSn4-R6qPuo0AdokdrA----------------------------------------Stay Connected with Proudly Asian:Website - proudly-asian.comInstagram - instagram.com/proudly.asianYoutube - youtube.com/@proudlyasianpodcastSupport us - ko-fi.com/proudlyasianEmail us - proudlyasianpodcast@gmail.com

May 20, 2025 • 26min
104 - Norwegian-Chinese Entrepreneur on Growing Up in Norway
Proudly Asian European Special Series: In our first episode of this brand new special series, we speak with Elin Fu, a Norwegian-Chinese entrepreneur and the content creator behind the Instagram page @always.elin.Elin talks about growing up in an immigrant family in Harmar, Norway, and how she celebrates her multicultural upbringing through food by turning that passion into a F&B journey in Hong Kong, including launching a Nordic café that blends the flavours of her hometown with the energy of her current city.From Hamar to Hong Kong, this is a story of food, family, and finding belonging across continents.Check out the Proudly Asian Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hmol1gJIFlnJVn6zyeJTm?si=qBmgSn4-R6qPuo0AdokdrA----------------------------------------Stay Connected with Proudly Asian:Website - proudly-asian.comInstagram - instagram.com/proudly.asianYoutube - youtube.com/@proudlyasianpodcastSupport us - ko-fi.com/proudlyasianEmail us - proudlyasianpodcast@gmail.com

May 6, 2025 • 1h 2min
103 - Hmong-American TV Anchor on What It Means to Be AANHPI Today (ft. Gia Vang)
May marks the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich histories and diverse voices that make up the AANHPI community in the US. But this year feels different, with the Trump administration’s policy agenda reshaping the socioeconomic landscape for AAPI communities across the country.For our AAPI Month special, we are joined by Gia Vang - Emmy Award-winning journalist, the first TV anchor of Hmong descent in a major US news market, and co-founder of the Very Asian Foundation. Now based in Oakland, California, Gia’s career has broken barriers and opened doors, all while staying rooted in her heritage.She talks about her experience growing up as a daughter of Hmong refugees in America, and what this shifting political moment means for AANHPI communities.Check out the Proudly Asian Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hmol1gJIFlnJVn6zyeJTm?si=0K8WZWu4RJW4VimqGj225w----------------------------------------Stay Connected with Proudly Asian:Website - proudly-asian.comInstagram - instagram.com/proudly.asianYoutube - youtube.com/@proudlyasianpodcastSupport us - ko-fi.com/proudlyasianEmail us - proudlyasianpodcast@gmail.com

Mar 11, 2025 • 2h 3min
102 - A Tale of Two Hongkongers (ft. Adam & Zaref Khan)
We are dropping our longest, most laugh-filled episode yet - with Hong Kong born and bred Pakistani creatives Adam and Zaref Khan. For those craving the ultimate hangout sesh with a bunch of friends who just won’t stop yapping, this one’s for you🎙️🔥Adam and Zaref might have grown up in the same Hong Kong-Pakistani family, but their respective journeys making sense of their own identities were quite different. From navigating third culture identities, pursuing a creative career to the eternal struggle of explaining our jobs to our parents (spoiler: they still don’t get it), the Khan brothers break down what it means to belong everywhere and nowhere at once in this banter-filled conversation.Check out the Proudly Asian Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hmol1gJIFlnJVn6zyeJTm?si=0K8WZWu4RJW4VimqGj225w----------------------------------------Stay Connected with Proudly Asian:Website - proudly-asian.comInstagram - instagram.com/proudly.asianYoutube - youtube.com/@proudlyasianpodcastSupport us - ko-fi.com/proudlyasianEmail us - proudlyasianpodcast@gmail.com

Feb 25, 2025 • 59min
101 - Hong Kong-Filipina Entrepreneur on Insecurities and Uplifting Women (ft. Sarah Vee @ Women of Hong Kong)
A brand new Season 6 dropping just in time for International Women’s Day🎧🔥We’re kicking things off with a woman who knows all about making bold moves: Sarah Vee, founder of Women of Hong Kong. From growing up as a Filipino-Hong Konger and battling insecurities to building a 13,000-strong network of powerhouse women, Sarah spills on what it takes to create a space where women uplift each other and break barriers together.So grab your headphones, hit play, and celebrate IWD with us - because this is one comeback you don’t want to miss!Check out the Proudly Asian Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hmol1gJIFlnJVn6zyeJTm?si=0K8WZWu4RJW4VimqGj225w----------------------------------------Stay Connected with Proudly Asian:Website - proudly-asian.comInstagram - instagram.com/proudly.asianYoutube - youtube.com/@proudlyasianpodcastSupport us - ko-fi.com/proudlyasianEmail us - proudlyasianpodcast@gmail.com

Feb 18, 2025 • 54min
100 - We are 3 & Back!
Hey Friends of Proudly Asian, it’s been a minute... but did you really think we’d leave you hanging? After a little beauty sleep, Proudly Asian is BACK, just in time for our 100th episode. We’re serving up a very special celebration of everything that’s made this podcast your go-to for unapologetic, authentic, and proudly Asian stories. And the best part? A brand-new season is just around the corner. So pour the tea, hit play, and get ready - because we’re only just getting started. You know you missed us. XOXO, Proudly Asian 🎧💖Check out the Proudly Asian Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hmol1gJIFlnJVn6zyeJTm?si=0K8WZWu4RJW4VimqGj225w----------------------------------------Stay Connected with Proudly Asian:Website - proudly-asian.comInstagram - instagram.com/proudly.asianYoutube - youtube.com/@proudlyasianpodcastSupport us - ko-fi.com/proudlyasianEmail us - proudlyasianpodcast@gmail.com

Nov 20, 2024 • 37min
099 - Hong Kong-American Author’s Vegan Twist on Cantonese Food (ft. Christine Wong @ Conscious Cooking)
Christine Wong, Hong Kong-American cookbook author and founder of Conscious Cooking, is an active member in New York Chinatown and a champion of sustainable living.
Born in the US and raised in Cincinnati, the New York-based plant-based cook joins us to talk about her culinary journey and newest vegan Cantonese cookbook.
Find Christine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conscious_cooking
Check out the Proudly Asian Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hmol1gJIFlnJVn6zyeJTm?si=0K8WZWu4RJW4VimqGj225w
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Oct 23, 2024 • 38min
098 - Hong Kong-Canadian Illustrator Serves Up Nostalgia with a Side of Egg Tarts
Kitty Wong, the Hong Kong-Canadian award-winning illustrator whose playful depictions of Hong Kong’s culture and food have captured the hearts of many locals and Asian diasporas, joins Proudly Asian to share her journey growing up in Canada, her career as a full-time illustrator, and how she seamlessly weaves egg tarts and cheeky Cantonese phrases into her work.
Find Kitty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kittynwong
Check out the Proudly Asian Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hmol1gJIFlnJVn6zyeJTm?si=0K8WZWu4RJW4VimqGj225w
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Oct 9, 2024 • 1h 16min
097 - Neurodiversity 101: Why Are You "Different"? (ft. Jonathan Mok)
Diagnosed with ADHD and autistic spectrum disorder at the age of 37, Jonathan Mok is a neurodiversity advocate based in Hong Kong who has been playing an active role in educating the public and private sector about neurodiversity.
He joins us to break down what neurodiversity really means, how he navigates daily life as a neurodivergent, and what you should know about neurodiversity.
Find Jonathan on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kahonm
Check out the Proudly Asian Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hmol1gJIFlnJVn6zyeJTm?si=0K8WZWu4RJW4VimqGj225w
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Sep 25, 2024 • 1h 14min
096 - Juicy Parenting for Modern Asian Parents
Whether you are a parent, parent-to-be, or even a son or daughter of Asian parents, traditional Asian parenting can at times give us all the heebie-jeebies.
Why did our parents parent the way they did? How careful do new parents need to be without becoming overprotective? We take a fun and juicy dive into modern parenting with Singaporean parenting coach Kelly Tay who dishes out the parenting hacks that can help raise confident, emotionally savvy kids while keeping your sanity intact.
Find Kelly on Instagram: https://instagram.com/juicy.parenting
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