

Proudly Asian
Proudly Asian Media
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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Dec 11, 2023 • 55min
080 - 2023 Finale!
It's the most wonderful time of the year, everyone! This December, we proudly mark the conclusion of our second full year of bringing you podcast episodes that celebrate you, modern Asian identities, multiculturalism, and everything in between. Join Isabel as she reflects on the milestones and stories we shared on Proudly Asian in 2023: the laughter, wholesome moments, (lots of) cultural appreciation, personal growth, and special appearances from some of your favourite Proudly Asian guests.
This special episode is not just a finale for 2023, we also take a heartfelt moment to express our gratitude to our incredible listeners from around the world for their support throughout the year. From Asia to Americas, Europe to Africa, and everywhere in between, thank you all for spending another amazing year with us!
As we bid farewell to 2023, we want to wish you a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and the company of loved ones. Proudly Asian is not just a show; it's a truly global community because of each and every one of you. See you in 2024!
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Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 7min
079 - Crazy Stressed Asians: Cram School & Overwork Culture
Hong Kong is known to be one of the most stressful cities in the world, we are going to talk more about this stressful city in a (hopefully) non-stressful and fun conversation😝
What are star tutors? Does going to cram schools work? Do people in Hong Kong ever get off work? Hong Kong born-and-raised communications lecturer Daniel Choy joins us to dissect Hong Kong’s infamous education system and work culture.
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Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 10min
078 - Modern Asian Dad Money Advice (ft. Worst Asian Podcast)
Proudly Asian Money Smart Series: Many people want to get rich but what does “rich” mean? Living in a mansion while driving a luxury sports car? Not having to work a single day in your life? This episode, we get all philosophical with Worst Asian Podcast Co-Host Lingjie - who is known among his Asian podcaster friends to be the one who sits on bags of cash.
Having reached the epitome of financial savviness, Lingjie is a full-time stay-at-home dad and lives by one creed: Why work when you don’t have to? He spills the tea on personal finance tips and money hacks he swears by and why Alaskan king crab is always on his dinner table. Isabel talks about letting AI invest for her and getting catfished by Instagram travel photos.
Find Worst Asian Podcast on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/worstasianpod/
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Disclaimer: The content in the Proudly Asian Money Smart Series is not and shall not be construed as investment advice, and is meant to be informative and for general purposes only.

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 8min
077 - Getting Made Redundant (ft. Asian Soup Podcast)
Proudly Asian Money Smart Series: In this brand new limited series, we tap the collective money wisdom of our guests to hopefully prepare you for some specific money situations or unexpected events in life.
Redundancies are more common than we thought after the COVID-19 pandemic. With uncertainties in the macroeconomic environment and companies overhiring during the pandemic, anyone can be affected by job cuts these days. But the impact of layoffs goes beyond the financial aspect, it could also take a toll on workers' mental health.
On this episode, Julia Kim, a Korean-Australian content professional and co-host of Asian Soup Podcast, talks about her experience coping with redundancy and a step-by-step guide on how to overcome getting made redundant and look for a new job both from the financial and mental perspectives.
Check out Asian Soup Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/asiansouppodcast/
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Disclaimer: The content in the Proudly Asian Money Smart Series is not and shall not be construed as investment advice, and is meant to be informative and for general purposes only.

Nov 13, 2023 • 46min
076 - When to Quit Your Job and How? (Ft. Abigail Chin)
Proudly Asian Money Smart Series: In this brand new limited series, we tap the collective money wisdom of our guests to hopefully prepare you for some specific money situations or unexpected events in life.
This episode, Hong Kong-based content creator Abigail Chin joins us to talk about her experience making a career switch by quitting her dream job as a corporate interior designer. We talk about when it's time to quit your 9-5 job and how Abbie makes it work financially as a freelancer.
Find Abigail on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/abigailchin.co/
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Disclaimer: The content in the Proudly Asian Money Smart Series is not and shall not be construed as investment advice, and is meant to be informative and for general purposes only.

Nov 7, 2023 • 39min
075 - Passive Income and Rental Property 101 (ft. Sharon Tsueng)
Proudly Asian Money Smart Series: In this brand new limited series, we tap the collective money wisdom of our guests to hopefully prepare you for some specific money situations or unexpected events in life.
This episode, we are joined by Sharon Tseung, an Asian-American financial YouTuber and co-founder of Good Sweet Homes who has been teaching people to be financially free by creating passive income businesses and investing in real estate. Sharon joins us to talk about the concept of financial freedom, how you can become financially ready to ditch the 9-5 life and travel the world, and common misconceptions about real estate investing.
Follow Sharon: https://www.instagram.com/sharontseung/
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Disclaimer: The content in the Proudly Asian Money Smart Series is not and shall not be construed as investment advice, and is meant to be informative and for general purposes only.

Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 1min
074 - Halloween Special: Asian Horror Stories (ft. A Brief Case Podcast)
It's that spooky time of the year, friends of Proudly Asian! Whether you are out trick-or-treating or staying in to read your favourite cosy mystery novels, this is an invitation for you to join us and Singaporean podcaster behind Asia true crime show A Brief Case Podcast Teddy Teo to dive into the spine-chilling world of Asian horror.
From ancient myths, terrifying urban legends, to modern ghost stories that have haunted the imaginations of millions, we explore the darkest corners of Asian horror in this hair-raising episode.
Follow A Brief Case Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abriefcasepodcast
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Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 16min
073 - Being Firstborns
Being a firstborn in an Asian family comes with high expectations, responsibilities, and being the role model to younger siblings. The podcast explores the challenges of being the eldest child, setting boundaries, and taking care of oneself. The speakers share personal experiences of being firstborns and discuss sibling dynamics, difficult conversations with parents, and challenging traditional expectations. They also address misconceptions about firstborns and invite listeners to share their own experiences.

Oct 9, 2023 • 57min
072 - We STILL Don't Talk About Burnout Enough (ft. Mandy Pao)
Happy World Mental Health Day (Oct 10)! We hope you are making taking care of yourself a non-negotiable priority today - which frankly should be an everyday priority. Give yourself some extra TLC, take the time to breathe, put away digital devices and delay replying to messages if no one’s life is at risk just because you’re not replying immediately. Breathe. And take all the time you need.
For this very day, we are talking about burnout again. Because we STILL don’t talk about burnout enough. This episode, Hong Kong-based entrepreneur Mandy Pao joins Isabel to chat about their personal experiences coping with burnout, and how Mandy bounced back stronger and started helping fellow entrepreneurs to overcome burnout.
What are the signs of burnout? How do you identify them? And what are the tangible steps you can take to work your way out of burnout?
Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://instagram.com/themandypao
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Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 13min
071 - Outcasts from the 853 on Favourite Cantonese Phrases and Best Macau Eats
Paji and Iasmin, the two half-Filipino podcasters from Macau who are the co-hosts of the Outcasts from the 853 podcast, join us to talk about their experience growing up as third culture kids in Macau.
Currently based in the US, the podcast duo also talks about how they connect with Cantonese-speaking communities around the world with their podcast and their favourite Macau street food.
Follow Outcasts from the 853 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outcastsfromthe853/?hl=en
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