

Asian Hustle Network
Bryan Pham and Maggie Chui
Bryan and Maggie interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. They believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us.
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Jun 30, 2021 • 52min
Kenshiro Gushi // Ep 80 // Discovering the Winning Formula in Formula D
Welcome to Episode 80 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Kenshiro Gushi on this week's episode.
We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us.
Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday, so stay tuned!
Kenshiro Gushi (also known as Ken Gushi) is an international competitor in the sport of drifting. Youngest successful competitor in both the D1 Grand Prix of Japan and the Formula Drift Championships when he was 16 despite not passing his driving test at the time. Career highlights include multiple top-3 Series finishes in the Formula Drift Pro Championships, Exhibition-class win at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, Toyota LBPCR Pro-Class win. Current member of the SAG union, performing on-screen stunt work for multiple automotive manufacturers.
Pro Career
Ken’s pro career took off in 2004 when Formula D had made its way to Road Atlanta. This event would be the start of what was to become the world’s biggest professional drifting series
A few weeks after Road Atlanta, Ken won the $10,000.00 Winner-Take All International Drifting Shoot-Out at the Road & Track U.S. Sports Car Invitational (30 April 2004 - 2 May 2004), part of the Mazda and Yokohama-sponsored event at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca at the age of 15. Here at the infamous circuit, it hosted its first-ever professional drifting competition, where 14 teams/drivers competed for the right to take home a $10,000 cash prize, the largest jackpot in drifting history in the U.S.
At 21, Ken and RS-R USA pioneered the beginning of a Pro-Drift campaign with Toyota’s Scion Racing brand. Fast forward 15 years, Ken is now a factory works-driver for Toyota Gazoo Racing.
Please check out our Patreon at @asianhustlenetwork. We want AHN to continue to be meaningful and give back to the Asian community. If you enjoy our podcast and would like to contribute to our future, we hope you’ll consider becoming a patron.
AHN supports the Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 education campaign We Can Do This efforts to increase education and awareness about COVID-19 vaccines. Whether due to language barriers or lack of access to healthcare, many Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders face unique challenges to getting accurate vaccine information. We hope that amplifying these resources, especially in other languages, will help reach and protect our most vulnerable communities. Please visit WeCanDoThis.HHS.gov for more information.

Jun 26, 2021 • 32min
Steven Dux // Ep 79 // Turning Thousands Into Millions Through Day Trading
Welcome to Episode 79 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Steven Dux on this week's episode.
We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us.
Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday, so stay tuned!
Steven Dux is a day trader who turned $27,000 into almost $10 million in 7 years, with over $4 million in trades in 2020 alone. He is a mentor who has taught thousands of beginners how to day trade. Some of his students have supplemented their income and gone off to turn day trading into high 5, 6 and even 7 figure portfolios. Unlike other day trading mentors, Dux posts his trades (both wins and losses) and verifies his account statements, to show full transparency behind all the trades he makes. He lives in Ohio and loves taking vacations at the beach to relax.
Please check out our Patreon at @asianhustlenetwork. We want AHN to continue to be meaningful and give back to the Asian community. If you enjoy our podcast and would like to contribute to our future, we hope you’ll consider becoming a patron.
AHN supports the Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 education campaign We Can Do This efforts to increase education and awareness about COVID-19 vaccines. Whether due to language barriers or lack of access to healthcare, many Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders face unique challenges to getting accurate vaccine information. We hope that amplifying these resources, especially in other languages, will help reach and protect our most vulnerable communities. Please visit WeCanDoThis.HHS.gov for more information.

Jun 23, 2021 • 56min
Bernard Moon // Ep 78 // Igniting Your Passion with SparkLabs
Welcome to Episode 78 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Bernard Moon on this week's episode.
We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us.
Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday, so stay tuned!
Bernard Moon is a Co-founder & Partner at SparkLabs Group, which is a network of accelerators and venture capital funds that has invested in over 300 companies across 6 continents since 2013. Previously, he was Co-founder & CEO of Vidquik, a web conferencing & sales solutions platform. Bernard was a Managing Director at the Lunsford Group, which is a private investment firm with holdings in real estate, healthcare and other industries. Bernard was Co-founder & VP of Business Development of GoingOn Networks, a social media platform for companies, and also led their product development where BusinessWeek recognized them in their “Best of the Web” list. He serves on the advisory boards to Seoul National University’s Graduate School of Data Science and Nanyang Technological University’s EcoLabs (Centre of Innovation for Energy).
Please check out our Patreon at @asianhustlenetwork. We want AHN to continue to be meaningful and give back to the Asian community. If you enjoy our podcast and would like to contribute to our future, we hope you’ll consider becoming a patron.

Jun 19, 2021 • 43min
Peter Shiao // Ep 77 // Awakening Your Hero
Welcome to Episode 77 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Peter Shiao on this week's episode.
We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us.
Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday, so stay tuned!
In 2018, Peter Shiao was having a massive moment in his career and poised to launch a 10-digit global investment fund with boldface global names that was the culmination of a lifetime of preparation in US-China collaboration. Three years and three hard pivots later, he would end up launching the company of his dreams – literally.
Peter Shiao is the founder and CEO of Immortal Studios that is building an all-media story verse dedicated to the martial arts fantasy genre known as Wuxia – starting from comic books. He is a serial founder in East-West entertainment and media ventures and has also led California-China cross-industrial collaborations across multiple industries.
Please check out our Patreon at @asianhustlenetwork. We want AHN to continue to be meaningful and give back to the Asian community. If you enjoy our podcast and would like to contribute to our future, we hope you’ll consider becoming a patron.

Jun 16, 2021 • 35min
Xixi Liu // Ep 76 // Helping Women and Men to Feel Confident With CheekyGlo
Welcome to Episode 76 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Xixi Liu on this week's episode.
We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us.
Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday, so stay tuned!
Xixi Liu is the co-founder of CheekyGlo, an Australian beauty brand specializing in skincare tools that actually work. Launched in the middle of COVID lockdown with co-founder Allen Fu, the product went viral on TikTok and Instagram and sold out 3 times. The business has grown from 0 to 6 figures in a short 4 months.
Xixi has over 5 years of experience in the beauty industry and holds a double degree in marketing and PR and advertising. Her vision for CheekyGlo is to grow it into a household brand that helps empower women and men to feel confident in their own skin.
Please check out our Patreon at @asianhustlenetwork. We want AHN to continue to be meaningful and give back to the Asian community. If you enjoy our podcast and would like to contribute to our future, we hope you’ll consider becoming a patron.

Jun 12, 2021 • 1h 8min
Jim Kwik // Ep 75 // Becoming Limitless by Learning to Learn
Welcome to Episode 75 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Jim Kwik on this week's episode.
We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us.
Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday, so stay tuned!
Jim Kwik, his real name, is a leader in brain performance, mental fitness and memory improvement. After a childhood brain injury left him with learning challenges, Kwik created strategies to dramatically enhance his cognitive performance. He has since dedicated his life to helping others unleash their true genius and brainpower. He is CEO of Kwik Learning, the premiere online accelerated learning academy with students in 195 countries. His clients include Google, Virgin, Nike, Zappos, Wordpress, Cleveland Clinic, Caltech, Harvard and Singularity University. Kwik is the author of the NY Times and #1 WSJ bestseller: “Limitless - Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, Unlock Your Exceptional Life.” He is the host of the acclaimed “Kwik Brain” podcast, which is consistently the top educational training show on iTunes with tens of millions of downloads. His mission: No brain left behind.
Please check out our Patreon at @asianhustlenetwork. We want AHN to continue to be meaningful and give back to the Asian community. If you enjoy our podcast and would like to contribute to our future, we hope you’ll consider becoming a patron.

Jun 9, 2021 • 49min
Eddie Kim // Ep 74 // Korean-American Division I Student-Athlete Now Pro Sports Agent
Welcome to Episode 74 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Eddie Kim on this week's episode.
We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us.
Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday, so stay tuned!
Growing up as a student-athlete, Eddie received a Division I swim scholarship to the United States Military Academy. He ultimately received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Southern California while also completing USC’s Army ROTC program. Upon graduation, Eddie was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the California Army National Guard, serving as a Human Resources Officer. He finished serving in the rank of Captain in the US Army Reserve as a Career Management Officer.
Eddie has spent several years as a high school head swim coach, founder of USA Swimming non-profit program, and as a US Army officer. During this time he decided to continue his education, enrolling in graduate school at Central Michigan University. Eddie graduated in May 2019 where he received a Master’s degree in Administration in Leadership and Organizational Development. In March 2020, Eddie became a certified WNBPA agent for the WNBA, a FIBA Basketball agent, and a Major League Soccer agent.
Eddie founded Big Game Management Inc., in 2018. Since starting his own agency, Eddie has worked with various recording artists ranging from local rappers to Korean Pop and Hip-Hop stars, models, radio stations, Olympic Sports athletes and various film projects and owning his own apparel line. His commitment to excellence has put him in position to represent, guide and mentor artists, entertainers and athletes as they follow their dreams.
Please check out our Patreon at @asianhustlenetwork. We want AHN to continue to be meaningful and give back to the Asian community. If you enjoy our podcast and would like to contribute to our future, we hope you’ll consider becoming a patron.

Jun 5, 2021 • 45min
Alan Z // Ep 73 // Shifting the Pop Culture Paradigm
Welcome to Episode 73 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Alan Z on this week's episode.
We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us.
Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday, so stay tuned!
Alan Z is the Atlanta-based triple-threat: rapper / singer / actor. He is the epitome of resilience and his genre-bending musical styles allows him to be a lover and a fighter. His versatile sounds range from hip-hop to R&B and pop. Alan strongly believes in speaking up for Asian-Americans and fighting against anti-Asian racism, which has fueled his drive and purpose to break down racial barriers and shift the pop culture paradigm.
Please check out our Patreon at @asianhustlenetwork. We want AHN to continue to be meaningful and give back to the Asian community. If you enjoy our podcast and would like to contribute to our future, we hope you’ll consider becoming a patron.

Jun 2, 2021 • 50min
Benny Luo // Ep 72 // Connecting Asian Americans Through News and Media
Welcome to Episode 72 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Benny Luo on this week's episode.
We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us.
Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday, so stay tuned!
Benny Luo is the founder of NextShark.com, the largest media destination for Asian Americans reaching 15 million per week on social media. Previously, he was the founder of NewMediaRockstars.com, a leading media company covering digital entertainment that was acquired in 2013. In 2018, Luo was inducted into the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Media.
Please check out our Patreon at @asianhustlenetwork. We want AHN to continue to be meaningful and give back to the Asian community. If you enjoy our podcast and would like to contribute to our future, we hope you’ll consider becoming a patron.

May 29, 2021 • 46min
Paul and Matthew Tulaphorn // Ep 71 // Becoming an Owner-Operator of Eight McDonald’s Locations
Welcome to Episode 71 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Paul and Matthew Tulaphorn on this week's episode.
We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us.
Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday, so stay tuned!
Paul Tulaphorn is a Southern California McDonald’s owner-operator, with eight locations in Los Angeles County. Paul immigrated to the US from Thailand in 1976, where he began working at McDonald’s for $2.10 an hour. In 1978, Paul was promoted to swing manager and became a franchisee in 1994. Paul is married and has three children, including his son Matthew.
Matthew Tulaphorn is a Southern California McDonald’s next-generation owner-operator. He began working as a crewmember in his father’s restaurants at age 12. Matthew graduated from Stanford Law School and became the owner-operator of his first restaurant in 2020.
Please check out our Patreon at @asianhustlenetwork. We want AHN to continue to be meaningful and give back to the Asian community. If you enjoy our podcast and would like to contribute to our future, we hope you’ll consider becoming a patron.


