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Feb 8, 2023 • 48min

New Year, Same Me (Why most people fail their new years resolutions, finding your WHY, Chris shares the most important rule of success and more) Ft. Chris Ngo [Co-founder of The Leverage]

In today's episode, we're bringing back entrepreneur Chris Ngo, co-founder of The Leverage, a fashion house agency recently said to be the next global conglomerate in menswear by Forbes back on the show. I'll be doing a new four-part series highlighting four high-performing individuals to break down what it takes for them to successful. With the New Years here and resolutions being made, I decided it'd be helpful to provide firepower for those serious about making positive changes in 2023.In this episode, we discuss:0:54 - 80% of people fail their New Years solutions by February 2:17 - Mike talks about his 2023 New Years Resolutions3:09 - Chris intros himself 4:00 - What Chris has been up to since we last time we spoke5:50 - Chris doing an Iron Man 8:10 - Chris shares his take on New Year’s Resolutions10:50 - What’s your why?16:00 - How to find your WHY16:24 - DO EVERYTHING and TRY EVERYTHING 18:25 - How did you curate your mindset without having anyone to teach you?19:00 - Working shitty jobs at 19 years old taught him many lessons21:34 - What common theme do successful individuals share?24:45 - Chris shares his story of the first time seeing a Ferrari in person26:00 - Dealing with haters26:57 - You either let criticism fold you, or you let criticism drive you28:12 - What’s the minimum you need to get yourself fired up?29:15 - What would the present day Chris tell his 25 year old self?30:20 - Chris talks about dealing with failures 32:10 - Chris the life coach?35:01 - This is what Chris would tell you if he was your coach41:25 - Chris listens to his 5 year prediction from his last podcast episode FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show
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Jan 4, 2023 • 7min

2022 RECAP! (2022 Podcast Stats, Goals & What To Expect in 2023)

Happy New Year's AM Fam! Wanted to drop a recap episode for everything that happened in 2022 and what's to come in 2023. Wishing everyone a fruitful year and hoping 2023 is your best year! SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the show
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Dec 7, 2022 • 59min

Asian Representation in The Hit Fox Show The Cleaning Lady (Becoming an overnight sensation, not seeing many Asian Americans dancers, landing the role as Chris in The Cleaning Lady & More) Ft. Sean Lew [Professional actor and choreographer] | SPOTLIGHT

I'm happy to welcome Sean Lew to the show for today's Spotlight episode.Sean Lew is a multi-talented individual with an impressive resume that includes a professional actor, dancer, choreographer, award-winning chef, writer, creative director, editor, and singer. My guest is perhaps best known for his two seasons on the hit competition series World of Dance and has amassed millions of followers across his social media.In addition, he’s also made the jump into acting, playing teenager Chris on the Hit Fox Show The Cleaning Lady. The show was a Top 5 new broadcast drama of the 2021-22 season with the #1 largest total multi-platform audience for a new FOX show. It also marked the network’s highest-rated drama premiere in two years and Hulu’s most-streamed FOX debut in the network’s history.Today's episodes episode explores Sean Lew's journey from a professional dancer to becoming a series regular on the Hit Fox Show The Cleaning Lady.1:57 - Tell us your background and where you’re from3:35 - Went to school in Japan and China5:30 - How Sean initially got into dancing8:21 - Sean describes his first memory of performing and the realization that this would be what he wanted to do with his life11:15 - Becoming an overnight sensation and getting invited on to the Queen Latifah show 12:59 - Throughout your career, did you see a lot of other Asian American dancers 15:15 - Not allowing being the only Asian or boy in the room affect his mental17:34 - what do you think about when you hear “Asian Representation”?19:09 - Going into auditions as an Asian American19:37 - The type of representation > Just representation 22:12 - Acting requires you to be 100%, or else you’re just “acting.”23:15 - Was it a smooth transition going from dancing to acting?27:26 - Sean describes The Cleaning Lady29:40 - What happened when you got the news you landed a spot on The Cleaning Lady?33:47 - first time hearing that the pilot got picked up36:25 - Hard to be taken seriously coming in as a dancer38:35 - Why is it important for you to inspire others?45:25 - Describe what the perfect actor role would be for you52:334 - Where do you see yourself in the next five years?52:16 - What’s the best piece of advice you can offer someone?55:41 - Where can people find you?FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show
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Nov 10, 2022 • 36min

No NBA Team Picked Up Jeremy Lin Because He's Asian? (Jeremy Lin's Latest Documentary 38 at The Garden, a pair of Levi's with anti-Chinese slogan sells for $87k and best-selling book "Interior Chinatown" gets TV adaptation) | BARBERSHOP TALK

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share their thoughts on Jeremy Lin's latest documentary "38 at The Garden, a pair of Levi's from the 1800s with an anti-Chinese slogan that sells for 87K, and the best-selling novel "Interior Chinatown" get TV series adaptation. 0:45 - Topic #1 - 1880's Levi's Jeans Fetches 76,0002:45 - Leo was unaware that the jeans had a racist slogan on it5:00 - The world was much more openly racist than they are today 7:27 - Topic #2 - Jimmy O Yang cast to star in Interior Chinatown14:01 - Topic #3 - 38 At The Garden, New Linsanity Doc18:00 - Lin made it a point that he didn't want the documentary to focus on him20:36 - For the first time, we had an Asian person to refer to when you were playing basketball well 23:15 - Did the NBA deny Jeremy Lin because he's Asian?FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show
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Nov 2, 2022 • 23min

Breaking Down GQ's 2022 Fall/Winter Men's Fashion Trends To Help You Upgrade Your Style Ft. Leo Chan | LEVEL UP Part 2

Part 2 - Today's episode is our level-up series, and we'll talk about how you can upgrade your style for this upcoming fall/winter season. We're going to break down GQ's 16 Men's Fashion Trends for 2022 with the help of our cohost Leo, a fashion/style expert. You should have some ideas on how to level up your wardrobe when you're done listening.Link to GQ article -https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/autumn-winter-2022-trends-for-men0:40 - Trend #9 - Cheer up it’s all about Misery Chic1:33 - Trend #10 -  Sweater Vests are still here 3:41 - Trend #11 - Pounce on the Animal Print5:40 - Trend #12 - Sex Clogs are a thing9:17 - Trend 13 - Wrap it up in a dressing gown Coat11:45 - Trend #14 - Pop on a spot of pink14:22 - Trend #15 - Get it on the baggy jean thing16:30 - What type of sneakers go well with baggier jeans?18:36 - Trend #16 - You’re either red, or you’re deadFOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show
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Oct 27, 2022 • 32min

Breaking Down GQ's 2022 Fall/Winter Men's Fashion Trends To Help You Upgrade Your Style Ft. Leo Chan | LEVEL UP Part 1

Today's episode is our level-up series, and we're going to talk about how you can upgrade your style for this upcoming fall/winter season. We're going to break down GQ's 16 Men's Fashion Trends for 2022 with the help of our cohost Leo, a fashion/style expert. You should have some ideas on how to level up your wardrobe when you're done listening.Link to GQ article - https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/autumn-winter-2022-trends-for-men 1:33 - Leo cuts his hair after 5 years of growing it out2:27 - Leo signs on with an acting manager7:30 - Start of Episode8:54 - Trend #1 - Power Shoulder12:01 - Trend #2 - Double down on Double Breasted14:00 - Trend #3 - Leather for your pleasure18:32 - Trend $4 - Overall, it’s all about Overalls22:16 - Trend #5 - Flash Your Furry Bits24:18 - Trend #6 - Invest in an architectural sweater27:03 - Trend #7 - Oversized Safari Jackets29:23 - Trend #8 - Your Toes Should Be ChiseledFOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show
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Oct 21, 2022 • 12min

The End of Asian Menswear

Join the AM newsletter here so you’ll be the first to know when we launch our new website! -https://s0yni6nf2s5.typeform.com/to/EDM4O2LzSupport the show
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Oct 12, 2022 • 41min

How Much Money Guys 5'6 & Under Need To Make To Compete With Tall Guys 6'+ (Discussing how impactful your height is when it comes to dating, whether AI technology is a good or bad thing, Asian Born Chinese show coming soon & more) | BARBERSHOP TALK

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo unpack how height plays a role in finding a partner,  AI influencers/Deep fakes, and the release of the upcoming show 'Asian Born Chinese' featuring Chinese mythology and gods on Disney+.1:51 - Leo talks about expediting his LA plans -Talking to a realtor3:25 - Leo putting down an offer for a home in LA5:30 - How Leo's LA plan went from 5 years to 2 years to 3 months9:00 - Intro to the first topic: study how much short men need to make to compete with someone who is 6.'10:15 - Shorter guys have to make up for their height in other areas like dressing well, being fit, being funny, etc12:40 - Taller guys will get more initial opportunities than the shorter guys, so they have a better chance of finding someone as opposed to shorter guys 15:15 - A guy can be a couple of inches taller, but a woman will think they're the same height 16 - Boots can help you feel and look taller for guys on the shorter end17:36 - Second Topic Introduction18:36 - AI-generated rapper lands record deal 21:00 - What happens once AI becomes so realistic that we can differentiate between real and fake?23:29 - Tom Cruise & Chinese Elon Musk deep fake26:45 - How deep fake could take fake news to the next level 27:37 - Asian Born Chinese topic introduction 31:55 - mike and Leo talk about growing up watching the 1996 series Journey to the West 34:00 - Will we see a Game of Thrones version of Journey to the West soon?FOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the show
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Oct 5, 2022 • 29min

Are You A Banana? (Mike & Leo explore different categories Asian American men fall under, Awkwafina code-switching, what is Asian American culture & more) | BARBERSHOP TALK

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo explore the different categories Asian men fall under, how our environment shapes who we are, and what is considered Asian American culture.1:20 - What do you think of when you think of "Banana" within the Asian community 2:20 - Describing the different categories Asian American men fall under3:50 - Mike asks Leo how he would describe himself from the categories that were listed5:00 - Leo describes growing up mainly in black culture 7:15 - Mike talks about how he would categorize himself8:00 - Why aren't there any white guys who are Asian inside or blacks who are yellow inside?10:00 - Mainstream media, for the most part, was dominated by White American culture, now it's Black 12:00 - what does mainstream media look like if Asian American culture?15:00 - We're a product of our environment17:00 - the case for Awkwafina's Queen's accent 19:00 - Describing an 'Asian' Asian24:00 - The popularity of 88rising artistsFOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the show
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Sep 28, 2022 • 41min

Life Update + Leo Lands His First Lead Role in Short Film (Mike Travels to Asia, Leo tries out LA for a month, Leo recalls jumping into acting and stepping out of his comfort zone) | BARBERSHOP TALK

In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share what they've been up to these past couple of months. In this episode, we discuss:0:50 - Mike talks about his trip to Asia3:00 - Food in Thailand wasn’t as great as Mike thought4:45 - The difference between traveling as a young man vs. an older man10:25 - Leo gives his life update (moving to LA, acting)12:00 - Intro to the episode 14:00 - Time is going to fly by anyway, whether you make that leap or not15:00 - People want things but aren’t willing to do what’s necessary to make them happen17:25 - Mike asks Leo to demonstrate an acting exercise for the audience19:40 - Acting is like sports; you have to have the mentality of understanding your fundamentals first before doing anything major 20:16 - Leo shares what his first short film lead experience was like 21:48 - Leo describes his first lead role in a short film 23:32 - Having experience as a model and doing commercials helped Leo feel comfortable on set 29:50 - Failure is a part of the process. The more you fail, the closer you are to your goals31:57 - Recent announcement of an Asian male lead for the revamped show ‘Quantum Leap.’35:15 - Way more opportunity for Asian actors in LA vs. NY37 - You have to startFOR FULL VIDEO PODCAST EPISODES, BECOME A PATREON MEMBER:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleCONTACT US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR COMMUNITY ON DISCORD:The Official Asian Menswear CommunitySupport the show

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