Today's episode is a pre-recorded segment from my weekly Instagram Live Wednesday Whiskey News Recap Show for Asian Menswear. The purpose of the show is to update everyone on all of the news they might've missed. The report is centered around all the great things Asian men are doing in the U.S. and worldwide. Why is this important? It's good to provide real examples of Asian men doing more than just stereotypical things to prove we are more than that. I hope you guys enjoy this new segment.HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL 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

Today's Barbershop Talk podcast reviews the hit sitcom "Kim's Convenience,'" starring Marvel's next superhero Simu Liu in "Shang-Chi: The Legend of The Ten Rings." “Kim’s Convenience,” a CBC Television sitcom based on a play of the same name about a Korean Canadian family who owns a convenience store in Toronto. We talk about the good, the bad, the ugly and give our rating out of 10. In this episode, we discuss:- How Paul Lee (Appa) denied his heritage growing up -Being able to see a multitude of Asian characters -Kim’s Convenience touching on many Asian experiences that we resonate with-Asian culture reinforces the idea that we shouldn’t talk about our feelings and keep them inside. -Leo talks about his favorite episode where they showed us the differences between Korean-born vs. an American-born person-Mike and Leo provides critical feedback on the show-The main characters didn’t develop as much besides Kimchee. Everyone pretty much stayed stagnant, and the last season didn’t seem congruent with the entire show -Why the production company decided to pull the plug on Kim Convenience-Leo talks about the season-ending episode -The backlash after Kim Convenience was canceled -Was the cancellation justified?-We give our rating out of 10HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL 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

Today's episode is a pre-recorded segment from my weekly Instagram Live Wednesday Whiskey News Recap Show for Asian Menswear. The purpose of the show is to update everyone on all of the news they might've missed. The report is centered around all the great things Asian men are doing in the U.S. and worldwide. Why is this important? It's good to provide real examples of Asian men doing more than just stereotypical things to prove we are more than that. I hope you guys enjoy this new segment.HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL 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

Today's podcast is our Level Up (previously called Solo) segment, where we bring you actionable advice and tips to apply in your own life. We want the podcast to not only inspire you but to motivate you to take action.The topic today will focus on Imposter Syndrome. What is Imposter Syndrome? Impostor syndrome is a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their skills, talents, or accomplishments and have a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud." Despite external evidence of their competence, those experiencing this phenomenon remain convinced that they are frauds and do not deserve all they have achieved.We'll explore why over 70% of people have experienced this phenomenon, how to identify if you've experienced it, and talk about ways you can combat it. HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL 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

Today's episode is a pre-recorded segment from my weekly Instagram Live Wednesday Whiskey News Recap Show for Asian Menswear. The purpose of the show is to update everyone on all of the news they might've missed. The report is centered around all the great things Asian men are doing in the U.S. and worldwide. And why is this important? It's good to provide real examples of Asian men doing more than just stereotypical things to prove we are more than that. I hope you guys enjoy this new segment. HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL 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

For today's Spotlight Episode, I'm excited to welcome Kai Chan to the show. Kai Chan is a social media content creator specializing in fitness, food, travel, and most recently, the outdoor adventure space. Kai quit his corporate job at Target three years ago to become an influencer full-time. Many people may not know Kai's brother is none other than Leo Chan, the co-host of this podcast and a fellow influencer in the fashion and travel space. Today the two brothers sit down to share their unique journeys into this unconventional path.In this episode, you can expect to learn about the good and the bad that come with being an influencer.In this episode, we discuss:- When Kai made the jump into the influencer space- Leo's success as a men's fashion influencer inspired Kai to explore the possibility to become one himself- What does their day-to-day look like- The difference between being an influencer in NY v.s. LA- People can live in San Diego and still claim they are LA influencers - Brand paying Kai to travel all over Asia as part of their partnership- Being able to work with brands they never thought they would work with- Opportunity only comes to those who put in the work- The general public does not support influencer work, and the industry gets a bad rep- Being the only Asian guy in the room at events- What advice would you have for someone interested in going into the influencer space now?- Kai shares his piece of advice - Where Kai sees himself in the next five years You can follow Kai Chan on Instagram at @kaichaneatsworld.HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL 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

Today's podcast is our Level Up (previously called Solo) segment, where we bring you actionable advice and tips to apply in your own life. We want the podcast to not only inspire you but to motivate you to take action.The topic today will focus on work burnout. What is job/work burnout? Job burnout is a particular type of work-related stress — a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.Feelings of being overwhelmed, lack of motivation, a negative outlook, decreased sense of satisfaction, accomplishment, and emotional exhaustion can signify that you may be going through burnout. In today's episode, Leo and I share 4 tips on how to avoid being burned out.HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL 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

For today's Spotlight Episode, I'm excited to welcome Kevin Kreider to the show. Kevin is a male model, a fitness influencer, and one of the stars in the hit Netflix reality show called "Bling Empire."As a model, Kevin Kreider has been featured in publications such as Men's Health and Men's Fitness Magazine and was the first Asian-American to greet guests shirtless at the Abercrombie and Fitch store on Fifth Avenue in New York City.Aside from modeling, Kevin is a longtime advocate for positive Asian male representation and has done TEDx and Google talks around Asian Masculinity. He's also starred in the documentary "The Ugly Model," which explores the question "can Asian men be sexy?"In this episode, we discuss:- Adopted at the age of three by white parents- Growing up during a time before social media and mainstream media was dominated by white faces/culture- Going through self-hate- Asian issues get swept under the rug because Asians have it easier - Suffering from low confidence and low self-esteem - If you focus on things you can't control then those things control you- People who say they don't need validation are lying - Who inspired Kevin to go into modeling- Not being reached out to by modeling agencies even after the success of Bling Empire- Addressing critics of Bling Empire- How has life changed since Bling Empire came out- What was Kevin's expectations for Bling Empire- Bling Empire being renewed for another season. - Kevin shares his piece of advice - Where Kevin sees himself in the next five years You can follow Kevin Kreider on Instagram at @kevin.kreider. If you're interested in trying out Kevin's new supplement performance matcha, go here: https://kevinkreider.com/products/supplement HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL 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

For today's Barbershop Talk, Leo and I talk about traveling internationally post-COVID. With restrictions easing up, travelers are starting to plan trips outside of the U.S.  Leo recently had the opportunity to fly to Iceland for a work trip, and it was his first international trip since lockdowns. Leo shares his experience and helpful tips for anyone who is considering traveling outside of the U.S.  In this episode, we discuss:- Global air passengers  numbers dropped over 94% as a result of the pandemic from April 2019-April 2020- How business travel will look like post-covid- PCR test procedures - Iceland is the perfect place to travel after quarantine - Why Leo and his girlfriend were out in Iceland- Seeing an active volcano - Being the second fully vaccinated plane to arrive in Iceland- Summer traveling in 2021 expected to be busy- How other countries will perceive Asians post-COVID----------------------------------------------------HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL 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

Today's Barber Shop Talk podcast reviews the film "Mortal Kombat," directed by Simon McQuoid, starring Lewis Tan, Joe Taslim, Ludi Lin, Hiroyuki Sanada, and more. Mortal Kombat is a 2021 American martial arts fantasy film based on the video game franchise of the same name and a reboot of the Mortal Kombat film series.The film boasts a predominantly Asian cast that includes an Asian male lead, making this the perfect movie to review for the podcast. We go over the good, the bad and give a rating out of 10 at the end. In this episode, we discuss:- Our first time hearing about Mortal Kombat was through the game- Leo being reluctant to see the movie because he's not fond of violence. - Mike brings up the 1995 "Mortal Kombat" movie version- The pros/cons about the movie- 1995 Liu Kang v.s 2021 Liu Kang- Questioning why they decided to create an entirely new character for the movie- Our overall rating for the movie----------------------------------------------------HOW TO SUPPORT ASIAN MENSWEAR:https://www.patreon.com/asianmenswearSOCIAL 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