Today’s episode features an individual with an inspirational story. His name is Tu David Phu, and he’s a Vietnamese-American Chef based out of Oakland, CA. He’s worked at many Michelin Star-rated restaurants all around the US and was a contestant on Season 15 of the top-rated cooking show 'Top Chef.' In 2017, Tu was named 'Rising Star Chef' by the San Francisco Chronicle, and in 2019, he was named a 'Smart Catch Leader' by the James Beard Foundation to promote sustainable seafood options.Tu and I talked about his rough childhood experience living in Oakland, CA, during this conversation. Tu goes into detail on how some nights he would go hungry, how he did not have access to fresh food (which a lot of us take for granted), the rollercoaster of a journey he went through to learn about his identity, what community means to him, how food saved his life and gave him purpose, and getting the call to appear on Top Chef. As a bonus, we even talked about an incident during Top Chef, which involved a fellow contestant sabotaging Tu’s dish.The story behind his love for food is so raw and organic that it’s hard not to root for the guy. I’m extremely grateful I could connect and have this conversation with Tu, and I look forward to working with him soon. You can follow Chef Tu David Phu on Instagram at @cheftudavidphu or check out his website at ChefTu.com.Thank you for tuning in, and don't forget to hit subscribe!SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

I have second-year NFL player Taylor Rapp of the Los Angeles Rams joining me in today's episode. He's one out of a handful of Asian Americans to ever play in the NFL, and the journey to get there wasn't easy. During this conversation, Taylor and I spoke about what it was like being Asian trying to make it into the NFL, the uphill battle he faced to get to where he's at today, how he felt when he got THE call, what motivates him, and how he recently completed a physical challenge that required him to burn 10,000 calories within 24 hours. For the listeners who enjoy sports, you guys are going to like this one. Here’s to episode 11. Enjoy guys. You can follow Taylor Rapp on Instagram at @taylorrapp.Thank you for tuning in, and hit subscribe!SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

What's up guys, we're back again with another solo podcast episode. Today we're going to be talking about routines and the benefits of having one.Just like everyone, I've struggled with my fair share of distraction and procrastination. It wasn't until I adopted my own routine did I start to notice my productivity increase exponentially, and I began to have a healthier work-life balance that works for me. I will be sharing what my normal daily routine looks like and how it's helped me. Hopefully, this will inspire you guys to create your own routine if you don't already have one. Here's to episode 10! Enjoy. If you enjoyed the content, please hit subscribe! SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

I welcomed the OG Youtube Fitness Guru, Mike Chang in today's episode of the show. If you don’t know who he is, he was the Co-Founder and CEO of the highly successful company Six Pack Shortcuts, whose mission was to help people lose weight and get abs. If you remember seeing Youtube ads back in 2010-2016 of a ripped Asian guy with his shirt off, then chances are, you probably know about Mike Chang. At one point, his channel was the most subscribed fitness channel on Youtube, and at its peak, he brought in an impressive 13 million dollars a year by helping people get in shape. Mike Chang is considered a trailblazer in the Youtube fitness industry and is credited for helping shape what it looks like today.During this conversation, I got a chance to learn about how Mike got into fitness, the story behind Six Pack Shortcuts, how he had everything he ever wanted but still felt empty, why he left the company at its peak, addressing everyone who called his business a scam and what he’s up to now.For those who know about Mike Chang and Six Pack Shortcuts, you guys will like this one. Here’s to episode 9. Enjoy guys. You can follow Mike Chang on Instagram at @mikechangofficial, or you can visit his new flow training website at flowtribe.us.Thank you for tuning in, and hit subscribe! SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

In today’s episode, I got the chance to speak with up-and-coming actor Chase Tang, who recently landed a huge role in Netflix’s biggest budget original superhero series called Jupiter’s Legacy. During this conversation, Chase and I spoke about his childhood dreams of playing professional hockey, dealing with mental health issues, and how he overcame them, quitting his 9-5 job to pursue his dreams of becoming an actor, and getting the call that landed him his biggest role yet.Chase shares a ton of wisdom and the things he’s learned during his journey and demonstrates what happens when you don’t give up. I hope you guys enjoy this episode because I definitely did. Here’s to episode 8. Enjoy.You can follow Chase Tang on Instagram at @chasetangofficial, or you can visit his website at chasetang.com.Thank you for tuning in, and hit subscribe! SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

In today’s episode, I decided to do things a little differently and introduce a new type of content I wanted to add to this podcast. I will be adding episodes where I bring up topics I think everyone listening can benefit from. Sometimes it could be something that I'm currently doing, and I want to share, or it could be a topic where I'll bring on a guest who's better equipped to speak on it—basically anything to give you an edge. For this episode, I cover the connection between being uncomfortable and growth, what I did to overcome my shyness, and the current program I'm on that has helped me lose 20 pounds and 4% body fat and helped me build mental toughness. Thank you for tuning in. If you enjoyed the content, please hit subscribe.SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

In today’s episode, I got the chance to chat with Oakland native Andy To. He’s a photographer/filmmaker with a "rose that grew from concrete" kind of story. We talked about his upbringing in the rough part of Oakland, CA, how his environment forced him to be resourceful, being robbed at gunpoint and how implementing a hustle mentality in his life has helped him work with some of the largest brands in the world, such as Apple, Nike, Google, Sony, Acura, Canon and more.You can follow Andy To on Instagram at @andyto, or you can visit his website at AndyTo.Net.Thank you for tuning in, and hit subscribe! SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

I have an ex-UFC fighter and former Middleweight Strikeforce Champion Cung Le, joining me in today's episode. We talked about everything from his humble beginnings and how being bullied propelled him to become a champion to where his motivation comes from. We talked about his thoughts on Covid-19 and how he handled a situation where he was recently confronted by a car full of racists during a car ride with his family.You can follow Cung Le on Instagram at @cungle185.Thank you for tuning in, and hit subscribe! SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

In this episode, I have an attorney-turned-entrepreneur, Ge Wang joining me. What started as a side hustle in his 700-foot apartment, fitting friends in his custom bespoke suits, has now evolved into a brand new upcoming location in downtown Chicago with Wang now fitting high profile athletes and figures such as the Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur, ex-NBA player Jeremy Lin, and former NFL player Charles “Peanut” Tillman of the Chicago Bears. He’s also fitted entertainers such as rapper Chance the Rapper, comedian Jimmy O’ Yang, Crazy Rich Asian director Jon M. Chu and many more.⁣⁣You can follow Ge Wang on Instagram at @esqclothing.Thank you for tuning in, and hit subscribe! SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show

In today's episode, I got to speak with an exceptional doctor who's also one of the many doctors dealing with an influx of confirmed Coronavirus cases at their hospitals. He's a father of two, a physician, and he's got a physique better than most 20-year-olds, and the kicker –– he's 42. We talked about growing up Korean American in a predominantly white neighborhood, how to remain disciplined when you're crazy busy, fitness as a vehicle for success, and how he decided to use social media to share his story to inspire others. You can follow Eugene Choi on Instagram at @eugenechoimd.Thank you for tuning in, and hit subscribe! SOCIAL MEDIA:The Asian Menswear Podcast -- @asianmenswearpodMike Tran -- @asianmenswearLeo Chan -- @levitatestyleEMAIL US:asianmenswearpodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE OFFICIAL ASIAN MENSWEAR DISCORD:The Asian Menswear Community (click here)Support the show