Episode 7, first of the new year! This episode features Erin Turingan, creator of blog Coffee Meets Polished. We chat about our paths to our careers, accepting ourselves and what it's like to be Filipina American. I close out with a self-care gem relating to Marie Kondo's tidying up methodology. Enjoy!

Episode 7 - Accepting Ourselves

In this episode, I sit with Thanh Bui and talk candidly about mental health. We cover everything from anxiety to depression and therapy to medication. Thanh and I talk about our own experiences with mental health. As per usual, I close out with a self-love tip. This episode, I dish on the reasons why affirmations are helpful.

Episode 8 - Mental Health

This episode features my first Asian male guests, Lee Shorten and Rob Chen. They both happen to be actors as well. Lee and I talked about his Australian upbringing, representation of Asians in the media and how his acting journey brought him to TV. Rob and I chopped it up about his experience with the stereotype of the emasculated Asian man, being a New Yorker and his upcoming projects. I close it out with a self-care tip on incorporating more fruits and veggies into your diet. Until next time, my lovelies!

Episode 9 - Asian Men Are Sexy

Welcome to episode 10! I have a conversation with Jenn Ho, founder of Lawrence and Argyle, an apparel brand that focuses on highlighting the immigrant and refugee experience. We talk about her brand, what fuels her passion and the art of manifesting! To close out, I share a self-love tip of joining in on the #100DayProject. Hope you enjoy, until next time you beautiful people!

Episode 10 - Descended From Immigrants

In Episode 11 of You Had Me At YLW, I chat with writer Tiffany Soga on microaggressions: which ones we've experienced, how to deal with them, and how to educate others on how to avoid using them. We also talk about her journey to writing and activism. I close out with a self-love tip on spending quality time with yourself. Until next time, my lovelies!

Episode 11 - Microaggressions

I got to chat with Cindy Chu, writer and actress of the series, Queens! We discuss her journey into acting and why it was important for her show to have diversity. I close out with self-care tips on skincare. Until next time!

Episode 12 - Queens the Series

Episode 13 is here! This episode features Sophie Kanno of the IG page, @MixedPresent. We discuss what it's like to be mixed Asians and representation in the media. I share a self-care tip on limiting your news intake, especially in today's political climate.

Episode 13 - Mixed Asians

In this episode, I chatted with Anna Ramos, the founder of asienne magazine. We talked about her journey to founding asienne, what it's like to be Filipino-American and intersectionality. I close out the show with a mental health tidbit about how to align what you do every day with what makes you happy. 

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Episode 14 - asienne magazine

Xorr Xiong reached out to me regarding how I was using gender pronouns that weren't inclusive in the early days of this podcast. I truly appreciated being held accountable because I owe it to my listeners to uplift folks of all identities. Take a listen as we dive into Xorr's work at the Asian American Organizing Project, queer identity, amplifying trans voices and why gender pronouns matter. I close out with insight on things that don't define us, things that do and how to differentiate between the two. 

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Episode 15 - Use Gender Pronouns

In episode 15 I chat with Gerrie Lim, the creator of the Chasing Color Project, a photojournalism series sharing the stories of BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) folks. We chat about intersectionality and what it's like for Gerrie as a self-proclaimed "gaysian." I close out the episode with a mental health tidbit on triggers and how to hone in on them.

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Episode 16 - Chasing Color Project

You Had Me At Yellow is a safe space where Asian Americans can come to air it all out. Lauren Espejo, artist and creator of the @YLWRNGR blog, is your host. This show is the proverbial soap box for our community. The more we share our experiences and stories, the more we can understand each other. It's all things social justice, self-love, inclusion, and representation. Every episode, Lauren will close out by sharing self-care tips and wellness gems. No topics are off-limits and all voices will be heard!