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06/08/2023

Our latest ep features baking extraordinaire and one of the stars of the latest season of The Great Australian Bake Off , Laura Foo . We chat to Laura about what motivated her to apply for the show, baking as a hobby vs as a career, why she’s passionate about cooking with flavours that she connects with, and break down the concept of Asians liking desserts that are “not too sweet”. You can find this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts! 🎙️

26/06/2023

For many of us, making friends as an adult is not easy. This week, Jeff and Isabella share their feelings on navigating adult friendships and the joys and difficulties that come with finding your people. Do you find yourself gravitating towards people with a similar cultural background? Do you find comfort in a sense of shared identity and experience? Drop your thoughts below and tune into this month's episode on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcasts 🎙️

14/06/2023

Our latest Writing Corner piece comes from James Purnell Tran, Naarm based media worker, best known for his documentary and photography work. In this photo series and accompanying writing piece, James captures a glimpse of his experiences as a Third Culture Kid. Reflecting on the physical realities of immigration and relocation, James questions what the future holds, by looking into snapshots of the past. Check out the full photos series and James' writing via the link in our bio. For more of James' work head to and his website everythingjame.es

11/06/2023

Is it just us or can friendships be the best, but also some of the most complicated relationships ever!? This upcoming episode, and embark on the exploration of "Adult Friendships". From discussing their experiences of being the "token Asian" in a friendship group, to the phenomenon of gravitating towards people of a similar cultural background with age, join us as we chat and vent about everything on making friends as an adult. New episode dropping 18th June 2023 🎙️

14/05/2023

*This month's episode and associated content comes with a trigger warning ⚠️ as it contains discussions of sexual assault, abuse and violence. If you need support, please consider contacting the 1800RESPECT hotline.

Our new episode and interview with is out now. Listen in as we explore the meaning behind the powerful act of 'Speaking Out' and more specifically what it means for Asian women who have experienced sexual harassment and or violence. This is a very special and important episode for the As I Am team and we hope likewise our listeners feel moved and motivated to support others impacted by sexual violence in the community.

Episode out now on Spotify, Apple Music and Google Podcasts🎙️

08/05/2023

*This month's episode and associated content comes with a trigger warning ⚠️ as it contains discussions of sexual assault, abuse and violence. If you need support, please consider contacting the 1800RESPECT hotline.

In this month's episode, we explore the meaning behind the powerful act of 'Speaking Out' and more specifically what it means for Asian women who have experienced sexual harassment and or violence. and speak to the courageous Katherine Maria about why the act of speaking out, can be difficult for Asian women, given the culture of shame and saving face in Asian communities. They also exchange thoughts on why many survivors of sexual assault are reluctant to report their experience when the perpetrator is also Asian or from another minority group.

Tune into the episode Sunday 14th March, to listen, learn and find out more about how you can support Speaking Out🎙️

18/04/2023

Our latest Writing Corner piece is a personal narrative from , on his relationship with his father. The piece explores the challenging idea of role reversal, navigating a changing relationship dynamic and processing the emotional difficulties that come with taking care of an ageing parent. Read "On Becoming My Father's Father" here https://www.asiam.me/writingcorner/on-becoming-my-fathers-father 📖

11/04/2023

Last year we were so grateful to receive some exquisitely written pieces from the As I Am community. Because sharing is empowering, we want to share more of what you’ve created. Use the link in the bio to send through your articles or pitches for written and visual content, or DM us with your thoughts and ideas. We can’t wait to read your work and in the mean time, swipe to check out some pieces from our recent writers! ✍️✍️

19/03/2023

For our first episode of 2023, we sit down to chat about our relationship to our motherlands. After Isabella’s recent trip to Vietnam, we felt it would be a great time to debate our allegiance to our Motherland, our travel experiences and the sensation of being a foreigner in a place where everyone looks like you. Monthly episodes for the rest of this year and as always, you can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts! 🎙️🌍

15/03/2023

Take a trip with us to our roots as we explore the theme of 'Motherland' 🌏 in our latest podcast episode. and reflect on their own journeys visiting their Motherland, pondering the connections they have to the places they come from. We discuss the sense of obligation to visit our motherland as third culture kids and delve into the sense of connection passed down by family and generations. Tune in Sunday 19th March for a thought-provoking conversation and our first monthly episode of the year! 🎙️

05/03/2023

Volunteer with us!

We’re for looking for our next Design Lead to join the As I Am team. If you know anyone who’d be interested, get them to send in their CV/resume, a brief 250 word description about why they’d like to join the team and why they’re qualified for the role. If you’ve got any questions, feel free to reach out to us through DM. We can't wait to meet you!

01/01/2023

Our final episode of the year is out on your go-to podcast platforms!🎙️This last episode of the year features a two part conversation about the topic of new beginnings. In the first half, we sit down with our extremely talented friend and collaborator for our recent Small Fires short story, Sam Kenneally . We chat through the creative process that Sam utilised to create the beautiful artwork that brought our story to life. In the second half, Isabella and Jeff reflect on the year that was 2022 and discuss their hopes and ambitions for the new beginnings that 2023 will bring. Thank you to all our dear listeners for their continued support and love. We'll be taking a short break to rest and recharge, and we can't wait to show you what we have planned for 2023!

12/12/2022

In one of our last eps of the year, we had the privilege to sit down with lifestyle writer, podcaster, journalist, and all around multi-hyphenate fashionista 👒 Maggie Zhou! We discuss the magic and difficulties of podcasting, the dark side of fast fashion, and the trends surrounding ethical consumption. Episode out now:

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12/12/2022

The cat's out the bag - and wrote a story! And did you know it comes in three languages?

Translated by Phi Hong Lu and Jee Ern Ng "Alice the Cat" is available in English, Vietnamese and Mandarin. Swipe through for a sneak peek ➡️

Special thanks to the wonderful crowd at with illustrations by the talented , this latest special edition of Campfire Stories 🐱

Access the full interactive online version viahttps://www.smallfires.com.au/products/campfire-stories-4-alice-the-cat?variant=42350476624062 📖

11/12/2022

Writing Corner Edition 10: "Cultural Purgatory - Why I Don't Get Along with Other Asian Australians" by Clinton Chan. This week our resident writer brings a poignant reflection on his struggle with fitting in and coming to terms with what is means to be on the outside "the" Asian Australian identity. In this curious exploration of community and self-critique, Clint shares how his upbringing and friendships ultimately led him to question, what if there is no "Asian Australian?". Read this provoking, yet relatable piece from Clint - link in our bio.

Photo Credit: By Pim Chu - Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/z6NZ76_UTDI?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink

11/12/2022

Join on her solo episode this week, as she unpacks the intersections between race, class and labour in the context of the nail salon industry. Episode out now on Spotify, Google and Apple Podcasts 🎙️

11/12/2022

We don't post much of our team on here, but when we do, they look GLOWING✨ Great to catch up with our wonderful production lead and writing corner contributor in Sydney this past week. Cross state team work makes the dream work!

11/12/2022

New podcast episode out NOW on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts 🎙️👶 Join Jeff and Isabella as they fast forward in time, to imagine a life of parenting. From exploring the origins of "Tiger Parenting", to discussing tradition and hypothetical parenting styles, listen in as they discover the full spectrum of fear and excitement attached to becoming parents. Tell us, what do you think your parenting style is/will be? Is there anything you learnt from your parents that you intend to pass on to your children? Do you want children at all? Let us know in the comments below!

11/12/2022

Writing Corner Edition 9: "Building transgenerational joy in a time of grief" by Clinton Chan is a poignant reflection on the difficult and layered experiences of losing a loved one. In this piece, Clinton considers both his and his grandma's relationship with legacy, ancestry, sacrifice and discovers himself, that sometimes, joy can be found in the depths of grief. Read this piece from Clinton - link in our bio.

29/09/2022

Writing Corner Edition 8: "Half This, Half That" by Maya / Mai Ha Tran explores the layered realities of being a biracial Vietnamese-Australian woman in Australia. In this profound reflection, Maya ( on Instagram) shares with us her cornucopia-esque identity and the personal joys and torments she experiences whilst juggling her identity. Read this heartfelt piece from Maya on the As I Am Podcast Writing Corner : https://www.asiam.me/writingcorner/half-this-half-that

If you have an Asian-Australian lived-experience, editorial, short story, art review, creative piece, or a perspective as an ally to the Asian community to share, we'd love to hear from you! Send us a DM and we will be in touch ✨

Photos used with permission from the author.

25/09/2022

In this latest episode of As I Am, we had the amazing opportunity to speak with biochemist and researcher Dr Kumiko Ninomiya, otherwise affectionately known as Umami Mama. Well known for her work around umami, Dr Ninomiya's research advocates for the rich understanding of umami in food. In this episode we discuss the origins and science of umami, and debunk many of the common misconceptions surrounding MSG. 🎙️🥢

Follow Dr Kumiko's work at the Umami Information centre and on Instagram

Listen to the episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lHHxiUk3S48KuecBG6qtH

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/umami-mama/id1506747439?i=1000580533859

Listen to the episode on Google Podcasts: https//shorturl.at/BS349

04/09/2022

In our newest episode, we talk to the fantastic Kishwar Chowdhury. Kishwar placed Top 3 in MasterChef Australia in 2021. Since her time on MasterChef, Kishwar has staged at Ishizuka and also collaborated with chef Adam D’Sylva to create a modern Australian-Bengali inspired menu for TONKA. Beyond food, Kishwar is also heavily involved in community engagement through her involvement with the UN World Food Programme, the ASRC and Feast for Freedom. Most recently, she was one of our esteemed guest panellists at Asian Futures: Food, Culture & Identity.

Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gJhW8kke

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04/09/2022

In episode 36, we sit down with Diana Nguyen. As a writer, producer, director, performer and the 2021 winner of the 40 under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians, Diana Nguyen is a force to be reckoned with. Between laughs and tears, we take a deep dive into her most recent theatre adaption of Alice Pung’s novel, Laurinda, breaking the mould of ‘traditional’ careers, representation and the importance of taking up space in art.

Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gG5VUP8R

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Find out more about Diana's work: https://lnkd.in/gc6jQbam

10/08/2022

'Hi, Mum and Dad, Meet My Boyfriend’ by Sabrina A. tells the story about how the ideal life-partner was decided before she could write her own love story.

Read more about this article on our Writing Corner page at asiam.me or here: https://lnkd.in/gtH5WU5k

09/08/2022

As I Am is hiring!

We’re for looking for our next Social Media Lead to join the As I Am team. If you know anyone who’d be perfect for the role, get them to send in their CV/resume and a 250 word description about why they’d like to join the team and why they’re qualified for the role. If you’ve got any questions, feel free to reach out to us through DM!

08/08/2022

As I Am is expanding our Writing Corner for community written content!

 If you have an Asian-Australian lived-experience, editorial, short story, art review, creative piece, or a perspective as an ally to the Asian community to share, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out the form via the link in our bio to send us your pitch in 150 words or less.

 In addition to our current roster of Writing Corner contributors, we welcome this space for As I Am listeners, readers, and friends to share their stories.

Send through your pitches here: https://linktr.ee/asiampodcast

01/08/2022

As I Am is expanding our Writing Corner for community written content!

If you have an Asian-Australian lived-experience, editorial, short story, art review, creative piece, or a perspective as an ally to the Asian community to share, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out the form below to send us your pitch in 150 words or less.

In addition to our current roster of Writing Corner contributors, we welcome this space for As I Am listeners, readers, and friends to share their stories.

Send through your pitches here: https://linktr.ee/asiampodcast

31/07/2022

In this latest episode, Van Anh is a life coach for second-generation women with life's pressures, and combat from overworking. Through the accumulative experiences as children of immigrants in a Western society, Van Anh shares her perspectives of what life can be by unlocking the fear of ourselves towards a certain narrative. In a therapeutic-esque discussion, we submerse in the idea of “working hard” yet building an enriching life for ourselves from a foundation of survival roots. Listen to our episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.

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Listen on Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gjiVSNkJ

Find out more about Van Anh’s life coaching here: https://kindofheart.com

27/07/2022

'How good are East Asians at showing love?' by Clint Chan explores the not so idyllic way that East Asians tend to express love. Inspired by UC Berkeley psychologist Dr Arthur Aron, who developed the 36 questions to make you fall in love, Clint highlights four key findings from Dr Aron’s research to determine whether or not East Asians are proficient at showing love.

Read more about this article on our Writing Corner page at asiam.me or here: https://www.asiam.me/writingcorner/how-good-are-east-asians-at-showing-love

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In our next episode, we sit down with Tu Le, a community worker, advocate and organiser. We have a great conversation about the 2022 Australian election and how diversity will shape the future of Australian politics. Episode out this Sunday! Images & videos: Kristina Keneally photo by Jonny Weeks/The Guardian, The Drum election special from Western Sydney, The Drum, Junkee media, Women's Agenda, and The Australian. #asiam #podcast #politics

As I Am: Episode 32 Colournary

In our next episode, we hear from Rushani Epa, editor-in-chief and founder of Colournary Magazine. Colournary was established to celebrate and amplify the voices of First Nations, Black and People of Colour through the lens of food and culture. We explore bitesizes of the food media landscape from a POC perspective and how Colournary came to be. Episode out tomorrow! #asiam #podcast #colournary

As I Am: Episode 31 Names & Accents

In our upcoming episode, we sit down to explore the power and importance of names, and the role of accents in the West. Jeff and Isabella share their dual-identity names and ask: is it ever okay to use an accent? Episode out tomorrow! #asiam #podcast #names #accents

As I Am: Episode 30 Money with Mariam

In our upcoming episode, we speak with Mariam Mohammed, Co-founder of MoneyGirl on the topic of improving financial literacy amongst young women and non-binary people. Tune in this Sunday! #asiam #podcast #moneygirl

As I Am: Episode 29 GRID Series

In our upcoming episode, we sit down with Ayesha, Managing Director of GRID Series & Shantanu, band member from Manorism. We chat about what it takes to be in the Melbourne creative scene. Episode out tomorrow! #asiam #podcast #gridseries

As I Am: Episode 28 David Chau

On our next episode, we speak to ABC Business Reporter David Chau on his career and journey into journalism. Episode out on Sunday! #asiam #podcast #journalism

As I Am: Episode 27 Shapes and Sounds

Our episode with Vi-An Nguyen from Shapes and Sounds, a mental health and wellbeing service for Asian-Australians, comes out tomorrow! #asiam #podcast #shapesandsounds

As I Am: Episode 26 Food and Authenticity

This episode features a chat about the obsession with authenticity that many Asian people hold as it pertains to food, particularly Asian food. We discuss the relevance of authenticity, the reasons why we've tried to gatekeep "traditional" food in the past, as well as the importance of not allowing authenticity to be a barrier to innovation and creativity. This is an episode where we tried very hard to take the logical path, however the discussion highlights that we still have much to learn in terms of navigating this complex issue. Episode out tomorrow! #asiam #podcast #foodculture

2022 LUNAR NEW YEAR GIVEAWAY 🧧 We’ve got a special announcement to make! To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, we are giving away 2 lucky people a prize pool of over $150! The prize pool will include a lingerie set of your own choice + exclusive discounts to Soy & Spice Lingerie! To enter, simply: -Follow us @soyspicelingerie and @asiam.podcast -Tag 2 unique friends in the comments (2 unique tags = 1 entry) -You can comment as many times as you like (i.e. unlimited entries, every 2 unique accounts you tag is 1 entry. -Multiple different users can tag the same account - accounts just need to be new to the other accounts you've tagged in your entry) -For 3 x bonus entries, share this image on your story and tag @soyspicelingerie and @asiam.podcast (your account must be on public for us to see) -For 5 x bonus entries, repost this image on your feed and tag @soyspicelingerie and @asiam.podcast (your account must be on public for us to see) T&Cs: *Competition starts Monday, 7th of Feb 6pm AEST, winner to be announced on Wednesday, 16th of Feb 6pm AEST. *Giveaway is open to all Australian residents * Entrants must be 16 yo+ This giveaway is in no way endorsed, sponsored or administered by Instagram. Giveaway hosted by @soyspicelingerie and @asiam.podcast Music by Lukrembo #asiam #soyandspice #giveaway

As I Am: Episode 25 Soy + Spice

Mary Liu is the Asian-Australian founder behind Soy & Spice Lingerie, a brand built on the core belief that their lingerie symbolises the empowerment of women and enables women to feel confident, to self love and to be courageous. We chat with Mary about what it takes to launch a successful apparel business, her entrepreneurial spirit and explore the idea of sexual conservatism in Asian culture. Episode out tomorrow! #asiam #podcast #soyandspice

As I Am: Episode 24 Lunar New Year

Our first episode of 2022 is all about the new year, and more specifically, new years according to the west vs. new years according to the east. We give our thoughts on the obsession with new years resolutions, the new year traditions within our families, in addition to the broader sinofication of Lunar New Year. On another exciting note, look forward to fortnightly episodes from us moving forward! #asiam #podcast #lunarnewyear

As I Am: Reflects on 2021

Jeff and Isabella rewind the year celebrating what was with Asian Futures with our friends at @scoopymilkbar and being a part of an online festival with @baylenfm. We farewell both Jess Ji and Amelia Lai who have help shaped As I Am today from the very beginning. We welcome new members to the team, Ana Diaz and Allison Ho who join us respectively as our Design Lead and Production Lead! See you in 2022 as we embark onto new ventures and have a safe and enjoyable holiday break. Much love, As I Am team. #asiam #podcast #2021recap

As I Am: Episode 23 Scoopy

Earlier in the year, we spoke with the 'Bingsu' pioneers and trailblazers behind Scoopy Milk Bar, Tesia Tran and Angelo Labrador. We had a chat about their Scoopy journey, and how they transitioned from humble beginnings to becoming a household name in the Melbourne food scene. Episode comes out tomorrow! #asiam #podcast #scoopymilkbar

As I Am Reflects on Episode 22 on Colourism

As I Am reflects on Episode 22 on Colourism with law student and active advocate in the feminist and body positivity space, Devni Wimalasena. We reminiscence on the episode and how colourism co-exists beyond the world of beauty standards. Episode out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. #asiam #podcast

As I Am: Episode 22 Colourism

It was a privilege to sit down with Devni Wimalasena, a law student currently based in Sri Lanka and a prominent advocate in the feminist and body positivity space. We talk about colourism, beauty standards and everything in between. Episode out tomorrow! #asiam #podcast

As I Am: Episode 21 A Love Letter

We sit down to dive into the world of Avatar, a promient children's show turned into one of the best shows to watch today. A light-hearted discussion highlighting the rich Asian culture, ideologies and narratives which some of us gravitate to. Our new episode comes out this Sunday! 🎙 #asiam #podcast

Episode 20 Kim Teo, Mr Yum - Teaser

QR codes have become integral with everyday life during the era of COVID-19, and there aren’t many more recognisable than Mr Yum. Our first episode back will feature a sit down with CEO and Co-Founder of Melbourne’s startup Mr Yum, Kim Teo. We chat with Kim about her experiences navigating the tech startup scene, and her key motivations in paving a new narrative on gender norms for the Asian identity. Stay tuned for our episode coming out this Sunday! 🍽 #asiam #podcast

Naked Asian Grocer - Episode 18 Teaser

We sit down with the founders of Naked Asian Grocer - Australia’s first zero waste Asian grocery store. We love what they’re about and so will you! Our episode with Naked Asian Grocer comes out this Sunday. 🍜🥢

Ever thought about what goes into creating an international organisation? We speak to Asian Youth Act - a non-partisan organisation focused on empowering Asian students from all over the world to be proactive and informed, while inspiring change. Episode 17 comes out this Sunday!

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