Jen brings in veteran podcaster, Sharmane Fury, to talk about what it's like to live with a multiracial identity and to grow up mixed in Asian American spaces. We then address some questions asked by our followers on Instagram. We unpack xenophobia (10:59), colorism (17:16), exclusion (19:01), people's romantic preferences (30:16), how to support mixed friends (40:15).  Thank you Amber, Nati, Rose, and Christina for your questions/comment ..read more

We go across the pond to the UK! Yonsoo and his guest, Allie Liu, get into deep discussion about her complicated relationship with dim sum (3:07)! Pressure of being a food conductor for your friends and guests (10:28). Living and working at your family's Chinese carryout (17:28). Aspects of British Asian Diaspora and the life of being BBC (26:31 ..read more

Red-baiting! Affirmative Action! Healthcare! Citizenship! Reproductive Rights! These are just a few of the political issues being debated around the US right now. As various Midterm Election battles rage across the country yet again, we revisit an old (but still relevant) topic regarding Asian American political power and ideological leanings in the nation. Our guest, Bill Tamayo is the District Director for the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offers his professional experience & historical knowledge to shed light on how US foreign policy, immigration trends, and colonial ..read more

Our Season 3 Opener! The lowest paid and the highest paid have a chat.  We bring our guests, Lillian and Lior, to share their thoughts about their experiences from Silicon Valley to your local public school. - How history, gender, and capitalism have helped create this disparity between tech and school. (5:30) - Are we able to stick to our values? Finding those bits of joy in our profession! (12:46) - Who gets left out in fields that are not designed for us? (16:46). - Dealing with harmful workplace behavior. i.e. microaggressions, retaliation, exclusion (29:19).  - Advice to anyone ..read more

What is Boba Liberalism, and why do we keep hearing people accuse others of being a "boba liberal" on social media? For our season finale, Neha comes back to the show for an authentic discussion around the perils of cultural awakening, the dangers of consumerism, and becoming a politically conscious Asian American. We also talk about the Desi equivalent of Boba Liberalism (which we dub "Chai Liberalism"), and the negative effects this term often has when it's used as an insult in Asian liberal spaces. Guest Bio: Neha is a recurring guest on the AuthEthnic Podcast. Her extensive experience in A ..read more

Jen, Yonsoo and Christina from "The Best is Yet to Cum Podcast" talk about sex. We get to the bottom of what sex positivity is, why Asians feel shame when talking about sex, the lack of sex education, and the double standards Asian women face in both dating and sex. We also discuss how to start normalizing sex talk — both in and out of the bedroom. About Our Guest: Christina is a writer, artist, swimsuit sewing extraordinaire, zine-maker and the host of "The Best is Yet to Cum" podcast. Her show celebrates sex and pleasure in all its beautiful forms and expressions. You can find her at @yet.to ..read more

How do you launch a fashion brand in the pandemic? Van Phan and Patricia Cruz, the creatives behind Vietnamese clothing brand Áothentic, sit down with Jen for an authentic conversation about the fashion industry and staying true to your heritage. We also talk about the dangers of selling out to a white audience, fast fashion and the struggles of building a brand virtually. We also discuss Van and Patricia's personal experiences as first-generation Vietnamese and first-generation Mexican Americans – and how that inspired their first collection. About Our Guests Van Phan is a first-generation Vi ..read more

We see an increase of non-Asian folks exploring and popularizing Asian cuisine into mainstream America. Chefs also seek to expand the traditional boundaries of Asian cuisine by elevating dishes using more luxurious ingredients and different cooking methods. Some welcomed this development while others see it with disdain. We discuss the benefits and pitfalls of expensive Asian food. Saadia explains what it's like to be a foodie on social media (2:15) and gives some major shout outs to foodie accounts and businesses local to D.C., Maryland, Virginia (DMV) (10:14). The criteria to judge "good foo ..read more

Jen & Yonsoo explore this trend where Americans and other Westerners leave their countries to teach overseas. A prime destination is East/Southeast Asia because the positions are regarded as opportunities for affordable work and play. Some teachers praise the better treatment and pay they received in Asia in contrast to working at home. Dominique shares with us the difference between an International and Bilingual School (4:54), the benefits of teaching in Shanghai (19:58), the foreigners with "yellow fever" (26:25), and the ultimate bargaining story (44:04). Guest: Dominique Duarte ..read more

We're back! Welcome to Season 2. Jen & Yonsoo discuss whether it's time to retire "Asian American" as a useful label. Milan offers a Pacific Islander's perspective on "APIA solidarity"(4:47) and gives a hot take on non-Hawaiians using "Hapa" (12:44). Prof. Tanglao-Aguas takes us on a deep dive into the political roots behind the label "Asian American" (21:11). A recording of the late Hawaiian activist, Haunani Kay-Trask, still remains relevant & supports Milan's views of Asian political & material power on the Hawaiian islands (46:41).  Guests: Milan Burke & Professor Fran ..read more