Asian Girl In A Western World Podcast​​

Has anyone heard about anything related to the Stop Asian Hate movement lately? We haven't either. It's disappointing and frustrating to feel like we're just another social media trend. Our community is still getting attacked and it feels like no one knows or cares anymore. Why is this the case? And what can we do about it? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World welcome community organizer and humanist Will Lex Ham to answer these questions as well as talk about his own journey to becoming a frontline activist and offer YOU some ways to help keep up the momentum.

Produced by Lulu and Yaya

Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God 

Transition Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_xvt7RQpHU&ab_channel=SkagbeatsIIFreeForProfitBeats

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Asian food- it's just full of MSG, preservatives, and who knows what else...it can't be good for you, right? Maybe...but what do you like to eat? Ask yourself- is it any healthier? Take a close look at those nutrition labels and ask yourself if the ingredients are any different from what you eat on a daily basis. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about why Asian food is seen as unhealthy, if there's even a difference between the nutritional value of Asian and Western food, and how to respect a food's cultural origin while still providing healthy options for people who need it.

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro and Outro Music by Ramen the God

Segment 1 Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD6o8ufJHf8&ab_channel=Sedivi

Transition Music: Hard Asian Type Trap Beat 2021 II "Nights" II Prod. Skagbeats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_xvt7RQpHU&ab_channel=SkagbeatsIIFreeForProfitBeats

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You might have seen it before on TV or in the movies- the age-old nerdy, stereotypical unattractive Asian stereotype. From Breakfast at Tiffany's to Charlie Chan, early depictions of Asian men in the media have resulted in them being seen as a joke in the public eye. It's a bit rare to see something as blatantly racist as that on the big screen these days, so how come people still view Asians the same way people did in the 50's? Or conversely, why do some people like Asians a little too much? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya express the true feelings of Asian men when it comes to being either emasculated or fetishized in society, why people perceive Asian men the way they do, and what we can do about the issue of emasculation and fetishization of Asian men.

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro and Outro Music by Ramen the God

Transition Music: Indie Rock x Alternative Rock x Wallows Type Beat - "Patience" (@prod. bloom) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49bH_dX3Ivo&ab_channel=bloom

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We're sure you read many books as a kid, but did you ever write one? At what age would you expect someone to publish a book? The more important thing we should be asking is- how old do you have to be in order to share your story with the world? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya speak to teen author Risha Chaurasia about her two books - Tales of Twinkling Teens and Truce - why she likes writing, what obstacles she has faced as a young author, and what advice she has for aspiring authors.

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro and Outro Music by Ramen the God

Transition Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0euycIHC1w&ab_channel=CapsCtrl 

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Take a moment and ask yourself- How are you different than you used to be? Do you feel like you've changed a lot or do you feel like you're still the same as you used to be? Whatever the case may be, life takes unexpected turns. No matter how stable things may seem, you could be thrown a curveball at any given moment. And that very idea leads us to ask ourselves- can people change? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya get personal about their early childhood, how they've changed as they've gotten older, and discuss whether people, in general, can truly change and why. Be sure to stick around for the intermission to hear some fun updates about our friend Ramen the God's new music and a sneak peek of his latest release!

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro, Outro, and Intermission Music by Ramen the God

STREAM "DEMONS" BY RAMEN THE GOD HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P6H0tKGld8&ab_channel=Ramen%2CtheGod

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For a lot of queer Asian people, it can sometimes be very hard to find a place where they are embraced for who they are. This can even be the case in some Asian families, where they may believe that being queer is a direct result of Western influence. In Asia, there are many laws that discriminate against same-sex relationships. But was it always this way? Is being LGBTQ+ only a part of Western culture? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya dive deep into pre-colonial history to look at early homosexual practices and diverse gender expression in Asia, discuss how those practices compare to modern-day policy, and where the LGBTQ+ community stands in the eyes of Asian culture today. 

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God

Transition Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8_4SpF4Huw&ab_channel=CFC-ContentForCreators

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If we were to ask you, "Would you ever discriminate against somebody?", what would your response be? We would hope that your answer would be no. But even so, sometimes when we think of discrimination, we think of it being against something that is physically obvious. But when we see somebody behaving in a way we're not familiar with, we may be quick to judge or even think "That's strange". Especially when we're observing this from a place of innocent ignorance. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya discuss autism, some common characteristics of it, what unique challenges are faced by the autistic Asian community, and how we can go about supporting autistic people. Be sure to listen to our intermission to find out how you can advocate for autism acceptance right now!

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya 

Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God 

Transition Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUTCMa2FT-c&ab_channel=MatthewMay

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"But aren't you Chinese? Shouldn't you know how to speak your own language?" For some of us, especially Asians who are third generation or later, we did not grow up speaking our native language, or we may have forgotten it or even rejected it growing up in order to get by in America. What we didn't realize as kids was how far it would make us feel from our culture. Because language is such a big part of any culture, it is painful when we can't speak with our relatives or our other Asian peers because it makes us feel as if we are not Asian enough. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Wester World, Lulu and Yaya catch up with one another and talk about their struggles with not speaking their native language, the barriers in communication that are embedded in cultural hierarchy, and our how it feels to feel like you're failing at being both Asian and American at the same time.  Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God Transition Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc6tZZTfP6M&t=74s&ab_channel=wetgropes  © 2021

For a lot of people, grandmothers have a very special place in our hearts. They tell us stories, make sure we're well-fed, and show their love in the most unique and beautiful ways. However, these days, it's hard to see our grandmothers very often. And with everything going on, we find that a huge concern of ours is the well-being of our grandmothers- just like ours is always a huge concern of theirs. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya start off AAPI month by talking about their grandmothers- their favorite memories, their background stories, and special messages for their grandmothers.

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God

Transition Music: Acoustic Guitar x Pop Type Beat - "Rows" (prod.wetgropes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3J4S9-3pRs&ab_channel=wetgropes

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Sports are all just fun and games, right? Until of course, players are ridiculed for their identity. Racial minorities are treated unfairly in a lot of different ways, and sports is no exception. But why does this happen so often? If you haven't heard anything, maybe this unfair treatment has been so normalized that people think this kind of treatment of Asian athletes is all fair game. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya discuss the recent UFC fight between Zhang Weili and Rose Namajunas, break down the political and racial implications of it, provide more real-life examples of anti-Asian racism in sports and talk about how we can prevent these incidents in the first place.

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God

Transition Music: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ4Of3lID84&t=1s&ab_channel=WhiteBatAudio 

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So maybe you and your partner are looking to do something spontaneous and fulfilling and you're thinking of starting a business together. Or maybe you're in a Jim and Pam situation where your relationship with your co-worker is way more personal than what may be appropriate for the workplace. Whatever the case may be, being in business with your romantic partner or anyone you love and care for deeply can be super fun but also difficult. How do you manage it all? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya invite special guest Helen Yin, 2X entrepreneur of both Onova and Inoki Bathhouse, to talk about her experience being in business with her partner Victor. Helen talks about her story with Victor and lists nine helpful tips to balance both a business and a relationship with your romantic partner.

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God

Transition Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSTFcBRq-RA&ab_channel=BeatsByCon 

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Surely you have all heard of several different diets such as vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, low-fat, paleo, Atkins, etc. Have you heard of the keto diet? If not and you would like to learn more, you've come to the right place! Well, at least as a starting point. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about their personal experiences on keto, what they liked about it, the challenges they faced, the effects of the diet on their health, their overall opinion on keto, and ways to stay healthy. Stay tuned until the end for a special surprise!

Disclaimer: This episode makes mention of sensitive health topics such as eating disorders and physical health issues. It is not meant to promote keto or any other diet for all listeners, but rather educate those who are new to this topic on the pros and cons of the keto diet based on personal experiences. Further research beyond this episode is strongly recommended and listener discretion is advised.

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God

Transition Music: Steady Enjoyment - David Renda

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Have things felt lonely lately? Do you have trouble making friends and genuine connections with people in general? Figuring out how to stay connected with others, interact, and just exist in society can be really tough. We're no experts, but we've noticed that there are many people who struggle a lot, and we're here to do our best to help you out! In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about how to initiate conversations, make friends, stay connected with people or even make new connections during this pandemic. 

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God

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One of our favorite and most important holidays in Asian culture is right around the corner- Lunar New Year! It's a time of happiness, luck, and prosperity to be shared with our dearest family members, friends, and loved ones. While COVID may be restricting us from all being together during this time, we can still take this opportunity to celebrate together! In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya share their favorite Lunar New Year foods, traditions, superstitions, and why Lunar New Year is such a special holiday.

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya  

Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God  

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Our community has been forgotten and often disregarded by the one person who is supposed to oversee the wellbeing of all communities. We believe everyone should know a lot more about the issues we face. The purpose of this episode is to spread awareness about Asian issues that New York City mayor DeBlasio overlooked, ignored, or even worked against and propose solutions that can be addressed by the future mayor or anyone who cares to help the Asian community. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya address New York City mayor Bill DeBlasio's shortcomings and neglect of the Asian community, propose solutions, and share the perspectives of other Asian Americans living in New York City right now, including Patrick Mock and other small business owners.  Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya  Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God  Soundbyte from Patrick Mock © 2021

Have you been wanting to find new music to listen to? Well, look no further, because we got you covered- not just for now, but for every month of the year! We are excited to announce our monthly music playlists, which will feature Lulu and Yaya's favorite songs of each month! In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about their January picks and why they chose to add certain songs to the playlist! Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God Transition Music: https://youtu.be/uK9_TJL8gLc © 2021

What if we could travel for free from the comfort of our own homes? No need to purchase those pricey plane tickets because we as Asian Girl In A Western World Podcast are bringing you, our listeners, on an adventure with us for free! We introduce to you our new series called “Asian Girl Traveling The World!”. In this series, we bring in a guest from each Asian country to talk about their experiences living there. Some places include Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, India, and many more. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, we are going to take a trip to Asia's World City, also known as HONG KONG! Our guest speaker Dixon Yeung tells us about his experience working and living in Hong Kong, his favorite places to eat, go hiking, and some funny stories!

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya    

Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God    

Transition Music by Dixon Yeung 

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Growing up, we used to feel like outcasts in western society. Things we ate, the language we spoke, the music we would listen to, holidays we would celebrate, and more were very different compared to our friends who aren't Asian. Because of this, we thought we were the only ones who would follow these traditions. Listening to other Asian narratives allowed us to appreciate and love our culture. We created this podcast to share our personal experiences and narratives but we also believe it is important to share others as well! Listening to more stories and experiences others face, teaches us more about the world, enriches our understanding of others, and connects us. In this series, Lulu and Yaya will bring in three guest speakers, coming from all different backgrounds and various parts of the world, to share their narratives and stories as Asians! In this episode, meet Alison Young, Hasna Azis, and Amara Saputra, who share their stories about struggles with identity, being the first-born daughter, and striving to create change. Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya    Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God    Transition Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFcWD7TD0v0   © 2021

How often is it that you get to travel all the way across the world for school? Doing so might be more difficult these days during a global pandemic, and even during normal times, there are still a lot of challenges that come with studying abroad, especially as an Asian student. What is it like to travel to another country to pursue your field of study? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk with Victoria Sin, a Hong Kong-born and raised first-year commerce student at UBC Sauder School of Business in Vancouver, Canada, about what the transition to college life in another country was like for her, what she loves about studying in Canada, what challenges she faces, and some advice for students looking to study abroad. Be sure to stay tuned until the end to hear about an exciting announcement from Dear Asian Youth @ Hong Kong!

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God

Intermission Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygwbU950ziE&ab_channel=puddle 

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One of our favorite holidays of the year just passed- Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a different holiday for everyone, and some people don't even celebrate. Whether you love Thanksgiving, hate it, or have no opinion on it, we can all agree that the vibes we very different this year. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about their normal Thanksgiving traditions, their favorite foods, how Thanksgiving was different this year, and what they are thankful for this year.

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro and Outro Music by Ramen the God

Intermission Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqOg9qdFS5g&ab_channel=bloom 

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2020 has been a tiring year for us all. We're sure you're even tired of hearing that. In times like these, we need to take a step back and ask ourselves what we need. What can we do to take care of ourselves? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya share their self-care methods, some encouraging words, and guide you through a calming meditation exercise.

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro and Outro Music by Ramen the God

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"A good friend knows your best stories. A best friend has lived them with you." - Anonymous. In this series, Lulu and Yaya are going to share some of the stories we have together with you. You might laugh, you might cry, you might think to yourself, “what the hell am I listening to?”, but all of the stories we share had an impact on who we are, our perspectives, and our hopes for the future.

Isn't it crazy to think about just how many things happen that we are not made aware of? Arguably, one can say ignorance is bliss, but we believe that awareness and knowledge are powerful. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya report on a murder they witnessed in Chinatown in late August, discuss trauma, why it wasn't reported by the media, and what they have learned from what they saw that day.

This episode contains descriptions of violence and trauma. We advise extreme caution for children under 13, and other audience members who may feel uncomfortable with this subject matter. Listener discretion is advised.

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya 

Intro and Outro Music by Ramen the God 

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Have you ever struggled to find a foundation shade even remotely close to your skin tone? Have you ever tried so hard to do a pretty makeup look that just doesn't seem to look right on you? We feel you, and you're not alone. It's time we talk about how we can diversify our beauty standards. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk about some noteworthy and iconic makeup brands, what kinds of things we look for in cosmetics, and how makeup companies can do a better job at being more inclusive and promote positive messages to their customers through their brands. 

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God

Segment 1-2 Music: Flowers - Sad Hip Hop Beat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3BP2MniNs0&list=PLMudeGlwa-0UPlK4EH8gNfN3lP6OjoYqN&index=2&ab_channel=Prod.Riddiman

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A lot of us Asian girls in a Western world feel like outcasts at times. We are made to feel like we are too different, or that we don't fit in with our peers. But why should we be ashamed of that? In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk with commercial real estate worker and super-connector Janki DePalma about what it's like being the black sheep, learning to embrace uniqueness, and advice on just loving yourself overall.

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God

Intermission Music: Hard trap type beat instrumental - "Higher" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT8MSQJLe_Y&ab_channel=%E3%83%8E%E3%83%8Eprodbyrome

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Being a part of more than one culture can create an interesting dynamic. It can give you a more diverse understanding of the world, but also make you feel like you don't belong anywhere. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya interview Ida Ahola about her experiences as someone who is biracial, as well as the pros and cons of having a mixed racial identity. 

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Intro & Outro Music by Ramen the God

Intermission Music: "parkland" (prod.wetgropes) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOK9lOVUDOQ&ab_channel=wetgropes

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"You're Asian? But you don't look Chinese!" Yeah...maybe because I'm not! In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya discuss the media's role in the misconceptions of all Asian cultures, some amazing aspects of South and Southeast Asian counties, and the importance of not only acknowledging but also celebrating the diversity of the Asian community as a whole. 

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Music by Ramen the God

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Feeling sick, in pain, or even just having a rough day? Maybe your mom will give you Tiger Balm, but we say, let this episode be the medicine you never knew you needed! In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya talk popular Asian home remedies, personal stories relating to medicine, and the biggest distinguishing factors between Eastern and Western medicine.

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Music by Ramen the God

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Have you ever thought deeply about something off the top of your head? Literally, we mean off the top of your head. In this episode of Asian Girl In A Western World, Lulu and Yaya discuss the significance and hindrances of certain types of hair in culture and society. 

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Music by Ramen the God

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"HA CHEUNG!!! SIU MAI!!! DAN TAT!!!" Does that sound familiar to you? Sit back and enjoy a nice cup of tea while you listen, because in this episode of Asian Girl in a Western World, Lulu and Yaya will revive your fond memories of dim sum with your family.

Produced and Edited by Lulu & Yaya

Music by Ramen the God 

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