Imagine Talks Podcast
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsImagine Talks Podcast covers topics on achieving success, overcoming life obstacles, and social impact, with an emphasis on Asian American leadership, women’s empowerment, and productivity. Imagine Talks is a network collaboration of the Asian America Foundation and Edge Interns focused on the mission of women’s empowerment, social impact, and entrepreneurship. We inspire the community to make a difference in the world by promoting mentorships and fostering growth through sharing ideas of innovation, art, and stories of humanity. Imagine Talks Podcast is produced by Edge Interns & Mental Power Hacks.
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Business & Relationship Tactics of a Hollywood Wellness and Lifestyle Influencer
January 22, 2024 15:12 - 15 minutes - 19.5 MBChantalynn Huynh is a Hollywood beauty and wellness insider, and a Beautycounter consultant promoting safer skincare and cosmetic products. Huynh came to America as a Vietnamese refugee back in 1977, one of the thousands of “boat people.” Ask her about her harrowing journey and you will see why she is so passionate about everything! She’s also known in the industry as an eco-conscious celebrity nail stylist. In our interview, we discuss Chantalynn’s business tactics, including self-awarenes...
Effective Business Strategies with Executive Chef and Entrepreneur George Chen
January 15, 2024 14:10 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBMost entrepreneurs and executives have goals and plans about how they want their company to succeed, but few have an effective strategy in mind to help them get there. What can you do to achieve success, over and over again? Meet George Chen. George Chen has been a serial entrepreneur for over 30 years. George created 16 successful restaurant concepts in both California and China, including Betelnut, Shanghai 1930, Roosevelt Prime Steakhouse, and now China Live in the heart of San Francisco....
Success in the Fashion Design Industry with Colleen Quen
January 09, 2024 16:18 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBWhat does it take to succeed in the fashion design industry? Discover the beauty of fashion, the importance of time management in a creative business, and how to fulfill your dreams and passion in the fashion industry. Meet Colleen Quen—her knowledge of the fashion industry is vast and she knows what it takes to succeed! Colleen Quen is an internationally-recognized and award-winning French couturiere, who has — for more than 25 years — owned and operated a successful couture atelier. She w...
Developing a Successful Food Line with Rosa Li, CEO and Founder of Wildwonder
January 02, 2024 14:00 - 21 minutes - 20.9 MBCreating a successful food line requires a lot of planning and preparation. You need to think about what you will sell, how you will market your products, and how you will get customers to buy them. Here’s how Rosa Li did it! Rosa Li was a private equity and venture investor at Warburg Pincus and is now a successful food line entrepreneur. Rosa's entrepreneurial journey also led her to ABC’s reality TV show Shark Tank and secured a partnership with the co-founder and CEO of DoorDash, Tony Xu...
A Guide to Happiness and Positive Living, with Spencer Christian at ABC News
November 28, 2023 15:14 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MBSpencer Christian is an American weather forecaster, author, and television personality. He works as a meteorologist at KGO-TV, Channel 7, an ABC network television station serving San Francisco, California. Spencer is best known for his work as a weather forecaster for ABC’s Good Morning America for over a decade — from 1986 to 1998. He was a key member of the Good Morning America on-air team that toppled The Today Show in 1995, and before that, an anchor for Eyewitness News on WABC/7. Cu...
The Mind of a Scientist, with Alicia Zhou
April 11, 2022 18:00 - 21 minutes - 21.5 MBDr. Alicia Zhou—Chief Science Officer at Color— leads Color’s research and scientific affairs team. In this episode, Dr. Alicia Zhou shares her journey towards becoming a chief science officer at one of the world’s most ambitious research programs. Here's a look into Alicia Zhou's journey towards becoming a chief science officer of one of the most ambitious research programs in history.
Becoming a Purpose-Driven Media Entrepreneur: A Conditional Acceptance, with Benny Luo
March 13, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 20.2 MBWant to build a media company that’s purpose-driven, from the ground up? Then you’ll want to hear this encore of Benny Luo, who spoke at Imagine Talks annual symposium. Benny Luo is an internet marketer and the Founder of web publications NextShark.com, NewMediaRockstars.com, and TheOtherAsians.com. In 2013, Luo built NextShark, an online publication for Asian Youth, with just $3,000 of his own money. Four years later, the site has a full-time staff of 12 and brings in nearly three millio...
Owning Your Self, with Cary Hokama
March 07, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBLet’s talk about owning yourself. How well do you know yourself? Would you like to be the best version of you? Cary Hokama is a certified executive coach, certified holistic personal trainer and nutritionist, best-selling author, and motivational speaker who teaches entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and executives how to become crystal clear about their life’s mission and how to reach their fullest potential. Cary also serves as a global ambassador for the National College of Exercise Profess...
Relearning How to Teach with Jennifer Tzeng
February 28, 2022 19:36 - 37 minutes - 37.5 MBWhat can you do to become a better teacher? Here’s an encore interview between Francis Kong and Jennifer Tzeng, who spoke at the Imagine Talks symposium. Jennifer Tzeng is the owner of Tzeng Violin Studio located in Palo Alto. She began her private violin studies at age five and was the youngest member of the Strolling Strings, a performance group by age six. Jennifer has had extensive performing experiences in orchestras, beginning her orchestral training at age of seven, being the young...
Relearning How to Teach, with Jennifer Tzeng
February 28, 2022 19:36 - 37 minutes - 37.5 MBWhat can you do to become a better teacher? Here’s an encore interview between Francis Kong and Jennifer Tzeng, who spoke at the Imagine Talks symposium. Jennifer Tzeng is the owner of Tzeng Violin Studio located in Palo Alto. She began her private violin studies at age five and was the youngest member of the Strolling Strings, a performance group by age six. Jennifer has had extensive performing experiences in orchestras, beginning her orchestral training at age of seven, being the young...
Speaking Up the Truth: The Responsibility of Privilege, with Minita Gandhi
February 14, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 20.3 MBWhat if you found yourself needing to go up against powerful men and powerful women? How do you get them to listen to you? In this Imagine Talks Podcast episode, one actress and activist had to do just that. She did this halfway around the world to stand against crimes. And, she did it again in front of leaders and executives to take a stand for organizational transformation. Minita Gandhi is known for her work on NBC primetime television’s Chicago Fire, more recently as a voice actor in D...
The Responsibility of Privilege with Minita Gandhi
February 14, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 20.3 MBWhat if you found yourself needing to go up against powerful men and powerful women? How do you get them to listen to you? In this Imagine Talks Podcast episode, one actress and activist had to do just that. She did this halfway around the world to stand against crimes. And, she did it again in front of leaders and executives to take a stand for organizational transformation. Minita Gandhi is known for her work on NBC primetime television’s Chicago Fire, more recently as a voice actor in D...
Entrepreneurship 101, with Shark Tank-winner & restauranteur Tony Lam
January 18, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 18.7 MBIs starting a business something you are interested in? What’s it take to make the commitment to entrepreneurship? You’ll want to hear this encore from Imagine Talks, by a very successful entrepreneur, Tony Lam. Tony earned his chops in the food and beverage space through sweat, long hours, and a visceral desire to succeed. He owns and operates five Wingstop restaurants with a staff of more than 100. Through his success, he discovered another rising gem in the industry: Mavens Creamery, a...
The Value of Our Stories with Linda Park
November 23, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBHave you ever felt true freedom on stage? Or, even felt like a completely different person in the Hollywood spotlight? If so, you’ll want to hear from California-based actress Linda Park. Linda Park recently joined us at the Imagine Talks annual symposium where she spoke about the value of our stories. Linda Park was born in Seoul, South Korea. Immediately after graduating Boston University's BFA Acting program, she booked her first movie role in Jurassic Park III alongside Laura Dern and...
The Value of Our Stories, with Linda Park
November 23, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBHave you ever felt true freedom on stage? Or, even felt like a completely different person in the Hollywood spotlight? If so, you’ll want to hear from California-based actress Linda Park. Linda Park recently joined us at the Imagine Talks annual symposium where she spoke about the value of our stories. Linda Park was born in Seoul, South Korea. Immediately after graduating Boston University's BFA Acting program, she booked her first movie role in Jurassic Park III alongside Laura Dern and...
Overcoming Personal Fear with Cynthia Gouw
November 16, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MBDo you struggle with self-doubt and fear? Do you fear rejection throughout your life so much, and take it so personally? Imposter syndrome is real, and it sucks. It even hits the most accomplished people, like Cynthia Gouw. In this encore Imagine Talks symposium speech, Cynthia Gouw spoke about her fears. Cynthia is a modern-day polymath: an Emmy-award-winning journalist, top model, actress, spokesperson, lawyer, entrepreneur, community activist, and rising social media star. from starring...
The Road to IPO: How Three College Students Created the DoorDash Delivery App
November 09, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 29.7 MBHow did 3 college students end up creating the Doordash food delivery empire? If you’re wondering how, then you’ll want to stick around with this Imagine Talks Podcast and listen to this encore of Stanley Tang, who was interviewed at the Imagine Talks annual symposium. Stanley Tang is a Hong Kong billionaire tech entrepreneur. He is best known as the co-founder and Chief Product Officer at DoorDash. DoorDash had its IPO in December 2020 making Tang’s net worth an estimated $2.2 billion as o...
Digital Impact Through Apparel, Fashion, and Food: The Rise of Uprisers & Hate Is A Virus with Michelle Hanabusa
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 16.9 MBCan clothing change the world? And how did Hate Is A Virus — an online movement — get its start? Listen to this encore presentation by Michelle Hanabusa, who spoke at the Imagine Talks annual symposium. After a career ending injury, Michelle dived into a design background where she worked for companies such as BCBGMAXAZRIA & AEG. After her time in corporate life & some venture backed trial & errors- Michelle K. Hanabusa bootstrapped a new brand called WEAREUPRISERS. The brand is described...
The Journey to Connecting with Michelle Duong
October 26, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 19.2 MBDo you feel like you have gone through a lot in your life? Do you fear the unknown when faced with challenges and adversities? Can you adapt to change and remain resilient? For this episode of the Imagine Talks Podcast, we’ll hear from a three-time cancer survivor who spoke at the Imagine Talks annual symposium. Michelle Duong is a three-time cancer survivor. She has a philanthropic background that consists of serving on the Board of Directors for non-profits Working Wardrobes and Operation...
We Are One and All: Getting Back Control & Purpose in Life, with a Google X Visionary
October 20, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 34.1 MBYou might feel powerless. You might be overwhelmed by work, the news, and ongoing disasters in the world. How do you take back control in your life? How do you get back purpose? Then you’ll want to hear from Tom Chi, in this encore presentation from Imagine Talks. Tom Chi has worked in a wide range of roles from astrophysical researcher to Fortune 500 consultant to corporate executive developing new hardware/software products and services. He has pioneered and practiced a unique approach to...
What We Can Do Starting Now, with Tim Hwang
October 05, 2021 14:15 - 24 minutes - 21 MBHere’s a glimpse into the mind of a global technologist and visionary. Someone who’s given governments the power to give info in a meaningful way. Someone who has thought of the business case for Asian-American empowerment. And, someone who breaks down the steps to achieve that power. Interested? You’ll want to stick around for this encore talk by Tim Hwang, who spoke at Imagine Talks. Tim Hwang is the founder and CEO of FiscalNote, a global technology, and media company focused on deliverin...
What We Can Do Starting Now with Tim Hwang
October 05, 2021 14:15 - 24 minutes - 21 MBHere’s a glimpse into the mind of a global technologist and visionary. Someone who’s given governments the power to give info in a meaningful way. Someone who has thought of the business case for Asian-American empowerment. And, someone who breaks down the steps to achieve that power. Interested? You’ll want to stick around for this encore talk by Tim Hwang, who spoke at Imagine Talks. Tim Hwang is the founder and CEO of FiscalNote, a global technology, and media company focused on deliverin...
Do You Know Who You Are? Hacking Imposter Syndrome with Diamond Rypka
September 28, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBImposter syndrome—is it something you’ve yet to overcome? Or, having a difficult time stopping thoughts of self-doubt? Then you’ll want to learn from Diamond Rypka, who spoke at the Imagine Talks symposium on how to overcome the feeling of unworthiness and self-doubt. Australia-based Diamond Rypka created the podcast Asian Tales to create a conversation to share the Asian American experience and insights that have made that community unique along the way. The podcast represents a beacon for...
Focus and Alignment with Lan Ho
September 22, 2021 14:45 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBHave you ever felt the need to pursue new interests? Considering entrepreneurship as a career path? And is it your dream to own your own business? Then you’ll want to hear this encore of Lan Ho, who spoke at Imagine Talks 2021 symposium. We previously interviewed Lan Ho for our podcast, where she talked about her company. But we didn’t really dive into the details of how she pivoted in life, away from a traditional career, a stable career, in pharmacy. Lan Ho is a Vietnamese-American entrepr...
Entrepreneurship Focus and Alignment with Lan Ho, Co-founder of Fat Miilk Coffee Brand
September 22, 2021 14:45 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBHave you ever felt the need to pursue new interests? Considering entrepreneurship as a career path? And is it your dream to own your own business? Then you’ll want to hear this encore of Lan Ho, who spoke at Imagine Talks 2021 symposium. We previously interviewed Lan Ho for our podcast, where she talked about her company. But we didn’t really dive into the details of how she pivoted in life, away from a traditional career, a stable career, in pharmacy. Lan Ho is a Vietnamese-American entrepr...
2020 Redefined Who We Are with Daisy Chung
September 15, 2021 14:30 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MBDaisy Chung is a First-Generation Chinese American Sales Executive, World Traveler and Miss Asian California 2020. Born and raised in San Francisco, her tech sales career led her first to New York City to lead a high performing team and now to Los Angeles where she partners with C-Level Executives. She became “rep of the year” in her first year in tech sales, a manager at age 26 and broke company records 5 years in a row.
Beating Racism & Redefining Asian America: 2020 Redefined Who We Are with Daisy Chung
September 15, 2021 14:30 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MBDaisy Chung is a First-Generation Chinese American Sales Executive, World Traveler and Miss Asian California 2020. Born and raised in San Francisco, her tech sales career led her first to New York City to lead a high performing team and now to Los Angeles where she partners with C-Level Executives. She became “rep of the year” in her first year in tech sales, a manager at age 26 and broke company records 5 years in a row.
Your Own Personal Brand with Samantha Mui
September 07, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBHave you ever wondered what the best way is to develop your own personal brand? Or about making your own versions of recipes in life – with a twist of your own? Listen to what Samantha Mui has to say in this edition of Imagine Talks, with this interview from Imagine Talks symposium 2021. Coming of age as a second-generation Chinese American, Samantha Mui had a distinct upbringing that has shaped her. She has recently published a memoir-meets-cookbook, a unique collection of traditional comfo...
One Moment Changed Everything: How To Cope & Conquer Chronic Pain, with Afia Ofori-Mensa
August 29, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutes - 27.9 MBWhat if one moment changed everything in your life? And, what if that moment were due to the “color-blind myth”? Afia Ofori-Mensa at Princeton University overcame chronic pain & physical suffering, through gratitude, acceptance, & a technique, “the Cycle of Non-Regret." Here’s an encore presentation from Imagine Talks by Afia Ofori-Mensa about overcoming pain and suffering. Afia joined the Office of the Dean of the College in 2019 as the inaugural Director of the Presidential Scholars Progra...
One Moment Changed Everything with Afia Ofori-Mensa
August 29, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutes - 27.9 MBWhat if one moment changed everything in your life? And, what if that moment were due to the “color-blind myth”? Here’s an encore presentation from Imagine Talks by Afia Ofori-Mensa about overcoming pain and suffering. Afia joined the Office of the Dean of the College in 2019 as the inaugural Director of the Presidential Scholars Program (PSP). The PSP is a three-year PhD resource and readiness program for undergraduates from underrepresented and underserved populations in all fields and dis...
The Power of Empathy with Olivia Wong, crowned Miss Asian Global
August 08, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBThe ability to empathize exists in every human, but how would you describe your ability to empathize? Is it possible to let go of our biases about ourselves? And did you know that there is something called “survivor bias?” Olivia Wong is a Chinese-American entrepreneur, award-winning humanitarian, and Miss Asian Global 2020-2022. She is the Senior Partner at Prototype Thinking Labs, a business design and innovation lab focused on solving new business models 10x faster. Using a unique approac...
The Attitude of Gratitude with Jim Kwik
July 31, 2021 15:45 - 42 minutes - 35.8 MBWhat do superheroes, butterflies and teams have in common? They are all elements that make people Limitless! Here’s the encore interview from Jim Kwik, a renowned brain coach, who spoke at the Imagine Talks 2021 symposium. Jim Kwik is the founder of Kwik Learning and a widely recognized world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning. For two decades, he has served as the mental coach to students, seniors, entrepreneurs, and educators, and as ad...
Is Quiet a Superpower? with Jill Chang
July 21, 2021 13:20 - 39 minutes - 36 MBLet’s say you’re the quiet type. The kind of person who likes to keep to yourself. The introvert. What do you do when you’ve got to go to meetings? To parties? To work events? That can seem scary! Can quiet be a superpower? Our guest, Jill Chang, has written just that in her new book! In this episode, Jill talks about the definition of introversion, combatting negative stereotypes of introversion and turning them into strengths, working in "introverted" and "extroverted" cultures, and adv...
Racial Imposter Syndrome
June 13, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBDiamond created the podcast Asian Tales to create a conversation to share the Asian American experience and insights that have made that community unique along the way. The podcast represents a beacon for individuals to look towards for inspiration and connection to identify and share knowledge and culture. Its mission is to break through barriers that others and, more importantly, the individuals have created in their mind. She has recently spoken at Imagine Talks 2021.
Why the AAPI Hate? A History of Chinese in America
June 06, 2021 16:30 - 46 minutes - 43 MBJohn Jung is an author, psychology professor, and historian. His works include: Southern Fried Rice: Life in A Chinese Laundry in the Deep South, which describes living in the South during the Jim Crow era; Chinese Laundries: Tickets to Survival on Gold Mountain, a social history of the important role that these businesses that once dotted the landscape held for the economic survival of Chinese immigrants; Chopsticks in the Land of Cotton: Lives of Mississippi Delta Chinese Grocers, which exa...
From PharmD to Bon Appétit Entrepreneur
May 30, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBLan Ho was recently crowned Miss Asian Global’s 1st Princess. Lan's mission is to advocate for more minority representation in mass media, executive positions, and leadership. She is currently working on her newest startup, Fat Miilk; Lan hopes to use her startup companies as a way to inspire women in entrepreneurship and encourage others to disrupt the status quo. In this conversation, we discuss Lan’s journey from pharmacy to entrepreneurship, her advice for asian women entrepreneurs, and h...
How to Fight Racism in the AAPI Community: The Color-Blind Myth
May 23, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 48.3 MBDr. Stephanie Wong is a licensed Counseling Psychologist at Peninsula Behavioral Health and the VA in Palo Alto, in addition to a researcher and adjunct professor at both the University of San Francisco and New York University. Her work centers on trauma-informed care, identity development, and social justice in therapy, research, teaching, and advocacy with diverse communities. Amongst Stephanie's many passions, she also works to fight anti-blackness in the AAPI community through education a...
My Anxious Brain
April 18, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 18.3 MBDarae Jun received her Ph.D. in Microbiology from UC Berkeley and B.S. in Environmental Science from UC San Diego. Her hope is to utilize microbiology as a tool to promote sustainability by discovering and optimizing bioenergy solutions. Her mission is to be a role model and inspire students with real-world science careers and issues, engage students in hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences, and create teaching links between scientists and public elementary school.
Your Choice: Despair or Discovery?
April 11, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MBMelanie is a career advisor for students at Built By Girls and a Technical Recruiter in the Silicon Valley. But while she thought she had figured out all the keys to success, her life took a turn when she experienced depression after unexpected heartbreak and career burnout. Melanie was able to overcome this dark period of her life through a challenging mental shift in her priorities, sources of validation, and perspective on life. Today, it is her mission to advocate for the power of positiv...
Embracing Unconventional Paths
April 04, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBTammy Cho is CEO and founder of BetterBrave, a nonprofit that empowers employees with knowledge and tools for navigating harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Previously, Tammy co-founded Encore Alert, an AI platform that helps brands identify and act on emerging trends, crises, and influencers in their industry. She started the company as a college freshman at Georgetown University and sold it in 2016 at age 21. Tammy has also been recognized as an NBC Asian America's A to Z Rising St...
How to Run a Startup Like a SEAL Platoon
March 28, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 13.7 MBEric Basu is the CEO of Sentek Global. He’s a former U.S. Navy SEAL Commander who graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and holds an MBA from Anderson Graduate School of Management (UCLA). He launched Sentek Global out of his home in 2001 with the goal of founding a firm committed to making a significant and long-standing positive difference for its clients. He was a finalist for Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year and San Diego ...
Know Your Destination Before Asking for Direction
March 21, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 18.7 MBBorn in San Francisco, California, Josie grew up in an environment that straddled both cultures and more so in the underground world of Chinatown. Being a child of an immigrant family, she had to learn how to make sense of the "Chinese playground" and create opportunities on her own. It wasn't until the death of her father that Josie turned over a new leaf and began to focus more on her professional journey of entrepreneurship and founded her own brand of lash and spa treatments. Her legacy n...
Developing Disruptive Strategies
March 14, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 28.4 MBPatrick Lee is a serial entrepreneur best known for being a co-founder and former CEO of Rotten Tomatoes (rottentomatoes.com), a leading entertainment website focused on movie reviews and news. He is an advisor to a number of startups including Casetify, Instaread, Kiwi Campus, Oishii, WePloy, and Zeuss Technologies; and a mentor at a number of organizations including SOSV, Berkeley SkyDeck, Blue Startups, and Founder Institute. Patrick holds a BA in Cognitive Science from the University of C...
In Life, Nothing is Lost, We Only Gain
March 07, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWendy Shew is the Founder of Building Education that serves to build schools and provide education in developing countries in efforts to eliminate poverty. Her Mission is to Build 1,000 schools and touch 1,000,000 lives. After working for an Aerospace Company as a Jet Engine Specialist she found her true calling in philanthropy by making a difference in the world. She is an accredited life coach that believes everyone has a true purpose in life and it is their mission to live it out.
Strive for Happiness to Achieve Clarity
March 01, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBBelieving there is good in everyone is what Jaclyn has known to do at a young age. From being exposed to people with different disabilities because of having a brother with autism, to helping military families through their grief, after her own father was killed in action in Iraq - finding hope is her drive. Through her own suffering, she was determined to pursue her educational career by double majoring in English Literature and Psychology for her undergrad, and earned a MA in Clinical Psych...
The Road to Rediscovery & Reinvention
February 21, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBAs a dancer, Miko has received worldwide recognition with her debut in the movie, First Position, as well as winning the Gold Medal at the Moscow International Ballet Competition. Miko received a contract with the Birmingham Royal Ballet in England at the age of 17 years old as she danced and taught in over 20 countries. She is now a graduating student majoring in Integrative Biology at UC Berkeley and researching brain cancer therapies at UCSF. She is also the Conservatory Director of San Jo...
Courage and Strength — No Boundaries
February 14, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBJen Louie graduated from UC Berkeley in 1995 with degrees in Mass Communications and Development Studies. Jen helped launch the first LGBTQ news magazine TV show in the country, had a successful career in Hip Hop radio, and founded Sixth Sense Consulting Group. Jen has produced hundreds of campaigns and events, including the X-Games, NBA All-Star/ Superbowl parties, NY Fashion Week, the Bay Area Olympic Bid 2012, The Clinton Foundation Millennium Network events, community initiatives, capital...
Redefining Masculinity
February 07, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBJoseph Ilustrisimo is a fitness entrepreneur, personal and group trainer, photographer, videographer, and storyteller. Joseph has an independent personal training business called Redefined MVMT where he teaches individual clients and groups how to gain strength, get out of pain, and live more healthy lives. He is passionate about creativity, health, wellness, and equality.
Communicate with Purpose and Sincerity
February 01, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBDion Lim is a TV news anchor and reporter at ABC7/KGO-TV in San Francisco, CA and the author of Make Your Moment: The Savvy Woman's Communication Playbook To Getting The Success You Want. A sought-after speaker and emcee, she has hosted events with everyone from news legend Dan Rather to Hollywood celebrities like Patrick Dempsey, to community groups and leadership conferences. She was named one of Broadcasting and Cable Magazine's top 24 leaders in media and is the recipient of multiple Emmy...
Budding Food Network Star & Author Shares Her Cooking Inspirations
January 17, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBSamantha Mui is a native of the California Bay Area. A former culinary student and current food blogger, she has worked in and out of the food industry for more than a decade. Her cooking style is inspired by her travels abroad where she has experienced culture through cuisine. She has been featured nationally on Food Network and PBS's Check, Please! Her latest book is Melting Pot: Stories and Recipes from a Chinese American Daydreamer. Find her on social media @sammyeats.