Modern Minorities
275 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 130 ratingsSharon Lee Thony and Raman Sehgal are two MODERN MINORITIES - Asian-American industry pros "making it" (?) - even though they never became the doctors their parents wanted them to be. Each week, they are joined by folks of all stripes - entrepreneurs, corporates, athletes, reporters, politicians, entertainers, and more - to uncover how our different cultural backgrounds shape how we uniquely experience the world. MODERN MINORITIES is a collection of conversations about work and life through the lens of race and gender. It is a show where we talk about “the thing” that everyone is thinking about, but nobody is actually talking about it. New episodes drop weekly.
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Karl Preissner on P&G's (insider) diversity
June 08, 2020 10:19 - 52 minutesKarl may as well be the secret identity of a super-hero, but he’s anything but mild-mannered. As a member of P&G’s Diversity & Inclusion team, he’s got a unique perspective that you might not have expected on this podcast. Karl’s opinions and self-humility will challenge - and inspire - you to do more. And he doesn’t even know how to play the violin. = LEARN ABOUT KARL’S WORK: https://us.pg.com/diversity-and-inclusion/ MENTIONS... FILM: Jojo Rabbit BOOK: The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity...
10: the Sunday Burrito (& Bacon)
May 31, 2020 21:09 - 26 minutes - 39.8 MBSharon & Raman take a break from their regularly scheduled episodes to sit down and talk about what’s going on outside - police brutality, systemic racism, nationwide protests/riots - and talk through our own feelings. MENTIONS... 1. Killer Mike Atlanta speech: Full Speech (Video): rollingstone.com/music/music-news/killer-mike-speech-atlanta-protestors-press-conference-1007816/ Transcript: rev.com/blog/transcripts/rapper-killer-mike-speech-transcript-during-atlanta-protests 2. Mar...
the Sunday Burrito (& Bacon)
May 31, 2020 21:09 - 27 minutesSharon & Raman take a break from their regularly scheduled episodes to sit down and talk about what’s going on outside - police brutality, systemic racism, nationwide protests/riots - and talk through our own feelings. MENTIONS... 1. Killer Mike Atlanta speech: Full Speech (Video): rollingstone.com/music/music-news/killer-mike-speech-atlanta-protestors-press-conference-1007816/ Transcript: rev.com/blog/transcripts/rapper-killer-mike-speech-transcript-during-atlanta-protests 2. Martin Luther K...
09: Suzanne Sinatra (not quite) private past and future...
May 28, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.9 MBAs a black female founder - of Private Packs - Suzanne’s says she’s keeping her ex-husband’s last name to get great tables in NYC. She’s a a survivor, hustler, and most importantly a New Yorker. Suzanne’s lessons of loneliness, loudness, and leaving it all on the table will inspire you to get out and do the same. LEARN ABOUT SUZANNE’S COMPANY: privatepacks.com MENTIONS... TV: Billions (Showtime) PEOPLE: Mellody Hobson (Ariel Investments), Robert Smith (Vista Equity, NOT The Cure :)
Suzanne Sinatra (not quite) private past and future...
May 28, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutesAs a black female founder - of Private Packs - Suzanne’s says she’s keeping her ex-husband’s last name to get great tables in NYC. She’s a a survivor, hustler, and most importantly a New Yorker. Suzanne’s lessons of loneliness, loudness, and leaving it all on the table will inspire you to get out and do the same. LEARN ABOUT SUZANNE’S COMPANY: privatepacks.com MENTIONS... TV: Billions (Showtime) PEOPLE: Mellody Hobson (Ariel Investments), Robert Smith (Vista Equity, NOT The Cure :) Learn mo...
09: Suzanne Sinatra (not quite) private past and future...
May 28, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.9 MBAs a black female founder - of Private Packs - Suzanne’s says she’s keeping her ex-husband’s last name to get great tables in NYC. She’s a a survivor, hustler, and most importantly a New Yorker. Suzanne’s lessons of loneliness, loudness, and leaving it all on the table will inspire you to get out and do the same. LEARN ABOUT SUZANNE’S COMPANY: privatepacks.com MENTIONS... TV: Billions (Showtime) PEOPLE: Mellody Hobson (Ariel Investments), Robert Smith (Vista Equity, NOT The Cure :)
Jay Wong, the (original) Can-Asi-ian changemaker
May 25, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutesJay’s not like the rest of us - he’s from a foreign land. Even when he was a kid rocking the suburbs - he found himself at parties as the token...Canadian. But in our awkwardly sincere conversation with this inner changemaker - we found out that he’s so much more. Jay continues his parent's journey - and a sense of adventure - as an entrepreneur. And you’ll hear how his “American dream” involves so much more than just microphones and maple syrup... LEARN ABOUT JAY: theinnerchangemaker.com Lea...
08 : Jay Wong, the (original) Can-Asi-ian changemaker
May 25, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MBJay’s not like the rest of us - he’s from a foreign land. Even when he was a kid rocking the suburbs - he found himself at parties as the token...Canadian. But in our awkwardly sincere conversation with this inner changemaker - we found out that he’s so much more. Jay continues his parent's journey - and a sense of adventure - as an entrepreneur. And you’ll hear how his “American dream” involves so much more than just microphones and maple syrup... LEARN ABOUT JAY: theinnerchangemaker.com
Ariane Hunter’s secret? She (Project) Went for Her Dreams
May 21, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutesAriane went from the Bronx to Long Island, with a LOT of accents in between. From data geek to photographer to coach to founder - every experience has led her to this moment. She helped us better understand how she has been able to let go of expectations - and the definitions of success - that we tend to adopt from our families for ourselves. Basically, she went for her dreams and is still dreaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07 : Ariane Hunter’s secret? She (Project) Went for Her Dreams
May 21, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 46.4 MBAriane went from the Bronx to Long Island, with a LOT of accents in between. From data geek to photographer to coach to founder - every experience has led her to this moment. She helped us better understand how she has been able to let go of expectations - and the definitions of success - that we tend to adopt from our families for ourselves. Basically, she went for her dreams and is still dreaming.
06 : Bevan Bonhomme says "Trust Me, I'm a (South African) Doctor"
May 18, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBBevan is LITERALLY African American. Now an ER doctor, this mixed-race, “colored” South African shares how - as an immigrant - he had found what it meant to be “black enough.” All of us want to fit in. But how do you do so when you’re transplanted across the world, your accent sounds funny, and you’re far from family? Trust Bevan, after all, he's a doctor.
Bevan Bonhomme says "Trust Me, I'm a (South African) Doctor"
May 18, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutesBevan is LITERALLY African American. Now an ER doctor, this mixed-race, “colored” South African shares how - as an immigrant - he had found what it meant to be “black enough.” All of us want to fit in. But how do you do so when you’re transplanted across the world, your accent sounds funny, and you’re far from family? Trust Bevan, after all, he's a doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05: Mara Lecocq knows where the (boss) ladies are at
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 44.5 MBMara’s half Filipino, half French, and totally boss. Like all of us, she found herself chasing after things everyone thought was cool - but later found it wasn’t what she imagined it to be. By throwing everything away, Mara was able to start something new that fit her unique personality. Also, she’s descended from pirates.
Mara Lecocq knows where the (boss) ladies are at
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutesMara’s half Filipino, half French, and totally boss. Like all of us, she found herself chasing after things everyone thought was cool - but later found it wasn’t what she imagined it to be. By throwing everything away, Mara was able to start something new that fit her unique personality. Also, she’s descended from pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04 : Jesse Meza on (proper) Mexican media pro attire
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.6 MBJesse’s a Mexican-American business pro on the rise - but doesn’t need to fit into others' expectations - because it's clear he exceeds them. From advice on the basketball court to mistakes of youth, Jesse's taken his life's lessons to heart - creating a better world not just for him, but the world that brought him up. Learn More: https://www.modmypod.com/
Jesse Meza on (proper) Mexican media pro attire
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutesJesse’s a Mexican-American business pro on the rise - but doesn’t need to fit into others' expectations - because it's clear he exceeds them. From advice on the basketball court to mistakes of youth, Jesse's taken his life's lessons to heart - creating a better world not just for him, but the world that brought him up. Learn More: https://www.modmypod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03 : Zineb El Ouazzani's (secret) life as a Moroccan tennis pro
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBZineb is anything BUT just a Moroccan girl in Geneva, with a story spanning from the American South to North Africa. Once a nationally ranked tennis player, her life turned upside-down in an instant. Whether expanding political participation of Arab women and youth or working for one of the world’s largest tech companies - Z’s continuously redefined herself. Through many ups and downs - she’s ready to hit the courts again. Resources: The Code of the Extraordinary Mind Learn Mor...
Zineb El Ouazzani's (secret) life as a Moroccan tennis pro
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourZineb is anything BUT just a Moroccan girl in Geneva, with a story spanning from the American South to North Africa. Once a nationally ranked tennis player, her life turned upside-down in an instant. Whether expanding political participation of Arab women and youth or working for one of the world’s largest tech companies - Z’s continuously redefined herself. Through many ups and downs - she’s ready to hit the courts again. Resources: The Code of the Extraordinary Mind Learn More: https://...
Rajiv Satyal isn't (always) joking about being Indian
April 21, 2020 12:30 - 56 minutesRajiv is an Indian-American from Hamilton, Ohio who’s often the funniest - and most serious - guy in the room. He’s now a successful LA-based comic who’s performed around the world - with Dave Chappelle, Russell Peters, and even Google and the US State Department. You’ll relate to how Rajiv never an option to be a social commentator - but did it anyway. Learn More: https://www.modmypod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02 : Rajiv Satyal isn't (always) joking about being Indian
April 21, 2020 12:30 - 55 minutes - 77 MBRajiv is an Indian-American from Hamilton, Ohio who’s often the funniest - and most serious - guy in the room. He’s now a successful LA-based comic who’s performed around the world - with Dave Chappelle, Russell Peters, and even Google and the US State Department. You’ll relate to how Rajiv never an option to be a social commentator - but did it anyway. Learn More: https://www.modmypod.com/
01 : Alexis Agosto has the 4As Keepin it Real with D&I
April 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBAlexis a Puerto Rican girl from Jersey City keeping it real leading the 4As’ Diversity & Inclusion. In a post- “Mad Men” era, learn why D&I is more important than ever for the advertising industry. You’ll also learn the lessons Alexis DIDN’T learn as a little girl in a not-so-great neighborhood, and about her dreams - en español - about her Abuela. Resources Alexis’s LinkedIn American Association of Advertising Agencies Learn More: https://www.modmypod.com/
Alexis Agosto has the 4As Keepin it Real with D&I
April 21, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutesAlexis a Puerto Rican girl from Jersey City keeping it real leading the 4As’ Diversity & Inclusion. In a post- “Mad Men” era, learn why D&I is more important than ever for the advertising industry. You’ll also learn the lessons Alexis DIDN’T learn as a little girl in a not-so-great neighborhood, and about her dreams - en español - about her Abuela. Resources Alexis’s LinkedIn American Association of Advertising Agencies Learn More: https://www.modmypod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices...
00: Who (really) are these Model Minorities?
April 21, 2020 11:14 - 40 minutes - 56 MBThis is where it all begins, and how we all start making it better. Sharon & Raman (your hosts with the mosts) uncover the motivations behind their new podcast on race and gender, as well as a bit more about their OWN “Model Minority” experiences. You’ll hear a preview of their upcoming guests - black, white, brown, yellow, gay, straight, boy, girl - and everything in between. Together with their guests, these longtime pals share and learn what it is to be Model Minorities. This is a ...
Who (really) are these Model Minorities?
April 21, 2020 11:14 - 41 minutesThis is where it all begins, and how we all start making it better. Sharon & Raman (your hosts with the mosts) uncover the motivations behind their new podcast on race and gender, as well as a bit more about their OWN “Model Minority” experiences. You’ll hear a preview of their upcoming guests - black, white, brown, yellow, gay, straight, boy, girl - and everything in between. Together with their guests, these longtime pals share and learn what it is to be Model Minorities. This is a show ab...
Model Minorities - Welcome
April 11, 2020 18:33 - 54 minutes - 75 MBListen to this special preview episode to hear how folks are coping in the epicenter of the global pandemic, AND for an inspiring story of how a ~30-year-old colleague recovered from COVID-19. You'll also hear a different perspective on who some of the REAL heroes are in the new normal our crazy world has become