16. Challenging Asian Career Stereotypes ft. LEMON Podcast

Whilst many Asians have typically been guided towards a traditional career path and pursued success in STEM industries; there is a rise of Asians challenging the status quo, breaking the mould and redefining the meaning of success as an Asian.

In this episode, we talk to Phillip Kuoch & Tom Tan from LEMON podcast.

From KPOP auditions to a career as an Oral Health Therapist, Tom broke the mould by quitting his 6 figure salary job to pursue his passion in songwriting & music. From being the brain behind hellokpop to starting a doughnut empire called Goldeluck's, Phillip followed his entrepreneurial spirit after university, rewriting his own narrative and path to success.

Listen in as we chat with Phil & Tom about their journeys, how they had the courage to challenge the status quo & advice that they would give to those wishing to do the same.

E P I S O D E O U T L I N E
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•Shape context with societal pressures of "Good Asian"
•Discuss the new wave of Asians breaking out of the usual stereotypes
•Tom's KPOP audition process
•Phil's illegal KPOP music hosting site
•How Phil founded hellokpop and started Goldeluck's
•Tom's experience working as a Oral Health Therapist overseas and how he quit his job to pursue music
•Advice for those wishing to challenge the Asian career status quo

T I M E S T A M P S
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04:31 Discussion begins
36:38 Recommendations

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