Yellow Bee Pod

Ep 22 : #ESEAEats with Anna Chan from Asian Leadership Collective

October 31, 2022 19:19 - 1 hour - 51 MB

The annual #ESEAEats celebrations are here for November! #ESEAEats (East and Southeast Asian Eats) is an 11K+ Instagram hashtag and engaged community of chefs, small businesses, influencers, food enthusiasts and more! The campaign gives a space where ESEA heritage, and lived experiences can be celebrated with storytelling through food. The #ESEAEats campaign was launched on Instagram on the 30th November 2020 by two people I'm lucky to call friends! Anna Chan, founder and director of Asian L...

Ep 21 : - Barnardo’s - Support for Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) in UK

May 15, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

The UK opened up an immigration route for British nationals in Hong Kong and their close family members, in response to China passing the Nationality Security Law in Hong Kong which restricts the rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong. This immigration route is known as The Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa, sometimes abbreviated to HK BNO, and launched on 31 January 2021. An estimated 5.4 million Hong Kong residents are potentially eligible, according to Home Office figures....

Ep 20 : Disney and Pixar's Turning Red (with interviews from the cast and crew!)

March 10, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.6 MB

This episode is all about Disney and Pixar’s all-new original feature film “Turning Red”! I've been so excited about this movie and can't wait to hear what you all think. There are a few very special guests featured in this episode.... You'll hear interview clips from the London movie premiere with lead voice actress Rosalie Chiang who voices Chinese-Canadian teenager Meilin. I'm soo excited to share clips of the one and only Sandra Oh (“The Chair,” “Killing Eve”), who voices Mei's protect...

Ep 19 : Motherhood (with Jessamine Chan - The School For Good Mothers)

March 02, 2022 14:19 - 52 minutes - 31.3 MB

TW: Racial Hate Crimes I am interviewing the incredible Jessamine Chan about motherhood and her new debut novel The School For Good Mothers (an instant New York Times Bestseller)! The School For Good Mothers is released in the UK on 3rd March 2022 and I would definitely recommend it! Find Jessamine Chan on Twitter and Instagram. Thanks to Media Hive for the opportunity to connect with Jessamine Chan. Thank you so much for tuning back into Yellow Bee Pod - why don't you send this podcast ...

Ep 18 : Queer and Muslim - Bisexuality Day (with Joy @jm_arrow)

September 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

TW: use of slurs relating to LGBT+ community This episode I'm speaking with British Asian writer, Joy, about her experiences as a Muslim bisexual woman with mixed Asian heritages. Phew we cover a lot in this episode - join our great conversation about activism, identity, and personal experiences from an Asian, LGBT+ and Muslim perspective. Bisexual Awareness Week is celebrated every year on 16-23rd Sept around Bisexuality Day (23rd Sept) #BiWeek Did you know there are similarities between Mus...

Ep 17 : Mulan Is An Icon

September 03, 2020 19:43 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Mulan was the first East or Southeast Asian ICONNNN of my childhood. As the new Disney live-action movie is being released in September 2020, I am sharing how important Disney's Mulan was to my childhood as British Born Chinese girl! I also cover all things related to the new live-action movie including the casting, CONTROVERSIES and the no-cinema release. Whether you will be watching the new movie or not, tune in to hear all about Asian Representation. Thank you to Bernice, Iris and Yoland...

Ep 16 : Lessons from Lockdown

August 21, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Do you call it lockdown, isolation or quarantine? I created Yellow Bee Pod to talk about the highs and lows of our experiences as East/Southeast Asians and this episode is a perfect example. I'm talking about the racism we have seen affecting our communities, how you can help stop hate crimes, what's been helping me survive and thrive this year and how much I'm grateful for! Lockdown feelings - good and bad! What it's like in London right now COVID-19 racism against East and Southeast As...

Ep 15 : Mental Health and Youth Power (with Loizza Aquino)

August 11, 2020 17:56 - 52 minutes - 37 MB

We're talking public speaking, mental health and youth power! Loizza Aquino is an inspirational role model who brings important conversations about mental health to her community, including her Filipino Canadian community, and also around the world! International Youth Day is celebrated by the UN every year on 12th August and I'm grateful for the opportunity to celebrate young people who are leaders driving civic engagement and CHANGE. Yes to more Asian inspirations! TW/CW : Suicide Conne...

Ep 14 : Sister Tag

July 31, 2020 19:54 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

You're in for a treat as I'm sitting down with all 3 of my younger sisters for a #SISTERTAG episode, Did you know that the first Sunday of August is SISTERS DAY? I'm so grateful that I have my younger sisters Jessica, Lauryn and Olivia. We're talking about the meaning behind our names, after-school tutoring and growing up with Asian parents. We also accidentally get into family trauma and the fights we had growing up. From this episode, I've realised how many childhood memories I've complet...

Ep 13 : Women of South Korea and how to be Fluent Korean (with MinJu @FluentKorean)

July 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

We are exploring guest MinJu's journey to become more fluent in both Fluent Korean culture and language. As someone who grew up largely in Manila Philippines, MinJu is keen to learn more about her South Korean roots and shares her research on her FluentKorean website. I learnt so much from our conversation from MinJu's experiences in International School, how learning about Korean culture helps her understand her parents and the terms that Koreans adopt from other languages. A highlight of t...

Ep 12 : Chinese Comedian on BBC Radio 4 (with Ken Cheng)

July 11, 2020 17:14 - 59 minutes - 44.6 MB

Hey everyone! In this episode I'm chatting to amazing comedian Ken Cheng who you may know from his BBC Radio 4 show "Chinese Comedian". We're talking about Asians in TV, embracing stereotypes and dealing with Twitter trolls. We are also talking about people getting our names wrong or just mixed us up with a whole other person. Do you get mixed up with other people of the same ethnicity? Find Ken Cheng "Chinese Comedian" on BBC Sounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000ms6 Twitter https://...

Ep 11 : Get To Know Me - Answering Your Questions

July 01, 2020 11:53 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MB

Hey, I'm Natalie and what's your name? We're back for 2nd season of Yellow Bee Pod! Woohoooo I'm so excited to be back for another season of sharing East and Southeast Asian diaspora experiences. Join us to hear my experiences as a British Born Chinese woman and the Asian experiences of different guests (click Subscribe right now so you don't miss future episodes) In this episode, I'm answering all of your listener questions #AskMeAnything. We're talking about my inspiration for this podca...

Ep 10 : It's a Man's World (with Ying Wan Loh)

June 22, 2020 13:45 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

Ying Wan Loh is an award-winning engineer who works on phenomenal Rolls-Royce engines. We are talking about culture shock as an international student in Glasgow, busting stereotypes and dealing with microaggressions in the workplace. As an East Asian woman succeeding in engineering and manufacturing sectors, Ying is stamping out so many bad stereotypes and setting new standards. We love to see it! This episode is part of my celebrations for International Women in Engineering Day which is cel...

Ep 9 : Asian beauty, skin whitening and more! (with Kanako Nakano)

June 13, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

I am joined by actress Kanako Nakano who I discovered through White Pearl, a play about a fictional skin-whitening cosmetics company. In this episode we’re talking about colourism, the prejudice based on skintone usually with a preference for lighter skin. We share our Asian experiences of colourism and how I was encouraged to keep out of the sun so I don’t tan. What are your experiences with Asian beauty standards and colourism? We also explore Kanako’s international theatre work, skin care ...

Ep 8: Pride Month Special! BLM, Kpop and Coming Out

June 07, 2020 13:27 - 1 hour - 54 MB

Join us for a Pride Month Special! It doesn't feel quite right saying "Happy Pride" when it isn't a happy one with racial tension around the world. In this episode, we talk about Black Lives Matter, Kpop and my friend Dominic (@dominicvin_) shares his coming our stories, including to his Filipina mum. As a mixed race Asian in the LGBT+ community, he sometimes feels like "a minority within a minority within a minority". Dominic shares how he found his community, his top Kpop song recommendati...

Ep 7: Fetish and Swedish (with Evelyn Mok)

May 30, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 44.2 MB

Joined by Swedish- Chinese stand-up comedian, Evelyn Mok, we talk about how jokes about Chinese culture can be done right (and so so wrong). How do you call out racism? Do you find yourself playing into Asian stereotypes? Evelyn also shares her experiences from Edinburgh Fringe Festival and how people hit on comedians. We also talk about the over-sexualisation of Asian women with first-hand experiences and adult topics. We are not your fetish! #WeRNotVirus https://www.omnibus-clapham.org/ot...

Ep 6: Dating Apps Expertise

May 24, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 38.6 MB

What is our favourite online dating app? If you are looking for love, the first place to go is online. We discuss Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and more SUBTLE ways of finding a match in online dating. I'm joined by a previous colleague (Kelvin) who brings a male perspective to the dating app debate. We consider the different apps we have tried over the years and the dating app features we hate! Join the conversation by sharing your dating experiences and dating topics you want us to talk about in f...

Ep 5 : Malaysian food? Starting a Supper Club business and bringing flavours from Malaysia to the UK (with Makan Malaysia)

May 19, 2020 19:57 - 42 minutes - 31.2 MB

All things Malaysian food! In this episode, I speak to Kat and Sue from Makan Malaysia, a UK-based Malaysian food business. Hear how they launched their business with supper clubs for friends and family and now bring Malaysian flavours to the UK through online deliveries. Find out where we are on the Nandos spice scale, what their parents think of them starting a food business and more! Thanks for tuning in again. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast...

Ep 4 : Resurgence of Xenophobia and Racism related to COVID-19

May 13, 2020 15:00 - 51 minutes - 33.4 MB

How are Asian communities feeling about racist and xenophobic discrimination related to Covid-19? Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: [email protected] Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner. Links Xenophobia and the Coronavirus: How the Outbreak has Radicalised Views on R...

Ep 3 : Ramadan, Pinoy Pride and Musical Theatre in Brunei (with Basil Witsqa)

May 07, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 35.5 MB

This episode we're talking about bringing musical theatre and the arts to life in the tiny Southeast Asian nation of Brunei. Basil Witsqa is Bruneian teacher and performer with both Malay and Filipino heritage. Our conversation includes the real blend of cultures represented in Basil's life including religions, languages and Western influences. Basil shares the challenges and successes while creating a space for musical theatre productions. I can definitely relate to an upbringing where cre...

Ep 2 : Frontline Worker - Being a Pharmacist during Covid-19 (with Jimmy Nguyen)

May 04, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24 MB

What are the roles of BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic) workers during the Covid-19 global pandemic? Jimmy Nguyen is a British-Vietnamese pharmacist and shares his experiences of working in a pharmacy as the Covid-19 pandemic developed. Since the start of 2020, Jimmy Nguyen has been dealing with abuse from customers, stockpiling concerns and insufficient PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in a London pharmacy. We discuss all of this and more, including some positive notes from his se...

Ep 1 : Ethnic Identity (with my sister!)

April 30, 2020 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

We are kicking off with the first episode of Yellow Bee Pod on the topic of Ethnic Identity. In this episode, we sit down with my younger sister, Jessica Gar- Lai Cheung, to discuss our upbringing and how our ethnic identity has changed. As British Born Chinese women living in England, we were never quite "Chinese enough" OR "British enough". Even though we are really close, this is the first time we have had such an open discussion about our sense of belonging or childhood experiences of ra...

Ep 0 : Trailer

April 18, 2020 16:38 - 52 seconds - 833 KB

Hello and welcome to my brand new podcast (woohoo!) Yellow Bee Pod shares the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @yellowbeepod

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