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First of All

First of All is a real, unfiltered conversation on career, family, relationships, & culture. Your host is actress/director/entrepreneur Minji Chang, who will bring in her friends & special guests from all walks of life to kick back in her virtual living room. Together we will laugh, drop whatever knowledge we have, & speak our truth on weekly featured topics. Get ready for good times & all the feels.

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Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
73 minutes
Episodes
202
Years Active
2017 - 2025
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#83 - Bridging Cultures with Andrew Chau (Boba Guys)

#83 - Bridging Cultures with Andrew Chau (Boba Guys)

In this week's episode, Minji sits down with Boba Guys co-founder Andrew Chau for a deep dive on the elements that contribute to culture and how we continue to shape it. Even before he became half of…

01:38:35  |   Thu 12 Sep 2019
#82 - Let's Talk About Sex with Melody Cheng (Asian Boss Girl)

#82 - Let's Talk About Sex with Melody Cheng (Asian Boss Girl)

Did you or anyone EVER actually have "the talk" with their parents? How did you learn what sex was? SexED? Movies + TV? When/how did you discover porn? How did it effect your attitude as a grown up? …

01:07:41  |   Thu 05 Sep 2019
#81 - Getting Bodied & Balanced with Autumn Bates

#81 - Getting Bodied & Balanced with Autumn Bates

We’ve talked a lot about how we’ve been doing mentally, spiritually, & emotionally, but what about our BODIES? How do self-care & mental health incorporate physical fitness, daily habits & diet? SO G…

01:18:38  |   Tue 27 Aug 2019
#80 - Overcoming Drama & Building Resilience w/ Megan Lee

#80 - Overcoming Drama & Building Resilience w/ Megan Lee

Whether it's burnout, tragedy, or just a temporary setback in life, it can feel hard or even impossible to bounce back & carry on. In the middle of chaos or our darkest moments, we can feel tired or …

01:18:38  |   Wed 21 Aug 2019
#79 - Chasing Dreams & Staying Sane with JoonLeeComedy

#79 - Chasing Dreams & Staying Sane with JoonLeeComedy

DREAM BIG, they say. GO BIG OR GO HOME, they say. We are here for ALL of it....but it also helps to know what it’s really like for people like us who are actually doing all of the above. Actualizing …

01:02:53  |   Tue 13 Aug 2019
#78 - Difficult Conversations w/ Byron James

#78 - Difficult Conversations w/ Byron James

It's safe to say that no one likes confrontation. It's uncomfortable, it's scary, it's awkward, & you don't know what the results are going to be. Whether you're talking with a significant other, a b…

01:41:15  |   Wed 07 Aug 2019
#77 - Self-Awareness & Dating w/ Slim

#77 - Self-Awareness & Dating w/ Slim

We’ve been on a mental & emotional deep diving streak here on First Of All, & this time we’re back on one of our fav topics: DATING. There’s so much from our previous episodes that come into play in …

01:37:11  |   Tue 23 Jul 2019
#76 - Transitioning & Networking w/ Traci Lee

#76 - Transitioning & Networking w/ Traci Lee

So you took a chance, made a change, & broke away (thanks, Kelly Clarkson) from a past version of yourself - your career, a relationship, a city. And now you’ll spread your wings & learn how to fly, …

01:17:24  |   Tue 16 Jul 2019
#75 - Embracing Change w/ Dante Basco

#75 - Embracing Change w/ Dante Basco

Change is inevitable. It can also mean reinvention. Every person is on their own journey with their own timelines, goals, challenges, failures & wins. What happens when you reach a goal & it's as ama…

00:55:33  |   Wed 10 Jul 2019
#74 Leading Your Life & Silencing Saboteurs w/ Nicki Sun

#74 Leading Your Life & Silencing Saboteurs w/ Nicki Sun

In every phase of our lives, the challenges continue to change but one thing stays the same - we are the captains of our ship & the leaders of our own lives. Some people may have additional titles li…

01:12:17  |   Tue 02 Jul 2019
#73 - Love is Love is Love w/ Atsuko Okatsuka

#73 - Love is Love is Love w/ Atsuko Okatsuka

Love is love is love...right? YES. And we are here for it. Also, if you are an Asian female who happens to be boo'd up with a white male, you might get an earful, a raised eyebrow, or some classic be…

01:29:50  |   Tue 25 Jun 2019
#72 - Self-Discovery & Representation w/ Sherry Cola

#72 - Self-Discovery & Representation w/ Sherry Cola

It's PRIDE MONTH here & FOA is over the moon to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ friends & family!! The rainbows, the glitter, the dancing, we are LIVING FOR IT all! It's an important time to appreciate the be…

01:15:12  |   Wed 19 Jun 2019
#71 - Leveling Up w/ Miracle Mornings

#71 - Leveling Up w/ Miracle Mornings

Time for a heart to heart from Minji about anxiety & her thought process around building a career, maintaining good health & growing fulfilling relationships. All of these things feed into one anothe…

01:07:48  |   Tue 04 Jun 2019
#70 - Unpacking Racism w/ Dushyant Asthana

#70 - Unpacking Racism w/ Dushyant Asthana

Once upon a time in Spring 2019, Minji went to acting class & witnessed a casting exercise that went a little...racist...& then sexist. Long story short, Minji failed to keep her feelings to herself …

01:06:31  |   Tue 28 May 2019
#69 - Serving Political Realness w/ Kavi Vu

#69 - Serving Political Realness w/ Kavi Vu

Asian Americans historically suck at voting & are the least politically engaged out of all US minorities. But let's take a second and try to understand WHY, HOW, & WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE. In loving ho…

01:16:17  |   Tue 21 May 2019
#68 - Selfie Protocol & the State of Union w/ Ronny Chieng

#68 - Selfie Protocol & the State of Union w/ Ronny Chieng

Ronny Chieng is bold, real, & hilarious. End of description. Just kidding(ish). But really, do we need to say more? In this episode, Minji sits down with comedian & actor Ronny Chieng from The Daily …

01:15:55  |   Tue 14 May 2019
#67 - East Coast Hustling w/ 6.99 Per Pound

#67 - East Coast Hustling w/ 6.99 Per Pound

First Of All wishes you all Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! OK, so he West Coast vs East Coast conversation has been the source of many mainstream jokes, memes & rap songs throughout Ame…

01:17:36  |   Tue 07 May 2019
#66 - Educating Generation Z & Getting Schooled w/ Emily Gao

#66 - Educating Generation Z & Getting Schooled w/ Emily Gao

Ever had that feeling that old folks are just like SO lame & out of touch & parents just don’t understand? Yeah, we haven’t either. But we’re told that in some parts of the world this sometimes happe…

01:09:57  |   Mon 29 Apr 2019
#65 - KPop Scandals, Misogyny & More w/ Peter Kim

#65 - KPop Scandals, Misogyny & More w/ Peter Kim

This episode goes deep into discussing the dark underbelly of the K-Pop world & Korean culture. In this episode, Minji calls upon the hilarious insight of comedian Peter Kim, host of the podcast "The…

01:11:50  |   Fri 19 Apr 2019
#64 - Thoughts On Alcohol & Partying w/ Bryan Gosling

#64 - Thoughts On Alcohol & Partying w/ Bryan Gosling

Whatever your preference - beer pong at a house party, shots in a club, or a glass of wine (or three) with friends over dinner, alcohol is the widely beloved social lubricant of the ages. But as much…

01:24:09  |   Wed 10 Apr 2019
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