After 30+ years of being an Asian woman, Stephanie Chen grew tired of feeling underrepresented, unheard, and misunderstood. "There must be other women out there feeling this way," she mused. "I wish I could hear their stories. Let's make a podcast!" Ok, so maybe it wasn't that simple. Maybe it was an idea developed over years, from hundreds of conversations, with dozens of amazing women, all who felt a little lost, a little defiant, and more than a little silenced. Here are their stories.
Do you often relive the pain from your past? How do we stop creating pain in our present? Have Asians been brainwashed by our culture to not speak up - even against pain? When does tough love beco…
Do you control your thoughts, or do they control you? Does your inner angry toddler run your life? Are you upset with the past and anxious about the future? If so, this episode is for you. In thi…
Are you an artist with Asian parents? Do you have a hard time finding inspiration and a harder time knowing how to relax? Are your family dynamics kinda f*cked and leave you feeling like nothing you …
Why do we feel pressure to act 'OK' when we don't feel OK? What are the dangers of repressing your feelings? How do we learn the "Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*CK?" How do we balance empathy for oth…
Inconsistent character development. Plot holes. Limitless WTF?! moments. Before you watch the last episode, let Game of Thrones guru Jennifer redeem your faith in GoT just before the big finale.
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As the inaugural guest of the Raw Podcast, Sonsera talks about the pitfalls of comparing yourself to others and how a Chinese cultural camp helped her transition into the next stage of life. 14 years…
How to be every Asian immigrant parent's nightmare: Quit your full time job. Start a podcast. Talk about not playing by the rules, not studying hard, doing whatever the heck you want, and ... your pa…