Heart Open ConversAsians
A thoughtfully curated space where intentional and honest conversations are had and held for and with a community I hold near and dear to my heart: the Asian collective. Every month, you’ll hear a guest join me in conversation, followed by a solo episode in the same month where I share and weave in my reflections and learnings from that conversation.
Together, we’ll exchange stories of our uniquely hard yet beautiful lives, our journeys, learned experiences and lessons, with the hope that it will encourage and empower you to live out your one precious yet nuanced life that is most true and most YOU. I’m that friend you can count on as we walk together on this journey to learn to embrace and make space for all parts of us. You’re welcome here.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 77
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Anne Garcia: About Dklutr, from VA to Agency Owner, and On Building Dynamic Teams
In this Good Friday episode, I'm featuring a conversation with a special and sparkly individual, someone who's pivotal in the higher sound quality you've been hearing in this new season…
Sylvia Cheng: Her Take on Introducing Pivots to Her Business and How her Business Supports Her Self Care
In this Thursday-ish episode, I’m showing up in my pretty worn-out, a tad jetlagged and sluggish (allergies season!) being, coming to you with an episode sharing a recent catch-up sesh …
Leslie Espino: On Navigating Male-Dominant Work Environments and Striking Mindful Balance between True Creative Freedom and Output
Ever made connections because you chose to act on it then found yourself thinking after how remised you would have been if you haven’t, because you met yourself a kindred spirit in that…
Claudia Chan: On Cultivating Safe Spaces for Self and Its Impact on Accessing Our Heart's Desires
When it comes to the idea of embracing radical self love and self empathy as one of the essential steps to help us move through roadblocks and make attaining our desires and aspirations…
Solo: On Wintery Hibernation Months and What Helped Me Combat The Blues and Maintain Equilibrium
Hello, dear ones. Thanks for joining me back in here. I’m hanging with you here solo today to share my experience with these colder, darker, gloomier, and what many call hibernation mon…
KJ Nazrul: On Podcasting, Protecting our Energy and Essentiality of Support Systems
Hello, dear ones. Thanks for joining me back in here. As we inched towards the end of the first month in this new year, I hope you’ve managed to land yourself on a routine that’s easefu…
Solo: On Friendships in our 30s and How to Find Joy and Gratitude In Them
Hello, dear ones. Thank you for joining me back in here. Today, I'm meeting you here solo with an invitation for you to join me to explore a topic that's been weighing on my heart and m…
Mary Dee: On Tuning Inward, New Life Chapters and Honoring Your Needs
Hello, dear ones. Thanks for joining me back in here. I hope you've allowed doses of cocooning, indulgences, and rest into your days as you wrap 2022 up with a bow and are walking into …
Solo: Of New Seasons, Human-ing and Permission to Self
Well, hello dear ones. It's been a long pause on here, longer than I'd wanted. I've missed hanging out with you here in this sacred, honest container curated to hold and honor the tende…
Hello Again, A Life Update, Season Finale, and Saying "See You Later"
Beloved friends, thank you so much for joining me on this atypical Wednesday episode on the podcast. It's been a while, and I've missed meeting you here through this intimate, personal …
Justine Wentzell-Chang: On the Power of Words, Channeling Hope from our Darkest Traumas and Raising Kids with our Asian Parents
Justine is a storyteller and mamapreneur. She writes for both film and TV, and runs her own copywriting business, helping brands that want to have a positive impact on people and planet…
Karen Chan: On Starting A Dream Creative Business as an Attorney, the Essentiality of a Meditation Practice, and Trusting the Small Steps
In this first interview post hiatus, I’m thrilled to bring you this heartwarming, nourishing conversation with the smart and sparkly Karen Chan. Karen is a children's book author, entre…
Solo - The Hardest Thing I Had To Do
Hi friends. I arrived today with what would be the most heartwrenching share I've ever had on the podcast thus far.
I poured my heart out about trying to find peace and acceptance for t…
Annie Hardock: On Opportunities in Adversities, Lifelong Learning and Taking A Stand For Flexible and Holistic Education Systems
I’m in an over-the-moon kinda mood today because guess who’s back?! The endearing and bubbly Annie Hardock returns on the podcast!
If you don’t yet know Annie: Annie Hardock is an educa…
Solo - Observations As An Almost Stranger In My Home City
I decided to take you into the depth of my heart's story this week on the podcast with this solo episode where I shared about my experiences and observations during my first week here i…
Claire Wu: On Creating New Homes Away From Home, Turning Hobbies Into Thriving Businesses and On Getting Unstuck
I have the pleasure of holding the space on the podcast today, for a reflective, honest and intentional conversation with the confident, tenacious, powerhouse of a female, Claire Wu.
…
Season 2 Roundup of Golden Nuggets - 3 of 3
In this Friday-ish episode, we wrapped up our golden nuggets roundup series, with these 4 sparkly, spirited, and brilliant ladies. I hope these nuggets of wisdom serve to remind you tha…
Season 2 Roundup of Golden Nuggets - 2 of 3
Andddd Hello there, 2022! New year surely, but yet, it feels and seems like that was the only thing that turned. The word and effect of ‘pandemic’ is once again upon us, threatening nor…
Season 2 Roundup of Golden Nuggets - 1 of 3
Hi friends. On this momentous last day of 2021, I’m delighted to bring to you the final episode of 2021 on the Heart Open ConversaAsians podcast, where, during this time of the year whe…
Sarah Dayan Mueller: On Fully Experiencing What Is Here and Now and A Serendipitous Journey To Becoming An Author
I’m delighted to bring you today, this wholesome, honeyed conversation with a new-found friend and a fellow avid lover of books and stories, Sarah Dayan Mueller. Sarah is a native of Br…