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In our final episode of this season, Jenna is joined by creative community champion, returning guest and founder of Aunty’s House, Amita Kala. An episode of introspection, Jenna and Amita reflect on season 2, answer questions from recent guests and discuss creative processes, grind culture and the importance of rest.
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Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored conversation at a time.
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Ankita Singh अंकिता सिंह shares her journey from producing to writing and having the courage to create. This episode delves into Ankita's experience writing “Basmati Bitch”, the ever-looming ‘burden of representation’, and the state of the creative community today. Ankita also shares her recent quest exploring her family history in India, digging up inspiration for her next play, and exploring other creative pursuits.
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Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored conversation at a time.
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In this episode, Jenna sits down with 이혜지 Hye Ji (Erica) Lee - a Korean-born sociologist and writer, who opens up about her journey and the ideas that shape her world. This episode delves into relationships, personal growth, decoloniality, academia, and Erica's own candid reflections relating to aspirations, self-compassion and spirituality.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST: Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time.✨This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North, Creative NZ & Big Fan.✨
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Recorded at the recent Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year & Pride month event, Jenna sits down with four brilliant Asian, queer creatives. Covering themes from success and courage to reinvention and self-expression, the panelists reflect on their journeys and look to the future.
The panel shares insights on how embracing their heritage and ancestry has enriched their sense of identity and fuelled their artistic expression.
Panelists:
Marc Conaco: Bisaya artist, graphic designer and zine-maker
Sam Low: Fiji-born Chinese, MasterChef NZ Winner, cookbook author and food creative
Sung Hwan Bobby Park 박성환: Korean multidisciplinary artist
Zed Xu 榛子瞬: Chinese-born, makeup artist, audio-visual & multidisciplinary artist
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Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored conversation at a time.
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Tāmaki Makaurau-based, award-winning comedian, David Correos, talks to Jenna about the lengths of his creativity, being a Taskmaster favourite, and leadership in the comedy world. He also opens up a bit about his love life, risk-taking, fame, friendships and heaps more.
Catch David on tour, HERE.
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ABOUT THE PODCASTHosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time.✨This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North, Creative NZ & Big Fan.✨
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Abbey a.k.a DJ RNG+SUS joins Jenna to talk about everything from exciting things happening this month for Pride, co-creating and fostering safe spaces with All My Friends, and navigating Queer and POC identity through their creative practice. Abbey also provides Jenna event-producing advice, as well as insight into why it might be time to take a step back from their intense schedule to prioritise growth.
Check out more of Abbey and their mahi at: www.mariadellegamit.com , www.amf.nz , soundcloud.com/abbey-gamit , instagram.com/jpegmezaddy/
👉 Don't miss Asian in Aotearoa Year of the Dragon: Panel & Podcast Recording! Register for free at https://events.humanitix.com/asian-in-aotearoa-year-of-the-dragon-panel-and-podcast-recording
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Hailing from Manawatū and based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Jess Hong sits down with Jenna and talks about her growth and the whirlwind of filming Netflix’s upcoming show, 3 Body Problem, and grounding herself in finding community and being at home in Aotearoa. They both delve into defining what purpose means to them and where their pursuits have spontaneously taken them.
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Listen to Jess on the Dumplings & Dragons podcast online now
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ABOUT THE PODCASTHosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time.✨This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North, Creative NZ & Big Fan.✨
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Kiwi-Malaysian-Chinese filmmaker Jack Woon joins Jenna for our last episode of the year. In this episode, he shares his acute perfectionist tendencies, some of which we may or may not relate to, and how collaboration actually helps fight those tendencies. He delves into his screen practice and the changes for Asian representation in the industry, his favourite collaborations, creative (see: coffee) rituals, and pursuing dream projects.
Jack's work 👉 www.unkofilms.com
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In this episode, Jenna sits down with music producer Edward Liu, also known as EDY. They discuss his experiences in Aotearoa’s music scene, the importance of creating a safe space in the recording studio, and his family's understanding of his work. Beyond being a producer, EDY talks about his work as a teacher, his initiative Schools 2 Studio, and the practice of self-love.
Listen to EDY’s music here.
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In this episode, Jenna talks to Wellington-based artist, Ali Pang. The conversation goes deep and not only touches on Ali’s career as an artist and jewellery maker, but also delves into her experiences being diagnosed with ADHD, spirituality, and struggles with guilt and self-love.
Check out Ali's work: PANGjewellery.comInstagram: pang.jewellery and AAPPA.PAPPA
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New Zealand Poet Laureate, Chris Tse, talks to Jenna Wee about his role and advocacy as New Zealand Poet Laureate all while juggling his creative practice with maintaining a day job. Chris also reflects on sustainability in the arts, the challenges of writing funding applications, and supporting fellow Asian creatives. The conversation dives into Chris’ thoughts on leadership, creativity, collaboration, and self-love.
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Writer and Metro magazine food editor, Jean Teng, talks to Jenna about her unexpected journey into food writing, starting with a complaint email to Metro itself. Jean reflects on the evolving food media landscape in Auckland and the challenges it presents. This conversation delves into cultural appropriation, diversity in food writing, Jean’s evolving leadership style, personal growth, and her writing process.
Read Metro Eats: https://www.metromag.co.nz/food/metro-eats
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Award-winning writer, director and actor Bala Murali Shingade joins Jenna on the podcast to talk about his play Boom Shankar, art and identity, funding applications AND he answers questions on themes of Leadership, Collaboration, Creativity, (Self)Love.
Buy tickets to see Boom Shankar this September at Q Theatre, HERE.
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Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (🇳🇿New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time.
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Writer and software developer Rose Lu talks with Jenna about her first book All Who Live on Islands, writers festivals, racism plus the novel she’s currently trying to work on. Rose migrated from China as a child and currently lives in Pōneke, Wellington.
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Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work.
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Maggie is a Chinese-New Zealander, a multimedia journalist at Re: News, a documentary maker and an aspiring lady of leisure. Here, we talk about the new series that Maggie directed called Dating While Asian and her own dating experiences. What also comes up is some stuff around being fetishised, pleasure or lack thereof for women in straight partnerships, breakups, burnout and more.
Watch Dating While Asian on YouTube HERE
Maggie on Re:News 👉 https://www.renews.co.nz/topics/profile/maggie-shui
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Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work.
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To mark two years of Asian in Aotearoa, Jenna is joined by Elina Ashimbayava (episode 22 guest, Storyo founder & friend) and answers questions sent in from various past guests about the podcast, life, relationships, vulnerability and more!
Thank you for your great questions:
Cindy Leong Marwin Silerio Geoff Ong Alyssa Medel Amanda Grace Leo Grace Ko Steven Junil Park Nathan Joe Hazel Zishun Sam Low Marc ConacoJenna is Aotearoa-born and raised, Malaysian-Chinese, Japanese, Pākehā and Melanau. She is the founder and host of Asian in Aotearoa and a seasoned marketer, a certified coach, a Tarot reader, an INTJ, Cancer Sun with a Capricorn stellium.
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Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work.
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Jess is an Aotearoa-born Chinese DJ, music journo, and host of the web series Amplified (which you should totally watch). In this episode, we talk about the series and Jess’ background - from being terrible at singing to playing sets at some epic NZ festivals.
Follow Jess on IG @fu.f.u
Watch Amplified HERE
Listen to Jess’ Daylight Ravings mix HERE
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Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work.
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Rhohil Kishore AKA K’SHORE is an artist, songwriter, producer, performer, educator and overthinker (his words, not mine) - and he’s of Fijian-Indian descent, born and raised in Aotearoa. We talk about identity, the creative arts industry, general life stuff and music.
Check out these links for Rhohil:
Instagram @rhohilkishore Spotify / Linktree👉 Get Tickets to Asian Diaspora Dialogues HERE
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Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work.
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Asian in Aotearoa is officially two years old! To celebrate, I’m going to be recording a special AMA episode - where I answer the questions instead of asking them. So, dear listener here is your opportunity to ASK ME ANYTHING. Email your question to [email protected] or send me a DM or voice note on Instagram by mid-November.
This episode is with Chyna-Lily Rawlinson. She is Chinese-Samoan-Pākehā, a multi-disciplinary artist hailing from Tāmaki Makaurau, and recently released a book with Simon L Wong called Territory Unknown. In this episode, we talk about Body image, heritage, parents, life and lots more.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST
Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work.
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Casey Yeoh / KC YO is of Malaysian and Singaporean-Chinese descent, she’s a multidisciplinary creative - a graphic designer, photographer, director, editor and cinematographer. She also has creative and personal ties to the awesome musical duo Imugi. If you’re familiar with Imugi, then chances are that you’ve seen her work. This is a fun episode where we talk about dreaming and work, and we also talk about family stuff, spiritual stuff, fan fiction stuff, personal development-stuff - the works!
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ABOUT THE PODCAST
Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work.
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