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In today's episode, we're bringing back entrepreneur Chris Ngo, co-founder of The Leverage, a fashion house agency recently said to be the next global conglomerate in menswear by Forbes back on the show.
I'll be doing a new four-part series highlighting four high-performing individuals to break down what it takes for them to successful. With the New Years here and resolutions being made, I decided it'd be helpful to provide firepower for those serious about making positive changes in 2023.
In this episode, we discuss:0:54 - 80% of people fail their New Years solutions by February
2:17 - Mike talks about his 2023 New Years Resolutions
3:09 - Chris intros himself
4:00 - What Chris has been up to since we last time we spoke
5:50 - Chris doing an Iron Man
8:10 - Chris shares his take on New Yearâs Resolutions
10:50 - Whatâs your why?
16:00 - How to find your WHY
16:24 - DO EVERYTHING and TRY EVERYTHING
18:25 - How did you curate your mindset without having anyone to teach you?
19:00 - Working shitty jobs at 19 years old taught him many lessons
21:34 - What common theme do successful individuals share?
24:45 - Chris shares his story of the first time seeing a Ferrari in person
26:00 - Dealing with haters
26:57 - You either let criticism fold you, or you let criticism drive you
28:12 - Whatâs the minimum you need to get yourself fired up?
29:15 - What would the present day Chris tell his 25 year old self?
30:20 - Chris talks about dealing with failures
32:10 - Chris the life coach?
35:01 - This is what Chris would tell you if he was your coach
41:25 - Chris listens to his 5 year prediction from his last podcast episode
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Happy New Year's AM Fam! Wanted to drop a recap episode for everything that happened in 2022 and what's to come in 2023. Wishing everyone a fruitful year and hoping 2023 is your best year!
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I'm happy to welcome Sean Lew to the show for today's Spotlight episode.
Sean Lew is a multi-talented individual with an impressive resume that includes a professional actor, dancer, choreographer, award-winning chef, writer, creative director, editor, and singer.
My guest is perhaps best known for his two seasons on the hit competition series World of Dance and has amassed millions of followers across his social media.
In addition, heâs also made the jump into acting, playing teenager Chris on the Hit Fox Show The Cleaning Lady. The show was a Top 5 new broadcast drama of the 2021-22 season with the #1 largest total multi-platform audience for a new FOX show. It also marked the networkâs highest-rated drama premiere in two years and Huluâs most-streamed FOX debut in the networkâs history.
Today's episodes episode explores Sean Lew's journey from a professional dancer to becoming a series regular on the Hit Fox Show The Cleaning Lady.
1:57 - Tell us your background and where youâre from3:35 - Went to school in Japan and China
5:30 - How Sean initially got into dancing
8:21 - Sean describes his first memory of performing and the realization that this would be what he wanted to do with his life
11:15 - Becoming an overnight sensation and getting invited on to the Queen Latifah show
12:59 - Throughout your career, did you see a lot of other Asian American dancers
15:15 - Not allowing being the only Asian or boy in the room affect his mental
17:34 - what do you think about when you hear âAsian Representationâ?
19:09 - Going into auditions as an Asian American
19:37 - The type of representation > Just representation
22:12 - Acting requires you to be 100%, or else youâre just âacting.â
23:15 - Was it a smooth transition going from dancing to acting?
27:26 - Sean describes The Cleaning Lady
29:40 - What happened when you got the news you landed a spot on The Cleaning Lady?
33:47 - first time hearing that the pilot got picked up
36:25 - Hard to be taken seriously coming in as a dancer
38:35 - Why is it important for you to inspire others?
45:25 - Describe what the perfect actor role would be for you
52:334 - Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
52:16 - Whatâs the best piece of advice you can offer someone?
55:41 - Where can people find you?
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In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share their thoughts on Jeremy Lin's latest documentary "38 at The Garden, a pair of Levi's from the 1800s with an anti-Chinese slogan that sells for 87K, and the best-selling novel "Interior Chinatown" get TV series adaptation.
0:45 - Topic #1 - 1880's Levi's Jeans Fetches 76,000
2:45 - Leo was unaware that the jeans had a racist slogan on it
5:00 - The world was much more openly racist than they are today
7:27 - Topic #2 - Jimmy O Yang cast to star in Interior Chinatown
14:01 - Topic #3 - 38 At The Garden, New Linsanity Doc
18:00 - Lin made it a point that he didn't want the documentary to focus on him
20:36 - For the first time, we had an Asian person to refer to when you were playing basketball well
23:15 - Did the NBA deny Jeremy Lin because he's Asian?
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Part 2 - Today's episode is our level-up series, and we'll talk about how you can upgrade your style for this upcoming fall/winter season. We're going to break down GQ's 16 Men's Fashion Trends for 2022 with the help of our cohost Leo, a fashion/style expert. You should have some ideas on how to level up your wardrobe when you're done listening.
Link to GQ article -
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/autumn-winter-2022-trends-for-men
0:40 - Trend #9 - Cheer up itâs all about Misery Chic
1:33 - Trend #10 - Sweater Vests are still here
3:41 - Trend #11 - Pounce on the Animal Print
5:40 - Trend #12 - Sex Clogs are a thing
9:17 - Trend 13 - Wrap it up in a dressing gown Coat
11:45 - Trend #14 - Pop on a spot of pink
14:22 - Trend #15 - Get it on the baggy jean thing
16:30 - What type of sneakers go well with baggier jeans?
18:36 - Trend #16 - Youâre either red, or youâre dead
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Today's episode is our level-up series, and we're going to talk about how you can upgrade your style for this upcoming fall/winter season. We're going to break down GQ's 16 Men's Fashion Trends for 2022 with the help of our cohost Leo, a fashion/style expert. You should have some ideas on how to level up your wardrobe when you're done listening.
Link to GQ article -
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/autumn-winter-2022-trends-for-men
1:33 - Leo cuts his hair after 5 years of growing it out
2:27 - Leo signs on with an acting manager
7:30 - Start of Episode
8:54 - Trend #1 - Power Shoulder
12:01 - Trend #2 - Double down on Double Breasted
14:00 - Trend #3 - Leather for your pleasure
18:32 - Trend $4 - Overall, itâs all about Overalls
22:16 - Trend #5 - Flash Your Furry Bits
24:18 - Trend #6 - Invest in an architectural sweater
27:03 - Trend #7 - Oversized Safari Jackets
29:23 - Trend #8 - Your Toes Should Be Chiseled
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In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo unpack how height plays a role in finding a partner, AI influencers/Deep fakes, and the release of the upcoming show 'Asian Born Chinese' featuring Chinese mythology and gods on Disney+.
1:51 - Leo talks about expediting his LA plans -Talking to a realtor
3:25 - Leo putting down an offer for a home in LA
5:30 - How Leo's LA plan went from 5 years to 2 years to 3 months
9:00 - Intro to the first topic: study how much short men need to make to compete with someone who is 6.'
10:15 - Shorter guys have to make up for their height in other areas like dressing well, being fit, being funny, etc
12:40 - Taller guys will get more initial opportunities than the shorter guys, so they have a better chance of finding someone as opposed to shorter guys
15:15 - A guy can be a couple of inches taller, but a woman will think they're the same height
16 - Boots can help you feel and look taller for guys on the shorter end
17:36 - Second Topic Introduction
18:36 - AI-generated rapper lands record deal
21:00 - What happens once AI becomes so realistic that we can differentiate between real and fake?
23:29 - Tom Cruise & Chinese Elon Musk deep fake
26:45 - How deep fake could take fake news to the next level
27:37 - Asian Born Chinese topic introduction
31:55 - mike and Leo talk about growing up watching the 1996 series Journey to the West
34:00 - Will we see a Game of Thrones version of Journey to the West soon?
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In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo explore the different categories Asian men fall under, how our environment shapes who we are, and what is considered Asian American culture.
1:20 - What do you think of when you think of "Banana" within the Asian community
2:20 - Describing the different categories Asian American men fall under
3:50 - Mike asks Leo how he would describe himself from the categories that were listed
5:00 - Leo describes growing up mainly in black culture
7:15 - Mike talks about how he would categorize himself
8:00 - Why aren't there any white guys who are Asian inside or blacks who are yellow inside?
10:00 - Mainstream media, for the most part, was dominated by White American culture, now it's Black
12:00 - what does mainstream media look like if Asian American culture?
15:00 - We're a product of our environment
17:00 - the case for Awkwafina's Queen's accent
19:00 - Describing an 'Asian' Asian
24:00 - The popularity of 88rising artists
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In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share what they've been up to these past couple of months.
In this episode, we discuss:
0:50 - Mike talks about his trip to Asia
3:00 - Food in Thailand wasnât as great as Mike thought
4:45 - The difference between traveling as a young man vs. an older man
10:25 - Leo gives his life update (moving to LA, acting)
12:00 - Intro to the episode
14:00 - Time is going to fly by anyway, whether you make that leap or not
15:00 - People want things but arenât willing to do whatâs necessary to make them happen
17:25 - Mike asks Leo to demonstrate an acting exercise for the audience
19:40 - Acting is like sports; you have to have the mentality of understanding your fundamentals first before doing anything major
20:16 - Leo shares what his first short film lead experience was like
21:48 - Leo describes his first lead role in a short film
23:32 - Having experience as a model and doing commercials helped Leo feel comfortable on set
29:50 - Failure is a part of the process. The more you fail, the closer you are to your goals
31:57 - Recent announcement of an Asian male lead for the revamped show âQuantum Leap.â
35:15 - Way more opportunity for Asian actors in LA vs. NY
37 - You have to start
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For today's Spotlight/Barbershop episode, I'm happy to welcome Dennis Yu to the show.
Dennis Yu, is a Merchant Success Team Lead and the Co-Chair of the AAPI Employee Resource Group at Shopify. In addition to his long career in sales and business development in corporate America, Dennis is an angel investor focused on e-commerce, and Asian found/led startups and is also the host of the Great Minds Think Differently Podcast where he interviews business leaders from underrepresented groups to share their stories
Today we're going to discuss the Asian American experience in corporate America, the bamboo ceiling, and how our eastern influences can affect how we are perceived at work.
"What the heck is Bamboo Ceiling?Harvard Business Review article describes it as the phenomenon that Asian American white-collar professionals are the least likely racial group to be promoted into senior leadership, even though they are the most likely to be hired into technical roles.
AAPI made up roughly 6% of the countryâs population but represented only 3% of the CEOs of S&P 500 firms.In this episode, we discuss:
1:15 - Intro to episode
2:29 - Dennis Yu introduction
3:00 - Moved to Orange County where it was predominately white. Didnât speak a lick of enlightenment
5:00 - his interest in retail came from his family business. His father had a manufacturing sportswear company
7:00 - getting hired on the spot after hustling to get a job at a trade show
12:00 - did you ever notice any bamboo ceiling/model minority while working?
12:48 - When you get to leadership executive levels, you start to see Asian representation dwindle down
15:00 - How did you manage the eastern stereotype in the corporate setting?
15:40 - Took on Confucius's idea and studied Phil Jackson, and Steve Kerr and how they were able to mix the two West and East to succeed in a hyper-competitive world
16:25 - closed mouths donât get fed
18:23 - Leadership program at Shopify to help train Black, Latins, and Asian Americans
18:38 - Being minorities in a room, sometimes you have a lot of cultural conditioning or a lot of things you try to be overanalytical
21:00 - Mike talks about himself struggling with overthinking and struggling to reframe
21:56 - how often do you find yourself in a meeting and you want to comment but you start to overanalyze and miss your opportunity to speak
22:45 - describing model minority and bamboo ceiling
25:55 - In New York, the Asian community comprises the highest poverty rate in the state.
27:58 - when did you decide you wanted to help underrepresented communities?
29:38 - had a coffee chat with the chief diversity officer and expressed his biggest problem was a lack of role models that looked like him
33:51 - mental health in the Asian community is taboo / what are things we can do to help ourselves
37:25 - Dennis recalls one of the most stressful and overwhelming times of his life juggling multiple priorities
43:00 - practical meditation practices to help alleviate stress
45:15 - âBe Like Waterâ
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In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo share their thoughts on the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Asian American history being taught in public schools.
In this episode, we discuss:
1:25 - Mike gives a life update
3:45 - Leo gives his update (Mexico, traveling in Europe, Leoâs birthday)
7:31 - Chesa Boudin SF DA gets recalled
10:36 - Leo talks about his thoughts on Chesa Boudin
12 - Mike talks about a Japanese victim that was killed in a hit and run by a repeat offender
22 - Criminals are getting bolder and bolder
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In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo give a recap on AAPI Heritage Month.
In this episode, we discuss:
2:14 - Intro
2:33 - how AAPI month came about originally
3:40 - Mike & Leo share their thoughts on AAPI Heritage Month
6:00 - The celebration was birthed during a time when our parents were around but it has not taken on a different meaning for the newer generation
8:00 - Companies taking advantage of AAPI month
11:20 - Leo shares his experience of how companies marketed themselves during AAPI month
12:30 - Seeing Asian leaders/influencers invited to the white house
13:50 - There are a lot of Asian Americans behind the scenes in different industries
17:00 - Youtube event in NYC
24:00 - Asians arenât as united even for AAPI Heritage Month
26 - Gold House Gala
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In this episode, Mike and Leo talk about being the token Asian person in different social settings. Inspired by a tweet written by author Min Jin Lee, Mike & Leo explore the nuances of being the token Asian person, what it means, and what to expect.
In this episode, we discuss:
1:15 - What inspired today's topic
3:50 - Leo shares his perspective on being the Token Asian guy
5:30 - How Leo's never been in a position where he felt he didn't want to hang with other Asians
7:30 - Mike shares his theory on why some Asians feel like they should be the only Asian person amongst a group of non-Asians
10:30 - it's easier for your race to hate on you because we come from similar backgrounds and look similar
13:05 - Leo's experience as the only token Asian guy at influencer events
21:00 - How to go about being the Token Asian person the right way
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In this Barbershop Talk episode, Mike and Leo talk about why there hasn't been a new podcast episode in over a month, why a notable podcast featuring two Asian-American guys is breaking up, and what's going on with the new mega jail going up in Chinatown in New York.
In this episode, we discuss:
2:00 - Intro
4:00 - Mike talks about the interview experience
7:00 - Moving back to San Francisco, Ca
9:00 - Blue-collar workers deserve respect
11:00 - Intro to the second topic: reflecting on a similar Asian American podcast
19:00 - Coming up with a new podcast name
21:00 - Intro to the third topic: construction of the mega jail in Chinatown, New York
23:00 - Leo offers his perspective on the mega jail
25:00 - In the past, construction led to the erasure of street signs that included Chinese translations for Chinatown natives
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Today weâre bringing you an episode from our level-up segment, where we provide actionable advice and tips to apply in your own life. We want the podcast to not only educate you but motivate you to take action.
Todayâs topic is all about the power of networking, why it matters, and how you can apply networking to different areas of your life.
Whatâs Networking?
Networking involves establishing and developing long-term relations of mutual benefit with people you meet in different places. So whether you are part of a sports league, attending a conference, or in the queue to order a morning coffee, you can make a lifetime connection.Why is Networking important?
Business standpoint, the more connections you make, the more opportunities come at you. In addition, the more people you network with, the more you are exposed to different cultures, professions, and personalities, ultimately making a well-rounded person who can adapt to different social settings.In this episode, we discuss:
0:00 - Intro
1:47 - Itâs not what you know; itâs who you know
3:00 - Leo talks about how he used networking early in his career in Finance
6:00 - How the word ânetworkingâ can come off in a negative way
7:00 - Mike and Leo talk about how networking led to their friendship and working on different projects together
8:00 - Leo breaks down his step-by-step how-to on Networking
8:25 - How to network in a professional setting
9:29 - Networking outside of work
12:30 - What to do when things get awkward at a networking event?
15:30 - How to tell someone who wants to network with you to use you
17:40 - How to network if youâre unestablished
23:42 - How to follow up once youâve made a connection
25:52 - Sometimes, your most considerable opportunities come from the smallest of interactions
28:30 - Successful networking ultimately comes down to the relationships your nurture and build
29:00 - 3 things you shouldn't do when it comes to networking
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Welcome back to the Asian Menswear Podcast. In this episode, Leo talks about his experience attending NBA All-Star Weekend as a guest for Mountain Dew. Mike and Leo both grew up playing basketball and All-Star weekend was always an important event to look forward to every year.
If you enjoy playing basketball, follow the NBA, or are just interested in learning about what makes the All-Star games special, then you'll enjoy this episode.In this episode, we discuss:
Timestamps:1:00 - Intro
1:45 - Whatâs the NBA All-Star Weekend?
3:15 - The last time NBA All-Star was in Ohio was twenty years ago
4:30 - Leo talks about what one of the drawbacks of hosting a significant event in Cleveland was
7:20 - Going over all the sponsors present at NBA All-Star Weekend
8:50 - Legendary Michael Jordan made an appearance for the 75th anniversary of the NBA
11:19 - the differences between a big market city vs. a small market city
13 - Not seeing any other Asian Americans at the event
16 - Leo reflects on going from watching the all-star game as a kid to attending the event as a guest
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Welcome back to the Asian Menswear Podcast. Today we're bringing you a Level Up episode, where we bring you actionable advice and tips to apply in your own life. We want the podcast to not only educate you but motivate you to take action.
Today's topic will focus on extroversion, introversion, and the different types of personalities. Why is this important? Understanding some of your core personality traits and those of the people you are close to is also helpful in communication and building better relationships overall. This knowledge can be applicable at home, at work, with your partner, and in social settings.
In this episode, we discuss:
0:30 - Intro
5:00 - breaking down Extroversion & Introversion
8:00 - at the end of the day, do you feel drained or energized?
12:23 - Learning to conserve your energy on the right things
14:00 - clues youâre an extrovert
16:15 - figuring out how someone functions allow us to understand others better
17:15 - western culture places extroverts higher than introverts
19:25 - intro into enneagrams
24:00 - People can function and think completely different from you
32:20 - your personality can affect how you perform with other jobs
34:00 - Use our perceived âweaknessesâ and turn them into an advantage
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It's been ten years since the amazing run dubbed "Linsanity", took the world by surprise and in today's podcast, Mike and Leo reflect on the impact Jeremy Lin had and continues to have on Asian Americans and the world. Jeremy Lin went from being overlooked and on the brink of giving up his basketball dreams to becoming a superstar and one of the most talked-about athletes in 2012.
In this episode, we discuss:
2:45 - Linsanity Intro
4:30 - Linsanity went viral
5:25 - Leo talks about where he was when he first heard about Linsanity
12:20 - Jeremy Lin was something we had never seen before
12:45 - On the cover of Sports Illustrated and GQ
14:47 - Going over the Linsanity timeline
19 - Jeremy's journey was a reflection of the Asian American experience
20 - After the dust settled, the scrutiny came
21 - The beef between Lin and the Knicks superstar Melo
23 - Receiving a substantial Houston Rockets contract
26 - After ten years, we still don't have anyone remotely close to Jeremy Lin
27 - Linsanity continues to be an essential moment in Asian American history
30 - How popular basketball is to Asia and Asian Americans
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Today's Barbershop Talk podcast is a lightning movie review episode and we're rating three Asian-American-directed films that were recently released. We'll review Marvel's 'Eternals', Eddie Huang's 'Boogie', & Justin Chon's and give our honest review!
We talk about the good, the bad, the ugly and give our rating out of 10.
In this episode, we discuss:
0-2:00 - Small talk between Mike and Leo
2:00 - Episode Intro
4:55 - Intro movie review for 'Eternals'
6:45 - South Asian representation
8:45 - Pros of Eternals
10 - Eternals was different compared to other MCU films
12 - Don Lee's was refreshing but also disappointing
13 - what's up with Don Lee's relationship with Angelina Jolie
16 - Mike and Leo give their ratings for Eternals
19:55 - Intro to the film' Boogie.'
21 - The Boogie storyline seems relatable for Leo
22 - Boogie Pros
23 - Boogie Cons
25 - Leo talks about the basketball element of the movie
26 - The leading actor is a good basketball player in real life
28 - Boogie showcased a different family dynamic we don't see often
30 - Looking at the model minority as the enemy
31:40 - We give our rating for Boogie
33:00 - Intro to Blue Bayou
34:00 - Pros for Blue Bayou
35:42 - Great to see what a solid Asian looks like
36:11 - Mike goes over his pros
38:00 - Vietnamese representation in the South
44:10 - Cons about Blue Bayou
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