The work of hosting a podcast has been unexpectedly gratifying. I've been thrilled by the opportunity to slake my curiosity as a journalist, while expressing pride in my Asian-American heritage.
The radio show produced by Asian Culture Media Alliance or ACMA, shines a spotlight on the pathfinders and visionaries who are changing the landscape and opening new doors for our diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Our podcast guests are making their mark in the sciences, sports, social justice movements and the arts. Through their stories, we amplify our voices and our understanding of what it means to be Asian in America. It’s been my privilege to help tell these stories.
Actor and puppeteer Kathleen Kim is the talent behind “Ji Young,” Sesame Street’s first Asian American Muppet. Kim talks about her ground breaking Muppet character and how she sees her role as a champion for diversity and inclusion.
Regarded as one of America’s most gifted gymnasts, Yul Moldauer opens up about the rigors of training, his path to the Olympics and his background as a Korean adoptee.
Behind prison bars for more than 20 years, Ke Lam is now a forceful advocate for Asian prisoners in the California corrections system. He is the founder of a non-profit group that provides mentorship for newly released inmates and assistance with legal representation, housing and employment.
Comedian Jason Cheny transcends cultural divides with his hilarious observations about families, social issues and life in general. The Taiwan-born comic performs in both the U.S. and Asia.
As a founder of Asian Story Theater, Gingerlily Lowe uses the power of theatre to enlighten, educate and entertain with compelling stories about the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience.
A writer, essayist, storyteller and historian, Stephanie Drenka brings a fresh voice to conversations about diversity and inclusion. She is the co-founder of the Dallas Asian American Historical Society, a Korean adoptee and a coach for the OpEd Project, which works to elevate the ideas and influence of experts from underrepresented communities.
Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao shares his experiences as a veteran of three space shuttle missions and a commander of the International Space Station.
Lan Thai wears several hats; as a chef, restaurant owner and passionate advocate for food as medicine. Her belief in the healing properties of food inspired her purchase of a 19 acre farm in San Diego County that grows food for her restaurants.
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