Yellow Chair Collective: The Podcast

Join Vince Wu, the CFO of AFC Trading and Wholesale as he shares the story of his family's journey from Hong Kong to Los Angeles and their venture into the tofu business. Connect with AFC Soy Foods: https://afcsoyfoods.com/Connect with Yellow ChairIG: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/yellowchaircollective/?hl=enTikTok: ⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowchaircollectiveTime Stamps00:00 Introduction to Vince Wu and Mimi Tofu01:07 Vince Wu's Personal Story and Family Business04:20 Cultural Identity and Marketing Tofu07:43 The Evolution of Tofu in America09:39 Vince's Journey from Accountant to Family Business14:03 Family Dynamics and Business Roles18:10 Communication and Accountability in Family Business24:24 Future of AFC and Final Thoughts

Yellow Chair's Community Program Manager, Megan Soun, hosts a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Yesel Yoon about her book ‘Letting Go of Perfectionism.’ They explore the debilitating effects of perfectionism on mental health, relationships, and self-worth, while offering insights and practical advice on how to shift towards a mindset of ‘good enough.’ Get Dr. Yesel Yoon's Book: https://shorturl.at/akZwU [https://shorturl.at/akZwU] Dr. Yesel's website: https://www.yyoonphd.com/ [https://www.yyoonphd.com/] Follow Yellow Chair: https://yellowchaircollective.carrd.co/ [https://yellowchaircollective.carrd.co/] Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Perfectionism in Asian American Context 00:49 Welcome to the Yellow Chair Book Club 02:08 Author Q&A: Dr. Yessel Yoon's Journey with Perfectionism 04:43 Exploring the Impact of Perfectionism 08:54 Cultural Influences on Perfectionism in Asian Americans 11:24 Navigating Guilt and Family Expectations 12:47 Managing the Inner Critic and Embracing 'Good Enough' 19:34 Detangling Self-Worth from Achievements 22:28 Perfectionism in Relationships and People Pleasing 25:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Join us for an engaging episode of the Asian Mental Health Book Club by Yellow Chair Collective, where Megan Soun and Teresa Wong dive into Teresa's graphic memoir, 'All Our Ordinary Stories.' The discussion covers themes like intergenerational family dynamics, cultural identity, and the immigrant experience.  Follow Yellow Chair- Attend Our Next Book Club: https://events.humanitix.com/host/yellow-chair-collective [https://events.humanitix.com/host/yellow-chair-collective] Entwine Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://entwinecommunity.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠https://entwinecommunity.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ] Yellow Chair Collective: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yellowchaircollective.com/⁠⁠ [https://yellowchaircollective.com/⁠⁠ ] IG: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/yellowchaircollective/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/yellowchaircollective/?hl=en] TikTok: ⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowchaircollective [ https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowchaircollective] Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 01:12 Welcome to the Asian Mental Health Book Club 02:20 Introducing Theresa Wong and Her Memoir 04:40 Exploring Family Dynamics and Generational Trauma 12:35 Navigating Parental Relationships and Acceptance 25:13 The Eldest Daughter's Role and Responsibilities 28:22 Balancing Family Responsibilities 29:04 Parenting Reflections and Challenges 31:02 Audience Question: Advice for Aspiring Writers 31:24 The Journey of Writing a Memoir 36:41 Gathering Family Stories 44:29 Navigating Imposter Syndrome 46:12 Researching Family Histories 49:29 Finding a Publisher 52:05 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude

In this episode, we welcome Yoo Jin and Trishia Domingo from the Eldest Daughters Collective. We delve into family dynamics, touching on the specific emotional labor carried by eldest daughters and how this impacts relationships with parents and siblings. Follow Eldest Daughters Collective Eldest Daughters Collective: https://eldestdaughterscollective.my.canva.site/ [https://eldestdaughterscollective.my.canva.site/] IG: https://www.instagram.com/eldestdaughterscollective/ [https://www.instagram.com/eldestdaughterscollective/] Follow Yellow Chair Entwine Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://entwinecommunity.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://entwinecommunity.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ] Yellow Chair Collective: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yellowchaircollective.com/⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yellowchaircollective.com/⁠⁠] IG: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/yellowchaircollective/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/yellowchaircollective/?hl=en] TikTok: ⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowchaircollective [https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowchaircollective] Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to the Eldest Daughters Collective 00:43 Meet Trishia Domingo: Scrum Master and More 01:11 Understanding the Role of a Scrum Master 02:59 The Mission of the Eldest Daughters Collective 04:27 Community Care and Upcoming Events 05:42 Challenges and Experiences of Eldest Daughters 06:53 Personal Stories and Family Dynamics 11:14 Intergenerational and Sibling Relationships 24:37 Career Paths and Leadership Roles 30:55 How to Connect with the Eldest Daughters Collective 31:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Yoo Jin, the founder of the Eldest Daughters Collective, shares her journey of navigating life as the eldest daughter of an immigrant family. The discussion dives deep into topics like the unique responsibilities of eldest daughters, the importance of self-compassion, and the healing processes involved. Follow Yoo Jin Yoo Jin Website: https://www.ykangconsulting.com/ [https://www.ykangconsulting.com/] Eldest Daughters Collective: https://eldestdaughterscollective.my.canva.site/ [https://eldestdaughterscollective.my.canva.site/]Follow Yellow Chair Entwine Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://entwinecommunity.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://entwinecommunity.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ] Yellow Chair Collective: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yellowchaircollective.com/⁠⁠ [https://yellowchaircollective.com/⁠⁠ ] IG: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/yellowchaircollective/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/yellowchaircollective/?hl=en] TikTok: ⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowchaircollective [https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowchaircollective] Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction and Eldest Daughter Struggles 00:35 Meet Yoo Jin: Artist and Astrologer 01:21 Astrology Insights and Personal Traits 07:26 Eldest Daughter Responsibilities and Immigrant Experience 17:12 Childhood Responsibilities and Cultural Context 17:49 The Complexity of Codependency 18:39 The Role of Eldest Daughters 21:10 Navigating Relationships and Self-Identity 23:15 Challenges in Professional Life 25:47 Sacrifice and Guilt in Immigrant Families 27:20 Healing and Self-Compassion 31:15 Founding the Eldest Daughters Collective 33:35 Community Care and Joy 37:08 Conclusion and Future Collaborations