Level: Asian

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1845717/open_sms] Come sit and reflect with us on the amazing accomplishments and MASSIVE milestones we’ve shared as Level: Asian turns TWO! THANK YOU to everyone for your incredible support over the last TWO years! We’ve grown so much together, shared many insane projects (👀 Vinh Giang’s Carter Event, #WAWE series, and two Food Events, just to name a few) and shared many stories (including our own) on this platform. As migrant Asians, we often forget to take a moment to reflect and acknowledge our accomplishments that we’ve achieved with Level: Asian, so join Kan, Davie, Viv and Noel in this special heartfelt episode to reflect and celebrate our second birthday. Make sure you stick around until the end of this episode where we share a special announcement. SO...in saying that, we're making a few EXCITING changes to our content over our short season break and we can't wait for you to see it. We’re so grateful to have such a supportive community, stoked for all the exciting episodes and opportunities 2025 has planned for us! ✨ If you have any suggestions of what YOU would like to see, LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS!! 🫶🏼 Check Out Our Other Eps: www.levelasianpodcast.com/ [https://www.levelasianpodcast.com/] Our Merch Store: store.levelasianpodcast.com/ [https://store.levelasianpodcast.com/]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1845717/open_sms] In this episode of the Level: Asian Podcast, we break down the roles and responsibilities we carry amongst our siblings, how we live into our stereotypical traits, and unlearning our roles within the family to allow our siblings to grow.  Kan and Viv share their experiences growing up with the ‘first’ version of their parents, juggling with their dual roles to manage the parental and sibling emotional burden, and how they have started sharing the burden with the siblings, while Noel reflects his childhood as an only child and his desires to have a sibling to grow up with.  Davie opens up about his family’s sibling dynamics, from being the youngest, carefree, and playful sibling, to the struggles of constantly being overlooked and now being the ‘breadwinner’ of the household.

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1845717/open_sms] In this episode, we're joined by Michelle Lim [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-lim1/?originalSubdomain=au], an organisational culture and change lead, and an advocate for intersectional diversity, ethics, and equity and inclusion in the workplace. Michelle shares her personal journey growing up as an Asian Australian, navigating the challenges of feeling ashamed of her identity and trying to fit in, before eventually embracing her heritage with pride. Michelle also opens up about her unconventional educational path, including homeschooling and pursuing ballet, and the mental health struggles she faced while supporting her family through a difficult health crisis. We explore the importance of cultural literacy, language accessibility, and representation, especially in areas like healthcare and government services, and how these systemic issues can have real impacts on marginalised communities. Michelle advocates for the need to understand the difference between equality and equity, and the importance of having diversity targets to create more inclusive leadership representation. Disclaimer: This podcast discusses themes around domestic violence, suicide, self-harm and mental health. We want to ensure that everyone listening feels safe and supported, so please do listen with care. If this podcast might be heavy for you, feel free to skip and join us in our next episode. If you’re in need of support, remember help is always available. Contact lifeline on 13 11 14. Show Notes Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-lim1/?originalSubdomain=au [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-lim1/?originalSubdomain=au] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellelim?igsh=MWppYXV2N2NvZTBxOQ== [https://www.instagram.com/themichellelim?igsh=MWppYXV2N2NvZTBxOQ==]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1845717/open_sms] Join us as we dive into the journey of Eigen Ting [https://www.instagram.com/eigenting/], co-founder of a Sucre du Jour [https://instagram.com/sucre.du.jour?igshid=ZGUzMzM3NWJiOQ==], a French fine patisserie, as he navigates the challenges of starting a business in a niche market, learning to navigate life after the death of his mother and travelling around the world in the hospitality industry. In this episode, we explore his experiences, becoming independent at an early age, and the hurdles he faced in the culinary world. - Starting a bespoke cake business with minimal capital and secondhand equipment. - The significance of building a community and understanding cultural backgrounds through sweets. - Overcoming the challenges of finding a location and capital amid COVID-19. - The impact of family dynamics on career choices and personal growth. - Insights on working with a partner in the same industry and managing dynamic roles. Show Note Links: Sucre du Jour website: https://www.sucredujourofficial.com/online-ordering [https://www.sucredujourofficial.com/online-ordering] Instagram: https://instagram.com/sucre.du.jour?igshid=ZGUzMzM3NWJiOQ== [https://instagram.com/sucre.du.jour?igshid=ZGUzMzM3NWJiOQ==] Eigen Ting: https://www.instagram.com/eigenting/ [https://www.instagram.com/eigenting/]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1845717/open_sms] Join us as we share our SURVIVOR GUILT as second-generation migrants grappling with the messy and complex issues around being the ones who ‘made it out’. In this episode, we explore issues around escaping war, sending money back home, recognising our privilege and sharing our parents’ migration story to preserve what they went through as a way to heal. Enjoy the episode! Show Notes Links: Check Out Our Other Eps: www.levelasianpodcast.com/ [https://www.levelasianpodcast.com/] Our Merch Store: store.levelasianpodcast.com/ [https://store.levelasianpodcast.com/]