Crazy Bold Asians

Ep. 5: From Wet Market Girl to Writing a Memoir | Angie Wang

Angie is a Taiwanese author. Raised in a Taiwanese wet market, Angie tried chasing the American Dream in the U.S., only to realize it was never meant for her. Her book, Made in Taiwan: Leaving to Find Your Way Home, is a memoir about reshaping cultural identity, exploring an unconventional life path, navigating imposter syndrome, and becoming a mother. About Angie — Chinese Newsletter Made in Taiwan: https://mit886.substack.com/ [https://mit886.substack.com/] | English Newsletter Angie Creates: https://angiecreates.substack.com/ [https://angiecreates.substack.com/] | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiewangcreates [https://www.instagram.com/angiewangcreates] | Threads: https://www.threads.net/@angiewangcreates [https://www.threads.net/@angiewangcreates] | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/安吉Angie [https://www.facebook.com/安吉Angie] | Website: https://angiecreates.io/ [https://angiecreates.io/] Follow for more bold content: https://www.instagram.com/crazyboldasianspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/crazyboldasianspodcast] | Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/_lilianhu_ [https://www.instagram.com/_lilianhu_] | This channel is made with love and lots of tea ☕️ Support here: https://buymeacoffee.com/lilianhu [https://buymeacoffee.com/lilianhu]

Ep. 4: On Escaping the Rat Race, Religion and Psychedelics | Lem Sumdy

Lem is a Canadian-Filipino currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In his search for God, he realized he would rather live a short, happy life than a long, miserable one. This realization led him to create an escape plan: quitting his 9–5 job, leaving the rat race, and setting out on his own path. About Lem — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noproblemuel/ [https://www.instagram.com/noproblemuel/] Timestamps — 00:00 Introduction and Background • 07:13 Career Challenges and Realizations • 09:49 Family Expectations and Personal Pressure • 16:00 Struggling in the Rat Race • 17:04 Exploring Spirituality and Psychedelics • 25:47 Taking the Leap: The Decision to Travel • 30:34 Preparing for Departure: The Miracle Morning Routine • 31:51 The Journey Begins: Leaving for the Philippines • 33:08 Navigating Challenges: Returning Home • 44:35 The Perfect Storm: COVID and the Rise of Online Teaching • 50:05 Navigating Loss of Connection with Old Friends • 54:47 Following Your Heart • 57:03 The Role of Psychedelics in Self-Discovery • 01:03:06 Current Relationship With Parents and Religion Follow for more bold content: https://www.instagram.com/crazyboldasianspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/crazyboldasianspodcast] | Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/_lilianhu_ [https://www.instagram.com/_lilianhu_] | This channel is made with love and lots of tea ☕️ Support here: https://buymeacoffee.com/lilianhu [https://buymeacoffee.com/lilianhu]

Ep. 3: Building a Watercolour Business Despite Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks | Anli Liu

Anli is a Chinese-Dutch-New Zealand artist running a successful watercolor business. Growing up with a narcissistic mother, she lacked the emotional support she needed. At 23, she taught herself watercolor painting and discovered she could transform her trauma into art. Inspired by nature and self-care, Anli wishes to provide hope and healing through her artwork — helping people find a place where they can rest and feel supported. About Anli — Website: https://anliliuart.com [https://anliliuart.com] | Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/anliliuart [https://www.etsy.com/shop/anliliuart] | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anliliu_art [https://www.instagram.com/anliliu_art] Timestamps — 00:00 Introduction • 04:24 Cultural Transitions and Personal Struggles • 10:25 The Role of Relationships in Healing • 14:55 Navigating Perfectionism and Self-Expectations • 19:49 Becoming a Full-Time Artist • 28:03 Cultural Dynamics in Relationships • 31:23 Finding a Sense of Home • 35:58 Sharing Personal Struggles on Socials • 39:26 Taking Creative Passion Seriously • 47:05 Advice for Aspiring Creatives Follow for more bold content: https://www.instagram.com/crazyboldasianspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/crazyboldasianspodcast] | Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/_lilianhu_ [https://www.instagram.com/_lilianhu_] | This channel is made with love and lots of tea ☕️ Support here: https://buymeacoffee.com/lilianhu [https://buymeacoffee.com/lilianhu]

Ep. 2: Choosing Freedom Over Becoming a Doctor | Kai Qiu

Kai is a Canadian-Chinese life coach, author, and former MD who helps high-achieving professionals break free from emotional patterns that limit their potential and wellbeing. Instead of submitting his five-year psychiatry application in Canada, he chose to build an online coaching business and move to Thailand. With almost 900K followers on Instagram and TikTok, he remains playful, kind, and authentic — becoming his own role model, and one of mine. About Kai — Instagram: @hellodoctorkai [https://www.instagram.com/hellodoctorkai?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] • Website: hicoachkai [https://beacons.ai/hicoachkai?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio] • Book: Emotionally Immature Parents: A Recovery Workbook for Adult Children [https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Immature-Parents-Childhood-Boundaries/dp/1797170317] Timestamps — 00:00 Introductions • 03:11 The Medical School Experience • 12:52 Transitioning to Coaching • 14:07 Defining True Freedom • 16:30 Understanding Emotional Immaturity • 23:21 Treating Emotional Immaturity • 25:11 Evolving: Name Changes and Boundaries • 31:23 Therapy vs Coaching • 37:03 Bold Decisions • 41:27 Bold vs Reckless • 45:49 Crazy Bold Asian • 48:16 Belonging & Community • 56:10 Role Models • 01:00:01 Future Aspirations Follow for more bold content: @crazyboldasianspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/crazyboldasianspodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] | Connect with me: @_lilianhu_ [https://www.instagram.com/_lilianhu_/] | This channel is made with love and lots of tea ☕️ Support here: buymeacoffee.com/lilianhu [http://buymeacoffee.com/lilianhu]

Ep. 1: Introduction | Lilian Hu

In this episode, I share the story behind Crazy Bold Asians — why I started it, what bold really means to me, and the conversations I hope to create around identity, courage, belonging, and becoming. Follow for more bold content: https://www.instagram.com/crazyboldasianspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/crazyboldasianspodcast] | Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/_lilianhu_ [https://www.instagram.com/_lilianhu_] | This channel is made with love and a lot of tea ☕️ Support here: https://buymeacoffee.com/lilianhu [https://buymeacoffee.com/lilianhu]