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Unapologetically Asian
Tiana Nguyen
89 episodes
3 days ago
Asian Australian podcast where we have candid conversations about dating, culture, careers and everything in-between. 🎙️ Hosted by Tiana Nguyen
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Asian Australian podcast where we have candid conversations about dating, culture, careers and everything in-between. 🎙️ Hosted by Tiana Nguyen
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Unapologetically Asian
the reality of moving to london ft. paula ly

We get candid and real about the ups and downs of uprooting our lives in Melbourne, Australia and moving to London as 2 Aussie Asians 🇬🇧 Join us as the @SheilasAbroad aka my home girl - Paula Ly and I share our journey across the pond so far!

In this episode:

  • first impressions of london
  • house hunting debacle
  • living in a share house with boys
  • working for money vs. passion
  • finding a job in london
  • money anxiety
  • family immigration appreciation
  • craving asian culture/community
  • future travels
  • and so much more!

Thank you for tuning in and for all your support <3

Let us know what type of content you'd be keen to hear and see from us next!

Sending love & good vibes, Tiana ♥︎ UA ✌︎ 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠

Special guest: Paula Ly Follow the Aussie Asians moving to the UK journey on instagram: ⁠@sheilasabroad⁠ ____ SOCIALS: Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ or YouTube Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


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1 year ago
42 minutes 34 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
i'm moving to london | UA Goes Global

'Ello Guv'nas 💂‍♀️🇬🇧 In this episode:

  • I'm moving to London innit - who, what, when, where, why?!
  • Eldest child in an immigrant fam energy
  • Team updates
  • What's in store for UA Goes Global
  • Future of UA - p.s. we'll still be alive!!!

Thank you for tuning in and for all your support <3

Let us know what type of content you'd be keen to hear and see from us next!

Sending love & good vibes, Tiana ♥︎ UA ✌︎ 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Aussie Asians moving to the UK journey on instagram: ⁠@sheilasabroad⁠ ____ SOCIALS: Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ or YouTube Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


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1 year ago
21 minutes 14 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
82. Dating Apps Suck, Emotional Unavailability & Low Effort Culture ft. Brenda Van

We're joined by boss babe, Brenda Van - founder of Dating Apps Suck - a dating events company that brings together like-minded individuals through connection-building initiatives like mixers, speed dating & most recently, run clubs. Grab that cup of tea or shot of tea-quila and join us as we delve into the culture of modern day dating (Melb vs. Syd 👀), why we're emotionally unavailable & why dating apps do in fact suck!!

In this episode we discuss:

  • Immigrant fam work ethic
  • What is Dating App Sucks?
  • Dating apps vs. dating events
  • Dating App Sucks success stories
  • Date zero
  • Best & worst dating stories
  • Being emotionally unavailable
  • Australia's low effort dating culture
  • Dating in Melb vs. Syd
  • The provider mindset
  • Future of DAS
  • and so much more!


🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠ Special guests: ⁠Brenda Van Attend a Dating Apps Suck event - Dating Apps Suck ____ AFFILIATE SPONSORS: Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 SOCIALS:

  • Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠
  • Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠
  • Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠

Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


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1 year ago
1 hour 6 minutes 27 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
81. Cut Fruit as a Love Language & Being the Only POC in the Boardroom ft. Thanh Truong aka Fruit Nerd

From cut fruit as a love language in Asian households to being the only POC in the Coles boardroom, this was such fruitful convo that is guaranteed to leave you feeling so good! Thanh is a produce expert, wholesale fruiterer & absolute legend in the fruit & veg media scene. We're SO excited to share with ya'll this upbeat episode!


In this episode we discuss:

  • Gifting fruit in Asian culture
  • Why durian is KING
  • Changing the narrative of negative connotations with Asian food
  • Importance of POC heroes in media
  • Lunar New Year x Coles x Bok Choy??
  • Being President of ASEAN
  • Cut fruit as a love language
  • Orange peel theory
  • Growing up in a fruit shop
  • and so much more!

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠ Special guests: Thanh Truong

Support Thanh's projects (including his book - Don’t Buy Fruit & Veg Without Me!) ____


Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋


If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


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1 year ago
1 hour 1 minute 10 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
80. Amber Liu: Identity & Mental Health in the Asian Pop Industry
We're stoked to be BACKKK and joined by the uber talented yet down-to-earth powerhouse that is Amber Liu! Amber took time out of her 2024 'No More Sad Songs' world tour to chat to us about where it all began, the highs and lows of the Asian pop industry and the importance of community. In this episode we discuss: Growing up as a Chinese American Being scouted by SM Entertainment Highs and lows of KPOP Industry Mental health in the Asian Pop music industry Importance of mentorship & role models Fame Life on the No More Sad Songs world tour and so much more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠ Special guests: Amber Liu ____ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
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1 year ago
32 minutes 49 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
Come See Natalie Tran, Brendan Pang & Lizzy Hoo ✨LIVE✨

Joined by special guests - YouTuber & actress Natalie Tran, comedian & writer Lizzy Hoo, and MasterChef & restaurateur Brendan Pang, we’ll be having a live intimate podcast conversation ‘Under the Stars’.

Featuring goodies from awesome Asian Australian businesses, live music & more - this night is all about celebrating what it means to be Unapologetically Asian.


🗓️ WHEN: 29th of February 2024 | doors open 7:30pm
📍WHERE: Malthouse Theatre (113 Sturt Street Southbank)
🎟️ TICKETS: $35

https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/what-s-on/malthouse-outdoor-stage/under-the-stars-with-unapologetically-asian/

We cannot wait to share with you all the fun convos & special surprises we have planned. Be sure to grab your tickets - you don’t want to miss out!

Sending love & good vibes,

Unapologetically Asian

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1 year ago
1 minute 8 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
79. Being Delulu, Conflict in Relos & First Impressions | UA Unplugged
Welcome to another ep of UA Unplugged - the dnms that we usually have after a recording day/sesh when the mics are unplugged. UA Unplugged will be our more casual episodes and a place where you can get to know the UA fam better. Join us as we throw straight bants and roast each other about first impressions, being delulu & everything in-between. Hope you enjoy! In this episode, we discuss: Who would headline out our music festival? First impressions of each other Work crushes S/O having work wives/husbands Jealousy How we solve conflict in relationships Social media and how it impacts dating and more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠, ⁠Cylina Tran⁠ & ⁠Robin Yang⁠ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
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2 years ago
56 minutes 8 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
78. Muay Thai Wins, Losses & Mental Resilience ft. Spring Sia, River Daz & Tim Nguyen

Aussie Asian Muay Thai legends, Spring Sia, River Daz & Tim Nguyen take us on their rollercoaster of a journey with Muay Thai. From humble beginnings to pivotal wins, losses and everything in-between. This was such a fun conversation full of inspiration and of course, a whole lot of banter. In this episode, we discuss:

  • How everyone got into Muay Thai
  • Misconceptions about martial arts and fighting
  • Pivotal moments
  • First fights and career highlights
  • What losing feels like
  • Importance of maintaining mental health
  • Confidence challenges
  • What's it like to fight overseas
  • Getting injured and feeling pain
  • Resilience in fighting
  • Funny travel stories
  • and so much more!

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Special guests:

Spring Sia / Heartmuaythai

River Daz

Tim Nguyen

Sukhari Muay Thai ⁠ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠and YouTube Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


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2 years ago
1 hour 39 minutes 50 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
77. Love, Romance & Cheating | UA Unplugged
Welcome to another ep of UA Unplugged - the dnms that we usually have after a recording day/sesh when the mics are unplugged. UA Unplugged will be our more casual episodes and a place where you can get to know the UA fam better. Join us as we throw straight bants and roast each other about cheating, romance & everything in-between. Hope you enjoy! In this episode, we discuss: Do you and your partner need to have the same interests? Would you rather be cheated on with someone more attractive or less attractive? Emotional vs. physical cheating Once a cheater, always a cheater? What have you learnt from fam/parents that you bring into your relationships? How does your family role (youngest child/eldest child etc) impact what you want/need in relationships? and more! What is the most romantic thing we've ever done for a partner? What is the most romantic thing a partner has ever done for us? Who usually says 'I love you' first? and more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠, ⁠Cylina Tran⁠ & ⁠Robin Yang⁠ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
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2 years ago
33 minutes 11 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
76. Rizz, Our Crushes & the Chase | UA Unplugged

Welcome to UA Unplugged - the dnms that we usually have after a recording day/sesh when the mics are unplugged. UA Unplugged will be our more casual episodes and a place where you can get to know the UA fam better. Join us as we throw straight bants and roast each other about rizz, the chase and everything in-between. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Who has the most rizz?
  • Guy rizz vs. girl rizz
  • The Robin Yang treatment
  • Do pickup lines work?
  • Ideal first dates
  • Are date vibes 2-way street
  • IRL vs. online personality
  • Do guys like girls chasing and vice versa
  • and more!

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠, ⁠Cylina Tran⁠ & ⁠Robin Yang⁠ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


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2 years ago
51 minutes 56 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
75. Quarter-Life Crisis, Moving Out & Melb vs. Syd ft. THUY
Our ol' mate Thuy is BACK for an extra spesh catch-up! For those of you who are new, Thuy was the co-host of UA for 4 seasons. We catch up about what's changed since she's left the show - from moving to Sydney to living with her bf. Find out if Melb is better than Sydney once and for all ;) In this episode, we discuss: Change in our lives Pros + cons of living in Syd vs. Melb Sydney people vs. Melbourne people Difficulties of moving to a new city How to have space when living with partner and house mates Another quarter-life crisis?? Expat friends living abroad Fear of moving vs. comfortability Sydney vs. Melb Nightlife - which is better Maintaining interstate friendships Maintaining friendships as you get older Recos and so much more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Special guests: Thuy Nguyen Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
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2 years ago
1 hour 48 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
74. The Grind Don't Stop Baby ft. Eugene Cheng of The Sneaker Laundry & Nathan Yun of Paire | pt. 2
From humble beginnings to the hustle and grind, join us as we deep dive into the birth of successful Asian Australian businesses ⁠⁠The Sneaker Laundry⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Paire⁠⁠ with the masterminds behind the madness - Eugene Cheng and Nathan Yun. In this episode, we discuss: the birth of paire & the sneaker laundry when friendship and business mix why market surveys are redundant pitching to investors over Pho running account down from $110K to $500 product innovation - solving pain points with new formulations importance of defensibility + mario kart banana peels biggest business failures every rejection is a redirection stinky feet and so much more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Special guests: ⁠Eugene Cheng⁠ ⁠Nathan Yun ⁠ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠and ⁠YouTube⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
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2 years ago
1 hour 11 minutes 42 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
73. Childhood Trauma & The Making of an Entrepreneur ft. Eugene Cheng of The Sneaker Laundry & Nathan Yun of Paire | pt. 1

From military school to high achieving Asian culture, join us on this wild ride into the childhood and lives of 'Foot Fighter' entrepreneurs Eugene Cheng of The Sneaker Laundry and Nathan Yun of Paire. A fascinating conversation about how childhood, roots and upbringing can leave a profound impact on an entrepreneur's path to success.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • growing up in singapore - V high achieving culture
  • elitist school vibes
  • melb high boys
  • rebelling
  • going to military school in china
  • culture shock moving from west to east and back
  • good kid, bad kid in asian culture
  • working a 9-5 vs. working for yourself
  • and so much more!

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠

🎙️ Special guests:

Eugene Cheng

Nathan Yun

Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ and YouTube Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


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2 years ago
43 minutes 32 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
Cheeky Ask | We Want to Hear From YOU 🫵🏼
✨FEEDBACK SURVEY - https://forms.gle/QuZ921FNNB1XCoN57 ✨ Hey everyone! Just a quick one - if you have a few minutes to spare, we've got a cheeky lil survey we'd love for you to fill out ☺️ We're constantly trying to improve our content to provide you beautiful souls a superb listening experience. Please find the survey link above and again here! In the mean-time, feel free to binge the rest of our episodes or check out our Instagram/TikTok for more content! Hope you're all starting or ending the day with good vibes; catch y'all in the next episode x
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2 years ago
1 minute 35 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
72. Business Lows, Dreaming Big & Building a Rave Community w/ No Sleep Ent ft. Michael Duong, Lilly Lin, Cat NLien, Eugene Cheng & Jubs | pt. 2
In our season 5 finale, we're joined again by the crew behind No Sleep Entertainment - an Asian Australian based music & events company that produces events for the community by the community. NSE collaborates with international and local DJs and stellar production crews to give us raves and festivals like Bass Horizon, Asteria & more! 🌟Watch the full episode on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@unapologeticallyasian 🌟⁠ In this episode, we discuss: The raw hustle of ilovernb Biggest lows in NSE history Blue sky dreams of NSE Fashion trends of hardstyle/rave community 3 ways to successfully dodge drinks First experiences of going to events What makes NSE Unapologetically Asian? Michael calls his mum babe And so much more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Special guests: ⁠No Sleep Entertainment team⁠: ⁠Lilly Lin⁠ ⁠Catherine NLien⁠ ⁠Michael Duong⁠ ⁠Jubs⁠ ⁠Eugene Cheng⁠ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA:⁠⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
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2 years ago
42 minutes 58 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
71. Bringing Raves to Life w/ No Sleep Entertainment ft. Michael Duong, Lilly Lin, Cat NLien, Eugene Cheng & Jubs | pt. 1
Today we have the crew behind No Sleep Entertainment - Lilly, Cat, Jubs, Michael & Eugene bring us good vibes, bants and infectious energy. No Sleep Entertainment (NSE) is an Australian based music & events company that produces events for the community by the community. NSE collaborates with international and local DJs and stellar production crews to give us raves and festivals like Bass Horizon, Asteria & more! 🌟Watch the full episode on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@unapologeticallyasian 🌟⁠ In this episode, we discuss: Can you find love in the club/at a rave? Who can chuck the phattest hack or muzz? What is everyone's role in No Sleep Entertainment? The Asian Australian nightlife scene Cultural and familial stigma and expectations Being labelled a degenerates, LGs/LBs etc for partying Rebranding what it means to be a promoter Highs & lows of running events From ilovernb to Bass Horizon, Asteria & beyond And so much more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠ 🎙️ Special guests: No Sleep Entertainment team: Lilly Lin Catherine NLien Michael Duong Jubs Eugene Cheng Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Find more UA:⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
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2 years ago
1 hour 8 minutes 37 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
70. Rowi Singh: In-Between Cultures, South Asian Pride & Being Seen as a Beauty Content Creator
We're joined by the bold & brilliant Rowi Singh! Rowi is a proud, Indian Australian artist, beauty content creator and all-round style icon. She’s amassed a community of 402K Instagram followers and 191K Tiktok followers through her unapologetically bold looks, fight for diversity, face accessories business called embellishbyrowi and a colourfully aesthetic home. In this episode, we discuss: Rowi’s colourful life - from Sydney to Connecticut to Singapore and back to Australia Feeling in-between cultures Rejecting your own identity as an adolescent Tradition vs. passion The white creator landscape Meeting Rihanna and so much more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠ Special guests: Rowi Singh Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start
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2 years ago
40 minutes 43 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
69. How to be a Tattooed Asian Baddie ft. Thao Tran (@thao.tattoo) & Jen Nguyen (@tattsbyjen)

We're joined by tattoo artists Thao Tran (@thao.tattoo) & Jen Nguyen (@tattsbyjen) who share their stories of resilience, vulnerability & badassery. We delve into the art of tattooing, tattoo culture in Asian communities and how Thao and Jen discovered themselves through ink, art and community.

In this chat, we discuss:

  • Jen & Thao's tattoo origin story
  • Conditioned to think job/money= success
  • The tattoo apprenticeship experience
  • First tattoo experiences
  • Do tattoos need meaning behind it?
  • First exp of tattooing clients
  • Where does it hurt the most to be tatted?
  • Hardest places to get tatted
  • Correlation between art and tattooing
  • Tattoo culture in asian countries
  • Imposter syndrome
  • Most exxy tattoos completed
  • Numbing cream y/n?

and so much more!


🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠, ⁠Cylina Tran⁠

Special Guests: Jen Nguyen, Thao Tran


Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start

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2 years ago
1 hour 1 minute 9 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
68. Living In Our Single Era, One Night Stands & Getting Back w Exes?

UA is officially in our emotionally unavailable era (ok everyone except for Nicole). Join the UA fam (minus Anth) for a fun convo all about love and not love?

In this chat, we discuss:

  • Taking a break
  • Icks
  • Green flags
  • Sibling Theory
  • Would we do long distance relationships?
  • Our love languages
  • Opinions on the 3 month rule
  • Would we have a one-night stand?
  • Would we get back with an ex?
  • Are we open to dating right now?
  • Do we rave - our raving experiences
  • Melbourne vs. Sydney raves
  • Dating in Asian households
  • Do we have types?
  • When does having "a type" become racist?
  • Do girls settle in terms of looks vs. boys won't settle?

and more!

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠, Cylina Tran, Nicole Odviar & Robin Yang


Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start

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2 years ago
43 minutes 48 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
67. Melissa Leong: A Love Letter to Food & the Asian Diaspora

Melissa Leong is unapologetically Asian. She’s a powerhouse in the food industry and is one of the hosts and judges on Masterchef Australia. To add to her stellar resume, she's also a renowned food and travel writer, columnist, TV and radio broadcaster, MC and author. Whether it be on set or in the kitchen, she breathes defiance and voracity into everything that she does. In this conversation, we explore what it was like for her to grow up as a first gen Singaporean Australian, navigating the Asian diaspora experience and how food plays a core ingredient in her life.


In this episode, we discuss:

  • Living with defiance and voracity
  • Growing up Singaporean Australian
  • Memories of food, family and childhood
  • Food as an Asian love language
  • Grieving loss of language
  • East meets west: grappling with duality and cultural identity
  • Masterchef & Asian Australian representation
  • The long game
  • Weight of Asian representation
  • and more!


Please note: this conversation was recorded on the 28th April 2023.


🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠ Special guests: Melissa Leong

Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


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2 years ago
29 minutes 19 seconds

Unapologetically Asian
Asian Australian podcast where we have candid conversations about dating, culture, careers and everything in-between. 🎙️ Hosted by Tiana Nguyen