Actress, businesswoman and Miss Universe Australia 2022 contestant Carisse Velez has a tonne of experience in the Australian entertainment industry. We talk: - Multiculturalism in Miss Universe Australia (it's not just blonde hair, blue eyes now) - Why being Asian is now a blessing and not a hindrance to getting acting gigs - CRINGE dating story (Asians being shitty to other Asians - let's not do this eh?) Find Carisse on Instagram: @carissevelez I'd LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into my dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Produced and edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

Monika Tu ... the 'Chinese fairytale' & the new Asian face on Luxe Listings Sydney. She's the founder of Black Diamondz, a luxury property agency that services many wealthy Asian clients. But she wasn't always this bougie. She came to Australia not knowing any English and worked many odd-jobs when she was young, from waitressing to selling floppy disks in Paddy's Market. We talk: - Her keys to business success - Embracing both East and West cultures - Luxe Listings Season 2 goss - Bougie property feng-shui (gold tree anyone?) Find Monika on Instagram: @monikatu88 I'd LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into my dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Produced and edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

Josie Huynh is an Australian journalist of Vietnamese heritage. She's currently the editor of Domain Magazine and Domain Prestige Magazine, two Australian property publications. We talk: - Surfy towns and Vietnamese restaurants - What the heck is assimilation? - Her family's harrowing journey to Aus after the Vietnamese war - This confusing feeling with racism that we can't put our fingers on. Help! I’d LOVE to hear about your personal experiences! Slide into my dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com If you want to support CBA through monthly donations, you can find me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Produced and edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

Kat Lieu is the founder of Subtle Asian Baking, the largest Asian baking online community of nearly 300,000 members. She wanted to be a young fiction author but was told ‘books with Asian characters don’t sell‘. But with the success of SAB, she’s now published Modern Asian Baking At Home, a cookbook filled with sweet and savoury Asian baked goods. We talk: - Cultural nostalgia through food - Her transition from a ‘classic’ career to creative - What the heck IS Asian baking? I’d LOVE to hear about your personal experiences! Slide into my dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com If you want to support CBA through monthly donations, you can find me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Find Subtle Asian Baking on: - FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/subtleasianbaking - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/subtleasian.baking/ - Cookbook: modernasianbaking.com/preorder - Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/veryasianbakesale - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@subtleasian.baking Produced and edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

Today’s episode features listener horror stories to tie Season 1 into a neat little bow. From casual racism to Covid-19 verbal abuse, these stories should be told for greater awareness of the issues that the Asian community face. Announcement: Juna has left the podcast and won’t be returning for Season 2. Juna has been fundamental to this project and we thank her for her time and hard work. What does the future look like? Shaz would like to come back for Season 2 with a refreshed interview structure where she talks to notable Asian guests on each episode (Jackie Chan anyone?) We both want to thank you all for supporting us throughout this season. Bye for now, but not forever. Still curious? Take a deep dive into this issue below: Volleyballer Makes Racist Gesture About Thai Opponent During Televised Match: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/serbia-volleyball-racist-asian_n_60b97332e4b00a70313e0609 Produced & edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

Katy Perry, Qipao and Geisha costumes - what do these all have in common? We’re diving into a controversial topic - cultural appropriation. What is it? What is and isn’t acceptable? And how does it differ from cultural appreciation?? We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com. If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Still curious? Take a deep dive into this issue below: Understanding Cultural Appropriation: https://www.studioatao.org/post/understanding-cultural-appropriation Cultural Appreciation vs. Cultural Appropriation: Why it Matters: https://greenheart.org/blog/greenheart-international/cultural-appreciation-vs-cultural-appropriation-why-it-matters/ Bangkok’s Ceremonial name: Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit Produced & edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

Boba, falsies, tatts & raves. Yep we all know someone … Today we’re digging a little deeper than the general ABG stereotype and looking at the etymology of this cultural phenomenon. Because aside from all the dyed hair and fake eyelashes, there’s a pretty interesting meaning behind the Asian Baby Girl trope. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your experiences with ABGs! Maybe you are one, maybe you know one. Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com. If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Still curious? Take a deep dive into this issue below: 18 Types of Asian Girls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW1a3UOAIaw The Rise of the ABG: https://upennfword.com/2020/03/07/the-rise-of-the-abg/ Produced by Juna Xu & Sharon Jiang. Edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

Ever had someone say, "You're pretty, for an Asian!" Today we're discussing more inappropriate questions and statements said to Asians - this time chatting about the ABG subculture & mixed race Asians. Also move over Paris Fashion Week, Shazza reports on the hottest fashion show for her CBA College Fact Of The Week! Hint: Ginger & scallion mud crab anyone? We’d LOVE to hear from you about your experiences with inappropriate questions! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com. If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Still curious? Take a deep dive into this issue below: 18 Types of Asian Girls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW1a3UOAIaw Produced by Juna Xu. Edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

Do you have a 'Tiger Dad' or 'Panda Dad'? We’re dishing all the goss on Asian dad stereotypes. Plus Juna shares a shocking story on an Asian baby adoption … gone wrong. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Still curious? Take a deep dive into this issue below: - The perception of asian dads and masculinity: https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/sc-asian-dads-masculinity-family-0614-20160615-story.html Produced by Juna Xu. Edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

"NI HAO, do you eat dogs?" Today we’re discussing the inappropriate questions, some racist but some plain uncomfortable, that people say to Asians. Often referred to as microaggressions, we break down some of the most common ones aimed at Asians living in the West. Stay tuned for Part 2 in Season 2 - we've got plenty more inappropriate sh*t coming! We’d LOVE to hear from you about your experiences with inappropriate questions! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com. If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Produced by Juna Xu. Edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

"You’re not depressed, you’re just tired!" Why can't my Asian parents understand mental health? In many Asian communities, mental health is often seen as a weakness and a disgrace to the family honour. We hope by initiating this conversation, we’re able to help destigmatise it and provide some advice for anyone who might be in a tough situation where both their mental health and family values are conflicting. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Helpful Links - Mental Health Plan: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/whats-covered-medicare/mental-health-care-and-medicare - 8 Tips for Talking About Mental Health With Your Asian Family: https://www.self.com/story/mental-health-asian-parent - Headspace: https://headspace.org.au/ Produced by Juna Xu. Edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

MasterChef Australia alumni, Dumpling King and LGBTQIA+ role model, Brendan Pang, has accomplished so much at such a young age. The Australian-Chinese-Mauritian cook first rose to fame when he competed on Season 10 of MasterChef Australia and showcased his multiethnic culture and cuisine. After finishing in ninth place, he opened up his own dumpling truck Bumplings in Fremantle, Western Australia. He then returned on MasterChef: Back to Win in 2020 - the season that has been praised for its diversity in judges, contestants and ingredients. Brendan recently launched his very own cookbook This is a Book About Dumplings. The dumpling master has also become a voice for those in the LGBTQIA+ community after bravely coming out as a gay male on social media. Plus, he is a proud mental health advocate after revealing he suffered from anxiety for many years. These are two topics that are often suppressed in the Asian community. We’d LOVE to hear from you! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com. If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Find Brendan on: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendan_pang/ - TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs2LTxvP-7g - Check out his rainbow dumplings: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtdGkb5A4Yj/ Produced by Juna Xu. Edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

Ever feel the pressure to date within your own race? Interracial dating is far from simple. It can feel like the world is against you - from your parent’s disapproval to society’s critiques of your choice in a partner. Today we chat about the weird hatred towards certain interracial couplings and some top tips on how to approach your parents about your non-Asian partner. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Produced by Juna Xu. Edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

Strict Asian mum - does that unlock any memories? This episode is an ode to the ‘tiger mum’, a concept coined by Yale Law Professor Amy Chua. We discuss the characteristics of a tiger mum and how it differs to a regular strict parent. We also share some of the beautiful things our mums did that makes us incredibly thankful to have them in our lives. Let this episode be a reminder to reach out to your mum (and family in general), especially if Covid has separated you. To those in Australia, Happy Mother's Day for Sunday May 8! We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Produced by Juna Xu. Edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

We’re taking a trip around Asia and exploring the cultural taboo associated with specific Asian foods. Why in the West, are we so desensitised to eating particular animals or parts of animals, and yet others make us squirm? What makes a food “weird”? We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Produced by Juna Xu. Edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

Ever wonder if you fit into any Asian dating stereotypes? From 'self-hating asians' to Yellow Fever to interracial relationships, dating as an Asian in the West certainly comes with many dilemmas. Plus we round up a list of the top Asian dating stereotypes on the internet and trust us … some of them are absolute doozies. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Produced by Juna Xu. Edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

#STOPASIANHATE. There is a heartbreaking surge of violence against the AAPI people across the globe, particularly in the US. Spurred on by the racist notion of the ‘China Virus’, anyone who looks Asian seems to be the target against racial abuse both verbal, physical and at its worst, fatal. We welcome you to send us your thoughts on this tragic topic. You can DM us on Insta @crazybiatchasians or send us an email via crazybiatchasians@gmail.com If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Useful Links - https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/ - https://www.imreadymovement.org - https://www.aaldef.org/ Petitions Australia: https://www.change.org/p/denounce-racist-attacks-on-asian-australians-unityoverfear-during-covid-19 USA: https://www.change.org/p/governor-andrew-cuomo-end-hate-crimes-against-asian-americans UK: https://www.change.org/p/we-stand-against-all-covid19-related-racism-and-hate-crimes-towards-other-people-living-studying-and-working-in-britain Produced by Juna Xu and Sharon Jiang. Edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

It's Juna versus Sharon - we’re talking about how living with a unique Asian name can have a prominent effect on your life. From affecting your personality to your employability, we discuss whether or not having a non-anglo name puts you at a disadvantage and what you can do about it. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Produced by Juna Xu. Edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

From lucky numbers to dreams about pigs and gifts that symbolise death, we’re diving into the weird and wonderful world of Asian superstitions. So say goodbye to bad luck and hello to good jujus, long life and prosperity. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Produced by Juna Xu and Sharon Jiang. Edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show

Diets, disorders and depression - we’re diving into the dark side of K-pop behind the glitz and glam that has captured the attention of billions worldwide and created what is known as idol culture. Just a heads up that this episode mentions eating disorders and suicide, so it’s best to take caution if you’re triggered by these topics. For those located in Australia, please contact Reachout and Lifeline if you need any support. We’d LOVE to hear from you about your personal experiences! Slide into our dms on Insta @crazybiatchasians or continue the convo via email crazybiatchasians@gmail.com If you want to support us through monthly donations, you can find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crazybiatchasians Produced by Juna Xu and Sharon Jiang. Edited by Sharon Jiang. Support the show