Episodes

Ran Ran Wang & Annie Huang on Making A Psychological Sports Thriller
July 10, 2026

Ran Ran Wang & Annie Huang on Making A Psychological Sports Thriller

Writer & Director Ran Ran Wang and Producer Annie Huang join Dr. Stephanie J. Wong to discuss the importance of highlighting the stress that professional athletes face. In their Psychological Sport Thriller, "I Think About K*lling You" that premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC, rowing captain, Dani is plagued with invasive fantasies of unaliving her abusive coach. When the coach pushes the team too far, Dani is forced to choose whether or not to act on her fantasies of violence. Su...
Carol Chin: Reinvention Through Fast Food
July 9, 2026

Carol Chin: Reinvention Through Fast Food

Dr. Stephanie J. Wong shares a conversation with Carol Chin who is featured alongside her son in a new documentary short, Home Plate. The documentary short from Breakwater Studios in association with McDonald’s, spotlights a Chinese American family’s story of immigration, resilience, community impact, and entrepreneurship across generations. The film captures an intimate conversation between Carol and her son Andrew, during which Carol reflects on starting over (twice) - including the risks, sac...
The Season | Jesse Mei Li On Playing Cola in Hong Kong High Society
June 15, 2026

The Season | Jesse Mei Li On Playing Cola in Hong Kong High Society

Jesse Mei Li talks about playing Cola in Hulu's The Season which explores motivations for being part of Hong Kong High Society. -How did she channel her personal experiences into Cola? -What emotions did Jesse want to portray to the audience? -How did she bond with her fellow actors? -Jessie shares her favorite spots in Hong Kong! The Season is streaming on June 17, 2026! #hulu #colorofsuccess #pressmeet #asianamerican #actors #aapi #mentalhealth #hongkong #TheSeason #viu
The Season | Chris Pang & Justin Chien on Their Starring Roles in Hong Kong High Society
June 15, 2026

The Season | Chris Pang & Justin Chien on Their Starring Roles in Hong Kong High Society

On the Color of Success Podcast, Chris Pang & Justin Chien talk about their starring roles as Andrew Fung and David Ho, respectively, in Hulu's The Season. Don't miss their dynamic friendship on-screen and in real life! -What were their character's internal struggles? -How did they channel personal experiences into the characters? -Chris talks about feelings of belonging, or lack thereof -How did this role differ from Justin's other roles doing a lot of martial arts? -Justin shares his favorite ...
Press Interview with Director Eugene Yi of The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas
May 7, 2026

Press Interview with Director Eugene Yi of The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas

In this powerful press interview, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and director Eugene Yi to discuss The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas. This is the next chapter in The List Series created by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, streaming on HBO Max on May 13. Through deeply personal conversations led by journalist Jada Yuan, the documentary explores what it truly means to be AAPI — centering themes of identity, ethnic pride, belonging, resilience, and community. Interviewees such as Sandra Oh,...
Zhengyu "Z" Huang: US-China Relations
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April 26, 2026

Zhengyu "Z" Huang: US-China Relations

Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Zhengyu "Z" Huang discuss his new book, "." Zheng explained that the book was inspired by a desire to address misconceptions about China's economy and explore opportunities for mutual prosperity. He assumed the role of...
Making Space with Filmmaker Christine Chang
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March 28, 2026

Making Space with Filmmaker Christine Chang

In this inspiring episode, filmmaker and content creator, Christine Chang opens up about her powerful journey from photography and branding to filmmaking, as well as her personal growth through healing relationships. Christine shares insights into her upcoming short film, Making Space , which explores a woman’s path to self-worth and finding her voice in a complex relationship. The film is a reflection of Christine's own story of healing, self-discovery, and the transformative power of setting b...
Neha Kumar: It's Not About What You Want To Do; It's About What You Want To Do Next!
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March 19, 2026

Neha Kumar: It's Not About What You Want To Do; It's About What You Want To Do Next!

Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Neha Kumar discuss Neha's non-traditional career journey, starting with her initial thought of majoring in pre-med but shifting towards entrepreneurship and teaching. Neha explained how teaching allows her to contribute to others' success while providing her with personal fulfillment. Neha shares: Market trends and investment insights, particularly in the start-up space Creation of Full Glass Wine, inspired by the passion of sharing community-based products Looking for ...
Director Amy Wang | Slanted: Why Would A Chinese Teen Want To Become White?
March 10, 2026

Director Amy Wang | Slanted: Why Would A Chinese Teen Want To Become White?

talks with Director of Slanted, about the takeaways from the bold, provocative genre-bender that uses sharp satire and sci-fi horror to interrogate beauty standards, assimilation, and the cost of belonging. The film follows Joan Huang (), a high...
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Amelie Zilber | Slanted: What Happens When You Change Your Ethnicity to Become White?
March 10, 2026

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Amelie Zilber | Slanted: What Happens When You Change Your Ethnicity to Become White?

talks with stars of Slanted, (Never Have I Ever) and about the thought-provoking movie that uses sci-fi horror to examine beauty standards, assimilation and the cost of belonging. The film follows Joan Huang (Shirley Chen), a high school outsider...
Miyavi: How Being Open to New Experiences Led to Starring in the Wrecking Crew
Feb. 13, 2026

Miyavi: How Being Open to New Experiences Led to Starring in the Wrecking Crew

Miyavi is well-known for his unique finger-slapping style of playing guitar. His love for music began when a football injury led him to learn to play the guitar. In this interview, he talks about: How the mentality of being open to new things and not expecting perfection can lead to meaningful experiences Acting alongside Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista in the Wrecking Crew How he respects Jacob Batalon for playing a humorous character in the movie His friendship with legendary choreographer, Lia ...
The Wrecking Crew Cast Interview | Jacob Batalon, Morena Baccarin, Ángel Manuel Soto
Jan. 27, 2026

The Wrecking Crew Cast Interview | Jacob Batalon, Morena Baccarin, Ángel Manuel Soto

The Wrecking Crew cast, Jacob Batalon and Morena Baccarin, and director, Ángel Manuel Soto visit the Color of Success Podcast with Dr. Stephanie J. Wong. They talk about how Psychology is woven throughout the movie, including: -Ángel wanting to highlight generational trauma and the relationship between brothers (Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista's characters) -Morena channeling her experiences as a marginalized female to her Baddie character, Valentina -Jacob's character, Pika wanting to be perceive...
Podcast Episode: Navigating the Complexities of Mental Health, Journalism, and Cults
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Dec. 15, 2025

Podcast Episode: Navigating the Complexities of Mental Health, Journalism, and Cults

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Ellen Huet dive deep into the intersection of mental health, culture, and the emotional toll of investigative journalism. From the personal challenges of reporting on trauma to the hidden world of wellness cults, this conversation offers a raw and insightful look at the human cost of telling difficult stories. 🔍 Highlights: Mental Health in Journalism : Stephanie and Ellen discuss how journalists cope with emotionally triggering materi...
Bridging Cultures and Empowering Women: How Yue-Sai Kan Became The Most Famous Woman in China
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Oct. 14, 2025

Bridging Cultures and Empowering Women: How Yue-Sai Kan Became The Most Famous Woman in China

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down with the trailblazing Yue-Sai Kan, a pioneer in cultural exchange through television, cosmetics, and business. Yue-Sai takes us through her groundbreaking work, producing the TV show Looking East in the late 70s and early 80s, which aimed to foster cultural understanding between the East and West. She opens up about the challenges she faced in both media and business, including navigating China’s limited media landscape, and the hurdles of produci...
How Do You Heal from Narcisstic Abuse From Parents?
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Oct. 9, 2025

How Do You Heal from Narcisstic Abuse From Parents?

Healing from Narcissistic Trauma as an Immigrant In this heartfelt episode, Agatha Peters shares her journey of overcoming narcissistic abuse within a collectivist, immigrant family. She unpacks the emotional toll of growing up with a narcissistic parent, how culture shapes our understanding of parenting, and her path to healing. With insights on setting boundaries, journaling, and supporting others, this conversation offers hope and clarity for anyone navigating toxic family dynamics. =========...
Jackie Dallas: From Medicine to Acting in Stranger Things & The Hunting Wives
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July 19, 2025

Jackie Dallas: From Medicine to Acting in Stranger Things & The Hunting Wives

Jackie Dallas followed her passion, which led to her break-out role in Season 1 of "Stranger Things," as 'Jen,' Mr. Clarke's girlfriend, Jen Woo. In the Netflix series, The Hunting Wives, starring Dermot Mulroney, Malin Akerman, and Brittany Snow, she plays Jia-Yi. In this episode, we dive into: Career Transition from Medicine to Acting Her break-out role in Stranger Things and how it jump started her acting career How her surgical experience gives her perspective when facing rejection in Hollyw...