Episodes

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...

Season 7/Episode 16

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 bo...

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 Lo...

Season 7/Episode 12

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 mat...

Season 7/Episode 10

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...

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. ======...

Season 7/Episode 7

Season 7/Episode 6

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...

Season 7/Episode 4

Season 7/Episode 3

Season 7/Episode 2

Season 7/Episode 1