Asian in Austin is a podcast by Minh Vu and Sandra Pham to elevate the voices and stories of Asian Americans living in Austin, Texas while exploring what it means to come into one's own Asian American identity and experience by inviting open dialogue and conversation with community members.
Join host Hieu Minh Nguyen and guest Austin-based Vietnamese community leader, Cuong Bao Le, as they share insights on the thriving Asian community in Austin, highlighting its growth, diversity, and cultural impact.
17 Sept 2024
305. From South Bronx to ATX w/ Chef Harold Villarosa
Chef Harold Villarosa, originally from the Philippines and raised in the South Bronx, shares his journey from fast food joints to working at world-renowned restaurants like Noma. Now residing in Austin, Texas, he talks about his new role as a father, his exciting culinary projects like OKO Austin, and his dedication to community building through authentic Filipino cuisine. Learn how Chef Harold is blending his rich cultural heritage with innovative culinary techniques, and his vision for the future of Asian cuisine in Austin.
Topics Covered:
• Chef Harold's background and culinary journey
• His experiences working at prestigious restaurants
• The transition to Austin and upcoming Filipino restaurant Oko
• His commitment to sustainable, community-oriented food practices
• The importance of food media and storytelling in today's culinary world
Materials Referenced:
OKO Austin (https://okoaustin.com/)
Chef Harold Villarosa Instagram
(http://chefharoldvillarosa/)Alice Waters Edible Schoolyard (https://edibleschoolyard.org/)
19 Aug 2024
304. Collaborating with AANHPI-serving Nonprofits in Austin
Speakers from Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA), Asian Texans for Justice (ATJ), Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF), and Austin Asian Community Health Initiative (AACHI) joined us for a live moderated panel discussion at the Austin Asian Professional Summit in May this year. During the discussion we learned more about the direct services and support they offer to the AANHPI community in Austin, why it's important to focus on our community and how individuals can get companies involved to support their work.
Moderated by:
Minh Vu, Asian in Austin Podcast
Panelists:
Zahra Shakur Jamal, Director of Prevention, Outreach and Education, Asian Support Family Services of Austin
Hailey Easley, Executive Director, Austin Asian Community Health Initiative
Sabrina Sha, Operations and Development Manager, Asian Texans for Justice
Hanna Huang, Executive Director, Austin Asian American Film Festival
The Austin Asian Professional Summit was hosted in collaboration with the Asian American Resource Center and the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, with support from Austin Asian Film Festival, Orchid Events, and Northshore Media.
Materials Referenced:
Austin Asian Professional Summit (https://lu.ma/aaps)
Asian Support Family Services of Austin (https://www.afssaustin.org/) (IG (https://www.instagram.com/afssaustin/))
Austin Asian Community Health Initiative (https://aachi.org/) (IG (https://www.instagram.com/aachi.tx))
Asian Texans for Justice (https://www.asiantexansforjustice.org/) (IG (https://www.instagram.com/asiantexansforjustice/))
Austin Asian American Film Festival (https://www.aaafilmfest.org/) (IG (https://www.instagram.com/aaafilmfest/))
Asian American Resource Center (https://www.austintexas.gov/department/asian-american-resource-center) (IG (https://www.instagram.com/aarcatx))
Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (https://austinasianchamber.org/) (IG (https://www.instagram.com/gaaccaustin/))
Orchid Events (https://www.orchideventsatx.com/) (IG (https://www.instagram.com/orchideventsatx/))
Northshore Media (https://www.northshoremediaproductions.com/) (IG (https://www.instagram.com/atxmediakevin/))
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