Author and DEI leader Daisy Hung on tiger mums, British-Chinese invisibility and being a “tourist” in her home country.
Author Daisy Hung discusses her book, 'I am Not a Tourist,' and explores the British-Chinese experience, including history, stigmas, and resilience, in this interview.
20 Apr 2025
Michaele Nagac on modern mental health, navigating gender identity, and what the West gets wrong about yoga
What makes us who we are? And how much of that is influenced by not just our parents, but the generations that have come before us?
These are all questions that have always fascinated Michale Nagac. From his childhood in a working-class Philippines neighbourhood to his career as a psychologist and mental health advocate for vulnerable diaspora communities and LGBTQ+ rights in London.
Michaele chats to us about his work with Filipino migrant workers and victims of human trafficking, the meaning of masculinity, his own journey embracing his sexual identity, and how the language around mental health needs to change.
13 Apr 2025
Comedian Salman Malik on multi-lingual comedy, the influence of Bollywood and why white audiences are the “hardest” rooms to play to
How to get a British passport. Asian weddings vs. English timeliness. Bollywood music. Salman Malik has lived it all, and weaved most of it into his sharp and observant stand-up comedy.
Salman talks to us about his move to London and settling into the South Asian diaspora community, how to be funny across four different languages and why Hindi standup might just be the next big thing.
6 Apr 2025
Singaporean-British actor Daniel York Loh on addiction, race blind casting and supervillains as heroes
Setting the ConversAsians stage with some acting royalty this episode!
Daniel York Loh’s career has spanned some of the most prestigious hubs of Singapore and UK classical theatre and appearances on the silver screen, including in early noughties blockbuster, The Beach. In October, he’s set to star in ITV’s tense real-life inspired drama ‘I Fought the Law’ alongside Sheridan Smith.
Daniel talks to us about his father’s childhood uprooting from a large Chinese-Singaporean family to the UK, his own early struggles with racism and substance abuse, the Asian stigma around addiction, East Asian classic punk music and of course, his favourite Singaporean foods.
17 Feb 2025
Ray Roberts on Filipino-British heritage, food histories and the power of anime
British-Filipino filmmaker Ray Roberts starts the first ConversAsian of the year with a bang.
Ray pulls no punches as he talks about tackling racism, the Philippines’ relationship with its colonial history, the joys of street food and nineties nostalgia, and what he really doesn’t like about being asked for holiday recommendations.
30 Dec 2024
Sylvia Yu Friedman, on being fearless and finding yourself
‘Fearless’ is the name of writer, activist and philanthropist Sylvia Yu Friedman’s latest book, and it’s an apt description for the way she lives. From her intrepid adventures in the TV newsroom, to her tireless work fighting for women’s rights, including justice for the forgotten comfort women of World War II, she grasps every aspect of her life and career with energy and a steely spirit.
But, courage hasn’t always come easily. From experiencing childhood racism to navigating toxic workplace relationships, Sylvia shares how your hardest struggles can shape your strength, and why being vulnerable is sometimes the most fearless thing we can do.
15 Dec 2024
Rosanna Lee: Mixed race identity, lion dancing and the power of diaspora stories in art
Rosanna Lee explores the intersection of mixed-race identity, diaspora stories, and art, revealing the power of storytelling to bridge cultural divides and foster belonging.
24 Nov 2024
Thuy Hoang, from Refugee to MasterChef Star: A Story of Resilience, Food, and Heritage
Thuy Hoang shares her inspiring story of resilience, navigating refugee life and culinary success, highlighting the power of food to connect us to our heritage.
27 Oct 2024
Loretta Chen on breaking boundaries, beauty standards and bold choices
Loretta Chen is a true multi-hyphenate. She’s an actress, author, activist, entrepreneur and proud self-professed “childless cat lady”. She’s also an intrepid traveller, splitting her time between Singapore where she grew up and Hawaii where she now lives.
Loretta talks about challenging traditional perceptions of gender and parenthood, finding a sense of self in a world of “Western-dominated beauty ideals”, the importance of women speaking out in a pre- MeToo movement and her refusal to be “put in a box”, both professionally and personally.
20 Oct 2024
Eva Wong Nava on sharing South East Asian stories
Join host Amanda Oon in a deep dive into the Asian diaspora experience with award-winning author and historian Eva Wong Nava. From growing up in post-independence Singapore to navigating her sense of identity as an expat in the UK, Eva shares her personal journey and passion for storytelling.
The conversation touches on the power of representation, the challenges of writing diverse characters, and how her own cultural background has shaped her writing, including her celebrated works on East and Southeast Asian folklore. Discover the importance of seeing oneself in stories and the impact it can have on young readers.
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