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How to Second Gen

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by Mark Hiew

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Frank, lighthearted conversations with 2nd generation immigrants, in which we discuss culture shock, race, fitting in, not fitting in, and identity. People migrate. This is a podcast about their kids. We explore what it’s like to be raised in one culture but with parents from another one. We discuss figuring things out as you go along, and ultimately, what it means to belong, in our mobile, globalized world. Theme music is “Protofund” by Kevin Macleod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk More info: http://markhiew3.wix.com/howtosecondgen

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November 3, 2020

On corporal punishment, moving to inner city Arkansas, and sounding black while Asian [Rei Ni]

Show description: My guest on this episode is Reimond Ni, a teacher and school administrator in Howard County, Maryland. Rei grew up in Taiwan before moving with his family to the U.S. at the age of 10. We discuss his experience growing up in the Taiwanese and American education systems, being the one Asian kid in predominantly African-American and Hispanic schools in Little Rock, his own struggle to find his place and succeed, and why he chose to teach in Baltimore City. Theme music is “Protofund” by Kevin Macleod: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk</a> For more info, visit: <a href="http://markhiew3.wix.com/howtosecondgen">markhiew3.wix.com/howtosecondgen</a>

Episode thumbnail for On Peruvian-Chinese fusion food, being Latino and Chinese, and Queens vs. Long Island [Guests: Jona and Andrew Won of Hungry Wons]

October 20, 2020

On Peruvian-Chinese fusion food, being Latino and Chinese, and Queens vs. Long Island [Guests: Jona and Andrew Won of Hungry Wons]

My guests on this episode are the Won brothers--Andrew and Jonathan--who share their personal stories with food growing up in a Peruvian-Chinese-Colombian family on their food channel, Hungry Wons. We discuss their family’s unique mix of Latino, Chinese and American culture, and how it shows up in Chifa, a culinary style based on Cantonese elements fused with Peruvian ingredients and traditions, as well as their childhood growing up riding the 7 line subway train in between Queens, New York. Won Brothers website: <a href="https://www.hungrywons.com/">https://www.hungrywons.com/</a> | Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hungrywons/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/hungrywons/?hl=en</a> Theme music is “Protofund” by Kevin Macleod: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk</a> For more info, visit: <a href="http://markhiew3.wix.com/howtosecondgen">markhiew3.wix.com/howtosecondgen</a> Show notes: VOSH New York: The eye care NGO their father Jorge Won, founded and ran: <a href="http://www.vosh-ny.org/">http://www.vosh-ny.org/</a> Chifa cuisine: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chifa">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chifa</a> Documentary: ‘The Search for General Tso’: <a href="http://www.thesearchforgeneraltso.com/">http://www.thesearchforgeneraltso.com/</a> Andrew mentioned how the AMC show ‘Hell on Wheels’ season 5 features Chinese railroad workers - here’s a clip: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcdQVefArWc&ab_channel=amc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcdQVefArWc&ab_channel=amc</a> -- Introduction: 1:27 Family story: 3:52 Chinese in Peru: 12:25 Chifa cuisine: 17:15 Chinese food in US cities: 22:45 Grandparents’ cooking: 28:05 Childhood in NYC and Long Island: 38:39 Mixing Latino and Chinese culture: 50:23 Memorable stories: 57:30

October 10, 2020

Growing up a diplomat’s daughter in China, multi-racial family, being likable vs. authentic

My guest on this episode is Erica Schlaikjer, a writer and strategist based in Los Angeles. Erica is the product of an Aboriginal Taiwanese mother and a white American father whose career as a US diplomat led to her growing up in a variety of countries before settling in the United States. We discussed the joys and sorrows of her idyllic-sounding ‘third culture kid’ childhood, and how it influenced her path into journalism. Erica’s website: <a href="https://eschlaik.com/">https://eschlaik.com/</a> Theme music is “Protofund” by Kevin Macleod: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk</a> For more info, visit: <a href="http://markhiew3.wix.com/howtosecondgen">markhiew3.wix.com/howtosecondgen</a> or <a href="http://facebook.com/howtosecondgen">facebook.com/howtosecondgen</a> Format: I got some positive feedback on the longer format of the last episode, so I've continued to move further in that direction. Let me know how you like it! Show notes: Introduction: 0:55 Parent’s story: 2:33 Globe-hopping childhood: 6:30 Common traits, kinship of 'Third Culture Kids' (TCK): 14:46 Planting roots in suburban Maryland: 18:34 On reframing her identity in high school: 28:06 Memorable stories from childhood: 35:45 Class and privilege among TCK: 39:52 Parents’ differences and influence: 43:12 Path into journalism: 47:11 On being accepted, liked, authentic: 51:39 Multicultural, multiracial family:  57:00 On racial equity & multiracial identity: 1:03:50 Advice for younger self: 1:09:19

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What is How to Second Gen?: Frank, lighthearted conversations with 2nd generation immigrants, in which we discuss culture shock, race, fitting in, not fitting in, and identity.

People migrate. This is a podcast about their kids. We explore what it’s like to be raised in one culture but with parents from another one. We discuss figuring things out as you go along, and ultimately, what it means to belong, in our mobile, globalized world.

Theme music is “Protofund” by Kevin Macleod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk More info: http://markhiew3.wix.com/howtosecondgen
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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