Bold and proud stories of Asians, by Asians that challenge stereotypes. Hosted by journalist Isabel Wong, the podcast series touches on identities, struggles and triumphs of Asians around the world while taking a closer look at how biases influence the way we see ourselves and others.
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119 - The Career Advice Nobody Gave Us & Career Pivots
“So…what exactly do you do?” - Many people find it hard to provide a straightforward answer about their careers. The hot take? Most career journeys that are actually interesting are messy, non-linear, and would probably confuse LinkedIn algorithms!
On this episode, Isabel is joined by journalist-turned-startup COO Isaac Cheung to talk about their career pivots, professional identity shifts, and why some people grow more in two chaotic years than others do in ten comfortable ones.
With a combined 22+ years of professional experience across TV news, finance, technology, fashion, hospitality, and startups, Isabel and Isaac unpack the lessons they've learnt from making unexpected career moves and leading global teams.
Proudly Asian Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hmol1gJIFlnJVn6zyeJTm?si=VQWHyykUSsqOkzPswz04jQ (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/500sVh3Op6KNmaX4xkQU8l/episode/55v3XFaNV1ue0UxkxBx5oZ/%E2%81%A0https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hmol1gJIFlnJVn6zyeJTm?si=FgCz8UwRTVWsDRFUVFIPbg)
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19 May 2026
118 - World's First Athlete with Harlequin Ichthyosis (ft. Mui Thomas)
Mui Thomas is the world’s first athlete living with Harlequin Ichthyosis.
Born in Hong Kong but abandoned at birth, Mui is the fourth oldest survivor of the rare genetic skin condition with an incidence rate of 1 in 300,000 births. She joins Proudly Asian to share her journey growing up with a visible difference, learning to embrace her visibility, and finding strength in the very things that once made her feel isolated.
Having worked as a rugby referee and yoga teacher, Mui actively uses her platform to challenge perceptions and advocate for greater understanding around visible differences. She also tells us about the new book - “An Unexpected Adoption” - written by her adoptive parents.
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5 May 2026
117 - Hong Kong Makeup Artist Making Lupus Visible
May is Lupus Awareness Month and as a platform that highlights voices often overlooked or misrepresented, we want to shine a light on communities that live with invisible illnesses.
For this week’s episode, Sapphire Shen, a Hong Kong makeup artist and creative director, joins us to talk about her experience living with Lupus and raising awareness about the long-term autoimmune disease through the non-profit organisation she founded - My Lupus Diary.
Born and raised in Hong Kong and diagnosed with Lupus in her early adulthood, Sapphire also talks about how she navigates work and life with a chronic disease and common misconceptions about invisible illnesses.
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Reach and audience
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YouTube views
531,658
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.4 / 5
12 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
28 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 93 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
98
Social presence
94
YouTube
86
Engagement
85
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