Turn on The AC

About Turn on The AC

Turn on the AC (Asian Creatives) is a podcast that highlights Asian Christian Creatives! Hosted by Rose Xiong as she dives into real and meaningful conversations with special guests as they talk about the struggles and the joy of walking with Christ while continuing to make creative moves in their lives. ✨Here, we hope to build a community, inspire, challenge, and encourage! ✨ Instagram @the.asiancreatives. Contact: theasiancreatives@gmail.com

Publisher

Rose Xiong

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Nov 2021

Latest episode

20 Mar 2023

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Mar 2023

   ✨ Episode 16 - Tiger. S: God goes before you, you just have to move. ✨

   Meet our Asian Creative: Tiger. S Tiger is an award-winning, high-energy creative professional working as a video producer, director, film editor, and content producer for both corporate and non-profit organizations. Building engaging content, attracting 484M online views and 400M minutes of watch time over the production of 100+ videos. He’s worked with companies such as BuzzFeed, and NBCUniversal’s Playful, and has worked on the creative team for Australia’s well-loved toilet paper brand, Who Gives A Crap, His efforts contributed to raising millions of dollars to help build toilets in developing countries. Currently, he works in social media amplifying trends and diverse creators in an effort to create a more empathetic community online. During his spare time outside of work, he leads a creative team at church. He documents their international mission trips in Malawi, Africa to not only amplify marginalized voices but to allow other people to join in on the work that God is doing. In this episode, we get to hear how Tiger grew up being Buddhist and how he became Christian, gain insight on creating viral videos, and not be afraid to step into something you don’t know yet. Truly I learned so much in this episode and we hope you do too! :) SUPPORT TIGER: IG: https://www.instagram.com/madebytiger/ (https://www.instagram.com/madebytiger/) Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hayitstiger (https://www.tiktok.com/@hayitstiger) Website: https://madebytiger.com/ (https://madebytiger.com/) 📚Resources!!! 📚 https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong (https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong) Follow us: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Anchor: https://anchor.fm/turnontheac0 Watch us on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV...

2. 

   6 Mar 2023

   ✨ Episode 15 - Kara Makishi: God meets us in the uncertainty of creativity ✨

   (The audio def get's better halfway through this episode!) Meet our Asian Creative: Kara Makishi! You might know her as Karakanani with over 27K followers on Instagram! She studied public relations at Biola University and is an independent illustrator and a small business owner that sells cute stationary items and handmade goods. She loves to spark nostalgia through tangible creations and hopes her work can reveal a fraction of Christ's desire to love others. Dive in with us as we get to hear more about Kara’s story and what it’s like to be an independent illustrator and a small business owner. SUPPORT KARA: Kara's IG: https://www.instagram.com/karakanani/ KARAKANANI store: https://karakanani.com Kara's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/karakanani 📚Resources!!! 📚 creative pep talk -  https://www.creativepeptalk.com https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong⁠ (https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong) Follow us: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Anchor: https://anchor.fm/turnontheac0 Watch us on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV...

3. 

   13 Feb 2023

   ✨Episode 14 - Samuel Choi: Creating community through clothing ✨

   Meet our Asian Creative: Samuel Choi! Samuel is the founder and creator of Child Worldwide (created in 2018) -  It is a community-driven apparel brand that empowers believers in their identity and faith as a child of God. He has an amazing background in the streetwear industry and has worked professionally in StockX & Nike Labs. Currently, he is serving the church in LA. SUPPORT SAMUEL: Samuel's IG: https://www.instagram.com/achildinawe CHILD WORLD WIDE IG: https://www.instagram.com/childworldwide/ CHILD WORLD WIDE WEBSITE: https://welivechild.com 📚Resources!!! 📚 ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong⁠ (https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong) Follow us: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Anchor: https://anchor.fm/turnontheac0 Watch us on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV...

4. 

   30 Jan 2023

   ✨Episode 13 - Pauline Zöe Park: There's more to christian music✨

   Meet our Asian Creative: Pauline Zoe Park! She is a soul, pop, and r&b singer, songwriter, producer, and speaker based in Los Angeles, CA. With a passion for being a voice of healing in this generation and breaking the boundaries that define Christian music, You may know some of Pauline's original songs: “Sunflower" and "Changing" 🌻 Which touched the hearts of hundreds of thousands around the world, garnered millions of streams, and become anthems of God's breakthrough and freedom! In this episode, we dive into the meanings of her songs, her songwriting process, how Pauline is exploring that there is more to what worship & expression of singing can be to God, and more! SUPPORT PAULINE: IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulinezoepark/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EtDkb4TepNWQ3k09hrW4T?si=Vu6DZ6U3Q9GNnGKKds8CeQ 📚Resources!!! 📚⁠ (https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong) https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong⁠ (https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong) Follow us: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Anchor: https://anchor.fm/turnontheac0 Watch us on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV...

5. 

   16 Jan 2023

   ✨Episode 12 - Season 2 update! Throwing away the 3-5 year plan. ✨

   We're back and excited!! In this episode, Rosie dives into what season 2 will be all about, what happened and why it took a while to come back, and what Rosie's been learning along the way. Listen in to find out what happens :) Resources mentioned: The Christian & Missionary Alliance: https://cmalliance.org/ (https://cmalliance.org/) Jonathan Pokluda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HngTWGt5Gl0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HngTWGt5Gl0) (I think it's this one, I can't find the exact one but this is a good sermon) Jackie Hill Perry: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiNOm4iDFZn/?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE= (https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiNOm4iDFZn/?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=) The man who was healed: https://cmalliance.org/video/out-of-the-ashes/ (https://cmalliance.org/video/out-of-the-ashes/) Gentle & Lowly: https://www.amazon.com/Gentle-Lowly-Christ-Sinners-Sufferers/dp/1433566133 (https://www.amazon.com/Gentle-Lowly-Christ-Sinners-Sufferers/dp/1433566133) ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong⁠ (https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong) Follow us: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Anchor: https://anchor.fm/turnontheac0

6. 

   24 Jan 2022

   ✨Episode 11 (Part 3) - Edward & Jan Lee: Marriage on a mission - Individually & Together. ✨

   Ahh, the final episode for season 1! Thank you so much for tuning in to Turn On The AC! To tie everything together is Edward & Jan Lee! You can hear more about their individual stories in episodes 9 & 10! Make sure to take a listen to them :) Together, Edward and Jan are the founders of Eight Parables and parents to Maisey, and one more is on the way! Support Edward & Jan: Edward's IG: https://www.instagram.com/edwardyounglee/ Jan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/fivetwosix/Eight Parables Eight Parables IG: https://www.instagram.com/eightparables/ Eight Parables Website: https://www.eightparables.com/ Follow us: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Anchor: https://anchor.fm/turnontheac0 Make sure to follow our IG for updates on season 2 :)!

7. 

   17 Jan 2022

   ✨Episode 10 (Part 2) - Jan Lee: Challenge Accepted, God.✨

   Hello! This is part 2 of the 3 part season finale for season 1 on Turn On The AC Podcast! Meet our Asian Creative: Jan Lee Jan has produced and commissioned over a million dollars of original films and branded content for global TV networks and brands. Her films have picked up awards, theatrical distribution, and were selected for international film festivals. After graduating from the University of Melbourne in Australia, she spent her twenties "tent-making" across four continents. She is currently an MBA candidate at Biola. Today we dive into - Jan's journey from being a tentmaker to being called to minister in the darkness of Hollywood. Join us in our conversation with Jan, as her faith and confidence inspired us. Support Jan: IG: https://www.instagram.com/fivetwosix/Eight Parables IG: https://www.instagram.com/eightparables/ Follow us: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Anchor: https://anchor.fm/turnontheac0

8. 

   10 Jan 2022

   ✨Episode 9 (Part 1) - Edward Lee: Choosing to pick up our crosses on our creative journey ✨

   Hello! This is part 1 of the 3 part season finale for season 1 on Turn On The AC Podcast! Meet our Asian Creative: Edward Lee Edward is a Korean-American graduate of Harvard University and was the videographer for the Obama Presidential campaign and later an Associate Director at The White House office of public engagement! He is a co-founder of Eight Parables and one of the co-founders at the beginning of Jubilee Project. With 10 years of experience, he has directed and produced over 100 short films, documentaries, and PSA’s generating 30 million views online. Today we dive into - Edwards's story of being successful and having everything he could have ever wanted but feeling empty inside to coming to a crossroads and meeting God. Join us as Edward tells us more about how God has been using him on his creative journey. Support Edward: IG: https://www.instagram.com/edwardyounglee/ Eight Parables IG: https://www.instagram.com/eightparables/ Follow us: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Anchor: https://anchor.fm/turnontheac0 Watch us on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVgy7Bixmw1BKvBRDqAPIsQwFSc7v6bir

9. 

   3 Jan 2022

   ✨Episode 8 - Alison Chang: Doubts in the season of transitions✨

   Happy New Years everyone!! Meet our Asian Creative: Alison Chang  Alison is a Tawainese American Filmmaker, storyteller and is currently working as an assistant editor in the motion picture industry! Alison took this leap of faith to follow her dreams and passion by moving from Texas to LA! Join us in our conversation as we hear more about Alison's story and talk about doubts and this season of transition for Alison! Go support Alison -  IG: https://www.instagram.com/aleeviate/ Film: Searching 2 📚Resources!!! 📚 ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong⁠ (https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong) Follow us: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Anchor: https://anchor.fm/turnontheac0 Watch us on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV...

10. 

    13 Dec 2021

    ✨Episode 7 - Michael Hari - Taking risk and failing hard ✨

    Meet our next Asian Creative: Michael Hari! Michael Hari is a Chinese Indonesian software engineer currently working for Unity. He is also the founder of a company and is working on a mobile card game called Holsom that brings people to have deeper connections and conversations with one another. Join us in our conversation as we dive into taking risks and if we are going to fail, to fail hard. Support Michael: IG: https://www.instagram.com/millionhari/ Holsom: https://www.instagram.com/holsom/ 📚Resources!!! 📚 https://www.producthunt.com/ https://www.reddit.com/ C3 LA - https://www.c3losangeles.com/ Follow us: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Anchor: https://anchor.fm/turnontheac0 Watch us on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVgy7Bixmw1BKvBRDqAPIsQwFSc7v6bir

11. 

    6 Dec 2021

    ✨Episode 6 - Danny Jung: We're bringing ya'll back to the heart of worship. ✨

    Meet our Asian Creative: Danny Jung Danny is a Korean - American who grew up in the LA area. Danny is one of the cofounders of Sanctified Vessels and is a singer-songwriter for their new album - "Surrendered" which you can listen to here: https://open.spotify.com/album/33pYKGOimuqzlt3ZdOLcq6?si=YaDtfgnXQ42z7nOplLLWRg. He also just got his newly earned degree in Worships Art from Biola University. He has a heart for his community and is currently serving at The Beloved Church. Join us in our conversation as we get to know the heart behind Danny and Sanctified Vessels and the processing of writing songs for their new album. Go support Danny: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dannyjuuung/ Sanctified Vessels: https://www.instagram.com/sanctifiedvessels/ 📚Resources!!! 📚 https://www.creatronline.com/ (https://www.creatronline.com/) ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong⁠ (https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong) Follow us: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Anchor: https://anchor.fm/turnontheac0 Watch us on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVgy7Bixmw1BKvBRDqAPIsQwFSc7v6bir

12. 

    29 Nov 2021

    ✨Episode 5 - Grace Wong: Trusting in God when plans change. ✨

    Meet our Asian Creative: Grace Wong! Grace is a Tawainese American creative, sound mixer, entrepreneur, and actress. She is the founder of Little Joy Media. She has a passion for the entertainment industry and aspires to use her creative gifts in storytelling to bring awareness to human trafficking and sexual harassment in the workplace. She’s also been on countless sets in the past as a production sound mixer but has shifted her interests from behind the camera to being in front of it and is currently an actor in training right now. Join us in our conversation as we get to know Grace's heart and her creative journey of learning to trust in God. Go support Grace: IG: https://www.instagram.com/grace.wong/ Little Joy Media IG: https://www.instagram.com/littlejoymedia/ 📚Resources!!! 📚 Eight Parables: https://www.eightparables.com WongFu Production: https://www.wongfuproductions.com/ Woah That's Good Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4n8I02c8M5QlgKSNR9IUbJ?si=2651078ee1d549f2 The Porch: https://open.spotify.com/show/0E9SOQ3NeeFwDhn7TZsq6r?si=9b217c5967b94e1f Christine Caine IG: https://www.instagram.com/christinecaine/ Follow us: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Anchor: https://anchor.fm/turnontheac0

13. 

    22 Nov 2021

    ✨Episode 4 - Eden Krahn: The power of prayer & enneagrams! ✨

    Meet our Asian Creative: Eden Krahn! Eden is a second-generation Hmong-American creative artist based out of Michigan. She studied Advertising and Design at Michigan State University and worked in the corporate space for 8 years in Dallas, TX before starting her design and apparel business, Creation In Mind. Eden has worked with churches and organizations throughout the nation and has most notably designed for the Hmong District’s NextGen Ministries’ SALT and HLUB conferences. Eden has a deep heart for prayer and is an advocate for spiritual inner work, with the help of the Enneagram, to become all that God has called us to be. Listen in on this super fun conversation as we dive into Eden's story and how God has been revealing the power of prayer in her life and how the enneagrams inspired her collection with Creation In Mind. Go support Eden: IG: https://www.instagram.com/shopcreationinmind/?hl=en Creation In Mind Website: https://creationinmind.com (currently they are on a break but will be back :)) SALT & LIGHT 2022, if you are interested and want to know more about it: https://www.hkmyouth.org/ 📚Resources!!! 📚 Eclectic Energy Enneagram Test: https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test Christa Harden Ennegram Podcast: https://www.enneagramandmarriage.com/podcast.html#/ ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong⁠ (https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong) Follow us: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Anchor: https://anchor.fm/turnontheac0

14. 

    15 Nov 2021

    ✨Episode 3 - Paul Kim: The highs & lows with creativity & faith. ✨

    Meet our Asian Creative: Paul Kim! Paul is a Korean American creative director, entrepreneur, and leader based in Los Angeles, California. He is the Founder of Hello Revival, Co-Founder of SAMMEE, and Executive Creative Director of Stoggles. Previously he's worked with clients like Amazon, HBO, Caseology, Nick’s, Plantronics, ArcLight Cinemas, and Facebook, his passion is to take consumer lifestyle & retail brands to the next level. His approach is guided by his attention to detail, ensuring each component of a brand is thought-through, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Join us as we get to know more about Paul Kim as he talks about his creative journey and how faith & creativity go hand in hand. Go support Paul: IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulkim/ Hello Revival IG: https://www.instagram.com/hellorevival/ SAMMEE IG: https://www.instagram.com/drinksammee/ STOGGLES IG: https://www.instagram.com/stoggles/ 📚Resources!!! 📚 ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong⁠ (https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong) Follow us: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Anchor: https://anchor.fm/turnontheac0

15. 

    8 Nov 2021

    ✨Episode 2 - Sarah Hartono: What happens when we co-create with God? ✨

    Meet our Asian creative: Sarah Hartono!! Sarah Hartono, is an entrepreneur, designer, businesswoman, a dear friend of mine, and a woman after God's own heart. Sarah is the founder and CEO of a nonprofit sticker start-up called Generous Generation (GenGen) and is currently building a childhood development kit called Millu. She's worked professionally at Nintendo, Quizlet, and Boba Guys! She is passionate about redemptive entrepreneurship, collaboration over competition, and how Gen-Z can practice healthy life rhythms to impact the culture for future endeavors. Listen in as we discuss what co-creating with God and practicing the sabbath in today's society can look like! Go support Sarah: IG: @waeffles Gen Gen IG: gengen.community Millu IG: @millubox 📚Resources!!! 📚 Redemptive Entrepreneurship - https://www.praxislabs.org/redemptive-entrepreneurship ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong⁠ (https://www.amazon.com/shop/rose.xiong) Follow us: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Anchor: https://anchor.fm/turnontheac0

16. 

    1 Nov 2021

    ✨Episode 1 - What is Turn on The AC? ✨

    Welcome to the first episode of Turn On The AC! We are so excited to have you here! The first half of this episode will be getting to know more about who I am and my creative journey and the second half will dive more into what Turn On The AC is, why it was created, and the name behind it! We will have a new episode out every Monday at @12pm CST! Thank you so much for listening and supporting Turn on The AC! Links & connect: Turn on The AC Instagram: @the.asiancreatives My personal IG: rose.xiong Watch it on Youtube - https://youtu.be/DWv6XRNGzkU Eight Parables: https://www.eightparables.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkFsME4zZHRWX0hXT01HaXNHamNGTEZraXI3UXxBQ3Jtc0tsWm04OVQyNWdWVURoM3llTzBENjdodHhMdktKem9zQ01oeW8yMFRyYUZ0dVpJTkN3THhLbXBJbmVsYllTY2tBU3M1WkJSTE0yRy12djFZaFdqalRiMkVmbzR6WGR4U1VYMkJFQkFQdkpGdEFSbGl3TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eightparables.com%2F) Never Too Much: https://www.nevertoomuch.store/ *If you would like to be a guest or know a creative who should be on the podcast email us at theasiancreatives@gmail.com (mailto:theasiancreatives@gmail.com)*

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

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