NOT A D.L.E.

NOT A D.L.E.

Join Yasmin Lau and Asian trailblazers as they engage in raw, unfiltered conversations on a show that delves into rewriting the narrative and redefining success. Explore their journeys of pushing boundaries, debunking stereotypes, and gaining insights into their pathways to success. Follow @notadle on Instagram and TikTok to join in the conversation.

Episodes

July 25, 2024 14 mins

Join Yasmin Lau for another solo episode and the season finale of NOT A D.L.E. In this episode, Yasmin dives into the reality of quitting your 9-5, the Pros, and the Cons...

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Meet Billy Zhang, a fitness content creator, ASRV & Transparent Labs Athlete and *ahem* Yasmin's long-time partner. We dive into his journey of growing his social media to over 200k followers across all platforms and what it really takes to become a content creator... the process, the sacrifices, and the reality of dating someone who's LOCKED IN.

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Meet Anna Lee, the co-founder and CEO of Lioness, the startup that built the world’s first and only smart vibrator that improves pleasure through biofeedback orgasm data and science.

Anna was previously a mechanical engineer at Amazon, launching the Amazon Dash Button’s original concept and the Kindle Voyage Page Press Technology. She was most recently named one of Newsweek’s 10 Innovators Disrupting Healthcare as well as Forbes 3...

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Join Yasmin this week as she recaps her quick 10-day vacation in Vancouver and Calgary. From hiking up mountains to living on East Hastings… it was a TRIP. Also throwback to that time she called the cops on her little sis?!
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June 20, 2024 44 mins
Meet Chau Lui, the co-owner of Paris Jewellers, a jewelry company founded by her mother, who immigrated to Canada from Vietnam. Arriving in Canada, the young family had hopes and dreams of a brighter future. Witnessing her mother’s work ethic, grace and gratitude towards a new life in a new country, while overcoming language barriers, fueled Chau’s passion to build a business that she would have wanted to work for while growing up....
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June 13, 2024 19 mins
In this episode, Yasmin dives into 10 major things she's learned in her 20s to help you navigate your journey with a little more confidence.
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Sarah Cheung, Beauty Content Creator & Founder of SACHEU Beauty sits down with Yasmin to give us all the details on her beauty brand that is now in every Ulta Beauty store across America and it's (pretty much) overnight success with a little help from the Kardashians. She talks about her big move from Hong Kong to Canada and shares some fun facts about her life as a beauty influencer since her Tumblr era.
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May 30, 2024 10 mins
Is it just me or has 2024 been the year of change? Sorry I've been MIA, but I promise I had a good reason.
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On this season finale episode, meet Ryan Alexander Holmes [何仁安], actor and content creator based in Los Angeles, CA. As an Asian and Black man growing up in a predominantly Asian neighborhood, Ryan shares the struggles he had with his identity, the sorts of challenges he faced, and the empowering journey of embracing your true self.


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Meet Rachel Wong, Co-Founder of Monday Girl, Canada’s leading network and newsletter for professional women. Discover how Monday Girl provides unlimited access to resources, a vibrant community, and mentorship from leading women at Google, Shopify, lululemon, Indigo, and other top companies. With a combined audience of 150K+ and 50+ sold-out events, Rachel shares insights on women in leadership, career advice, and her own journey, ...

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Meet the one and only, William Hung aka the man who captured the nation's attention with his unforgettable audition on American Idol. A civil engineering student at UC Berkeley at the time, William's rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" turned him into an overnight sensation, albeit for unexpected reasons.

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November 30, 2023 60 mins

Meet Judy Lim, makeup artist and TikTok star with over 12 years of experience working in beauty and specializes in working with Asian facial features, skin tones and hair textures. At 17, she had to choose between being a full time content creator or a working makeup artist. Despite not following through with YouTube at that time, she later found success on TikTok. She currently has over 450k followers and hosts workshops helping o...

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November 16, 2023 51 mins

Meet Su Park, co-owner of Arc Creative Studios and colourist with a predominately Asian clientele. Su candidly shares her journey when she realized that teaching wasn't her calling and how, after a period of unemployment, she embraced the unpredictability of life. Hear how Su ventured into the world of hair "randomly" and life now as a salon owner.

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November 9, 2023 60 mins

Meet Patrick Leung, a talented videographer with an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations with celebrities like Shay Mitchell, Steve Aoki, and YouTuber, Will Tennyson. Patrick takes us behind the scenes of his incredible journey in the world of filmmaking. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker or simply a fan of compelling visual storytelling, this conversation will provide a unique look at the world of videography a...

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Meet Julia Vuong, the founder of the lash brand, Emboss Beauty. She is also a professional makeup artist with over 7 years of experience and has worked with celebrities such as Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Lilly Rose Depp. We talk about how she was able to build the brand all on her own and sell out of her most popular lash styles over 20x!

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Meet Madelyn Chung, the founder of The RepresentASIAN Project and The Blossom Mental Health Fund. Madelyn shares her personal journey of embracing her Asian identity and how it led her to create Canada's leading Asian North American media platform dedicated to celebrating and promoting Asian culture. We explore the challenges and triumphs Madelyn faced, the impact of Asian representation, and the importance of empowering yourse...

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Follow Yasmin Lau as she interviews Asian trailblazers redefining success. New episode every Thursday. Send us a DM @notadle or email any questions to yasmin@notadle.com
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