Yellow Glitter
Dive into the fabulous world of queer Asian creatives and change-makers on #YellowGlitterPodcast. Join us as we chat about our Queer & Asian identities and culture, social activism, mental health, love, creativity and more. Hosted by Steven Wakabayashi, founder of Stranger Creative and QTBIPOC Design. Follow us at @yellowglitterpd on socials and share your thoughts or guest recommendations at info@yellowglitterpodcast.com. Full episodes, transcripts, and show notes on our website at yellowglitterpodcast.com.
Episodes
In this episode of Yellow Glitter podcast, we're joined by Dr. Varuna Srinivasan. Dr. Varuna Srinivasan is a queer physician and public health expert from Johns Hopkins who's revolutionizing healthcare access for underserved communities. Her work includes developing Planned Parenthood's first Asian American abortion toolkit, serving as Allure's sex columnist, and being the CEO of sexual wellness platform Fluid Health.
In this episode of Yellow Glitter podcast, we're joined by Mike Talplacido. Mike Talplacido is a queer Filipino-American artist based in North Carolina. He is the author of Kiss My Mike, a memoir detailing his life as a gay Filipino immigrant navigating self-disc...
In this episode of Yellow Glitter podcast, we're joined by Kekoa. Kekoa is a unique drag artist hailing from the islands of Indonesia. She is known for her powerful performances and unique perspective as a queer Asian creative. Growing u...
For this episode, guest Louis Lee joins us. Louis is the chief creative officer and co-founder of Bellweather, a strategy-led creative agency that specializes in transforming legacy brands in the non-profit healthcare and travel sector. Louis is passionate about helping brands thrive in an ever-changing landscape, particularly by expanding and diversifying audiences, including women, people of color, and Gen Z.
In this episode, we ...
This episode we're joined by guest Leslie Xia. Leslie is a queer Chinese American graphic designer and art director currently working at Invesco. They have worked at Fast Company, Vice News, and Men's Health to Millie Magazine, focusing on finance for women, and finally moved to Invesco.
In this episode, we chat about:
- The importance of personal finance, especially for queer and Asian communities
- Balancing Creativity and Pract...
This episode we're joined by returning guest ONCH. A multi-talented artist and jewelry designer. ONCH is a creative artist based in Los Angeles who makes amazing wearable art that goes beyond regular fashion. His unique pieces have been featured in a Biotechnology textbook by David P. Clark and in Vogue, as well as displayed in prestigious places like the MET Museum.
In this episode, we chat about:
- vulnerability, authenticity,...
This episode, we're joined by Miss Shu Mai, a Taiwanese American drag queen. We delve into Miss Shu Mai's journey into drag, her dance background, and her experiences with identity and homophobia. She is a founder of the Send Noodz Party, an API-centric drag show in LA.
In this episode, we chat about:
- coming out and finding acceptance
- the importance of authenticity, community...
This episode, we're joined by an extra special guest, Kim Thai @kthai6 . She is a community organizer and founder of Joyful Liberation Collective. They are also a mindfulness teacher, writer and an Emmy Award-winning storyteller! Tune in to dive deep into topics of identity, healing, and liberation within oppressive systems. Read more
In this episode, we're joined by Johnathan @jonahsahn , a pioneering content creator who began his journey in 2008. His unique perspective as a Black American and Filipino has made him a powerful voice at the intersection of Black and Asian identity. In 2020, he founded the Black and Asian Alliance Network, promoting solidarity between these communities during a time of heightened tension. Check out his podcast series, The Boys Are...
In this episode, we're joined by Tai, who is a freelance creative director. His hunger for building community ultimately led to the creation of Naarak in August of 2022, and he is now an event organizer in the gay API NYC nightlife scene.
In this episode, we chat about:
- Community resilience and fostering an environment where gay API have an accepting night-life space
- C...
This episode, we're joined by Mike Curato, a gay first generation half Filipino-Irish American author and illustrator of books. He has created many picture books for young children, including his debut queer young adult graphic novel, Flamer, and upcoming books centering diverse creators and audiences.
In this episode, we chat about:
- The launch of Flamer and how it was o...
In this episode, we're joined by Harry Trinh, a queer Asian American art director and experiential designer based in NYC, and the Head of Creative of Welcome to Chinatown.
In this episode, we chat about:
- His latest work with Welcome to Chinatown
- Pivoting from corporate life into his mission-driven work
- Understanding the value of community-centered work and raising the bo...
In this episode, we're joined by Susan Liao, a product leader and champion of liberatory leadership working at the intersection of digital innovation, social entrepreneurship and non-profit impact strategy.
In this episode, we chat about:
- Her journey into tech and product
- Navigating her life through agencies and startups
- Pivoting from the corporate world to impact-driven...
In this episode, we're joined by Haruka Aoki, a queer Japanese artist and poet-illustrator, who takes us on a journey of self-discovery and artistic expression.
In this episode, we chat about:
- The challenges of integrating into a new community
- The impact migration can have on identity and intersectionality
- The power of manifestation and the importance of collaboration in the creative process
- The importance of solidarity among ...
This episode, we’re joined by an extra special guest, Lee-Sean Huang (he/they), a queer first-generation Taiwanese, Cantonese American designer and educator based in New York City and Providence. Lee-Sean Huang is the director of Design Content and learning at AIGA and a co-founder, creative director of Foossa, and teaches design and innovation at Parsons and SVA.
This episode, we talk about:
- Lee-Sean's "midlife crisis" and ho...
In this episode, we’re joined by an extra special guest, ONCH, a multi-talented artist and jewelry designer based in Los Angeles.
We chat about:
- The power of dreaming and creating a vision of our future
- Using a dream diary to record, capture, and realize everyday dreams
- ONCH's journey from Taiwan and finding oneself
- Setting intentions and manifesting reality
- Upcoming collaborations coming to life from dreams
- Becoming fearless ...
This episode, we're joined by our lovely returning guest, Jonathan Gibbs, creator of the Black and Asian Alliance Network, a proud, gay, Black and Filipino American filmmaker, storyteller, podcaster, and gamer based in Brooklyn, NY.
In this episode, we chat about:
- The importance of solidarity among marginalized communities
- Issues of performative activism and establishing genuine allyship
- Holding individuals and corporations ac...
In this episode, we’re joined by an extra special guest, Dr. Jonathan Tolentino, Program Director of the Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency program at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at University of Miami. We chat about intersectional healthcare and the importance of understanding our history, legislation, and evolving healthcare to show up for ...
In this episode, we’re joined by a returning friend, Kim Thai, a queer Vietnamese writer, Emmy-award winning producer, social justice advocate, and mindfulness teacher based in New York. We chat about community building, cultivating joy, and her latest work with Ganeshspace, a mindfulness organization that creates healing spaces for historically excluded communities and social justice education for all.
In this episode we talk abou...
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