What Kind of Asian Are You?

Updated: 29 May 2025 • 129 episodes
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Tired of not seeing and hearing about Asian stories that reflect your lived experiences in mainstream western media?  OR do you want more inspiration and motivation from Asians like yourself? Then, tune in each week to hear conversations with host, Kyle and his awesome Asian guests about being Asian (in the diaspora).  Connect with the Podcast on  Instagram: @whatkindofasianpod  Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatkindofasian

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Send us a text In this week"s episode of What Kind of Asian Are You?, host Kyle Leung sits down with bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto to talk about her journey from Jakarta to Singapore, California, Oxford, and back again. Jesse opens up about her Chinese-Indonesian heritage, her path to becoming a prolific writer,

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Send us a text "From Ottawa roots to TikTok reels, Leanne keeps it real about the mom life" In this episode, we dive into the world of Leanne Lee — Chinese Canadian content creator, suburban mom of two, and all-around relatable human. From her early days navigating small-town Canada as the token Asian kid to finding he

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Send us a text In this episode, Kyle speaks with Richard Hsung, a retired organic chemist and professor, who shares his journey of identity as a third culture individual and the process of writing his mother"s memoir, "Spring Flowers, A Tale of Two Rivers." Richard reflects on his experiences growing up in China during

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Send us a text A conversation with Jennifer about being an introvert, the eldest daughter and ways to be an introvert that can reach for what they want while still staying true to themselves without compromising on their boundaries and happiness.  Bio:  Jennifer Ho is a life coach who helps introverts start their perso

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Send us a text In this episode, host Kyle Leung speaks with Katherine Leung, the founder and editor of CantoCutie, a groundbreaking zine dedicated to showcasing the voices and creativity of the Cantonese diaspora. Katherine opens up about her multicultural upbringing in Austin, Texas, her time teaching in Russia, and h

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Curtis Chinn, host of The Infatuation Podcast and longtime educator, to talk about his journey from teaching to podcasting, amplifying Asian voices, and landing interviews with icons like Connie Chung and Ming Tsai. We dive into Asian representation in media, the evoluti

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