

Level: Asian
Level: Asian Podcast
A weekly podcast focused on showcasing and sharing Asian Australian success, and the stories, experiences and strategies that helped them get there. Bamboo ceiling? Let's build our own house. Enjoy the podcast? Leave us a 5-star rating!
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May 27, 2023 • 36min
A Year With Level: Asian – Our Favourite Memories, Events & Podcast Highlights | Ep. 48
Send a textFrom coming up with a crazy podcast concept on a random weekday, to now celebrating our FIRST ANNIVERSARY, the team at Level: Asian is so truly grateful for all of your INCREDIBLE support. We always say, we’re creating a podcast we wish we grew up with. So, to celebrate this milestone, we're sharing some of our favourite memories from the last 12 months!🤫We also give you an exciting sneak peek at some of the things we're currently working on, such as our merch store, new upcoming food series and potential events 🙊None of this would be possible without all of you, so from the bottom of our hearts - THANK YOU! Here’s to another year! Thank you for being a part of the Level: Asian family 💛Show Notes Links:Massive shoutout to: Eva Homes for our new couches: https://eva.com.au/ RøDE: https://rode.com/
May 20, 2023 • 1h 14min
Amit Tewari of Soul Burger - Leaving Med School & The Insanity of Building a Plant-Based Restaurant Empire | Ep. 47
Send a textIn this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we’re joined by Amit Tewari, founder of Soul Burger, plant-based entrepreneur, and former medical doctor.Amit shares his challenges with parental expectations of becoming a doctor, how he juggled medical school AND running his own restaurant, and his journey of moving Soul Burger into the plant-based space.He also shares his vision for the next 5+ years with how he’s changing up the vegan food space and offers some advice for future restauranteurs.Show Notes Links:Want to become an investor? https://www.birchal.com/company/veganfoodhubAmit Tewari: https://www.instagram.com/_amittewari/Soul Burgerhttps://www.soulburger.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/soulburgerau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@soulburgerau Plantas: https://www.instagram.com/plantas_au/
May 13, 2023 • 1h 17min
Reliving Davie & Shirley's Wedding: How Much It Costs, Bombed Surprises & Wedding Planning | Ep. 46
Send a textIn this special episode, we’re RELIVING Davie & Shirley’s Wedding Day!We also get into the nitty gritty details of how much the big day really cost, how Davie and Shirley blew their budget THREE times and we get to hear the exciting (and stressful) parts of the wedding planning process! Show Notes Links: Davie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davie-mach/Shirley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirley-huang-61404147/Kirbie: https://www.instagram.com/kirbs.thecorg/Box Advisory Services: https://boxas.com.au/
May 6, 2023 • 1h 3min
Karen Loon – Fostering Asian Australian Leadership, Being 4th Generation & Family Dynamics in the Workplace | Ep.45
Send a textIn this episode of the Level Asian Podcast, we’re joined by Karen Loon, a former senior Big 4 partner, diversity practitioner and author of "Fostering Culturally Diverse Leadership in Organisations."We’re discussing the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, how family dynamics influence the way you navigate work culture, and we also explore the role of mentorship for the younger generation.Show Notes Links:https://karenloon.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenloon/Fostering Culturally Diverse Leadership in Organisations: https://karenloon.com/book/fostering-culturally-diverse-leadership-in-organisations/
Apr 15, 2023 • 1h 9min
Managing & Grappling with Death & Illness in Asian Families | Ep. 44
Send a textIn this episode, we’re talking about a very personal topic to us. Kan opens up about his experience with grappling with death and illness within Asian families and the several nuances around navigating Eastern vs Western culture. If this topic isn’t right for you this week, feel free to join us again in our next episode. If you’re going through a tough time and need support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. 'The Tailend' - https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-tail-end.htmlThe Farewell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RofpAjqwMa8
Apr 1, 2023 • 44min
Taking Control Of Your Own Learning Journey & The Dangers of ‘Study Influencers’ – ft. Dr Justin Sung & Michael Tsai from iCanStudy (Part 2) | Ep. 43
Send a textIn Part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Justin Sung & Michael Tsai, Co-Founders of iCanStudy we’re talking about taking control of your own learning journey and how to challenge your own learning capacity. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out Part One of our second two-part series before continuing on. If you have, enjoy as we continue our discussion.iCanStudy: https://icanstudy.com/https://www.instagram.com/icanstudy/https://www.facebook.com/icanstudyauhttps://www.youtube.com/@icanstudyyt/videosDr Justin Sung:https://www.youtube.com/@JustinSunghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-sung/Michael Tsai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-tsai-a86170224/JOIN US AT A NIGHT WITH LEVEL: ASIAN 🔥LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLEhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-with-level-asian-ft-vinh-giang-tickets-546876441157Thank you to our sponsors: Pro Duplex: https://www.produplex.com.au/Insight Property Finance: https://insightfinance.com.au/The Artistry Sydney: https://www.theartistrysydney.com.au/Yogurberry Australia: https://www.yogurberry.com.au/Asian Hustle Network: https://www.asianhustlenetwork.com/ Maison Chen Law Group: https://www.maisonchenlaw.com.au/Ultrafade: https://www.ultrafadebyrich.com/Viet Coffee Project: https://www.vietcoffeeproject.com/Hugh and Hyde: https://hughandhyde.com/Gong Grocer: https://gonggrocer.com.au/
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Mar 25, 2023 • 1h 5min
US vs Australian Student Mentality, Being ‘Perfect’ & Taking Control In Your Learning ft. Dr Justin Sung & Michael Tsai from iCanStudy (Part 1) | Ep. 42
Send a textWe’re back again with Dr. Justin Sung & Michael Tsai, Co-Founders of iCanStudy for another two-part series to dive more into their insights and learnings within the education space.In Part 1, we’re discussing the difference between US vs Australian students, certain limitations within the education system and how current learning curriculums lag in the modern world.We also get a little more personal with Justin and Michael as we talk about their learnings with the ‘fear of failure’ and the perception of being perfect.iCanStudy: https://icanstudy.com/https://www.instagram.com/icanstudy/https://www.facebook.com/icanstudyauhttps://www.youtube.com/@icanstudyyt/videosDr Justin Sung:https://www.youtube.com/@JustinSunghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-sung/Michael Tsai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-tsai-a86170224/
Mar 18, 2023 • 1h 14min
Generational Money Mentality, Asian Parent Tax & Bad Money Habits | Ep. 41
Hosts discuss their different upbringings and perspectives on money, including growing up 'poor' in an Asian household and carrying frugal tendencies. They explore the hot topic of property purchasing vs. renting or traveling. They also delve into the generational divide in money mentality and parents using kids as a retirement plan.
Mar 11, 2023 • 1h 7min
Asian Female Discussion: Societal Peer Pressures, Beauty Standards & Choosing a Career Vs. Settling Down | Ep. 40
Send a textToday, we’ve got a special episode where we discuss topics from our own experiences as Asian women! We deep dive into the discussions around the challenges of being an eldest daughter, societal and peer pressures when it comes to beauty standards and the ongoing debate around choosing your career versus having kids – and whether or not you should tell your boss about this decision.Kan, Davie and Noel – who are each business owners, also weigh in from their perspectives.
Mar 4, 2023 • 1h 14min
Michael Wong of Mizko on Designership, Being a Serial Entrepreneur & a Thriving Introvert | Ep. 39
Send a textIn this episode, we're joined by Michael Wong, the founder of Mizko Media and The Designership.With a platform of over 100K on YouTube, Michael shares with us how he built a large and engaged following on YouTube and social media and emphasises the importance of learning 'soft skills' as a natural introvert and balancing trial and error with striving for perfection. Michael also shares his insights on the perfect business model from his extensive experience in the tech industry and how he started 'The Designership' to help businesses grow.Show Notes Links:https://www.thedesignership.com/https://www.mizko.net/https://linkedin.com/in/mizkohttps://youtube.com/mizkohttps://instagram.com/mizko


