Episodes

  • i'm moving to london | UA Goes Global

    i'm moving to london | UA Goes Global
    Apr 26 2024
    'Ello Guv'nas 💂‍♀️🇬🇧 In this episode: I'm moving to London innit - who, what, when, where, why?! Eldest child in an immigrant fam energy Team updates What's in store for UA Goes Global Future of UA - p.s. we'll still be alive!!! Thank you for tuning in and for all your support <3 Let us know what type of content you'd be keen to hear and see from us next! Sending love & good vibes, Tiana ♥︎ UA ✌︎ 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Aussie Asians moving to the UK journey on instagram: ⁠@sheilasabroad⁠ ____ SOCIALS: Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ or YouTube Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologeticallyasian/message
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    21 mins
  • 82. Dating Apps Suck, Emotional Unavailability & Low Effort Culture ft. Brenda Van

    82. Dating Apps Suck, Emotional Unavailability & Low Effort Culture ft. Brenda Van
    Apr 2 2024

    We're joined by boss babe, Brenda Van - founder of Dating Apps Suck - a dating events company that brings together like-minded individuals through connection-building initiatives like mixers, speed dating & most recently, run clubs. Grab that cup of tea or shot of tea-quila and join us as we delve into the culture of modern day dating (Melb vs. Syd 👀), why we're emotionally unavailable & why dating apps do in fact suck!!

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Immigrant fam work ethic
    • What is Dating App Sucks?
    • Dating apps vs. dating events
    • Dating App Sucks success stories
    • Date zero
    • Best & worst dating stories
    • Being emotionally unavailable
    • Australia's low effort dating culture
    • Dating in Melb vs. Syd
    • The provider mindset
    • Future of DAS
    • and so much more!


    🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠ Special guests: ⁠Brenda Van Attend a Dating Apps Suck event - Dating Apps Suck ____ AFFILIATE SPONSORS: Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 SOCIALS:

    • Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠
    • Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠
    • Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠

    Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 81. Cut Fruit as a Love Language & Being the Only POC in the Boardroom ft. Thanh Truong aka Fruit Nerd

    81. Cut Fruit as a Love Language & Being the Only POC in the Boardroom ft. Thanh Truong aka Fruit Nerd
    Mar 26 2024

    From cut fruit as a love language in Asian households to being the only POC in the Coles boardroom, this was such fruitful convo that is guaranteed to leave you feeling so good! Thanh is a produce expert, wholesale fruiterer & absolute legend in the fruit & veg media scene. We're SO excited to share with ya'll this upbeat episode!


    In this episode we discuss:

    • Gifting fruit in Asian culture
    • Why durian is KING
    • Changing the narrative of negative connotations with Asian food
    • Importance of POC heroes in media
    • Lunar New Year x Coles x Bok Choy??
    • Being President of ASEAN
    • Cut fruit as a love language
    • Orange peel theory
    • Growing up in a fruit shop
    • and so much more!

    🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠ Special guests: Thanh Truong

    Support Thanh's projects (including his book - Don’t Buy Fruit & Veg Without Me!) ____


    Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋


    If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 80. Amber Liu: Identity & Mental Health in the Asian Pop Industry

    80. Amber Liu: Identity & Mental Health in the Asian Pop Industry
    Mar 19 2024
    We're stoked to be BACKKK and joined by the uber talented yet down-to-earth powerhouse that is Amber Liu! Amber took time out of her 2024 'No More Sad Songs' world tour to chat to us about where it all began, the highs and lows of the Asian pop industry and the importance of community. In this episode we discuss: Growing up as a Chinese American Being scouted by SM Entertainment Highs and lows of KPOP Industry Mental health in the Asian Pop music industry Importance of mentorship & role models Fame Life on the No More Sad Songs world tour and so much more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠ Special guests: Amber Liu ____ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologeticallyasian/message
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    33 mins
  • Come See Natalie Tran, Brendan Pang & Lizzy Hoo ✨LIVE✨

    Come See Natalie Tran, Brendan Pang & Lizzy Hoo ✨LIVE✨
    Feb 24 2024

    Joined by special guests - YouTuber & actress Natalie Tran, comedian & writer Lizzy Hoo, and MasterChef & restaurateur Brendan Pang, we’ll be having a live intimate podcast conversation ‘Under the Stars’.

    Featuring goodies from awesome Asian Australian businesses, live music & more - this night is all about celebrating what it means to be Unapologetically Asian.


    🗓️ WHEN: 29th of February 2024 | doors open 7:30pm
    📍WHERE: Malthouse Theatre (113 Sturt Street Southbank)
    🎟️ TICKETS: $35

    https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/what-s-on/malthouse-outdoor-stage/under-the-stars-with-unapologetically-asian/

    We cannot wait to share with you all the fun convos & special surprises we have planned. Be sure to grab your tickets - you don’t want to miss out!

    Sending love & good vibes,

    Unapologetically Asian

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologeticallyasian/message
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    1 min
  • 79. Being Delulu, Conflict in Relos & First Impressions | UA Unplugged

    79. Being Delulu, Conflict in Relos & First Impressions | UA Unplugged
    Nov 14 2023
    Welcome to another ep of UA Unplugged - the dnms that we usually have after a recording day/sesh when the mics are unplugged. UA Unplugged will be our more casual episodes and a place where you can get to know the UA fam better. Join us as we throw straight bants and roast each other about first impressions, being delulu & everything in-between. Hope you enjoy! In this episode, we discuss: Who would headline out our music festival? First impressions of each other Work crushes S/O having work wives/husbands Jealousy How we solve conflict in relationships Social media and how it impacts dating and more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠, ⁠Cylina Tran⁠ & ⁠Robin Yang⁠ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologeticallyasian/message
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    56 mins
  • 78. Muay Thai Wins, Losses & Mental Resilience ft. Spring Sia, River Daz & Tim Nguyen

    78. Muay Thai Wins, Losses & Mental Resilience ft. Spring Sia, River Daz & Tim Nguyen
    Nov 8 2023

    Aussie Asian Muay Thai legends, Spring Sia, River Daz & Tim Nguyen take us on their rollercoaster of a journey with Muay Thai. From humble beginnings to pivotal wins, losses and everything in-between. This was such a fun conversation full of inspiration and of course, a whole lot of banter. In this episode, we discuss:

    • How everyone got into Muay Thai
    • Misconceptions about martial arts and fighting
    • Pivotal moments
    • First fights and career highlights
    • What losing feels like
    • Importance of maintaining mental health
    • Confidence challenges
    • What's it like to fight overseas
    • Getting injured and feeling pain
    • Resilience in fighting
    • Funny travel stories
    • and so much more!

    🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Special guests:

    Spring Sia / Heartmuaythai

    River Daz

    Tim Nguyen

    Sukhari Muay Thai ⁠ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠and YouTube Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start


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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • 77. Love, Romance & Cheating | UA Unplugged

    77. Love, Romance & Cheating | UA Unplugged
    Oct 17 2023
    Welcome to another ep of UA Unplugged - the dnms that we usually have after a recording day/sesh when the mics are unplugged. UA Unplugged will be our more casual episodes and a place where you can get to know the UA fam better. Join us as we throw straight bants and roast each other about cheating, romance & everything in-between. Hope you enjoy! In this episode, we discuss: Do you and your partner need to have the same interests? Would you rather be cheated on with someone more attractive or less attractive? Emotional vs. physical cheating Once a cheater, always a cheater? What have you learnt from fam/parents that you bring into your relationships? How does your family role (youngest child/eldest child etc) impact what you want/need in relationships? and more! What is the most romantic thing we've ever done for a partner? What is the most romantic thing a partner has ever done for us? Who usually says 'I love you' first? and more! 🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠, ⁠Cylina Tran⁠ & ⁠Robin Yang⁠ Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 If you'd like to continue the convo, we'd love to hear from you. Slide into our dms on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@unapologeticallyazn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us for more video content on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Find more UA: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/unapologeticallyazn⁠⁠⁠ Much love, ♥︎ UA ✌︎ ✨Music✨ Joakim Karud - Say Goodnight Lakey Inspired - Chill Day Joakim Karud - Fresh Start --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologeticallyasian/message
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    33 mins