Eating Rice in the Breakroom

In our last episode of the season, Mofei and Calvin break down the holiday Hallmark movie, Christmas at the Golden Dragon. Spoiler alert: The conversation is better than the movie. Join us as we wrap up the holiday season!

Join Mofei this week as she examines the education system with Tim, a high school teacher. They discuss the invisibility of Asian teachers and students in schools, and the parallel expectations between being a teacher and a leader in American society.

In this episode, Mofei sits down with Vince Lau, managing partner of Clark Lau LLC to talk about immigration, why should we care about it, what are some challenges with the system, what are current policies, and how to advocate for yourself as an immigrant or for others in your community.

This week, Calvin utilized NotebookLM to reflect on his decision to leave his 10-year career in ministry and how jumping into the unknown forced him to rediscover his identity and redesign his life. The AI is weird, but it's really interesting!

In this episode, hosts Mofei and Calvin explore the unique expressions of thankfulness in Asian American communities. They discuss how navigating dual identities shapes the way we give and receive appreciation in our lives. Join us for a great conversation and stick around to the end to hear what we're grateful for!

This week, Mofei and Calvin dive into the cultural, economic, and political factors that shaped how Asian Americans voted in the 2024 election, touching on key issues like immigration and the economy. They also explore the country's shift to the right and the emerging silos forming around education in the U.S. Tune in for a candid, down-to-earth conversation about what drove the AAPI vote this year—and what it could mean for future elections.

In this week's episode, Mofei and Calvin discuss the unique challenges and cultural stigmas surrounding mental health within the Asian American community. Dr. Sen Xu, a licensed therapist, joins us to explore how cultural values, family dynamics, and societal expectations impact mental wellness for Asian Americans.

This week, Calvin discusses his year-long job search and how the best way to handle change is to live just long enough in the Neutral Zone between what was and what will be, the In-Between Chapter.

Sit down this week with Mofei as she shares reflections on having a fulfilling career and whether passion comes into play or not. She will also recount the story of her first Halloween as an immigrant, and tell you all about one of her favorite Chinese poems on resilience. Hey Listen! for career tips, immigrant stories and cultural tidbits. And see where the conversation takes us.

This week, Mofei and Calvin are (finally) back to the mics to explore the significant impact of pronouncing ethnic names correctly in the workplace and society at large. They discuss how getting them right fosters an environment where individuals thrive, while mispronouncing them- especially when intentional, builds a culture of distrust and exclusion.