Level: Asian

Send us a text Welcome to your favourite long-ass wedding debrief disguised as a podcast episode 💍✨ Sydney Food Boy is back—and this time, he’s brought his wife Kel (and all the juicy wedding details). We’re talking chaotic tea ceremony mornings, expensive umbrellas, 80 slices of Top Ryde Bakery cake, and how to plan a 330-guest wedding without losing your mind (or each other). Kan and Kev get real about: – Planning a wedding with your partner (and still staying married) – The unspoken stress of rain forecasts and Asian aunties – Which European cities slapped food-wise (Naples wins, sorry not sorry) – Why content creation is harder now (and not just because of POV TikToks) Also featuring: the most iconic grandma compliment, unexpected Hennessy upgrades, and why crying at your own vows might be elite behaviour. It’s fun, honest, and full of the kind of wedding advice you actually want to hear. If you’ve missed our guest chats—this one’s a banger. 🎧 Tune in, bring snacks, and maybe send this to your friend getting married in 2026. ✨ Got a wedding horror story or honeymoon highlight? Drop it in the comments—we’re nosy. Check Out Our Other Eps: www.levelasianpodcast.com/ Our Merch Store: store.levelasianpodcast.com/

Send us a text Welcome to your unofficial dad therapy session, AKA this week’s ep on the realities of fatherhood 💭🍼 Kan's coming in hot with seven brutal, beautiful truths he’s learned as a dad (so far). We’re talking outdated advice that feels like junk food, the gut-punch of watching your kid get sick, and why you’re not the hero—you’re the bodyguard. Also: why “clichés” about parenting aren’t actually clichés once you’re in it, how toddler meltdowns at restaurants teach spiritual patience, and the emotional legacy of being raised by migrant parents (plus the generational guilt we all carry). We get deep on: - The real digital dangers your kids face (and why you need to be the algorithm) - Why some boys are looking for father figures in all the wrong places - Creating psychological safety at home (it’s not just vibes) - Dads being missing from TikTok—but not from this convo And yes, we talk about being too tired to function, crying over old baby photos, and why dying with zero might actually be the goal. This isn’t a parenting TED Talk. It’s raw, reflective, and full of the sh*t we wish someone told us earlier. 🎧 Listen in, cry if you need, and maybe text your dad after. ✨ If you’ve got a topic you want us to unpack next, drop it in the comments!

Send us a text Welcome to your Gen Z crash course, hosted by none other than Viv (our unofficial youth translator) 🎓✨ This episode is your fast-pass into what’s trending, what’s confusing your parents, and why everyone’s suddenly obsessed with blind boxes and run clubs. From Robert Irwin’s thirst trap Bonds ad (yes, THAT one), to Crocs becoming fashion icons again, to decoding what the hell “brat summer” and “aura farming” mean, we’ve got you covered. Viv breaks down Gen Z slang, dating trends, Y2K fashion comebacks, and how Shrek somehow became a Gen Z meme god. It’s part pop culture breakdown, part therapy session for anyone trying to stay relevant without a TikTok account. Also featuring a quick parenting teaser from Kan (because #dadlife), and maybe a cheeky plug for starting our own Level Asian Run Club? 👀 Get ready for brain rot, blind boxes, and a LOT of opinions. As always, hit follow, drop your topic requests, and let us know if we should deep-dive into the Anna Paul/Michaela/Andrew Kim drama next time… ✨ If you have any suggestions of what YOU would like to see, LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS!! 🫶🏼 Check Out Our Other Eps: www.levelasianpodcast.com/ Our Merch Store: store.levelasianpodcast.com/

Send us a text We’re officially back on the mic after our longest hiatus ever 💀 Eight months of life later, we’ve somehow survived growing families, making (and losing) money, crying at random photo slideshows, and trying to keep our brains from fully combusting. This ep is pure catch-up chaos: Davie crying on cue (as usual), Noel trying to convince us he actually had a slideshow plan, and Viv + Kan serving full emotional rollercoaster energy. The vibes? Way less “serious TED Talk,” way more group therapy-but-make-it-funny. Expect more messy, unfiltered convos like this every month (or whenever we can get our sh*t together). ✨ If you have any suggestions of what YOU would like to see, LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS!! 🫶🏼 Check Out Our Other Eps: www.levelasianpodcast.com/ Our Merch Store: store.levelasianpodcast.com/

Send us a text We’re back, baby 🚨 After a much-needed break, the Level: Asian crew is officially returning with a fresh vibe — less heavy trauma dumps, more chaotic, unfiltered life updates. In this episode, Davie spills on everything from giving tax advice at his own birthday dinner, picking up pottery like it’s therapy, finally graduating (thanks, Covid 🙃), and Viv breaking her 6-year vegan streak with… steak (and yes, a sausage & egg McMuffin). Think of this as part one of our comeback series — a little messy, a little random, and very us. ✨ If you have any suggestions of what YOU would like to see, LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS!! 🫶🏼 Check Out Our Other Eps: www.levelasianpodcast.com/ Our Merch Store: store.levelasianpodcast.com/

Send us a text Come sit and reflect with us on the amazing accomplishments and MASSIVE milestones we’ve shared as Level: Asian turns TWO! THANK YOU to everyone for your incredible support over the last TWO years! We’ve grown so much together, shared many insane projects (👀 Vinh Giang’s Carter Event, #WAWE series, and two Food Events, just to name a few) and shared many stories (including our own) on this platform. As migrant Asians, we often forget to take a moment to reflect and acknowledge our accomplishments that we’ve achieved with Level: Asian, so join Kan, Davie, Viv and Noel in this special heartfelt episode to reflect and celebrate our second birthday. Make sure you stick around until the end of this episode where we share a special announcement. SO...in saying that, we're making a few EXCITING changes to our content over our short season break and we can't wait for you to see it. We’re so grateful to have such a supportive community, stoked for all the exciting episodes and opportunities 2025 has planned for us! ✨ If you have any suggestions of what YOU would like to see, LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS!! 🫶🏼 Check Out Our Other Eps: www.levelasianpodcast.com/ Our Merch Store: store.levelasianpodcast.com/

Send us a text In this episode of the Level: Asian Podcast, we break down the roles and responsibilities we carry amongst our siblings, how we live into our stereotypical traits, and unlearning our roles within the family to allow our siblings to grow. Kan and Viv share their experiences growing up with the ‘first’ version of their parents, juggling with their dual roles to manage the parental and sibling emotional burden, and how they have started sharing the burden with the siblings, while Noel reflects his childhood as an only child and his desires to have a sibling to grow up with. Davie opens up about his family’s sibling dynamics, from being the youngest, carefree, and playful sibling, to the struggles of constantly being overlooked and now being the ‘breadwinner’ of the household.

Send us a text In this episode, we're joined by Michelle Lim, an organisational culture and change lead, and an advocate for intersectional diversity, ethics, and equity and inclusion in the workplace. Michelle shares her personal journey growing up as an Asian Australian, navigating the challenges of feeling ashamed of her identity and trying to fit in, before eventually embracing her heritage with pride. Michelle also opens up about her unconventional educational path, including homeschooling and pursuing ballet, and the mental health struggles she faced while supporting her family through a difficult health crisis. We explore the importance of cultural literacy, language accessibility, and representation, especially in areas like healthcare and government services, and how these systemic issues can have real impacts on marginalised communities. Michelle advocates for the need to understand the difference between equality and equity, and the importance of having diversity targets to create more inclusive leadership representation. Disclaimer: This podcast discusses themes around domestic violence, suicide, self-harm and mental health. We want to ensure that everyone listening feels safe and supported, so please do listen with care. If this podcast might be heavy for you, feel free to skip and join us in our next episode. If you’re in need of support, remember help is always available. Contact lifeline on 13 11 14. Show Notes Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-lim1/?originalSubdomain=au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellelim?igsh=MWppYXV2N2NvZTBxOQ==

Send us a text Join us as we dive into the journey of Eigen Ting, co-founder of a Sucre du Jour, a French fine patisserie, as he navigates the challenges of starting a business in a niche market, learning to navigate life after the death of his mother and travelling around the world in the hospitality industry. In this episode, we explore his experiences, becoming independent at an early age, and the hurdles he faced in the culinary world. - Starting a bespoke cake business with minimal capital and secondhand equipment. - The significance of building a community and understanding cultural backgrounds through sweets. - Overcoming the challenges of finding a location and capital amid COVID-19. - The impact of family dynamics on career choices and personal growth. - Insights on working with a partner in the same industry and managing dynamic roles. Show Note Links: Sucre du Jour website: https://www.sucredujourofficial.com/online-ordering Instagram: https://instagram.com/sucre.du.jour?igshid=ZGUzMzM3NWJiOQ== Eigen Ting: https://www.instagram.com/eigenting/

Send us a text Join us as we share our SURVIVOR GUILT as second-generation migrants grappling with the messy and complex issues around being the ones who ‘made it out’. In this episode, we explore issues around escaping war, sending money back home, recognising our privilege and sharing our parents’ migration story to preserve what they went through as a way to heal. Enjoy the episode! Show Notes Links: Check Out Our Other Eps: www.levelasianpodcast.com/ Our Merch Store: store.levelasianpodcast.com/

Send us a text In this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, we’re joined by Mental Health Advocate, Emily Unity! Emily shares her powerful story navigating childhood trauma and mental health challenges to become a voice for change. She opens up about how her diagnosis allowed her to make sense of her experiences and understand how to create safe spaces to support others with their journeys. Emily also discusses how mental health symptoms can present differently for women and men, the need for representation in advocacy work and her framework for opening vulnerable and constructive conversations - as well as the power that holds, especially as Asian Australians, refugees and migrants. Enjoy the episode! Disclaimer: This podcast discusses themes around domestic violence, suicide, self-harm and mental health. We want to ensure that everyone listening feels safe and supported, so please do listen with care. If this podcast might be heavy for you, feel free to skip and join us in our next episode. If you’re in need of support, remember help is always available. Contact lifeline on 13 11 14. Show Notes Links: Check Out Our Other Eps: www.levelasianpodcast.com/ Our Merch Store: store.levelasianpodcast.com/ Emily’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyunity/?originalSubdomain=au

Send us a text In this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, it’s a family affair, as we’re joined by the brains behind ‘Gong Grocer’ - Sydney’s premiere Asian supermarket! Brian and Vivian Nguyen, along with their mother Linh, get candid about the rollercoaster of building a business empire with loved ones. We learn about the lineage of grocers in their family, the dos and don'ts for working with relatives and how the generational and cultural differences between them helped shape brand culture. The Nguyen family also shed light on how they mended their relationship to foster open, honest and healthy child-parent bonds, the importance of setting ego aside to understand those closest to you and the responsibility of passing heritage forward. Enjoy the episode! Show Notes Links: www.gonggrocer.com.au www.instagram.com/gonggrocer www.tiktok.com/@gonggrocer

Send us a text In this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, we share our favourite things about Asian culture! Of course there’s food, the arts and travel, but what are the values and day-to-day nuances that we hold closest to our hearts? From the language we use to show love and respect, the ‘above and beyond’ hospitality, and frugality shaped by the migrant hustle, there’s so much richness in our cultures beyond the surface. On the flip side, we also address the cultural behaviours we could live without, including old fashioned expectations and WeChat experts (#iykyk). Davie also narrates a couple of crazy stories from his recent travels, and as with most episodes, we conclude with an unplanned trauma dump. Enjoy the episode!

Send us a text In this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, we’re back by popular demand for another Reddit Reacts! But once the mics turned on, things didn’t go quite to plan… (who’s cutting onions?) We begin by reacting to stories from the “Not So Subtle Asian Parent Traits” Subreddit; from blurred boundaries, Asian love languages, financial expectations and more! However, what was meant to be a fun episode, quickly turned into group therapy, as a particular post hit a little too close to home. This opened a vulnerable conversation, where the crew shared their experiences healing from family trauma, forgiving our parents’ mistakes and appreciating the challenges of the migrant journey. Don’t forget your tissues, you’ll need them for this one! Disclaimer: This episode discusses sensitive topics including abuse. Please listen with care and at your own discretion. If you are in need of support, please reach out to Lifeline: 13 11 14. Show Notes Links: Check Out Our Other Eps: www.levelasianpodcast.com/ Our Merch Store: store.levelasianpodcast.com/

Send us a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we chat with YouTuber and Influencer Amy Lyons, aka Blondie in China (@blondieinchina). Amy shares her incredible story - finding a second home in China, without having any Asian ancestry. We chat about her experiences learning the history and culture of a country whilst travelling and working in it, the reception of her content and how foreigner privilege has reshaped her current worldview. Amy also reveals her hottest food recommendations, favourite travel memories and advice to budding vloggers. Enjoy the episode!

Send us a text In this episode of the Level: Asian podcast, we unpack the housing and cost of living crisis. We begin by sharing how recent increases in rent, interest rates and groceries have impacted us personally and how we’ve changed our spending habits to adjust. The crew also discusses the challenges different generations face when it comes to wealth building, the changing values towards money and outlooks towards work/life balance. Davie then explains the dire state of housing affordability in Australia, using his favourite thing in the world (spreadsheets). Enjoy the episode!

Send us a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by content creator, Tara Chandra, who peels back the curtains of her life as a fashion and lifestyle influencer. Tara shares how a passion for Tumblr sparked her artistic journey, how she uses fashion to showcase the different parts of her identity and the power of manifesting your wildest dreams. Tara also opens up about how traumatic experiences with chronic eczema gave her the courage to speak out, in hopes of normalising conversations around skin conditions and beauty standards. She then discusses her values towards ethical and sustainable fashion, learning from iconic pioneers, and the need for representation both in front of, and behind the camera. Enjoy the episode! Shownote links: https://www.instagram.com/tarachandra_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@tarachandra_ https://www.youtube.com/user/fashionbambini

Send us a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we’re joined by actor, performer, speaker, comedian and creative entrepreneur, Diana Nguyen. Diana shares her incredible journey as a storyteller, from being kicked out of home when she was eighteen and self-funding her first show, to running her own TedTalk and performing at Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Diana opens up about how the arts helped her mend family trauma and build bridges where words fail to. She also unpacks her experiences with Sex Therapy and Spiritual Coaching which unlocked a powerful connection to self, body positivity and healing.

Send us a text In this episode of The Level Asian podcast, we're joined by Zhoe Low, Global Manager of ‘July’, a renowned Australian travel brand specialising in luggage and accessories. Zhoe shares her unconventional path as an early digital nomad, her transition from tech startups to travel products, and how she absorbed ten years of business knowledge into three years while working for July. Zhoe also opens up about the profound impact of therapy, the mindset that helped overcome her self-limiting beliefs, and advice to Asian women who aspire to hold leadership positions. Enjoy the episode! Show Notes Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhoelow/ https://july.com/

Send us a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, the crew deep dive down a Reddit rabbit hole to unpack some of the spiciest takes the internet has to offer. Tune in as the team debates an Asian edition of #AITA, share their insights on an Asian Parent themed Subreddit and reveal some of their own unhinged experiences. Comment below - do YOU think they're an a**hole? 👇