About this episode

Dion Lim shares her transformative journey in journalism and the impact of anti-Asian hate on her career and identity.

When an Instagram message landed in Dion Lim's inbox, everything changed. What began as another morning in the newsroom became the start of a journey that would transform her career—and help bring the rise of anti-Asian hate into the national conversation. In this deeply personal conversation, the Emmy Award-winning journalist shares how years of trying to fit in gave way to finding her voice, why telling the truth came at a personal cost, and how learning to ask for help became one of the most important stories she ever told. This is a conversation about identity, courage, journalism, and what happens when one person's voice gives an entire community permission to speak.

People in this episode

Guest: Dion Lim

Topics covered

• identity
• courage
• journalism
• anti-Asian hate
• personal growth

Keywords

• Dion Lim
• journalism
• anti-Asian hate
• identity
• courage
• Emmy Award

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Emmy Award, Instagram, newsroom, anti-Asian hate

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