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Send 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 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 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 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 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 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 a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by Natalie Yan-Chatonsky, Founder and CEO of Full Time Lives, a women’s midlife specialist and author of 'The Art of Full Time Living'. Natalie emphasises the significance of women, particularly those in midlife to prioritise self-care, nurture social connections, and design meaningful next chapters. Her approach aims to generate positive social change to prompt proactive steps towards fostering positive personal growth. She also talks about supporting her own mother through midlife transitions, her recent ADHD diagnosis, and the strengths that come with neurodiversity. Show Notes Links: https://fulltimelives.com https://fulltimelives.com/art-of-full-time-living https://www.linkedin.com/in/nat-yc/ https://www.instagram.com/fulltimelives

Send a text In this episode of the Level Asian Podcast, we’re joined by the WHOLE L:A team, as we take a moment to appreciate our incredible journey and share some of the remarkable accomplishments and milestones we’ve achieved throughout 2023. Some of our key achievements include: 🧧 Cabramatta Lunar New Year Merch Stall 🎤 Vinh Giang x Level: Asian Event at the Carter 🦐 A Nostalgic Night with L:A ft. Jason from Canton Kitchen and Junda from Hojiak 🎙️ Panel Appearances at SWEH, HCC, WSU, AAF and SXSW 🎂 Celebrating Level:Asian’s FIRST Birthday 🎥 Releasing 34 Podcast Episodes + 15 Vlogs 🎊 Hitting 70k on Instagram & 50k on TikTok ✈️ Travelling as a team to Adelaide, Melbourne, Singapore and Bali Kan takes us through his many major chapters of this year of buying a new house, adopting a new pup, and Hudson’s first birthday. Davie celebrates his marriage and the success of BOXAS - evident in multiple award winnings.Viv and Noel also unpack their travel journeys and MILESTONES in their career development. We would like to take this moment to thank each and every one of you for being a part of our journey. Your engagement, support, and enthusiasm fuels our passion and we’re excited to continue growing, learning and achieving together in 2024. Here's to an even more exciting and successful 2024! Thank you for being a part of the Level: Asian community and Happy New Year!