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Jeff Jimenez was grinding in corporate finance when a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis flipped his life upside down. Instead of slowing down, he launched Love Jane, a fashion brand worn by Miss Universe and featured on Netflix, while undergoing chemo.

In this raw conversation, he shares:

• Why he built a business instead of "just traveling" after his diagnosis
• How cancer erased his ego but sharpened his ambition
• The unfiltered truth about success: "You won’t regret missing a deal on your deathbed. You’ll regret missing moments."
• Why celebrities in the Philippines loved his brand (and what it taught him about authenticity)

A story of resilience, ruthless priorities, and rebuilding your life when everything falls apart.

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In Part 2 of our conversation, Alex Liang, fashion influencer turned real estate creative, gets real about:

• The downside of social media fame ("I’m more private than people think")
• Navigating identity as an Asian man in fashion ("I had no role models—so I made my own rules")
• Why he walked away from the influencer world ("It got boring… and gross")
• His surprising definition of freedom now (Hint: It’s not followers or fame)
• The cultural belief he outgrew ("Saving face? I never bought into that")

Plus, the small joys that keep him grounded (hello, garden therapy) and the one thing he’s proudest of: trusting his gut.

If you’ve ever felt boxed in by labels, or wondered what comes after “success”, this is for you.

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Named one of Canada’s Top Style Influencers, Alex Liang isn’t just an influencer, luxury brand collaborator, and a Partner of the luxury real estate agency Engel & Völkers. He’s a quiet rebel who traded the glitz of social media fame for a life of deeper purpose. In this candid first installment of our two-part conversation, Alex opens up about:

• The paradox of being "Asian but not Asian enough" - growing up Chinese-Canadian in a privileged yet culturally ambiguous world
• Why he walked away from influencer culture - and what he learned about authenticity in the age of oversaturation
• The hidden rules of fashion, status, and identity - from New York’s elite circles to Toronto’s creative scene
• Socioeconomic truths no one talks about - why money and access shape identity more than race alone
• His early "borderline boring" rebellion - and how it fueled his leap into entrepreneurship

For anyone who’s ever felt caught between expectations and authenticity, Alex’s journey from Kenton Magazine founder to luxury real estate creative, offers a masterclass in rewriting the rules.

Part 2 drops next, where we dive into his career pivots, creative reinventions, and the surprising hobbies that keep him grounded. Follow @AsianRebelClub to stay tuned!

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In this episode of The Asian Rebel Club Podcast, I sit down with Jacob Tan, a two-time Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and pioneer of sustainability consulting in China. From surviving premature birth to nearly dying twice while backpacking, Jacob shares how confronting mortality shaped his unconventional path, leaving corporate stability to launch a sustainability firm when no one in China understood the concept.

Discover how Jacob’s anthropological background and global experiences taught him to prioritize impact over status, reject societal definitions of success, and build a nomadic life free from materialism.

He also reveals surprising insights from interviewing Fortune 500 VPs (who hated their jobs) and how his work bridges ancient Chinese wisdom with modern ESG strategies.

Whether you’re questioning societal expectations or seeking purpose beyond profit, Jacob’s journey is a powerful reminder to live like you’re dying - because fulfillment isn’t found in accolades, but in aligning your work with your deepest values.

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What does it mean to create beauty in the midst of exile?

Photographer and activist Fatimah Hossaini was forced to flee Kabul when the Taliban returned, but not before capturing the untold grace, power, and resilience of Afghan women through her lens.

In this episode, Fatimah shares the story behind her escape, her fight to reclaim the image of Afghan womanhood, and how photography became both her rebellion and her refuge.

From confronting patriarchy to rebuilding identity in exile, this is a conversation about courage, creativity, and what it truly means to be free, even in the middle of a war zone.

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Why do so many high-achieving Asians struggle with perfectionism, fear of disappointment, and late self-discovery?

In this episode of the Asian Rebel Club podcast, I talk with licensed therapist Jessica Lan about the deep-rooted cultural patterns that trap Asian Americans in cycles of people-pleasing, emotional repression, and rigid identities.

We explore how these behaviors show up in careers, relationships, and even hobbies (or lack thereof), and why breaking free often feels like betraying family or community.

Jessica shares her own journey from pre-med dropout to therapist, offering practical wisdom on rebuilding self-trust, navigating generational trauma, and the power of embracing imperfection.

Whether you’re wrestling with parental expectations, marital dissatisfaction, or just figuring out who you are outside of achievement, this conversation is a lifeline.

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Why do so many high-achieving Asians feel stuck in careers they don’t love, even when they know it’s not right for them?

In this episode of the Asian Rebel Club podcast, I sit down with licensed therapist Jessica Lan to explore the psychological fears, like uncertainty, guilt, and societal pressure, that keep people frozen in unfulfilling paths.

We dive into the two critical moments when people question their choices (college vs. mid-career), the difference between survival mode and true alignment, and practical steps to untangle what you really want.

Whether you’re burnt out, feeling lost, or just curious about rewriting your definition of success, this conversation offers validation, clarity, and hope.

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🎙️Community Voice: Good girl. Good student. Good daughter.
The kind of “good” that quietly eats you alive.

In this raw, deeply personal episode of Asian Rebel Club, Crystal sits down with Kayla - a mixed-race woman from small-town Missouri navigating disability, betrayal, and survival - and Iris, a Filipina who rejected her family, university, and culture’s expectations by undergoing voluntary sterilization.

From violence disguised as excellence to the silent shame of being “unwanted”, they unpack the real cost of obedience and what it means to reclaim your story.
Expect vulnerability. Fire. And truth bombs that hit hard.

💥 Themes:

• Growing up mixed-race in rural America
• Divorce shame & being used for citizenship
• Choosing not to be a mother in a country where divorce is illegal

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