In this episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down with the trailblazing Yue-Sai Kan, a pioneer in cultural exchange through television, cosmetics, and business. Yue-Sai takes us through her groundbreaking work, producing the TV show Looking East in the late 70s and early 80s, which aimed to foster cultural understanding between the East and West. She opens up about the challenges she faced in both media and business, including navigating China's limited media landscape, and the hurdles of producing television content across two cultures.

Yue-Sai also shares her personal journey of learning Mandarin and the complexities of dealing with racism and media representation in the U.S. She reflects on her experience empowering women in China through her cosmetics business, where she introduced makeup to a market that had little exposure to it, and discusses her mission to help women enhance their confidence and individuality.

Beyond her fame, Yue-Sai explains how she has used her platform for positive change, from promoting cultural understanding to spearheading One World Foundation, which focuses on global cross-cultural initiatives.

Yue-Sai's upcoming book, The Most Famous Woman in China launches on October 21st on Amazon.
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Before Barbie diversified and before TikTok collapsed borders, Yue-Sai was already rewriting what was possible for women in China and beyond. An Emmy Award–winning TV host, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, she built a multi-billion-dollar empire while modernizing the image of Chinese women and bridging East–West culture through media and beauty.

Her memoir, The Most Famous Woman in China (out October 21), offers an unfiltered look at the highs and obstacles of being a cultural disruptor and the challenges she faced as a woman of color carving space in multiple industries. It includes never-before-seen archives, photos, and QR-linked video interviews. All proceeds benefit the Yue-Sai Kan One World Foundation, which supports global citizenship and education.

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Healing from Narcissistic Trauma as an Immigrant
In this heartfelt episode, Agatha Peters shares her journey of overcoming narcissistic abuse within a collectivist, immigrant family. She unpacks the emotional toll of growing up with a narcissistic parent, how culture shapes our understanding of parenting, and her path to healing. With insights on setting boundaries, journaling, and supporting others, this conversation offers hope and clarity for anyone navigating toxic family dynamics.

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Agatha Peters is a Nigerian-American psychotherapist, founder of Beautiful Sunshine Therapy, and the author of 📚 Trapped in Their Script: Reclaim Your Life from Narcissistic Parents & Cultural Expectations. She is dedicated to helping adult children of narcissistic parents, especially those from collectivist cultures, where family loyalty often overshadows individual well-being. Having experienced the healing power of therapy herself, she is passionate about helping others discover the same transformation and offers guidance on embracing one's identity while respecting cultural ties.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agatha-peters-6209659a

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Today, I'm joined by Matthew Veland, President of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Metro DC and Dyanna Volek, proud Filipina American and native San Franciscan who during the day, works in government affairs and is a champion of the Filipino community. We discuss:

• Biggest challenges that Filipino business owners face
• Need to address mental health and business owners' relationship to money
• Entrepreneurial and mental health resources for business owners
• Ways we can support Filipino-owned businesses on both coasts

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Matthew Veland is a highly respected financial planner with Prudential Financial in the Washington D.C. area, distinguished by his deep commitment to empowering Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) business owners and medical professionals. Beyond his professional expertise in financial planning, Matt is a leading advocate for the local Asian American business community, with a particular focus on the significant economic contributions of these enterprises.

As the current President of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Metro DC, Matthew spearheads an organization dedicated to uplifting and empowering over 200 entrepreneurs and business owners across the DMV region. Under his leadership, the Chamber actively promotes economic development, fosters networking opportunities, and amplifies the voices of Filipino American businesses.

Further demonstrating his dedication to community development, Matthew is also a co-founder and Treasurer of FilExcellence, a non-profit committed to fostering personal empowerment and professional development within the Filipino diaspora.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgveland/

IG: mgveland

Dyanna Volek is a proud Filipina American and native San Franciscan who blends civic service with cultural passion. By day, she navigates government affairs with over a decade of experience in public affairs—but her heart beats for community, culture, and connection. Outside the office, Dyanna is a champion of holistic wellness and vibrant living, spotlighting the local businesses that are the lifeblood of cities.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dyannavolek/

IG: dyannaluna

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Today, we welcome Elizabeth Akua-Nyarko Patterson to the show. Following an accident and a skull fracture, she advanced her education. She is the founder and executive director of
the Girls education initiative of Ghana (GEIG), providing
academic and financial support for girls including applicants with special needs, so they may access higher education, and professional opportunities. We discuss:

• De-stigmatizing special needs and empowering individuals with disabilities to lead meaningful and productive lives
• The importance of family in recovering from an accident
• The value of girls having role models
• Her new memoir, My Life After Death (https://www.amazon.com/MY-LIFE-AFTER-DEATH-Overcoming/dp/1960299751/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1V3710TWGSJ4Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.unRwEE8yzjTli3PzRVeRVtSAoBgX5tQw9E2LPZNHr0-sU3cQ6kd9cYNEzsQ7rwcmLvPM7873axRXL_q_qdl0TQ.kumUS4f1ols75P3toNRgH88z5RWgapMJpRbgZCJQIu4&dib_tag=se&keywords=my+life+after+death+patterson&qid=1754443953&s=books&sprefix=my+life+after+death+patte%2Cstripbooks%2C337&sr=1-1)

To learn more and support GEIG: https://www.girlsedgh.org/

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Jackie Dallas followed her passion, which led to her break-out role in Season 1 of "Stranger Things," as 'Jen,' Mr. Clarke's girlfriend, Jen Woo. In the Netflix series, The Hunting Wives, starring Dermot Mulroney, Malin Akerman, and Brittany Snow, she plays Jia-Yi. In this episode, we dive into:

• Career Transition from Medicine to Acting
• Her break-out role in Stranger Things and how it jump started her acting career
• How her surgical experience gives her perspective when facing rejection in Hollywood
• Ongoing advocacy for women's health, specifically education about urological issues
• Her role in Hunting Wives, streaming on Netflix!

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Jackie Dallas plays 'Jia-Yi' in the upcoming Netflix series "The Hunting Wives," (July 21, 2025) starring Dermot Mulroney, Malin Akerman, and Brittany Snow. Based on the book of the same name by May Cobb, the series follows Sophie O'Neil, who relocates to deep East Texas and quickly falls under the spell of glamorous socialite Margo, leading to a world of obsession, seduction, and murder. Jackie plays 'Jia-Yi,' a sharp and strategic political advisor and campaign manager to Mulroney's character.

You may recognize Dallas from her breakout role in Netflix's "Stranger Things" as 'Jen,' Mr. Clarke's girlfriend 'Jen Woo' from season 1. Her film work includes action thrillers alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme, Morgan Freeman, Frank Grillo, and Juliette Binoche.

Outside of acting, Jackie remains connected to her medical background as a philanthropic patient advocate for women's health. She has published 20 clinical research papers focused on surgical outcomes, including disparities in race and age.

Connect with Jackie on Instagram: @jaxdallas

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Hannah Ryu is a storyteller, AI Strategist, and the co-founder of Oak Theory, a creative technology studio specializing in UX/UI, web, application design, and development. We explore:

• Co-founding a creative technology studio, aiming to address the lack of diversity in UX design firms.
• Confronting negative self-talk/narratives when building a business
• The role of perfectionism in Korean culture
• The exciting utility of AI in creating tailored educational information for children, increasing accessibility to education
• Use of AI for self-reflection and as a starting point to engage in therapy
• How to maintain being human through curiosity, accepting that we make mistakes, and unconditional love

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Hannah is a storyteller, AI Strategist, and the co-founder of Oak Theory, a creative technology studio specializing in UX/UI, web, application design, and development. With over a decade of experience across branding, UX/UI, and digital strategy, she partners with organizations navigating transformation, helping them turn complexity into clear, scalable experiences.

As a first-generation Korean American and mother of two, Hannah brings a layered lens to leadership, blending creative instinct, cultural awareness, and operational know-how, especially during times of growth, change, or reinvention.

Her expertise has been trusted by industry leaders and universities like Google, Optum, Columbia University, and Vanderbilt University. She's been featured at the Women in Tech Global Conference, on the top 0.5% business podcast The UpFlip Podcast, and in outlets such as Forbes, Success Magazine, and Entrepreneur.

The company's websites are oaktheory.co and undertheoak.co. Under the Oak is a media company that seeks to discuss how to be more human.

Socials: https://www.instagram.com/oaktheory.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahryu/

Joe Daru is no stranger to thriving in new environments. From living in various countries to playing professional baseball, and now acting and directing, Joe shares how he continues to navigate his life and career. He highlights:

• How he developed skills through baseball, such as competitiveness, motivation, and work ethic, which he now applies to his career in Entertainment.
• The importance of open-mindedness and flexibility, particularly when living in various countries
• His fight scene with QUEEN, Michelle Yeoh in The Brothers Sun
• His dream project (spoiler alert: It's related to baseball)
• His recurring role in Peacock's crime drama, Long Bright River, opposite Amanda Seyfried.

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Joe Daru is a Thai/Chinese-American actor born in Thailand. As the son of a diplomat, he has lived in Barbados, Laos, Hawaii, Florida, and Washington D.C.

After graduating from IMG Sports Academy in Florida, he played college baseball & also played internationally post-grad before moving to Los Angeles in 2017.

From there he went on to guest star on The Rookie (ABC), East New York (CBS), Legacies (CW), and Hydra (Apple), and recur on The Brothers Sun (Netflix), All American Homecoming (CW), and The L Word: Generation Q (Showtime).

Joe is currently anticipating the release of his latest Recurring Guest Star role in the new Sony crime series Long Bright River (Peacock) alongside Amanda Seyfried.

In his free time, Joe is an avid athlete and has played Division-1 baseball for four years for New York Tech. After graduating he went on to play in the Southeast Asian Games, World Baseball Classic Qualifiers and the Asian Games for the Thailand National Team.

In addition to sports, Joe also has a passion for directing and has won multiple awards - most recently an honorable mention in the AGBO 48 Hour Film Festival for his short film "A New Leash on Life". Joe is based in Los Angeles and is represented by Entertainment Lab (Management).

IG: @joedaru

We are fortunate to have Producer, Winnie Cheung and actress, Celia Au on the show to discuss their short film, Last Call which premiered at the 2025 SXSW Midnight Short Program. This short fantasy thriller takes you on the psychological journey of a traumatized motorcyclist who daydreams about a sultry serpent woman and is haunted by her enchanting voice.

Winnie's credits include being a co-producer on the SXSW Audience Award Winner "Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror" in 2021, and has won several awards at Sundance and more. Inspired by David Cronenberg's body horror, American erotic thrillers, and Eastern fantasy films - LAST CALL reflects Winnie's diasporic identity - a dreamlike blend of the ancestral East, and the rebellious West. Celia Au who previously starred in Wu Assassins and Lodge 49, brings Winnie's vision to life in this story's discovery of profound revelation.

We talk about:

• Integrating and displaying complex emotions in film
• Ways to deal with internal conflicts
• How Breath work, mental visualization, and Active Listening are key to facilitating a productive and safe work environment
• Storytelling as a powerful way to positively change the world.

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