Asian Hustle Network

Join us in Season 3, Episode 214 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast for an insightful conversation with Mark Espinoza, Senior Director of Public Affairs at Walmart, about building lasting relationships through Walmart Open Call.In celebration of U.S. Manufacturing Month, AHN has partnered with Walmart to deliver a social-first interview series to uplift the voices of small business owners, Walmart leaders, and community advocates who are advancing U.S.-based manufacturing.With over 20 years of experience in public affairs and community engagement, Mark shares actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and insights into programs like Open Call and their impact on small businesses. Tune in to learn how thoughtful partnerships and community outreach can open doors, empower entrepreneurs, and create lasting change.🎧 Listen now on asianhustlenetwork.com and follow AHN for more empowering stories of founders and creators.

Join us in Season 3, Episode 213 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Hải Bùi, founder of Kỳ Lân, the first activewear brand rooted in Asian aesthetics and identity.Growing up Vietnamese in Hungary, Hải struggled with belonging before finding pride in his heritage. Now, after leaving a successful tech career, he’s building a movement to empower second-generation Asians worldwide to embrace culture through style. In this episode, Hải opens up about his journey from code to culture, the meaning behind Kỳ Lân, and how entrepreneurship became his path to representation and pride.🎧 Listen now on asianhustlenetwork.com and follow AHN for more empowering stories of founders and creators.

Join us in Season 3, Episode 212 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast for an insightful conversation with Dr. Tiffany Moon, a board-certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, and author of Joy Prescriptions – her debut book set to launch in May.As an immigrant in the U.S., Tiffany has channeled that resilience into building an inspiring empire and raising a family with twin daughters. Dive into this podcast to find out how she navigated her immigrant experience, work-life balance, and the inspirations behind her upcoming book, Joy Prescriptions.🎧 Listen now on asianhustlenetwork.com (link in bio) and follow AHN for more inspiring stories of founders and entrepreneurs.

Join us in Season 3, Episode 211 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast for an eye-opening conversation with Justin Cao and his mentor, Charlie Pham, the powerhouse duo behind Shifu Uni, a mentorship platform that is changing the game for aspiring entrepreneurs. From humble beginnings as struggling students, Justin and Charlie have transformed their lives, building million-dollar businesses through grit, smart strategies, and genuine mentorship. Tune in to hear how they overcame early challenges, the impact of mentorship, and their mission to help others succeed without falling for false promises. 🎧 Listen now on asianhustlenetwork.com (link in bio) and follow AHN for more inspiring stories of founders and entrepreneurs.

Join us in Season 3, Episode 210 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast as Stephanie Lim opens up about her struggles as an Asian American and California native adjusting to life on the East Coast and her journey from the fashion industry to literature.  Stephanie Lim is the Co-Founder and CEO of Third State Books, a publishing house focused on amplifying Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voices. Her career spans from digital marketing at Google and managing e-commerce teams, to her roots in publishing.  Stephanie’s passion for literature, combined with her desire to break down traditional publishing barriers, drives Third State Books' mission to empower AAPI authors.  🎧 Listen now and follow AHN for other inspiring stories of founders and entrepreneurs.

Welcome back to Season 3, Episode 209 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Rachel Lim on this week's show. Rachel Lim is the co-founder of Southeast Asia's leading womenswear brand Love, Bonito. Launching the business online at 19 when e-commerce was still a novel concept, she transformed the digital retail landscape, redefined the fashion scene in Singapore and turned her blogshop outfit into a multi-million dollar international label. Rachel believes that Love, Bonito extends beyond the realm of fashion, but ultimately of women empowerment. Rachel has headlined at notable international conferences, was honored by Forbes as Asia's 30 under 30 in 2016, and was awarded Tatler Asia's Most Influential 2021 to 2023. 🎧 Listen now and follow AHN for other inspiring stories of founders and entrepreneurs.

Welcome back to Season 3, Episode 208 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Suneel Garg on this week's show. Suneel Garg is a Principal and Founder of Stella Oak Financial and Insurance Services in Los Angeles, CA. With over 16 years of expertise in financial planning, Suneel specializes in wealth accumulation and tax minimization. Ranked among the top 100 advisors at Northwestern Mutual, he frequently shares his knowledge at industry events and training sessions for new advisors. Suneel is dedicated to anticipating the future of the financial industry, his business, and ultimately, ensuring his clients' long-term financial success. 🎧 Listen now and follow AHN for other inspiring stories of founders and entrepreneurs.

Welcome back to Season 3, Episode 207 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are thrilled to have Doug Baldwin Jr. as our guest this week 🎙️ Doug Baldwin Jr. is a well-known figure in the world of sports and business. He's a Super Bowl champion who played for the Seattle Seahawks during his eight-year NFL career, making remarkable contributions to the team's success. Beyond his athletic achievements, Doug made a significant career shift, becoming the CEO and President of Vault 89 Ventures in 2019. This "human-centered investment company," based in Renton, Washington, reflects his dedication to creating meaningful and impactful investments. Additionally, Doug is the CEO of Ventrk, a company specializing in health and lifestyle software. Their premier product, TheraCentric, is a physical therapy platform designed to increase patient engagement through home-based exercise programs. Just this year, Doug was recognized by the Asian Hall of Fame for his football career and work off-the-field, and he dedicates this recognition to his Filipino grandmother who has helped him become who he is today. 🎧 Tune in to this episode to delve into the incredible journey of Doug Baldwin Jr. and his contributions to both sports and entrepreneurship. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community: ⁠https://asianhustlenetwork.com

Welcome back to Season 3, Episode 206 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Steven Tang and Joanne Tabellija-Murphy on this week's show. Steven Tang is the co-founder and CEO of JUJU Spirits, creators of Asian-inspired alcohol brands Drunk Fruit and Yoju. JUJU is bringing Asian cocktails like yogurt soju and Asian fruits like lychee to a market that has historically seen very little Asian influence. Prior to this company, Steven built products for creators at tech companies like Instagram and Twitch. As an immigrant, he's always found the strongest connection to his heritage through food and beverage. Joanne Tabellija-Murphy joined Walmart in 2013 as the National Director of Constituent Relations in Corporate Affairs. As a seasoned change agent with a twenty-year history of transforming large international companies by leveraging institutional knowledge, Joanne is responsible for building partnerships and strategies that advance stakeholder advocacy and transform social change by building trust in the 4,700+ communities Walmart serves. Walmart has kicked off the tenth annual Open Call event, being held this year Oct. 24-25. We are inviting small business owners and entrepreneurs to learn more about the opportunity to pitch their products made, grown or assembled in the U.S. to be sold on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves, or at Walmart.com. Learn more about how you can be a part of the next Open Call: https://engage.walmart-jump.com/open-call-2023 Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community: https://asianhustlenetwork.com

Welcome back to Season 3, Episode 205 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Allison Hueman on this week's show with our host, Misa Chien. Allison Hueman is a multidisciplinary artist based in Oakland, CA. Recently celebrated for her ground-breaking NBA jersey design for the Golden State Warriors, Hueman’s work comes to life in multiple mediums. Whether she is creating delicate visions on canvas, augmenting reality through video projections and other digital media, or crushing massive walls with a spray can, she often draws on the human condition to create colorful mash-ups of the abstract and figurative. In January 2022, Hueman premiered her award-winning immersive art experience, Homebody, a 20,000-square-foot experience brought to life by projection mapping and augmented reality. Hueman’s distinctly gauzy art style is what she likes to call “etherealism,” a blend of ethereal realism. Her pieces explore themes of time, memory, trauma, and healing, and her layered work can be seen on streets and in galleries worldwide. She balances her time between exhibitions and creating public works while also collaborating with some of the world's top brands that include the Wynn Las Vegas, Adobe, Nike, Google, L’Oreal, Sony Music, and many more. Her work has found homes in the collections of Ava Duvernay, Usher, P!nk, and Swizz Beats. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community: https://asianhustlenetwork.com

Welcome back to Season 3, Episode 204 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Celeste Perez on this week's show with our host, Misa Chien. Celeste is a creative entrepreneur with experience in branding, product development, multimedia content creation, and marketing. Her latest food and beverage product is Droplet, a stress-balancing adaptogen beverage. Since its launch in March of 2020, Droplet has since won two Dieline Awards in Brand Identity and Packaging, and has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, and Vogue. The brand is now available at drinkdroplet.com, Erewhon Market, Urban Outfitters, and over 450 independent retailers in the USA, Canada, and EU. In 2015, Celeste launched Well Fed, a modern branding studio and product foundry. Well Fed’s clients include celebrity talent, VC’s, and CPG innovators like Range Media, tyb.xyz, Wanderlust Creamery, and SBE Hospitality Group's portfolio of luxury properties worldwide. Prior to Well Fed, Celeste started her career doing product development at Disney Consumer Products, and launched her first DTC organic skincare line, Nectar, at the age of 23. In 2017, Celeste launched Artful, an all-online design studio providing meaningful work for creative women. With designers, developers, and content creators, Artful offers fair pay and flexible work schedules for women in developing economies. Her experience as a freelance creative also led her to start FreelanceIsntFreeCA.org, a campaign to enact laws protecting California's 2 million freelancers from non-payment. Celeste graduated from USC with a degree in broadcast journalism, and minors in music and entrepreneurship. A champion of LA’s food scene, Celeste became a trusted local community & culture guide for corporate teams at Google, Airbnb, YouTube, and Nestlé. As a host, her "bite-sized" food and travel videos have garnered millions of views on AppleTV and Tastemade, where she has also hosted episodes of Taste Test, a foodie trivia show for Snapchat Discover. Celeste is based in Los Angeles and proudly represents her Filipino-American heritage. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community: https://asianhustlenetwork.com

Welcome back to Season 3, a Special Episode of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Jingyi Shao on this week's show. Jingyi Shao is a 2nd Gen Chinese American writer/director working in film and TV. Born in Shanghai but raised in the suburbs of New Jersey, Jingyi’s leans into his multicultural background as a way to tell stories that inspire and bring different communities closer together. An award-winning commercial director who shot for international brands such as Adidas, Cartier and Dove, Jing was recently named to Variety’s 10 Directors to Watch for 2023 for his feature debut Chang Can Dunk. His screenplay for the film was 2nd on the 2020 Black List and was developed by Disney as a Disney+ Original. The film makes its worldwide premiere on the service on March 10th. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated with future events and get involved with the community: https://asianhustlenetwork.com

Welcome back to Season 3, Episode 203 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Rick Hu on this week's show. Rick Hu is the founder & CEO of Midas Wealth. He helps clients with all aspects of their investment and personal financial planning matters while also directing the firm’s financial strategies for client portfolios. Prior to founding Midas Wealth, Rick was the Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual’s Chinatown office, which he built at just 25 years old. Under his leadership, the office generated increased growth every year, eventually becoming the number one district office in its category by its 5th year of operation. Rick’s initial focus of advocating for financial literacy in his local communities has since broadened to a diverse base of clientele. He is the recipient of many awards and distinctions for his sustained vision, outstanding leadership, and client commitment. He is a frequent speaker both at home and internationally where he teaches clients and other financial professionals about financial planning. In addition, he has been featured in publications such as Forbes, ChimeTV, Yahoo Finance, Newsday, World Journal, and US China Press. Aside from work, Rick enjoys spending time with friends and family, exercising, traveling and being a huge foodie. He currently resides in the suburbs of New Jersey with his wife – Hana, son – Midas and twin daughters – Mila and Sophia. To stay connected with the AHN community, please join our AHN Directory: ⁠https://ahn.community

Welcome back to Season 3, a Special Episode of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Rich Ting on this week's show. Actor Rich Ting was born in Los Angeles, California and is a 4th generation Asian American. Growing up as an athlete, Ting played collegiate football at Yale University while earning a B.A, and then went on to achieve a dual J.D./M.B.A. degree. Soon after achieving his scholastic goals, he realized that he needed to switch careers and pursue his passion for the entertainment industry and, specifically, as an actor. Ting has appeared on major hit shows: Magnum P.I., NCIS: Los Angeles, Supergirl, Waco, Rush Hour, and Chicago P.D. He has also landed roles on blockbuster films, such as Lone Survivor and Salt as well as the spaghetti Western feature film, No Name and Dynamite, where he plays the lead character of ‘Dynamite Davenport’. Ting is most well-known for playing the iconic character 'Bolo' in the HBO Max drama series Warrior, a television series inspired by the writings and work of Bruce Lee and is unforgettable on Amazon's Season 4 of the critically- acclaimed The Man in the High Castle as 'Captain Iijima', a driven, ambitious young detective in the Japanese Kempeitai. In 2022, Ting has been seen on FX's The Old Man opposite Jeff Bridges on the streaming service Hulu as well as on Netflix’s Partner Track where he plays the character of ‘Carter Min’, the General Counsel of Min Enterprises. In 2023, Ting will be seen on Apple’s Hello Tomorrow as ‘Hikaru Makoto’, Disney Freeform’s AZNBBGRL as ‘Cody Lim’ and will also serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2023 San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade and Festival. Ting currently lives in Los Angeles, CA with his wife and teacup Maltese, Somi. In addition to working in film and television, he's still active in the martial arts world, loves to travel to exotic places, and is a true foodie at heart. To stay connected with the AHN community, please join our AHN Directory: ⁠⁠https://ahn.community⁠

Welcome back to Season 3, a Special Episode of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Christy-Anne Lopez on this week's show. Christy-Anne Lopez is a woman who wears many hats - or crowns. She comes from a background of being crowned 7 times including the title of 2018 Ms Philippines World (2nd RU Ms World) and will be accepting her new title of Ms. USA Universe to compete for Ms Universe next year in August. She also launched Studio Sash Pageant Consulting where she serves as a pageant coach to help competitors achieve their dream titles by teaching them valuable skills and ways to boost their confidence. As of right now, she has had 20+ crowned clients winning International, National, State, and Regional titles. She also is the Director & Producer of the Regency West Coast Pageant. Aside from her work in the beauty pageant world, she is one of the stars in the docuseries Chef Dynasty: House of Fang that premiered on the Food Network and discovery+. She also has worked as a host, red carpet correspondent, and producer with notable brands such as E! Entertainment and Hyundai USA where she interviewed celebrities including Demi Lovato, Nicki Minaj, Paula Abdul, Justin Bieber, and Vanessa Hudgens. To stay connected with the AHN community, please join our AHN Directory: ⁠https://ahn.community

Welcome back to Season 3, Episode 202 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Ha Nguyen on this week's show with our host, Misa Chien. Ha Nguyen is an attorney, owner/co-founder of 7 Leaves Cafe, Artisan restaurant, West 7 Bakery Macarons, Wynnston Development Inc, and Hatricks Consulting Inc. 7 Leaves Cafe is a coffee/tea house that has over 40 locations in 7 different states that started in 2012.  The company has won several accolades, including Family Business of the Year by the Asian Business Association, Family Business of the Year by Cal State Fullerton Family Business Center, Small Business of the Year by SBA, and Visionary Business of the Year.  Ha was the head operator for the company from 2012-2019. Ha Nguyen was also a former Martial Arts Instructor, where he taught Shaolin Kung Fu at the family's martial arts dojo from 2002 to 2017. Ha is also an avid meditator, and he practices a mixture of Vedic and Dogen Buddhist Meditation. To stay connected with the AHN community, please join our AHN Directory: https://ahn.community

Welcome back to Season 3, Episode 201 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Brandon Lee on this week's show with our host, Misa Chien. Brandon has reinvented himself 5x. His journey spans from doing leadership development for non-profits, flipping houses, building a soft-skills education company for teens, running operations at a HR tech startup, and now the founder/creator of a personality test company that helps people design fulfilling lives and careers centered around their natural genius. Brandon has a deep passion for teaching, coaching, and empowering others to become their fullest selves. His writing and video content have garnered over 20 million views and has been featured on media outlets like Inc.com, TIME, BBC, and Huffington Post. On the side he invests in real estate, is learning 7 languages, and works on fun side projects. To stay connected with the AHN community, please join our AHN Directory: https://bit.ly/AHNDirectory

Welcome back to Season 2, a Special Episode of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Yash Kothari on this week's show. We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. Yash Kothari founded Kindred Minds in 2020 with the hope of bringing together like-minded people to explore life’s bigger questions. Understanding who he was and living in line with those values has been his journey for the last seven years. He has spent those years facilitating workshops and meaningful group experiences for people from all walks of life, including executives, families, founders, students, and more. He focuses on using mindfulness (trained in insight-based techniques) and other science-backed modalities to help people uncover personal insights and live their best lives. Kindred Minds is a membership that helps people live with greater purpose and intention. We offer a new, and more affordable, approach to traditional 1:1 coaching that uses the power of community, accountability, and structured reflection.

Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 200 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Christina and Daniel Seong on this week's show. We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday and Saturday, so stay tuned! Christina and Daniel were both born in Seoul, South Korea, and immigrated to the states at an early age.  They met in San Diego in 2000 while Daniel was serving in the Marine Corps. Married in 2004, had 4 girls in 5 years, and their son a few years after.  They currently live in Irvine, CA having a wonderful time raising their children and running their successful insurance agency, Great Park Insurance.  They started a Tiktok account in January 2021 sharing their life struggles and successes which quickly grew to 1.4 million followers.  Their goal is to inspire as many families to fight through the struggles together. It’s that time again. Time to catch up with family. Time to share that home cooking that you’ve been craving. And yes, time to update your COVID vaccine. Updated vaccines now protect against the original COVID virus and Omicron. They’re here just in time to make those family gatherings safer and extra special. Schedule your free vaccine today. Find updated COVID vaccines for everyone 5+ at https://www.vaccines.gov. We can do this. Paid for by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 199 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Khailee Ng on this week's show. We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday and Saturday, so stay tuned! Khailee Ng is a managing partner at U.S. venture capital firm 500 Global and its 500 Southeast Asia family of funds. 500 is a venture capital firm managing over $3 billion. Khailee has led more than 180 seed investments in Southeast Asian tech startups, including unicorns Grab, Carousell, Bukalapak, Carsome, Prenetics, and other regional champions. Prior to 500, he was the founder of Groupsmore (acquired by Groupon) and Malaysia’s largest online media company, Says.com and listed it on the Malaysian Stock Exchange. As new technology and evolving consumer landscapes continue to disrupt industries, Khailee focuses on discovering patterns of economic opportunity and backing the entrepreneurs who realize them. His investment activity and commentaries on industry trends have been featured in the Financial Times, Bloomberg, TechCrunch, Wall Street Journal, and Fortune. It’s that time again. Time to catch up with family. Time to share that home cooking that you’ve been craving. And yes, time to update your COVID vaccine. Updated vaccines now protect against the original COVID virus and Omicron. They’re here just in time to make those family gatherings safer and extra special. Schedule your free vaccine today. Find updated COVID vaccines for everyone 5+ at https://www.vaccines.gov. We can do this. Paid for by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.