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Chinese Canadian, Actor, Martial Artist, Model Ludi Lin is comfortable and confident on screen. He's appeared on international press, major blockbusters like Aquaman, Mortal Kombat, Power Rangers and most recently he was bad boy Kerwin Tan on CW's Kung Fu. He's been kicking ass on screen for years and he is NOT someone you want to mess with. But what would you say if you learned he was bullied? In this personal conversation, we learn that Ludi moved around a lot as a kid-felt "abandoned," was bullied mercilessly and how he had to fight every single day to try and stand up for himself. Through some of these early, tough moments, he realized some of the boxes he was put in--racism he faced but also stopped to question, how he -possibly could also be a conduit of the very same biases he was facing. "I guess my first experience with racism is at both ends of the spectrum do you know what I mean? To be taught that, it didn't feel good and to be at the receiving end and for something that I, that I didn't choose. And I just felt lost and casted aside. So I think everyone needs to ask themselves at what point where you first racist and at what point where you being racist toward?" Ludi shares some of those reflections and life lessons he's earned from his childhood-the changes he's made and how he's become a voice for the voiceless. Lean in and her how he overcame those hardships, what inspired him and helped him grow--and find out what happened that made him tear up. Ludi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ludi_lin?lang=en Ludi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ludilin/?hl=en Subscribe! Share! Download and Review!! Reppin's FULL line up: https://campsite.bio/reppinpodcast​ Reppin on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReppinPodcast​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podc... Reppin's Youtube (Exclusive extras): https://www.youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast Reppin's Website: https://reppin.tv/ Reppin is a Suburban Outlaw Productions www.SuburbanOutlawProductions.com Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor and content creator Mike Bow (CW's Kung Fu, ABC's The Company You Keep) shared his personal experiences of growing up in New York and his dreams of being an actor. Being half Korean, half Chinese, he had more diversity around him, but saw roles for Asians in entertainment were incredibly scarce and what little he did see, Asians were being portrayed as the undesirable, social outcasts. Knowing that the odds were stacked against him, he still went after his dreams. We talked about his journey from struggling for roles, to what it meant when he was brought back by popular demand as fan favorite Simon Lau on Kung Fu. Our conversation was very insightful, emotional and frankly, personally revealing. Mike made me realize the insidiousness of the messages that are being out there, how very damaging it can be--and how it shaped me. This is a conversation about having the heart, courage and persistence to pursue your dreams, staying positive, and being the change that is needed. Come behind the scenes with me as I detailed my time with Mike and what I learned from my conversation with this positive, talented guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Content Creator and Actor Mike Bow grew up being with some diversity in Queens NY. Being half Korean, half Chinese he grew up assimilating to Western ideas, cultures and food while his parents introduced him to Korean Dramas and food. Mike dreamed of being an actor but noticed that the very rare cases he did see an Asian on screen where all portrayed as the nerdy, undesirable, awkward outcasts. He struggled with his identity, realized not only was he an "other" but if he were to try and pursue his dreams of being in actor --the odds were stacked against him. He knew that Asian roles were extremely rare and IF he were to even get a part, it was likely, that he be amplifying that stereotype. Mike still went to break into the entertainment industry and work to change the ideas of what an Asian is. Now, he has credits that include Maze Runner, How To Get Away With Murder and most recently, he was brought back by popular demand as Simon Lau on CW's Kung Fu. Mike's story is one of the heart, determination and disposition it takes to pursue your dreams. The importance of positive and building one another up--and what it's like to not allow the world to label him and place him in the in between. Hear how his experiences can help inspire you to go after your goals and how to not allow the world's biases to box you in. Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikebowshow/ Mike's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikebowshow Mike's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mikebowshow The short version: On the podcast called REPPIN-you'll meet really awesome people who share their incredible stories and lessons with YOU. It's your power packed dose of feel good-bad assery. Got it? Now, go get it. Here's the breakdown: Reppin is a podcast about representation of ALL kinds. You can represent a lot of things. The conversation goes beyond race, gender and orientation. You'll gain insight into notable people, people you THINK you know. You'll see who they are, what they fight for and what they represent. Essentially, you'll eavesdropping into a meaningful and revealing conversation. The stories are of diversity, empowerment, belonging, identity, courage, love, strength and so much more. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. DOWNLOAD! Meet our amazing guests! https://campsite.bio/reppinpodcast Reppin on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReppinPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podc... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress Yvonne Chapman from CW's Kung Fu is leading the charge with being a VIP on Reppin, with three guest appearances thus far. With each conversation, we have gone deeper -we've learned how she wrestled and managed expectations, her fears and self doubts, the importance of community and how she gambled and left a lucrative, stable career in corporate finance in pursuit of being an actress. In her most recent guest stint--which was the most revealing--Yvonne shared what she's learned since that leap of faith and the seismic life changes she's been going through. Through each conversation, I've had the opportunity to get to know this talented actress and find her to be a genuine, thoughtful and all around lovely human being. Here today, I share what I've learned, how our relationship has formed and some of my behind the scenes stories with Yvonne. Subscribe and SHARE ! ALL EPISODES ARE AVAIL FOR DOWNLOAD!! Yvonne's social links: Yvonne’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yvonne__chapman Yvonne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ypchapman/?hl=en Yvonne's 1st appearance on Reppin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421?i=1000527878304 Yvonne's 2nd appearance on Reppin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421?i=1000557101860 Reppin's Website: Reppin.tv Reppin's FULL line up: https://campsite.bio/reppinpodcast​ Reppin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podc... Reppin Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yvonne Chapman is a talented actress with credits that include Street Legal, Family Law, Netflix's upcoming release Avatar and currently on CW's hit Kung Fu as Zhilan. She's guested twice before on Reppin and on her latest guest appearance is without question the most personal conversation we have had on the show. She has allowed us into her private life, revealing some of the inner changes she's been experiencing in the last year. In the conclusion of this conversation, she continues to share what other changes she's had to go through in the last few years and you'll find out IF and how she's been trying to move ahead. YOU. DO. NOT. WANT. TO. MISS. THIS. Be sure to subscribe, share, leave a review —and download!  YVONNE’S SOCIAL LINKS: Yvonne’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yvonne__chapman Yvonne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ypchapman/?hl=en 1st Reppin appearance from Yvonne: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421?i=1000527878304 2nd Reppin appearance from Yvonne’s  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421?i=1000557101860 REPPIN SERIES LINK: Meet the other incredible guests who have come by! https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LAV5292937504 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices