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NOT A D.L.E.

NOT A D.L.E.

Author: Yasmin Lau

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Join Yasmin Lau and Asian trailblazers as they engage in raw, unfiltered conversations on a show that delves into rewriting the narrative and redefining success. Explore their journeys of pushing boundaries, debunking stereotypes, and gaining insights into their pathways to success. Follow @notadle on Instagram and TikTok to join in the conversation.
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Join Yasmin Lau for another solo episode and the season finale of NOT A D.L.E. In this episode, Yasmin dives into the reality of quitting your 9-5, the Pros, and the Cons...
Meet Anna Lee, the co-founder and CEO of Lioness, the startup that built the world’s first and only smart vibrator that improves pleasure through biofeedback orgasm data and science. Anna was previously a mechanical engineer at Amazon, launching the Amazon Dash Button’s original concept and the Kindle Voyage Page Press Technology. She was most recently named one of Newsweek’s 10 Innovators Disrupting Healthcare as well as Forbes 30 Under 30. She is a big advocate in Lioness’s mission to expand our understanding and research in female sexual pleasure through sexperiments. As she likes to say, "do IT for science" ;) SAVE 10% off the Lioness: https://lioness.io/products/the-lioness-vibrator?snowball=NOTADLE
Join Yasmin this week as she recaps her quick 10-day vacation in Vancouver and Calgary. From hiking up mountains to living on East Hastings… it was a TRIP. Also throwback to that time she called the cops on her little sis?!
Meet Chau Lui, the co-owner of Paris Jewellers, a jewelry company founded by her mother, who immigrated to Canada from Vietnam. Arriving in Canada, the young family had hopes and dreams of a brighter future. Witnessing her mother’s work ethic, grace and gratitude towards a new life in a new country, while overcoming language barriers, fueled Chau’s passion to build a business that she would have wanted to work for while growing up.
In this episode, Yasmin dives into 10 major things she's learned in her 20s to help you navigate your journey with a little more confidence.
Sarah Cheung, Beauty Content Creator & Founder of SACHEU Beauty sits down with Yasmin to give us all the details on her beauty brand that is now in every Ulta Beauty store across America and it's (pretty much) overnight success with a little help from the Kardashians. She talks about her big move from Hong Kong to Canada and shares some fun facts about her life as a beauty influencer since her Tumblr era.
Is it just me or has 2024 been the year of change? Sorry I've been MIA, but I promise I had a good reason.
On this season finale episode, meet Ryan Alexander Holmes [何仁安], actor and content creator based in Los Angeles, CA. As an Asian and Black man growing up in a predominantly Asian neighborhood, Ryan shares the struggles he had with his identity, the sorts of challenges he faced, and the empowering journey of embracing your true self.
Meet Rachel Wong, Co-Founder of Monday Girl, Canada’s leading network and newsletter for professional women. Discover how Monday Girl provides unlimited access to resources, a vibrant community, and mentorship from leading women at Google, Shopify, lululemon, Indigo, and other top companies. With a combined audience of 150K+ and 50+ sold-out events, Rachel shares insights on women in leadership, career advice, and her own journey, including her early days at Uber shaping the launch of Uber Eats in Canada.
Meet the one and only, William Hung aka the man who captured the nation's attention with his unforgettable audition on American Idol. A civil engineering student at UC Berkeley at the time, William's rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" turned him into an overnight sensation, albeit for unexpected reasons.
Meet Judy Lim, makeup artist and TikTok star with over 12 years of experience working in beauty and specializes in working with Asian facial features, skin tones and hair textures. At 17, she had to choose between being a full time content creator or a working makeup artist. Despite not following through with YouTube at that time, she later found success on TikTok. She currently has over 450k followers and hosts workshops helping other business owners grow on the platform and leverage it for business growth.
Meet Su Park, co-owner of Arc Creative Studios and colourist with a predominately Asian clientele. Su candidly shares her journey when she realized that teaching wasn't her calling and how, after a period of unemployment, she embraced the unpredictability of life. Hear how Su ventured into the world of hair "randomly" and life now as a salon owner.
Meet Patrick Leung, a talented videographer with an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations with celebrities like Shay Mitchell, Steve Aoki, and YouTuber, Will Tennyson. Patrick takes us behind the scenes of his incredible journey in the world of filmmaking. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker or simply a fan of compelling visual storytelling, this conversation will provide a unique look at the world of videography and the art of making memorable moments come to life on screen.
Meet Julia Vuong, the founder of the lash brand, Emboss Beauty. She is also a professional makeup artist with over 7 years of experience and has worked with celebrities such as Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Lilly Rose Depp. We talk about how she was able to build the brand all on her own and sell out of her most popular lash styles over 20x!
Meet Madelyn Chung, the founder of The RepresentASIAN Project and The Blossom Mental Health Fund. Madelyn shares her personal journey of embracing her Asian identity and how it led her to create Canada's leading Asian North American media platform dedicated to celebrating and promoting Asian culture. We explore the challenges and triumphs Madelyn faced, the impact of Asian representation, and the importance of empowering yourself.
Meet Billy Zhang, a fitness content creator, ASRV & Transparent Labs Athlete and *ahem* Yasmin's long-time partner. We dive into his journey of growing his social media to over 200k followers across all platforms and what it really takes to become a content creator... the process, the sacrifices, and the reality of dating someone who's LOCKED IN.
Follow Yasmin Lau as she interviews Asian trailblazers redefining success. New episode every Thursday. Send us a DM @notadle or email any questions to yasmin@notadle.com
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