Yellow Bee Pod

The annual #ESEAEats celebrations are here for November! #ESEAEats (East and Southeast Asian Eats) is an 11K+ Instagram hashtag and engaged community of chefs, small businesses, influencers, food enthusiasts and more! The campaign gives a space where ESEA heritage, and lived experiences can be celebrated with storytelling through food. The #ESEAEats campaign was launched on Instagram on the 30th November 2020 by two people I'm lucky to call friends! Anna Chan, founder and director of Asian Leadership Collective and Georgie Ma, fellow British Asian podcast host from Chinese Chippy Girl. The campaign highlights the strength and pride of East and Southeast Asian culture, identity, and heritage through food.  Tune in to find out the story behind the campaign, how some ESEA creators + activists have connected and how you can get involved. I look forward to seeing your #ESEAEats posts on social media, whether that's your next dinner out, takeaway or home-cooked recipe.  -------------------------------------------- Stay connected with Asian Leadership Collective on Instagram and Twitter. Follow the #ESEAEats hashtag on Instagram.  -------------------------------------------- Thank you so much for tuning back into Yellow Bee Pod - why don't you send this podcast to a friend? Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

The UK opened up an immigration route for British nationals in Hong Kong and their close family members, in response to China passing the Nationality Security Law in Hong Kong which restricts the rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong. This immigration route is known as The Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa, sometimes abbreviated to HK BNO, and launched on 31 January 2021. An estimated 5.4 million Hong Kong residents are potentially eligible, according to Home Office figures. In the first half to 2021, 65,000 Hong Kong nationals arrived in the UK and the government expects around 475,000 to arrive over the coming years. In this eye-opening episode, we are hearing first-hand experiences from new arrivals to the UK from the Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) community. Thank you to Mikko Hung who moved to the UK with her family last year and now works as a LINK therapist for Barnardo's, providing support for other migrants. TW: Brief mentions of sexual abuse and other trauma related to refugees Experience of Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) relocating to the UK Mikko's experience in social work and as a therapist for Barnardo's Supporting ethnic minorities in Hong Kong to becoming an ethnic minority in Scotland Busting assumptions about the Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) 👀 Comparing experiences between Mikko's work with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Hong Kong migrants. -------------------------------------------- This episode is possible thanks to Barnardo’s. The UK’s leading charity for children and families Barnardo’s launched a dedicated helpline last year to support ethnic community families. Since Feb 1st the helpline has been expanded to also offer dedicated services in English and Cantonese to Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) relocating to the UK You can find out more and access support on : 0800 151 2605 to speak to a friendly advisor or make an online referral visit our website https://helpline.barnardos.org.uk/hong-kong-bno -------------------------------------------- Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

This episode is all about Disney and Pixar’s all-new original feature film “Turning Red”! I've been so excited about this movie and can't wait to hear what you all think. There are a few very special guests featured in this episode.... You'll hear interview clips from the London movie premiere with lead voice actress Rosalie Chiang who voices Chinese-Canadian teenager Meilin. I'm soo excited to share clips of the one and only Sandra Oh (“The Chair,” “Killing Eve”), who voices Mei's protective if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming . I also had a chance to interview producer Lindsey Collins and director Domee Shi as part of their UK press junket. To round out Ep 20 I am excited to speak to Steph Fung, founder of Asians In Britain, about being part of the Red Carpet Press at the “Turning Red” London premiere 😍 -------------------------------------------- Thank you to Media Hive Turning Red - Meilin "Mei" Lee is a 13-year-old girl who is torn between being her mother's obedient daughter and the chaos of her youth. As if that were not enough, when she gets too excited, she turns into a big red panda. Out on Disney+ from 11th March 2022. Asians in Britain Instagram | Twitter | Website | High Expectations podcast -------------------------------------------- Thank you so much for tuning back into Yellow Bee Pod - why don't you send this podcast to a friend? Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

TW: Racial Hate Crimes I am interviewing the incredible Jessamine Chan about motherhood and her new debut novel The School For Good Mothers (an instant New York Times Bestseller)! The School For Good Mothers is released in the UK on 3rd March 2022 and I would definitely recommend it! Find Jessamine Chan on Twitter and Instagram. Thanks to Media Hive for the opportunity to connect with Jessamine Chan. Thank you so much for tuning back into Yellow Bee Pod - why don't you send this podcast to a friend? Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

TW: use of slurs relating to LGBT+ community This episode I'm speaking with British Asian writer, Joy, about her experiences as a Muslim bisexual woman with mixed Asian heritages. Phew we cover a lot in this episode - join our great conversation about activism, identity, and personal experiences from an Asian, LGBT+ and Muslim perspective. Bisexual Awareness Week is celebrated every year on 16-23rd Sept around Bisexuality Day (23rd Sept) #BiWeek Did you know there are similarities between Muslim, Bisexual and E/SE Asian identities? Perceived privilege of being Chinese-passing and straight-passing The problem with census forms (which ethnic box do you check?!) Joy speaks with such passion and fire, I found this conversation really fun and motivational - hope you do too! Do my eyes look small in this? Time stamp 35.06 https://youtu.be/XE3Rdz0tRls Follow Joy online! https://twitter.com/jm_arrow Thank you so much for tuning back into Yellow Bee Pod - why don't you send this podcast to a friend? Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

Mulan was the first East or Southeast Asian ICONNNN of my childhood. As the new Disney live-action movie is being released in September 2020, I am sharing how important Disney's Mulan was to my childhood as British Born Chinese girl! I also cover all things related to the new live-action movie including the casting, CONTROVERSIES and the no-cinema release. Whether you will be watching the new movie or not, tune in to hear all about Asian Representation. Thank you to Bernice, Iris and Yolanda for your contributions! Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

Do you call it lockdown, isolation or quarantine? I created Yellow Bee Pod to talk about the highs and lows of our experiences as East/Southeast Asians and this episode is a perfect example. I'm talking about the racism we have seen affecting our communities, how you can help stop hate crimes, what's been helping me survive and thrive this year and how much I'm grateful for! Lockdown feelings - good and bad! What it's like in London right now  COVID-19 racism against East and Southeast Asian communities End the Virus of Racism Crowdfunder Petition against Asian imagery used in Coronavirus media 10 ways to be kind to yourself What I've learnt from lockdown Links Crowdfunder https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/endthevirusofracism Petition https://www.change.org/p/bbc-stop-depicting-east-asians-in-coronavirus-related-media DONATE/SIGN/SHARE SHARE SHARE! Survey https://www.ipsos.com/ipsos-mori/en-uk/covid-19-one-seven-people-would-avoid-people-chinese-origin-or-appearance Anthems- Ascension - Christy Ku http://hyperurl.co/anthemspodcast Calista Ogburn https://www.calista-ogburn.com/ Please try out this new link to leave a nice comment for Yellow Bee Pod! https://ratethispodcast.com/yellowbeepod If it doesn't work, anyone can leave a review on Podchaser https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/yellow-bee-pod-1197221 Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

We're talking public speaking, mental health and youth power! Loizza Aquino is an inspirational role model who brings important conversations about mental health to her community, including her Filipino Canadian community, and also around the world!  International Youth Day is celebrated by the UN every year on 12th August and I'm grateful for the opportunity to celebrate young people who are leaders driving civic engagement and CHANGE. Yes to more Asian inspirations! TW/CW : Suicide Connect with Loizza Aquino online Website https://loizzaaquino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/loizzaaquino Twitter https://twitter.com/loizzaaquino YMCA Keynote Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iZLsLwWwqk Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

You're in for a treat as I'm sitting down with all 3 of my younger sisters for a #SISTERTAG episode, Did you know that the first Sunday of August is SISTERS DAY? I'm so grateful that I have my younger sisters Jessica, Lauryn and Olivia. We're talking about the meaning behind our names,  after-school tutoring and growing up with Asian parents. We also accidentally get into family trauma and the fights we had growing up. From this episode, I've realised how many childhood memories I've completely forgotten and also how me and my sisters finish each other sentences! Who are your sisters (or sisters from another mister)? Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

We are exploring guest MinJu's journey to become more fluent in both Fluent Korean culture and language. As someone who grew up largely in Manila Philippines,  MinJu is keen to learn more about her South Korean roots and shares her research on her FluentKorean website. I learnt so much from our conversation from MinJu's experiences in International School, how learning about Korean culture helps her understand her parents and the terms that Koreans adopt from other languages. A highlight of the conversation is MinJu's research about Gisaeng (or Kisaeng), women who were enslaved sex workers and also very well educated. Who knew?!  This really inspires me to learn more about East and Southeast Asian history, something I learnt nothing about at school! How have you explored the culture and history of your Asian heritage? FluentKorean article on Gisaeng: The Flowers of Joseon http://fluentkorean.com/gisaeng-the-flowers-of-joseon/ FluentKorean Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fluentkorean/ Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

Hey everyone! In this episode I'm chatting to amazing comedian Ken Cheng who you may know from his BBC Radio 4 show "Chinese Comedian". We're talking about Asians in TV, embracing stereotypes and dealing with Twitter trolls. We are also talking about people getting our names wrong or just mixed us up with a whole other person. Do you get mixed up with other people of the same ethnicity? Find Ken Cheng "Chinese Comedian" on BBC Sounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000ms6 Twitter https://twitter.com/kenchengcomedy Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kenchengcomedy Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

Hey, I'm Natalie and what's your name? We're back for 2nd season of Yellow Bee Pod! Woohoooo I'm so excited to be back for another season of sharing East and Southeast Asian diaspora experiences. Join us to hear my experiences as a British Born Chinese woman and the Asian experiences of different guests (click Subscribe right now so you don't miss future episodes) In this episode, I'm answering all of your listener questions #AskMeAnything. We're talking about my inspiration for this podcast, Chinese culture, Asians in British politics, biggest fears, 2020 goals, gender equality in the workplace and more! What's on my life bucket list? What does it mean to be Chinese? What is my favourite DimSum dish? Tune in to hear my answers and I would love to hear your answers to these questions too! Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

Ying Wan Loh is an award-winning engineer who works on phenomenal Rolls-Royce engines. We are talking about culture shock as an international student in Glasgow, busting stereotypes and dealing with microaggressions in the workplace. As an East Asian woman succeeding in engineering and manufacturing sectors, Ying is stamping out so many bad stereotypes and setting new standards. We love to see it! This episode is part of my celebrations for International Women in Engineering Day which is celebrated on 23rd June every year. Ying Wan Loh video from the Institution of Engineering and Technology : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmRJnJ_6wEo In the next episode, I will be answering YOUR questions. Drop your questions on Instagram and Twitter (links below). Thank you so much for listening to Yellow Bee Pod as we hit episode 10. Make sure you are subscribed and please consider leaving a review & telling a friend if you are enjoying this podcast. Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

I am joined by actress Kanako Nakano who I discovered through White Pearl, a play about a fictional skin-whitening cosmetics company. In this episode we’re talking about colourism, the prejudice based on skintone usually with a preference for lighter skin. We share our Asian experiences of colourism and how I was encouraged to keep out of the sun so I don’t tan. What are your experiences with Asian beauty standards and colourism? We also explore Kanako’s international theatre work, skin care routines, wasteful packaging, cultural belonging and finding our voice. Are Asians less likely to speak up and represent ourselves? Now she has been living in the UK longer than in Japan, what are the cultural differences? Thank you for listening and don’t forget to leave a review and SUBSCRIBE Find Kanako Nakano online https://www.instagram.com/kanako_nakano/ Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

Join us for a Pride Month Special! It doesn't feel quite right saying "Happy Pride" when it isn't a happy one with racial tension around the world. In this episode, we talk about Black Lives Matter, Kpop and my friend Dominic (@dominicvin_) shares his coming our stories, including to his Filipina mum. As a mixed race Asian in the LGBT+ community, he sometimes feels like "a minority within a minority within a minority". Dominic shares how he found his community, his top Kpop song recommendations and we ask: why does the Gay community love Lady Gaga?! Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

Joined by Swedish- Chinese stand-up comedian, Evelyn Mok, we talk about how jokes about Chinese culture can be done right (and so so wrong). How do you call out racism? Do you find yourself playing into Asian stereotypes? Evelyn also shares her experiences from Edinburgh Fringe Festival and how people hit on comedians. We also talk about the over-sexualisation of Asian women with first-hand experiences and adult topics. We are not your fetish! #WeRNotVirus https://www.omnibus-clapham.org/oto-we-r-not-virus/ Find Evelyn Mok online Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/ Twitter https://twitter.com/evelynmok TikTok www.tiktok.com/@evelynmok4u Rice To Meet You Podcast https://ricetomeetyoupod.com/ Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

What is our favourite online dating app? If you are looking for love, the first place to go is online. We discuss Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and more SUBTLE ways of finding a match in online dating. I'm joined by a previous colleague (Kelvin) who brings a male perspective to the dating app debate. We consider the different apps we have tried over the years and the dating app features we hate! Join the conversation by sharing your dating experiences and dating topics you want us to talk about in future episodes.  Humans of New York post : https://www.instagram.com/p/B_-QExGH_ES/ Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Spotify https://spoti.fi/2KDM2l5 Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

All things Malaysian food!  In this episode, I speak to Kat and Sue from Makan Malaysia, a UK-based Malaysian food business. Hear how they launched their business with supper clubs for friends and family and now bring Malaysian flavours to the UK through online deliveries. Find out where we are on the Nandos spice scale,  what their parents think of them starting a food business and more! Thanks for tuning in again. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! Find Makan Malaysia: https://www.instagram.com/makanmalaysiauk https://www.makanmalaysia.co.uk Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Spotify https://spoti.fi/2KDM2l5 Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.

How are Asian communities feeling about racist and xenophobic discrimination related to Covid-19? Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner. Links Xenophobia and the Coronavirus: How the Outbreak has Radicalised Views on Race - Su Wen Liew https://bit.ly/2WVN3L2  Why Asians are responsible for Coronavirus - Stephanie Soh https://bit.ly/3dJoLuq We Asian Americans are not the virus, but we can be part of the cure - Andrew Yang https://wapo.st/2WQ5EYV Death wasn’t supposed to be in the job description for ethnic minority key workers - Nimo Omer (Gal-Dem) https://bit.ly/2xX0QZl Coronavirus reminds Asian Americans like me that our belonging is conditional - John Cho https://lat.ms/2LrgOhI Our Family Is Beautiful - Jena Lui https://bit.ly/2WpA2ui #washthehate #hateisavirus #coronaracism #iwilleatwithyou #iamnotavirus

This episode we're talking about bringing musical theatre and the arts to life in the tiny Southeast Asian nation of Brunei.  Basil Witsqa is Bruneian teacher and performer with both Malay and Filipino heritage. Our conversation includes the real blend of cultures represented in Basil's life including religions, languages and Western influences. Basil shares the challenges and successes while creating a space for musical theatre productions. I can definitely relate to an upbringing where creative interests were seen as only hobbies and not career options!  We also explore how to make American stories accessible to a local Bruneian audience and how the young nation is finding its identity. Get in touch on Twitter, Instagram or by email! Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/yellowbeepod Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yellowbeepod Email: YellowBeePod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Spotify https://spoti.fi/2KDM2l5 Yellow Bee Pod explores the highs and lows of the East and South East Asian diaspora experience. Hosted by Natalie, a British Chinese Londoner.