EPISODE · Jun 26, 2023 · 47 MIN
22. Madelyn Chung is changing the way we see Asian women
from Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan · host The Sonar Network
Hearing too many "innocent" Asian jokes growing up propelled Madelyn Chung into a career dedicated uplifting others. Madelyn is the founder of the RepresentASIAN Project, a psychotherapist and journalist. She talks about the harmful effects of underrepresentation, what she's doing to address it and the evolution of Asian stories in pop culture. Plus, she gets vulnerable about mental health and the pressure to represent the Asian diaspora during AAPI month. Follow the podcast on Instagram @happytoseemepodFollow Erika on Instagram @erika_casFollow Madelyn on Instagram @madelynchungFollow the RepresentASIAN Project on Instagram @representasianprojectPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris
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Hearing too many "innocent" Asian jokes growing up propelled Madelyn Chung into a career dedicated uplifting others. Madelyn is the founder of the RepresentASIAN Project, a psychotherapist and journalist. She talks about the harmful effects of underrepresentation, what she's doing to address it and the evolution of Asian stories in pop culture. Plus, she gets vulnerable about mental health and the pressure to represent the Asian diaspora during AAPI month. Follow the podcast on Instagram @happytoseemepodFollow Erika on Instagram @erika_casFollow Madelyn on Instagram @madelynchungFollow the RepresentASIAN Project on Instagram @representasianprojectPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris
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