50. Julie Zhu on creative anxiety and self-compassion

Julie Zhu is an award-winning director, producer, and storyteller born in Xian, China, and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau. Committed to championing marginalised voices and stories, Julie co-directed the podcast and docu-series Conversations With My Immigrant Parents for RNZ. She also directed observational documentary series Takeout Kids for The Spinoff, winning Best Director at NZ WebFest 2022. Here, Julie reflects on the last few years and discusses the challenges of promoting one’s work, the balance between humility and self-promotion, and the importance of self-compassion. Watch Takeout Kids on The Spinoff Julie’s Instagram Julie’s Website Asian in Aotearoa Instagram Asian in Aotearoa Substack Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. asianinaotearoa.com