A Powerful Conversation About America | Stop Asian Hate: How To Create Real Change | NoNo Go, Sierra Katow, DJ Bella Fiasco, Kalika Yap

This special episode of the Powerful Ladies Podcast shares the unedited recording of A Powerful Conversation About America: Racism – Episode 4, Stop Asian Hate. Recorded live on April 9, 2021, this moving panel features artist NoNo Go, comedian Sierra Katow, DJ Bella Fiasco, and entrepreneur Kalika Yap. Together, they share personal stories of anti-Asian racism, explore the cultural and generational factors that shape how we respond, and offer practical ways to stand up for our communities. From confronting stereotypes in the workplace to teaching the next generation about empathy and equity, this is an honest and essential conversation on how racism impacts Asian Americans, and what we can all do to create real change. If you’ve been asking “how can I help?” this episode is for you. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction from Kara Duffy 01:12 – Why this conversation matters right now 03:04 – NoNo Go on processing personal experiences with racism 05:48 – Sierra Katow on isolation and community support 07:02 – DJ Bella Fiasco on growing up suppressing experiences 09:22 – Kalika Yap’s experiences in Australia and Hawaii 12:03 – Fears for family safety amid rising hate crimes 15:40 – How cultural upbringing shapes compliance and speaking up 20:45 – Family resilience and generational differences 23:18 – Raising kids to recognize and reject racism 27:56 – Educating the next generation through books and media 30:45 – School bullying and when to intervene 32:59 – Racism and sexism in the workplace 36:02 – Being booked for image vs. skill in the entertainment industry 39:00 – Standing in your values as an entrepreneur 41:58 – Subtle bias, jokes, and when to call it out 45:20 – How non-Asian Americans can be allies 48:55 – Panelists share how to connect and support their work 54:00 – Closing thoughts and call to action The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices