EP 1: Jaclyn Le - The Dallas Creative on Design, Art, and Typography episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 7, 2025 · 1 MIN

EP 1: Jaclyn Le - The Dallas Creative on Design, Art, and Typography

from Walmak Podcast: Vietnamese-American Popular Culture · host AlwaysWalmak.com

Kick off the very first episode of the AlwaysWalmak.com podcast, a Vietnamese-American pop culture show created by Ha Mai, a graphic designer passionate about storytelling, culture, and community. In this debut episode, Ha sits down with Jaclyn Le, a Dallas-based designer, artist, and typographer whose journey is as colorful as her lettering.Jaclyn shares how her childhood love of the TV show, Pappyland sparked her creative curiosity, leading her to explore illustration and typography. She opens up about how Vietnamese culture—and love for spring rolls—keeps her grounded, and she reflects on a surprising chapter of her life when she considered becoming a nun. This mix of humor, spirituality, and artistry offers a unique lens into her creative world.Perfect for fans of design, pop culture, and Vietnamese-American stories, this episode highlights the power of cultural identity, curiosity, and community in shaping an artist’s voice. With a balance of fun banter, heartfelt storytelling, and thoughtful conversation, Walmak sets the stage for a series that celebrates creativity in all its forms.Whether you’re tuning in from a Little Saigon café or a Dallas studio, this episode promises inspiration, laughter, and a deeper appreciation for Vietnamese-American creativity.Check out Jaclyn's work below:www.jaclynlestudio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jaclynlestudioAnd don't forget to snag your Walmak gear at AlwaysWalmak.comAnd follow me on IG at: walmak.podcast-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tập 1: Jaclyn Le – Nghệ thuật, Tâm linh và Gỏi cuốnKhởi động tập đầu tiên của podcast AlwaysWalmak.com, một chương trình về văn hóa đại chúng của người Mỹ gốc Việt được sáng tạo bởi Hạ Mai – một nhà thiết kế đồ họa đam mê kể chuyện, văn hóa và cộng đồng. Trong tập ra mắt này, Hạ trò chuyện cùng Jaclyn Le, một nhà thiết kế, nghệ sĩ và chuyên gia kiểu chữ (typographer) tại Dallas, người có hành trình cuộc sống rực rỡ như chính những tác phẩm chữ của cô.Jaclyn chia sẻ về tình yêu thời thơ ấu với chương trình truyền hình Pappyland đã khơi dậy sự tò mò sáng tạo, dẫn dắt cô khám phá thế giới minh họa và kiểu chữ. Cô tâm sự về cách văn hóa Việt Nam—và niềm đam mê gỏi cuốn—giúp cô giữ vững bản sắc, đồng thời chia sẻ về một chương đầy bất ngờ trong đời khi cô từng cân nhắc việc đi tu. Sự pha trộn giữa hài hước, tâm linh và nghệ thuật này mang đến một góc nhìn độc đáo vào thế giới sáng tạo của cô.

Kick off the very first episode of the AlwaysWalmak.com podcast, a Vietnamese-American pop culture show created by Ha Mai, a graphic designer passionate about storytelling, culture, and community. In this debut episode, Ha sits down with Jaclyn Le, a Dallas-based designer, artist, and typographer whose journey is as colorful as her lettering.Jaclyn shares how her childhood love of the TV show, Pappyland sparked her creative curiosity, leading her to explore illustration and typography. She opens up about how Vietnamese culture—and love for spring rolls—keeps her grounded, and she reflects on a surprising chapter of her life when she considered becoming a nun. This mix of humor, spirituality, and artistry offers a unique lens into her creative world.Perfect for fans of design, pop culture, and Vietnamese-American stories, this episode highlights the power of cultural identity, curiosity, and community in shaping an artist’s voice. With a balance of fun banter, heartfelt storytelling, and thoughtful conversation, Walmak sets the stage for a series that celebrates creativity in all its forms.Whether you’re tuning in from a Little Saigon café or a Dallas studio, this episode promises inspiration, laughter, and a deeper appreciation for Vietnamese-American creativity.Check out Jaclyn's work below:www.jaclynlestudio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jaclynlestudioAnd don't forget to snag your Walmak gear at AlwaysWalmak.comAnd follow me on IG at: walmak.podcast-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tập 1: Jaclyn Le – Nghệ thuật, Tâm linh và Gỏi cuốnKhởi động tập đầu tiên của podcast AlwaysWalmak.com, một chương trình về văn hóa đại chúng của người Mỹ gốc Việt được sáng tạo bởi Hạ Mai – một nhà thiết kế đồ họa đam mê kể chuyện, văn hóa và cộng đồng. Trong tập ra mắt này, Hạ trò chuyện cùng Jaclyn Le, một nhà thiết kế, nghệ sĩ và chuyên gia kiểu chữ (typographer) tại Dallas, người có hành trình cuộc sống rực rỡ như chính những tác phẩm chữ của cô.Jaclyn chia sẻ về tình yêu thời thơ ấu với chương trình truyền hình Pappyland đã khơi dậy sự tò mò sáng tạo, dẫn dắt cô khám phá thế giới minh họa và kiểu chữ. Cô tâm sự về cách văn hóa Việt Nam—và niềm đam mê gỏi cuốn—giúp cô giữ vững bản sắc, đồng thời chia sẻ về một chương đầy bất ngờ trong đời khi cô từng cân nhắc việc đi tu. Sự pha trộn giữa hài hước, tâm linh và nghệ thuật này mang đến một góc nhìn độc đáo vào thế giới sáng tạo của cô.

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Kick off the very first episode of the AlwaysWalmak.com podcast, a Vietnamese-American pop culture show created by Ha Mai, a graphic designer passionate about storytelling, culture, and community. In this debut episode, Ha sits down with Jaclyn Le,...

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