Episode 16: The Three Pillars of Identity that Drive Change (Ellis Chung)

In this second part of my conversation with Ellis Chung, Ellis reflects on her experience working with Action Youth Media, where she helped shape educational programs through film and learned the importance of building support systems for young leaders. We talk about where her love for film and her focus on uplifting unheard voices stemmed from. She says that three pieces of her identity (AAPI, young, and female) are integral to who and what she advocates for. We discuss why adult mentorship and a strong support system are essential for creating lasting change. You can't do it all alone. Thank you Ellis, for giving us tips about advocating as a young, AAPI female, and touching on persistence and collaboration along the way.