EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 45 MIN
Joanne, Part 1 - Chinese American: Catching Snakes & Camping Trips
from Cultureful · host Jess Lin
Joanne shares what it was like growing up as one of the only Chinese American kids in a small upstate New York town—and the year her family moved to Taiwan, placing her in a public school during the height of martial law and anti-communist propaganda. In Part 1, she talks about her parents’ refugee journey from mainland China to Taiwan, learning Mandarin and Bopomofo, and navigating identity, belonging, and culture shock across two countries. This episode explores family history, diaspora, growing up between cultures, and the moments that shaped Joanne’s understanding of who she was.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Fcw4aEHxskConnect with Joanne:Strelo Group: https://strelogroup.com/about/joanne/Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-chu-strelo/Email: [email protected] Support the show----------Join the Cultureful Neighborhood:🌐 Our Hub: Linktr.ee📩 Host Notes & Reflections: Newsletter Sign-up📺 Watch on YouTube: YouTube Channel💖 Support the Show: Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi📸 Connect and Comment on Instagram: @thecultureful
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Joanne shares what it was like growing up as one of the only Chinese American kids in a small upstate New York town—and the year her family moved to Taiwan, placing her in a public school during the height of martial law and anti-communist propaganda. In Part 1, she talks about her parents’ refugee journey from mainland China to Taiwan, learning Mandarin and Bopomofo, and navigating identity, belonging, and culture shock across two countries. This episode explores family history, diaspora, gr...
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