EPISODE · Jul 15, 2020 · 1H 21M
Mission (feat. Danny Bowien, Chef)
from Feeling Asian · host Youngmi Mayer & Brian Park
*TW childhood sexual abuse* This week on Feeling Asian we are joined by Danny Bowien the chef and owner of the popular restaurant Mission Chinese Food. (Also Youngmi’s ex-husband.) Danny and Youngmi openly discuss allegations that occurred at their business. He reveals what it was like growing up as a Korean adoptee in an ultra religious White community in Oklahoma and how his otherness led to heinous abuse. Danny also shares his future goals as a chef. Follow him at @dannybowienchinesefood and follow us @feelingasianpodcast, @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer!
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*TW childhood sexual abuse* This week on Feeling Asian we are joined by Danny Bowien the chef and owner of the popular restaurant Mission Chinese Food. (Also Youngmi’s ex-husband.) Danny and Youngmi openly discuss allegations that occurred at their business. He reveals what it was like growing up as a Korean adoptee in an ultra religious White community in Oklahoma and how his otherness led to heinous abuse. Danny also shares his future goals as a chef. Follow him at @dannybowienchinesefood and follow us @feelingasianpodcast, @itsbrianpark and @ymmayer!
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