Not Waiting for Permission: Building TeachAAPI from the Outside In

What happens when two Asian American women refuse to wait for permission to tell their stories?In this episode of asian like me, Dr. Sohee Jun speaks with Renee and Ann, co-leaders of TeachAAPI, about building a national education movement rooted in empowerment through storytelling, Asian entrepreneurship, and community-led innovation. With backgrounds in finance, brand strategy, and consumer insights, they share how they’re applying startup thinking to education—designing for teachers, centering student joy, and scaling Asian startup stories to reach 1 million students by 2028.Renee and Ann’s journey offers powerful insight into inspiring stories from female entrepreneurs, success stories of women leaders, and what it looks like to build impact from the classroom up. This conversation underscores why Asian innovation stories matter—and how storytelling can reshape identity, leadership, and belonging.To learn more about Dr. Sohee Jun & asian, like me... podcast, please visit: www.soheejunphd.comTo learn more about Renee & Ann's work with TeachAAPI, please visit: www.teachaapi.org