Soy + Spice

Mary Liu is the Asian-Australian founder behind Soy + Spice, a brand built on the core belief that their lingerie symbolises the empowerment of women and enables women to feel confident, to self love and to be courageous. We chat with Mary about what it takes to launch a successful apparel business, her entrepreneurial spirit and explore the idea of sexual conservatism in Asian culture. Episode out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. TIMESTAMPS (0:30) Introducing Mary Liu & Soy + Spice (1:10) Entrepreneurship journey & idea behind Soy + Spice (5:41) Inspiration behind Asian design & sustainability (8:10) Conversations around sexuality of Asian women (11:35) Family’s reception to Mary’s new business (14:08) Challenges of being the sole founder of a business (16:13) Mary’s evolving openness with sexuality (18:38) Inclusivity, diversity and the future of lingerie (21:40) Representation & sexual empowerment amongst the Asian community Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/ Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/ Find us on: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA As I Am