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Elina Ashimbayeva (Storyo) joins Jenna from Joshua Tree for a catch-up about politics. Asian in Aotearoa: After Hours with Storyo is a limited mini-series where two creator friends talk about love, desire, money, class, politics and power — the things we message friends about, joke about, avoid and obsess over. Anti-polished/pro-discomfort etc. Expect oversharing (not advice).  Thank you to our friends who generously sent through questions. Recorded in Tāmaki & Joshua Tree, CA! Comment/DM us with feedback, advice, thoughts, love etc. ;) LINKS asianinaotearoa.com | @asianinaotearoa on IG storyo.co.nz | @storyo.co on IG

⚠️ Money triggers ahead! Jenna is joined by Elina Ashimbayeva (Storyo) to answer questions, discuss topics and share hot-takes all about MONEY. Asian in Aotearoa: After Hours with Storyo is a limited mini-series where two creator friends talk about love, desire, money, class, politics and power — the things we message friends about, joke about, avoid and obsess over. Anti-polished/pro-discomfort etc. Expect oversharing (not advice).  Thank you to our friends who generously sent through questions. Recorded in Tāmaki & NYC! Comment/DM us with feedback, advice, thoughts, love etc. ;) LINKS asianinaotearoa.com | @asianinaotearoa on IG storyo.co.nz | @storyo.co on IG

⚠️ This episode gets spicy, with discussions about love, desire, sex, body stuff and other sensitive topics. Listen with care and/or headphones.  Jenna is joined by Elina Ashimbayeva (Storyo) to answer questions, discuss topics and share hot-takes surrounding love, desire, dating and more. ❤️‍🔥 Asian in Aotearoa: After Hours with Storyo is a limited mini-series where two creator friends talk about love, desire, money, class, politics and power — the things we message friends about, joke about, avoid and obsess over. Anti-polished/pro-discomfort etc. Expect oversharing (not advice).  Thank you to our friends who generously sent through questions. Recorded in Tāmaki & NYC! Comment/DM us with feedback, advice, thoughts, love etc. ;) LINKS asianinaotearoa.com | @asianinaotearoa on IG storyo.co.nz | @storyo.co on IG

Amanda (梁宿娴) from Episode 1 is back! Here, Jenna and Amanda are reflecting, manifesting, laughing and celebrating five years of Asian in Aotearoa and their friendship. Follow Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/amandagraceleo  https://www.instagram.com/graceandtarot We mention Tanya Barlow from Episode 2 and her podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@hellotanyapod  Asian in Aotearoa is hosted by Jenna Wee. This episode was recorded in Jenna’s living room.  ​⁠⁠Asian in Aotearoa Instagram⁠⁠​⁠⁠Asian in Aotearoa Substack⁠⁠​⁠⁠asianinaotearoa.com⁠ Thanks for listening! If you like what you're hearing, rate this thing five stars and leave a comment x

This episode wraps up season three! Marc Conaco is a Bisaya illustrator, designer, curator and producer of Asian in Aotearoa. Here, we dive into the six-month rollercoaster ride of podcast production, handling the guest lineup, schedule conflicts, and general chaos while also answering some questions sent in from past guests. Follow @marcconaco Fill out the season three feedback survey, HERE. ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Instagram⁠ ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Substack⁠ Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. ⁠asianinaotearoa.com⁠

Swap Gomez is a multi-faceted creative - a professional drummer, director, producer, editor and events coordinator. He has toured and recorded around the world with international artists, he runs and curates the annual Drummers Day Out and currently performs with CHAII, Yoko Zuna and The Delivery Boyz. In this episode we hear about Swap’s creative projects, his birth chart (very heavy on Aries), leadership and connection to his ancestors. Keep up to date with Swap on IG: @swapgomez @chaiimusic @yokozunabeats ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Instagram⁠ ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Substack⁠ Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. ⁠asianinaotearoa.com⁠

Zed Xu 榛子瞬 is a multidisciplinary artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau, originally from China. Zed's artistic practice spans painting, performance art, and filmmaking, driven by their experience as a non-binary, queer, neurodivergent Asian migrant. Zed is yet another guest with a vipassana experience to share (!!) and we also delve into where they’re at in their creative evolution. Spoiler: it's exciting! Keep up to date with Zed’s mahi: @zedsishun @zishun_studios Find @zedxufilm on YouTube and TikTok, @zedzishun is also on rednote.__ ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Instagram⁠ ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Substack⁠ Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. ⁠asianinaotearoa.com⁠

In celebration of Lunar New Year and Pride month, Asian in Aotearoa returns to the stage for a special Year of the Snake panel and podcast recording. Recorded at Auckland Art Gallery, host Jenna Wee sits down with an all-Queer panel reflecting on their creative process, inspiration, growth – and what Year of the Snake might look like for them. Meet the Panel: Steven Junil Park 박준일 (he/they): Korean-born artist handcrafting functional objects and clothing under the label, 6x4. Mariadelle ‘Abbey’ Gamit (they/she): Pinay artist, DJ and co-director of Asia and Pasifika-led arts organisation, All My Friends. Nathan Joe 周润豪 (he/him): Chinese-Kiwi multi-award-winning playwright, dramaturg and performance poet. Thank you to Ellie, Fern and the team at Auckland Art Gallery for making this special episode possible. __ Asian in Aotearoa is a podcast that explores the lives of Asian creatives, one conversation at a time. We explore our relationship to creativity, courage, compassion, community and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our work. Founded in November 2020 by Jenna Wee, the podcast – now 50+ episodes deep – has featured artists, writers, actors, musicians, theatre-makers, directors and more. LINKS ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Instagram⁠ ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Substack⁠ ⁠asianinaotearoa.com⁠

A former dancer with the prestigious Royal New Zealand Ballet during the 2010s, William started making stage costumes and today he’s currently at Whitecliffe studying Sustainable Fashion. Here, William opens up about his creative journey, including having dreams fall apart, ghosting friends and finding his way back to dance. Keep an eye out for his own label Jung-Ying: @__jungying ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Instagram⁠ ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Substack⁠ Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. ⁠asianinaotearoa.com⁠

Jenny Gao is a documentary maker and writer, deeply immersed in human relationships and spirituality. Here she shares where she's at creatively, along with Vipassana insights, psychic insights, and working outside conventional creative fields to nurture inspiration. We pull some cards, have a laugh and discuss spontaneity, adventure, and playfulness in life and creative pursuits. Follow Jenny on Instagram: @iennygao → Register to attend the live podcast and panel recording happening at Auckland Art Gallery on February 1st: https://www.aucklandartgallery.com/whats-on/event/asian-in-aotearoa-or-year-of-the-snake-panel-and-podcast-recording ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Instagram⁠ ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Substack⁠ - READ THE EP.55 NEWSLETTER AFTER LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE! Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. ⁠asianinaotearoa.com⁠

Pulkit Arora is a writer-director of Indian origin, now based in Tāmaki Makaurau. His debut short Milk Toffee premiered at Tribeca and travelled through 8 other international festivals in 2021. His follow-up film Anu won the Audience Award at Whānau Mārama: NZIFF 2023, followed by screening in competition at Melbourne International Film Festival and winning at IFFLA, Cornwall and Film Bazaar India. It released globally on the streaming platform MUBI in May 2024. As a screenwriter, he led development for two adaptation projects with Disney+ and Home Stories, a Netflix anthology. In this episode, Pulkit talks about how he's feeling about summer, a rabies scare, the projects he’s working on, vipassana trips and loads more. Follow Pulkit on Instagram: @pulzkit ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Instagram⁠ ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Substack⁠ Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. ⁠asianinaotearoa.com⁠

Fazerdaze, otherwise known as Amelia Murray, is an Indonesian-Pākehā artist, musician, and creative force - currently based in Ōtautahi. Her new album ‘Soft Power’ marks an evolution in her artistry and here we touch on Amelia’s creative process, spirituality, courage and so much more. This episode gives listeners insight into how Amelia sees the world, and the way she chooses to move through it. Enjoy! Listen to the album, Soft Power. fazerdaze.com Fazerdaze Instagram ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Instagram⁠ ⁠Asian in Aotearoa Substack⁠ Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. ⁠asianinaotearoa.com⁠

Jennifer Cheuk is a mixed Hong Kong Chinese / Welsh indie publisher, researcher and curator. She’s the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Rat World Magazine - an independent print magazine and collective that’s all about showcasing underground and underrepresented voices from all over the world. In this episode, Jennifer reflects on the last 12 months including her landmark anthology (see below!) plus personal growth, anger, arts and more! Rat World’s Instagram Jennifer’s Instagram Book: Everything That Moves, Moves Through Another Asian in Aotearoa Instagram Asian in Aotearoa Substack Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. asianinaotearoa.com

Originally from Korea, Sung Hwan moved to Aotearoa at the age of ten. His artistic journey explores themes of identity, protection, and queer identity. In this episode, he reflects on the courage needed to create amidst uncertainty and how serving in Korea's military has influenced his life and art. From navigating challenges and critiques to resilience and insights on self-compassion - learn more about where Sung Hwan is at as he prepares for international residencies in Los Angeles and Korea. Sung Hwan’s Instagram Asian in Aotearoa Instagram Asian in Aotearoa Substack Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco. Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. asianinaotearoa.com

Julie Zhu is an award-winning director, producer, and storyteller born in Xian, China, and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau. Committed to championing marginalised voices and stories, Julie co-directed the podcast and docu-series Conversations With My Immigrant Parents for RNZ. She also directed observational documentary series Takeout Kids for The Spinoff, winning Best Director at NZ WebFest 2022. Here, Julie reflects on the last few years and discusses the challenges of promoting one’s work, the balance between humility and self-promotion, and the importance of self-compassion. Watch Takeout Kids on The Spinoff Julie’s Instagram Julie’s Website Asian in Aotearoa Instagram Asian in Aotearoa Substack Hosted by Jenna Wee & Produced by Marc Conaco Recorded at Big Fan in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North and Creative New Zealand. asianinaotearoa.com