Ever had a great idea for a business but didn't know where to start? Join Lisa and Meghna as they speak to 'Forever Flowers' founder, Lisa Le and her journey with starting and maintaining a business. How do you launch your business? How do you network? What opportunities can help you achieve your goals?

Join Eden and Naina in today's episode as they speak to ex-DAG Director Ellen Huang about her extensive experience in the legal sector! What are the pros and cons to working in charity vs corporate settings? Are the rumours about 'selling your soul to corporate' true? What can advocacy look like, both within and outside of your work?

Whether you're navigating career options, battling through application cycles for internships, or just looking for general advice and suggestions for your professional life, tune in to this week's episode to hear the cohosts' answer audience questions with their diverse thoughts and experiences! Today's advice hotline covers a broad range of questions, including 'how do we continue being advocates if our jobs don't value the same morals as us?'

Join Eden and Naina in today's episode as they talk to Ena Taguiam about her work in the sexual healthcare space with Naz Project London, the deep cultural stigmas that make her work challenging, and the importance of breaking down these barriers.

Join Eden in today's episode as she talks mental health and Asian identity with her colleagues Julia Hirata and Ankita Banerjee at Sesame Organisation. Why is there such a stigma against discussing mental health in Asian communities? What barriers remain? And what can we do to reduce them?If you're keen to work in mental health and/or the charity space, today's episode is a great one for you!Sesame Organisation is a community group and mental health service provider for East and Southeast Asians (ESEAs) in the UK. They provide completely free mental health services, including individual counselling, group support, a befriending buddy scheme for international students, and community events, as well as online cultural competence training for professionals and allies. Read more on Sesame's website here and follow them on Instagram here.

In this week’s episode of Dear Asian Generation, we’re turning the page with Neelanjana Banerjee, writer, editor, and storyteller on what it means to carve space for AAPI voices in literature, journalism, and the classroom. From the margins to the mainstream, join us as we explore the power of words, identity, and community through the lens of the humanities. 

Welcome back to our careers season! This episode, we're joined by Eleanor Thoe Lisney, an experienced campaigner and equality advisor. With podcast host, Eden, they will discuss themes of advocacy, intersectional activism and building a platform for underrepresented groups. 

In the first episode of Season 9, our hosts Naina, Eden, and Meghna get personal as they reflect on their career paths so far and what it means to grow up navigating work, culture, and identity. 🎤💡They will discuss how culture, family, and activism shaped their career choices. They will explore challenges like race and gender stereotypes in job applications and navigating industries as Asians. They will give advice on how to navigate the ever changing workforce and how the unique experience of working with Dear Asian Generation supported them.

In this episode of Dear Asian Generation, Abi, Eden, and Meghna dive into an in-depth conversation with Satrang's Misha Hassan on LGBTQIA+ advocacy and community building! As a South Asian LGBTQ+ organization founded in 1997, Satrang has supported queer South Asians for 27 years! Drawing from this history, our co-hosts ask Misha all about how Satrang has strengthened queer community in Los Angeles and how they've continuously centered family, love, and happiness even when faced with opposition from other communities. Laugh, smile, and celebrate with our co-hosts as they learn more about how Satrang cultivates queer joy and the importance of community building as a tool of resistance! And if you're interested in learning more and getting involved, check out these links! ~ https://www.satrang.org/about https://www.saada.org/satrang https://linktr.ee/mishahas

Join Isabel and Naina for a hilarious yet insightful conversation about the Lesbian Masterdoc in this episode of The (G)A(Y)sian Diaries. We dive into what this document says (and doesn't say) about gender and sexuality, sharing our own experiences and touching on the ways the Masterdoc has affected the queer community. Whether you're familiar with the Masterdoc or hearing about it for the first time, this episode promises thoughtful reflections, candid reactions, and a celebration of queer experiences. Tune in for an engaging conversation that bridges culture, identity, and self-discovery.