OFF THE WOK
OFF THE WOK
offthewok
Two Asian guys talking about how their lives are growing up in Canada. The struggles and traditions of what makes us who we are today. How we blended our culture from our parents and our Canadian roots to living life as a second-gen. Join us as we go through some hilarious, controversial, and heartbreaking conversations with Off The Wok. Email us at [email protected] for suggestions on topics, comments or corrections on anything we said wrong (which sometimes tends to happen). Also, follow us on Instagram @offthewokpodcast.
66. Doing Time with Tom
Our guest today has done some hard time...literally. Charged with the possibility of 25 to life, Tom was looking at a life much different than what he has presently. Today, we have the pleasure of sharing his story. From his first encounter with the police, to his time at the remand centre, to his eventual sentence and time in jail. Tom shares his experience with us, in an area where not many have ventured. This is gonna be a good one!
May 17, 2024
1 hr 7 min
65. Shooting some Knowledge with Felix Chan
Video marketing, it's something that we over here want to get into but for whatever reason have not been able to take that first step. But video marketing is a powerful tool that can boost your business up significantly, and Felix Chan of Live Inner City (https://liveinnercity.com/) uses that tool to gain more business success. Felix is a realtor and team lead at Live Inner City and leverages video marketing to expand their reach with the ultimate goal of doing more business. His high-quality videos on Youtube (liveinnercity) are consistent and with almost 10K subscribers and over 320K in revenue generated, they are also a vital part of his business. If you're thinking about maybe getting into videos to supplement your existing business or even just making videos for fun, this episode's for you! You can find Felix's business (@liveinnercity) on Insta which is catered towards buyers, sellers and investors. His personal Insta (@felixchan.me) contains content for real estate agents, tips and tricks and more
Jan 30, 2024
1 hr 10 min
64. Blind Date Series Part 4 - Post-Interview with Su
And here we have the conclusion with Su's post date experience! Is it similar to what Trevor experienced? Or completely different? Do their stories clash or are they the same? Here's your chance to tune in and discover just that! And if you are interested in being a part of the series, send us a DM and we'll be in touch!
Dec 15, 2023
19 min
63. Blind Date Series Part 3 - Post-Interview with Trevor
Here we go! Date is done and I'm sure all our listeners are anxious to hear about it. We've got Trevor back in the hot seat as he chats about what happened, where it happened, and how it ended which I'm sure many of you are curious about. So sit back and enjoy Trevor's take!
Dec 14, 2023
19 min
62. Blind Date Series Part 2 - Pre-Interview with Su
Here's episode 2 where we ask Su some IMPORTANT pre-date questions to see what she's looking for :) Check out episode 60 for her date's interview and maybe you can predict if there's gonna be a match...
Dec 13, 2023
23 min
61. Blind Date Series Part 1 - Pre-Interview with Trevor
We heard you folks! Due to popularity, here is another blind date episode that Lance and I have had the pleasure of hosting. If you want to get a feel for how these work, check out episodes 54 to 57 for our first set of dates! We will be releasing one episode per day so stay tuned! We know you won't wanna miss this!
Dec 12, 2023
26 min
60. Understanding Intergenerational Trauma with Amy Yip
If you've ever tried just having (or more like attempted) a conversation with your parents to get a little bit of an insight into their lives before being shut down, this episode's for you. Heck, If you've ever really just tried to ask them a question before being shut down with a one-word response, this episode's for you. You might think it's them, but maybe, you're just not asking the right questions. This is where our guest, Amy Yip comes in. Amy is the author of Unfinished Business: Breaking Down the Great Wall between Adult Child and Immigrant Parents. In our conversation, Amy takes us through her thought process on developing the idea for the book, the why, the "experiment", the discovery, and the eventual resolution between her and her parents. Our discussion goes deep and touches upon the subject of intergenerational trauma, where instances or issues that affected our parent's past lives transcend through the generations to us, which, if left unaltered or unrepaired, will continue through to the next generation. For all of us out there who have had trouble talking to our parents (which is probably about 99% of us), this is a definite must-listen. For more information on Amy's book and to reach out to Amy, please visit amyyipcoaching.com. Her book is available at all major outlets including Amazon and Barnes and Noble. You can also find her on Linkedin under amyyipcoaching
Sep 13, 2023
55 min
59. Sustainability in Clothing with Sharon Then
For our first episode of 2023, we sit down and have a chat with Sharon from Her Simple Sole (@hersimplesole). Sharon focuses on clothing sustainability, which includes clothing made from natural fibres like cotton, linen, wool and cashmere vs. processed fibres. Sustainability is looking at what a company is doing, how they are producing, are fair wages being paid etc. vs. fast fashion, which is mainly to chase trends and make money which in the end leads to more waste. Sharon gives us a rundown of how she first started...then re-started with a clearer vision to become the success it is today. Making a conscious effort to buy sustainable clothing allows you to have less with more, and this mentality can cross over to your general lifestyle as well. We touch briefly on minimalism with references to the documentaries "Minimalism" and "The True Cost". If you haven't seen these, they are definitely an eye opener! For those of you who want to make a more conscious decision when purchasing clothes, this episode's for you! Check out Sharon's site at hersimplesole.com Sharon also references a few stores she shops at including Encircled (encircled.ca) and Kotn (kotn.com).
Jan 12, 2023
53 min
58. Talking Bags with Luxe Du Jour CEO Tammy Phan
Bag consignment, bag rental and bag spa, these are just some of the services available at Luxe Du Jour, a Canadian high-end luxury consignment company focusing on handbags but with other offerings including accessories, shoes, and (newly introduced) men's items. Founded in 2016, the company has grown exponentially and now has offices stateside as well. Tammy chats with us about her early lessons leading up to LDJ's success today and where it's headed. One particular highlight was the whole unauthentic "authentic" aspect of luxury bags nowadays where you could potentially be purchasing a fake bag at a retail store. You'll definitely want to check that one out! Reach out to them at: luxedujour.ca @luxebagrental @luxebagspa tiktok: @shopluxedujour
Nov 19, 2022
1 hr
57. Blind Date Part 4 - Post-Interview with Eric
The moment you've all been waiting for is here! Part 4, the final part of our blind date series, where the guy in question is none other than our very own Eric! Check out episodes 54-56 if you haven't already so you can get a sense of the full story. And if you are interested and want us to do more episodes like this, please let us know! Or if you wanna participate...
Sep 25, 2022
35 min
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