Undefinable: An AAGC Originals Podcast

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  H.E.R. 16.09.2026 50min

  In this episode, Kara sits down with Grammy, Oscar, and Emmy Award-winning artist Gabriella Wilson, known as H.E.R., right before the premiere of DreamWorks' Forgotten Island. Gabi talks about why she debuted anonymously at 18 and how her glasses got lighter and lighter until people could finally see her, being one Tony away from an EGOT, growing up half Black and half Filipino in the Bay Area with karaoke on her mom's side and blues concerts on her dad's, the joke she invented on the spot in the recording booth that made it into the actual film, what it felt like to bring her Filipino family to the Manila premiere and watch the crowd go crazy, the version of success she had to unlearn as the eldest Filipino daughter, and why she says she's Gabi before she's anything else. H.E.R. (Gabriella Wilson) is a Grammy, Academy Award, and Emmy-winning Filipino and African-American singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and actress from Vallejo, California. She has won five Grammys, including Song of the Year for “I Can’t Breathe,” and an Oscar for “Fight for You” from Judas and the Black Messiah. Most recently, she voices Jo in DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island, in theaters September 25, 2026. Instagram: @hermusicofficial Forgotten Island is directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, the filmmaking team behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. It's rooted in Philippine mythology, set on the fictional island of Nakali, and features Liza opposite H.E.R. as lifelong best friends Jo and Raissa. Big thanks to our presenting sponsor, Jellypop shoes and Jellypop Kids from Evolution Design Lab. Jellypop makes comfort-first footwear made with vegan leather, memory foam insoles, and PETA-approved materials. Available at major retailers including Famous Footwear, Shoe Carnival, Belk, JCPenney (under POP), Amazon, and more. ⁠www.evolutiondesignlab.com⁠ ⁠www.jellypop.la⁠ This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. https://open.spotify.com/show/2iiTyiAhiuZD6LCBCeCOkp Executive produced by Ally Maki, and Kara Wang  Produced by Tia Samn  Intro Music: (OMG) by Gloria Kim https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ni3UTucdl8y2j3EG4w5PB Edited by: Jacob Ho Special Thanks to Oscar Alva Follow AAGC! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericangirlclub/ Sign up for updates for the latest content, merch, and so much more! https://app.fanded.com/club/asianamericangirlclub
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  Miku Martineau 09.09.2026 47min

  In this episode, Kara sits down with 21-year-old Canadian actress Miku Martineau, who just had Crew Girl drop on Netflix and is currently leading Bet Season 2. Miku talks about playing 2 completely different characters on the same platform, growing up half-Japanese, booking her first-ever role in Kate at 13 with no acting experience, playing young Michelle Yeoh in Star Trek: Section 31, being number 1 on the call sheet at 21, and why her love of side quests keeps her grounded. Miku Martineau is a rising Japanese-Canadian actress set to lead the upcoming Netflix series, “Crew Girl,” which is slated to release on the streaming platform on September 10, 2026. The coming-of-age drama follows 'Teagan Tao’ (Martineau), who becomes the coxswain of a dysfunctional all-boys rowing team at an elite East Coast Prep School. The series promises warring rivals, messy romantic engagements, and betrayed friendships that spill drama both in and out of the boat. Currently, Martineau is in production on season two of the Netflix psychological revenge thriller, “BET,” reprising her leading role as ‘Yumeko.’ Following its premiere in May 2025, the series saw viewership surge by 110% between its first and second weeks of release. Martineau first gained recognition starring opposite Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Woody Harrelson in her debut project, “Kate," the Netflix action thriller where she played the sharp and emotionally grounded ‘Ani.’ Since then, she has quickly emerged as one of Hollywood’s most exciting young talents, continuing to expand her work across film and television with roles in "Honor Society” opposite Angourie Rice and Gaten Matarazzo, "Star Trek: Section 31" opposite Michelle Yeoh, and most recently “The Miniature Wife” opposite Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfayden. Instagram: @miku.martineau Crew Girl premieres September 10, 2026 on Netflix. The series is a YA sports drama starring Miku Martineau as Teagan Tao, a 16-year-old rower who becomes the coxswain of an all-boys crew team at an elite prep school. Big thanks to our presenting sponsor, Jellypop shoes and Jellypop Kids from Evolution Design Lab. Jellypop makes comfort-first footwear made with vegan leather, memory foam insoles, and PETA-approved materials. Available at major retailers including Famous Footwear, Shoe Carnival, Belk, JCPenney (under POP), Amazon, and more.⁠www.evolutiondesignlab.com⁠ ⁠www.jellypop.la⁠ This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. https://open.spotify.com/show/2iiTyiAhiuZD6LCBCeCOkp Executive produced by Ally Maki, and Kara Wang Produced by Tia Samn Intro Music: (OMG) by Gloria Kim https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ni3UTucdl8y2j3EG4w5PB Edited by: Jacob Ho Special Thanks to Oscar Alva Follow AAGC! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericangirlclub/ Sign up for updates for the latest content, merch, and so much more! https://app.fanded.com/club/asianamericangirlclub https://www.asianamericangirlclub.com
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  Samantha Tan 02.09.2026 44min

  In this episode, Kara sits down with race car driver, team owner, and BMW Global Ambassador Samantha Tan. Samantha shares what it takes to train for endurance racing, the flow state she finds behind the wheel, recovering from a 100 mph crash, building ST Racing with her dad, and her goal of becoming the first Asian woman to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Samantha Tan is a Chinese-Canadian professional race car driver, team owner, and BMW M Motorsport Global Ambassador. She began racing at 16 and co-founded ST Racing, becoming an international championship-winning driver and team owner. In 2025, she made her Road to Le Mans debut, a step toward her goal of becoming the first Asian woman to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 2026, she competes in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge with ST Racing by Random Vandals Racing. Off the track, Samantha is a UC Irvine Economics graduate, artist, musician, gamer, and AAPI advocate. Instagram: @samanthaatan Big thanks to our presenting sponsor, Jellypop shoes and Jellypop Kids from Evolution Design Lab. Jellypop makes comfort-first footwear made with vegan leather, memory foam insoles, and PETA-approved materials. Available at major retailers including Famous Footwear, Shoe Carnival, Belk, JCPenney (under POP), Amazon, and more.⁠ www.evolutiondesignlab.com⁠ ⁠| www.jellypop.la⁠ This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. https://open.spotify.com/show/2iiTyiAhiuZD6LCBCeCOkp Executive produced by Ally Maki, and Kara Wang Produced by Tia Samn Intro Music: (OMG) by Gloria Kim https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ni3UTucdl8y2j3EG4w5PB Edited by: Jacob Ho Special Thanks to Oscar Alva Follow AAGC! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericangirlclub/ Sign up for updates for the latest content, merch, and so much more! https://app.fanded.com/club/asianamericangirlclub https://www.asianamericangirlclub.com
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  Joyce Wrice 26.08.2026 48min

  In this episode, Kara sits down with R&B singer Joyce Wrice ahead of her sophomore album. Joyce opens up about intentionally stepping away, rebuilding a song after losing its original beat, growing up Black and Japanese in Chula Vista, reconnecting with her long-lost brother in Japan, and the Buddhist teachings that continue to guide her. Joyce Wrice is an R&B singer-songwriter from Chula Vista, California, now based in Los Angeles. Of Japanese and Black heritage, she released her critically acclaimed debut album Overgrown in 2021, featuring collaborations with KAYTRANADA, Masego, Freddie Gibbs, and Lucky Daye, followed by her 2022 EP Motive. She also performs the theme song for Disney+’s The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder and has collaborated with artists including Mahalia, Jordan Ward, and Isaiah Falls. In 2026, Joyce returned with new singles “Break Me In” and “Crack The Code,” marking the beginning of her long-awaited sophomore album era. Instagram: @joycewrice | stream Joyce’s music: https://joycewrice.lnk.to/crackthecode Big thanks to our presenting sponsor, Jellypop shoes and Jellypop Kids from Evolution Design Lab. Jellypop makes comfort-first footwear made with vegan leather, memory foam insoles, and PETA-approved materials. Available at major retailers including Famous Footwear, Shoe Carnival, Belk, JCPenney (under POP), Amazon, and more. ⁠www.evolutiondesignlab.com⁠ ⁠www.jellypop.la⁠ This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. https://open.spotify.com/show/2iiTyiAhiuZD6LCBCeCOkp Executive produced by Ally Maki, and Kara Wang  Produced by Tia Samn  Intro Music: (OMG) by Gloria Kim https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ni3UTucdl8y2j3EG4w5PB Edited by: Jacob Ho Special Thanks to Oscar Alva Follow AAGC! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericangirlclub/ Sign up for updates for the latest content, merch, and so much more! https://app.fanded.com/club/asianamericangirlclub https://www.asianamericangirlclub.com
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  Dr. Deepika Chopra 19.08.2026 47min

  In this episode, Kara sits down with Dr. Deepika Chopra, The Optimism Doctor® and bestselling author of The Power of Real Optimism. They unpack why optimism is a skill you can train, how our anticipatory brains shape anxiety, the difference between healthy and passive manifestation, her 7/10 rule for affirmations, and the special moment her son’s Little League teammate chose Punjabi Bhangra as his walk-up song. Dr. Deepika Chopra, known as The Optimism Doctor®, is a clinical health psychologist, behavioral scientist, and founder of Things Are Looking Up®. Her work blends behavioral science, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom through her practice of “evidence-based manifestation.” Her first book, The Power of Real Optimism, became an instant national bestseller, and she is a recurring guest on NBC’s TODAY Show. Instagram: @drdeepikachopra | The Power of Real Optimism Book: https://a.co/d/062D7DwV Big thanks to our presenting sponsor, Jellypop shoes and Jellypop Kids from Evolution Design Lab. Jellypop makes comfort-first footwear made with vegan leather, memory foam insoles, and PETA-approved materials. Available at major retailers including Famous Footwear, Shoe Carnival, Belk, JCPenney (under POP), Amazon, and more. ⁠www.evolutiondesignlab.com⁠ ⁠www.jellypop.la⁠ This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. https://open.spotify.com/show/2iiTyiAhiuZD6LCBCeCOkp Executive produced by Ally Maki, and Kara Wang Produced by Tia Samn Intro Music: (OMG) by Gloria Kim https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ni3UTucdl8y2j3EG4w5PB Edited by: Jacob Ho Special Thanks to Oscar Alva Follow AAGC! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericangirlclub/ Sign up for updates for the latest content, merch, and so much more! https://app.fanded.com/club/asianamericangirlclub https://www.asianamericangirlclub.com
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  Nanxi Liu 12.08.2026 52min

  In this episode, Kara sits down with Nanxi Liu to talk about building two companies with the same co-founder over 14 years, balancing entrepreneurship with raising two young kids, learning poker in three weeks and placing in the top 5% at the World Series of Poker, the immigrant mindset, and why being selective about whose advice you take can change everything. Nanxi Liu is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Blaze.tech, a no-code platform that helps organizations build software without writing code, used by everyone from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Previously, she co-founded Enplug, a global digital display software company she and longtime co-founder Tina Wojcik sold in 2021 after 13 years together. While at UC Berkeley, Nanxi also co-founded Nanoly Bioscience, whose vaccine preservation research was published in Science. She serves on the board of CarParts.com, is an Investment Partner at XFactor Ventures, and supports the LA Dodgers Foundation and National Foster Youth Institute. She is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and an Emmy-winning producer. Instagram: @nanxiliu | learn more about Blaze Tech: https://www.blaze.tech/ Big thanks to our presenting sponsor, Jellypop shoes and Jellypop Kids from Evolution Design Lab. Jellypop makes comfort-first footwear made with vegan leather, memory foam insoles, and PETA-approved materials. Available at major retailers including Famous Footwear, Shoe Carnival, Belk, JCPenney (under POP), Amazon, and more. ⁠www.evolutiondesignlab.com⁠ ⁠www.jellypop.la⁠ This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. https://open.spotify.com/show/2iiTyiAhiuZD6LCBCeCOkp Executive produced by Ally Maki, and Kara Wang  Produced by Tia Samn  Intro Music: (OMG) by Gloria Kim https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ni3UTucdl8y2j3EG4w5PB Edited by: Jacob Ho Special Thanks to Oscar Alva Follow AAGC! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericangirlclub/ Sign up for updates for the latest content, merch, and so much more! https://app.fanded.com/club/asianamericangirlclub https://www.asianamericangirlclub.com
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  fiveALIVE 05.08.2026 40min

  In this episode, Kara sits down with fiveALIVE for a conversation about their Sunny Hills chaotic debut in a passing period, going from 600 followers to 100K, training in Sweden while doing online high school, telling their traditional Asian parents they wanted to be pop stars, the vibe-check car ride that made Ellie their fifth member, and what it means to build a girl group from the ground up in Orange County. fiveALIVE is a five-member Asian American girl group based in Orange County, signed to indie label Legend Recordings. They debuted November 14, 2025 with the single "Queendom," surprise-performed in the gym at Sunny Hills High School. Their Instagram followers went from 300 to 100,000 in a single week. They are: Jia (leader, vocalist, Chinese-Vietnamese, 22), Ellie (vocalist, Korean American, 21), Nini (19), Ciara (19), and Bay (Bailey Park, maknae, Korean American, 17). Their fandom is the 4LIFERS. The group trained together for 2 to 3 years before debut. Their second single, "Frenemies," is on pre-save now. Instagram: @fivealiveofficial Stream fiveALIVE’s music: https://linktr.ee/fivealiveofficial Big thanks to our presenting sponsor, Jellypop shoes and Jellypop Kids from Evolution Design Lab. Jelly Pop makes comfort-first footwear made with vegan leather, memory foam insoles, and PETA-approved materials. Available at major retailers including Famous Footwear, Shoe Carnival, Belk, JCPenney (under POP), Amazon, and more. www.evolutiondesignlab.comwww.jellypop.la This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. https://open.spotify.com/show/2iiTyiAhiuZD6LCBCeCOkp Executive produced by Ally Maki, and Kara Wang  Produced by Tia Samn  Intro Music: (OMG) by Gloria Kim https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ni3UTucdl8y2j3EG4w5PB Edited by: Jacob Ho Special Thanks to Oscar Alva Follow AAGC! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericangirlclub/ Sign up for updates for the latest content, merch, and so much more! https://app.fanded.com/club/asianamericangirlclub https://www.asianamericangirlclub.com
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  Voice Hugs - Rowena Tsai & Vivian Van 29.07.2026 48min

  In this episode, Kara sits down with Voice Hugs hosts Vivian and Rowena to talk about feeling stuck versus feeling behind, finding your voice as Asian American women, building a "care team," navigating friendship, marriage, and motherhood, and the lessons helping them embrace the present. Voice Hugs is a podcast where best friends Vivian Van and Rowena Tsai spill their hearts, swap real life stories, and get honest about self-discovery. Each Wednesday, they dive into the beautiful, messy process of becoming—celebrating the wins, working through challenges, and finding your truest self in every season of life. Expect vulnerability, lots of giggles, and the kind of heart-to-hearts that feel like a warm hug. Rowena Tsai is a creator on Youtube whose content on self-care, personal growth, and productivity has helped millions of people live with intention and be true to themselves. As one of the first creators to talk about mental health on the platform, her videos, now with over 44 million views, have helped shape the way the next generation navigates challenges like finding purpose, work-life balance (now with a newborn), self-compassion, and more. Vivian Van is a facilitator and creator whose work centers on personality dynamics, relationships, and mental health. She’s spent years shifting between structured office days and creative nights—working a 9-to-5 job helping teams build healthier, more collaborative work cultures, then switching gears after hours to create content that inspires self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal growth. With a deep belief that the most important relationship is the one you have with yourself, Vivian brings a grounded, relatable voice to conversations about well-being, identity, and inner-growth. youtube.com/@voicehugsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IlF8gTgHi8tf2hVDvd19e?si=af0d5a5e2b774ac2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voice-hugs/id1601536900Instagram: @voicehugspodcast , @rowenatsai, @vivianxvan Voice Hugs Shop: https://www.voicehugspodcast.com/ This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. https://open.spotify.com/show/2iiTyiAhiuZD6LCBCeCOkp Executive produced by Ally Maki, and Kara Wang Produced by Tia Samn Intro Music: (OMG) by Gloria Kim https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ni3UTucdl8y2j3EG4w5PB Edited by: Jacob Ho Special Thanks to Oscar Alva Follow AAGC! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericangirlclub/ Sign up for updates for the latest content, merch, and so much more! https://app.fanded.com/club/asianamericangirlclub https://www.asianamericangirlclub.com
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  Thai Nguyen 22.07.2026 49min

  In this episode, Kara sits down with Vietnamese American fashion designer Thai Nguyen, aka the fairy gown mother, to talk about the Kelly Marie Tran call that changed everything, designing an áo dài in 16 hours, family, love, embracing his Vietnamese heritage, and why he believes quality always beats quantity. Thai Nguyen is a couture fashion designer. Born in Vietnam, went on to graduate from FIDM, and in 2008 opened Thai Nguyen Atelier in Little Saigon, Orange County. A central inspiration in Thai’s work is the áo dài, Vietnam’s traditional dress. He blends cultural heritage with high fashion, elevating this iconic garment with couture craftsmanship. He has dressed people you may know, such as: J.Lo, Ariana Grande, Cindy Crawford, Kelly Marie Tran just to name a few. He dresses women for insane red carpet moments at the Met Gala, the Oscars, but also dresses women on one of their most important days: their wedding day. Thai is also a familiar face on television, most notably as a co-host and designer on Netflix’s Say I Do, where he creates custom wedding gowns for deserving brides with moving personal stories. He built an empire. And the women he dresses, on the red carpet and in the fitting room, walk out of his atelier feeling, in his words, like fairy tale versions of themselves. Which is why he calls himself, the fairy gownmother. Instagram: @thainguyenatelier | https://www.thainguyenatelier.com/ | Order Mai’s Áo Dài Book written by Thai :https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mais-Ao-Dai/Thai-Nguyen/9781665917346 This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. https://open.spotify.com/show/2iiTyiAhiuZD6LCBCeCOkp Executive produced by Ally Maki, and Kara Wang Produced by Tia Samn Intro Music: (OMG) by Gloria Kim https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ni3UTucdl8y2j3EG4w5PB Edited by: Jacob Ho Special Thanks to Oscar Alva Follow AAGC! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericangirlclub/ Sign up for updates for the latest content, merch, and so much more! https://app.fanded.com/club/asianamericangirlclub https://www.asianamericangirlclub.com
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  Sherry Cola 15.07.2026 1h 3min

  In this special episode, Ally joins Kara as they sit down with Sherry Cola for a full circle moment. Three friends and collaborators in a room. They talk about the Good Trouble scene that still lives in their group chat, staying humble when Hollywood, and what she learned from her radio street team days. Sherry Cola is a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. She broke out in the 5-season series Good Trouble, with break-out roles in Lionsgate’s Joy Ride and Sony Picture Classics’ Shortcomings. She has continued to proudly represent her AAPI and LGBTQ+ communities with roles in Apple TV’s Shrinking and Netflix’s Nobody Wants This. This summer, you can catch her in Netflix’s Little Brother and Disney's Camp Rock 3. Instagram: @shrrycola This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club.https://open.spotify.com/show/2iiTyiAhiuZD6LCBCeCOkp Executive produced by Ally Maki, and Kara Wang Produced by Tia Samn Intro Music: (OMG) by Gloria Kim https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ni3UTucdl8y2j3EG4w5PB Edited by: Jacob Ho Special Thanks to Oscar Alva Follow AAGC! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericangirlclub/ Sign up for updates for the latest content, merch, and so much more! https://app.fanded.com/club/asianamericangirlclub https://www.asianamericangirlclub.com
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  Amy Liu 08.07.2026 54min

  In this episode, Kara sits down with Amy Liu to talk about building Tower 28, the lessons she's learned as an entrepreneur, the importance of representation, and why women need to have more conversations about money. Plus, Amy shares the beauty products she swears by and even reveals her go-to Din Tai Fung order. Amy Liu is the Founder and CEO of Tower 28 — the best-selling, sensitive skin-friendly beauty brand she launched in 2019 after a 20-year career building prestige brands like Smashbox and Kate Somerville. As a longtime eczema sufferer herself, she built Tower 28 to be a safe space for sensitive skin — and it's now the only beauty brand to fully adhere to the National Eczema Association's Ingredient Guidelines across every product. She's been honored with the CEW Visionary Award, EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and recognized at the Goldman Sachs Builders and Innovators Summit. Please welcome Amy Liu. IG: @amyliu_t28 , @tower28beauty Tower 28: www.tower28beauty.com This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. Executive produced by Ally Maki and Kara Wang Produced by Tia Samn Intro Music: (OMG) by Gloria Kim https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ni3UTucdl8y2j3EG4w5PB Edited by: Jacob Ho Special Thanks to Oscar Alva Follow AAGC! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericangirlclub/ Sign up for updates for the latest content, merch, and so much more! https://app.fanded.com/club/asianamericangirlclub https://www.asianamericangirlclub.com
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  Jenna Ushkowitz 01.07.2026 59min

  In this episode, Kara sits down with Jenna for the conversation we have been wanting to have all year. The long road that got her here: Korean adoption, child performer since sesame street, broadway, glee, two Tonys, this show. Kara asks about what hosting this show taught her about her own undefinable life and what she is stepping into next.Jenna Ushkowitz is an actress, producer, and podcaster best known for her role as Tina Cohen-Chang on the award-winning Fox series Glee. A SAG Award winner and two-time Tony Award-winning producer, her Broadway credits include The King & I, Spring Awakening, and Waitress. On screen, her film work spans Hello, Again, Yellow Fever, Educated, Babyface, One Night in San Diego, and most recently Rosé All Day. In the world of animation, Jenna lent her voice to the 2022 HBO Max and Cartoonito musical special Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed and currently voices Queen Ryung in Drew Barrymore's Netflix animated series Princess Power. She has hosted podcasts for PodcastOne, iHeartRadio, and AAGC Originals@jennaushkowitz This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club.https://open.spotify.com/show/2iiTyiAhiuZD6LCBCeCOkpExecutive produced by Ally Maki, Jenna Ushkowitz, Tia Samn and Kara Wang Intro Music: (OMG) by Gloria Kimhttps://open.spotify.com/track/0Ni3UTucdl8y2j3EG4w5PBEdited by: Jacob HoSpecial Thanks to Oscar AlvaFollow AAGC!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericangirlclub/Sign up for updates for the latest content, merch, and so much more!https://app.fanded.com/club/asianamericangirlclubhttps://www.asianamericangirlclub.com Visit www.asianamericangirlclub.com@Asianamericangirlclub
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  Maya da Costa & Myra Molloy 24.06.2026 39min

  In this episode Kara sit’s down with the stars of GIRLS LIKE GIRLS, based on writer/director Hayley Kiyoko's hit single and best-selling novel of the same name and featuring all-new music from Kiyoko, GIRLS LIKE GIRLS is a heartfelt coming-of-age story set over the course of one sun-drenched summer, where new-girl-in-town Coley falls in love for the first time while learning to accept herself along the way. Starring Maya da Costa, Myra Molloy, Levon Hawke and Zach Braff. Maya da Costa stars as Coley in Girls Like Girls (Focus Features), the upcoming Hayley Kiyoko film premiering June 19, 2026. She's also set to appear in The Social Reckoning, the sequel to The Social Network directed by Aaron Sorkin. You may know her from her recurring role in Hulu's critically acclaimed limited series Under the Bridge, alongside Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough. Additional credits include Descendants: Wicked Wonderland and Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix. @maya_da_costa_ Myra Molloy made her Broadway debut as Eurydice in Hadestown and starred in the Netflix feature He's All That alongside Addison Rae. She recurred on Hulu's The Bold Type and is set to appear in Season 2 of Netflix's Untamed opposite Eric Bana. On stage, she led the national tour of Miss Saigon, has performed for Queen Elizabeth II and the UN Secretary General, and voiced Moana in Disney's Thai-language adaptation of the film. @myramolloy Focus Features will release GIRLS LIKE GIRLS in theaters on June 19, 2026 Directed by Hayley Kiyoko Story by Hayley Kiyoko and Chloe Okuno Screenplay by Hayley Kiyoko and Stefanie Scott Produced by Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, Michael Philip, Jason Moring, Richard Alan Reid, Katie McNicol, Dee Best **Rated R | 94 Minutes @focusfeatures @girlslikegirlsfilm @maya_da_costa_@myramolloy This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. Executive produced by Ally Maki, Tia Samn and Kara Wang Intro Music (OMG) by Gloria Kim Edited by Jacob Ho Special Thanks to Oscar Alva Visit www.asianamericangirlclub.com@Asianamericangirlclub
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  Remy Morimoto Park 17.06.2026 45min

  In this episode, Jenna and Kara sit down with Remy Morimoto Park to discuss what it was like growing up shy and still somehow becoming a theatre camp girl – her years living abroad as an expat teen, her decade-plus journey as a content creator, her honest path through recovery, and how she turned her love of matcha into her own brand, Frauth. Remy Morimoto Park is a wellness and lifestyle content creator and the founder of Frauth Matcha. She shares recipes inspired by her mixed Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese heritage and promotes eating, moving and living well. Her work has been featured by publications and outlets like Shape, British Vogue, BuzzFeed, Elle Vietnam and ABC News.  Links: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Frauth Matcha Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, East West Bank, for believing in this community and helping us tell the stories that matter. This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. Executive produced by Ally Maki, Jenna Ushkowitz, Tia Samn and Kara Wang Intro Music (OMG) by Gloria Kim Edited by Jacob Ho Special Thanks to Oscar Alva Visit www.asianamericangirlclub.com @Asianamericangirlclub
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  Renee Sun & Rosalind Ong 10.06.2026 50min

  In this episode, Renee Sun and Rosalind Ong open up about their upbringings and the way money showed up in their lives growing up. Renee shares how she's instilling healthy financial habits in her kids, and Rosalind walks us through the journey that led her to becoming a lawyer. Plus, the financial tips everyone needs to hear, from getting out of debt to the smartest ways to start saving. Renee Sun is the Managing Director and Director of Southern California Retail Banking at East West Bank, where she oversees 42 Southern California branches, including the Pasadena headquarters. With over two decades of experience in banking and financial services, Renee is deeply committed to community development and creating sustainable, culturally connected neighborhoods. —- An active leader in Pasadena, Renee supports organizations including MUSE/IQUE, Five Acres, Friends In Deed, and Habitat for Humanity, and currently serves on the boards of MUSE/IQUE and First Tee Greater Pasadena. Born in Taiwan and raised between Hawaii and Taiwan, Renee is fluent in English and Mandarin. Outside of work, she’s a proud mom of two daughters and loves music, dance, food, movies, and traveling. Rosalind Ong is the founding partner of Rhema Law Group, where she serves as outside general counsel for corporations and businesses. A skilled “deal maker,” she has negotiated multi-million dollar deals with companies like Disney, H&M, and Sephora, and helps clients prevent legal issues through strong corporate policies and IP protection. Outside of law, Rosalind is a community advocate, serving as Chairman of the Board for the Teen Leadership Foundation, and is a wife and mother of two. IG: @EastWestBank.us https://www.eastwestbank.com/ Shoutout to our Presenting Sponsor, East West Bank, for championing AAGC and bringing these stories to life. This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. Executive produced by Ally Maki, Jenna Ushkowitz, Tia Samn and Kara Wang Intro Music (OMG) by Gloria Kim Edited by Jacob Ho Visit www.asianamericangirlclub.com @Asianamericangirlclub
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  Dr Joyce Park 03.06.2026 47min

  In this episode, Jenna and Kara sit down with Dr. Joyce Park (teawithmd) to discuss what she was like growing up painfully shy, the pressures of being an eldest daughter and a woman in the medical industry with a family, her medical trajectory and the twists and turns her career took, her incredible year in medical journalism, her content creation as "TeaWithMD," her new hair line KERATIV, and her journey as a mother of two. Dr. Joyce Park is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Skin Refinery, known online as TeaWithMD for her science-based approach to skincare education. Trained at Stanford and NYU, with experience at the WHO and in medical journalism, she specializes in making complex health topics accessible. Through her practice and online community, she identified a major gap in effective, easy-to-follow hair loss solutions—leading her to create KERATIV, a dermatologist-developed system focused on scalp health and simple, trustworthy routines. IG / Tiktok: @TeawithMD https://www.teawithmd.com/ Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, East West Bank, for supporting AAGC and helping amplify these stories. This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. Executive produced by Ally Maki, Jenna Ushkowitz, Tia Samn and Kara Wang Intro Music (OMG) by Gloria Kim Edited by Jacob Ho Special thanks to Oscar Alva Visit www.asianamericangirlclub.com @Asianamericangirlclub
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  Vanessa Lee 27.05.2026 58min

  Happy AAPI Heritage Month from all of us at AAGC & East West Bank. In this episode, Vanessa Lee joins Jenna and Kara for a conversation that is as hilarious as it is deeply informative. From her BFF telling her she "ruined everything" when she got pregnant at 26, to building one of the most intentional aesthetic practices in the industry- Vanessa is refreshingly unfiltered and brilliant. She opens up about her East-meets-West philosophy, protecting heritage features in a Eurocentric beauty world, and the powerful question she asks every single client before touching their face: "What do you love about your face?" This one will make you laugh, think, and look in the mirror a little differently. Vanessa Lee is a globally recognized aesthetic expert, entrepreneur, and founder of The Things We Do. With over 17 years in cosmetic dermatology, she is widely known for pioneering Facial Balancing and her East-meets-West philosophy that blends advanced aesthetics with traditional Chinese face reading. A trusted beauty authority, educator, and sought-after speaker, Vanessa is passionate about facial harmony, skin health, and longevity — and is redefining what beauty looks like for a new generation. IG: @Vanessalee_rn Website: https://vanessaleern.com/ Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, East West Bank, for believing in this community and helping us tell the stories that matter. This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. Executive produced by Ally Maki, Jenna Ushkowitz, Tia Samn and Kara Wang Intro Music (OMG) by Gloria Kim Edited by Jacob Ho Special Thanks to Oscar Alva Visit www.asianamericangirlclub.com @Asianamericangirlclub
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  The Tiger Sisters: Jean & Cherie Luo 20.05.2026 47min

  Happy AAPI Heritage Month from AAGC and our partners at East West Bank! In this episode, Cherie and Jean, The Tiger Sisters, sit down with Jenna and Kara to talk about growing up together, childhood adventures (including a Glee concert) and the journeys that led them apart and back together. From tech careers to launching their podcast and brand, they share stories of entrepreneurship, creativity, and sisterhood. They also discuss their matcha company and what they hope to see for women in the future—a fun and thoughtful conversation about family and collaboration. Cherie Brooke Luo is a tech operator, media entrepreneur, and career mentor known for breaking down the unwritten rules of success for ambitious women. She’s built a massive global following by translating careers, business, and elite education into clear, actionable frameworks. Cherie is a Stanford Graduate School of Business, Master of Business Administration. former product leader at LinkedIn, and co-founder of Tiger Sisters, where she blends strategic insight with real-life honesty. IG: @cherie.brooke Jean Luo is a tech executive, investor, and product leader with experience spanning Wall Street and Silicon Valley. She began her career at Goldman Sachs before leading product and innovation teams at companies like Snap, where she holds 50+ AI patents. A Harvard Business School MBA and Dartmouth graduate, Jean is the co-founder of Tiger Sisters, bringing sharp, systems-level thinking to conversations about money, power, and leadership. IG: @jeanluo_ Every Monday, sisters Cherie Brooke and Jean Luo bring sharp, funny, and unfiltered conversations about money, power, and love. With the honesty of a late-night sister talk and the strategy of a boardroom, Tiger Sisters is where ambition meets real life. Expect bold opinions, career frameworks, and silly sister banter.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiger-sisters/id1760438314 Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, East West Bank, for supporting AAGC and helping us bring these stories to life.  Watch Undefinable on Spotify. Spotify Premium users get no commercial breaks on our show. This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. Executive produced by Ally Maki, Jenna Ushkowitz, Tia Samn and Kara Wang  Intro Music (OMG) by Gloria Kim Edited by Jacob Ho Special thanks to Oscar Alva Visit www.asianamericangirlclub.com @Asianamericangirlclub
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  Michelle Lee 13.05.2026 55min

  HAPPY AAPI Heritage Month from all of us at AAGC & East West Bank. In this episode, Michelle Lee sits down with Jenna and Kara to talk about a career in media that has shaped how Asian women are seen in fashion and beauty. From her time at Allure to her own personal style, Michelle reflects on growing up without representation, putting Asian women on magazine covers, and the full-circle joy of motherhood—like her daughter using an AAGC shirt as a lovey. A candid conversation about creativity, resilience and leaving a lasting impact. Michelle Lee- an award-winning beauty industry expert and one of the most influential voices shaping modern beauty culture. She’s the former Editor in Chief of Allure, where she led groundbreaking moments like the iconic ‘This Is American Beauty’ cover and helped spark a global conversation by banning the term ‘anti-aging.’ Named Adweek’s Editor of the Year and an ADCOLOR Legend for her work in diversity and inclusion, Michelle is now a sought-after expert regularly featured by Vogue, The New York Times, and Business of Fashion. Today, she serves as a fractional CMO and Chief Brand Officer for leading beauty and wellness companies, and previously led global editorial and marketing at Netflix. A longtime advocate for representation and inclusion, Michelle continues to shape the future of beauty, culture, and storytelling. IG & Tiktok: @heymichellelee Shoutout to our Presenting Sponsor, East West Bank, for championing AAGC and bringing these stories to life.  A special Thank you to our friends at Babyletto!Use code AAGC10 for 10% off your purchase at babyletto.com. Terms and conditions apply, see baybletto.com for details This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. Executive produced by Ally Maki, Jenna Ushkowitz, Tia Samn and Kara Wang Intro Music (OMG) by Gloria Kim Edited by Jacob Ho Special thanks to Oscar Alva Visit www.asianamericangirlclub.com @Asianamericangirlclub
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  Lisa Ling 06.05.2026 1h 1min

  Happy AAPI Heritage Month from all of us at AAGC and East West Bank. In this episode, Jenna and Kara sit down with childhood idol Lisa Ling for an intimate conversation about her remarkable journey. She reflects on her time on The View, the incredible influence of her grandmother, and growing up fast while knowing from an early age that she wanted to be a journalist. Lisa also opens up about what drives her as a storyteller, caring for her mother, and creating Mighty Lings. This is a thoughtful conversation about family, and the passion that fuels her life. Lisa Ling is an award-winning journalist and storyteller. Most recently a special correspondent for CBS News, she produced series on the Crisis of Caregiving, the Psychedelic Renaissance, and the State of Spirituality. She previously hosted and executive produced CNN’s This Is Life with Lisa Ling for nine seasons and Our America on OWN for five seasons, after serving as a field correspondent for The Oprah Winfrey Show and a contributor to ABC News’ Nightline. Lisa was also the first female host of National Geographic’s flagship series Explorer, where she reported on MS-13, undercover stories in North Korea, and the drug wars in South America. She began her career at 21 with Channel One News, covering the civil war in Afghanistan, and later co-hosted ABC’s The View, which won its first Daytime Emmy during her tenure. She’s the co-author of two books with her sister Laura, and serves on the boards of several organizations including The Asian American Foundation and the Kids Mental Health Foundation. IG: @Lisaling @mightylings Thank you, East West Bank, for being our Presenting Sponsor and helping AAGC tell our stories.  This is an AAGC Originals Podcast, brought to you by Asian American Girl Club. Executive produced by Ally Maki, Jenna Ushkowitz, Tia Samn and Kara Wang  Intro Music (OMG) by Gloria Kim Edited by Jacob Ho Special Thanks to Oscar Alva Visit www.asianamericangirlclub.com @Asianamericangirlclub