Big Asian Energy

Big Asian Energy

Hosted by: John Wang

The Big Asian Energy Show is designed for Asian Americans, Canadians, or anyone wanting to learn more about psychology, mindset, and personal growth. Each week, host John Wang interviews and showcases Asian...

Episodes

The Asian Visibility System: Breaking Through Cultural Conditioning with Nicole Tsong

Season #1

In this episode of Big Asian Energy, we sit down with author, coach, and former journalist Nicole Tsong to unpack what visibility really means for Asian American women. Nicole shares insights from her Asian Visibility...
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Breaking Into Hollywood, Navigating Rejection, and Redefining Asian American Representation with Ada Tseng

In this episode of Big Asian Energy, we sit down with journalist and author Ada Tseng to talk about what it really takes to break into Hollywood. From rejection and resilience to representation and real-world advice,...
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Redefining Asian American Identity, Family, and Masculinity with Gabi Koyenov

 In this episode of Big Asian Energy, we sit down with therapist and founder of The Men’s Therapy Studio, Gabi Koyenov, whose Central Asian Jewish identity challenges the typical definition of "Asian American." We...
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Reclaiming Identity, Building Power, and Funding AAPI Orgs with Clifford Temprosa

Season #1

In this episode, Clifford Temprosa joins us to talk about what it really means to build power across the Asian diaspora. We get into the importance of identity work in advocacy, what it takes to organize across...
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Big Asian Energy is Officially Out!

After years of building, researching interviewing and writing and rewriting more times than I can count—it’s here. Big Asian Energy, my debut book, is officially out in the world. This episode is different. It’s just...
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"Not Asian Enough”: Diasporic Grief, Joy, and Coming Home to Yourself with Dr. Stacey Litam

Season #1

In this joyful and deeply resonant episode of Big Asian Energy, we welcome back Dr. Stacey Litam—tenured professor, licensed therapist, and bestselling author of Healing Patterns That Remain. Back by popular demand,...
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Bridging the Confidence Gap with Sheena Yap Chan

Season #1

In this empowering episode of Big Asian Energy, we sit down with Sheena Yap Chan—Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Tao of Self-Confidence podcast. With over 800 interviews under her...
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Breaking In: What It Really Takes to Thrive in Publishing with Christine Hung

What does it take to reshape an industry from the inside out? In this in-person episode of Big Asian Energy, John sits down with Christine Hung, Executive Director of Marketing at Vintage Books (Penguin Random House)...
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Breaking Free from Perfection Paralysis

Ever had a project, story, or dream you just couldn’t start—or finish—because you were overthinking every detail? You're not alone. In this solo episode of Big Asian Energy, we explore the concept of perfection...
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Rewriting the Rules of Publishing with Jafreen Uddin

What if the problem isn’t your story—but the system deciding who gets to tell theirs? In this eye-opening episode of Big Asian Energy, I talk with Jafreen Uddin, Executive Director of the Asian American Writers’...
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Following Joy & Starting Over with Jackie Kai Ellis

What if the life you built isn’t the one you were meant to live? In this deeply moving episode of Big Asian Energy, I sit down with Jackie Kai Ellis—designer, award-winning pastry chef, entrepreneur, and bestselling...
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The Power of Curiosity in Leadership with Tony Delarosa

What does it truly mean to be a leader? Leadership isn’t about having all the answers or demanding authority—it’s about curiosity, learning, and the willingness to serve others. But how do we redefine leadership...
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