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In May 2021, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced AAPI LA, an initiative to help amplify and address the challenges and needs of AAPI communities to ensure that AAPI Angelenos, who have historically been left out of important conversations - whether due to cultural and language barriers or biases - have a seat at the table. A podcast, Asian American Stories, launched as the initiative’s effort to provide a platform to give voice to the Asian American Pacific Islander communities by sharing their st ...
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Tradition Breakers

Mary Vallarta

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Join host, Mary Vallarta, as she interviews AAPI individuals who bravely broke free of cultural expectations to follow their creative, artistic, or entrepreneurial passions. Our hope is to inspire more AAPI youth to break free from tradition and expectations to follow their unique path to greatness. Mary comes from a Pilipino immigrant family and grew up in LA's Historic Filipinotown. She is the founder of Tasty Directives, an agency based in Venice, CA that specializes in marketing and busi ...
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Mayly Tao is a Teochew, Khmer, and Thai first generation Asian American woman based out of Southern California who is the host of Short & Sweet Podcast. She explores themes relating to women empowerment, entrepreneurs, and uplifting and highlighting AAPI stories. She shares a fresh outlook on a variety of topics, sharing anecdotes regarding small business, systems, branding, and partnerships from her experience of owning her own bakery and multiple businesses. She brings on guests in a varie ...
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Episode five of Tradition Breakers is for those of you who’ve ever felt like an outsider. If want to learn how to turn that feeling into a powerful force for creating a meaningful career, a thriving community, and a fulfilling family life, this conversation is for you. My guest, Misa Chien, is an experienced entrepreneur who has achieved success ac…
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Episode 4 of Tradition Breakers is for anyone who has ever struggled to fully embrace their true self or for those who ever felt split between 2 very different cultures. My guest today is Vasavi Kumar, a first-generation Indian immigrant who has firsthand experience breaking free from societal and cultural expectations. And because of that, she now…
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🎙 New Podcast Episode! 🎬 I’m diving into my journey as a director for my latest short film, THE MANALOS. From preparation to embracing the creative process, here are my key takeaways. Whether you're a filmmaker or just curious, tune in to hear more! #FilmmakingJourney #PodcastEpisode #TheManalos #DirectorLife #CreativeProcess #IndieFilm #BehindTheS…
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Today's episode of Tradition Breakers is really going to hit home for those of you who may not have been born into a supportive family dynamic. My guest, Carol, had that experience. But you know what - she proves that that doesn't have to be a setback. She's going to tell us how that lack of family support actually led her to get so good at this on…
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Tradition Breakers Episode 2 is for those of you looking to create the relationships you’ve only dreamed of in both your personal and professional lives. My guest, Christine Chang, is a podcast host and a bestselling author and speaker. She helps high-performing women who are kicking ass in life, but struggling in LOVE, by teaching them self-awaren…
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We launch Tradition Breakers with a powerful episode with Filipina on the Rise founder, Krystl Fabella. As an avid podcast listener, in January 2019, Krystl was desperately searching for Podcasts of Filipino women. Finding none, instead of feeling disempowered, she saw this as her calling to start telling stories about Filipino women to share their…
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Check out this new podcast episode featuring Writer/Filmmaker: KRISTINE GEROLAGA! Kristine Gerolaga is a Filipina American filmmaker and actor. Her work has been featured on ATTN:, Amazon Fire TV, ALTER, Shudder, Fangoria, Rappler, and Vulture. Her short films were finalists for the TIFFxInstagram Shorts Fest and Justin Lin's Interpretations 2.0 As…
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Check out this new episode with LA-based actor and writer, ROMMEL ROJAS! Rommel was born and raised in Davao, Philippines. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication and pursued a career in advertising. When the opportunity arose, he moved to the US in 2004. When his corporate stint ended in 2014, he rediscovered his passion in storytelling a…
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Another Beautiful Country is an exhibition that draws its name from the Chinese translation of America (美國/měiguó) and the common term, American-born Chinese, or ABC. The exhibit features many local AAPI artists and presents their experiences. Through their works, the artists present transnational relations, familial dynamics, and intimate tales of…
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Check out this new 'Kiss My Mike' podcast episode featuring ACHIM MENDOZA. Achim is queer ex-Filipino-soap-opera-translator-turned-filmmaker, Achim’s passion for film started in his teens, when Marilou Diaz-Abaya, a renown Filipino director and National Artist, offered to mentor him. As a teenager, Achim would fly back and forth between his hometow…
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In this episode, I present Mai from 'Mai Serenity Space.' We go way back, and she's not just a guest; she's family. Today's podcast is about the incredible journey Mai has taken in the world of organizing and decluttering. We kick things off by diving into our own experiences with the law of attraction and how our perspectives have evolved over tim…
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In this episode of my podcast, "Short and Sweet," I had the privilege of having Lauraine Mann who is a psycho-somatic therapist with expertise in psychology and energy healing. Our conversation delved into the fascinating world of somatic therapy, emphasizing the crucial connection between our minds and bodies. Lauraine shared her personal journey …
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In the world of branding and marketing, Sarah Sambles, a copywriter and coach, passionately helps small business owners, especially those in content-based fields like coaching, writing, and education, define their core message. She excels in crafting narrative-based copy that not only appeals to their audience but also authentically represents who …
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Check out this brand new podcast episode featuring CARLIN JAMES. Carlin is an LA-based, Filipino-American actor who has appeared in shows like Better Call Saul, American Crime Story, and It's always sunny in Philadelphia. Carlin's new short film "A Sweet Tooth" will have its premiere at FilmQuest on November 3rd and FilAm Creative Film Festival on …
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Rosemary Kelly’s journey takes us from her early desire to become a nurse, where she showcased her nurturing nature by caring for everyone, even her dog, to her remarkable 18-year career as a dietitian, where she helped people understand the importance of nutrition and its role in health. Later, she ventured into the field of transpersonal psycholo…
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In this episode, I'm excited to welcome Wamite Muthara as our special guest, the founder of Career Safari, a platform that spotlights and celebrates the diverse career journeys of women who are challenging what it means to be successful. We dive into inspiring career stories and discuss the empowerment of women in various stages of their profession…
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In today’s episode of the podcast, I have Dr. Rhysa Sisco with me. She is a life and business empowerment mentor who has helped hundreds of people transform their lives by resetting their relationship with money, releasing limiting beliefs, and attracting abundance to live a life of alignment and freedom. Our conversation is a captivating journey t…
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Abby Borden (Founder, Table Set Go) is a Freelance Event Producer specializing in food & beverage. Her client list has included the Grammys, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Warner Brothers, Amazon Studios, the Dodgers and the James Beard Foundation and she has been the Producer for Regarding Her Food’s 10-day Festival, since its inception in 2021. Her …
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For the first time in Short N’ Sweet Podcast history, Mayly Tao is interviewed instead of interviewing her guest by owner Moulino Tan of Phnom Penh Noodle Shack to explore her book, "An American Dream with Sprinkles: The Legacy Story of the Donut Queen and Donut Princess." They delve into sharing common family backgrounds with stories of their pare…
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Check out my latest podcast episode with the Executive Producer of the movie 1521, FRANCIS B. LARA HO. Francis is born in the Philippines famous City of Love, Iloilo City. His father, Anotnio L. Ho was both a businessman and a statesman. His mother, Nenita L. Balaran was a teacher. Francis was raised and trained in a Filipino-Chinese family of entr…
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Pesith Vann, born in Long Beach, California but raised in Fresno. Built Vanntastic Sweets from just the presence of friends and family. Started off as a private chef then sold madeleines from home, and expanded to macarons. Through their presence at farmer’s markets to wholesaling to retail and boba shops, Vanntastic Sweets has expanded to around C…
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Check out my interview with the lead cast of "Asian Persuasion," DANTE BASCO and KC CONCEPCION at the movie's WORLD PREMIERE at Soho International Film Festival in New York City. About Asian Persuasion Written by Mike Ang and Directed by Jhett Tolentino, the film tells the story of a down-on-his-luck Chef, Mickey de Los Santos, who cooks up a crazy…
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𝗦𝗼𝗸𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘃𝗮𝘆 is a talented writer and founding member of the Cambodian American Literary Arts Association (CALAA). Discover her journey as a poet and academic as she shares insights into her groundbreaking works, including her opera "Woman of Letters" and the forthcoming hybrid memoir "Put it on Record." From her poetic reflections on life in Ne…
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Helene Servillon is a first generation Filipino-American from San Francisco that is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, operator and venture capitalist across emerging industries. She is a Founding Partner of JourneyOne Ventures, a 100% woman and minority-owned cannabis and psychedelics fund who was named a top global exec to watch in the cannabis indust…
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Check out this latest podcast episode featuring Filmmaker JUSTIN QUIZON. Justin is a FilAm Writer and Director based in LA. HE's the host of "Nothing New Podcast" with co-host Andrew Linde where they talk about their thoughts and opinions on film remakes. Justin's also a Writer and Associate Producer for "LUMPIA with a VENGEANCE," a film about a LU…
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Check out this latest podcast episode featuring FilAm actor, JULIAN BATACLAN. Julian is a jack of all trades who is just beginning to emerge in the Entertainment scene as an actor. Already equipped with an engineering degree from USC, he has most recently cultivated and developed his craft under the direction of renowned acting coach John Kirby in …
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Rashaan Mitchell is not your average entrepreneur. He is a visionary, a risk-taker, and a true inspiration for all those who aspire to achieve greatness. His story is a living testament to the power of determination and resilience, showing us that no matter the obstacles we face, we can rise above them and achieve remarkable success. Picture this: …
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So Yun Um's directorial debut documentary feature film, "Liquor Store Dreams," made its world premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival. The film delves into the experiences of second-generation Korean American children of Liquor Store owners in the LA area, shedding light on their unique challenges. Her work has been screened at prestigious event…
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Here's a quick excerpt (audio) recording from my book, Kiss My Mike! I made this podcast recording since it's summertime here in the US right now! The excerpt appears in Chapter 3 of my memoir where I wrote about my summer memories as a "promdi kid" in the 90s. Back then, I used to spend my summer vacationing at my cousins' house in Manila. I alway…
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In 1982, Len and his father along with twenty-three people left Vietnam on a small fishing boat to find freedom. After 21 days at sea, they were rescued and brought to the Hong Kong refugee camp. After almost a year at the refugee camps in Hong Kong and the Philippines, they settled in New York City. In 1998, Len graduated with a Bachelor of Engine…
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Christina Vo is a writer who previously worked for international organizations in Vietnam and Switzerland, including UNICEF and the World Economic Forum, respectively. She also ran a floral design business in San Francisco, as well as worked as a donor relations writer for the University of California, San Francisco. Christina is a graduate of the …
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Welcome to another episode of KISS MY MIKE and HAPPY 125th PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY! Check out this new podcast episode featuring Therese Miu! Therese is a FIERCE leader in the AAPI community. She is the founder and leader of RISING FILIPINAS, an organization that aims to equip the next generation leaders by providing educational, relational, an…
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Owner of DK’s Donuts Orange County, Co-founder of The Doughnut Parlor and Downtown Donuts and Coffee in the city of Brea, Adam Vaun is Mayly’s 3rd cousin. He’s a donut kid who is grateful and proud to be part of a family that has impacted the donut industry. He’s continuously looking for more innovative ways to improve the donut industry and always…
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Check out this brand new podcast episode featuring ACTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER and PODCAST HOST: Alejandro Valtierra. Alejandro is the host of "DAMSELS in the DMS" podcast with Aash Patel and Lauren Harris. He plays the role of "NICO" in the upcoming short film "To Ken With LOVE" Directed by yours truly, premiering at the New Filmmakers LA Festival in JU…
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Jessica Fialkovich grew up in New Jersey, her grandparents were entrepreneurs, and her dad saw the ups and down of small business owner life. Some weeks were great, and some weeks were terrible. Her dad decided that entrepreneurship was not his gig, and he went into education. Jessica was raised in a typical way: Get a good job Work for a corporate…
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Learn about how casting for TV and Movie works! Check out my brand new podcast episode featuring four-tome EMMY award-winning Casting Director: JOHN FRANK LEVEY. John has cast such iconic television shows as China Beach, ER, The West Wing, Shameless, as well as dozens of other television series and movies. In this episode, John talks about how the …
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Hunny is a second-generation Cambodian-American who was born in San Diego, California and raised in Long Beach. She is a local artist and active member of the Cambodian community, DJ-ing at many venues from Hollywood in LA to Orange County to Cambodia. She is the creator and co-founder of Qhmer, a Khmer LGBTQ+ organization to promote positive repre…
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Learn about TV writing! In this episode, I interviewed Mike Gemballa. Mike is currently the Supervising Producer at the CBS hit show S.W.A.T. Learn about Mike's background, starting with his interest in the gritty crime genre, his experience as a skateboarder, and how he started his writing journey including being part of the CBS Writers Program an…
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Nisha Mody (she/her) is a Feminist Healing Coach, Writer, and Library Advocate. She has dabbled in many careers including consultant, recruiter, speech therapist, and librarian. She came out on the other side seeing how her values of curiosity, humility, interdependence, unlearning, delight, and liberation were the common thread and fueled her care…
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The OSCARS is almost here! Check out this podcast episode with my good friend and LA-based filmmaker: Charles J. Gray! In this episode, we talked about our thoughts on the ten-nominated movies this year! Find out which ones are our favorites, which ones we think will win based on the voting body's preferences, and hear about our specific commentari…
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Theodora Yang is a Reiki Master and Intuitive Soul Guide on a mission to help you activate, heal, and recharge. With a grounded yet free-spirited view on life, Theo brings enthusiasm, heart and passion to her projects whether it's being an energy healer, singer-songwriter, egg roll master, entertainer, photographer and/or teacher. As a Reiki Master…
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Daveth was born in Cambodia, and moved to the US at the age of 10 where English became his second language. He understood the disconnect between Khmer people living in different countries needed- a need to reconnect to their culture through the Khmer language. Daveth also shares about his experience being Queer and sharing his vision of inclusivity…
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Sotheara Lim is a 2nd generation Khmer American of Khmer, Teochew, and Vietnamese ancestry. He founded Khmer Renaissance during the height of the pandemic and has grown the community to over 10,000 followers in a year. At its core, Khmer Renaissance looks to provide visibility and validation for the Khmer experience by highlighting Khmer creativity…
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Welcome to a brand new season of KISS MY MIKE! I am devoting this season to talk about something that I have always been passioante about: MOVIES and TELEVISION! In this episode, I shared my thoughts on the brand new HBO show called "The Last of US," based on a playstation game of the same title that was developed by Naughty Dogs and published in 2…
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It's time for Miss Universe baby!!! Oh boy, I'm supposed to be on my winter hiatus but since it is Miss Universe, I decided to record a special Winter 2023 podcast episode to talk about THE most important competition of the year, the MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT! Alright, so this year marks the 71st year of the pageant... and the venue is so close to home…
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In 2007, the dynamic husband and wife filmmaker duo of Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir founded Dream Team Directors. Their vision was to combine imagination, humor, beauty and a desire to positively impact the world through their stunning creative work. They started their collaboration as writer/director with the viral hit “Text Me” which won multiple…
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Oh boy, this episode is unlike ALL my other episodes in the past! I decided to lay it all on the table, like an up close and personal with ME! I dunno, I just wanted to share all my thoughts in the most honest and unfiltered way as possible. In this episode, I talked about my key takeaways for the year. I talked a lot about my creative projects (e.…
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The "Cambodian Cowboy" now feeds his Long Beach neighborhood Texas-style BBQ with a distinctively Cambodian touch after moving to Texas as an adult after arriving in the United States as a refugee. Chad is always working to develop this brand-new concept of taking Cambodian culture and infusing it with community. He shares his life story through hi…
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NEW PODCAST SERIES FOR NOVEMBER: Filipinx in Business & Media Honoring trailblazers who are making an impact in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, and media. Part 3 of the series features MJ Racadio. MJ is the host of BlogTalk with MJ Racadio. HE started his career in business management and now works in Public and Media Relations, interview…
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