On this week’s episode, Tasha Jun joins the show to talk about what it means to write honestly about the most intimate parts of ourselves. Tasha shares her childhood of significant moves, from the U.S. to Tokyo to California to Indiana, the rejection and reclamation of her ethnic identity, and how she captured it all in her debut memoir Tell Me the…

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Chief Brand Officer for The Basketball League (TBL) Jennifer Magley joins the show to talk about going after what you want and how we all want a place where everyone knows their name. She shares her journey from pro tennis player to coach to corporate, going viral after being laid off, and how community…

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Demel Bolden, a multifaceted creator and founder of DRVN LLC, joins the show to talk about overcoming adversity and taking life head on. Demel shares about the traumatic experience that shaped his early life, the origins of his passion for visual storytelling, and his first viral moment. He also breaks …

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Ella Ashwill, CEO and founder of the ERA, joins the show to talk about equitable artist representation, how to get it, and where we're at now. Ella shares her journey from Indiana to California and back and how the numerous roles she's played throughout her career have helped inform her approach to her …

On this week’s episode, the one and only Anthony Murdock II joins the show to talk about the journey of finding wholeness within ourselves. Murdock talks about resisting whiteness through discovering identity, the way language helps us give life to our experiences, and how liberation is at the root of all our stories. He also shares how the lives o…

On this week’s episode, multimedia mastermind and CEO of Push Prep Greg Buck joins the show to talk about the work he’s been doing in the city and the things we can achieve when we come together as a creative community. Greg shares growing up in the city after moving from Michigan, his basketball career, and how he got started in photography. He al…

On this week’s episode, Polished Communications CEO and President Casey Harrison joins the show to talk all things entrepreneurship! Casey shares about when she first fell in love with communications, her journey into the small business world, and how her core values permeate both her personal and professional lives. We also discuss the unknown acc…

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, we're dropping a little bit early for the holiday! That's right, it's 317 Day here in Indianapolis and we are joined by the young legend himself, Mr. How You What, 4200Kory. Kory talks about growing up on the far east side of Indianapolis, what led him to music in the first place, and the love he saw fr…

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Sara Easterly, Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard, and Lori Holden join the show to talk about their new book Adoption Unfiltered: Revelations from Adoptees, Birth Parents, Adoptive Parents and Allies. They share about their respective relationships with adoption, how they all came together, and what it means …

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, former guest and good friend Leah Burns joins the show to laugh it up while diving deep into a whole mess of things. Leah shares more of her personal journey growing up in Central Arkansas, the ongoing navigation of her faith, and questioning if it really is an honor to be Asian (spoiler alert: it is!).…

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, film directors Jason Poon and Jeff Wu join the show to talk about their latest project, NO CLOUDS IN MY SUMMER, a surreal romantic drama that non-linearly explores a young man’s introspection after a breakup. Jason and Jeff share their experience working together, their origins in filmmaking, and how th…

IT'S A BONUS EPISODE! On this very special episode of Conversation Piece, Patrick posts up at the Circle Centre Mall in downtown Indianapolis at The Intersection, part of the NBA All Star weekend where food and fashion come together in a showcase of who's who and what's what in Naptown, curated by EatHere and Cargo Streetwear. First, Patrick talks …

It’s NBA All Star Month in Indianapolis! On this week’s episode, one of Naptown’s hiphop staples Skypp joins the show to educate us on Indianapolis’ past and present hiphop scene and where we could go from here. Skypp shares his early beginnings, from writing rhymes in middle school to standing on set with legends in high school to continually risi…

It’s NBA All Star Week in Indianapolis! On this week’s episode, the Walk and Talk legend himself Sampson Levingston joins the show to school us on how you can’t find a moment in Indiana’s history without Black people in it. Sampson talks about his journey from playing football at Indiana State to starting his Through2Eyes blog where he could share …

It’s NBA All Star Month in Indianapolis! On this week’s episode, the best host in the game Olivia West joins the show to get us hyped for everything going on in the city these next few weeks. Olivia talks about her upbringing in LaPorte running the 4H circuit and hooping, the pivotal moment at Purdue that set her on her current path, and becoming o…

On this week's episode, good friend Dr. SunAh Laybourn joins the show to talk about her new book Out of Place: The Lives of Korean Adoptee Immigrants. Dr. Laybourn shares how the book developed over the past seven years, what it means to challenge our own identities as Korean adoptees and as immigrants, and the importance of building upon the schol…

On this week’s episode, screenwriter and personal essayist Mindy Stern joins us to talk about her experience as a domestic, same-race adoptee. Mindy shares about her early thoughts and feelings about adoption, how those feelings evolved very quickly, and the written journals that would come about because of it all. She also expands upon her journey…

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, comics artist and author Sarah Myer joins the show to talk about their graphic novel Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story! We talk about the process of crafting such an intimate, imaginative telling of their early journey, from their love of The Little Mermaid and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as a ch…

On this week’s episode, Patrick takes a deep dive into three core memories of his journey: one great, two not so great. He talks about how these things became foundational in how he understands himself today and how he understands + contextualizes his past experience. He also discusses how these things tie together to form the sacred timeline of hi…

On this week’s episode, Patrick rings in the new year with a solo conversation about the adoptee experience, specifically, our comfort — and discomfort — with the conversations around adoption. He talks about the inherent discomfort that permeates the act of adoption and the dynamic between the stories we, as adoptees, want to tell and the stories …

On this week’s episode, it’s the Holiday Spectacular + Best of 2023 Special with my (Patrick’s) very dear friends Leah Burns and Erik Kemp ✨ Leah and Erik join the show to close out 2023 the right way: by talking about the difference between basements and storm shelters! They also answer some get-to-know-you questions and help Patrick celebrate the…

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by a very special guest, Patrick’s wife Emily Armstrong! Emily comes on the show to talk about Emily + Patrick’s origin story, their NYC baby-moon, and talk about their upcoming (or ongoing?!) parenthood journey. They also answer some get-to-know-you questions and dive into some questions from you, the audience …

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, author Brittany Means joins the show to talk about resisting dominant narratives and the ways systemic issues influence our stories, particularly their origins. Brittany shares her ongoing journey to stay present, how dominant narratives like resiliency can lead us down the wrong paths, and how these di…

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Patrick does a deep dive into three things we should all consider regarding the adoptee identity: some people claim it and some don't, adoption + our experiences affect us every single day, and 'adoptee' as an identity is still not validated by the general public. Then, he talks about what you can expec…

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Patrick closes National Adoptee Awareness Month with a solo conversation about the burden of responsibility we feel regarding managing other people's feelings at the expense of our own. (Hint, hint: it's an illusion!) He also gives a recap of the November episode slate and talks about what to expect for…

November is National Adoption / Adoptee Awareness Month. For too long, adoptee voices have not been centered in conversations about adoption and that has led to a one-sided narrative dominated by adoptive parents and adoption agencies. That’s been changing, and this month, we’re joining the chorus of adoptees who have been sharing their stories by …

November is National Adoption / Adoptee Awareness Month. For too long, adoptee voices have not been centered in conversations about adoption and that has led to a one-sided narrative dominated by adoptive parents and adoption agencies. That’s been changing, and this month, we’re joining the chorus of adoptees who have been sharing their stories by …

November is National Adoption / Adoptee Awareness Month. For too long, adoptee voices have not been centered in conversations about adoption and that has led to a one-sided narrative dominated by adoptive parents and adoption agencies. That’s been changing, and this month, we’re joining the chorus of adoptees who have been sharing their stories by …

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, I (Patrick) am coming to you from a brand new place with the same old face! That's right, I'm previewing a new spot for recording that you'll be seeing at least through November. I'm also recapping what happened in October on the show and the newsletter, what's going down in November, and what else you …

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Patrick sits down with rapper Jason Chu to discuss his new album we were the seeds (available wherever you get music!). Jason discusses how hip hop resonated with him at an early age, the way he marries his creative art with his advocacy and education, and what it really means to be in community. He als…

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Patrick sits down with Joon Park to discuss the privilege of telling our stories and being on the receiving end of other's. Joon talks about the roots of his love for storytelling, what he's learned about of the power + privilege of our stories in his role as a hospital chaplain, and how silence can be …

On this week’s (special) episode of Conversation Piece, I get back in the saddle — aka my kitchen — to make one final plea for your Signal Award votes (today’s the LAST DAY!). Before all that, I give an in-depth recap of THE BIPOC ADOPTEE CONVERSATIONS: how the series went, the conversations we had, and the big takeaways of it all. To wrap it all u…

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU…

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU…

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU…

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU…

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU…

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU…

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU…

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU…

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU…

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU…

The BIPOC Adoptee Conversations conclude with BIPOC Adoptees founder Liana Soifer! Liana and Patrick wrap up this series with a discussion about where our community goes next. Liana shares her how entering into parenthood set her down the path of identity, why we need to de-center adoptive parents and agencies from narratives about adoptee experien…

The BIPOC Adoptee Conversations continue with Lucy Sheen! Lucy joins Patrick from across the pond to talk about being one of 106 Hong Kong foundlings, the importance of adoptees being able to voice their own lived experiences themselves, and why filmmakers and creatives have to do more than just "rely on the experts they know" when telling transrac…

The BIPOC Adoptee Conversations continue with AJ Cho! AJ and Patrick talk about the impact of Nicole Chung's memoir, All You Can Ever Know, entering and exiting online adoptee community spaces, and why the "gratitude" narrative is the worst narrative. AJ also shares his experience divorcing his adoptive family. Connect with AJ on Instagram: https:/…

The BIPOC Adoptee Conversations continue with Lisa MacLellan! Lisa and Patrick discuss her experience as a biracial Black, transracial adoptee, navigating reunion, and the importance of validating adoptees' lived experiences. Connect with Lisa on Instagram: https://instagram.com/lisermac Check out Nicole Chung's first memoir All You Can Ever Know: …

The BIPOC Adoptee Conversations kicks off with Danni Mar! Danni and Patrick sit down to discuss their experience as a BIPOC Adoptee and their journey through reunion, the importance of validating and amplifying trans, nonbinary, and LGBTQ+ community members, and how we can use our platforms to be leaders in this space. Connect with Danni on Instagr…

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Patrick kicks off September with a solo episode! We're doing a few things: recapping our incredible month of August, setting up our even more incredible September (THESE ANNOUNCEMENTS THO!), and going deep on the missing piece of the conversation in his own life: truly giving empathy + grace to young P …

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, activist and music educator Alice Tsui joins Patrick to discuss the intersections and overlaps of education and activism. Alice talks about her journey as a pianist, how her love of music became intertwined with her passion for education, and the way her Brooklyn roots inform so much of the work she doe…

On a special b-b-b-b-b-boooooonus episode of Conversation Piece, we're coming to you live from Purdue University to celebrate Express Fest 2023! In partnership with the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center, Patrick sits down for a different type of show - a radio style broadcast featuring interviews and songs (due to copyright and …