Aconic
by TAAF, Gold House, Stanford GSB Asian Alumni Chapter Founders
Latest episode
Harry Shum Jr. : From “Nameless Asian” to Leading Man
Harry Shum Jr. : From “Nameless Asian” to Leading Man
About this podcast
The Aconic Podcast features candid conversations with successful Asian and AAPI icons who share their personal journeys of challenges and triumphs. Hosted by Soon Yu.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 38 episodes
- Harry Shum Jr. : From “Nameless Asian” to Leading Man · 1 h 11 minHarry Shum Jr. has built a remarkable Hollywood career, from Glee and Shadowhunters to Grey’s Anatomy, Crazy Rich Asians, and Everything Everywhere All at Once. But his success…
- From Hollywood Reject to Netflix Fame: Ali Ahn · 1 h 8 minBefore Ali Ahn became a standout on Netflix’s The Diplomat and joined the Marvel universe in Agatha All Along, she was an actor wondering whether Hollywood would ever know what…
- They Said “Asian Americans Had No History.” Gordon Chang Proved Otherwise · 1 h 2 minFor decades, much of Asian American history was dismissed, overlooked, or considered impossible to document. Professor Gordon H. Chang helped change that. A pioneering historian…
- From Failure to Blue Eye Samurai: Jane Wu’s Unlikely Hollywood Journey · 1 h 8 minBefore Jane Wu became the acclaimed producer and director behind Netflix’s Blue Eye Samurai, she spent decades mastering the art of visual storytelling behind some of Hollywood’s…
- Dion Lim & The Story She Couldn't Walk Away FromWhen an Instagram message landed in Dion Lim's inbox, everything changed. What began as another morning in the newsroom became the start of a journey that would transform her…
- The Courage to Lose: Lanhee Chen on Embracing Failure and Finding Success · 53 minThe Aconic Podcast welcomes Lanhee Chen, a Hoover Institution fellow at Stanford, CNN’s first AAPI political commentator, and host of “Crossing the Lines,” discussing how “losing…
- From Houseboy to Governor: How Gary Locke’s Family Traveled the Longest Mile in AmericaIn this powerful episode of the Aconic Podcast, Gary Locke shares his extraordinary journey with host, Soon Yu, from growing up in Seattle public housing to becoming the first…
- Why Billions Weren’t Enough: Youku Co-Founder Victor Koo on Finding Inner Peace · 1 h 2 minVictor Koo built one of the largest video platforms in the world as co-founder and former CEO of Youku - often called the “YouTube and Netflix of China” - creating billions in…
- Why Crashing at 100mph Didn't Stop Samantha Tan from Breaking Barriers in Car Racing · 60 minSamantha Tan joins the Aconic Podcast to share her incredible journey from a small rural town in Canada to becoming one of the most recognized drivers in international endurance…
- Kristi Yamaguchi on Determination, Representation, and Becoming an Olympic Champion · 1 h 7 minKristi Yamaguchi, the first Asian-American Winter Olympic gold medalist and trailblazer, shares her powerful journey from world champion figure skater to becoming a symbol of the…
- From Netflix's "Love in Taipei" to the Future of Storytelling | Abigail Hing Wen & Ashley LiaoIn this deeply human conversation, host Soon Yu is joined by Abigail Hing Wen (author, filmmaker, and creator of The Veil) and Ashley Liao (actor, poet, and advocate) to explore…
- Jane Marie Chen: Why A Million Lives Saved Can't Fix What Is Broken Inside · 1 h 17 minAconic host Soon Yu sits down with Jane Marie Chen, entrepreneur, bestselling author of Like a Wave We Break, leadership coach, and co-founder of Embrace Innovations. Embrace…
- Dan Tani: From Internment Camps to the International Space Station · 1 h 0 min · Episode 24Join Aconic as we interview Dan Tani, former astronaut, as he shares his extraordinary journey. His resilience facing adversity started with his family being shaped by the…
- From Joy Luck Club to the Oscars: How Janet Yang Made AAPI Stories Mainstream in Hollywood | EP:23 · Season 1 Episode 23In her most recent role as President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the organization behind the Oscars), Janet Yang helped move AAPI stories from the margins…
- Jeremy Lin Opens Up: Why He Retired and What Comes Next | EP:22 · Season 1 Episode 22Just days before announcing his retirement, Jeremy Lin sat down with the Aconic Podcast for his final interview as an active player. In this candid conversation, Jeremy opens up…
- Aconic Q&A : Dipanjan (DJ) Deb, Co-Founder & CEO of Francisco Partners · 28 minDipanjan (DJ) Deb, Co-Founder & CEO of Francisco Partners, joins Tina Shah Paikeday to share his journey from humble beginnings to leading one of the world’s most respected…
- Clinical Professor of Medicine, Dr. Bryant Lin, Hosted by Soon Yu · Season 1 Episode 21When the Doctor Becomes the Patient: Dr. Bryant Lin’s Journey In this episode, Soon Yu interviews Dr. Bryant Lin, a primary care physician at Stanford, who shares his compelling…
- Founder & CEO of Zum, Ritu Narayan, Hosted by Soon Yu · Season 1 Episode 20One Mother's Sacrifice Inspires Daughter's Mission to Move Families Forward. In this episode, host Soon Yu interviews Ritu Narayan, the CEO of Zum, a company revolutionizing the…
- CEO of Weee!, Larry Liu, Hosted by Soon Yu · Season 1 Episode 19From Side Hustles to Direct Delivery: Larry Liu’s Journey to Building Weee! In this episode of the Aconic Podcast, host Soon Yu sits down with Larry Liu, the CEO of Weee!…
- ACONIC Rising: Miss Asia USA 2024, Tiffany Chang, Hosted by Soon Yu · Season 1 Episode 18ACONIC Rising: Stanford, Robots, and a Tiara: The Unconventional Reign of Tiffany Chang This episode is part of our new series ACONIC Rising, which features younger guests on…
