#033 | Building Your Own Tribe and Identity ft. Michael Wu Part 2

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Sweat and Resilience: Balancing Chronic Migraine with Fitness Goals 35:02

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The healing power of fitness goes far beyond physical benefits—for today’s guest, it’s a form of self-expression and a celebration of what the body can do. In this episode, host Nora McInerny sits down with fitness personality Ivylis Rivera, who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life with Chronic Migraine while holding onto her passion for movement. Ivylis opens up about the struggle of staying active while facing the fear of triggering a headache or migraine attack and the resilience it takes to keep pushing forward—a resilience that carried her through the challenging journey of finding a Chronic Migraine treatment plan that worked for her. Join Nora and Ivylis as they explore the concept of “soft living,” a philosophy Ivylis embraces—staying active, listening to your body, and building trust in oneself. Click here for Product Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide, or visit https://abbv.ie/prescribing_info See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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#033: This is part 2 of a conversation with Michael Wu! He's a co-host of the Badass Asian Dudes Podcast / Community and software engineer at Stripe. Taiwanese-American brother from Silicon Valley who went to fulfill his dreams of living and working in Japan, learning the language and eating all the sushi he can find. Cooking dope food, throwing dope parties, and living the dream.

In part 2, we talk about:

His career path as to how he got working at Stripe
On being in the right place at the right time, while working hard and being a good person
Not being naive about the challenges or dark sides of living in another country
Blowing people’s minds by bringing magic to personal experiences for yourself and others
Not letting the feeling of being treated as a foreigner get to you and the importance of building your own tribe
The most difficult moments of our lives when we lose our sense of identity
The importance of reaching out to others and being a good person along the way

Quotes:

"When you think it’s the end of the world, it’s not the end of the world."
"Don’t make suffering worse than it is."
"It’s okay to be lost, but you should be figuring out ways to get unlost."
"Don’t compromise your own ethics to get the things you want."

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Michael Wu’s travel blog: demflyers.com

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#033 | Building Your Own Tribe and Identity ft. Michael Wu Part 2

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In part 2, we talk about:

His career path as to how he got working at Stripe
On being in the right place at the right time, while working hard and being a good person
Not being naive about the challenges or dark sides of living in another country
Blowing people’s minds by bringing magic to personal experiences for yourself and others
Not letting the feeling of being treated as a foreigner get to you and the importance of building your own tribe
The most difficult moments of our lives when we lose our sense of identity
The importance of reaching out to others and being a good person along the way

Quotes:

"When you think it’s the end of the world, it’s not the end of the world."
"Don’t make suffering worse than it is."
"It’s okay to be lost, but you should be figuring out ways to get unlost."
"Don’t compromise your own ethics to get the things you want."

@michaemwu

Michael Wu’s travel blog: demflyers.com

Support the show

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Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations: The Ancient Solution to Your Identity Struggle 27:14

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Send us a text “The essence of greatness is the perception that virtue is enough.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson You ever feel like you’re stuck between worlds? Too Asian for America, but too American for your Asian family? Like your face tells one story, but your heart is somewhere else entirely? I know that feeling. If you’re part of the Asian diaspora — whether you grew up in NYC, Sydney, London, or somewhere in the Midwest — you’ve probably felt it too. Not quite at home in your skin. Not quite at peace with your place. But what if I told you that a Roman emperor from 2,000 years ago already understood this struggle — and had answers for it? In this episode, I share how Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations — the personal journal of one of history’s greatest philosopher-kings — offers timeless wisdom for the modern identity crisis. Especially for Asian diaspora youth navigating inherited trauma, cultural confusion, and feelings of not belonging. Marcus ruled an empire, buried children, endured plagues, and still chose humility, compassion, and self-discipline. And through it all, he came back to this: Live in accordance with Nature. Do your duty. Be good. Do good. That’s enough. As members of the diaspora, we’ve inherited so much — the good, the bad, the beautiful, the broken. But we don’t have to throw away our heritage to belong. We don’t have to hide our pain to be strong. We get to shape our identity with purpose and virtue. Whether you’re lost, angry, disconnected, or searching — this is for you. TL;DR - Delve into the rabbit hole of Stoic philosophy so it can change your life and help you reframe your Asian identity (struggle) in a positive meaningful way. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO START: Why You Need to Read Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Marcus Aurelius - Meditations narrated by Vox Stoica ABSOLUTE GOLDEN LECTURE: Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: The Stoic Ideal Support the show…

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Martial Arts is the Solution to Your Identity Struggle 10:38

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Send us a text This podcast is about dealing with your identity struggle as part of the Asian diaspora. I share personal stories and sometimes interview others to promote healthy, honest conversations about what it means to carry trauma, resentment, and confusion—and how we move toward peace, joy, and self-love. I don’t have all the answers. This is an ongoing conversation. But today, I have a solution: learn martial arts. If you’re a young, lost kid struggling with your identity like I was, this can change your life. It might not solve everything , but it will transform you—physically, mentally, emotionally. Go find a dojo. Book a class. If it’s not the right fit, find another. Keep showing up. That’s the secret: consistency. On this show, I talk a lot about accepting your cultural identity—learning to forgive your family, let go of resentment toward your mother culture, and finally accept yourself. But maybe I’ve been overthinking it. Maybe you just need to get your ass kicked… and then learn how to kick ass. Even if you’re not into martial arts yet, it’ll still help. You’ll gain strength, confidence, discipline—and most importantly, you’ll start respecting yourself. That’s what I would’ve told my 15-year-old depressed, awkward, gooning, video game–addicted self. I’d throw him into a dojo and watch that flabby blob turn into a diamond stud. Now I’m 32. I’m in the best shape of my life. I go to the gym five days a week. I box. I just tried muay thai for the first time (shoutout to Byron). I’m a blue belt in Kyokushin karate with three years of training, and I wish I had started at 15. (Big shoutout to San Diego Kyokushin Karate and Sogyel Sensei—thank you!) Were you into Dragon Ball Z, Bruce Lee, Tekken, or Final Fantasy? I’m telling you: lean into your Main Character Syndrome. Become the hero of your own story. Martial arts will get you fit, teach you how to protect yourself, and give you the energy that says “I’m not someone to mess with.” You’ll walk taller. You’ll carry yourself with quiet, calm confidence. You won’t be stuck in your head all the time. You’ll be punching, kicking, sweating, growing. And yeah, if you’re stronger and more confident, your dating life improves. If you’re more disciplined, your work improves. Because how you do one thing is how you do everything. Martial arts makes you a better person. And if you’re Asian, it connects you to a deep, ancient legacy. If you’re not Asian, you’re still joining a global tradition. The Ancestors will smile on you. Channel your pain—rage, sadness, neglect, confusion—into one clean punch of pure positive intent. A kamehameha wave from your soul. Change your life. Then change the world. Here’s the twist: there is no solution to the identity struggle. Because it was never a problem. It only has power when you obsess over it. Once you move differently, live with strength and purpose, that struggle starts to fade. You’ve just proven to yourself that you’re capable. That you can do pushups, throw a kick, protect your loved ones, and make a difference. Do it for 15-year-old you. Do it for your future self. Do it for the ones you love. Do it for your ancestors. Do it for love. Fantastic video if you want to get started in martial arts: DAY ONE | What I'd Do If I Was Starting From Scratch Bruce Lee: Be like water (Inspirational) Support the show…

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Rewriting Your Immigrant Family Story by Healing Generational Trauma & Embracing Your Cultural Ethnic Identity 15:00

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Send us a text Rewrite your immigrant family history by HEALING INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA and by EMBRACING YOUR CULTURAL ETHNIC IDENTITY! In this powerful and deeply personal episode of MAIM TIME, we dive headfirst into one of the most painful, complex, and transformative experiences shared by many children of immigrants: intergenerational trauma. Growing up with parents who came from third-world countries—who survived war, poverty, and unimaginable hardship—can often mean growing up in households filled with dysfunction, unprocessed trauma, and emotional neglect. As children, we just wanted love and safety. Instead, we got confusion, silence, shame, maybe even violence. And many of us did the only thing we could do to survive: we disassociated. We rejected our heritage, our language, our roots—because to us, our culture was the source of pain. It’s an all-too-common story: children of immigrants abandoning their ancestral identity to assimilate and survive in Western societies, only to grow up with a lingering sense of emptiness, isolation, and identity crisis. But what if that pain wasn’t the end of the story? What if the true glow-up— the real redemption arc —isn’t found in running away, but in returning ? In this episode, I talk about the double tragedy of denying your heritage: first because your parents hurt you, and second because you later choose to reject your roots, not realizing that doing so only deepens the wound. Healing begins with a radical act: reclaiming the parts of ourselves we were taught to hate, and learning to forgive—not to excuse, but to free ourselves from being chained to the past. I speak directly to those who’ve ever said, “I wish I wasn’t Asian.” To those who’ve felt lost between cultures. To those who never felt heard or seen by their own family. You are not alone. And you are not broken. Mother Asia is waiting for you. The Ancestors are waiting for you. The Dragon inside you—the Superconsciousness—is waiting for you to awaken. You are the continuation of generations of struggle and love. You are a living bridge between the past and the future. And when you choose to heal, forgive, and embrace your cultural identity, you are doing what your ancestors dreamed of . You’re creating space for peace and power, not just for yourself—but for all of us. This is the episode for anyone who’s ever felt like a stranger in their own skin. For anyone who’s ever been ashamed of their last name, their parents’ accent, their “ethnic” lunch at school. This is the call to come home to yourself. Support the show…

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A New Chapter in America’s Finest City - 5 Years of MAIM TIME 16:53

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Send us a text Here's my cheesy ass episode description courtesy of ChatGPT: Yo, what’s good my people? MAIM TIME is BACK. After a long hiatus, I’m back on the mic to celebrate a major milestone— five years since I first started this podcast. February 2020, right before the world flipped upside down, I put out my first episode. Now, five years later, I’m back in America, starting over, and it’s time to catch y’all up on everything. Where have I been? For the past 11 years , I built a life in Korea. It was the best decision I ever made, and it shaped me into the person I am today. But at some point, what was once an adventure started to feel like a cage. I needed a change. So in March 2024, I left Korea and moved to San Diego, California —America’s Finest City, and arguably, America’s Most Expensive City. Now, I’m navigating reverse culture shock , adapting to a new life, and figuring out what’s next. Starting Over in My 30s Who does this? Who spends their 20s in a foreign country, only to return to their homeland and start over again in their 30s ? A bum like me, apparently. In the past year, I’ve had to: ✔ Get a driver’s license ✔ Start working in the family business ✔ Adjust to American life after a decade abroad ✔ Cut out distractions to focus more on personal growth ✔ Just get used to life in America Everything is different. In Seoul, I could hop on a bus or train anytime, anywhere. In San Diego, you need a car. In Korea, people keep to themselves in public. In America, strangers smile and say hi on the street. It’s weird, but in a lot of ways, I missed this. What’s Next for MAIM TIME? I don’t always know where to take this podcast, but I always find myself coming back to it. This is for me. This is for you. If you’re an Asian diaspora kid trying to figure out who you are, how to self-actualize, how to navigate the in-between of two worlds, this podcast is for us. This episode is raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart. It’s a stream of consciousness update on my life, my struggles, and what it means to take responsibility for your future—even when you don’t have all the answers. Lessons from Rock Bottom You haven’t really lived until you’ve hit rock bottom. Until you’ve tried to cry but no tears come out. Until you’ve wanted to scream but just stare at the ceiling instead. And even then? You get up. You move forward. I could be homeless. I could be struggling just to survive. But I’m lucky. I have my family, my health, and the opportunity to build something. And if I have to survive, why not thrive? The Bigger Picture What would my Asian Ancestors do? What would the Founding Fathers do? What would you do if you had to start over from nothing? People risk everything to get here. Some walk through deserts. Some smuggle themselves across oceans. Me? I had the privilege of choice. That humbles me. That makes me grateful. And that makes me want to do more. So here I am. Back in America. A new chapter begins. Hit play, let’s talk about it. How I Budget to Live in the Most Expensive City in the U.S. Video: Migrants cross into San Diego amid surge in Chinese nationals | Morning in America 🚀 If this episode resonated with you, hit me up! Follow me on Instagram @maimtime and share this with someone who needs to h Support the show…

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YOU ARE THE FUTURE (Birthday Special) 58:21

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Send us a text Happy Birthday America, and Happy Birthday to ME! What’s good? This is your annual MAIM TIME birthday episode special where I reiterate all my usual sheeeeiiiit about identity, coming to accept and love all of your identity, self-actualization, being the bridge between the East and West, spirituality, and more. One juicy indulgent hour of stream of consciousness, I know you need it hard. And I missed you. Hard. YOU ARE THE FUTURE. YOU ARE THE ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, SPIRITUAL REVOLUTION FOR THE EAST AND WEST. JETSET AROUND THE WORLD BUILDING EMPIRES. YOU CAN WORK FUCKING MIRACLES. RAISE THE DEAD, HEAL THE SICK, MAKE THE BLIND SEE. USE AI TO TURN FIVE LOAVES OF BREAD TO FEED TENS OF THOUSANDS. YOU CAN BRING HEALING TO THE NATIONS. OUR ANCESTORS ARE WATCHING OVER US. LET’S MAKE THEM PROUD AND BRING THEM GREAT HONOR Don’t let any motherfucker ever tell you you’re not worthy, you’re not capable, you’re not good for anything, you’ll never amount to anything. PROVE THEM WRONG. You can prove them wrong because I AM A MIRACLE. I SHOULDN'T BE HERE. I HAD TO GO THROUGH ALL THIS SHIT AND MAKE THIS GOOFY ASS PODCAST TO MEET YOU ONE DAY AND TELL YOU: YOU ARE WORTHY. I LOVE YOU. I LOVE YOU. I LOVE YOU. So one day, we can meet on a fucking island retreat one day and celebrate in the never-ending journey to excellence, greatness, and glory. WE'RE MUTHAFOOKIN GAWWWWDZ M8! Support the show…

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AWAKENING THE SLEEPING DRAGON IN ALL ASIAN DIASPORA 8:54

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Send us a text YOUR DEAD ANCIENT ANCESTORS HAVE BEEN WAITING THOUSANDS OF YEARS FOR YOU TO REALIZE THERE IS A SLEEPING DRAGON INSIDE OF YOU YOU NEED TO BE THE ONE TO AWAKEN IT TODAY #072: I usually describe this podcast as a show about Asian diaspora overcoming identity struggle to become the best versions of ourselves. The tagline is something I’ve revised over the past several years. But I realize, there needs to be a purpose or a vision. This is my current vision: The ultimate self-actualization of all Asian diaspora brothers and sisters worldwide, to raise the level of consciousness of the peoples of Asia, and thus consciousness for all humanity. We want one million Asian diaspora to dedicate themselves to improvement in every human metric, be it physical, financial, mental, cultural, creative, and so on. At least one million. It starts with you, one. Then there are 10 of us, then1 00, then 1000, then 10,000 and then 100,000. It’ll just take TIME. MAIM TIME. Support the show…

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RISE PETER, KILL AND EAT: Why Jesus Is Not Enough TRIGGER WARNING 1:21:11

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Send us a text LISTEN TO THE GREATEST MOST MIND-BLOWING MAIM TIME EPISODE SO FAR THIS YEAR! 🤯🔥 #071. Listen to episodes of MAIM TIME on your podcast player of choice , or on YouTube . KILL AND EAT YOU MUST COMPETE Jesus is not enough for you to become the strongest most capable competitive version of yourself. Only you are. HAPPY NEW YEAR! I went to Jubilee Church in Seoul for New Years to listen to yet another solid sermon given by Pastor David Hwang. Like for the Christmas episode, I summarize his message and then give my own cheeky heretical twist to it. Acts 10:9-16 Pastor David Hwang 2023: Communion This episode will be taken into 3 parts: •Some domain knowledge about Christianity for those of you who didn't grow up in this shit like I did •The sermon content given by the pastor for the New Year service at Jubilee Church, his theme being Communion •My exposition upon Christianity and Pastor David's sermon, compounding the theme of Communion with Competition You're in competition with the entire world. The best communion is one with likeminded competitive people who will challenge each other to become better. Support the show…

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#070 | The Gift of Competition 26:21

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Send us a text Listen to episodes of MAIM TIME on your podcast player of choice , or on YouTube . This episode focuses on the importance of understanding competition as the basis of life and essential to nature, and why we must compete in order to become the best versions of ourselves in all aspects. HO HO HO! Merry Christmas, Good Will to All Men! This year, Santa Claus has a very special gift for you. No, it's not a shiny new Macbook or a super car, a mansion or a six-star luxury trip to Paris. This is the gift of... COMPETITION. It means you have to compete with everyone else in the planet to get all the good things in life that you truly desire. If you understand this, and you give it your all, you will succeed -- and you won't need me or anyone else to get you any gift. You can buy that Macbook, that super car, that mansion and that trip yourself. But here's the catch: Now that the cat's out of the bag -- yes, my big red sack -- and Pandora's Box is open, there will no longer be NICE and NAUGHTY lists going forward. There are just WINNERS, and LOSERS. Compete, and become a winner. But what if you're a loser? You don't want to face the harsh reality of life and take the necessary actions to become the best version of yourself? GET F'KED. HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Support the show…

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#069 | International Man of Mystery Flies to Jakarta in a Private Jet 20:55

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Send us a text Listen to episodes of MAIM TIME on your podcast player of choice , or on YouTube . The name's TIME.... MAIM TIME. It’s me again. They thought I was dead. Some said I escaped to North Korea. They thought I was in jail, or worse: They thought I went back to college to finish my theology degree. But you can't kill me. I'm back, and better than ever. And harder. I've returned from a cheeky 5-month hiatus. The last episode I posted was on my birthday in July, and I was celebrating 5000 downloads. I just got an email last week saying MAIM TIME hit 6000 total downloads . Doesn't include YouTube video hits. I haven't posted in 5 months. Even though I haven’t been actively promoting MAIM TIME, I've gained the slightest bit of traction. That's so valuable. I can't give up on this. Thanks to those who've been listening! So, what's going on Maim? Why haven’t you been updating? Let me tell you a story. Back in July, I flew on a private jet to Jakarta for a cheeky 4-day business trip. It blew my mind. My life hasn't been the same since… Support the show…

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D I R T Y • T H I R T Y • 三十 • 🇺🇸 🎂 🇰🇷 39:13

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Send us a text Listen to episodes of MAIM TIME on your podcast player of choice , or on YouTube . Happy birthday America! Thanks to all you MAIM TIMERS, we finally reached over 5000 downloads for MAIM TIME! This is a big milestone. Every download counts. You count. I count, but I didn't always think I did. 10 years ago, I tried to take my own life. I'm glad I didn't, because then I wouldn't be talking to you right now. Today, I'm 30 years old. I'm officially no longer a twenty-something. It was an amazing decade. I'm grateful for every year of life up until now. ODESZA - Boy So as I do every year, I'm going to go stream of consciousness on a buncha stuff: Identity. Korea. America. Freedom. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Tune in and listen to me go FULL MAIM TIME. NOTE: I'm throwing a huge dirty thirty party on Friday, July 15 in Seoul. If you're a listener, you're totally invited. Email me at maim@maimtime.com or follow & DM on Instagram for details. Support the show…

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#067 | Becoming the Hero of Your Own Journey 25:14

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Send us a text CUNSOOM MAIM TIME on your podcast player of choice ... and YouTube ! #067: "Be the hero of your own story." Nobody's going to take charge of your life but you. No one can be the hero of your own journey, but you. You write your own story. You're not the mistakes of your past. You're not all your failures. Anybody can do this. Even if you don't get your ultimate dream of what you want, you open up doors for something else. You can be proud and have satisfaction in who you are and what you're doing. Struggle is an essential part to your journey in life. Without struggle or challenge, it's meaningless. Overcoming yourself and obstacles is the great reward in and of itself. Never give up. You can do it. See, I'm living proof. In spite of all challenges in my life, I'm doing it. I'm working. I'm becoming disciplined. I'm becoming more focused. I'm getting better everyday. Again, anyone can choose to turn their life around. Doesn't mean you'll be a billionaire, a famous artist or this and that. But the journey itself is rewarding and valuable, rich in lessons, pride, glory, and happiness. Fulfillment is there for all. If I can do it, so can you. YouTube video: Joe Rogan - Motivational Video [Be a Hero] Support the show…

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#066 | The Disney Miracle of being American-Born Chinese ft. Victor Zheng II 43:29

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Send us a text CONSUME MAIM TIME on your podcast player of choice ... and YouTube ! #066: This is Part II of a great chat with Victor, who talks more about his experiences in film in America and China, and PURSUING HIS DREAMS KICKING IT WITH AND WORKING ALONGSIDE ASIAN HOLLYWOOD! Really awesome story and projects. Inspiring. If you want to make something, just BUILD something for yourself and opportunities will appear! Even if they don't, you still have something. It'll take time, but it'll all be worth it! It's been worth it just making this podcast for you. Immensely rewarding. Don't sell yourself short! I believe in you! Here's Part I if you missed it. Victor Zheng is a Chinese American filmmaker from Fairfax County, Virginia. He is currently consulting on the Disney Plus show " American Born Chinese, " starring Michelle Yeoh, Daniel Wu, Leonard Wu, Ke Huy Quan , and several other prolific Asian actors. As an actor, he has participated in projects in China and the United States. He has been cast in major films such as the Korean War movie, " Devotio n" which also stars Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell, and Joe Jonas in lead roles . He also has a bit part in the movie, " The Menu " which is lead by Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes . Victor has also been called onto prestigious projects such as “ Grey’s Anatomy ”, “ Superstore ”, “ The Goldbergs ”, and several other sets both at the Hollywood and independent level. In 2020, out a desire to create content and defeat boredom during the pandemic, Victor Zheng created “ Team Avatar Films ," an independent film collective focused on sharing stories based on the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender . A huge cast and crew composed of dozens of actors, VFX artists, sound designers, and musicians were assembled to create over 70 minutes of film that will be released this summer. The trilogy that Victor has created with Team Avatar is currently titled " A Legend of Earth and Fire ." In his free time, Victor likes to go to the gym, read history books like a dork, and study other aspects of post-production. He is currently taking intensive courses on sound design, VFX, and acting in order to build his craft as a well-rounded filmmaker. Check out Team Avatar Films! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tb_q0y4J14 https://www.instagram.com/teamavatarfilms/ Support the show…

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#065 | Living Yin and Yang as an Indie Filmmaker ft. Victor Zheng I 49:32

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Send us a text CONSUME MAIM TIME on your podcast player of choice ... and YouTube ! #065: We have a GREAT CHAT here with a super cool dude, Victor. If you're into indie filmmaking, acting, and living a rich multi-faceted life, listen to Victor speak! This is Part I, stay tuned for Part II. Victor Zheng is a Chinese American filmmaker from Fairfax County, Virginia. He is currently consulting on the Disney Plus show " American Born Chinese, " starring Michelle Yeoh, Daniel Wu, Leonard Wu, Ke Huy Quan , and several other prolific Asian actors. As an actor, he has participated in projects in China and the United States. He has been cast in major films such as the Korean War movie, " Devotio n" which also stars Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell, and Joe Jonas in lead roles . He also has a bit part in the movie, " The Menu " which is lead by Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes . Victor has also been called onto prestigious projects such as “ Grey’s Anatomy ”, “ Superstore ”, “ The Goldbergs ”, and several other sets both at the Hollywood and independent level. In 2020, out a desire to create content and defeat boredom during the pandemic, Victor Zheng created “ Team Avatar Films ," an independent film collective focused on sharing stories based on the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender . A huge cast and crew composed of dozens of actors, VFX artists, sound designers, and musicians were assembled to create over 70 minutes of film that will be released this summer. The trilogy that Victor has created with Team Avatar is currently titled " A Legend of Earth and Fire ." In his free time, Victor likes to go to the gym, read history books like a dork, and study other aspects of post-production. He is currently taking intensive courses on sound design, VFX, and acting in order to build his craft as a well-rounded filmmaker. Check out Team Avatar Films! ANNOUNCEMENT: A Legend of Earth and Fire Trilogy - YouTube https://www.instagram.com/teamavatarfilms/ Support the show…

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#064 | Ushering in the Asian American Renaissance with Ryan Takemiya 1:19:14

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Send us a text CONSUME MAIM TIME on your podcast player of choice ... and YouTube ! #064: This is the most amazing time to be alive in human history, especially for Asian societies, and especially for Asian-Americans and diaspora worldwide. There's never been more opportunity. We're experiencing a new unprecedented era and advances in every single field of human endeavor. Peace and prosperity, industry, technology, culture, finance, art, music, spirituality, adventure. If the First Renaissance took place in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century, then is the Second Renaissance -- Trinaissance? -- taking place in Asia? This is the Asian Century. If you're Asian, if you're diaspora, there's never been a better time to be alive, with more opportunities for success, fulfillment, impact, growth, evolution. What about your Personal Renaissance? The rebirth of your heart, mind, and soul? I've experienced several rebirths in my life. From being damned to being baptized and saved as a believer in Christ. To losing my faith entirely and surrendering to nihilism. To starting a new life in Korea to find myself and build a new identity. To starting a new career as a copywriter & podcaster, to fulfill the purpose of my life. From paradigm to paradigm. If you're reading this, if you can understand this, then you know what it means. You have immense potential. YOU ARE THE RENAISSANCE! Ryan Takemiya is a writer, DEIB speaker, and storyteller. He is the founder of Rama, an Asian American creative community in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through Rama he runs Talk Story, an Asian American storytelling open mic night, and Renaissance Men, an Asian American men's support group. As a speaker he leads workshops on culture and identity, helping Asian Americans overcome what he calls "toxic invisibility" in both the workplace and life. Links: www.ryantakemiya.com www.facebook.com/ryantakemiya https://www.instagram.com/ryanktakemiya/ TikTok: @asianamericanthought www.linkedin.com/in/ryantakemiya/ https://medium.com/@ryantakemiya/how-to-tell-your-immigrant-parents-you-want-to-be-a-creative-840f66525bf7 Support the show…

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#063 | How to Manifest your Way towards Transcendence - Seibo Knows! 1:23:25

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Send us a text CONSUME MAIM TIME on your podcast player of choice ... and YouTube ! #063: Six exits and however many millions earned and burned later... what does it all mean? What do you do when you reach "success"? What do you do when you're BURNED OUT? How do you stay young? What's the secret? Chillionaire Mindset Coach for Burnt-out Over-Achievers Seibo Knows! I LOVED THIS CONVERSATION! THIS EPISODE IS A PROPER GOLD MINE, M8!!! We are on FIRE. We are GLOWING with energy. We want what's best for you to manifest your dreams into reality and then transcend! We go deep and hard about some esoteric sheeeeiiiiiit. (Or maybe not deep and harrrrd enough?) What do you think? Is Seibo full of crap? AM I FULL OF CRAP? Tune in and find out! (Ladies, there's a moment or 2 where we talk about something sexual, please don't be grossed out or offended. We love you!) We touch upon a ton of amazing things: Can you hustle your way as an achiever while lowering your stress to stay young, and be more effective? Self-awareness on one's journey - Seibo's where Maim wants to be, but Maim's not quite there yet and that's okay. Maim is exactly where he needs to be, and with that self-awareness he can appreciate and be grateful for the moment and stage he's in now. You can do the same. Climbing Mazlow's Hierarchy of Needs to transcend it(?) Not rushing to get to the next level in the videogame of life -- not as fast as possible, but going through as thoroughly as possible in order to be better equipped and wiser for the final boss What happens when you "skip" the achiever stage and become a hippy seeking enlightenment right out of college? (Spoiler alert: You crash on Seibo's couch like a cheeky bum and realize you've been missing out on that part of life lol) Doing things like becoming a successful CEO out of something simple and deep like fear, or like a sense of not belonging Are you spending a buncha money out of actual generosity or because you want people to like you and you want to look like a hotshot? What sort of mindset is beneficial to you on the way to achieving your goals? What sort of paradigms are out there for you? What sort of immense benefits for meditation are there for you? We talk about Psycho-Cybernetics of course lol Who are you more likely to listen to, some hippy who doesn't have experience in the 3D-real-business-world, or a spiritual coach whose been running 3 companies for 3 years longer than he needed? In order to understand the metaphysical and esoteric, you have to first grasp the physical / material 3D world. It's all in stages. Seibo's Sheeeeiiiit: https://www.instagram.com/seiboshen/ https://www.instagram.com/chillionairecoach/ https://www.youtube.com/c/seiboshen/videos seiboknows.com Support the show…

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