Jay Wong, the (original) Can-Asi-ian changemaker

Stefan James is 100% Jamaican (AND 100% American): Stefan was born in Jamaica, raised in South Florida, and even has Chinese roots. But when his family came to the ‘burbs - “FOR SALE" signs came up. The son of an entrepreneur, his fearlessness, and love of business soon had him booking gigs in ...a teen boy band? by Modern Minorities

74 min listen

Erin Heidrich & the good fight (of employment law): Erin wants the truth - even if you can’t handle it. From teacher to a lawyer - she’s fighting the good fight because discrimination isn’t always obvious. Defending the underdog in and out of the courtroom - she’s bringing equity and dignity to her clients and her community. by Modern Minorities

53 min listen

Who (really) are these Model Minorities?: This is where it all begins, and how we all start making it better. by Modern Minorities

41 min listen

Rajiv Satyal isn't (always) joking about being Indian: Rajiv is an Indian-American from Hamilton, Ohio who’s often the funniest - and most serious - guy in the room. by Modern Minorities

56 min listen

ABBY ALLEN will Not be (called) a Minority: Abby Allen is Founder of Neon Butterfly - the only creative agency of its kind run by a woman of color. Her mission-driven approach has the world’s biggest brands making their voices more relevant to the changing faces of America by Modern Minorities

52 min listen

Ariane Hunter’s secret? She (Project) Went for Her Dreams: Ariane went from the Bronx to Long Island, with a LOT of accents in between. From data geek to photographer to coach to founder - every experience has led her to this moment. She helped us better understand how she has been able to let go of expectations... by Modern Minorities

51 min listen

POST-POST ELECTION (+Rajiv): We won. Now what?: It’s been a LONG week, but it seems to be finally over...almost. Joe Biden & Kamala Harris won. So now what? by Modern Minorities

40 min listen

Elliot Lum Wants to Get More (People) in the Room: Elliot Lum is helping shape the future of marketing talent with the ANA (Association of National Advertisers). He also literally wrote the book on ‘Entrepreneurial Confessions’ - where he interviewed 300+ millennial founders across the country. by Modern Minorities

60 min listen

the Sunday Burrito (& Bacon): Sharon & Raman take a break from their regularly scheduled episodes to sit down and talk about what’s going on outside - police brutality, systemic racism, nationwide protests/riots - and talk through our own feelings. by Modern Minorities

28 min listen

John Lewis (1940-2020) wants you to get into (good, necessary) trouble. Rest in Power.: “My philosophy is very simple: When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just? Say something, do something. Get into trouble - good trouble, necessary trouble." by Modern Minorities

4 min listen

Alexis Agosto has the 4As Keepin it Real with D&I: Alexis a Puerto Rican girl from Jersey City keeping it real leading the 4As’ Diversity & Inclusion. In a post- “Mad Men” era, learn why D&I is more important than ever for the advertising industry. You’ll also learn the lessons Alexis DIDN’T learn as a little girl in a not-so-great neighborhood, and about her dreams - en español - about her Abuela. by Modern Minorities

22 min listen

Bevan Bonhomme says "Trust Me, I'm a (South African) Doctor": Bevan is LITERALLY African American. Now an ER doctor, this mixed-race, “colored” South African shares how - as an immigrant - he had found what it meant to be “black enough.” All of us want to fit in. But how do you do so when you’re transplanted across the world, your accent sounds funny, and you’re far from family? Trust Bevan, after all, he's a doctor. by Modern Minorities

52 min listen

Jay Wong, the (original) Can-Asi-ian changemaker: Jay’s not like the rest of us - he’s from a foreign land. Even when he was a kid rocking the suburbs - he found himself at parties as the token...Canadian. But in our awkwardly sincere conversation with this inner changemaker - we found out that he’s so much more. by Modern Minorities

58 min listen

Cassandra Worthy is a (Change) Enthusiast: Cassandra’s always been a rebel. She also has SO. Much. Energy. So much so that we had to lower her audio levels! Since growing up in Atlanta, C’s rocked the corporate world AND the speaking stage. by Modern Minorities

50 min listen

Jesse Meza on (proper) Mexican media pro attire: Jesse’s a Mexican-American business pro on the rise - but doesn’t need to fit into others' expectations - because it's clear he exceeds them. From advice on the basketball court to mistakes of youth, Jesse's taken his life's lessons to heart - creating a better world not just for him, but the world that brought him up. by Modern Minorities

44 min listen

Reshma Shetty doesn't (want to) act Indian: Reshma’s may have been TV’s first female South Asian series' lead - but she doesn’t want to be just seen as “ethnic fun.” From a little girl’s British Bollywood obsessions - to studying and singing opera in the midwest - to breaking onto the small and big screen... by Modern Minorities

59 min listen

LULU GE Wants (You) to Talk to Your Parents: Lulu Ge, is the Co-Founder & CEO of Elix, a wellness company focusing on Chinese medicine for women’s health - prior to which she’s worn some pretty big business hats across some of the world’s most beloved brands. by Modern Minorities

48 min listen

Joe Medved Gets the (Economic) Value of Diverse Founders: Joe might just be the nicest VC in the world, who happens to be SB Capital Partner @ Lerer Hippeau Ventures (investors in 400+ companies like Axios, BuzzFeed, Caspar, Warby Parker, and more). In a friendly chat recorded BEFORE the world turned sideways... by Modern Minorities

40 min listen

Karl Preissner on P&G's (insider) diversity: Karl may as well be the secret identity of a super-hero, but he’s anything but mild-mannered. As a member of P&G’s Diversity & Inclusion team, he’s got a unique perspective that you might not have expected on this podcast. Karl’s opinions and self-humility will challenge - and inspire - you to do more. And he doesn’t even know how to play the violin. by Modern Minorities

53 min listen

FRANCISCO RAMOS Doesn’t Need an (American) Accent: Francisco Ramos is an LA-based, nationally known, Venezuelan-born comic. We had a lot of fun comparing notes on the power of accents, relationships out of our race, and life in the suburbs (he moved to Maryland when was was 12). by Modern Minorities

49 min listen

Zineb El Ouazzani's (secret) life as a Moroccan tennis pro: Zineb is anything BUT just a Moroccan girl in Geneva, with a story spanning from the American South to North Africa. by Modern Minorities

64 min listen

Suzanne Sinatra (not quite) private past and future...: As a black female founder - of Private Packs - Suzanne’s says she’s keeping her ex-husband’s last name to get great tables in NYC. She’s a a survivor, hustler, and most importantly a New Yorker. Suzanne’s lessons of loneliness, loudness, and leaving it all on the table will inspire you to get out and do the same. by Modern Minorities

44 min listen

MODERN Minorities - New Name, Same Conversations: “Model Minorities” is a provocative term - often used to create a wedge between racial groups. After all, if one minority is a model, what does that say about the others? This podcast is meant to be about conversations on work and life, told thru the lens of race and gender. by Modern Minorities

10 min listen

2021: Looking forward, by looking back: As we get ready for 2021, we look back on the long year before with friend-of-the-pod Suzanne Sinatra. What made our 2020 (beyond the obvious)? From personal moments, to coping mechanisms, to TV/movies? What did we miss most and least about “the before times”? by Modern Minorities

42 min listen

Ryan Joe still can’t find his pickled cabbage (and soy bean): Ryan’s a third-generation Chinese American who grew up on a...walnut orchard? He also happens to be an “industry reporter” and Co-hosts (with Raman) on "Quarantined Comics" - their secret, nerdy podcast. by Modern Minorities

53 min listen

KIM THAI Thinks You Need Some (Ganesh) Space: Kim Thai is the founder of ganeshspace - which creates safe spaces for challenging conversations around our individual and collective wellbeing. She’s also an Emmy-award winning producer (TED, MTV, VH1) and writer (Fortune, USA Today, the AP)... by Modern Minorities

44 min listen

Mara Lecocq knows where the (boss) ladies are at: Mara’s half Filipino, half French, and totally boss. Like all of us, she found herself chasing after things everyone thought was cool - but later found it wasn’t what she imagined it to be. By throwing everything away, Mara was able to start something new that fit her unique personality. by Modern Minorities

48 min listen

LUCIA LIU Rocks (the Boat): Lucia Liu is the Founder of ROCK THE BOAT - a podcast and community focused all about Asians challenging the status quo. On her show, Lucia interviews entrepreneurs, entertainers and executives, from Adele to Andrew Yang... by Modern Minorities

53 min listen

Is RAMAN SEHGAL a (UK) doppelgänger?: Did you know there is more than one Raman Sehgal in the world? Only “Raman UK” is the cooler, better looking, version with a posh accent (well, Newcastle). Raman is the wildly successful Founder & Global President of Ramarketing, a leading design/digital shop. by Modern Minorities

65 min listen

Melissa Haughton is a (Canadian) Storyteller Who Likes to Pod: Melissa Haughton is a storyteller of Jamaican descent living in Toronto - where she also happens to work for the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company). Yep, even Canada has Black people, and it ain’t all roses and maple leaves up there. by Modern Minorities

56 min listen

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