13Aug 2020 by georgewp
[S3] [E3] How to Express Your Authentic Self Through Acting & Fashion with Deborah Cristobal, Actor and Designer

[S3] [E3] How to Express Your Authentic Self Through Acting & Fashion with Deborah Cristobal, Actor and Designer

Creatives, Culture
Are you comfortable in expressing your authentic self? Not all of us are. Maybe it has to do with the way we were raised, or perhaps we are inherently reserved and shy. Not having channels for healthy self-expression can be repressive and can hinder us from fully knowing and bettering ourselves. In this episode, Deborah Cristobal showcases her authentic self and personality through self-made clothes and acting performances. Through her experiences, we’ll see how acting and fashion aren’t at the opposite ends of the spectrum. Both are creative outlets that enable you to share your identity with the world. Listen to the full episode if you want to be inspired to work on your self-expression and show the world your authentic self. Here are three reasons why you should listen…
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09Jul 2020 by georgewp
[S3] [E1] Why Asian Creatives Are Unique in Their Special Way with Han Ju Seo, Founder of Asian Creative Network

[S3] [E1] Why Asian Creatives Are Unique in Their Special Way with Han Ju Seo, Founder of Asian Creative Network

Creatives, Culture
Success for Asians stereotypically means getting straight A's and pursuing professions such as medicine and law. When a child pursues art, it is seen as a waste of opportunity because “there's no money there.” This narrow framing of success gives Asian creatives not much of a choice when it comes to their professional careers. However, time and again, we see that these stereotypes do not hold true. In fact, many Asian creatives find success in their passion, especially with the help of a supportive community. In this episode, Asian Creative Network (ACN) founder Han Ju Seo joins us to talk about the complexity of Asian creatives. Han Ju also talks about the difference in personalization when it comes to K-Pop and the American music industry. Finally, she highlights the importance…
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