GenerAsian X

Text us anytime!! Aileen and Anita give a no-spoiler review & discuss the Asian American Experience Represented in the following TV (Streaming) series: American Born Chinese (Disney plus) a TV-PG family friendly series on Disney+,  XO, Kitty a spin-off (‘To all the Boys’) TV-14 teen drama on NETFLIX and BEEF TV-MA series on Netflix. Asian American representation in film & TV has finally gr...

Text us anytime!! Join us in our table-side chat with Arnold Valencia, entrepreneur, long time business owner, philanthropist, naval veteran, devoted husband and father who also happens to be Aileen's younger brother. The story of how he found his entrepreneurial spirit will make you chuckle, and his transition from an employee to business owner and executive will impress you. While we hear a...

Text us anytime!! It’s graduation season, and Aileen’s youngest has finished high school and will be starting the next chapter of his life at a music college!  As we celebrate his decision to study music, we reminisce about how music impacted our lives. Aileen tells joyful stories of growing up with music permeating her life.  Learn how these experiences shaped her to create a music filled life fo...

Text us anytime!! Let's chat about menopause and andropause, two natural processes that happen as we grow older. You might be thinking "Oh no, not the dreaded CHANGE!" Hey it's not so bad! Menopause (and andropause) are like seasons of life that bring amazing opportunities for personal growth and self-discovery. When our bodies go through these changes, we gain wisdom and see t...

Text us anytime!! Our Maui vacation was unlike many of the vacations we've taken in the past.  We talk about how we ended up in Maui and what we did on this vacation that was restful, replenished our energy and helped us to come home rejuvenated.   Please go to "GenAX GO: Maui Wowee" extra recording to see links about our food journey, snorkeling, and hear about the funny encounters...

Text us anytime!! This is an extra recording connected with 'Episode 9: Maui: Rest, Replenish & Rejuvenate'.  If you haven't had a chance, listen to Episode 9!  This supplemental recording is about our food journey; eating on the cheap and exploring local food trucks & encounters at the grill in Maui!    Hear about our trip to the Snorkel Store and the Jedi Mind Trick that g...

Text us anytime!! We try lunch plates from Lou’s Chicken Shop and reminisce about our childhoods!  These “Hawaiian-style” lunch plates represent how we grew up with both Asian and American foods and is an example of the multi-cultural cuisine we grew up with at home. These seemingly strange food combinations and cross-cultural food exploration reflect the melting pot we experienced. **************...

Text us anytime!! Gen Xers are known for being gritty.  SUCK IT UP!  SUCK IT UP!  was something we practiced and shouted out to other generations.   It is a mentality that we used to navigate through the world to get results!  We ask the following questions in this episode:  Is this a superpower? Why is this skill powerful?  Where did it come from?  What happens when this skill melds with Asian Im...

Text us anytime!! Happy 2023! Catch up with us as we discuss the highlights of our Holiday Season. We look at lessons from the last year that helped us realize some things we’d like to change in our lives. As we set goals for the new year, we reveal some of the bad habits we’re throwing out of our lives and good habits we will establish. Join us as share how we’re making space in our lives to crea...

Text us anytime!!  DISCLAIMER: We apologize in advance that due to some technical difficulties, the sound quality of this episode is not at its finest. However, it takes nothing away from the fabulous interview with Noeva. ********************************************** Noeva Monje is an accomplished Fitness Professional with 30+ years of experience.   Hear about her journey to mental health and em...

Text us anytime!! Lighthearted, yet serious about how we cope with various outside forces that threaten our mental health, like social media, annoying moments at family gatherings and even road rage.  Figuring out when to ask for help and tips on how to handle things that trigger  us are also part of this week's conversation. Join us! Send us your comment, suggestions and questions here ---&g...

Text us anytime!! What’s all the craze with k-drama?  How different or interesting can it be compared to Hollywood flicks?  Aileen and Anita break it down to point out some cool and quirky things they noticed while watching these dramas.    We know why we love them, why do you? Tell us all about it-->> CLICK HERE We'd love to here your review. *******************************************...

Text us anytime!! We watched so much TV growing up in the 80’s and were deeply influenced by the music culture, but there weren’t enough faces that looked like us. Join us as we look at what was available for us to identify with, the funny or disturbing things we realized about “Asian faces” on TV and the lack of Asian representation in music. CLICK -->HERE<-- to send us questions or comment...

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Text us anytime!! Come join the fun as Aileen and Anita talk about pop culture, personal growth, raising family and navigating friendships, all with our Asian GenX flare! **************************************************************** Follow us on social!! -->> Link to all things GenerAsianX [Website, Where to listen, Our Email and Social sites]: ****DISCLAIMER**** This podcast is for enter...