Color of Success

Writer & Director Ran Ran Wang and Producer Annie Huang join Dr. Stephanie J. Wong to discuss the importance of highlighting the stress that professional athletes face. In their Psychological Sport Thriller, "I Think About K*lling You" that premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC, rowing captain, Dani is plagued with invasive fantasies of unaliving her abusive coach. When the coach push...

Dr. Stephanie J. Wong shares a conversation with Carol Chin who is featured alongside her son in a new documentary short, Home Plate. The documentary short from Breakwater Studios in association with McDonald's, spotlights a Chinese American family's story of immigration, resilience, community impact, and entrepreneurship across generations. The film captures an intimate conversation between Carol...

Jesse Mei Li talks about playing Cola in Hulu's The Season which explores motivations for being part of Hong Kong High Society. -How did she channel her personal experiences into Cola? -What emotions did Jesse want to portray to the audience? -How did she bond with her fellow actors? -Jessie shares her favorite spots in Hong Kong! The Season is streaming on June 17, 2026! #hulu #colorofsuccess #pr...

On the Color of Success Podcast, Chris Pang & Justin Chien talk about their starring roles as Andrew Fung and David Ho, respectively, in Hulu's The Season. Don't miss their dynamic friendship on-screen and in real life! -What were their character's internal struggles? -How did they channel personal experiences into the characters? -Chris talks about feelings of belonging, or lack thereof -How did...

In this powerful press interview, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and director Eugene Yi to discuss The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas. This is the next chapter in The List Series created by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, streaming on HBO Max on May 13. Through deeply personal conversations led by journalist Jada Yuan, the documentary explores what it truly means to be AAPI — centering the...

Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Zhengyu "Z" Huang discuss his new book, " Rethinking China: Challenging Our Economic Assumptions and Opportunities for Lasting Prosperity ." Zheng explained that the book was inspired by a desire to address misconceptions about China's economy and explore opportunities for mutual prosperity. He assumed the role of president of the Committee of 100, a non-profit organizati...

Dr. Stephanie J. Wong interviews  Regina Linke , author of the children's book "Little Helper," which features traditional Chinese brush painting illustrations and explores themes of community help and Eastern philosophical teachings.  Regina  explained how she began writing and illustrating as a second career after moving to Taiwan with her family, inspired by her son's existential questions abou...

In this inspiring episode, filmmaker and content creator, Christine Chang opens up about her powerful journey from photography and branding to filmmaking, as well as her personal growth through healing relationships. Christine shares insights into her upcoming short film, Making Space , which explores a woman's path to self-worth and finding her voice in a complex relationship. The film is a refle...

Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Neha Kumar discuss Neha's non-traditional career journey, starting with her initial thought of majoring in pre-med but shifting towards entrepreneurship and teaching. Neha explained how teaching allows her to contribute to others' success while providing her with personal fulfillment. Neha shares: Market trends and investment insights, particularly in the start-up space C...

Dr. Stephanie J. Wong talks with Director of Slanted , Amy Wang about the takeaways from the bold, provocative genre-bender that uses sharp satire and sci-fi horror to interrogate beauty standards, assimilation, and the cost of belonging. The film follows Joan Huang ( Shirley Chen ), a high school outsider who idolizes the popular girls and dreams of becoming prom queen, but fears the only way to...

Dr. Stephanie J. Wong talks with stars of Slante d , Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever) and Amelie Zilber about the thought-provoking movie that uses sci-fi horror to examine beauty standards, assimilation and the cost of belonging. The film follows Joan Huang (Shirley Chen), a high school outsider who idolizes the popular girls and dreams of becoming prom queen, but fears the only way to w...

Miyavi is well-known for his unique finger-slapping style of playing guitar. His love for music began when a football injury led him to learn to play the guitar. In this interview, he talks about:  How the mentality of being open to new things and not expecting perfection can lead to meaningful experiences Acting alongside Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista in the Wrecking Crew How he respects Jacob Ba...

The Wrecking Crew cast, Jacob Batalon and Morena Baccarin, and director, Ángel Manuel Soto visit the Color of Success Podcast with Dr. Stephanie J. Wong. They talk about how Psychology is woven throughout the movie, including: -Ángel wanting to highlight generational trauma and the relationship between brothers (Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista's characters) -Morena channeling her experiences as a ma...

Go behind the scenes of the indie horror film Primate in this interview with actress Victoria Wyant . Victoria shares how she first found her way into acting, why she typically does not watch horror movies, but how filming horror is such a uniquely exciting experience. She also talks about what sets  Primate apart and why it's a film that truly deserves to be seen on the big screen. Whether you're...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong talks with filmmaker and sports producer Jon Hill to explore how identity, loss, and creativity have shaped his life and work. Jon opens up about his mixed-race heritage—growing up with a Thai mother and an American father whose love story began in Thailand during the Vietnam War—and how that unique background inspired his film  Above...

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Ellen Huet dive deep into the intersection of mental health, culture, and the emotional toll of investigative journalism. From the personal challenges of reporting on trauma to the hidden world of wellness cults, this conversation offers a raw and insightful look at the human cost of telling difficult stories. 🔍 Highlights: Mental Healt...

Join Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Norman Chen, CEO of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), as they dive deep into the pressing issues facing Asian + American communities today, with a special focus on mental health, youth leadership, and breaking stereotypes. This episode explores the intersection of culture, identity, and mental health, while offering actionable insights on overcoming societal chal...

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down with the trailblazing Yue-Sai Kan, a pioneer in cultural exchange through television, cosmetics, and business. Yue-Sai takes us through her groundbreaking work, producing the TV show Looking East in the late 70s and early 80s, which aimed to foster cultural understanding between the East and West. She opens up about the challenges she faced in both...

Healing from Narcissistic Trauma as an Immigrant In this heartfelt episode, Agatha Peters shares her journey of overcoming narcissistic abuse within a collectivist, immigrant family. She unpacks the emotional toll of growing up with a narcissistic parent, how culture shapes our understanding of parenting, and her path to healing. With insights on setting boundaries, journaling, and supporting othe...

Today, I'm joined by Matthew Veland, President of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Metro DC and Dyanna Volek, proud Filipina American and native San Franciscan who during the day, works in government affairs and is a champion of the Filipino community. We discuss: Biggest challenges that Filipino business owners face Need to address mental health and business owners' relationship to...

Today, we welcome Elizabeth Akua-Nyarko Patterson to the show. Following an accident and a skull fracture, she advanced her education. She is the founder and executive director of the Girls education initiative of Ghana (GEIG), providing academic and financial support for girls including applicants with special needs, so they may access higher education, and professional opportunities. We discuss:...

Jackie Dallas followed her passion, which led to her break-out role in Season 1 of "Stranger Things," as 'Jen,' Mr. Clarke's girlfriend, Jen Woo. In the Netflix series, The Hunting Wives, starring Dermot Mulroney, Malin Akerman, and Brittany Snow, she plays Jia-Yi. In this episode, we dive into: Career Transition from Medicine to Acting Her break-out role in Stranger Things and how it jump started...

Hannah Ryu is a storyteller, AI Strategist, and the co-founder of Oak Theory, a creative technology studio specializing in UX/UI, web, application design, and development. We explore: Co-founding a creative technology studio, aiming to address the lack of diversity in UX design firms.  Confronting negative self-talk/narratives when building a business The role of perfectionism in Korean culture Th...

Joe Daru is no stranger to thriving in new environments. From living in various countries to playing professional baseball, and now acting and directing, Joe shares how he continues to navigate his life and career. He highlights: How he developed skills through baseball, such as competitiveness, motivation, and work ethic, which he now applies to his career in Entertainment. The importance of open...

We are fortunate to have Producer, Winnie Cheung and actress, Celia Au on the show to discuss their short film, Last Call which premiered at the 2025 SXSW Midnight Short Program. This short fantasy thriller takes you on the psychological journey of a traumatized motorcyclist who daydreams about a sultry serpent woman and is haunted by her enchanting voice.  Winnie's credits include being a co-prod...