Inclusive Storytelling

Strong Asian Lead founder Founder and Artistic Director joins me in this episode to talk about Noriyuki Morita, or Pat Morita. Many know Pat as Mr. Miyagi from the Karate Kid movies. Mas notes Pat’s life, his struggles, his career, and why a movie about Pat’s life would be great for any storyteller.

In this episode we discuss two Hollywood legends, Cicely Tyson and Betty White who deserve a movie or mini-series to be made about their lives.

For Season 2, we are going to focus on those who deserve to have a movie or a mini-series made about them. Think Hidden Figures. My guests will speak about someone they feel deserve to have a movie or a mini-series made about them including shorts about people. I hope you enjoy this season!  In addition, I am an anti-racist and anti-oppression educator as well as a screenwriter and an author. If I...

Join Inclusive Storytelling podcast host, Ashwini Prasad, and podcast producer Chaz Volk from Mr. Thrive Media review the inaugural podcast season, and their personal highlights from each episode. Season 2 comes January 2022!

The Wampanoag tribe has had their history erased even though they are integral to the celebrated US Thanksgiving and colonizer survival. Canada has its own Thanksgiving in October to emulate the US holiday. In this episode, we begin to learn the true history of the holiday and why the fourth Thursday in November is a National Day of Mourning for the Wampanoags.

As an entrepreneur, Lisa went on a 3-year journey researching & interviewing 13 notable entrepreneurs on what makes for a MEANINGFUL, HAPPY and PROSPEROUS life. Enter her book Skip a Step:  Imparting Wisdom For Young Entrepreneur Minds.  It was through Skip a Step that she fulfilled her life's purpose to create the UNICORN JAZZ world.  She believes in community outreach and volunteering as seen wi...

There have been pirates throughout the world that do not fit our traditional stereotypes. In this episode, we explore pirates and their supporters from around the world and the centuries.

Zarna Garg is a Tiktok comedy sensation with over 30 million views. She has a headlining show at Carolines on Broadway called "Sari, Not Sorry" and is also an award-winning screenwriter with a feature film and sitcom TV show in development. She most recently won the prestigious Ladies of Laughter 2021 Newcomer Award and was named one of New York City's Top 100 Inspiring Small Businesses during the...

Paul Ninson might sound familiar because he was featured in September 2021 on Humans of New York. Paul is committed to inclusive and equitable learning and is raising funds to build a non-profit organization committed to visual education through the advancement of visual storytelling in Ghana, Africa, the Dinka Learning Center. Paul wisely tells us to support one person because this will cause rip...

Kalki Subramaniam is a transgender rights activist, artist, actress, writer, poet and entrepreneur from Tamil Nadu, India. Her foundation, the Sahodari Foundation, main objective is to promote social, political, and economic equity and campaign for civil and legal rights of transgender people. The foundation provides support t transgender people in India by cultivating their lives with art, theate...

Rita Moreno is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer. Her career has spanned over 70 years; her notable acting work includes supporting roles in the musical films Singin' in the Rain (1952), The King and I (1956) and West Side Story (1961). She is an EGOT; she has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. She is also one of 23 people who have achieved what is called the Triple Crown of Act...

Michelle Thrush is an award winning, Canadian actress. Her wins include Rosie, Leo, and Gemini awards. Schitt’s Creek Catherine O’Hara is a Gemini winner. She also starred alongside Academy Award winner Benicio Del Toro in the movie, “AKA: Jimmy P.” Michelle’s credits also include, “North of 60,” and numerous First Nations centered content. Listen to Michelle’s fascinating story where she tells in...

Meet Mayan Supreme Queen, Lady K’Abel. She was a Mayan Supreme leader who had higher authority than her husband, the king. Learn more about a fascinating woman who was part and parcel of Mayan politics and social life.  ---------- HOST: Ashwini Prasad | www. InclusiveScreenwriter.com | IG @theinclusivescreenwriter | Twitter: @INCScreenwriter | Clubhouse: incscreenwriter

Kevin Marcus Miller was Born on December 24th, 1993. He is a music producer, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Seattle, Washington, United States, has been making music for over 15 years, always with the goal of uplifting and educating his audiences.

As we end our three month arc about Asians and their influence around the world, we discuss artists who are Anglo Indians. Some famous artists who are Anglo-Indian are discussed as well as some of their histories. Anglo Indians include author George Orwell, actress Vivian Leigh, singers Jay Sean and Charli XcX, and award-winning actor Krishna Pandit Bhanji, or Ben Kingsley to name a few.

Nikesh hosts Indian Noir, a critically acclaimed, chart-topping podcast featuring thrilling crime and horror audio stories set in India, featuring Indian characters. Indian Noir has been featured in the Harper’s Bazaar, India Today, CBC, The Hindu, Times of India, New Indian Express, Deccan Herald, The Statesman, Femina, The News Minute, ABC Radio, Mashable, Reader’s Digest India, Men’s World, You...

In this episode, we briefly highlight Bollywood and Indian cinema as we journey through Asian and Pacific Islander contributions around the world. Bollywood began in the 1930s and is a huge movie industry that is popular around the world. We will also learn about key people in front of the camera, and behind the scenes, from the past and today that make up Indian cinema.  ---------- HOST: Ashwini...

Zosimo Maximo is a Filipino US American who was born in West Virginia in the US, and grew up in SE Ohio. He ventured to NYC to study fashion at Parsons School of Design. His journey has taken him to working with high end clients like Damon Wayans, a streetwear business, to directing, producing, and being a film maker. Today, Zosimo and his wife are focused on an inclusive health and wellness strea...

The Asian influence in Hollywood has a long history of talent and exclusion. This episode highlights some of the great talent in early Hollywood, forgotten talent, and a success story! Media and Hollywood are influential and inform viewers about people. As we continue to stop Asian hate, Hollywood has to embrace its past and produce, promote, and showcase content that show the diversity and humani...

Nicole Go is a queer Filipino/Chinese American entertainment professional, originally from Chicago. She is currently the Sr. Manager, Business Development – Diversity & Inclusion at Staff Me Up. With over a decade of media production experience spanning from the music industry to Emmy-award winning television, she is relentless about collaborating with organizations, studios and production compani...

We must do our part to stop Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Hate. In this episode, we look at a small group of members of the AAPI and Asian communities and their contributions to the world. We will learn about: Adrienne Clarkson: Canada’s 26th Governor General Sepahis: WW1 soldiers from the Indian sub-continent Chinune Sugihara: The Japanese Schindler Hindu Alley: Indians from the Indian s...

TRIGGER WARNING * * * This episode references rape. Celia is an Asian Indian trans woman of color who is an entrepreneur, public speaker, activist, motivator, musician, artist, photographer and a filmmaker. Growing up as a lonely closeted kid from Southern India with stigma, discrimination and gender dysphoria, she writes and speaks passionately about her struggles and challenges she faced in her...

Find out more about the great Bass Reeves! He is most likely the inspiration for the Lone Ranger. This is the first episode of short clips of folks erased from history. A new episode releases monthly! ---------- HOST: Ashwini Prasad | www. InclusiveScreenwriter.com | IG @theinclusivescreenwriter | Twitter: @INCScreenwriter | Clubhouse: incscreenwriter

Bambadjan Bamba is an actor and filmmaker from the Ivory Coast who is known for his roles in Black Panther, Suicide Squad and The Good Place. In this episode, we talk about what inclusivity means as a DACA recipient and what it means to lead with empathy, vulnerability and kindness. A wonderful episode with a wonderful person! #StandWithBamba ---------- HOST: Ashwini Prasad | www. InclusiveScreenw...

Bhavani Rao is the founder of South Asian Women in Entertainment, co- founder of South Asian in Entertainment, South Asians in Sci Fi, Fantasy & Horror, as well as a member the Television Academy.  We spoke about the entertainment industry, why relationships are so important in the industry, and what how to cultivate inclusivity. I had too much fun with Bhavani! ---------- HOST: Ashwini Prasad | w...