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Send a text Welcome to another fun-filled Christmas episode of The Level: Asian Podcast! We're thrilled to be joined once again (Round 2!) by OUR FAVOURITE POWER COUPLE behind Ultrafade - Rich and Jenny!  In this episode, Rich and Jenny share their journey expanding Ultrafade to Bankstown, Jenny's transition from pharmacy to joining the biz full-time, and Rich's heartwarming experie...

Send a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by Dai Le, a Vietnamese-born Australian politician currently serving as the federal member for Fowler and councillor for Fairfield/Cabravale Ward. Dai shares her harrowing experience of escaping on a boat at age seven during the fall of Saigon, getting stranded at sea multiple times, and ending up in refugee camps for months...

Send a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by Asami Koike, Founder and Director of Shapes and Sounds, a social enterprise that destigmatises and promotes mental health in Asian communities. Asami opens up about her challenges adapting to Western culture as a Japanese immigrant,  the notable gap she discovered in Asian-Australian mental health research and how droppin...

Send a text Join us as we 'wine down' and share some of the craziest and most unforgettable travel experiences. Hear Davie's untold pre-trip break-up story, Noel's backpacking adventures, Kan's year-long trip to Asia & Europe, and Viv’s SOLO travel experiences vs. with family. We also answer questions like:  What travel compromises have we made in the past that we wouldn&a...

Send a text Before we dive into this episode, check out Salena's first episode on our podcast-it sets the perfect stage for what's to come!  Link here: https://www.levelasianpodcast.com/episodes/salena-kulkarni-inkosi-wealth-episode-13 Not only is Salena a familiar face, but also a wealth strategist and certified property investment adviser who has helped 100’s of investors achieve finan...

Send a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by Traci Chen, CEO and Principal Lawyer at Maison Chen Law Group, a law firm that specialises in Australian migration support and visa application courses. Traci shares her parents' migration story and how it guided her journey from studying law to losing her corporate job and establishing her own firm with 50 employees...

Send a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by Joe Kwon, CEO and Founder of ConFit and ConFit Pathways, a social enterprise and NFPO dedicated to fostering a sense of self-worth among inmates to help them successfully reintegrate into society. Joe candidly shares his journey from mingling with the wrong crowd during his youth, to leading a criminal syndicate by age 21...

Send a text Welcome back to Part 2 of our origin and business story episode! If you missed Part 1, you'll definitely want to check it out first. 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3A7vq9G_0Q&t=11s This time around, Kan, Davie, and Noel reflect on their biggest sacrifices in building their businesses, their personal take on the idea of work-life balance, and the nuggets of wisdom they'd...

Send a text Today, we've got a special episode where we dive deep into the lives of Kan, Davie, and Noel - the brains behind Social Wave, Box Advisory Services, and your favourite podcast Level: Asian! The boys walk down memory lane as they share their personal experiences leading up to their entrepreneurial endeavours, including childhood ambitions, student lives, and early career ventures....

Send a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we're joined by Lisa Nguyen, founder of Astrid, Australia's first multi-award-winning female led dispensary and specialty clinic for cannabinoid medicines, plant therapies, and nutraceuticals.  Lisa shares her unique uni experience in Wagga Wagga and how it changed her perspective on life, shaped her values and the transition into h...

Send a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we’re joined by Amanda and Ken, the founders of EVA, Australia's award-winning, certified B Corp furniture brand.  Amanda and Ken share their journey from how they founded EVA, the evolution of the brand, and highlight company milestones and successes, along with the challenges they’ve faced during their journey.  We also talk to Amanda...

Send a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we’re joined by Brenda Van, Founder of 'Dating Apps Suck', an offline dating event that brings like-minded people together in person. Brenda shares her thoughts on the modern dating scene, why it motivated her to start ‘Dating Apps Suck’, and shares the success of hosting “Dating Apps Suck” events across Sydney and Melbourne.  Brend...

Send a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we’re joined by Matt Purcell, Australia’s leading personal branding expert and the founder of KYU Media, a creative agency based in Sydney, and Social Kung Fu, Australia’s only verbal self-defence program.  Matt opens up about his experiences growing up as an adoptee and his valuable lessons in learning business from direct experiences and me...

Send a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we’re joined by Sally Sitou, a Labor Party Member for the Division of Reid as of the 2022 Australian federal election. Sally talks to us about her journey of getting into politics, how her parents’ migrant story and the community support have influenced her political work and shares what it’s been like navigating the limelight of being an MP....

Send a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we’re joined by our amazing guest, Vinh Giang. If you're not familiar with Vinh yet, he's an international speaker, a communications coach, an entrepreneur, and a magician! Vinh opens up to us about his experience of moving schools five times due to severe bullying, failing year 12, navigating his son's autism, unlearning bad w...

Send a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we’re joined by Aaron Christie-David, Director of Atelier Wealth, a multi-awarded mortgage broker company.  Aaron shares his story of growing up in a large family, migrating to Australia, exploring non-traditional education routes, and building a business that helps people start and scale up their property portfolio. He also shares how "migra...

Send a text From coming up with a crazy podcast concept on a random weekday, to now celebrating our FIRST ANNIVERSARY, the team at Level: Asian is so truly grateful for all of your INCREDIBLE support.  We always say, we’re creating a podcast we wish we grew up with.  So, to celebrate this milestone, we're sharing some of our favourite memories from the last 12 months! 🤫We also give you an ex...

Send a text In this episode of the Level Asian podcast, we’re joined by Amit Tewari, founder of Soul Burger, plant-based entrepreneur, and former medical doctor. Amit shares his challenges with parental expectations of becoming a doctor, how he juggled medical school AND running his own restaurant, and his journey of moving Soul Burger into the plant-based space. He also shares his vision for the...

Send a text In this special episode, we’re RELIVING Davie & Shirley’s Wedding Day! We also get into the nitty gritty details of how much the big day really cost, how Davie and Shirley blew their budget THREE times and we get to hear the exciting (and stressful) parts of the wedding planning process!  Show Notes Links:  Davie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davie-mach/ Shirley: https://www.linkedin.co...

Send a text In this episode of the Level Asian Podcast, we’re joined by Karen Loon, a former senior Big 4 partner, diversity practitioner and author of "Fostering Culturally Diverse Leadership in Organisations." We’re discussing the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, how family dynamics influence the way you navigate work culture, and we also explore the role of mentorship for...

Send a text In this episode, we’re talking about a very personal topic to us. Kan opens up about his experience with grappling with death and illness within Asian families and the several nuances around navigating Eastern vs Western culture.  If this topic isn’t right for you this week, feel free to join us again in our next episode. If you’re going through a tough time and need support, please ca...

Send a text In Part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Justin Sung & Michael Tsai, Co-Founders of iCanStudy we’re talking about taking control of your own learning journey and how to challenge your own learning capacity.  If you haven’t already, make sure to check out Part One of our second two-part series before continuing on. If you have, enjoy as we continue our discussion. iCanStudy: https://icanstu...

Send a text We’re back again with Dr. Justin Sung & Michael Tsai, Co-Founders of iCanStudy for another two-part series to dive more into their insights and learnings within the education space. In Part 1, we’re discussing the difference between US vs Australian students, certain limitations within the education system and how current learning curriculums lag in the modern world. We also get a litt...

Send a text In this episode, we're talking about our relationships with money! We discuss our different upbringings and how it’s affected our perspectives on money – Davie shares his experience of growing up ‘poor’ in an Asian household, and Noel with his frugal tendencies that he continues to carry with him.  We unpack the hot topic of deciding whether to purchase property, rent or travel -...

Send a text Today, we’ve got a special episode where we discuss topics from our own experiences as Asian women!  We deep dive into the discussions around the challenges of being an eldest daughter, societal and peer pressures when it comes to beauty standards and the ongoing debate around choosing your career versus having kids – and whether or not you should tell your boss about this decision. Ka...