Navigating the Rise

Mr. Venkata Sai Sandeep Ogirala is an accomplished Engineering Leader with over a decade of specialized software engineering experience, focusing on testing and big data. Currently, he serves as a Staff Software Quality Engineer at ServiceNow, where his expertise in AI, ML, and big data analytics ensures that the software solutions under his oversight are both cutting-edge and reliable, aligning w...

Have you ever felt like you didn’t belong as an Asian American? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Join George and Vivian Tran as they chat about what it’s like to be Asian American. Dr. Vivian Tran helps businesses analyze their needs and develop programs aimed to create a healthy work environment. She’s also writing a book based on her experiences growing up as an Asian American called the Asian Duc...

This week, we have the opportunity to interview with MR Maximo.  She is a flight attendant, freelance author, and financial advisor.  She currently lives in the Philippines.  Also, because of her work as a flight attendant, she travels throughout the world that advanced her cultural understandings across countries. Her work revolves around sustainability and how sustainable living c...

Most people think being a cabin crew and an Instagram influencer is all about the outside looks; Ekasari Gusti proves that it's more than that. For her, looks won’t matter if a person has poor behavior and doesn’t celebrate her own body.   Sari's brand is all about learning how to build self-confidence. Listen to the episode to hear Sari's traveling stories, fashion tips, the challenges...

Working in Hollywood might be the sexy thing on the outside, but is it the sexy thing on the inside?    In this episode, Vicki Lau gives us an inside scoop of what is like working in Hollywood.  In fact, she describes her experience working in hot shows and movies like Aquaman and Walking Dead.

Who says being a mother is a hindrance to your dreams? Influencer and enneagram coach Vivien Yap begs to disagree. From juggling full-time work, motherhood, and influencer marketing, there's no limit to what a motivated mother can do. Listen to the episode to hear how she deals with her busy schedule, the importance of self-care in motherhood, and why the best thing you can do for yourself as a mo...

Have you ever felt lost with the direction your life and faith is going? Finding our truth takes a lot of reevaluation of our beliefs and values. However, God puts us in these situations to lead us toward the right path. In this episode, Stacey and Danah Gutierrez share the story of their transition toward spiritual work. They lay down raw and real insights into why our advocacy must align with th...

Do you want to know what it takes to become a top content creator? If yes, this episode will show you how you can build your skills, attract an audience, create engaging content online, and overcome the challenges that come with it. You will gain advice from the horror master himself, Mizter Popo, as he shares how he started podcasting and how the things he learned from entrepreneurship led him to...

Do you need survival tips and empowering advice to help you fulfill your dreams of becoming an actor? The path of the artist is paved with difficulty. You need to face and overcome a lot of predicaments and hindrances. There are internal and external factors that may affect your confidence and passion for your craft. Vivian Ahn shares her experiences and learnings along her acting journey. Listen...

How can acting skills play a role in creating content online? Daniel Ang is the perfect man to ask. With his large following in platforms like Instagram and a blossoming career in acting, it seems like he can do it all. In this episode, Daniel shares his journey toward becoming an influencer and how being an actor helps him create fresh and inspiring content for his audience. He also discusses the...

This is an introduction to Korean Fusion food in Los Angeles.  Let me know what you think! Video here: https://youtu.be/Arc6_EqIxrQ

Nowadays, it’s tempting to start a career on social media because it’s lucrative. But becoming an influencer isn’t all about taking good pictures; you have to go out there and build a brand for yourself. In this episode, Athena Ng shares her journey in becoming a social media influencer. She discusses sustainable fashion, the ups and downs in the fashion industry, and how companies collaborate wit...

Do you want to break out of the conservative identity society has forced on you? Having a creative channel for sharing our thoughts and personalities enables us to connect with ourselves and our communities. In this episode, Deborah Cristobal shares how she expresses herself through acting and fashion. She delves on her various voice acting gigs and takes us through her garment-making techniques....

Beyond the food, here are major landmarks where you can get to immerse yourself in Korean culture without traveling across the Pacific Ocean! Video episode here: https://youtu.be/UWiSdh5q1ZY

We discuss three core attributes that made K-pop popular around the world.  Video link here:   https://youtu.be/VJVX4EP-gzI

Here are three reasons why you should tune in to the full episode:  1) Discover how Kiki cleaned up her act after being riddled with addiction, alcoholism, and partying.   2) Get motivated to live a life of purpose.  3) Learn how to overcome the fear of rejection and failure.   Are you feeling trapped and out of control? Disentangling yourself from present addictions can be tri...

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  1) How to eat a universe to make you feel important   2) If you love food and where it comes from  3) If you are interested in Korean culture

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  1) Discover the beginnings of the Asian Creative Network.  2) Find out how Han Ju balances conflicting viewpoints in managing ACN.  3) Learn the importance of narrative diversity in the Asian creatives community.   Growing up, what stereotypes have influenced your life?   The most prevalent stereotype...

How can you navigate cultural differences to communicate with others? Appreciating the uniqueness of each culture is key to building confidence and engaging with others. In this episode, Carl Choi discusses his early experiences as an Asian-American trying to adjust to his surroundings. He shares how he overcame his shyness and became a more outgoing individual to become the entrepreneur he is tod...

How do you deal with cultural differences in your business? This week, we learn about Kenneth Randall’s experiences in bridging Asian and Western cultures. As an American, he encountered challenges in adapting to the Asian approach to work and leadership. However, Kenneth addressed these cultural gaps. The values and principles he learned from the Asian culture also helped him in raising his famil...

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This week we have the opportunity to speak with Sunni Sukumar, Marketing Director at preHIRED.  We explored various topics on how he broke out of the limitations he had and practiced his grit to get to where he is now.  Some of those stories we heard from Sunni include: * How Sunni grew up scared of white people because of all the racism he faced as a kid. * His parents didn't teach him...

Our upbringing determines our identity and values. Every decision we make is affected by our beliefs growing up. As a result, it can become a constraint in a diverse workplace, where you have to learn how to put yourself in the shoes of someone from another culture. By learning how to respect each other’s differences and awakening our cultural awareness, we can achieve success in everything we do....

This week we have the opportunity to discuss with Angeline Wehmeyer on she went from making minimum wage with a master's degree to owning 1000's apartment units. Angeline Wehmeyer has always been an entrepreneur at heart. Her passion is to share her system with others to continually add more value and help them create a lifestyle filled with health & wealth, joy & abundance.

This week we have the opportunity to speak with Surbhi Rathore.  Surbhi Rathore is the CEO and Co-Founder of Rammer, the popular AI platform that automatically generates actionable insights from meetings. Prior to leading Rammer to success, Surbhi was heading Pre-Sales and Implementation projects for the Intelligent Assistant from Amdocs pluggable on existing Telco Enterprise software solutio...