Undefinable: An AAGC Originals Podcast

In this episode, Kara sits down with Amy Liu to talk about building Tower 28, the lessons she's learned as an entrepreneur, the importance of representation, and why women need to have more conversations about money. Plus, Amy shares the beauty products she swears by and even reveals her go-to Din Tai Fung order. Amy Liu is the Founder and CEO of Tower 28 — the best-selling, sensitive skin-friendl...

In this episode, Kara sits down with Jenna for the conversation we have been wanting to have all year. The long road that got her here: Korean adoption, child performer since sesame street, broadway, glee, two Tonys, this show. Kara asks about what hosting this show taught her about her own undefinable life and what she is stepping into next. Jenna Ushkowitz is an actress, producer, and podcaster...

In this episode Kara sit’s down with the stars of GIRLS LIKE GIRLS, based on writer/director Hayley Kiyoko's hit single and best-selling novel of the same name and featuring all-new music from Kiyoko, GIRLS LIKE GIRLS is a heartfelt coming-of-age story set over the course of one sun-drenched summer, where new-girl-in-town Coley falls in love for the first time while learning to accept herself alon...

In this episode, Jenna and Kara sit down with Remy Morimoto Park to discuss what it was like growing up shy and still somehow becoming a theatre camp girl – her years living abroad as an expat teen, her decade-plus journey as a content creator, her honest path through recovery, and how she turned her love of matcha into her own brand, Frauth. Remy Morimoto Park is a wellness and lifestyle content...

In this episode, Renee Sun and Rosalind Ong open up about their upbringings and the way money showed up in their lives growing up. Renee shares how she's instilling healthy financial habits in her kids, and Rosalind walks us through the journey that led her to becoming a lawyer. Plus, the financial tips everyone needs to hear, from getting out of debt to the smartest ways to start saving. Renee Su...

In this episode, Jenna and Kara sit down with Dr. Joyce Park (teawithmd) to discuss what she was like growing up painfully shy, the pressures of being an eldest daughter and a woman in the medical industry with a family, her medical trajectory and the twists and turns her career took, her incredible year in medical journalism, her content creation as "TeaWithMD," her new hair line KERATIV, and her...

Happy AAPI Heritage Month from all of us at AAGC & East West Bank. In this episode, Vanessa Lee joins Jenna and Kara for a conversation that is as hilarious as it is deeply informative. From her BFF telling her she "ruined everything" when she got pregnant at 26, to building one of the most intentional aesthetic practices in the industry- Vanessa is refreshingly unfiltered and brilliant. She opens...

Happy AAPI Heritage Month from AAGC and our partners at East West Bank! In this episode, Cherie and Jean, The Tiger Sisters, sit down with Jenna and Kara to talk about growing up together, childhood adventures (including a Glee concert) and the journeys that led them apart and back together. From tech careers to launching their podcast and brand, they share stories of entrepreneurship, creativity,...

HAPPY AAPI Heritage Month from all of us at AAGC & East West Bank. In this episode, Michelle Lee sits down with Jenna and Kara to talk about a career in media that has shaped how Asian women are seen in fashion and beauty. From her time at Allure to her own personal style, Michelle reflects on growing up without representation, putting Asian women on magazine covers, and the full-circle joy of mot...

Happy AAPI Heritage Month from all of us at AAGC and East West Bank. In this episode, Jenna and Kara sit down with childhood idol Lisa Ling for an intimate conversation about her remarkable journey. She reflects on her time on The View, the incredible influence of her grandmother, and growing up fast while knowing from an early age that she wanted to be a journalist. Lisa also opens up about what...

In this episode, we sit down for a fun, high-energy conversation with multi-hyphenate and hilarious Yuriyan Retriever, who will be headlining at Netflix Is A Joke Fest on May 9th at the Laugh Factory. We talk about what Yuriyan was like growing up in Japan, her directorial debut, her dream of winning an Academy Award, and her time living in LA. She also gives a special multimedia performance and a...

In this episode, Sarayu joins Jenna and Kara for a moving conversation about forging her own path. She reflects on growing up a wild child, earning a black belt, and the courage it took to walk away from jobs that didn’t feel right. Sarayu also shares funny stories from her upbringing like stealing chairs, her scholarly parents and the lessons those moments taught her about resilience and followin...

In this episode, beauty expert and longtime friend of AAGC, Sara Tan, sits down with Jenna and Kara for a deep dive into all things beauty. From the must-haves in her everyday bag to the skincare rituals she swears by, Sara shares her insider tips and favorite products. They also get personal, chatting about what it’s like to be a mom while navigating the oversaturated beauty world, balancing self...

In this episode, Stephanie Suganami joins Jenna and Kara for a thoughtful conversation about growing into her truest self. Steph reflects on what she dreamed of becoming as a child, being raised by a village of strong women, and how those early influences shaped her path. She dreams about her time as a go-go dancer in LA and she also opens up about protecting her peace, pursuing what genuinely ful...

Thanks for listening to another episode of Undefinable: An AAGC Originals Podcast In this episode, Kristi Yamaguchi joins Jenna and Kara for an inspiring conversation about her journey on and off the ice. Kristi reflects on the age she began taking skating seriously, the intense motivation that shaped her early years, and the unforgettable emotions of winning an Olympic gold medal. She also opens...

In this episode, Hayley joins Jenna and Kara for an honest, fun, and heartfelt conversation about her New York Times bestselling novel Where There’s Room for Us, what it means to write queer love stories that center joy, and the meet-cute with her fiancée that feels straight out of a rom-com. She also opens up about stepping into the director’s chair for her feature film debut, her long-standing t...

Welcome to the very first episode of Undefinable: An AAGC Originals Podcast.   In this premiere, hosts Jenna Ushkowitz and Kara Wang sit down with Asian American Girl Club Founder and CEO Ally Maki to talk about the journey that led to AAGC. Ally shares her path from being a self-described “club kid” to building a career in Hollywood, and the personal experiences that inspired her to create a spac...

Undefinable takes listeners inside the Asian American Girl Club world and beyond, where trailblazing stories meet community voices. Hosted by Jenna Ushkowitz (GLEE) and Kara Wang (GOOD TROUBLE), each episode brings together honest, meaningful conversations with the AAGC team and a rotating lineup of trailblazing guests. CEO and Founder Ally Maki also joins at times to dive deeper into the stories...