Yellow Glitter

Yellow Glitter


Latest Episodes

#33 State of COVID & healing our queer Asian identities with Dr. JT (Jonathan Tolentino)
November 07, 2021

Another beautiful episode chatting about COVID, our mental health, and our future. We're joined by an extra special guest Dr. JT, Jonathan Tolentino, who is the Program Director of the Combined Intern

#32 Rainbow-washing and performative allyship of pride
June 24, 2021

This week, we're joined by our favorite Derek Tran once again to chat about the state of COVID, rainbow-washing, performative allyship, and showing up authentically.

#31 Activism & Asian culture: showing up & calling in our community with Derek Tran
June 14, 2021

Another wonderful episode with our lovely guest Derek Tran, to talk about issues surrounding activism, current-day events, and the Asian culture.

#30 Stop Asian Hate and addressing rise in anti-Asian hate crimes with Derek Tran
April 09, 2021

Derek Tran and I chat about the rising anti-Asian hate crimes and what we can do to keep ourselves safe and sane during this time.

#29 Leading by example: compassion and mindfulness with Kim Thai
January 24, 2021

This episode, Im joined by Kim Thai, founder of ganeshspace, an organization dedicated to making mindfulness a more equitable space. We chat about the current politics of America, how we can show up

#28 Storytelling and the richness of our Asian history with Randy Kim
January 12, 2021

On this episode of Yellow Glitter, Im joined by Randy Kim, a queer, second-generation Viet-Khmer American from Chicagoland and podcast host of The Banh Mi Chronicles, highlighting uplifting important

#27 A graphic tale of honesty, darkness, truth and love with Mike Curato
November 24, 2020

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Curato, a queer Asian author and illustrator, to talk about his latest graphic novel, Flamer, inspired by his own personal life story. We cover a lot of topics including, mental health, bullying, suicide, and the wav

#26 Paving ways & coming out in the world of hockey with Jon Lee-Olsen
October 30, 2020

In this episode, we are joined by Jon Lee-Olsen, a professional ice-hockey player who made headlines as the first openly out player in Europe and third in the world. We talk about his experience coming out nationally, managing relationships alongside a sp

#25 Moving mountains and the importance of visibility with Rain Valdez
September 18, 2020

In this episode, we are joined by Rain Valdez to talk about her journey from the Philippines and Guam to the Emmy-nominated actress and producer she is today. We talk about her Emmy-nomination, Razor Tongue, and trans representation in media.

#24 Discovering our voice & living our unapologetic truth with Amazin Lêthi
July 30, 2020

In this episode, we are joined by Amazin LeThi, LGBTQ+ sports ambassador, former competitive bodybuilder, entertainment executive, and fitness author to chat about current events and her life journey. We talk about trans-racial issues, equity and represen