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  • Becoming a parent has been the wildest crash course of my life. There’s the sleepless nights, the tiny socks, and the big thoughts—What am I shaping here? How much of our kids is nature, and how much is nurture?

    I don’t have all the answers—actually, I have way more questions than answers. So I sought out an expert.

    In this episode, a child and adolescent psychiatrist unpacks how kids develop emotionally, the pressures they face, and what it truly takes to enter this field. We'll explore the daily work and the incredible rewards of helping young minds thrive.

    Whether you're a parent, considering a mental health career, or just care about the next generation, I hope you find this conversation both reassuring and inspiring.

    You’ll hear about:

    Dr. Shawn Jin’s path into child & adolescent psychiatryKey skills and training for working with young patientsCommon stressors for kids today and the impact of the COVID-19Early intervention, stigma awareness, and school involvementRegional differences in mental health care between the East and West CoastTrends, challenges, and hopes in youth mental healthSelf-care for mental health professionals

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    Music Credits:

    Material Issue - Everything

  • When the power pop band "Material Issue" soared to stardom, Balin Schneider was just born. Yet it's as if he was right there in the crowd at their concerts, experiencing every beat and melody firsthand, after he spent several years making a documentary about the band’s ascent and downfall. What began as a short student project blossomed into a full-fledged feature film and a lifelong passion for filmmaking.

    In this episode, Lulu talks with Balin Schneider, a LA-based documentary filmmaker/reporter/Executive Director of arvonia films. His first feature film, Out of Time: The Material Issue Story premiered at Sound Unseen Film Festival and played in theaters nationwide. He has directed projects with artists such as Gym Class Heroes, Panic! At The Disco, The Academy Is…, BLACKPINK, Cobra Starship and Ed Sheeran. He currently attends the University of Southern California (USC) for his Master of Arts in Specialized Journalism with a focus on International reporting. He has written for LAist, The 74 and his work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, Brooklyn Vegan and Pitchfork.

    You’ll hear about:

    What inspired him to tell the story of a band that seems 'out of time'? What does it like to start one’s own film production company? Why might a filmmaker be interested in pursuing a journalism degree? Where can we discover good documentaries?

    Films that we’ve talked about:

    Shoah by Claude Lanzmann Nina & Irena by Daniel Lombroso Oasis by Justine Martin https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/05/learning/film-club-oasis.html Puffling by Jessica Bishopp https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-documentary/preparing-to-fly-in-puffling

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    Music Credits:

    Material Issue - Everything

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  • In this holiday season, we visited the Skyline Ranch Christmas Trees Farm in La Honda, California, where we we met its wonderful owner Donna. From a fruit orchard to a tree wonderland, this place has been a nature-lovers’ paradise since the 1970s. Besides bringing a festive spirit, their trees play a crucial role in nurturing the environment and spreading the joy of the great outdoors.

    In this episode, Donna shares insider tips on finding that perfect tree, taking it home safe and sound, and keeping it merry all season long. She also uncovers the origins of this entire Christmas tree tradition. Grab your saw and we'll catch you at the farm - Hope you snag that dream tree🌲!

    The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIC1o8p-tN8

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  • Hey there, pumpkin lovers! It's that wonderful time of the year when pumpkins become the unofficial dress code at grocery stores. But if you're up for real pumpkin parties, check out the pumpkin patches in Half Moon Bay if you're visiting the Bay Area. These farmers have been growing pumpkins for almost a century. Are they all set for the busiest time of the year?

    Join us on a journey to the heart of pumpkin festivities as we explore Arata's Pumpkin Farm, the oldest pumpkin farm in the area. We sat down with the farm's owner Chris Gounalakis to uncover

    What makes Half Moon Bay the “Pumpkin Capital of the West Coast”? Why do people flock to Arata's Pumpkin Farm? What's the owner's favorite pumpkin variety and recipe? What happens to all the unsold pumpkins? What's it like running a pumpkin farm? What keeps a pumpkin farm thriving for nearly a century?

    The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube.

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    Music Credits:

    1. Taylor Swift - Gorgeous

    2. The Play - Piano Version

    Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios.

    Link: https://youtu.be/7CD9KzBpSqk?si=l6UoK7gnw0doslql | Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0

    3. Dive

    Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios

    Link: https://youtu.be/V4b1AUcCi-s?si=FEUC-GiGOZU16fJ5 | Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0

  • For ethnic cuisines, navigating the balance between authenticity and adaptation can be tricky. While there’s a strong urge to stay true to the original recipe, compromises have to be made to appeal to the local palate. But Jia, the founder of a Chinese sauce brand called Hotpot Queen, doesn’t want to play it safe and aspires to bring the boldest Sichuan flavors to Americans’ plates — from sandwich to ice cream. Besides the unapologetic spiciness and numbness, her sauce has a secret element that adds a kick — the love and passion passed down through her mom and generations of Chongqing women.

    In this episode, Lulu talks with Jia, the founder of Hotpot Queen, whose fiery personality tastes just like her sauces. You’ll hear about:

    How do brands get the most out of Natural Products Expo West? What are the top organic food trends for 2023? What makes Hotpot Queen different from other hot sauce brands? Which foods pair surprisingly well with hot sauce?

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    Music Credits:

    Arimura Taishi - Hot pot quartet

    Keep It Spicy!

    Website: www.hotpotqueen.com

    Instagram: @hotpotqueen

  • We never get tired of foods that give us a funny feeling. Like mustard that sends a shockwave through our skull. Like carbonated drinks with a playful fizz in every sip. It’s not necessarily the flavor that sets us on fire; it’s the sensation that does the magic. For those in the food industry, creating a sparkling sensory experience would be key to crafting a killer product. This is precisely what inspired Yao to start 50Hertz, a brand featuring the unique taste of Sichuan Pepper. Don’t mistake it for the fiery red chili pepper you typically see in a Sichuan dish; it’s the small round berry that hides in the plate.

    In this episode, Lulu talks with Yao Zhao, the founder of 50Hertz Tingly Foods. They explore what makes Sichuan pepper special, how well it has been received in the US market, and how it can make mealtime more exciting.

    You’ll hear about:

    What was the founder’s ‘aha moment’? What’s the science behind Sichuan pepper's buzz? How did Yao get his early customers? How did Yao get customers to repurchase? What goes with Sichuan Pepper oil?

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    Music Credits:

    Daystar - Baby Whale's Dream

    Pucca - Episode 18

    Try It Out

    https://50hertzfoods.com/

  • When the thirteen-year-old Zao first saw Margaret Cho’s standup comedy on TV, he was intrigued by her loud and unapologetic persona and wished to see more not-your-average Asians on stage and screen.

    Later, Zao became a filmmaker himself and met Joyce, a producer who also aspires to debunk the model minority myth by creating more “irreverent” Asian characters. The two hit it off and went on making a proof-of-concept film to promote the idea. Joyce even brought Margaret on the cast and Zao was thrilled to work with his idol. Though the story is about an Asian American family, Zao and Joyce don’t think it’s ethnicity-based. It intends to address something universal, with the Asian idiosyncrasies being the cherry on the cake. And they’ve been working very hard to turn the short film into a full-length one…

    In this episode, Lulu talks with Zao Wang (ins @zaowangfilm) and Joyce Liu-Countryman (ins @joyceliucountryman), the director and producer of the film Unconditional: A Family Guide to Hunting. They share their takes on breaking Asian stereotypes in the media.

    You’ll hear about:

    What’s their film about? How to get a famous actress in your film Why is funding for a film important? How did Daniels make Everything Everywhere All At Once with Adobe? Why do we love Everything Everywhere All At Once?

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    Support Their Film

    Website: https://www.filmindependent.org/programs/fiscal-sponsorship/unconditional/

    Email: [email protected]

    Music Credits:

    Jonny Easton - Buddy

    Jonny Easton - Falling

  • Next time you proofread your writing, watch out for timidity — anything that sounds vague, indirect or hesitant unless you truly mean it. It's not just the grammar that matters, but the tone. As much of our communications have gone digital across text, emails and shared docs, it’s even more crucial to know how to add sparkle to what we write so that the readers would jump up and implement what we suggest.

    This also raises the bar for online writing assistants —besides catching typos, those smart ones can even help tweak the tone of our writing, depending on whether we’d like to sound personable or professional.
    In this episode, Lulu talks with Zachary, a perpetual creator / product marketing manager @Grammarly who shares how Grammarly has gone beyond fixing college essays and turned to revamping everyone’s everyday writing. As generative AI like ChatGPT takes the stage, could productivity tools like Grammarly still find their niche?

    You’ll hear about:

    How could Grammarly attract two diametrically opposed groups of users? What is inbound and outbound marketing? How to avoid being a "solution in search of a problem"? Why should marketers diversity their digital ad spend?

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    Music credits:

    Sadens - Summer

  • One of those cool perks at tech companies is their joyful office space. Open floor plans, game rooms, and even a rooftop garden to relax in. It’s not just for fun; it’s about branding, attracting top talents and increasing productivity. Even though the pandemic has receded, these stylish spaces are often half empty since few can resist the comforts of working remotely. Are companies still interested in upgrading their physical offices? Is it still the staple of business? What does it take to attract people back?

    In this episode, Lulu talks with Cherish Rosas, a Global Design Manager Lead @LinkedIn who has been elevating workplace experience across many LinkedIn campuses, from New York’s high-rises to Silicon Valley’s sprawling estates. How does her team add regional flavors to different office locations? What’s her visions of post-pandemic workplaces?

    You’ll hear about:

    How did LinkedIn build its offices? What cool things do LinkedIn’s offices have? What is inclusive design and how do we create an inclusive workplace? As hybrid work becomes the new normal, do companies still think office space is a good investment?

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    Music credits:

    Eric Godlow - Lovely

  • When Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts comic strips, first learned a museum would be built for him, he wasn’t really up for it. Thankfully, he was later convinced it would be a huge treat for his fans to see his original drawings up close (and it truly is!) At Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center located in Santa Rosa, California, one could either indulge his comics craving, or stop by the cafe table where Schulz had been seated for 4 decades, eating his go-to tuna salad sandwich while conceiving the strip of the day.

    On the 100th anniversary of Schulz's birth, Lulu talks to Benjamin Clark (Twitter: @BLClark), a curator at Charles M. Schulz Museum / a book writer who authors Charles M. Schulz: The Art and Life of the Peanuts Creator in 100 Objects. Like Schulz, Benjamin is also a Midwesterner who's got a great sense of art and humor.

    You’ll hear about:

    How the museum celebrates the centennial What’s the curator’s favorite object from the collection? What are some interesting facts about Charles M. Schulz? Why is the Peanuts gang still poplar after so many years?

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    Music credits:

    Vince Guaraldi Trio - Charlie Brown Theme

  • If there’s one thing that all human beings love, it's probably food. It nourishes our body, mind, and soul. For some, food is about desire, pleasure or taste. For others, it’s a creative outlet, and they even translate this passion into a career. Not necessarily a cook; there are many other niches in the market — food photography, recipe design, food styling and the list goes on. You may not realize it, but their work is everywhere — from the crispy-skinned, well-seasoned chicken wings on your food delivery app, to the medieval banquets or 19th-century dinner parties you see on the silver screen. Besides all the sweet perks, working with food is not always glamorous: it also calls for endurance, patience, and ability to work under pressure.

    In this episode, Lulu talks with Marta Fowlie, a LA-based food-focused content producer who builds an online marketplace — Phoode to helps thousands of talents like her seek new clients. Ready to cook up something creative with her?

    You’ll hear about:

    How large is the food-focused creative economy, and what are the key drivers of its growth? Which niches are trending? How to stay competitive in the market? A food photographer reveals her most challenging shots

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    Music credits

    Daystar - You know better than I

    Daystar - Alcohol-Free (instrumental ver.)

  • This is the stereotype we have of pharmaceutical scientists: smart, isolated workaholic who spend most of their day in a laboratory. They have a clear roadmap for drug discovery. They are close to offering the world a new promising cure. In fact, scientists are also employees like you and me. They can feel stuck at work or struggle to collaborate. Besides studying compounds and organisms, they also seek to advance their career and step into leadership. That’s how the Learning & Development department (L&D) comes into play. Scientists help us learn and L&D help scientists learn. 

    In this episode, Lulu talks with Serene Yu, a L&D professional @AstraZeneca/life-long+life-wide learner/Christian/wife/idealist with a to-do list/not-quite Bostonian, who aspires to bring the joy of learning back to adulthood. To date, her team has delivered five innovative medicines approved for the treatment of seven rare diseases.

    You’ll hear about:

    What is a rare disease? If rare diseases are so rare, why do they matter? How does L&D help pharmaceutical professionals navigate the drug discovery odyssey?

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    Music credits

    Jonny Easton - Playful

    Jonny Easton - Anticipation

    Cover photo

    Andreas Kronbeck

  • Ever since the Hogwarts Sorting Hat wisely placed Harry Porter into Gryffindor, we’ve all dreamed of a magic hat that can point us to the right career. The popular MBTI personality test sounds like one close thing, but if you’d like something more interactive - meet a career counselor! Not only have career counselors seen countless applicants with similar background, but they’ve also maintained close connections with employers you might be interested in. They also keep close watch on market trends and labor statistics. Whoever you talk to, career exploration is always about reflecting on yourself. It’s the power of introspection that drives the insights and fuels the motivation to make moves. As Dumbledore puts it, “It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” In this episode, you’ll hear from a career counselor with 10-year experience on choosing and building a career.

    In this episode, Lulu talks with Jason Tran, an Associate Director/Career Strategist at USC Marshall School of Business. He also served as a University Advisor at the Loyola Marymount University (LMU) Academic Resource Center, and a Career Counselor at the UCLA Career Center. Outside counseling, he is a hardcore Los Angeles Lakers fan who enjoys meditating, reading, watching Marvel superhero movies, the beach, and exploring different types of cuisine.

    You’ll hear about:

    What a day in the life of a career counselor looks like Can personality tests help us pick the right career? The fastest-growing jobs of the next decade Should we keep a stable job or pursue what we love?

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    Music credits: Daystar - Nap time / https://youtu.be/zclShK1hBfg

    Cover photo: freepik @whanwhanai

  • Katrina is a first-year teacher and she teaches ethnic studies, which is a new high school requirement in California. In fact, she started teaching a long time ago - not in a traditional classroom, but on social media platforms like YouTube, where she creates videos on how to live sustainably, reflectively and purposefully. Once she becomes a licensed educator, she finds that her YouTube experience can enhance her teaching career - either by helping her fight the beginner’s burnout or letting her debunk the misconceptions about ethnic studies.

    In this episode, Lulu talks with Katrina Stacie, an educator, SGV/LA Native, Chinese-American, child of Chinese-Vietnamese Immigrants, family gal, YouTuber/Content Creator. She suggests smiling to ourselves (and the ceiling) before we get out of bed each morning, and “never not chasing a million things we want”. YouTube @Katrina Stacie / Instagram @katrinastacie

    You’ll hear about:

    Why teachers are leaving the profession in droves What is ethnic studies and how should it be taught? What is it like growing up as a Chinese-Vietnamese American? Why is being authentic key to success on YouTube?

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    Music credits:

    Chillpeach - In Dreamland : https://youtu.be/DSWYAclv2I8

    Daystar - Like you : https://youtu.be/NLBmJ328Lyc

  • When you think of Chinatown, what comes to your mind? Most people are fascinated with its hole-in-the-wall restaurants, its pagoda style building or its mystique as an urban enclave, while for many Chinese immigrants it is real life and home sweet home. Bryan was born and raised in San Francisco’s Chinatown, which is the one of largest Chinese enclaves outside of Asia and the oldest Chinatown in North America. He is one of those loyal locals who loves going back and patronizing their favorite mom & pop shops. What is it like to grow up in a neighborhood that feels a world away from the city? What are Byran’s best memories? How has Chinatown changed in the last few decades?

    In this episode, Lulu talks with Bryan Wang, a Bay Area Born-And-Raised/Chinatown Native. What he recommends: San Tung, Dae Ho, Nari, Dumpling Kitchen, Robin, Naya Dessert Cafe, Matcha Maiko, Stonemill Matcha.

    You’ll hear about:

    Where to eat in SF Chinatown Stunning secret hikes in & near SF Reasons to support small and local businesses

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    Music credits:

    Track: Snow, Sonata, Untitled #1

    Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios

    Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0

    Cover Photo: 

    Dong Kingman (1911 - 2000)

  • Whether you are fresh out of college or going through a mid-career crisis, you might feel the urge to stay on top of emerging trends and join a startup in one of those fields. What the company hopes to achieve can be risky, but what if “the only risk is not taking risk at all”? Dr. James Canton came across an offer like this in his twenties and fortunately he said yes! Though a computer newbie, he joined Apple in 1981 to help mange its global business market as he felt personal computers would “change our civilization in fundamental ways — how we work, relate, buy, sell and most of all how we create”, and turns out they did. Later, working with other high tech companies and learning how they saw the future led to the foundation of his own think tank, which helps government and businesses better prepare themselves for the future. As a futurist, Dr. Canton himself is also excited about the next big thing and he invites all of us to hop on that revolution.

    In this episode, Lulu talks with Dr. James Canton, former Apple Computer executive / CEO & Chairman of the Institute for Global Futures. The Economist recognizes him as one of the leading global futurists for advising three White House Administrations and over 100 companies.

    You’ll hear about:

    What is a Futurist and how to become one? What was it like to work at Apple during its early days? How did Macintosh win the press’s heart?  What’s coming in the next 100 years?

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    Music used:

    Franz Schubert - Piano Sonata D. 850 in D (Gasteiner), Mov. IV

  • For any artist who desires a wider audience, he needs at least two arrows in his quiver, a creative one and a business one. Pek Nan always knew he was born for some creative career. He has won numerous national and international photography competitions ever since his high school teacher lended him a professional camera. He also sees how photography acts as a form of therapy while mentoring chronic disease patients at the National University Hospital in Singapore. After college, Pek Nan got accepted to Stanford GSB, one of the world’s most prestigious MBA programs, where he picked up more business chops, hoping that would get him where he wants to go. Now he’s a product manager at Activision Blizzard, helping to push game developers’ ingenuity to a larger population.

    In this episode, Lulu talks with Pek Nan Tan, a photographer/product manager/Peking University alumni/Stanford GSB Class of 2021. He also shares how a Singaporean navigated China and America. A fun fact in his own words, “My first name, Pek Nan, literally means “Cypress-Man” in Chinese. My parents named me after an ancient tree, and I love the name’s rich meaning. Every day it reminds me to be a pillar of strength and support for others.”

    You’ll hear about:

    What is a high-context and low-context culture? How to confront gaming toxicity How photography empowers chronic disease patients

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    Email: [email protected]

    Music credits:

    Track: Snow, Sonata, Untitled #1

    Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios

    Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0

  • In the last episode, David shared his best memories from the military. When his time of service was finished, he thought if he’d like to join a band, he’d better do it in his twenties. So he got on the road and started full time music. In the 1960s, rock & roll took America by storm. There was never a shortage of talented musicians, but not every band could find the same level of success as the Beatles. Like David puts it, “Always a bridesmaid, never a bride”. They traveled around, warming up headliners like Aerosmith. They needed to make sure their guitars stay in tune, and more importantly, not being stolen. Maybe not a household name, but their music should absolutely get your toes tapping.

    And one day, this rocker put down the drumsticks and picked up a badge …

    In this episode, Lulu talks with David, a former member of United States Air Force/drummer/retired police officer.

    You’ll hear about:

    What it’s like to tour with a band How tough is the police hiring process? The most dangerous situation a police officer has found himself in

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  • People usually have a good memory of what they were doing during a historic event. David clearly remembers where he was in the winter of 1963: America and the world was stunned by the assassination of President John F Kennedy, and he joined the United State Air Force one month later. In the 1950s, as the Cold War intensified, the United State Air Force started to maintain air bases in France to counter the presence of Soviet Union in East Europe. David was part of that operation. He was stationed there for three years until French President Charles De Gaulle decided to evict non-French forces from the country. When David was not up in the air, he was a rock star on the base and won many drum battles. This is how a baby boomer came of age, and also a little bit about the politics and music of the 60s.

    In this episode, Lulu talks with David, a former member of United States Air Force/drummer/retired police officer.

    You’ll hear about:

    What new cadets experience on their first day at the Air Force Academy Life on base: how airmen unwind How France pulled the plug on its part in NATO in 1960s

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  • If a professor titles his course with “Rock, Sex & Rebellion”, the top three things on each college student’s (or everybody’s) mind, it’s likely he himself is a rebellious rocker. This is true of Mark Applebaum, who’s been offering this popular course at Stanford University for 10+ years, and rocks the musical world himself. He composes with pictographs, which ends up a 72-foot wide, hand-drawn score. He crafts his own instrument with combs, doorstops or other “junk” you could find in every garage. Some of his pieces even require no musical instruments at all; instead the performer creates as much “noises” as he could, from chopping veggies to drilling holes in wood. If your ears are tuned to Mozart or Beethoven, his music might sounds puzzling, even irritating, or illuminating. For Mark, that’s his way to escape boredom, which is also the secret sauce in his music.

    In this episode, Lulu talks with Mark Applebaum, an American composer and full professor of music composition and theory at Stanford University. Check out his TED talk “The Mad Scientist of Music”, or his official website for more unusual musical stylings.

    You’ll hear about:

    A major difference between African Music and Western Music Ways musicians get inspired How rock music bridges the generation gap There are occupational hazards for musicians, too.

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