Podcast / Sifu Mimi Chan

106. Happy Earth Day! Patrick Rose on climate change and manatees

Happy Earth Day! Today I speak with aquatic biologist Pat Rose about the environment, climate change, and manatees! Pat is the executive director of Save the Manatee Club – their mission is to protect manatees and their aquatic habitat for future generations.

105. Jonathan Marrs on indie filmmaking

Today I chat with documentary filmmaker and photographer, Jonathan Marrs. Over the years, his journeys throughout the world have solidified his interest in photography and filmmaking. In particular, his trips to Nepal and Thailand throughout his twenties taught him the influence of images and stories on worldviews. We discuss these in depth as well as the lens through which he sees the world today.

104. Sheriff John Mina on law enforcement

Sheriff Mina of Orange County, Florida discusses his philosophy on law enforcement and what his hopes are for the community of Orlando.

[Rebroadcast] CChat 31: Game of Thrones Geek Out with Patrick Lugo

103. Anna Eskamani on Planned Parenthood and affordable housing in Florida

Representative Anna V. Eskamani is an Orlando native and daughter of Iranian immigrants. the first Iranian-American to serve in the Florida Legislature. She has been a lifelong community builder and was elected to serve the great people of Florida State House District 47 on November 6, 2018.

102. Nat Zangi, on Jungle’s music and dance choreography

I had a fun chat with singer, dancer, and choreographer Nat Zangi. We discuss her latest work on the Casio music video by Jungle.

101. Stan Sakai creator of Usagi Yojimbo

I am trying to contain my excitement today… I had the honor of interviewing the legendary Stan Sakai. For those of you who are not falling out of your chair, this means you don’t read comics. For those of you who just fainted, you know Stan as the creator of Usagi Yojimbo.

100. Mimi on International Women’s Day

Is there a song or something for this? Either way, I am excited to be celebrating my 100th episode in conjunction with International Women’s Day What is feminism? An evil plot by females to take over the world? The use of dark magic to persecute all males who will not bend to the commands of the superior sex? Sounds absurd?

[Rebroadcast] CChat 18: Helena Lucia on leaving Laestadianism to save her life

Brendon Rearick-physical and mental health

I am happy to welcome back Brendon Rearick of Movement as Medicine. We discuss health inside and out. As a trainer, Brendon helps clients with their overall wellness, but also is redefining health. Today we chat about mental health and how it impacts or physical health.

98. Dr. Ravi Chandra on mental health, gun culture, and compassion

As you all know I have been keen on discussing the importance of mental health in today’s society. Today, I chat with a returning guest, Dr. Ravi Chandra on the importance of mental health in society, but particularly the stigma of mental health in Asian Americans. We also delve into the psyche of the gun culture in America and the need for us to ask ourselves some difficult questions.

97. Happy Chinese New Year of the Pig!

What does New Year mean to you? As I wrote in previous blogs, the New Year doesn’t start for me until Chinese New Year. Chinese, or Lunar New Year, is always filled with firecrackers, loud drums, kung fu, and lion dancing.