The Sifu Mimi Chan Show
Today I sit down with Julio Ricardo Varela (cohost In the Thick, LatinoUSA) to discuss the devastation after Hurricane Maria that still plagues the island today. We also go deeper into the underlying problems that the island has faced for decades. Julio hopes that the attention Hurricane Maria has brought to Puerto Rico will result in real action and changes being made that are long overdue. We also talk tostones and dominoes, so listen on as we delve into the culture of Puerto Rico.
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May 4th has become a Star Wars fan day for the past several years. According to Starwars.com: While the idea of May the 4th did not start with Lucasfilm, the film company that created Star Wars has fully embraced the spirit of fandom that makes the day so special. StarWars.com, as well as the official Star Wars social media channels (hashtag #StarWarsDay), help spread the word and showcase fan activity. Each year fans celebrate with their own traditions by throwing Star Wars themed parties, hosting film marathons, having lightsaber fights, dressing in cosplay, or even attending a large public event. May has always been important to Star Wars fans. The six live-action movies of the Star Wars saga debuted in May, and it has been the traditional start date of Disney Star War weekends. I sit down with Brian again to chat Star Wars traditions and review The Last Jedi. Spoiler alerts for those that have been in a cave and have not yet seen the most recent film. May the 4th be with you all!
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Oscar and I just returned from our transatlantic cruise to Italy and Spain. We love talking about our travels and today we are sharing stories about our recent adventure. Listen in for more on Italy, Spain, Azores Islands, life at sea and learn why we call Oscar the ‘taxi cab whisperer’. Warning: We do discuss a lot of amazing food, so do not listen to this episode hungry!
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Vinny Vurro is the owner of Felice Center for Pediatric Rehabilitation in Orlando, which offers speech, occupational, and physical therapy for children. Vinny believes in treating his patients like family and strives to help each patient reach his/her maximum potential in speech and language development.
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Ricky Watters is a running back who played for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Seattle Seahawks. As a football fan, I enjoyed learning more about Ricky’s journey to the NFL and the hard core training it took to play at an elite level. We also talk about life after the NFL and his current passion for helping others through motivational speaking. I met Ricky and his family when they joined Wah Lum many years ago, and although they have moved back to the West Coast, I am happy we have kept in touch. It was fun to learn about what really happens when you are on the field on ‘Any Given Sunday.’
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Rowena Norman is a Director of New Corporate Partnerships for Feeding America. She initiates authentic and meaningful partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. She loves utilizing her strong consultative fundraising, relationship management, and negotiation skills to forge innovative partnerships and make a difference every day. I enjoyed talking to Rowena about Feeding America, and the growing issue of hunger that faces so many in the US today. I was surprised to learn about how many people are hungry in the US today, and that many of the kids in school or people we interact with on a daily basis are food insecure. I love learning, and am grateful for the opportunity to constantly have my eyes opened through these interviews. Warning: Rowena’s passion and enthusiasm for her work is contagious, so be prepared to feel inspired to make a difference after listening to this podcast.
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On March 14, 2018, one month after the shooting in Parkland, FL, over 3000 Walkouts took place around the world. For 17 minutes students walked out of their classrooms to honor the 17 lives that were lost in the brutal shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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I had the pleasure of sitting down with director Kristen Blalock and associate producer Mickie Garcia to discuss their film in the making: Survivor in White. I was grateful they reached out to me about their all female crew that is venturing to Iraqi Kurdistan to share the stories of women who are victims of sexual assault. The all female crew is not just in place to sport #girlpower, but is an important factor in their access to the survivors without re-victimizing them in any manner.
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Happy New Year! After a week of celebrations, I am exhausted and happy to be finished with most of our shows. This year, we welcomed the Year of the Dog. While most of Asia takes a week long vacation for the Lunar New Year, Wah Lum works over time. Oscar and I sit down to discuss the ins and outs of Chinese New Year celebrations, Wah Lum Style. We recorded this episode on Facebook LIVE, so we apologize if we are jumping around a bit in this episode. We enjoyed interacting with our audience as we answered listener questions and reacted to comments that were being posted throughout the podcast.
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Hi Everyone! It’s my 52nd episode of Culture Chat! I can’t believe it has been a year of podcasts. Today, I am answering listener questions and will be joined with my occasional co-host Oscar Agramonte. I am so grateful to all of you who have been tuning in each week THANK YOU so much. I have enjoyed learning from all of my guests, but have also learned a lot about myself. Although I still have a long way to go, I know that I am trying to become a much better listener. Thank you to all of my guests who graciously shared their stories with me, and thanks again to all of you for listening. Special gratitude love to those who have supported this podcast through Patreon and donations. Thanks to all of you, I hope to bring you more interesting podcasts in 2018. If anyone else is interested in donating please visit my website www.culturechatpodcast.com
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If you were to ask chiropractor Dr. Chad Eldridge about his practice, he would simply state his philosophy: Getting the masses off their asses. As you can tell, Chad, is not your ordinary chiropractor. He calls himself rather, the Movement Mechanic. And rightly so. His goals are to get people moving towards being pain free pain free. The key word here being moving! Chad does not just lay you on a table and give you a conventional adjustment, nope, at his practice you will often leave feeling as if you’ve had a 1 hour work out! I chat with him on his methods and philosophies and how we can incorporate them in our everyday lives. If you still haven’t kicked started your new years resolutions, listen on for some valuable information on why movement is just what the doctor ordered.
Read moreJanuary is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking is definitely a subject that makes people, including myself very uncomfortable… but like so many issues of today, we need to speak about things that make us uncomfortable. Chong Kim speaks to me today about her experience as a victim of child abuse and human trafficking in the United States. Chong has appeared on CNN, Tyra Banks, and CNBC, and recently authored her memoir Broken Silence. She also speaks at colleges around the country to advocate against human trafficking and child abuse. Her story was used for the film Eden, starring Jamie Chung.
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