Society and Culture / Sifu Mimi Chan

161. Greg Rucka on writing, protests, and justice

Hi Everyone! Greg and I ditched the comforting conversation of last week and moved back into the darkness.

160. Empathy to understand racism

I’ve been saddened by the events surrounding the murder of George Floyd. I have had past episodes on this podcast on law enforcement and black lives matter. I’ve also had discussions with law enforcement leaders on how we can bridge the gap between community and law enforcement.

159. Greg Rucka on creating characters and small comforts during covid19

My week would be incomplete without a conversation with the one and only Greg Rucka. I’d like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to Greg for sharing this journey with me during such a tumultuous time. It has been the bright spot in some rather tough weeks.

158. Dan John on honoring ancestors and mortality

Dan John is a strength coach and mentor to many in the fitness world. I am so fortunate that he we have been on a journey together exploring the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone. Although this book was written in 1938, the lessons I’ve taken away from the book are equally important today.

157. Greg Rucka on comic book audiences & movies

My week would be incomplete without my weekly chat with Greg Rucka. I’ve been having these conversations with Greg since April 1st during the covid19 pandemic.

155. Greg Rucka and Matt Fraction on their origin story

It’s my weekly chat with Greg Rucka, and this week we are adding Matt Fraction to the mix. I enjoyed listening to stories on how they met and their thoughts on each other’s work.

154. Matt Fraction on what the future holds for comics

Matt Fraction is an award-winning writer of comics. I am grateful that I am able to speak to so many incredible creators through this covid19 pandemic.

151. Greg Rucka on human connections and assassins

It’s my weekly chat with Greg Rucka! So today we go down the rabbit hole of the covid19 pandemic effects on society and somehow finish by discussing assassins. Yes, you heard that right assassins.

149. Greg Rucka on coping with the coronavirus quarantine

Hi! Welcome to the Greg and Mimi show… no, you didn’t tune in to the wrong podcast! Greg Rucka has agreed to weekly conversations with me during quarantine, and so here we are.

148. Yulma Lopez on life as a DACA student

Hi Everyone, today I had the pleasure of speaking with an inspiring young woman named Yulma Lopez. There are very few conversations that have left me feeling so emotional. After speaking with her today, I needed a moment to cry a little and took some time to be grateful for everything I have in my life.

147. Dr. Cyd Charisse Williams on building a healthy immune system to prevent Covid-19 Coronavirus

Dr. Cyd Charisse Williams, MD, has practicing medicine for 25 years. She also traveled with the USA Track and Field team to four World Championships as their team Physician taking care of both Olympic and Junior-Olympic caliber athletes.

146. Greg Rucka on the importance of empathy

Greg Rucka is the phenomenal writer of Stumptown, Lazarus, Wonder Woman, Lois Lane, The Old Guard, and so much more!