community / Sifu Mimi Chan

389. Coach Dan John on Intentional Community and the History of War through the Lens of “The Sword in the Stone”

In the world of fitness and coaching, few names resonate as deeply as Coach Dan John. Known for his practical wisdom and no-nonsense approach to training, Dan and I have been exploring the classic tale of “The Sword in the Stone” for the past few years.

117. Chief Rolón on City of Orlando, immigration and community

My guest today is Chief Rolón. My father, Grandmaster Chan, was also excited to host him at the Wah Lum Temple and Culture Center. It was his first visit to our location, and we were honored to share a part of our history and culture with him.

108. Countdown to Kauai Comic Con with Aaron Yamasato

Aloha!- Today I am joined by a friend, Aaron Yamasato! I previously had Aaron on my podcast discussing Hawaiian culture and cult classic filmmaking. I met Aaron when we worked together on a TV show called Inside Hong Kong.

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.

83. Ricardo Williams on Nerd Nite Orlando

Ricardo Williams is a filmmaker, musician, event organizer, and program manager. Since studying communications at Pace University in NYC, he’s appeared in commercials and independent films and produced numerous albums. He’s also guest lectured on film theory and video production at New York’s School of Visual Arts. Currently, Ricardo is the host of Nerd Nite Orlando.

82. Jeff Prystajko on Come Out With Pride Orlando

Jeff Prystajko is a highly engaged member of both Orlando’s tech and LGBTQ nonprofit communities. As the current board president and former director of marketing for Come Out With Pride Orlando, one of the largest annual pride celebrations in Florida, Jeff leads a volunteer-based team to organize and execute the biggest single-day parade and festival in the city. He is passionate about giving back to the community as well as encouraging activism in others.

77. Dr. Ravi Chandra on FACEBUDDHA: Transcendence in the Age of Social Networks

Dr. Ravi Chandra is the author of FACEBUDDHA: Transcendence in the Age of Social Networks. I was delighted to chat with him about the journey he underwent writing his book. Ravi describes the book as an Asian American immigrant memoir.

73. Sheriff Jerry Demings on his vision as Orange County Mayor

Today I talk with Sheriff Jerry Demings on his vision for Orlando as he runs for Orange County Mayor. I appreciated his thoughts on immigration, diversity, sustainability, and affordable housing. As you know, I have been a little politically charged of late. I feel it is our job to demand more of our public officials and I am hopeful that the changes and policies that Sheriff Demings envisions will become a reality for us here in Orange County, Florida. I encourage you to listen openly and leave a comment. No matter what, register to vote and be involved! I endorse Sheriff Demings for Mayor and hope after hearing his vision for Orange County, you will too.

67. Delaine Ross on kettlebells, alcoholism, and The Phoenix

Hi Everyone, today I chat with Delaine Ross, who is a Senior Instructor with StrongFirst. I was intrigued when I heard about her recent work The Phoenix, which hosts daily FREE classes and events for those in recovery. The goal of The Phoenix is to help as many people as possible find a clear path to recovery, so they make every effort to remove any barriers to getting involved with the community. We also talk about her struggle with alcoholism and how The Phoenix has helped with her personal recovery.