education / Sifu Mimi Chan

188. Greg Rucka on BLM protests and media

In this episode, Greg discusses a very personal subject, the arrest of his son Elliott in NYC at a BLM protest and the inaccurate articles by the New York post and online blogs that have caused death threats and stress for Greg and his family.

143. Dan John on love, kindness, and being a good trainer

Dan John is one of the premier coaches and resources in the fitness industry. He is a strength coach and mentor to many in the fitness world.

135. Dan John on education and fitness

My recurring guest Dan John has taken me on this incredible journey through T.H. White’s The Once and Future King, or The Sword in the Stone. In previous episodes with Dan, we discuss everything from fitness philosophy to musicals.

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.

66. Gareeboo family on Ramadan and others

I admit to knowing very little about the holy month of Ramadan, so I reached out to two of my students, a father and daughter, who I knew were observing Ramadan. It was great for me to get a deeper understanding of the religious and cultural aspects of Ramadan and learn more about the family’s background.