empathy / Sifu Mimi Chan

399. Gordon James on Finding Passion and Building Empathy

I had the pleasure of sitting with Gordon James, a man whose life journey spans four countries—Jamaica, Kenya, the USA, and Canada. Gordon’s experiences living in such diverse places have shaped his perspective on the world. In our conversation, we explored how these experiences have fueled his passion for life, fostered empathy, and equipped him to combat racism through meaningful dialogue.

Mimi Chan on Believe Survivors from Sexual Abuse

189. Believe Survivors from Sexual Abuse

In this episode, I discuss a sensitive and personal subject: my experience with childhood sexual abuse and our opinions on why survivors are not believed, steps to healing, and what each of us can do to improve this societal issue.

173. Oscar Agramonte on how inequality is a public health issue

Coach Oscar Agramonte of Control Your Health discusses how inequality is a public health issue.

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.

94. Jules De Jesus Fritz, celebrity makeup artist on positivity

Today I chat with Jules De Jesus Fritz about her journey of becoming a celebrity makeup artist to discovering her inner calling of helping others. She has worked with celebrities like Paula Dean, and developed her own line of makeup. Overcoming life threatening health issues, her story will inspire you to stay positive and dare to dream. While Jules is still involved in her makeup business, she now has found a calling in public speaking and inspiring others who need to find their inner strength and peace.

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.

61. Julio Ricardo Varela on Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria, and Tostones

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.