Society and Culture / Sifu Mimi Chan

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.

115. Dan John on The Sword in the Stone and fitness philosophy

I love books and films about Merlin and King Arthur. I recently listened to T.H. White’s: The Sword in the Stone. My husband frequently recommends guests to me, and he thought Dan John would be the best person to discuss the many layers of this book.

113. My Travels to Italy, Spain, France, and Morocco

Hi everybody! I am here with a co-host by the name of Oscar Agramonte. Some of you may know him. We are talking about our world travels today. Particularly food. So, please go and eat if you haven’t already because this podcast is going to make you hungry. It makes me hungry thinking about it. Please make sure you are listening on a full stomach.

106. Happy Earth Day! Patrick Rose on climate change and manatees

Happy Earth Day! Today I speak with aquatic biologist Pat Rose about the environment, climate change, and manatees! Pat is the executive director of Save the Manatee Club – their mission is to protect manatees and their aquatic habitat for future generations.

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.

100. Mimi on International Women’s Day

Is there a song or something for this? Either way, I am excited to be celebrating my 100th episode in conjunction with International Women’s Day What is feminism? An evil plot by females to take over the world? The use of dark magic to persecute all males who will not bend to the commands of the superior sex? Sounds absurd?

[Rebroadcast] CChat 18: Helena Lucia on leaving Laestadianism to save her life

97. Happy Chinese New Year of the Pig!

What does New Year mean to you? As I wrote in previous blogs, the New Year doesn’t start for me until Chinese New Year. Chinese, or Lunar New Year, is always filled with firecrackers, loud drums, kung fu, and lion dancing.

Mimi Chan on Believe Survivors from Sexual Abuse

98. New Year, New You? Plus Asian American Culture

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.

93. Mimi: What I’ve learned and listener questions

2018 is almost over! I can’t believe it. I know everyone says this, and it has just become something we all say, however I really can’t believe it. This year has brought me oh so many adventures…where to begin.

90. Charlie Beale, artistic director of the NYC Gay Men’s Chorus

Charlie Beale is the Artistic Director of New York City Gay Men’s Chorus. Under his energized leadership, the chorus has almost 300 singers, performs with a passionate sound, and has an interactive style with audiences. Charlie gives frequent clinics and workshops internationally, focusing on the transforming power of music. Today, we chat about his work with the NYC GMC and the unique connection for the LGBT community he creates through music and song.