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407. Happy New Year! Hello 2025

Happy New Year! Here’s What’s in Store for 2025

As I step into 2025, I’m filled with excitement for the year ahead and gratitude for the journey that brought me here.

406. MiOsc on Kung fu, tai chi, and philosophy at sea

Kung fu, tai chi, and philosophy at sea! This MiOsc podcast was recorded on board our recent cruise.

405. Exploring Identity, Music, and Resilience: Podcast with Chinese Jamaican Musician Margaret Suzy Wong Chan

In this episode, I’m excited to dive into a unique story that spans music, culture, and resilience. Welcoming back my mom, who grew up in 1950s Jamaica, was a member of Jamaica’s first all-girls band, The Carnations, and continued her music career in America.

404. MiOsc on ways to combat the election blues

Do you have post election blues? I know I do. In this MiOsc episode we practical ways to cope with some of the frustration and anger after the election. Many of you are feeling anxious or disheartened, especially if the results didn’t align with your hopes.

403. What is the Wah Lum Kung Fu Sifu Test?

In this podcast episode, I share all about the Wah Lum Sifu Test—an event that brings together instructors from around the globe every three years to uphold the traditions and standards of the Wah Lum system.

Best of: Suzy Chan on breast cancer, tai chi and music

October is a busy month: We honor Pink October, Hispanic Heritage and Filipino American History Month. In order to give myself a bit of a mental health break, I am going to be sharing some episodes that you might have missed.

402. Greg Rucka on the election and Stop Project 2025 Comic

It’s The Mimi and Greg Show – my dear friend Greg Rucka and I can’t help but talk about the upcoming election and its impact on our society.

401. Africa: Unforgettable Safari Encounters, Poaching Realities, and Animal Behavior

In this episode, I break my vacation promise and sit down for a spontaneous chat with our incredible safari field guide at Sabi Sands, South Africa. Geoff Haslam is highly skilled and knowledgeable about all the animals in the reserve. As a qualified Level 2 guide, Geoff has undergone rigorous training and accumulated over 1,200 hours of experience leading trails through the African wilderness.

400. MiOsc on Banned Books, the Power of Storytelling, and our African Journey

It’s another MiOsc episode! Oscar and I reflect on our recent trip to Africa. We discuss the vibrant culture, languages, and safaris.

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.

The Wah Lum Sifu Test 2024

Every three years, Wah Lum instructors from around the globe gather to the Temple headquarters to take the Sifu Test. Everyone is a student first.

398. Greg Rucka on Themes from “The Last of Us” Empathy, Humanity, and Hope

“The Last of Us” isn’t just a post-apocalyptic survival story; it’s a deep exploration of what it means to be human when the world around us is ending.