AAP at Our Table: Advocacy as Everyday Action (w/ Mike Yee)

Mike Yee, Writer at AAP, is a consultant, writer, wrestler and rapper, of Fijian Chinese descent. He is also the founder of coffee micro-roastery 'Sleepy Bloc'. We do a whistle-stop tour of Mike's creative pursuits and the ways he personally advocates and champions ethnic diversity within Sydney's suburban fabric. From anime to comedy to politics, we discuss the multitudes of ways we can support the Asian Australian community on an every day basis.  Episode outline: 1. An introduction to Mike's multi-hyphenated identity 2. Championing local and community level representation 3. Seeing anime culture in mainstream media 4. The commodification and stereotyping of Asian Australian culture 5. Advocacy and impact as daily actions 6. Asian Australian engagement with politics This episode is the fifth and final part of a collaboration between A Seat at Our Table & the Asian Australian Project (AAP). AAP at Our Table is a five part series where we sit down with various members of AAP, take a look behind the scenes, and get to know the diverse stories that make up the organisation. About AAP: The Asian Australian Project (AAP) is a not-for-profit initiative run by and for young Asian-Australians and more broadly, Asians Between Cultures (ABCs): those who grow up sharing cultural influences from both the East and the West. Living in a multicultural society like Australia is a unique and often confusing experience for many ABCs. AAP wants to help facilitate their journey in growing their awareness and understanding of the nuances of these unique cultural experiences while nurturing a surrounding network and community. Follow AAP: - Website: https://asianaustralianproject.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianaustralianproject/ - Email: [email protected] References & Resources: - Mike's linkr.ee: https://linktr.ee/xtrilliams - Besto Friendo's podcast: https://www.instagram.com/bofospodcast/ - Sleepy Bloc Coffee & Goods: https://shopsleepybloc.square.site/ Join our conversation on Instagram @aseatatourtable.podcast and on our website aseatatourtable.com.au. Music credits: - Track: Waves are beautiful only when they break — Seoul June [Audio Library Release] - Music provided by Audio Library Plus - Watch: https://youtu.be/cka7swyWQ_k - Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/waves

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