In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Samurai Way, Lori Tsugawa sits down with Jolene Jang—a dynamic cultural explorer, speaker, and passionate advocate for Asian American awareness. With Japanese, Chinese, and Swedish roots, Jolene shares her deeply personal journey of identity, privilege, and purpose, revealing how recent waves of anti-Asian hate galvanized her lifelong community-building skills into a mission of advocacy. Together, Lori and Jolene explore themes of cultural rediscovery, generational trauma, assimilation, and resilience. From joyful childhood memories in sports to confronting hard histories like Japanese American incarceration during WWII, this conversation bridges past and present with honesty, compassion, and humor. Whether you're curious about Japanese American heritage, seeking inspiration to embrace your own cultural story, or wanting to understand the power of visibility and belonging—this episode will leave you inspired to stand tall and speak out. Highlights include: How Jolene's background shaped her confidence and advocacy A look at the evolving Asian American identity Grab a cup of tea and join us for this engaging and heartfelt conversation on The Samurai Way. 🌐 Website: https://jolenejang.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolenejang 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jolenejang 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jolenejang 📱 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jolenejang

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