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Send us Fan MailAsian men are often taught how to achieve but rarely how to emotionally connect.In this episode, Leo Xia, founder of Proud Asian Men shares his journey growing up between America and China, navigating loneliness, identity, masculinity, and eventually building a community centered around healing and brotherhood.We talk about:why so many Asian men struggle with lonelinessemotional connection and masculinitygrowing up between culturesAsian American identityhealing in immigrant communitieswhy “love is a skillset”the importance of brotherhood and communityIf you’ve ever struggled with belonging, connection, or identity — this episode is for you.About Leo and Proud Asian MenLeo Xia, also known as Lowhi, is a Los Angeles–based artist, facilitator, and community builder. He leads Proud Asian Men, a men’s group created in collaboration with mental health and community spaces supporting Asian identity and wellbeing.Alongside his work in community facilitation, Leo is an alt R&B / lo-fi musician whose work has been featured on platforms including Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+ .Over the past several years, he has facilitated men’s circles, workshops, and retreats across the U.S., focusing on emotional honesty, communication, and healing generational patterns. His work blends creative expression with mental health advocacy, helping Asian men explore identity, vulnerability, and belonging in a modern context.Proud Asian Men is a men’s group founded by Leo Xia, created as a dedicated space for Asian men to connect, reflect, and grow in community.Rooted in honest conversation and emotional awareness, the group explores themes like identity, masculinity, mental health, relationships, and cultural pressure. It provides a grounded environment for members to challenge limiting narratives, share lived experiences, and build brotherhood through vulnerability and self-development.At its core, Proud Asian Men is about redefining what strength and pride look like on your own terms, and together with others walking a similar path.Follow Leo!InstagramFollow Proud Asian Men!InstagramSupport the showThank you for listening! Help this podcast:1. Follow us on Instagram @whatkindofasianpod 2. Share our episodes with friends and family3. Subscribe to us on your streaming platform4. Leave us a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcast5. Buy Us a Coffee! (Supporting us financially really helps but it's definitely not required, do it if you can) All the links!https://linktr.ee/whatkindofasianareyoupod