Pride Talk

As we conclude this season’s conversation with Telly Leung, we continue the discussion of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as it relates to the theatre. Telly also brings attention to the need for new voices and original stories created by and performed by Asian Americans and gives shout-out to those who inspired him. Guest: Telly Leung Website: https://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

In this episode we continue the conversation with Telly as we discuss intersectionality and being both Asian and gay in the theatre. Telly also shares his experience of being an out gay actor and cast as the lead in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway. We conclude this episode by discussing the responsibility of the Asian community to demand and support works created by Asians. Guest: Telly Leung Website: https://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

Our discussion with Telly Leung continues as we discuss identity, coming out, married life, and family acceptance. The conversation gets a bit personal as he shares his experience with dating girls and his first sexual encounter with another man. You’ll want to listen to find out how Calvin Klein underwear ads and a trip to Costco fits into the conversation. Guest: Telly Leung Website: https://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

Broadway and television star Telly Leung discusses his Chinese American experience and the importance of Asian representation in television and theatre. He also shares his thoughts on performing with the legendary Chita Rivera. Tune to hear Telly’s thoughts on community, family, and relationships. Guest: Telly Leung Website: https://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

In this final episode of Season 2, Dr. Kim Liu shares her thoughts about being out at work, gaining the trust of her patients, using personal pronouns, the importance of allies to the LGBTQ+ community, the role of Employee Resource Groups, and NAAAP Pride. We end our time with a fun lightning round of questions. Guest: Dr. Kim Liu Website: http://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

Our discussion with Dr. Kim Liu continues as she shares more about her coming out to her father. Although he was loving and accepting of the news, he had his own internal struggles and preconceived ideas of family and gender roles. We continue the conversation of coming out and the importance of being true to one’s self and how for Kim, she discovered that if she was coming from a place of love, people reacted to that energy and responded from a place of love. Guest: Dr. Kim Liu Website: http://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

The coming out process is not a one-and-done event. In this episode we continue the coming out journey with Dr. Kim Liu as she shares what it was like to come out to her father who was ill at the time and living in Taiwan, and his heartwarming response. Tune in to find out how her father’s love and acceptance changed Dr. Liu’s life? Guest: Dr. Kim Liu Website: http://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

Our discussion with Dr. Kim Liu continues as we explore her complicated coming out process and how meeting others in the LGBTQ+ community inspired her to live her truth. Dr. Liu shares how a supportive Dean created a welcoming environment and encouraged her to lead a local LGBTQ+ group which leads to a discussion about the importance of representation. Guest: Dr. Kim Liu Website: http://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

In this episode of our in-depth conversation with Dr. Kim Liu, she explores the role of religion in her family, open relationships, finding her authentic self and the role her ex-husband played in that process. She also opens up about her battle with cancer, the physical and mental burden of hiding who she is, and ultimately finding peace in living her truth. Guest: Dr. Kim Liu Website: http://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

As we continue our discussion with Dr. Kim Liu, she talks about her early college years in Hawaii and being exposed to the diversity of many different cultures and the culture shock of then moving to Utah. Dr. Liu examines her experience of having to hide her truth, and the negative power words. She also shares intimate details about early relationships, attraction, chemistry, and a surprise revelation. Guest: Dr. Kim Liu Website: http://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

We continue our discussion with Dr. Kim Liu as she shares her journey from growing up as the child of a diplomat representing the country of Taiwan, how that created a strain in her relationship with her mother, and what led to her attending a Mormon college in Hawaii. Guest: Dr. Kim Liu Website: http://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

Dr. Kim Liu shares her journey from being born in the Dominican Republic to being the multicultural, multilingual physician she is today. Dr. Liu discusses speaking multiple languages, her thoughts on labels, being different, discovering her sexuality, and why she felt she needed to hide that part of herself. Guest: Dr. Kim Liu Website: http://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

This episode wrapped up the 6-part conversation series with David. He explained how crucial it is to be able to bring your authentic self to work. Get some sound advice from David whether you're straight, gay, bi, transgender, or queer. Guest: David Moore Website: http://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

David shared his coming out stories. Find out what made him come out at his religious college and how did his college friends and family took the news. Guest: David Moore Website: http://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

In this episode, David shared his life in the military. Find out how he juggled being in the military, being gay, and discovering religion. Guest: David Moore Website: http://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

David reveals when and how he realize he is gay. And at the same time, he turned invisible to avoid being called out by others. Guest: David Moore Website: http://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

David shared his bicultural heritage. And how he discovered the Vietnamese half of his identity. Guest: David Moore Website: http://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335

Co-hosts: John Ong & David Moore John and David shared their vision for the podcast and David shared the origin of NAAAP Pride and how the podcast “Pride Talk” came about. Website: http://pride.naaap.org Email: PrideTalk@naaap.org Phone: 4197-PRIDE-5 or (419) 777-4335