Beyond the Label
The Blu Journal with Leanne Blu
Be inspired by individuals from various ages, cultures, backgrounds, and sexualities, who took a leap of faith, broke from tradition, and did something different.-We are not defined by labels or stereotypes. Anything is possible, be you unapologetically.
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59. How Overcoming His Mental Health Struggles Made Him a Silicon Valley Designer with Astro Vinh
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03/15/24 • 36 min
Meet Astro Vinh, a Vietnamese designer at Meta and Google, and now founder of Murror, an AI mental health assistance. Astro shares his compelling story of overcoming mental health challenges and how those challenges shaped him into the entrepreneur he is today and prepared him to work for these tech giants.
Delve into the transformative potential of perseverance, creativity, and self-belief with us. Get ready to be inspired by this story of turning adversity into opportunity.
Tune in to Beyond the Label podcast episodes to be inspired by speakers who broke stereotypes and pursued an unconventional path!
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Get to know Astro:
https://www.instagram.com/astrovinh/
https://www.murror.app/
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03/09/24 • 37 min
Meet a French engineer-turned-life coach who shares her shares insights on overcoming family trauma, reconnecting with love, and healing from heartbreak. She talks about what cutting ties with family really means and the beautiful ways to self-elevate and eventually reconnecting with those you love. Prepare to receive encouragement and strategies for those who may have be experiencing family trauma or healing from it. Watch this heartfelt interview for a journey on hope, healing, and self discovery.
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/theblu.journal/
Get to know Marianna:
www.instagram.com/lifedesignedbyyou_withmarianne/
https://www.lifedesignedbyyou.ca/
Check out Marianna's free guide for more information on free practices and best advice about estrangement or possible estrangement:
https://life-designed-by-you.ck.page/5bad3b235f
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57. Mixed Japanese Artist Mizuki Nishiyama on Identities, Cultures, and Death through Art
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03/01/24 • 34 min
Mixed Japanese Artist Mizuki Nishiyama is known for her honest portrayal of emotions, trauma, feminism, life and death, through her art. In this raw conversation with our host, she explores the complexities of coming from a mixed background, identity crisis, the intricate tapestry of ancestry, and finding one's place as a woman straddling the Eastern and Western worlds.
Tune in for a story on self-discovery, resilience, and cultural exploration.
New episodes are available weekly!
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/theblu.journal/
Get to know Mizuki:
https://www.mizukinishiyama.com/
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56. Telling Stories that Matter: Using the Power of Film to Give Voice to Silenced Communities
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02/22/24 • 35 min
In this episode of Beyond the Label podcast, we dive deep into the world of storytelling with the filmmaker and director, Qasim Khan. Our host delves into how Qasim fearlessly uses the power of film to shed light on silenced communities. His latest release, "Daayre," is an eye-opening film that tackles the existing challenges faced by Muslim communities in Hong Kong and breaks the taboo surrounding periods, shattering the notion of them being gross or shameful.
Get ready to be inspired as he shares insights on the impact a filmmaker can make behind the lens and the journey of finding one's voice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about social change, storytelling, and the transformative power of film. Tune in and embark on a journey that will leave you inspired, enlightened, and hungry for more.
New episodes are available weekly!
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/theblu.journal/
Get to know Qasim Khan Productions:
https://www.instagram.com/qasim.khan_productions/
https://www.qasimkhanproductions.com/
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55. Panel Discussion: How Three Women Manifest their Dream Lives and the Tools You can Use to Achieve your Goals
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12/08/23 • 43 min
For this November 11th, Leanne Blu, Gianne Chan and Bernice Li from Sole Soul Club come together to discuss manifestation. The three women entrepreneurs share personal anecdotes on their self-growth journey, how they came to manifest their dream lives, and the tools to help the audiences achieve their goals. Get inspired and learn all about manifestation in this episode.
Tune in to Beyond the Label podcast episodes to be inspired by speakers who broke stereotypes and pursued an unconventional path!
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www.instagram.com/theblu.journal/
Get to know the speakers:
www.instagram.com/solesoulclub/
www.instagram.com/guanne/
www.instagram.com/berniceli/
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11/24/23 • 40 min
The co-founder and creative director of The Anthology, a highly regarded menswear label specialising in bespoke tailoring, Buzz Tang talks on Beyond the Label podcast about turning his long-time passion for fashion into a menswear brand. He shares insights on this journey leading up to his success, overcoming challenges that life throws at him, dressing celebrities and upholding traditional craft in the modern world.
Tune in to Beyond the Label podcast episodes to be inspired by speakers who broke stereotypes and pursued an unconventional path!
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/theblu.journal/
Get to know Buzz:
https://theanthology.net/
https://www.instagram.com/theanthology/
https://www.instagram.com/buzzspoke/
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53. Yes! We can rewire our brains 🧠 Consultant turned Coach on Burnout and Prioritizing Health
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11/15/23 • 41 min
Management consultant turned life coach Hanan B talks to our host on her health journey from burning out and being forced to leave corporate to making real changes to prioritize her physical and mental health. She shares her insights and tips on how our bodies respond to rest, training our brain as a muscle, and how to progress when feeling stuck.
Tune in to Beyond the Label podcast episodes to be inspired by speakers who broke stereotypes and pursued an unconventional path!
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/theblu.journal/
Get to know Hanan:
https://www.instagram.com/yourlifebestie/
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52. Chanel bags for everyone! Shifting mindsets and transforming the second hand luxury market with Sarah Fung
Beyond the Label
11/03/23 • 40 min
Founder of preloved luxury marketplace HULA, Sarah Fung talks to our host Leanne Blu, on shifting the mindsets of Asian consumers on second-hand shopping and giving pre-loved goods a new life. She shares personal stories including losing a parent, living in foster care and investing her life savings into her dream, and how she builds her empire along the way. Get inspired by Sarah's story and learn practical ways to step into your dream life.
Tune in to Beyond the Label podcast episodes weekly to be inspired by speakers who broke stereotypes and pursued an unconventional path!
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/theblu.journal/
Get to know Sarah and HULA:
https://thehula.com/
https://www.instagram.com/joinhula/
https://www.instagram.com/sarahsfung/
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51. Reforming Education and Breaking through the Mold of "A Perfect Asian" with OWN Academy's Natalie Chan
Beyond the Label
10/05/23 • 35 min
What happens when you don't grade students academically? But bring them out to the real world to learn from industry professionals to gain real skills that are needed in society? ✨
How amazing would that be if we had that as students? Natalie Chan is doing exactly that to revolutionize education for high school students worldwide with her company, OWN Academy.
The educator and entrepreneur talks to Beyond the Label about her goals to reform how students learn, her experiences in education and traditional upbringing that inspired the concept, and how she sets up a company that is truly location-independent and remote work.
Tune in to Beyond the Label podcast episodes weekly to be inspired by speakers who broke stereotypes and pursued an unconventional path!
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/theblu.journal/
Get to know Natalie and OWN Academy:
www.instagram.com/ownacademy/
www.instagram.com/nataliehwc/
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05/12/24 • 37 min
Artist and illustrator Sophia Hotung suffers from chronic illnesses that present very real daily life challenges but she does not allow them to limit her. She talks to us about coping with unexpected circumstances life throws at her while maintaining hope and joy. Her latest illustration collection - Choreopolis transforms everyday scenarios into scenes of famous musicals, similar to Sophia's approach to life.
Get inspired by this Hong Kong/ San Francisco based illustrator.
Tune in to Beyond the Label podcast episodes to be inspired by speakers who broke stereotypes and pursued an unconventional path!
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/theblu.journal/
Get to know Sophia:
https://www.instagram.com/sophiahotung/
https://www.sophiahotung.com/
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FAQ
How many episodes does Beyond the Label have?
Beyond the Label currently has 61 episodes available.
What topics does Beyond the Label cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Selfhelp, Personal Journals, Growth, Selflove, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Beyond the Label?
The episode title '59. How Overcoming His Mental Health Struggles Made Him a Silicon Valley Designer with Astro Vinh' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Beyond the Label?
The average episode length on Beyond the Label is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of Beyond the Label released?
Episodes of Beyond the Label are typically released every 12 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Beyond the Label?
The first episode of Beyond the Label was released on Dec 28, 2020.
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