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Take a deep dive into unpacking the Asian identity in the West with Jeff and Isabella, two Asian-Australians who are still figuring it out too. Amidst trying to find other words synonymous to unpack, they delve into topics ranging from internalised racism and representation, all the way to the weight of expectations and why food can be so political. As I Am is a journey to understand the experience of being othered, whilst rejoicing in the uniqueness of a multi-faceted identity. The best way to support As I Am is to hit the follow/subscribe button, and to spread the good word with your friends and loved ones. Music by Sugiwa.
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Saturday Oct 10, 2020
Saturday Oct 10, 2020
Race and privilege in the kitchen, the values we give to Western and Eastern food, and Jeff challenging a fine dining chef to a crab-off are a few of the many things we chatted about with Attica Junior Sous Chef and our friend, Cameron Tay-Yap. Cam shares with us his experience and rise through the kitchen ranks, retelling heartwarming tales of openness as well as run-ins with racism. In our quest to explore unconventional career paths, Cam paints an intricate experience of what it's like to go against the cultural norms many of us have been bound by, and how to succeed in that process.
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