We are fortunate to have Producer, Winnie Cheung and actress, Celia Au on the show to discuss their short film, Last Call which premiered at the 2025 SXSW Midnight Short Program. This short fantasy thriller takes you on the psychological journey of a traumatized motorcyclist who daydreams about a sultry serpent woman and is haunted by her enchanting voice.

Winnie’s credits include being a co-producer on the SXSW Audience Award Winner “Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror” in 2021, and has won several awards at Sundance and more. Inspired by David Cronenberg’s body horror, American erotic thrillers, and Eastern fantasy films - LAST CALL reflects Winnie’s diasporic identity - a dreamlike blend of the ancestral East, and the rebellious West. Celia Au who previously starred in Wu Assassins and Lodge 49, brings Winnie’s vision to life in this story’s discovery of profound revelation.

We talk about:

• Integrating and displaying complex emotions in film
• Ways to deal with internal conflicts
• How Breath work, mental visualization, and Active Listening are key to facilitating a productive and safe work environment
• Storytelling as a powerful way to positively change the world.

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In Season 7's premiere, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa and Dr. Stephanie J. Wong engage in an important conversation addressing:

• Dr. Oriuwa's experience being the only Black student in her medical class at University of Toronto
• Racial trauma in psychiatry to treat patients
• Challenges of connecting with friends and self-care in professional and personal settings
• Being honored with a Barbie made in her likeness and the impact this has on children feeling seen
• Strategies to navigate these challenging socio-political times in society.

To learn more about Dr. Oriuwa's work:

https://www.drchikaoriuwa.com/

Bio:

One of Time magazine’s 2021 Next Generation Leaders and named on Maclean’s Power 50 List in 2022, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa is a medical trailblazer spearheading change in health care and beyond. Currently a resident doctor in psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Dr. Oriuwa is a graduate of the school’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine and has served a variety of board positions. Dr. Oriuwa was also honoured in Mattel’s #ThankYouHeroes campaign with a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll made in her image to commemorate her contributions as a frontline health care worker. Recently, Dr. Oriuwa established the Dr. Chika Oriuwa Award for the Advancement of Black Health at Temerty Medicine, which will be awarded annually to a graduating medical student. She recently published her memoir, Unlike the Rest and you can purchase it now wherever books are sold!

I sat down with fellow Bay Area native, David Lim, one of the stars S.W.A.T. on CBS. He shares his personal experiences, career journey, and challenges he faced in the mortgage industry, acting, and modeling. We discussed the importance of resilience, self-belief, and adaptability in overcoming obstacles and achieving success in various fields. David shares the story of how he met his wife, and how they co-founded a jewelry company following a burglary of their home, losing sentimental pieces.

Bonus: My mom gets to ask her fan questions!

S.W.A.T is on CBS every Friday at 8:00 pm and moving to 10:00 pm in the New Year

To purchase Maya David jewelry: https://shopmayadavid.com/

Follow David on Instagram @davidbradleylim

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Full bio:

David Lim is an Asian American actor, raised in San Ramon, California, and received a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California San Diego. He decided he wanted to do something different, signed a contract with Ford Models and moved to Los Angeles to pursue modeling and acting. He now stars as a series regular in the CBS drama S.W.A.T.

Dr. Samuel Jamier, Executive Director of the New York Asian Film Festival/Foundation (NYAFF), tells me about his childhood, growing up as a Korean adoptee in France and how his experiences led him to his current role of promoting stories from around the world. He shares his thoughts about reducing stereotypes and advancing representation in film, including:

• Supporting quality films with multi-dimensional characters vs. blanket support of films with actors who identify with under-represented groups
• Encouraging increased viewership of films with subtitles
• Volunteering with the NYAFF.

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Bio:

Dr. Samuel Jamier is a distinguished curator, producer, and the Principal of SMLX Consulting, a leading consultancy dedicated to empowering creative teams and enhancing storytelling across
Asia and beyond. As the Executive Director of the New York Asian Film Festival/Foundation (NYAFF), Sam brings extensive expertise from his pivotal roles at the Japan Society, The Korea Society, and the French Embassy.

After relocating to New York City from Paris in 2002, Sam began his career as a Chargé de Mission for the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, where he spearheaded the literary program. At The Korea Society, he orchestrated diverse programming initiatives, spanning from foreign policy and corporate symposia to Korean cinema and traditional performing arts. His multidisciplinary programs featured notable figures such as Bong Joon-Ho and the DPRK delegation to the UN for the NY Philharmonic's "Live from North Korea" concert. As a Senior
Film Programmer at the Japan Society, he curated comprehensive film series and festivals, notably the acclaimed Japan Cuts festival.

In his current role at NYAFF, Sam has transformed the festival from a niche operation focused on Kung Fu flicks and genre movies to a globally influential event, fostering industry relationships across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.

Sam's work is influenced by his unique background as a Korean adoptee raised in Brittany, France. His personal journey navigating multicultural identities inspires his commitment to
fostering authentic cultural representation and enhancing storytelling accuracy for global entertainment professionals.

In an emotionally raw interview, actress, Peggy Lu opens up about her family's immigration story, her parents' emphasis on earning a doctorate (which she did), and how following her dream of being creative and having fun led her to work with Tom Hardy in the Venom trilogy. Peggy discusses her mother's wisdom, working as a pharmacist, and how crying is a release for her. I was lucky to connect with Peggy who is charismatic, fun, and emotionally intelligent.

Bio:

Peggy Lu is a professional actor fluent in Mandarin Chinese who can be seen as the incomparable ‘Mrs. Chen,’ owner of a convenience store, in the Venom trilogy from Sony Pictures, with its third installment “Venom: The Last Dance” in theaters on October 25, 2024.

To follow Peggy's work: https://www.instagram.com/akapeggylu

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To learn more about my story, pick up a copy of my book: Cancel the Filter!

In collaboration with renowned activist, Malala Yousafzai, Director & Producer, Sue Kim presents “The Last of the Sea Women,” an extraordinary band of feisty grandmother warriors who wage a spirited battle against vast oceanic threats. Often called real-life mermaids, the haenyeo divers of South Korea’s Jeju Island are renowned for centuries of diving to the ocean floor—without oxygen —to harvest seafood for their livelihood. Today, with most now in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, their traditions and way of life are in imminent danger. But these fierce, funny, hardworking women refuse to give an inch, aided by a younger generation’s fight to revive their ancestral lifestyle through social media.

Sue sits down with me to discuss the mental and physical fortitude that it takes to be a haenyeo and the protective factors that come from being part of a community of strong and supportive women.

The documentary, The Last of the Sea Women will premiere on Apple TV on October 11, 2024.

In this episode of the Color of Success Podcast, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong welcomes Theodoric Chew, the co-founder and CEO of Intellect, Asia Pacific's leading integrated mental health care service provider. Theodoric shares his personal journey with mental health, which inspired him to create Intellect—a platform that now serves over 3.5 million members globally. He discusses the challenges and nuances of providing culturally relevant mental health care across different Asian countries, the stigma surrounding mental health in Asia, and the importance of education and access to care.

Host: Dr. Stephanie J. Wong

Guest: Theodoric Chew, Co-Founder & CEO of Intellect

Key Topics:

• The founding story of Intellect and its mission to revolutionize mental health care in Asia.
• How Intellect tailors mental health services to different cultural contexts across Asia.
• The logistical and regulatory challenges of providing mental health care in diverse regions.
• Strategies for increasing access to mental health services, especially in underprivileged communities.
• The importance of cultural competency and humility in mental health care.
• The role of governments, employers, and insurers in expanding mental health services.
• Theodoric’s personal mental health practices as a founder and CEO.
• How families can play a supportive role in mental health care.

Resources Mentioned:

• Intellect Website
• Download the Intellect App (Available on App Store and Google Play)
• Connect with Intellect on LinkedIn

Connect with Us:

• Visit our website for more episodes.
• Join our community on Instagram and Twitter.
• Check out Dr. Stephanie J. Wong’s memoir Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Working Mother of Color available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.

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In this episode of the Color of Success Podcast, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down with Shauntel Murphy, a corporate leader and the founder of Wishing You Well in Life. Shauntel shares her powerful journey through the challenges and triumphs she faced as a woman of color in corporate America. Together, they dive deep into:

1. Overcoming Bias in Corporate America: Shauntel reveals the persistent biases she encountered due to her race and gender and how she continuously had to prove herself in the workplace.

2. Becoming a Cultural Bridge: Shauntel discusses her role as a cultural representative, bridging the gap between frontline staff and C-suite executives, and how this experience shaped her understanding of effective leadership.

3. Building Trust with Leadership: Shauntel explains how she built strong relationships with executives through honest, culturally intelligent conversations, fostering a more inclusive and respectful work environment.

4. Promoting Mental Health and Safety at Work: Shauntel emphasizes the importance of meaningful discussions around mental health and the role of leaders in creating a safe, supportive, and balanced work environment.

5. Navigating the Double Standard: Shauntel shares her experiences of having to work twice as hard to gain the same recognition as her peers and offers insights into how leaders can combat this double standard in the workplace.

6. Creating Lasting Change: Shauntel talks about her commitment to changing corporate culture by advocating for continuous learning, promoting diversity, and ensuring that workplaces are more equitable and inclusive.

Join us for an inspiring conversation that explores the intersection of leadership, diversity, and mental health, and learn how Shauntel Murphy is making a difference, one executive at a time.

Connect with Shauntel Murphy:
LinkedIn: Shauntel Murphy https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauntelmurphy/

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Check out Dr. Stephanie J. Wong's memoir, Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Working Mother of Color, available now on Amazon.