API Rising

API Rising

Hosted by: Van Tran

API Rising's mission is to advance Asian American representation across all levels of corporate America to truly create generational change. We explore career journeys where Asian culture and corporate America...

Episodes

EP 19: Finding and Fueling Potential with Robin Li

Season #2 Episode #19

In celebration of International Women's Day, Van & Cathy sit down with Robin Li, Operating Partner for GGV Capital, US on the API Rising podcast. Robin has had far-reaching impact, finding and fueling potential...
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EP 18: Influence & Impact with Danisha Lomax

Season #2 Episode #18

In celebration of Black History Month, we've invited Danisha Lomax, EVP, Head of Client Inclusion & Impact, to the pod. She is a force in the industry, driving greater inclusion with incredibleĀ brands like...
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EP 17: The Road to CEO with Jill Kelly

Season #2 Episode #17

Join Cathy and Van for a candid conversation with Jill Kelly, US CEO of EssenceMediacom. Jill talks about her origin story as a Korean adoptee, the path to becoming CEO, and navigating the first 90 days as a CEO of a...
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EP 16: Reclaiming Our Heritage with Mai Truong

Season #2 Episode #16

This time of year is steeped in traditions for many who celebrate Lunar New Year. We're preparing our homes and ourselves for celebration. But many second and third-generation immigrants may struggle to remember all...
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EP 15: The Life Brief with Bonnie Wan

Season #2 Episode #15

Have you ever asked yourself what you truly want? For many, it’s a hard question to answer. It takes intentional, deep self-reflection and a commitment to excavating your real desires. In this episode, Cathy and Van...
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EP 14: Intentional Reflection

Season #2 Episode #14

What are your 2023 Highlights? The end of the year is a great time for reflection. But let's get our of our routines and take a comprehensive inventory. What are the key categories of your life? When you look at the...
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EP 13: Career Pivots

Season #2 Episode #13

In a recent poll published by Fast Company, 52% of U.S. workers are considering a job change this year, and as many as 44% have actual plans in place to make the leap. In this episode we’re talking about making...
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EP 12: Leading Through Crisis

Season #2 Episode #12

As leaders it's an incredible responsibility to be the container for answers, comfort, inspiration, but it's even more fraught when navigating through crisis. Here's a behind the scenes discussion with Cathy and Van...
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EP 11: Kindness Culture

Season #2 Episode #11

Research has shown that business cultures rooted in kindness are also equitable, more diverse, and have stronger employee retention. Can APIs thrive in this culture when so many of us have grown up in families where...
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