Angela Hui PART 2 

INTRO

2mins - The awkwardness of the teenage years, trying to fit in and coming from a place 'where I didn't know who I was...'

6mins30s - We didn't really appreciate where we grew up...'but it was mine and I wouldn't change it for the world...it made me who I am'

8mins30s - Starting to be accepted into the community, keeping a balanced perspective on racism and the sadness of the decline of the Chinese Takeaway.

10mins - Reflecting on the great characters in Wales, and Angela's perspective and reflections on racism.

11mins - Losing the human connection and the fabric of community during Covid-19...and how the Chinese takeaway brought various walks of life together - being 'the after-party for the pub'.

12mins30s - What's so special about Chinese Takeaways...

14mins - Sam's memories of eating Chinese food in Morar and Mallaig in Western Scotland...

15mins30s - Angela's thoughts on Hospitality traditions and memories of eating family meals.

16mins - 'I'm a sucker for steamed Sea Bass...', Angela's thoughts on how to make it.

17mins - Not eating meat, and trying to be a pescatarian..."my parents didn't understand..."

19mins - Chefs and Food authors admired by Angela...different types of food writing, and creating news channels for Hospitality workers who found themselves unemployed.

22mins30s - Angela talks about new projects that she's working on at the moment, including looking at Chinatowns all over the world.

25mins - Being 'unhinged' on social media and sharing updates with a sense of humour...and no filter!

26mins - The last paragraph in the book, 'burying grief...and serving behind the counter one last time...'

27mins - Mapping the remaining UK Chinese Takeaways and Angela's personal favourites.

30mins - Final thoughts and memories of Mum & Dad...

INTRO

1mins30s - Paperback coming out, being shortlisted for Awards...and writing as the solitary profession.

2mins30s - Delighted by the response 'from such a wide demographic'

4mins - what was the original idea for the book? Multi dimensional approach...from extensive notes and memories taken during the Covid lockdown.

6mins30s - ...feeling very torn on identity growing up in rural South Wales, but also proud of being Welsh.

7mins30s - Helping out in the Takeaway as a teenager, reflecting on childhood and testing recipes with Mum...'an incredibly obsessive cook'.

11mins - 'Wanting to celebrate Hospitality businesses'...memories of a Scottish childhood from Sam.

13mins - Angela's Parents' reactions to her book? "Incredibly proud...but they'll never say the 'P' word."

14mins - Book launch in Hackney Community Centre, why it meant so much to host it there.

16mins - Extract one from the book: quotes from readers, and steamed seabass with ginger and spring onion.

18mins45s - How the book helped Angela understand her own identity with the passing of time.

19mins30s - Regrets over the language barrier, and wishing to know her parents at a deeper level.

22mins - Speaking to her brothers many years on, about how she felt, their responsibilities, and the challenges of working in the takeaway as a young, vulnerable girl...

26mins - Growing Shark Fin Melons...Angela's Mum and her make-shift garden in Wales - why it was so poignant.

28mins54s - 'she grew up in the cultural revolution...she didn't have an education...'

30mins - The health benefits of Chinese soups - 'this soup will cure your asthma!'

32mins - How Chinese families 'soldiered on...not really kicking up a fuss...' - and the cultural dynamic of not wanting to draw attention to themselves.

PART 2 - Sarah Lazenby in conversation with Sam Bleazard

INTRO

1min - What communication skills might we have lost in the current landscape? "Keep adapting, and keep very open-minded..."

3mins - The missing insight into our audiences...

7mins - Finding your purpose post Covid-19, crisis comms and Communications professionals having a seat at the table.

14mins - Communicators that you admire?

17mins30 - Board of Trustees for the Sussex Community Development Association - addressing the needs of local people, being a carer and neurodiversity in the family

20mins - What would Sarah's one piece of advice be to any young person thinking of a career in communications?

23mins - Any life lessons gained in your school years? Bullying at school, escaping into drama and first job interviews...

25mins - Tell us something we wouldn't know about you!