Gene Luen Yang is an award-winning author and comic creator of American Born Chinese, Lunar New Year Love Story, Superman Smashes the Klan, Shang Chi, and more.

He is currently creating Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Books of Clash, check it out if you haven’t yet.

I loved catching up with Gene and learning about his writing process and struggles to stay creative amidst the modern world distractions. It’s great to know that despite how prolific he is as a writer and artist, he is human, like the rest of us. Speaking of humanity, we also delve into the pros and cons of AI and what his hopes are for the future of art despite the rise of AI.

It is such an honor to talk to guests like Gene. If you enjoyed this conversation, my favor as usual is to please continue to share this podcast with others. It would mean so much if you also rate it and leave me feedback. If you would like to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, visit my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon.

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Discussed in this episode:

Home – Cartoonist & Teacher | Gene Luen Yang

TMNT – GLY issues

Freedom App

Minimalist App

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Oscar and I discuss the habits that hold up during busy or stressful seasons.

Having just celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary, we also talk about relationships.

As we gear up for another holiday season — we share our best practices and commitments for staying healthy both mentally and physically.

I’ve been enjoying these conversations and hope you have too. If you have, please rate my podcast on your platform of choice and share it with others! If you would like to support with a donation to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, you can become a patron of the show by visiting my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon.

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In this episode, Oscar and I are back at sea! We discuss our travels with book recommendations and explore what it means to understand who you are at your core.

We talk about discovering purpose as an ongoing practice — something that evolves with experience and reflection.

If you’re watching on YouTube, you can laugh along with us as we hang out in the middle of the ocean.

I’ve been enjoying these conversations and hope you have too. If you have, please rate my podcast on your platform of choice and share it with others! If you would like to support with a donation to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, you can become a patron of the show by visiting my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon.

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Discussed in this episode:

NW by Zadie Smith

The Martian by Andy Weir

Lazarus by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark

Mcilvanney on Boxing by Hugh Mcilvanney

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