Happy Saturday Loves, 

Starting off the NEW month with a NEW season! I am so excited to share this episode with you all. Youtuber, Podcast host, and Social Media Strategist Grace Lee joins us today to talk about how she pursued her passion to become a Social Media Strategist, even though it might not be the "normal" career path for someone with a Public Relations degree. We discuss how she navigates her niche occupation, one that is constantly changing and evolving. It was both rewarding and refreshing to hear from someone as accomplished as Grace, about how she pursues her passions. Especially when it can feel as though there is only one way to be successful. In addition to hearing all about Grace's social media expertise, we also reflected on the transformative work Grace has been doing on her Instagram to educate people about America’s troubled, discriminatory past towards AAIP (Asian American and Pacific Islanders) individuals. Grace highlights specific prejudice practices and acts that are engrained within America’s history, such as the Page Act of 1875, and the long history of sexual fetishization of Asian women. I hope our vulnerable conversation can inform, and inspire you to continue engaging in difficult work, and standing up against injustices against anyone, and everyone.

With lots of love and an immense amount of gratitude,

Haley Joyce

Links:

Grace's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bygracelee/?hl=en

Grace's Links: https://msha.ke/gracefulleemade/

Asian American Resources to Support - Document with resources found on Sasponella Instagram:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CGLrII9ycdPPcavGkatzGpoqGsdwJm46AgDXVWla3H8/edit