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The APAHM Conversations continue with Tony DelaRosa! Tony and Patrick discuss uncovering our histories through the oral narratives of our families, developing mindful, expansive Asian American education policy + curriculum, and how, with our lived experience, we can do this work right now. Meet TonyTony DelaRosa is a Filipino American anti-bias, anti-racist educator, ethnic studies researcher, motivational speaker, and cross-racial coalition builder. He is currently a PhD student in the Education Leadership & Policy Analysis program at UW-Madison focusing on Ethnic Studies Policies and how they translate into practices. Lastly, he is the author of Teaching the Invisible Race: Embodying a Pro-Asian American Lens in Schools with Jossey-Bass / WILEY Publishing. Learn more about Tony: www.tonyrosaspeaks.comPre-order Teaching the Invisible Race: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/teaching-the-invisible-race-tony-delarosa/1143179043Learn more about Dr. Nolan Cabrera: https://coe.arizona.edu/person/nolan-l-cabreraThanks to our media partners, Cold Tea Collective, for helping amplify this series.Cold Tea Collective is a media outlet, sharing the stories of the next generation of the Asian diaspora. Their mission is to inspire the AAPI community through storytelling that will empower them to live their most authentic and fulfilled lives. To learn more, visit coldteacollective.com or visit them on Instagram @coldteacollective.Check out our websitepatrickintheworld.meConnect with PatrickInstagram | LinkedIn | TikTokSupport the showSubscribe to the Newsletter | Buy Me a CoffeeProduced, edited, and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongMusic by: tavamusic

The APAHM Conversations kick off with Liz Kleinrock! Liz and Patrick discuss the significance of developing relationships beyond the work, the importance of knowing our underlying why, and how we can build coalitions and relationships across communities.Meet LizLiz Kleinrock (she/her) is a Korean-American transracial adoptee, queer, Jewish, antibias and antiracist educator, facilitator, and author. In 2018, Liz received the Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching, and in 2019 delivered her TED Talk, “How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics." In the spring of 2021, Liz released her first book, Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community with Heinemann Publishing, and is excited to announce the publication of four upcoming children's books with HarperCollins. She currently resides in Washington DC with her partner, two bunnies, and cat.Connect with Liz on Instagram.Learn more about Liz (and preorder Come and Join Us!): www.teachandtransform.orgLearn more about Ellen Oh and We Need Diverse Books: www.weneeddiversebooks.orgCheck out my website!patrickintheworld.meConnect with PatrickInstagram | LinkedIn | TikTokSupport PatrickSubscribe to the Newsletter | Buy Me a CoffeeProduced, edited, and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongMusic by: tavamusic

Patrick sits down with author and fellow Korean adoptee Hanna Lee to talk about her new book, The Invisible Lines. Patrick and Hanna discuss how she got into writing, the process of writing her second book, and what influences she had while writing these characters into this story.Things we talked about this episode:Janchi Show Episode 043A Living Remedy by Nicole ChungBIPOC AdopteesPre-order The Invisible Lines here!Connect with HannaInstagram | LinkedInCheck out my website!patrickintheworld.meConnect with PatrickInstagram | LinkedIn | TikTokSupport PatrickBuy Me a CoffeeProduced, edited, and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongMusic by: Chad Wells

Patrick welcomes author, poet, and educator Kyunghee Kim to the show to talk about her new book, See Us Bloom. Patrick and Kyunghee discuss finding time to write a book while also being a teacher, crafting something for more than just children, and the importance -- and necessity -- of community care.Connect with KyungheeInstagram Buy the book: kimkyunghee.comCheck out my website!patrickintheworld.meConnect with PatrickInstagram | LinkedIn | TikTokSupport PatrickBuy Me a CoffeeProduced, edited, and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongMusic by: Chad Wells

Patrick talks about the first few weeks of March, recaps his time in Austin, and talks about what's coming in April.PS: this is also the last .5 episode that will feature a number in the title. I've decided it looks dumb and I hate it!* *also other reasons that I will share about next month!The post I referenced in the episode: LinkedInCheck out my website!patrickintheworld.meConnect with meInstagram | LinkedIn | TikTokSupport meBuy Me a CoffeeProduced, edited, and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongMusic by: Chad Wells

It's a reunion show! Patrick is joined by friends and fellow adoptees Jess Mori, Makayla Gessford, Ailie Steel, Charlotte Carbone, and Katie Gagel to catch up with each other and talk about how they all came together for the first time. They discuss each of their journeys to connecting via Clubhouse, creating a safe space for Asian adoptees at a time when we were all finding our respective voices, and how this bond has shaped us moving beyond the app. We also define our group name, #giveusthekeys, and dive into the importance of representation for our community.Connect with the group!Jess: InstagramKatie: InstagramCharlotte: InstagramMakayla: InstagramAilie: InstagramCheck out the Asian Adoptee Club on Instagram!Check out my website!patrickintheworld.meConnect with PatrickInstagram | LinkedIn | TikTokSupport PatrickBuy Me a CoffeeProduced, edited, and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongMusic by: Chad Wells

Patrick talks about the week he's been having (spoiler alert: it's been good), the importance of community, and what's coming up in March.Check out my website!patrickintheworld.meConnect with PatrickInstagram | LinkedIn | TikTokSupport PatrickBuy Me a CoffeeProduced, edited, and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongMusic by: Chad Wells

Patrick talks about not having a guest for the second episode in a row, celebrating Black History Month, why he started this show, and where we're actually going to go from here. It's totally fine!

Patrick talks about the recent shooting in Monterey Park, California, the importance of community, and the 2023 Dear Asian Americans Makers Market events.

Patrick finally releases this episode four days late, without a guest, and talking about failure. Welcome to 2023!

Patrick talks about his recent professional decisions, what happened in L.A., and what's coming up in 2023.

Katie Gagel joins Patrick to talk about their friendship, National Adoptee Awareness Month, and lots of other things. Luna also makes an appearance or five.

Patrick catches up with NAAM, what he's been doing, the privilege of hearing AND sharing stories, and so much more!

Laura Summers joins Patrick to talk about NAAM (National Adoptee Awareness Month), how adoptees experience imposter syndrome, and how we can overcome it. They also talk about Katie Gagel for a quick second. It's fine. And fun!

Patrick catches up on everything that's happened since October 1st, talks about his feelings on his return to Korea (again), and teases what's coming up in November.

Jenna Antoniewicz joins Patrick to talk about returning to your country of origin.

Welcome to Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong! In this kick-off episode, Patrick talks about why he's doing (another) podcast, what the impetus was, and where he hopes to go from here.