In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, this episode features Tony Award-winning actor BD Wong in a powerful conversation on identity, Asian American representation, and finding your voice. From M. Butterfly to Jurassic Park and Mr. Robot, BD shares his journey breaking barriers in Hollywood and offers advice to young people, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, on how to embrace who they are and lead change through media.

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In this 100% Real With Ashleigh Ewald Talk Show's first episode of 2025, welcome the mega influencer Karissa Dumbacher, aka Karissa Eats, insight about all things food and fun. She shares who she’d love to have dinner with, her favorite cuisine, and the joy of exploring new flavors. With millions of followers, Karissa’s passion goes beyond eating—she hopes to inspire young people to embrace food without fear and develop a healthy relationship with it. Please tune in for our lighthearted yet insightful conversation about food, self-love, and dream dinner guests!

Welcome the self-proclaimed Pro-Democracy journalist from The Independent and co-founder of Rantt Media, Ahmed Baba. In this episode, Ahmed shares his insight on combating misinformation and the techniques he used to detect it. He strives to pursue journalism and storytelling through his motto of “tell it like it is.” The influential and national journalist Ahmed Baba also provides insights on how young people should remember that rejections are simply redirections and never to give up. Listen now on all listening platforms!