Rising Together: Investing in the Next Generation of AAPI Girls and Women
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Rising Together: Investing in the Next Generation of AAPI Girls and Women
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Episode Summary
Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu sits down with ASPIRE (Asian SistersParticipating in Reaching Excellence) leaders Sophia Lai (Board Chair) and Michelle Chen (former Program Manager, Youth Leadership Program) to explore what it takes to nurture the next generation of AAPI girls and women.
They discuss the cultural and structural challenges AAPI girls face, why identity-rooted mentorship matters, and how ASPIRE’s programs turn mentees into mentors—creatinga self-sustaining pipeline of leadership, sisterhood, and belonging. Listeners gain insight into how they get involved and support this vital initiative.
Guests
- Sophia Lai, Board Chair - Former director of the 2019 Asian American Women in Leadership Conference; longtime volunteer and builder of mentorship ecosystems
- Michelle Chen, (former) Youth Leadership Program Manager - Led cohorts, cultivated safe spaces, and watched mentees return as mentors and conference volunteers
About ASPIRE
ASPIRE empowers Asian American girls and women through identity development, mentorship, and education. Programs include the Youth Leadership Program (YLP), professional mentorship tracks, and community-based initiatives. Alumni frequently return as mentors, creating a tiered, intergenerational network that compounds impact.
Episode Guide00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey00:34 Welcoming ASPIRE Leaders + Leadership Pathways07:16 Challenges Faced by AAPI Women16:27 Importance of Mentorship20:06 ASPIRE's Unique Programs22:06 Diverse Experiences in ASPIRE22:22 A Success Story: From Student to Mentor25:09 The Impact of ASPIRE's Mentorship28:00 How to Get Involved with ASPIRE29:29 Qualities of an Ideal Mentor32:30 Future Plans for ASPIRE33:19 Personal Reflections on Mentorship36:51 Rapid Fire Questions
Connect with ASPIRE
Website: www.girlsaspire.org
Email: mentorship@girlsaspire.org
IG: @girlsaspire
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