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Asian Rebel Club Podcast
A podcast every Asian should’ve had growing up, and probably still needs.
A podcast for Asian/Asian diaspora untangling family expectations, cultural guilt, and the myth of perfection.
Hosted by Crystal Ren, who brings her own messy, magical story to the mic, so you don’t have to figure it out alone. This podcast is a mix of honest conversations, cultural unlearning, emotional plot twists, and slow rebellion. Each episode helps you break free from cultural pressures so you can finally make decisions that feel right for you.
If you’ve ever felt torn between your own dreams and your family’s expectations, you’ll hear real stories, practical mindset shifts, and tools to navigate cultural guilt without losing connection to your roots. These conversations will give you the tools and courage to start living on your own terms, starting today.
New episodes bi-weekly-ish.
Asian Rebel Club Podcast
Episode 14: The Unicorn Hunter: How Di Joined 4 Billion-Dollar Startups by Trusting Her Gut
Di’s career sounds like a startup fairytale—she’s worked at four billion-dollar companies (Zhihu, KEEP, Airbnb, and Zoomcar) before they hit it big. But her real superpower? Defying expectations.
In this episode, we explore:
- How she escaped the "study-or-fail" pressure of her upbringing in China
- Why she turned down a traditional career path (and her parents’ approval) for startups
- The cultural comparisons of working in China, Singapore, and Japan, and the work habits she had to unlearn
- Why she now values solo mountain hikes as much as professional wins
- Her radical definition of success: freedom, clarity, and the power to say "no"
No MBA, no master’s degree, just guts, curiosity, and a refusal to play it safe. Whether you’re building a startup, craving a career change, or just love underdog stories, Di’s journey will make you rethink the "right" way to succeed.
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