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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 24: From Figure Skater to 2x Founder - Eleanor Mooney on the Cost of Always Holding It Together
Eleanor Mooney grew up between two worlds - a white father and a Filipina mother who worked in hospitality, where kindness and service weren’t just values, they were survival.
As a kid in Massachusetts, she watched her mother remember everyone’s name, favorite drink, and story - even as people sometimes dismissed her accent or heritage. That early contrast shaped Eleanor’s life mission: to make people feel seen, included, and cared for.
Years later, she carried that same warmth into business. After building a career in luxury retail, she founded deVivre Concierge, a lifestyle service for New York’s elite, and Verdant, a lingerie brand designed for women in motion. But as her companies grew, the habit of over-giving, inherited from both culture and family, began to catch up with her.
One night, while answering a client email at dinner, Eleanor had a panic attack that forced her to pause.
That moment became a turning point, not away from ambition, but toward awareness.
In this episode, we explore:
· Growing up biracial and learning belonging through service
· How Filipino hospitality shaped her leadership and empathy
· The thin line between generosity and overextension
· Rebuilding boundaries without losing compassion
· Designing lingerie - and a life - that’s truly made for women, not for the gaze
“You can’t take care of others if you’re not taking care of yourself.”
🎧 Listen to this episode if you’ve ever been taught that saying yes makes you worthy, and you’re ready to learn that peace can be productive too.
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