Ep.6 — Nancy Lu: Migration, Identity, and Becoming a Voice in Parliament
In this episode of Banana Lab, we’re joined by Nancy Lu, Member of Parliament, finance leader, and migrant New Zealander.Nancy reflects on arriving in Aotearoa as a child with only a few English words...
9 Feb 41min
Ep.5 — Maria Mo: Music, Identity, and Growing Up Korean in Aotearoa
In this episode of Banana Lab, Romy sits down with Maria Mo — classical pianist and broadcaster for RNZ Concert. Maria shares her path into music (later than most people expect), how she’s navigated ...
26 Jan 37min
Ep.4 — Alex Kim: Creativity, Identity, and the Asian New Zealand Experience
In this episode, Romy interviews Alex Kim — producer, creative, and the other half of the Banana Lab Podcast.Alex shares his journey growing up Asian in Aotearoa, navigating identity and expectations,...
2 Dec 202537min
Ep.3 — Growing Up Asian in Aotearoa with Sam Yang
In Episode 3 of Banana Lab, Romy sits down with Sam Yang for a warm, funny, and reflective conversation about growing up Asian in Aotearoa.Together they explore:• childhood stories and chaotic teenage...
18 Nov 202544min
Ep.2 — Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan: On Identity, Culture & Representation in Aotearoa
In this episode of Banana Lab, Romy Lee sits down with Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan — Green Party MP, Egyptologist, and proud Kiwi-Asian trailblazer — to talk about growing up in Pakuranga, navigating identity,...
4 Nov 202540min
Banana Lab Podcast - What the heck is this all about?
Meet your host Romy Lee.Join us as we start this journey of sharing the unique experiences of Asian New Zealanders. We'll talk about all things mental health, personal development, cultural identity, ...
6 Sep 202512min
