Pooya Mohseni joins me on the show to detail her remarkable journey as a woman/artist of transgender experience and share her thoughts on the women’s rights crisis in Iran.

Being an actor is horrifying. It’s not just overcoming the stage fright - it’s living a life of uncertainty, obstacles, and rejection. New York-based actor Christine Lee joins me on the show to share their thoughts.

In what ways do plus-sized actors face discrimination in the industry today? What can we do to enact change? We’ll answer these questions, and more, as I invite my friend and colleague, Cori Menzies, on the show.

Why would anyone in their right mind choose such an impractical profession? On this inaugural episode of Asian Thespians, I introduce myself, tell my story, and talk about what got me into acting and led me down this whimsical, wonderful path.