Ep.3 — Growing Up Asian in Aotearoa with Sam Yang

19/11/2025 44 min Episodio 3
Ep.3 — Growing Up Asian in Aotearoa with Sam Yang

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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 moments• identity, belonging, and living between cultures• the Asian New Zealand experience• millennial hobbies (yes, including tennis)• confidence, community, and finding your voice• and the now-legendary line: “We don’t have a boat… but we’ll find one.”This episode blends humour with honesty — perfect for anyone navigating identity, bicultural life, or the Asian Kiwi experience.Follow along for more stories, reflections, and chaotic good energy from the Banana Lab community.