🎙️ Season 2, Episode 4: Empowering the Asian Diaspora with Anla Cheng, Founder of Serica Initiative

In this insightful episode, Loida Nicolas Lewis sits down with Anla Cheng, the visionary Founder and CEO of Serica Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the Asian diaspora in America. Anla’s remarkable career spans leadership roles at global financial institutions like Goldman Sachs and Citi, but her true passion lies in storytelling, advocacy, and creating social change.

Together, Loida and Anla explore the important work of the Serica Initiative, which focuses on using storytelling and multimedia to foster dialogue and bring attention to the AAPI community. Anla shares her inspiring journey, from her early years to her impressive career in finance, and how she transitioned into the nonprofit world with a mission to empower Asian Americans and women in leadership roles.

The conversation also touches on Anla's experiences as the former Chair of The China Project and her commitment to bridging cultural gaps through education, social impact, and philanthropy.

Join this compelling discussion on the power of narrative, the importance of cross-cultural empathy, and how leadership within the AAPI community can shape a more inclusive society.

Learn more about Anla Cheng and the Serica Initiative:

Serica Initiative: https://www.sericainitiative.org

The China Project: https://thechinaproject.com

Loida Nicolas Lewis’s memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?, is available now: https://www.amazon.com/Should-Guys-Have-Asian-American-Billion-Dollar/dp/1119989833

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