{"podcast":{"title":"Color of Success","slug":"color-of-success-671298","podcast_index_feed_id":671298,"rss_url":"https://drstephaniejwong.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://www.colorofsuccesspodcast.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/8/b/3/48b3f69834ff6f18/Season_2_Logo.png","author":"Dr. Stephanie J. Wong","episode_count":100,"summary":"The Color of Success communicates the stories of Asian, Asian Americans/Canadians, and ethnic minorities as they build brands, businesses, and careers, and mental health strategies to deal with self-doubt, anxiety, and barriers. Dr. Stephanie J. Wong is a licensed clinical psychologist who blends her knowledge of mental health, culture, and business to interview diverse guests.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T10:19:24.707380+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/color-of-success-671298"},"episode":{"title":"Norman Chen, CEO of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF): Breaking Barriers: Empowering Asian+  American Youth Through Mental Health & Leadership","slug":"norman-chen-ceo-of-the-asian-american-foundation-taaf-breaking-barriers-empowering-asian-american-youth-through-mental-health-leadership","published_at":"2025-12-03T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/color-of-success-671298/norman-chen-ceo-of-the-asian-american-foundation-taaf-breaking-barriers-empowering-asian-american-youth-through-mental-health-leadership","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/color-of-success-671298","url":"https://drstephaniejwong.libsyn.com/norman-chen-ceo-of-the-asian-american-foundation-taaf-breaking-barriers-empowering-asian-american-youth-through-mental-health-leadership","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drstephaniejwong/710_norman_chen.mp3?dest-id=2106212","summary":"Join Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Norman Chen, CEO of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), as they dive deep into the pressing issues facing Asian + American communities today, with a special focus on mental health, youth leadership, and breaking stereotypes. This episode explores the intersection of culture, identity, and mental health, while offering actionable insights on overcoming societal challenges. In this episode, you'll hear about: Addressing Asian+ Americans' Mental Health TAAF's new program: Thriving Asian Leadership Accelerator, equipping Asian+ American youth with the skills needed to thrive beyond academic achievement Combatting Stereotypes and Building Belonging Asian+ American Philanthropy and Representation Collaborations to Expand Mental Health Resources & Support, including the the Asian + American PSA and campaign , sparking a national conversation about belonging, visibility, and community safety, and TAAF's Beyond the Surface study, which found that nearly 1 in 2 Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth screen positive for moderate depression , and that stigma and silence prevent many from seeking help. This reflects broader cultural dynamics (around identity, family pressure, and belonging) that can affect Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) of all ages. ========================================== Full bio: Norman Chen is the Chief Executive Officer of TAAF and brings a thirty-year career in entrepreneurship, healthcare and community leadership in the United States and Asia. Norman is passionate about building organizations in both the nonprofit and private sectors that positively impact society. Prior to his appointment at TAAF, Norman co-founded the nonprofit Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change (LAAUNCH) and hel…","meta_description":"Join Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Norman Chen, CEO of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), as they dive deep into the pressing issues facing Asian + America…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2389,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/color-of-success-671298/episodes/norman-chen-ceo-of-the-asian-american-foundation-taaf-breaking-barriers-empowering-asian-american-youth-through-mental-health-leadership/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/color-of-success-671298/norman-chen-ceo-of-the-asian-american-foundation-taaf-breaking-barriers-empowering-asian-american-youth-through-mental-health-leadership.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}