Welcome! This website is centered around my blog, which initially began as a sort of personal online journal, but has expanded to cover an eclectic range of topics. I am a social media enthusiast, emerging writer, and host of the Talking Taiwan podcast. Thanks for visiting and following along my personal journey!
I love making things come to life, which is why organizing events appeals so much to me. Whether it's for a cause, a conference, workshop, panel discussion or simply to network, it's all incredibly rewarding when I think of all of the interactions, exchanges and connections that have taken place at events that I’ve personally organized. Below is a list of events that I'm personally involved in hosting/organizing or that I've been invited to speak or participate in, in some official capacity.
March 5, 2023, 10:00am-11:00am: The Other Side of the Sea Peace Memorial Day Special Screening & Talk
I will be moderating this a critical discussion between Taiwanese filmmaker Hsuan-Yu Pan and Scene Taiwan, a Scottish organization celebrating Taiwanese films in Europe. Belarusian-Swedish artist Ludmila Christeseva, featured in the film, will discuss the Swedish reaction to the film and exhibit "Crafts that Unite, Heal, and Last" at Livrustkammaren, which took place during Stockholm Design Week, Feb 7-12, 2023.
To attend this online discussion **PLEASE REGISTER*** on Eventbrite for the link to join us via Webex: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-other-side-of-the-sea-peace-memorial-day-special-screening-talk-tickets-555895868507
Event Description:
Ukraine and Taiwan have much in common such as the threats from the neighboring countries, so to center their relation to each other, we are bringing Taiwanese identity to European audiences on the first anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine on Feb 24, 2022, and Taiwan's Peace Memorial Day on Feb 28 in a screening of The Other Side of the Sea.
About the film:
After Russia invaded Ukraine in Feb 2022, our community of immigrant artists and musicians in the New York City area looked to the other side of the world. They felt stunned and frozen and needed to do something to bring awareness to the war and refugee crisis.
They seek to renew a connection to the other side of the sea. Their instruments of change are pianos and paintbrushes. Haunted and inspired by the upheavals facing family and friends, neighbors and strangers in their home countries, they take action through art.
To access the film, The Other Side of the Sea (72-hour-rental), please go to the link: http://bit.ly/theothersideofthesea
The Other Side of the Sea Trailer
*The event is co-sponsored by The World Taiwanese Culture Forum and Scene Taiwan.
February 25, 2023, 2:00pm-3:30pm: 228 Remembrance Memorial Service
Location: Taiwan Center (137-44 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY 11354)
Event Link: https://fb.me/e/2ovnxPo9Q
I have been asked emcee the event which will be a new challenge to do in both Taiwanese and English!
February 22, 2023, 11:00am-12:30pm: Ignite Your Business On Instagram, A SCORE NYC Webinar
RSVP by Clicking HERE
August 30, 2022, 7:30pm-9:30pm Webinar: How To Grow Your INSTAGRAM Following Without Spending Money
In This Webinar I Will Cover The Following:
• How To Get More Followers
• How To Get More Views and Engagement
• How To Use Hashtags
• How To Establish Yourself as an Expert in Your Niche
• The Difference Between Stories vs. Reels
I Will Also Do LIVE Demos of How To Use Different Features of Instagram
RESERVE Your Spot For This Interactive Webinar TODAY by Clicking HERE
I’m Making This Webinar *FREE* If You Do 1 of the Following:
1) Write me a testimonial OR
2) Respond to a survey about the webinar
*Once you have provided me with a testimonial or completed survey, I will refund your ticket fee minus any Eventbrite fees
July 28, 2022, 11:00am-12:30pm: Ignite Your Business On Instagram, A SCORE NYC Webinar
February 5, 2022, 7:30pm-9:30pm: NATWA Toronto’s Annual Homecoming event
I’ve been invited by NATWA’s Toronto Chapter to speak about my work with the Talking Taiwan podcast.
The Homecoming is a Taiwanese tradition for the married daughter and her family to return to her parents' home shortly after Lunar New Year. NATWA Toronto started this Homecoming event 10 years ago.
Here’s the link If you’d like to attend, registration is not necessary:https://natwawebex.com/meet/toronto
NATWA (North America Taiwanese Women's Association) was founded in Los Angeles in 1988 as a non-profit organization. NATWA has more than 1,000 members in the U.S. and Canada.
February 2, 2022, 11:00am-12:30pm: Ignite Your Business On Instagram, SCORE NYC Webinar
May 17, 2021, 7:00pm-9:00pm: A Discussion and Q&A: What To Do If You Are The Target of Asian Hate
The event is FREE but registration is required. Register for the event HERE
Learn practical tips for what to do if you are harassed. Hear what happened when an Asian hate incident ended up in criminal court. What's the difference between a criminal and civil case? What's the best way to file a report and seek legal recourse? What other ways can we protect ourselves and our neighborhoods?
After a discussion on these topics, we'll move into the Q&A portion of the event.
Your questions are encouraged!
Tap into the experience and expertise of our panelists to get your questions and concerns answered.
Meet the panelists:
Christopher M. Kwok, is a mediator and arbitrator with JAMS, Board Director and Issues Committee Chair for the Asian American Bar Association of New York, and an Adjunct Professor at Hunter College/CUNY and New York City College of Technology/CUNY.
Sergeant Steven Lee, is a 16-year veteran of the NYPD, a whistleblower fighting to reform police corruption, and Anti-Asian Hate Crime Activist.
Suelain Moy, is a New York City mother, writer, journalist, author, and editor who wrote “The 16 Safety Guidelines for the Parents of Asian Children.”
Peter Yang Zhao, is an Anti-Asian Hate Crime and Tourette Activist.
The event is FREE but registration is required. Register for the event HERE
August 27, 2020, 11:00am-12:30pm: Boost Your Business on Pinterest, SCORE NYC Webinar
Explore how Pinterest can help you promote your business and the types of content that will work on this platform.
December 19, 2019, 12:00pm-4:00pm: Instagram and Pinterest, Your Visual Marketing Tools
Learn about the difference between Instagram and Pinterest and which platform is right for you.
Event Details:
Date & Time: Thursday, December 19, 2019 12:00pm- 4:00pm
Venue: SCORE NYC Headquarters
Address: 26 Federal Plaza, 6th Floor Conference Center, New York, NY 10278
(Enter on Worth between Broadway & Lafayette)
Bring photo ID. Allow time to pass thru security.
Subway: A/C train to Chambers St., R train to City Hall
Directions: https://bit.ly/35tD1Uv
RSVP: https://conta.cc/2PrP2Eh
Online registration $59 , Walk-ins $69
September 17, 2019, 10:00am-2:00pm: Instagram and Pinterest, Your Visual Marketing Tools
In this workshop, I'll cover the following for both Instagram and Pinterest: 1) the best practices for your business account, 2) posting strategy and content creation, 3) ways to organically promote your business, and 4) how to create ads.
Event Details:
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 10:00am- 2:00pm
Venue: Brooklyn Central Library
Address: 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Subway: 2/3 train to Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Museum Station, 4 train to Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Museum Station
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/FCQMQrf4Jgv
RSVP: https://conta.cc/2IwmSnX
Online registration $49 , Walk-ins $59
April 8, 2019, 2:00pm-3:45pm: Facebook and Instagram Workshop (at the SCORE Digital Media Summit)
I've been invited to speak about Facebook and Instagram at the SCORE NYC Digital Media Summit on April 8th. It’s all-day event and it’s FREE!
In my workshop at 2:00pm, I’ll be talking about how you can make Facebook and Instagram work for you, and doing a comparison of the two platforms.
SCORE NYC is a volunteer team of experienced business mentors dedicated to providing insights and knowledge to small business owners and those wishing to start a business.
Register online to attend the SCORE NYC Digital Media Summit for FREE by Clicking HERE.
Event Details:
Date & Time: Monday, April 8, 2019 9:00am- 4:00pm
Venue: Brooklyn Central Library, Dweck Auditorium
Address: 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Subway: 2/3 train to Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Museum Station, 4 train to Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Museum Station
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/FCQMQrf4Jgv
RSVP*: https://newyorkcity.score.org/event/free-special-event-digital-media-summit
*The SCORE NYC Digital Media Summit has been made FREE thanks to the generous support of Valley National Bank.
April 24, 2019, 6:30pm-9:00pm: Instagram Workshop
Whatever your reason for being on INSTAGRAM... Now is THE Time to Up Your Instagram Game!
Instagram has over 1 billion active users and the highest interaction rate per follower of all social media platforms at 2.2%. Facebook's is just 0.22%.
This month I'm working with a new promotional partner- the New York Power Team Meetup group. Their group has been meeting since 1993 and is the largest monthly personal growth and leadership community in New York. Scroll down to learn more about them!
I'll be teaching the newest features of Instagram, how to use Instagram Stories, Instagram LIVE, IGTV, hashtag and growth strategies, and ways to monetize your following.
Here's a list of what I'll be covering in this workshop:
Best practices for your Instagram posts
How to grow your following and to get discovered on Instagram
What are some of the newest features just introduced to Instagram?
New and lesser known features of Instagram Stories
Special tips for Instagram Stories
Hashtag and growth strategies to increase your followers
Instagram Live vs. IGTV
Ways to monetize your following
At the end of this workshop you will have an understanding of how to use all of Instagram's features to grow your following and to promote your business or personal brand.
Event Details:
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 6:30-9:00 pm
Venue: Carpe VM
Address: 290 Fifth Avene 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001
(Between 30 & 31 St.)
Subway: B/D/F/M, N/Q/R/W train to 34 St. - Herald Sq station, 4/6 train to 33 St. - Park Ave. station
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/fPTwhBEVECB2
Tickets: www.instagram321.eventbrite.com ($45 Online)
The New York Power Team is the largest monthly meeting personal growth and leadership community in New York. The group has been meeting since 1993, initially as a mastermind community inspired by the work of Peak Performance coach Tony Robbins. To learn more about the New York Power Team meetup group visit: https://www.meetup.com/nypowerteam/
February 27, 2019, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Instagram Tips & Tricks Workshop
In this workshop I’ll be teaching all of the fun things you can do with Instagram! Topics covered will include the newest features of Instagram, posting strategy, hashtags, how to make Instagram Stories, and get more engagement.
Event Details:
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 7:00-9:00 pm
Venue: SLC Conference Center
Address: 15 West 39th Street, 3rd Floor, Room D4, New York, NY
(Between 5th & 6th Ave.)
Subway: B/D/F/M train to 42 St. - Bryant Park, 4/5/6/7/S train to 42 St. - Grand Central
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/ugAFNrbcBqk
Tickets: www.instagram227.eventbrite.com ($45 Online)
January 9, 2019, 10:00am-2:00pm: Instagram and Pinterest, Your Visual Marketing Tools
In this workshop, I'll cover the following for both Instagram and Pinterest: 1) the best practices for your business account, 2) posting strategy and content creation, 3) ways to organically promote your business, and 4) how to create ads.
Event Details:
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 10:00am- 2:00pm
Venue: Brooklyn Central Library
Address: 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Subway: 2/3 train to Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Museum Station, 4 train to Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Museum Station
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/FCQMQrf4Jgv
RSVP: https://conta.cc/2BXqF9L
Online registration $49 , Walk-ins $59
November 14, 2018, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Instagram Tips & Tricks Workshop
In this workshop I'll be teaching you the newest features of Instagram including the much talked about Instagram TV (IGTV), hashtag and growth strategies, and ways to monetize your following.
Photo courtesy of @mrlawren3 via Instagram
Event Details:
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 7:00-9:00 pm
Venue: SLC Conference Center
Address: 15 West 39th Street, 3rd Floor, Room D4, New York, NY
(Between 5th & 6th Ave.)
Subway: B/D/F/M train to 42 St. - Bryant Park, 4/5/6/7/S train to 42 St. - Grand Central
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/ugAFNrbcBqk
Tickets: instagramtipsandtricks.eventbrite.com ($45 Online)
October 24, 2018, 9:00am-4:30pm, SCORE NYC: Digital Media Summit
1:00-2:00pm Instagram Workshop
I've been invited to speak about Instagram at the SCORE NYC Digital Media Summit on October 24! I am so honored to have this opportunity to speak alongside media experts who I've long respected and heard speak many times myself- Ramon Ray (Entrepreneur, Global Speaker and Founder of the Smart Hustle Small Business Conference), and Mary Agnes Antonopoulos (A sought after Speaker, Coach, Trainer and YouTube & Social Marketing Strategist).
I’m also looking forward to meeting the other esteemed speakers: Petia Bradshaw who will be speaking about Facebook, Marc W. Halpert who will be speaking about LinkedIn, and Nicole McCullum who will be speaking about Converting Website Traffic to Sales.
SCORE NYC is a volunteer team of experienced business mentors dedicated to providing insights and knowledge to small business owners and those wishing to start a business.
Register online to attend the SCORE NYC Digital Media Summit by Clicking HERE.
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 24 2018, 9:00am-4:30 pm
Venue: SCORE NYC Headquarters
Address: 26 Federal Plaza, 6th Floor Conference Center, New York, NY 10278
(Enter on Worth between Broadway & Lafayette)
Bring photo ID. Allow time to pass thru security.
Subway: A/C train to Chambers St., R train to City Hall
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/b1CXsC5Autk
Tickets: Book online by clicking HERE ($10 *This event was made possible by the generous support of Valley National Bank)
September 20, 2018, 6:00-8:00pm, Instagram Workshop
In this workshop I’ll be teaching all of the fun things you can do with Instagram!
Recently Instagram introduced several new features including the much talked about Instagram TV. Just what are these new features and how can you use them to promote your business or personal brand? Is Instagram TV for you? And do you know all there is to know about Instagram stories?
In the workshop we’ll discuss all of this and more.
What are the new features just introduced to Instagram this summer?
What is Instagram TV and is it for you?
New and lesser known features of Instagram stories
Special tips for Instagram stories
I will of course cover some fundamentals of Instagram as well:
Optimizing your Instagram bio
Types of photo and video posts
Best practices for your Instagram posts
How to grow you following and get discovered on Instagram
At the end of this workshop you will have an understanding of how to use all of Instagram's features to organically promote your business or personal brand. Want to know how to register for the workshop? See complete details below.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 20 2018, 6:00-8:00 pm
Venue: WeWork Tower 49
Address: 12 East 49th Street, New York, NY 10017
(Between Madison Ave & 5th Ave.)
Subway: B/D/F/M train to 47-50 St. Rockefeller Center, 4/5/6/7/S train to 42 St. - Grand Central
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/ZP7qYwzgQqM2
Tickets: instagramworkshop9.eventbrite.com ($45 Online)
August 22, 2018, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Instagram Tips & Tricks Workshop
Recently Instagram introduced several new features including the much talked about Instagram TV. Just what are these new features and how can you use them to promote your business or personal brand? Is Instagram TV for you? And do you know all there is to know about Instagram stories?
Event Details:
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 22 2018, 7:00-9:00 pm
Venue: SLC Conference Center
Address: 15 West 39th Street, 3rd Floor, Room D4, New York, NY
(Between 5th & 6th Ave.)
Subway: B/D/F/M train to 42 St. - Bryant Park, 4/5/6/7/S train to 42 St. - Grand Central
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/ugAFNrbcBqk
Tickets: instagramtipsandtricks.eventbrite.com ($45 Online)
June 19, 2018, 10:15am-2:00pm: Instagram and Pinterest, Your Visual Marketing Tools
In this workshop, I'll cover the following for both Instagram and Pinterest: 1) the best practices for your business account, 2) posting strategy and content creation, 3) ways to organically promote your business, and 4) how to create ads.
Event Details:
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 10:15am- 2:00pm
Venue: Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL)
Address: 188 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, Room 15
(Between East 34th and East 35th Streets)
Subway: D/F/M/N/Q/R/W train to 34th St., 4/6 train to 33 St.
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/rkRMkssT7dB2
RSVP: https://conta.cc/2JlRSJP
Online registration $59 , Walk-ins $69
February 10, 2018: How to Find and Do Work That You Love or That at Least Doesn't Feel Like "Work" (2018 ITASA East Coast Conference)
I've been invited to speak at the 2018 Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association (ITASA) Conference at Rutgers University. Here's a description of my talk:
Have you always known "what you want to be when you grow up"? Or are you the type who's having trouble deciding what to declare as your major?
Do you know that your passion is in life, but aren't sure if you can make a career of it? Or are you just afraid of getting stuck in a job that you hate?
How important is it to know what your passion or purpose in life is? What if you have no idea what your passion or purpose in life is?
Event Details:
Date & Time: Saturday, February 10, 2018, 1:00pm
Venue: College Avenue Student Center of Rutgers University
Address: 126 College Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 0890
November 1, 2016, 10am-2pm: Demystifying Facebook Promotions
I'll be speaking about how to promote on Facebook at Score NYC. In this workshop, you'll learn how to use Facebook analytics, reach your target audience, build brand awareness, and create effective Facebook ads.
Register for the workshop here: http://conta.cc/2dhGMoW
Event Details:
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 1, 2016, 10am- 2pm
Venue: Score NYC
Address: 26 Federal Plaza, 6th Floor Conference Center New York, NY 10278 (Enter from Lafayette St. between Duane and Worth St.)
Subway: N/Q/R train to Canal St., A/C train to Chambers St., N/R train to City Hall, J/Z to Chambers St.
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/4WrciRq6QH52
RSVP: http://conta.cc/2dhGMoW
Online registration $59, Walk-ins $69
October 11, 2016, 6pm-8pm: Social Media and Business Strategy Tips Workshop
If you are using social media for business, interested in picking up some new social media tips or looking for ways to get more focused in your business, then this workshop is for you!
In this workshop you'll learn how to manage your social media strategy, what types of content to post, and insider tricks and tips for using Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. We'll also discuss how working with a business coach could help you to reach your business goals more quickly.
Register to attend here: www.socialmediabusinessstrategy101116.eventbrite.com/
Event details:
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 6pm- 8pm
Venue: New York Open Center *this event is not affiliated with the New York Open Center
Address: 22 East 30th Street, Room 3-C, New York, NY 10016
Subway: N/Q/R train to 28 St., 6 train to 28 St., 6 train to 33 St.
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/4WrciRq6QH52
RSVP: www.socialmediabusinessstrategy101116.eventbrite.com/
$10 with RSVP on Eventbrite, $15 at the door
August 16, 2016, 6pm-8pm: Business and Social Media Strategy Workshop
Now that we are halfway though 2016, it's time to assess what's happened during the first half of the year and to see if you are on track to where you want to be at the end of the year. In this short workshop, business coach Marita Rosado will offer strategies to help you achieve your business goals, and I will share some useful social media tips.
Join us for this workshop and networking event- all rolled into one! Participants are invited and encouraged to network before and after the workshop.
Register to attend here: www.businessandsocialmediastrategy.eventbrite.com
There is a $10 admission fee to attend the workshop. Light refreshments will be served.
Speakers:
Marita Rosado, Business Coach, Green Star Coaching
Marita is dedicated to helping you create and meet your goals. In this workshop, Marita will help you make any adjustments that you might need and help you to achieve your goals. She'll also talk about how you can look ahead at what you want to accomplish in the new year. Learn more about Marita's coaching business at: www.GreenStarCoaching.com
Felicia Lin, Author and Social Media Strategist
Felicia will talk about how to create social media posts for your business and share some insider tips about Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Need some advice on what to do with your social media or want to know what you can improve on? Felicia will be offering a free social media assessment call to attendees of the workshop. Learn more about Felicia at: www.FeliciaLin.com
Event details:
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 6pm- 8pm
Venue: New York Open Center *this event is not affiliated with the New York Open Center
Address: 22 East 30th Street, Room 3-B, New York, NY 10016
Subway: N/Q/R train to 28 St., 6 train to 28 St., 6 train to 33 St.
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/4WrciRq6QH52
RSVP: www.businessandsocialmediastrategy.eventbrite.com
April 3, 2016, 11am- 9pm: A Retreat in the City for Women Artists in NYC*
I've been invited by the International Women Artists' Salon to participate on two panels:
1) 2:30pm: Achieving parity for women in the arts
2) 7:30pm: Building audiences for women in the arts
Tickets are *ONLY $16* for the entire day of events covering a broad range of topics related to the health and wealth of women artists: http://saloncreativelounge.brownpapertickets.com/
Round out Women’s History Month and celebrate SWAN (Support Women Artists’ Now) Day in style, with ALL day of events focused on a variety of topics of interest to women artists.
*Hosted by the International Women Artists' Salon and the Performance Project @ University Settlement
Event details:
Date & Time: Sunday, April 3, 2016, 11am- 9pm
Venue: University Settlement (www.universitysettlement.org/us/programs/arts)
Address: 184 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002
Subway: F to Delancey Street, J/M/Z to Essex Street
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/yDJqqmLuBsu
RSVP to A Retreat in the City for Women Artists in NYC by clicking HERE
The International Women Artists’ Salon and The OPTimistiks is delighted to present a full day of workshops, led by key arts practitioners of all disciplines in NYC.
March 30, 2016: A Metropolicks Reading: Stories of Lust and Love in NYC
Join me and my Metropolicks co-author Victor Scott Rodriguez as we read excerpts from our sexy romantic comedy novel, Metropolicks at Babeland's SoHo location (43 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10013).
Come early! FIRST 10 guests to arrive will receive a "toy" to try at home.
*Print copies of Metropolicks will be raffled off at the event*
And Prosecco will be also be served at the event.
Event details:
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 7 pm
Venue: Babeland, Soho Store
Address: 43 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10013
Subway: N/Q/R to Prince St., N/Q/R to Canal, 6 to Spring St.
RSVP to A Metropolicks Reading: Stories About Lust and Love in NYC by clicking HERE.
Babeland and its fun workshops are recommended in Lin and Rodriguez's #1 Amazon bestseller, The Metropolicks We Call New York City: A Guide for Singles.
February 12, 2016: Asia Society's Valentine’s Day Japanese-themed Leo Bar Happy Hour
Experience a night of fun and culture at the Asia Society's Valentine’s Day Japanese-themed Leo Bar Happy Hour!
My co-author, Victor and I will have a table for Metropolicks at the event. We will also have some exciting announcements about our latest book, The Metropolicks We Call New York City: A Guide for Singles. The Asia Society is one of the organizations that we've recommended in the singles guide.
The Metropolicks We Call New York City: A Guide for Singles is now available on Amazon. Click HERE to purchase a copy of the book.
This event features free Museum tours of Kamakura: Realism and Spirituality in the Sculpture of Japan, music, specialty cocktails, an origami demonstration with Michael G. LaFosse. and more!
Free admission. Cash bar.
October 8, 2015: The Rotary Club of New York Talk: Biographer of Su Beng
I'll be speaking at the Rotary Club of New York about my work on documenting the life of Su Beng.
Event details:
Date & Time: Thursday, October 8, 2015, 12-1 pm
Venue: 3 West Club
Address: 3 West 51 Street (between 5-6 Ave)
Subway: E/M to 5 Av/53 St
Tickets to my Rotary Club talk about Su Beng can be purchased here.
September 26, 2015: Writer's Lounge @ WILLiFEST, Books and Blogs Panel 2:00-3:00 pm
I've been invited to speak on a panel about Books and Blogs at WILLiFEST (the Williamsburg International Film Festival)
Event details:
Date & Time: Saturday, September 26, 2015, 2-3 pm
Venue: Videology
Address: 308 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211
Subway: L to Bedford Ave + 8 minute walk
Tickets to WILLiFEST can be purchased here.
July 2, 2015: 30 Days of Metropolicks/ASIANATION Launch Party
Join us as my Metropolicks co-author, Victor Scott Rodriguez and I prepare to kick off 30 Days of Metropolicks and to celebrate the launch of ASIANATION TV with an evening full of Asian culture, live performances and screenings of ASIANATION TV channels: Cooking with Granny, Metropolicks and Nicki Sun.
What's the 30 Days of Metropolicks?
It's exactly what it sounds like- for 30 days we'll be sharing something related to the romantic comedy novel, Metropolicks. Every day we will be sharing a chapter of Metropolicks. You'll get to meet the characters of the book and to see what's inside. Learn more about the 30 Days of Metropolicks campaign here: www.metropolicks.com/30-days-of-metropolicks
ASIANATION TV celebrates everything Asian in lifestyle, music, the arts, news and information and much, much more. WATCH ASIANATION TV channels: Cooking with Granny, Metropolicks and Nicki Sun on FOOTPRINT.tv.
The event will also feature the following performances:
Martial arts demonstrations by Pai-Sen Wang (who’s done stunt work for Daredevil and Orange Is the New Black) and Tao Jiang (who worked on Denmark's first martial arts film Fighter)
Live performances by: Chinese folk dancer Cece Pan
Japanese contemporary dancer Hitomi Nozawa
Violinist Sophia-Shu Wang
with a unique set mixing Asian sounds from old school Hong Kong music to Thai and Malaysia music, and beyond. DJ B.O will then head to artsy watering hole Leftfield for an afterparty presented by Brooklyn-based promoters New Island Entertainment. NOTE: All who attend the 30 Days of Metropolicks and ASIANATION TV Launch party are invited to the afterparty and will be given a *special password* at the event which will entitle them to a discount entry fee of $5 to the afterparty.
Event details:
Date & Time: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 6-9 pm
Venue: Libation NYC
Address: 137 Ludlow Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10002
Tickets to the event are available online here: www.metropolicksasianation.eventbrite.com
FEBRUARY 14, 2015: 8th Annual Love Actually International Short Film Showcase, presented by SCENEPR!
My Metropolicks co-author Victor Scott Rodriguez and I have been invited to host SCENEPR!'s 8th Annual Love Actually Short Film Showcase!
The event will open with a wine and cheese pre-screening mixer from 6:00-6:30pm. There will be an intermission and post-screening networking. And we are excited to announce that:
1) TWO NEW Valentine's Day themed Metropolicks videos* starring Maria Aparo, Mieko Gavia and Migina Tsai will be premiering on the big screen at the event. You may recognize these talented actresses from the January 8th Metropolicks Book Release Party.
*the two new Valentine's Day themed Metropolicks videos will be posted on our YouTube channel on February 14th. In the meantime you can see what we've already produced here: www.youtube.com/user/Metropolicks
Maria Aparo
Mieko Gavia
Migina Tsai
2) We'll be raffling off printed copies of Metropolicks at the Love Actually Film Screening!
Event details:
Date & Time: Thursday, February 14, 2015, 6-10 pm
Venue: Downtown Community Television
Address: 87 Lafayette St., Ground Floor, New York, NY 10003
Tickets to the event are available for purchase in advance online here: http://love8.eventbrite.com/
JANUARY 8, 2015: The METROPOLICKS Book Release Party, presented by Felicia Lin and Victor Scott Rodriguez
METROPOLICKS was four years in the making and we wanted to celebrate in a BIG way! So we booked Toshi's Living Room in the Flatiron Hotel.
There were LIVE performances by singer Jami Jackson, a theatrical reading of an excerpt from the book, raffles for the very limited print edition of Metropolicks, appearances of Metropolicks models, body painting by Jim Su, complimentary Balls Vodka shots and much, much more!
Event details:
Date & Time: Thursday, January 8, 2015, 6-9 pm
Venue: Toshi's Living Room in the Flatiron Hotel
Address: 9 W. 26 St., New York, NY 10010
Tickets for The METROPOLICKS Book Release Party can be booked here.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014: Raising the Money: Crowdfunding Tips Panel, presented by Crowdzu at WILLiFEST
I was invited by Crowdzu to be on this panel about crowdfunding. On December 15, 2013, with 11 days left, my MAKING HISTORY: The Story of Su Beng crowdfunding campaign was fully funded.
If you're thinking about running a crowdfunding campaign, I highly recommend taking every opportunity you can to hear from people who have run successful and unsuccessful crowdfunding campaigns. Pick up all the tips and advice you can, try to understand what you could be getting yourself into, and really think about whether or not you have what it takes to meet your crowdfunding goal. Before I even decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign, I attended a slew of crowdfunding panels and workshops. I also thankfully got a lot of great the advice a number of crowdfunding experts while planning my crowdfunding campaign.
What a trip down memory lane it was for me- being on this panel and sharing my experience with the MAKING HISTORY: The Story of Su Beng crowdfunding campaign. I'm always happy to be able to share advice with others considering crowdfunding. I also really enjoyed hearing about the experiences of the other panelists on the Crowdfunding Tips Panel.
Click here for full details regarding the panel.
Event details:
Date & Time: Friday, September 19, 2014, 5-7 pm
Venue: Sandbox (lower level)
Address: 257 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Subway: L to Lorimer or Bedford, G to Metropolitan Av
Tickets to WILLiFEST can be purchased here.
AUGUST 27, 2014: LUX Connections and WILLiFEST Celebration Networking Event *with a SPECIAL Sneak Peek of the Metropolicks Promo Video
This event celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Williamsburg International Film Festival aka WILLiFEST. THREE pairs of VIP tickets to WILLiFEST 2014 were raffled off. The VIP tickets valued at $140, include a full festival pass and special admission to Opening Night on 9/18.
There was be SNEAK PEEK screening of a promotional music video for Metropolicks, the hot, romantic comedy novel written by Felicia Lin and Victor Scott Rodriguez.
Several of the models featured in the video appeared at the screening!
If you were unable to attend, you can watch the Metropolicks Let Love Live music video which was screened at the event here:
Event details:
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 27, 2014, 7-9 pm
Venue: IchiUmi Lounge
Address: 6 East 32nd Street (bet. Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY 10016
Subway: B/D/F/N/M/Q/R to 34th St. - Herald Sq.
JANUARY 27, 2014: The Making History Victory Party
An event to celebrate the success of my MAKING HISTORY crowdfunding campaign, which got fully funded on December 14, 2013, 11 days before the end of the campaign!
Event details:
Date & Time: Monday, January 27, 2014 7-9 pm
Venue: The Liberty NYC
Address: 29 W. 35 St., New York, NY 10001
Subway: B/D/F/N/M/Q/R to 34th St. - Herald Sq.
JUNE 2013-NOVEMBER 2013: Relationship Smarts Workshop Series
A workshop series that I organized about how we can work smarter and not harder in our relationships.
FEBRUARY 19, 2013: Lunar New Year of the Snake Celebration with four co-hosting organizations: LUX Connections, Crowdzu, WILLiFEST & ScenePR
DECEMBER 11, 2012: Standup to Sandy Comedy Show
For this event I got seven comedians to do standup comedy to help laugh our troubles away and to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief. 100% of the cover and donations collected were donated to the Rockaway Waterfront Alliance's Hurricane Sandy relief efforts: http://rwalliance.org.
JULY 22, 2011: Revolutionary in New York: a reading, talk, Q&A with Su Beng
During Su Beng's first visit to the U.S. in nearly 20 years, he stopped by New York, so I organized reading, talk and Q&A with Su Beng.
Here's a brief description of the event:
Su Beng, a 92-year-old Marxist revolutionary from Taiwan will be in conversation about his life with his biographer, Felicia Lin. Lin will read an excerpt from The Conscience of Taiwan: The Memoirs of Su Beng (a work she is writing in collaboration with Su). Q&A with the audience will follow.
Su Beng is best known for his lifelong work for Taiwan independence and as the author of Taiwan's 400 Year of History.
The event concluded with the screening of the trailer for Almost Home: Taiwan, a road-trip documentary on Taiwanese independence and identity. In the film, filmmaker Victoria Linchong unearths her roots and shines a light on the history and culture of an island long at the center of political debate.
If you'd like to know more about this event, read my two blog posts from AboutSuBeng.com: Click HERE to read the first blog post about the event, and click HERE to read the second post.
