The Portrayal of Asian Women in Media (ft. Kaila Yu, Fetishized)

In this episode of the Eat Your Crust podcast, Jisoo and Crystal interview Kaila Yu, author of the memoir "Fetishized" and former lead singer of Nylon Pink, about the hypersexualization of Asian women in media. They discuss the problematic representations in media like "Memoirs of a Geisha," the lack of Asian presence in media during Kaila's childhood, and the evolution of Asian characters in recent years. Kaila shares her personal experiences with fetishization and objectification, and how she initially leaned into it before realizing its harmful effects. The conversation also touches on broader issues such as the sexualization of women, double standards in media, and the importance of self-love, especially within the Asian-American community. Kaila recommends the book "Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It" and encourages listeners to prioritize self-validation.