WELCOME TO CULTURE SHOCK! The phrase describes an experience a person may have when someone encounters a new environment which is different from their own; it is about the disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life. This is particularly brought upon by disparities between perspectives and lifestyles - an immediate result of immigration trends in certain areas or a visit to a new country, a move between social environments, or simply transition to another type of life.

In this episode, we will learn about some incredible Taiwanese and Chinese people and their culture. 

Colombia! Great coffee, tasty arepas and el Carnaval de las flores! Let’s not forget innovators!

And did you know that Guyana was originally inhabited by Amerindians. It has an incredible 80% of virgin rainforest. Huh beautiful. And they have a beautiful wildlife. And the only South American Country that speaks English. I def want to go visit.

Cindy Chu is an award-winning writer, actress, and producer from Queens.

Her feature script, 69 BAYARD is a 2020 Northeast Filmmakers Lab Fellow, in the 2nd round of 2021 Sundance Development Track, and the 2019 winner of Pitch Royale (featuring judges: Baz Luhrmann and Jason Blum). Her pilot script ANNA WONG was in 2nd round for 2019 Sundance Episodic Lab, and her comedy series, QUEENS premiered at the Omni Cultural TV Fest and won the 2019 Best TV Pilot Comedy. She received 2019 Professional of the Year from NALFO.

Starting out as an actress, she received an MFA degree from the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University, and performed in Off-Broadway theaters, commercials, webseries, and more. She is a member of NYWIFT and Asian American Screenwriting Workshop.

Sean (He/Him) is 23 years old, queer, and a first generation American of Colombian/Guyanese parents born and raised in South Florida.

Sean is on the cusp of Millennial and Gen Z creation, aiming to build stronger and more inclusive communities of like-minded individuals. 

Listen to IBWE’s first interview podcast episode and get to know Sean, his point of view on what it means to create art today and how he is looking to the future.