We’re joined by Anthea Cheng: photographer, recipe developer and blogger, also known as @rainbownourishments in the digital space.
With a background in Federal Government working in Indigenous and disability issues, Anthea talks us through how she transitioned into becoming a full-time blogger with over 242K followers on Instagram.
In this episode, Anthea also opens up about her encounters with racism and vulnerably shares her experience with depression and anxiety. We touch on topics around the ‘silent’ Asian culture and Anthea gives us some advice on how to navigate the mental health space, whether its to support yourself or someone else.
00:00 - Intro
00:51 - Anthea’s Upbringing
02:51- Working in Government
07:12 - The Uni Experience & Dealing with Racism from Peers
12:14 - Transitioning from a Multicultural High School to a Caucasian University
13:31 - Anthea’s Relationship with her Parents & Siblings
17:39 - Experiences with Mental Health
22:11 - The ‘Silent’ Asian Culture
25:39 - Advice for the Younger People Navigating Through the Mental Health Space
26:46 - Being in the Influencer/Blogging Space as an Asian Female
30:07 - Anthea’s Introduction To Blogging
33:59 - Becoming an Author
35:04 - Getting into Photography
37:17 - Transitioning From Blogging to Working with Clients
38:06 - Government Job Vs Freelancing Career
40:31 - Advice for People Looking to Break into the Blogging/Influencer Space
42:56 - Anthea’s Plans for the Future
44:03 - Outro
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