🎬 AAMI (Asian American Mental Health Initiative) – Season 2 Finale, Episode 3

In this inspiring season finale, host An Phan sits down with Todd Lien — award-winning director, talent manager, and CEO of iStage Entertainment — to discuss his mission of empowering AAPI youth in Hollywood. From his viral short film Straight A to mentoring Asian American performers, Todd shares his vision for more authentic storytelling and inclusive representation in entertainment.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🎥 How Todd is guiding Asian American youth to thrive in Hollywood
🌟 Behind-the-scenes stories from his career in directing & talent management
💪 Strategies for building confidence and resilience in young performers
📖 His creative vision for more authentic AAPI stories in film & media

📌 Connect with Todd Lien & iStage Entertainment:
🌐 Website: www.iStageEntertainment.com

📸 Instagram: @iStageEntertainment

🎤 About AAMI & Host An Phan:
An Phan is a Vietnamese American actress, filmmaker, and Ph.D. candidate with credits including HBO’s Euphoria, Showtime’s Kidding, and Hulu’s Interior Chinatown. She is also the founder of AAPI Artists for Mental Health Initiative (AAMI), a nonprofit advocating for mental health awareness in the Asian American creative community.

🌐 Learn more: www.AnTheinPhan.com
| IG: @AnThienPhan
🌐 www.AAMIAdvocate.org
| IG: @AAMIAdvocate

💙 Special Thanks to Our Sponsor – Synergy Empowering Recovery:
Synergy provides long-term recovery support for individuals overcoming substance abuse, with 24/7 guidance and a supportive sober community.

📞 Call: (323) 488-4114
🌐 Website: www.SynergyHealthBh.com
| IG: @SynergyHealth90210

📺 About Asian Media Network (AMN):
Based in Chandler, Arizona, AMN celebrates and amplifies Asian culture, news, and entertainment worldwide. We bridge generational traditions with modern trends to inform, educate, and inspire.

🌐 Website: asianmedianetwork.com
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📧 Email: info@asianmedianetwork.com

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