39. Jean Teng on work and writing (food and fanfiction)

Writer and Metro magazine food editor, Jean Teng, talks to Jenna about her unexpected journey into food writing, starting with a complaint email to Metro itself. Jean reflects on the evolving food media landscape in Auckland and the challenges it presents. This conversation delves into cultural appropriation, diversity in food writing, Jean’s evolving leadership style, personal growth, and her writing process. Read Metro Eats: https://www.metromag.co.nz/food/metro-eats ___ SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter: asianinaotearoa.substack.com SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa⁠ FOLLOW ⁠@asianinaotearoa⁠ on⁠ ⁠Instagram VISIT ⁠asianinaotearoa.com⁠ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. ✨This episode was made possible thanks to Foundation North, Creative NZ & Big Fan.✨