Episodes

  • Cynthia Choi and the AAPI Experience
    May 25 2022

    In the latest episode of the Reach Further Podcast, we honor AAPI Heritage Month by talking about the contributions AAPI have made and the issues AAPI continue to face. Our guest today, Cynthia Choi, is the co-executive director of Chinese for Affirmative Action and co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate, an organization that tracks the number of anti-Asian hate incidents and advocates for systemic policy change to advance racial justice and equity. We talk about why it’s difficult to track anti-Asian hate, how we can support and empower AAPI, and fostering solidarity among minority communities.

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    42 mins
  • Closing the Racial Wealth Gap with Nicole Elam
    Apr 19 2022

    In this next episode of the Reach Further Podcast, we want to continue highlighting incredible women in leadership with our second guest, Nicole Elam. Elam is the President and CEO of the National Bankers Association, an organization whose mission is to close the racial wealth gap by supporting minority-owned depository institutions. We talk being flexible with your career, combatting racial bias, providing access to capital, and more—we hope you enjoy!

    This episode was originally scheduled to publish during Women’s History Month in March.

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    28 mins
  • Talking Women in Leadership with Maytal Shainberg, Senior Vice President of New Media at East West Bank.
    Mar 8 2022

    This Women’s History Month, we wanted to highlight some extraordinary women in leadership and the incredible work they’re doing breaking down barriers for people everywhere. For the very first episode of the Reach Further Podcast, we interviewed our very own Maytal Shainberg, SVP of New Media at East West Bank. We talk gender bias, networking tips, and how to be an effective leader—we hope you enjoy!

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    34 mins
  • Reach Further Podcast Trailer
    Feb 28 2022

    Welcome to the Reach Further Podcast!  Twice a month, we will share engaging conversations with business experts who will share their insights about their business, their industry and also how they have lead their team/company to success.

    Our first episode is on March 8th, International Women's Day, with our guest, Maytal Shainberg, Senior Vice President of New Media Lending Group at East West Bank.  This amazing female executive generously shares with us her triumphs and tribulations on how she conquered a career in a male dominated industry.  

    We hope these conversations will spark ideas for you to become the successful entrepreneur and leader that you are meant to be.  We are so excited to launch East West Bank's first podcast, so subscribe now and let's reach further together!

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    1 min