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Named one of Canada’s Top Style Influencers, Alex Liang isn’t just an influencer, luxury brand collaborator, and a Partner of the luxury real estate agency Engel & Völkers. He’s a quiet rebel who traded the glitz of social media fame for a life of deeper purpose. In this candid first installment of our two-part conversation, Alex opens up about:

• The paradox of being "Asian but not Asian enough" - growing up Chinese-Canadian in a privileged yet culturally ambiguous world
• Why he walked away from influencer culture - and what he learned about authenticity in the age of oversaturation
• The hidden rules of fashion, status, and identity - from New York’s elite circles to Toronto’s creative scene
• Socioeconomic truths no one talks about - why money and access shape identity more than race alone
• His early "borderline boring" rebellion - and how it fueled his leap into entrepreneurship

For anyone who’s ever felt caught between expectations and authenticity, Alex’s journey from Kenton Magazine founder to luxury real estate creative, offers a masterclass in rewriting the rules.

Part 2 drops next, where we dive into his career pivots, creative reinventions, and the surprising hobbies that keep him grounded. Follow @AsianRebelClub to stay tuned!

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In this episode of The Asian Rebel Club Podcast, I sit down with Jacob Tan, a two-time Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and pioneer of sustainability consulting in China. From surviving premature birth to nearly dying twice while backpacking, Jacob shares how confronting mortality shaped his unconventional path, leaving corporate stability to launch a sustainability firm when no one in China understood the concept.

Discover how Jacob’s anthropological background and global experiences taught him to prioritize impact over status, reject societal definitions of success, and build a nomadic life free from materialism.

He also reveals surprising insights from interviewing Fortune 500 VPs (who hated their jobs) and how his work bridges ancient Chinese wisdom with modern ESG strategies.

Whether you’re questioning societal expectations or seeking purpose beyond profit, Jacob’s journey is a powerful reminder to live like you’re dying - because fulfillment isn’t found in accolades, but in aligning your work with your deepest values.

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What does it mean to create beauty in the midst of exile?

Photographer and activist Fatimah Hossaini was forced to flee Kabul when the Taliban returned, but not before capturing the untold grace, power, and resilience of Afghan women through her lens.

In this episode, Fatimah shares the story behind her escape, her fight to reclaim the image of Afghan womanhood, and how photography became both her rebellion and her refuge.

From confronting patriarchy to rebuilding identity in exile, this is a conversation about courage, creativity, and what it truly means to be free, even in the middle of a war zone.

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