Soy + Spice

Published: Feb. 5, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Mary Liu is the Asian-Australian founder behind Soy + Spice, a brand built on the core belief that their lingerie symbolises the empowerment of women and enables women to feel confident, to self love and to be courageous. We chat with Mary about what it takes to launch a successful apparel business, her entrepreneurial spirit and explore the idea of sexual conservatism in Asian culture. Episode out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.\n\xa0\nTIMESTAMPS\n(0:30) Introducing Mary Liu & Soy + Spice(1:10) Entrepreneurship journey & idea behind Soy + Spice(5:41) Inspiration behind Asian design & sustainability\xa0(8:10) Conversations around sexuality of Asian women(11:35) Family\u2019s reception to Mary\u2019s new business(14:08) Challenges of being the sole founder of a business(16:13) Mary\u2019s evolving openness with sexuality(18:38) Inclusivity, diversity and the future of lingerie(21:40) Representation & sexual empowerment amongst the Asian community\n\xa0\nHave thoughts or concerns? Send us an email:\xa0contact@asiam.me\n\xa0\nFollow us on Instagram:\xa0https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/\n\xa0\nVisit our website:\xa0https://www.asiam.me/\xa0\n\xa0\nFind us on:Apple Podcasts\xa0https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439\xa0Spotify\xa0https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ\xa0Google Podcasts\xa0https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA\xa0\n\xa0\nAs I Am