Perspectives

Jeremy marching at the San Diego Pride Parade 2026 in a blue fringe top, surrounded by rainbow balloons, palm trees and parade crowds.
San Diego Pride Parade 2026: Marching With Qualcomm
I marched in the San Diego Pride Parade 2026 with Qualcomm, shared Pride merchandise with cheering spectators, and experienced an unforgettable celebration of love, visibility, and community. Read more...
Premium Shopify blog cover featuring a smiling man outdoors with the title “What If Everyone Meditated For World Peace?” about mindfulness, meditation, inner peace, and personal growth.
What If Everyone Meditated for World Peace?
Jeremy Melodious explores how meditation for world peace, kindness, justice, and Gen Z compassion can help create a more inclusive world. Read more...
Brown Asian man with long curly hair standing shirtless by a pool at golden hour, featured in a luxury editorial graphic titled “Moreno Men: Brown Asian Men and Brown Male Beauty
Moreno Men: Brown Asian Men and Brown Male Beauty
Moreno Men: Discover what the term means through a Vietnamese American perspective on Brown Asian men, colorism, masculinity, and brown male beauty. Read more...
Moving to Downtown Long Beach Changed My Life
Why Moving to Downtown Long Beach Changed My Life
My honest experience living in Downtown Long Beach after moving from Orange County, from Alamitos Beach and Bluff Park to Shannon's, Broadway nightlife, Pho 123, Kin Long Beach, Harvelle's, Pride,... Read more...
Corporate Inmate workplace culture article discussing Gen Z, corporate burnout, office life, work-life balance, and modern corporate America.
What is a Corporate Inmate?
A Corporate Inmate is someone who feels trapped by corporate culture, workplace politics, burnout, or unrealistic workplace expectations while still participating in corporate life. The term has become popular among... Read more...
How to Protect Your Energy from Negative People
How to Protect Your Energy from Negative People
Negative people will hand you their stress if you let them. Here is how I learned to protect my energy, set boundaries around toxic behavior, and trust myself. Read more...
My Brown Skin Was Never the Problem: Colorism in Vietnamese Culture
My Brown Skin Was Never the Problem: Colorism in Vietnamese Culture
Growing up brown Vietnamese American, I learned early that skin color carried meaning long before anyone explained it. From jokes in school hallways to beauty standards rooted in colonialism and... Read more...
UC Berkeley Made Me Proud To Be Brown
UC Berkeley Made Me Proud To Be Brown
Growing up brown Vietnamese American, I internalized colorism before I had words for it. UC Berkeley helped me understand racism, identity, and why I now feel proud of my brown... Read more...
The Truth About Fake Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
The Truth About Fake Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
A Gen Z Vietnamese American essay on the Dunning-Kruger effect, gaslighting, and why low emotional intelligence hides behind the loudest empathy claims. Read more...
Meeting Jay Leno at the Office: What Happened When a Legend Walked Through Our Doors
Meeting Jay Leno at the Office: What Happened When a Legend Walked Through Our Doors
Jeremy Melodious shares what it was really like meeting Jay Leno in person when the legendary TV host visited the office as a supporter of the brand. Here is what... Read more...
Long Beach Pride Festival 2026
The Long Beach Pride Festival 2026 Got Canceled — Here's How I Felt and What I Did Instead
The Long Beach Pride Festival 2026 was canceled less than an hour before it was supposed to begin. I was already on my way there. Here's my honest reaction, what... Read more...
Finding Peace in a Noisy World
Finding Peace in a Noisy World
Jeremy Melodious reflects on world peace through kindness, self-awareness, and art. A genuine, thoughtful perspective on how inner peace shapes the world around us. Read more...
Power of Kindness: Jeremy Melodious on Art That Heals
Power of Kindness: Jeremy Melodious on Art That Heals
Jeremy Melodious on Kindness, Authenticity, and Creating With Purpose In a world driven by trends, algorithms, speed, and constant noise, I have chosen to build my life and my creative... Read more...
Official Blog — Who I Am, What I Do, and Why I’m Here
Official Blog — Who I Am, What I Do, and Why I’m Here
Hi, I’m Jeremy Melodious—a UC Berkeley graduate, creative strategist, and artist passionate about turning ideas into meaningful content. This blog is where I share my journey, mindset, and creative work,... Read more...
My Story — Jeremy Melodious
My Story — Jeremy Melodious
Who Is Jeremy Melodious? From Garden Grove to UC Berkeley, Shopify, Music, and Digital Creativity I am Jeremy Melodious. I grew up in Garden Grove, California. I am Vietnamese American... Read more...