Perspectives

Vietnamese American man in streetwear for a looksmaxxing guide for Asian men.
Looksmaxxing for Asian Men in 2026: How to Glow Up Without Losing Yourself
Looksmaxxing for Asian men, explained by a Vietnamese American creator: healthy skincare, fitness, style, sleep and confidence without losing yourself. Read more...
Moreno man with brown skin wearing black denim jeans in a fashion editorial graphic for Best Colors for Moreno Men, featuring pink, blue, green, cream, brown and black color swatches.
Best Colors for Moreno Men: Brown Skin Style Guide
What colors look best on Moreno men? Discover the best colors for brown skin, from pink and denim to black, blue, green, and more, with color theory and style tips. Read more...
Proud Moreno man with brown skin wearing a white cowboy hat for a blog about self-love, identity, brown skin confidence, and embracing being a Moreno man.
Being a Proud Moreno Man: How I Learned to Love My Brown Skin and Build Real Confidence
Being a Proud Moreno Man: How I Learned to Love My Brown Skin and Build Real Confidence By Jeremy Melodious How do you become confident as a brown man? For... Read more...
Jeremy Melodious posing in a fashion editorial for “What Is a Moreno Guy?” exploring Moreno men, brown skin beauty, and representation.
What Is a Moreno Guy? Why I’m Proud to Be a Brown Moreno Man
What does moreno mean, and why does brown male representation matter? Jeremy Melodious reflects on Moreno Men, Lamine Yamal, colorism, anti-Blackness, Gen Z and learning to love his brown Vietnamese... Read more...
Shirtless male model holding a soccer ball in a studio portrait with text reading “Photoshoot by Quar Brown.”
Who Is Quar Brown? Inside My Photoshoot With QB Productions
Working with Quar Brown of QB Productions was comfortable, creative, and genuinely fun. Here is my honest experience with his photography, posing direction, professional image quality, and passion for visual... Read more...
Newborn gray-and-white Sheepadoodle puppy resting on a fluffy white blanket with Sheepadoodle Dynasty Orange County, California branding.
Why are Sheepadoodles SO CUTE?!
Looking for Sheepadoodle puppies in Orange County? Meet lovingly raised Mini and Standard Sheepadoodles from Sheepadoodle Dynasty and ask about upcoming litters. Read more...
Lean, fit man with curly hair and tattoos featured in a wellness graphic for a daily fitness routine blog.
How I Stay Lean and Healthy: My Realistic Daily Fitness Routine
I have always had a naturally lean build, but real health required me to quit soda and fast food, start lifting weights, walk more, eat simply, and protect my mental... Read more...
Jeremy Tong smiling with friends in a Bolsa Grande High School ASB memories graphic.
My Bolsa Grande High School Experience ASB, Dance, Friendship, and Finding my Voice
From covering the campus with campaign flyers and becoming Freshman Class President to serving as ASB President, winning Mr. Bolsa, choreographing assemblies, and coming out during senior year, Jeremy Melodious... Read more...
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...