Perspectives

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...
Who Is Jeremy Melodious?
Who Is Jeremy Melodious?
Jeremy Melodious is a Vietnamese American creator, dancer, and musician building a powerful digital presence. A UC Berkeley Media Studies graduate, he creates authentic content across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.... 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...