We Interviewed CEO of Failure Management With EMOTIONAL DAMAGE (ft. Steven He)

Steven He is a Chinese-Irish actor and content creator who became a walking meme thanks to his viral Asian Dad sketches. What's it like to be elevated to a meme status and how did that all come about in the first place? Watch the full episode to find out.
Special thanks to Steven for sharing his story.
0:00 - Intro
1:39 - Getting recognized in public
6:42 - Rejections and failures as part of the success story
12:16 - Growing up with two different cultures
15:33 - How did you get into acting?
20:29 - How did you get into a prestigious acting school?
24:17 - Low probabilities of landing a role & failure management mindset
31:50 - Is a social media presence helpful as an actor or not?
41:24 - How did the emotional damage meme take off?
45:30 - Do you have concerns that the meme might get old?
47:48 - What were your low points?
52:58 - Why do you think your humor translates across different cultures?
55:22 - Online criticism
1:00:38 - Future plans
1:02:12 - Advice to young people
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  • @StevenHe
    @StevenHe2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Steven! I really appreciate the opportunity to share some behind the scenes stuff with our audience 👑❤️

  • @berocks2

    @berocks2

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gee, I'm in Shenzhen watching the interview, surprised to learned that you grew up in Shenzhen.😁

  • @mynameisjoe9651

    @mynameisjoe9651

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god it's the guy himself

  • @weareweak7768

    @weareweak7768

    2 жыл бұрын

    Poggers

  • @knebaood

    @knebaood

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should post some failed videos. I think they would still be really fun to watch.

  • @arshiachidambaram7764

    @arshiachidambaram7764

    2 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE YOU

  • @vxphan2601
    @vxphan26012 жыл бұрын

    This guy has iron mental to survive in this line of business. He deserved the spot he is today with all the amount effort. Respect.

  • @Mkayou

    @Mkayou

    2 жыл бұрын

    But still he is a failure

  • @khestal

    @khestal

    Жыл бұрын

    @@priyanshplayz3021 you new here?

  • @viridian4573
    @viridian45732 жыл бұрын

    I think Stephen's videos are a success because of his ability to recognize everyone is really the same on the most foundational level. We all deal with parental expectations, generational differences, family stereotypes, the over the top relative.. Doesn't matter if it's your Asian dad, your Italian nonna or your slacker friend. "Emotional damage" is universal. We all share it. You might as well laugh at it.

  • @williamxu2402
    @williamxu24022 жыл бұрын

    Stephen didn’t know Chinese mainlanders could see his stuff on KZread, because he never got sponsored by those VPN companies like Uncle Roger did. EMOTIONAL DAMAGE!!!!!😂😂😂

  • @labhrais6957
    @labhrais69572 жыл бұрын

    Knowing Steven is Irish, I can't stop hearing bits of the accent now. 👍

  • @jackkarpoe6228
    @jackkarpoe62282 жыл бұрын

    Steven is funny af. Glad one of his bits finally turned into a meme

  • @ZanicaKnight
    @ZanicaKnight Жыл бұрын

    I didn't think the meme was *ALL* that but it was nevertheless relatable and mildly enjoyable for this 26 year old but MY GOODNESS I was not prepared for Steven He to be such a kind, cheerful, determined, good-humored, and deep individual. Hearing him in this interview, man--he is a breath of fresh air.

  • @bpxl53yewz29

    @bpxl53yewz29

    Жыл бұрын

    His other stuff is hilarious too

  • @user-yf1nk6tn6v
    @user-yf1nk6tn6v2 жыл бұрын

    Didn't know he is Chinese. And yeah, his "emotional damage" actually went viral on Chinese social platforms. People always imitated it which was really funny.

  • @charlie8344

    @charlie8344

    2 жыл бұрын

    They can access KZread with a VPN

  • @user-yf1nk6tn6v

    @user-yf1nk6tn6v

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah you're right. But a lot of Chinese people know nothing about VPN. And you also need to reach a specific level to understand these English contents. So...there are a lot of barriers.

  • @enochchow4099

    @enochchow4099

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes Chinese internet and global internet feels like different universes, but sometimes its like there's no barrier.

  • @user-yf1nk6tn6v

    @user-yf1nk6tn6v

    2 жыл бұрын

    What do you mean by no barriers? : )

  • @user-yf1nk6tn6v

    @user-yf1nk6tn6v

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do you mean some contents created by people in the West could also go viral in Chinese social platforms?

  • @eleftheria1463
    @eleftheria14632 жыл бұрын

    I love how he started off with an Americanised accent and then once he started talking about Ireland he relaxed into his Irish accent 🍀 I love Asian boss, thank you for such great interviewing 😊

  • @fuzaz7153

    @fuzaz7153

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tf do u mean "Irish accent"? He talks with an Asian and American accent, not Irish.

  • @silveriver9

    @silveriver9

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fuzaz7153 He half grew up in Dublin Ireland you knob.

  • @radi4nt_

    @radi4nt_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fuzaz7153 he talks in multiple accents

  • @laserbolt8600

    @laserbolt8600

    Жыл бұрын

    @@silveriver9 limerick

  • @porkspudz

    @porkspudz

    4 ай бұрын

    I believe he went to speech therapy for some time to get rid of the accent actually

  • @devlin6333
    @devlin63332 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best interviews, Stephen (Asian Boss ). I love Steven He! I love his Irish accent. He’s not at all pretentious. He’s very humble, and very genuine. Thanks for delivering another east meets west interview! I’m Irish, living in Canada. Well done both of you.

  • @MrHak_Lifestyle
    @MrHak_Lifestyle2 жыл бұрын

    This man teach me to have healthy mindset of failures. Success always takes time, persistence, effort, patience and hundreds failures before we can reach our goal

  • @ayolovephat

    @ayolovephat

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree. Thank you!

  • @silviag3798
    @silviag37982 жыл бұрын

    I've been a fan of Steven He for a while but I had no idea he was also part Irish. Love it! Irish parenting, as Steven points out, comes with emotional damage of it's own...

  • @Haotheman

    @Haotheman

    2 жыл бұрын

    He's not part Irish but a citizen of Ireland

  • @silviag3798

    @silviag3798

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Haotheman ah, thanks for the clarification...he's Irish enough then!

  • @silveriver9

    @silveriver9

    Жыл бұрын

    He is full ethnic Chinese but half grew up in Ireland and is an Irish citizen.

  • @donnahdunthorn5207

    @donnahdunthorn5207

    Жыл бұрын

    His real name is Steven He O’Byrne. He has an Irish father and a Chinese mother.

  • @Pippis78

    @Pippis78

    Жыл бұрын

    @@donnahdunthorn5207 I think his stepdad is Ìrish not father.

  • @asianprince8718
    @asianprince87182 жыл бұрын

    CEO is a difficult job, in many situations. 🚀

  • @aran.m977
    @aran.m9772 жыл бұрын

    Really great interview, to see Stevens real personality for over an hour straight was really intresting.

  • @shemdupont7866
    @shemdupont78662 жыл бұрын

    Steven’s Chinese-Irish accent is so dope.

  • @harujo-koreanperspective1081
    @harujo-koreanperspective10812 жыл бұрын

    As a person who are making a new attempt, it is really good to know about the things they talk in these kinda videos👍👍

  • @shuhuimok3814
    @shuhuimok38142 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Asian Boss for bringing this interview! It was very well conducted and the questions asked were really good ! I'm amazed with how insightful Steven is. Especially like his mindset towards achieving success! As a society, have we over celebrate the outcome and forget that the mindset towards getting this success is more important ? The mindset is the real skill that'll allow success to be repeated.

  • @peacem351
    @peacem35110 ай бұрын

    He is an AMAZING human being. The answer he gives throughout this interview really shows Steven is a really deep person. Learned a lot from his mindset and everything else.

  • @seikclavmckiez5542
    @seikclavmckiez55422 жыл бұрын

    *Just finished watching "when asian is a difficulty Mode" on his channel.*

  • @skytech168
    @skytech1682 жыл бұрын

    Amazing man! I've never seen his videos nor heard about him but in this video his positive vibes just exuding out! He has a charisma and very influencing others to do better in life!! Definitely worth to checking-out his videos!

  • @drawingout.net-vmcg
    @drawingout.net-vmcg2 жыл бұрын

    This interview is pure gold🧡 Love Steohen He...Thank you!

  • @KeithJBrett
    @KeithJBrett Жыл бұрын

    OMG I love this kid! What a great interview. I loved when he spoke with an Irish accent.

  • @ricotheskunk3062
    @ricotheskunk30622 жыл бұрын

    Greatest crossover of all time!

  • @FABIOh1976
    @FABIOh19762 жыл бұрын

    An example of an overnight success that took 10 years of effort.

  • @vmleo
    @vmleo2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for such a great interview, love all the questions asked and I learned some new mindset from Steven's sharing. I'm a huge fan of Uncle Roger and I first got to know the emotional damage meme from there, but after checking out Steven's videos I didn't get some of his jokes. After knowing about Steven's background and experiences in this interview I have respect for his attitude towards life, the optimism and resilience is something we all can apply in our life 👍👍

  • @jjthek
    @jjthek2 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy watching both channel a lot. Nice to see this collab. Very fun and relatable. Lol.

  • @fredastaire6156
    @fredastaire6156 Жыл бұрын

    What a delightful and inspirational video interview , Steven. Thank you so much for sharing 🙏🏾

  • @jennifervaughn1541
    @jennifervaughn15412 жыл бұрын

    I have a lot of respect for both of these guys. They very mature, they have very mature thinking. I enjoy watching their videos, And I’m glad that they did this interview

  • @yukuhana
    @yukuhana2 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful interview. I gained a lot of insights behind Steven He's success and all the challenges in his field.

  • @carverfn8808

    @carverfn8808

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yo how did you get viral and any tips

  • @gicking3898
    @gicking38982 жыл бұрын

    This interview is much deeper and insightful than I expected. Learnt a lot...about He, about success, about New York, and more. It's good quality content, so I don't think it'll get the views it deserves :(

  • @seriouschick96
    @seriouschick962 жыл бұрын

    This was sooooooo good!!!! I cant wait to see Steven on the big screens I KNOW its coming!!!!! =)))

  • @user-xe9ue2jr2w
    @user-xe9ue2jr2w2 жыл бұрын

    Just discovered some of his videos from other channels and just came across this,nicely done.

  • @TimePass-th8ez
    @TimePass-th8ez2 жыл бұрын

    Proud to say im steven fan before the emotional damage meme😌 Love his progress😌

  • @MasterJTLS
    @MasterJTLS Жыл бұрын

    I love Steven. He's so upbeat and down to earth.

  • @itztricksyt6267
    @itztricksyt62672 жыл бұрын

    This was very insightful thank you both 🙏🏾

  • @raven2466
    @raven2466 Жыл бұрын

    Great conversation! Asian Boss nailed it one more time. I admire Steven He’s strong mindset so much, and also very impressed by his skillsets. Wish him the best!

  • @lunaneila
    @lunaneila Жыл бұрын

    Such a good interview, with great questions and answers! I discovered Steven a few weeks ago and learning more about his life was very inspiring! And he's only 25 (at the time of the interview at least), I'm very excited to see what he's going to do in the next years :D

  • @JJCHAU
    @JJCHAU2 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this interview. Thank you both! Edit: Grammar 😅

  • @PositivelyNice
    @PositivelyNice2 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad Steven is getting a number of interviews lately!

  • @ruzdaniellegarcia4774
    @ruzdaniellegarcia47742 жыл бұрын

    I have a work in progress ringtone of "emotional damage" for my sister whenever mom calls

  • @YiddoHuayi
    @YiddoHuayi2 жыл бұрын

    Steven should keep his Irish accent. Top man!

  • @OrangyLearns
    @OrangyLearns Жыл бұрын

    I really like Steven! thanks for sharing the insight of success.

  • @psychogenesis6755
    @psychogenesis67552 жыл бұрын

    I spilled my drink when he said "emotional damage" at the very beginning

  • @nicoleyoshihara4011
    @nicoleyoshihara40112 жыл бұрын

    You've done amazing! God Bless!❤💕

  • @BigButtPaperWings
    @BigButtPaperWings Жыл бұрын

    i really enjoyed this interview :) thanks!

  • @migattenogokui1306
    @migattenogokui13062 жыл бұрын

    I love these discussions. Glad I subscribed you re channel. I found funny the question about being Chinese/Irish because you re both and none at the same time. you can only tell you have an Asian genetics. I'm Portuguese and I don't feel like one, and when I look at my genetic test and it happens I am , 47%Iberic, 27% UK, 15% north African, 9% Scandinavian and 2% midle East....so, does it really matters what "Kingdom" do we belong to? We are all special because every human being is a statistic improbability. I don't even bother with such a question. Rather than trying to get attached to a human idea of nation, i prefer to believe my "nation" is my species and the diversity it encompasses.

  • @LightKnight_Age_Of
    @LightKnight_Age_Of2 жыл бұрын

    I love how grave and serious Stephen sounds in the beginning, right before interviewing a comedian

  • @myradiantstarrr1302
    @myradiantstarrr1302 Жыл бұрын

    OMG I LOVE this interview and this man! What a fabulous mindset. He is so intelligent and wise beyond his years. The one common fear people have is failure and you have faced this head on and thumbed your nose at it. Now that is not just a meme but a timeless attainment. And your heartfelt desire to uplift others nourishes your soul. Generosity of spirit always uplifts the one who feels that. No wonder you’re successful. You are a light. Powerful ! I learned a lot. Thank you to Asian Boss and thank you Steven He. You’re awesome.

  • @Miniture221

    @Miniture221

    Жыл бұрын

    I really liked your heartfelt comment about steven he. I am a Chinese candidate who will be taking the college entrance exam this year. asian boss's video interview with steven he inspires me to face the challenges in my studies and life. steven he has a positive and optimistic attitude when facing difficulties and challenges, and his experiences show us that failure is inevitable, but keep trying and you will always get some reward. He has a positive and optimistic attitude when facing difficulties and challenges. Now his hard work has paid off and people from all over the world are getting to know him through the meme of emotional damage, and he is using his fame to build a higher platform for his next acting career. Looking forward to steven he will continue to make more amazing videos in the future!

  • @myradiantstarrr1302

    @myradiantstarrr1302

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Miniture221 really wish you the best results in your college entrance exams! I send prayers for you to feel completely at ease, super clear and focused, and able to enjoy the process! I have no doubt you will do fabulously as you have a wonderful heart and a beautiful attitude.💜🙏❤️ I have found it helpful to offer the exam and results to God or higher power if you believe in one. And if not, just trusting that everything really does happen for the best. Success or failure-no matter. All leads us higher🥰🦅 好好儿考啊! 你肯定会成功的. (Sorry for my bad grammar)

  • @Miniture221

    @Miniture221

    Жыл бұрын

    Also, sorry because my English is not that good, so I am using deepL to fix some of my grammar mistakes🥰

  • @myradiantstarrr1302

    @myradiantstarrr1302

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Miniture221 no your English is perfect

  • @Miniture221

    @Miniture221

    Жыл бұрын

    @@myradiantstarrr1302 Thank you😃

  • @sandrarenwick4697
    @sandrarenwick4697 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love Steven He. Hilarious. (Please come to Australia)

  • @bigmanmccheez5342
    @bigmanmccheez5342 Жыл бұрын

    Been follow Steven He since the beginning and it's nice to here his irish accent again.

  • @ultimateincognitus8777
    @ultimateincognitus87772 жыл бұрын

    So many insightful content there. If we would make a percentage of effort we put in making excuses into trying to find the correct way, life would seem so much easier.

  • @arshiachidambaram7764
    @arshiachidambaram77642 жыл бұрын

    This man is a legend.

  • @saltpappy9821
    @saltpappy98212 жыл бұрын

    Emotional Damage will never die

  • @296jacqi
    @296jacqi2 жыл бұрын

    Steven He brings me joy.

  • @jamosss
    @jamosss2 жыл бұрын

    People who are long time Asian boss and Stephen He fans are cheesing at this interview😆🙏🏾

  • @TheWriterNW
    @TheWriterNW2 жыл бұрын

    OMG I love it! Steven He is great!

  • @AnibalAlvarez
    @AnibalAlvarez Жыл бұрын

    Awesome good vibe right there!

  • @bumba5897
    @bumba58972 жыл бұрын

    Steven+Stephen=good vid

  • @roanfarnum
    @roanfarnum Жыл бұрын

    Love this guy's attitude!

  • @Fankeybottle123
    @Fankeybottle1232 жыл бұрын

    Steven interviewing another Steven. Nice!

  • @kdefensemartialarts8097
    @kdefensemartialarts8097 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your videos.

  • @cc-nb8om
    @cc-nb8om2 жыл бұрын

    very entertaining young man

  • @0707TS
    @0707TS Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍 Keep up the Good Job

  • @kaydenchan7093
    @kaydenchan70932 жыл бұрын

    I see you (Asian Boss) responded to the Shark Tank video, you should Interview other channels as well like Nathan Doan.

  • @anupgamingseries9273
    @anupgamingseries92732 жыл бұрын

    The word Emotional damage 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 in Asian

  • @Tarie020
    @Tarie0202 жыл бұрын

    Bruh, CEO of failure management.🤣

  • @lorriebarr736
    @lorriebarr7362 жыл бұрын

    We're you filming in Northwest Arkansas? I would have recognized you, but I'm from Central Arkansas. We are night and day culturally.

  • @StevenHe

    @StevenHe

    2 жыл бұрын

    We filmed in hot springs! I’m not sure which side of Arkansas that is! But I loved it there

  • @TheBigNate505
    @TheBigNate5052 жыл бұрын

    Didn't know about him until now, very funny content

  • @felixg.7752
    @felixg.77522 жыл бұрын

    He’s such a good actor i thought this was a skit the whole time.

  • @lokipoki3640
    @lokipoki36402 жыл бұрын

    He is so motivating

  • @Moniqula
    @Moniqula Жыл бұрын

    Same for Keanu Reeves, every movie he made when he started got rotten tomatoes. He even got a Rotten Tomato award. We have to fail to appreciate the Win.

  • @ryumitsurugi2088
    @ryumitsurugi20882 жыл бұрын

    So wonderful

  • @bheehive4497
    @bheehive44972 жыл бұрын

    Genx White female here, I heard of him,Steven He. Sorry I didn't know your name sir! Now I do! He's hella funny!

  • @jh4746
    @jh47462 жыл бұрын

    Wow Steven He was born in Shenzhen??? Mind-blowing cuz ME TOO!!!

  • @hengytb
    @hengytb2 жыл бұрын

    the conversation goes deeper than I assumed

  • @silveriver9

    @silveriver9

    Жыл бұрын

    True.

  • @Pippis78
    @Pippis78 Жыл бұрын

    Had no idea he grew up in Ireland. The accent really did only pop up when ever he talked about Ireland. His normal accent is very unique, maybe because of his unique background.

  • @Karina_Engr
    @Karina_Engr2 жыл бұрын

    I could totally listen and watch you with the Irish accent. Have you thought of voice acting?

  • @jasonbrigman723
    @jasonbrigman7232 жыл бұрын

    What the hail He say?! Lol love ya Steven. Wish you the best

  • @rorychivers8769
    @rorychivers87692 жыл бұрын

    0:00 I don't know what Stephen is going on about, I've been watching Asian Boss for 15 years and I have never suffered any emotional damage, in fact I find Asian Boss very enriching ;) Steven, would you care to interject?

  • @uttaranath7950
    @uttaranath79502 жыл бұрын

    Oh my fav Steeephen and Beeijing corn is here!

  • @nahidasimp342
    @nahidasimp3422 жыл бұрын

    I was taking public transport last week and someone played the emotional damage video at max volume bruh

  • @motogeee510
    @motogeee510 Жыл бұрын

    I think he will be offered the help he needs . I also think he will be able to use his old post an reflection of his old post pulse those who posted their own prospectives of his work in their post also in what I think would end up being a great first movie that I am almost sure would get him an Oscar ! I hope an think he would be allowed to chose those actors from not only utube but also those in Hollywood an even New York to help make his dream a reality. He has my vote an my attention. I also think he might be given a chance to work with a director that he actually has a lot in common with to help him navigate threw the entire process ! I totally look forward to seeing it. Please keep me posted. An too the person doing the interview I think it be neat to see you in this production also. Because I like not only the question you asked him but the way you also answered back to your own questions. ( An also how you seem to be giving him much needed positive responses an encouraging him to continue what he is doing thank you sir for being you an sharing this with us. ) But coming from a homeless man sure this doesn't mean much. But it does too me !

  • @ryanbroguy
    @ryanbroguy2 жыл бұрын

    When did steven come to Arkansas? I wouldve gone to see him if he ever decided to do stand-up here.

  • @michaelp9061
    @michaelp90612 жыл бұрын

    Steven interviewing Steven. best

  • @molkhal
    @molkhal Жыл бұрын

    What a befitting interview. Failure just like Asian boss.

  • @mohammedfaeezmomin188
    @mohammedfaeezmomin188 Жыл бұрын

    He's such a legend to have gone to an interview with that hair o7

  • @dianaestrada9389
    @dianaestrada93892 жыл бұрын

    Hola! Qué pasó con la traducción al español? Me interesa mucho poder comprender.

  • @suhi6504
    @suhi65042 жыл бұрын

    Th title🤣🤣 I can't 🤣🤣

  • @mosaicpaint3223
    @mosaicpaint32233 ай бұрын

    I love his definition of talent and skill

  • @bishanmeitei3984
    @bishanmeitei39842 жыл бұрын

    Emotional damage

  • @hwroadbeasts
    @hwroadbeasts2 жыл бұрын

    This guy is a legend

  • @alliep_
    @alliep_2 жыл бұрын

    Oh! I saw him on joma’s channel. 😆

  • @tanya5322
    @tanya5322 Жыл бұрын

    50:28 I remember an interview with Alan Thicke many many years ago, where he mentioned working with a very young Leonardo DiCaprio, and that he remembered telling people to keep an eye on that kid (Leo) because he’s going places… someday

  • @yokpok8987
    @yokpok89872 жыл бұрын

    when i saw the thumbnail in the feed, i just laughed my as off xD; i hadda click it

  • @wrldtrvlr4vr
    @wrldtrvlr4vr2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steven, I'll say HI if I ever see you in the street! Come to New York Stephen! Especially Queens! It's a hotpot of different cultures and cuisines. Flushing and Bayside has great Korean restaurants!

  • @UnopinionatedBystander2393
    @UnopinionatedBystander23932 жыл бұрын

    HIS IRISH ACCENT!!!!!!!!!!!🥵😍

  • @psalmercaube8312
    @psalmercaube83122 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting this

  • @vera_nika2
    @vera_nika22 жыл бұрын

    So happy that you interviewed Steven

  • @JwinBaby
    @JwinBaby2 жыл бұрын

    What’s up Broski 🦋”

  • @user-yf4mc4lp6s
    @user-yf4mc4lp6s2 жыл бұрын

    I love how they have little insights on cultural differences btwn the east and west. It’s easy to feel like something’s wrong with you when it actually comes down to cultural differences.