@elisewho
Host @TED Talks Daily. Author. Fledgling Screenwriter. Ex-expat in Asia. Texan.
About Me
About Me
I’m Elise. I’m a journalist, podcaster, author and most recently, a filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Currently I’m the host of TED Talks Daily, the flagship podcast from TED conferences. Fresh episodes are downloaded a million times each day, in every country in the world. You can also hear me a co-host of Forever 35, a […]
Elise Hu Says Motherhood Didn’t Shrink Her World—It Blew It Wide Open - Motherly
Elise Hu Says Motherhood Didn’t Shrink Her World—It Blew It Wide Open - Motherly
Read "Elise Hu Says Motherhood Didn’t Shrink Her World—It Blew It Wide Open" on Motherly. Discover expert insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories on
Listen to Raising Us: A Parenting Podcast
Listen to Raising Us: A Parenting Podcast
Award-winning journalist Elise Hu (TED Talks Daily, Forever35) hosts Raising Us, a parenting podcast for grownups raising Big-Question Kids. From puberty and identity to tech and body image, each episode gives you tools to spark real conversations with your kid(s).
Subscribe To Hu's Letter, My Free Newsletter
Subscribe To Hu's Letter, My Free Newsletter
The classic Hu's Letter is a free digest that comes out at irregular intervals, featuring my favorite links, half-baked thoughts and assorted recommendations. That will always be free. Extra rants/essays and archives older than 12wks are paywalled. Click to read "Hu's Letter?", by Elise Hu, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
Listen to The Epstein Files Book Club
Listen to The Epstein Files Book Club
Listen to The Epstein Files Book Club wherever you get your podcasts!
WINDSWEPT | Support Now
WINDSWEPT | Support Now
WINDSWEPT | Support Now
Explore WINDSWEPT, a coming-of-age documentary about teens rebuilding after California’s devastating fires. Witness extraordinary stories of survival and growth.
My TED Talk: How digital culture is reshaping our faces and bodies
My TED Talk: How digital culture is reshaping our faces and bodies
As "beauty filters" proliferate on social media platforms like TikTok, journalist Elise Hu says we've entered the era of the technological gaze, where the digital world shapes real-world beauty standards. She explains how to navigate this new reality in all its forms — and why you should reject the idea that your appearance dictates your worth.
Get your copy of my book, Flawless
Get your copy of my book, Flawless
About the Book Named among the Best Books of 2023 by Vox and recipient of Porchlight’s 2023 Best Business Book Awards FLAWLESS braids international reporting, cultural commentary and memoir to explore the global rise of K-beauty culture, the power of appearance standards worldwide, and the simultaneous pleasure and pain of having to upgrade ourselves and […]
Listen to TED Talks Daily
Listen to TED Talks Daily
TED Talks Daily brings you the latest TED talks in audio. Join host and journalist Elise Hu for thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable, given by the world's leading thinkers and creators.
Listen to Forever35
Listen to Forever35
A podcast for the things we do to take care of ourselves | Hosted by Kate Spencer and Doree Shafrir
NYT: 5 Podcasts About Beauty, Skin Care and Self-Care
NYT: 5 Podcasts About Beauty, Skin Care and Self-Care
Cutting through the marketing noise and TikTok trends, these shows deliver unbiased, straightforward tips on everything from serums to supplements.
Flawless: Japanese Edition
Flawless: Japanese Edition
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Bez skazy: Flawless, The Polish Edition
Bez skazy: Flawless, The Polish Edition
Ponad 2 000 000 produktów w kategoriach Książka, Muzyka, Film, Zdrowie i uroda, Zabawki, Dom i ogród, Elektronika, AGD, Sport. Dostawa 0zł do salonów.
The Atlantic: The Irony of the Sephora Tweens
The Atlantic: The Irony of the Sephora Tweens
Products glorifying youth are being sold to actual youth.
Normal Gossip: The Minder, Finder and Grinder with Elise Hu
Normal Gossip: The Minder, Finder and Grinder with Elise Hu
As a Californian, as an on-again off-again Aaron Sorkin fan, and as someone who has tried repeatedly to watch Silicon Valley, I know how this is gonna sound. But hear me out: Wouldn’t it be nice if we could solve hunger with a nutrient shake that is both shelf-stable and tasty? What if you could…
RSVP for Speaking Events
RSVP for Speaking Events
Latest events open to the public will be regularly updated on this page. And feel free to reach out if you’re looking for a speaker, panelist or moderator for your events. For larger conferences, keynotes and commercial convenings: Contact my speaking agent, Leo, or you can book through All American Speakers Bureau. If you’re a school […]
From J-School to K-Beauty // MIZZOU Magazine
From J-School to K-Beauty // MIZZOU Magazine
Elise Hu’s acclaimed new book, Flawless, recounts her experiences in South Korea adapting to its intense commercial beauty industry. It was a long way from toasted ravioli at the Heidelberg.
The Globe and Mail: Think K-Beauty is a Trend? Think Again
The Globe and Mail: Think K-Beauty is a Trend? Think Again
The Korean beauty industry is a global gold mine with a whole new set of beauty standards. Hannah Sung reports
Vox: 2023’s best books (so far)
Vox: 2023’s best books (so far)
From shipwrecks to hijackings to sex comedies, these are the best books of the first half of 2023.
The Atlantic: How to Have a Realistic Conversation About Beauty With Your Kids
The Atlantic: How to Have a Realistic Conversation About Beauty With Your Kids
Forbes: ‘Flawless’ Details The Role Of Hallyu In K-Beauty
Forbes: ‘Flawless’ Details The Role Of Hallyu In K-Beauty
Airmail: How Gangnam Became the World's Plastic-Surgery Capital
Airmail: How Gangnam Became the World's Plastic-Surgery Capital
Washington Post: 'Flawless' Review
Washington Post: 'Flawless' Review
Jezebel: 'Lookism' Is 'Enforced With Open Discrimination'
Jezebel: 'Lookism' Is 'Enforced With Open Discrimination'
WIRED: Digital Culture Is Literally Reshaping Women's Faces
WIRED: Digital Culture Is Literally Reshaping Women's Faces
Slate: You Could Have a Whole New Face
Slate: You Could Have a Whole New Face
TED Radio Hour: On the Beauty Ideal
TED Radio Hour: On the Beauty Ideal
Sign up for the free FLAWLESS insider newsletter
Sign up for the free FLAWLESS insider newsletter
Kirkus Starred Review: Flawless
Kirkus Starred Review: Flawless
NPR: A Connection-First Parenting Convo with Dr. Becky
NPR: A Connection-First Parenting Convo with Dr. Becky
NPR: How To Tell A Story
NPR: How To Tell A Story
NPR: Finding Balance In A Time of Dopamine Overload
NPR: Finding Balance In A Time of Dopamine Overload
NPR: What Regret Can Teach Us About A Life Well Lived
NPR: What Regret Can Teach Us About A Life Well Lived
Elise Hu NFT, Anyone?
Elise Hu NFT, Anyone?
They Call Us Bruce (Podcast): Asian Faces
They Call Us Bruce (Podcast): Asian Faces
NPR: A Back to Basics Skincare Routine
NPR: A Back to Basics Skincare Routine
NPR: You Aren't Lazy
NPR: You Aren't Lazy
NPR: Run Your Family With Tricks From Small Businesses
NPR: Run Your Family With Tricks From Small Businesses
Goodbye to My Cat, Caesar (2004-2021)
Goodbye to My Cat, Caesar (2004-2021)
Crooked Media: What A Day, May 19
Crooked Media: What A Day, May 19
NPR: A Behavioral Scientist's Advice for Changing Your Life
NPR: A Behavioral Scientist's Advice for Changing Your Life
VICE News: What A Giant Ocean Traffic Jam Looks Like
VICE News: What A Giant Ocean Traffic Jam Looks Like
VICE News: How Pop Culture Objectifies & Sexualizes Asian Women
VICE News: How Pop Culture Objectifies & Sexualizes Asian Women
NPR: Ditch Fast Fashion And Cultivate A Sustainable Closet
NPR: Ditch Fast Fashion And Cultivate A Sustainable Closet
VICE News: An ER Doc on the Frontlines of LA's COVID19 Catastrophe
VICE News: An ER Doc on the Frontlines of LA's COVID19 Catastrophe
Pandemic Workouts! A Quaranzine
Pandemic Workouts! A Quaranzine
NPR: How To Survive Pandemic Winter
NPR: How To Survive Pandemic Winter
VICE News: The Effort To Save The Joshua Trees
VICE News: The Effort To Save The Joshua Trees
VICE News: Hotels for the Homeless
VICE News: Hotels for the Homeless
NPR VIDEO: What if Aging Were Reversible? With Dr. David Sinclair
NPR VIDEO: What if Aging Were Reversible? With Dr. David Sinclair
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