Jewish, Asian, and Loud: Amy Albertson on Identity & Online Hate

Most people think activists and “influencers” fit into neat little boxes. Amy Albertson does not.

In this episode of Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast, Amy Albertson — a Chinese-Jewish creator and longtime Israel advocate — sits down with Michael Valdes to talk about identity, online hate, and what it means to stay loud when the world wants you quiet.

We get into:

• Growing up Chinese & Jewish in Northern California

• Experiencing antisemitism on campus — and starting an Israel group at Portland State

• Making Aliyah and living in Israel for 6 years

• Why October 7 reignited her voice online

• The difference between “pro-Palestine” activism and outright antisemitism

• Why Israel felt healing after the attacks — and why rally energy matters

• The mental health cost of being publicly Jewish right now

This is a real conversation — messy, honest, and needed.

Follow Amy: @theamyalbertson (IG / TikTok / X)

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