https://aidensyang.com/home daily 1.0 2025-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/cb185f99-fdfc-48bf-8e19-abaa107a22b0/SYang_Porcupine_FRTCVR3.jpg Aiden Yang | Speaker, Author | Spineless Porcupine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/c9d52869-265c-4da7-b6aa-84cecfca92b4/L1020474.jpg Aiden Yang | Speaker, Author | Spineless Porcupine - About Aiden Aiden Yang is an engaging speaker on creativity, diversity, and storytelling. He’s delivered talks to global audiences at Grace Hopper Celebration, Cisco, Oracle, Lesbians Who Tech, TransTech, and Women Who Code. Aiden lives in Oakland, California and loves drumming, karaoke, and performing standup comedy. https://aidensyang.com/connect daily 0.75 2023-08-21 https://aidensyang.com/book daily 0.75 2023-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/0165d809-60f4-4484-a28f-197b0f813dfd/image-asset.jpeg The Spineless Porcupine | Aiden Yang | Author and Speaker https://aidensyang.com/about-aiden daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/a385b671-2ae3-4ebf-a2d1-a408b2caea5a/L1020683_Original.jpg About Aiden Yang | Author and Speaker - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://aidensyang.com/reviews daily 0.75 2024-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/1606095380921-B1YVGBWUF801UDCOQUPN/Carin-Taylor.jpg The Spineless Porcupine Reviews | Aiden Yang | Author Speaker - “This whimsical allegory about diversity and inclusion is emotionally honest in a way that sticks with you. It carries such hard-hitting insights on what builds (or destroys) a sensation of trust and belonging in a community. Definitely the perfect book for restoring a sense of self-worth in someone who feels like they’ve never fit in. And for those doing the hard work of replacing suspicion and bias with teamwork and reconciliation, it provides much-needed lessons of compassion toward self and others.” – Carin Taylor, Chief Diversity Officer at Workday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/1608528978514-NF2JMUXANJJM73TFR2XC/wpy.jpg The Spineless Porcupine Reviews | Aiden Yang | Author Speaker - “The Spineless Porcupine is a Good Story and a True Story. As you read it or listen to it, tell the Dragons in your inside world to calm down for a while, to sit and listen, too. And just perhaps, you and your Dragons are in for a wonderful and healing adventure.” – William Paul Young, author of The Shack, Cross Roads, Eve https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/1606046306124-DU9KL9JMV67B7SUUMU9D/image2.jpg The Spineless Porcupine Reviews | Aiden Yang | Author Speaker - “This story of a porcupine without quills fighting for respect and recognition in a sharp, prickly, and antagonistic world is so poignant and relatable. As the little porcupine discovers her true values and stops being so motivated by the priorities of others, the reader is invited to do the same. This book reminds you that even when the world demands cruelty and competition, you can still choose love, joy, cooperation, and creativity. It’s a gentle lesson, but an unforgettable one." – Vivian Wong, Group Vice President at Oracle and Board Director https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/1606046803382-YJ1NPZ7PLFICG3J6K6N6/image4.jpg The Spineless Porcupine Reviews | Aiden Yang | Author Speaker - “In a world of silencings, what we need are stories spoken aloud. And Aiden has done just this. Addressing LGBTQ+ visibility and people on the edge, he has amplified stories for people who have felt on the edge of faith, on the edge of power, and on the edge of themselves. This is a book to soothe the heart, and to deepen courage, and to expand the imagination.” — Pádraig Ó Tuama, Poet and Theologian https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/1606047060724-4M3F9HYE8VUXN986RJK5/image1.jpg The Spineless Porcupine Reviews | Aiden Yang | Author Speaker - “As a former preacher and Christian speaker, I love great allegories because they can be ‘sticky’ ways to teach crucial lessons. In creating The Spineless Porcupine, Aiden has given all of us who’ve ever submitted to the immense pressure to conform to rigid norms or incongruent expectations the realization that we need to grow a “spine” even if we, like Mattie, were born spineless. (I also love a good play on words!) However, it’s rare that we can generate this kind of courage on our own. Like Mattie, most of us need unconditionally loving guides, like Pearson, who’ve already experienced this great self-awakening. They will help us see not only that we are not alone, but that who we truly are is what the best parts of the world are waiting for us to contribute. This book aptly captures my decades-long journey from looking to the American Evangelical ‘circus’ to give me my tenuous worth, to believing today that all of our worth is sourced in the One who made us who we are and who loves us without reservations.” – Rev. Dr. Ken Fong, Retired Pastor and Asian America Podcast Host https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/421bdb2a-357a-4e0d-acd2-603ed37fe2f0/yasi.jpg The Spineless Porcupine Reviews | Aiden Yang | Author Speaker - “The Spineless Porcupine is a touching story that does a fantastic job of showing people that you should not only accept what makes you different but fully celebrate it. It’s a sweet and easy-to-read book that every person should check out if they want to learn how to be more inclusive.” — Yasi Agah, Contributor, Feminist Book Club https://aidensyang.com/reviews-1 daily 0.75 2023-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/56ed4957-8320-4676-a3e9-9621e5a1eab3/2U4A4181_1-0865623.jpg Speaker Reviews - “Aiden was our speaker at our March DINT - Diversity & Inclusion in Tech event. The event combined practical advice, personal stories and examples to support the advice, and workshop elements to embed the learning and make things real for the attendees. Our feedback from the attendees has been phenomenal, which is even more impressive given this was a virtual event with a global audience. I recommend Aiden unreservedly. The depth of his experience is second to none, as is his ability to connect with his audience. – Davina Sirisena, Founder at Difference Digital https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/ba5cf664-1aa4-41f9-9414-d90ad521f5e0/1576454866854.jpg Speaker Reviews - “ We hosted a panel with three industry experts doing incredible work in the DEI space, who were also incredibly amazing, smart, funny, and insightful humans. The conversation focused on allyship, being an accomplice, intersectionality, and the realities faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community in tech. A colleague on the panel planning committee introduced me to Aiden to participate, and I was BLOWN AWAY. Aiden contributed a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and personal experiences, fostering a beautifully authentic yet educational moment for our team. I, along with many others, was deeply moved by Aiden’s sharing of how an inclusive culture of belonging allowed him to show up safely, authentically, and fully in his identity and offered practical insights on how we could build a similar culture of compassion, acceptance, inclusion, and belonging. Aiden shared so many important nuggets of wisdom, defined key terms to help build a shared understanding, and prompted attendees to consider change on individual AND systemic levels. Even though the panel was virtual, Aiden’s presence, humor, and thoughtfulness shone through immensely! I can't wait to invite him back again!" – Lauryn N. Nwankpa, Co-Managing Director at Brand Citizens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/6340fde5-fdbf-4108-8002-ecdae70137e4/793-cropped4-1500x1191.jpg Speaker Reviews - “Aiden was PBWC’s webinar speaker in June 2021. He is such a powerful and moving speaker, leading with honesty and light. 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He spoke to packed sessions at our OpenUp Summit and Women Who Code in Taipei, Taiwan, and was one of our highest-rated speakers. Aiden’s talks are especially poignant and impactful because they share relatable stories, compelling data, and practical takeaways to apply to both work and life immediately. I highly recommend Aiden if you want an inspirational, engaging, insightful, and global thought leader to speak at your next conference, panel, event, or workshop.” — Jane Shih, Founder and CEO of WeTogether.co https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/4aa27e2c-463e-4664-9d27-18f35d86b52a/Aprelle+Deuell+photo+2014+crop.jpg Speaker Reviews - “Aiden facilitated a fantastic "Creativity Workshop," capturing attendees' hearts and minds. I have never seen so much enthusiasm at an Oracle Women's Leadership (OWL) event. 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He is truly a talented, gifted speaker." – Aprelle Deuell, Senior Director at Oracle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/7b684805-4341-45d6-910c-1af2d46129a0/cisco-logo-transparent.png Speaker Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/f47549f1-05f1-454b-99fd-7ef2ed4d3207/Oracle-Logo.png Speaker Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/1a63f963-5f6e-4856-98e9-ca289ccd8243/68747470733a2f2f7777772e6e7973652e636f6d2f7075626c6963646f63732f6e7973652f6576656e74732f696d616765732f7777636f64655f46696e616c2532304c6f676f2e6a7067.jpeg Speaker Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/55476590-d7d8-4e9a-94c7-98aac33367af/2560px-Workday_logo.svg.png Speaker Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/9512ae58-510e-479a-8595-3b8a28df7dcd/1_5HwWv5JlND5hgmmVxjLMqg.jpg Speaker Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/a746c1d5-2d8e-4a4e-a80e-a390b88234fa/2560px-Twitch_logo.svg.png Speaker Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/b6ef1ae4-9df3-4a93-9552-2fea84f650af/Alley_Powered_by_Verizon_Logo.jpg Speaker Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/02c5fda8-768f-4b1d-a4d0-2a729463c77b/contentful-logo-vector.png Speaker Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/5ffb702e-e6f1-4ce7-9669-6548dfbb0a76/0_4aTCK71l1oTU9Jcq-1150x450.png Speaker Reviews https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9af950d188b55253b203b6/2f6396c6-a853-4eb8-864c-51916a1636f2/625px-Xilinx.svg.png Speaker Reviews https://aidensyang.com/get-started daily 0.75 2025-05-06 https://aidensyang.com/get-started/p/relationship-with-youothers-sn663 monthly 0.5 2024-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ced8e1d5fd4c700018dd761/1560190004400-XTA0DF0S9WOZJUG994C8/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Original_845035.jpg Get Started - Relationship with You+Others https://aidensyang.com/get-started/p/relationship-with-others-np2rf monthly 0.5 2024-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ced8e1d5fd4c700018dd761/1560189982811-KFAJF1TCUH1SXZ827UMC/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_844923.jpg Get Started - Relationship with Others https://aidensyang.com/get-started/p/relationship-with-you-g97tl monthly 0.5 2024-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ced8e1d5fd4c700018dd761/1560189874730-3B0TSLDUHTQ93497V3L8/Stocksy_txp824ffa5crXt000_Large_844934A.jpg Get Started - Relationship with You